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1 UNITED STATES STATUTES AT LARGE

CONTAINING THE

LAWS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

ENACTED DURING THE SECOND SESSION OF THE

ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

2002

AND

PROCLAMATIONS

Volume 116

IN FOUR PARTS

Part 1

PUBLIC LAWS 107–137 THROUGH 107–204

UNITED STATES

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

WASHINGTON: 2003

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 CONTENTS Page List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–137 Through 107–204 3 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–205 Through 107–250 811 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–251 Through 107–312 1621 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–313 Through 107–377 2457 Private Laws 3119 Concurrent Resolutions 3129 Proclamations 3169 Popularname Index A1 Subject Index B1 LIST OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PUBLIC LAW THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES SECOND SESSION, 2002 BILL PUBLIC LAW H.R. 38107–332 H.R. 169107–174 H.R. 223107–211 H.R. 308107–333 H.R. 309107–212 H.R. 327107–198 H.R. 400107–137 H.R. 451107–334 H.R. 495107–175 H.R. 601107–213 H.R. 640107–236 H.R. 669107–261 H.R. 670107–262 H.R. 700107–141 H.R. 706107–335 H.R. 727107–319 H.R. 819107–176 H.R. 861107–169 H.R. 1070107–303 H.R. 1209107–208 H.R. 1366107–190 H.R. 1374107–191 H.R. 1384107–214 H.R. 1432107–160 H.R. 1456107–215 H.R. 1499107–157 H.R. 1576107–216 H.R. 1646107–228 H.R. 1712107–336 H.R. 1748107–161 H.R. 1749107–162 H.R. 1776107–337 H.R. 1814107–338 H.R. 1840107–185 H.R. 1870107–339 H.R. 1892107–150 H.R. 1906107–340 H.R. 1913107–138 H.R. 1925107–341 H.R. 1937107–142 H.R. 2048107–179 H.R. 2068107–217 H.R. 2099107–342 H.R. 2109107–343 H.R. 2115107–344 H.R. 2121107–246 H.R. 2175107–207 H.R. 2187107–345 H.R. 2215107–273 H.R. 2234107–218 H.R. 2305107–180 H.R. 2356107–155 H.R. 2362107–202 H.R. 2385107–346 H.R. 2440107–219 H.R. 2441107–220 H.R. 2458107–347 H.R. 2486107–253 H.R. 2546107–298 H.R. 2577107–163 H.R. 2595107–320 H.R. 2621107–307 H.R. 2628107–348 H.R. 2643107–221 H.R. 2646107–171 H.R. 2733107–277 H.R. 2739107–158 H.R. 2818107–361 H.R. 2828107–349 H.R. 2876107–164 H.R. 2910107–165 H.R. 2937107–350 H.R. 2990107–351 H.R. 2998107–148 H.R. 3009107–210 H.R. 3034107–263 H.R. 3048107–362 H.R. 3072107–166 H.R. 3090107–147 H.R. 3093107–177 H.R. 3167107–187 H.R. 3180107–352 H.R. 3210107–297 H.R. 3214107–241 H.R. 3253107–287 H.R. 3275107–197 H.R. 3282107–178 H.R. 3287107–225 H.R. 3295107–252 H.R. 3340107–304 H.R. 3343107–222 H.R. 3379107–167 H.R. 3380107–223 H.R. 3389107–299 H.R. 3394107–305 H.R. 3401107–353 H.R. 3448107–188 H.R. 3449107–354 H.R. 3487107–205 H.R. 3525107–173 H.R. 3609107–355 H.R. 3656107–278 H.R. 3699107–151 H.R. 3738107–264 H.R. 3739107–265 H.R. 3740107–266 H.R. 3747107–363 H.R. 3763107–204 H.R. 3789107–192 H.R. 3801107–279 H.R. 3833107–317 H.R. 3838107–242 H.R. 3858107–356 H.R. 3880107–230 H.R. 3908107–308 H.R. 3909107–364 H.R. 3917107–226 H.R. 3954107–365 H.R. 3960107–193 H.R. 3971107–203 H.R. 3985107–159 H.R. 3986107–154 H.R. 3988107–309 H.R. 4013107–280 H.R. 4014107–281 H.R. 4015107–288 H.R. 4085107–247 H.R. 4102107–267 H.R. 4129107–366 H.R. 4156107–181 H.R. 4167107–170 H.R. 4486107–194 H.R. 4546107–314 H.R. 4558107–234 H.R. 4560107–195 H.R. 4592107–183 H.R. 4608107–184 H.R. 4628107–306 H.R. 4638107–367 H.R. 4664107–368 H.R. 4682107–369 H.R. 4685107–289 H.R. 4687107–231 H.R. 4692107–357 H.R. 4717107–268 H.R. 4727107–310 H.R. 4750107–370 H.R. 4755107–269 H.R. 4775107–206 H.R. 4782107–186 H.R. 4794107–270 H.R. 4797107–271 H.R. 4823107–358 H.R. 4851107–272 H.R. 4874107–371 H.R. 4878107–300 H.R. 4883107–372 H.R. 4944107–373 H.R. 4953107–374 H.R. 4967107–274 H.R. 5005107–296 H.R. 5010107–248 H.R. 5011107–249 H.R. 5012107–224 H.R. 5099107–375 H.R. 5125107–359 H.R. 5157107–232 H.R. 5200107–282 H.R. 5205107–290 H.R. 5207107–227 H.R. 5308107–283 H.R. 5333107–284 H.R. 5336107–285 H.R. 5340107–286 H.R. 5349107–301 H.R. 5436107–376 H.R. 5469107–321 H.R. 5472107–377 H.R. 5504107–318 H.R. 5531107–245 H.R. 5542107–275 H.R. 5574107–291 H.R. 5590107–311 H.R. 5596107–276 H.R. 5647107–254 H.R. 5651107–250 H.R. 5708107–312 H.R. 5716107–313 H.R. 5738107–360 H.J. Res. 82107–143 H.J. Res. 87107–200 H.J. Res. 111107–229 H.J. Res. 112107–235 H.J. Res. 113107–255 H.J. Res. 114107–243 H.J. Res. 117107–315 H.J. Res. 122107–240 H.J. Res. 123107–244 H.J. Res. 124107–294 S. 238107–237 S. 378107–182 S. 737107–144 S. 970107–145 S. 1010107–322 S. 1026107–146 S. 1094107–172 S. 1175107–238 S. 1206107–149 S. 1210107–292 S. 1214107–295 S. 1226107–323 S. 1227107–256 S. 1240107–329 S. 1270107–257 S. 1325107–239 S. 1339107–258 S. 1372107–189 S. 1533107–251 S. 1646107–259 S. 1762107–139 S. 1857107–153 S. 1888107–140 S. 1907107–324 S. 1946107–325 S. 2017107–331 S. 2019107–156 S. 2237107–330 S. 2239107–326 S. 2248107–168 S. 2431107–196 S. 2558107–260 S. 2578107–199 S. 2594107–201 S. 2690107–293 S. 2712107–327 S. 2810107–233 S. 3044107–302 S. 3156107–316 S.J. Res. 13107–209 S.J. Res. 32107–152 S.J. Res. 53107–328 LIST OF PUBLIC LAWS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME PUBLIC LAW PAGE 107–1373 107–1386 107–1398 107–14012 107–14113 107–14216 107–14317 107–14418 107–14519 107–14620 107–14721 107–14864 107–14966 107–15074 107–15176 107–15277 107–15379 107–15480 107–15581 107–156117 107–157118 107–158121 107–159122 107–160123 107–161124 107–162125 107–163126 107–164127 107–165128 107–166129 107–167130 107–168131 107–169132 107–170133 107–171134 107–172541 107–173543 107–174566 107–175576 107–176577 107–177578 107–178579 107–179580 107–180581 107–181583 107–182584 107–183585 107–184586 107–185587 107–186589 107–187590 107–188594 107–189698 107–190710 107–191711 107–192712 107–193713 107–194714 107–195715 107–196719 107–197721 107–198729 107–199734 107–200735 107–201736 107–202739 107–203744 107–204745 107–205811 107–206820 107–207926 107–208927 107–209931 107–210933 107–2111050 107–2121051 107–2131052 107–2141053 107–2151054 107–2161055 107–2171062 107–2181328 107–2191330 107–2201332 107–2211333 107–2221336 107–2231338 107–2241340 107–2251344 107–2261345 107–2271349 107–2281350 107–2291465 107–2301469 107–2311471 107–2321478 107–2331480 107–2341481 107–2351482 107–2361483 107–2371485 107–2381486 107–2391488 107–2401492 107–2411496 107–2421497 107–2431498 107–2441503 107–2451504 107–2461511 107–2471517 107–2481519 107–2491578 107–2501588 107–2511621 107–2521666 107–2531731 107–2541733 107–2551734 107–2561735 107–2571737 107–2581738 107–2591741 107–2601743 107–2611745 107–2621746 107–2631747 107–2641748 107–2651749 107–2661750 107–2671751 107–2681752 107–2691753 107–2701754 107–2711755 107–2721757 107–2731758 107–2741923 107–2751925 107–2761929 107–2771936 107–2781939 107–2791940 107–2801988 107–2811992 107–2821994 107–2832020 107–2842021 107–2852022 107–2862023 107–2872024 107–2882033 107–2892049 107–2902051 107–2912052 107–2922053 107–2932057 107–2942062 107–2952064 107–2962135 107–2972322 107–2982342 107–2992345 107–3002350 107–3012352 107–3022353 107–3032355 107–3042363 107–3052367 107–3062383 107–3072445 107–3082446 107–3092449 107–3102450 107–3112455 107–3122456 107–3132457 107–3142458 107–3152763 107–3162764 107–3172766 107–3182772 107–3192776 107–3202778 107–3212780 107–3222786 107–3232787 107–3242789 107–3252790 107–3262792 107–3272797 107–3282814 107–3292815 107–3302820 107–3312834 107–3322871 107–3332873 107–3342876 107–3352878 107–3362882 107–3372883 107–3382886 107–3392887 107–3402889 107–3412890 107–3422891 107–3432892 107–3442893 107–3452894 107–3462896 107–3472899 107–3482971 107–3492973 107–3502975 107–3512978 107–3522981 107–3532982 107–3542984 107–3552985 107–3563013 107–3573014 107–3583015 107–3593016 107–3603019 107–3613020 107–3623021 107–3633024 107–3643026 107–3653027 107–3663030 107–3673033 107–3683034 107–3693069 107–3703071 107–3713076 107–3723078 107–3733104 107–3743111 107–3753113 107–3763114 107–3773115 LIST OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PRIVATE LAW THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES SECOND SESSION, 2002 BILL PRIVATE H.R. 486107–3 H.R. 487107–4 H.R. 2245107–5 H.R. 3758107–6 S. 1834107–2 LIST OF PRIVATE LAWS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME PRIVATE LAW PAGE 107–23119 107–33121 107–43122 107–53123 107–63124 LIST OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PAGE H. Con. Res. 2993129 S. Con. Res. 953129 H. Con. Res. 3253129 S. Con. Res. 973130 H. Con. Res. 3053130 H. Con. Res. 1023130 H. Con. Res. 3603133 H. Con. Res. 3393133 H. Con. Res. 3613134 S. Con. Res. 1013137 H. Con. Res. 2433138 S. Con. Res. 1063140 H. Con. Res. 3473140 H. Con. Res. 3563141 S. Con. Res. 1183142 S. Con. Res. 1173142 H. Con. Res. 3873143 S. Con. Res. 1253144 H. Con. Res. 1613144 H. Con. Res. 3783145 H. Con. Res. 4133146 H. Con. Res. 4393146 H. Con. Res. 4483147 H. Con. Res. 4493148 S. Con. Res. 1323148 H. Con. Res. 3483149 H. Con. Res. 4643150 H. Con. Res. 1833151 H. Con. Res. 4693153 S. Con. Res. 1103153 H. Con. Res. 4583154 H. Con. Res. 4833155 H. Con. Res. 3883155 H. Con. Res. 4113157 H. Con. Res. 4063158 H. Con. Res. 5033160 H. Con. Res. 4873162 H. Con. Res. 843163 H. Con. Res. 3493164 S. Con. 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PUBLIC LAWS

ENACTED DURING

SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS

OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, January 23, 2002, adjourned sine die on Friday, November 22, 2002. George W. Bush, President; Richard Cheney, Vice President; J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Public Law 107–137: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, and for other purposes. Public Law137 Public Law 107–137 116 Stat. 3 2002-02-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 3 Public Law107–137 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

Feb. 6, 2002

[H.R. 400]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Illinois.

16 USC 461 note.
SECTION 1. RONALD REAGAN BOYHOOD HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. (a) Acquisition of Property.—As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall purchase with donated or appropriated funds, at fair market value and from a willing owner only, fee simple, unencumbered title to the Property and to any personal property related to the Property which the Secretary determines to be appropriate for the purposes of this Act. (b) Establishment of Historic Site.—After the Property is acquired by the Secretary, the Secretary shall designate the Property as the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site. (c) Land Description.—The Secretary shall ensure that a copy of the land description referred to in section 2(2) is on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (d) Management of Historic Site.—(1) Cooperative agreement.—The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Foundation for the management, operation, and use of the Historic Site. The cooperative agreement shall provide for the preservation of the Property in a manner that preserves the historical significance thereof and upon such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to protect the interests of the United States. (2) General management plan.—Not later than 2 years

Deadline.

 after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Foundation, shall complete a general management plan for the Historic Site that defines the role and responsibility of the Secretary with regard to the interpretation and the preservation of the Historic Site. (e) Applicability of Other Laws.—The Secretary shall administer the Historic Site in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the provisions of laws generally applicable to national historic sites, including the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1-4), and the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the preservation of historic American sites, buildings, objects 116 STAT. 4 and antiquities of national significance, and for other purposes”, approved August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) The term “Historic Site” means the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site. (2) The term “Property” means the property commonly known as the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Complex located in Dixon, Illinois, (including any structures thereon), further described as follows: The North Half (N½) of Lot Three (3), Block One Hundred and Three (103), of the original Town (now City) of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, and more commonly known as 816 South Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. (Reagan Boyhood Home) The South Half (S½) of Lot Two (2), Block One Hundred and Three (103), of the original Town (now City) of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, and more commonly known as 810 South Hennepin Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. (Visitors Center) The South two-thirds (S⅔rds) of Lot Four (4) in Block One Hundred Three (103) in the original Town (now City) of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, and more commonly known as 821 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. (Parking Lot) The Westerly Ninety feet of the Southerly One half (S½) of Lot 3 in Block 103 in the Town (now City) of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. (Park with statue of President Reagan) Legal title to all of the foregoing is: Fifth Third Bank, as successor trustee to First Bank/Dixon (later known as Grand Premier Trust) as trustee under Trust Agreement dated August 15, 1980 and known as Trust No. 440. Said property is also located within an historical district created by the City of Dixon pursuant to Ordinance No. 1329 dated June 16, 1986 as amended. The historical district was created pursuant to Title VI, Chapter 16 of the City Code of the City of Dixon.116 STAT. 5 (3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
Approved February 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 400: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–268 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 13, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Jan. 29, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–138: To require the valuation of nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights within the boundaries of the Acoma Indian Reservation, and for other purposes. Public Law138 Public Law 107–138 116 Stat. 6 2002-02-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 6 Public Law107–138 107th Congress
An Act To require the valuation of nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights within the boundaries of the Acoma Indian Reservation, and for other purposes.

Feb. 6, 2002

[H.R. 1913]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

New Mexico.

PUEBLO OF ACOMA LAND AND MINERAL CONSOLIDATION. (a)

Deadline.

Valuation.—Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall determine the extent and the value of the nontribal interest ownership of the subsurface rights, including mineral rights, within the boundaries of the Acoma Indian Reservation. (b) Land Exchanges.—Upon completion of the valuation required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, unless the Secretary exercises an option under subsection (c), negotiate an exchange with any willing sellers of interests in nontribal land (including interests in mineral or other surface or subsurface rights) within the boundaries of the Acoma Indian Reservation for interests in Federal land that is— (1) located within the boundaries of the State of New Mexico; (2) identified by the Bureau of Land Management as available for disposal; and (3) of approximately the same value as the interest in land for which it is being exchanged. (c) Purchase Option.—At the discretion of the Secretary, instead of a land exchange under subsection (b), the Secretary may acquire interests in nontribal land (including interests in mineral or other surface or subsurface rights) within the boundaries of the Acoma Indian Reservation through— (1) direct cash purchase of the interests in nontribal land for the fair market value determined under subsection (a); and (2) issuance to any owner of the interests in nontribal land of a Certificate of Bidding Rights in such form and manner as provided for under regulations promulgated by the Secretary under provisions of the Act of February 25, 1920 (commonly known as the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.)) or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) for mineral leasing and bidding rights equal to the fair market value determined under subsection (a). (c) Cost Sharing.—The costs of the valuation required under subsection (a) and any land exchange under subsection (b) shall be equally shared between the owners of the interests in nontribal

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land and the Secretary. This subsection shall apply to the cost 116 STAT. 7 of the valuation under subsection (a) even if the Secretary elects to exercise the options for acquisition under subsection (c).
SEC. 2. TIMELINE; LAND TAKEN INTO TRUST.The Secretary shall complete such negotiations and exchanges

Deadline.

 not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall place interests in land within the boundaries of the Acoma Indian Reservation that are acquired under this Act into trust for the Pueblo of Acoma.
Approved February 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1913: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–285 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 27, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Jan. 28, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–139: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fixed interest rates for student and parent borrowers, to extend current law with respect to special allowances for lenders, and for other purposes. Public Law139 Public Law 107–139 116 Stat. 8 2002-02-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 8 Public Law107–139 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fixed interest rates for student and parent borrowers, to extend current law with respect to special allowances for lenders, and for other purposes.

Feb. 8, 2002

[S. 1762]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Payment-in-Kind Tax Treatment
SECTION 1. INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS. (a) FFEL Fixed Interest Rates— (1) Amendment.—Section 427A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1077a) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsections (1) and (m) as subsections (m) and (n), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subsection (k) the following new subsection: “(l) Interest Rates for New Loans on or After July 1, 2006.— “(1) In general.—Notwithstanding subsection (h), with respect to any loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this part (other than a loan made pursuant to section 428B or 428C) for which the first disbursement is made on or after July 1, 2006, the applicable rate of interest shall be 6.8 percent on the unpaid principal balance of the loan. “(2) PLUS loans.—Notwithstanding subsection (h), with respect to any loan under section 428B for which the first disbursement is made on or after July 1, 2006, the applicable rate of interest shall be 7.9 percent on the unpaid principal balance of the loan. “(3) Consolidation loans.—With respect to any consolidation loan under section 428C for which the application is received by an eligible lender on or after July 1, 2006, the applicable rate of interest shall be at an annual rate on the unpaid principal balance of the loan that is equal to the lesser of— “(A) the weighted average of the interest rates on the loans consolidated, rounded to the nearest higher oneeighth of 1 percent; or “(B) 8.25 percent. (2) Conforming amendment.—Section 428C(c)(l)(A) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1078-3(c)(1)(A)) is amended to read as follows:116 STAT. 9 “(1) Interest rate.—Notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C), with respect to any loan made under this section for which the application is received by an eligible lender— “(i) on or after October 1, 1998, and before July 1, 2006, the applicable interest rate shall be determined under section 427A(k)(4); or “(ii) on or after July 1, 2006, the applicable interest rate shall be determined under section 427A(l)(3). (b) Direct Loans Fixed Interest Rates— (1) Technical correction.—Paragraph (6) of section 455(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(b)), as redesignated by section 8301(c)(1) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (Public Law 105-178; 112 Stat. 498) is redesignated as paragraph (9) and is transferred to follow paragraph (7) of section 455(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. (2) Amendments.—Section 455(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(b)) is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: “(7) Interest rate provision for new loans on or after JULY 1, 2006.— “(A) Rates for fdsl and fdusl.—Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs of this subsection, for Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans for which the first disbursement is made on or after July 1, 2006, the applicable rate of interest shall be 6.8 percent on the unpaid principal balance of the loan. “(B) PLUS loans.—Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs of this subsection, with respect to any Federal Direct PLUS loan for which the first disbursement is made on or after July 1, 2006, the applicable rate of interest shall be 7.9 percent on the unpaid principal balance of the loan. “(C) Consolidation loans.—Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs of this subsection, any Federal Direct Consolidation loan for which the application is received on or after July 1, 2006, shall bear interest at an annual rate on the unpaid principal balance of the loan that is equal to the lesser of— “(i) the weighted average of the interest rates on the loans consolidated, rounded to the nearest higher one-eighth of one percent; or “(ii) 8.25 percent.”. (c) Extension of Current Interest Rate Provisions for Three Years—Sections 427A(k) and 455(b)(6) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1077a(k), 1087e(b)(6)) are each amended— (1) by striking “2003” in the heading and inserting “2006”; and (2) by striking “July 1, 2003,” each place it appears and inserting “July 1, 2006,”.
116 STAT. 10
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF SPECIAL ALLOWANCE PROVISION. Section 438(b)(2)(I) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087-1(b)(2)(I) is amended— (1) by striking and before july 1, 2003” in the heading; (2) by striking “and before July 1, 2003,” each place it appears, other than in clauses (ii) and (v); (3) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: “(ii) In school and grace period.—In the case of any loan— “(I) for which the first disbursement is made on or after January 1, 2000, and before July 1, 2006, and for which the applicable rate of interest is described in section 427A(k)(2); or “(II) for which the first disbursement is made on or after July 1, 2006, and for which the applicable rate of interest is described in section 427A(l)(1), but only with respect to (aa) periods prior to the beginning of the repayment period of the loan; or (bb) during the periods in which principal need not be paid (whether or not such principal is in fact paid) by reason of a provision described in section 427(a)(2)(C) or 428(b)(1)(M); clause (i)(III) of this subparagraph shall be applied by substituting ‘1.74 percent’ for ‘2.34 percent’.”; (4) in clause (iii), by inserting “or (1)(2)” after “427A(k)(3)”; (5) in clause (iv), by inserting “or (1)(3)” after “427A(k)(4)”; (6) in clause (v)— (A) in the heading, by inserting “before july 1, 2006” after “plus loans”; and (B) by striking “July 1, 2003,” and inserting “July 1, 2006,”; (7) in clause (v)— (A) by inserting “or (l)(3)” after “427A(k)(4)” the first place it appears; and (B) by inserting “or (l)(3), whichever is applicable” after “427A(k)(4)” the second place it appears; and (8) by adding at the end the following new clause: “(vii) Limitation on special allowances for plus loans on or after July 1, 2006.—In the case of PLUS loans made under section 428B and first disbursed on or after July 1, 2006, for which the interest rate is determined under section 427A(l)(2), a special allowance shall not be paid for such loan during any 12-month period beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30 unless—116 STAT. 11 “(I) the average of the bond equivalent rates of the quotes of the 3-month commercial paper (financial), as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Publication Ills (or its successor), for the last calendar week ending on or before such July 1; plus “(II) 2.64 percent, exceeds 9.0 percent.”.
Approved February 8, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1762: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate.

Dec. 19, 20, considered and rejected in House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Jan. 24, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–140: To amend title 18 of the United States Code to correct a technical error in the codification of title 36 of the United States Code. Public Law140 Public Law 107–140 116 Stat. 12 2002-02-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 12 Public Law107–140 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 18 of the United States Code to correct a technical error in the codification of title 36 of the United States Code.

Feb. 08, 2002

[S. 1888]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TECHNICAL CORRECTION OF ERROR IN THE CODIFICATION OF TITLE 36. Section 2320(e)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “section 220706 of title 36” and inserting “section 220506 of title 36.
Approved February 8, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1888: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 5, 6, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–141: To reauthorize the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997. Public Law141 Public Law 107–141 116 Stat. 13 2002-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 13 Public Law107–141 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997.

Feb. 12, 2002

[H.R. 700]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002”.

16 USC 4261 note.

SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT OF 1997.Section 7 of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4266) is amended by striking “1998” and all that follows through “2002” and inserting “2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007”.
SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.Section 7 of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4266) is further amended— (1) by striking “There are authorized” and inserting “(a) In General.—There is authorized”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(b) Administrative Expenses.—Of amounts available each fiscal year to carry out this Act, the Secretary may expend not more than 3 percent or $80,000, whichever is greater, to pay the administrative expenses necessary to carry out this Act.—.
SEC. 4. COOPERATION.The Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 is further amended by redesignating section 7 (16 U.S.C. 4266) as section 8, and by inserting after section 6 the following:
“SEC. 7.

16 USC 4265a..

ADVISORY GROUP. “(a) In General.—To assist in carrying out this Act, the Secretary may convene an advisory group consisting of individuals representing public and private organizations actively involved in the conservation of Asian elephants. “(b) Public Participation.— “(1) Meetings.—The Advisory Group shall— “(A) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and “(B) provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda. “(2) Notice.—The Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of tire advisory group.116 STAT. 14 “(3) Minutes.—Minutes of each meeting of the advisory group shall be kept by the Secretary and shall be made available to the public. “(c) Exemption From Federal Advisory Committee Act.—The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the advisory group.”.
SEC. 5. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) technical and conforming amendments.—The Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 is amended as follows: (1) Section 4(3) (16 U.S.C. 4263(3)) is amended by striking “the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund established under section 6(a)” and inserting “the account established by division A section 101(e), title I of Public Law 105-277 under the heading ‘multinational species conservation fund’”. (2) Section 6 (16 U.S.C. 4265) is amended by striking the section heading and all that follows through “(d) Acceptance and Use of Donations.—” and inserting the following:
“SEC. 6. ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF DONATIONS.”. “(b) Technical Corrections.— (1) The matter under the heading “multinational species conservation fund” in title I of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 4246; 112 Stat. 2681-237), is amended— (A) by striking “section 5304 of” and all that follows through “section 6 of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997” and inserting “section 5 of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5304), part I of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4211 et seq.), and section 5 of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4264)”; (B) by striking “16 U.S.C. 4224” and inserting “section 2204 of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4224)”; (C) by striking “16 U.S.C. 4225” and inserting “section 2205 of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4225)”; and (D) by striking “16 U.S.C. 4211” and inserting “section 2101 of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4211)”. (2)

Effective date.

Effective on the day after the date of enactment of the African Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2001 (107th Congress) (A) section 2104(a) of the African Elephant Conservation

16 USC 4214.

Act is amended by striking “this Act” and inserting “this title”; and (B) section 2306(b) of the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4245(b)) is amended by striking “this Act” each place it appears and inserting “this title”.
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.Section 7 of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 4266) is further amended— (1) by striking “2003” and inserting “2005”; and 116 STAT. 15 (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking “$20,000,000” and inserting “$25,000,000”.
Approved February 12, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 700: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–94 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–113 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

June 12, considered and passed House.

Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Jan. 23, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–142: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in certain feasibility studies of water resource projects in the State of Washington. Public Law142 Public Law 107–142 116 Stat. 16 2002-02-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 16 Public Law107–142 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to engage in certain feasibility studies of water resource projects in the State of Washington.

Feb. 12, 2002

[H.R. 1937]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the

Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002.

United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDIES. (a) In General.—The Secretary of the Interior may engage in the following feasibility studies: (1) The Tulalip Tribes Water Quality Feasibility Study, to identify ways to meet future domestic and commercial water distribution needs of the Tulalip Indian Reservation on the Eastern Shore of Puget Sound, Washington. (2) The Lower Elwha Klallam Rural Water Supply Feasibility Study, to identify additional rural water supply sources for the Lower Elwha Indian Reservation on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. (3) The Makah Community Water Source Project Feasibility Study, to identify ways to meet the current and future domestic and commercial water supply and distribution needs of the Makah Indian Tribe on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. (b)

Federal Register, publication.

Public Availability of Results.—The Secretary of the Interior shall make available to the public, upon request, the results of each feasibility study authorized under subsection (a), and shall promptly publish in the Federal Register a notice of the availability of those results.
Approved February 12, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1937: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–155 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Sept. 10, considered and passed House.

Jan. 28, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–143: Recognizing the 91st birthday of Ronald Reagan. Public Law143 Public Law 107–143 116 Stat. 17 2002-02-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 17 Public Law107–143 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Recognizing the 91st birthday of Ronald Reagan.

Feb. 14, 2002

[H.J. Res. 82]

 Whereas February 6, 2002, is the 91st birthday of Ronald Wilson Reagan; Whereas Ronald Reagan is the first former President ever to attain the age of 91; Whereas both Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan have distinguished records of public service to the United States, the American people, and the international community; Whereas Ronald Reagan was twice elected by overwhelming margins as President of the United States; Whereas Ronald Reagan fulfilled his pledge to help restore “the great, confident roar of American progress, growth, and optimism” and ensure renewed economic prosperity; Whereas Ronald Reagan's leadership was instrumental in extending freedom and democracy around the globe and uniting a world divided by the Cold War; Whereas Ronald Reagan is loved and admired by millions of Americans, and by countless others around the world; Whereas Ronald Reagan's eloquence united Americans in times of triumph and tragedy; Whereas Nancy Reagan not only served as a gracious First Lady but also led a national crusade against illegal drug use; Whereas, together Ronald and Nancy Reagan dedicated their lives to promoting national pride and to bettering the quality of life in the United States and throughout the world; and Whereas the thoughts and prayers of the Congress and the country are with Ronald Reagan in his courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Congress, on behalf of the American people, extends its birthday greetings and best wishes to Ronald Reagan on his 91st birthday.
Approved February 14, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 82): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 6, considered and passed House and Senate.

 Public Law 107–144: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 811 South Main Street in Yerington, Nevada, as the “Joseph E. Dini, Jr. Post Office”. Public Law144 Public Law 107–144 116 Stat. 18 2002-02-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 18 Public Law107–144 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 811 South Main Street in Yerington, Nevada, as the “Joseph E. Dini, Jr. Post Office”.

Feb. 14, 2002

[S. 737]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. JOSEPH E. DINI, JR. POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 811 South Main Street in Yerington, Nevada, shall be known and designated as the “Joseph E. Dini, Jr. Post Office”. (b) References.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Joseph E. Dini, Jr. Post Office.
Approved February 14, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 737: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Aug. 3, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 5, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–145: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 39 Tremont Street, Paris Hill, Maine, as the “Horatio King Post Office Building”. Public Law145 Public Law 107–145 116 Stat. 19 2002-02-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 19 Public Law107–145 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 39 Tremont Street, Paris Hill, Maine, as the “Horatio King Post Office Building”.

Feb. 14, 2002

[S. 970]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. HORATIO KING POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 39 Tremont Street, Paris Hill, Maine, shall be known as the “Horatio King Post Office Building”. (b) References.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Horatio King Post Office Building.
Approved February 14, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 970: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Aug. 3, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 5, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–146: To designate the United States Post Office located at 60 Third Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey, as the “Pat King Post Office Building”. Public Law146 Public Law 107–146 116 Stat. 20 2002-02-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 20 Public Law107–146 107th Congress
An Act To designate the United States Post Office located at 60 Third Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey, as the “Pat King Post Office Building”.

Feb. 14, 2002

[S. 1026]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF PAT KING POST OFFICE BUILDING.The United States Post Office located at 60 Third Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey, shall be known and designated as the “Pat King Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States Post Office referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Pat King Post Office Building.
Approved February 14, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1026: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Aug. 3, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 6, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–147: To provide tax incentives for economic recovery. Public Law147 Public Law 107–147 116 Stat. 21 2002-03-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 21 Public Law107–147 107th Congress
An Act To provide tax incentives for economic recovery.

Mar. 9, 2002

[H.R. 3090]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002.

,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; ETC. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002”.

Intergovernmental relations.

 (b) References to Internal Revenue Code of 1986.—Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment

26 USC 1 note.

 or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (c) Table of Contents.— Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. TITLE III— Sec. 301. TITLE IV— Subtitle A— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. Sec. 405. Sec. 406. Subtitle B— Sec. 411. Sec. 412. Sec. 413. Sec. 414. Sec. 415. Sec. 416. Sec. 417. Sec. 418. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. TITLE VI— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603. Sec. 604. Sec. 605. Sec. 606. Sec. 607. Sec. 608. Sec. 609. Sec. 610. Sec. 611. Sec. 612. Sec. 613. Sec. 614. Sec. 615. Sec. 616. Sec. 617.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>BUSINESS PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>SPECIAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY ACQUIRED AFTER SEPTEMBER 10, 2001, AND BEFORE SEPTEMBER 11, 2004.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s168">26 USC 168</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 168 (relating to accelerated cost recovery system) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Allowance for Certain Property Acquired After September 10, 2001, and Before September 11, 2004</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional allowance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of any qualified property—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the depreciation deduction provided by section 167(a) for the taxable year in which such property is placed in service shall include an allowance equal to 30 percent of the adjusted basis of the qualified property, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the adjusted basis of the qualified property shall be reduced by the amount of such deduction before computing the amount otherwise allowable as a depreciation deduction under this chapter for such taxable year and any subsequent taxable year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified property’ means property—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/23">116 STAT. 23</page></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num> <subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>to which this section applies which has a recovery period of 20 years or less,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>which is computer software (as defined in section 167(f)(1)(B)) for which a deduction is allowable under section 167(a) without regard to this subsection,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>which is water utility property, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>which is qualified leasehold improvement property,</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the original use of which commences with the taxpayer after September 10, 2001,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>which is—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>acquired by the taxpayer after September 10, 2001, and before September 11, 2004, but only if no written binding contract for the acquisition was in effect before September 11, 2001, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>acquired by the taxpayer pursuant to a written binding contract which was entered into after September 10, 2001, and before September 11, 2004, and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>which is placed in service by the taxpayer before January 1, 2005, or, in the case of property described in subparagraph (B), before January 1, 2006.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain property having longer production periods treated as qualified property</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified property’ includes property—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>which meets the requirements of clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of subparagraph (A),</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>which has a recovery period of at least 10 years or is transportation property, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>which is subject to section 263A by reason of clause (ii) or (iii) of subsection (f)(1)(B) thereof.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Only pre-september 11, 2004, basis eligible<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> for additional allowance</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of property which is qualified property solely by reason of clause (i), paragraph (1) shall apply only to the extent of the adjusted basis thereof attributable to manufacture, construction, or production before September 11, 2004.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation property</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘transportation property’ means tangible personal property used in the trade or business of transporting persons or property.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative depreciation property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified property’ shall not include any property to which the alternative depreciation system under subsection (g) applies, determined—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>without regard to paragraph (7) of subsection (g) (relating to election to have system apply), and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>after application of section 280F(b) (relating to listed property with limited business use).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified new york liberty zone leasehold improvement property</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘qualified property’ shall not include any qualified New York <page identifier="/us/stat/116/24">116 STAT. 24</page> Liberty Zone leasehold improvement property (as defined in section 1400L(c)(2)).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election out</inline>.—</heading><content>If a taxpayer makes an election under this clause with respect to any class of property for any taxable year, this subsection shall not apply to all property in such class placed in service during such taxable year.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Self-constructed property</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a taxpayer manufacturing, constructing, or producing property for the taxpayer's own use, the requirements of clause (iii) of subparagraph (A) shall be treated as met if the taxpayer begins manufacturing, constructing, or producing the property after September 10, 2001, and before September 11, 2004.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale-leasebacks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), if property—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>is originally placed in service after September 10, 2001, by a person, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>sold and leased back by such person within 3 months after the date such property was originally placed in service,</content></subclause> <continuation class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10">such property shall be treated as originally placed in service not earlier than the date on which such property is used under the leaseback referred to in subclause (II).</continuation></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with section 280F</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of section 280F—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Automobiles</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a passenger automobile (as defined in section 280F(d)(5)) which is qualified property, the Secretary shall increase the limitation under section 280F(a)(1)(A)(i) by $4,600.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Listed property</inline>.—</heading><content>The deduction allowable under paragraph (1) shall be taken into account in computing any recapture amount under section 280F(b)(2).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deduction allowed in computing miniumum TAX</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of determining alternative minimum taxable income under section 55, the deduction under subsection (a) for qualified property shall be determined under this section without regard to any adjustment under section 56.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified leasehold improvement property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified leasehold improvement property’ means any improvement to an interior portion of a building which is nonresidential real property if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>such improvement is made under or pursuant to a lease (as defined in subsection (h)(7))—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by the lessee (or any sublessee) of such portion, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by the lessor of such portion,</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>such portion is to be occupied exclusively by the lessee (or any sublessee) of such portion, and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/25">116 STAT. 25</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>such improvement is placed in service more than 3 years after the date the building was first placed in service.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain improvements not included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such term shall not include any improvement for which the expenditure is attributable to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the enlargement of the building,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any elevator or escalator,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>any structural component benefiting a common area, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the internal structural framework of the building.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions and special rules</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commitment to lease treated as lease</inline>.—</heading><content>A commitment to enter into a lease shall be treated as a lease, and the parties to such commitment shall be treated as lessor and lessee, respectively.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Related persons</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A lease between related persons shall not be considered a lease. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term ‘related persons’ means—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>members of an affiliated group (as defined in section 1504), and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>persons having a relationship described in subsection (b) of section 267; except that, for purposes of this clause, the phrase ‘80 percent or more’ shall be substituted for the phrase ‘more than 50 percent’ each place it appears in such subsection.”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> shall apply to property placed in service after September 10, 2001, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s168">26 USC 168 note.</ref></p></sidenote> in taxable years ending after such date.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>CARRYBACK OF CERTAIN NET OPERATING LOSSES ALLOWED FOR 5 YEARS; TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF 90 PERCENT AMT LIMIT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s172">26 USC 172</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of section 172(b) (relating to years to which loss may be carried) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>In the case of a taxpayer which has a net operating loss for any taxable year ending during 2001 or 2002, subparagraph (A)(i) shall be applied by substituting ‘5’ for ‘2’ and subparagraph (F) shall not apply.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election To Disregard 5-Year Carryback</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 172 (relating to net operating loss deduction) is amended by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k) and by inserting after subjection (i) the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election To Disregard 5-Year Carryback for Certain Net Operating Losses</inline>.—</heading><content>Any taxpayer entitled to a 5-year carryback under subsection (b)(1)(H) from any loss year may elect to have the carryback period with respect to such loss year determined without regard to subsection (b)(1)(H). Such election shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed by the Secretary and shall be made by the due date (including extensions of time) for filing the taxpayer's return for the taxable year of the net <page identifier="/us/stat/116/26">116 STAT. 26</page> operating loss. Such election, once made for any taxable year, shall be irrevocable for such taxable year.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Suspension of 90 Percent Limit on Certain NOL Carryovers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) of section 56(d)(1) (relating to general rule defining alternative tax net operating loss deduction) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the amount of such deduction shall not exceed the sum of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the lesser of—</chapeau> <subclause class="inline"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the amount of such deduction attributable to net operating losses (other than the deduction attributable to carryovers described in clause (ii)(I), or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>90 percent of alternative minimum taxable income determined without regard to such deduction, plus</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the lesser of—</chapeau> <subclause class="inline"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the amount of such deduction attributable to the sum of carrybacks of net operating losses for taxable years ending during 2001 or 2002 and carryforwards of net operating losses to taxable years ending during 2001 and 2002, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>alternative minimum taxable income determined without regard to such deduction reduced by the amount determined under clause (i), and”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this subsection <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t56/s56">26 USC 56 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to taxable years ending before January 1, 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t56/s172">26 USC 172 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>the amendments made by this section shall apply to net operating losses for taxable years ending after December 31, 2000.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002.</p></sidenote><heading>UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Intergovernmental relations.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s3304">26 USC 3304 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FEDERAL-STATE AGREEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Any State which desires to do so may enter into and participate in an agreement under this title with the Secretary of Labor (in this title referred to as the “Secretary”). Any State which is a party to an agreement under this title may, upon providing 30 days’ written notice to the Secretary, terminate such agreement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions of Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any agreement under subsection (a) shall provide that the State agency of the State will make payments of temporary extended unemployment compensation to individuals who—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>have exhausted all rights to regular compensation under the State law or under Federal law with respect to a benefit year (excluding any benefit year that ended before March 15, 2001); <page identifier="/us/stat/116/27">116 STAT. 27</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>have no rights to regular compensation or extended compensation with respect to a week under such law or any other State unemployment compensation law or to compensation under any other Federal law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>are not receiving compensation with respect to such week under the unemployment compensation law of Canada; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>filed an initial claim for regular compensation on or after March 15, 2001.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exhaustion of Benefits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subsection (b)(1), an individual shall be deemed to have exhausted such individual's rights to regular compensation under a State law when—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>no payments of regular compensation can be made under such law because such individual has received all regular compensation available to such individual based on employment or wages during such individual's base period; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such individual's rights to such compensation have been terminated by reason of the expiration of the benefit year with respect to which such rights existed.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Weekly Benefit Amount, Etc</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of any agreement under this title—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the amount of temporary extended unemployment compensation which shall be payable to any individual for any week of total unemployment shall be equal to the amount of the regular compensation (including dependents’ allowances) payable to such individual during such individual's benefit year under the State law for a week of total unemployment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the terms and conditions of the State law which apply to claims for regular compensation and to the payment thereof shall apply to claims for temporary extended unemployment compensation and the payment thereof, except—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>that an individual shall not be eligible for temporary extended unemployment compensation under this title unless, in the base period with respect to which the individual exhausted all rights to regular compensation under the State law, the individual had 20 weeks of fulltime insured employment or the equivalent in insured wages, as determined under the provisions of the State law implementing section 202(a)(5) of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>where otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this title or with the regulations or operating instructions of the Secretary promulgated to carry out this title; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the maximum amount of temporal extended unemployment compensation payable to any individual for whom a temporary extended unemployment compensation account is established under section 203 shall not exceed the amount established in such account for such individual.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election by States</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law (and if State law permits), the Governor of a State that is in an extended benefit period may provide for the payment of temporary extended unemployment compensation in lieu of extended compensation to individuals who otherwise meet the requirements of this section. Such an election shall not require a State to trigger off an extended benefit period.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/28">116 STAT. 28</page></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>TEMPORARY EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACCOUNT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Any agreement under this title shall provide that the State will establish, for each eligible individual who files an application for temporary extended unemployment compensation, a temporary extended unemployment compensation account with respect to such individual's benefit year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount in Account</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount established in an account under subsection (a) shall be equal to the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>50 percent of the total amount of regular compensation (including dependents’ allowances) payable to the individual during the individual's benefit year under such law, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>13 times the individual's average weekly benefit amount for the benefit year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Weekly benefit amount</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, an individual's weekly benefit amount for any week is the amount of regular compensation (including dependents’ allowances) under the State law payable to such individual for such week for total unemployment.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if, at the time that the individual's account is exhausted, such individual's State is in an extended benefit period (as determined under paragraph (2)), then, such account shall be augmented by an amount equal to the amount originally established in such account (as determined under subsection (b)(1)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extended benefit period</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), a State shall be considered to be in an extended benefit period if, at the time of exhaustion (as described in paragraph (1))—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>such a period is then in effect for such State under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>such a period would then be in effect for such State under such Act if section 203(d) of such Act were applied as if it had been amended by striking “5” each place it appears and inserting “4”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>PAYMENTS TO STATES HAVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF TEMPORARY EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be paid to each State that has entered into an agreement under this title an amount equal to 100 percent of the temporary extended unemployment compensation paid to individuals by the State pursuant to such agreement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Reimbursable Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>No payment shall be made to any State under this section in respect of any compensation to the extent the State is entitled to reimbursement in respect of such compensation under the provisions of any Federal law other than this title or chapter 85 of title 5, United States Code. A State shall not be entitled to any reimbursement under such chapter 85 in respect of any compensation to the extent the State is entitled to reimbursement under this title in respect of such compensation. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/29">116 STAT. 29</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Sums payable to any State by reason of such State having an agreement under this title shall be payable, either in advance or by way of reimbursement (as may be determined by the Secretary), in such amounts as the Secretary estimates the State will be entitled to receive under this title for each calendar month, reduced or increased, as the case may be, by any amount by which the Secretary finds that the Secretary's estimates for any prior calendar month were greater or less than the amounts which should have been paid to the State. Such estimates may be made on the basis of such statistical, sampling, or other method as may be agreed upon by the Secretary and the State agency of the State involved.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>FINANCING PROVISIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds in the extended unemployment compensation account (as established by section 905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1105(a)) of the Unemployment Trust Fund (as established by section 904(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1104(a)) shall be used for the making of payments to States having agreements entered into under this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall from time to time certify to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment to each State the sums payable to such State under tins title. The Secretary of the Treasury, prior to audit or settlement by the General Accounting Office, shall make payments to the State in accordance with such certification, by transfers from the extended unemployment compensation account (as so established) to the account of such State in the Unemployment Trust Fund (as so established).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance to States</inline>.—</heading><content>There are appropriated out of the employment security administration account (as established by section 901(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1101(a)) of the Unemployment Trust Fund, without fiscal year limitation, such funds as may be necessary for purposes of assisting States (as provided in title III of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 501 et seq.)) in meeting the costs of administration of agreements under this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriations for Certain Payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury, without fiscal year limitation, to the extended unemployment compensation account (as so established) of the Unemployment Trust Fund (as so established) such sums as the Secretary estimates to be necessary to make the payments under this section in respect of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>compensation payable under chapter 85 of title 5, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>compensation payable on the basis of services to which section 3309(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 applies.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Amounts appropriated pursuant to the preceding sentence shall not be required to be repaid.</continuation></subsection> </section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>FRAUD AND OVERPAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an individual knowingly has made, or caused to be made by another, a false statement or representation of a material fact, or knowingly has failed, or caused another to fail, to disclose a material fact, and as a result of such false statement or representation or of such nondisclosure such individual has received an amount of temporary extended unemployment compensation under this title to which he was not entitled, such individual—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/30">116 STAT. 30</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall be ineligible for further temporary extended unemployment compensation under this title in accordance with the provisions of the applicable State unemployment compensation law relating to fraud in connection with a claim for unemployment compensation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall be subject to prosecution under section 1001 of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of individuals who have received amounts of temporary extended unemployment compensation under this title to which they were not entitled, the State shall require such individuals to repay the amounts of such temporary extended unemployment compensation to the State agency, except that the State agency may waive such repayment if it determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the payment of such temporary extended unemployment compensation was without fault on the part of any such individual; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recovery by State Agency</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The State agency may recover the amount to be repaid, or any part thereof, by deductions from any temporary extended unemployment compensation payable to such individual under this title or from any unemployment compensation payable to such individual under any Federal unemployment compensation law administered by the State agency or under any other Federal law administered by the State agency which provides for the payment of any assistance or allowance with respect to any week of unemployment, during the 3-year period after the date such individuals received the payment of the temporary extended unemployment compensation to which they were not entitled, except that no single deduction may exceed 50 percent of the weekly benefit amount from which such deduction is made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Opportunity for hearing</inline>.—</heading><content>No repayment shall be required, and no deduction shall be made, until a determination has been made, notice thereof and an opportunity for a fair hearing has been given to the individual, and the determination has become final.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Any determination by a State agency under this section shall be subject to review in the same manner and to the same extent as determinations under the State unemployment compensation law, and only in that manner and to that extent.</content></subsection> </section> <section role="definitions"><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <content>In this title, the terms “compensation”, “regular compensation”, “extended compensation”, “additional compensation”, “benefit year”, “base period”, “State”, “State agency”, “State law”, and “week” have the respective meanings given such terms under section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note).</content> </section> <section><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>APPLICABILITY.</heading> <chapeau>An agreement entered into under this title shall apply to weeks of unemployment—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>beginning after the date on which such agreement is entered into; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ending before January 1, 2003.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/31">116 STAT. 31</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>SPECIAL REED ACT TRANSFER IN FISCAL YEAR 2002.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Certain Provisions Added by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of section 903 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1103) are repealed:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Paragraph (3) of subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The last sentence of subsection (c)(2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Savings provision</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amounts transferred before the date of enactment of this Act under the provision repealed by paragraph (1)(A) shall remain subject to section 903 of the Social Security Act, as last in effect before such date of enactment.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Transfer in Fiscal Year 2002</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 903 of the Social Security Act is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <heading>“Special Transfer in Fiscal Year 2002</heading><num value="d">“(d)</num> <paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer (as of the date determined under paragraph (5)) from the Federal unemployment account to the account of each State in the Unemployment Trust Fund the amount determined with respect to such State under paragraph (2).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num> <subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>The amount to be transferred under this subsection to a State account shall (as determined by the Secretary of Labor and certified by such Secretary to the Secretary of the Treasury) be equal to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the amount which would have been required to have been transferred under this section to such account at the beginning of fiscal year 2002 if—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>section 209(a)(1) of the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 had been enacted before the close of fiscal year 2001, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>section 5402 of Public Law 105-33 (relating to increase in Federal unemployment account ceiling) had not been enacted, minus</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the amount which was in fact transferred under this section to such account at the beginning of fiscal year 2002.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="inline"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the aggregate amount transferred to the States under this subsection may not exceed a total of $8,000,000,000; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>all amounts determined under subparagraph (A) shall be reduced ratably, if and to the extent necessary in order to comply with the limitation under clause (i).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num> <subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (4), amounts transferred to a State account pursuant to this subsection may be used only in the payment of cash benefits—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to individuals with respect to their unemployment, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>which are allowable under subparagraph (B) or (C).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>At the option of the State, cash benefits under this paragraph may include amounts which shall be payable as—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>regular compensation, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>additional compensation, upon the exhaustion of any temporary extended unemployment compensation (if such State has entered into an agreement under the Temporary Extended <page identifier="/us/stat/116/32">116 STAT. 32</page> Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002), for individuals eligible for regular compensation under the unemployment compensation law of such State.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Any additional compensation under clause (i) may not be taken into account for purposes of any determination relating to the amount of any extended compensation for which an individual might be eligible.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>At the option of the State, cash benefits under this paragraph may include amounts which shall be payable to 1 or more categories of individuals not otherwise eligible for regular compensation under the unemployment compensation law of such State, including those described in clause (iii).</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The benefits paid under this subparagraph to any individual may not, for any period of unemployment, exceed the maximum amount of regular compensation authorized under the unemployment compensation law of such State for that same period, plus any additional compensation (described in subparagraph (B)(i)) which could have been paid with respect to that amount.</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>The categories of individuals described in this clause include the following:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Individuals who are seeking, or available for, only part-time (and not full-time) work.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>Individuals who would be eligible for regular compensation under the unemployment compensation law of such State under an alternative base period.</content></subclause></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Amounts transferred to a State account under this subsection may be used in the payment of cash benefits to individuals only for weeks of unemployment beginning after the date of enactment of this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Amounts transferred to a State account under this subsection may be used for the administration of its unemployment compensation law and public employment offices (including in connection with benefits described in paragraph (3) and any recipients thereof), subject to the same conditions as set forth in subsection (c)(2) (excluding subparagraph (B) thereof, and deeming the reference to ‘subsections (a) and (b)’ in subparagraph (D) thereof to include this subsection).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Transfers under this subsection shall be made within 10 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on Transfers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 903(b) of the Social Security Act shall apply to transfers under section 903(d) of such Act (as amended by this section). For purposes of the preceding <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1103">42 USC 1103</ref>.</p></sidenote>sentence, such section 903(b) shall be deemed to be amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>By substituting “the transfer date described in subsection (d)(5)” for “October 1 of any fiscal year”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>By substituting “remain in the Federal unemployment account” for “be transferred to the Federal unemployment account as of the beginning of such October 1”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>By substituting “fiscal year 2002 (after the transfer date described in subsection (d)(5))” for “the fiscal year beginning on such October 1”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>By substituting “under subsection (d)” for “as of October 1 of such fiscal year”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>By substituting “(as of the close of fiscal year 2002)” for “(as of the close of such fiscal year)”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/33">116 STAT. 33</page></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Sections 3304(a)(4)(B) and 3306(f)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are amended by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s3304">26 USC 3304</ref>, 3306.</p></sidenote> inserting “or 903(d)(4)” before “of the Social Security Act”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 303(a)(5) of the Social Security Act is amended <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s503">42 USC 503</ref>.</p></sidenote> in the second proviso by inserting “or 903(d)(4)” after “903(c)(2)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Labor may prescribe any operating instructions or regulations necessary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>TAX INCENTIVES FOR NEW YORK CITY AND DISTRESSED AREAS</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>TAX BENEFITS FOR AREA OF NEW YORK CITY DAMAGED IN TERRORIST ATTACKS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"> <designator><b>“Subchapter Y—</b></designator> <label><b>New York Liberty Zone Benefits</b></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“Sec. 1400L.</designator> <label>Tax benefits for New York Liberty Zone.</label> </referenceItem></toc> <section><num value="1400L">SEC. 1400L. </num><heading>TAX BENEFITS FOR NEW YORK LIBERTY ZONE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>Expansion of Work Opportunity Tax Credit.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 51, a New York Liberty Zone business employee shall be treated as a member of a targeted group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New york liberty zone business employee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘New York Liberty Zone business employee’ means, with respect to any period, any employee of a New York Liberty Zone business if substantially all the services performed during such period by such employee for such business are performed in the New York Liberty Zone.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of certain employees outside the new york liberty zone</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a New York Liberty Zone business described in subclause (II) of subparagraph (C)(i), the term ‘New York Liberty Zone business employee’ includes any employee of such business (not described in subparagraph (A)) if substantially all the services performed during such period by such employee for such business are performed in the City of New York, New York.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The number of employees of such a business that are treated as New York Liberty Zone business employees on any day by reason of clause (i) shall not exceed the excess of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the number of employees of such business on September 11, 2001, in the New York Liberty Zone, over</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the number of New York Liberty Zone business employees (determined without regard to this subparagraph) of such business on the day to which the limitation is being applied.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/34">116 STAT. 34</page> The Secretary may require any trade or business to have the number determined under subclause (I) verified by the New York State Department of Labor.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New york liberty zone business</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘New York Liberty Zone business’ means any trade or business which—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>located in the New York Liberty Zone, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>located in the City of New York, New York, outside the New York Liberty Zone, as a result of the physical destruction or damage of such place of business by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Credit not allowed for large businesses</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘New York Liberty Zone business’ shall not include any trade or business for any taxable year if such trade or business employed an average of more than 200 employees on business days during the taxable year.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for determining amount of credit</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of applying subpart F of part IV of subchapter B of this chapter to wages paid or incurred to any New York Liberty Zone business employee—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>section 51(a) shall be applied by substituting ‘qualified wages’ for ‘qualified first-year wages’,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the rules of section 52 shall apply for purposes of determining the number of employees under subparagraph (B),</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>subsections (c)(4) and (i)(2) of section 51 shall not apply, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>in determining qualified wages, the following shall apply in lieu of section 51(b):</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified wages</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘qualified wages’ means wages paid or incurred by the employer to individuals who are New York Liberty Zone business employees of such employer for work performed during calendar year 2002 or 2003.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Only first $6,000 of wages per calendar year taken into account</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of the qualified wages which may be taken into account with respect to any individual shall not exceed $6,000 per calendar year.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Allowance for Certain Property Acquired After September 10, 2001</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional allowance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of any qualified New York Liberty Zone property—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the depreciation deduction provided by section 167(a) for the taxable year in which such property is placed in service shall include an allowance equal to 30 percent of the adjusted basis of such property, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the adjusted basis of the qualified New York Liberty Zone property shall be reduced by the amount of such deduction before computing the amount otherwise allowable as a depreciation deduction under this chapter for such taxable year and any subsequent taxable year.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/35">116 STAT. 35</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified new york liberty zone property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified New York Liberty Zone property’ means property—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>which is described in section 168(k)(2)(A)(i), or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>which is nonresidential real property, or residential rental property, which is described in subparagraph (B),</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>substantially all of the use of which is in the New York Liberty Zone and is in the active conduct of a trade or business by the taxpayer in such Zone,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the original use of which in the New York Liberty Zone commences with the taxpayer after September 10, 2001,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>which is acquired by the taxpayer by purchase (as defined in section 179(d)) after September 10, 2001, but only if no written binding contract for the acquisition was in effect before September 11, 2001, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>which is placed in service by the taxpayer on or before the termination date.</content></clause> <continuation class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The term ‘termination date’ means December 31, 2006 (December 31, 2009, in the case of nonresidential real property and residential rental property).</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible real property</inline>.—</heading><content>Nonresidential real property or residential rental property is described in this subparagraph only to the extent it rehabilitates real property damaged, or replaces real property destroyed or condemned, as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. For purposes of the preceding sentence, property shall be treated as replacing real property destroyed or condemned if, as part of an integrated plan, such property replaces real property which is included in a continuous area which includes real property destroyed or condemned.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">30 percent additional allowance property</inline>.—</heading><content>Such term shall not include property to which section 168(k) applies.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative depreciation property</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘qualified New York Liberty Zone property’ shall not include any property described in section 168(k)(2)(C)(i).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified new York liberty zone leasehold improvement property</inline>.—</heading><content>Such term shall not include any qualified New York Liberty Zone leasehold improvement property.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election out</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote>, rules similar to the rules of section 168(k)(2)(C)(iii) shall apply.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote>, rules similar to the rules of section 168(k)(2)(D) shall apply, except that clause (i) thereof shall be applied without regard to ‘and before September 11, 2004’.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allowance against alternative minimum tax</inline>.—</heading><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>For purposes of this subsection, rules similar to the rules of section 168(k)(2)(F) shall apply.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/36">116 STAT. 36</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">5-Year Recovery Period for Depreciation of Certain Leasehold Improvements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 168, the term ‘5-year property’ includes any qualified New York Liberty Zone leasehold improvement property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified new york liberty zone leasehold improvement property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, the term ‘qualified New York Liberty Zone leasehold improvement property’ means qualified leasehold improvement property (as defined in section 168(k)(3)) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>such building is located in the New York Liberty Zone,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>such improvement is placed in service after September 10, 2001, and before January 1, 2007, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>no written binding contract for such improvement was in effect before September 11, 2001.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to use straight line method</inline>.—</heading><content>The applicable depreciation method under section 168 shall be the straight line method in the case of qualified New York Liberty Zone leasehold improvement property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">9-year recovery period under alternative system</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 168(g), the class life of qualified New York Liberty Zone leasehold improvement property shall be 9 years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tax-Exempt Bond Financing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this title, any qualified New York Liberty Bond shall be treated as an exempt facility bond.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified new york liberty bond</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘qualified New York Liberty Bond’ means any bond issued as part of an issue if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>95 percent or more of the net proceeds (as defined in section 150(a)(3)) of such issue are to be used for qualified project costs,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>such bond is issued by the State of New York or any political subdivision thereof,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Governor or the Mayor designates such bond for purposes of this section, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>such bond is issued after the date of the enactment of this section and before January 1, 2005.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on amount of bonds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aggregate amount designated</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum aggregate face amount of bonds which may be designated under this subsection shall not exceed $8,000,000,000, of which not to exceed $4,000,000,000 may be designated by the Governor and not to exceed $4,000,000,000 may be designated by the Mayor.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The aggregate face amount of bonds issued which are to be used for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>costs for property located outside the New York Liberty Zone shall not exceed $2,000,000,000,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>residential rental property shall not exceed $1,600,000,000, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>costs with respect to property used for retail sales of tangible property and functionally related and subordinate property shall not exceed $800,000,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/37">116 STAT. 37</page> The limitations under clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) shall be allocated proportionately between the bonds designated by the Governor and the bonds designated by the Mayor in proportion to the respective amounts of bonds designated by each.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Movable property</inline>.—</heading><content>No bonds shall be issued which are to be used for movable fixtures and equipment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified project costs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified project costs’ means the cost of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>nonresidential real property and residential rental property (including fixed tenant improvements associated with such property) located in the New York Liberty Zone, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>public utility property (as defined in section 168(i)(10)) located in the New York Liberty Zone.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Costs for certain property outside zone included</inline>.—</heading><content>Such term includes the cost of acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of nonresidential real property (including fixed tenant improvements associated with such property) located outside the New York Liberty Zone but within the City of New York, New York, if such property is part of a project which consists of at least 100,000 square feet of usable office or other commercial space located in a single building or multiple adjacent buildings.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In applying this title to any Qualified New York Liberty Bond, the following modifications shall apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Section 146 (relating to volume cap) shall not apply</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Section 147(d) (relating to acquisition of existing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> property not permitted) shall be applied by substituting ‘50 percent’ for ‘15 percent’ each place it appears.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Section 148(f)(4)(C) (relating to exception from<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> rebate for certain proceeds to be used to finance construction expenditures) shall apply to the available construction proceeds of bonds issued under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>Repayments of principal on financing provided by the issue—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>may not be used to provide financing, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>must be used not later than the close of the 1st semiannual period beginning after the date of the repayment to redeem bonds wnich are part of such issue.</content></clause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The requirement of clause (ii) shall be treated as met with respect to amounts received within 10 years after the date of issuance of the issue (or, in the case of a refunding bond, the date of issuance of the original bond) if such amounts are used by the close of sucn 10 years to redeem bonds which are part of such issue.</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Section 57(a)(5) shall not apply.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separate issue treatment of portions of an issue</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection shall not apply to the portion of an issue which (if issued as a separate issue) would be treated as a qualified bond or as a bond that is not a private activity <page identifier="/us/stat/116/38">116 STAT. 38</page> bond (determined without regard to paragraph (1)), if the issuer elects to so treat such portion.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance Refundings of Certain Tax-Exempt Bonds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to a bond described in paragraph (2) issued as part of an issue 90 percent (95 percent in the case of a bond described in paragraph (2)(C)) or more of the net proceeds (as defined in section 150(a)(3)) of which were used to finance facilities located within the City of New York, New York (or property which is functionally related and subordinate to facilities located within the City of New York for the furnishing of water), one additional advanced refunding after the date of the enactment of this section and before January 1, 2005, shall be allowed under the applicable rules of section 149(d) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Governor or the Mayor designates the advance refunding bond for purposes of this subsection, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the requirements of paragraph (4) are met.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bonds described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A bond is described in this paragraph if such bond was outstanding on September 11, 2001, and is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a State or local bond (as defined in section 103(c)(1)) which is a general obligation of the City of New York, New York,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a State or local bond (as so defined) other than a private activity bond (as defined in section 141(a)) issued by the New York Municipal Water Finance Authority or the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a qualified 501(c)(3) bond (as defined in section 145(a)) which is a qualified hospital bond (as defined in section 145(c)) issued by or on behalf of the State of New York or the City of New York, New York.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aggregate limit</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraph (1), the maximum aggregate face amount of bonds which may be designated under this subsection by the Governor shall not exceed $4,500,000,000 and the maximum aggregate face amount of bonds which may be designated under this subsection by the Mayor shall not exceed $4,500,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirements of this paragraph are met with respect to any advance refunding of a bond described in paragraph (2) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>no advance refundings of such bond would be allowed under any provision of law after September 11, 2001,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the advance refunding bond is the only other outstanding bond with respect to the refunded bond, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the requirements of section 148 are met with respect to all bonds issued under this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Expensing Under Section 179</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of section 179—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the limitation under section 179(b)(1) shall be increased by the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$35,000, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the cost of section 179 property which is qualified New York Liberty Zone property placed in service during the taxable year, and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/39">116 STAT. 39</page></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the amount taken into account under section 179(b)(2) with respect to any section 179 property which is qualified New York Liberty Zone property shall be 50 percent of the cost thereof.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified new york liberty zone property</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘qualified New York Liberty Zone property’ has the meaning given such term by subsection (b)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recapture</inline>.—</heading><content>Rules similar to the rules under section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> 179(d)(10) shall apply with respect to any qualified New York Liberty Zone property which ceases to be used in the New York Liberty Zone.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Replacement Period for Nonrecognition<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> of Gain</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsections (g) and (h) of section 1033, clause (i) of section 1033(a)(2)(B) shall be applied by substituting ‘5 years’ for ‘2 years’ with respect to property which is compulsorily or involuntarily converted as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in the New York Liberty Zone but only if substantially all of the use of the replacement property is in the City of New York, New York.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New York Liberty Zone</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘New York Liberty Zone’ means the area located on or south of Canal Street, East Broadway (east of its intersection with Canal Street), or Grand Street (east of its intersection with East Broadway) in the Borough of Manhattan in the City of New York, New York.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">References to Governor and Mayor</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the terms ‘Governor1 and ‘Mayor’ mean the Governor of the State of New York and the Mayor of the City of New York, New York, respectively.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Credit Allowed Against Regular and Minimum Tax</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of section 38 (relating to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s38">26 USC 38</ref>.</p></sidenote> limitation based on amount of tax) is amended by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for new york liberty zone business employee credit</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of the New York Liberty Zone business employee credit—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>this section and section 39 shall be applied<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> separately with respect to such credit, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>in applying paragraph (1) to such credit—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the tentative minimum tax shall be treated as being zero, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the limitation under paragraph (1) (as modified by subclause (I)) shall be reduced by the credit allowed under subsection (a) for the taxable year (other than the New York Liberty Zone business employee credit).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New york liberty zone business employee credit</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘New York Liberty Zone business employee credit’ means the portion of work opportunity credit under section 51 determined under section 1400L(a).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subclause (II) of section 38(c)(2)(A)(ii) is amended by inserting “or the New York Liberty Zone business employee credit” after “employment credit”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/40">116 STAT. 40</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this subsection <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s38">26 USC 38 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31,2001.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of subchapters for chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"> <designator>“Subchapter Y—</designator> <label>New York Liberty Zone Benefits.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS AND TECHNICAL PROVISIONS</heading> <subtitle><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>General Miscellaneous Provisions</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6041">26 USC 6041 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ALLOWANCE OF ELECTRONIC 1099'S.</heading><content>Any person required to furnish a statement under any section of subpart B of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for any taxable year ending after the date of the enactment of this Act, may electronically furnish such statement (without regard to any first class mailing requirement) to any recipient who has consented to the electronic provision of the statement in a manner similar to the one permitted under regulations issued under section 6051 of such Code or in such other manner as provided by the Secretary.</content></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>EXCLUDED CANCELLATION OF INDEBTEDNESS INCOME OF S CORPORATION NOT TO RESULT IN ADJUSTMENT TO BASIS OF STOCK OF SHAREHOLDERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s108">26 USC 108</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) of section 108(d)(7) (relating to certain provisions to be applied at corporate level) is amended by inserting before the period “, including by not taking into account under section 1366(a) any amount excluded under subsection (a) of this section”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s108">26 USC 108 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by this section shall apply to discharges of indebtedness after October 11, 2001, in taxable years ending after such date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section shall not apply to any discharge of indebtedness before March 1, 2002, pursuant to a plan of reorganization filed with a bankruptcy court on or before October 11, 2001.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON USE OF NONACCRUAL EXPERIENCE METHOD OF ACCOUNTING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (5) of section 448(d) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for certain services</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of any person using an accrual method of accounting with respect to amounts to be received for the performance of services by such person, such person shall not be required to accrue any portion of such amounts which (on the basis of such person's experience) will not be collected if—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/41">116 STAT. 41</page></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>such services are in fields referred to in paragraph (2)(A), or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>such person meets the gross receipts test of subsection (c) for all prior taxable years.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>This paragraph shall not apply to any amount if interest is required to be paid on such amount or there is any penalty for failure to timely pay such amount.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to permit taxpayers to determine amounts referred to in subparagraph (A) using computations or formulas which, based on experience, accurately reflect the amount of income that will not be collected by such person. A taxpayer may adopt, or request consent of the Secretary to change to, a computation or formula that clearly reflects the taxpayer's experience. A request under the preceding sentence shall be approved if such computation or formula clearly reflects the taxpayer's experience.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s448">26 USC 448 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Change in method of accounting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of any taxpayer required by the amendments made by this section to change its method of accounting for its first taxable year ending after the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>such change shall be treated as initiated by the taxpayer,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>such change shall be treated as made with the consent of the Secretary of the Treasury, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the net amount of the adjustments required to be taken into account by the taxpayer under section 481 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be taken into account over a period of 4 years (or if less, the number of taxable years that the taxpayer used the method permitted under section 448(d)(5) of such Code as in effect before the date of the enactment of this Act) beginning with such first taxable year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="404">SEC. 404. </num><heading>EXCLUSION FOR FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS TO APPLY TO PAYMENTS BY QUALIFIED PLACEMENT AGENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The matter preceding subparagraph (B) of section 131(b)(1) (defining qualified foster care payment) is amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s131">26 USC 131</ref>.</p></sidenote> to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified foster care payment’ means any payment made pursuant to a foster care program of a State or political subdivision thereof—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>which is paid by—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a State or political subdivision thereof, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a qualified foster care placement agency, and”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Foster Individuals To Include Individuals Placed by Qualified Placement Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (B) of section 131(b)(2) (defining qualified foster individual) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a qualified foster care placement agency.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Foster Care Placement Agency Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 131 is amended by redesignating paragraph <page identifier="/us/stat/116/42">116 STAT. 42</page> (3) as paragraph (4) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified foster care placement agency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified foster care placement agency’ means any placement agency which is licensed or certified by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a State or political subdivision thereof, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an entity designated by a State or political subdivision thereof, for the foster care program of such State or political subdivision to make foster care payments to providers of foster care.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s131">26 USC 131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="405">SEC. 405. </num><heading>INTEREST RATE RANGE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s412">26 USC 412</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (i) of section 412(1)(7)(C) (relating to interest rate) is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for 2002 and 2003</inline>.—</heading><content>For a plan year beginning in 2002 or 2003, notwithstanding subclause (I), in the case that the rate of interest used under subsection (b)(5) exceeds the highest rate permitted under subclause (I), the rate of interest used to determine current liability under this subsection may exceed the rate of interest otherwise permitted under subclause (I); except that such rate of interest shall not exceed 120 percent of the weighted average referred to in subsection (b)(5)(B)(ii).”.</content></subclause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (m) of section 412 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for 2002 and 2004</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In any case in which the interest rate used to determine current liability is determined under subsection (l)(7)(C)(i)(III)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">2002</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying paragraphs (1) and (4)(B)(ii) for plan years beginning in 2002, the current liability for the preceding plan year shall be redetermined using 120 percent as the specified percentage determined under subsection (l)(7)(C)(i)(II).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">2004</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying paragraphs (1) and (4)(B)(ii) for plan years beginning in 2004, the current liability for the preceding plan year shall be redetermined using 105 percent as the specified percentage determined under subsection (l)(7)(C)(i)(II).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Clause (i) of section 302(d)(7)(C) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1082(d)(7)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>Special rule for 2002 and 2003.—For a plan year beginning in 2002 or 2003, notwithstanding subclause (I), in the case that the rate of interest used under subsection (b)(5) exceeds the highest rate permitted under subclause (I), the rate of interest used to determine current <page identifier="/us/stat/116/43">116 STAT. 43</page> liability under this subsection may exceed the rate of interest otherwise permitted under subclause (I); except that such rate of interest shall not exceed 120 percent of the weighted average referred to in subsection (b)(5)(B)(ii).”.</content></subclause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of section 302 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1082) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for 2002 and 2004</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In any case in which the interest rate used to determine current liability is determined under subsection (d)(7)(C)(i)(III)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">2002</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying paragraphs (1) and (4)(B)(ii) for plan years beginning in 2002, the current liability for the preceding plan year shall be redetermined using 120 percent as the specified percentage determined under subsection (d)(7)(C)(i)(II).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">2004</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying paragraphs (1) and (4)(B)(ii) for plan years beginning in 2004, the current liability for the preceding plan year shall be redetermined using 105 percent as the specified percentage determined under subsection (d)(7)(C)(i)(H).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading>PBGC.—</heading><content>Clause (iii) of section 4006(a)(3)(E) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)(E)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>In the case of plan years beginning after December 31,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> 2001, and before January 1, 2004, subclause (II) shall be applied by substituting ‘100 percent’ for ‘85 percent’. Subclause (III) shall be applied for such years without regard to the preceding sentence. Any reference to this clause by any other sections or subsections shall be treated as a reference to this clause without regard to this subclause.”.</content></subclause> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="406">SEC. 406. </num><heading>ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME DETERMINED BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT CERTAIN EXPENSES OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 62(a)(2) (relating to certain trade<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s62">26 USC 62</ref>.</p></sidenote> and business deductions of employees) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of taxable years beginning during 2002 or 2003, the deductions allowed by section 162 which consist of expenses, not in excess of $250, paid or incurred by an eligible educator in connection with books, supplies (other than nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in health or physical education), computer equipment (including related software and services) and other equipment, and supplementary materials used by the eligible educator in the classroom.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Educator</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 62 is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition; Special Rules</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible educator</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subsection (a)(2)(D), the term ‘eligible educator’ means, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who is a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/44">116 STAT. 44</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">School</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘school’ means any school which provides elementary education or secondary education (kindergarten through grade 12), as determined under State law.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with exclusions</inline>.—</heading><content>A deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a)(2)(D) for expenses only to the extent the amount of such expenses exceeds the amount excludable under section 135, 529(c)(1), or 530(d)(2) for the taxable year.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Technical Corrections</heading> <section><num value="411">SEC. 411. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS RELATED TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2001.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 101 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t56/s6428">26 USC 6428</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 6428 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Credit Treated as Nonrefundable Personal Credit</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this title, the credit allowed under this section shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Subsection (d) of section 6428 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with Advance Refunds of Credit</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of credit which would (but for this paragraph) be allowable under this section shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate refunds and credits made or allowed to the taxpayer under subsection (e). Any failure to so reduce the credit shall be treated as arising out of a mathematical or clerical error and assessed according to section 6213(b)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint returns</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a refund or credit made or allowed under subsection (e) with respect to a joint return, half of such refund or credit shall be treated as having been made or allowed to each individual filing such return.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Paragraph (2) of section 6428(e) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance refund amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), the advance refund amount is the amount that would have been allowed as a credit under this section for such first taxable year if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>this section (other than subsections (b) and (d) and this subsection) had applied to such taxable year, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the credit for such taxable year were not allowed to exceed the excess (if any) of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the sum of the credits allowable under part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (other than the credits allowable under subpart C thereof, relating to refundable credits).”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/45">116 STAT. 45</page></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Related to Section 201 of the Act.</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (B) of section 24(d)(1) is amended by striking<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s24">26 USC 24</ref>.</p></sidenote> “amount of credit allowed by this section” and inserting “aggregate amount of credits allowed by this subpart”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 202 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corrections to credit for adoption expenses</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Paragraph (1) of section 23(a) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter the amount of the qualified adoption expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Subsection (a) of section 23 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">$10,000 credit for adoption of child with special needs regardless of expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an adoption of a child with special needs which becomes final during a taxable year, the taxpayer shall be treated as having paid during such year qualified adoption expenses with respect to such adoption in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of $10,000 over the aggregate qualified adoption expenses actually paid or incurred by the taxpayer with respect to such adoption during such taxable year and all prior taxable years.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Paragraph (2) of section 23(a) is amended by striking the last sentence.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Paragraph (1) of section 23(b) is amended by striking “subsection (a)(1)(A)” and inserting “subsection (a)”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Subsection (i) of section 23 is amended by striking “the dollar limitation in subsection (b)(1)” and inserting “the dollar amounts in subsections (a)(3) and (b)(1)”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Expenses paid or incurred during any taxable year<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s23">26 USC 23 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>, beginning before January 1, 2002, may be taken into account in determining the credit under section 23 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 only to the extent the aggregate of such expenses does not exceed the applicable limitation under section 23(b)(1) of such Code as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corrections to exclusion for employer-provided adoption assistance</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subsection (a) of section 137 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Gross income of an employee does not include amounts paid or expenses incurred by the employer for qualified adoption expenses in connection with the adoption of a child by an employee if such amounts are furnished pursuant to an adoption assistance program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">$10,000 exclusion for adoption of child with special needs regardless of expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an adoption of a child with special needs which becomes final during a taxable year, the qualified adoption expenses with respect to such adoption for such year shall be increased by an amount equal to the excess (if any) of $10,000 over the actual aggregate qualified adoption expenses with respect to such adoption during such taxable year and all prior taxable years.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/46">116 STAT. 46</page></content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t56/s137">26 USC 137</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Paragraph (2) of section 137(b) is amended by striking “subsection (a)(1)” and inserting “subsection (a)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this subsection <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t56/s23">26 USC 23 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2002; except that the amendments made by paragraphs (1)(C), (1)(D), and (2)(B) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 205 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 45F(d)(4)(B) is amended by striking “subpart A, B, or D of this part” and inserting “this chapter or for purposes of section 55”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 38(b)(15) is amended by striking “45F” and inserting “45F(a)”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 301 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 63(c)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “subparagraph (C)” and inserting “subparagraph (D)”,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “or” at the end of subparagraph (B),</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D),</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>one-half of the amount in effect under subparagraph (A) in the case of a married individual filing a separate return, or”, and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>by inserting the following flush sentence at the end: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><content>“If any amount determined under subparagraph (A) is not a multiple of $50, such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 63(c)(4) is amended by striking “paragraph (2) or (5)” and inserting “paragraph (2)(B), (2)(1)), or (5)”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 63(c)(4)(B)(i) is amended by striking “paragraph (2)” and inserting “paragraph (2)(B), (2)(D),”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 63(c)(4) is amended by striking the flush sentence at the end (as added by section 301(c)(2) of Public Law 107-17).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Related to Section 401 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 530(d)(4)(B)(iv) is amended by striking “because the taxpayer elected under paragraph (2)(C) to waive the application of paragraph (2)” and inserting “by application of paragraph (2)(C)(i)(II)”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 511 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2511(c) is amended by striking “taxable gift under section 2503,” and inserting “transfer of property by gift,”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 2101(b) is amended by striking the last sentence,</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Related to Section 532 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2016 is amended by striking “any State, any possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 602 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Subparagraph (A) of section 408(q)(3) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified employer plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘qualified employer plan’ has the meaning given such term by section 72(p)(4)(A)(i); except that such term shall also include an eligible deferred compensation plan (as defined in section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/47">116 STAT. 47</page> 457(b)) of an eligible employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A).”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 4(c) of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1003">29 USC 1003</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “and part 5 (relating to administration and enforcement)” before the period at the end, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such provisions shall apply to such accounts and annuities<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> in a manner similar to their application to a simplified employee pension under section 408(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 611 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 408(k) is amended—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s408">26 USC 408</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(C) by striking “$300” and inserting “$450”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (8) by striking “$300” both places it appears and inserting “$450”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 409(o)(1)(C)(ii) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “$500,000” both places it appears and inserting “$800,000”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “$100,000” and inserting “$160,000”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 611(i) of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 is amended by adding at the end<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s415">26 USC 415 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of plan that, on June 7, 2001, incorporated by reference the limitation of section 415(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, section 411(d)(6) of such Code and section 204(g)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 do not apply to a plan amendment that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is adopted on or before June 30, 2002,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>reduces benefits to the level that would have applied without regard to the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>is effective no earlier than the years described in paragraph (2).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 613 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 416(c)(1)(C)(iii) is amended by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Exception for frozen plan</inline>” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">exception for plan under which no key employee (or former key employee) benefits for plan year</inline>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 416(g)(3)(B) is amended by striking “separation from service” and inserting “severance from employment”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Sections 614 and 616 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 404(a)(12) is amended by striking “(9),” and inserting “(9) and subsection (h)(1)(C),”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 404(n) is amended by striking “subsection (a),” and inserting “subsection (a) or paragraph (1)(C) of subsection (h)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 402(h)(2)(A) is amended by striking “15 percent” and inserting “25 percent”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 404(a)(7)(C) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Paragraph not to apply in certain cases</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beneficiary test</inline>.—</heading><content>This paragraph shall not have the effect of reducing the amount otherwise deductible under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), if no <page identifier="/us/stat/116/48">116 STAT. 48</page> employee is a beneficiary under more than 1 trust or under a trust and an annuity plan.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elective deferrals</inline>.—</heading><content>If, in connection with 1 or more defined contribution plans and 1 or more defined benefit plans, no amounts (other than elective deferrals (as defined in section 402(g)(3))) are contributed to any of the defined contribution plans for the taxable year, then subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any of such defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans.”.</content></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Relating to Section 618 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s25B">26 USC 25B</ref>.</p></sidenote>Section 25B(d)(2)(A) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The qualified retirement savings contributions determined under paragraph (1) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate distributions received by the individual during the testing period from any entity of a type to which contributions under paragraph (1) may be made. The preceding sentence shall not apply to the portion of any distribution which is not includible in gross income by reason of a trustee-to-trustee transfer or a rollover distribution.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">(n) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 619 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 45E(e)(1) is amended by striking “(n)” and inserting “(m)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 619(d) of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief 26 USC 38 note. Reconciliation Act of 2001 is amended by striking “established” and inserting “first effective”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">(o) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 631 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 402(g)(1) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Catch-up contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to subparagraph (A), in the case of an eligible participant (as defined in section 414(v)), gross income shall not include elective deferrals in excess of the applicable dollar amount under subparagraph (B) to the extent that the amount of such elective deferrals does not exceed the applicable dollar amount under section 414(v)(2)(B)(i) for the taxable year (without regard to the treatment of the elective deferrals by an applicable employer plan under section 414(v)).”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 401(a)(30) is amended by striking “402(g)(1)” and inserting “402(g)(1)(A)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 414(v)(2) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aggregation of plans</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, plans described in clauses (i), (ii), and (iv) of paragraph (6)(A) that are maintained by the same employer (as determined under subsection (b), (c), (m) or (o)) shall be treated as a single plan, and plans described in clause (iii) of paragraph (6)(A) that are maintained by the same employer shall be treated as a single plan.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 414(v)(3)(A)(i) is amended by striking “section 402(g), 402(h), 403(b), 404(a), 404(h), 408(k), 408(p), 415, or 457” and inserting “sections 401(a)(30), 402(h), 403(b), 408, 415(c), and 457(b)(2) (determined without regard to section 457(b)(3))”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 414(v)(3)(B) is amended by striking “section 401(a)(4), 401(a)(26), 401(k)(3), 401(k)(11), 401(k)(12), <page identifier="/us/stat/116/49">116 STAT. 49</page> 403(b)(12), 408(k), 408(p), 408B, 410(b), or 416” and inserting “section 401(a)(4), 401(k)(3), 401(k)(11), 403(b)(12), 408(k), 410(b), or 416”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 414(v)(4)(B) is amended by inserting before<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s414">26 USC 414.</ref></p></sidenote> the period at the end the following: “, except that a plan described in clause (i) of section 410(b)(6)(C) shall not be treated as a plan of the employer until the expiration of the transition period with respect to such plan (as determined under clause (ii) of such section)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>Section 414(v)(5) is amended—</chapeau> </paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “, with respect to any plan year,” in the matter preceding subparagraph (A),</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>who would attain age 50 by the end of the taxable year,”, and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (B) by striking “plan year” and inserting “plan (or other applicable) year”.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 414(v)(6)(C) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Exception for section 457 plans.—This subsection shall not apply to a participant for any year for which a higher limitation applies to the participant under section 457(b)(3).”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 457(e) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">“(18) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with catch-up contributions for individuals age 50 or older</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an individual who is an eligible participant (as defined by section 414(v)) and who is a participant in an eligible deferred compensation plan of an employer described in paragraph (I)(A), subsections (b)(3) and (c) shall be applied by substituting for the amount otherwise determined under the applicable subsection the greater of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the sum of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the plan ceiling established for purposes of subsection (b)(2) (without regard to subsection (b)(3)), plus</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the applicable dollar amount for the taxable year determined under section 414(v)(2)(B)(i), or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the amount determined under the applicable subsection (without regard to this paragraph).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="p">(p) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 632 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 403(b)(1) is amended in the matter following subparagraph (E) by striking “then amounts contributed” and all that follows and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><content>“then contributions and other additions by such employer for such annuity contract shall be excluded from the gross income of the employee for the taxable year to the extent that the aggregate of such contributions and additions (when expressed as an annual addition (within the meaning of section 415(c)(2))) does not exceed the applicable limit under section 415. The amount actually distributed to any distributee under such contract shall be taxable to the distributee (in the year in which so distributed) under section 72 (relating to annuities). For purposes of applying the rules of this subsection to contributions and other additions by an employer for a taxable year, amounts transferred to a contract described in this paragraph by reason of a rollover contribution described in paragraph <page identifier="/us/stat/116/50">116 STAT. 50</page> (8) of this subsection or section 408(d)(3)(A)(ii) shall not be considered contributed by such employer.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s403">26 USC 403</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 403(b) is amended by striking paragraph (6).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 403(b)(3) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence by inserting the following before the period at the end: and which precedes the taxable year by no more than five years”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence by striking “or any amount received by a former employee after the fifth taxable year following the taxable year in which such employee was terminated”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 415(c)(7) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules relating to church plans</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative contribution limitation</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, at the election of a participant who is an employee of a church or a convention or association of churches, including an organization described in section 414(e)(3)(B)(ii), contributions and other additions for an annuity contract or retirement income account described in section 403(b) with respect to such participant, when expressed as an annual addition to such participant's account, shall be treated as not exceeding the limitation of paragraph (1) if such annual addition is not in excess of $10,000.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">$40,000 aggregate limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of additions with respect to any participant which may be taken into account for purposes of this subparagraph for all years may not exceed $40,000.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number of years of service for duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed ministers or lay employees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>all years of service by—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>a duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of a church, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>a lay person, as an employee of a church, a convention or association of churches, including an organization described in section 414(e)(3)(B)(ii), shall be considered as years of service for 1 employer, and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>all amounts contributed for annuity contracts by each such church (or convention or association of churches) or such organization during such years for such minister or lay person shall be considered to have been contributed by 1 employer.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign missionaries</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any individual described in subparagraph (D) performing services outside the United States, contributions and other additions for an annuity contract or retirement income account described in section 403(b) with respect to such employee, when expressed as an annual addition to such employee's account, shall not be treated as exceeding the limitation of paragraph (1) if such annual addition is not in excess of the greater of $3,000 or the employee's includible compensation determined under section 403(b)(3). <page identifier="/us/stat/116/51">116 STAT. 51</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual addition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘annual addition’ has the meaning given such term by paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Church, convention or association of churches</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, the terms ‘church’ and ‘convention or association of churches’ have the same meaning as when used in section 414(e).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 457(e)(5) is amended to read as follows:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s457">26 USC 457</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Includible compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘includible compensation’ has the meaning given to the term ‘participant's compensation’ by section 415(c)(3).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 402(g)(7)(B) is amended by striking “2001.” and inserting “2001).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="q">(q) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 643 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 401(a)(31)(C)(i) is amended by inserting “is a qualified trust which is part of a plan which is a defined contribution plan and” before “agrees”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 402(c)(2) is amended by adding at the end the following flush sentence: <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">“In the case of a transfer described in subparagraph (A) or (B), the amount transferred shall be treated as consisting first of the portion of such distribution that is includible in gross income (determined without regard to paragraph (1)).”.</p> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="r">(r) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 648 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 417(e) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1) by striking “exceed the dollar limit under section 411(a)(11)(A)” and inserting “exceed the amount that can be distributed without the participant's consent under section 411(a)(11)”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A) by striking “exceeds the dollar limit under section 411(a)(11)(A)” and inserting “exceeds the amount that can be distributed without the participant's consent under section 411(a)(11)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 205(g) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1055">26 USC 1055</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1) by striking “exceed the dollar limit under section 203(e)(1)” and inserting “exceed the amount that can be distributed without the participant's consent under section 203(e)”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A) by striking “exceeds the dollar limit under section 203(e)(1)” and inserting “exceeds the amount that can be distributed without the participant's consent under section 203(e)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="s">(s) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Relating to Section 652 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 404(a)(1)(D)(iv) is amended by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Plans maintained by professional service employers</inline>” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for terminating plans</inline>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="t">(t) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 657 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 404(c)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1104">26 USC 1104</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “the earlier of” in subparagraph (A) the second place it appears, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “if the transfer” and inserting “a transfer that”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="u">(u) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 659 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 4980F is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/52">116 STAT. 52</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (e)(1) by striking “written notice” and inserting “the notice described in paragraph (2)”,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>by amending subsection (f)(2)(A) to read as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any defined benefit plan described in section 401(a) which includes a trust exempt from tax under section 501(a), or”, and</content></subparagraph></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (f)(3) by striking “significantly” both places it appears.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1054">29 USC 1054</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 204(h)(9) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by striking “significantly” both places it appears.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 659(c)(3)(B) of the Economic Growth and Tax <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s4980F">26 USC 4980F note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 is amended by striking “(or” and inserting “(and”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 661 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s412">26 USC 412</ref>.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Section 412(c)(9)(B) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (ii) by striking “125 percent” and inserting “100 percent”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new clause: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>A change in funding method to use a prior year valuation, as provided in clause (ii), may not be made unless as of the valuation date within the prior plan year, the value of the assets of the plan are not less than 125 percent of the plan's current liability (as defined in paragraph (7)(B)).”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 302(c)(9)(B) of the Employee Retirement Income <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s1082">29 USC 1082</ref>.</p></sidenote>Security Act of 1974 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (ii) by striking “125 percent” and inserting “100 percent”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new clause: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>A change in funding method to use a prior year valuation, as provided in clause (ii), may not be made unless as of the valuation date within the prior plan year, the value of the assets of the plan are not less than 125 percent of the plan's current liability (as defined in paragraph (7)(B)).”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="w">(w) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Relating to Section 662 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 404(k) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1) by striking “during the taxable year”,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B) by striking “(A)(iii)” and inserting “(A)(iv)”,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (4)(B) by striking “(iii)” and inserting “(iv)”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) (as amended by subparagraph (C)) as subparagraph (C) of paragraph (4) and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reinvestment dividends</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), an applicable dividend reinvested pursuant to clause (iii)(II) of paragraph (2)(A) shall be treated as paid in the taxable year of the corporation in which such dividend is reinvested in qualifying employer securities or in which the election under clause (iii) of paragraph (2)(A) is made, whichever is later.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 404(k) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/53">116 STAT. 53</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Full vesting</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with section 411, an applicable dividend described in clause (iii)(II) of paragraph (2)(A) shall be subject to the requirements of section 411(a)(1).”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="x">(x) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s25B">26 USC 25B note</ref>.</p></sidenote> the amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to which they relate.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="412">SEC. 412. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS RELATED TO COMMUNITY RENEWAL TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2000.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Related to Section 101 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 469(i)(3)(E) is amended by striking clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv) and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s469">26 USC 469</ref>.</p></sidenote> inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>second to the portion of such loss to which subparagraph (C) applies,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>third to the portion of the passive activity credit to which subparagraph (B) or (D) does not apply,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>fourth to the portion of such credit to which subparagraph (B) applies, and”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Related to Section 306 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 151(c)(6)(C) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">by striking “for earned income credit</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 32, an” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">for principal place of abode requirements</inline>.—An”, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “requirement of section 32(c)(3)(A)(ii)” and inserting “principal place of abode requirements of section 2(a)(1)(B), section 2(b)(1)(A), and section 32(c)(3)(A)(ii)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Related to Section 309 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) of section 358(h)(1) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>which is assumed by another person as part of the exchange, and”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 401 of the Act</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 1234A is amended by inserting “or” after the comma at the end of paragraph (1), by striking “or” at the end of paragraph (2), and by striking paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Section 1234B is amended in subsection (a)(1) and in subsection (b) by striking “sale or exchange” the first place it appears in each subsection and inserting “sale, exchange, or termination”.</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Section 1234B is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cross Reference</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><content><b>“For special rules relating to dealer securities futures contracts, see section 1256.”.</b></content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent> </content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 1091(e) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Securities</inline>.—” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Securities and Securities Futures Contracts To Sell</inline>.—”,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting after “closing of a short sale of’ the following: “(or the sale, exchange, or termination of a securities futures contract to sell)”,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting after “short sale of the following: “(or securities futures contracts to sell)”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><content>“For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘securities futures contract’ has the meaning provided by section 1234B(c).”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/54">116 STAT. 54</page></content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1233">26 USC 1233</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A)</num><content>Section 1233(e)(2) is amended by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting and” at the end of subparagraph (D), and inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>entering into a securities futures contract (as so defined) to sell shall be considered to be a short sale, and the settlement of such contract shall be considered to be the closing of such short sale.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 1234B(b) is amended by inserting after “or this section,” the following: “or in section 1233,”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s151">26 USC 151 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the provisions of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 to which they relate.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="413">SEC. 413. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE TAX RELIEF EXTENSION ACT OF 1999.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 545 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 857(b)(7) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (i) of subparagraph (B), by striking “the amount of which” and inserting “to the extent the amount of the rents”, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “if the amount” and inserting “to the extent the amount”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s857">26 USC 857 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 545 of the Tax Relief Extension Act of 1999.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="414">SEC. 414. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 311 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 311(e) of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-34; <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1">26 USC 1 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>111 Stat. 836) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by striking “recognized” and inserting “included in gross income”, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposition of interest in passive activity</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 469(g)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall not apply by reason of an election made under paragraph (1).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1">26 USC 1 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 311 of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="415">SEC. 415. </num><heading>AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Related to Section 4006 of the Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 26(b)(2) is amended by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (P), by striking the period and inserting and” at the end of subparagraph (Q), and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="R">“(R) </num><content>section 138(c)(2) (relating to penalty for distributions from Medicare+Choice MSA not used for qualified medical expenses if minimum balance not maintained).”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s26">26 USC 26 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 4006 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/55">116 STAT. 55</page></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="416">sEC. 416. </num><heading>OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of Advanced Payments of Earned Income Credit</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 32(g)(2) is amended by striking “subpart” and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s32">26 USC 32</ref>.</p></sidenote> inserting “part”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The amendment made by this subsection shall take<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> effect as if included in section 474 of the Tax Reform Act<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s32">26 USC 32 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of 1984.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule Related to Wash Sale Losses</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1256(f) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule related to losses</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1091 (relating to loss from wash sales of stock or securities) shall not apply to any loss taken into account by reason of paragraph (1) of subsection (a).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The amendment made by this subsection shall take<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> effect as if included in section 5075 of the Technical and Miscellaneous<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1256">26 USC 1256 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Revenue Act of 1988.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure by Social Security Administration to Federal Child Support Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 6103(1)(8) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">state and local</inline>” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">federal, state, and local</inline>”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by inserting “Federal or” before “State or local”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The amendments made by this subsection shall take<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6103">26 USC 6103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Settlements Under Partnership Audit Rules</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The following provisions are each amended by inserting “or the Attorney General (or his delegate)” after “Secretary” each place it appears:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 6224(c)</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 6229(f)(2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 6231(b)(1)(C).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Section 6234(g)(4)(A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The amendments made by this subsection shall apply<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> with respect to settlement agreements entered into after the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6224">26 USC 6224 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment Related to Procedure and Administration</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 6331(k)(3) (relating to no levy while certain offers pending or installment agreement pending or in effect) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain rules to apply</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Rules similar to the rules of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (i), and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>except in the case of paragraph (2)(C), paragraph (5) of subsection (i), shall apply for purposes of this subsection.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The amendment made by this subsection shall take<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6331">26 USC 6331 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modified Endowment Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) of section 318(a) of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> (114 Stat. 2763A-645) is repealed, and clause (ii) of section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7702A">26 USC 7702A and note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 7702A(c)(3)(A) shall read and be applied as if the amendment made by such paragraph had not been enacted.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/56">116 STAT. 56</page></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="417">SEC. 417. </num><heading>CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s25B">26 USC 25B</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>The subsection (g) of section 25B that relates to termination is redesignated as subsection (h).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The second sentence of section 42(h)(3)(C) is amended by striking “the amounts described in” and all that follows through the period and inserting “the amounts described in clauses (ii) through (iv) over the aggregate housing credit dollar amount allocated for such year.”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Clause (ii) of section 42(m)(1)(B) is amended by striking the second “and” at the end of subclause (II) and by inserting “and” at the end of subclause (III).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 51A(c)(1) is amended by striking “51(d)(10)” and inserting “5l(d)(ll)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The flush sentence at the end of clause (ii) of section 56(a)(1)(A) is amended by striking “such 1250” and inserting “such section 1250”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 151(c)(6)(B)(iii) is amended by inserting “as” before Msuch terms”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 170(e)(6)(B)(i)(III) is amended by striking “2000,” and inserting “2000),”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>Section 172(b)(1)(F)(i) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “3 years” and inserting “3 taxable years”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “2 years” and inserting “2 taxable years”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 351(h)(1) is amended by inserting a comma after “liability”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 475(g)(3) is amended by striking “sections” and inserting “section”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Section 529(e)(3)(B)(i) is amended by striking “subsection (b)(7)” and inserting “subsection (b)(6)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>Section 741 is amended by striking “which have appreciated substantially in value”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>Section 857(b)(7)(B)(i) is amended by striking “subsection 856(d)” and inserting “section 856(d)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>Subparagraph (B) of section 943(e)(4) is amended by aligning the left margin of the flush language with subparagraph (A).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>Subparagraph (B) of section 995(b)(3) is amended by striking “International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976” and inserting “Arms Export Control Act”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>Section 1394(c)(2) is amended by striking “subparagraph (A)” and inserting “paragraph (1)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The section heading for section 4980E is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 4980E</designator><label>Failure of employer to make comparable archer msa contributions.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The item relating to section 4980E in the table of sections for chapter 43 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 4980E.</designator> <label>Failure of employer to make comparable Archer MSA contributions.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>Section 6105(c)(1) is amended by striking “any” in subparagraphs (C) and (E).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><chapeau>Section 6227(d) is amended by striking “subsection (b)” and inserting “subsection (c)”.</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 6228 is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/57">116 STAT. 57</page></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “subsection (b) of section 6227” and inserting “subsection (c) of section 6227”,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subsection (a)(3)(A), by striking “subsection (b) of”, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2)(A), by striking “subsection (c) of section 6227” and inserting “subsection (d) of section 6227”.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 6231(b)(2)(B)(i) is amended by striking “section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6231">26 USC 6231</ref>.</p></sidenote> 6227(c)” and inserting “section 6227(d)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><content>Section 1221(b)(1)(B)(i) is amended by striking “1256(b))” and inserting “1256(b)))”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21) </num><content>Section 159 of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2763A-624) is amended by striking<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1400E">26 USC 1400E note</ref>.</p></sidenote> “factions” and inserting “functions”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="22">(22) </num><content>The amendment to section 170(e)(6)(B)(iv) made by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> section 165(b)(1) of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2763A-626) shall be applied as if it struck<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s170">26 USC 170</ref>.</p></sidenote> “in any of the grades K-12”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="23">(23) </num><chapeau>Section 618(b)(2) of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-16; 115 Stat. 108) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A) by striking “203(d)” and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s24">26 USC 24</ref>.</p></sidenote> inserting “202(f)”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) by striking<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s26">26 USC 26</ref>, 904, 1400C.</p></sidenote> “203” and inserting “202(f)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="24">(24) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 525 of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-170; 113 Stat. 1928) is amended by striking “7200” and inserting “7201”.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7212">7 USC 7212 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 532(c)(2) of such Act (113 Stat. 1930) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by striking “341(d)(3)” and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s341">26 USC 341</ref>.</p></sidenote> inserting “341(d)”, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (Q), by striking “954(c)(l)(B)(iii)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s954">26 USC 954</ref>.</p></sidenote> and inserting “954(c)(1)(B)”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="418">SEC. 418. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL CORRECTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 202 of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Subsection (h) of section 23 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “subsection (a)(1)(B)” and inserting “subsection (a)(3)”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new flush sentence: <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">“If any amount as increased under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $10, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.”.</p> </quotedContent>.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Subsection (f) of section 137 is amended by adding at the end the following new flush sentence: <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">“If any amount as increased under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $10, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $10.”.</p> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments Related to Section 204 of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 21(d)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A) by striking “$200” and inserting “$250”, and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/58">116 STAT. 58</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B) by striking “$400” and inserting “$500”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s21">26 USC 21 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to which they relate.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>SOCIAL SECURITY HELD HARMLESS; BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF ACT</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s401">42 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NO IMPACT ON SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) shall be construed to alter or amend title II of the Social Security Act (or any regulation promulgated under that Act).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Estimate of secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall annually estimate the impact that the enactment of this Act has on the income and balances of the trust funds established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>If, under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Treasury estimates that the enactment of this Act has a negative impact on the income and balances of the trust funds established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401), the Secretary shall transfer, not less frequently than quarterly, from the general revenues of the Federal Government an amount sufficient so as to ensure that the income and balances of such trust funds are not reduced as a result of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.</heading><chapeau>Congress designates as emergency requirements pursuant to section 252(e) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 the following amounts:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An amount equal to the amount by which revenues are reduced by this Act below the recommended levels of Federal revenues for fiscal year 2002, the total of fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and the total of fiscal years 2002 through 2011, provided in the conference report accompanying H. Con. Res. 83, the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Amounts equal to the amounts of new budget authority and outlays provided in this Act in excess of the allocations under section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to the Committee on Finance of the Senate for fiscal year 2002, the total of fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and the total of fiscal years 2002 through 2011.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/59">116 STAT. 59</page></content></paragraph></section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>EXTENSIONS OF CERTAIN EXPIRING PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>ALLOWANCE OF NONREFUNDABLE PERSONAL CREDITS AGAINST REGULAR AND MINIMUM TAX LIABILITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (2) of section 26(a) is amended—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s26">26 USC 26</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">rule for 2000 and 2001</inline>.—” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">rule for 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003</inline>.—”, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “during 2000 or 2001,” and inserting “during 2000, 2001, 2002, or 2003,”</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 904(h) is amended by striking “during 2000 or 2001” and inserting “during 2000, 2001, 2002, or 2003”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The amendments made by sections 201(b), 202(f), and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s23">26 USC 23 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 618(b) of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 shall not apply to taxable years beginning during 2002 and 2003.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability</p>.</sidenote> shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s26">26 USC 26 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED ELECTRIC VEHICLES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 30 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “December 31, 2001,” and inserting “December 31, 2003,”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), by striking “2002”, “2003”, and “2004”, respectively, and inserting “2004”, “2005”, and “2006”, respectively, and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), by striking “December 31, 2004” and inserting “December 31, 2006”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Subparagraph (C) of section 280F(a)(1) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of subparagraph</inline>.—</heading><content>This subparagraph shall apply to property placed in service after August 5, 1997, and before January 1, 2007.”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Subsection (b) of section 971 of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 is amended by striking “and before January 1,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s280F">26 USC 280F note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 2005”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability</p></sidenote>, shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2001.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s30">26 USC 30 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading>CREDIT FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN RENEWABLE RESOURCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 45(c)(3) are both amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2004”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> (a) shall apply to facilities placed in service after December 31,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s45">26 USC 45 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 2001.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading>WORK OPPORTUNITY CREDIT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (B) of section 51(c)(4) is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2003”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s51">26 USC 51 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> December 31, 2001.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/60">116 STAT. 60</page></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="605">SEC. 605. </num><heading>WELFARE-TO-WORK CREDIT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s51A">26 USC 51A</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of section 51A is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2003”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s51A">26 USC 51A note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2001.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="606">SEC. 606. </num><heading>DEDUCTION FOR CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLES AND CERTAIN REFUELING PROPERTY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 179A is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(1)(B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “December 31, 2001,” and inserting “December 31, 2003,”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by striking “2002”, “2003”, and “2004”, respectively, and inserting “2004”, “2005”, and “2006”, respectively, and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (f), by striking “December 31, 2004” and inserting “December 31, 2006”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s179A">26 USC 179A note</ref>.</p></sidenote>(a) shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2001.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="607">SEC. 607. </num><heading>TAXABLE INCOME LIMIT ON PERCENTAGE DEPLETION FOR OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCED FROM MARGINAL PROPERTIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (H) of section 613A(c)(6) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2004”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s613A">26 USC 613A note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="608">SEC. 608. </num><heading>QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of section 1397E(e) is amended by striking “2000, and 2001” and inserting “2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s1397E">26 USC 1397E note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to obligations issued after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="609">SEC. 609. </num><heading>COVER OVER OF TAX ON DISTILLED SPIRITS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of section 7652(f) is amended by striking “January 1, 2002” and inserting “January 1, 2004”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7652">26 USC 7652 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to articles brought into the United States after December 31, 2001.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="610">SEC. 610. </num><heading>PARITY IN THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LIMITS TO MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of section 9812, as amended by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Section</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This section shall not apply to benefits for services furnished—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>on or after September 30, 2001, and before January 10,2002, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>after December 31, 2003.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9812">26 USC 9812 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2000.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/61">116 STAT. 61</page></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="611">SEC. 611. </num><heading>TEMPORARY SPECIAL RULES FOR TAXATION OF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction in Mutual Life Insurance Company Deductions Not To Apply in Certain Years</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 809 (relating<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s809">26 USC 809</ref>.</p></sidenote> to reduction in certain deductions of material life insurance companies) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Differential Earnings Rate Treated as Zero for Certain Years</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (c) or (f), the differential earnings rate shall be treated as zero for purposes of computing both the differential earnings amount and the recomputed differential earnings amount for a mutual life insurance company's taxable years beginning in 2001, 2002, or 2003.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s809">26 USC 809 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="612">SEC. 612. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraphs (2) and (3)(B) of section 220(i) (defining cut-off year) are each amended by striking “2002” each place it appears and inserting “2003”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Paragraph (2) of section 220(j) is amended by striking “1998, 1999, or 2001” each place it appears and inserting “1998, 1999, 2001, or 2002”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Subparagraph (A) of section 220(j)(4) is amended by striking “and 2001” and inserting “2001, and 2002”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s220">26 USC 220 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall take effect on January 1, 2002.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="613">SEC. 613. </num><heading>INCENTIVES FOR INDIAN EMPLOYMENT AND PROPERTY ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of section 45A is amended by striking “December 31, 2003” and inserting “December 31, 2004”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (8) of section 168(j) is amended by striking “December 31, 2003” and inserting “December 31, 2004”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="614">SEC. 614. </num><heading>SUBPART F EXEMPTION FOR ACTIVE FINANCING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 953(e)( 10) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “January 1, 2002” and inserting “January 1, 2007”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “December 31, 2001” and inserting “December 31, 2006”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 954(h)(9) is amended by striking “January 1, 2002” and inserting “January 1, 2007”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Life Insurance and Annuity Contracts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (B) of section 954(i)(4) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Life insurance and annuity contracts</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in clause (ii), the amount of the reserve of a qualifying insurance company or qualifying insurance company branch for any life insurance or annuity contract shall be equal to the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the net surrender value of such contract (as defined in section 807(e)(1)(A)), or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the reserve determined under paragraph (5).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/62">116 STAT. 62</page></content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ruling request, etc</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of the reserve under clause (i) shall be the foreign statement reserve for the contract (less any catastrophe, deficiency, equalization, or similar reserves), if, pursuant to a ruling request submitted by the taxpayer or as provided in published guidance, the Secretary determines that the factors taken into account in determining the foreign statement reserve provide an appropriate means of measuring income.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s953">26 USC 953 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="615">SEC. 615. </num><heading>REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVED DIESEL OR KEROSENE TERMINALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s4101">26 USC 4101</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of section 4101 is hereby repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s4101">26 USC 4101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2002.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="616">SEC. 616. </num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION OF TANF SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS FOR POPULATION INCREASES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002.</heading><content>Section 403(a)(3) of the Social Security Act (<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s603/a/3">42 U.S.C. 603(a)(3)</ref>.</p></sidenote>) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reauthorization of grants for fiscal year 2002</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>any State that was a qualifying State under this paragraph for fiscal year 2001 or any prior fiscal year shall be entitled to receive from the Secretary for fiscal year 2002 a grant in an amount equal to the amount required to be paid to the State under this paragraph for the most recent fiscal year in which the State was a qualifying State;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><content>subparagraph (G) shall be applied as if ‘2002’ were substituted for ‘2001’; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated for fiscal year 2002 such sums as are necessary for grants under this subparagraph.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="617">SEC. 617. </num><heading>1-YEAR EXTENSION OF CONTINGENCY FUND UNDER THE TANF PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau>Section 403(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “and 2001” and inserting “2001, and 2002”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/63">116 STAT. 63</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(C)(ii), by striking “2001” and inserting “2002”.</content></paragraph> </section> Approved March 9, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3090: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–251 (Comm. on Ways and Means). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 24, considered and passed House.

Nov. 13, 14, considered in Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 14, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Mar. 7, House concurred in Senate amendment with an amendment. House amendment considered in Senate.

Mar. 8, Senate concurred in House amendment.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Mar. 9, Presidential remarks.

 Public Law 107–148: To authorize the establishment of Radio Free Afghanistan. Public Law148 Public Law 107–148 116 Stat. 64 2002-03-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 64 Public Law107–148 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the establishment of Radio Free Afghanistan.

Mar. 11, 2002

[H.R. 2998]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the

Radio Free Afghanistan Act.

United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

22 USC 6201 note.

SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “Radio Free Afghanistan Act”.
SEC. 2.

22 USC 6215.

ESTABLISHMENT OF RADIO FREE AFGHANISTAN. (a)

Deadline.

Requirement of a Detailed Plan.—Not later than 15

Reports.

days after the date of enactment of this Act, RFE/RL, Incorporated, shall submit to the Broadcasting Board of Governors a report setting forth a detailed plan for the provision by RFE/RL, Incorporated, of surrogate broadcasting services in the Dari and Pashto languages to Afghanistan. Such broadcasting services shall be known as “Radio Free Afghanistan”. (b) Grant Authority.— (1)

Effective date.

In general.—Effective 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act, or the date on which the report required by subsection (a) is submitted, whichever is later, the Broadcasting Board of Governors is authorized to make grants to support Radio Free Afghanistan. (2) Supersedes existing limitation on total annual grant amounts.—Grants made to RFE/RL, Incorporated, during the fiscal year 2002 for support of Radio Free Afghanistan may be made without regard to section 308(c) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6207(c)). (c) Available Authorities.—In addition to the authorities in this Act, the authorities applicable to carry out United States Government broadcasting activities under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, and other provisions of law consistent with such purpose may be used to carry out the grant authority of subsection (b). (d) Standards; Oversight.—Radio Free Afghanistan shall adhere to the same standards of professionalism and accountability, and shall be subject to the same oversight mechanisms, as other services of RFE/RL, Incorporated.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.—In addition to such amounts as are otherwise available for such purposes, the following amounts are authorized 116 STAT. 65 to be appropriated to carry out United States Government broadcasting activities under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, and this Act, and to carry out other authorities in law consistent with such purposes: (1) For “International Broadcasting Operations”, $8,000,000 for the fiscal year 2002. (2) For “Broadcasting Capital Improvements”, $9,000,000 for the fiscal year 2002. (b) Availability of Funds.—Amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) are authorized to remain available until expended.
SEC. 4. REPEAL OF BAN ON UNITED STATES TRANSMITTER IN KUWAIT.Section 226 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236; 108 Stat. 423), is repealed.
Approved March 11, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2998: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–125 accompanying S. 1779 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 6, 7, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 7, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1779.

Feb. 12, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–149: To reauthorize the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, and for other purposes. Public Law149 Public Law 107–149 116 Stat. 66 2002-03-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 66 Public Law107–149 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Mar. 12, 2002

[S. 1206]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the

Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002.

United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “Appalachian Regional Development

40 USC app. 1 note.

Act Amendments of 2002”.
SEC. 2. PURPOSES. (a)

40 USC app. 2 note.

This Act.—The purposes of this Act are— (1) to reauthorize the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.); and (2) to ensure that the people and businesses of the Appalachian region have the knowledge, skills, and access to telecommunication and technology services necessary to compete in the knowledge-based economy of the United States. (b) Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.—Section 2 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40

40 USC app. 2.

U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by inserting after the third sentence the following: “Consistent with the goal described in the preceding sentence, the Appalachian region should be able to take advantage of eco-industrial development, which promotes both employment and economic growth and the preservation of natural resources.”; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)(B)(ii), by inserting “, including ecoindustrial development technologies” before the semicolon.
SEC. 3. FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION.Section 102(a) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act

40 USC app. 102.

of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by inserting “, and support,” after “formation of”; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking “and" at the end; (3) in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by adding at the end the following: “(9) encourage the use of eco-industrial development technologies and approaches; and “(10) seek to coordinate the economic development activities of, and the use of economic development resources by, Federal agencies in the region.”.116 STAT. 67
SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON APPALACHIA.Section 104 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended—

40 USC app. 104.

 (1) by striking “The President” and inserting “(a) In General.—The President”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Interagency Coordinating Council on Appalachia.— “(1) Establishment.—In carrying out subsection (a), the President shall establish an interagency council to be known as the ‘Interagency Coordinating Council on Appalachia’. “(2) Membership.—The Council shall be composed of— “(A) the Federal Cochairman, who shall serve as Chairperson of the Council; and “(B) representatives of Federal agencies that carry out economic development programs in the region.”.
SEC. 5. TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE.Title II of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting after section 202 the following:
“SEC. 203. TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE.

40 USC app. 203.

 “(a) In General.—The Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide funds to persons or entities in the region for projects— “(1) to increase affordable access to advanced telecommunications, entrepreneurship, and management technologies or applications in the region; “(2) to provide education and training in the use of telecommunications and technology; “(3) to develop programs to increase the readiness of industry groups and businesses in the region to engage in electronic commerce; or “(4) to support entrepreneurial opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector. “(b) Source of Funding.— “(1) In general.—Assistance under this section may be provided— “(A) exclusively from amounts made available to carry out this section; or “(B) from amounts made available to carry out this section in combination with amounts made available under any other Federal program or from any other source. “(2) Federal share requirements specified in other laws.—Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share under any other Federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Commission determines to be appropriate. “(c) Cost Sharing for Grants.—Not more than 50 percent (or 80 percent in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 226) of the costs of any activity eligible for a grant under this section may be provided from funds appropriated to carry out this section.”.116 STAT. 68
SEC. 6. ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE.Title II of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting after section 203 (as added by section 5) the following:
“SEC. 204.

40 USC app. 204.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE. “(a) Definition of Business Incubator Service.—In this section, the term ‘business incubator service’ means a professional or technical service necessary for the initiation and initial sustainment of the operations of a newly established business, including a service such as— “(1) a legal service, including aid in preparing a corporate charter, partnership agreement, or basic contract; “(2) a service in support of the protection of intellectual property through a patent, a trademark, or any other means; “(3) a service in support of the acquisition and use of advanced technology, including the use of Internet services and Web-based services; and “(4) consultation on strategic planning, marketing, or advertising. “(b) Projects To Be Assisted.—The Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide funds to persons or entities in the region for projects— “(1) to support the advancement of, and provide, entrepreneurial training and education for youths, students, and businesspersons; “(2) to improve access to debt and equity capital by such means as facilitating the establishment of development venture capital funds; “(3) to aid communities in identifying, developing, and implementing development strategies for various sectors of the economy; and “(4) (A) to develop a working network of business incubators; and “(B) to support entities that provide business incubator services. “(c) Source of Funding.— “(1) In general.—Assistance under this section may be provided— “(A) exclusively from amounts made available to carry out this section; or “(B) from amounts made available to carry out this section in combination with amounts made available under any other Federal program or from any other source. “(2) Federal share requirements specified in other laws.—Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share under any other Federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Commission determines to be appropriate. “(d) Cost Sharing for Grants.—Not more than 50 percent (or 80 percent in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 226) of the costs of any activity eligible for a grant under this section may be provided from funds appropriated to carry out this section.”.116 STAT. 69
SEC. 7. REGIONAL SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS.Title II of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting after section 204 (as added by section 6) the following:
“SEC. 205. REGIONAL SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS.

40 USC app. 205.

 “(a) Definition of Eligible Entity.—In this section, the term ‘eligible entity’ means a consortium that— “(1) is established to serve 1 or more industries in a specified geographic area; and “(2) consists of representatives of— “(A) businesses (or a nonprofit organization that represents businesses); “(B) labor organizations; “(C) State and local governments; or “(D) educational institutions. “(b) Projects To Be Assisted.—The Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide funds to eligible entities in the region for projects to improve the job skills of workers for a specified industry, including projects for— “(1) the assessment of training and job skill needs for the industry; “(2) the development of curricula and training methods, including, in appropriate cases, electronic learning or technology-based training; “(3) (A) the identification of training providers; and “(B) the development of partnerships between the industry and educational institutions, including community colleges; “(4) the development of apprenticeship programs; “(5) the development of training programs for workers, including dislocated workers; and “(6) the development of training plans for businesses. “(c) Administrative Costs.—An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of the funds made available to the eligible entity under subsection (b) to pay administrative costs associated with the projects described in subsection (b). “(d) Source of Funding.— “(1) In general.—Assistance under this section may be provided— “(A) exclusively from amounts made available to carry out this section; or “(B) from amounts made available to carry out this section in combination with amounts made available under any other Federal program or from any other source. “(2) Federal share requirements specified in other laws.—Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share under any other Federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Commission determines to be appropriate. “(e) Cost Sharing for Grants.—Not more than 50 percent (or 80 percent in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 226) of the costs of any activity eligible for a grant under this section may be provided from funds appropriated to carry out this section.”.116 STAT. 70
SEC. 8. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA. (a) Elimination of Growth Center Criteria.—Section 224(a)(1) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965

40 USC app. 224.

(40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking “in an area determined by the State have a significant potential for growth or”. (b) Assistance to Distressed Counties and Areas.—Section 224 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Assistance to Distressed Counties and Areas.—For fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter, not less than 50 percent of the amount of grant expenditures approved by the Commission shall support activities or projects that benefit severely and persistently distressed counties and areas.”.
SEC. 9. GRANTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.Section 302(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Appalachian Regional Development

40 USC app. 302.

Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting “(or, at the discretion of the Commission, 75 percent of such expenses in the case of a local development district that has a charter or authority that includes the economic development of a county or part of a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 226)” after “such expenses”.
SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.Section 401 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of

40 USC app. 401.

1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 401. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. “(a) In General.—In addition to amounts authorized by section 201 and other amounts made available for the Appalachian development highway system program, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission to carry out this Act— “(1) $88,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2004; “(2) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; and “(3) “(3) $92,000,000 for fiscal year 2006. “(b) Telecommunications and Technology Initiative.—Of the amounts made available under subsection (a), the following amounts may be made available to carry out section 203: “(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002. “(2) $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. “(3) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2006. “(c) Availability.—Sums made available under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.”.
SEC. 11. ADDITION OF COUNTIES TO APPALACHIAN REGION.Section 403 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of

40 USC app. 403.

1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in the third undesignated paragraph (relating to Kentucky)— (A) by inserting “Edmonson,” after “Cumberland,”; (B) by inserting “Hart,” after “Harlan,”; and (C) by striking “Montogomery,” and inserting “Montgomery,”; and (2) in the fifth undesignated paragraph (relating to Mississippi)— (A) by inserting “Montgomery,” after “Monroe,”; and (B) by inserting “Panola, after “Oktibbeha,”.116 STAT. 71
SEC. 12. TERMINATION.Section 405 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking “2001” and inserting

40 USC app. 405.

 “2006”.
SEC. 13. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Section 101(b) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended in the third sentence

40 USC app. 101.

 by striking “implementing investment program” and inserting “strategy statement”. (b) Section 106(7) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking “expiring

40 USC app. 106.

 no later than September 30, 2001”. (c) Sections 202, 214, and 302(a)(1)(C) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) are amended

40 USC app. 202, 214, 302.

 by striking “grant-in-aid programs” each place it appears and inserting “grant programs”. (d) Section 202(a) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended in the second sentence

40 USC app. 202.

 by striking “title VI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 291-291o), the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963 (77 Stat. 282),” and inserting “title VI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 291 et seq.), the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.),”. (e) Section 207(a) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking “section 221 of the National Housing Act, section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949,” and inserting “section 221

40 USC app. 207.

 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715l), section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1485),”. (f) Section 214 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended—

40 USC app. 214.

 (1) in the section heading, by striking “grant-in-aid” and inserting “grant”; (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking “grant-in-aid Act” each place it appears and inserting “Act”; (B) in the first sentence, by striking “grant-in-aid Acts” and inserting “Acts”; (C) by striking “grant-in-aid program” each place it appears and inserting “grant program”; and (D) by striking the third sentence; (3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: “(c) Definition of Federal Grant Program.— “(1) In general.—In this section, the term “Federal grant program’ means any Federal grant program authorized by this Act or any other Act that provides assistance for— “(A) the acquisition or development of land; “(B) the construction or equipment of facilities; or “(C) any other community or economic development or economic adjustment activity. “(2) Inclusions.—In this section, the term ‘Federal grant program’ includes a Federal grant program such as a Federal grant program authorized by—116 STAT. 72 “(A) the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.); “(B) the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 4601-4 et seq.); “(C) the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); “(D) the Carl D. Perlons Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.); “(E) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); “(F) title VI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 291 et seq.); “(G) sections 201 and 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141 3149); “(H) title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.); or “(I) part IV of title III of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 390 et seq.). “(3) Exclusions.—In this section, the term Tederal grant program’ does not include— “(A) the program for construction of the Appalachian development highway system authorized by section 201; “(B) any program relating to highway or road construction authorized by title 23, United States Code; or “(C) any other program under this Act or any other Act to the extent that a form of financial assistance other than a grant is authorized.”; and (4) by striking subsection (d). (g) Section 224(a)(2) of the Appalachian Regional Development

40 USC app. 224.

Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking “relative per capita income” and inserting “per capita market income”. (h) Section 225 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act

40 USC app. 225.

of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.)— (1) in subsection (a)(3), by striking “development program” and inserting “development strategies”; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking “development programs” and inserting “development strategies”. (i) Section 303 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act

40 USC app. 303.

of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking “investment programs” and inserting “strategy statements”; (2) in the first sentence, by striking “implementing investments programs” and inserting “strategy statements”; and (3) by striking “implementing investment program” each place it appears and inserting “strategy statement”.116 STAT. 73 (j) Section 403 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.) is amended in the next-to-last undesignated

40 USC app. 403.

 paragraph by striking “Committee on Public Works and Transportation” and inserting “Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure”.
Approved March 12, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1206 H.R. 2501: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–180 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–132 (Comm, on Environment and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 8, considered and passed Senate.

Feb. 26, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–150: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the acceptance of an affidavit of support from another eligible sponsor if the original sponsor has died and the Attorney General has determined for humanitarian reasons that the original sponsor's classification petition should not be revoked. Public Law150 Public Law 107–150 116 Stat. 74 2002-03-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 74 Public Law107–150 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the acceptance of an affidavit of support from another eligible sponsor if the original sponsor has died and the Attorney General has determined for humanitarian reasons that the original sponsor's classification petition should not be revoked.

Mar. 13, 2002

[H.R. 1892]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of

Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002.

the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

8 USC 1101 note.

This Act may be cited as the “Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. SUBSTITUTION OF ALTERNATIVE SPONSOR IF ORIGINAL SPONSOR HAS DIED. (a) Permitting Substitution of Alternative Close Family Sponsor in Case of Death of Petitioner.— (1) Recognition of alternative sponsor.—Section 213A(f)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1183a(f)(5)) is amended to read as follows: “(5) Non-petitioning cases.—Such term also includes an individual who does not meet the requirement of paragraph (1)(D) but who— “(A) accepts joint and several liability with a petitioning sponsor under paragraph (2) or relative of an employment-based immigrant under paragraph (4) and who demonstrates (as provided under paragraph (6)) the means to maintain an annual income equal to at least 125 percent of the Federal poverty line; or “(B) is a spouse, parent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sibling, child (if at least 18 years of age), son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild of a sponsored alien or a legal guardian of a sponsored alien, meets the requirements of paragraph (1) (other than subparagraph (D)), and executes an affidavit of support with respect to such alien in a case in which— “(i) the individual petitioning under section 204 for the classification of such alien died after the approval of such petition; and “(ii) the Attorney General has determined for humanitarian reasons that revocation of such petition under section 205 would be inappropriate.”. (2) Conforming amendment permitting substitution.—Section 212(a)(4)(C)(ii) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)(C)(ii)) is amended by striking “(including any additional sponsor 116 STAT. 75 required under section 213A(f))” and inserting “(and any additional sponsor required under section 213A(f) or any alternative sponsor permitted under paragraph (5)(B) of such section)”. (3) Additional conforming amendments.—213A(f) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1183a(f)) is amended, in each of paragraphs (2) and (4)(B)(ii), by striking “(5).” and inserting “(5)(A).”. (b) Effective Date.—The amendments made by subsection

Applicability.

 shall apply with respect to deaths occurring before, on, or

8 USC 1182 note.

 after the date of the enactment of this Act, except that, in the case of a death occurring before such date, such amendments shall apply only if— (1) the sponsored alien— (A) requests the Attorney General to reinstate the classification petition that was filed with respect to the alien by the deceased and approved under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) before such death; and (B) demonstrates that he or she is able to satisfy the requirement of section 212(a)(4)(C)(ii) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(4)(C)(ii)) by reason of such amendments; and (2) the Attorney General reinstates such petition after making the determination described in section 213A(f)(5)(B)(ii) of such Act (as amended by subsection (a)(1) of this Act).
Approved March 13, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1892: HOUSE REPORTS:: 109–127 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

July 23, considered and passed House.

Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 26, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–151: To revise certain grants for continuum of care assistance for homeless individual and families. Public Law151 Public Law 107–151 116 Stat. 76 2002-03-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 76 Public Law107–151 107th Congress
An Act To revise certain grants for continuum of care assistance for homeless individual and families.

Mar. 13, 2002

[H.R. 3699]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

Liberty Center for the Homeless Incorporated.

TREATMENT OF CERTAIN HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS.

Florida.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Notice of Funding Availability for Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs for fiscal year 2001, or any action taken in furtherance of such Notice, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall not award a grant pursuant to such Notice to Liberty Center for the Homeless Incorporated in excess of $459,600. If an award has been made to such Center in excess of such amount before the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall modify the award and distribute the amounts in excess of $459,600 to other applicants from the Jacksonville, Florida, Continuum of Care in the order listed in the project priority chart contained in their application.
Approved March 13, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3699: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 12, considered and passed House.

Feb. 25, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–152: Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on its bicentennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding contributions to the Nation. Public Law152 Public Law 107–152 116 Stat. 77 2002-03-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 77 Public Law107–152 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on its bicentennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding contributions to the Nation.

Mar. 14, 2002

[S.J. Res. 32]

 Whereas establishing a military academy to teach the technical arts of war was a desire of many of our founding fathers, particularly George Washington; Whereas Congress passed legislation on March 16, 1802, to establish such a military academy to be located at West Point, New York, a site that Washington called the key to the continent because of its strategic importance during the Revolution; Whereas President Thomas Jefferson signed the legislation establishing the United States Military Academy at West Point, an institution dedicated to promoting scientific education to benefit the Nation and to attracting a diverse array of young citizens to the Nation's military leadership; Whereas Sylvanus Thayer, who served as Superintendent of the Academy from 1817 to 1833, established the foundation of the Academy's strong academic program, strict adherence to discipline, and emphasis on moral and ethical conduct; Whereas under Douglas MacArthur's leadership as Superintendent from 1919 to 1922, the Academy was modernized to prepare its graduates for the challenges of the 20th century; Whereas the Academy, the first school in America to teach engineering, produced graduates who were responsible for the construction of the Nation's first railroad lines and many of its early harbor improvements, bridges, roads, and canals; Whereas Academy graduates introduced engineering education to numerous colleges and universities, and carried out such monumental engineering projects as the construction of the Panama Canal project; Whereas Academy graduates have also distinguished themselves in the leadership of such innovative scientific research and development projects as the development of atomic bombs in the Manhattan Project during World War II; Whereas Academy graduates have served with character and distinction in all of America's wars and military actions since the War of 1812; Whereas 74 Academy graduates have earned the Nation's highest military honor, the Medal of Honor; Whereas 2 Academy graduates, Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower, served both as distinguished general officers and as the President of the United States, and many other graduates have served in all levels of government; 116 STAT. 78 Whereas dozens of Academy graduates have been astronauts, including the Academy graduate who is the first American to walk in space and 2 Academy graduates who walked on the moon; Whereas hundreds of Academy graduates have utilized their talents in the private sector, to provide managerial and technical expertise that is responsible, in part, for nurturing and sustaining a system of enterprise that is admired around the world; Whereas the Academy has provided an opportunity for men and women of all races, religions, and cultures to receive a college education and to begin a life of service to the Army and the Nation; and Whereas the motto of the Academy, “Duty, Honor, Country”, exemplifies the spirit of this Republic: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress congratulates the United States Military Academy on its bicentennial anniversary, recognizes it as an outstanding leadership development institution that upholds and promotes the highest virtues of American society, and commends all those who have led and taught at the Academy for inculcating its 58,000 graduates with moral, ethical, and intellectual values and skills that are the foundations for the dedicated service so honorably given by those graduates to the Army, the Nation, and friends of freedom and liberty around the world for 200 years.
Approved March 14, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 32: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 25, considered and passed Senate.

Mar. 6, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–153: To encourage the negotiated settlement of tribal claims. Public Law153 Public Law 107–153 116 Stat. 79 2002-03-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 79 Public Law107–153 107th Congress
An Act To encourage the negotiated settlement of tribal claims.

Mar. 19, 2002

[S. 1857]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SETTLEMENT OF TRIBAL CLAIMS.

25 USC 4044 note.

 (a) In General.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of determining the date on which an Indian tribe received a reconciliation report for purposes of applying a statute of limitations, any such report provided to or received by an Indian tribe in response to section 304 of the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C 4044 note) shall be deemed to have been received by the Indian tribe on December 31, 1999. (b) Statement of Purpose.—Subsection (a) is solely intended to provide recipients of reconciliation reports with the opportunity to postpone the filing of claims, or to facilitate the voluntary dismissal of claims, to encourage settlement negotiations with the United States.
Approved March 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1857: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–138 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate.

Mar. 6, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–154: To extend the period of availability of unemployment assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in the case of victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Public Law154 Public Law 107–154 116 Stat. 80 2002-03-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 80 Public Law107–154 107th Congress
An Act To extend the period of availability of unemployment assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in the case of victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Mar. 25, 2002

[H.R. 3986]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

President.

EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE.Notwithstanding section 410(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5177(a)), in the case of any individual eligible to receive unemployment assistance under section 410(a) of that Act as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the President shall make such assistance available for 39 weeks after the major disaster is declared.
Approved March 25, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3986: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 19, considered and passed House.

Mar. 20, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–155: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform. Public Law155 Public Law 107–155 116 Stat. 81 2002-03-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 81 Public Law107–155 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform.

Mar. 27, 2002

[H.R. 2356]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002.

,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Bipartisan

2 USC 431 note.

 Campaign Reform Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Subtitle B— Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. Sec. 310. Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. Sec. 314. Sec. 315. Sec. 316. Sec. 317. Sec. 318. Sec. 319. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504.
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committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party) may not solicit, receive, or direct to another person a contribution, donation, or transfer of funds or any other thing of value, or spend any funds, that are not subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition established by paragraph (1) applies to any such national committee, any officer or agent acting on behalf of such a national committee, and any entity that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by such a national committee.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State, District, and Local Committees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), an amount that is expended or disbursed for Federal election activity by a State, district, or local committee of a political party (including an entity that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by a State, district, or local committee of a political party and an officer or agent acting on behalf of such committee or entity), or by an association or similar group of candidates for State or local office or of individuals holding State or local office, shall be made from funds subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading> 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</num><content>other amounts which are not subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act (other than any requirements of this subsection).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subparagraph (A) shall only apply if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the activity does not refer to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the amounts expended or disbursed are not for the costs of any broadcasting, cable, or satellite communication, other than a communication which refers solely to a clearly identified candidate for State or local office;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the amounts expended or disbursed which are described in subparagraph (A)(ii) are paid from amounts which are donated in accordance with State law and which meet the requirements of subparagraph (C), except that no person (including any person established, financed, maintained, or controlled by such person) may donate more than $10,000 to a State, district, or local committee of a political party in a calendar year for such expenditures or disbursements; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>the amounts expended or disbursed are made solely from funds raised by the State, local, or district committee which makes such expenditure or disbursement, and do not include any funds provided to such committee from—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>any other State, local, or district committee of any State party,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the national committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party),</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>any officer or agent acting on behalf of any committee described in subclause (I) or (II), or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>any entity directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by any committee described in subclause (I) or (II).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibiting involvement of national parties, federal candidates and officeholders, and state parties acting jointly</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsection (e) (other than subsection (e)(3)), amounts specifically authorized to be spent under subparagraph (B)(iii) meet the requirements of this subparagraph only if the amounts—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>are not solicited, received, directed, transferred, or spent by or in the name of any person described in subsection (a) or (e); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>are not solicited, received, or directed through fundraising activities conducted jointly by 2 or more State, local, or district committees of any political party <page identifier="/us/stat/116/84">116 STAT. 84</page> or their agents, or by a State, local, or district committee of a political party on behalf of the State, local, or district committee of a political party or its agent in one or more other States.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fundraising Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>An amount spent by a person described in subsection (a) or (b) to raise funds that are used, in whole or in part, for expenditures and disbursements for a Federal election activity shall be made from funds subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tax-Exempt Organizations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A national, State, district, or local committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party), an entity that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by any such national, State, district, or local committee or its agent, and an officer or agent acting on behalf of any such party committee or entity, shall not solicit any funds for, or make or direct any donations to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>an organization that is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code (or has submitted an application for determination of tax exempt status under such section) and that makes expenditures or disbursements in connection with an election for Federal office (including expenditures or disbursements for Federal election activity); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>an organization described in section 527 of such Code (other than a political committee, a State, district, or local committee of a political party, or the authorized campaign committee of a candidate for State or local office).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Candidates</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A candidate, individual holding Federal office, agent of a candidate or an individual holding Federal office, or an entity directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained or controlled by or acting on behalf of 1 or more candidates or individuals holding Federal office, shall not—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>solicit, receive, direct, transfer, or spend funds in connection with an election for Federal office, including funds for any Federal election activity, unless the funds are subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>solicit, receive, direct, transfer, or spend funds in connection with any election other than an election for Federal office or disburse funds in connection with such an election unless the funds—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>are not in excess of the amounts permitted with respect to contributions to candidates and political committees under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 315(a); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>are not from sources prohibited by this Act from making contributions in connection with an election for Federal office.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State law</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) does not apply to the solicitation, receipt, or spending of funds by an individual described in such paragraph who is or was also a candidate for a State or local office solely in connection with such election for State or local office if the solicitation, receipt, or spending of funds is permitted under State law and refers only to such State <page identifier="/us/stat/116/85">116 STAT. 85</page> or local candidate, or to any other candidate for the State or local office sought by such candidate, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fundraising events</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or subsection (b)(2)(C), a candidate or an individual holding Federal office may attend, speak, or be a featured guest at a fundraising event for a State, district, or local committee of a political party.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permitting certain solicitations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General solicitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, an individual described in paragraph (1) may make a general solicitation of funds on behalf of any organization that is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code (or has submitted an application for determination of tax exempt status under such section) (other than an entity whose principal purpose is to conduct activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 301(20)(A)) where such solicitation does not specify how the funds will or should be spent.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain specific solicitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the general solicitations permitted under subparagraph (A), an individual described in paragraph (1) may make a solicitation explicitly to obtain funds for carrying out the activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 301(20)(A), or for an entity whose principal purpose is to conduct such activities, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the solicitation is made only to individuals; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the amount solicited from any individual during any calendar year does not exceed $20,000.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Candidates</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A candidate for State or local office, individual holding State or local office, or an agent of such a candidate or individual may not spend any funds for a communication described in section 301(20)(A)(iii) unless the funds are subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for certain communications</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an individual described in such paragraph if the communication involved is in connection with an election for such State or local office and refers only to such individual or to any other candidate for the State or local office held or sought by such individual, or both.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="20">“(20) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal election activity</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘Federal election activity’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>voter registration activity during the period that begins on the date that is 120 days before the date a regularly scheduled Federal election is held and ends on the date of the election;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>voter identification, get-out-the-vote activity, or generic campaign activity conducted in connection with an election in which a candidate for Federal office <page identifier="/us/stat/116/86">116 STAT. 86</page> appears on the ballot (regardless of whether a candidate for State or local office also appears on the ballot);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a public communication that refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office (regardless of whether a candidate for State or local office is also mentioned or identified) and that promotes or supports a candidate for that office, or attacks or opposes a candidate for that office (regardless of whether the communication expressly advocates a vote for or against a candidate); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>services provided during any month by an employee of a State, district, or local committee of a political party who spends more than 25 percent of that individual's compensated time during that month on activities in connection with a Federal election.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Excluded activity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘Federal election activity’ does not include an amount expended or disbursed by a State, district, or local committee of a political party for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a public communication that refers solely to a clearly identified candidate for State or local office, if the communication is not a Federal election activity described in subparagraph (A)(i) or (ii);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a contribution to a candidate for State or local office, provided the contribution is not designated to pay for a Federal election activity described in subparagraph (A);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the costs of a State, district, or local political convention; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the costs of grassroots campaign materials, including buttons, bumper stickers, and yard signs, that name or depict only a candidate for State or local office.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="21">“(21) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Generic campaign activity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘generic campaign activity’ means a campaign activity that promotes a political party and does not promote a candidate or non-Federal candidate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="22">“(22) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public communication</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘public communication’ means a communication by means of any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, mass mailing, or telephone bank to the general public, or any other form of general public political advertising.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="23">“(23) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mass mailing</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘mass mailing’ means a mailing by United States mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail matter of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30-day period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="24">“(24) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telephone bank</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘telephone bank’ means more than 500 telephone calls of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30-day period.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>INCREASED CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR STATE COMMITTEES OF POLITICAL PARTIES.</heading><chapeau class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 315(a)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(1)) is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/87">116 STAT. 87</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “or” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “(other than a committee described in subparagraph (D))” after “committee”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting or”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to a political committee established and maintained by a State committee of a political party in any calendar year which, in the aggregate, exceed $10,000.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Political Committees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National and congressional political committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The national committee of a political party, any national congressional campaign committee of a political party, and any subordinate committee of either, shall report all receipts and disbursements during the reporting period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other political committees to which section 323 applies</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any other reporting requirements applicable under this Act, a political committee (not described in paragraph (1)) to which section 323(b)(1) applies shall report all receipts and disbursements made for activities described in section 301(20)(A), unless the aggregate amount of such receipts and disbursements during the calendar year is less than $5,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific disclosure by state and local parties of certain non-federal amounts permitted to be spent on federal election activity</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report by a political committee under subparagraph (A) of receipts and disbursements made for activities described in section 301(20)(A) shall include a disclosure of all receipts and disbursements described in section 323(b)(2)(A) and (B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Itemization</inline>.—</heading><content>If a political committee has receipts or disbursements to which this subsection applies from or to any person aggregating in excess of $200 for any calendar year, the political committee shall separately itemize its reporting for such person in the same manner as required in paragraphs (3)(A), (5), and (6) of subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting periods</inline>.—</heading><content>Reports required to be filed under this subsection shall be filed for the same time periods required for political committees under subsection (a)(4)(B).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Building Fund Exception to the Definition of Contribution</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 301(8)(B) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(8)(B)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking clause (viii); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating clauses (ix) through (xv) as clauses (viii) through (xiv), respectively.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonpreemption of state law</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 403 of such Act (2 U.S.C. 453) is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/88">116 STAT. 88</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “The provisions of this Act” and inserting “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—Subject to subsection (b), the provisions of this Act”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State and Local Committees of Political Parties</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a State or local committee of a political party may, subject to State law, use exclusively funds that are not subject to the prohibitions, limitations, and reporting requirements of the Act for the purchase or construction of an office building for such State or local committee.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>NONCANDIDATE CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES</heading> <subtitle><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Electioneering Communications</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>DISCLOSURE OF ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434), as amended by section 103, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of Electioneering Communications</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statement required</inline>.—</heading><content>Every person who makes a disbursement for the direct costs of producing and airing electioneering communications in an aggregate amount in excess of $10,000 during any calendar year shall, within 24 hours of each disclosure date, file with the Commission a statement containing the information described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of statement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each statement required to be filed under this subsection shall be made under penalty of perjury and shall contain the following information:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The identification of the person making the disbursement, of any person sharing or exercising direction or control over the activities of such person, and of the custodian of the books and accounts of the person making the disbursement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The principal place of business of the person making the disbursement, if not an individual.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The amount of each disbursement of more than $200 during the period covered by the statement and the identification of the person to whom the disbursement was made.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>The elections to which the electioneering communications pertain and the names (if known) of the candidates identified or to be identified.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>If the disbursements were paid out of a segregated bank account which consists of funds contributed solely by individuals who are United States citizens or nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20))) directly to this account for electioneering communications, the names and addresses of all contributors who contributed an aggregate amount of $1,000 or more to that account during the period beginning on the first day of the preceding calendar year and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/89">116 STAT. 89</page>ending on the disclosure date. Nothing in this subparagraph is to be construed as a prohibition on the use of funds in such a segregated account for a purpose other than electioneering communications.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>If the disbursements were paid out of funds not described in subparagraph (E), the names and addresses of all contributors who contributed an aggregate amount of $1,000 or more to the person making the disbursement during the period beginning on the first day of the preceding calendar year and ending on the disclosure date.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electioneering communication</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>The term ‘electioneering communication’ means any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication which—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>is made within—</chapeau> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>60 days before a general, special, or runoff election for the office sought by the candidate; or</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>30 days before a primary or preference election, or a convention or caucus of a political party that has authority to nominate a candidate, for the office sought by the candidate; and</content></item></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>in the case of a communication which refers to a candidate for an office other than President or Vice President, is targeted to the relevant electorate,</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>If clause (i) is held to be constitutionally insufficient by final judicial decision to support the regulation provided herein, then the term ‘electioneering communication’ means any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication which promotes or supports a candidate for that office, or attacks or opposes a candidate for that office (regardless of whether the communication expressly advocates a vote for or against a candidate) and which also is suggestive of no plausible meaning other than an exhortation to vote for or against a specific candidate. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to affect the interpretation or application of section 100.22(b) of title 11, Code of Federal Regulations.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘electioneering communication’ does not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a communication appearing in a news story, commentary, or editorial distributed through the facilities of any broadcasting station, unless such facilities are owned or controlled by any political party, political committee, or candidate;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a communication which constitutes an expenditure or an independent expenditure under this Act;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a communication which constitutes a candidate debate or forum conducted pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission, or which solely promotes such a debate or forum and is made by or on behalf of the person sponsoring the debate or forum; or <page identifier="/us/stat/116/90">116 STAT. 90</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>any other communication exempted under such regulations as the Commission may promulgate (consistent with the requirements of this paragraph) to ensure the appropriate implementation of this paragraph, except that under any such regulation a communication may not be exempted if it meets the requirements of this paragraph and is described in section 301(20)(A)(iii).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Targeting to relevant electorate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph, a communication which refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office is ‘targeted to the relevant electorate’ if the communication can be received by 50,000 or more persons—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the district the candidate seeks to represent, in the case of a candidate for Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the State the candidate seeks to represent, in the case of a candidate for Senator.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘disclosure date’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the first date during any calendar year by which a person has made disbursements for the direct costs of producing or airing electioneering communications aggregating in excess of $10,000; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any other date during such calendar year by which a person has made disbursements for the direct costs of producing or airing electioneering communications aggregating in excess of $10,000 since the most recent disclosure date for such calendar year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts to disburse</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, a person shall be treated as having made a disbursement if the person has executed a contract to make the disbursement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with other requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Any requirement to report under this subsection shall be in addition to any other reporting requirement under this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with internal revenue code</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection may be construed to establish, modify, or otherwise affect the definition of political activities or electioneering activities (including the definition of participating in, intervening in, or influencing or attempting to influence a political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office) for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Federal Communications Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Communications Commission shall compile and maintain any information the Federal Election Commission may require to carry out section 304(f) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by subsection (a)), and shall make such information available to the public on the Federal Communication Commission's website.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>COORDINATED COMMUNICATIONS AS CONTRIBUTIONS.</heading><chapeau>Section 315(a)(7) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(7)) is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/91">116 STAT. 91</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>any person makes, or contracts to make, any disbursement for any electioneering communication (within the meaning of section 304(f)(3)); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>such disbursement is coordinated with a candidate or an authorized committee of such candidate, a Federal, State, or local political party or committee thereof, or an agent or official of any such candidate, party, or committee;</content></clause></subparagraph> such disbursement or contracting shall be treated as a contribution to the candidate supported by the electioneering communication or that candidate's party and as an expenditure by that candidate or that candidate's party; and”. </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF CORPORATE AND LABOR DISBURSEMENTS FOR ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 316(b)(2) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441b(b)(2)) is amended by inserting “or for any applicable electioneering communication” before “, but shall not include”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable Electioneering Communication</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 316 of such Act is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules Relating to Electioneering Communications</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable electioneering communication</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘applicable electioneering communication’ means an electioneering communication (within the meaning of section 304(f)(3)) which is made by any entity described in subsection (a) of this section or by any other person using funds donated by an entity described in subsection (a) of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the term ‘applicable electioneering communication’ does not include a communication by a section 501(c)(4) organization or a political organization (as defined in section 527(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) made under section 304(f)(2)(E) or (F) of this Act if the communication is paid for exclusively by funds provided directly by individuals who are United States citizens or nationals or lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20))). For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term ‘provided directly by individuals’ does not include funds the source of which is an entity described in subsection (a) of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special operating rules</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition under paragraph (1)</inline>.—</heading><content>An electioneering communication shall be treated as made by an entity described in subsection (a) if an entity described in subsection (a) directly or indirectly disburses any amount for any of the costs of the communication.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception under paragraph (2)</inline>.—</heading><content>A section 501(c)(4) organization that derives amounts from business activities or receives funds from any entity described in subsection (a) shall be considered to have paid for any communication out of such amounts unless such organization paid for the communication out of a segregated account <page identifier="/us/stat/116/92">116 STAT. 92</page> to which only individuals can contribute, as described in section 304(f)(2)(E).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions and rules</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the term ‘section 501(c)(4) organization’ means</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an organization which has submitted an application to the Internal Revenue Service for determination of its status as an organization described in clause (i); and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a person shall be treated as having made a disbursement if the person has executed a contract to make the disbursement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with internal revenue code</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize an organization exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to carry out any activity which is prohibited under such Code.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subsection></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>RULES RELATING TO CERTAIN TARGETED ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.</heading><content>Section 316(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441b), as added by section 203, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for targeted communications</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception does not apply</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2) shall not apply in the case of a targeted communication that is made by an organization described in such paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Targeted communication</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ‘targeted communication’ means an electioneering communication (as defined in section 304(f)(3)) that is distributed from a television or radio broadcast station or provider of cable or satellite television service and, in the case of a communication which refers to a candidate for an office other than President or Vice President, is targeted to the relevant electorate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, a communication is ‘targeted to the relevant electorate’ if it meets the requirements described in section 304(f)(3)(C).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section></subtitle> <subtitle><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Independent and Coordinated Expenditures</heading> <section><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE.</heading><content class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act (2 U.S.C. 431) is amended by striking paragraph (17) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">“(17) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Independent expenditure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘independent expenditure’ means an expenditure by a person—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>that is not made in concert or cooperation with or at the request or suggestion of such candidate, the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/93">116 STAT. 93</page> candidate's authorized political committee, or their agents, or a political party committee or its agents.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434) (as amended by section 201) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by striking the andesignated matter after subparagraph (C); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Reporting Certain Expenditures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenditures aggregating $1,000</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>A person (including a political committee) that makes or contracts to make independent expenditures aggregating $1,000 or more after the 20th day, but more than 24 hours, before the date of an election shall file a report describing the expenditures within 24 hours.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional reports</inline>.—</heading><content>After a person files a report under subparagraph (A), the person shall file an additional report within 24 hours after each time the person makes or contracts to make independent expenditures aggregating an additional $1,000 with respect to the same election as that to which the initial report relates.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenditures aggregating $10,000</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>A person (including a political committee) that makes or contracts to make independent expenditures aggregating $10,000 or more at any time up to and including the 20th day before the date of an election shall file a report describing the expenditures within 48 hours.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional reports</inline>.—</heading><content>After a person files a report under subparagraph (A), the person shall file an additional report within 48 hours after each time the person makes or contracts to make independent expenditures aggregating an additional $10,000 with respect to the same election as that to which the initial report relates.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Place of filing; contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A report under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be filed with the Commission; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall contain the information required by subsection (b)(6)(B)(iii), including the name of each candidate whom an expenditure is intended to support or oppose.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time of Filing of Certain Statements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304(g) of such Act, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time of filing for expenditures aggregating $1,000</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a)(5), the time at which the statement under paragraph (1) is received by the Commission or any other recipient to whom the notification is required to be sent shall be considered the time of filing of the statement with the recipient.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 304(a)(5) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 434(a)(5)) is amended by striking “the second sentence of subsection (c)(2)” and inserting “subsection (g)(1)”.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/94">116 STAT. 94</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 304(d)(1) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 434(d)(1)) is amended by inserting “or (g)” after “subsection (c)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT VERSUS COORDINATED EXPENDITURES BY PARTY.</heading><chapeau class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 315(d) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “and (3)” and inserting “, (3), and (4)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Independent versus coordinated expenditures by party</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On or after the date on which a political party nominates a candidate, no committee of the political party may make—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>any coordinated expenditure under this subsection with respect to the candidate during the election cycle at any time after it makes any independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)) with respect to the candidate during the election cycle; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)) with respect to the candidate during the election cycle at any time after it makes any coordinated expenditure under this subsection with respect to the candidate during the election cycle.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, all political committees established and maintained by a national political party (including all congressional campaign committees) and all political committees established and maintained by a State political party (including any subordinate committee of a State committee) shall be considered to be a single political committee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>A committee of a political party that makes coordinated expenditures under this subsection with respect to a candidate shall not, during an election cycle, transfer any funds to, assign authority to make coordinated expenditures under this subsection to, or receive a transfer of funds from, a committee of the political party that has made or intends to make an independent expenditure with respect to the candidate.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>COORDINATION WITH CANDIDATES OR POLITICAL PARTIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 315(a)(7)(B) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(7)(B)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (in); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after clause (i) the following new clause: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>expenditures made by any person (other than a candidate or candidate's authorized committee) in cooperation, consultation, or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a national, State, or local committee of a political party, shall be considered to be contributions made to such party committee; and”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Current Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations on coordinated communications paid for by persons other than candidates, authorized committees of candidates, and party committees adopted by the Federal Election Commission and published in the Federal Register at page 76138 of volume 65, Federal Register, on December 6, 2000, are repealed as of the date by which the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/95">116 STAT. 95</page> Commission is required to promulgate new regulations under subsection (c) (as described in section 402(c)(1)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations by the Federal Election Commission</inline>.—</heading><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441a">2 USC 441a note</ref>.</p></sidenote><chapeau>The Federal Election Commission shall promulgate new regulations on coordinated communications paid for by persons other than candidates, authorized committees of candidates, and party committees. The regulations shall not require agreement or formal collaboration to establish coordination. In addition to any subject determined by the Commission, the regulations shall address—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>payments for the republication of campaign materials;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>payments for the use of a common vendor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>payments for communications directed or made by persons who previously served as an employee of a candidate or a political party; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>payments for communications made by a person after substantial discussion about the communication with a candidate or a political party.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meaning of Contribution or Expenditure for the Purposes OF Section 316</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 316(b)(2) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441b(b)(2)) is amended by striking “shall include” and inserting “includes a contribution or expenditure, as those terms are defined in section 301, and also includes”.</content></subsection> </section></subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>USE OF CONTRIBUTED AMOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.</heading><content class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431 et seq.) is amended by striking section 313 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="313">“SEC. 313. </num><heading>USE OF CONTRIBUTED AMOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s439a">2 USC 439a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permitted Uses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A contribution accepted by a candidate, and any other donation received by an individual as support for activities of the individual as a holder of Federal office, may be used by the candidate or individual—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>for otherwise authorized expenditures in connection with the campaign for Federal office of the candidate or individual;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in connection with duties of the individual as a holder of Federal office;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>for contributions to an organization described in section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>for transfers, without limitation, to a national, State, or local committee of a political party.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Use</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">in general</inline>.—</heading><content>A contribution or donation described in subsection (a) shall not be converted by any person to personal use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">conversion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the purposes of paragraph (1), a contribution or donation shall be considered to be converted to personal use if the contribution or amount is used to fulfill any commitment, obligation, or expense of a person that would exist irrespective of the candidate's election campaign or individual's duties as a holder of Federal office, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a home mortgage, rent, or utility payment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a clothing purchase;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/96">116 STAT. 96</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a noncampaign-related automobile expense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a country club membership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>a vacation or other noncampaign-related trip;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>a household food item;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>a tuition payment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>admission to a sporting event, concert, theater, or other form of entertainment not associated with an election campaign; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>dues, fees, and other payments to a health club or recreational facility.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF FUNDRAISING ON FEDERAL PROPERTY.</heading><chapeau class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 607 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit or receive a donation of money or other thing of value in connection with a Federal, State, or local election from a person who is located in a room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by an officer or employee of the United States. It shall be unlawful for an individual who is an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including the President, Vice President, and Members of Congress, to solicit or receive a donation of money or other thing of value in connection with a Federal, State, or local election, while in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by an officer or employee of the United States, from any person.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>A person who violates this section shall be fined not more than $5,000, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both.”; and</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by inserting “or Executive Office of the President” after “Congress”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>STRENGTHENING FOREIGN MONEY BAN.</heading><chapeau class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 319 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441e) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking the heading and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><content>“<inline class="smallCaps">contributions and donations by foreign nationals</inline>”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It shall be unlawful for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>a foreign national, directly or indirectly, to make—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a contribution or donation of money or other thing of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State, or local election;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a contribution or donation to a committee of a political party; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>an expenditure, independent expenditure, or disbursement for an electioneering communication (within the meaning of section 304(f)(3)); or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a person to solicit, accept, or receive a contribution or donation described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) from a foreign national.”<page identifier="/us/stat/116/97">116 STAT. 97</page></content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION LIMITS IN RESPONSE TO EXPENDITURES FROM PERSONAL FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased Limits for Individuals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 315 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “No person” and inserting “Except as provided in subsection (i), no person”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased Limit To Allow Response to Expenditures From Personal Funds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), if the opposition personal funds amount with respect to a candidate for election to the office of Senator exceeds the threshold amount, the limit under subsection (a)(1)(A) (in this subsection referred to as the ‘applicable limit’) with respect to that candidate shall be the increased limit.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Threshold amount</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State-by-state competitive and fair campaign formula</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the threshold amount with respect to an election cycle of a candidate described in subparagraph (A) is an amount equal to the sum of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>$150,000; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>$0.04 multiplied by the voting age population.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting age population</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subparagraph, the term ‘voting age population’ means in the case of a candidate for the office of Senator, the voting age population of the State of the candidate (as certified under section 315(e)).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased limit</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in clause (ii), for purposes of subparagraph (A), if the opposition personal funds amount is over—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>2 times the threshold amount, but not over 4 times that amount—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the increased limit shall be 3 times the applicable limit; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall not apply with respect to any contribution made with respect to a candidate if such contribution is made under the increased limit of subparagraph (A) during a period in which the candidate may accept such a contribution;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>4 times the threshold amount, but not over 10 times that amount—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the increased limit shall be 6 times the applicable limit; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall not apply with respect to any contribution made with respect to a candidate if such contribution is made under the increased limit of subparagraph (A) during a period in which the candidate may accept such a contribution; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>10 times the threshold amount—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/98">116 STAT. 98</page></chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the increased limit shall be 6 times the applicable limit;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall not apply with respect to any contribution made with respect to a candidate if such contribution is made under the increased limit of subparagraph (A) during a period in which the candidate may accept such a contribution; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>the limits under subsection (d) with respect to any expenditure by a State or national committee of a political party shall not apply.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Opposition personal funds amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The opposition personal funds amount is an amount equal to the excess (if any) of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the greatest aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds (as defined in section 304(a)(6)(B)) that an opposing candidate in the same election makes; over</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds made by the candidate with respect to the election.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time to accept contributions under increased limit</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (B), a candidate and the candidate's authorized committee shall not accept any contribution, and a party committee shall not make any expenditure, under the increased limit under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>until the candidate has received notification of the opposition personal funds amount under section 304(a)(6)(B); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to the extent that such contribution, when added to the aggregate amount of contributions previously accepted and party expenditures previously made under the increased limits under this subsection for the election cycle, exceeds 110 percent of the opposition personal funds amount.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of withdrawal of an opposing candidate</inline>.—</heading><content>A candidate and a candidate's authorized committee shall not accept any contribution and a party shall not make any expenditure under the increased limit after the date on which an opposing candidate ceases to be a candidate to the extent that the amount of such increased limit is attributable to such an opposing candidate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal of excess contributions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The aggregate amount of contributions accepted by a candidate or a candidate's authorized committee under the increased limit under paragraph (1) and not otherwise expended in connection with the election with respect to which such contributions relate shall, not later than 50 days after the date of such election, be used in the manner described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Return to contributors</inline>.—</heading><content>A candidate or a candidate's authorized committee shall return the excess contribution to the person who made the contribution.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Repayment of Personal Loans</inline>.—</heading><content>Any candidate who incurs personal loans made after the effective date <page identifier="/us/stat/116/99">116 STAT. 99</page> of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 in connection with the candidate's campaign for election shall not repay (directly or indirectly), to the extent such loans exceed $250,000, such loans from any contributions made to such candidate or any authorized committee of such candidate after the date of such election.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Expenditures From Personal Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 304(a)(6) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(a)(6)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (E); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of expenditure from personal funds</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of expenditure from personal funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subparagraph, the term ‘expenditure from personal funds’ means—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>an expenditure made by a candidate using personal funds; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>a contribution or loan made by a candidate using personal funds or a loan secured using such funds to the candidate's authorized committee.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declaration of intent</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> that is 15 days after the date on which an individual becomes a candidate for the office of Senator, the candidate shall file a declaration stating the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate intends to make, or to obligate to make, with respect to the election that will exceed the State-by-State competitive and fair campaign formula with—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the Commission; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>each candidate in the same election.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 24 hours after<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> a candidate described in clause (ii) makes or obligates to make an aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds in excess of 2 times the threshold amount in connection with any election, the candidate shall file a notification with—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the Commission; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>each candidate in the same election.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>After a candidate files an initial notification under clause (iii), the candidate shall file an additional notification each time expenditures from personal funds are made or obligated to be made in an aggregate amount that exceed $10,000 with—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the Commission; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>each candidate in the same election. Such notification shall be filed not later than 24 hours after<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the expenditure is made.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A notification under clause (iii) or (iv) shall include—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the name of the candidate and the office sought by the candidate;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the date and amount of each expenditure; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate has made, or obligated to make, with respect to an election as of the date of the expenditure that is the subject of the notification.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of disposal of excess contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>In the next regularly scheduled report after the date of the election <page identifier="/us/stat/116/100">116 STAT. 100</page> for which a candidate seeks nomination for election to, or election to, Federal office, the candidate or the candidate's authorized committee shall submit to the Commission a report indicating the source and amount of any excess contributions (as determined under paragraph (1) of section 315(i)) and the manner in which the candidate or the candidate's authorized committee used such funds.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>For provisions providing for the enforcement of the reporting requirements under this paragraph, see section 309”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431), as amended by section 101(b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="25">“(25) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election cycle</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of sections 315(i) and 315A and paragraph (26), the term ‘election cycle’ means the period beginning on the day after the date of the most recent election for the specific office or seat that a candidate is seeking and ending on the date of the next election for that office or seat. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a primary election and a general election shall be considered to be separate elections.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="26">“(26) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personal funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘personal funds’ means an amount that is derived from—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>any asset that, under applicable State law, at the time the individual became a candidate, the candidate had legal right of access to or control over, and with respect to which the candidate had—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>legal and rightful title; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(ii) </num><content>an equitable interest;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>income received during the current election cycle of the candidate, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a salary and other earned income from bona fide employment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>dividends and proceeds from the sale of the candidate's stocks or other investments;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>bequests to the candidate;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>income from trusts established before the beginning of the election cycle;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>income from trusts established by bequest after the beginning of the election cycle of which the candidate is the beneficiary;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>gifts of a personal nature that had been customarily received by the candidate prior to the beginning of the election cycle; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>proceeds from lotteries and similar legal games of chance; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a portion of assets that are jointly owned by the candidate and the candidate's spouse equal to the candidate's share of the asset under the instrument of conveyance or ownership, but if no specific share is indicated by an instrument of conveyance or ownership, the value of ½ of the property.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF LOWEST UNIT CHARGE FOR FEDERAL CANDIDATES ATTACKING OPPOSITION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 315(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 315(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(b) The charges” and inserting the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/101">116 STAT. 101</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Charges</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The charges”;</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Content of broadcasts.-</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a candidate for Federal office, such candidate shall not be entitled to receive the rate under paragraph (1)(A) for the use of any broadcasting station unless the candidate provides written certification to the broadcast station that the candidate (and any authorized committee of the candidate) shall not make any direct reference to another candidate for the same office, in any broadcast using the rights and conditions of access under this Act, unless such reference meets the requirements of subparagraph (C) or (D).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on charges</inline>.—</heading><content>If a candidate for Federal office (or any authorized committee of such candidate) makes a reference described in subparagraph (A) in any broadcast that does not meet the requirements of subparagraph (C) or (D), such candidate shall not be entitled to receive the rate under paragraph (1)(A) for such broadcast or any other broadcast during any portion of the 45-day and 60-day periods described in paragraph (1)(A), that occur on or after the date of such broadcast, for election to such office.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Television broadcasts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A candidate meets the requirements of this subparagraph if, in the case of a television broadcast, at the end of such broadcast there appears simultaneously, for a period no less than 4 seconds—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a clearly identifiable photographic or similar image of the candidate; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a clearly readable printed statement, identifying the candidate and stating that the candidate has approved the broadcast and that the candidate's authorized committee paid for the broadcast.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Radio broadcasts</inline>.—</heading><content>A candidate meets the requirements of this subparagraph if, in the case of a radio broadcast, the broadcast includes a personal audio statement by the candidate that identifies the candidate, the office the candidate is seeking, and indicates that the candidate has approved the broadcast.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Certifications under this section shall be provided and certified as accurate by the candidate (or any authorized committee of the candidate) at the time of purchase.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, the terms ‘authorized committee’ and “Federal office’ have the meanings given such terms by section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 315(b)(1)(A) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 315(b)(1))(A)), as amended by this Act, is amended by inserting “subject to paragraph (2),” before “during the forty-five days”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/102">116 STAT. 102</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t47/s315">47 USC 315 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply to broadcasts made after the effective date of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>SOFTWARE FOR FILING REPORTS AND PROMIT DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS.</heading><content class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 304(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><chapeau>Software for filing of reports</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>promulgate standards to be used by vendors to develop software that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>permits candidates to easily record information concerning receipts and disbursements required to be reported under this Act at the time of the receipt or disbursement;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>allows the information recorded under subclause (I) to be transmitted immediately to the Commission; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>allows the Commission to post the information on the Internet immediately upon receipt; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>make a copy of software that meets the standards promulgated under clause (i) available to each person required to file a designation, statement, or report in electronic form under this Act.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional information</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent feasible, the Commission shall require vendors to include in the software developed under the standards under subparagraph (A) the ability for any person to file any designation, statement, or report required under this Act in electronic form.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required use</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of this Act relating to times for filing reports, each candidate for Federal office (or that candidate's authorized committee) shall use software that meets the standards promulgated under this paragraph once such software is made available to such candidate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required posting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall, as soon as practicable, post on the Internet any information received under this paragraph.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF CONTRIBUTION LIMITS.</heading><chapeau>Section 304(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Individual Limits for Certain Contributions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 315(a)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “$1,000” and inserting “$2,000”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “$20,000” and inserting “$25,000”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Annual Aggregate Limit on Individual Contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 315(a)(3) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(3)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>During the period which begins on January 1 of an odd-numbered year and ends on December 31 of the next even-numbered year, no individual may make contributions aggregating more than—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/103">116 STAT. 103</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$37,500, in the case of contributions to candidates and the authorized committees of candidates;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$57,500, in the case of any other contributions, of which not more than $37,500 may be attributable to contributions to political committees which are not political committees of national political parties.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Senatorial Campaign Committee Limit</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 315(h) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(h)) is amended by striking “$17,500” and inserting “$35,000”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indexing of Contribution Limits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 315(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the second and third sentences;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “(A)” before “At the beginning”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), in any calendar year after 2002—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a limitation established by subsections (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(3), (b), (d), or (h) shall be increased by the percent difference determined under subparagraph (A);</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>each amount so increased shall remain in effect for the calendar year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>if any amount after adjustment under clause (i) is not a multiple of $100, such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>In the case of limitations under subsections (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(3), and (h), increases shall only be made in odd-numbered years and such increases shall remain in effect for the 2-year period beginning on the first day following the date of the last general election in the year preceding the year in which the amount is increased and ending on the date of the next general election.”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by striking “means the calendar year 1974” and inserting “means— <quotedContent> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>for purposes of subsections (b) and (d), calendar year 1974; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>for purposes of subsections (a)(I)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(3), and (h), calendar year 2001”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441a">2 USC 441a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall apply with respect to contributions made on or after January 1, 2003.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading>DONATIONS TO PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 5 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>redesignating section 510 as section 511; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>inserting after section 509 the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="510">“§ 510. </num><heading>Disclosure of and prohibition on certain donations.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>A committee shall not be considered to be the Inaugural Committee for purposes of this chapter unless the committee agrees to, and meets, the requirements of subsections (b) and (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/104">116 STAT. 104</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date that is 90 days <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>after the date of the Presidential inaugural ceremony, the committee shall file a report with the Federal Election Commission disclosing any donation of money or anything of value made to the committee in an aggregate amount equal to or greater than $200.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A report filed under paragraph (1) shall contain—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the amount of the donation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the date the donation is received; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the name and address of the person making the donation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The committee shall not accept any donation from a foreign national (as defined in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441e(b))).”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Made Available by FEC</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434), as amended by sections 103, 201, and 212 is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports From Inaugural Committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Election Commission shall make any report filed by an Inaugural Committee under section 510 of title 36, United States Code, accessible to the public at the offices of the Commission and on the Internet not later than 48 hours after the report is received by the Commission.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON FRAUDULENT SOLICITATION OF FUNDS.</heading><chapeau>Section 322 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441h) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—” before “No person”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fraudulent Solicitation of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No person shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>fraudulently misrepresent the person as speaking, writing, or otherwise acting for or on behalf of any candidate or political party or employee or agent thereof for the purpose of soliciting contributions or donations; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>willfully and knowingly participate in or conspire to participate in any plan, scheme, or design to violate paragraph (1).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="310">SEC. 310. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s431">2 USC 431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON CLEAN MONEY CLEAN ELECTIONS LAWS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clean Money Clean Elections Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “clean money clean elections” means funds received under State laws that provide in whole or in part for the public financing of election campaigns.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall conduct a study of the clean money clean elections of Arizona and Maine.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matters studied</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statistics on clean money clean elections candidates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General shall determine—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>the number of candidates who have chosen to run for public office with clean money clean elections including—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the office for which they were candidates; <page identifier="/us/stat/116/105">116 STAT. 105</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>whether the candidate was an incumbent or a challenger; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>whether the candidate was successful in the candidate's bid for public office; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the number of races in which at least one candidate ran an election with clean money clean elections.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effects of clean money clean elections</inline>.—</heading><content>The<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Arizona.</p></sidenote> Comptroller General of the United States shall describe<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Maine.</p></sidenote> the effects of public financing under the clean money clean elections laws on the 2000 elections in Arizona and Maine.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment Deadline, of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to the Congress detailing the results of the study conducted under subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>CLARITY STANDARDS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF SPONSORS OF ELECTION-RELATED ADVERTISING.</heading><chapeau class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 318 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441d) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “Whenever” and inserting “Whenever a political committee makes a disbursement for the purpose of financing any communication through any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, mailing, or any other type of general public political advertising, or whenever”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “an expenditure” and inserting “a disbursement”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking “direct”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by inserting “or makes a disbursement for an electioneering communication (as defined in section 304(f)(3))” after “public political advertising”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by inserting “and permanent street address, telephone number, or World Wide Web address” after “name”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any printed communication described in subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>be of sufficient type size to be clearly readable by the recipient of the communication;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Communications by candidates or authorized persons</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">By radio</inline>.—</heading><content>Any communication described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) which is transmitted through radio shall include, in addition to the requirements of that paragraph, an audio statement by the candidate that identifies the candidate and states that the candidate has approved the communication.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">By television</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any communication described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) which is transmitted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/106">116 STAT. 106</page> through television shall include, in addition to the requirements of that paragraph, a statement that identifies the candidate and states that the candidate has approved the communication. Such statement—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>shall be conveyed by—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>an unobscured, full-screen view of the candidate making the statement, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the candidate in voice-over, accompanied by a clearly identifiable photographic or similar image of the candidate; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall also appear in writing at the end of the communication in a clearly readable manner with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement, for a period of at least 4 seconds.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Communications by others</inline>.—</heading><content>Any communication described in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) which is transmitted through radio or television shall include, in addition to the requirements of that paragraph, in a clearly spoken manner, the following audio statement: ‘<fillIn style="font-family:monospace">     </fillIn> is responsible for the content of this advertising.’ (with the blank to be filled in with the name of the political committee or other person paying for the communication and the name of any connected organization of the payor). If transmitted through television, the statement shall be conveyed by an unobscured, full-screen view of a representative of the political committee or other person making the statement, or by a representative of such political committee or other person in voice-over, and shall also appear in a clearly readable manner with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement, for a period of at least 4 seconds.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>INCREASE IN PENALTIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) of section 309(d)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 437g(d)(1)(A)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>Any person who knowingly and willfully commits a violation of any provision of this Act which involves the making, receiving, or reporting of any contribution, donation, or expenditure—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>aggregating $25,000 or more during a calendar year shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>aggregating $2,000 or more (but less than $25,000) during a calendar year shall be fined under such title, or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437g">2 USC 437g note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section shall apply to violations occurring on or after the effective date of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 406(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 455(a)) is amended by striking “3” and inserting “5”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s455">2 USC 455 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section shall apply to violations occurring on or after the effective date of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/107">116 STAT. 107</page></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>SENTENCING GUIDELINES.</heading><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s994">28 USC 994 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The United States Sentencing Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>promulgate a guideline, or amend an existing guideline under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, in accordance with paragraph (2), for penalties for violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and related election laws; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to Congress an explanation of any guidelines promulgated under paragraph (1) and any legislative or administrative recommendations regarding enforcement of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and related election laws.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall provide guidelines under subsection (a) taking into account the following considerations:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Ensure that the sentencing guidelines and policy statements reflect the serious nature of such violations and the need for aggressive and appropriate law enforcement action to prevent such violations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Provide a sentencing enhancement for any person convicted of such violation if such violation involves—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a contribution, donation, or expenditure from a foreign source;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a large number of illegal transactions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a large aggregate amount of illegal contributions, donations, or expenditures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the receipt or disbursement of governmental funds; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>an intent to achieve a benefit from the Federal Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Assure reasonable consistency with other relevant directives and guidelines of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Account for aggravating or mitigating circumstances that might justify exceptions, including circumstances for which the sentencing guidelines currently provide sentencing enhancements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Assure the guidelines adequately meet the purposes of sentencing under section 3553(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date; Emergency Authority To Promulgate Guidelines</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 402, the United States Sentencing Commission shall promulgate guidelines under this section not later than the later of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>90 days after the effective date of this Act; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>90 days after the date on which at least a majority of the members of the Commission are appointed and holding office.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency authority to promulgate guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall promulgate guidelines under this section in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 21(a) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1987, as though the authority under such Act has not expired.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/108">116 STAT. 108</page></content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>INCREASE IN PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF CONDUIT CONTRIBUTION BAN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase In Civil Money Penalty For Knowing And Willful Violations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 309(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 437g(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (5)(B), by inserting before the period at the end the following: “(or, in the case of a violation of section 320, which is not less than 300 percent of the amount involved in the violation and is not more than the greater of $50,000 or 1,000 percent of the amount involved in the violation)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (6)(C), by inserting before the period at the end the following: “(or, in the case of a violation of section 320, which is not less than 300 percent of the amount involved in the violation and is not more than the greater of $50,000 or 1,000 percent of the amount involved in the violation)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Criminal Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 309(d)(1) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 437g(d)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>Any person who knowingly and willfully commits a violation of section 320 involving an amount aggregating more than $10,000 during a calendar year shall be—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>imprisoned for not more than 2 years if the amount is less than $25,000 (and subject to imprisonment under subparagraph (A) if the amount is $25,000 or more);</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>fined not less than 300 percent of the amount involved in the violation and not more than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>$50,000; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>1,000 percent of the amount involved in the violation; or</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>both imprisoned under clause (i) and fined under clause (ii).”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437g">2 USC 437g note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to violations occurring on or after the effective date of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading>RESTRICTION ON INCREASED CONTRIBUTION LIMITS BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT CANDIDATE'S AVAILABLE FUNDS.</heading><content class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 315(i)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(i)(1)), as added by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>Special rule for candidate's campaign funds.—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of expenditures from personal fimds under subparagraph (D)(ii), such amount shall include the gross receipts advantage of the candidate's authorized committee.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gross receipts advantage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of clause (i), the term ‘gross receipts advantage’ means the excess, if any, of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of a candidate's authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/109">116 STAT. 109</page> that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held, over</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of the opposing candidate's authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held.”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF RIGHT OF NATIONALS OF THE UNITED STATES TO MAKE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.</heading><content class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 319(b)(2) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441e(b)(2)) is amended by inserting after “United States” the following: “or a national of the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act)”.</content></section> <section><num value="318">SEC. 318. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY MINORS.</heading><content class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431 et seq.), as amended by section 101, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">“prohibition of contributions by minors</inline></heading> <section><num value="324">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 324. </num><content>An individual who is 17 years old or younger shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441k">2 USC 441k</ref>.</p></sidenote> not make a contribution to a candidate or a contribution or donation to a committee of a political party.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="319">SEC. 319. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR HOUSE CANDIDATES IN RESPONSE TO EXPENDITURES FROM PERSONAL FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased Limits</inline>.—</heading><content>Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 315 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="315A"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec. 315A</inline>. </num><heading>“MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN LIMITS FOR HOUSE CANDIDATES IN RESPONSE TO PERSONAL FUND EXPENDITURES OF OPPONENTS</heading> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Increased Limit<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s441a-1">2 USC 441a-1</ref>.</p></sidenote></inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (3), if the opposition personal funds amount with respect to a candidate for election to the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress exceeds $350,000—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the limit under subsection (a)(1)(A) with respect to the candidate shall be tripled;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the limit under subsection (a)(3) shall not apply with respect to any contribution made with respect to the candidate if the contribution is made under the increased limit allowed under subparagraph (A) during a period in which the candidate may accept such a contribution; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the limits under subsection (d) with respect to any expenditure by a State or national committee of a political party on behalf of the candidate shall not apply.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of opposition personal funds amount</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/110">116 STAT. 110</page></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The opposition personal funds amount is an amount equal to the excess (if any) of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the greatest aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds (as defined in subsection (b)(1)) that an opposing candidate in the same election makes; over</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds made by the candidate with respect to the election.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for candidate's campaign funds</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds under subparagraph (A), such amount shall include the gross receipts advantage of the candidate's authorized committee.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gross receipts advantage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of clause (i), the term ‘gross receipts advantage’ means the excess, if any, of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of a candidate's authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held, over</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of the opposing candidate's authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time to accept contributions under increased limit</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (B), a candidate and the candidate's authorized committee shall not accept any contribution, and a party committee shall not make any expenditure, under the increased limit under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>until the candidate has received notification of the opposition personal funds amount under subsection (b)(1); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to the extent that such contribution, when added to the aggregate amount of contributions previously accepted and party expenditures previously made under the increased limits under this subsection for the election cycle, exceeds 100 percent of the opposition personal funds amount.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of withdrawal of an opposing candidate</inline>.—</heading><content>A candidate and a candidate's authorized committee shall not accept any contribution and a party shall not make any expenditure under the increased limit after the date on which an opposing candidate ceases to be <page identifier="/us/stat/116/111">116 STAT. 111</page> a candidate to the extent that the amount of such increased limit is attributable to such an opposing candidate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal of excess contributions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The aggregate amount of contributions accepted by a candidate or a candidate's authorized committee under the increased limit under paragraph (1) and not otherwise expended in connection with the election with respect to which such contributions relate shall, not later than 50 days after the date of such election, be used in the manner described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Return to contributors</inline>.—</heading><content>A candidate or a candidate's authorized committee shall return the excess contribution to the person who made the contribution.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Expenditures From Personal Funds</inline>.—</heading> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of expenditure from personal funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this paragraph, the term ‘expenditure from personal funds’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>an expenditure made by a candidate using personal funds; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a contribution or loan made by a candidate using personal funds or a loan secured using such funds to the candidate's authorized committee.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declaration of intent</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> that is 15 days after the date on which an individual becomes a candidate for the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, the candidate shall file a declaration stating the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate intends to make, or to obligate to make, with respect to the election that will exceed $350,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 24 hours<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> after a candidate described in subparagraph (B) makes or obligates to make an aggregate amount of expenditures from personal funds in excess of $350,000 in connection with any election, the candidate shall file a notification.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional notification</inline>.—</heading><content>After a candidate files an initial notification under subparagraph (C), the candidate shall file an additional notification each time expenditures from personal funds are made or obligated to be made in an aggregate amount that exceeds $10,000. Such notification shall be filed not later than 24 hours<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> after the expenditure is made.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A notification under subparagraph (C) or (D) shall include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the name of the candidate and the office sought by the candidate;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the date and amount of each expenditure; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate has made, or obligated to make, with respect to an election as of the date of the expenditure that is the subject of the notification.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Place of filing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each declaration or notification required to be filed by a candidate under subparagraph (C), (D), or (E) shall be filed with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Commission; and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/112">116 STAT. 112</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>each candidate in the same election and the national party of each such candidate.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of disposal of excess contributions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote></inline>.—</heading><content>In the next regularly scheduled report after the date of the election for which a candidate seeks nomination for election to, or election to, Federal office, the candidate or the candidate's authorized committee shall submit to the Commission a report indicating the source and amount of any excess contributions (as determined under subsection (a)) and the manner in which the candidate or the candidate's authorized committee used such funds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>For provisions providing for the enforcement of the reporting requirements under this subsection, see section 309.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 315(a)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a), as amended by section 304(a), is amended by striking “subsection (i),” and inserting “subsection (i) and section 315A,”.</content></subsection></section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>SEVERABILITY; EFFECTIVE DATE</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s454">2 USC 454 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SEVERABILITY.</heading><content>If any provision of this Act or amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendment to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding.</content></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s431">2 USC 431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EFFECTIVE DATES AND REGULATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Effective Date</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in the succeeding provisions of this section, the effective date of this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, is November 6, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of contribution limits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amendments made by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>section 102 shall apply with respect to contributions made on or after January 1, 2003; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>section 307 shall take effect as provided in subsection (e) of such section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Severability; effective dates and regulations; judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>Title IV shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions not to apply to runoff elections</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 323(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 101(a)), section 103(a), title II, sections 304 (including section 315(j) of Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as added by section 304(a)(2)), 305 (notwithstanding subsection (c) of such section), 311, 316, 318, and 319, and title V (and the amendments made by such sections and titles) shall take effect on November 6, 2002, but shall not apply with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to such date.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Soft Money of National Political Parties</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/113">116 STAT. 113</page></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except for subsection (b) of such section, section 323 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 101(a)) shall take effect on November 6, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transitional rules for the spending of soft money of national political parties</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 323(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 101(a)), if a national committee of a political party described in such section (including any person who is subject to such section under paragraph (2) of such section), has received funds described in such section prior to November 6, 2002, the rules described in subparagraph (B) shall apply with respect to the spending of the amount of such funds in the possession of such committee as of such date.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of excess soft money funds</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), the national committee of a political party may use the amount described in subparagraph (A) prior to January 1, 2003, solely for the purpose of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>retiring outstanding debts or obligations that were incurred solely in connection with an election held prior to November 6, 2002; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>paying expenses or retiring outstanding debts or paying for obligations that were incurred solely in connection with any runoff election, recount, or election contest resulting from an election held prior to November 6, 2002.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on using soft money for hard money expenses, debts, and obligations</inline>.—</heading><content>A national committee of a political party may not use the amount described in subparagraph (A) for any expenditure (as defined in section 301(9) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(9))) or for retiring outstanding debts or obligations that were incurred for such an expenditure.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of building fund uses</inline>.—</heading><content>A national committee of a political party may not use the amount described in subparagraph (A) for activities to defray the costs of the construction or purchase of any office building or facility.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act that are under the Commission's jurisdiction not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Soft money of political parties</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations to carry out title I of this Act and the amendments made by such title.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>JUDICIAL REVIEW.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s437h">2 USC 437h note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rules for Actions Brought on Constitutional grounds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If any action is brought for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the constitutionality of any provision of this <page identifier="/us/stat/116/114">116 STAT. 114</page> Act or any amendment made by this Act, the following rules shall apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The action shall be filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and shall be heard by a 3-judge court convened pursuant to section 2284 of title 28, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A copy of the complaint shall be delivered promptly to the Clerk of the House or Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>A final decision in the action shall be reviewable only by appeal directly to the Supreme Court of the United States. Such appeal shall be taken by the filing of a notice of appeal within 10 days, and the filing of a jurisdictional statement within 30 days, of the entry of the final decision.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>It shall be the duty of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of the action and appeal.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intervention by Members of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>In any action in which the constitutionality of any provision of this Act or any amendment made by this Act is raised (including but not limited to an action described in subsection (a)), any member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) or Senate shall have the right to intervene either in support of or opposition to the position of a party to the case regarding the constitutionality of the provision or amendment. To avoid duplication of efforts and reduce the burdens placed on the parties to the action, the court in any such action may make such orders as it considers necessary, including orders to require intervenors taking similar positions to file joint papers or to be represented by a single attorney at oral argument.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Challenge by Members of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Any Member of Congress may bring an action, subject to the special rules described in subsection (a), for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the constitutionality of any provision of this Act or any amendment made by this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial claims</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any action initially filed on or before December 31, 2006, the provisions of subsection (a) shall apply with respect to each action described in such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent actions</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any action initially filed after December 31, 2006, the provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to any action described in such section unless the person filing such action elects such provisions to apply to the action.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>INTERNET ACCESS TO RECORDS.</heading><content class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 304(a)(11)(B) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 434(a)(11)(B)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>The Commission shall make a designation, statement, report, or notification that is filed with the Commission under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/115">116 STAT. 115</page> this Act available for inspection by the public in the offices of the Commission and accessible to the public on the Internet not later than 48 hours (or not later than 24 hours in the case of a designation, statement, report, or notification filed electronically) after receipt by the Commission.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>MAINTENANCE OF WEBSITE OF ELECTION REPORTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s438a">2 USC 438a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Election Commission shall maintain a central site on the Internet to make accessible to the public all publicly available election-related reports and information.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election-Related Report</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “election-related report” means any report, designation, or statement required to be filed under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Other Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Any Federal executive agency receiving election-related information which that agency is required by law to publicly disclose shall cooperate and coordinate with the Federal Election Commission to make such report available through, or for posting on, the site of the Federal Election Commission in a timely manner.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE REPORTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s434">2 USC 434</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Principal Campaign Committees</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304(a)(2)(B) of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 is amended by striking “the following reports” and all that follows through the period and inserting “the treasurer shall file quarterly reports, which shall be filed not later than the 15th day after the last day of each calendar quarter, and which shall be complete as of the last day of each calendar quarter, except that the report for the quarter ending December 31 shall be filed not later than January 31 of the following calendar year.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Committee of a Political Party</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304(a)(4) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 434(a)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following flush sentence: “Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a national committee of a political party snail file the reports required under subparagraph (B).”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>PUBLIC ACCESS TO BROADCASTING RECORDS.</heading><content class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Section 315 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 315), as amended by this Act, is amended by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively, and inserting after subsection (d) the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Political Record</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A licensee shall maintain, and make available for public inspection, a complete record of a request to purchase broadcast time that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is made by or on behalf of a legally qualified candidate for public office; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>communicates a message relating to any political matter of national importance, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a legally qualified candidate;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any election to Federal office; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a national legislative issue of public importance.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of record</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A record maintained under paragraph (1) shall contain information regarding—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>whether the request to purchase broadcast time is accepted or rejected by the licensee;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/116">116 STAT. 116</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the rate charged for the broadcast time;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the date and time on which the communication is aired;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the class of time that is purchased;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the name of the candidate to which the communication refers and the office to which the candidate is seeking election, the election to which the communication refers, or the issue to which the communication refers (as applicable);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>in the case of a request made by, or on behalf of, a candidate, the name of the candidate, the authorized committee of the candidate, and the treasurer of such committee; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>in the case of any other request, the name of the person purchasing the time, the name, address, and phone number of a contact person for such person, and a list of the chief executive officers or members of the executive committee or of the board of directors of such person.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time to maintain file</inline>.—</heading><content>The information required under this subsection shall be placed in a political file as soon as possible and shall be retained by the licensee for a period of not less than 2 years.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> Approved March 27, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2356 S. 27: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–131 Pt. 1 (Comm. on House Administration) CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 13, considered and passed House.

Mar. 18-20, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Mar. 27, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–156: To extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank until April 30, 2002. Public Law156 Public Law 107–156 116 Stat. 117 2002-03-31 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 117 Public Law107–156 107th Congress
An Act To extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank until April 30, 2002.

Mar. 31, 2002

[S. 2019]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

12 USC 635f note.

EXTENSION OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK.Notwithstanding the dates specified in section 7 of the ExportImport Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635f) and section 1(c) of Public Law 103-428, the Export-Import Bank of the United States shall continue to exercise its functions in connection with and in furtherance of its objects and purposes through April 30, 2002.
Approved March 31, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2019: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 14, considered and passed Senate.

Mar. 19, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–157: To amend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 to permit individuals who enroll in an institution of higher education more than 3 years after graduating from a secondary school and individuals who attend private historically black colleges and universities nationwide to participate in the tuition assistance programs under such Act, and for other purposes. Public Law157 Public Law 107–157 116 Stat. 118 2002-04-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 118 Public Law107–157 107th Congress
An Act To amend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 to permit individuals who enroll in an institution of higher education more than 3 years after graduating from a secondary school and individuals who attend private historically black colleges and universities nationwide to participate in the tuition assistance programs under such Act, and for other purposes.

Apr. 4, 2002

[H.R. 1499]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of

District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002.

the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM.Section 3(c)(2) of the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 (sec. 38-2702(c)(2), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following: “(A) (i) in the case of an individual who begins an undergraduate course of study within 3 calendar years (excluding any period of service on active duty in the armed forces, or service under the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.) or subtitle D of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq.)) of graduation from a secondary school, or obtaining the recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma, was domiciled in the District of Columbia for not less than the 12 consecutive months preceding the commencement of the freshman year at an institution of higher education; “(ii) in the case of an individual who graduated from a secondary school or received the recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma before January 1, 1998, and is currently enrolled at an eligible institution as of the date of enactment of the District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002, was domiciled in the District of Columbia for not less than the 12 consecutive months preceding the commencement of the freshman year at an institution of higher education; or “(iii) in the case of any other individual and an individual re-enrolling after more than a 3-year break in the individual's post-secondary education, has been domiciled in the District of Columbia for at least 5 consecutive years at the date of application; “(B) (i) graduated from a secondary school or received the recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma on or after January 1, 1998;116 STAT. 119 “(ii) in the case of an individual who did not graduate from a secondary school or receive a recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma, is accepted for enrollment as a freshman at an eligible institution on or after January 1, 2002; or “(iii) in the case of an individual who graduated from a secondary school or received the recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma before January 1, 1998, is currently enrolled at an eligible institution as of the date of enactment of the District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002; “(C) meets the citizenship and immigration status requirements described in section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5));”.
SEC. 3. PRIVATE SCHOOL PROGRAM.Section 5(c)(1)(B) of the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 (sec. 38-2704(c)(1)(B), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking “the main campus of which is located in the State of Maryland or the Commonwealth of Virginia”.
SEC. 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.Section 6 of the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 (sec. 38-2705, D.C. Official Code) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: “(b) Administrative Expenses.— “(1) In general.—The Mayor of the District of Columbia may not use more than 7 percent of the total amount of Federal funds appropriated for tne program, retroactive to the date of enactment of this Act (the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999), for the administrative expenses of the program. “(2) Definition.—In this subsection, the term ‘administrative expenses’ means any expenses that are not directly used to pay the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students to attend eligible institutions.”; (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g); (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: “(e) Local Funds.—It is the sense of Congress that the District of Columbia may appropriate such local funds as necessary for the programs under sections 3 and 5.”; and (4) by adding at the end the following: “(h) Dedicated Account for Programs.— “(1) Establishment.—The District of Columbia government shall establish a dedicated account for the programs under sections 3 and 5 consisting of the following amounts: “(A) The Federal funds appropriated to carry out such programs under this Act or any other Act. “(B) Any District of Columbia funds appropriated by the District of Columbia to carry out such programs. “(C) Any unobligated balances in amounts made available for such programs in previous fiscal years. “(D) Interest earned on balances of the dedicated account. “(2) Use of funds.—Amounts in the dedicated account shall be used solely to carry out the programs under sections 3 and 5.”.116 STAT. 120
SEC. 5. CONTINUATION OF CURRENT AGGREGATE LEVEL OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.—The District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 (sec. 38-2701 et seq., D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 7. LIMIT ON AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PRIVATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS.“The aggregate amount authorized to be appropriated to the District of Columbia for the programs under sections 3 and 5 for any fiscal year may not exceed— “(1) $17,000,000, in the case of the aggregate amount for fiscal year 2003; “(2) $17,000,000, in the case of the aggregate amount for fiscal year 2004; or “(3) $17,000,000, in the case of the aggregate amount for fiscal year 2005.”.
 (b) Conforming Amendments.— “(1) Public school program.—Section 3(i) of such Act (sec. 38-2702(i), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking “and such sums” and inserting “and (subject to section 7) such sums”. “(2) Private school program.—Section 5(f) of such Act (sec. 38-2704(f), D.C. Official Code) is amended by striking “and such sums” and inserting “and (subject to section 7) such sums”.
Approved April 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1499: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–101 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

June 30, considered and passed House.

Dec. 12, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 12, House concurred in Senate amendments with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 364.

Mar. 14, Senate concurred in House amendment.

 Public Law 107–158: To amend Public Law 107-10 to authorize a United States plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual summit of the World Health Assembly in May 2002 in Geneva, Switzerland, and for other purposes. Public Law158 Public Law 107–158 116 Stat. 121 2002-04-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 121 Public Law107–158 107th Congress
An Act To amend Public Law 107-10 to authorize a United States plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual summit of the World Health Assembly in May 2002 in Geneva, Switzerland, and for other purposes.

Apr. 4, 2002

[H.R. 2739]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC LAW 107-10. (a) Findings.—Section 1(a) of Public Law 107-10 (115 Stat. 17) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(12) On May 11, 2001, President Bush stated in his letter to Senator Murkowski that the United States ‘should find opportunities for Taiwan's voice to be heard in international organizations in order to make a contribution, even if membership is not possible', further stating that his Administration ‘has focused on finding concrete ways for Taiwan to benefit and contribute to the WHO.’. “(13) On May 16, 2001, as part of the United States delegation to the World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson announced to the American International Club the Administration's support of Taiwan's participation in the activities of the WHO.”. (b) Plan.—Section 1(b)(1) of Public Law 107-10 (115 Stat. 17)

115 Stat. 18

 is amended by striking “May 2001” and inserting “May 2002”.
Approved April 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2739: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 19, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–159: To amend the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the leasing of restricted Indian lands for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, and other purposes requiring the grant of long-term leases”, approved August 9. 1955, to provide for binding arbitration clauses in leases and contracts related to reservation lands of the Gila River Indian Community. Public Law159 Public Law 107–159 116 Stat. 122 2002-04-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 122 Public Law107–159 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the leasing of restricted Indian lands for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, and other purposes requiring the grant of long-term leases”, approved August 9. 1955, to provide for binding arbitration clauses in leases and contracts related to reservation lands of the Gila River Indian Community.

Apr. 4, 2002

[H.R. 3985]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the first section of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the leasing of restricted Indian lands for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, and other purposes requiring the grant of long-term leases”, approved August 9, 1955, (69 Stat. 539; 25 U.S.C. 415) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(f) Any lease entered into under the Act of August 9, 1955 (69 Stat. 539), as amended, or any contract entered into under section 2103 of the Revised Statutes (25 U.S.C. 81), as amended, affecting land within the Gila River Indian Community Reservation may contain a provision for the binding arbitration of disputes arising out of such lease or contract. Such leases or contracts entered into pursuant to such Acts shall be considered within the meaning of ‘commerce’ as defined and subject to the provisions of section 1 of title 9, United States Code. Any refusal to submit to arbitration pursuant to a binding agreement for arbitration or the exercise of any right conferred by title 9 to abide by the outcome of arbitration pursuant to the provisions of chapter 1 of title 9, sections 1 through 14, United States Code, shall be deemed to be a civil action arising under the Constitution, laws or treaties of the United States within the meaning of section 1331 of title 28, United States Code.”.
Approved April 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3985: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 19, considered and passed House.

Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–160: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3698 Inner Perimeter Road in Valdosta, Georgia, as the “Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building”. Public Law160 Public Law 107–160 116 Stat. 123 2002-04-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 123 Public Law107–160 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3698 Inner Perimeter Road in Valdosta, Georgia, as the “Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building”.

Apr. 18, 2002

[H.R. 1432]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3698 Inner Perimeter Road in Valdosta, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the “Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building”.
Approved April 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1432: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 19, 20, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–161: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 805 Glen Burnie Road in Richmond, Virginia, as the “Tom Bliley Post Office Building”. Public Law161 Public Law 107–161 116 Stat. 124 2002-04-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 124 Public Law107–161 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 805 Glen Burnie Road in Richmond, Virginia, as the “Tom Bliley Post Office Building”.

Apr. 18, 2002

[H.R. 1748]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 805 Glen Burnie Road in Richmond, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the “Tom Bliley Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Tom Bliley Post Office Building”.
Approved April 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1748: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 12, considered and passed House.

Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–162: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 685 Turnberry Road in Newport News, Virginia, as the “Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building”. Public Law162 Public Law 107–162 116 Stat. 125 2002-04-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 125 Public Law107–162 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 685 Turnberry Road in Newport News, Virginia, as the “Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building”.

Apr. 18, 2002

[H.R. 1749]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 685 Tumberry Road in Newport News, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the “Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building”.
Approved April 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1749: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 9, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–163: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 310 South State Street in St. Ignace, Michigan, as the “Bob Davis Post Office Building”. Public Law163 Public Law 107–163 116 Stat. 126 2002-04-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 126 Public Law107–163 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 310 South State Street in St. Ignace, Michigan, as the “Bob Davis Post Office Building”.

Apr. 18, 2002

[H.R. 2577]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 310 South State Street in St. Ignace, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the “Bob Davis Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Bob Davis Post Office Building”.
Approved April 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2577: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 12, considered and passed House.

Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–164: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located in Harlem, Montana, as the “Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building”. Public Law164 Public Law 107–164 116 Stat. 127 2002-04-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 127 Public Law107–164 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located in Harlem, Montana, as the “Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building”.

Apr. 18, 2002

[H.R. 2876]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 2nd Street, S.W. in Harlem, Montana, shall be designated and known as the “Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United State Post Office referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building”.
Approved April 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2876: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–165: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3131 South Crater Road in Petersburg, Virginia, as the “Norman Sisisky Post Office Building”. Public Law165 Public Law 107–165 116 Stat. 128 2002-04-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 128 Public Law107–165 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3131 South Crater Road in Petersburg, Virginia, as the “Norman Sisisky Post Office Building”.

Apr. 18, 2002

[H.R. 2910]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3131 South Crater Road in Petersburg, Virginia, shall be known and designated as the “Norman Sisisky Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Norman Sisisky Post Office Building”.
Approved April 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2910: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 30, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–166: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Main Street in Forest City, North Carolina, as the “Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building”. Public Law166 Public Law 107–166 116 Stat. 129 2002-04-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 129 Public Law107–166 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Main Street in Forest City, North Carolina, as the “Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building”.

Apr. 18, 2002

[H.R. 3072]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Main Street in Forest City, North Carolina, shall be known and designated as the “Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building”.
Approved April 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3072: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 18, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–167: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 376 Carlis Path in Deer Park, New York, as the “Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building”. Public Law167 Public Law 107–167 116 Stat. 130 2002-04-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 130 Public Law107–167 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 376 Carlis Path in Deer Park, New York, as the “Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building”.

Apr. 18, 2002

[H.R. 3379]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 375 Carlis Path in Deer Park, New York, shall be known and designated as the “Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building”.
Approved April 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3379: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 18, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–168: To extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank until May 31, 2002. Public Law168 Public Law 107–168 116 Stat. 131 2002-05-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 131 Public Law107–168 107th Congress
An Act To extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank until May 31, 2002.

May 1, 2002

[S. 2248]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK.

12 USC 635f note.

Notwithstanding the dates specified in section 7 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635f) and section 1(c) of Public Law 103-428, the Export-Import Bank of the United States shall continue to exercise its functions in connection with and in furtherance of its objects and purposes through May 31, 2002.
Approved May 1, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2248: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 24, considered and passed Senate.

Apr. 30, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–169: To make technical amendments to section 10 of title 9, United States Code. Public Law169 Public Law 107–169 116 Stat. 132 2002-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 132 Public Law107–169 107th Congress
An Act To make technical amendments to section 10 of title 9, United States Code.

May 7, 2002

[H.R. 861]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. VACATION OF AWARDS.Section 10 of title 9, United States Code, is amended— (1) by indenting the margin of paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) 2 ems; (2) by striking “Where” in such paragraphs and inserting “where”; (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) and inserting a semicolon and by adding “or” at the end of paragraph (3); (4) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (5) in paragraph (5), by striking “Where an award” and inserting “If an award”, by inserting a comma after “expired”, and by redesignating the paragraph as subsection (b).
Approved May 7, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 861: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Mar. 14, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 18, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–170: To extend for 8 additional months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. Public Law170 Public Law 107–170 116 Stat. 133 2002-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 133 Public Law107–170 107th Congress
An Act To extend for 8 additional months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted.

May 7, 2002

[H.R. 4167]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS.Section 149 of title I of division C of Public Law 105-277, as amended by Public Laws 106-5, 106-70, 107-8, and 107-17

11 USC 1201-1208, 1221-1231, and 1201 note.

, is amended— (1) by striking “October 1, 2001” each place it appears and inserting “June 1, 2002”; and (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking “May 31, 2001” and inserting “September 30, 2001”; and (B) by striking “June 1, 2001” and inserting “October 1, 2001”.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.

11 USC 1201 note.

The amendments made by section 1 shall take effect on October 1, 2001.
Approved May 7, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4167: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 16, considered and passed House.

Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–171: To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. Public Law171 Public Law 107–171 116 Stat. 134 2002-05-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 134 Public Law107–171 107th Congress
An Act To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes.

May 13, 2002

[H.R. 2646]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002

the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Farm Security

7 USC 7901 note.

and Rural Investment Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 1001. Subtitle A— Sec. 1101. Sec. 1102. Sec. 1103. Sec. 1104. Sec. 1105. Sec. 1106. Sec. 1107. Sec. 1108. Subtitle B— Sec. 1201. Sec. 1202. Sec. 1203. Sec. 1204. Sec. 1205. Sec. 1206. Sec. 1207. Sec. 1208. Sec. 1209. Subtitle C— Sec. 1301. Sec. 1302. Sec. 1303. Sec. 1304. Sec. 1305. Sec. 1306. Sec. 1307. Sec. 1308. Sec. 1309.116 STAT. 135 Sec. 1310. Subtitle D— Sec. 1401. Sec. 1402. Sec. 1403. Subtitle E— Sec. 1501. Sec. 1502. Sec. 1503. Sec. 1504. Sec. 1505. Sec. 1506. Sec. 1507. Sec. 1508. Subtitle F— Sec. 1601. Sec. 1602. Sec. 1603. Sec. 1604. Sec. 1605. Sec. 1606. Sec. 1607. Sec. 1608. Sec. 1609. Sec. 1610. Sec. 1611. Sec. 1612. Sec. 1613. Sec. 1614. Sec. 1615. Sec. 1616. Sec. 1617. Sec. 1618. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 2001. Sec. 2002. Sec. 2003. Sec. 2004. Sec. 2005. Sec. 2006. Subtitle B— Sec. 2101. Subtitle C— Sec. 2201. Sec. 2202. Sec. 2203. Sec. 2204. Subtitle D— Sec. 2301. Subtitle E— Sec. 2401. Subtitle F— Sec. 2501. Sec. 2502.116 STAT. 136 Sec. 2503. Sec. 2504. Sec. 2505. Sec. 2506. Sec. 2507. Subtitle G— Sec. 2601. Sec. 2602. Sec. 2603. Sec. 2604. Subtitle H— Sec. 2701. Sec. 2702. TITLE HI— Subtitle A— Sec. 3001. Sec. 3002. Sec. 3003. Sec. 3004. Sec. 3005. Sec. 3006. Sec. 3007. Sec. 3008. Sec. 3009. Sec. 3010. Sec. 3011. Sec. 3012. Sec. 3013. Sec. 3014. Subtitle B— Sec. 3101. Sec. 3102. Sec. 3103. Sec. 3104. Sec. 3105. Sec. 3106. Sec. 3107. Subtitle C— Sec. 3201. Sec. 3202. Sec. 3203. Sec. 3204. Sec. 3205. Sec. 3206. Sec. 3207. Sec. 3208. Sec. 3209. Sec. 3210. TITLE IV— Sec. 4001. Subtitle A— Sec. 4101. Sec. 4102. Sec. 4103. Sec. 4104. Sec. 4105. Sec. 4106. Sec. 4107.116 STAT. 137 Sec. 4108. Sec. 4109. Sec. 4110. Sec. 4111. Sec. 4112. Sec. 4113. Sec. 4114. Sec. 4115. Sec. 4116. Sec. 4117. Sec. 4118. Sec. 4119. Sec. 4120. Sec. 4121. Sec. 4122. Sec. 4123. Sec. 4124. Sec. 4125. Sec. 4126. Subtitle B— Sec. 4201. Sec. 4202. Sec. 4203. Sec. 4204. Subtitle C— Sec. 4301. Sec. 4302. Sec. 4303. Sec. 4304. Sec. 4305. Sec. 4306. Sec. 4307. Subtitle D— Sec. 4401. Sec. 4402. Sec. 4403. Sec. 4404. Sec. 4405. TITLE V— Subtitle A— Sec. 5001. Sec. 5002. Sec. 5003. Sec. 5004. Sec. 5005. Sec. 5006. Subtitle B— Sec. 5101. Sec. 5102. Subtitle C— Sec. 5201. Subtitle D— Sec. 5301. Sec. 5302.116 STAT. 138 Sec. 5303. Sec. 5304. Sec. 5305. Sec. 5306. Sec. 5307. Sec. 5308. Sec. 5309. Sec. 5310. Sec. 5311. Sec. 5312. Sec. 5313. Sec. 5314. Sec. 5315. Sec. 5316. Sec. 5317. Sec. 5318. Sec. 5319. Sec. 5320. Sec. 5321. Subtitle E— Sec. 5401. Sec. 5402. Sec. 5403. Subtitle F— Sec. 5501. TITLE VI— Subtitle A— Sec. 6001. Sec. 6002. Sec. 6003. Sec. 6004. Sec. 6005. Sec. 6006. Sec. 6007. Sec. 6008. Sec. 6009. Sec. 6010. Sec. 6011. Sec. 6012. Sec. 6013. Sec. 6014. Sec. 6015. Sec. 6016. Sec. 6017. Sec. 6018. Sec. 6019. Sec. 6020. Sec. 6021. Sec. 6022. Sec. 6023. Sec. 6024. Sec. 6025. Sec. 6026. Sec. 6027. Sec. 6028.116 STAT. 139 Sec. 6029. Sec. 6030. Sec. 6031. Subtitle B— Sec. 6101. Sec. 6102. Sec. 6103. Subtitle C— Sec. 6201. Sec. 6202. Sec. 6203. Subtitle D— Sec. 6301. Sec. 6302. Sec. 6303. Sec. 6304. Subtitle E— Sec. 6401. Sec. 6402. Sec. 6403. Sec. 6404. Sec. 6405. Sec. 6406. TITLE VII— Subtitle A— Sec. 7101. Sec. 7102. Sec. 7103. Sec. 7104. Sec. 7105. Sec. 7106. Sec. 7107. Sec. 7108. Sec. 7109. Sec. 7110. Sec. 7111. Sec. 7112. Sec. 7113. Sec. 7114. Sec. 7115. Sec. 7116. Sec. 7117. Sec. 7118. Sec. 7119. Sec. 7120. Sec. 7121. Sec. 7122. Sec. 7123. Sec. 7124. Sec. 7125. Sec. 7126. Sec. 7127. Sec. 7128. Sec. 7129. Sec. 7130. Sec. 7131. Sec. 7132. Sec. 7133. Sec. 7134.116 STAT. 140 Sec. 7135. Sec. 7136. Sec. 7137. Sec. 7138. Sec. 7139. Subtitle B— Sec. 7201. Sec. 7202. Sec. 7203. Sec. 7204. Sec. 7205. Sec. 7206. Sec. 7207. Sec. 7208. Sec. 7209. Sec. 7210. Sec. 7211. Sec. 7212. Sec. 7213. Sec. 7214. Sec. 7215. Sec. 7216. Sec. 7217. Sec. 7218. Sec. 7219. Sec. 7220. Sec. 7221. Sec. 7222. Sec. 7223. Subtitle C— Sec. 7301. Sec. 7302. Sec. 7303. Sec. 7304. Sec. 7305. Sec. 7306. Sec. 7307. Sec. 7308. Subtitle D— Sec. 7401. Sec. 7402. Sec. 7403. Sec. 7404. Sec. 7405. Sec. 7406. Sec. 7407. Sec. 7408. Sec. 7409. Sec. 7410. Sec. 7411. Sec. 7412. Subtitle E— Sec. 7501. Sec. 7502. Sec. 7503. Sec. 7504. Sec. 7505. Sec. 7506.116 STAT. 141 TITLE VIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 8001. Sec. 8002. Sec. 8003. Subtitle B— Sec. 8101. Sec. 8102. Subtitle C— Sec. 8201. TITLE IX— Sec. 9001. Sec. 9002. Sec. 9003. Sec. 9004. Sec. 9005. Sec. 9006. Sec. 9007. Sec. 9008. Sec. 9009. Sec. 9010. TITLE X— Subtitle A— Sec. 10001. Sec. 10002. Sec. 10003. Sec. 10004. Sec. 10005. Sec. 10006. Subtitle B— Sec. 10101. Sec. 10102. Sec. 10103. Sec. 10104. Sec. 10105. Sec. 10106. Sec. 10107. Sec. 10108. Subtitle C— Sec. 10201. Sec. 10202. Sec. 10203. Sec. 10204. Sec. 10205. Subtitle D— Sec. 10301. Sec. 10302. Sec. 10303. Sec. 10304. Sec. 10305. Subtitle E— Sec. 10401. Sec. 10402. Sec. 10403. Sec. 10404.116 STAT. 142 Sec. 10405. Sec. 10406. Sec. 10407. Sec. 10408. Sec. 10409. Sec. 10410. Sec. 10411. Sec. 10412. Sec. 10413. Sec. 10414. Sec. 10415. Sec. 10416. Sec. 10417. Sec. 10418. Subtitle F— Sec. 10501. Sec. 10502. Sec. 10503. Sec. 10504. Sec. 10505. Subtitle G— Sec. 10601. Sec. 10602. Sec. 10603. Sec. 10604. Sec. 10605. Sec. 10606. Sec. 10607. Sec. 10608. Subtitle H— Sec. 10701. Sec. 10702. Sec. 10703. Sec. 10704. Sec. 10705. Sec. 10706. Sec. 10707. Sec. 10708. Subtitle I— Sec. 10801. Sec. 10802. Sec. 10803. Sec. 10804. Sec. 10805. Sec. 10806. Sec. 10807. Sec. 10808. Sec. 10809. Sec. 10810. Sec. 10811. Sec. 10812. Sec. 10813. Sec. 10814. Sec. 10815. Sec. 10816. Subtitle J— Sec. 10901. Sec. 10902. Sec. 10903. Sec. 10904. Sec. 10905.116 STAT. 143 Sec. 10906. Sec. 10907. Sec. 10908. Sec. 10909. Sec. 10910.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>COMMODITY PROGRAMS</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7901">7 USC 7901</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">In this title (other than subtitle C):</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural act of 1949</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Agricultural Act of 1949” means the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.), as in effect prior to the suspensions under section 171 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7301).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Base acres</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “base acres”, with respect to a covered commodity on a farm, means the number of acres established under section 1101 with respect to the covered commodity on the election made by the owner of the farm under subsection (a) of such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Counter-cyclical payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “counter-cyclical payment” means a payment made to producers on a farm under section 1104.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “covered commodity” means wheat, com, grain sorghum, barley, oats, upland cotton, rice, soybeans, and other oilseeds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direct payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “direct payment” means a payment made to producers on a farm under section 1103.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective price</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “effective price”, with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year, means the price calculated by the Secretary under section 1104 to determine whether counter-cyclical payments are required to be made for that crop year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extra long staple cotton</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “extra long staple cotton” means cotton that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is produced from pure strain varieties of the Barbadense species or any hybrid thereof, or other similar types of extra long staple cotton, designated by the Secretary, having characteristics needed for various end uses for which United States upland cotton is not suitable and grown in irrigated cotton-growing regions of the United States designated by the Secretary or other areas designated by the Secretary as suitable for the production of the varieties or types; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is ginned on a roller-type gin or, if authorized by the Secretary, ginned on another type gin for experimental purposes.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘loan commodity’ means wheat, com, grain sorghum, barley, oats, upland cotton, extra long staple cotton, rice, soybeans, other oilseeds, wool, mohair, honey, dry peas, lentils, and small chickpeas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other oilseed</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “other oilseed” means a crop of sunflower seed, rapeseed, canola, safflower, flaxseed, mustard seed, or, if designated by the Secretary, another oilseed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment acres</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “payment acres” means 85 percent of the base acres of a covered commodity on a <page identifier="/us/stat/116/144">116 STAT. 144</page> farm, as established under section 1101, on which direct payments and counter-cyclical payments are made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment yield</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “payment yield” means the yield established under section 1102 for a farm for a covered commodity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Updated payment yield</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “updated payment yield” means the payment yield elected by the owner of a farm under section 1102(e) to be used in calculating the counter-cyclical payments for the farm.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Producer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “producer” means an owner, operator, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper that shares in the risk of producing a crop and is entitled to share in the crop available for marketing from the farm, or would have shared had the crop been produced. In determining whether a grower of hybrid seed is a producer, the Secretary shall not take into consideration the existence of a hybrid seed contract and shall ensure that program requirements do not adversely affect the ability of the grower to receive a payment under this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Target price</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “target price” means the price per bushel (or other appropriate unit in the case of upland cotton, rice, and other oilseeds) of a covered commodity used to determine the payment rate for counter-cyclical payments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “United States”, when used in a geographical sense, means all of the States.</content></paragraph></section> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Direct Payments and Counter-Cyclical Payments</heading> <section><num value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7911">7 USC 7911</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF BASE ACRES AND PAYMENT ACRES FOR A FARM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election by Owner of Base Acres Calculation Method</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative calculation methods</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the purpose of making direct payments and counter-cyclical payments with respect to a farm, the Secretary shall give an owner of the farm an opportunity to elect 1 of the following as the method by which the base acres of all covered commodities on the farm are to be determined:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the 4-year average of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Acreage planted on the farm to covered commodities for harvest, grazing, haying, silage, or other similar purposes for the 1998 through 2001 crop years.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Any acreage on the farm that the producers were prevented from planting during the 1998 through 2001 crop years to covered commodities because of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/145">116 STAT. 145</page> drought, flood, or other natural disaster, or other condition beyond the control of the producers, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (3), the sum of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The contract acreage (as defined in section 102 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7202)) used by the Secretary to calculate the fiscal year 2002 payment authorized under section 114 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 7214) for the covered commodities on the farm.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The 4-year average of eligible oilseed acreage on the farm for the 1998 through 2001 crop years, as determined by the Secretary under paragraph (2).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible oilseed acreage</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1)(B)(ii), the eligible acreage for each oilseed on a farm during each of the 1998 through 2001 crop years shall be determined in the manner provided in paragraph (1)(A), except that the total acreage for all oilseeds on the farm for a crop year may not exceed the difference between—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the total acreage determined under paragraph (1)(A) for all covered commodities for that crop year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the total contract acreage determined under paragraph (1)(B)(i).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of negative number</inline>.—</heading><content>If the subtraction performed under subparagraph (A) results in a negative number, the eligible oilseed acreage on the farm for that crop year shall be zero for purposes of determining the 4-year average.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offset of contract acreage</inline>.—</heading><content>The owner of a farm may increase the eligible acreage for an oilseed on the farm by reducing the contract acreage determined under paragraph (1)(B)(i) for 1 or more covered commodities on an acre-for-acre basis, except that the total base acreage for each oilseed on the farm may not exceed the 4-year average of each oilseed determined under paragraph (1)(B)(ii).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of all 4 years in average</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of determining a 4-year acreage average under this subsection for a farm, the Secretary shall not exclude any crop year in which a covered commodity was not planted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of multiple planting or prevented planting</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of determining under paragraph (1)(A) the acreage on a farm that producers planted or were prevented from planting during the 1998 through 2001 crop years to covered commodities, if the acreage that was planted or prevented from being planted was devoted to another covered commodity in the same crop year (other than a covered commodity produced under an established practice of double cropping), the owner may elect the commodity to be used for that crop year in determining the 4-year average, but may not include both the initial commodity and the subsequent commodity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Single Election; Time for Election</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of election opportunity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary <page identifier="/us/stat/116/146">116 STAT. 146</page> shall provide notice to owners of farms regarding their opportunity to make the election described in subsection (a). The notice shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Notice that the opportunity of an owner to make the election is being provided only once.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Information regarding the manner in which the election must be made and the time periods and manner in which notice of the election must be submitted to the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>Within the time period and in the manner prescribed pursuant to paragraph (1), the owner of a farm shall submit to the Secretary notice of the election made by the owner under subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Failure To Make Election</inline>.—</heading><content>If the owner of a farm fails to make the election under subsection (a) or fails to timely notify the Secretary of the election made, as required by subsection (b), the owner shall be deemed to have made the election described in subsection (a)(1)(B) to determine base acres for all covered commodities on the farm.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Election to All Covered Commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>The election made under subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1), or deemed to be made under subsection (c), with respect to a farm shall apply to all of the covered commodities on the farm.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Conservation Reserve Contract Acreage</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide for an adjustment, as appropriate, in the base acres for covered commodities for a farm whenever either of the following circumstances occurs:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A conservation reserve contract entered into under section 1231 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831) with respect to the farm expires or is voluntarily terminated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Cropland is released from coverage under a conservation reserve contract by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special payment rules</inline>.—</heading><content>For the crop year in which a base acres adjustment under paragraph (1) is first made, the owner of the farm shall elect to receive either direct payments and counter-cyclical payments with respect to the acreage added to the farm under this subsection or a prorated payment under the conservation reserve contract, but not both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Acres</inline>.—</heading><content>The payment acres for a covered commodity on a farm shall be equal to 85 percent of the base acres for the covered commodity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prevention of Excess Base Acres</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>If the sum of the base acres for a farm, together with the acreage described in paragraph (2), exceeds the actual cropland acreage of the farm, the Secretary shall reduce the base acres for 1 or more covered commodities for the farm or the base acres for peanuts for the farm under subtitle C so that the sum of the base acres and acreage described in paragraph (2) does not exceed the actual cropland acreage of the farm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other acreage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include the following:</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/147">116 STAT. 147</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Any base acres for peanuts for the farm under subtitle C.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Any acreage on the farm enrolled in the conservation reserve program or wetlands reserve program under chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Any other acreage on the farm enrolled in a conservation program for which payments are made in exchange for not producing an agricultural commodity on the acreage.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of acres</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall give the owner of the farm the opportunity to select the base acres or the base acres for peanuts for the farm under subtitle C against which the reduction required by paragraph (1) will be made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for double-cropped acreage</inline>.—</heading><content>In applying paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make an exception in the case of double cropping, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordinated application of requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall take into account section 1302(f) when applying the requirements of this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent Reduction in Base Acres</inline>.—</heading><content>The owner of a farm may reduce, at any time, the base acres for any covered commodity for the farm. The reduction shall be permanent and made in the manner prescribed by the Secretary.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF PAYMENT YIELD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of making direct payments and counter-cyclical payments under this subtitle, the Secretary shall provide for the establishment of a payment yield for each farm for each covered commodity in accordance with this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Farm Program Payment Yield</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this section, the payment yield for each of the 2002 through 2007 crops of a covered commodity for a farm shall be the farm program payment yield established for the 1995 crop of the covered commodity under section 505 of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1465), as adjusted by the Secretary to account for any additional yield payments made with respect to that crop under section 505(b)(2) of that Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Farms Without Farm Program Payment Yield</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a farm for which a farm program payment yield is unavailable for a covered commodity (other than soybeans or other oilseeds), the Secretary shall establish an appropriate payment yield for the covered commodity on the farm taking into consideration the farm program payment yields applicable to the commodity under subsection (b) for similar farms, but before the yields for the similar farms are updated as provided in subsection (e).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Yields for Oilseeds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of average yield</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of soybeans and each other oilseed, the Secretary shall determine the average yield per planted acre for the oilseed on a farm for the 1998 through 2001 crop years, excluding any crop year in which the acreage planted to the oilseed was zero.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment for payment yield</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The payment yield for a farm for an oilseed shall be equal to the product of the following:</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/148">116 STAT. 148</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The average yield for the oilseed determined under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The ratio resulting from dividing the national average yield for the oilseed for the 1981 through 1985 crops by the national average yield for the oilseed for the 1998 through 2001 crops.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of partial county average yield</inline>.—</heading><content>If the yield per planted acre for a crop of an oilseed for a farm for any of the 1998 through 2001 crop years was less than 75 percent of the county yield for that oilseed, the Secretary shall assign a yield for that crop year equal to 75 percent of the county yield for the purpose of determining the average under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Opportunity to Partially Update Yields Used to Determine Counter-Cyclical Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election to update</inline>.—</heading><content>If the owner of a farm elects to use the base acres calculation method described in section 1101(a)(1)(A), the owner shall also have a 1-time opportunity to elect to use 1 of the methods described in paragraph (3) to partially update the payment yields that would otherwise be used in calculating any counter-cyclical payments for covered commodities on the farm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for election</inline>.—</heading><content>The election under paragraph (1) shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as the Secretary prescribes for the election required under section 1101.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methods of updating yields</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the owner of a farm elects to update yields under this subsection, the payment yield for a covered commodity on the farm, for the purpose of calculating counter-cyclical payments only, shall be equal to the yield determined using either of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The sum of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The payment yield applicable for direct payments for the covered commodity on the farm.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>70 percent of the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the average yield per planted acre for the crop of the covered commodity on the farm for the 1998 through 2001 crop years, as determined by the Secretary, excluding any crop year in which the acreage planted to the crop of the covered commodity was zero; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the payment yield applicable for direct payments for the covered commodity on the farm.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>93.5 percent of the average of the yield per planted acre for the crop of the covered commodity on the farm for the 1998 through 2001 crop years, as determined by the Secretary, excluding any crop year in which the acreage planted to the crop of the covered commodity was zero.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of partial county average yield</inline>.—</heading><content>If the yield per planted acre for a crop of the covered commodity for a farm for any of the 1998 through 2001 crop years was less than 75 percent of the county yield for that commodity, the Secretary shall assign a yield for that crop year equal to 75 percent of the county yield for the purpose of determining the average yield under paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of election and method to all covered commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>The owner of a farm may not elect the method <page identifier="/us/stat/116/149">116 STAT. 149</page> described in paragraph (3)(A) for 1 covered commodity on the farm and the method described in paragraph (3)(B) for other covered commodities on the farm.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF DIRECT PAYMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7911">7 USC 7913</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Required</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the 2002 through 2007 crop years of each covered commodity, the Secretary shall make direct payments to producers on farms for which payment yields and base acres are established.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Rate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The payment rates used to make direct payments with respect to covered commodities for a crop year are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Wheat, $0.52 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Corn, $0.28 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Grain sorghum, $0.35 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Barley, $0.24 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Oats, $0,024 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Upland cotton, $0.0667 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Rice, $2.35 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Soybeans, $0.44 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Other oilseeds, $0.0080 per pound.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of the direct payment to be paid to the producers on a farm for a covered commodity for a crop year shall be equal to the product of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The payment rate specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The payment acres of the covered commodity on the farm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The payment yield for the covered commodity for the farm.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Payment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall make direct payments—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of the 2002 crop year, as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of each of the 2003 through 2007 crop years, not before October 1 of the calendar year in which the crop of the covered commodity is harvested.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance payments</inline>.—</heading><content>At the option of the producers on a farm, up to 50 percent of the direct payment for a covered commodity for any of the 2003 through 2007 crop years shall be paid to the producers in advance. The producers shall select the month within which the advance payment for a crop year will be made. The month selected may be any month during the period beginning on December 1 of the calendar year before the calendar year in which the crop of the covered commodity is harvested through the month within which the direct payment would otherwise be made. The producers may change the selected month for a subsequent advance payment by providing advance notice to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment of advance payments</inline>.—</heading><content>If a producer on a farm that receives an advance direct payment for a crop year ceases to be a producer on that farm, or the extent to which the producer shares in the risk of producing a crop changes, before the date the remainder of the direct payment is made, the producer shall be responsible for repaying the Secretary the applicable amount of the advance payment, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/150">116 STAT. 150</page> <section><num value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7914">7 USC 7914</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AVAILABILITY OF COUNTER-CYCLICAL PAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Required</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the 2002 through 2007 crop years for each covered commodity, the Secretary shall make counter-cyclical payments to producers on farms for which payment yields and base acres are established with respect to the covered commodity if the Secretary determines that the effective price for the covered commodity is less than the target price for the covered commodity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Price</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subsection (a), the effective price for a covered commodity is equal to the sum of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The higher of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The national average market price received by producers during the 12-month marketing year for the covered commodity, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The national average loan rate for a marketing assistance loan for the covered commodity in effect for the applicable period under subtitle B.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The payment rate in effect for the covered commodity under section 1103 for the purpose of making direct payments with respect to the covered commodity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Target Price</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading>2002 <inline class="smallCaps">and 2003 crop years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of the 2002 and 2003 crop years, the target prices for covered commodities shall be as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Wheat, $3.86 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Corn, $2.60 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Grain sorghum, $2.54 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Barley, $2.21 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Oats, $1.40 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Upland cotton, $0.7240 per pound.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Rice, $10.50 per hundredweight.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Soybeans, $5.80 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Other oilseeds, $0.0980 per pound.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent crop years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of each of the 2004 through 2007 crop years, the target prices for covered commodities shall be as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Wheat, $3.92 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Corn, $2.63 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Grain sorghum, $2.57 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Barley, $2.24 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Oats, $1.44 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Upland cotton, $0.7240 per pound.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Rice, $10.50 per hundredweight.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Soybeans, $5.80 per bushel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Other oilseeds, $0.1010 per pound.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Rate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The payment rate used to make countercyclical payments with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the target price for the covered commodity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the effective price determined under subsection (b) for the covered commodity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If counter-cyclical payments are required to be paid for any of the 2002 through 2007 crop years of a covered commodity, the amount of the counter-cyclical payment to be paid to the producers on a farm for that crop year shall be equal to the product of the following:</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/151">116 STAT. 151</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The payment rate specified in subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The payment acres of the covered commodity on the farm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The payment yield or updated payment yield for the farm, depending on the election of the owner of the farm under section 1102.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General rule</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines under subsection (a) that counter-cyclical payments are required to be made under this section for the crop of a covered commodity, the Secretary shall make the counter-cyclical payments for the crop as soon as practicable after the end of the 12-month marketing year for the covered commodity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of partial payments</inline>.—</heading><content>If, before the end of the 12-month marketing year for a covered commodity, the Secretary estimates that counter-cyclical payments will be required for the crop of the covered commodity, the Secretary shall give producers on a farm the option to receive partial payments of the counter-cyclical payment projected to be made for that crop of the covered commodity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for partial payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading>2002 <inline class="smallCaps">through 2006 crop years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the Secretary makes partial payments available under paragraph (2) for a covered commodity for any of the 2002 through 2006 crop years—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the first partial payment for the crop year shall be made not earlier than October 1, and, to the maximum extent practicable, not later than October 31, of the calendar year in which the crop of the covered commodity is harvested;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the second partial payment shall be made not earlier than February 1 of the next calendar year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the final partial payment shall be made as soon as practicable after the end of the 12-month marketing year for the covered commodity.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading>2007 <inline class="smallCaps">crop year</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the Secretary makes partial payments available for a covered commodity for the 2007 crop year—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the first partial payment shall be made after completion of the first 6 months of the marketing year for the covered commodity; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the final partial payment shall be made as soon as practicable after the end of the 12-month marketing year for the covered commodity.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of partial payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading>2002 <inline class="smallCaps">through 2006 crop years</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First partial payment</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the 2002 through 2006 crop years of a covered commodity, the first partial payment under paragraph (3) to the producers on a farm may not exceed 35 percent of the projected counter-cyclical payment for the covered commodity for the crop year, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Second partial payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The second partial payment for a covered commodity for a crop year may not exceed the difference between—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/152">116 STAT. 152</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>70 percent of the projected counter-cyclical payment (including any revision thereof) for the crop of the covered commodity; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the amount of the payment made under clause (i).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The final payment for a covered commodity for a crop year shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the actual counter-cyclical payment to be made to the producers for the covered commodity for that crop year; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the amount of the partial payments made to the producers under clauses (i) and (ii) for that crop year.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading>2007 <inline class="smallCaps">crop year</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First partial payment</inline>.—</heading><content>For the 2007 crop year, the first partial payment under paragraph (3) to the producers on a farm may not exceed 40 percent of the projected counter-cyclical payment for the covered commodity for the crop year, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The final payment for the 2007 crop year shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the actual counter-cyclical payment to be made to the producers for the covered commodity for that crop year; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the amount of the partial payment made to the producers under clause (i).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment</inline>.—</heading><content>The producers on a farm that receive a partial payment under this subsection for a crop year shall repay to the Secretary the amount, if any, by which the total of the partial payments exceed the actual counter-cyclical payment to be made for the covered commodity for that crop year.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1105">SEC. 1105. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7915">7 USC 7915</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PRODUCER AGREEMENT REQUIRED AS CONDITION OF PROVISION OF DIRECT PAYMENTS AND COUNTERCYCLICAL PAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance With Certain Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before the producers on a farm may receive direct payments or counter-cyclical payments with respect to the farm, the producers shall agree, during the crop year for which the payments are made and in exchange for the payments—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to comply with applicable conservation requirements under subtitle B of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3811 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to comply with applicable wetland protection requirements under subtitle C of title XII of the Act (16 U.S.C. 3821 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to comply with the planting flexibility requirements of section 1106;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to use the land on the farm, in a quantity equal to the attributable base acres for the farm and any base acres for peanuts for the farm under subtitle C for an <page identifier="/us/stat/116/153">116 STAT. 153</page> agricultural or conserving use, and not for a non-agricultural commercial or industrial use, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to effectively control noxious weeds and otherwise maintain the land in accordance with sound agricultural practices, as determined by the Secretary, if the agricultural or conserving use involves the noncultivation of any portion of the land referred to in subparagraph (D).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may issue such rules as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure producer compliance with the requirements of paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">modification</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of the transferee or owner, the Secretary may modify the requirements of this subsection if the modifications are consistent with the objectives of this subsection, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer or Change of Interest in Farm</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), a transfer of (or change in) the interest of the producers on a farm in base acres for which direct payments or countercyclical payments are made shall result in the termination of the payments with respect to the base acres, unless the transferee or owner of the acreage agrees to assume all obligations under subsection (a). The termination shall take effect on the date determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>If a producer entitled to a direct payment or counter-cyclical payment dies, becomes incompetent, or is otherwise unable to receive the payment, the Secretary shall make the payment, in accordance with rules issued by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acreage Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition on the receipt of any benefits under this subtitle or subtitle B, the Secretary shall require producers on a farm to submit to the Secretary annual acreage reports with respect to all cropland on the farm.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tenants and Sharecroppers</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary shall provide adequate safeguards to protect the interests of tenants and sharecroppers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing of Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide for the sharing of direct payments and counter-cyclical payments among the producers on a farm on a fair and equitable basis.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><heading>PLANTING FLEXIBILITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7911">7 USC 7916</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permitted Crops</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), any commodity or crop may be planted on base acres on a farm.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations Regarding Certain Commodities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The planting of an agricultural commodity specified in paragraph (3) shall be prohibited on base acres unless the commodity, if planted, is destroyed before harvest.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of trees and other perennials</inline>.—</heading><content>The planting of an agricultural commodity specified in paragraph (3) that is produced on a tree or other perennial plant shall be prohibited on base acres.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered agricultural commodities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraphs (1) and (2) apply to the following agricultural commodities:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Fruits.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Vegetables (other than lentils, mung beans, and dry peas).</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/154">116 STAT. 154</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Wild rice.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall not limit the planting of an agricultural commodity specified in paragraph (3) of that subsection—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in any region in which there is a history of doublecropping of covered commodities with agricultural commodities specified in subsection (b)(3), as determined by the Secretary, in which case the double-cropping shall be permitted;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>on a farm that the Secretary determines has a history of planting agricultural commodities specified in subsection (b)(3) on base acres, except that direct payments and countercyclical payments shall be reduced by an acre for each acre planted to such an agricultural commodity; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>by the producers on a farm that the Secretary determines has an established planting history of a specific agricultural commodity specified in subsection (b)(3), except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the quantity planted may not exceed the average annual planting history of such agricultural commodity by the producers on the farm in the 1991 through 1995 or 1998 through 2001 crop years (excluding any crop year in which no plantings were made), as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>direct payments and counter-cyclical payments shall be reduced by an acre for each acre planted to such agricultural commodity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule for 2002 Crop Year</inline>.—</heading><content>For the 2002 crop year only, if the calculation of base acres under section 1101(a) results in total base acres for a farm in excess of the contract acreage (as defined in section 102 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7202)) for the farm used to calculate the fiscal year 2002 payment authorized under section 114 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 7214), paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall not limit the harvesting of an agricultural commodity specified in paragraph (3) of that subsection on the excess base acres, except that direct payments and countercyclical payments for the 2002 crop year shall be reduced by an acre for each acre of the excess base acres planted to such an agricultural commodity.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7917">7 USC 7917</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RELATION TO REMAINING PAYMENT AUTHORITY UNDER PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY CONTRACTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Superseded Payment Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 113(a)(7) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7213(a)(7)) or any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not make payments for fiscal year 2002 after the date of enactment of this Act under a production flexibility contract entered into under section 111 of that Act (7 U.S.C. 7211) unless requested by the producer that is a party to the contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Payments Made Before Enactment</inline>.—</heading><content>If a producer receives all or any portion of the payment authorized for fiscal year 2002 under a production flexibility contract, the Secretary shall reduce the amount of the direct payment otherwise due the producer for the 2002 crop year under section 1103 by the amount of the fiscal year 2002 payment received by the producer under the production flexibility contract.</content></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/155">116 STAT. 155</page> <section><num value="1108">SEC. 1108. </num><heading>PERIOD OF EFFECTIVENESS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7918">7 USC 7918</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>This subtitle shall be effective beginning with the 2002 crop year of each covered commodity through the 2007 crop year.</content></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments</heading> <section><num value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF NONRECOURSE MARKETING ASSISTANCE LOANS FOR LOAN COMMODITIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7931">7 USC 7931</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonrecourse Loans Available</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the 2002 through 2007 crops of each loan commodity, the Secretary shall make available to producers on a farm nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for loan commodities produced on the farm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The marketing assistance loans shall be made under terms and conditions that are prescribed by the Secretary and at the loan rate established under section 1202 for the loan commodity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Production</inline>.—</heading><content>The producers on a farm shall be eligible for a marketing assistance loan under subsection (a) for any quantity of a loan commodity produced on the farm.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Certain Commingled Commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary shall make loans to producers on a farm that would be eligible to obtain a marketing assistance loan, but for the fact the loan commodity owned by the producers on the farm commingled with loan commodities of other producers in facilities unlicensed for the storage of agricultural commodities by the Secretary or a State licensing authority, if the producers obtaining the loan agree to immediately redeem the loan collateral in accordance with section 166 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7286).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance With Conservation and Wetlands Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition of the receipt of a marketing assistance loan under subsection (a), the producer shall comply with applicable conservation requirements under subtitle B of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3811 et seq.) and applicable wetland protection requirements under subtitle C of title XII of the Act (16 U.S.C. 3821 et seq.) during the term of the loan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Superseded Loan Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 131 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7231), nonrecourse marketing assistance loans shall not be made for the 2002 crop of loan commodities under subtitle C of title I of such Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading>LOAN RATES FOR NONRECOURSE MARKETING ASSISTANCE LOANS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7932">7 USC 7932</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading>2002 <inline class="smallCaps">and</inline> 2003 <inline class="smallCaps">Crop Years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of the 2002 and 2003 crop years, the loan rate for a marketing assistance loan under section 1201 for a loan commodity shall be equal to the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In the case of wheat, $2.80 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In the case of Corn, $1.98 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>In the case of grain sorghum, $1.98 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>In the case of barley, $1.88 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>In the case of oats, $1.35 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>In the case of upland cotton, $0.52 per pound.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/156">116 STAT. 156</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>In the case of extra long staple cotton, $0.7977 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>In the case of rice, $6.50 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>In the case of soybeans, $5.00 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>In the case of other oilseeds, $0.0960 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>In the case of graded wool, $1.00 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>In the case of nongraded wool, $0.40 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>In the case of mohair, $4.20 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>In the case of honey, $0.60 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>In the case of dry peas, $6.33 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>In the case of lentils, $11.94 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>In the case of small chickpeas, $7.56 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading>2004 <inline class="smallCaps">Through</inline> 2007 <inline class="smallCaps">crop Years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of the 2004 through 2007 crop years, the loan rate for a marketing assistance loan under section 1201 for a loan commodity shall be equal to the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In the case of wheat, $2.75 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In the case of Corn, $1.95 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>In the case of grain sorghum, $1.95 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>In the case of barley, $1.85 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>In the case of oats, $1.33 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>In the case of upland cotton, $0.52 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>In the case of extra long staple cotton, $0.7977 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>In the case of rice, $6.50 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>In the case of soybeans, $5.00 per bushel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>In the case of other oilseeds, $0.0930 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>In the case of graded wool, $1.00 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>In the case of nongraded wool, $0.40 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>In the case of mohair, $4.20 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>In the case of honey, $0.60 per pound.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>In the case of dry peas, $6.22 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>In the case of lentils, $11.72 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>In the case of small chickpeas, $7.43 per hundredweight.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1203">SEC. 1203. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7933">7 USC 7933</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TERM OF LOANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Loan</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of each loan commodity, a marketing assistance loan under section 1201 shall have a term of 9 months beginning on the first day of the first month after the month in which the loan is made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extensions Prohibited</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not extend the term of a marketing assistance loan for any loan commodity.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1204">SEC. 1204. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7934">7 USC 7934</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPAYMENT OF LOANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Rule</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall permit the producers on a farm to repay a marketing assistance loan under section 1201 for a loan commodity (other than upland cotton, rice, and extra long staple cotton) at a rate that is the lesser of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the loan rate established for the commodity under section 1202, plus interest (determined in accordance with section 163 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7283)); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>a rate that the Secretary determines will—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>minimize potential loan forfeitures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>minimize the accumulation of stocks of the commodity by the Federal Government;</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/157">116 STAT. 157</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>minimize the cost incurred by the Federal Government in storing the commodity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>allow the commodity produced in the United States to be marketed freely and competitively, both domestically and internationally; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>minimize discrepancies in marketing loan benefits across State boundaries and across county boundaries.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment Rates for Upland Cotton and Rice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall permit producers to repay a marketing assistance loan under section 1201 for upland cotton and rice at a rate that is the lesser of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the loan rate established for the commodity under section 1202, plus interest (determined in accordance with section 163 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7283)); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the prevailing world market price for the commodity (adjusted to United States quality and location), as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment Rates for Extra Long Staple Cotton</inline>.—</heading><content>Repayment of a marketing assistance loan for extra long staple cotton shall be at the loan rate established for the commodity under section 1202, plus interest (determined in accordance with section 163 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7283)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prevailing World Market Price</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> section and section 1207, the Secretary shall prescribe by regulation—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a formula to determine the prevailing world market price for upland cotton and rice, adjusted to United States quality and location; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a mechanism by which the Secretary shall announce periodically the prevailing world market price for upland cotton and rice.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment of Prevailing World Market Price for Upland Cotton</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act through July 31, 2008, the prevailing world market price for upland cotton (adjusted to United States quality and location) established under subsection (d) shall be further adjusted if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the adjusted prevailing world market price is less than 115 percent of the loan rate for upland cotton established under section 1202, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Friday through Thursday average price quotation for the lowest-priced United States growth as quoted for Middling (M) 1 3/32-inch cotton delivered C.I.F. Northern Europe is greater than the Friday through Thursday average price of the 5 lowest-priced growths of upland cotton, as quoted for Middling (M) 1 3/32-inch cotton, delivered C.I.F. Northern Europe (referred to in this section as the “Northern Europe price”).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Further adjustment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (3), the adjusted prevailing world market price for upland cotton shall be further adjusted on the basis of some or all of the following data, as available:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The United States share of world exports.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/158">116 STAT. 158</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The current level of cotton export sales and cotton export shipments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Other data determined by the Secretary to be relevant in establishing an accurate prevailing world market price for upland cotton (adjusted to United States quality and location).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on further adjustment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The adjustment under paragraph (2) may not exceed the difference between—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Friday through Thursday average price for the lowest-priced United States growth as quoted for Middling 1 3/32-inch cotton delivered C.I.F. Northern Europe; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Northern Europe price.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Good Faith Exception to Beneficial Interest Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>For the 2001 crop year only, in the case of the producers on a farm that marketed or otherwise lost beneficial interest in a loan commodity for which a marketing assistance loan was made under section 131 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7231) before repaying the loan, the Secretary shall permit the producers to repay the loan at the appropriate repayment rate that was in effect for the loan commodity under section 134 of that Act (7 U.S.C. 7234) on the date that the producers lost beneficial interest, as determined by the Secretary, if the Secretary determines the producers acted in good faith.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1205">SEC. 1205. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7935">7 USC 7935</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Loan Deficiency Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary may make loan deficiency payments available to producers on a farm that, although eligible to obtain a marketing assistance loan under section 1201 with respect to a loan commodity, agree to forgo obtaining the loan for the commodity in return for loan deficiency payments under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unshorn pelts, hay, and silage</inline>.—</heading><content>Nongraded wool in the form of unshorn pelts and hay and silage derived from a loan commodity are not eligible for a marketing assistance loan under section 1201. However, effective for the 2002 through 2007 crop years, the Secretary may make loan deficiency payments available under this section to producers on a farm that produce unshorn pelts or hay and silage derived from a loan commodity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A loan deficiency payment for a loan commodity or commodity referred to in subsection (a)(2) shall be computed by multiplying—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the payment rate determined under subsection (c) for the commodity; by</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the quantity of the commodity produced by the eligible producers, excluding any quantity for which the producers obtain a marketing assistance loan under section 1201.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Rate</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a loan commodity, the payment rate shall be the amount by which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the loan rate established under section 1202 for the loan commodity; exceeds</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for the loan commodity may be repaid under section 1204.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/159">116 STAT. 159</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unshorn pelts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of unshorn pelts, the payment rate shall be the amount by which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the loan rate established under section 1202 for ungraded wool; exceeds</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for ungraded wool may be repaid under section 1204.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">hay and silage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of hay or silage derived from a loan commodity, the payment rate shall be the amount by which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the loan rate established under section 1202 for the loan commodity from which the hay or silage is derived; exceeds</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for the loan commodity may be repaid under section 1204.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Extra Long Staple Cotton</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall not apply with respect to extra long staple cotton.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date for Payment Rate Determination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall determine the amount of the loan deficiency payment to be made under this section to the producers on a farm with respect to a quantity of a loan commodity or commodity referred to in subsection (a)(2) using the payment rate in effect under subsection (c) as of the date the producers request the payment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Loan Deficiency Payment Rules</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First-time loan commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>For the 2002 crop of wool, mohair, honey, dry peas, lentils and small chickpeas, in the case of producers of such a crop that would be eligible for a loan deficiency payment under this section except for the fact that the producers lost beneficial interest in the crop prior to the date of publication of the regulations implementing this section, the producers shall be eligible for a loan deficiency payment as of the date producers marketed or otherwise lost beneficial interest in the crop, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading>2001 <inline class="smallCaps">crop year</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 135 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7235) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), by striking “2000 crop year” and inserting “2000 and 2001 crop years”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date for Payment Rate Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the 2001 crop year, the Secretary shall determine the amount of the loan deficiency payment to be made under this section to the producers on a farm with respect to a quantity of a loan commodity using the payment rate in effect under subsection (c) as of the earlier of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The date on which the producers marketed or otherwise lost beneficial interest in the crop of the loan commodity, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The date the producers requested the payment.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1206">SEC. 1206. </num><heading>PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS FOR<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7936">7 USC 7936</ref>.</p></sidenote> GRAZED ACREAGE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Producers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective for the 2002 through 2007 crop years, in the case of a producer that would be eligible for a loan deficiency payment under section 1205 for wheat, barley, or oats, but that elects to use acreage planted to the wheat, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/160">116 STAT. 160</page> barley, or oats for the grazing of livestock, the Secretary shall make a payment to the producer under this section if the producer enters into an agreement with the Secretary to forgo any other harvesting of the wheat, barley, or oats on that acreage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grazing of triticale acreage</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective for the 2002 through 2007 crop years, with respect to a producer on a farm that uses acreage planted to triticale for the grazing of livestock, the Secretary shall make a payment to the producer under this section if the producer enters into an agreement with the Secretary to forgo any other harvesting of triticale on that acreage.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Amount</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of a payment made under this section to a producer on a farm described in subsection (a)(1) shall be equal to the amount determined by multiplying—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the loan deficiency payment rate determined under section 1205(c) in effect, as of the date of the agreement, for the county in which the farm is located; by</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the payment quantity determined by multiplying—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the quantity of the grazed acreage on the farm with respect to which the producer elects to forgo harvesting of wheat, barley, or oats; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the payment yield in effect for the calculation of direct payments under subtitle A with respect to that loan commodity on the farm or, in the case of a farm without a payment yield for that loan commodity, an appropriate yield established by the Secretary in a manner consistent with section 1102(c).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grazing of triticale acreage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of a payment made under this section to a producer on a farm described in subsection (a)(2) shall be equal to the amount determined by multiplying—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the loan deficiency payment rate determined under section 1205(c) in effect for wheat, as of the date of the agreement, for the county in which the farm is located; by</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the payment quantity determined by multiplying—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the quantity of the grazed acreage on the farm with respect to which the producer elects to forgo harvesting of triticale; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the payment yield in effect for the calculation of direct payments under subtitle A with respect to wheat on the farm or, in the case of a farm without a payment yield for wheat, an appropriate yield established by the Secretary in a manner consistent with section 1102(c).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time, Manner, and Availability of Payment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time and manner</inline>.—</heading><content>A payment under this section shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as loan deficiency payments are made under section 1205.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish an availability period for the payments authorized by this section. In the case of wheat, barley, and oats, the availability period shall be consistent with the availability period for the commodity established by the Secretary for marketing assistance loans authorized by this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/161">116 STAT. 161</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Crop Insurance Indemnity or Non-insured Crop Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>A 2002 through 2007 crop of wheat, barley, oats, or triticale planted on acreage that a producer elects, in the agreement required by subsection (a), to use for the grazing of livestock in lieu of any other harvesting of the crop shall not be eligible for an indemnity under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or noninsured crop assistance under section 196 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1207">SEC. 1207. </num><heading>SPECIAL MARKETING LOAN PROVISIONS FOR UPLAND<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7937">7 USC 7937</ref>.</p></sidenote> COTTON.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cotton User Marketing Certificates</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act through July 31, 2008, the Secretary shall issue marketing certificates or cash payments, at the option of the recipient, to domestic users and exporters for documented purchases by domestic users and sales for export by exporters made in the week following a consecutive 4-week period in which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Friday through Thursday average price quotation for the lowest-priced United States growth, as quoted for Middling (M) 1 3/32-inch cotton, delivered C.I.F. Northern Europe exceeds the Northern Europe price by more than 1.25 cents per pound; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the prevailing world market price for upland cotton (adjusted to United States quality and location) does not exceed 134 percent of the loan rate for upland cotton established under section 1202.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Value of certificates or payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The value of the marketing certificates or cash payments shall be based on the amount of the difference (reduced by 1.25 cents per pound) in the prices during the fourth week of the consecutive 4-week period multiplied by the quantity of upland cotton included in the documented sales.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of marketing certificates</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Redemption, marketing, or exchange</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish procedures for redeeming marketing certificates for cash or marketing or exchange of the certificates for agricultural commodities owned by the Commodity Credit Corporation or pledged to the Commodity Credit Corporation as collateral for a loan in such manner, and at such price levels, as the Secretary determines will best effectuate the purposes of cotton user marketing certificates, including enhancing the competitiveness and marketability of United States cotton. Any price restrictions that would otherwise apply to the disposition of agricultural commodities by the Commodity Credit Corporation shall not apply to the redemption of certificates under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of commodities and products</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall permit owners of certificates to designate the commodities and products, including storage sites, the owners would prefer to receive in exchange for certificates</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>Marketing certificates issued to domestic users and exporters of upland cotton may be <page identifier="/us/stat/116/162">116 STAT. 162</page> transferred to other persons in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delayed application of threshold</inline>.—</heading><content>Through July 31, 2006, the Secretary shall make the calculations under paragraphs (1)(A) and (2) without regard to the 1.25 cent threshold provided under those paragraphs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Import Quota</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall carry out an import quota program during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act through July 31, 2008, as provided in this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), whenever the Secretary determines and announces that for any consecutive 4-week period, the Friday through Thursday average price quotation for the lowest-priced United States growth, as quoted for Middling (M) 1 3/32-inch cotton, delivered C.I.F. Northern Europe, acljusted for the value of any certificate issued under subsection (a), exceeds the Northern Europe price by more than 1.25 cents per pound, there shall immediately be in effect a special import quota.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tight domestic supply</inline>.—</heading><content>During any month for which the Secretary estimates the season-ending United States upland cotton stocks-to-use ratio, as determined under subparagraph (D), to be below 16 percent, the Secretary, in making the determination under subparagraph (B), shall not adjust the Friday through Thursday average price quotation for the lowest-priced United States growth, as quoted for Middling (M) 1 3/32-inch cotton, delivered C.I.F. Northern Europe, for the value of any certificates issued under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Season-ending united states stocks-to-use ratio</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of making estimates under subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall, on a monthly basis, estimate and report the season-ending United States upland cotton stocks-to-use ratio, excluding projected raw cotton imports but including the quantity of raw cotton that has been imported into the United States during the marketing year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delayed application of threshold</inline>.—</heading><content>Through July 31, 2006, the Secretary shall make the calculation under subparagraph (B) without regard to the 1.25 cent threshold provided under that subparagraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quantity</inline>.—</heading><content>The quota shall be equal to one week's consumption of upland cotton by domestic mills at the seasonally adjusted average rate of the most recent three months for which data are available.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The quota shall apply to upland cotton purchased not later than 90 days after the date of the Secretary's announcement under paragraph (1) and entered into the United States not later than 180 days after the date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overlap</inline>.—</heading><content>A special quota period may be established that overlaps any existing quota period if required by paragraph (1), except that a special quota period may not be established under this subsection if a quota period has been established under subsection (c).</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/163">116 STAT. 163</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preferential tariff treatment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The quantity under a special import quota shall be considered to be an in-quota quantity for purposes of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>section 213(d) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2703(d));</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>section 204 of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3203);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>section 503(d) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>General Note 3(a)(iv) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “special import quota” means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The quantity of cotton entered into the United States during any marketing year under the special import quota established under this subsection may not exceed the equivalent of 5 week's consumption of upland cotton by domestic mills at the seasonally adjusted average rate of the 3 months immediately preceding the first special import quota established in any marketing year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limited Global Import Quota for Upland Cotton</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall carry out an import quota program that provides that whenever the Secretary determines and announces that the average price of the base quality of upland cotton, as determined by the Secretary, in the designated spot markets for a month exceeded 130 percent of the average price of such quality of cotton in the markets for the preceding 36 months, notwithstanding any other provision of law, there shall immediately be in effect a limited global import quota subject to the following conditions:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quantity</inline>.—</heading><content>The quantity of the quota shall be equal to 21 days of domestic mill consumption of upland cotton at the seasonally adjusted average rate of the most recent 3 months for which data are available.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quantity if prior quota</inline>.—</heading><content>If a quota has been established under this subsection during the preceding 12 months, the quantity of the quota next established under this subsection shall be the smaller of 21 days of domestic mill consumption calculated under subparagraph (A) or the quantity required to increase the supply to 130 percent of the demand.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preferential tariff treatment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The quantity under a limited global import quota shall be considered to be an in-quota quantity for purposes of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>section 213(d) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2703(d));</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>section 204 of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3203);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>section 503(d) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>General Note 3(a)(iv) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph role="definitions" class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supply</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “supply” means, using the latest official data of the Bureau of the Census, the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/164">116 STAT. 164</page> Department of Agriculture, and the Department of the Treasury—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the carry-over of upland cotton at the beginning of the marketing year (adjusted to 480-pound bales) in which the quota is established;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>production of the current crop; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>imports to the latest date available during the marketing year.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demand</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “demand” means—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(I) </num><content>the average seasonally adjusted annual rate of domestic mill consumption during the most recent 3 months for which data are available; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><chapeau>the larger of—</chapeau> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>average exports of upland cotton during the preceding 6 marketing years; or</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">(bb) </num><content>cumulative exports of upland cotton plus outstanding export sales for the marketing year in which the quota is established.</content></item></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limited global import quota</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “limited global import quota” means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quota entry period</inline>.—</heading><content>When a quota is established under this subsection, cotton may be entered under the quota during the 90-day period beginning on the date the quota is established by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No overlap</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a quota period may not be established that overlaps an existing quota period or a special quota period established under subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1208">SEC. 1208. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7938">7 USC 7938</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SPECIAL COMPETITIVE PROVISIONS FOR EXTRA LONG STAPLE COTTON.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Competitiveness Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act through July 31, 2008, the Secretary shall carry out a program—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to maintain and expand the domestic use of extra long staple cotton produced in the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to increase exports of extra long staple cotton produced in the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to ensure that extra long staple cotton produced in the United States remains competitive in world markets.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments Under Program; Trigger</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under the program, the Secretary shall make payments available under this section whenever—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>for a consecutive 4-week period, the world market price for the lowest priced competing growth of extra long staple cotton (adjusted to United States quality and location and for other factors affecting the competitiveness of such cotton), as determined by the Secretary, is below the prevailing United States price for a competing growth of extra long staple cotton; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the lowest priced competing growth of extra long staple cotton (adjusted to United States quality and location and for other factors affecting the competitiveness of such cotton), <page identifier="/us/stat/116/165">116 STAT. 165</page> as determined by the Secretary, is less than 134 percent of the loan rate for extra long staple cotton.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Recipients</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make payments available under this section to domestic users of extra long staple cotton produced in the United States and exporters of extra long staple cotton produced in the United States that enter into an agreement with the Commodity Credit Corporation to participate in the program under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments under this section shall be based on the amount of the difference in the prices referred to in subsection (B)(1) during the fourth week of the consecutive 4-week period multiplied by the amount of documented purchases by domestic users and sales for export by exporters made in the week following such a consecutive 4-week period.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments under this section shall be made through the issuance of cash or marketing certificates, at the option of eligible recipients of the payments.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1209">SEC. 1209. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF RECOURSE LOANS FOR HIGH MOISTURE<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7939">7 USC 7939</ref>.</p></sidenote> FEED GRAINS AND SEED COTTON.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">High Moisture Feed Grains</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recourse loans available</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each of the 2002 through 2007 crops of com and grain sorghum, the Secretary shall make available recourse loans, as determined by the Secretary, to producers on a farm that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>normally harvest all or a portion of their crop of com or grain sorghum in a high moisture state;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">present</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>certified scale tickets from an inspected, certified commercial scale, including a licensed warehouse, feedlot, feed mill, distillery, or other similar entity approved by the Secretary, pursuant to regulations issued by the Secretary; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>field or other physical measurements of the standing or stored crop in regions of the United States, as determined by the Secretary, that do not have certified commercial scales from which certified scale tickets may be obtained within reasonable proximity of harvest operation;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>certify that they were the owners of the feed grain at the time of delivery to, and that the quantity to be placed under loan under this subsection was in fact harvested on the farm and delivered to, a feedlot, feed mill, or commercial or on-farm high-moisture storage facility, or to a facility maintained by the users of com and grain sorghum in a high moisture state; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>comply with deadlines established by the Secretary for harvesting the com or grain sorghum and submit applications for loans under this subsection within deadlines established by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility of acquired feed grains</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A loan under this subsection shall be made on a quantity of com or grain sorghum of the same crop acquired by the producer equivalent to a quantity determined by multiplying—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the acreage of the com or grain sorghum in a high moisture state harvested on the producer's farm; by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/166">116 STAT. 166</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the lower of the farm program payment yield used to make counter-cyclical payments under subtitle A or the actual yield on a field, as determined by the Secretary, that is similar to the field from which the com or grain sorghum was obtained.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">High moisture state defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “high moisture state” means com or grain sorghum having a moisture content in excess of Commodity Credit Corporation standards for marketing assistance loans made by the Secretary under section 1201.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recourse Loans Available for Seed Cotton</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the 2002 through 2007 crops of upland cotton and extra long staple cotton, the Secretary shall make available recourse seed cotton loans, as determined by the Secretary, on any production.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment Rates</inline>.—</heading><content>Repayment of a recourse loan made under this section shall be at the loan rate established for the commodity by the Secretary, plus interest (determined in accordance with section 163 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7283).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Superseded Loan Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 137 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7237), recourse loans shall not be made for the 2002 crop of Corn, grain sorghum, and seed cotton under such section.</content></subsection> </section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Peanuts</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="1301">SEC. 1301. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7951">7 USC 7951</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Base acres for peanuts</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “base acres for peanuts” means the number of acres assigned to a farm by historic peanut producers pursuant to section 1302(b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Counter-cyclical payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “countercyclical payment” means a payment made under section 1304.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective price</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “effective price” means the price calculated by the Secretary under section 1304 for peanuts to determine whether counter-cyclical payments are required to be made under that section for a crop year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direct payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “direct payment” means a payment made under section 1303.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Historic peanut producer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “historic peanut producer” means a producer on a farm in the United States that produced or was prevented from planting peanuts during any or all of the 1998 through 2001 crop years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment acres</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “payment acres” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>for the 2002 crop of peanuts, 85 percent of the average acreage determined under section 1302(a)(2) for an historic peanut producer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for the 2003 through 2007 crops of peanuts, 85 percent of the base acres for peanuts assigned to a farm under section 1302(b).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment yield</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “payment yield” means the yield assigned to a farm by historic peanut producers pursuant to section 1302(b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Producer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “producer” means an owner, operator, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper that shares in the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/167">116 STAT. 167</page> risk of producing a crop on a farm and is entitled to share in the crop available for marketing from the farm, or would have shared had the crop been produced. In determining whether a grower of hybrid seed is a producer, the Secretary shall not take into consideration the existence of a hybrid seed contract and shall ensure that program requirements do not adversely affect the ability of the grower to receive a payment under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Target price</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “target price” means the price per ton of peanuts used to determine the payment rate for counter-cyclical payments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “United States”, when used in a geographical sense, means all of the States.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1302">SEC. 1302. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF PAYMENT YIELD AND BASE ACRES<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7952">7 USC 7952</ref>.</p></sidenote> FOR PEANUTS FOR A FARM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Average Yield and Acreage Average for Historic Peanut Producers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of average yield</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall determine, for each historic peanut producer, the average yield for peanuts on each farm on which the historic peanut producer planted peanuts for harvest for the 1998 through 2001 crop years, excluding any crop year in which the producer did not plant or was prevented from planting peanuts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assigned yields</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of determining the 4-year average yield for an historic peanut producer under this paragraph, the historic peanut producer may elect to substitute for a farm, for not more than 3 of the 1998 through 2001 crop years in which the producer planted peanuts on the farm, the average yield for peanuts produced in the county in which the farm is located for the 1990 through 1997 crop years.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of acreage average</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall determine, for each historic peanut producer, the 4-year average of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Acreage planted to peanuts on each farm on which the historic peanut producer planted peanuts for harvest for the 1998 through 2001 crop years.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Any acreage on each farm that the historic peanut producer was prevented from planting to peanuts during the 1998 through 2001 crop years because of drought, flood, or other natural disaster, or other condition beyond the control of the historic peanut producer, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of all 4 years in average</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of determining the 4-year acreage average for an historic peanut producer under this paragraph, the Secretary shall not exclude any crop year in which the producer did not plant peanuts.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/168">116 STAT. 168</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proportional shares</inline>.—</heading><content>If more than 1 historic peanut producer shared in the risk of producing the crop on a farm, the historic peanut producers shall receive their proportional share of the number of acres planted (or prevented from being planted) to peanuts for harvest on the farm based on the sharing arrangement that was in effect among the producers for the crop.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for determinations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make the determinations required by this subsection as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making the determinations required by this subsection, the Secretary shall take into account changes in the number, identity, or interest of producers sharing in the risk of producing a peanut crop since the 1998 crop year, including providing a method for the assignment of average acres and average yield to a farm—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>when an historic peanut producer is no longer living;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>when an entity composed of historic peanut producers has been dissolved; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in other appropriate situations, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Average Yields and Average Acreage to Farms</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment by historic peanut producers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall give each historic peanut producer an opportunity to assign the average peanut yield and average acreage determined under subsection (a) for each farm of the historic peanut producer to cropland on that farm or another farm in the same State or a contiguous State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on acreage assignment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the average acreage determined under subsection (a)(2) for a farm may not be assigned to a farm in a contiguous State unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the historic peanut producer making the assignment produced peanuts in that State during at least 1 of the 1998 through 2001 crop years; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>as of March 31, 2003, the historic peanut producer is a producer on a farm in that State.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of assignment opportunity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide notice to historic peanut producers regarding their opportunity to assign average peanut yields and average acreages to farms under paragraph (1). The notice shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Notice that the opportunity to make the assignments is being provided only once.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the limitation in paragraph (2) on their ability to make the assignments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Information regarding the manner in which the assignments must be made and the time periods and manner in which notice of the assignments must be submitted to the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment deadlines</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2003, an historic peanut producer shall submit to the Secretary notice of the assignments made by the producer under this subsection. If an historic peanut producer fails to submit the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/169">116 STAT. 169</page> notice by that date, the notice shall be submitted in such other manner as the Secretary may prescribe.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Yield</inline>.—</heading><content>The average of all of the yields assigned by historic peanut producers under subsection (b) to a farm shall be considered to be the payment yield for that farm for the purpose of making direct payments and counter-cyclical payments under this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Base Acres for Peanuts</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (e), the total number of acres assigned by historic peanut producers under subsection (b) to a farm shall be considered to be the farm's base acres for peanuts for the purpose of making direct payments and counter-cyclical payments under this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Conservation Reserve Contract Acreage</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide for an adjustment, as appropriate, in the base acres for peanuts for a farm whenever either of the following circumstances occur:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A conservation reserve contract entered into under section 1231 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831) with respect to the farm expires or is voluntarily terminated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Cropland is released from coverage under a conservation reserve contract by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special payment rules</inline>.—</heading><content>For the crop year in which a base acres for peanuts adjustment under paragraph (1) is first made, the owner of the farm shall elect to receive either direct payments and counter-cyclical payments with respect to the acreage added to the farm under this subsection or a prorated payment under the conservation reserve contract, but not both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prevention of Excess Base Acres for Peanuts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>If the sum of the base acres for peanuts for a farm, together with the acreage described in paragraph (2), exceeds the actual cropland acreage of the farm, the Secretary shall reduce the base acres for peanuts for the farm or the base acres for 1 or more covered commodities under subtitle A for the farm so that the sum of the base acres for peanuts and acreage described in paragraph (2) does not exceed the actual cropland acreage of the farm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other acreage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Any base acres for the farm under subtitle A.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Any acreage on the farm enrolled in the conservation reserve program or wetlands reserve program under chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Any other acreage on the farm enrolled in a conservation program for which payments are made in exchange for not producing an agricultural commodity on the acreage.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of acres</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall give the owner of the farm the opportunity to select the base acres for peanuts or the subtitle A base acres against which the reduction required by paragraph (1) will be made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for double-cropped acreage</inline>.—</heading><content>In applying paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make an exception in the case of double cropping, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/170">116 STAT. 170</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordinated application of requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall take into account section 1101(g) when applying the requirements of this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent Reduction in Base Acres for Peanuts</inline>.—</heading><content>The owner of a farm may reduce, at any time, the base acres for peanuts assigned to the farm. The reduction shall be permanent and made in the manner prescribed by the Secretary.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1303">SEC. 1303. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7953">7 USC 7953</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AVAILABILITY OF DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR PEANUTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Required</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading>2002 <inline class="smallCaps">crop year</inline>.—</heading><content>For the 2002 crop year, the Secretary shall make direct payments under this section to historic peanut producers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent crop years</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the 2003 through 2007 crop years for peanuts, the Secretary shall make direct payments to the producers on a farm to which a payment yield and base acres for peanuts are assigned under section 1302.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The payment rate used to make direct payments with respect to peanuts for a crop year shall be equal to $36 per ton.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Amount for 2002 Crop Year</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of the direct payment to be paid to an historic peanut producer for the 2002 crop of peanuts shall be equal to the product of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The payment rate specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The payment acres of the historic peanut producer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The average peanut yield determined under section 1302(a)(1) for the historic peanut producer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Amount for Subsequent Crop Years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of the direct payment to be paid to the producers on a farm for the 2003 through 2007 crops of peanuts shall be equal to the product of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The payment rate specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The payment acres on the farm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The payment yield for the farm.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Payment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall make direct payments—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of the 2002 crop year, as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of each of the 2003 through 2007 crop years, not later than September 30 of the calendar year in which the crop is harvested.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance payments</inline>.—</heading><content>At the option of the producers on a farm, up to 50 piercent of the direct payment for any of the 2003 through 2007 crop years shall be paid to the producers in advance. The producers shall select the month within which the advance payment for a crop year will be made. The month selected may be any month during the period beginning on December 1 of the calendar year before the calendar year in which the crop is harvested through the month within which the direct payment would otherwise be made. The producers may change the selected month for a subsequent advance payment by providing advance notice to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment of advance payments</inline>.—</heading><content>If a producer on a farm that receives an advance direct payment for a crop <page identifier="/us/stat/116/171">116 STAT. 171</page> year ceases to be a producer on that farm, or the extent to which the producer shares in the risk of producing a crop changes, before the date the remainder of the direct payment is made, the producer shall be responsible for repaying the Secretary the applicable amount of the advance payment, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1304">SEC. 1304. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF COUNTER-CYCLICAL PAYMENTS FOR PEANUTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7954">7 USC 7954</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Required</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During the 2002 through 2007 crop years for peanuts, the Secretary shall make counter-cyclical payments under this section with respect to peanuts if the Secretary determines that the effective price for peanuts is less than the target price for peanuts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">2002 CROP YEAR</inline>.—</heading><content>If counter-cyclical payments are required for the 2002 crop year, the Secretary shall make the payments to historic peanut producers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent crop years</inline>.—</heading><content>If counter-cyclical payments are required for any of the 2003 through 2007 crop years for peanuts, the Secretary shall make the payments to the producers on a farm to which a payment yield and base acres for peanuts are assigned under section 1302.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Price</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subsection (a), the effective price for peanuts is equal to the sum of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The higher of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The national average market price for peanuts received by producers during the 12-month marketing year for peanuts, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The national average loan rate for a marketing assistance loan for peanuts in effect for the applicable period under this subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The payment rate in effect under section 1303 for the purpose of making direct payments.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Target Price</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subsection (a), the target price for peanuts shall be equal to $495 per ton.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Rate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The payment rate used to make countercyclical payments for a crop year shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the target price; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the effective price determined under subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Amount for 2002 Crop Year</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If counter-cyclical payments are required to be paid for the 2002 crop of peanuts, the amount of the counter-cyclical payment to be paid to an historic peanut producer for that crop year shall be equal to the product of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The payment rate specified in subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The payment acres of the historic peanut producer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The average peanut yield determined under section 1302(a)(1) for the historic peanut producer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Amount for Subsequent Crop Years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If counter-cyclical payments are required to be paid for any of the 2003 through 2007 crops of peanuts, the amount of the countercyclical payment to be paid to the producers on a farm for that crop year shall be equal to the product of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The payment rate specified in subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The payment acres on the farm.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/172">116 STAT. 172</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The payment yield for the farm.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General rule</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines under subsection (a) that counter-cyclical payments are required to be made under this section for a crop year, the Secretary shall make the counter-cyclical payments as soon as practicable after the end of the 12-month marketing year for the crop.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of partial payments</inline>.—</heading><content>If, before the end of the 12-month marketing year, the Secretary estimates that counter-cyclical payments will be required under this section for a crop year, the Secretary shall give producers on a farm (or, in the case of the 2002 crop year, historic peanut producers) the option to receive partial payments of the counter-cyclical payment projected to be made for that crop.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for partial payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading>2002 <inline class="smallCaps">through 2006 crop years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the Secretary makes partial payments available under paragraph (2) for any of the 2002 through 2006 crop years—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the first partial payment for the crop year shall be made not earlier than October 1, and, to the maximum extent practicable, not later than October 31, of the calendar year in which the crop is harvested;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the second partial payment shall be made not earlier than February 1 of the next calendar year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the final partial payment shall be made as soon as practicable after the end of the 12-month marketing year for that crop.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading>2007 <inline class="smallCaps">crop year</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the Secretary makes partial payments available for the 2007 crop year—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the first partial payment shall be made after completion of the first 6 months of the marketing year for that crop; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the final partial payment shall be made as soon as practicable after the end of the 12-month marketing year for that crop.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of partial payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">2002 crop year</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First partial payment</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of the 2002 crop year, the first partial payment under paragraph (3) to an historic peanut producer may not exceed 35 percent of the projected counter-cyclical payment for the crop year, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Second partial payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The second partial payment may not exceed the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>70 percent of the projected counter-cyclical payment (including any revision thereof) for the 2002 crop year; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the amount of the payment made under clause (i).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The final payment shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the actual counter-cyclical payment to be made to the historic peanut producer; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the amount of the partial payments made to the historic peanut producer under clauses (i) and (ii).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/173">116 STAT. 173</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading>2003 <inline class="smallCaps">through 2006 crop years</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First partial payment</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the 2003 through 2006 crop years, the first partial payment under paragraph (3) to the producers on a farm may not exceed 35 percent of the projected counter-cyclical payment for the crop year, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Second partial payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The second partial payment for a crop year may not exceed the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>70 percent of the projected counter-cyclical payment (including any revision thereof) for the crop year; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the amount of the payment made under clause (i).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The final payment for a crop year shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the actual counter-cyclical payment to be made to the producers for that crop year; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the amount of the partial payments made to the producers under clauses (i) and (ii) for that crop year.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading>2007 <inline class="smallCaps">crop year</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First partial payment</inline>.—</heading><content>For the 2007 crop year, the first partial payment under paragraph (3) to the producers on a farm may not exceed 40 percent of the projected counter-cyclical payment for the crop year, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The final payment for the 2007 crop year shall be equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the actual counter-cyclical payment to be made to the producers for that crop year; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the amount of the partial payment made to the producers under clause (i).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment</inline>.—</heading><content>The producers on a farm (or, in the case of the 2002 crop year, historic peanut producers) that receive a partial payment under this subsection for a crop year shall repay to tne Secretary the amount, if any, by which the total of the partial payments exceed the actual counter-cyclical payment to be made for that crop year.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1305">SEC. 1305. </num><heading>PRODUCER AGREEMENT REQUIRED AS CONDITION ON<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7955">7 USC 7955</ref>.</p></sidenote> PROVISION OF DIRECT PAYMENTS AND COUNTERCYCLICAL PAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance With Certain Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before the producers on a farm may receive direct payments or counter-cyclical payments under this subtitle with respect to the farm, the producers shall agree, during the crop year for which the payments are made and in exchange for the payments—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to comply with applicable conservation requirements under subtitle B of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3811 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to comply with applicable wetland protection requirements under subtitle C of title XII of that Act (16 U.S.C. 3821 et seq.);<page identifier="/us/stat/116/174">116 STAT. 174</page> 7 USC 7956.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to comply with the planting flexibility requirements of section 1306;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to use the land on the farm, in a quantity equal to the attributable base acres for peanuts and any base acres for the farm under subtitle A, for an agricultural or conserving use, and not for a nonagricultural commercial or industrial use, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to effectively control noxious weeds and otherwise maintain the land in accordance with sound agricultural practices, as determined by the Secretary, if the agricultural or conserving use involves the noncultivation of any portion of the land referred to in subparagraph (D).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may issue such rules as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure producer compliance with the requirements of paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of the transferee or owner, the Secretary may modify the requirements of this subsection if the modifications are consistent with the objectives of this subsection, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer or Change of Interest in Farm</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), a transfer of (or change in) the interest of the producers on a farm in the base acres for peanuts for which direct payments or counter-cyclical payments are made shall result in the termination of the payments with respect to those acres, unless the transferee or owner of the acreage agrees to assume all obligations under subsection (a). The termination shall take effect on the date determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>If a producer entitled to a direct payment or counter-cyclical payment dies, becomes incompetent, or is otherwise unable to receive the payment, the Secretary shall make the payment, in accordance with rules issued by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acreage Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition on the receipt of direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, marketing assistance loans, or loan deficiency payments under this subtitle, the Secretary shall require the producers on a farm to which a payment yield and base acres for peanuts are assigned under section 1302 to submit to the Secretary annual acreage reports with respect to all cropland on the farm.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tenants and Sharecroppers</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary shall provide adequate safeguards to protect the interests of tenants and sharecroppers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing of Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide for the sharing of direct payments and counter-cyclical payments among the producers on a farm on a fair and equitable basis.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1306">SEC. 1306. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7956">7 USC 7956</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PLANTING FLEXIBILITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permitted Crops</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), any commodity or crop may be planted on the base acres for peanuts on a farm.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations Regarding Certain Commodities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The planting of an agricultural commodity specified in paragraph (2) shall be prohibited on base acres for peanuts unless the commodity, if planted, is destroyed before harvest.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/175">116 STAT. 175</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of trees and other perennials</inline>.—</heading><content>The planting of an agricultural commodity specified in paragraph (3) that is produced on a tree or other perennial plant shall be prohibited on base acres for peanuts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered agricultural commodities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraphs (1) and (2) apply to the following agricultural commodities:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Fruits.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Vegetables (other than lentils, mung beans, and dry peas).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Wild rice.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall not limit the planting of an agricultural commodity specified in paragraph (3) of that subsection—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in any region in which there is a history of doublecropping of peanuts with agricultural commodities specified in subsection (b)(3), as determined by the Secretary, in which case the double-cropping shall be permitted;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>on a farm that the Secretary determines has a history of planting agricultural commodities specified in subsection (b)(3) on the base acres for peanuts, except that direct payments and counter-cyclical payments shall be reduced by an acre for each acre planted to such an agricultural commodity; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>by the producers on a farm that the Secretary determines has an established planting history of a specific agricultural commodity specified in subsection (B)(3), except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the quantity planted may not exceed the average annual planting history of such agricultural commodity by the producers on the farm in the 1991 through 1995 or 1998 through 2001 crop years (excluding any crop year in which no plantings were made), as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>direct payments and counter-cyclical payments shall be reduced by an acre for each acre planted to such agricultural commodity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1307">SEC. 1307. </num><heading>MARKETING ASSISTANCE LOANS AND LOAN DEFICIENCY<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7957">7 USC 7957</ref>.</p></sidenote> PAYMENTS FOR PEANUTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonrecourse Loans Available</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the 2002 through 2007 crops of peanuts, the Secretary shall make available to producers on a farm nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for peanuts produced on the farm. The loans shall be made under terms and conditions that are prescribed by the Secretary and at the loan rate established under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible production</inline>.—</heading><content>The producers on a farm shall be eligible for a marketing assistance loan under this subsection for any quantity of peanuts produced on the farm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of certain commingled commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall make loans to producers on a farm that would be eligible to obtain a marketing assistance loan, but for the fact the peanuts owned by the producers on the farm are commingled with other peanuts in facilities unlicensed for the storage of agricultural commodities by the Secretary or a State licensing authority, if the producers obtaining the loan agree to immediately redeem the loan collateral in accordance with section 166 of the Federal <page identifier="/us/stat/116/176">116 STAT. 176</page> Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7286).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Options for obtaining loan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A marketing assistance loan under this subsection, and loan deficiency payments under subsection (e), may be obtained at the option of the producers on a farm through—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a designated marketing association or marketing cooperative of producers that is approved by the Secretary; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Farm Service Agency.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Storage of loan peanuts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As a condition on the Secretary's approval of an individual or entity to provide storage for peanuts for which a marketing assistance loan is made under this section, the individual or entity shall agree—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to provide such storage on a nondiscriminatory basis; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to comply with such additional requirements as the Secretary considers appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this section and promote fairness in the administration of the benefits of this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of peanut storage costs</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective for the 2002 through 2006 crops of peanuts, to ensure proper storage of peanuts for which a loan is made under this section, the Secretary shall use the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to pay storage, handling, and other associated costs. This authority terminates beginning with the 2007 crop of peanuts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Marketing</inline>.—</heading><content>A marketing association or cooperative may market peanuts for which a loan is made under this section in any manner that conforms to consumer needs, including the separation of peanuts by type and quality.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The loan rate for a marketing assistance loan under for peanuts subsection (a) shall be equal to $355 per ton.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Loan</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A marketing assistance loan for peanuts under subsection (a) shall have a term of 9 months beginning on the first day of the first month after the month in which the loan is made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extensions prohibited</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not extend the term of a marketing assistance loan for peanuts under subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment Rate</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall permit producers on a farm to repay a marketing assistance loan for peanuts under subsection (a) at a rate that is the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the loan rate established for peanuts under subsection (b), plus interest (determined in accordance with section 163 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7283)); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>a rate that the Secretary determines will—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>minimize potential loan forfeitures;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>minimize the accumulation of stocks of peanuts by the Federal Government;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>minimize the cost incurred by the Federal Government in storing peanuts; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>allow peanuts produced in the United States to be marketed freely and competitively, both domestically and internationally.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/177">116 STAT. 177</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Good faith exception to beneficial interest requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>For the 2002 crop year only, in the case of the producers on a farm that marketed or otherwise lost beneficial interest in the peanuts for which a marketing assistance loan was made under this section before repaying the loan, the Secretary shall permit the producers to repay the loan at the applicable repayment rate that was in effect for peanuts under this subsection on the date that the producers lost beneficial interest, as determined by the Secretary, if the Secretary determines the producers acted in good faith.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Deficiency Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make loan deficiency payments available to producers on a farm that, although eligible to obtain a marketing assistance loan for peanuts under subsection (a), agree to forgo obtaining the loan for the peanuts in return for loan deficiency payments trader this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A loan deficiency payment under this subsection shall be computed by multiplying—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the payment rate determined under paragraph (3) for peanuts; by</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the quantity of the peanuts produced by the producers, excluding any quantity for which the producers obtain a marketing assistance loan under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment rate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, the payment rate shall be the amount by which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the loan rate established under subsection (b); exceeds</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the rate at which a loan may be repaid under subsection (d).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date for payment rate determination</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall determine the amount of the loan deficiency payment to be made under this subsection to the producers on a farm with respect to a quantity of peanuts using the payment rate in effect under paragraph (3) as of the date the producers request the payment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for 2002 crop year</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the 2002 crop year only, the Secretary shall determine the amount of the loan deficiency payment to be made under this subsection to the producers on a farm with respect to a quantity of peanuts using the payment rate in effect under paragraph (3) as of the earlier of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The date on which the producers marketed or otherwise lost beneficial interest in the crop, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The date the producers request the payment.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance With Conservation and Wetlands Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition of the receipt of a marketing assistance loan under subsection (a), the producer shall comply with applicable conservation requirements under subtitle B of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3811 et seq.) and applicable wetland protection requirements under subtitle C of title XII of that Act (16 U.S.C. 3821 et seq.) during the term of the loan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursable Agreements and Payment of Administrative Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may implement any reimbursable agreements or provide for the payment of administrative expenses <page identifier="/us/stat/116/178">116 STAT. 178</page> under this subtitle only in a manner that is consistent with such activities in regard to other commodities.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1308">SEC. 1308. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7958">7 USC 7958</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Inspection</inline>.—</heading><content>All peanuts marketed in the United States shall be officially inspected and graded by Federal or Federal-State inspectors.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Peanut Administrative Committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Peanut Administrative Committee established under Marketing Agreement No. 146 issued pursuant to the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, is terminated.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Peanut Standards Board</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a Peanut Standards Board for the purpose of advising the Secretary regarding the establishment of quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership and appointment</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Total members</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall consist of 18 members, with representation equally divided between peanut producers and peanut industry representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment process for producers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall appoint—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>3 producers from the Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, and Florida) peanut producing region;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>3 producers from the Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico) peanut producing region; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>3 producers from the Virginia/Carolina (Virginia and North Carolina) peanut producing region.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment process for industry representatives</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall appoint 3 peanut industry representatives from each of the 3 peanut producing regions in the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Board shall serve a 3-year term.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making the initial appointments to the Board, the Secretary shall stagger the terms of the members so that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>1 producer member and peanut industry member from each peanut producing region serves a 1-year term;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>1 producer member and peanut industry member from each peanut producing region serves a 2-year term; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>1 producer member and peanut industry member from each peanut producing region serves a 3-year term.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consult with the Board in advance whenever the Secretary establishes or changes, or considers the establishment of or a change to, quality and handling standards for peanuts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal advisory committee act</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Board.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/179">116 STAT. 179</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make identifying and combating the presence of all quality concerns related to peanuts a priority in the development of quality and handling standards for peanuts and in the inspection of domestically produced and imported peanuts. The Secretary shall consult with appropriate Federal and State agencies to provide adequate safeguards against all quality concerns related to peanuts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consistent Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>Imported peanuts shall be subject to the same quality and handling standards as apply to domestically produced peanuts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to other funds that are available to carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of board expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>The expenses of the Peanut Standards Board shall not be counted toward any general limitation on the expenses of advisory committees, panels, commissions, and task forces of the Department of Agriculture, whether enacted before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, unless the limitation specifically refers to this paragraph and specifically includes the Peanut Standards Board within the general limitation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition Rule</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary designation of peanut administrative committee members</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the appointment process specified in subsection (c) for the Peanut Standards Board, during the transition period, the Secretary may designate persons serving as members of the Peanut Administrative Committee on the day before the date of enactment of this Act to serve as members of the Peanut Standards Board for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Board described in this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may transfer any funds available to carry out the activities of the Peanut Administrative Committee to the Peanut Standards Board to carry out the duties of the Board described in this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition period</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In paragraph (1), the term “transition period” means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the earlier of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the date the Secretary appoints the members of the Peanut Standards Board pursuant to subsection (c); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall take effect with the 2002 crop of peanuts.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1309">SEC. 1309. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF MARKETING QUOTA PROGRAMS FOR PEANUTS<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7959">7 USC 7959</ref>.</p></sidenote> AND COMPENSATION TO PEANUT QUOTA HOLDERS FOR LOSS OF QUOTA ASSET VALUE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Marketing Quota</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Part VI of subtitle B of title III of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1357-1359a), relating to peanuts, is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of 2001 crop</inline>.—</heading><content>Part VI of subtitle B of title III of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1357-1359a), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall continue to apply with respect to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/180">116 STAT. 180</page> 2001 crop of peanuts notwithstanding the amendment made by paragraph (1). Section 1308(g)(2) shall also apply to the 2001 crop of peanuts.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation Contract Required</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall offer to enter into a contract with each person that the Secretary determines is an eligible peanut quota holder under subsection (f) for the purpose of providing compensation for the lost value of the quota on account of the repeal of the marketing quota program for peanuts under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment period</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make payments under the contracts during fiscal years 2002 through 2006.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Payment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment in installments</inline>.—</heading><content>The payments required under the contracts shall be provided in 5 equal installments not later than September 30 of each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Single payment</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of an eligible peanut quota holder entitled to payments under a contract, the Secretary shall provide the entire payment amount determined under subsection (d) with respect to the eligible peanut quota holder for the 5 fiscal years in a single lump sum during the fiscal year specified by the eligible peanut quota holder.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">(d) Payment Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of the payment for a fiscal year to an eligible peanut quota holder under a contract shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$0.11 per pound; by</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of pounds of quota with respect to which the person qualifies as a peanut quota holder under subsection (f).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of section 8(g) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(g)), relating to assignment of payments, shall apply to the payments made under the contracts. A person making an assignment of the payment, or the assignee, snail provide the Secretary with notice, in such manner as the Secretary may require, of any assignment made under this subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Peanut Quota Holder</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Secretary shall consider a person to be an eligible peanut quota holder for the purposes of this section if the person, as of the date of enactment of this Act, owned a farm that, also as of that date, was eligible for a permanent peanut quota under section 358—l(b) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1358-l(b)), irrespective of temporary leases, transfers of quotas for seed, or quotas for experimental purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of purchase contract</inline>.—</heading><content>If there was a written contract for the purchase of all or a portion of a farm described in paragraph (1) as of the date of enactment of this Act and the parties to the sale are unable to agree to the disposition of eligibility for payments under this section, the Secretary, taking into account any incomplete permanent transfer of quota that has otherwise been agreed to, shall provide for the equitable division of the payments among the parties by adjusting the determination of who is the eligible peanut quota holder with respect to particular pounds of the quota.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/181">116 STAT. 181</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of agreement for permanent quota transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines that there was in existence, as of the date of enactment of this Act, an agreement for the permanent transfer of quota, but that the transfer was not completed by that date, the Secretary shall consider the peanut quota holder to be the party to the agreement who, as of that date, was the owner of the farm to which the quota was to be transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protected bases</inline>.—</heading><content>A person that owns a farm with a peanut poundage quota which is protected under a conservation reserve program contract entered into under section 1231 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831) shall be considered to be an eligible quota holder with respect to the protected poundage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretarial discretion</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs, the Secretary may declare a person to be the eligible peanut quota holder with respect to certain pounds of quota or otherwise for purposes of this section if the Secretary considers the declaration is needed to insure a fair and equitable administration of the payments provided for in this section, so long as the Secretary does not, in exercising this authority, effectively increase the total quota in excess of the quota that was available to all producers for the 2001 crop year for other than seed or experimental use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on quantity of quota held</inline>.—</heading><content>A person shall be considered an eligible peanut quota holder for purposes of this section only with respect to that number of permanent pounds that qualifies the person as a peanut quota holder under one of the preceding paragraphs. The determination of the peanut poundage amount for which the person qualifies shall be made based on the 2001 crop quota levels and shall take into account sales of the farm that occurred before the date of enactment of this Act and any permanent transfers of quota that took place before that date, consistent with the preceding paragraphs. The Secretary shall not take into account, or allow eligibility for, quotas for seed, granted as experimental quotas, or obtained by temporary lease or transfer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Successions in Payment Eligibility and Attachment of Eligibility to Persons</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility attaches to persons</inline>.—</heading><content>Once a person is eligible for payments under this section, as determined under subsection (f), the continued eligibility of the person for the payments does not run with a farm, but shall remain with the person for the term of this section irrespective of whether the person sells, or continues to have an interest in, the farm that had the quota that qualified the person as an eligible peanut quota holder under subsection (f) and irrespective of whether the person has a continuing interest in the production of peanuts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Succession</inline>.—</heading><content>If a person eligible for payments under this section dies, in the case of an individual, or ceases to exist, in the case of other persons, the payment eligibility of the person shall pass to the person's personal or organizational successor, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/182">116 STAT. 182</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 361 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1361) is amended by striking “peanuts,”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">adjustment of quotas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 371 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1371) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking “peanuts,”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the first sentence of subsection (b), by striking “peanuts”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports and records</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 373 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1373) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence of subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “peanuts,” each place it appears;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting “and” after “from producers,”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking “for producers, all” and all that follows through the period at the end of the sentence and inserting “for producers.”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “peanuts,”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eminent domain</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 378(c) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1378(c)) is amended in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “cotton,” and inserting “cotton and”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “and peanuts,”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1310">SEC. 1310. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7960">7 USC 7960</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPEAL OF SUPERSEDED PRICE SUPPORT AUTHORITY AND EFFECT OF REPEAL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Price Support Authority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 155 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7271) is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 101(b) (7 U.S.C. 1441(b)), by striking “and peanuts”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 408(c) (7 U.S.C. 1428(c)), by striking “peanuts,”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The chapter heading of chapter 2 of subtitle D of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. prec. 7271) is amended by striking <b>“PEANUTS AND”</b>.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law or previous declaration made by the Secretary, the Secretary shall ensure that the disposal of all peanuts for which a loan for the 2001 crop of peanuts was made under section 155 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7271) before the date of enactment of this Act is carried out in a manner that prevents price disruptions in the domestic and international markets for peanuts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Crop Insurance Policies for 2002 Crop Year</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection shall apply for the 2002 crop year only notwithstanding any other provision of law or crop insurance policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Price election</inline>.—</heading><content>The nonquota price election for segregation I, II, and III peanuts shall be 17.75 cents per pound <page identifier="/us/stat/116/183">116 STAT. 183</page> and shall be used for all aspects of the policy relating to the calculations of premium, liability, and indemnities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quality Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of quality adjustment only, the average support price per pound of peanuts shall be a price equal to 17.75 cents per pound. Quality under the crop insurance policy for peanuts shall be adjusted under procedures issued by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Sugar</heading> <section><num value="1401">SEC. 1401. </num><heading>SUGAR PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension and Modification of Existing Sugar Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 156 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="156">“SEC. 156. </num><heading>SUGAR PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sugarcane</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make loans available to processors of domestically grown sugarcane at a rate equal to 18 cents per pound for raw cane sugar.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sugar Beets</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make loans available to processors of domestically grown sugar beets at a rate equal to 22.9 cents per pound for refined beet sugar.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Rate Adjustments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may reduce the loan rate specified in subsection (a) for domestically grown sugarcane and subsection (b) for domestically grown sugar beets if the Secretary determines that negotiated reductions in export subsidies and domestic subsidies provided for sugar of other major sugar growing, producing, and exporting countries in the aggregate exceed the commitments made as part of the Agreement on Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extent of reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not reduce the loan rate under subsection (a) or (b) below a rate that provides an equal measure of support to that provided by other major sugar growing, producing, and exporting countries, based on an examination of both domestic and export subsidies subject to reduction in the Agreement on Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Announcement of reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall announce any loan rate reduction to be made under this subsection as far in advance as is practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph role="definitions" class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement on agriculture</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Agreement on Agriculture” means the Agreement on Agriculture referred to in section 101(d)(2) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(2)), or any amendatory or successor agreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Major sugar countries</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “major sugar growing, producing, and exporting countries” means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the countries of the European Union; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the 10 foreign countries not covered by subparagraph (A) that the Secretary determines produce the greatest quantity of sugar.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Loans</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/184">116 STAT. 184</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A loan under this section during any fiscal year shall be made available not earlier than the beginning of the fiscal year and shall mature at the earlier of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the end of the 9-month period beginning on the first day of the first month after the month in which the loan is made; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the end of the fiscal year in which the loan is made.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supplemental loans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a loan made under this section in the last 3 months of a fiscal year, the processor may repledge the sugar as collateral for a second loan in the subsequent fiscal year, except that the second loan shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>be made at the loan rate in effect at the time the second loan is made; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>mature in 9 months less the quantity of time that the first loan was in effect.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Type; Processor Assurances</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonrecourse loans</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out this section through the use of nonrecourse loans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Processor assurances</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall obtain from each processor that receives a loan under this section such assurances as the Secretary considers adequate to ensure that the processor will provide payments to producers that are proportional to the value of the loan received by the processor for the sugar beets and sugarcane delivered by producers to the processor.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum payments</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), the Secretary may establish appropriate minimum payments for purposes of this paragraph.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of sugar beets, the minimum payment established under clause (i) shall not exceed the rate of payment provided for under the applicable contract between a sugar beet producer and a sugar beet processor.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of disaster</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may not bar a beet sugar processor from eligibility to obtain a loan under this section because of the failure of the processor to provide the appropriate minimum payment established under this subsection if the failure—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>occurred during a crop year prior to the date of enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>was related, at least in part, to the effects of a natural disaster, including damage from freeze.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not impose or enforce any prenotification requirement, or similar administrative requirement not otherwise in effect on the date of enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, that has the effect of preventing a processor from electing to forfeit the loan collateral (of an acceptable grade and quality) on the maturity of the loan.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loans for In-Process Sugar</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/185">116 STAT. 185</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of in-process sugars and syrups</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term ‘in-process sugars and syrups’ does not include raw sugar, liquid sugar, invert sugar, invert syrup, or other finished product that is otherwise eligible for a loan under subsection (a) or (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make nonrecourse loans available to processors of a crop of domestically grown sugarcane and sugar beets for in-process sugars and syrups derived from the crop.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The loan rate shall be equal to 80 percent of the loan rate applicable to raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar, as determined by the Secretary on the basis of the source material for the in-process sugars and syrups.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Further processing on forfeiture</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition of the forfeiture of in-process sugars and syrups serving as collateral for a loan under paragraph (2), the processor shall, within such reasonable time period as the Secretary may prescribe and at no cost to the Commodity Credit Corporation, convert the in-process sugars and syrups into raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar of acceptable grade and quality for sugars eligible for loans under subsection (a) or (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer to corporation</inline>.—</heading><content>Once the in-process sugars and syrups are fully processed into raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar, the processor shall transfer the sugar to the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment to processor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On transfer of the sugar, the Secretary shall make a payment to the processor in an amount equal to the amount obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the loan rate for raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar, as appropriate; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the loan rate the processor received under paragraph (3); by</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the quantity of sugar transferred to the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan conversion</inline>.—</heading><content>If the processor does not forfeit the collateral as described in paragraph (4), but instead further processes the in-process sugars and syrups into raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar and repays the loan on the in-process sugars and syrups, the processor may obtain a loan under subsection (a) or (b) for the raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of loan</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of a loan made under this subsection for a quantity of in-process sugars and syrups, when combined with the term of a loan made with respect to the raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar derived from the inprocess sugars and syrups, may not exceed 9 months, consistent with subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Avoiding Forfeitures; Corporation Inventory Disposition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (e)(3), to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall operate the program established under this section at no cost to the Federal Government by avoiding the forfeiture of sugar to the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/186">116 STAT. 186</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory disposition</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out paragraph (1), the Commodity Credit Corporation may accept bids to obtain raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar in the inventory of the Commodity Credit Corporation from (or otherwise make available such commodities, on appropriate terms and conditions, to) processors of sugarcane and processors of sugar beets (acting in conjunction with the producers of the sugarcane or sugar beets processed by the processors) in return for the reduction of production of raw cane sugar or refined beet sugar, as appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided under this paragraph is in addition to any authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation under any other law.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Reporting</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duty of processors and refiners to report</inline>.—</heading><content>A sugarcane processor, cane sugar refiner, and sugar beet processor shall furnish the Secretary, on a monthly basis, such information as the Secretary may require to administer sugar programs, including the quantity of purchases of sugarcane, sugar beets, and sugar, and production, importation, distribution, and stock levels of sugar.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duty of producers to report</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proportionate share states</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition of a loan made to a processor for the benefit of a producer, the Secretary shall require each producer of sugarcane located in a State (other than the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) in which there are in excess of 250 producers of sugarcane to report, in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, the sugarcane yields and acres planted to sugarcane of the producer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other states</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require each producer of sugarcane or sugar beets not covered by subparagraph (A) to report, in a manner prescribed by the Secretary, the yields of, and acres planted to, sugarcane or sugar beets, respectively, of the producer.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duty of importers to report</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall require an importer of sugars, syrups, or molasses to be used for human consumption or to be used for the extraction of sugar for human consumption to report, in the manner prescribed by the Secretary, the quantities of the products imported by the importer and the sugar content or equivalent of the products.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tariff-rate quotas</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to sugars, syrups, or molasses that are within the quantities of tariff-rate quotas that are subject to the lower rate of duties.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person willfully failing or refusing to furnish the information, or furnishing willfully any false information, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each such violation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monthly reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Taking into consideration the information received under this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on a monthly basis composite data on production, imports, distribution, and stock levels of sugar.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/187">116 STAT. 187</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Substitution of Refined Sugar</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of Additional U.S. Note 6 to chapter 17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the reexport programs and poly hydric alcohol program administered by the Secretary, all refined sugars (whether derived from sugar beets or sugarcane) produced by cane sugar refineries and beet sugar processors shall be fully substitutable for the export of sugar and sugar-containing products under those programs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Period</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall be effective only for the 1996 through 2007 crops of sugar beets and sugarcane”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date of Assessment Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7272">7 USC 7272 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (f) of section 156 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272(f)), as in effect immediately before the enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, is deemed to have been repealed effective as of October 1, 2001.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interest Rate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 163 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7283) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—” before “Notwithstanding”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sugar</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, raw cane sugar, refined beet sugar, and in-process sugar eligible for a loan under section 156 shall not be considered an agricultural commodity.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1402">SEC. 1402. </num><heading>STORAGE FACILITY LOANS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7971">7 USC 7971</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law and as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commodity Credit Corporation shall amend part 1436 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, to establish a sugar storage facility loan program to provide financing for processors of domestically-produced sugarcane and sugar beets to construct or upgrade storage and handling facilities for raw sugars and refined sugars.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Processors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A storage facility loan described in subsection (a) shall be made available to any processor of domestically produced sugarcane or sugar beets that (as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>has a satisfactory credit history;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>has a need for increased storage capacity, taking into account the effects of marketing allotments; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>demonstrates an ability to repay the loan.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Loans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A storage facility loan described in subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>have a minimum term of 7 years; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>be in such amounts and on such terms and conditions (including terms and conditions relating to downpayments, collateral, and eligible facilities) as are normal, customary, and appropriate for the size and commercial nature of the borrower.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1403">SEC. 1403. </num><heading>FLEXIBLE MARKETING ALLOTMENTS FOR SUGAR.</heading> <content>Part VII of subtitle B of title III of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 359aa et seq.) is amended to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/188">116 STAT. 188</page> <quotedContent> <part><num value="1">“PART VII—</num><heading>FLEXIBLE MARKETING ALLOTMENTS FOR SUGAR</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="359a">“SEC. 359a. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359aa">7 USC 1359aa</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>“In this part:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mainland state</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘mainland State’ means a State other than an offshore State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offshore state</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘offshore State’ means a sugarcane producing State located outside of the continental United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">STATE</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 301, the term ‘State’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the District of Columbia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘United States’, when used in a geographical sense, means all of the States.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="359b">“SEC. 359b. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359bb">7 USC 1359bb</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FLEXIBLE MARKETING ALLOTMENTS FOR SUGAR.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sugar Estimates</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than August 1 before the beginning of each of the 2002 through 2007 crop years, the Secretary shall estimate—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the quantity of sugar that will be consumed in the United States during the crop year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the quantity of sugar that would provide for reasonable carryover stocks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the quantity of sugar that will be available from carry-in stocks for consumption in the United States during the crop year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the quantity of sugar that will be available from the domestic processing of sugarcane and sugar beets; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the quantity of sugars, syrups, and molasses that will be imported for human consumption or to be used for the extraction of sugar for human consumption in the United States during the crop year, whether such articles are under a tariff-rate quota or are in excess or outside of a tariff-rate quota.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>The estimates under this subsection shall not apply to sugar imported for the production of polyhydric alcohol or to any sugar refined and reexported in refined form or in products containing sugar.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reestimates</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make reestimates of sugar consumption, stocks, production, and imports for a crop year as necessary, but no later than the beginning of each of the second through fourth quarters of the crop year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sugar Allotments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>By the beginning of each crop year, the Secretary shall establish for that crop year appropriate allotments under section 359c for the marketing by processors of sugar processed from sugar beets and from domestically produced sugarcane at a level that the Secretary estimates will result in no forfeitures of sugar to the Commodity Credit Corporation under the loan program for sugar established under section 156 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272).</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/189">116 STAT. 189</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Products</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may include sugar products, whose majority content is sucrose for human consumption, derived from sugarcane, sugar beets, molasses, or sugar in the allotments under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines it to be appropriate for purposes of this part.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibitions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During any crop year or portion thereof for which marketing allotments have been established, no processor of sugar beets or sugarcane shall market a quantity of sugar in excess of the allocation established for such processor, except to enable another processor to fulfill an allocation established for such other processor or to facilitate the exportation of such sugar.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>Any processor who knowingly violates paragraph (1) shall be liable to the Commodity Credit Corporation for a civil penalty in an amount equal to 3 times the United States market value, at the time of the commission of the violation, of that quantity of sugar involved in the violation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of market</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this part, the term ‘market’ shall mean to sell or otherwise dispose of in commerce in the United States (including the forfeiture of sugar under the loan program for sugar under section 156 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272) and, with respect to any integrated processor and refiner, the movement of raw cane sugar into the refining process).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="359c">“SEC. 359c. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF FLEXIBLE MARKETING ALLOTMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359cc">7 USC 1359cc</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish flexible marketing allotments for sugar for any crop year in which the allotments are required under section 359b(b) in accordance with this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overall Allotment Quantity</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish the overall quantity of sugar to be allotted for the crop year (in this part referred to as the ‘overall allotment quantity’) by deducting from the sum of the estimated sugar consumption and reasonable carryover stocks (at the end of the crop year) for the crop year, as determined under section 359b(a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>1,532,000 short tons, raw value; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>carry-in stocks of sugar, including sugar in Commodity Credit Corporation inventory.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall adjust the overall allotment quantity to avoid the forfeiture of sugar to the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Marketing Allotment for Sugar Derived from Sugar Beets and Sugar Derived from Sugarcane</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The overall allotment quantity for the crop year shall be allotted between—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>sugar derived from sugar beets by establishing a marketing allotment for a crop year at a quantity equal to the product of multiplying the overall allotment quantity for the crop year by 54.35 percent; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>sugar derived from sugarcane by establishing a marketing allotment for a crop year at a quantity equal to the product of multiplying the overall allotment quantity for the crop year by 45.65 percent.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/190">116 STAT. 190</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Filling Cane Sugar and Beet Sugar Allotments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cane sugar</inline>.—</heading><content>Each marketing allotment for cane sugar established under this section may only be filled with sugar processed from domestically grown sugarcane.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beet sugar</inline>.—</heading><content>Each marketing allotment for beet sugar established under this section may only be filled with sugar domestically processed from sugar beets.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Cane Sugar Allotments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The allotment for sugar derived from sugarcane shall be further allotted, among the States in the United States in which sugarcane is produced, after a hearing (if requested by the affected sugarcane processors and growers) and on such notice as the Secretary by regulation may prescribe, in a fair and equitable manner as provided in this subsection and section 359d(b)(1)(D).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offshore allotment</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collectively</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to the allotment of sugar derived from sugarcane to any other State, 325,000 short tons, raw value shall be allotted to the offshore States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individually</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The collective offshore State allotment provided for under subparagraph (A) shall be further allotted among the offshore States in which sugarcane is produced, after a hearing (if requested by the affected sugarcane processors and growers) and on such notice as the Secretary by regulation may prescribe, in a fair and equitable manner on the basis of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>past marketings of sugar, based on the average of the 2 highest years of production of raw cane sugar from the 1996 through 2000 crops;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the ability of processors to market the sugar covered under the allotments for the crop year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>past processings of sugar from sugarcane, based on the 3-year average of the 1998 through 2000 crop years.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mainland allotment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The allotment for sugar derived from sugarcane, less the amount provided for under paragraph (2), shall be allotted among the mainland States in the United States in which sugarcane is produced, after a hearing (if requested by the affected sugarcane processors and growers) and on such notice as the Secretary by regulation may prescribe, in a fair and equitable manner on the basis of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>past marketings of sugar, based on the average of the 2 highest years of production of raw cane sugar from the 1996 through 2000 crops;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the ability of processors to market the sugar covered under the allotments for the crop year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>past processings of sugar from sugarcane, based on the 3 crop years with the greatest processings (in the mainland States collectively) during the 1991 through 2000 crop years.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Filling Cane Sugar Allotments</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in section 359e, a State cane sugar allotment established under subsection (e) for a crop year may be filled only with sugar processed from sugarcane grown in the State covered by the allotment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment of Marketing Allotments</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/191">116 STAT. 191</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, based on reestimates under section 359b(a)(3), adjust upward or downward marketing allotments in a fair and equitable manner, as the Secretary determines appropriate, to reflect changes in estimated sugar consumption, stocks, production, or imports.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation to processors</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any increase or decrease in an allotment, each allocation to a processor of the allotment under section 359d, and each proportionate share established with respect to the allotment under section 359f(c), shall be increased or decreased by the same percentage that the allotment is increased or decreased.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carry-over of reductions</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever a marketing allotment for a crop year is required to be reduced during the crop year under this subsection, if, at the time of the reduction, the quantity of sugar marketed exceeds the processor's reduced allocation, the allocation of an allotment next established for the processor shall be reduced by the quantity of the excess sugar marketed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Suspension of Allotments</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever the Secretary estimates or reestimates under section 359b(a), or has reason to believe, that imports of sugars, syrups or molasses for human consumption or to be used for the extraction of sugar for human consumption, whether under a tariff-rate quota or in excess or outside of a tariff-rate quota, will exceed 1,532,000 short tons (raw value equivalent) (excluding any imports attributable to reassignment under paragraph (1)(D) or (2)(C) of section 359e(b)), and that the imports would lead to a reduction of the overall allotment quantity, the Secretary shall suspend the marketing allotments established under this section until such time as the imports have been restricted, eliminated, or reduced to or below the level of 1,532,000 short tons (raw value equivalent).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="359d">“SEC. 359d. </num><heading>ALLOCATION OF MARKETING ALLOTMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359dd">7 USC 1359dd</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation to Processors</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever marketing allotments are established for a crop year under section 359c, in order to afford all interested persons an equitable opportunity to market sugar under an allotment, the Secretary shall allocate each such allotment among the processors covered by the allotment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearing and Notice</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cane sugar</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make allocations for cane sugar after a hearing, if requested by the affected sugarcane processors and growers, and on such notice as the Secretary by regulation may prescribe, in such manner and in such quantities as to provide a fair, efficient, and equitable distribution of the allocations under this paragraph. Each such allocation shall be subject to adjustment under section 359c(g).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple processor states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraphs (C) and (D), the Secretary shall allocate the allotment for cane sugar among multiple cane sugar processors in a single State based on—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>past marketings of sugar, based on the average of the 2 highest years of production of raw cane sugar from among the 1996 through 2000 crops;</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/192">116 STAT. 192</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the ability of processors to market sugar covered by that portion of the allotment allocated for the crop year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>past processings of sugar from sugarcane, based on the average of the 3 highest years of production during the 1996 through 2000 crop years.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Talisman processing facility—In the case of allotments under subparagraph (B) attributable to the operations of the Talisman processing facility before the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall . allocate the allotment among processors in the State under subparagraph (A) in accordance with the agreements of March 25 and 26, 1999, between the affected processors and the Secretary of the Interior.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proportionate share states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of States subject to section 359f(c), the Secretary shall allocate the allotment for cane sugar among multiple cane sugar processors in a single State based on—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>past marketings of sugar, based on the average of the 2 highest years of production of raw cane sugar from among the 1997 through 2001 crop years;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the ability of processors to market sugar covered by that portion of the allotments allocated for the crop year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>past processings of sugar from sugarcane, based on the average of the 2 highest crop years of crop production during the 1997 through 2001 crop years.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New entrants</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (D), the Secretary, on application of any processor that begins processing sugarcane on or after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, and after a hearing (if requested by the affected sugarcane processors and growers) and on such notice as the Secretary by regulation may prescribe, may provide the processor with an allocation that provides a fair, efficient and equitable distribution of the allocations from the allotment for the State in which the processor is located.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proportionate share states</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of proportionate share States, the Secretary shall establish proportionate shares in a quantity sufficient to produce the sugarcane required to satisfy the allocations.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The allotment for a new processor under this subparagraph shall not exceed—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>in the case of the first crop year of operation of a new processor, 50,000 short tons (raw value); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>in the case of each subsequent crop year of operation of the new processor, a quantity established by the Secretary in accordance with this subparagraph and the criteria described in subparagraph (B) or (D), as applicable.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New entrant states</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section 359c(e)(3), to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/193">116 STAT. 193</page> accommodate an allocation under clause (i) to a new processor located in a new entrant mainland State, the Secretary shall provide the new entrant mainland State with an allotment.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on other allotments</inline>.—</heading><content>The allotment to any new entrant mainland State shall be subtracted, on a pro rata basis, from the allotments otherwise allotted to each mainland State under section 359c(e)(3).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adverse effects</inline>.—</heading><content>Before providing an initial processor allocation or State allotment to a new entrant processor or a new entrant State under this subparagraph, the Secretary shall take into consideration any adverse effects that the provision of the allocation or allotment may have on existing cane processors and producers in mainland States.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ability to market</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with section 359c and this section, any processor allocation or State allotment made to a new entrant processor or to a new entrant State under this subparagraph shall be provided only after the applicant processor, or the applicable processors in the State, have demonstrated the ability to process, produce, and market (including the transfer or delivery of the raw cane sugar to a refinery for further processing or marketing) raw cane sugar for the crop year for which the allotment is applicable.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 1 processor allocation provided under this subparagraph may be applicable to any individual sugar processing facility.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of ownership</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in section 359f(c)(8), if a sugarcane processor is sold or otherwise transferred to another owner or is closed as part of an affiliated corporate group processing consolidation, the Secretary shall transfer the allotment allocation for the processor to the purchaser, new owner, successor in interest, or any remaining processor of an affiliated entity, as applicable, of the processor.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beet sugar</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph and sections 359c(g), 359e(b), and 3591(b), the Secretary shall make allocations for beet sugar among beet sugar processors for each crop year that allotments are in effect on the basis of the adjusted weighted average quantity of beet sugar produced by the processors for each of the 1998 through 2000 crop years, as determined under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quantity</inline>.—</heading><content>The quantity of an allocation made for a beet sugar processor for a crop year under subparagraph (A) shall bear the same ratio to the quantity of allocations made for all beet sugar processors for the crop year as the adjusted weighted average quantity of beet sugar produced by the processor (as determined under subparagraphs (C) and (D)) bears to the total of the adjusted weighted average quantities of beet sugar produced by all processors (as so determined).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/194">116 STAT. 194</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Weighted average quantity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (D), the weighted quantity of beet sugar produced by a beet sugar processor during each of the 1998 through 2000 crop years shall be (as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of the 1998 crop year, 25 percent of the quantity of beet sugar produced by the processor during the crop year;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of the 1999 crop year, 35 percent of the quantity of beet sugar produced by the processor during the crop year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>in the case of the 2000 crop year, 40 percent of the quantity of beet sugar produced by the processor (including any quantity of sugar received from the Commodity Credit Corporation) during the crop year.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall adjust the weighted average quantity of beet sugar produced by a beet sugar processor during the 1998 through 2000 crop years under subparagraph (C) if the Secretary determines that the processor—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>during the 1996 through 2000 crop years, opened a sugar beet processing factory;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>during the 1998 through 2000 crop years, closed a sugar beet processing factory;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>during the 1998 through 2000 crop years, constructed a molasses desugarization facility; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>during the 1998 through 2000 crop years, suffered substantial quality losses on sugar beets stored during any such crop year.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quantity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The quantity of beet sugar produced by a beet sugar processor under subparagraph (C) shall be—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>in the case of a processor that opened a sugar beet processing factory, increased by 1.25 percent of the total of the adjusted weighted average quantities of beet sugar produced by all processors during the 1998 through 2000 crop years (without consideration of any adjustment under this subparagraph) for each sugar beet processing factory that is opened by the processor;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>in the case of a processor that closed a sugar beet processing factory, decreased by 1.25 percent of the total of the adjusted weighted average quantities of beet sugar produced by all processors during the 1998 through 2000 crop years (without consideration of any adjustment under this subparagraph) for each sugar beet processing factory that is closed by the processor;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>in the case of a processor that constructed a molasses desugarization facility, increased by 0.25 percent of the total of the adjusted weighted average quantities of beet sugar produced by all processors during the 1998 through 2000 crop years (without consideration of any adjustment under this subparagraph) for each <page identifier="/us/stat/116/195">116 STAT. 195</page> molasses desugarization facility that is constructed by the processor; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>in the case of a processor that suffered substantial quality losses on stored sugar beets, increased by 1.25 percent of the total of the adjusted weighted average quantities of beet sugar produced by all processors during the 1998 through 2000 crop years (without consideration of any adjustment under this subparagraph).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent termination of operations of a processor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a processor of beet sugar has been dissolved, liquidated in a bankruptcy proceeding, or otherwise has permanently terminated operations (other than in conjunction with a sale or other disposition of the processor or the assets of the processor), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>eliminate the allocation of the processor provided under this section; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>distribute the allocation to other beet sugar processors on a pro rata basis.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale of all assets of a processor to another processor</inline>.—</heading><content>If a processor of beet sugar (or all of the assets of the processor) is sold to another processor of beet sugar, the Secretary shall transfer the allocation of the seller to the buyer unless the allocation has been distributed to other sugar beet processors under subparagraph (E).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale of factories of a processor to another processor</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraphs (E) and (F), if 1 or more factories of a processor of beet sugar (but not all of the assets of the processor) are sold to another processor of beet sugar during a crop year, the Secretary shall assign a pro rata portion of the allocation of the seller to the allocation of the buyer to reflect the historical contribution of the production of the sold factory or factories to the total allocation of the seller.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of allocation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assignment of the allocation under clause (i) shall apply—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>during the remainder of the crop year during which the sale described in clause (i) occurs (referred to in this subparagraph as the ‘initial crop year’); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>each subsequent crop year (referred in this subparagraph as a ‘subsequent crop year’), subject to clause (iii).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent crop years</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The assignment of the allocation under clause (i) shall apply during each subsequent crop year unless the acquired factory or factories continue in operation for less than the initial crop year and the first subsequent crop year.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reassignment</inline>.—</heading><content>If the acquired factory or factories do not continue in operation for the complete initial crop year and the first subsequent <page identifier="/us/stat/116/196">116 STAT. 196</page> crop year, the Secretary shall reassign the temporary allocation to other processors of beet sugar on a pro rata basis.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of other factories to fill allocation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the transferred allocation to the buyer for the purchased factory or factories cannot be filled by the production of the purchased factory or factories for the initial crop year or a subsequent crop year, the remainder of the transferred allocation may be filled by beet sugar produced by the buyer from other factories of the buyer.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New entrants starting production or reopening factories</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided by clause (ii), if an individual or entity that does not have an allocation of beet sugar under this part (referred to in this paragraph as a ‘new entrant’) starts processing sugar beets after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, or acquires and reopens a factory that produced beet sugar during previous crop years that (at the time of acquisition) has no allocation associated with the factory under this part, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>assign an allocation for beet sugar to the new entrant that provides a fair and equitable distribution of the allocations for beet sugar; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>reduce the allocations for beet sugar of all other processors on a pro rata basis to reflect the new allocation.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a new entrant acquires and reopens a factory that previously produced beet sugar from sugar beets and from sugar beet molasses but the factory last processed sugar beets during the 1997 crop year and the new entrant starts to process sugar beets at such factory after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>assign an allocation for beet sugar to the new entrant that is not less than the greater of 1.67 percent of the total of the adjusted weighted average quantities of beet sugar produced by all processors during the 1998 through 2000 crop years as determined under subsection (b)(2)(C), or 1,500,000 hundredweights; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>reduce the allocations for beet sugar of all other processors on a pro rata basis to reflect the new allocation.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New entrants acquiring ongoing factories with production history</inline>.—</heading><content>If a new entrant acquires a factory that has production history during the period of the 1998 through 2000 crop years and that is producing beet sugar at the time the allocations are made from a processor that has an allocation of beet sugar, the Secretary shall transfer a portion of the allocation of the seller to the new entrant to reflect the historical contribution of the production of the sold factory to the total allocation of the seller.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/197">116 STAT. 197</page> <section><num value="359e">“SEC. 359e. </num><heading>REASSIGNMENT OF DEFICITS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359ee">7 USC 1359ee</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Estimates of Deficits</inline>.—</heading><content>At any time allotments are in effect under this part, the Secretary, from time to time, shall determine whether (in view of then-current inventories of sugar, the estimated production of sugar and expected marketings, and other pertinent factors) any processor of sugarcane will be unable to market the sugar covered by the portion of the State cane sugar allotment allocated to the processor and whether any processor of sugar beets will be unable to market sugar covered by the portion of the beet sugar allotment allocated to the processor.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reassignment of Deficits</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cane sugar</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary determines that any sugarcane processor who has been allocated a share of a State cane sugar allotment will be unable to market the processor's allocation of the State's allotment for the crop year—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary first shall reassign the estimated quantity of the deficit to the allocations for other processors within that State, depending on the capacity of each other processor to fill the portion of the deficit to be assigned to it and taking into account the interests of producers served by the processors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if after the reassignments the deficit cannot be completely eliminated, the Secretary shall reassign the estimated quantity of the deficit proportionately to the allotments for other cane sugar States, depending on the capacity of each other State to fill the portion of the deficit to be assigned to it, with the reassigned quantity to each State to be allocated among processors in that State in proportion to the allocations of the processors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>if after the reassignments the deficit cannot be completely eliminated, the Secretary shall reassign the estimated quantity of the deficit to the Commodity Credit Corporation and shall sell such quantity of sugar from inventories of the Corporation unless the Secretary determines that such sales would have a significant effect on the price of sugar; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>if after the reassignments and sales, the deficit cannot be completely eliminated, the Secretary shall reassign the remainder to imports.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beet sugar</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary determines that a sugar beet processor who has been allocated a share of the beet sugar allotment will be unable to market that allocation—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary first shall reassign the estimated quantity of the deficit to the allotments for other sugar beet processors, depending on the capacity of each other processor to fill the portion of the deficit to be assigned to it and taking into account the interests of producers served by the processors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if after the reassignments the deficit cannot be completely eliminated, the Secretary shall reassign the estimated quantity of the deficit to the Commodity Credit Corporation and shall, sell such quantity of sugar from inventories of the Corporation unless the Secretary determines that such sales would have a significant effect on the price of sugar; and </content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/198">116 STAT. 198</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>if after the reassignments and sales, the deficit cannot be completely eliminated, the Secretary shall reassign the remainder to imports.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corresponding increase</inline>.—</heading><content>The allocation of each processor receiving a reassigned quantity of an allotment under this subsection for a crop year shall be increased to reflect the reassignment.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="359f">“SEC. 359f. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359ff">7 USC 1359ff</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO PRODUCERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Processor Assurances</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If allotments for a crop year are allocated to processors under section 359d, the Secretary shall obtain from the processors such assurances as the Secretary considers adequate that the allocation will be shared among producers served by the processor in a fair and equitable manner that adequately reflects producers’ production histories.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Arbitration</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Any dispute between a processor and a producer, or group of producers, with respect to the sharing of the allocation to the processor shall be resolved through arbitration by the Secretary on the request of either party.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The arbitration shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>commenced not more than 45 days after the request; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>completed not more than 60 days after the request.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sugar Beet Processing Facility Closures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If a sugar beet processing facility is closed and the sugar beet growers that previously delivered beets to the facility elect to deliver their beets to another processing company, the growers may petition the Secretary to modify allocations under this part to allow the delivery.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased allocation for processing company</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may increase the allocation to the processing company to which the growers elect to deliver their sugar beets, with the approval of the processing company, to a level that does not exceed the processing capacity of the processing company, to accommodate the change in deliveries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decreased allocation for closed company</inline>.—</heading><content>The increased allocation shall be deducted from the allocation to the company that owned the processing facility that has been closed and the remaining allocation shall be unaffected.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The determinations of the Secretary on the issues raised by the petition shall be made within 60 days after the filing of the petition.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proportionate Shares of Certain Allotments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">States affected</inline>.—</heading><content>In any case in which a State allotment is established under section 359c(f) and there are in excess of 250 sugarcane producers in the State (other than Puerto Rico), the Secretary shall make a determination under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall determine, for each State allotment described in subparagraph (A), whether the production of sugarcane, in the absence of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/199">116 STAT. 199</page> proportionate shares, will be greater than the quantity needed to enable processors to fill the allotment and provide a normal carryover inventory of sugar.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of proportionate shares</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the quantity of sugarcane produced by producers in the area covered by a State allotment for a crop year will be in excess of the quantity needed to enable processors to fill the allotment for tne crop year and provide a normal carryover inventory of sugar, the Secretary shall establish a proportionate share for each sugarcane-producing farm that limits the acreage of sugarcane that may be harvested on the farm for sugar or seed during the crop year the allotment is in effect as provided in this subsection. Each such proportionate share shall be subject to adjustment under paragraph (7) and section 359c(g).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Method of determining</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of determining proportionate shares for any crop of sugarcane:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish the State's per-acre yield goal for a crop of sugarcane at a level (not less than the average per-acre yield in the State for the 2 highest years from among the 1999, 2000, and 2001 crop years, as determined by the Secretary) that will ensure an adequate net return per pound to producers in the State, taking into consideration any available production research data that the Secretary considers relevant.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary shall adjust the per-acre yield goal by the average recovery rate of sugar produced from sugarcane by processors in the State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The Secretary shall convert the State allotment for the crop year involved into a State acreage allotment for the crop by dividing the State allotment by the peracre yield goal for the State, as established under subparagraph (A) and as further adjusted under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish a uniform reduction percentage for the crop by dividing the State acreage allotment, as determined for the crop under subparagraph (C), by the sum of all adjusted acreage bases in the State, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>The uniform reduction percentage for the crop, as determined under subparagraph (D), shall be applied to the acreage base for each sugarcane-producing farm in the State to determine the farm's proportionate share of sugarcane acreage that may be harvested for sugar or seed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acreage base</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, the acreage base for each sugarcane-producing farm shall be determined by the Secretary, as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The acreage base for any farm shall be the number of acres that is equal to the average of the acreage planted and considered planted for harvest for sugar or seed on the farm in the 2 highest of the 1999, 2000, and 2001 crop years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Acreage planted to sugarcane that producers on a farm were unable to harvest to sugarcane for sugar or seed because of drought, flood, other natural disaster, or other condition beyond the control of the producers may <page identifier="/us/stat/116/200">116 STAT. 200</page> be considered as harvested for the production of sugar or seed for purposes of this paragraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever proportionate shares are in effect in a State for a crop of sugarcane, producers on a farm shall not knowingly harvest, or allow to be harvested, for sugar or seed an acreage of sugarcane in excess of the farm's proportionate share for the crop year, or otherwise violate proportionate share regulations issued by the Secretary under section 359h(a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of violation</inline>.—</heading><content>No producer shall be considered to have violated subparagraph (A) unless the processor of the sugarcane harvested by such producer from acreage in excess of the proportionate share of the farm markets an amount of sugar that exceeds the allocation of such processor for a crop year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>Any producer on a farm who violates subparagraph (A) by knowingly harvesting, or allowing to be harvested, an acreage of sugarcane in excess of the farm's proportionate share shall be liable to the Commodity Credit Corporation for a civil penalty equal to one and one-half times the United States market value of the quantity of sugar that is marketed by the processor of such sugarcane in excess of the allocation of such processor for the crop year. The Secretary shall prorate penalties imposed under this subparagraph in a fair and equitable manner among all the producers of sugarcane harvested from excess acreage that is acquired by such processor.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the preceding subparagraph, the Secretary may authorize the county and State committees established under section 8(b) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(b)) to waive or modify deadlines and other proportionate share requirements in cases in which lateness or failure to meet the other requirements does not affect adversely the operation of proportionate shares.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever the Secretary determines that, because of a natural disaster or other condition beyond the control of producers that adversely affects a crop of sugarcane subject to proportionate shares, the amount of sugarcane produced by producers subject to the proportionate shares will not be sufficient to enable processors in the State to meet the State's cane sugar allotment and provide a normal carryover inventory of sugar, the Secretary may uniformly allow producers to harvest an amount of sugarcane in excess of their proportionate share, or suspend proportionate shares entirely, as necessary to enable processors to meet the State allotment and provide a normal carryover inventory of sugar.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Processing facility closures</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If a sugarcane processing facility subject to this subsection is closed and the sugarcane growers that delivered sugarcane to the facility prior to closure elect to deliver their sugarcane to another processing company, the growers may petition the Secretary to modify allocations under this part to allow the delivery.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/201">116 STAT. 201</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased allocation for processing company</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may increase the allocation to the processing company to which the growers elect to deliver the sugarcane, with the approval of the processing company, to a level that does not exceed the processing capacity of the processing company, to accommodate the change in deliveries.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decreased allocation for closed company</inline>.—</heading><content>The increased allocation shall be deducted from the allocation to the company that owned the processing facility that has been closed and the remaining allocation shall be unaffected.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The determinations of the Secretary on<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the issues raised by the petition shall be made within 60 days after the filing of the petition.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="359g">“SEC. 359g. </num><heading>SPECIAL RULES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359gg">7 USC 1359gg</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Acreage Base History</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of establishing proportionate shares for sugarcane farms under section 359fic), the Secretary, on application of any producer, with the written consent of all owners of a farm, may transfer the acreage base history of the farm to any other parcels of land of the applicant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of Acreage Base History</inline>.—</heading><content>If for reasons beyond the control of a producer on a farm, the producer is unable to harvest an acreage of sugarcane for sugar or seed with respect to all or a portion of the proportionate share established for the farm under section 359f(c), the Secretary, on the application of the producer and with the written consent of all owners of the farm, may preserve for a period of not more than 5 consecutive years the acreage base history of the farm to the extent of the proportionate share involved. The Secretary may permit the proportionate share to be redistributed to other farms, but no acreage base history for purposes of establishing acreage bases shall accrue to the other farms by virtue of the redistribution of the proportionate share.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revisions of Allocations and Proportionate Shares</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, after such notice as the Secretary by regulation may prescribe, may revise or amend any allocation of a marketing allotment under section 359d, or any proportionate share established or adjusted for a farm under section 359f(c), on the same basis as the initial allocation or proportionate share was required to be established.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers of Mill Allocations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>A producer in a proportionate share State, upon written consent from all crop-share owners (or the representative of the crop-share owners) of a farm, and from the processing company holding the applicable allocation for such shares, may deliver sugarcane to another processing company if the additional delivery, when combined with such other processing company's existing deliveries, does not exceed the processing capacity of the company.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation adjustment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 359d, the Secretary shall adjust the allocations of each of such processing companies affected by a transfer under paragraph (1) to reflect the change in deliveries, based on the product of—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/202">116 STAT. 202</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the number of acres of proportionate shares being transferred; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the State's per acre yield goal established under section 359f(c)(3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="359h">“SEC. 359h. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359hh">7 USC 1359hh</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REGULATIONS; VIOLATIONS; PUBLICATION OF SECRETARY'S DETERMINATIONS; JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS; UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary or the Commodity Credit Corporation, as appropriate, shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the authority vested in the Secretary in administering this part.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violation</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person knowingly violating any regulation of the Secretary issued under subsection (a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication in Federal Register</inline>.—</heading><content>Each determination issued by the Secretary to establish, adjust, or suspend allotments under this part shall be promptly published in the Federal Register and shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons for the determination.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction of Courts; United States Attorneys</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction of courts</inline>.—</heading><content>The several district courts of the United States are vested with jurisdiction specifically to enforce, and to prevent and restrain any person from violating, this part or any regulation issued thereunder.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states attorneys</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever the Secretary shall so request, it shall be the duty of the several United States attorneys, in their respective districts, to institute proceedings to enforce the remedies and to collect the penalties provided for in this part. The Secretary may elect not to refer to a United States attorney any violation of this part or regulation when the Secretary determines that the administration and enforcement of this part would be adequately served by written notice or warning to any person committing the violation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonexclusivity of Remedies</inline>.—</heading><content>The remedies and penalties provided for in this part shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, any remedies or penalties existing at law or in equity.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="359i">“SEC. 359i. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359ii">7 USC 1359ii</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPEALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>An appeal may be taken to the Secretary from any decision under section 359d establishing allocations of marketing allotments, or under section 359f, by any person adversely affected by reason of any such decision.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of appeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Any such appeal shall be taken by filing with the Secretary, within 20 days after the decision complained of is effective, notice in writing of the appeal and a statement of the reasons therefor. Unless a later date is specified by the Secretary as part of the Secretary's decision, the decision complained of shall be considered to be effective as of the date on which announcement of the decision is made. The Secretary shall deliver a copy of any notice of appeal to each person shown by the records of the Secretary to be adversely affected by reason of the decision appealed, and shall at all times thereafter permit any such person to inspect and make copies of appellant's reasons for the appeal and shall on application permit the person to intervene in the appeal.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/203">116 STAT. 203</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide each appellant an opportunity for a hearing before an administrative law judge in accordance with sections 554 and 556 of title 5, United States Code. The expenses for conducting the hearing shall be reimbursed by the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Appeal Process Regarding Beet Sugar Allocations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appeal authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning after the 2006 crop year, a processor that has an allocation of the beet sugar allotment under this part (referred to in this subsection as a ‘petitioner’) may file a notice of appeal with the Secretary regarding the petitioner's beet sugar allocation. Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall consider the appeal if the notice alleges that any processor that has a beet sugar allocation has failed to fill at least 82.5 percent of its allocation of the beet sugar allotment with sugar produced by it or received from the Commodity Credit Corporation in 2 out of the 3 crop years preceding the crop year in which the appeal is filed. A processor that is alleged to have failed to fill at least 82.5 percent of its allocation shall be allowed to fully participate in the appeal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>An appeal under paragraph (1) shall not be based on the failure of a processor to fill at least 82.5 percent of its allocation because of drought, flood, hail, or other weather disaster, as determined by the Secretary. The determination by the Secretary shall not require a formal disaster declaration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Response to appeal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon the petitioner making an appeal to the Secretary, and upon a review by the Secretary of how processors have filled their allocations, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>assign an increased allocation for beet sugar to the petitioner that provides a fair and equitable distribution of the allocations for beet sugar, taking into account—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(i) </num><content>production history during the period beginning on April 4, 1996, and through the date of enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>capital investment during that period;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>increases in United States sugar consumption; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the ability or inability of processors to fill the allocations they have received under this part; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>reduce, correspondingly, the allocation for beet sugar of each processor determined to have failed to fill at least 82.5 percent of its allocation of the beet sugar allotment as described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Filing deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of the filing deadline specified in subsection (b)(1), the 20-day period shall commence on the date on which the Secretary announces the allocations for the subsequent crop year or October 1, whichever is earlier.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="359j">“SEC. 359j. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359jj">7 USC 1359jj</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Certain Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this part, the Secretary may use the services of local committees of sugar beet or sugarcane producers, sugarcane processors, or sugar beet <page identifier="/us/stat/116/204">116 STAT. 204</page> processors, State and county committees established under section 8(b) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(b)), and the departments and agencies of the United States Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Commodity Credit Corporation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use the services, facilities, funds, and authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out this part.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="359k">“SEC. 359k. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1359kk">7 USC 1359kk</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REALLOCATING SUGAR QUOTA IMPORT SHORTFALLS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on or after June 1 of each of the 2002 through 2007 calendar years, the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine the amount of the quota of cane sugar used by each qualified supplying country for that crop year, and may reallocate the unused quota for that crop year among qualified supplying countries.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Supplying Country Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘qualified supplying country’ means one of the following foreign countries that is allowed to export cane sugar to the United States under an agreement or any other country with which the United States has an agreement relating to the importation of cane sugar: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Argentina</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Australia</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Barbados</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Belize</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Bolivia</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Brazil</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Colombia</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Republic of the Congo</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Costa Rica</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Dominican Republic</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Ecuador</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">El Salvador</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fiji</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Gabon</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Guatemala</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Guyana</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Haiti</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Honduras</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">India</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Cote D'Ivoire, formerly known as the Ivory Coast</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Jamaica</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Madagascar</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Malawi</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Mauritius</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Mexico</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Mozambique</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Nicaragua</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Panama</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Papua New Guinea</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Paraguay</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Peru</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Philippines</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">St. Kitts and Nevis</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">South Africa</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Swaziland</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Taiwan</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Thailand</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Trinidad-Tobago</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Uruguay</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Zimbabwe.”.</listContent></listItem></list> </content></subsection> </section></part><page identifier="/us/stat/116/205">116 STAT. 205</page> </quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Dairy</heading> <section><num value="1501">SEC. 1501. </num><heading>MILK PRICE SUPPORT PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7981">7 USC 7981</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period beginning on June 1, 2002, and ending on December 31, 2007, the Secretary of Agriculture shall support the price of milk produced in the 48 contiguous States through the purchase of cheese, butter, and nonfat dry milk produced from the milk.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rate</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period specified in subsection (a), the price of milk shall be supported at a rate equal to $9.90 per hundredweight for milk containing 3.67 percent butterfat.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchase Prices</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uniform prices</inline>.—</heading><content>The support purchase prices under this section for each of the products of milk (butter, cheese, and nonfat dry milk) announced by the Secretary shall be the same for all of that product sold by persons offering to sell the product to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sufficient prices</inline>.—</heading><content>The purchase prices shall be sufficient to enable plants of average efficiency to pay producers, on average, a price that is not less than the rate of price support for milk in effect under subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule for Butter and Nonfat Dry Milk Purchase Prices</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of purchase prices</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may allocate the rate of price support between the purchase prices for nonfat dry milk and butter in a manner that will result in the lowest level of expenditures by the Commodity Credit Corporation or achieve such other objectives as the Secretary considers appropriate. Not later than 10 days after making or changing an allocation, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate of the allocation. Section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to the implementation of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of purchase price adjustments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make any such adjustments in the purchase prices for nonfat dry milk and butter the Secretary considers to be necessary not more than twice in each calendar year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commodity Credit Corporation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the program authorized by this section through the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1502">SEC. 1502. </num><heading>NATIONAL DAIRY MARKET LOSS PAYMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7982">7 USC 7982</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Class I milk</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Class I milk’ means milk (including milk components) classified as Class I milk under a Federal milk marketing order.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible production</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘eligible production’ means milk produced by a producer in a participating State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal milk marketing order</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Federal milk marketing order’ means an order issued under section 8c of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 608c), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/206">116 STAT. 206</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participating state</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘participating State’ means each State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Producer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘producer’ means an individual or entity that directly or indirectly (as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shares in the risk of producing milk; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>makes contributions (including land, labor, management, equipment, or capital) to the dairy farming operation of the individual or entity that are at least commensurate with the share of the individual or entity of the proceeds of the operation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall offer to enter into contracts with producers on a dairy farm located in a participating State under which the producers receive payments on eligible production.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Payments to a producer under this section shall be calculated by multiplying (as determined by the Secretary)— </chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the payment quantity for the producer during the applicable month established under subsection (d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the amount equal to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$16.94 per hundredweight; less</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Class I milk price per hundredweight in Boston under the applicable Federal milk marketing order; by (3) 45 percent.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Quantity</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the payment quantity for a producer during the applicable month under this section shall be equal to the quantity of eligible production marketed by the producer during the month.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The payment quantity for all producers on a single dairy operation during the months of the applicable fiscal year for which the producers receive payments under subsection (b) shall not exceed 2,400,000 pounds. For purposes of determining whether producers are producers on separate dairy operations or a single dairy operation, the Secretary shall apply the same standards as were applied in implementing the dairy program under section 805 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106-387; 114 Stat. 1549A-50).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reconstitution</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to ensure that a producer does not reconstitute a dairy operation for the sole purpose of receiving additional payments under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A payment under a contract under this section shall be made on a monthly basis not later than 60 days after the last day of the month for which the payment is made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Signup</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall offer to enter into contracts under this section during the period beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2005.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Contract</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2) and subsection (h), any contract entered into by producers on a dairy farm under this section shall cover eligible production marketed by the producers on the dairy farm during the period starting with the first day of month the producers on the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/207">116 STAT. 207</page> dairy farm enter into the contract and ending on September 30, 2005.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a producer violates the contract, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>terminate the contract and allow the producer to retain any payments received under the contract; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>allow the contract to remain in effect and require the producer to repay a portion of the payments received under the contract based on the severity of the violation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any payment that is otherwise available under this section, if the producers on a daily farm enter into a contract under this section, the Secretary shall make a payment in accordance with the formula specified in subsection (c) on the quantity of eligible production of the producer marketed during the period beginning on December 1, 2001, and ending on the last day of the month preceding the month the producers on the dairy farm entered into the contract.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1503">SEC. 1503. </num><heading>DAIRY EXPORT INCENTIVE AND DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dairy Export Incentive Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 153(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (15 U.S.C. 713a-14(a)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dairy Indemnity Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3 of Public Law 90484 (7 U.S.C. 4501) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1504">SEC. 1504. </num><heading>DAIRY PRODUCT MANDATORY REPORTING.</heading> <chapeau>Section 272(1) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1637a(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “means manufactured dairy products” and inserting “means— <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>manufactured dairy products”;</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>substantially identical products designated by the Secretary.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1505">SEC. 1505. </num><heading>FUNDING OF DAIRY PROMOTION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 111 of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4502) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (k), by striking “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (1), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">“(m) </num><chapeau>the term ‘imported dairy product’ means any dairy product that is imported into the United States (as defined in subsection (l)), including dairy products imported into the United States in the form of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>milk, cream, and fresh and dried dairy products;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>butter and butterfat mixtures;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>cheese; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>casein and mixtures;</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">(n) </num><content>the term ‘importer’ means a person that imports an imported dairy product into the United States; and</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">(o) </num><content>the term ‘Customs’ means the United States Customs Service.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/208">116 STAT. 208</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Representation of Importers on Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 113(b) of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4504(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “National Dairy Promotion and Research Board.—” after “(b)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by designating the first through ninth sentences as paragraphs (1) through (5) and paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively, and indenting the paragraphs appropriately;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2) (as so designated), by striking “Members” and inserting “Except as provided in paragraph (6), the members”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (5) (as so designated) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>Importers.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial representation</inline>.—</heading><content>In making initial appointments to the Board of importer representatives, the Secretary shall appoint 2 members who represent importers of dairy products and are subject to assessments under the order.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent representation</inline>.—</heading><content>At least once every 3 years after the initial appointment of importer representatives under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall review the average volume of domestic production of dairy products compared to the average volume of imports of dairy products into the United States during the previous 3 years and, on the basis of that review, shall reapportion importer representation on the Board to reflect the proportional share of the United States market by domestic production and imported dairy products.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional members; nominations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The members appointed under this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall be in addition to the total number of members appointed under paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall be appointed from nominations submitted by importers under such procedures as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.”; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in paragraph (8) (as so designated), by striking “is produced” and inserting “is produced as well as importers of dairy products”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budgets</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 113(e) of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4504(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(e)” and inserting: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budgets</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content><inline class="smallCaps">Preparation and submission</inline>.—”;</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the last sentence; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign market efforts</inline>.—</heading><content>The order shall authorize the Board to expend in the maintenance and expansion of foreign markets an amount not to exceed the amount collected from United States producers for a fiscal year. Of those funds, for each of the 2002 through 2007 fiscal years, the Board's budget may provide for the expenditure of revenues available to the Board to develop international markets for, and to promote within such markets, the consumption of dairy products produced or manufactured in the United States.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/209">116 STAT. 209</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importer Assessment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 113(g) of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4504(g)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>(1) by inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Assessments</inline>.—” after “(g)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by designating the first through fifth sentences as paragraphs (1) through (5), respectively, and indenting appropriately;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3) (as so designated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “for milk produced in the United States and imported dairy products” after “The rate of assessment”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, as determined by the Secretary”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importers</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The order shall provide that each importer of imported dairy products shall pay an assessment to the Board in the manner prescribed by the order.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The assessment on imported dairy products shall be paid by the importer to Customs at the time the entry documents are filed with Customs. Customs shall remit the assessments to the Board. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘importer’ includes persons who hold title to foreign-produced dairy products immediately upon release by Customs, as well as persons who act on behalf of others, as agents, brokers, or consignees, to secure the release of dairy products from Customs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of assessments on imported dairy products</inline>.—</heading><content>Assessments collected on imported dairy products shall not be used for foreign market promotion.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Records</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 113(k) of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4504(k)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “person receiving” and inserting “importer of imported dairy products, each person receiving”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importer Eligibility To Vote in Referendum</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 116(b) of the Dairy Promotion Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4507(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>by inserting after “of producers” the following: “and importers”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>by inserting after “the producers” the following: “and importers”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by inserting after “commercial use” the following: “and importers voting in the referendum (who have been engaged in the importation of dairy products during the same representative period, as determined by the Secretary)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Order Implementation and International Trade Obligations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 112 of the Dairy Promotion Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4503) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Order Implementation and International Trade Obligations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, shall ensure that the order is implemented in a manner consistent with the international trade obligations of the Federal Government.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/210">116 STAT. 210</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments To Reflect Addition of Importers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 110(b) (7 U.S.C. 4501(b))—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by inserting after “commercial use” the following: “and on imported dairy products”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “products produced in the United States.” and inserting “products.”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence, by inserting after “produce milk” the following: “or the right of any person to import dairy products”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 111(d) (7 U.S.C. 4502(d)), by striking “produced in the United States”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1506">SEC. 1506. </num><heading>FLUID MILK PROMOTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Fluid Milk Product</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1999C of the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6402) is amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fluid milk product</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘fluid milk product’ has the meaning given the term in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>section 1000.15 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, subject to such amendments as may be made by the Secretary; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any successor regulation.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Fluid Milk Processor</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1999C(4) of the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6402(4)) is amended by striking “500,000 pounds of fluid milk products in consumer-type packages per month” and inserting “3,000,000 pounds of fluid milk products in consumer-type packages per month (excluding products delivered directly to the place of residence of a consumer)”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Order Termination Date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 19990 of the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6414) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1507">SEC. 1507. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7983">7 USC 7983</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDY OF NATIONAL DAIRY POLICY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a comprehensive economic evaluation of the potential direct and indirect effects of the various elements of the national dairy policy, including an examination of the effect of the national dairy policy on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>farm price stability, farm profitability and viability, and local rural economies in the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>child, senior, and low-income nutrition programs, including impacts on schools and institutions participating in the programs, on program recipients, and other factors; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the wholesale and retail cost of fluid milk, dairy farms, and milk utilization.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the results of the study required by this section.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/211">116 STAT. 211</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Dairy Policy Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “national dairy policy” means the dairy policy of the United States as evidenced by the following policies and programs:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Federal milk marketing orders issued under section 8c of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 608c), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Interstate dairy compacts (including proposed compacts described in H.R. 1827 and S. 1157, as introduced in the 107th Congress).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Over-order premiums and State pricing programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Direct payments to milk producers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Federal milk price support program established under section 1401.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Export programs regarding milk and dairy products, such as the dairy export incentive program established under section 153 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (15 U.S.C. 713a-14).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1508">SEC. 1508. </num><heading>STUDIES OF EFFECTS OF CHANGES IN APPROACH TO<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7984">7 USC 7984</ref>.</p></sidenote> NATIONAL DAIRY POLICY AND FLUID MILK IDENTITY STANDARDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Dairy Policy Changes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study of the effects of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>terminating all Federal programs relating to price support and supply management for milk; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>granting the consent of Congress to cooperative efforts by States to manage milk prices and supply.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fluid Milk Identity Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall conduct a study of the effects of including in the standard of identity for fluid milk a required minimum protein content that is commensurate with the average nonfat solids content of bovine milk produced in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the results of the studies required by this section.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Administration</heading> <section><num value="1601">SEC. 1601. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION GENERALLY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7991">7 USC 7991</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Commodity Credit Corporation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use the funds, facilities, and authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations by Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination made by the Secretary under this title shall be final and conclusive.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Commodity Credit Corporation, as appropriate, shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The promulgation of the regulations and administration of this title shall be made without regard to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly know as the “Paperwork Reduction Act”);</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/212">116 STAT. 212</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Statement of Policy of the Secretary of Agriculture effective July 24, 1971 (36 Fed. Reg. 13804), relating to notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in rulemaking; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional review of agency rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall use the authority provided under section 808 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Advance Payment Option</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The protection that was afforded producers that had an option to elect to accelerate the receipt of any payment under a production flexibility contract payable under the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, as provided by section 525 of Public 106-170 (113 Stat. 1928; 7 U.S.C. 7212 note), shall also apply to the option to receive—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the advance payment of direct payments and countercyclical payments under subtitle A and subtitle C; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the single payment of compensation for eligible peanut quota holders under section 1310.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment Authority Related to Uruguay Round Compliance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required determination; adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines that expenditures under subtitles A through E that are subject to the total allowable domestic support levels under the Uruguay Round Agreements (as defined in section 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501)), as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, will exceed such allowable levels for any applicable reporting period, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, make adjustments in the amount of such expenditures during that period to ensure that such expenditures do not exceed such allowable levels.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional notification</inline>.—</heading><content>Before making any adjustment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report describing the determination made under that paragraph and the extent of the adjustment to be made.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1602">SEC. 1602. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7992">7 USC 7992</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SUSPENSION OF PERMANENT PRICE SUPPORT AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 shall not be applicable to the 2002 through 2007 crops of covered commodities, peanuts, and sugar and shall not be applicable to milk during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act through December 31 2007:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Parts II through V of subtitle B of title III (7 U.S.C. 1326-1351).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In the case of upland cotton, section 377 (7 U.S.C. 1377).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Subtitle D of title III (7 U.S.C. 1379a-1379j).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Title IV (7 U.S.C. 1401-1407).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural Act of 1949</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of the Agricultural Act of 1949 shall not be applicable to the 2002 <page identifier="/us/stat/116/213">116 STAT. 213</page> through 2007 crops of covered commodities, peanuts, and sugar and shall not be applicable to milk during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and through December 31, 2007:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 101 (7 U.S.C. 1441).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 103(a) (7 U.S.C. 1444(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 105 (7 U.S.C. 1444b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 107 (7 U.S.C. 1445a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 110 (7 U.S.C. 1445e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 112 (7 U.S.C. 1445g).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 115 (7 U.S.C. 1445k).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 201 (7 U.S.C. 1446).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Title III (7 U.S.C. 1447-1449).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Title IV (7 U.S.C. 1421-1433d), other than sections 404, 412, and 416 (7 U.S.C. 1424, 1429, and 1431).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Title V (7 U.S.C. 1461-1469).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>Title VI (7 U.S.C. 1471-1471j).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Suspension of Certain Quota Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The joint resolution entitled “A joint resolution relating to com and wheat marketing quotas under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended”, approved May 26, 1941 (7 U.S.C. 1330 and 1340), shall not be applicable to the crops of wheat planted for harvest in the calendar years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 171(a)(1) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7301(a)(1)) is amended by striking “2002” the first place appears and inserting “2001”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1603">SEC. 1603. </num><heading>PAYMENT LIMITATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Amounts Received</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1001 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308) is amended by striking the section heading, “Sec. 1001.”, and all that follows through the end of paragraph (4) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1001">“SEC. 1001. </num><heading>PAYMENT LIMITATIONS.</heading> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘covered commodity’ has the meaning given that term in section 1001 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘loan commodity’ has the meaning given that term in section 1001 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, except that the term does not include wool, mohair, or honey.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Direct Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of direct payments made to a person during any crop year under subtitle A of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 for 1 or more covered commodities may not exceed $40,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Peanuts</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of direct payments made to a person during any crop year under subtitle C of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 may not exceed $40,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Counter-Cyclical Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of countercyclical payments made to a person during any crop year under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/214">116 STAT. 214</page> subtitle A of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 for 1 or more covered commodities may not exceed $65,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Peanuts</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of counter-cyclical payments made to a person during any crop year under subtitle C of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 may not exceed $65,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Marketing Loan Gains and Loan Deficiency Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan commodities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The total amount of the following gains and payments that a person may receive during any crop year may not exceed $75,000:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Any gain realized by a producer from repaying a marketing assistance loan for 1 or more loan commodities under subtitle B of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 at a lower level than the original loan rate established for the loan commodity under that subtitle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any loan deficiency payments received for 1 or more loan commodities under that subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other commodities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The total amount of the following gains and payments that a person may receive during any crop year may not exceed $75,000:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Any gain realized by a producer from repaying a marketing assistance loan for peanuts, wool, mohair, or honey under subtitle B or C of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 at a lower level than the original loan rate established for the commodity under those subtitles.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any loan deficiency payments received for peanuts, wool, mohair, and honey under those subtitles.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical and Conforming Amendments to Section 1001</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1001 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “(5)” and inserting “(e) <inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Person</inline>.—”</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as paragraphs (1) through (5), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the second sentence; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2), as so redesignated—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>by redesignating clause (i) as subparagraph (A) and, in such subparagraph (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “subparagraph (A), subject to clause (ii)” and inserting “paragraph (1), subject to subparagraph (B)”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by redesignating subclauses (I), (II), and (III), as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by redesignating clause (ii) as subparagraph (B) and, in such subparagraph (as so redesignated), by redesignating subclauses (I), (II), and (III), as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>by redesignating clause (iii) as subparagraph (C) and, in such subparagraph (as so redesignated)—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/215">116 STAT. 215</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “as described in paragraphs (1) and (2)” and inserting “as described in subsections (b), (c), and (d)”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by redesignating subclauses (I) and (II) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by striking “(6)” and inserting “(f) <inline class="smallCaps">Public Schools</inline>.—”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by striking “(7)” and inserting “(g) <inline class="smallCaps">Time Limits; Reliance</inline>.—”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments to Other laws</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 1001A of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308-1) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsections (a)(1) and (B)(2)(B), by striking “section 1001(5)(B)(I)(II)” and inserting “section 1001(e)(2)(a)(ii)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsections (a)(1) and (B)(D, by striking “section 1001(5)(B)(i)” and inserting “section 1001(e)(2)(A)”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num> <content>Section 100 IB of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308-2) is amended by striking “as described in paragraphs (1) and (2)” and inserting “as described in subsections (b), (c), and (d)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1001C(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308-3(a)) is amended by inserting “title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002,” after “made available under”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1001 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, shall continue to apply with respect to the 2001 crop of any covered commodity.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1604">SEC. 1604. </num><heading>ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME LIMITATION.</heading> <chapeau>The Food Security Act of 1985 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating section 100 ID (7 U.S.C. 1308-4) and section 100IE (7 U.S.C. 1308-5) as sections 100IE and 100IF, respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after section 100IC (7 U.S.C. 1308—3) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1001D">“SEC. 1001D. </num><heading>ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME LIMITATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1308-3a">7 USC 1308-3a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Average Adjusted Gross Income</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘average adjusted gross income’, with respect to an individual or entity (for purposes of this section, as defined in section 1001(e)(2)(A)(ii)), means the 3-year average of the adjusted gross income or comparable measure of the individual or entity over the 3 preceding tax years, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for certain individuals and entities</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an entity that is not required to file a Federal income tax return or an individual or entity that did not have taxable income in 1 or more of the tax years used to determine the average under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide, by regulation, a method for determining the average adjusted gross income of the individual or entity for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual or entity shall not be eligible to receive any benefit described in paragraph (2) during a crop year <page identifier="/us/stat/116/216">116 STAT. 216</page> if the average adjusted gross income of the individual or entity exceeds $2,500,000, unless not less than 75 percent of the average adjusted gross income of the individual or entity is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry operations, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered benefits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (1) applies with respect to the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>A direct payment or counter-cyclical payment under subtitle A or C of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>A marketing loan gain or payment described in section 1001(d) of this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>A payment under any program under title XII of this Act or title II of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To comply with the limitation under subsection (b), an individual or entity shall provide to the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a certification by a certified public accountant or another third party that is acceptable to the Secretary that the average adjusted gross income of the individual or entity does not exceed the limitation specified in that subsection; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>information and documentation regarding the adjusted gross income of the individual or entity through other procedures established by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commensurate Reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a benefit described in subsection (b)(2) made in a crop year to an entity, general partnership, or joint venture, the amount of the benefit shall be reduced by an amount that is commensurate with the direct and indirect ownership interest in the entity, general partnership, or joint venture of each individual who has an average adjusted gross income in excess of the limitation specified in subsection (b) for the average of the 3 preceding crop years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Period</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall apply only during the 2003 through 2007 crop years.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1605">SEC. 1605. </num><heading>COMMISSION ON APPLICATION OF PAYMENT LIMITATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a commission to be known as the “Commission on the Application of Payment Limitations for Agriculture” (referred to in this section as the “Commission”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall conduct a study on the potential impacts of further payment limitations on the receipt of direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, and marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>farm income;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>land values;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>rural communities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>agribusiness infrastructure;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>planting decisions of producers affected; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>supply and prices of covered commodities, loan commodities, specialty crops (including fruits and vegetables), and other agricultural commodities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 10 members as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>3 members appointed by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/217">116 STAT. 217</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>3 members appointed by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>3 members appointed by the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The Chief Economist of the Department of Agriculture.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal government employment</inline>.—</heading><content>The membership of the Commission may include 1 or more employees of the Department of Agriculture or other Federal agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date of appointments</inline>.—</heading><content>The appointment of a member<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of the Commission shall be made not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term; vacancies</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><content>A member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A vacancy on the Commission—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial meeting</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the Commission shall hold the initial meeting of the Commission.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><content>A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall appoint 1 of the members of the Commission to serve as Chairperson of the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President, the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report containing the results of the study required by subsection (b), including such recommendations as the Commission considers appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may hold such hearings, meet and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information From Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly from a Federal agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this section. On request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of the agency shall provide tne information to the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the Federal Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance From Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide to the Commission appropriate office space and such reasonable administrative and support services as the Commission may request.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation of Members</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV <page identifier="/us/stat/116/218">116 STAT. 218</page> of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission who is an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall serve without compensation in addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as an officer or employee of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Commission.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Advisory Committee Act</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission or any proceeding of the Commission.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1606">SEC. 1606. </num><heading>ADJUSTMENTS OF LOANS.</heading> <content>Section 162(b) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7282(b)) is amended by striking “this title” and inserting “this title and title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002”.</content></section> <section><num value="1607">SEC. 1607. </num><heading>PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PRODUCERS FOR DEFICIENCIES.</heading> <content>Section 164 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7284) is amended by striking “this title” each places it appears and inserting “this title and title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002”.</content></section> <section><num value="1608">SEC. 1608. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY REGARDING LOANS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 166 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7286) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “subtitle C” and inserting “subtitle C of this title and subtitle B and C of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by striking “subtitle C” and inserting “subtitle C of this title and subtitle B and C of title I of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1609">SEC. 1609. </num><heading>COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION INVENTORY.</heading> <content>Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714c) is amended in the last sentence by inserting before the period at the end the following: “(including, at the option of the Corporation, the use of private sector entities)”.</content></section> <section><num value="1610">SEC. 1610. </num><heading>RESERVE STOCK LEVEL.</heading> <chapeau>Section 301(b)(14)(C) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1301(b)(14)(C)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (i), by striking “100,000,000” and inserting “60,000,000”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (ii), by striking “15 percent” and inserting “10 percent”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1611">SEC. 1611. </num><heading>FARM RECONSTITUTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 316(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1314b(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended <page identifier="/us/stat/116/219">116 STAT. 219</page> by adding at the end the following: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the 2002 crop only, the Secretary shall allow special farm reconstitutions, in lieu of lease and transfer of allotments and quotas, under this section, in accordance with such conditions as are established by the Secretary.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7994">7 USC 7994</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall conduct a study on the effects on the limitation on producers to move quota to a farm other than the farm to which the quota was initially assigned under part I of subtitle B of title III of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1311 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on the results of the study.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1612">SEC. 1612. </num><heading>ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7995">7 USC 7995</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The provisions of section 8(g) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(g)), relating to assignment of payments, shall apply to payments made under the authority of this Act. The producer making the assignment, or the assignee, shall provide the Secretary with notice, in such manner as the Secretary may require, of any assignment made under this section.</content></section> <section><num value="1613">SEC. 1613. </num><heading>EQUITABLE RELIEF FROM INELIGIBILITY FOR LOANS, PAYMENTS,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7996">7 USC 7996</ref>.</p></sidenote> OR OTHER BENEFITS.</heading> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “agricultural commodity” means any agricultural commodity, food, feed, fiber, or livestock that is subject to a covered program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered program</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “covered program” means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a program administered by the Secretary under which price or income support, or production or market loss assistance, is provided to producers of agricultural commodities; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a conservation program administered by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “covered program” does not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>an agricultural credit program carried out under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the crop insurance program carried out under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participant</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “participant” means a participant in a covered program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State conservationist</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State Conservationist” means the State Conservationist with respect to a program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State director</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State Director” means the State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency with respect to a program administered by the Farm Service Agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equitable Relief</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may provide relief to any participant that is determined to be not in compliance with the requirements of a covered program, and therefore ineligible <page identifier="/us/stat/116/220">116 STAT. 220</page> for a loan, payment, or other benefit under the covered program, if the participant—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>acting in good faith, relied on the action or advice of the Secretary (including any authorized representative of the Secretary) to the detriment of the participant; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>failed to comply fully with the requirements of the covered program, but made a good faith effort to comply with the requirements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forms of Relief</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may authorize a participant in a covered program to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>retain loans, payments, or other benefits received under the covered program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>continue to receive loans, payments, and other benefits under the covered program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>continue to participate, in whole or in part, under any contract executed under the covered program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in the case of a conservation program, reenroll all or part of the land covered by the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>receive such other equitable relief as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Remedial Action</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition of receiving relief under this section, the Secretary may require the participant to take actions designed to remedy any failure to comply with the covered program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equitable Relief by State Directors and State Conservationists</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A State Director, in the case of programs administered by the State Director, and the State Conservationist, in the case of programs administered by the State Conservationist, may grant relief to a participant in accordance with subsections (b) through (d) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the amount of loans, payments, and benefits for which relief will be provided to the participant under this subsection is less than $20,000;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the total amount of loans, payments, and benefits for which relief has been previously provided to the participant under this subsection is not more than $5,000; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the total amount of loans, payments, and benefits for which relief is provided to similarly situated participants under this subsection is not more than $1,000,000, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation, approval, and reversal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The decision by a State Director or State Conservationist to grant relief under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall not require prior approval by the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency, the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other officer or employee of the Agency or Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall be made only after consultation with, and the approval of, the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>is subject to reversal only by the Secretary (who may not delegate the reversal authority).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority of a State Director or State Conservationist under this subsection does not apply to the administration of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>payment limitations under—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/221">116 STAT. 221</page></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>sections 1001 through 1001F of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308 et seq.); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a conservation program administered by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>highly erodible land and wetland conservation requirements under subtitle B or C of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3811 et seq.).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided to a State Director and State Conservationist under this subsection is in addition to any other applicable authority and does not limit other authority provided oy law or the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial Review</inline>.—</heading><content>A discretionary decision by the Secretary, the State Director, or the State Conservationist under this section shall be final, and shall not be subject to review under chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than February 1 of each year, the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes for the previous calendar year—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of requests for equitable relief under subsections (b) and (e) and the disposition of the requests; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of requests for equitable relief under section 278(d) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6998(d)) and the disposition of the requests.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Law</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided in this section is in addition to any other authority provided in this or any other Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finality Rule</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 281(a) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 7001(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Consolidated Farm Service Agency” each place it appears and inserting “Farm Service Agency”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “This subsection” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), this subsection”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection does not apply to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a function performed under section 376 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a function performed under a conservation program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting “, before the end of the 90-day period,” after “unless the decision”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 326 of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962 (7 U.S.C. 1339a) is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 278(d) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6998(d)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “section 326 of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962 (7 U.S.C. 1339a)” and inserting “section 1613 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1230A of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830a) is repealed.</content></paragraph></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/222">116 STAT. 222</page> <section><num value="1614">SEC. 1614. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7997">7 USC 7997</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRACKING OF BENEFITS.</heading> <content>As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish procedures to track the benefits provided, directly or indirectly, to individuals and entities under titles I and II and the amendments made by those titles.</content></section> <section><num value="1615">SEC. 1615. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7998">7 USC 7998</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTIMATES OF NET FARM INCOME.</heading> <chapeau>In each issuance of projections of net farm income, the Secretary shall include (as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an estimate of the net farm income earned by commercial producers in the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>an estimate of the net farm income attributable to commercial producers of each of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Livestock.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Loan commodities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Agricultural commodities other than loan commodities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1616">SEC. 1616. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7999">7 USC 7999</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AVAILABILITY OF INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN PRODUCERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incentive Payments Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary shall make available a total of $20,000,000 of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation during the 2003 through 2005 crop years to provide incentive payments to producers of hard white wheat.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions on Implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall implement subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>only with regard to production that meets minimum quality criteria; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>on not more than 2,000,000 acres or the equivalent volume of production.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demand for Wheat</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to obtain an incentive payment under subsection (a), a producer shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary that buyers and end-users are available for the wheat to be covered by the incentive payment.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1617">SEC. 1617. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8000">7 USC 8000</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RENEWED AVAILABILITY OF MARKET LOSS ASSISTANCE AND CERTAIN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS THAT FAILED TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER EARLIER AUTHORITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Provide Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture may use such funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation as are necessary to provide market loss assistance and other emergency assistance under a provision of law specified in subsection (c) to persons that, as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>were eligible to receive the assistance under the provision of law; but</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>did not receive the assistance before October 1, 2001.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of assistance provided under a provision of law specified in subsection (c) and this section to a person shall not exceed the amount of assistance the person would have been eligible to receive under the provision had the claim of the producer under the provision been timely resolved.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Market Loss Assistance Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of law are covered by this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Public Law 107-25 (115 Stat. 201).</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/223">116 STAT. 223</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Sections 805, 806, and 814 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106-387; 114 Stat. 1549).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Sections 201, 202, 204(a), 204(d), 257, and 259 of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-224; 7 U.S.C. 1421 note).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Sections 802, 803(a), 804, and 805 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000 (Public Law 106-78; 113 Stat. 1135).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The livestock indemnity program under the heading “Commodity Credit Corporation Fund” in chapter 1 of title I of the 1999 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public 106-31; 113 Stat. 59).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 1111(a) of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (as contained in section 101(a) of division A of Public Law 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-44).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1618">SEC. 1618. </num><heading>PRODUCER RETENTION OF ERRONEOUSLY PAID LOAN DEFICIENCY<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8001">7 USC 8001</ref>.</p></sidenote> PAYMENTS AND MARKETING LOAN GAINS.</heading> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary and the Commodity Credit Corporation shall not require producers in Erie County, Pennsylvania, to repay loan deficiency payments and marketing loan gains erroneously paid or determined to have been earned by the Commodity Credit Corporation for certain 1998 and 1999 crops under subtitle C of title I of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7231 et seq.). In the case of a producer who has already made the repayment on or before the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commodity Credit Corporation shall reimburse the producer for the full amount of the repayment.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>CONSERVATION</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Conservation Security</heading> <section><num value="2001">SEC. 2001. </num><heading>CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830 et seq.)) is amended by inserting after chapter 1 the following: <quotedContent> <chapter><num value="2">“CHAPTER 2—</num><heading>CONSERVATION SECURITY AND FARMLAND PROTECTION</heading> <subchapter><num value="A">“Subchapter A—</num><heading>Conservation Security Program</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="1238">“SEC. 1238. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838">16 USC 3838</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In this subchapter:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Base payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “base payment’ means an amount that is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>determined in accordance with the rate described in section 1238C(b)(l)(A); and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/224">116 STAT. 224</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>paid to a producer under a conservation security contract in accordance with clause (i) of subparagraph (C), (D), or (E) of section 1238C(b)(l), as appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beginning farmer or rancher</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘beginning farmer or rancher’ has the meaning given the term under section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation practice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘conservation practice’ means a conservation farming practice described in section 1238A(d)(4) that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>requires planning, implementation, management, and maintenance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>promotes 1 or more of the purposes described in section 1238A(a).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation security contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘conservation security contract’ means a contract described in section 1238A(e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation security plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘conservation security plan’ means a plan described in section 1238A(c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation security program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘conservation security program’ means the program established under section 1238A(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enhanced payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘enhanced payment’ means the amount paid to a producer under a conservation security contract that is equal to the amount described in section 1238C(b)(1)(C)(iii).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondegradation standard</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘nondegradation standard’ means the level of measures required to adequately protect, and prevent degradation of, 1 or more natural resources, as determined by the Secretary in accordance with the quality criteria described in handbooks of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Producer</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘producer’ means an owner, operator, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shares in the risk of producing any crop or livestock; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is entitled to share in the crop or livestock available for marketing from a farm (or would have shared had the crop or livestock been produced).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hybrid seed growers</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining whether a grower of hybrid seed is a producer, the Secretary shall not take into consideration the existence of a hybrid seed contract.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resource-conserving crop rotation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘resource-conserving crop rotation’ means a crop rotation that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>includes at least 1 resource-conserving crop (as defined by the Secretary);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>reduces erosion;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>improves soil fertility and tilth;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>interrupts pest cycles; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>in applicable areas, reduces depletion of soil moisture (or otherwise reduces the need for irrigation).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resource management system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘resource management system’ means a system of conservation practices and management relating to land or water use that is designed to prevent resource degradation and permit sustained use of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/225">116 STAT. 225</page> land, water, and other natural resources, as defined in accordance with the technical guide of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier i conservation security contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The term "Tier I conservation security contract’ means a contract described in section 1238A(d)(5)(A).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier ii conservation security contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The term Tier II conservation security contract’ means a contract described in section 1238A(d)(5)(B).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier iii conservation security contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The term Tier III conservation security contract’ means a contract described in section 1238A(d)(5)(C).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1238A">“SEC. 1238A. </num><heading>CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838a">16 USC 3838a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish and, for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, carry out a conservation security program to assist producers of agricultural operations in promoting, as is applicable with respect to land to be enrolled in the program, conservation and improvement of the quality of soil, water, air, energy, plant and animal life, and any other conservation purposes, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible producers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to participate in the conservation security program (other than to receive technical assistance under section 1238C(g) for the development of conservation security contracts), a producer shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>develop and submit to the Secretary, and obtain the approval of the Secretary of, a conservation security plan that meets the requirements of subsection (c)(1) and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>enter into a conservation security contract with the Secretary to carry out the conservation security plan.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible land</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), private agricultural land (including cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pasture land, and rangeland), land under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe (as defined by the Secretary), and forested land that is an incidental part of an agricultural operation shall be eligible for enrollment in the conservation security program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions.—</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation reserve program</inline>.—</heading><content>Land enrolled in the conservation reserve program under subchapter B of chapter 1 shall not be eligible for enrollment in the conservation security program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wetlands reserve program</inline>.—</heading><content>Land enrolled in the wetlands reserve program established under subchapter C of chapter 1 shall not be eligible for enrollment in the conservation security program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grassland reserve program</inline>.—</heading><content>Land enrolled in the grassland reserve program established under subchapter C of chapter 2 shall not be eligible for enrollment in the conservation security program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion to cropland</inline>.—</heading><content>Land that is used for crop production after the date of enactment of this subchapter that had not been planted, considered to be <page identifier="/us/stat/116/226">116 STAT. 226</page> planted, or devoted to crop production for at least 4 of the 6 years preceding that date (except for land enrolled in the conservation reserve program under subchapter B of chapter 1) or that has been maintained using longterm crop rotation practices, as determined by the Secretary, shall .not be the basis for any payment under the conservation security program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Economic uses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall permit a producer to implement, with respect to all eligible land covered by a conservation security plan, economic uses that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>maintain the agricultural nature of the land; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>are consistent with the natural resource and conservation objectives of the conservation security program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation Security Plans</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A conservation security plan shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>identify the designated land and resources to be conserved under the conservation security plan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>describe the tier of conservation security contract, and the particular conservation practices to be implemented, maintained, or improved, in accordance with subsection (d) on the land covered by the conservation security contract for the specified term; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>contain a schedule for the implementation, maintenance, or improvement of the conservation practices described in the conservation security plan during the term of the conservation security contract.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resource planning</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may assist producers that enter into conservation security contracts in developing a comprehensive, long-term strategy for improving and maintaining all natural resources of the agricultural operation of the producer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation Contracts and Practices</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of tiers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish, and offer to eligible producers, 3 tiers of conservation contracts under which a payment under this subchapter may be received.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible conservation practices</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make eligible for payment under a conservation security contract land management, vegetative, and structural practices.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the eligibility of a practice described in clause (i), the Secretary shall require, to the maximum extent practicable, that the lowest cost alternatives be used to fulfill the purposes of the conservation security plan, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">On-farm research and demonstration or pilot testing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to land enrolled in the conservation security program, the Secretary may approve a conservation security plan that includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>on-farm conservation research and demonstration activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>pilot testing of new technologies or innovative conservation practices.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/227">116 STAT. 227</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of handbook and guides; state and local conservation concerns</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of handbook and guides</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining eligible conservation practices and the criteria for implementing or maintaining the conservation practices under the conservation security program, the Secretary shall use the National Handbook of Conservation Practices of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State and local conservation priorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The conservation priorities of a State or locality in which an agricultural operation is situated shall be determined by the State Conservationist, in consultation with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the State technical committee established under subtitle G; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>local agricultural producers and conservation working groups.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation practices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Conservation practices that may be implemented by a producer under a conservation security contract (as appropriate for the agricultural operation of a producer) include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>nutrient management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>integrated pest management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>water conservation (including through irrigation) and water quality management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>grazing, pasture, and rangeland management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>soil conservation, quality, and residue management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>invasive species management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>fish and wildlife habitat conservation, restoration, and management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>air quality management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>energy conservation measures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>biological resource conservation and regeneration;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K) </num><content>contour farming;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="L">“(L) </num><content>strip cropping;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="M">“(M) </num><content>cover cropping;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="N">“(N) </num><content>controlled rotational grazing;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="O">“(O) </num><content>resource-conserving crop rotation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="P">“(P) </num><content>conversion of portions of cropland from a soil-depleting use to a soil-conserving use, including production of cover crops;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="Q">“(Q) </num><content>partial field conservation practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="R">“(R) </num><content>native grassland and prairie protection and restoration; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="S">“(S) </num><content>any other conservation practices that the Secretary determines to be appropriate and comparable to other conservation practices described in this paragraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tiers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (6), to carry out this subsection, the Secretary shall establish the following 3 tiers of conservation contracts:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier i conservation security contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A conservation security plan for land enrolled under a Tier I conservation security contract shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>be for a period of 5 years; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>include conservation practices appropriate for the agricultural operation, that, at a minimum (as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/228">116 STAT. 228</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>address at least 1 significant resource of concern for the enrolled portion of the agricultural operation at a level that meets the appropriate nondegradation standard; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>cover active management of conservation practices that are implemented or maintained under the conservation security contract.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier ii conservation security contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A conservation security plan for land enrolled under a Tier II conservation security contract shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>be for a period of not less than 5 nor more than 10 years, as determined by the producer;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>include conservation practices appropriate for the agricultural operation, that, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>address at least 1 significant resource of concern for the entire agricultural operation, as determined by the Secretary, at a level that meets the appropriate nondegradation standard; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>cover active management of conservation practices that are implemented or maintained under the conservation security contract.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier iii conservation security contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A conservation security plan for land enrolled under a Tier III conservation security contract shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>be for a period of not less than 5 nor more than 10 years, as determined by the producer; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>include conservation practices appropriate for the agricultural operation that, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>apply a resource management system that meets the appropriate nondegradation standard for all resources of concern of the entire agricultural operation, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>cover active management of conservation practices that are implemented or maintained under the conservation security contract.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The minimum requirements for each tier of conservation contracts implemented under paragraph (5) shall be determined and approved by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation Security Contracts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>On approval of a conservation security plan of a producer, the Secretary shall enter into a conservation security contract with the producer to enroll the land covered by the conservation security plan in the conservation security program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Optional modifications</inline>.—</heading><content>A producer may apply to the Secretary for a modification of the conservation security contract of the producer that is consistent with the purposes of the conservation security program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other modifications</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, in writing, require a producer to modify a conservation security contract before the expiration of the conservation security contract if the Secretary determines that a change made to the type, size, management, or other aspect of the agricultural operation of the producer would, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/229">116 STAT. 229</page> without the modification of the contract, significantly interfere with achieving the purposes of the conservation security program.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participation in other programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If appropriate payment reductions and other adjustments (as determined by the Secretary) are made to the conservation security contract of a producer, the producer may—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>simultaneously participate in—</chapeau> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the conservation security program;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the conservation reserve program under subchapter B of chapter 1; and</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>the wetlands reserve program under subchapter C of chapter 1; and</content></item></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>may remove land enrolled in the conservation security program for enrollment in a program described in item (bb) or (cc) of subclause (I).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Optional termination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A producer may terminate a conservation security contract and retain payments received under the conservation security contract, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the producer is in full compliance with the terms and conditions (including any maintenance requirements) of the conservation security contract as of the date of the termination; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Secretary determines that termination of the contract would not defeat the purposes of the conservation security plan of the producer.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other termination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A producer that is required to modify a conservation security contract under paragraph (2)(B)(i) may, in lieu of modifying the contract—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>terminate the conservation security contract; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>retain payments received under the conservation security contract, if the producer has fully complied with the terms and conditions of the conservation security contract before termination of the contract, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Renewal</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), at the option of a producer, the conservation security contract of the producer may be renewed for an additional period of not less than 5 nor more than 10 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier i renewals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a Tier I conservation security contract of a producer, the producer may renew the contract only if the producer agrees—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to apply additional conservation practices that meet the nondegradation standard on land already enrolled in the conservation security program; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to adopt new conservation practices with respect to another portion of the agricultural operation that address resource concerns and meet the nondegradation standard under the terms of the Tier I conservation security contract.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncompliance Due to Circumstances Beyond the Control OF Producers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall include in the conservation security contract a provision, and may permit modification <page identifier="/us/stat/116/230">116 STAT. 230</page> of a conservation security contract under subsection (e)(1), to ensure that a producer shall not be considered in violation of a conservation security contract for failure to comply with the conservation security contract due to circumstances beyond the control of the producer, including a disaster or related condition, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1238B">“SEC. 1238B. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838b">16 USC 3838b</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DUTIES OF PRODUCERS.</heading> <chapeau>“Under a conservation security contract, a producer shall agree, during the term of the conservation security contract—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to implement the applicable conservation security plan approved by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to maintain, and make available to the Secretary at such times as the Secretary may request, appropriate records showing the effective and timely implementation of the conservation security plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>not to engage in any activity that would interfere with the purposes of the conservation security program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>on the violation of a term or condition of the conservation security contract—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>if the Secretary determines that the violation warrants termination of the conservation security contract—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to forfeit all rights to receive payments under the conservation security contract; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to refund to the Secretary all or a portion of the payments received by the producer under the conservation security contract, including any advance payments and interest on the payments, as determined by the Secretary; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if the Secretary determines that the violation does not warrant termination of the conservation security contract, to refund to the Secretary, or accept adjustments to, the payments provided to the producer, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1238C">“SEC. 1238C. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838c">16 USC 3838c</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make payments under a conservation security contract as soon as practicable after October 1 of each fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for determining amount of payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Base payment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A base payment under this paragraph shall be (as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the average national per-acre rental rate for a specific land use during the 2001 crop year; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>another appropriate rate for the 2001 crop year that ensures regional equity.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A payment for a conservation practice under this paragraph shall be determined in accordance with subparagraphs (C) through (E).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier i conservation security contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The payment for a Tier I conservation security contract shall consist of the total of the following amounts:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>An amount equal to 5 percent of the applicable base payment for land covered oy the contract.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>An amount that does not exceed 75 percent (or, in the case of a beginning farmer or rancher, 90 percent) of the average county costs of practices <page identifier="/us/stat/116/231">116 STAT. 231</page> for the 2001 crop year that are included in the conservation security contract, as determined by the Secretary, including the costs of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the adoption of new management, vegetative, and land-based structural practices;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the maintenance of existing land management and vegetative practices; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>the maintenance of existing land-based structural practices that are approved by the Secretary but not already covered by a Federal or State maintenance requirement.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>An enhanced payment that is determined by the Secretary in a manner that ensures equity across regions of the United States, if the producer—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>implements or maintains multiple conservation practices that exceed minimum requirements for the applicable tier of participation (including practices that involve a change in land use, such as resource-conserving crop rotation, managed rotational grazing, or conservation buffer practices);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>addresses local conservation priorities in addition to resources of concern for the agricultural operation;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>participates in an on-farm conservation research, demonstration, or pilot project;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>participates in a watershed or regional resource conservation plan that involves at least 75 percent of producers in a targeted area; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><content>carries out assessment and evaluation activities relating to practices included in a conservation security plan.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier ii conservation security contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The payment for a Tier II conservation security contract shall consist of the total of the following amounts:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>An amount equal to 10 percent of the applicable base payment for land covered by the conservation security contract.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>An amount that does not exceed 75 percent (or, in the case of a beginning farmer or rancher, 90 percent) of the average county cost of adopting or maintaining practices for the 2001 crop year that are included in the conservation security contract, as described in subparagraph (C)(ii).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>An enhanced payment that is determined in accordance with subparagraph (C)(iii).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tier iii conservation security contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The payment for a Tier III conservation security contract shall consist of the total of the following amounts:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>An amount equal to 15 percent of the base payment for land covered by the conservation security contract.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>An amount that does not exceed 75 percent (or, in the case of a beginning farmer or rancher, 90 percent) of the average county cost of adopting or maintaining practices for the 2001 crop year that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/232">116 STAT. 232</page> are included in the conservation security contract, as described in subparagraph (C)(ii).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>An enhanced payment that is determined in accordance with subparagraph (C)(iii).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraphs (1) and (3), the Secretary shall make an annual payment, directly or indirectly, to an individual or entity covered by a conservation security contract in an amount not to exceed—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of a Tier I conservation security contract, $20,000;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of a Tier II conservation security contract, $35,000; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>in the case of a Tier III conservation security contract, $45,000.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on base payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In applying the payment limitation under each of clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of subparagraph (A), an individual or entity may not receive, directly or indirectly, payments described in clause (i) of paragraph (1)(C), (1)(D), or (1)(E), as appropriate, in an amount that exceeds—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of Tier I contracts, 25 percent of the applicable payment limitation; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of Tier II contracts and Tier III contracts, 30 percent of the applicable payment limitation.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other usda payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A producer shall not receive payments under the conservation security program and any other conservation program administered by the Secretary for the same practices on the same land.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commensurate share</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a payment under this subchapter, an individual or entity shall make contributions (including contributions of land, labor, management, equipment, or capital) to the operation of the farm that are at least commensurate with the share of the proceeds of the operation of the individual or entity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equipment or facilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A payment to a producer under this subchapter shall not be provided for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>construction or maintenance of animal waste storage or treatment facilities or associated waste transport or transfer devices for animal feeding operations; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the purchase or maintenance of equipment or a non-land based structure that is not integral to a landbased practice, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Practice Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining a payment under subsection (b) for a producer that receives a payment under another program administered by the Secretary that is contingent on complying with requirements under subtitle B or C (relating to the use of highly erodible land or wetland), a payment under this subchapter on land subject to those requirements shall be for practices only to the extent that the practices exceed minimum requirements for the producer under those subtitles, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall promulgate regulations that—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/233">116 STAT. 233</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide for adequate safeguards to protect the interests of tenants and sharecroppers, including provision for sharing payments, on a fair and equitable basis; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>prescribe such other rules as the Secretary determines to be necessary to ensure a fair and reasonable application of the limitations established under subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer or Change of Interest in Land Subject to Conservation Security Contract</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In GENERAL</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the transfer, or change in the interest, of a producer in land subject to a conservation security contract shall result in the termination of the conservation security contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of duties and rights</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> not apply if, not later than 60 days after the date of the transfer or change in the interest in land, the transferee of the land provides written notice to the Secretary that all duties and rights under the conservation security contract have been transferred to, and assumed by, the transferee.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enrollment Procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>In entering into conservation security contracts with producers under this subchapter, the Secretary shall not use competitive bidding or any similar procedure.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance to producers for the development and implementation of conservation security contracts, in an amount not to exceed 15 percent of amounts expended for the fiscal year.”.</content></subsection></section></subchapter></chapter> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838">16 USC 3838 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> regulations implementing the amendment made by subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2002">SEC. 2002. </num><heading>CONSERVATION COMPLIANCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Highly Erodible Land</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1211 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3811) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking the section heading and all that follows through “Except as provided in” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1211">“SEC. 1211. </num><heading>PROGRAM INELIGIBILITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in”; and</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Highly Erodible Land</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall have, and shall not delegate to any private person or entity, authority to determine whether a person has complied with this subtitle.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wetland</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1221 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3821) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wetland</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall have, and shall not delegate to any private person or entity, authority to determine whether a person has complied with this subtitle.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2003">SEC. 2003. </num><heading>PARTNERSHIPS AND COOPERATION.</heading> <content>Section 1243 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3843) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Partnerships and Cooperation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out any program under subtitle D, the Secretary may use resources provided under that subtitle to enter into stewardship agreements with State and local agencies, Indian tribes, and nongovernmental organizations and to designate special projects, as recommended by the State Conservationist, after consultation with the State <page identifier="/us/stat/116/234">116 STAT. 234</page> technical committee, to enhance technical and financial assistance provided to owners, operators, and producers to address natural resource issues related to agricultural production.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for special projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of special projects carried out under this subsection shall be to encourage—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>producers to cooperate in the installation and maintenance of conservation practices that affect multiple agricultural operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the sharing of information and technical and financial resources among producers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>cumulative conservation benefits in geographic areas; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the development and demonstration of innovative conservation methods.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incentives</inline>.—</heading><content>To realize the purposes of the special projects under paragraph (1), the Secretary may provide special incentives to owners, operators, and producers participating in the special projects to encourage partnerships and enrollments of optimal conservation value.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Flexibility</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may enter into stewardship agreements with States (including State agencies and units of local government), Indian tribes, and nongovernmental organizations that have a history of working with agricultural producers to allow greater flexibility to adjust the application of eligibility criteria, approved practices, innovative conservation practices, and other elements of the programs under this title to better reflect unique local circumstances and purposes in a manner that is consistent with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>conservation enhancement and long-term productivity of the natural resource base; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the purposes and requirements of this title.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each party to a stewardship agreement under subparagraph (A) shall submit to the Secretary, for approval by the Secretary, a special project area plan for each program to be carried out by the party that includes—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a description of the requested resources and adjustments to program implementation (including a description of how those adjustments will accelerate the achievement of conservation benefits);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an analysis of the contribution those adjustments will make to the effectiveness of programs in achieving the purposes of the special project;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a timetable for reevaluating the need for or performance of the proposed adjustments;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>a description of non-Federal programs and resources that will contribute to achieving the purposes of the special project; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>a plan for the evaluation of progress toward the purposes of the special project.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to resources from programs under subtitle D, subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall use not more than 5 percent of the funds <page identifier="/us/stat/116/235">116 STAT. 235</page> made available for each fiscal year under section 1241(a) to carry out activities that are authorized under conservation programs under subtitle D.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unused funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Any funds made available for a fiscal year under subparagraph (A) that are not obligated by April 1 of the fiscal year may be used to carry out other activities under conservation programs under subtitle D during the fiscal year in which the funding becomes available.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="2004">SEC. 2004. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subtitle E of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3841 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1244">“SEC. 1244. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3844">16 USC 3844</ref>.</p></sidenote> CONSERVATION PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beginning Farmers and Ranchers and Indian Tribes</inline>.—</heading> <chapeau>In carrying out any conservation program administered by the Secretary, the Secretary may provide to beginning farmers and ranchers and Indian tribes (as those terms are defined in section 1238) and limited resource agricultural producers incentives to participate in the conservation program to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>foster new farming and ranching opportunities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>enhance environmental stewardship over the long term.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy of Personal Information Relating to Natural Resources Conservation Programs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information received for technical and financial assistance</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, except as provided in subparagraph (C) and paragraph (2), information described in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall not be considered to be public information; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall not be released to any person or Federal, State, local agency or Indian tribe (as defined by the Secretary) outside the Department of Agriculture.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The information referred to in subparagraph (A) is information—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>provided to the Secretary or a contractor of the Secretary (including information provided under subtitle D) for the purpose of providing technical or financial assistance to an owner, operator, or producer with respect to any natural resources conservation program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service or the Farm Service Agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>that is proprietary (within the meaning of section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code) to the agricultural operation or land that is a part of an agricultural operation of the owner, operator, or producer.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section affects the availability of payment information (including payment amounts and the names and addresses of recipients of payments) under section 552 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/236">116 STAT. 236</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Release and disclosure for enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may release or disclose to the Attorney General information covered by paragraph (1) to the extent necessary to enforce the natural resources conservation programs referred to in paragraph (1)(B)(i).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure to cooperating persons and agencies</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may release or disclose information covered by paragraph (1) to a person or Federal, State, local, or tribal agency working in cooperation with the Secretary in providing technical and financial assistance described in paragraph (1)(B)(i) or collecting information from data gathering sites.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The person or Federal, State, local, or tribal agency that receives information described in clause (i) may release the information only for the purpose of assisting the Secretary—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>in providing the requested technical or financial assistance; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>in collecting information from data gathering sites.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statistical and aggregate information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Information covered by paragraph (1) may be disclosed to the public if the information has been transformed into a statistical or aggregate form without naming any—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>individual owner, operator, or producer; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>specific data gathering site.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consent of owner, operator, or producer</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An owner, operator, or producer may consent to the disclosure of information described in paragraph (1).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Condition of other programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The participation of the owner, operator, or producer in, and the receipt of any benefit by the owner, operator, or producer under, this title or any other program administered by the Secretary may not be conditioned on the owner, operator, or producer providing consent under this paragraph.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violations; penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1770(c) shall apply with respect to the release of information collected in any manner or for any purpose prohibited by this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Data collection, disclosure, and review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>affects any procedure for data collection or disclosure through the National Resources Inventory; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>limits the authority of Congress or the General Accounting Office to review information collected or disclosed under this subsection.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Resources Inventory</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 2276) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “or” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting “; or”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/237">116 STAT. 237</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>in the case of information collected under the authority described in subsection (d)( 12), disclose the information to any person or any Federal, State, local, or tribal agency outside the Department of Agriculture, unless the information has been converted into a statistical or aggregate form that does not allow the identification of the person that supplied particular information.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (9), by striking “or” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (11), by striking the period and inserting “; or”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> “(12) section 302 of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 1010a) regarding the authority to collect data for the National Resources Inventory.”.</quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="2005">SEC. 2005. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3801">16 USC 3801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture shall develop note a plan to coordinate land retirement and agricultural working land conservation programs that are administered by the Secretary to achieve the goals of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>eliminating redundancy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>streamlining program delivery; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>improving services provided to agricultural producers (including the reevaluation of the provision of technical assistance).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2005, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, a report that describes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the plan developed under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the means by which the Secretary intends to achieve the goals described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="2006">SEC. 2006. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830 et seq.) is amended by striking the chapter heading and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator><b>“CHAPTER 1—</b></designator> <label><b>COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM”</b></label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>Section 1230 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by striking <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">environmental conservation acreage reserve program</inline>”</b> and inserting <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">comprehensive conservation enhancement program</inline>”</b>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “an environmental conservation acreage reserve program” and inserting “a comprehensive conservation enhancement program”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking “ECARP” each place it appears and inserting “CCEP”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Section 1230A of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830a) is repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Section 1243 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3843) is amended by striking the section heading and inserting the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/238">116 STAT. 238</page> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“SEC. 1243. </designator> <label>ADMINISTRATION OF CCEP.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Conservation Reserve</heading> <section><num value="2101">SEC. 2101. </num><heading>CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831 et seq.) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"> <designator><b>“Subchapter B—</b></designator> <label><b>Conservation Reserve</b></label> </referenceItem></toc> <section><num value="1231">“SEC. 1231. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3831">16 USC 3831</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSERVATION RESERVE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Through the 2007 calendar year, the Secretary shall formulate and carry out a conservation reserve program under which land is enrolled through the use of contracts to assist owners and operators of land specified in subsection (b) to conserve and improve the soil, water, and wildlife resources of such land.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Land</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may include in the program established under this subchapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>highly erodible cropland that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num> <clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>if permitted to remain untreated could substantially reduce the agricultural production capability for future generations; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>cannot be farmed in accordance with a plan that complies with the requirements of subtitle B; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines had a cropping history or was considered to be planted for 4 of the 6 years preceding the date of enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (except for land enrolled in the conservation reserve program as of that date).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>marginal pasture land converted to wetland or established as wildlife habitat prior to November 28, 1990;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>marginal pasture land to be devoted to appropriate vegetation, including trees, in or near riparian areas, or devoted to similar water quality purposes (including marginal pastureland converted to wetland or established as wildlife habitat);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>cropland that is otherwise ineligible if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>if permitted to remain in agricultural production, the land would—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>contribute to the degradation of soil, water, or air quality; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>pose an on-site or off-site environmental threat to soil, water, or air quality;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the land is a—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>newly-created, permanent grass sod waterway; orv</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a contour grass sod strip established and maintained as part of an approved conservation plan;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the land will be devoted to newly established living snow fences, permanent wildlife habitat, windbreaks, shelterbelts, or filterstrips devoted to trees or shrubs; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the land poses an off-farm environmental threat, or a threat of continued degradation of productivity due to soil salinity, if permitted to remain in production; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/239">116 STAT. 239</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>enrollment of the land would facilitate a net savings in groundwater or surface water resources of the agricultural operation of the producer;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>the portion of land in a field not enrolled in the conservation reserve in a case in which more than 50 percent of the land in the field is enrolled as a buffer, if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the land is enrolled as part of the buffer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the remainder of the field is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>infeasible to farm; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>enrolled at regular rental rates.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planting Status of Certain Land</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of determining the eligibility of land to be placed in the conservation reserve established under this subchapter, land shall be considered to be planted to an agricultural commodity during a crop year if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>during the crop year, the land was devoted to a conserving use; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num> <subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>during the crop year or during any of the 2 years preceding the crop year, the land was enrolled in the water bank program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the contract of the owner or operator of the cropland expired or will expire in calendar year 2000, 2001, or 2002.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Enrollment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may maintain up to 39,200,000 acres in the conservation reserve at any 1 time during the 2002 through 2007 calendar years (including contracts extended by the Secretary pursuant to section 1437(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 3831 note; Public Law 101-624)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau>Duration of Contract.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary shall enter into contracts of not less than 10, nor more than 15, years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain land</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of land devoted to hardwood trees, shelterbelts, windbreaks, or wildlife corridors under a contract entered into under this subchapter after October 1, 1990, and land devoted to such uses under contracts modified under section 1235A, the owner or operator of the land may, within the limitations prescribed under this section, specify the duration of the contract.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hardwood trees</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of land that is devoted to hardwood trees under a contract entered into under this subchapter prior to October 1, 1990, the Secretary may extend the contract for a term of not to exceed 5 years, as agreed to by the owner or operator of such land and the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">1-year extension</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a contract described in paragraph (1) the term of which expires during calendar year 2002, an owner or operator of land enrolled under the contract may extend the contract for 1 additional year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation Priority Areas</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>On application by the appropriate State agency, the Secretary shall designate watershed areas of the Chesapeake Bay Region (Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia), the Great Lakes Region, the Long Island Sound Region, and other areas of special environmental sensitivity as conservation priority areas.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/240">116 STAT. 240</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible watersheds</inline>.—</heading><content>Watersheds eligible for designation under this subsection shall include areas with actual and significant adverse water quality or habitat impacts related to agricultural production activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Conservation priority area designation under this subsection shall expire after 5 years, subject to redesignation, except that the Secretary may withdraw a watershed's designation—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>on application by the appropriate State agency; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of an area covered by this subsection, if the Secretary finds that the area no longer contains actual and significant adverse water quality or habitat impacts related to agricultural production activities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duty of secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall attempt to maximize water quality and habitat benefits in the watersheds described in paragraph (1) by promoting a significant level of enrollment of land within the watersheds in the program under this subchapter by whatever means the Secretary determines are appropriate and consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multi-Year Grasses and Legumes</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subchapter, alfalfa and other multi-year grasses and legumes in a rotation practice, approved by the Secretary, shall be considered agricultural commodities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program for Enrollment of Wetland and Buffer Acreage in Conservation Reserve</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During the 2002 through 2007 calendar years, the Secretary snail carry out a program in each State under which the Secretary shall include eligible acreage described in paragraph (2) in the program established under this subchapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participation among states</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that owners and operators in each State have an equitable opportunity to participate in the pilot program established under this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible acreage</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraphs (B) through (D), an owner or operator may enroll in the conservation reserve under this subsection—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a wetland (including a converted wetland described in section 1222(b)(1)(A)) that was cropped during at least 3 of the immediately preceding 10 crop years; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>buffer acreage that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>is contiguous to the wetland described in clause (i);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>is used to protect the wetland; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>is of such width as the Secretary determines is necessary to protect the wetland, taking into consideration and accommodating the farming practices (including the straightening of boundaries to accommodate machinery) used with respect to the cropland that surrounds the wetland.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/241">116 STAT. 241</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">EXCLUSIONS</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An owner or operator may not enroll in the conservation reserve under this subsection—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>any wetland, or land on a floodplain, that is, or is adjacent to, a perennial riverine system wetland identified on the final national wetland inventory map of the Secretary of the Interior; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of an area that is not covered by the final national inventory map, any wetland, or land on a floodplain, that is adjacent to a perennial stream identified on a 1-24,000 scale map of the United States Geological Survey.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>Program limitations.—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may enroll in the conservation reserve under this subsection not more than—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>100,000 acres in any 1 State referred to in paragraph (1); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>not more than a total of 1,000,000 acres.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to program maximum</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (iii), for the purposes of subsection (d), any acreage enrolled in the conservation reserve under this subsection shall be considered acres maintained in the conservation reserve.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to other enrolled acreage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Acreage enrolled under this subsection shall not affect for any fiscal year the quantity of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>acreage enrolled to establish conservation buffers as part of the program announced on March 24, 1998 (63 Fed. Reg. 14109); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>acreage enrolled into the conservation reserve enhancement program announced on May 27, 1998 (63 Fed. Reg. 28965).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review; potential increase in enrollment acreage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 3 years after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>conduct a review of the program under this subsection with respect to each State that has enrolled land in the program; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>notwithstanding clause (i)(I), increase the number of acres that may be enrolled by a State under clause (i)(I) to not more than 150,000 acres, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Owner or operator limitations</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wetland</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In GENERAL</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum size of any wetland described in subparagraph (A)(i) of an owner or operator enrolled in the conservation reserve under this subsection shall be 10 contiguous acres, of which not more than 5 acres shall be eligible for payment.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>All acres described in subclause (I) (including acres that are ineligible for payment) shall be covered by the conservation contract.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Buffer acreage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The maximum size of any buffer acreage described in subparagraph (A)(ii) of an <page identifier="/us/stat/116/242">116 STAT. 242</page> owner or operator enrolled in the conservation reserve under this subsection shall be the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>3 times the size of any wetland described in subparagraph (A)(i) to which the buffer acreage is contiguous; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>150 feet on either side of the wetland.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum size of any eligible acreage described in subparagraph (A) in a tract (as determined by the Secretary) of an owner or operator enrolled in the conservation reserve under this subsection shall be 40 acres.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of owners and operators</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under a contract entered into under this subsection, during the term of the contract, an owner or operator of a farm or ranch shall agree—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to restore the hydrology of the wetland within the eligible acreage to the maximum extent practicable, as determined by the Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to establish vegetative cover (which may include emerging vegetation in water) on the eligible acreage, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to carry out other duties described in section 1232.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of the secretary</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), in return for a contract entered into by an owner or operator under this subsection, the Secretary shall make payments and provide assistance to the owner or operator in accordance with sections 1233 and 1234.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuous signup</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use continuous signup under section 1234(c)(2)(B) to determine the acceptability of contract offers and the amount of rental payments under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incentives</inline>.—</heading><content>The amounts payable to owners and operators in the form of rental payments under contracts entered into under this subsection shall reflect incentives that are provided to owners and operators to enroll filterstrips in the conservation reserve under section 1234.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">“(i) Eligibility for Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>On the expiration of a contract entered into under this subchapter, the land subject to the contract shall be eligible to be considered for reenrollment in the conservation reserve.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">“(j) Balance of Natural Resource Purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the acceptability of contract offers under this subchapter, the Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, an equitable balance among the conservation purposes of soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1232">“SEC. 1232. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3832">16 USC 3832</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DUTIES OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under the terms of a contract entered into under this subchapter, during the term of the contract, an owner or operator of a farm or ranch shall agree—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to implement a plan approved by the local conservation district (or in an area not located within a conservation district, a plan approved by the Secretary) for converting eligible land normally devoted to the production of an agricultural commodity on the farm or ranch to a less intensive use (as defined by the Secretary), such as pasture, permanent grass, legumes, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/243">116 STAT. 243</page> forbs, shrubs, or trees, substantially in accordance with a schedule outlined in the plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to place highly erodible cropland subject to the contract in the conservation reserve established under this subchapter;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>not to use the land for agricultural purposes, except as permitted by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>to establish approved vegetative cover (which may include emerging vegetation in water), water cover for the enhancement of wildlife, or, where practicable, maintain existing cover on the land, except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the water cover shall not include ponds for the purpose of watering livestock, irrigating crops, or raising fish for commercial purposes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the Secretary shall not terminate the contract for failure to establish approved vegetative or water cover on the land if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the failure to plant the cover was due to excessive rainfall or flooding;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the land subject to the contract that could practicably be planted to the cover is planted to the cover; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the land on which the owner or operator was unable to plant the cover is planted to the cover after the wet conditions that prevented the planting subsides;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>on a violation of a term or condition of the contract at any time the owner or operator has control of the land—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to forfeit all rights to receive rental payments and cost sharing payments under the contract and to refund to the Secretary any rental payments and cost sharing payments received by the owner or operator under the contract, together with interest on the payments as determined by the Secretary, if the Secretary, after considering the recommendations of the soil conservation district and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, determines that the violation is of such nature as to warrant termination of the contract; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to refund to the Secretary, or accept adjustments to, the rental payments and cost sharing payments provided to the owner or operator, as the Secretary considers appropriate, if the Secretary determines that the violation does not warrant termination of the contract;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>on the transfer of the right and interest of the owner or operator in land subject to the contract—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to forfeit all rights to rental payments and cost sharing payments under the contract; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to refund to the United States all rental payments and cost sharing payments received by the owner or operator, or accept such payment adjustments or make such refunds as the Secretary considers appropriate and consistent with the objectives of this subchapter; unless the transferee of the land agrees with the Secretary to assume all obligations of the contract, except that no refund of rental payments and cost sharing payments shall be required if the land is purchased by or for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the transferee and the Secretary agree <page identifier="/us/stat/116/244">116 STAT. 244</page> to modifications to the contract, in a case in which the modifications are consistent with the objectives of the program, as determined by the Secretary;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>not to conduct any harvesting or grazing, nor otherwise make commercial use of the forage, on land that is subject to the contract, nor adopt any similar practice specified in the contract by the Secretary as a practice that would tend to defeat the purposes of the contract, except that the Secretary may permit, consistent with the conservation of soil, water quality, and wildlife habitat (including habitat during nesting seasons for birds in the area)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>managed harvesting and grazing (including the managed harvesting of biomass), except that in permitting managed harvesting and grazing, the Secretary—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>shall, in coordination with the State technical committee—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>develop appropriate vegetation management requirements; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>identify periods during which harvesting and grazing under this paragraph may be conducted;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>may permit harvesting and grazing or other commercial use of the forage on the land that is subject to the contract in response to a drought or other emergency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>shall, in the case of routine managed harvesting or grazing or harvesting or grazing conducted in response to a drought or other emergency, reduce the rental payment otherwise payable under the contract by an amount commensurate with the economic value of the activity; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the installation of wind turbines, except that in permitting the installation of wind turbines, the Secretary shall determine the number and location of wind turbines that may be installed, taking into account—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the location, size, and other physical characteristics of the land;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the extent to which the land contains wildlife and wildlife habitat; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the purposes of the conservation reserve program under this subchapter;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>not to conduct any planting of trees on land that is subject to the contract unless the contract specifies that the harvesting and commercial sale of trees such as Christmas trees are prohibited, nor otherwise make commercial use of trees on land that is subject to the contract unless it is expressly permitted in the contract, nor adopt any similar practice specified in the contract by the Secretary as a practice that would tend to defeat the purposes of the contract, except that no contract shall prohibit activities consistent with customary forestry practice, such as pruning, thinning, or stand improvement of trees, on land converted to forestry use;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>not to adopt any practice specified by the Secretary in the contract as a practice that would tend to defeat the purposes of this subchapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>to comply with such additional provisions as the Secretary determines are desirable and are included in the contract <page identifier="/us/stat/116/245">116 STAT. 245</page> to carry out this subchapter or to facilitate the practical administration of this subchapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation Plans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan referred to in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>shall set forth—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the conservation measures and practices to be carried out by the owner or operator during the term of the contract; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the commercial use, if any, to be permitted on the land during the term; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>may provide for the permanent retirement of any existing cropland base and allotment history for the land.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreclosure</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an owner or operator who is a party to a contract entered into under this subchapter may not be required to make repayments to the Secretary of amounts received under the contract if the land that is subject to the contract has been foreclosed on and the Secretary determines that forgiving the repayments is appropriate in order to provide fair and equitable treatment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resumption of control</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection shall not void the responsibilities of an owner or operator under the contract if the owner or operator resumes control over the land that is subject to the contract within the period specified in the contract.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract</inline>.—</heading><content>On the resumption of the control over the land by the owner or operator, the provisions of the contract in effect on the date of the foreclosure shall apply.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1233">“SEC. 1233. </num><heading>DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3833">16 USC 3833</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In return for a contract entered into by an owner or operator under section 1232, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>share the cost of carrying out the conservation measures and practices set forth in the contract for which the Secretary determines that cost sharing is appropriate and in the public interest; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>for a period of years not in excess of the term of the contract, pay an annual rental payment in an amount necessary to compensate for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the conversion of highly erodible cropland normally devoted to the production of an agricultural commodity on a farm or ranch to a less intensive use; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the retirement of any cropland base and allotment history that the owner or operator agrees to retire permanently.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1234">“SEC. 1234. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3834">16 USC 3834</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide payment for obligations incurred by the Secretary under a contract entered into under this subchapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>with respect to any cost-sharing payment obligation incurred by the Secretary, as soon as practicable after the obligation is incurred; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>with respect to any annual rental payment obligation incurred by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>as soon as practicable after October 1 of each calendar year; or</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/246">116 STAT. 246</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>at the option of the Secretary, at any time prior to such date during the year that the obligation is incurred.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Percentage of Cost Sharing Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In making cost sharing payments to an owner or operator under a contract entered into under this subchapter, the Secretary shall pay 50 percent of the cost of establishing water quality and conservation measures and practices required under each contract for which the Secretary determines that cost sharing is appropriate and in the public interest.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not make any payment to an owner or operator under this subchapter to the extent that the total amount of cost sharing payments provided to the owner or operator from all sources would exceed 100 percent of the total cost of establishing measures and practices described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hardwood trees, windbreaks, shelterbelts, and wildlife corridors</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This paragraph applies to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>land devoted to the production of hardwood trees, windbreaks, shelterbelts, or wildlife corridors under a contract entered into under this subchapter after November 28, 1990; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>land converted to such production under section 1235A.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>In making cost share payments to an owner or operator of land described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall pay 50 percent of the reasonable and necessary costs, as determined by the Secretary, incurred by the owner or operator for maintaining trees or shrubs, including the cost of replanting (if the trees or shrubs were lost due to conditions beyond the control of the owner or operator), during not less than the 2-year, and not more than the 4-year, period beginning on the date of the planting of the trees or shrubs, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hardwood tree planting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may permit owners or operators that contract to devote at least 10 acres of land to the production of hardwood trees under this subchapter to extend the planting of the trees over a 3-year period if at least ⅓ of the trees are planted in each of the first 2 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Other federal cost share assistance—An owner or operator shall not be eligible to receive or retain cost share assistance under this subsection if the owner or operator receives any other Federal cost share assistance with respect to the land under any other provision of law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Rental Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the amount of annual rental payments to be paid to owners and operators for converting highly erodible cropland normally devoted to the production of an agricultural commodity to less intensive use, the Secretary may consider, among other things, the amount necessary to encourage owners or operators of highly erodible cropland to participate in the program established by this subchapter.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/247">116 STAT. 247</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Method of determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amounts payable to owners or operators in the form of rental payments under contracts entered into under this subchapter may be determined through—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the submission of bids for such contracts by owners and operators in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>such other means as the Secretary determines are appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of contract offers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In determining the acceptability of contract offers, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>take into consideration the extent to which enrollment of the land that is the subject of the contract offer would improve soil resources, water quality, wildlife habitat, or provide other environmental benefits; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>establish different criteria in various States and regions of the United States based on the extent to which water quality or wildlife habitat may be improved or erosion may be abated.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hardwood tree acreage</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of acreage enrolled in the conservation reserve established under this subchapter that is to be devoted to hardwood trees, the Secretary may consider bids for contracts under this subsection on a continuous basis.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cash or In-Kind Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as otherwise provided in this section, payments under this subchapter—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be made in cash or in commodities in such amount and on such time schedule as is agreed on and specified in the contract; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>may be made in advance of determination of performance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Method of providing in-kind payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the payment to an owner or operator is made with in-kind commodities, the payment shall be made by the Commodity Credit Corporation—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>by delivery of the commodity involved to the owner or operator at a warehouse or other similar facility located in tne county in which the highly erodible cropland is located or at such other location as is agreed to by the Secretary and the owner or operator;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>by the transfer of negotiable warehouse receipts; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>by such other method, including the sale of the commodity in commercial markets, as is determined by the Secretary to be appropriate to enable the owner or operator to receive efficient and expeditious possession of the commodity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cash payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commodity credit corporation stocks</inline>.—</heading><content>If stocks of a commodity acquired by the Commodity Credit Corporation are not readily available to make full payment in kind to the owner or operator, the Secretary may substitute full or partial payment in cash for payment in kind.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special conservation reserve enhancement program</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments to an owner or operator under a <page identifier="/us/stat/116/248">116 STAT. 248</page> special conservation reserve enhancement program described in subsection (f)(4) shall be in the form of cash only.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments on Death, Disability, or Succession</inline>.—</heading><content>If an owner or operator that is entitled to a payment under a contract entered into under this subchapter dies, becomes incompetent, is otherwise unable to receive the payment, or is succeeded by another person that renders or completes the required performance, the Secretary shall make the payment, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary and without regard to any other provision of law, in such manner as the Secretary determines is fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Limitation for Rental Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of rental payments, including rental payments made in the form of in-kind commodities, made to a person under this subchapter for any fiscal year may not exceed $50,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall promulgate regulations—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>defining the term ‘person’ as used in this subsection; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>providing such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines necessary to ensure a fair and reasonable application of the limitation established by this subsection.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corporations and stockholders</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations promulgated by the Secretary on December 18, 1970, under section 101 of the Agricultural Act of 1970 (7 U.S.C. 1307), shall be used to determine whether corporations and their stockholders may be considered as separate persons under this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Rental payments received by an owner or operator shall be in addition to, and not affect, the total amount of payments that the owner or operator is otherwise eligible to receive under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special conservation reserve enhancement program</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of this subsection that limit payments to any person, and section 1305(d) of the Agricultural Reconciliation Act of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 1308 note); Public Law 100-203), shall not be applicable to payments received by a State, political subdivision, or agency thereof in connection with agreements entered into under a special conservation reserve enhancement program carried out by that entity that has been approved by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may enter into such agreements for payments to States (including political subdivisions and agencies of States) that the Secretary determines will advance the purposes of this subchapter.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other State or Local Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any payment under this subchapter, an owner or operator may receive cost share assistance, rental payments, or tax benefits from a State or subdivision thereof for enrolling land in the conservation reserve program.</content></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/249">116 STAT. 249</page> <section><num value="1235">“SEC. 1235. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3835">16 USC 3835</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONTRACTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ownership or Operation Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), no contract shall be entered into under this subchapter concerning land with respect to which the ownership has changed in the 1-year period preceding the first year of the contract period unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the new ownership was acquired by will or succession as a result of the death of the previous owner;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the new ownership was acquired before January 1, 1985;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Secretary determines that the land was acquired under circumstances that give adequate assurance that the land was not acquired for the purpose of placing the land in the program established by this subchapter; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the ownership change occurred due to foreclosure on the land and the owner of the land immediately before the foreclosure exercises a right of redemption from the mortgage holder in accordance with State law.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (1) shall not—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>prohibit the continuation of an agreement by a new owner after an agreement has been entered into under this subchapter; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>require a person to own the land as a condition of eligibility for entering into the contract if the person—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(i) </num><content>has operated the land to be covered by a contract under this section for at least 1 year preceding the date of the contract or since January 1, 1985, whichever is later; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>controls the land for the contract period.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sales or Transfers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If, during the term of a contract entered into under this subchapter, an owner or operator of land subject to the contract sells or otherwise transfers the ownership or right of occupancy of the land, the new owner or operator of the land may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>continue the contract under the same terms or conditions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>enter into a new contract in accordance with this subchapter; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>elect not to participate in the program established by this subchapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may modify a contract entered into with an owner or operator under this subchapter if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the owner or operator agrees to the modification; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the Secretary determines that the modification is desirable—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to carry out this subchapter;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to facilitate the practical administration of this subchapter; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>to achieve such other goals as the Secretary determines are appropriate, consistent with this subchapter.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/250">116 STAT. 250</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Production of agricultural commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may modify or waive a term or condition of a contract entered into under this subchapter in order to permit all or part of the land subject to such contract to be devoted to the production of an agricultural commodity during a crop year, subject to such conditions as the Secretary determines are appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may terminate a contract entered into with an owner or operator under this subchapter if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the owner or operator agrees to the termination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines that the termination would be in the public interest.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><content>At least 90 days before taking any action to terminate under paragraph (1) all conservation reserve contracts entered into under this subchapter, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate written notice of the action.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Early Termination by Owner or Operator</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Early termination</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall allow a participant that entered into a contract under this subchapter before January 1, 1995, to terminate the contract at any time if the contract has been in effect for at least 5 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability for contract violation</inline>.—</heading><content>The termination shall not relieve the participant of liability for a contract violation occurring before the date of the termination.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The participant shall provide the Secretary with reasonable notice of the desire of the participant to terminate the contract.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain land excepted</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following land shall not be subject to an early termination of contract under this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Filterstrips, waterways, strips adjacent to riparian areas, windbreaks, and shelterbelts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Land with an credibility index of more than 15.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Other land of high environmental value (including wetland), as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The contract termination shall become effective 60 days after the date on which the owner or operator submits the notice required under paragraph (1)(C).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prorated rental payment</inline>.—</heading><content>If a contract entered into under this subchapter is terminated under this subsection before the end of the fiscal year for which a rental payment is due, the Secretary shall provide a prorated rental payment covering the portion of the fiscal year during which the contract was in effect.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Renewed enrollment</inline>.—</heading><content>The termination of a contract entered into under this subchapter shall not affect the ability of the owner or operator that requested the termination to submit a subsequent bid to enroll the land that was subject to the contract into the conservation reserve.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/251">116 STAT. 251</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>If land that was subject to a contract is returned to production of an agricultural commodity, the conservation requirements under subtitles B and C shall apply to the use of the land to the extent that the requirements are similar to those requirements imposed on other similar land in the area, except that the requirements may not be more onerous than the requirements imposed on other land.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1235A">“SEC. 1235A. </num><heading>CONVERSION OF LAND SUBJECT TO CONTRACT TO OTHER<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3835a">16 USC 3835a</ref>.</p></sidenote> CONSERVING USES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion to Trees.—</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall permit an owner or operator that has entered into a contract under this subchapter that is in effect on November 28, 1990, to convert areas of highly erodible cropland that are subject to the contract, and that are devoted to vegetative cover, from that use to hardwood trees, windbreaks, shelterbelts, or wildlife corridors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of contract</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to a contract that is modified under this section that provides for the planting of hardwood trees, windbreaks, shelterbelts, or wildlife corridors, if the original term of the contract was less than 15 years, the owner or operator may extend the contract to a term of not to exceed 15 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost share assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall pay 50 percent of the cost of establishing conservation measures and practices authorized under this subsection for which the Secretary determines the cost sharing is appropriate and in the public interest.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion to Wetland</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall permit an owner or operator that has entered into a contract under this subchapter that is in effect on November 28, 1990, to restore areas of highly erodible cropland that are devoted to vegetative cover under the contract to wetland if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the areas are prior converted wetland;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the owner or operator of the areas enters into an agreement to provide the Secretary with a long-term or permanent easement under subchapter C covering the areas;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>there is a high probability that the prior converted area can be successfully restored to wetland status; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the restoration of the areas otherwise meets the requirements of subchapter C.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not incur, through a conversion under this section, any additional expense on the acres, including the expense involved in the original establishment of the vegetative cover, that would result in cost share for costs under this section in excess of the costs that would have been subject to cost share for the new practice had that practice been the original practice.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Condition of Contract</inline>.—</heading><content>An owner or operator shall as a condition of entering into a contract under subsection (a) participate in the Forest Stewardship Program established under section 5 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2103a).”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/252">116 STAT. 252</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study on Economic Effects</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes the economic and social effects on rural communities resulting from the conservation reserve program established under subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under paragraph (1) shall include analyses of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the impact that enrollments in the conservation reserve program have on rural businesses, civic organizations, and community services (such as schools, public safety, and infrastructure), particularly in communities with a large percentage of whole farm enrollments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the effect that those enrollments have on rural population and beginning farmers (including a description of any connection between the rate of enrollment and the incidence of absentee ownership);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the manner in which differential per acre payment rates potentially impact the types of land (by productivity) enrolled;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>changes to the per acre payment rates that may affect that impact; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the manner in which differential per acre payment rates could facilitate retention of productive agricultural land in agriculture; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the effect of enrollment on opportunities for recreational activities (including hunting and fishing).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Wetlands Reserve Program</heading> <section><num value="2201">SEC. 2201. </num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION.</heading> <content>Section 1237(c) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3837(c)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="2202">SEC. 2202. </num><heading>ENROLLMENT.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1237 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3837) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enrollment Conditions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum enrollment</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of acres enrolled in the wetlands reserve program shall not exceed 2,275,000 acres, of which, to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall enroll 250,000 acres in each calendar year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methods of enrollment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall enroll acreage into the wetlands reserve program through the use of permanent easements, 30-year easements, restoration cost share agreements, or any combination of those options.”; and</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (g).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="2203">SEC. 2203. </num><heading>EASEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS.</heading> <content>Section 1237A of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3837a) is amended by striking subsection (h).</content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/253">116 STAT. 253</page> <section><num value="2204">SEC. 2204. </num><heading>CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP; AGREEMENT MODIFICATION; TERMINATION.</heading> <content>Section 1237E(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3837e(a))) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the ownership change occurred because of foreclosure on the land; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>immediately before the foreclosure, the owner of the land exercises a right of redemption from the mortgage holder in accordance with State law; or”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Environmental Quality Incentives</heading> <section><num value="2301">SEC. 2301. </num><heading>ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq.)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1240">“SEC. 1240. </num><heading>PURPOSES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa">16 USC 3839aa</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“The purposes of the environmental quality incentives program established by this chapter are to promote agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible goals, and to optimize environmental benefits, by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>assisting producers in complying with local, State, and national regulatory requirements concerning—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>soil, water, and air quality;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>wildlife habitat; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>surface and ground water conservation;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>avoiding, to the maximum extent practicable, the need for resource and regulatory programs by assisting producers in protecting soil, water, air, and related natural resources and meeting environmental quality criteria established by Federal, State, tribal, and local agencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>providing flexible assistance to producers to install and maintain conservation practices that enhance soil, water, related natural resources (including grazing land and wetland), and wildlife while sustaining production of food and fiber;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>assisting producers to make beneficial, cost effective changes to cropping systems, grazing management, nutrient management associated with livestock, pest or irrigation management, or other practices on agricultural land; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>consolidating and streamlining conservation planning and regulatory compliance processes to reduce administrative burdens on producers and the cost of achieving environmental goals.</content></paragraph></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="1240A">“SEC. 1240A. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-1">16 USC 3839aa-1</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In this chapter:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beginning farmer or rancher</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘beginning farmer or rancher’ has the meaning provided under section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1999(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible land</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘eligible land’ means land on which agricultural commodities or livestock are produced.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/254">116 STAT. 254</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible land’ includes—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>cropland;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>grassland;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>rangeland;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>pasture land;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>private, nonindustrial forest land; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>other agricultural land that the Secretary determines poses a serious threat to soil, air, water, or related resources.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land management practice</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘land management practice’ means a site-specific nutrient or manure management, integrated pest management, irrigation management, tillage or residue management, grazing management, air quality management, or other land management practice carried out on eligible land that the Secretary determines is needed to protect from degradation, in the most cost-effective manner, water, soil, or related resources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Livestock</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘livestock’ means dairy cattle, beef cattle, laying hens, broilers, turkeys, swine, sheep, and other such animals as are determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Practice</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘practice’ means 1 or more structural practices, land management practices, and comprehensive nutrient management planning practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Structural practice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘structural practice’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the establishment on eligible land of a site-specific animal waste management facility, terrace, grassed waterway, contour grass strip, filterstrip, tailwater pit, permanent wildlife habitat, constructed wetland, or other structural practice that the Secretary determines is needed to protect, in the most cost effective manner, water, soil, , or related resources from degradation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the capping of abandoned wells on eligible land.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1240B">“SEC. 1240B. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-2">16 USC 3839aa-2</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>During each of the 2002 through 2007 fiscal years, the Secretary shall provide cost-share payments and incentive payments to producers that enter into contracts with the Secretary under the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible practices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to practices implemented under this chapter—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a producer that implements a structural practice in accordance with this chapter shall be eligible to receive cost-share payments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a producer that implements a land management practice, or develops a comprehensive nutrient management plan, in accordance with this chapter shall be eligible to receive incentive payments.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Practices and Term</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Practices</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract under this chapter may apply to 1 or more structural practices, land management practices, and comprehensive nutrient management practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A contract under this chapter shall have a term that—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/255">116 STAT. 255</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>at a minimum, is equal to the period beginning on the date on which the contract is entered into and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which all practices under the contract have been implemented; but</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>not to exceed 10 years.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bidding Down</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines that the environmental values of 2 or more applications for cost-share payments or incentive payments are comparable, the Secretary shall not assign a higher priority to the application only because it would present the least cost to the program established under the program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-Share Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the cost-share payments provided to a producer proposing to implement 1 or more practices under the program shall be not more than 75 percent of the cost of the practice, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limited resource and beginning farmers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may increase the amount provided to a producer under paragraph (1) to not more than 90 percent if the producer is a limited resource or beginning farmer or rancher, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-share assistance from other sources</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), any cost-share payments received by a producer from a State or private organization or person for the implementation of 1 or more practices on eligible land of the producer shall be in addition to the payments provided to the producer under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A producer shall not be eligible for cost-share payments for practices on eligible land under the program if the producer receives cost-share payments or other benefits for the same practice on the same land under chapter 1 and the program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incentive Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make incentive payments in an amount and at a rate determined by the Secretary to be necessary to encourage a producer to perform 1 or more land management practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the amount and rate of incentive payments, the Secretary may accord great significance to a practice that promotes residue, nutrient, pest, invasive species, or air quality management.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification or Termination of Contracts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary modification or termination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may modify or terminate a contract entered into with a producer under this chapter if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the producer agrees to the modification or termination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines that the modification or termination is in the public interest.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Involuntary termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may terminate a contract under this chapter if the Secretary determines that the producer violated the contract.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/256">116 STAT. 256</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, 60 percent of the funds made available for costshare payments and incentive payments under this chapter shall be targeted at practices relating to livestock production.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1240C">“SEC. 1240C. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-3">16 USC 3839aa-3</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EVALUATION OF OFFERS AND PAYMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>“In evaluating applications for cost-share payments and incentive payments, the Secretary shall accord a higher priority to assistance and payments that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>encourage the use by producers of cost-effective conservation practices; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>address national conservation priorities.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1240D">“SEC. 1240D. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-4">16 USC 3839aa-4</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DUTIES OF PRODUCERS.</heading> <chapeau>“To receive technical assistance, cost-share payments, or incentive payments under the program, a producer shall agree—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to implement an environmental quality incentives program plan (including a comprehensive nutrient management plan, if applicable) that describes conservation and environmental purposes to be achieved through 1 or more practices that are approved by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>not to conduct any practices on the farm or ranch that would tend to defeat the purposes of the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>on the violation of a term or condition of the contract at anytime the producer has control of the land—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>if the Secretary determines that the violation warrants termination of the contract—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to forfeit all rights to receive payments under the contract; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to refund to the Secretary all or a portion of the payments received by the owner or operator under tne contract, including any interest on the payments, as determined by the Secretary; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if the Secretary determines that the violation does not warrant termination of the contract, to refund to the Secretary, or accept adjustments to, the payments provided to the owner or operator, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>on the transfer of the right and interest of the producer in land subject to the contract, unless the transferee of the right and interest agrees with the Secretary to assume all obligations of the contract, to refund all cost-share payments and incentive payments received under the program, as determined by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>to supply information as required by the Secretary to determine compliance with the program plan and requirements of the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>to comply with such additional provisions as the Secretary determines are necessary to carry out the program plan.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1240E">“SEC. 1240E. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-5">16 USC 3839aa-5</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM PLAN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive cost-share payments or incentive payments under the program, a producer shall submit to the Secretary for approval a plan of operations that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>specifies practices covered under the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>includes such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out the program, including a <page identifier="/us/stat/116/257">116 STAT. 257</page> description of the purposes to be met by the implementation of the plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>in the case of a confined livestock feeding operation, provides for development and implementation of a comprehensive nutrient management plan, if applicable.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Avoidance of Duplication</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, eliminate duplication of planning activities under the program under this chapter and comparable conservation programs.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1240F">“SEC. 1240F. </num><heading>DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-6">16 USC 3839aa-6</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“To the extent appropriate, the Secretary shall assist a producer in achieving the conservation and environmental goals of a program plan by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>providing cost-share payments or incentive payments for developing and implementing 1 or more practices, as appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>providing the producer with information and training to aid in implementation of the plan.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1240G">“SEC. 1240G. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-7">16 USC 3839aa-7</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>“An individual or entity may not receive, directly or indirectly, cost-share or incentive payments under this chapter that, in the aggregate, exceed $450,000 for all contracts entered into under this chapter by the individual or entity during the period of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, regardless of the number of contracts entered into under this chapter by the individual or entity.</content></section> <section><num value="1240H">“SEC. 1240H. </num><heading>CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-8">16 USC 3839aa-8</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may pay the cost of competitive grants that are intended to stimulate innovative approaches to leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production, through the program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may provide grants under this section to governmental and nongovernmental organizations and persons, on a competitive basis, to carry out projects that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>involve producers that are eligible for payments or technical assistance under the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>implement projects, such as—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>market systems for pollution reduction; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>innovative conservation practices, including the storing of carbon in the soil; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>leverage funds made available to carry out the program under this chapter with matching funds provided by State and local governments and private organizations to promote environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Share</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant made under this section to carry out a project shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the project.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1240I">“SEC. 1240I. </num><heading>GROUND AND SURFACE WATER CONSERVATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839aa-9">16 USC 3839aa-9</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the program under this chapter, subject to subsection (b), the Secretary shall promote ground and surface water conservation by providing cost-share payments, incentive payments, and loans to producers to carry out <page identifier="/us/stat/116/258">116 STAT. 258</page> eligible water conservation activities with respect to the agricultural operations of producers, to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>improve irrigation systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>enhance irrigation efficiencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>convert to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the production of less water-intensive agricultural commodities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>dryland farming;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>improve the storage of water through measures such as water banking and groundwater recharge;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>mitigate the effects of drought; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>institute other measures that improve groundwater and surface water conservation, as determined by the Secretary, in the agricultural operations of producers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Net Savings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide assistance to a producer under this section only if the Secretary determines that the assistance will facilitate a conservation measure that results in a net savings in groundwater or surface water resources in the agricultural operation of the producer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, in addition to amounts made available under section 1241(a)(6) to carry out this chapter, the Secretary shall use—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>to carry out this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$45,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007: and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>$50,000,000 to carry out water conservation activities in Klamath Basin, California and Oregon, to be made available as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Grassland Reserve</heading> <section><num value="2401">SEC. 2401. </num><heading>GRASSLAND RESERVE PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Chapter 2 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (as amended by section 2001) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subchapter><num value="C">“Subchapter C—</num><heading>Grassland Reserve Program</heading> <section><num value="1238N">“SEC. 1238N. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838n">16 USC 3838n</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>GRASSLAND RESERVE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a grassland reserve program (referred to in this subchapter as the ‘program’) to assist owners in restoring and conserving eligible land described in subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enrollment Conditions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum enrollment</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of acres enrolled in the program shall not exceed 2,000,000 acres of restored or improved grassland, rangeland, and pastureland.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methods of enrollment</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall enroll in the program from a willing owner not less than 40 contiguous acres of land through the use of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a 10-year, 15-year, or 20-year rental agreement;</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/259">116 STAT. 259</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>a 30-year rental agreement or permanent or 30-year easement; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>in a State that imposes a maximum duration for easements, an easement for the maximum duration allowed under State law.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may enroll in the program such parcels of land that are less than 40 acres as the Secretary determines are appropriate to achieve the purposes of the program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on use of easements and rental agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the total amount of funds expended under the program to acquire easements and rental agreements described in paragraph (2)(A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>not more than 40 percent shall be used for rental agreements described in paragraph (2)(A)(i); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>not more than 60 percent shall be used for easements and rental agreements described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Land</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Land shall be eligible to be enrolled in the program if the Secretary determines that the land is private land that is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>grassland, land that contains forbs, or shrubland (including improved rangeland and pastureland); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>land that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is located in an area that has been historically dominated by grassland, forbs, or shrubland; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>has potential to serve as habitat for animal or plant populations of significant ecological value if the land—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>retained in the current use of the land; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>restored to a natural condition; or</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>land that is incidental to land described in paragraph (1) or (2), if the incidental land is determined by the Secretary to be necessary for the efficient administration of an agreement or easement.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1238O">“SEC. 1238O. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EASEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838o">16 USC 3838o</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements of Landowner</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to enroll land in the program through the grant of an easement, the owner of the land shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to grant an easement that applies to the land to the Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to create and record an appropriate deed restriction in accordance with applicable State law to reflect the easement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to provide a written statement of consent to the easement signed by persons holding a security interest or any vested interest in the land;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>to provide proof of unencumbered title to the underlying fee interest in the land that is the subject of the easement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>to comply with the terms of the easement and restoration agreement.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/260">116 STAT. 260</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to enroll land in the program under an agreement, the owner or operator of the land shall agree—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to comply with the terms of the agreement (including any related restoration agreements); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to the suspension of any existing cropland base and allotment history for the land under a program administered by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms of Easement or Rental Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An easement or rental agreement under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>permit—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>common grazing practices, including maintenance and necessary cultural practices, on the land in a manner that is consistent with maintaining the viability of grassland, forb, and shrub species common to that locality;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>subject to appropriate restrictions during the nesting season for birds in the local area that are in significant decline or are conserved in accordance with Federal or State law, as determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service State conservationist, haying, mowing, or harvesting for seed production; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>fire rehabilitation and construction of fire breaks and fences (including placement of the posts necessary for fences);</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>prohibit—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the production of crops (other than hay), fruit trees, vineyards, or any other agricultural commodity that requires breaking the soil surface; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>except as permitted under this subsection or subsection (d), the conduct of any other activity that would disturb the surface of the land covered by the easement or rental agreement; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>include such additional provisions as the Secretary determines are appropriate to carry out or facilitate the administration of this subchapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation and Ranking of Easement and Rental Agreement Applications</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish criteria to evaluate and rank applications for easements and rental agreements under this subchapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In establishing the criteria, the Secretary shall emphasize support for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>grazing operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>plant and animal biodiversity; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>grassland, land that contains forbs, and shrubland under the greatest threat of conversion.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restoration Agreements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall prescribe the terms of a restoration agreement by which grassland, land that contains forbs, or shrubland that is subject to an easement or rental agreement entered into under the program shall be restored.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The restoration agreement shall describe the respective duties of the owner and the Secretary (including the Federal share of restoration payments and technical assistance).</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/261">116 STAT. 261</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On a violation of the terms or conditions of an easement, rental agreement, or restoration agreement entered into under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the easement or rental agreement shall remain in force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Secretary may require the owner to refund all or part of any payments received by the owner under this subchapter, with interest on the payments as determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1238P">“SEC. 1238P. </num><heading>DUTIES OF SECRETARY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838p">16 USC 3838p</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In return for the granting of an easement, or the execution of a rental agreement, by an owner under this subchapter, the Secretary shall, in accordance with this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>make easement or rental agreement payments to the owner in accordance with subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>make payments to the owner for the Federal share of the cost of restoration in accordance with subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Easement payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In return for the granting of an easement by an owner under this subchapter, the Secretary shall make easement payments to the owner in an amount equal to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of a permanent easement, the fair market value of the land less the grazing value of the land encumbered by the easement; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of a 30-year easement or an easement for the maximum duration allowed under applicable State law, 30 percent of the fair market value of the land less the grazing value of the land for the period during which the land is encumbered by the easement.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Schedule</inline>.—</heading><content>Easement payments may be provided in not less than 1 payment nor more than 10 annual payments of equal or unequal amount, as agreed to by the Secretary and the owner.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rental agreement payments</inline>.—</heading><content>In return for entering into a rental agreement by an owner under this subchapter, the Secretary shall make annual payments to the owner during the term of the rental agreement in an amount that is not more than 75 percent of the grazing value of the land covered by the contract.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share of Restoration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall make payments to an owner under this section of not more than—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>in the case of grassland, land that contains forbs, or shrubland that has never been cultivated, 90 percent of the costs of carrying out measures and practices necessary to restore functions and values of that land; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of restored grassland, land that contains forbs, or shrubland, 75 percent of those costs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments to Others</inline>.—</heading><content>If an owner that is entitled to a payment under this subchapter dies, becomes incompetent, is otherwise unable to receive the payment, or is succeeded by another person who renders or completes the required performance, the Secretary shall make the payment, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary and without regard to any other <page identifier="/us/stat/116/262">116 STAT. 262</page> provision of law, in such manner as the Secretary determines is fair and reasonable in light of all the circumstances.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1238Q">“SEC. 1238Q. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838q">16 USC 3838q</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DELEGATION TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may permit a private conservation or land trust organization (referred to in this section as a ‘private organization’) or a State agency to hold and enforce an easement under this subchapter, in lieu of the Secretary, subject to the right of the Secretary to conduct periodic inspections and enforce the easement, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Secretary determines that granting the permission will promote protection of grassland, land that contains forbs, and shrubland;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the owner authorizes the private organization or State agency to hold and enforce the easement; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the private organization or State agency agrees to assume the costs incurred in administering and enforcing the easement, including the costs of restoration or rehabilitation of the land as specified by the owner and the private organization or State agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>A private organization or State agency that seeks to hold and enforce an easement under this subchapter shall apply to the Secretary for approval.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval by Secretary</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may approve a private organization to hold and enforce an easement under this subchapter if (as determined by the Secretary) the private organization—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is described in section 509(a)(3), and is controlled by an organization described in section 509(a)(2), of that Code;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>has the relevant experience necessary to administer grassland and shrubland easements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>has a charter that describes the commitment of the private organization to conserving ranchland, agricultural land, or grassland for grazing and conservation purposes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>has the resources necessary to effectuate the purposes of the charter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reassignment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a private organization holding an easement on land under this subchapter terminates, not later than 30 days after termination of the private organization, the owner of the land shall reassign the easement to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a new private organization that is approved by the Secretary; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of secretary</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Dealine.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the easement is reassigned to a new private organization, not later than 60 days after the date of reassignment, the owner and the new organization shall notify the Secretary in writing that a reassignment for termination has been made.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to notify</inline>.—</heading><content>If the owner and the new organization fail to notify the Secretary of the reassignment in accordance with subparagraph (A), the easement shall revert to the control of the Secretary.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section></subchapter> </quotedContent></content></section></subtitle><page identifier="/us/stat/116/263">116 STAT. 263</page> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Other Conservation Programs</heading> <section><num value="2501">SEC. 2501. </num><heading>AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE.</heading> <content>Section 524 of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1524)) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural Management Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide financial assistance to producers in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A producer may use financial assistance provided under this subsection to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>construct or improve—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>watershed management structures; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>irrigation structures;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>plant trees to form windbreaks or to improve water quality;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>mitigate financial risk through production or marketing diversification or resource conservation practices, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>soil erosion control;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>integrated pest management;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>organic farming; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>to develop and implement a plan to create marketing opportunities for the producer, including through value-added processing;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>enter into futures, hedging, or options contracts in a manner designed to help reduce production, price, or revenue risk;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>enter into agricultural trade options as a hedging transaction to reduce production, price, or revenue risk; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>conduct any other activity relating to an activity described in subparagraphs (A) through (E), as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of payments made to a person (as defined in section 1001(5) of the Food Security Act (7 U.S.C. 1308(5))) under this subsection for any year may not exceed $50,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commodity credit corporation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out this subsection through the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in clause (ii), the Commodity Credit Corporation shall make available to carry out this subsection not less than $10,000,000 for each fiscal year.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, the Commodity Credit Corporation shall make available to carry out this subsection $20,000,000”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/264">116 STAT. 264</page></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent> </content></section> <section><num value="2502">SEC. 2502. </num><heading>GRAZING, WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVE, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION, AND GREAT LAKES BASIN PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 5 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839bb et seq.) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <chapter><num value="5">“CHAPTER 5—</num><heading>OTHER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS</heading> <section><num value="1238M">“SEC. 1238M. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839bb">16 USC 3839bb</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSERVATION OF PRIVATE GRAZING LAND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the purpose of this section to authorize the Secretary to provide a coordinated technical, educational, and related assistance program to conserve and enhance private grazing land resources and provide related benefits to all citizens of the United States by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>establishing a coordinated and cooperative Federal, State, and local grazing conservation program for management of private grazing land;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>strengthening technical, educational, and related assistance programs that provide assistance to owners and managers of private grazing land;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>conserving and improving wildlife habitat on private grazing land;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>conserving and improving fish habitat and aquatic systems through grazing land conservation treatment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>protecting and improving water quality;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>improving the dependability and consistency of water supplies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>identifying and managing weed, noxious weed, and brush encroachment problems on private grazing land; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>integrating conservation planning and management decisions by owners and managers of private grazing land, on a voluntary basis.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Department’ means the Department of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Private grazing land</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘private grazing land’ means private, State-owned, tribally-owned, and any other non-federally owned rangeland, pastureland, grazed forest land, and hay land.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Private Grazing Land Conservation Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance to grazing landowners and others</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the availability of appropriations for this section, the Secretary shall establish a voluntary program to provide technical, educational, and related assistance to owners and managers of private grazing land and public agencies, through local conservation districts, to enable the landowners, managers, and public agencies to voluntarily carry out activities that are consistent with this section, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>maintaining and improving private grazing land and the multiple values and uses that depend on private grazing land;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>implementing grazing land management technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>managing resources on private grazing land, including—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/265">116 STAT. 265</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>planning, managing, and treating private grazing land resources;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>ensuring the long-term sustainability of private grazing land resources;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>harvesting, processing, and marketing private grazing land resources; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>identifying and managing weed, noxious weed, and brush encroachment problems;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>protecting and improving the quality and quantity of water yields from private grazing land;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>maintaining and improving wildlife and fish habitat on private grazing land;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>enhancing recreational opportunities on private grazing land;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>maintaining and improving the aesthetic character of private grazing land;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>identifying the opportunities and encouraging the diversification of private grazing land enterprises; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>encouraging the use of sustainable grazing systems, such as year-round, rotational, or managed grazing.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program elements</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>If funding is provided to carry out this section, it shall be provided through a specific lineitem in the annual appropriations for the Natural Resources Conservation Service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical assistance and education</inline>.—</heading><content>Personnel of the Department trained in pasture and range management shall be made available under the program to deliver and coordinate technical assistance and education to owners and managers of private grazing land, at the request of the owners and managers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grazing Technical Assistance Self-Help</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>there is a severe lack of technical assistance for farmers and ranchers that graze livestock;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Federal budgetary constraints preclude any significant expansion, and may force a reduction of, current levels of technical support; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>farmers and ranchers have a history of cooperatively working together to address common needs in the promotion of their products and in the drainage of wet areas through drainage districts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of grazing demonstration</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with paragraph (3), the Secretary may establish 2 grazing management demonstration districts at the recommendation of the grazing land conservation initiative steering committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proposal</inline>.—</heading><content>Within a reasonable time after the submission of a request of an organization of farmers or ranchers engaged in grazing, the Secretary shall propose that a grazing management district be established.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms and conditions of the funding and operation of the grazing management district shall be proposed by the producers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall approve the proposal if the Secretary determines that the proposal—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/266">116 STAT. 266</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is reasonable;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>will promote sound grazing practices; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>contains provisions similar to the provisions contained in the beef promotion and research order issued under section 4 of the Beef Research and Information Act (7 U.S.C. 2903) in effect on April 4, 1996.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Area included</inline>.—</heading><content>The area proposed to be included in a grazing management district shall be determined by the Secretary on the basis of an application by farmers or ranchers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use authority under the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, to operate, on a demonstration basis, a grazing management district.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The activities of a grazing management district shall be scientifically sound activities, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with a technical advisory committee composed of ranchers, farmers, and technical experts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1240N">“SEC. 1240N. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839bb-1">16 USC 3839bb-1</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the State technical committees established under section 1261, shall establish within the Natural Resources Conservation Service a program to be known as the wildlife habitat incentive program (referred to in this section as the ‘program’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-Share Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under the program, the Secretary shall make cost-share payments to landowners to develop)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>upland wildlife habitat;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>wetland wildlife habitat;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>habitat for threatened and endangered species;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>fish habitat; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>other types of wildlife habitat approved by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased cost share for long-term agreements</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In a case in which the Secretary enters into an agreement or contract to protect and restore plant and animal habitat that has a term of at least 15 years, the Secretary may provide cost-share payments in addition to amounts provided under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use, for a fiscal year, not more than 15 percent of funds made available under section 1241(a)(7) for the fiscal year to carry out contracts and agreements described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regional Equity</inline>.—</heading><content>In cariying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that regional issues of concern relating to wildlife habitat are addressed in an appropriate manner.</content></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/267">116 STAT. 267</page> <section><num value="1240O">“SEC. 1240O. </num><heading>GRASSROOTS SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839bb-2">16 USC 3839bb-2</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a national grassroots water protection program to more effectively use onsite technical assistance capabilities of each State rural water association that, as of the date of enactment of this section, operates a wellhead or groundwater protection program in the State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1240P">“SEC. 1240P. </num><heading>GREAT LAKES BASIN PROGRAM FOR SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3839bb-3">16 USC 3839bb-3</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Great Lakes Commission created by Article IV of the Great Lakes Basin Compact (82 Stat. 415) and in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of the Army, may carry out the Great Lakes basin program for soil erosion and sediment control (referred to in this section as the ‘program’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the program, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide project demonstration grants, provide technical assistance, and carry out information and education programs to improve water quality in the Great Lakes basin by reducing soil erosion and improving sediment control; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide a priority for projects and activities that directly reduce soil erosion or improve sediment control.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section></chapter> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 386 and 387 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 2005b), 3836a) are repealed.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2503">SEC. 2503. </num><heading>FARMLAND PROTECTION PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 2 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (as amended by section 2001) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subchapter><num value="B">“Subchapter B—</num><heading>Farmland Protection Program</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="1238H">“SEC. 1238H. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838h">16 USC 3838h</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In this subchapter:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 2 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (as amended by section 2001) is amended by adding at the end the following: <subchapter><num value="B">“Subchapter B—</num><heading>Farmland Protection Program</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="1238H">“SEC. 1238H. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838h">16 USC 3838h</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In this subchapter:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible entity’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any agency of any State or local government or an Indian tribe (including a farmland protection board or land resource council established under State law); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>any organization that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is organized for, and at all times since the formation of the organization has been operated principally for, 1 or more of the conservation purposes specified in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 170(h)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of that Code that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code;</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/268">116 STAT. 268</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>is described in section 509(a)(2) of that Code; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>is described in section 509(a)(3), and is controlled by an organization described in section 509(a)(2), of that Code.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible land</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible land’ means land on a farm or ranch that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>has prime, unique, or other productive soil; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>contains historical or archaeological resources; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is subject to a pending offer for purchase from an eligible entity.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible land’ includes, on a farm or ranch—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>cropland;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>rangeland;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>grassland;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>pasture land; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>forest land that is an incidental part of an agricultural operation, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Indian tribe’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘program’ means the farmland protection program established under section 1238I(a).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1238I">“SEC. 1238I. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838i">16 USC 3838i</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FARMLAND PROTECTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, shall establish and carry out a farmland protection program under which the Secretary shall purchase conservation easements or other interests in eligible land that is subject to a pending offer from an eligible entity for the purpose of protecting topsoil by limiting nonagricultural uses of the land.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Any highly erodible cropland for which a conservation easement or other interest is purchased under this subchapter shall be subject to the requirements of a conservation plan that requires, at the option of the Secretary, the conversion of the cropland to less intensive uses.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Farmland protection</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Share provided under this subsection</inline>.—</heading><content>The share of the cost of purchasing a conservation easement or other interest in eligible land described in subsection (a) provided under section 1241(d) shall not exceed 50 percent of the appraised fair market value of the conservation easement or other interest in eligible land.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Share not provided under this subsection</inline>.—</heading><content>As part of the share of the cost of purchasing a conservation easement or other interest in eligible land described in subsection (a) that is not provided under section 1241(d), an eligible entity may include a charitable donation by the private landowner from which the eligible land is to be purchased of not more than 25 percent of the fair <page identifier="/us/stat/116/269">116 STAT. 269</page> market value of the conservation easement or other interest in eligible land.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bidding down</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines that 2 or more applications for the purchase of a conservation easement or other interest in eligible land described in subsection (a) are comparable in achieving the purposes of this section, the Secretary shall not assign a higher priority to any 1 of those applications solely on the basis of lesser cost to the farmland protection program established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1238J">“SEC. 1238J. </num><heading>FARM VIABILITY PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3838j">16 USC 3838j</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide to eligible entities identified by the Secretary grants for use in carrying out farm viability programs developed by the eligible entities and approved by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section></subchapter></content></subsection></section></subchapter> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 388 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 3830 note); Public Law 104-127) is repealed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 211 of the Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 3830 note); Public Law 106-224) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking subsection (a); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking the subsection designation and the subsection heading;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively, and indenting appropriately;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>in subsection (a) (as so redesignated), by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively, and indenting appropriately;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>in subsection (B) (as so redesignated), by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">assistance</inline>” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Assistance</inline>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V) </num><content>by striking “subsection” each place it appears and inserting “section”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3830">16 USC 3830 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (1)(A) shall have no effect on any contract entered into note under section 388 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 3830 note)) that is in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="2504">SEC. 2504. </num><heading>RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Subtitle H of title XV of the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3451 et seq.)) is amended to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/270">116 STAT. 270</page> <quotedContent> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="H">“Subtitle H—</num><heading>Resource Conservation and Development Program</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="1528">“SEC. 1528. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3451">16 USC 3451</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>“In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Area plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘area plan’ means a resource conservation and use plan developed through a planning process by a council for a designated area of 1 or more States, or of land under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, that includes 1 or more of the following elements:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>A land conservation element, the purpose of which is to control erosion and sedimentation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>A water management element that provides 1 or more clear environmental or conservation benefits, the purpose of which is to provide for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the conservation, use, and quality of water, including irrigation and rural water supplies;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the mitigation of floods and high water tables;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the repair and improvement of reservoirs;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the improvement of agricultural water management; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>the improvement of water quality.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>A community development element, the purpose of which is to improve—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the development of resources-based industries;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the protection of rural industries from natural resource hazards;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the development of adequate rural water and waste disposal systems;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the improvement of recreation facilities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>the improvement in the quality of rural housing;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>the provision of adequate health and education facilities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>the satisfaction of essential transportation and communication needs; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>the promotion of food security, economic development, and education.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>A land management element, the purpose of which is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>energy conservation, including the production of energy crops;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the protection of agricultural land, as appropriate, from conversion to other uses;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>farmland protection; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the protection of fish and wildlife habitats.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Board’ means the Resource Conservation and Development Policy Advisory Board established under section 1533(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Council</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘council’ means a nonprofit entity (including an affiliate of the entity) operating in a State that is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>established by volunteers or representatives of States, local units of government, Indian tribes, or local nonprofit organizations to carry out an area plan in a designated area; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/271">116 STAT. 271</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>designated by the chief executive officer or legislature of the State to receive technical assistance and financial assistance under this subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designated area</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘designated area’ means a geographic area designated by the Secretary to receive technical assistance and financial assistance under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Financial assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘financial assistance’ means a grant or loan provided by the Secretary (or the Secretary and other Federal agencies) to, or a cooperative agreement entered into by the Secretary (or the Secretary and other Federal agencies) with, a council, or association of councils, to carry out an area plan in a designated area, including assistance provided for planning, analysis, feasibility studies, training, education, and other activities necessary to carry out the area plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Indian tribe’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local unit of government</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘local unit of government’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any county, city, town, township, parish, village, or other general-purpose subdivision of a State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any local or regional special district or other limited political subdivision of a State, including any soil conservation district, school district, park authority, and water or sanitary district.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonprofit organization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘nonprofit organization’ means any organization that is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning process</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘planning process’ means actions taken by a council to develop and carry out an effective area plan in a designated area, including development of the area plan, goals, purposes, policies, implementation activities, evaluations and reviews, and the opportunity for public participation in the actions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘project’ means a project that is carried out by a council to achieve any of the elements of an area plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘State’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the District of Columbia; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any territory or possession of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘technical assistance’ means any service provided by the Secretary or agent of the Secretary, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>inventorying, evaluating, planning, designing, supervising, laying out, and inspecting projects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>providing maps, reports, and other documents associated with the services provided;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>providing assistance for the long-term implementation of area plans; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/272">116 STAT. 272</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>providing services of an agency of the Department of Agriculture to assist councils in developing and carrying out area plans.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1529">“SEC. 1529. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3452">16 USC 3452</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote>“The Secretary shall establish a resource conservation and development program under which the Secretary shall provide technical assistance and financial assistance to councils to develop and carry out area plans and projects in designated areas—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to conserve and improve the use of land, develop natural resources, and improve and enhance the social, economic, and environmental conditions in primarily rural areas of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to encourage and improve the capability of State, units of government, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and councils to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1530">“SEC. 1530. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3453">16 USC 3453</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SELECTION OF DESIGNATED AREAS.</heading> <content>“The Secretary shall select designated areas for assistance under this subtitle on the basis of the elements of area plans.</content></section> <section><num value="1531">“SEC. 1531. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3454">16 USC 3454</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>POWERS OF THE SECRETARY.</heading> <chapeau>“In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide technical assistance to any council to assist in developing and implementing an area plan for a designated area;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>cooperate with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, States, local units of government, local Indian tribes, and local nonprofit organizations in conducting surveys and inventories, disseminating information, and developing area plans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>assist in carrying out an area plan approved by the Secretary for any designated area by providing technical assistance and financial assistance to any council; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>enter into agreements with councils in accordance with section 1532.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1532">“SEC. 1532. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3455">16 USC 3455</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ELIGIBILITY; TERMS AND CONDITIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Technical assistance and financial assistance may be provided by the Secretary under this subtitle to any council to assist in carrying out a project specified in an area plan approved by the Secretary only if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the council agrees in writing—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to carry out the project; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to finance or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the project is included in an area plan and is approved by the council;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the Secretary determines that assistance is necessary to carry out the area plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the project provided for in the area plan is consistent with any comprehensive plan for the area;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the cost of the land or an interest in the land acquired or to be acquired under the plan by any State, local unit of government, Indian tribe, or local nonprofit organization <page identifier="/us/stat/116/273">116 STAT. 273</page> is borne by the State, local unit of government, Indian tribe, or local nonprofit organization, respectively; and</content></paragraph></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>the State, local unit of government, Indian tribe, or local nonprofit organization participating in the area plan agrees to maintain and operate the project.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loans</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a loan made under this subtitle shall be made on such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><content>A loan for a project made under this subtitle shall have a term of not more than 30 years after the date of completion of the project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interest rate</inline>.—</heading><content>A loan made under this subtitle shall bear interest at the average rate of interest paid by the United States on obligations of a comparable term, as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval by Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Technical assistance and financial assistance under this subtitle may not be made available to a council to carry out an area plan unless the area plan has been submitted to and approved by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may withdraw technical assistance and financial assistance with respect to any area plan if the Secretary determines that the assistance is no longer necessary or that sufficient progress has not been made toward developing or implementing the elements of the area plan.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1533">“SEC. 1533. </num><heading>RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3456">16 USC 3456</ref>.</p></sidenote> ADVISORY BOARD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Agriculture a Resource Conservation and Development Policy Advisory Board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall be composed of at least 7 employees of the Department of Agriculture selected by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Board shall be designated by the Secretary to serve as chairperson of the Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall advise the Secretary regarding the administration of this subtitle, including the formulation of policies for carrying out this subtitle.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1534">“SEC. 1534. </num><heading>EVALUATION OF PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3457">16 USC 3457</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with councils, shall evaluate the program established under this subtitle to determine whether the program is effectively meeting the needs of, and the purposes identified by, States, units of government, Indian tribes, nonprofit organizations, and councils participating in, or served by, the program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June 30, 2005, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the results of the evaluation, together with any recommendations of the Secretary for continuing, terminating, or modifying the program.</content></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/274">116 STAT. 274</page> <section><num value="1535">“SEC. 1535. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3458">16 USC 3458</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LIMITATION ON ASSISTANCE.</heading> <content>“In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance and financial assistance with respect to not more than 450 active designated areas.</content></section> <section><num value="1536">“SEC. 1536. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3459">16 USC 3459</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY.</heading> <content>“The authority of the Secretary under this subtitle to assist councils in the development and implementation of area plans shall be supplemental to, and not in lieu of, any authority of the Secretary under any other provision of law.</content></section> <section><num value="1537">“SEC. 1537. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3460">16 USC 3460</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loans</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not use more than $15,000,000 of any funds made available for a fiscal year to make loans under this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated to carry out this subtitle shall remain available until expended.”.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="2505">SEC. 2505. </num><heading>SMALL WATERSHED REHABILITATION PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 14 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1012) is amended by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds of commodity credit corporation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available, to remain available until expended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$45,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$55,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>$60,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>$65,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>$0 for fiscal year 2008.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section, to remain available until expended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$45,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$55,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$65,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>$75,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>$85,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="2506">SEC. 2506. </num><heading>USE OF SYMBOLS, SLOGANS, AND LOGOS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 356 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s5805">16 USC 5805</ref>.</p></sidenote>1996 (16 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (C)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (7) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>on the written approval of the Secretary, to use, license, or transfer symbols, slogans, and logos of the Foundation (exclusive of any symbol or logo of a governmental entity);”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (D), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of symbols, slogans, and logos of the foundation</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/275">116 STAT. 275</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may authorize the Foundation to use, license, or transfer symbols, slogans, and logos of the Foundation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Income</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>All revenue received by the Foundation from the use, licensing, or transfer of symbols, slogans, and logos of the Foundation shall be transferred to the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation operations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall transfer all revenue received under clause (i) to the account within the Natural Resources Conservation Service that is used to carry out conservation operations.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="2507">SEC. 2507. </num><heading>DESERT TERMINAL LAKES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t43/s2211">43 USC 2211 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (B), as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall transfer $200,000,000 of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to the Bureau of Reclamation Water and Related Resources Account, which funds shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>be used by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to provide water to at-risk natural desert terminal lakes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The funds described in subsection (A) shall not be used to purchase or lease water rights.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="2601">SEC. 2601. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3801">16 USC 3801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delmarva peninsula</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Delmarva Peninsula” means land in the States of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia located on the east side of the Chesapeake Bay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “demonstration program” means the Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program established under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation corridor plan; plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “conservation corridor plan” and “plan” mean a conservation corridor plan required to be submitted and approved as a condition for participation in the demonstration program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="2602">SEC. 2602. </num><heading>CONSERVATION CORRIDOR DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3801">16 USC 3801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration program, to be known as the “Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program”, under which any of the States of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, a local government of any 1 of those States with jurisdiction over land on the Delmarva Peninsula, or a combination of those States, may submit a conservation corridor plan to integrate agriculture and forestry conservation programs of the Department of Agriculture with State and local efforts to address farm conservation needs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Conservation Corridor Plan</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/276">116 STAT. 276</page></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission and proposal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to participate in the demonstration program, a State, local government, or combination of States referred to in subsection (A) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>submit to the Secretary a conservation corridor plan that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>proposes specific criteria and commitment of resources in the geographic region designated in the plan; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>describes how the linkage of Federal, State, and local resources will improve—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the economic viability of agriculture; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the environmental integrity of the watersheds in the Delmarva Peninsula; and</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>demonstrate to the Secretary that, in developing the plan, the State, local government, or combination of States has solicited and taken into account the views of local residents.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Draft memorandum of agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>If the conservation corridor plan is submitted by more than 1 State, the plan shall provide a draft memorandum of agreement among entities in each submitting State.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of receipt of a conservation corridor plan, the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall review the plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>may approve the plan for implementation under this subtitle if the Secretary determines that the plan meets the requirements specified in subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for Approval</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may approve a conservation corridor plan only if, as determined by the Secretary, the plan provides for each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary actions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Actions taken under the plan—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are voluntary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>require the consent of willing landowners; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>provide a mechanism by which the landowner may withdraw such consent without adverse consequences other than the loss of any payments to the landowner conditioned on continued enrollment of the land.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land of high conservation value</inline>.—</heading><content>Criteria specified in the plan ensure that land enrolled in each conservation program incorporated through the plan are of exceptionally high conservation value, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No effect on unenrolled land</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The enrollment of land in a conservation program incorporated through the plan will neither—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>adversely affect any adjacent land not so enrolled; nor</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>create any buffer zone on such unenrolled land.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Greater benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>The conservation programs incorporated through the plan provide benefits greater than the benefits that would likely be achieved through individual application of the conservation programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sufficient staffing</inline>.—</heading><content>Staffing, considering both Federal and non-Federal resources, is sufficient to ensure success of the plan.</content></paragraph></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/277">116 STAT. 277</page> <section><num value="2603">SEC. 2603. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION CORRIDOR PLAN.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3801">16 USC 3801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Memorandum of Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On approval of a conservation corridor plan, the Secretary may enter into a memorandum of agreement with the State, local government, or combination of States that submitted the plan to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>guarantee specific program resources for implementation of the plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>establish various compensation rates to the extent that the parties to the agreement consider justified; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>provide streamlined and integrated paperwork requirements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continued Compliance With Plan Approval Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall terminate the memorandum of agreement entered into under subsection (a) with respect to an approved conservation corridor plan and cease the provision of resources for implementation of the plan if the Secretary determines that, in the implementation of the plan—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the State, local government, or combination of States that submitted the plan has deviated from—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the plan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the criteria specified in section 2602(d) on which approval of the plan was conditioned; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the cost-sharing requirements of section 2604(a) or any other condition of the plan; or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the economic viability of agriculture in the geographic region designated in the plan is being hindered.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Progress Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At the end of the 3-year period that begins on the date on which funds are first provided with respect to a conservation corridor plan under the demonstration program, the State, local government, or combination of States that submitted the plan shall submit to the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a report on the effectiveness of the activities carried out under the plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>an evaluation of the economic viability of agriculture in the geographic region designated in the plan.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The demonstration program shall be carried out for not less than 3 nor more than 5 years beginning on the date on which funds are first provided under the demonstration program.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2604">SEC. 2604. </num><heading>FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3801">16 USC 3801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required non-federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), as a condition on the approval of a conservation corridor plan, the Secretary shall require the State and local participants to contribute financial resources sufficient to cover at least 50 percent of the total cost of the activities carried out under the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may reduce the cost-sharing requirement in the case of a specific project or activity under the demonstration program on good cause and on demonstration that the project or activity is likely to achieve extraordinary natural resource benefits.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reservation of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may consider directing funds on a priority basis to the demonstration program and to projects in areas identified by the plan.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/278">116 STAT. 278</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Funding and Administration</heading> <section><num value="2701">SEC. 2701. </num><heading>FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION.</heading> <content>Subtitle E of the Food Security Act of 1985 is amended by striking sections 1241 and 1242 (16 U.S.C. 3841), 3842) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1241">“SEC. 1241. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3841">16 USC 3841</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, the Secretary shall use the funds, facilities, and authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out the following programs under subtitle D (including the provision of technical assistance):</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The conservation reserve program under subchapter B of chapter 1.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The wetlands reserve program under subchapter C of chapter 1.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The conservation security program under subchapter A of chapter 2.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>The farmland protection program under subchapter B of chapter 2, using, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$50,000,000 in fiscal year 2002;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$100,000,000 in fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$125,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2004 and 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>$100,000,000 in fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>$97,000,000 in fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>The grassland reserve program under subchapter C of chapter 2, using, to the maximum extent practicable $254,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>The environmental quality incentives program under chapter 4, using, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$400,000,000 in fiscal year 2002;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$700,000,000 in fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$1,000,000,000 in fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>$1,200,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(C) </num><content>$1,300,000,000 in fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>The wildlife habitat incentives program under section 1240N, using, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$15,000,000 in fiscal year 2002;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$30,000,000 in fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$60,000,000 in fiscal year 2004; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>$85,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2005 through 2007.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 11</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section affects the limit on expenditures for technical assistance imposed by section 11 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714i).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regional Equity</inline>.—</heading><content>Before April 1 of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall give priority for funding under the conservation <page identifier="/us/stat/116/279">116 STAT. 279</page> programs under subtitle D (excluding the conservation reserve program under subchapter B of chapter 1, the wetlands reserve program under subchapter C of chapter 1, and the conservation security program under subchapter A of chapter 2) to approved applications in any State that has not received, for the fiscal year, an aggregate amount of at least $12,000,000 for those conservation programs.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1242">“SEC. 1242. </num><heading>DELIVERY OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3842">16 USC 3842</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide technical assistance under this title to a producer eligible for that assistance—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>directly; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>at the option of the producer, through a payment, as determined by the Secretary, to the producer for an approved third party, if available.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of Third-Party Providers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, the Secretary shall, by regulation, establish a system for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>approving individuals and entities to provide technical assistance to carry out programs under this title (including criteria for the evaluation of providers or potential providers of technical assistance); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>establishing the amounts and methods for payments for that assistance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expertise</inline>.—</heading><content>In promulgating regulations to carry out this subsection the Secretary snail ensure that persons with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation planning, watershed planning, environmental engineering (including commercial entities, nonprofit entities, State or local governments or agencies, and other Federal agencies), are eligible to become approved providers of the technical assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim assistance</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A person that has provided technical assistance in accordance with an agreement between the person and the Secretary before the date of enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 may continue to provide technical assistance under this section until the date on which the Secretary establishes the system described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>If a person described in subparagraph (A) seeks to continue to provide technical assistance after the date referred to in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall evaluate the person using criteria referred to in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may request the services of, and enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with, non-Federal entities to assist the Secretary in providing technical assistance necessary to develop and implement conservation programs under this title.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="2702">SEC. 2702. </num><heading>REGULATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3801">16 USC 3801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this title or an amendment made by this title, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Commodity Credit Corporation, shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this title.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/280">116 STAT. 280</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The promulgation of regulations under subsection (A) and administration of this title—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>be carried out without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Statement of Policy of the Secretary of Agriculture effective July 24, 1971 (36 Fed. Reg. 13804) relating to notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in rulemaking; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>be promulgated with an opportunity for notice and comment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>if determined to be appropriate by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Commodity Credit Corporation, as an interim rule effective on publication with an opportunity for notice and comment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall use the authority provided under section 808(2) of title 5, United States Code.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>TRADE</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 and Related Statutes</heading> <section><num value="3001">SEC. 3001. </num><heading>UNITED STATES POLICY.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (<ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1691">7 U.S.C. 1691</ref>) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>prevent conflicts.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3002">SEC. 3002. </num><heading>PROVISION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 202 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1722) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (B), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program diversity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>encourage eligible organizations to propose and implement program plans to address 1 or more aspects of the program under section 201; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>consider proposals that incorporate a variety of program objectives and strategic plans based on the identification by eligible organizations of appropriate activities, consistent with section 201, to assist development of foreign countries.”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e)(1), by striking “not less than $10,000,000, and not more than $28,000,000,” and inserting “not less than 5 percent nor more than 10 percent of the funds”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Streamlined Program Management.—</inline></heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/281">116 STAT. 281</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>streamline program procedures and guidelines under this title for agreements with eligible organizations for programs in 1 or more countries; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>effective beginning with fiscal year 2004, to the maximum extent practicable, incorporate the changes into the procedures and guidelines for programs and the guidelines for resource requests.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Streamlined procedures and guidelines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Administrator shall make improvements in the Office of Food for Peace management systems that include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>expedition of and greater consistency in the program review and approval process under this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>streamlining of information collection and reporting systems by identifying the critical information that needs to be monitored and reported on by eligible organizations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>for approved programs, provision of greater flexibility for an eligible organization to make modifications in program activities to achieve program results with streamlined procedures for reporting such modifications.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be carried out in accordance with section 205 and subsections (b) and (c) of section 207.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation with congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of this subsection, the Administrator shall consult with the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on progress made in carrying out this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on the improvements made and planned upgrades in the information management, procurement, and financial management systems to administer this title.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3003">SEC. 3003. </num><heading>GENERATION AND USE OF CURRENCIES BY PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS AND COOPERATIVES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 203 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1723) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by striking “<b><inline class="smallCaps">foreign</inline></b>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (A), by striking “the recipient country, or in a country” and inserting “1 or more recipient countries, or 1 or more countries”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “in recipient countries, or in countries” and inserting “1 or more recipient countries, or in 1 or more countries”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “foreign currency”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/282">116 STAT. 282</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (C)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “foreign currency”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “the recipient countiy, or in a country” and inserting “1 or more recipient countries, or in 1 or more countries”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “Foreign currencies” and inserting “Proceeds”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “income generating” and inserting “income-generating”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “the recipient country or within a country” and inserting “1 or more recipient countries or within 1 or more countries”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by inserting a comma after “invested”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting a comma after “used”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3004">SEC. 3004. </num><heading>LEVELS OF ASSISTANCE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 204(a) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1724(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “1996 through 2002” each place it appears and inserting “2002 through 2007”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “2,025,000” and inserting “2,500,000 , and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “1,550,000 metric tons” and inserting “1,875,000 metric tons”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3005">SEC. 3005. </num><heading>FOOD AID CONSULTATIVE GROUP.</heading> <content>Section 205(f) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1725(f)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="3006">SEC. 3006. </num><heading>MAXIMUM LEVEL OF EXPENDITURES.</heading> <content>Section 206 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1726)) is repealed.</content></section> <section><num value="3007">SEC. 3007. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION.</heading> <chapeau>Section 207 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1726a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recipient countries</inline>.—</heading><content>A proposal to enter into a nonemergency food assistance agreement under this title shall identify the recipient country or countries that are the subject of the agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of receipt by the Administrator of a proposal submitted by an eligible organization under this title, the Administrator shall determine whether to accept the proposal.”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (B), by striking “guideline” each place it appears and inserting “guideline or annual policy guidance”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timely Approval</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/283">116 STAT. 283</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator is encouraged to finalize program agreements and resource requests for programs under this section before the beginning of each fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 1 of each year,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that contains—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a list of programs, countries, and commodities approved to date for assistance under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a statement of the total amount of funds approved to date for transportation and administrative costs under this section.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3008">SEC. 3008. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE FOR STOCKPILING AND RAPID TRANSPORTATION, DELIVERY, AND DISTRIBUTION OF SHELFSTABLE PREPACKAGED FOODS.</heading> <content>Section 208(f) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1726b(f)) is amended by striking “and 2002” and inserting “through 2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="3009">SEC. 3009. </num><heading>SALE PROCEDURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 403 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1733) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “In carrying” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying"; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale price</inline>.—</heading><content>Sales of agricultural commodities described in paragraph (1) shall be made at a reasonable market price in the economy where the agricultural commodity is to be sold, as determined by the Secretary or the Administrator, as appropriate.”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">“(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale Procedure</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsections (b) and (h) shall apply to sales of commodities in recipient countries to generate proceeds to carry out projects under—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>titles I and II;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1431(b)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">currency</inline>.—</heading><content>A sale described in paragraph (1) may be made in United States dollars or other currencies ”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1431(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>In approving sales of commodities under this subsection, the Secretary shall follow the sale procedure described in section 403(l) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Subsection (f) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/284">116 STAT. 284</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>In making sales of eligible commodities under this section, the Secretary shall follow the sale procedure described in section 403(l) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3010">SEC. 3010. </num><heading>PREPOSITIONING.</heading> <content>Section 407 (c)(4) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1736a(c)(4)) is amended by striking “and 2002” and inserting “through 2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="3011">SEC. 3011. </num><heading>TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED COSTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 407 (c)(1) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1736a(c)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “The Administrator” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain commodities made available for nonemergency assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of agricultural commodities made available for nonemergency assistance under title II for least developed countries that meet the poverty and other eligibility criteria established by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for financing under the International Development Association, the Administrator may pay the transportation costs incurred in moving the agricultural commodities from designated points of entry or ports of entry abroad to storage and distribution sites and associated storage and distribution costs.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3012">SEC. 3012. </num><heading>EXPIRATION DATE.</heading> <content>Section 408 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1736b) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="3013">SEC. 3013. </num><heading>MICRONUTRIENT FORTIFICATION PROGRAMS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 415 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1736g-2) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by striking <inline class="smallCaps"><b>“pilot program.”</b></inline> and inserting <inline class="smallCaps"><b>“programs.”</b></inline>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and adjusting the margins appropriately;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2003, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish micronutrient fortification programs.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in the second sentence, by striking “The purpose of the program” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of a program”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2) (as designated by subparagraph (C))—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “whole”; and</content></subclause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/285">116 STAT. 285</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>assess and apply technologies and systems to improve and ensure the quality, shelf life, bioavailability, and safety of fortified food aid commodities, and products of those commodities, that are provided to developing countries, by using the same mechanism that was used to assess the micronutrient fortification program in the report entitled ‘Micronutrient Compliance Review of Fortified P.L. 480 Commodities’, published October 2001 with funds from the Bureau for Humanitarian Response of the United States Agency for International Development.”;</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (B), by striking “the pilot program” and inserting “a program under this section”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence of subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “the pilot program, whole” and inserting “a program,”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “the pilot program may” and inserting “a program may”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “including” and inserting “such as”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking “and iodine” and inserting “iodine, and folic acid”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “the pilot program” and inserting “programs”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3014">SEC. 3014. </num><heading>JOHN OGONOWSKI FARMER-TO-FARMER PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 501 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1737) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="501">“SEC. 501. </num><heading>JOHN OGONOWSKI FARMER-TO-FARMER PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Caribbean basin country</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Caribbean Basin country means a country eligible for designation as a beneficiary country under section 212 of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2702).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emerging market</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘emerging market’ means a country that the Secretary determines—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is taking steps toward a market-oriented economy through the food, agriculture, or rural business sectors of the economy of the country; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>has the potential to provide a viable and significant market for United States agricultural commodities or products of United States agricultural commodities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Middle income country</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘middle income country’ means a country that has developed economically to the point at which the country does not receive bilateral development assistance from the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sub-saharan african country</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘sub-Saharan African country’ has the meaning given the term in section 107 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (19 U.S.C. 3706).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to further assist developing countries, middle-income countries, emerging markets, sub-Saharan African countries, and Caribbean <page identifier="/us/stat/116/286">116 STAT. 286</page> Basin countries to increase farm production and farmer incomes, the President may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>establish and administer a program, to be known as the ‘John Ogonowski Farmer-to-Farmer Program’, of farmer-to-farmer assistance between the United States and such countries to assist in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>increasing food production and distribution; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>improving the effectiveness of the farming and marketing operations of agricultural producers in those countries;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>use United States agricultural producers, agriculturalists, colleges and universities (including historically black colleges and universities, land grant colleges or universities, and foundations maintained by colleges or universities), private agribusinesses, private organizations (including grassroots organizations with an established and demonstrated capacity to carry out such a bilateral exchange program), private corporations, and nonprofit farm organizations to work in conjunction with agricultural producers and farm organizations in those countries, on a voluntary basis—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>to improve agricultural and agribusiness operations and agricultural systems in those countries, including improving—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>animal care and health;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>field crop cultivation;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>fruit and vegetable growing;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>livestock operations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>food processing and packaging;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>farm credit;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>marketing;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(viii) </num><content>inputs; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(ix) </num><content>agricultural extension; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to strengthen cooperatives and other agricultural groups in those countries;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>transfer the knowledge and expertise of United States agricultural producers and businesses, on an individual basis, to those countries while enhancing the democratic process by supporting private and public agriculturally related organizations that request and support technical assistance activities through cash and in-kind services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to the maximum extent practicable, make grants to or enter into contracts or other cooperative agreements with private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, land grant universities, private agribusiness, or nonprofit farm organizations to carry out this section (except that any such contract or other agreement may obligate the United States to make outlays only to the extent that the budget authority for such outlays is available under subsection (d) or has otherwise been provided in advance in appropriation Acts);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>coordinate programs established under this section with other foreign assistance programs and activities carried out by the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>to the extent that local currencies can be used to meet the costs of a program established under this section, augment funds of the United States that are available for such a program through the use, within the country in which the program is being conducted, of—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/287">116 STAT. 287</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>foreign currencies that accrue from the sale of agricultural commodities and products under this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>local currencies generated from other types of foreign assistance activities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Emphasis on Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Basin Countries</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>agricultural producers in sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Basin countries need training in agricultural techniques that are appropriate for the majority of eligible agricultural producers in those countries, including training in—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>standard growing practices;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>insecticide and sanitation procedures; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>other agricultural methods that will produce increased yields of more nutritious and healthful crops;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>agricultural producers in the United States (including African-American agricultural producers) and banking and insurance professionals have agribusiness expertise that would be invaluable for agricultural producers in sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Basin countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>a commitment by the United States is appropriate to support the development of a comprehensive agricultural skills training program for those agricultural producers that focuses on—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>improving knowledge of insecticide and sanitation procedures to prevent crop destruction;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>teaching modern agricultural techniques that would facilitate a continual analysis of crop production, including—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the identification and development of standard growing practices; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the establishment of systems for recordkeeping;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the use and maintenance of agricultural equipment that is appropriate for the majority of eligible agricultural producers in sub-Saharan African or Caribbean Basin countries;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>the expansion of small agricultural operations into agribusiness enterprises by increasing access to credit for agricultural producers through—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the development and use of village banking systems; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the use of agricultural risk insurance pilot products; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>marketing crop yields to prospective purchasers (including businesses and individuals) for local needs and export; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>programs that promote the exchange of agricultural knowledge and expertise through the exchange of American and foreign agricultural producers have been effective in promoting improved agricultural techniques and food security and the extension of additional resources to such farmer-to-farmer exchanges is warranted.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Goals for programs carried out in sub-saharan AFRICAN and Caribbean countries</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The goals of programs <page identifier="/us/stat/116/288">116 STAT. 288</page> carried out under this section in sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Basin countries shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>to expand small agricultural operations in those countries into agribusiness enterprises by increasing access to credit for agricultural producers through—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the development and use of village banking systems; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the use of agricultural risk insurance pilot products;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>to provide training to agricultural producers in those countries that will—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>enhance local food security; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>help mitigate and alleviate hunger;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to provide training to agricultural producers in those countries in groups to encourage participants to share and pass on to other agricultural producers in the home communities of the participants, the information and skills obtained from the training, rather than merely retaining the information and skills for the personal enrichment of the participants; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>to maximize the number of beneficiaries of the programs in sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Basin countries.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in addition to any funds that may be specifically appropriated to carry out this section, not less than 0.5 percent of the amounts made available for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to carry out this Act shall be used to carry out programs under this section, with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>not less than 0.2 percent to be used for programs in developing countries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>not less than 0.1 percent to be used for programs in sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Basin countries.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out programs under this section in sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Basin countries $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative costs</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 5 percent of the funds made available for a fiscal year under paragraph (1) may be used to pay administrative costs incurred in carrying out programs in sub-Saharan African and Caribbean Basin countries.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Agricultural Trade Act of 1978</heading> <section><num value="3101">SEC. 3101. </num><heading>EXPORTER ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE.</heading> <content>Title I of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="107">“SEC. 107. </num><heading>EXPORTER ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE.</heading> <content>“To provide a comprehensive source of information to facilitate exports of United States agricultural commodities, the Secretary shall maintain on a website on the Internet information to assist exporters and potential exporters of United States agricultural commodities.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/289">116 STAT. 289</page> <section><num value="3102">SEC. 3102. </num><heading>EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms of Supplier Credit Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 202(A) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5622(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extended supplier credits</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the appropriation of funds under subparagraph (B), in carrying out this section, the Commodity Credit Corporation may issue guarantees for the repayment of credit made available for a period of more than 180 days, but not more than 360 days, by a United States exporter to a buyer in a foreign country.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to fund the additional costs attributable to the portion of any guarantee issued under this paragraph to cover the repayment of credit beyond the initial 180-day period.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Processed and High-Value Products</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 202(k)(1) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5622(k)(1)) is amended by striking “, 2001, and 2002” and inserting “through 2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 202 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5622) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation on Agricultural Export Credit Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary and the United States Trade Representative shall consult on a regular basis with the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on International Relations, of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on the status of multilateral negotiations regarding agricultural export credit programs.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reauthorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 211(b)(1) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5641(b)(1)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007".</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="3103">SEC. 3103. </num><heading>MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 211(c) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5641(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “The Commodity” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commodity”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in addition to any funds that may be specifically appropriated to implement a market access program, not more than $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2003, $125,000,000 for fiscal year 2004, $140,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, and $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 and 2007, of the funds of, or an equal value of commodities owned by, the Commodity Credit Corporation; and”</content></subparagraph></quotedContent>; and </content></paragraph> <paragraph><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program priorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In providing any amount of funds made available under paragraph (1)(A) for any fiscal year that is in excess of the amount made available under paragraph (1)(A) for fiscal year 2001, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/290">116 STAT. 290</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>give equal consideration to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>proposals submitted by organizations that were participating organizations in prior fiscal years; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>proposals submitted by eligible trade organizations that have not previously participated in the program established under this title; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>give equal consideration to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>proposals submitted for activities in emerging markets; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>proposals submitted for activities in markets other than emerging markets.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3104">SEC. 3104. </num><heading>EXPORT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301(e)(1)(G) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5651(e)(1)(G)) is amended by striking “fiscal year 2002” and inserting “each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unfair Trade Practices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 102(5)(A) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602(5)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (i), by striking “or” at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of a monopolistic state trading enterprise engaged in the export sale of an agricultural commodity, implements a pricing practice that is inconsistent with sound commercial practice;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>provides a subsidy that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>decreases market opportunities for United States exports; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>unfairly distorts an agricultural market to the detriment of United States exporters;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>imposes an unfair technical barrier to trade, including—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>a trade restriction or commercial requirement (such as a labeling requirement) that adversely affects a new technology (including biotechnology); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>an unjustified sanitary or phytosanitary restriction (including any restriction that, in violation of the Uruguay Round Agreements, is not based on scientific principles;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>imposes a rule that unfairly restricts imports of United States agricultural commodities in the administration of tariff rate quotas; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>fails to adhere to, or circumvents any obligation under, any provision of a trade agreement with the United States.”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3105">SEC. 3105. </num><heading>FOREIGN MARKET DEVELOPMENT COOPERATOR PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Value-Added Products</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 702(a) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5722(a)) is amended by inserting “,with a continued significant emphasis on the importance of the export of value-added United States agricultural products into emerging markets” after “products”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 702 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5722) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall annually submit to the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on <page identifier="/us/stat/116/291">116 STAT. 291</page> International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on activities under this section describing the amount of funding provided, the types of programs funded, the value-added products that have been targeted, and the foreign markets for those products that have been developed.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 703 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5723) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="703">“SEC. 703. </num><heading>FUNDING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out this title, the Secretary shall use funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, or commodities of the Commodity Credit Corporation of a comparable value, in the amount of $34,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Priorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In providing any amount of funds or commodities made available under subsection (a) for any fiscal year that is in excess of the amount made available under this section for fiscal year 2001, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>give equal consideration to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>proposals submitted by organizations that were participating organizations in prior fiscal years; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>proposals submitted by eligible trade organizations that have not previously participated in the program established under this title; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>give equal consideration to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>proposals submitted for activities in emerging markets; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>proposals submitted for activities in markets other than emerging markets.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="3106">SEC. 3106. </num><heading>FOOD FOR PROGRESS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (f)(3), (k), and (l)(1) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o) are each amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions; Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o) is amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘cooperative’ has the meaning given the term in section 402 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1732).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corporation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Corporation’ means the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Developing country</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘developing country’ has the meaning given the term in section 402 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1732).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘eligible commodity’ means an agricultural commodity, or a product of an agricultural commodity, in inventories of the Corporation or acquired by the President or the Corporation for disposition through commercial purchases under a program authorized under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible entity’ means—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/292">116 STAT. 292</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the government of an emerging agricultural country;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an intergovernmental organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a private voluntary organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a nonprofit agricultural organization or cooperative;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>a nongovernmental organization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>any other private entity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Food security</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘food security’ means access by all people at all times to sufficient food and nutrition for a healthy and productive life.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nongovernmental organization</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘nongovernmental organization’ has the meaning given the term in section 402 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1732).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Private voluntary organization</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘private voluntary organization’ has the meaning given the term in section 402 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1732).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘program’ means a food assistance or development initiative proposed by an eligible entity and approved by the President under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to use the food resources of the United States more effectively in support of developing countries, and countries that are emerging democracies that have made commitments to introduce or expand free enterprise elements in their agricultural economies through changes in commodity pricing, marketing, input availability, distribution, and private sector involvement, the President may enter into agreements with eligible entities to furnish to the countries eligible commodities made available under subsections (e) and (f).”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Food for Progress Act <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1736">7 USC 1736</ref>.</p></sidenote>of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 136o) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence of subsection (d), by striking “food”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (1)(2), by striking “agricultural”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (m)(l), by striking “these”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsections (d), (e), (f), (h), (j), (l), and (m), by striking “commodities” each place it appears and inserting “eligible commodities”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in subsections (e), (f), and (l), by striking “Commodity Credit Corporation” each place it appears and inserting “Corporation”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>by striking subsection (o).</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration for Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(d)) is amended by striking “(d) In determining” and inserting “(d) <inline class="smallCaps">Consideration for Agreements</inline>.—In determining”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding of Eligible Commodities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(e)” and inserting “(e) <inline class="smallCaps">Funding of Eligible Commodities</inline>.—”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting “, and subsection (g) does not apply to eligible commodities furnished on a grant basis or on credit terms under that title” before the period at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/293">116 STAT. 293</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No effect on domestic programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall not make an eligible commodity available for disposition under this section in any amount that will reduce the amount of the eligible commodity that is traditionally made available through donations to domestic feeding programs or agencies, as determined by the President.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of Eligible Commodities to Developing Countries</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (f) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(f)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(f)” and inserting “(f) <inline class="smallCaps">Provision of Eligible Commodities to Developing Countries</inline>.—”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “$30,000,000 (or in the case of fiscal year 1999, $35,000,000)” and inserting “$40,000,000”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Tonnage</inline>.—</heading><content>The Food for Progress Act of 1985 is amended by striking subsection (g) (7 U.S.C. 1736o(g)) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Tonnage</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (f)(3), not less than 400,000 metric tons of eligible commodities may be provided under this section for the program for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Resale or Transshipment of Eligible Commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(h)) is amended by striking “(h) An agreement” and inserting “(h) <inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Resale or Transshipment of Eligible Commodities</inline>.—An agreement”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Displacement of United States Commercial Sales</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(i)) is amended by striking “(i) In entering” and inserting “(i) <inline class="smallCaps">Displacement of United States Commercial Sales</inline>.—In entering”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multicountry or Multiyear Basis</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (j) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(j)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(j) In carrying out this section, the President may,” and inserting the following: “(j) <inline class="smallCaps">Multicountry or Multiyear Basis</inline>.— <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the President,”;</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “approve” and inserting “is encouraged to approve”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “multiyear” and inserting “multicountry or multiyear”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for program announcements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> beginning of any fiscal year, the President shall, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>make all determinations concerning program agreements and resource requests for programs under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>announce those determinations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 1 of each fiscal<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> year, the President shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a list of programs, countries, and eligible commodities, and the total amount of funds for transportation and administrative costs, approved to date for the fiscal year under this section.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/294">116 STAT. 294</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (k) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(k)) is amended by striking “(k) This section” and inserting “(k) <inline class="smallCaps">Effective and Termination Dates</inline>.—This section”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Expenses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (l) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(l)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(l)” and inserting “(l) <inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Expenses</inline>.—”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “$10,000,000” and inserting “$15,000,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “local currencies” and inserting “proceeds”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Humanitarian or development purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may authorize the use of proceeds to pay the costs incurred by an eligible entity under this section for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>programs targeted at hunger and malnutrition; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>development programs involving food security;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>transportation, storage, and distribution of eligible commodities provided under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>administration, sales, monitoring, and technical assistance.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (m) of the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1736o(m)) is amended by striking “(m) In carrying” and inserting “(m) <inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Approval</inline>.—In carrying”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Management</inline>.—</heading><content>The Food for Progress Act of 1985 is amended by striking subsection (n) (7 U.S.C. 1736o(n)) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">(n) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Management</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that each eligible entity participating in 1 or more programs under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>uses eligible commodities made available under this section—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in an effective manner;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the areas of greatest need; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>in a manner that promotes the purposes of this section;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in using eligible commodities, assesses and takes into account the needs of recipient countries and the target populations of the recipient countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>works with recipient countries, and indigenous institutions or groups in recipient countries, to design and carry out mutually acceptable programs authorized under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>monitors and reports on the distribution or sale of eligible commodities provided under this section using methods that, as determined by the President, facilitate accurate and timely reporting.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements.—</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the President shall review and, as necessary, make changes in regulations and internal procedures designed to streamline, improve, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/295">116 STAT. 295</page> and clarify the application, approval, and implementation processes pertaining to agreements under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the review, the President shall consider—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>revising procedures for submitting proposals;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>developing criteria for program approval that separately address the objectives of the program;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>pre-screening organizations and proposals to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>implementing e-govemment initiatives and otherwise improving the efficiency of the proposal submission and approval processes;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>upgrading information management systems;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>improving commodity and transportation procurement processes; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>ensuring that evaluation and monitoring methods are sufficient.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date of enactment of this paragraph, the President shall consult with the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on International Relations, of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on changes made in regulations and procedures.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each eligible entity that enters into an agreement under this section shall submit to the President, at such time as the President may request, a report containing such information as the President may request relating to the use of eligible commodities and funds furnished to the eligible entity under this section.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="3107">SEC. 3107. </num><heading>MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1736o-1">7 USC 1736o-1</ref>.</p></sidenote> AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Agricultural Commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “agricultural commodity” means an agricultural commodity, or a product of an agricultural commodity, that is produced in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (l), the President may establish a program, to be known as “McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program”, requiring the procurement of agricultural commodities and the provision of financial and technical assistance to carry out—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>preschool and school food for education programs in foreign countries to improve food security, reduce tne incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children who are 5 years of age or younger.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Commodities and Cost Items</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any agricultural commodity is eligible to be provided under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>as necessary to achieve the purposes of this section, funds appropriated under this section may be used to pay—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the cost of acquiring agricultural commodities;</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/296">116 STAT. 296</page> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the costs associated with packaging, enrichment, preservation, and fortification of agricultural commodities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>the processing, transportation, handling, and other incidental costs up to the time of the delivery of agricultural commodities free on board vessels in United States ports;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>the vessel freight charges from United States ports or designated Canadian transshipment ports, as determined by the Secretary, to designated ports of entry abroad;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num><chapeau>the costs associated with transporting agricultural commodities from United States ports to designated points of entry abroad in the case—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>of landlocked countries;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>of ports that cannot be used effectively because of natural or other disturbances;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>of the unavailability of carriers to a specific country; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>of substantial savings in costs or time that may be effected by the utilization of points of entry other than ports; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content>the charges for general average contributions arising out of the ocean transport of agricultural commodities transferred pursuant thereto;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>all or any part of the internal transportation, storage, and handling costs incurred in moving the eligible commodity, if the President determines that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>payment of the costs is appropriate; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau>the recipient country is a low income, net foodimporting country that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>meets the poverty criteria established by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for Civil Works Preference; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>has a national government that is committed to or is working toward, through a national action plan, the goals of the World Declaration on Education for All convened in 1990 in Jomtien, Thailand, and the followup Dakar Framework for Action of the World Education Forum, convened in 2000;</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the costs of activities conducted in the recipient countries by a nonprofit voluntary organization, cooperative, or intergovernmental agency or organization that would enhance the effectiveness of the activities implemented by such entities under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the costs of meeting the allowable administrative expenses of private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, or intergovernmental organizations that are implementing activities under this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall designate 1 or more Federal agencies to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>implement the program established under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure that the program established under this section is consistent with the foreign policy and development assistance objectives of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>consider, in determining whether a country should receive assistance under this section, whether the government of the country is taking concrete steps to improve the preschool and school systems in tne country.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/297">116 STAT. 297</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance may be provided under this section to private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, intergovernmental organizations, governments of developing countries and their agencies, and other organizations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (b), the President<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> shall ensure that procedures are established that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provide for the submission of proposals by eligible entities, each of which may include 1 or more recipient countries, for commodities and other assistance under this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>provide for eligible commodities and assistance on a multiyear basis;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>ensure that eligible entities demonstrate the organizational capacity and the ability to develop, implement, monitor, report on, and provide accountability for activities conducted under this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>provide for the expedited development, review, and approval of proposals submitted in accordance with this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>ensure monitoring and reporting by eligible entities on the use of commodities and other assistance provided under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>allow for the sale or barter of commodities by eligible entities to acquire funds to implement activities that improve the food security of women and children or otherwise enhance the effectiveness of programs and activities authorized under this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priorities for program funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1) with respect to criteria for determining the use of commodities and other assistance provided for programs and activities authorized under this section, the implementing agency may consider the ability of eligible entities to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>identify and assess the needs of beneficiaries, especially malnourished or undernourished mothers and their children who are 5 years of age or younger, and schoolage children who are malnourished, undernourished, or do not regularly attend school;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in the case of preschool and school-age children, target low-income areas where children's enrollment and attendance in school is low or girls’ enrollment and participation in preschool or school is low, and incorporate developmental objectives for improving literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>in the case of programs to benefit mothers and children who are 5 years of age or younger, coordinate supplementary feeding and nutrition programs with existing or newly-established maternal, infant, and children programs that provide health-needs interventions, including maternal, prenatal, and postnatal and newborn care;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>involve indigenous institutions as well as local communities and governments in the development and implementation of the programs and activities to foster local capacity building and leadership; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/298">116 STAT. 298</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>carry out multiyear programs that foster local selfsufficiency and ensure the longevity of programs in the recipient country.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Food and Nutrition Service</inline>.—</heading><content>The Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture may provide technical advice on the establishment of programs under subsection (b)(1) and on implementation of the programs in the field in recipient countries.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multilateral Involvement</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The President is urged to engage existing international food aid coordinating mechanisms to ensure multilateral commitments to, and participation in, programs similar to programs supported under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall annually submit to the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on the commitments and activities of governments, including the United States government, in the global effort to reduce child hunger and increase school attendance.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Private Sector Involvement</inline>.—</heading><content>The President is urged to encourage the support and active involvement of the private sector, foundations, and other individuals and organizations in programs assisted under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Graduation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An agreement with an eligible organization under this section shall include provisions—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>to.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>sustain the benefits to the education, enrollment, and attendance of children in schools in the targeted communities when the provision of commodities and assistance to a recipient country under a program under this section terminates; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>estimate the period of time required until the recipient country or eligible organization is able to provide sufficient assistance without additional assistance under this section; or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide other long-term benefits to targeted populations of the recipient country.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement To Safeguard Local Production and Usual Marketing</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement of section 403(a) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1733(a)) applies with respect to the availability of commodities under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the President shall use $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds made available to carry out this section may be used to pay the administrative expenses of any Federal agency implementing or assisting in the implementation of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/299">116 STAT. 299</page> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading> <section><num value="3201">SEC. 3201. </num><heading>SURPLUS COMMODITIES FOR DEVELOPING OR FRIENDLY COUNTRIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Currencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 416(b)(7)(D) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1431(b)(7)(D)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in clauses (i) and (iii), by striking “foreign currency” each place it appears;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in clause (ii).—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “Foreign currencies” and inserting “Proceeds”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “foreign currency”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in clause (iv).—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “Foreign currency proceeds” and inserting “Proceeds”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “country of origin” the second place it appears and all that follows through “as necessary to expedite” and inserting “country of origin as necessary to expedite”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “; or” and inserting a period; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking subclause (II).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1431(b)) (as amended by section 3009(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by striking “(8)(A)” and all that follows through “(B) The Secretary” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative provisions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>To the maximum extent practicable, expedited procedures shall be used in the implementation of this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Estimate of commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> publish in the Federal Register, not later than October 31 of each fiscal year, an estimate of the types and quantities of commodities and products that will be available under this section for the fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finalization of agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> encouraged to finalize program agreements under this section not later than December 31 of each fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 270 days after the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall review and, as necessary, make changes in regulations and internal procedures designed to streamline, improve, and clarify the application, approval, and implementation processes pertaining to agreements under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the review, the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>revising procedures for submitting proposals;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>developing criteria for program approval that separately address the objectives of the program;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>pre-screening organizations and proposals to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met;</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/300">116 STAT. 300</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>implementing e-govemment initiatives and otherwise improving the efficiency of the proposal submission and approval processes;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>upgrading information management systems;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>improving commodity and transportation procurement processes; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>ensuring that evaluation and monitoring methods are sufficient.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall consult with the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on International Relations, of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on changes made in regulations and procedures under this paragraph.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3202">SEC. 3202. </num><heading>BILL EMERSON HUMANITARIAN TRUST.</heading> <content>Section 302 of the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1) is amended by striking “2002” each place it appears in subsection (b)(2)(B)(i) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (h) and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="3203">SEC. 3203. </num><heading>EMERGING MARKETS.</heading> <content>Section 1542 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5622 note)) is amended in subsections (A) and (d)(1)(A)(i) by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="3204">SEC. 3204. </num><heading>BIOTECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURAL TRADE PROGRAM.</heading> <content>The Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 is amended by inserting after section 1543 (7 U.S.C. 3293)) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1543A">“SEC. 1543A. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5679">7 USC 5679</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>BIOTECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURAL TRADE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Department the biotechnology and agricultural trade program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose.</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of the program shall be to remove, resolve, or mitigate significant regulatory nontariff barriers to the export of United States agricultural commodities (as defined in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602)) into foreign markets through public and private sector projects funded by grants that address—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>quick response intervention regarding nontariff barriers to United States exports involving—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>United States agricultural commodities produced through biotechnology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>food safety;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>disease; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>other sanitary or phytosanitary concerns; or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>developing protocols as part of bilateral negotiations with other countries on issues such as animal health, grain quality, and genetically modified commodities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Depending on need, as determined by the Secretary, activities authorized under this section may be carried out through—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the emerging markets program under section 1542; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the Cochran Fellowship Program under section 1543.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/301">116 STAT. 301</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="3205">SEC. 3205. </num><heading>TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIALTY CROPS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5680">7 USC 5680</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an export assistance program (referred to in this section as the “program”) to address unique barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of United States specialty crops.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The program shall provide direct assistance through public and private sector projects and technical assistance to remove, resolve, or mitigate sanitary and phytosanitary and related barriers to trade.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program shall address time sensitive and strategic market access projects based on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>trade effect on market retention, market access, and market expansion; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>trade impact.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, the Secretary shall make available $2,000,000 of the Kinds of, or an equal value of commodities owned by, the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="3206">SEC. 3206. </num><heading>GLOBAL MARKET STRATEGY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5603a">7 USC 5603a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on International Relations, of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on the formulation and implementation of a global market strategy for the Department of Agriculture that, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>identifies opportunities for the growth of agricultural exports to overseas markets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ensures that the resources, programs, and policies of the Department are coordinated with those of other agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>remove barriers to agricultural trade in overseas markets.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The consultations under subsection (a) shall include a review of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the strategic goals of the Department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the progress of the Department in implementing the strategic goals through the global market strategy.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3207">SEC. 3207. </num><heading>REPORT ON USE OF PERISHABLE COMMODITIES AND LIVE ANIMALS.</heading> <chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on international food aid programs of the United States that evaluates—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the implications of storage and transportation capacity and funding for the use of perishable agricultural commodities and semiperishable agricultural commodities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the feasibility of the transport of lambs and other live animals under the program.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/302">116 STAT. 302</page></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3208">SEC. 3208. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5693">7 USC 5693 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDY ON FEE FOR SERVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on International Relations, of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry of the Senate a report on the feasibility of instituting a program under which the Secretary would charge and retain a fee to cover the costs incurred by the Department of Agriculture, acting through the Foreign Agricultural Service or any successor agency, in providing persons with commercial services provided outside the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of a program described in subsection (a) would be to supplement and not replace any services currently offered overseas by the Foreign Agricultural Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Market Development Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>A program under subsection (b) would be part of an overall market development strategy for a particular country or region.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><content>A program under subsection (a) would be established on a pilot basis to ensure that the program does not disadvantage small- and medium-sized companies, including companies that have never engaged in exporting.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="3209">SEC. 3209. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the international community faces a continuing epidemic of ethnic, sectarian, and criminal violence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>poverty, hunger, political uncertainty, and social instability are the principal causes of violence and conflict around the world;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>broad-based, equitable economic growth and agriculture development facilitates political stability, food security, democracy, and the rule of law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>democratic governments are more likely to advocate and observe international laws, protect civil and human rights, pursue free market economies, and avoid external conflicts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the United States Agency for International Development has provided critical democracy and governance assistance to a majority of the nations that successfully made the transition to democratic governments during the past 2 decades;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>43 of the top 50 consumer nations of American agricultural products were once United States foreign aid recipients;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>in the past 50 years, infant child death rates in the developing world have been reduced by 50 percent, and health conditions around the world have improved more during this period than in any other period;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>the United States Agency for International Development child survival programs have significantly contributed to a 10 percent reduction in infant mortality rates worldwide in just the past 8 years;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>in providing assistance by the United States and other donors in better seeds and teaching more efficient agricultural techniques over the past 2 decades have helped make it possible to feed an additional 1,000,000,000 people in the world;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>despite this progress, approximately 1,200,000,000 people, one-quarter of the world's population, live on less that $1 per day, and approximately 3,000,000,000 people live on only $2 per day;</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/303">116 STAT. 303</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>95 percent of new births occur in developing countries, including the world's poorest countries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>only ½ percent of the Federal budget is dedicated to international economic and humanitarian assistance.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>United States foreign assistance programs should play an increased role in the global fight against terrorism to complement the national security objectives of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the United States should lead coordinated international efforts to provide increased financial assistance to countries with impoverished and disadvantaged populations that are the breeding grounds for terrorism; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the United States Agency for International Development and the Department of Agriculture should substantially increase humanitarian, economic development, and agricultural assistance to foster international peace and stability and the promotion of human rights.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3210">SEC. 3210. </num><heading>SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL TRADE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agriculture Trade Negotiating Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of the Senate that the principal negotiating objective of the United States with respect to agricultural trade in all multilateral, regional, and bilateral negotiations is to obtain competitive opportunities for the export of United States agricultural commodities in foreign markets substantially equivalent to the competitive opportunities afforded foreign exports in United States markets and to achieve fairer and more open conditions of agricultural trade in bulk and value-added commodities by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>reducing or eliminating, by a date certain, tariffs or other charges that decrease market opportunities for the export of United States agricultural commodities, giving priority to United States agricultural commodities that are subject to significantly higher tariffs or subsidy regimes of major producing countries;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>immediately eliminating all export subsidies on agricultural commodities worldwide while maintaining bona fide food aid and preserving United States agricultural market development and export credit programs that allow the United States to compete with other foreign export promotion efforts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>leveling the playing field for United States agricultural producers by disciplining domestic supports such that no other country can provide greater support, measured as a percentage of total agricultural production value, than the United States does while preserving existing green box category to support conservation activities, family farms, and rural communities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>developing, strengthening, and clarifying rules and effective dispute settlement mechanisms to eliminate practices that unfairly decrease United States market access opportunities for United States agricultural commodities or distort agricultural markets to the detriment of the United States, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>unfair or trade-distorting activities of state trading enterprises and other administrative mechanisms, with emphasis on—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/304">116 STAT. 304</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>requiring price transparency in the operation of state trading enterprises and such other mechanisms; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>ending discriminatory pricing practices for agricultural commodities that amount to de facto export subsidies so that the enterprises or other mechanisms do not (except in cases of bona fide food aid) sell agricultural commodities in foreign markets at prices below domestic market prices or prices below the full costs of acquiring and delivering agricultural commodities to the foreign markets;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>unjustified trade restrictions or commercial requirements affecting new agricultural technologies, including biotechnology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>unjustified sanitary or phytosanitary restrictions, including restrictions that are not based on scientific principles, in contravention of the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (as described in section 101(d)(3) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(3)));</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>other unjustified technical barriers to agricultural trade; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>restrictive and nontransparent rules in the administration of tariff rate quotas;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>improving import relief mechanisms to recognize the unique characteristics of perishable agricultural commodities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>taking into account whether a party to negotiations with respect to trading in an agricultural commodity has—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>failed to adhere to the provisions of an existing bilateral trade agreement with the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>circumvented obligations under a multilateral trade agreement to which the United States is a signatory; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>manipulated its currency value to the detriment of United States agricultural producers or exporters; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>otherwise ensuring that countries that accede to the World Trade Organization—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>have made meaningful market liberalization commitments in agriculture; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>make progress in fulfilling those commitments over time.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority for Agriculture Trade</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of the Senate that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>reaching a successful agreement on agriculture should be the top priority of United States negotiators in World Trade Organization talks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if the primary export competitors of the United States fail to reduce their trade distorting domestic supports and eliminate export subsidies in accordance with the negotiating objectives expressed in this section, the United States should take steps to increase the leverage of United States negotiators and level the playing field for United States producers, within existing World Trade Organization commitments.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of the Senate that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/305">116 STAT. 305</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>before the United States Trade Representative negotiates a trade agreement that would reduce tariffs on agricultural commodities or require a change in United States agricultural law, the United States Trade Representative should consult with the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Finance of the Senate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>not less than 48 hours before initialing an agreement relating to agricultural trade negotiated under the auspices of the World Trade Organization, the United States Trade Representative should consult closely with the committees referred to in paragraph (1) regarding—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the details of the agreement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the potential impact of the agreement on United States agricultural producers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any changes in United States law necessary to implement the agreement; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>any agreement or other understanding (whether verbal or in writing) that relates to agricultural trade that is not disclosed to Congress before legislation implementing a trade agreement is introduced in either the Senate or the House of Representatives should not be considered to be part of the agreement approved by Congress and should have no force and effect under Unites States law or in any dispute settlement body.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002</p></sidenote><heading>NUTRITION PROGRAMS</heading> <section><num value="4001">SEC. 4001. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2011">7 USC 2011 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002”.</content></section> <subtitle><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Food Stamp Program</heading> <section><num value="4101">SEC. 4101. </num><heading>ENCOURAGEMENT OF PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5(d)(6) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(d)(6)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “and child support payments made by a household member to or for an individual who is not a member of the household if the household member is legally obligated to make the payments,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simplified Procedure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deduction for child support payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In lieu of providing an exclusion for legally obligated child support payments made by a household member under subsection (d)(6), a State agency may elect to provide a deduction for the amount of the payments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Order of determining deductions</inline>.—</heading><content>A deduction under this paragraph shall be determined before the computation of the excess shelter expense deduction under paragraph (6).”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/306">116 STAT. 306</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">“(n) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Options To Simplify Determination of Child Support Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Regardless of whether a State agency elects to provide a deduction under subsection (e)(4), the Secretary shall establish simplified procedures to allow State agencies, at the option of the State agencies, to determine the amount of any legally obligated child support payments made, including procedures to allow the State agency to rely on information from the agency responsible for implementing the program under part D of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) concerning payments made in prior months in lieu of obtaining current information from the households”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4102">SEC. 4102. </num><heading>SIMPLIFIED DEFINITION OF INCOME.</heading> <chapeau>Section 5(d) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “and (15)” and inserting “(15)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting before the period at the end the following: <quotedContent> “, (16) at the option of the State agency, any educational loans on which payment is deferred, grants, scholarships, fellowships, veterans’ educational benefits, and the like (other than loans, grants, scholarships, fellowships, veterans’ educational benefits, and the like excluded under paragraph (3)), to the extent that they are required to be excluded under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), (17) at the option of the State agency, any State complementary assistance program payments that are excluded for the purpose of determining eligibility for medical assistance under section 1931 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-1), and (18) at the option of the State agency, any types of income that the State agency does not consider when determining eligibility for (A) cash assistance under a program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) or the amount of such assistance, or (B) medical assistance under section 1931 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-1), except that this paragraph does not authorize a State agency to exclude wages or salaries, benefits under title I, II, IV, X, XIV, or XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), regular payments from a government source (such as unemployment benefits and general assistance), worker's compensation, child support payments made to a household member by an individual who is legally obligated to make the payments, or such other types of income the consideration of which the Secretary determines by regulation to be essential to equitable determinations of eligibility and benefit levels”.</quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="4103">SEC. 4103. </num><heading>STANDARD DEDUCTION.</heading> <content>Section 5(e) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standard deduction</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deduction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall allow a standard deduction for each household in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Virgin Islands of the United States in an amount that is—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/307">116 STAT. 307</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>equal to 8.31 percent of the income standard of eligibility established under subsection (c)(1); but</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>not more than 8.31 percent of the income standard of eligibility established under subsection (c)(1) for a household of 6 members.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum amount</inline></heading><content>Notwithstanding clause (i), the standard deduction for each household in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Virgin Islands of the United States shall be not less than $134, $229, $189, and $118, respectively.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guam</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall allow a standard deduction for each household in Guam in an amount that is—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>equal to 8.31 percent of twice the income standard of eligibility established under subsection (c)(1) for the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia; but</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>not more than 8.31 percent of twice the income standard of eligibility established under subsection (c)(1) for the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia for a household of 6 members.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding clause (i), the standard deduction for each household in Guam shall be not less than $269.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="4104">SEC. 4104. </num><heading>SIMPLIFIED UTILITY ALLOWANCE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 5(e)(7)(C)(iii) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(7)(C)(iii)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subclause (I)(bb), by inserting “(without regard to subclause (III))” after “Secretary finds”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of certain restrictions</inline>.—</heading><content>Clauses (ii)(II) and (ii)(III) shall not apply in the case of a State agency that has made the use of a standard utility allowance mandatory under subclause (I).”.</content></subclause></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="4105">SEC. 4105. </num><heading>SIMPLIFIED DETERMINATION OF HOUSING COSTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5(e)(7) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(7)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Homeless households</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative deduction</inline>.—</heading><content>In lieu of the deduction provided under subparagraph (A), a State agency may elect to allow a household in which all members are homeless individuals, but that is not receiving free shelter throughout the month, to receive a deduction of $143 per month.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ineligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The State agency may make a household with extremely low shelter costs ineligible for the alternative deduction under clause (i).”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/308">116 STAT. 308</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking paragraph (5); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (k)(4)(B), by striking “subsection (e)(7)” and inserting “subsection (e)(6)”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4106">SEC. 4106. </num><heading>SIMPLIFIED DETERMINATION OF DEDUCTIONS.</heading> <content>Section 5(f)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(f)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simplified determination of deductions</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in clause (ii), for the purposes of subsection (e), a State agency may elect to disregard until the next recertification of eligibility under section 11(e)(4) 1 or more types of changes in the circumstances of a household that affect the amount of deductions the household may claim under subsection (e).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Changes that may not be disregarded</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under clause (i), a State agency may not disregard—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>any reported change of residence; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>under standards prescribed by the Secretary, any change in earned income.”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="4107">SEC. 4107. </num><heading>SIMPLIFIED DEFINITION OF RESOURCES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 5(g) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(g)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “a member who is 60 years of age or older” and inserting “an elderly or disabled member”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of types of financial resources not considered under certain other federal programs</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (B), a State agency may, at the option of the State agency, exclude from financial resources under this subsection any types of financial resources that the State agency does not consider when determining eligibility for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>cash assistance under a program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>medical assistance under section 1931 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-1).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except to the extent that any of the types of resources specified in clauses (i) through (iv) are excluded under another paragraph of this subsection, subparagraph (A) does not authorize a State agency to exclude—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>cash;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>licensed vehicles;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>amounts in any account in a financial institution that are readily available to the household; or “(iv) any other similar type of resource the inclusion in financial resources of which the Secretary determines by regulation to be essential to equitable determinations of eligibility under the food stamp program.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/309">116 STAT. 309</page> <section><num value="4108">SEC. 4108. </num><heading>ALTERNATIVE ISSUANCE SYSTEMS IN DISASTERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5(h)(3)(B) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(h)(3)(B)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first sentence, by inserting “issuance methods and” after “shall adjust”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by inserting “, any conditions that make reliance on electronic benefit transfer systems described in section 7(i) impracticable,” after “personnel”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4109">SEC. 4109. </num><heading>STATE OPTION TO REDUCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 6(c)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2015(c)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “on a monthly basis”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Frequency of reporting</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraphs (A) and (C), a State agency may require households that report on a periodic basis to submit reports—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>not less often than once each 6 months; but</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>not more often than once each month.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting by households with excess income</inline>.—</heading><content>A household required to report less often than once each 3 months shall, notwithstanding subparagraph (B), report in a manner prescribed by the Secretary if the income of the household for any month exceeds the income standard of eligibility established under section 5(c)(2).”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="4110">SEC. 4110. </num><heading>COST NEUTRALITY FOR ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 7(i)(2) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2016(i)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (A); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (i) as subparagraphs (A) through (H), respectively.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="4111">SEC. 4111. </num><heading>REPORT ON ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2016">7 USC 2016 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of EBT System</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “EBT system” means an electronic benefit transfer system used in issuance of benefits under the food stamp program under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than October 1, 2003, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>describes the status of use by each State agency of EBT systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>specifies the number of vendors that have entered into a contract for an EBT system with a State agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>(A) specifies the number of State agencies that have entered into an EBT-system contract with multiple EBT-system vendors; and</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/310">116 STAT. 310</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>describes, for each State agency described in subparagraph (A), how responsibilities are divided among the various vendors;</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>with respect to any State in which an EBT system is not operational throughout the State as of October 1, 2002—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provides an explanation of the reasons why an EBT system is not operational throughout the State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>describes how the reasons are being addressed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>specifies the expected date of operation of an EBT system throughout the State;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>provides a description of.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the issues faced by any State agency that has awarded a second EBT-system contract in the 2-year period preceding the date of the report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the steps that the State agency has taken to address those issues;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>provides a description of.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the issues faced by any State agency that will award a second EBT-system contract within the 2-year period beginning on the date of the report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strategies that the State agency is considering to address those issues;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>describes initiatives being considered or taken by the Department of Agriculture, food retailers, EBT-system vendors, and client advocates to address any outstanding issues with respect to EBT systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>examines areas of potential advances in electronic benefit delivery in the 5- to 10-year period beginning on the date of the report, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>access to EBT systems at farmers’ markets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>increased use of transaction data from EBT systems to identify and prosecute fraud; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>fostering of increased competition among EBT-system vendors to ensure cost containment and optimal service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4112">SEC. 4112. </num><heading>ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTS OF CERTAIN GROUP FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2017) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative Procedures for Residents of Certain Group Facilities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), at the option of the State agency, allotments for residents of any facility described in subparagraph (B), (C), (D), or (E) of section 3(i)(5) (referred to in this subsection as a ‘covered facility’) m iy be determined and issued under this paragraph in lieu of subsection (a).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Unless the Secretary authorizes implementation of this paragraph in all States under paragraph (3), clause (i) shall apply only to residents of covered facilities participating in a pilot project under paragraph (2).</content></clause></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/311">116 STAT. 311</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of allotment</inline>.—</heading><content>The allotment for each eligible resident described in subparagraph (A) shall be calculated in accordance with standardized procedures established by the Secretary that take into account the allotments typically received by residents of covered facilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance of allotment</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The State agency shall issue an allotment determined under this paragraph to a covered facility as the authorized representative of the residents of the covered facility.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that a covered facility does not receive a greater proportion of a resident's monthly allotment than the proportion of the month during which the resident lived in the covered facility.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Departures of residents of covered facilities</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any covered facility that receives an allotment for a resident under this paragraph shall—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>notify the State agency promptly on the departure of the resident; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>notify the resident, before the departure of the resident, that the resident—</chapeau> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>is eligible for continued benefits under the food stamp program; and</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>should contact the State agency concerning continuation of the benefits.</content></item></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance to departed residents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On receiving a notification under clause (i)(I) concerning the departure of a resident, the State agency—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>shall promptly issue the departed resident an allotment for the days of the month after the departure of the resident (calculated in a manner prescribed by the Secretary) unless the departed resident reapplies to participate in the food stamp program; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>may issue an allotment for the month following the month of the departure (but not any subsequent month) based on this paragraph unless the departed resident reapplies to participate in the food stamp program.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State option</inline>.—</heading><content>The State agency may elect not to issue an allotment under clause (ii)(I) if the State agency lacks sufficient information on the location of the departed resident to provide the allotment.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of reapplication</inline>.—</heading><content>If the departed resident reapplies to participate in the food stamp program, the allotment of the departed resident shall be determined without regard to this paragraph.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot projects</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Before the Secretary authorizes implementation of paragraph (1) in all States, the Secretary shall carry out, at the request of 1 or more State agencies and in 1 or more areas of the United States, such number of pilot projects as the Secretary determines to be sufficient <page identifier="/us/stat/116/312">116 STAT. 312</page> to test the feasibility of determining and issuing allotments to residents of covered facilities under paragraph (1) in lieu of subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to participate in a pilot project under subparagraph (A), a State agency shall submit to the Secretary for approval a project plan that includes—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a specification of the covered facilities in the State that will participate in the pilot project;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a schedule for reports to be submitted to the Secretary on the pilot project;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>procedures for standardizing allotment amounts that takes into account the allotments typically received by residents of covered facilities; and “(iv) a commitment to carry out the pilot project in compliance with the requirements of this subsection other than paragraph (1)(B).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of implementation in all states</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>determine whether to authorize implementation of paragraph (1) in all States; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>notify the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate of the determination.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination not to authorize implementation in all states</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary makes a finding described in clause (ii), the Secretary—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>shall not authorize implementation of paragraph (1) in all States; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>shall terminate all pilot projects under paragraph (2) within a reasonable period of time (as determined by the Secretary).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The finding referred to in clause (i) is that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>an insufficient number of project plans that the Secretary determines to be eligible for approval are submitted by State agencies under paragraph (2)(B); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><item class="inline"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>a sufficient number of pilot projects have been carried out under paragraph (2)(A); and</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>authorization of implementation of paragraph (1) in all States is not in the best interest of the food stamp program.”.</content></item></subclause></clause></subparagraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 3(i) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2012(i>) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “(i) “Household’ means (1) an” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>(1)‘Household’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an”;</content></subparagraph></clause> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the first sentence, by striking “others, or (2) a group” and inserting the following: <quotedContent>“others; or “(B) a group”;</quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in the second sentence, by striking “Spouses” and inserting the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/313">116 STAT. 313</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Spouses”;</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in the third sentence, by striking “Notwithstanding” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Notwithstanding”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (3) (as designated by subparagraph (D)), by striking “the preceding sentences” and inserting “paragraphs (1) and (2)”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>in the fourth sentence, by striking “In no event” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>In no event”;</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>in the fifth sentence, by striking “For the purposes of this subsection, residents” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>For the purposes of this subsection, the following persons shall not be considered to be residents of institutions and shall be considered to be individual households:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Residents”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5) (as designated by subparagraph (G))—</chapeau></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>by striking “Act, or are individuals” and inserting the following: “Act. <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Individuals”;</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>by striking “such section, temporary” and inserting the following: “that section. <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Temporary”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>by striking “children, residents” and inserting the following: “children. <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Residents”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>by striking “coupons, and narcotics” and inserting the following: “coupons. <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Narcotics”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num><content>by striking “shall not” and all that follows and inserting a period.</content></clause></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 5(a) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(a)) is amended by striking “the third sentence of section 3(i)” each place it appears and inserting “section 3(i)(4)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 8(e)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2017(e)(1)) is amended by striking “the last sentence of section 3(i)” and inserting “section 3(i)(5)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 17(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(aa) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2026(b)(1)(B)(iv)(III)(aa)) is amended by striking “the last 2 sentences of section 3(i)” and inserting “paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 3(i)”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4113">SEC. 4113. </num><heading>REDEMPTION OF BENEFITS THROUGH GROUP LIVING ARRANGEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 10 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2019) is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: “Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a center, organization, institution, shelter, group living arrangement, or establishment described in that sentence may be authorized to redeem coupons through a financial institution described in that sentence if the center, organization, institution, shelter, group living arrangement, or establishment is equipped with 1 or more point-of-sale devices and is operating in an area in which an electronic benefit transfer system described in section 7(i) has been implemented.”.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/314">116 STAT. 314</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2019">7 USC 2019 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4114">SEC. 4114. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF FOOD STAMP PROGRAM APPLICATIONS ON THE INTERNET.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 11(e)(2)(B)(ii) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2020(e)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(I)” after “(ii)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subclause (I) (as designated by paragraph (1)), by adding “and” at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>if the State agency maintains a website for the State agency, shall make the application available on the website in each language in which the State agency makes a printed application available;”.</content></subclause></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2020">7 USC 2020 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4115">SEC. 4115. </num><heading>TRANSITIONAL FOOD STAMPS FOR FAMILIES MOVING FROM WELFARE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Section 11 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2020) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="s">“(s) </num><chapeau>Transitional Benefits Option.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A State agency may provide transitional food stamp benefits to a household that ceases to receive cash assistance under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transitional benefits period</inline>.—</heading><content>Under paragraph (1), a household may receive transitional food stamp benefits for a period of not more than 5 months after the date on which cash assistance is terminated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of benefits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the transitional benefits period under paragraph (2), a household shall receive an amount of food stamp benefits equal to the allotment received in the month immediately preceding the date on which cash assistance was terminated, adjusted for the change in household income as a result of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the termination of cash assistance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>at the option of the State agency, information from another program in which the household participates.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of future eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the final month of the transitional benefits period under paragraph (2), the State agency may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>require the household to cooperate in a recertification of eligibility; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>initiate a new certification period for the household without regard to whether the preceding certification period has expired.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A household shall not be eligible for transitional benefits under this subsection if the household—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>loses eligibility under section 6;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is sanctioned for a failure to perform an action required by Federal, State, or local law relating to a cash assistance program described in paragraph (1); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>is a member of any otner category of households designated by the State agency as ineligible for transitional benefits.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications for recertification</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/315">116 STAT. 315</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A household receiving transitional benefits under this subsection may apply for recertification at any time during the transitional benefits period under paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of allotment</inline>.—</heading><content>If a household applies for recertification under subparagraph (A), the allotment of the household for all subsequent months shall be determined without regard to this subsection.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 3(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2012(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent>“The limits specified in this subsection may be extended until the end of any transitional benefit period established under section 11(s).”.</quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 6(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2015(c)) is amended by striking “No household” and inserting “Except in a case in which a household is receiving transitional benefits during the transitional benefits period under section 11(s), no household”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4116">SEC. 4116. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR SIMPLE APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION SYSTEMS AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO BENEFITS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2020) (as amended by section 4115(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="t">“(t) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Grants for Simple Application and Eligibility Determination Systems and Improved Access to Benefits.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>For each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, the Secretary shall use not more than $5,000,000 of funds made available under section 18(a)(1) to make grants to pay 100 percent of the costs of eligible entities approved by the Secretary to carry out projects to develop and implement—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>simple food stamp application and eligibility determination systems; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>measures to improve access to food stamp benefits by eligible households.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Types of projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A project under paragraph (1) may consist of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>coordinating application and eligibility determination processes, including verification practices, under the food stamp program and other Federal, State, and local assistance programs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>establishing methods for applying for benefits and determining eligibility that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>more extensively use—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>communications by telephone; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>electronic alternatives such as the Internet; or</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>otherwise improve the administrative infrastructure used in processing applications and determining eligibility;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>developing procedures, training materials, and other resources aimed at reducing barriers to participation and reaching eligible households;</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/316">116 STAT. 316</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>improving methods for informing and enrolling eligible households; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>carrying out such other activities as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant under this subsection shall not be made for the ongoing cost of carrying out any project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an entity shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a State agency administering the food stamp program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a State or local government;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>an agency providing health or welfare services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a public health or educational entity; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>a private nonprofit entity such as a communitybased organization, food bank, or other emergency feeding organization.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of eligible entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall develop criteria for the selection of eligible entities to receive grants under this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>may give preference to any eligible entity that consists of a partnership between a governmental entity and a nongovernmental entity.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 17 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2026) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (i); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (j) and (k) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4117">SEC. 4117. </num><heading>DELIVERY TO RETAILERS OF NOTICES OF ADVERSE ACTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 14(a) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2023(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delivery of notices</inline>.—</heading><content>A notice under paragraph (1) shall be delivered by any form of delivery that the Secretary determines will provide evidence of the delivery.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2023">7 USC 2023 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4118">SEC. 4118. </num><heading>REFORM OF QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 16(c) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2025(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(c)(1) The program” and all that follows through the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(c) Quality Control System.— <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">System</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the food stamp program, the Secretary shall carry out a system that enhances payment accuracy and improves administration by establishing fiscal incentives that require State agencies with high payment error rates to share in the cost of payment error.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment of federal share of administrative costs for fiscal years before fiscal year 2003</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), with respect to any fiscal year before fiscal year 2003, the Secretary shall adjust a State agency's federally funded share of administrative costs under subsection (a), other than the costs already shared in excess of 50 <page identifier="/us/stat/116/317">116 STAT. 317</page> percent under the proviso in the first sentence of subsection (a) or under subsection (g), by increasing that share of all such administrative costs by 1 percentage point to a maximum of 60 percent of all such administrative costs for each full 1/10 of a percentage point by which the payment error rate is less than 6 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Only States with a rate of invalid decisions in denying eligibility that is less than a nationwide percentage that the Secretary determines to be reasonable shall be entitled to the adjustment under clause (i).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of liability amount for fiscal year 2003 and thereafter</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to fiscal year 2004 and any fiscal year thereafter for which the Secretary determines that, for the second or subsequent consecutive fiscal year, a 95 percent statistical probability exists that the payment error rate of a State agency exceeds 105 percent of the national performance measure for payment error rates announced under paragraph (6), the Secretary shall establish an amount for which the State agency may be Hable (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘liability amount’) that is equal to the product obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the value of all allotments issued by the State agency in the fiscal year;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the difference between—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the payment error rate of the State agency; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>6 percent; and “(iii) 10 percent.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of secretary with respect to liability amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to the liability amount established for a State agency under subparagraph (C) for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>waive the responsibility of the State agency to pay all or any portion of the liability amount established for the fiscal year (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘waiver amount’);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>require that a portion, not to exceed 50 percent, of the liability amount established for the fiscal year be used by the State agency for new investment, approved by the Secretary, to improve administration by the State agency of the food stamp program (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘new investment amount’), which new investment amount shall not be matched by Federal funds;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>designate a portion, not to exceed 50 percent, of the amount established for the fiscal year for payment to the Secretary in accordance with subparagraph (E) (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘at-risk amount’); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>take any combination of the actions described in subclauses (I) through (III); or</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>make the determinations described in clause (i) and enter into a settlement with the State agency, only with respect to any waiver amount or new investment amount, before the end of the fiscal year in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/318">116 STAT. 318</page> which the liability amount is determined under subparagraph (C).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of at-risk amount for certain states</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A State agency shall pay to the Secretary the at-risk amount designated under subparagraph (D)(i)(III) for any fiscal year in accordance with clause (ii), if, with respect to the immediately following fiscal year, a liability amount has been established for the State agency under subparagraph (C).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Method of payment of at-risk amount</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Remission to the secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a State agency required to pay an at-risk amount under clause (i), as soon as practicable after completion of all administrative and judicial reviews with respect to that requirement to pay, the chief executive officer of the State shall remit to the Secretary the at-risk amount required to be paid.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative method of collection</inline>.—</heading> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the chief executive officer of the State fails to make the payment under subclause (I) within a reasonable period of time determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may reduce any amount due to the State agency under any other provision of this section by the amount required to be paid under clause (i).</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accrual of interest</inline>.—</heading><content>During any period of time determined by the Secretary under item (aa), interest on the payment under subclause (I) shall not accrue under section 13(a)(2).</content></item></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of portion of liability amount for new investment</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction of other amounts due to state agency</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a State agency that fails to comply with a requirement for new investment under subparagraph (D)(i)(II) or clause (iii)(I), the Secretary may reduce any amount due to the State agency under any other provision of this section by the portion of the liability amount that has not been used in accordance with that requirement.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of state agency's wholly prevailing on appeal</inline>.—</heading><content>If a State agency begins required new investment under subparagraph (D)(i)(II), the State agency appeals the liability amount of the State agency, and the determination by the Secretary of the liability amount is reduced to $0 on administrative or judicial review, the Secretary shall pay to the State agency an amount equal to 50 percent of the new investment amount that was included in the liability amount subject to the appeal.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of secretary's wholly prevailing on appeal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a State agency does not begin required new investment under subparagraph (D)(i)(II), the State agency appeals the liability amount of the State <page identifier="/us/stat/116/319">116 STAT. 319</page> agency, and the determination by the Secretary of the liability amount is wholly upheld on administrative or judicial review, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>require all or any portion of the new investment amount to be used by the State agency for new investment, approved by the Secretary, to improve administration by the State agency of the food stamp program, which amount shall not be matched by Federal funds; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>require payment of any remaining portion of the new investment amount in accordance with subparagraph (E)(ii).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of neither party's wholly prevailing on appeal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promulgate<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> regulations regarding obligations of the Secretary and the State agency in a case in which the State agency appeals the liability amount of the State agency and neither the Secretary nor the State agency wholly prevails.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corrective action plans</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall foster management improvements by the States by requiring State agencies, other than State agencies with payment error rates of less than 6 percent, to develop and implement corrective action plans to reduce payment errors.”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “(4)” and all that follows through the end of the first sentence and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require a State agency to report any factors that the Secretary considers necessary to determine a State agency's payment error rate, liability amount or new investment amount under paragraph (1), or performance under the performance measures under subsection (d).”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “(5)” and all that follows through the end of the second sentence and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>To facilitate the implementation of this subsection, each State agency shall expeditiously submit to the Secretary data concerning the operations of the State agency in each fiscal year sufficient for the Secretary to establish the State agency's payment error rate, liability amount or new investment amount under paragraph (1), or performance under the performance measures under subsection (d).”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the last sentence, by striking “paragraph (1)(C)” and inserting “paragraph (1)”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (6)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “(6) At” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National performance measure for payment error rates</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Announcement</inline>.—</heading><content>At”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A) (as designated by subparagraph (A)), by striking “and incentive payments or claims pursuant to paragraphs (1)(A) and (1)(C)”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in the first and third sentences, by striking “paragraph (5)” each place it appears and inserting “paragraph (8)”;</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/320">116 STAT. 320</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking “Where a State” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of alternative measure of state error</inline>.—</heading><content>Where a State”;</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>by striking “The announced” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of national performance measure</inline>.—</heading><content>The announced”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>in subparagraph (C) (as designated by subparagraph (E)), by striking “the State share of the cost of payment error under paragraph (1)(C)” and inserting “the liability amount of a State under paragraph (1)(C) , and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No administrative or judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>The national performance measure announced under this paragraph shall not be subject to administrative or judicial review.”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (7)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “(7) If the Secretary asserts a financial claim against” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative and judicial review</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), if the Secretary asserts a financial claim against or establishes a liability amount with respect to”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A) (as designated by subparagraph (A)), by striking “paragraph (1)(C)” and inserting “paragraph (1)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of payment error rate</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any fiscal year, a determination of the payment error rate of a State agency or a determination whether the payment error rate exceeds 105 percent of the national performance measure for payment error rates shall be subject to administrative or judicial review only if the Secretary establishes a liability amount with respect to the fiscal year under paragraph (1)(C).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of secretary with respect to liability amount</inline>.—</heading><content>An action by the Secretary under subparagraph (D) or (F)(iii) of paragraph (1) shall not be subject to administrative or judicial review.”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (8)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “paragraph (1)(C)” and inserting “paragraph (1)”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in clause (i), by striking “payment claimed against State agencies; and” and inserting “payment claimed against State agencies or liability amount established with respect to State agencies;”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>in clause (ii), by striking “claims.” and inserting “claims or liability amounts; and”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>provide a copy of the document providing notification under clause (ii) to the chief executive officer and the legislature of the State.”; and</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraphs (D) and (H), by inserting “or liability amount” after “claim” each place it appears.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/321">116 STAT. 321</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Settle Claims Concerning At-Risk Amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 13(a) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2022(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(a)(1) The” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Authority of the Secretary</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of claims</inline>.—</heading><content>Except in the case of an at-risk amount required under section 16(c)(1)(D)(i)(III), the”;</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the fourth sentence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “To the extent” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Claims established under quality control system</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (2) (as designated by paragraph (3)), by striking “section 16(c)(1)(C)” and inserting “section 16(c)(1)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by striking “Any interest” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation of interest</inline>.—</heading><content>Any interest”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>by striking “(2) Each adult” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint and several liability of household members</inline>.—</heading><content>Each adult”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Crediting of Payments to Food Stamp Appropriations Account</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 18(e) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2027(e)) is amended in the first sentence—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “11(g) and (h), and” and inserting “subsections (g) and (h) of section 11,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “and section 16(c)(1),” after “section 13,”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 22(h) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2031(h)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the second sentence, by striking “section 16(c)(1)(C)” and inserting “section 16(c)(1)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the third sentence.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2022">7 USC 2022 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> not apply with respect to any sanction, appeal, new investment agreement, or other action by the Secretary of Agriculture or a State agency that is based on a payment error rate calculated for any fiscal year before fiscal year 2003.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4119">SEC. 4119. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENT OF CALCULATION OF STATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Section 16(c)(8) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2025(c)(8)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “180 days after the end of the fiscal year” and inserting “the first May 31 after the end of the fiscal year referred to in subparagraph (A)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “30 days thereafter” and inserting “the first June 30 after the end of the fiscal year referred to in subparagraph (A)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2025">7 USC 2025 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4120">SEC. 4120. </num><heading>BONUSES FOR STATES THAT DEMONSTRATE HIGH OR MOST IMPROVED PERFORMANCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 16 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2025) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bonuses for States That Demonstrate High or Most Improved Performance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal years 2003 and 2004</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/322">116 STAT. 322</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to fiscal years 2003 and 2004, the Secretary shall establish, in guidance issued to State agencies not later than October 1, 2002—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>performance criteria relating to—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>actions taken to correct errors, reduce rates of error, and improve eligibility determinations; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>other indicators of effective administration determined by the Secretary; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>standards for high and most improved performance to be used in awarding performance bonus payments under subparagraph (B)(ii).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance bonus payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>measure the performance of each State agency with respect to the criteria established under subparagraph (A)(i); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>subject to paragraph (3), award performance bonus payments in the following fiscal year, in a total amount of $48,000,000 for each fiscal year, to State agencies that meet standards for high or most improved performance established by the Secretary under subparagraph (A)(ii).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal years 2005 and thereafter</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to fiscal year 2005 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>establish, by regulation, performance criteria relating to—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>actions taken to correct errors, reduce rates of error, and improve eligibility determinations; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>other indicators of effective administration determined by the Secretary;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>establish, by regulation, standards for high and most improved performance to be used in awarding performance bonus payments under subparagraph (B)(ii); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>before issuing proposed regulations to carry out clauses (i) and (ii), solicit ideas for performance criteria and standards for high and most improved performance from State agencies and organizations that represent State interests.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance bonus payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to fiscal year 2005 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>measure the performance of each State agency with respect to the criteria established under subparagraph (A)(i); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>subject to paragraph (3), award performance bonus payments in the following fiscal year, in a total amount of $48,000,000 for each fiscal year, to State agencies that meet standards for high or most improved performance established by the Secretary under subparagraph (A)(ii).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on receipt of performance bonus payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A State agency shall not be eligible for a performance bonus payment with respect to any fiscal year for which the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/323">116 STAT. 323</page> State agency has a liability amount established under subsection (c)(1)(C).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments not subject to judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination by the Secretary whether, and in what amount, to award a performance bonus payment under this subsection shall not be subject to administrative or judicial review.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2025">7 USC 2025 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4121">SEC. 4121. </num><heading>EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Levels of Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 16(h)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (vii) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, $90,000,000.”;</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds made available under subparagraph (A) shall be made available to and reallocated among State agencies under a reasonable formula that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is determined and adjusted by the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>takes into account the number of individuals who are not exempt from the work requirement under section 6(o).”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking subparagraphs (E) through (G) and insertingthe following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional allocations for states that ensure availability of work opportunities</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the allocations under subparagraph (A), from funds made available under section 18(a)(1), the Secretary shall allocate not more than $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to reimburse a State agency that is eligible under clause (ii) for the costs incurred in serving food stamp recipients who—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>are not eligible for an exception under section 6(o)(3); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>are placed in and comply with a program described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 6(o)(2).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for an additional allocation under clause (i), a State agency shall make and comply with a commitment to offer a position in a program described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 6(o)(2) to each applicant or recipient who—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>is in the last month of the 3-month period described in section 6(o)(2);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>is not eligible for an exception under section 6(o)(3);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>is not eligible for a waiver under section 6(o)(4); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>is not exempt under section 6(o)(6).”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carryover Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision 7 use 2025 note, of law, funds provided under section 16(h)(1)(A) of the Food Stamp<page identifier="/us/stat/116/324">116 STAT. 324</page> Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1)(A)) for any fiscal year before fiscal year 2002 shall be rescinded on the date of enactment of this Act, unless obligated by a State agency before that date.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participant Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 6(d)(4)(I)(i)(I) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2015(d)(4)(I)(i)(I)) is amended by striking “, except that the State agency may limit such reimbursement to each participant to $25 per month”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 16(h)(3) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(3)) is amended by striking “such total amount shall not exceed an amount representing $25 per participant per month for costs of transportation and other actual costs (other than dependent care costs) and” and inserting “the amount of the reimbursement for dependent care expenses shall not exceed”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2015">7 USC 2015 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4122">SEC. 4122. </num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION OF FOOD STAMP PROGRAM AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reductions in Payments for Administrative Costs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 16(k)(3) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2025(k)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first sentence of subparagraph (A), by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cash Payment Pilot Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 17(b)(1)(B)(vi) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2026(b)(1)(B)(vi)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007".</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 18(a)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2027(a)(1)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “1996 through 2002” and inserting “2003 through 2007”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4123">SEC. 4123. </num><heading>EXPANDED GRANT AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 17(a)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2026(a)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “, by way of making contracts with or grants to public or private organizations or agencies,” and inserting “enter into contracts with or make grants to public or private organizations or agencies under this section to”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: “The waiver authority of the Secretary under subsection (b) shall extend to all contracts and grants under this section.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2026">7 USC 2026 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4124">SEC. 4124. </num><heading>CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANTS FOR PUERTO RICO AND AMERICAN SAMOA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consolidated Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 19 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2028) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>by striking the section heading and “(a)(1)(A) From” and all that follows through “(2) The” and inserting the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/325">116 STAT. 325</page> <quotedContent> <section><num value="19">“SEC. 19. </num><heading>CONSOLIDATED BLOCK GRANTS FOR PUERTO RICO AND AMERICAN SAMOA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments to Governmental Entities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of governmental entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘governmental entity’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>American Samoa.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Block grants</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of block grants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>From the sums appropriated under this Act, the Secretary shall, subject to this section, pay to governmental entities to pay the expenditures for nutrition assistance programs for needy persons as described in subparagraphs (B) and (C)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>for fiscal year 2003, $1,401,000,000; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007, the amount specified in clause (i), as adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section 3(o)(4) between June 30, 2002, and June 30 of the immediately preceding fiscal year.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments to commonwealth of Puerto rico</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall use 99.6 percent of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for payment to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to pay—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>100 percent of the expenditures by the Commonwealth for the fiscal year for the provision of nutrition assistance included in the plan of the Commonwealth approved under subsection (b); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>50 percent of the related administrative expenses.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for expenditures for certain systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding clause (i), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may spend in fiscal year 2002 or 2003 not more than $6,000,000 of the amount required to be paid to the Commonwealth for fiscal year 2002 under this paragraph (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this clause) to pay 100 percent of the costs of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>upgrading and modernizing the electronic data processing system used to carry out nutrition assistance programs for needy persons;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>implementing systems to simplify the determination of eligibility to receive the nutrition assistance; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>operating systems to deliver the nutrition assistance through electronic benefit transfers.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments to American Samoa</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall use 0.4 percent of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for payment to American Samoa to pay 100 percent of the expenditures by American Samoa for a nutrition assistance program extended under section 601(c) of Public Law 96-597 (48 U.S.C. 1469d(c)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carryover of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2002 and each fiscal year thereafter, not more than 2 percent of the funds made available under this paragraph for the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/326">116 STAT. 326</page> fiscal year to each governmental entity may be carried over to the following fiscal year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time and manner of payments to commonwealth of puerto rico</inline>.—</heading><content>The”;</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “subsection (a)(1)(A)” each place it appears and inserting “subsection (a)(2)(B)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “subsection (a)(1)(A)” each place it appears and inserting “subsection (a)(2)(A)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 24 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2033) is repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2028">7 USC 2028 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section apply beginning on October 1, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraphs (B)(ii) and (D) of section 19(a)(2) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (as amended by subsection (a)(1)) apply beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2028">7 USC 2028 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4125">SEC. 4125. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 25 of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2034) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “(1)” and inserting “(1)(A)”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively, of paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(C) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)), by striking the period at the end and inserting or”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>meet specific State, local, or neighborhood food and agricultural needs, including needs for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>infrastructure improvement and development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>planning for long-term solutions; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)(B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “$2,500,000” and inserting “$5,000,000”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>encourage long-term planning activities, and multisystem, interagency approaches with multistakeholder collaborations, that build the long-term capacity of communities to address the food and agricultural problems of the communities, such as food policy councils and food planning associations.”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Innovative Programs for Addressing Common Community Problems</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall offer to enter into a contract with, or make a grant to, 1 nongovernmental organization that meets the requirements of paragraph (2) to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/327">116 STAT. 327</page> coordinate with Federal agencies, States, political subdivisions, and nongovernmental organizations (collectively referred to in this subsection as ‘targeted entities’) to gather information, and recommend to the targeted entities, innovative programs for addressing common community problems, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>loss of farms and ranches;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>rural poverty;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>welfare dependency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>hunger;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the need for job training; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the need for self-sufficiency by individuals and communities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nongovernmental organization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The nongovernmental organization referred to in paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>be selected by the Secretary on a competitive basis;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>be experienced in working with other targeted entities and in organizing workshops that demonstrate programs to other targeted entities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>be experienced in identifying programs that effectively address community problems described in paragraph (1) that can be implemented by other targeted entities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>be experienced in, and capable of, receiving information from and communicating with other targeted entities throughout the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>be experienced in operating a national information clearinghouse that addresses 1 or more of the community problems described in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau>as a condition of entering into the contract or receiving the grant referred to in paragraph (1), agree—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to contribute in-kind resources toward implementation of the contract or grant;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to provide to other targeted entities information and guidance on the innovative programs referred to in paragraph (1); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>to operate a national information clearinghouse on innovative means for addressing community problems described in paragraph (1) that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>is easily usable by—</chapeau> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>Federal, State, and local government agencies;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>local community leaders;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>nongovernmental organizations; and</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="dd">“(dd) </num><content>the public; and</content></item></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>includes information on approved community food projects.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audits; effective use of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish auditing procedures and otherwise ensure the effective use of funds made available to carry out this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this paragraph, and on October 1 of each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, the Secretary shall allocate to carry out this subsection $200,000 of the funds made available under subsection (b), to remain available until expended.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2034">7 USC 2034 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/328">116 STAT. 328</page> <section><num value="4126">SEC. 4126. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF COMMODITIES FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 27(a) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2036(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “1997 through 2002” and inserting “2002 through 2007”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “$100,000,000” and inserting “$140,000,000”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b)</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2036">7 USC 2036 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect on October 1, 2001.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Commodity Distribution</heading> <section><num value="4201">SEC. 4201. </num><heading>COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commodity Distribution Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note; Public Law 93-86) is amended in the first sentence by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commodity Supplemental Food Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5 of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note; Public Law 93-86) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants Per Assigned Caseload Slot</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the program under section 4 (referred to in this section as the ‘commodity supplemental food program”), for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, the Secretary shall provide to each State agency from funds made available to carry out that section (including any such funds remaining available from the preceding fiscal year), a grant per assigned caseload slot for administrative costs incurred by the State agency and local agencies in the State in operating the commodity supplemental food program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of grants</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal year 2003</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For fiscal year 2003, the amount of each grant per assigned caseload slot shall be equal to the amount of the grant per assigned caseload slot for administrative costs in 2001, adjusted by the percentage change between—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the value of the State and local government price index, as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce, for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2001; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the value of that index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2002.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal years 2004 through 2007</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007, the amount of each grant per assigned caseload slot shall be equal to the amount of the grant per assigned caseload slot for the preceding fiscal year, adjusted by the percentage change between—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the value of the State and local government price index, as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce, for the 12-month period ending June 30 of the second preceding fiscal year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the value of that index for the 12-month period ending June 30 of the preceding fiscal year.”; <page identifier="/us/stat/116/329">116 STAT. 329</page></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d)(2), by striking “2002” each place it appears and inserting “2007”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking subsection (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">“(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Approved Food Safety Technology</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In acquiring commodities for distribution through a program specified in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall not prohibit the use of any technology to improve food safety that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>has been approved by the Secretary; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>has been approved or is otherwise allowed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A program referred to in paragraph (1) is a program authorized under—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>this Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Funding for Certain States</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s">7 USC 612c note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make available an amount equal to the amount that the Secretary of Agriculture determines to be necessary to permit each State tnat began administering the commodity supplemental food program under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note; Public Law 93-86) in the 2000 caseload cycle to administer the program, through the 2002 caseload cycle, at a caseload level that is not less than the originally assigned caseload level of the State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision to states</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide to each State described in paragraph (1) for the purpose described in that paragraph the funds made available under that paragraph.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s">7 USC 612c note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (b)(3) takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4202">SEC. 4202. </num><heading>COMMODITY DONATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commodity Distribution Reform Act and WIC Amendments of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 612c note; Public Law 100-237) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating sections 17 and 18 as sections 18 and 19, respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after section 16 the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="17">“SEC. 17. </num><heading>COMMODITY DONATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law concerning commodity donations, any commodities acquired in the conduct of the operations of the Commodity Credit Corporation and any commodities acquired under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), to the extent that the commodities are in excess of the quantities of commodities that are essential to carry out other authorized activities of the Commodity Credit Corporation and the Secretary (including any quantity specifically <page identifier="/us/stat/116/330">116 STAT. 330</page> reserved for a specific purpose), may be used for any program authorized to be carried out by the Secretary that involves the acquisition of commodities for use in a domestic feeding program, including any program conducted by the Secretary that provides commodities to individuals in cases of hardship.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A program described in subsection (A) includes a program authorized by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>such other laws as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b)</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s">7 USC 612c note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4203">SEC. 4203. </num><heading>DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS COMMODITIES TO SPECIAL NUTRITION PROJECTS.</heading> <content>Section 1114(a)(2)(A) of the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (7 U.S.C. 1431e(2)(A)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="4204">SEC. 4204. </num><heading>EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 204(a)(1) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 7508(a)(11)) is amended in the first sentence—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “$50,000,000” and inserting “$60,000,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “1991 through 2002” and inserting “2003 through 2007”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “administrative”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by inserting “storage,” after “processing,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by inserting “, including commodities secured by gleaning (as defined in section 111(a) of the Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 (7 U.S.C. 612c note; Public Law 100-435))” after “sources”.</content></paragraph></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Child Nutrition and Related Programs</heading> <section><num value="4301">SEC. 4301. </num><heading>COMMODITIES FOR SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 6(e)(1)(B) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(e)(1)(B)) is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2003”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1755">42 USC 1755 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section note takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4302">SEC. 4302. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of certain military housing allowances</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2002 and 2003, the amount of a basic allowance provided under section 403 of title 37, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/331">116 STAT. 331</page> United States Code, on behalf of a member of a uniformed service for housing that is acquired or constructed under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, or any related provision of law, shall not be considered to be income for the purpose of determining the eligibility of a child who is a member of the household of the member of a uniformed service for free or reduced price lunches under this Act.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1758">42 USC 1758 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4303">SEC. 4303. </num><heading>PURCHASES OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOODS.</heading> <content>Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchases of Locally Produced Foods</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>encourage institutions participating in the school lunch program under this Act and the school breakfast program established by section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) to purchase, in addition to other food purchases, locally produced foods for school meal programs, to the maximum extent practicable and appropriate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>advise institutions participating in a program described in subparagraph (A) of the policy described in that subparagraph and post information concerning the policy on the website maintained by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>in accordance with requirements established by the Secretary, provide startup grants to not more than 200 institutions to defray the initial costs of equipment, materials, and storage facilities, and similar costs, incurred in carrying out the policy described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, to remain available until expended.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No amounts may be made available to carry out this subsection unless specifically provided by an appropriation Act.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="4304">SEC. 4304. </num><heading>APPLICABILITY OF BUY-AMERICAN REQUIREMENT TO PUERTO RICO.</heading> <content>Section 12(n) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(n)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to Puerto rico</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2)(A) shall apply to a school food authority in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico with respect to domestic commodities or products that are produced in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of meals provided under the school lunch program under this Act or the school breakfast program under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/332">116 STAT. 332</page> <section><num value="4305">SEC. 4305. </num><heading>FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PILOT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 18 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the school year beginning July 2002, the Secretary shall carry out a pilot program to make available to students in 25 elementary or secondary schools in each of 4 States, and in elementary or secondary schools on 1 Indian reservation, free fresh and dried fruits and fresh vegetables throughout the school day in 1 or more areas designated by the school.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publicity</inline>.—</heading><content>A school that participates in the pilot program shall widely publicize within the school the availability of free fruits and vegetables under the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2003, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Economic Research Service, shall report to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on the results of the pilot program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use not more than $6,000,000 of funds made available under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), to carry out this subsection (other than paragraph (3)).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1769">42 USC 1769 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section takes effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4306">SEC. 4306. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 17(d)(2)(B)(i) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(2)(B)(i)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “basic allowance for housing” and inserting the following: “basic allowance— <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>for housing”;</content></subclause></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end and inserting “or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>provided under section 403 of title 37, United States Code, for housing that is acquired or constructed under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, or any related provision of law; and”.</content></subclause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1786">42 USC 1786 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4307">SEC. 4307. </num><heading>WIC FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 17(m)(9) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(m)(9)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(9)(A) There” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There”; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Food Stamp <page identifier="/us/stat/116/333">116 STAT. 333</page> Reauthorization Act of 2002, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this subsection $15,000,000, to remain available until expended.”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1786">42 USC 1786 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading> <section><num value="4401">SEC. 4401. </num><heading>PARTIAL RESTORATION OF BENEFITS TO LEGAL IMMIGRANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restoration of Benefits to Disabled Aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 402(a)(2)(F) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612(a)(2)(F)) is amended by striking “(i) was” and all that follows through “(II) in the case” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>in the case of the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(A)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>was lawfully residing in the United States on August 22, 1996; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>is blind or disabled (as defined in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 1614(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a))); and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restoration of Benefits to All Qualified Alien Children</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 402(a)(2)(J) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612(a)(2)(J)) is amended by striking “who” and all that follows through “is under” and inserting “who is under”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 403(c)(2) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="L">“(L) </num><content>Assistance or benefits provided to individuals under the age of 18 under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 421(d) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1631(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>This section shall not apply to assistance or benefits<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) to the extent that a qualified alien is eligible under section 402(a)(2)(J).”</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 5(i)(2)(E) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2014(i)(2)(E)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, or to any alien who is under 18 years of age”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this subsection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2014">7 USC 2014 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> take effect on October 1, 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Food Stamp Exception for Certain Qualified Aliens</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 402(a)(2) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1612(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/334">116 STAT. 334</page> <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="L">“(L) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Food stamp exception for certain qualified aliens</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to eligibility for benefits for the specified Federal program described in paragraph (3)(B), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any qualified alien who has resided in the United States with a status within the meaning of the term ‘qualified alien’ for a period of 5 years or more beginning on the date of the alien's entry into the United States.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1612">8 USC 1612 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph (1)takes effect on April 1, 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4402">SEC. 4402. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3007">7 USC 3007</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SENIORS FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall use $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, of the funds available to the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out and expand a seniors farmers’ market nutrition program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the seniors farmers’ market nutrition program are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide resources in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to low-income seniors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to develop or aid in the development of new and additional farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may issue such regulations as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out the seniors farmers’ market nutrition program.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4403">SEC. 4403. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3171">7 USC 3171 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NUTRITION INFORMATION AND AWARENESS PILOT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture may establish, in not more than 5 States, for a period not to exceed 4 years for each participating State, a pilot program to increase the domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), the purpose of the program shall be to provide funds to States solely for the purpose of assisting eligible public and private sector entities with cost-share assistance to carry out demonstration projects—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to increase fruit and vegetable consumption; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to convey related health promotion messages.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds made available to a State under the program shall not be used to disparage any agricultural commodity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of States</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting States to participate in the program, the Secretary shall take into consideration, with respect to projects and activities proposed to be carried out under the program—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>experience in carrying out similar projects or activities;</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/335">116 STAT. 335</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>innovative approaches; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the ability of the State to promote and track increases in levels of fruit and vegetable consumption.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enhancement of existing state programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use the pilot program to enhance existing State programs that are consistent with the purpose of the pilot program specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Public and Private Sector Entities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A participating State shall establish eligibility criteria under which the State may select public and private sector entities to carry out demonstration projects under the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No funds made available to States under the program shall be provided by a State to any foreign for-profit corporation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of the cost of any project or activity carried out using funds provided under this section shall be 50 percent.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4404">SEC. 4404. </num><heading>HUNGER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title; Findings</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short title</inline>.—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1161">2 USC 1161</ref>.</p></sidenote> “Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Congress finds as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>There is a critical need for compassionate individuals who are committed to assisting people who suffer from hunger as well as a need for such individuals to initiate and administer solutions to the hunger problem.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Bill Emerson, the distinguished late Representative from the 8th District of Missouri, demonstrated his commitment to solving the problem of hunger in a bipartisan manner, his commitment to public service, and his great affection for the institution and the ideals of the United States Congress.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>George T. (Mickey) Leland, the distinguished late Representative from the 18th District of Texas, demonstrated his compassion for those in need, his high regard for public service, and his lively exercise of political talents.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The special concern that Mr. Emerson and Mr. Leland demonstrated during their lives for the hungry and poor was an inspiration for others to work toward the goals of equality and justice for all.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>These two outstanding leaders maintained a special bond of friendship regardless of political affiliation and worked together to encourage future leaders to recognize and provide service to others, and therefore it is especially appropriate to honor the memory of Mr. Emerson and Mr. Leland by creating a fellowship program to develop and train the future leaders of the United States to pursue careers in humanitarian service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established as an independent entity of the legislative branch of the United States Government the Congressional Hunger Fellows Program (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Program”).</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/336">116 STAT. 336</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board of Trustees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Program shall be subject to the supervision and direction of a Board of Trustees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Members of the board of trustees</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board shall be composed of 6 voting members appointed under clause (i) and one nonvoting ex officio member designated in clause (ii) as follows:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting members</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I)</num><content>The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>The minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>The majority leader of the Senate shall appoint two members.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>The minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonvoting member</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Director of the program shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member of the Board.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>Members of the Board shall serve a term of 4 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancy</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of board</inline>.—</heading><content>A vacancy in the membership of the Board does not affect the power of the remaining members to carry out this section.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of successors</inline>.—</heading><content>A vacancy in the membership of the Board shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incomplete term</inline>.—</heading><content>If a member of the Board does not serve the full term applicable to the member, the individual appointed to fill the resulting vacancy shall be appointed for the remainder of the term of the predecessor of the individual.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>As the first order of business of the first meeting of the Board, the members shall elect a Chairperson.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), members of the Board may not receive compensation for service on the Board.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel</inline>.—</heading><content>Members of the Board may be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the program.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bylaws</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall establish such bylaws and other regulations as may be appropriate to enable the Board to carry out this section, including the duties described in this paragraph.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such bylaws and other regulations shall include provisions—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>for appropriate fiscal control, funds accountability, and operating principles;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>to prevent any conflict of interest, or the appearance of any conflict of interest, in the procurement and employment actions taken by the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/337">116 STAT. 337</page> Board or by any officer or employee of the Board and in the selection and placement of individuals in the fellowships developed under the program;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>for the resolution of a tie vote of the members of the Board; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>for authorization of travel for members of the Board.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the first meeting of the Board, the Chairperson of the Board shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a copy of such bylaws.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budget</inline>.—</heading><content>For each fiscal year the program is in operation, the Board shall determine a budget for the program for that fiscal year. All spending by the program shall be pursuant to such budget unless a change is approved by the Board.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Process for selection and placement of fellows</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall review and approve the process established by the Executive Director for the selection and placement of individuals in the fellowships developed under the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of funds to fellowships</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board of Trustees shall determine the priority of the programs to be carried out under this section and the amount of funds to be allocated for the Emerson and Leland fellowships.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes; Authority of Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the program are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to encourage future leaders of the United States to pursue careers in humanitarian service, to recognize the needs of people who are hungry and poor, and to provide assistance and compassion for those in need;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to increase awareness of the importance of public service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to provide training and development opportunities for such leaders through placement in programs operated by appropriate organizations or entities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The program is authorized to develop such fellowships to carry out the purposes of this section, including the fellowships described in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fellowships</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The program shall establish and carry out the Bill Emerson Hunger Fellowship and the Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowship.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Curriculum</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The fellowships established under subparagraph (A) shall provide experience and training to develop the skills and understanding necessary to improve the humanitarian conditions and the lives of individuals who suffer from hunger, including—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num><content>training in direct service to the hungry in conjunction with community-based organizations through a program of field placement; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num><content>experience in policy development through placement in a governmental entity or nonprofit organization.</content></subclause></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/338">116 STAT. 338</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Focus of bill emerson hunger fellowship</inline>.—</heading><content>The Bill Emerson Hunger Fellowship shall address hunger and other humanitarian needs in the United States.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Focus of mickey leland hunger fellowship</inline>.—</heading><content>The Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowship shall address international hunger and other humanitarian needs.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Workplan</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out clause (i) and to assist in the evaluation of the fellowships under paragraph (4), the program shall, for each fellow, approve a work plan that identifies the target objectives for the fellow in the fellowship, including specific duties and responsibilities related to those objectives.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of fellowship</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emerson fellow</inline>.—</heading><content>A Bill Emerson Hunger Fellowship awarded under this paragraph shall be for no more than 1 year.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leland fellow</inline>.—</heading><content>A Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowship awarded under this paragraph shall be for no more than 2 years. Not less than 1 year of the fellowship shall be dedicated to fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (B)(i)(I).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of fellows</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A fellowship shall be awarded pursuant to a nationwide competition established by the program.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A successful applicant shall be an individual who has demonstrated—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>an intent to pursue a career in humanitarian service and outstanding potential for such a career;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>leadership potential or actual leadership experience;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>diverse life experience;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>proficient writing and speaking skills;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V) </num><content>an ability to live in poor or diverse communities; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="VI">(VI) </num><content>such other attributes as determined to be appropriate by the Board.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of award</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each individual awarded a fellowship under this paragraph shall receive a living allowance and, subject to subclause (II), an end-of-service award as determined by the program.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">>Requirement for successful completion of fellowship</inline>.—</heading><content>Each individual awarded a fellowship under this paragraph shall be entitled to receive an end-of-service award at an appropriate rate for each month of satisfactory service as determined by the Executive Director.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recognition of fellowship award</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emerson fellow</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual awarded a fellowship from the Bill Emerson Hunger Fellowship shall be known as an “Emerson Fellow”.</content></subclause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/339">116 STAT. 339</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leland fellow</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual awarded a fellowship from the Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowship shall be known as a “Leland Fellow”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program shall conduct periodic evaluations of the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships. Such evaluations shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>An assessment of the successful completion of the work plan of the fellow.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>An assessment of the impact of the fellowship on the fellows.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>An assessment of the accomplishment of the purposes of the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of the impact of the fellow on the community.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trust Fund</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established the Congressional Hunger Fellows Trust Fund (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Fund”) in the Treasury of the United States, consisting of amounts appropriated to the Fund under subsection (i), amounts credited to it under paragraph (3), and amounts received under subsection (g)(3)(A).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest the full amount of the Fund. Each investment shall be made in an interest bearing obligation of the United States or an obligation guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States that, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Board, has a maturity suitable for the Fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Return on investment</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (f)(2), the Secretary of the Treasury shall credit to the Fund the interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, obligations held in the Fund.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenditures; Audits</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the program from the amounts described in subsection (e)(3) and subsection (g)(3)(A) such sums as the Board determines are necessary to enable the program to carry out the provisions of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not transfer to the program the amounts appropriated to the Fund under subsection (i).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds transferred to the program under paragraph (1) shall be used for the following purposes:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Stipends for fellows</inline>.—</heading><content>To provide for a living allowance for the fellows.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel of fellows</inline>.—</heading><content>To defray the costs of transportation of the fellows to the fellowship placement sites.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insurance</inline>.—</heading><content>To defray the costs of appropriate insurance of the fellows, the program, and the Board.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training of fellows</inline>.—</heading><content>To defray the costs of preservice and midservice education and training of fellows.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support staff</inline>.—</heading><content>Staff described in subsection (g).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Awards</inline>.—</heading><content>End-of-service awards under subsection (d)(3)(D)(iii)(II). </content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/340">116 STAT. 340</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional approved uses</inline>.—</heading><content>For such other purposes that the Board determines appropriate to carry out the program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audit by gao</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an annual audit of the accounts of the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Books</inline>.—</heading><content>The program shall make available to the Comptroller General all books, accounts, financial records (including records of salaries of the Executive Director and other personnel), reports, files, and all other papers, things, or property belonging to or in use by the program and necessary to facilitate such audit.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall submit a copy of the results of each such audit to the appropriate congressional committees.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staff; Powers of Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive director</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall appoint an Executive Director of the program who shall administer the program. The Executive Director shall carry out such other functions consistent with the provisions of this section as the Board shall prescribe.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Director may not serve as Chairperson of the Board.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Executive Director shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of a majority of the Board, the Executive Director may appoint and fix the pay of additional personnel as the Executive Director considers necessary and appropriate to carry out the functions of the provisions of this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual appointed under subparagraph (A) shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level GS-15 of the General Schedule.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to carry out the provisions of this section, the program may perform the following functions:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>The program may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the program. Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and proceeds from sales of other property received as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be deposited in the Fund and shall be available for disbursement upon order of the Board.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Experts and consultants</inline>.—</heading><content>The program may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay payable for GS-15 of the General Schedule.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The program may contract, with the approval of a majority of the members of the<page identifier="/us/stat/116/341">116 STAT. 341</page> Board, with and compensate Government and private agencies or persons without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other necessary expenditures</inline>.—</heading><content>The program shall make such other expenditures which the program considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, but excluding project development.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 31 of each year, the Deadline. Board shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities of the program carried out during the previous fiscal year, and shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An analysis of the evaluations conducted under subsection (d)(4) (relating to evaluations of the Emerson and Leland fellowships and accomplishment of the program purposes) during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A statement of the total amount of funds attributable to gifts received by the program in that fiscal year (as authorized under subsection (g)(3)(A)), and the total amount of such funds that were expended to carry out the program that fiscal year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated $18,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “appropriate congressional committees” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4405">SEC. 4405. </num><heading>GENERAL EFFECTIVE DATE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s1161">2 USC 1161 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Except as otherwise provided in this title, the amendments made by this title take effect on October 1, 2002.</content></section></subtitle> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>CREDIT</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Farm Ownership Loans</heading> <section><num value="5001">SEC. 5001. </num><heading>DIRECT LOANS.</heading> <content>Section 302(b)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1922(b)(1)) is amended by striking “operated” and inserting “participated in the business operations of”.</content></section> <section><num value="5002">SEC. 5002. </num><heading>FINANCING OF BRIDGE LOANS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 303(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1923(a)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “or” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>refinancing a temporary bridge loan made by a commercial or cooperative lender to a farmer or rancher for the acquisition of land for a farm or ranch, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Secretary approved an application for a direct farm ownership loan to the farmer or rancher for acquisition of the land; and</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/342">116 STAT. 342</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>funds for direct farm ownership loans under section 346(b) were not available at the time at which the application was approved.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5003">SEC. 5003. </num><heading>AMOUNT OF GUARANTEE OF LOANS FOR FARM OPERATIONS ON TRIBAL LANDS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 309(h) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1929(h)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “paragraphs (5) and (6)” and inserting “paragraphs (5), (6), and (7)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of guarantee of loans for farm operations on tribal lands</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an operating loan made to a farmer or rancher whose farm or ranch land is subject to the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe and whose loan is secured by 1 or more security instruments that are subject to the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, the Secretary shall guarantee 95 percent of the loan.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5004">SEC. 5004. </num><heading>GUARANTEE OF LOANS MADE UNDER STATE BEGINNING FARMER OR RANCHER PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Section 309 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1929) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guarantee of Loans Made Under State Beginning Farmer or Rancher Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may guarantee under this title a loan made under a State beginning farmer or rancher program, including a loan financed by the net proceeds of a qualified small issue agricultural bond for land or property described in section 144(a)(12)(b)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="5005">SEC. 5005. </num><heading>DOWN PAYMENT LOAN PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 310E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1935) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “30 percent” and inserting “40 percent”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “10 years” and inserting “15 years”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(3)(b), by striking “10-year” and inserting “15-year”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5006">SEC. 5006. </num><heading>BEGINNING FARMER AND RANCHER CONTRACT LAND SALES PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1922 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="310F">“SEC. 310F. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1936">7 USC 1936</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>BEGINNING FARMER AND RANCHER CONTRACT LAND SALES PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary makes a determination that the risk is comparable under subsection (B), the Secretary shall carry out a pilot program in not fewer than 5 States, as determined by the Secretary, to guarantee up to 5 loans per State in each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007 made by a private seller of a farm or ranch to a qualified beginning farmer or rancher on a contract land sale basis, if the loan meets applicable underwriting <page identifier="/us/stat/116/343">116 STAT. 343</page> criteria and a commercial lending institution agrees to serve as escrow agent.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date of Commencement of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> October 1, 2002, the Secretary shall make a determination on whether guarantees of contract land sales present a risk that is comparable with the risk presented in the case of guarantees to commercial lenders.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Operating Loans</heading> <section><num value="5101">SEC. 5101. </num><heading>DIRECT LOANS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 311(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1941(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter that precedes subparagraph (A), by striking “paragraph (3)” and inserting “paragraphs (3) and (4)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “who has not” and all that follows through “5 years”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waivers</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Farm and ranch operations on tribal lands</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall waive the limitation under paragraph (1)(C) or (3) for a direct loan made under this subtitle to a farmer or rancher whose farm or ranch land is subject to the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe and whose loan is secured by 1 or more security instruments that are subject to the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe if the Secretary determines that commercial credit is not generally available for such farm or ranch operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other farm and ranch operations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On a case-by-case determination not subject to administrative appeal, the Secretary may grant a borrower a waiver, 1 time only for a period of 2 years, of the limitation under paragraph (1)(C) or (3) for a direct operating loan if the borrower demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the borrower has a viable farm or ranch operation;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the borrower applied for commercial credit from at least 2 commercial lenders;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the borrower was unable to obtain a commercial loan (including a loan guaranteed by the Secretary); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the borrower successfully has completed, or will complete within 1 year, borrower training under section 359 (from which requirement the Secretary shall not grant a waiver under section 359(f)).”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5102">SEC. 5102. </num><heading>SUSPENSION OF LIMITATION ON PERIOD FOR WHICH BORROWERS<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1949">7 USC 1949 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> ARE ELIGIBLE FOR GUARANTEED ASSISTANCE.</heading> <content>During the period beginning January 1, 2002, and ending<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> December 31, 2006, section 319(b) of the Consolidated Farm and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Termination date.</p></sidenote> Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1949(b)) shall have no force or effect.</content></section></subtitle><page identifier="/us/stat/116/344">116 STAT. 344</page> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Emergency Loans</heading> <section><num value="5201">SEC. 5201. </num><heading>EMERGENCY LOANS IN RESPONSE TO AN EMERGENCY RESULTING FROM QUARANTINES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1961(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in each of the 1st and 3rd sentences, by striking “a natural disaster in the United States or by” and inserting “a quarantine imposed by the Secretary under the Plant Protection Act or the animal quarantine laws (as defined in section 2509 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990), a natural disaster in the United States, or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in the 4th sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “a natural disaster” and inserting “such a quarantine or natural disaster”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “by such natural disaster” and inserting “by such quarantine or natural disaster”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 323 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1963) is amended by inserting “quarantine,” before “natural disaster”.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Administrative Provisions</heading> <section><num value="5301">SEC. 5301. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1922">7 USC 1922 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EVALUATIONS OF DIRECT AND GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Studies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct 2 studies of the direct and guaranteed loan progams under sections 302 and 311 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, each of which shall include an examination of the number, average principal amount, and delinquency and default rates of loans provided or guaranteed during the period covered by the study.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periods Covered</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First study</inline>.—</heading><content>One study under subsection (a) shall cover the 1-year period that begins 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Second study</inline>.—</heading><content>One study under subsection (a) shall cover the 1-year period that begins 3 years after such date of enactment.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to the Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>At the end of the period covered by each study under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Congress a report that contains an evaluation of the results of the study, including an analysis of the effectiveness of loan programs referred to in subsection (a) in meeting the credit needs of agricultural producers in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="5302">SEC. 5302. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF TRUSTS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES FOR FARM OWNERSHIP LOANS, FARM OPERATING LOANS, AND EMERGENCY LOANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 302(a), 311(a), and 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1922(a), 1941(a), and 1961(a)) are each amended by striking “and joint operations” each place it appears and inserting “joint operations, trusts, and limited liability companies”.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/345">116 STAT. 345</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1961(a)) is amended by striking “or joint operations” each place it appears and inserting “joint operations, trusts, or limited liability companies”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="5303">SEC. 5303. </num><heading>DEBT SETTLEMENT.</heading> <chapeau>Section 331(b)(4) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981(b)(4)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “The Secretary may release” and inserting “After consultation with a local or area county committee, the Secretary may release”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “carried out—” and all that follows through “(B) after” and inserting “carried out after”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5304">SEC. 5304. </num><heading>TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS; PRIVATE COLLECTION AGENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 331 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981) is amended by striking subsections (d) and (e).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1981">7 USC 1981 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> not apply to a contract entered into before the effective date of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="5305">SEC. 5305. </num><heading>INTEREST RATE OPTIONS FOR LOANS IN SERVICING.</heading> <chapeau>Section 331B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981b) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “lower of (1) the” and inserting the following: “lowest of.— <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “original loan or (2) the” and inserting the following: “original loan; <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the rate being charged by the Secretary for loans, other than guaranteed loans, of the same type at the time at which the borrower applies for a deferral, consolidation, rescheduling, or reamortization; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5306">SEC. 5306. </num><heading>ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT THAT SECRETARY REQUIRE COUNTY COMMITTEES TO CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT CERTAIN LOAN REVIEWS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED.</heading> <content>Section 333(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983(2)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>except with respect to a loan under section 306, 310B, or 314—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an annual review of the credit history and business operation of the borrower; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an annual review of the continued eligibility of the borrower for the loan;”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="5307">SEC. 5307. </num><heading>SIMPLIFIED LOAN GUARANTEE APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR LOANS OF GREATER AMOUNTS.</heading> <content>Section 333A(g)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983a(g)(1)) is amended by striking “$50,000” and inserting “$125,000”.</content></section> <section><num value="5308">SEC. 5308. </num><heading>INVENTORY PROPERTY.</heading> <chapeau>Section 335(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1985(c)) is amended—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/346">116 STAT. 346</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in clause (i), by striking “75 days” and inserting “135 days”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Combining and dividing of property</inline>.—</heading><content>To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall maximize the opportunity for beginning farmers and ranchers to purchase real property acquired by the Secretary under this title by combining or dividing inventory parcels of the property in such manner as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.”; and</content></clause></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>by striking “75 days” and inserting “135 days”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>by striking “75-day period” and inserting “135-day period”; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Previous lease</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of real property acquired before April 4, 1996, that the Secretary leased before April 4, 1996, not later than 60 days after the lease expires, the Secretary shall offer to sell the property in accordance with paragraph (1).”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5309">SEC. 5309. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION OF CERTIFIED LENDERS AND PREFERRED CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Section 339 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1989) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Certified Lenders and Preferred Certified Lenders Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may administer the loan guarantee programs under subsections (c) and (d) through central offices established in States or in multi-State areas.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="5310">SEC. 5310. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Beginning Farmer or Rancher</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 343(a)(11)(F) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(11)(F)) is amended by striking “25 percent” and inserting “30 percent”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Debt Forgiveness</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 343(a)(12)(B) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(12)(B)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘debt forgiveness’ does not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>consolidation, rescheduling, reamortization, or deferral of a loan; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any write-down provided as part of a resolution of a discrimination complaint against the Secretary.”.</content></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="5311">SEC. 5311. </num><heading>LOAN AUTHORIZATION LEVELS.</heading> <content>Section 346(b)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may make or guarantee loans under subtitles A and B from the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund provided for in section 309 for not more than $3,796,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, of which, for each fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>$770,000,000 shall be for direct loans, of which—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/347">116 STAT. 347</page></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$205,000,000 shall be for farm ownership loans under subtitle A; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$565,000,000 shall be for operating loans under subtitle B; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>$3,026,000,000 shall be for guaranteed loans, of which—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$1,000,000,000 shall be for guarantees of farm ownership loans under subtitle A; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$2,026,000,000 shall be for guarantees of operating loans under subtitle B.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="5312">SEC. 5312. </num><heading>RESERVATION OF FUNDS FOR DIRECT OPERATING LOANS FOR BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS.</heading> <content>Section 346(b)(2)(A)(ii)(III) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(2)(A)(ii)(III)) is amended by striking “2000 through 2002” and inserting “2003 through 2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="5313">SEC. 5313. </num><heading>INTEREST RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 351 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1999) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—” and all that follows through “The Secretary” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—The Secretary”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount of funds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of funds used by the Secretary to carry out this section for a fiscal year shall not exceed $750,000,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beginning farmers and ranchers</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall reserve not less than 15 percent of the funds used by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) to make payments for guaranteed loans made to beginning farmers and ranchers.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of reservation of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds reserved for beginning farmers or ranchers under clause (i) for a fiscal year shall be reserved only until March 1 of the fiscal year.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5314">SEC. 5314. </num><heading>REAMORTIZATION OF RECAPTURE PAYMENTS.</heading> <content>Section 353(e)(7) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2001(e)(7)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reamortization</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may modify the amortization of a recapture payment referred to in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph on which a payment has become delinquent by using loan service tools under section 343(b)(3) if—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the default is due to circumstances beyond the control of the borrower; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the borrower acted in good faith (as determined by the Secretary) in attempting to repay the recapture amount.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/348">116 STAT. 348</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of reamortization</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of a reamortization under this subparagraph may not exceed 25 years from the date of the original amortization agreement.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No reduction or principal or unpaid interest due</inline>.—</heading><content>A reamortization of a recapture payment under this subparagraph may not provide for reducing the outstanding principal or unpaid interest due on the recapture payment.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="5315">SEC. 5315. </num><heading>ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS.</heading> <content>The last sentence of section 355(c)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2003(c)(2)) is amended to read as follows: “Any funds reserved and allocated under this paragraph but not used within a State shall, to the extent necessary to satisfy pending applications under this title, be available for use by socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in other States, as determined by the Secretary, and any remaining funds shall be reallocated within the State.”.</content></section> <section><num value="5316">SEC. 5316. </num><heading>WAIVER OF BORROWER TRAINING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.</heading> <content>Section 359 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2006a) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waivers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive the requirements of this section for an individual borrower if the Secretary determines that the borrower demonstrates adequate knowledge in areas described in this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish criteria providing for the application of paragraph (1) consistently in all counties nationwide.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="5317">SEC. 5317. </num><heading>TIMING OF LOAN ASSESSMENTS.</heading> <content>Section 360(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2006b(a)) is amended by striking “After an applicant is determined eligible for assistance under this title by the appropriate county committee established pursuant to section 332, the” and inserting “The”.</content></section> <section><num value="5318">SEC. 5318. </num><heading>ANNUAL REVIEW OF BORROWERS.</heading> <content>Section 360(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2006b(d)(1)) is amended by striking “biannual” and inserting “annual”.</content></section> <section><num value="5319">SEC. 5319. </num><heading>LOAN ELIGIBILITY FOR BORROWERS WITH PRIOR DEBT FORGIVENESS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 373(b)(2)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2008h(b)(2)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (i), by striking “or”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>received debt forgiveness on not more than 1 occasion resulting directly and primarily from a <page identifier="/us/stat/116/349">116 STAT. 349</page> major disaster or emergency designated by the President on or after April 4, 1996, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5320">SEC. 5320. </num><heading>MAKING AND SERVICING OF WANS BY PERSONNEL OF STATE, COUNTY, OR AREA COMMITTEES.</heading> <content>Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981-2008j) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="376">“SEC. 376. </num><heading>MAKING AND SERVICING OF LOANS BY PERSONNEL OF STATE, COUNTY, OR AREA COMMITTEES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2008k">7 USC 2008k</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>“The Secretary shall use personnel of a State, county or area committee established under section 8(b)(5) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C 590h(b)(5)) to make and service loans under this title to the extent the personnel have been trained to do so.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="5321">SEC. 5321. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF EMPLOYEES OF STATE, COUNTY, OR AREA COMMITTEE FOR LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES.</heading> <content>Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981-2008j) is further amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="377">“SEC. 377. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF EMPLOYEES OF STATE, COUNTY, OR AREA COMMITTEE FOR LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2008l">7 USC 2008l</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not prohibit an employee of a State, county or area committee established under section 8(b)(5) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(b)(5)) or an employee of the Department of Agriculture from obtaining a loan or loan guarantee under subtitle A, B or C ot this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approvals</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">County or area office</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a loan application from an employee in a county or area office, the Farm Service Agency State office shall be responsible for reviewing and approving the application.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State office</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a loan application from an employee of a State office, the Farm Service Agency national office shall be responsible for reviewing and approving the application.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Farm Credit</heading> <section><num value="5401">SEC. 5401. </num><heading>REPEAL OF BURDENSOME APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Banks for Cooperatives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 3.1(11)(B) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2122(11)(B)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking clause (iii); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (iii).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other System Banks; Associations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 4.18A of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2206a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “3.1(11)(B)(iv)” and inserting “3.1(11)(B)(iii)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/350">116 STAT. 350</page> <section><num value="5402">SEC. 5402. </num><heading>BANKS FOR COOPERATIVES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 3.7(b) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2128(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraphs (1) and (2)(A)(i), by striking “farm supplies” each place it appears and inserting “agricultural supplies”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of agricultural supply</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘agricultural supply’ includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a farm supply; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>agriculture-related processing equipment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>agriculture-related machinery; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>other capital goods related to the storage or handling of agricultural commodities or products.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="5403">SEC. 5403. </num><heading>INSURANCE CORPORATION PREMIUMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction in Premiums for GSE-Guaranteed Loans</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5.55 of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2277a-4) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “government-guaranteed loans provided for in subparagraph (C)” and inserting “loans provided for in subparagraphs (C) and (D)”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “and” at the end;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the annual average principal outstanding for such year on the guaranteed portions of Government Sponsored Enterprise-guaranteed loans made by the bank that are in accrual status, multiplied by a factor, not to exceed 0.0015, determined by the Corporation at the sole discretion of the Corporation.”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of government sponsored enterprise-guaranteed loan</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section and sections 1.12(b) and 5.56(a), the term ‘Government Sponsored Enterprise-guaranteed loan’ means a loan or credit, or portion of a loan or credit, that is guaranteed by an entity that is chartered by Congress to serve a public purpose and the debt obligations of which are not explicitly guaranteed by the United States, including the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Bank System, and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, but not including any other institution of the Farm Credit System.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (e)(4)(B), by striking “government-guaranteed loans described in subsection (a)(1)(C)” and inserting “loans described in subparagraph (C) or (D) of subsection (a)(1)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Section 1.12(b) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2020(b)) is amended—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/351">116 STAT. 351</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “and Government Sponsored Enterprise-guaranteed loans (as defined in section 5.55(a)(4)) provided for in paragraph (4)” after “government-guaranteed loans (as defined in section 5.55(a)(3)) provided for in paragraph (3)”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “and” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the annual average principal outstanding for such year on the guaranteed portions of Government Sponsored Enterprise-guaranteed loans (as so defined) made by the association, or by the other financing institution and funded by or discounted with the Farm Credit Bank, that are in accrual status, multiplied by a factor, not to exceed 0.0015, determined by the Corporation for the purpose of setting the premium for such guaranteed portions of loans under section 5.55(a)(1)(D).”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 5.56(a) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2277a-5(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “and Government Sponsored Enterprise-guaranteed loans (as defined in section 5.55(a)(4))” after “government-guaranteed loans”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the annual average principal outstanding on the guaranteed portions of Government Sponsored Enterprise-guaranteed loans (as defined in section 5.55(a)(4)) that are in accrual status;”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s2020">12 USC 2020</ref>.</p></sidenote> apply with respect to determinations of premiums for calendar note year 2002 and for any succeeding calendar year, and to certified statements with respect to such premiums.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>General Provisions</heading> <section><num value="5501">SEC. 5501. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1961(a)) is amended by striking “Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act” each place it appears and inserting “Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Section 336(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1986(b)) is amended in the second sentence by striking “provided for in section 332 of this title”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Section 359(c)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2006a(c)(1)) is amended by striking “established pursuant to section 332,”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/352">116 STAT. 352</page></content></subsection></section></subtitle> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>RURAL DEVELOPMENT</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act</heading> <section><num value="6001">SEC. 6001. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF RURAL EMPOWERMENT ZONES AND RURAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITIES FOR DIRECT AND GUARANTEED LOANS FOR ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES.</heading> <content>Section 306(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(1)) is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: “The Secretary may also make or insure loans to communities that have been designated as rural empowerment zones or rural enterprise communities pursuant to part I of subchapter U of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or as rural enterprise communities pursuant to section 766 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681, 2681-37), to provide for the installation or improvement of essential community facilities including necessary related equipment, and to furnish financial assistance or other aid in planning projects for such purposes.”.</content></section> <section><num value="6002">SEC. 6002. </num><heading>WATER OR WASTE DISPOSAL GRANTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 306(a)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(2) The” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Water, waste disposal, and wastewater facility grants</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The”;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “aggregating not to exceed $590,000,000 in any fiscal year”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “The amount” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount”;</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking “paragraph” and inserting “subparagraph”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by striking “The Secretary shall” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall”; and</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revolving funds for financing water and wastewater projects</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may make grants to qualified private, nonprofit entities to capitalize revolving funds for the purpose of providing financing to eligible entities for—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>predevelopment costs associated with proposed water and wastewater projects or with existing water and wastewater systems; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>short-term costs incurred for replacement equipment, small-scale extension services, or other small capital projects that are not part of the regular operations and maintenance activities of existing water and wastewater systems.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entities</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to obtain financing from a revolving fund under clause (i), an eligible entity must be eligible to obtain a loan, loan guarantee, or grant under paragraph (1) or this paragraph.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/353">116 STAT. 353</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount of financing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of financing made to an eligible entity under this subparagraph snail not exceed—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>$100,000 for costs described in clause (i)(I); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>$100,000 for costs described in clause (i)(II).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of financing provided to an eligible entity under this subparagraph shall not exceed 10 years.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall limit the amount of grant funds that may be used by a grant recipient for administrative costs incurred under this subparagraph.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><content>A nonprofit entity receiving a grant under this subparagraph shall submit to the Secretary an annual report that describes the number and size of communities served and the type of financing provided.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subparagraph $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="6003">SEC. 6003. </num><heading>RURAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 306(a)(11)(D) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(11)(D) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “$7,500,000” and inserting “$15,000,000”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="6004">SEC. 6004. </num><heading>CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES.</heading> <content>Section 306(a)(19) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(19)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reservation of funds for child day care facilities</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For each fiscal year, not less than 10 percent of the funds made available to carry out this paragraph shall be reserved for grants to pay the Federal share of the cost of developing and constructing day care facilities for children in rural areas.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Release</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds reserved under clause (i) for a fiscal year shall be reserved only until April 1 of the fiscal year.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6005">SEC. 6005. </num><heading>RURAL WATER AND WASTEWATER CIRCUIT RIDER PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="22">“(22) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural water and wastewater circuit rider program</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/354">116 STAT. 354</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program that is based on the rural water circuit rider program of the National Rural Water Association that (as of the date of enactment of this paragraph) receives funding from the Secretary, acting through the Rural Utilities Service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to existing program</inline>.—</heading><content>The program established under subparagraph (A) shall not affect the authority of the Secretary to carry out the circuit rider program for which funds are made available under the heading “<inline class="smallCaps">rural community advancement program</inline>” in title III of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (115 Stat. 719).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6006">SEC. 6006. </num><heading>MULTIJURISDICTIONAL REGIONAL PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) (as amended by section 6005) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="23">“(23) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multijurisdictional regional planning organizations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide grants to multijurisdictional regional planning and development organizations to pay the Federal share of the cost of providing assistance to local governments to improve the infrastructure, services, and business development capabilities of local governments and local economic development organizations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In determining which organizations will receive a grant under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to an organization that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>serves a rural area that, during the most recent 5-year period—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>had a net out-migration of inhabitants, or other population loss, from the rural area that equals or exceeds 5 percent of the population of the rural area; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>had a median household income that is less than the nonmetropolitan median household income of the applicable State; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has a history of providing substantive assistance to local governments and economic development organizations.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant provided under this paragraph shall be for not more than 75 percent of the cost of providing assistance described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount of grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant provided to an organization under this paragraph shall not exceed $100,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/355">116 STAT. 355</page> <section><num value="6007">SEC. 6007. </num><heading>LOAN GUARANTEES FOR CERTAIN RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Guarantees for Water, Wastewater, and Essential Community Facilities Loans</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1925(a)) (as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1926">7 USC 1926</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended by section 6006) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="24">“(24) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan guarantees for water, wastewater, and essential community facilities loans</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may guarantee a loan made to finance a community facility or water or waste facility project in a rural area, including a loan financed by the net proceeds of a bond described in section 142(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for a loan guarantee under subparagraph (A), an individual or entity offering to purchase the loan shall demonstrate to the Secretary that the person has—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the capabilities and resources necessary to service the loan in a manner that ensures the continued performance of the loan, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the ability to generate capital to provide borrowers of the loan with the additional credit necessary to properly service the loan.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Guarantees for Certain Loans</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Guarantees for Certain Loans</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may guarantee loans made under subsection (a) to finance the issuance of bonds for the projects described in section 306(a)(24).”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="6008">SEC. 6008. </num><heading>TRIBAL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES.</heading> <content>Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) (as amended by section 6007(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="25">“(25) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tribal college and university essential community facilities</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make grants to tribal colleges and universities (as defined in section 316 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c)) to provide the Federal share of the cost of developing specific tribal college or university essential community facilities in rural areas.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in clauses<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulation.</p></sidenote> (ii) and (iii), the Secretary shall, by regulation, establish the maximum percentage of the cost of the facility that may be covered by a grant under this paragraph.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant provided under this paragraph for a facility shall not exceed 75 percent of the cost of developing the facility.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Graduated scale</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide for a graduated scale of the percentages of the cost covered by a grant made under this paragraph that provides higher percentages for facilities in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/356">116 STAT. 356</page> communities that have lower community population and income levels, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6009">SEC. 6009. </num><heading>EMERGENCY AND IMMINENT COMMUNITY WATER ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 306A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by inserting <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">and imminent</inline>”</b> after <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">emergency</inline>”</b>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting or when such a decline is imminent” before the semicolon at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “acute” and inserting “acute, or imminent,”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “decUne” and inserting “decline, or imminent decline,”;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), by striking “occurred” and inserting “occurred, or will occur,”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Grants made under this section may be used—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>for waterline extensions from existing systems, laying of new waterlines, repairs, significant maintenance, digging of new wells, equipment replacement, and hook and tap fees;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>for any other appropriate purpose associated with developing sources of, treating, storing, or distributing water;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to assist communities in complying with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) or the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>to provide potable water to communities through other means.”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (f)(2), by striking “$75,000” and inserting “$150,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the second sentence of paragraph (1), by striking “decline” and inserting “decline, or imminent decline”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of review of applications</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simplified application</inline>.—</heading><content>The apphcation process developed by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall include a simplified application form that will permit expedited consideration of an apphcation for a grant filed under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority review</inline>.—</heading><content>In processing applications for any water or waste grant or loan authorized under this title, the Secretary snaU afford priority processing to an application for a grant under this section to the extent <page identifier="/us/stat/116/357">116 STAT. 357</page> funds will be available for an award on the application at the conclusion of priority processing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, review and act on an application under this section within 60 days after the date on which the application is submitted to the Secretary.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reservation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For each fiscal year, not less than 3 nor more than 5 percent of the total amount made available to carry out section 306(a)(2) for the fiscal year shall be reserved for grants under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Release</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds reserved under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year shall be reserved only until July 1 of the fiscal year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to funds made available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="6010">SEC. 6010. </num><heading>WATER AND WASTE FACILITY GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES.</heading> <content>Section 306C of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926c) is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), there are authorized to be appropriated—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>for grants under this section, $30,000,000 for each fiscal year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>for loans under this section, $30,000,000 for each fiscal year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>in addition to grants provided under subparagraph (A), for grants under this section to benefit Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)), $20,000,000 for each fiscal year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>An entity eligible to receive funding through a grant made under section 306D shall not be eligible for a grant from funds made available under paragraph (1)(C).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6011">SEC. 6011. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR WATER SYSTEMS FOR RURAL AND NATIVE VILLAGES IN ALASKA.</heading> <content>Section 306D(D)(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926d(d)(1)) is amended by striking “and 2002” and inserting “through 2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="6012">SEC. 6012. </num><heading>GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, REFURBISHING, AND SERVICING OF INDIVIDUALLY-OWNED HOUSEHOLD WATER WELL SYSTEMS IN RURAL AREAS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW OR MODERATE INCOMES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended by inserting after section 306D (7 U.S.C. 1926d) the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/358">116 STAT. 358</page> <quotedContent> <section><num value="306E">“SEC. 306E. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1926e">7 USC 1926e</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION, REFURBISHING, AND SERVICING OF INDIVIDUALLY-OWNED HOUSEHOLD WATER WELL SYSTEMS IN RURAL AREAS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW OR MODERATE INCOMES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Eligible Individual</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘eligible individual’ means an individual who is a member of a household the members of which have a combined income (for the most recent 12-month period for which the information is available) that is not more than 100 percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the State or territory in which the individual resides, according to the most recent decennial census of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make grants to private nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing loans to eligible individuals for the construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individual household water well systems in rural areas that are or will be owned by the eligible individuals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms of loans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A loan made with grant funds under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall have an interest rate of 1 percent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall have a term not to exceed 20 years; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>shall not exceed $8,000 for each water well system described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>A recipient of a grant made under this section may use grant funds to pay administrative expenses associated with providing the assistance described in paragraph (1), as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority in Awarding Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to an applicant that has substantial expertise and experience in promoting the safe and productive use of individually-owned household water well systems and ground water.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1926e">7 USC 1926e note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) takes effect on October 1, 2002.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="6013">SEC. 6013. </num><heading>LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.</heading> <content>Section 310B(a)(3) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(a)(3)) is amended by inserting “and other renewable energy systems (including wind energy systems and anaerobic digestors for the purpose of energy generation)” after “solar energy systems”.</content></section> <section><num value="6014">SEC. 6014. </num><heading>RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 310B(c)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(1) <inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—The Secretary” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/359">116 STAT. 359</page> <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small and emerging private business enterprises</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the purpose of subparagraph (A), a small and emerging private business enterprise shall include (regardless of the number of employees or operating capital of the enterprise) an eligible nonprofit entity, or other tax-exempt organization, with a principal office in an area that is located—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>on land of an existing or former Native American reservation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>in a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than 5,000 inhabitants.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of grant</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible nonprofit entity, or other tax exempt organization, described in clause (i) may use assistance provided under this paragraph to create, expand, or operate value-added processing in an area described in clause (i) in connection with production agriculture.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>In making grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to grants that will be used to provide assistance to eligible nonprofit entities and other tax exempt organizations described in clause (i).”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="6015">SEC. 6015. </num><heading>RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (5)(F), before the period at the end the following: “, except that the Secretary shall not require non-Federal financial support in an amount that is greater than 5 percent in the case of a 1994 institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382))”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (9), by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="6016">SEC. 6016. </num><heading>GRANTS TO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS.</heading> <content>Section 310B(f) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6017">SEC. 6017. </num><heading>BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY LOAN MODIFICATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by striking subsection (g) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Business and Industry Direct and Guaranteed Loans</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of business and industry loan</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “business and industry loan’ means a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan that is made or guaranteed by the Secretary under subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan guarantees for the purchase of cooperative stock</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/360">116 STAT. 360</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may guarantee a business and industry loan to individual farmers or ranchers for the purpose of purchasing capital stock of a farmer or rancher cooperative established for the purpose of processing an agricultural commodity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Processing contracts during initial period</inline>.—</heading><content>A cooperative described in subparagraph (A) for which a farmer or rancher receives a guarantee to purchase stock under subparagraph (A) may contract for services to process agricultural commodities, or otherwise process value-added agricultural products, during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the startup of the cooperative in order to provide adequate time for the planning and construction of the processing facility of the cooperative.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Financial information</inline>.—</heading><content>Financial information required by the Secretary from a farmer or rancher as a condition of making a business and industry loan guarantee under this paragraph shall be provided in the manner generally required by commercial agricultural lenders in the area.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loans to cooperatives</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make or guarantee a business and industry loan to a cooperative organization that is headquartered in a metropolitan area if the loan is used for a project or venture described in subsection (a) that is located in a rural area or a loan guarantee that meets the requirements of paragraph (6).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Refinancing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A cooperative organization that is eligible for a business and industry loan shall be eligible to refinance an existing business and industry loan with a lender if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the cooperative organization—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>is current and performing with respect to the existing loan; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>is not, and has not been, in payment default, or the collateral of which has not been converted, with respect to the existing loan; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>there is adequate security or full collateral for the refinanced loan.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan appraisals</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require that any appraisal made in connection with a business and industry loan be conducted by a specialized appraiser that uses standards that are similar to standards used for similar purposes in the private sector, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may assess a 1-time fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan in an amount that does not exceed 2 percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan guarantees in nonrural areas</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may guarantee a business and industry loan to a cooperative organization for a facility that is not located in a rural area if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the primary purpose of the loan guarantee is for a facility to provide value-added processing for agricultural producers that are located within 80 miles of the facility;</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/361">116 STAT. 361</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the applicant demonstrates to the Secretary that the primary benefit of the loan guarantee will be to provide employment for residents of a rural area; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the total amount of business and industry loans guaranteed for a fiscal year under this paragraph does not exceed 10 percent of the business and industry loans guaranteed for the fiscal year under subsection (a)(1).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Principal amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>The principal amount of a business and industry loan guaranteed under this paragraph may not exceed $25,000,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intangible assets</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining whether a cooperative organization is eligible for a guaranteed business and industry loan, the Secretary may consider the market value of a properly appraised brand name, patent, or trademark of the cooperative.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on loan guarantees for cooperative organizations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Principal amount</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), the principal amount of a business and industry loan made to a cooperative organization and guaranteed under this subsection shall not exceed $40,000,000.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for a guarantee under this subsection for a business and industry loan made to a cooperative organization, the principal amount of the any such loan in excess of $25,000,000 shall be used to carry out a project—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>in a rural area; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>that provides for the value-added processing of agricultural commodities.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a cooperative organization submits an application for a guarantee under this subsection of a business and industry loan with a principal amount that is in excess of $25,000,000, the Secretary—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall review and, if appropriate, approve the application; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>may not delegate the approval authority.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of business and industry loans made to cooperative organizations and guaranteed for a fiscal year under this subsection with principal amounts that are in excess of $25,000,000 may not exceed 10 percent of the business and industry loans guaranteed for the fiscal year under subsection (a)(1).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6018">SEC. 6018. </num><heading>USE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS AND GRANTS FOR OTHER PURPOSES.</heading> <content>Subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.) (as amended by section 5006) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="310G">“SEC. 310G. </num><heading>USE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS AND GRANTS FOR<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1936a">7 USC 1936a</ref>.</p></sidenote> OTHER PURPOSES.</heading> <chapeau>“If, after making a loan or a grant described in section 381E(D), the Secretary determines that the circumstances under which the loan or grant was made have sufficiently changed to make the project or activity for which the loan or grant was made available <page identifier="/us/stat/116/362">116 STAT. 362</page> no longer appropriate, the Secretary may allow the loan borrower or grant recipient to use property (real and personal) purchased or improved with the loan or grant funds, or proceeds from the sale of property (real and personal) purchased with such funds, for another project or activity that (as determined by the Secretary)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>will be carried out in the same area as the original project or activity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>meets the criteria for a loan or a grant described in section 381E(d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>satisfies such additional requirements as are established by the Secretary.”.</content></paragraph></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6019">SEC. 6019. </num><heading>SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION FORMS FOR LOAN GUARANTEES.</heading> <content>Section 333A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983a) (as amended by section 5307) is amended by striking subsection (g) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simplified Application Forms for Loan Guarantees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall provide to lenders a short, simplified application form for guarantees under this title of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>farmer program loans the principal amount of which is $125,000 or less; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>business and industry guaranteed loans under section 310B(a)(1) the principal amount of which is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of a loan guarantee made during fiscal year 2002 or 2003, $400,000 or less; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>in the case of a loan guarantee made during any subsequent fiscal year—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>$400,000 or less; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>if the Secretary determines that there is not a significant increased risk of a default on the loan, $600,000 or less.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Water and waste disposal grants and loans</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop an application process that accelerates, to the maximum extent practicable, the processing of applications for water and waste disposal grants or direct or guaranteed loans under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 306(a) the grant award amount or principal loan amount, respectively, of which is $300,000 or less.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing an application under this subsection, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>consult with commercial and cooperative lenders; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>ensure that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the form can be completed manually or electronically, at the option of the lender;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the form minimizes the documentation required to accompany the form;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the cost of completing and processing the form is minimal; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the form can be completed and processed in an expeditious manner.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6020">SEC. 6020. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF RURAL AND RURAL AREA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/363">116 STAT. 363</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural and rural area</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the terms ‘rural’ and ‘rural area’ mean any area other than—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such a city or town.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Water and waste disposal grants and direct and guaranteed loans</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of water and waste disposal grants and direct and guaranteed loans provided under paragraphs (1), (2), and (24) of section 306(a), the terms ‘rural’ and ‘rural area’ mean a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of no more than 10,000 inhabitants.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Community facility loans and grants</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of community facility direct and guaranteed loans and grants under paragraphs (1), (19), (20), (21), and (24) of section 306(a), the terms ‘rural’ and ‘rural area’ mean a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than 20,000 inhabitants.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multijurisdictional regional planning organizations; national rural development partnership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In sections 306(a)(23) and 378, the term ‘rural area’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>all the territory of a State that is not within the boundary of any standard metropolitan statistical area; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>all territory within any standard metropolitan statistical area within a census tract having a population density of less than 20 persons per square mile, as determined by the Secretary according to the most recent census of the United States as of any date.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural business investment program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In subtitle H, the term ‘rural area’ means an area that is located—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>outside a standard metropolitan statistical area; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>within a community that has a population of 50,000 inhabitants or less.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (7).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 381A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 735 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (112 Stat. 2681-29) is repealed.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009">7 USC 2009 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="6021">SEC. 6021. </num><heading>NATIONAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP.</heading> <content>Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.) (as amended by section 5321) is amended by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/364">116 STAT. 364</page> <quotedContent> <section><num value="378">“SEC. 378. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2008m">7 USC 2008m</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP.</heading> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency with rural responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘agency with rural responsibilities’ means any executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code) that implements a Federal law, or administers a program, targeted at or having a significant impact on rural areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordinating committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Coordinating Committee’ means the National Rural Development Coordinating Committee established by subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Partnership</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Partnership’ means the National Rural Development Partnership continued by subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State rural development council</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘State rural development council’ means a State rural development council that meets the requirements of subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Partnership</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall continue the National Rural Development Partnership composed of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Coordinating Committee; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>State rural development councils.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>The purposes of the Partnership are to empower and build the capacity of States and rural communities to design flexible and innovative responses to their own special rural development needs, with local determinations of progress and selection of projects and activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Governing panel</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A panel consisting of representatives of the Coordinating Committee and State rural development councils shall be established to lead and coordinate the strategic operation, policies, and practices of the Partnership.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual reports</inline>.—</heading><content>In conjunction with the Coordinating Committee and State rural development councils, the panel shall prepare and submit to Congress an annual report on the activities of the Partnership.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Role of federal government</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The role of the Federal Government in the Partnership may be that of a partner and facilitator, with Federal agencies authorized—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to cooperate with States to implement the Partnership;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to provide States with the technical and administrative support necessary to plan and implement tailored rural development strategies to meet local needs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to ensure that the head of each agency with rural responsibilities designates a senior-level agency official to represent the agency on the Coordinating Committee and directs appropriate field staff to participate fully with the State rural development council within the jurisdiction of the field staff; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>to enter into cooperative agreements with, and to provide grants and other assistance to, the Coordinating Committee and State rural development councils.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Rural Development Coordinating Committee</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/365">116 STAT. 365</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a National Rural Development Coordinating Committee within the Department of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Coordinating Committee shall be composed of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>1 representative of each agency with rural responsibilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>representatives, approved by the Secretary, of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>national associations of State, regional, local, and tribal governments and intergovernmental and multijurisdictional agencies and organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>national public interest groups;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>other national nonprofit organizations that elect to participate in the activities of the Coordinating Committee; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the private sector.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Coordinating Committee shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>support the work of the State rural development councils;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>facilitate coordination of rural development policies, programs, and activities among Federal agencies and with those of State, local, and tribal governments, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>review and comment on policies, regulations, and proposed legislation that affect or would affect rural areas and gather and provide related information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>develop and facilitate strategies to reduce or eliminate administrative and regulatory impediments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>require each State rural development council receiving funds under this section to submit an annual report on the use of the funds, including a description of strategic plans, goals, performance measures, and outcomes for the State rural development council of the State.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal participation in coordinating committee</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A Federal employee shall fully participate in the governance and operations of the Coordinating Committee, including activities related to grants, contracts, and other agreements, in accordance with this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflicts</inline>.—</heading><content>Participation by a Federal employee in the Coordinating Committee in accordance with this paragraph shall not constitute a violation of section 205 or 208 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide such administrative support for the Coordinating Committee as the Secretary determines is necessary to carry out the duties of the Coordinating Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may prescribe such regulations, bylaws, or other procedures as are necessary for the operation of the Coordinating Committee.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Rural Development Councils</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code, each State may elect to participate in the Partnership by entering into an agreement with the Secretary to recognize a State rural development council.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/366">116 STAT. 366</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A State rural development council shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>be composed of representatives of Federal, State, local, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, regional organizations, the private sector, and other entities committed to rural advancement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>have a nonpartisan and nondiscriminatory membership that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is broad and representative of the economic, social, and political diversity of the State; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall be responsible for the governance and operations of the State rural development council.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A State rural development council shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>facilitate collaboration among Federal, State, local, and tribal governments and the private and nonprofit sectors in the planning and implementation of programs and policies that have an impact on rural areas of the State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>monitor, report, and comment on policies and programs that address, or fail to address, the needs of the rural areas of the State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>as part of the Partnership, in conjunction with the Coordinating Committee, facilitate the development of strategies to reduce or eliminate conflicting or duplicative administrative or regulatory requirements of Federal, State, local, and tribal governments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>provide to the Coordinating Committee an annual plan with goals and performance measures; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>submit to the Coordinating Committee an annual report on the progress of the State rural development council in meeting the goals and measures.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal participation in state rural development councils</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A State Director for Rural Development of the Department of Agriculture, other employees of the Department, and employees of other Federal agencies with rural responsibilities shall fully participate as voting members in the governance and operations of State rural development councils (including activities related to grants, contracts, and other agreements in accordance with this section) on an equal basis with other members of the State rural development councils.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflicts</inline>.—</heading><content>Participation by a Federal employee in a State rural development council in accordance with this paragraph shall not constitute a violation of section 205 or 208 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Support of the Partnership</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detail of employees</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to provide experience in intergovernmental collaboration, the head of an agency with rural responsibilities that elects to participate in the Partnership may, and is encouraged to, detail to the Secretary for the support of the Partnership 1 or more employees of the agency with rural responsibilities without reimbursement for a period of up to 1 year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil service status</inline>.—</heading><content>The detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/367">116 STAT. 367</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide for any additional support staff to the Partnership as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out the duties of the Partnership.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intermediaries</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may enter into a contract with a qualified intermediary under which the intermediary shall be responsible for providing administrative and technical assistance to a State rural development council, including administering the financial assistance available to the State rural development council.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Requirements for State Rural Development Councils</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), a State rural development council shall provide matching funds, or in-kind goods or services, to support the activities of the State rural development council in an amount that is not less than 33 percent of the amount of Federal funds received from a Federal agency under subsection (g)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions to matching requirement for certain federal funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (1) shall not apply to funds, grants, funds provided under contracts or cooperative agreements, gifts, contributions, or technical assistance received by a State rural development council from a Federal agency that are used—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to support 1 or more specific program or project activities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to reimburse the State rural development council for services provided to the Federal agency providing the funds, grants, funds provided under contracts or cooperative agreements, gifts, contributions, or technical assistance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department's share</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop a plan to decrease, over time, the share of the Department of Agriculture of the cost of the core operations of State rural development councils.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal agencies</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law limiting the ability of an agency, along with other agencies, to provide funds to the Coordinating Committee or a State rural development council in order to carry out the purposes of this section, a Federal agency may make grants, gifts, or contributions to, provide technical assistance to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, the Coordinating Committee or a State rural development council.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal agencies are encouraged to use funds made available for programs that have an impact on rural areas to provide assistance to, and enter into contracts with, the Coordinating Committee or a State rural development council, as described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/368">116 STAT. 368</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contributions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Coordinating Committee and a State rural development council may accept private contributions.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided under this section shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this section.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6022">SEC. 6022. </num><heading>RURAL TELEWORK.</heading> <content>Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.) (as amended by section 6021) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="379">SEC. 379. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2008n">7 USC 2008n</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RURAL TELEWORK.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible organization</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘eligible organization’ means a nonprofit entity, an educational institution, an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)), or any other organization, in a rural area (except for the institute), that meets the requirements of this section and such other requirements as are established by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Institute</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘institute’ means a rural telework institute established using a grant under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telework</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘telework’ means the use of telecommunications to perform work functions at a rural work center located outside the place of business of an employer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural Telework Institute</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Grants.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make 1 or more grants to an eligible organization to pay the Federal share of the cost of establishing and operating a national rural telework institute to carry out projects described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The institute shall use grant funds received under this subsection to carry out a 5-year project—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to serve as a clearinghouse for telework research and development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to conduct outreach to rural communities and rural workers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to develop and share best practices in rural telework throughout the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>to develop innovative, market-driven telework projects and joint ventures with the private sector that employ workers in rural areas in jobs that promote economic self-sufficiency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>to share information about the design and implementation of telework arrangements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>to support private sector businesses that are transitioning to telework;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>to support and assist telework projects and individuals at the State and local level; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>to perform such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal share</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible organization shall agree to obtain, after the application of the eligible organization <page identifier="/us/stat/116/369">116 STAT. 369</page> has been approved and notice of award has been issued, contributions from non-Federal sources that are equal to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>during each of the first, second, and third years of a project, 30 percent of the amount of the grant; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>during each of the fourth and fifth years of the project, 50 percent of the amount of the grant.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribes</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an Indian tribe may use any Federal funds made available to the Indian tribe for self-governance to pay the non-Federal contributions required under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The non-Federal contributions required under subparagraph (A) may be in the form of in-kind contributions, including office equipment, office space, computer software, consultant services, computer networking equipment, and related services.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telework Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraphs (2) through (5), the Secretary shall make grants to eligible organizations to pay the Federal share of the cost of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>obtaining equipment and facilities to establish or expand telework locations in rural areas; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>operating telework locations in rural areas.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible organization shall submit to the Secretary, and receive the approval of the Secretary of, an application for the grant that demonstrates that the eligible organization has adequate resources and capabilities to establish or expand a telework location in a rural area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal share</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible organization shall agree to obtain, after the application of the eligible organization has been approved and notice of award has been issued, contributions from non-Federal sources that are equal to 50 percent of the amount of the grant.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribes</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an Indian tribe may use Federal funds made available to the tribe for self-governance to pay the non-Federal contributions required under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The non-Federal contributions required under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>may be in the form of in-kind contributions, including office equipment, office space, computer software, consultant services, computer networking equipment, and related services; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>may not be made from funds made available for community development block grants under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not provide a grant under this subsection to expand or operate a telework location in a rural area after the date that is 3 years after the establishment of the telework location.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/370">116 STAT. 370</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant provided to an eligible organization under this subsection shall be not less than $1,000,000 and not more than $2,000,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Certain Federal Law</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible organization that receives funds under this section shall be subject to the provisions of Federal law (including regulations) administered by the Secretary of Labor or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that govern the responsibilities of employers to employees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriation</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, of which $5,000,000 shall be provided to establish and support an institute under subsection (b).”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6023">SEC. 6023. </num><heading>HISTORIC BARN PRESERVATION.</heading> <content>Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.) (as amended by section 6022) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="379A">“SEC. 379A. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2008o">7 USC 2008o</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>HISTORIC BARN PRESERVATION.</heading> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Barn</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘barn’ means a building (other than a dwelling) on a farm, ranch, or other agricultural operation for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>housing animals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>storing or processing crops;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>storing and maintaining agricultural equipment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>serving an essential or useful purpose related to agricultural activities conducted on the adjacent land.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible applicant</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible applicant’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a State department of agriculture (or a designee);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>a national or State nonprofit organization that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has experience or expertise, as determined by the Secretary, in the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, preservation, or protection of historic barns; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a State historic preservation office.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Historic barn</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>"The term ‘historic barn’ means a barn that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is at least 50 years old;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>retains sufficient integrity of design, materials, and construction to clearly identify the barn as an agricultural building; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>meets the criteria for listing on National, State, or local registers or inventories of historic stmctures.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary of Rural Development.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/371">116 STAT. 371</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish a historic barn preservation program—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to assist States in developing a list of historic barns;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to collect and disseminate information on historic barns;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to foster educational programs relating to the history, construction techniques, rehabilitation, and contribution to society of historic barns; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to sponsor and conduct research on—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the history of barns; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>best practices to protect and rehabilitate historic barns from the effects of decay, fire, arson, and natural disasters.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible applicants to carry out an eligible project under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A grant under this subsection may be made to an eligible applicant for a project—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to rehabilitate or repair a historic barn;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>to preserve a historic barn through—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the installation of a fire protection system, including fireproofing or fire detection system and sprinklers; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the installation of a system to prevent vandalism; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to identify, document, and conduct research on a historic barn to develop and evaluate appropriate techniques or best practices for protecting historic barns.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible applicant that receives a grant for a project under this subsection shall comply with any standards established by the Secretary of the Interior for historic preservation projects.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6024">SEC. 6024. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTERS.</heading> <content>Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.) (as amended by section 6023)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="379B">“SEC. 379B. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTERS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2008p">7 USC 2008p</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service, may make grants to public and nonprofit entities, and borrowers of loans made by the Rural Utilities Service, for the Federal share of the cost of acquiring radio transmitters to increase coverage of rural areas by the all hazards weather radio broadcast system of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for a grant under this section, an applicant shall provide to the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a binding commitment from a tower owner to place the transmitter on a tower; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a description of how the tower placement will increase coverage of a rural area by the all hazards weather radio <page identifier="/us/stat/116/372">116 STAT. 372</page> broadcast system of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant provided under this section shall be not more than 75 percent of the total cost of acquiring a radio transmitter, as described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6025">SEC. 6025. </num><heading>GRANTS TO TRAIN FARM WORKERS IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND TO TRAIN FARM WORKERS IN SPECIALIZED SKILLS NECESSARY FOR HIGHER VALUE CROPS.</heading> <content>Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.) (as amended by section 6024) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="379C">“SEC. 379C. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2008q">7 USC 2008q</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>GRANTS TO TRAIN FARM WORKERS IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND TO TRAIN FARM WORKERS IN SPECIALIZED SKILLS NECESSARY FOR HIGHER VALUE CROPS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make grants to nonprofit organizations, or to a consortium of nonprofit organizations, agribusinesses, State and local governments, agricultural labor organizations, farmer or rancher cooperatives, and communitybased organizations with the capacity to train farm workers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>An entity to which a grant is made under this section shall use the grant to train farm workers to use new technologies and develop specialized skills for agricultural development.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6026">SEC. 6026. </num><heading>RURAL COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Reserve program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 381E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009d) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4);</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (e);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (f) through (h) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking “subsection (g) of this section” and inserting “subsection (f)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural Venture Capital Demonstration Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3810 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009n) is repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 381G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009f(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “section 381E(g)” each place it appears and inserting “section 381E(f)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by striking “section 381E(h)” and inserting “section 381E(g)”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/373">116 STAT. 373</page> <section><num value="6027">SEC. 6027. </num><heading>DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 382B(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-1(c)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary method</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period beginning<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> on the date of enactment of this subparagraph and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Termination date.</p></sidenote> ending on December 31, 2004, a decision by the Authority shall require the affirmative vote of the Federal cochairperson and a majority of the State members (not including any member representing a State that is delinquent under subsection (g)(2)(C)) to be effective.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent method</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective beginning on<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> January 1, 2005, a decision by the Authority shall require a majority vote of the Authority (not including any member representing a State that is delinquent under subsection (g)(2)(C)) to be effective.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Issue Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3828(e)(4) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-1(e)(4)) is amended by striking “and rules” and inserting rules, and regulations”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Economic and Community Development Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 382C(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-2(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (3).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supplements to Federal Grant Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 382D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-3) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="382D">“SEC. 382D. </num><heading>SUPPLEMENTS TO FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that certain States and local communities of the region, including local development districts, may be unable to take maximum advantage of Federal grant programs for which the States and communities are eligible because—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the States or communities lack the economic resources to provide the required matching share; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>there are insufficient funds available under the applicable Federal law authorizing the Federal grant program to meet pressing needs of the region.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Grant Program Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share, the areas eligible for assistance, or the authorizations of appropriations of any Federal grant program, and in accordance with subsection (c), the Authority, with the approval of the Federal cochairperson and with respect to a project to be carried out in the region—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>may increase the Federal share of the costs of a project under the Federal grant program to not more than 90 percent (except as provided in section 382F(b)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall use amounts made available to carry out this subtitle to pay the increased Federal share.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certifications</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of any project for which all or any portion of the basic Federal share of the costs of the project is proposed to be paid under this section, no Federal contribution shall be made until the Federal official administering the Federal law that authorizes the Federal grant program certifies that the project—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/374">116 STAT. 374</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>meets (except as provided in subsection (b)) the applicable requirements of the applicable Federal grant program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>could be approved for Federal contribution under the Federal grant program if funds were available under the law for the project.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification by authority</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The certifications and determinations required to be made by the Authority for approval of projects under this Act in accordance with section 382I—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall be controlling; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall be accepted by the Federal agencies.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance by federal cochairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any project described in paragraph (1), any finding, report, certification, or documentation required to be submitted with respect to the project to the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government responsible for the administration of the Federal grant program under which the project is carried out shall be accepted by the Federal cochairperson.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants to Local Development Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 382E(b)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-4(b)(1)) is amended by striking “may” and inserting “shall”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of Development Plans and Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 382I of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-8) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by inserting “and approved” after “reviewed”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (d), by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Votes for Decisions</inline>.—” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Approval of Grant Applications</inline>.—”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 382M(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-12(a)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 382N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa-13) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delta Region Agricultural Economic Development</inline>.—</heading><content>Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.) (as amended by section 6025) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="379D">“SEC. 379D. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2008r">7 USC 2008r</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DELTA REGION AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make grants to assist in the development of state-of-the-art technology in animal nutrition (including research and development of the technology) and value-added manufacturing to promote an economic platform for the Delta region (as defined in section 382A) to relieve severe economic conditions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Lower Mississippi</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4(2()(I) of the Delta Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 100460) is amended by inserting “Butler, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe,” after “Russell,”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/375">116 STAT. 375</page></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="6028">SEC. 6028. </num><heading>NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL AUTHORITY.</heading> <content>The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="G">“Subtitle G—</num><heading>Northern Great Plains Regional Authority</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="383A">“SEC. 383A. </num><heading>DELTA REGION AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb">7 USC 2009bb</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Authority’ means the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by section 383B.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal grant program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘Federal grant program’ means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>implementing the recommendations of the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Commission established by the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2661 note; Public Law 103-318);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>acquiring or developing land;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>constructing or equipping a highway, road, bridge, or facility;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>carrying out other economic development activities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>conducting research activities related to the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Indian tribe’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Region</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘region’ means the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.</content></paragraph></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383B">“SEC. 383B. </num><heading>NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL AUTHORITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-1">7 USC 2009bb-1</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Authority shall be composed of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a Federal member, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Governor (or a designee of the Governor) of each State in the region that elects to participate in the Authority; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a member of an Indian tribe, who shall be a chairperson of an Indian tribe in the region or a designee of such a chairperson, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cochairpersons</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Authority shall be headed by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the Federal member, who shall serve—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>as the Federal cochairperson; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>as a liaison between the Federal Government and the Authority;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>a State cochairperson, who—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall be a Governor of a participating State in the region; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall be elected by the State members for a term of not less than 1 year; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>the member of an Indian tribe, who shall serve—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/376">116 STAT. 376</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>as the tribal cochairperson; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>as a liaison between the governments of Indian tribes in the region and the Authority.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate Members</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate federal cochairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall appoint an alternate Federal cochairperson.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State alternates</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The State member of a participating State may have a single alternate, who shall be—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a resident of that State; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>appointed by the Governor of the State.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><content>A State alternate member shall not be counted toward the establishment of a quorum of the members of the Authority in any case in which a quorum of the State members is required to be present.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate tribal cochairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall appoint an alternate tribal cochairperson, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of power</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No power or responsibility of the Authority specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (c), and no voting right of any member of the Authority, shall be delegated to any person who is not—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a member of the Authority; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>entitled to vote in Authority meetings.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A decision by the Authority shall require a majority vote of the Authority (not including any member representing a State that is delinquent under subsection (g)(2)(D)) to be effective.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A quorum of State members shall be required to be present for the Authority to make any policy decision, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a modification or revision of an Authority policy decision;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>approval of a State or regional development plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any allocation of funds among the States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project and grant proposals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The approval of project and grant proposals shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a responsibility of the Authority; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>conducted in accordance with section 3831.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting by alternate members</inline>.—</heading><content>An alternate member shall vote in the case of the absence, death, disability, removal, or resignation of the Federal, State, or Indian tribe member for whom the alternate member is an alternate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Authority shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>develop, on a continuing basis, comprehensive and coordinated plans and programs to establish priorities and approve grants for the economic development of the region, giving due consideration to other Federal, State, tribal, and local planning and development activities in the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>not later than 220 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle, establish priorities in a development plan for the region (including 5-year regional outcome targets);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>assess the needs and assets of the region based on available research, demonstrations, investigations, assessments, and evaluations of the region prepared by Federal, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/377">116 STAT. 377</page> State, tribal, and local agencies, universities, local development districts, and other nonprofit groups;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>formulate and recommend to the Governors and legislatures of States that participate in the Authority forms of interstate cooperation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>work with State, tribal, and local agencies in developing appropriate model legislation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>enhance the capacity of, and provide support for, local development districts in the region; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if no local development district exists in an area in a participating State in the region, foster the creation of a local development district;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>encourage private investment in industrial, commercial, and other economic development projects in the region; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>cooperate with and assist State governments with economic development programs of participating States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (d), the Authority may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, and print or otherwise reproduce and distribute a description of the proceedings and reports on actions by the Authority as the Authority considers appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>authorize, through the Federal, State, or tribal cochairperson or any other member of the Authority designated by the Authority, the administration of oaths if the Authority determines that testimony should be taken or evidence received under oath;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>request from any Federal, State, tribal, or local agency such information as may be available to or procurable by the agency that may be of use to the Authority in carrying out the duties of the Authority;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules governing the conduct of business and the performance of duties of the Authority;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>request the head of any Federal agency to detail to the Authority such personnel as the Authority requires to carry out duties of the Authority, each such detail to be without loss of seniority, pay, or other employee status;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>request the head of any State agency, tribal government, or local government to detail to the Authority such personnel as the Authority requires to carry out duties of the Authority, each such detail to be without loss of seniority, pay, or other employee status;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>provide for coverage of Authority employees in a suitable retirement and employee benefit system by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>making arrangements or entering into contracts with any participating State government or tribal government; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>otherwise providing retirement and other employee benefit coverage;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or real, personal, tangible, or intangible property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><chapeau>enter into and perform such contracts, leases, cooperative agreements, or other transactions as are necessary to carry <page identifier="/us/stat/116/378">116 STAT. 378</page> out Authority duties, including any contracts, leases, or cooperative agreements with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any State (including a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the State);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any Indian tribe in the region; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>any person, firm, association, or corporation; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>establish and maintain a central office and field offices at such locations as the Authority may select.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Agency Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Federal agency shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>cooperate with the Authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide, on request of the Federal cochairperson, appropriate assistance in carrying out this subtitle, in accordance with applicable Federal laws (including regulations).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Expenses</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Federal share of the administrative expenses of the Authority shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>for fiscal year 2002, 100 percent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>for fiscal year 2003, 75 percent; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>for fiscal year 2004 and each fiscal year thereafter, 50 percent.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal share</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The non-Federal share of the administrative expenses of the Authority shall be paid by non-Federal sources in the States that participate in the Authority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Share paid by each state</inline>.—</heading><content>The share of administrative expenses of the Authority to be paid by non-Federal sources in each State shall be determined by the Authority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No federal participation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal cochairperson shall not participate or vote in any decision under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delinquent states</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a State is delinquent in payment of the State's share of administrative expenses of the Authority under this subsection—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>no assistance under this subtitle shall be provided to the State (including assistance to a political subdivision or a resident of the State); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>no member of the Authority from the State shall participate or vote in any action by the Authority.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal and tribal cochairpersons</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal cochairperson and the tribal cochairperson shall be compensated by the Federal Government at the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level III of the Executive Schedule in subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate federal and tribal cochairpersons</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The alternate Federal cochairperson and the alternate tribal cochairperson—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be compensated by the Federal Government at the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule described in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>when not actively serving as an alternate, shall perform such functions and duties as are delegated by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/379">116 STAT. 379</page> the Federal cochairperson or the tribal cochairperson, respectively.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State members and alternates</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A State shall compensate each member and alternate representing the State on the Authority at the rate established by State law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No additional compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>No State member or alternate member shall receive any salary, or any contribution to or supplementation of salary from any source other than the State for services provided by the member or alternate member to the Authority.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detailed employees</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No person detailed to serve the Authority under subsection (e)(6) shall receive any salary or any contribution to or supplementation of salary for services provided to the Authority from—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>any source other than the State, tribal, local, or intergovernmental agency from which the person was detailed; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Authority.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violation</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person that violates this paragraph shall be fined not more than $5,000, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable law</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal cochairperson, the alternate Federal cochairperson, and any Federal officer or employee detailed to duty on the Authority under subsection (e)(5) shall not be subject to subparagraph (A), but shall remain subject to sections 202 through 209 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional personnel</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Authority may appoint and fix the compensation of an executive director and such other personnel as are necessary to enable the Authority to carry out the duties of the Authority.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Compensation under clause (i) shall not exceed the maximum rate for the Senior Executive Service under section 5382 of title 5, United States Code, including any applicable locality-based comparability payment that may be authorized under section 5304(h)(2)(C) of that title.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive director</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The executive director shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the carrying out of the administrative duties of the Authority;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>direction of the Authority staff; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>such other duties as the Authority may assign.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No federal employee status</inline>.—</heading><content>No member, alternate, officer, or employee of the Authority (except the Federal cochairperson of the Authority, the alternate and staff for the Federal cochairperson, and any Federal employee detailed to the Authority under subsection (e)(5)) shall be considered to be a Federal employee for any purpose.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflicts of Interest</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/380">116 STAT. 380</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided under paragraph (2), no State member, Indian tribe member, State alternate, officer, or employee of the Authority shall participate personally and substantially as a member, alternate, officer, or employee of the Authority, through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or otherwise, in any proceeding, application, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, claim, controversy, or other matter in which, to knowledge of the member, alternate, officer, or employee—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the member, alternate, officer, or employee;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the spouse, minor child, partner, or organization (other than a State or political subdivision of the State or the Indian tribe) of the member, alternate, officer, or employee, in which the member, alternate, officer, or employee is serving as officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any person or organization with whom the member, alternate, officer, or employee is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment; has a financial interest.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the State member, Indian tribe member, alternate, officer, or employee—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>immediately advises the Authority of the nature and circumstances of the proceeding, application, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, claim, controversy, or other particular matter presenting a potential conflict of interest;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>makes full disclosure of the financial interest; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>before the proceeding concerning the matter presenting the conflict of interest, receives a written determination by the Authority that the interest is not so substantial as to be likely to affect the integrity of the services that the Authority may expect from the State member, Indian tribe member, alternate, officer, or employee.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violation</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person that violates this subsection shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Validity of Contracts, Loans, and Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Authority may declare void any contract, loan, or grant of or by the Authority in relation to which the Authority determines that there has been a violation of any provision under subsection (h)(4) or subsection (i) of this subtitle, or sections 202 through 209 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383C">“SEC. 383C. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-2">7 USC 2009bb-2</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Authority may approve grants to States, Indian tribes, local governments, and public and nonprofit organizations for projects, approved in accordance with section 383I—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to develop the transportation and telecommunication infrastructure of the region for the purpose of facilitating economic development in the region (except that grants for this purpose may be made only to States, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations);</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/381">116 STAT. 381</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to assist the region in obtaining the job training, employment-related education, and business development (with an emphasis on entrepreneurship) that are needed to build and maintain strong local economies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to provide assistance to severely distressed and underdeveloped areas that lack financial resources for improving basic public services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to provide assistance to severely distressed and underdeveloped areas that lack financial resources for equipping industrial parks and related facilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>to otherwise achieve the purposes of this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds for grants under subsection (a) may be provided—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>entirely from appropriations to carry out this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in combination with funds available under another Federal grant program; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>from any other source.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority of funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To best build the foundations for long-term economic development and to complement other Federal, State, and tribal resources in the region, Federal funds available under this subtitle shall be focused on the activities in the following order or priority:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Basic public infrastructure in distressed counties and isolated areas of distress.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Transportation and telecommunication infrastructure for the purpose of facilitating economic development in the region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Business development, with emphasis on entrepreneurship.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Job training or employment-related education, with emphasis on use of existing public educational institutions located in the region.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383D">“SEC. 383D. </num><heading>SUPPLEMENTS TO FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-3">7 USC 2009bb-3</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that certain States and local communities of the region, including local development districts, may be unable to take maximum advantage of Federal grant programs for which the States and communities are eligible because—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>they lack the economic resources to provide the required matching share; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>there are insufficient funds available under the applicable Federal law authorizing the Federal grant program to meet pressing needs of the region.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Grant Program Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share, the areas eligible for assistance, or the authorizations of appropriations, under any Federal grant program, and in accordance with subsection (c), the Authority, with the approval of the Federal cochairperson and with respect to a project to be earned out in the region—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>may increase the Federal share of the costs of a project under any Federal grant program to not more than 90 percent (except as provided in section 383F(b)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall use amounts made available to carry out this subtitle to pay the increased Federal share.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certifications</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/382">116 STAT. 382</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of any project for which all or any portion of the basic Federal share of the costs of the project is proposed to be paid under this section, no Federal contribution shall be made until the Federal official administering the Federal law that authorizes the Federal grant program certifies that the project—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>meets (except as provided in subsection (b)) the applicable requirements of the applicable Federal grant program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>could be approved for Federal contribution under the Federal grant program if funds were available under the law for the project.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification by authority</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The certifications and determinations required to be made by the Authority for approval of projects under this Act in accordance with section 383I—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall be controlling; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall be accepted by the Federal agencies.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance by federal cochairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any project described in paragraph (1), any finding, report, certification, or documentation required to be submitted with respect to the project to the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government responsible for the administration of the Federal grant program under which the project is carried out shall be accepted by the Federal cochairperson.</content></subparagraph></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383E">“SEC. 383E. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-4">7 USC 2009bb-4</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>LOCAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS INC.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Local Development District</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘local development district’ means an entity—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is a planning district in existence on the date of enactment of this subtitle that is recognized by the Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>organized and operated in a manner that ensures broad-based community participation and an effective opportunity for other nonprofit groups to contribute to the development and implementation of programs in the region;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>governed by a policy board with at least a simple majority of members consisting of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>elected officials or employees of a general purpose unit of local government who have been appointed to represent the government; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>individuals appointed by the general purpose unit of local government to represent the government;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>certified to the Authority as having a charter or authority that includes the economic development of counties or parts of counties or other political subdivisions within the region—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>by the Governor of each State in which the entity is located; or</content></subclause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/383">116 STAT. 383</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>by the State officer designated by the appropriate State law to make the certification; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>a nonprofit incorporated body organized or chartered under the law of the State in which the entity is located;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>a nonprofit agency or instrumentality of a State or local government;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>a public organization established before the date of enactment of this subtitle under State law for creation of multi-jurisdictional, area-wide planning organizations; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>a nonprofit association or combination of bodies, agencies, and instrumentalities described in subclauses (I) through (III); and</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>that has not, as certified by the Federal cochairperson—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>inappropriately used Federal grant funds from any Federal source; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>appointed an officer who, during the period in which another entity inappropriately used Federal grant funds from any Federal source, was an officer of the other entity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants to Local Development Districts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Authority may make grants for administrative expenses under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions for grants</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of any grant awarded under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 80 percent of the administrative expenses of the local development district receiving the grant.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum period</inline>.—</heading><content>No grant described in paragraph (1) shall be awarded to a State agency certified as a local development district for a period greater than 3 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local share</inline>.—</heading><content>The contributions of a local development district for administrative expenses may be in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including space, equipment, and services.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of Local Development Districts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A local development district shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>operate as a lead organization serving multicounty areas in the region at the local level; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>serve as a liaison between State, tribal, and local governments, nonprofit organizations (including communitybased groups and educational institutions), the business community, and citizens that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>are involved in multijurisdictional planning;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions and potential grantees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>provide leadership and civic development assistance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Northern Great Plains Inc</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Northern Great Plains Inc., a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the State of Minnesota to implement the recommendations of the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Commission established by the Northern Great <page identifier="/us/stat/116/384">116 STAT. 384</page> Plains Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2661 note; Public Law 103-318)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall serve as an independent, primary resource for the Authority on issues of concern to the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall advise the Authority on development of international trade;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>may provide research, education, training, and other support to the Authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>may carry out other activities on its own behalf or on behalf of other entities.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383F">“SEC. 383F. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-5">7 USC 2009bb-5</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DISTRESSED COUNTIES AND AREAS AND NONDISTRESSED COUNTIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle, and annually thereafter, the Authority, in accordance with such criteria as the Authority may establish, shall designate—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>as distressed counties, counties in the region that are the most severely and persistently distressed and underdeveloped and have high rates of poverty, unemployment, or outmigration;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>as nondistressed counties, counties in the region that are not designated as distressed counties under paragraph (1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>as isolated areas of distress, areas located in nondistressed counties (as designated under paragraph (2)) that have high rates of poverty, unemployment, or outmigration.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distressed Counties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Authority shall allocate at least 75 percent of the appropriations made available under section 383M for programs and projects designed to serve the needs of distressed counties and isolated areas of distress in the region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>The funding limitations under section 383D(b) shall not apply to a project to provide transportation or telecommunication or basic public services to residents of 1 or more distressed counties or isolated areas of distress in the region.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondistressed Counties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), no funds shall be provided under this subtitle for a project located in a county designated as a nondistressed county under subsection (a)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The funding prohibition under paragraph (1) shall not apply to grants to fund the administrative expenses of local development districts under section 383E(b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multicounty projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Authority may waive the application of the funding prohibition under paragraph (1) to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a multicounty project that includes participation by a non distressed county; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any other type of project; if the Authority determines that the project could bring significant benefits to areas of the region outside a nondistressed county.</content></clause></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/385">116 STAT. 385</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Isolated areas of distress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For a designation of an isolated area of distress for assistance to be effective, the designation shall be supported—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>by the most recent Federal data available; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>if no recent Federal data are available, by the most recent data available through the government of the State in which the isolated area of distress is located.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation, Telecommunication, and Basic Public Infrastructure</inline>.—</heading><content>The Authority shall allocate at least 50 percent of any funds made available under section 383M for transportation, telecommunication, and basic public infrastructure projects authorized under paragraphs (1) and (3) of section 383C(a).</content></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383G">“SEC. 383G. </num><heading>DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-6">7 USC 2009bb-6</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Development Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with policies established by the Authority, each State member shall submit a development plan for the area of the region represented by the State member.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>A State development plan submitted under subsection (a) shall reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in the regional development plan developed under section 383B(d)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Interested Local Parties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the development planning process (including the selection of programs and projects for assistance), a State may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>consult with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>local development districts; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>local units of government; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>take into consideration the goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations of the entities described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Participation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Authority and applicable State and local development districts shall encourage and assist, to the maximum extent practicable, public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of all plans and programs under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Authority shall develop guidelines for providing public participation described in paragraph (1), including public hearings.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383H">“SEC. 383H. </num><heading>PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-7">7 USC 2009bb-7</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In considering programs and projects to be provided assistance under this subtitle, and in establishing a priority ranking of the requests for assistance provided to the Authority, the Authority shall follow procedures that ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, consideration of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the relationship of the project or class of projects to overall regional development;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the per capita income and poverty and unemployment and outmigration rates in an area;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the financial resources available to the applicants for assistance seeking to carry out the project, with emphasis on ensuring that projects are adequately financed to maximize the probability of successful economic development;</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/386">116 STAT. 386</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the importance of the project or class of projects in relation to other projects or classes of projects that may be in competition for the same funds;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the prospects that the project for which assistance is sought will improve, on a continuing rather than a temporary basis, the opportunities for employment, the average level of income, or the economic development of the area to be served by the project; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>the extent to which the project design provides for detailed outcome measurements by which grant expenditures and the results of the expenditures may be evaluated.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Relocation Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>No financial assistance authorized by this subtitle shall be used to assist a person or entity in relocating from one area to another, except that financial assistance may be used as otherwise authorized by this title to attract businesses from outside the region to the region.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of Effort</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds may be provided for a program or project in a State under this subtitle only if the Authority determines that the level of Federal or State financial assistance provided under a law other than this subtitle, for the same type of program or project in the same area of the State within the region, will not be reduced as a result of funds made available by this subtitle.</content></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383I">“SEC. 383I. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-8">7 USC 2009bb-8</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>A State or regional development plan or any multistate subregional plan that is proposed for development under this subtitle shall be reviewed by the Authority.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation by State Member</inline>.—</heading><content>An application for a grant or any other assistance for a project under this subtitle shall be made through and evaluated for approval by the State member of the Authority representing the applicant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An application for a grant or other assistance for a project shall be approved only on certification by the State member that the application for the project—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>describes ways in which tne project complies with any applicable State development plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>meets applicable criteria under section 383H;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>provides adequate assurance that the proposed project will be properly administered, operated, and maintained; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>otherwise meets the requirements of this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Votes for Decisions</inline>.—</heading><content>On certification by a State member of the Authority of an application for a grant or other assistance for a specific project under this section, an affirmative vote of the Authority under section 383B(c) shall be required for approval of the application.</content></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383J">“SEC. 383J. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-9">7 USC 2009bb-9</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSENT OF STATES.</heading> <content>“Nothing in this subtitle requires any State to engage in or accept any program under this subtitle without the consent of the State.</content></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383K">“SEC. 383K. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-10">7 USC 2009bb-10</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RECORDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Records of the Authority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Authority shall maintain accurate and complete records of all transactions and activities of the Authority.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/387">116 STAT. 387</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>All records of the Authority shall be available for audit and examination by the Comptroller General of the United States and the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture (including authorized representatives of the Comptroller General and the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Records of Recipients of Federal Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A recipient of Federal funds under this subtitle shall, as required by the Authority, maintain accurate and complete records of transactions and activities financed with Federal funds and report to the Authority on the transactions and activities to the Authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>All records required under paragraph (1) shall be available for audit by the Comptroller General of the United States, the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, and the Authority (including authorized representatives of the Comptroller General, the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, and the Authority).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Audit</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture shall audit the activities, transactions, and records of the Authority on an annual basis.</content></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383L">“SEC. 383L. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-11">7 USC 2009bb-11</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>“Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Authority shall submit to the President and to Congress a report describing the activities carried out under this subtitle.</content></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383M">“SEC. 383M. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-12">7 USC 2009bb-12</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Authority to carry out this subtitle $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, to remain available until expended.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 5 percent of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) for a fiscal year shall be used for administrative expenses of the Authority.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum State Share of Grants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, for any fiscal year, the aggregate amount of grants received by a State and all persons or entities in the State under this subtitle shall be not less than ⅓ of the product obtained by multiplying—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the aggregate amount of grants under this subtitle for the fiscal year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the ratio that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the population of the State (as determined by the Secretary of Commerce based on the most recent decennial census for which data are available); bears to</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the population of the region (as so determined).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="383N">“SEC. 383N. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009bb-13">7 USC 2009bb-13</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>“The authority provided by this subtitle terminates effective October 1, 2007.”.</content></section></subtitle></quotedContent></content></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="6029">SEC. 6029. </num><heading>RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <content>The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (as amended by section 6028) is amended by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/388">116 STAT. 388</page> <quotedContent> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="H">“Subtitle H—</num><heading>Rural Business Investment Program</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="384A">“SEC. 384A. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc">7 USC 2009cc</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>“In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Articles</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘articles’ means articles of incorporation for an incorporated body or the functional equivalent or other similar documents specified by the Secretary for other business entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Developmental venture capital</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘developmental venture capital’ means capital in the form of equity capital investments in rural business investment companies with an objective of fostering economic development in rural areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employee welfare benefit plan; pension plan</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms ‘employee welfare benefit plan’ and ‘pension plan’ have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The terms ‘employee welfare benefit plan’ and ‘pension plan’ include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>public and private pension or retirement plans subject to this subtitle; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>similar plans not covered by this subtitle that have been established, and that are maintained, by the Federal Government or any State (including by a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government or a State) for the benefit of employees.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equity capital</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘equity capital’ means common or preferred stock or a similar instrument, including subordinated debt with equity features.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leverage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘leverage’ includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>debentures purchased or guaranteed by the Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>participating securities purchased or guaranteed by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>preferred securities outstanding as of the date of enactment of this subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">License</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘license’ means a license issued by the Secretary as provided in section 384D(e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limited liability company</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘limited liability company’ means a business entity that is organized and operating in accordance with a State limited liability company law approved by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Member</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘member’ means, with respect to a rural business investment company that is a limited liability company, a holder of an ownership interest or a person otherwise admitted to membership in the limited liability company.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operational assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘operational assistance’ means management, marketing, and other technical assistance that assists a rural business concern with business development.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participation agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘participation agreement’ means an agreement, between the Secretary and a rural business investment company granted final approval <page identifier="/us/stat/116/389">116 STAT. 389</page> under section 384D(e), that requires the rural business investment company to make investments in smaller enterprises in rural areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Private capital</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘private capital’ means the total of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the paid-in capital and paid-in surplus of a corporate rural business investment company;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the contributed capital of the partners of a partnership rural business investment company; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>the equity investment of the members of a limited liability company rural business investment company; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>unfunded binding commitments from investors that meet criteria established by the Secretary to contribute capital to the rural business investment company, except that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>unfunded commitments may be counted as private capital for purposes of approval by the Secretary of any request for leverage; but</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>leverage shall not be funded based on the commitments.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘private capital’ does not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>any funds borrowed by a rural business investment company from any source;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any funds obtained through the issuance of leverage; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>any funds obtained directly or indirectly from the Federal Government or any State (including by a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government or a State), except for—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>funds obtained from the business revenues (excluding any governmental appropriation) of any federally chartered or government-sponsored enterprise established prior to the date of enactment of this subtitle;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>funds invested by an employee welfare benefit plan or pension plan; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>any qualified nonprivate funds (if the investors of the qualified nonprivate funds do not control, directly or indirectly, the management, board of directors, general partners, or members of the rural business investment company).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified nonprivate funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified nonprivate funds’ means any—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>funds directly or indirectly invested in any applicant or rural business investment company on or before the date of enactment of this subtitle, by any Federal agency, other than the Department of Agriculture, under a provision of law explicitly mandating the inclusion of those funds in the definition of the term ‘private capital’; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>funds invested in any applicant or rural business investment company by 1 or more entities of any State (including by a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the State and including any guarantee extended <page identifier="/us/stat/116/390">116 STAT. 390</page> by those entities) in an aggregate amount that does not exceed 33 percent of the private capital of the applicant or rural business investment company.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural business concern</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘rural business concern’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a public, private, or cooperative for-profit or nonprofit organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a for-profit or nonprofit business controlled by an Indian tribe on a Federal or State reservation or other federally recognized Indian tribal group; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any other person or entity; that primarily operates in a rural area, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural business investment company</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘rural business investment company’ means a company that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>has been granted final approval by the Secretary under section 384D(e); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>has entered into a participation agreement with the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Smaller enterprise</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘smaller enterprise’ means any rural business concern that, together with its affiliates—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>has—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a net financial worth of not more than $6,000,000, as of the date on which assistance is provided under this subtitle to the rural business concern; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>an average net income for the 2-year period preceding the date on which assistance is provided under this subtitle to the rural business concern, of not more than $2,000,000, after Federal income taxes (excluding any carryover losses), except that, for purposes of this clause, if the rural business concern is not required by law to pay Federal income taxes at the enterprise level, but is required to pass income through to the shareholders, partners, beneficiaries, or other equitable owners of the business concern, the net income of the business concern shall be determined by allowing a deduction in an amount equal to the total of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>if the rural business concern is not required by law to pay State (and local, if any) income taxes at the enterprise level, the net income (determined without regard to this clause), multiplied by the marginal State income tax rate (or by the combined State and local income tax rates, as applicable) that would have applied if the business concern were a corporation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the net income (so determined) less any deduction for State (and local) income taxes calculated under subclause (I), multiplied by the marginal Federal income tax rate that would have applied if the rural business concern were a corporation; or</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>satisfies the standard industrial classification size standards established by the Administrator of the Small <page identifier="/us/stat/116/391">116 STAT. 391</page> Business Administration for the industry in which the rural business concern is primarily engaged.</content></subparagraph></section> <section><num value="384B">“SEC. 384B. </num><heading>PURPOSES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-1">7 USC 2009cc-1</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“The purposes of the Rural Business Investment Program established under this subtitle are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to promote economic development and the creation of wealth and job opportunities in rural areas and among individuals living in those areas by encouraging developmental venture capital investments in smaller enterprises primarily located in rural areas; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>to establish a developmental venture capital program, with the mission of addressing the unmet equity investment needs of small enterprises located in rural areas, by authorizing the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to enter into participation agreements with rural business investment companies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to guarantee debentures of rural business investment companies to enable each rural business investment company to make developmental venture capital investments in smaller enterprises in rural areas; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to make grants to rural business investment companies, and to other entities, for the purpose of providing operational assistance to smaller enterprises financed, or expected to be financed, by rural business investment companies.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="384C">“SEC. 384C. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-2">7 USC 2009cc-2</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In accordance with this subtitle, the Secretary shall establish a Rural Business Investment Program, under which the Secretary may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>enter into participation agreements with companies granted final approval under section 384D(e) for the purposes set forth in section 384B;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>guarantee the debentures issued by rural business investment companies as provided in section 384E; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>make grants to rural business investment companies, and to other entities, under section 384H.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="384D">“SEC. 384D. </num><heading>SELECTION OF RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-3">7 USC 2009cc-3</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A company shall be eligible to apply to participate, as a rural business investment company, in the program established under this subtitle if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the company is a newly formed for-profit entity or a newly formed for-profit subsidiary of such an entity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the company has a management team with experience in community development financing or relevant venture capital financing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the company will invest in enterprises that will create wealth and job opportunities in rural areas, with an emphasis on smaller enterprises.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To participate, as a rural business investment company, in the program established under this subtitle, a company meeting the eligibility requirements of subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary that includes—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/392">116 STAT. 392</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a business plan describing how the company intends to make successful developmental venture capital investments in identified rural areas;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>information regarding the community development finance or relevant venture capital qualifications and general reputation of the management of the company;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>a description of how the company intends to work with community-based organizations and local entities (including local economic development companies, local lenders, and local investors) and to seek to address the unmet equity capital needs of the communities served;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>a proposal describing how the company intends to use the grant funds provided under this subtitle to provide operational assistance to smaller enterprises financed by the company, including information regarding whether the company intends to use licensed professionals, as necessary, on the staff of the company or from an outside entity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>with respect to binding commitments to be made to the company under this subtitle, an estimate of the ratio of cash to in-kind contributions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>a description of the criteria to be used to evaluate whether and to what extent the company meets the purposes of the program established under this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>information regarding the management and financial strength of any parent firm, affiliated firm, or any other firm essential to the success of the business plan of the company; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>such other information as the Secretary may require.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the initial receipt<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> by the Secretary of an application under this section, the Secretary shall provide to the applicant a written report describing the status of the application and any requirements remaining for completion of the application.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Considered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In reviewing and processing any application under this section, the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>shall determine whether—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the applicant meets the requirements of subsection (e); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the management of the applicant is qualified and has the knowledge, experience, and capability necessary to comply with this subtitle;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>shall take into consideration—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the need for and availability of financing for rural business concerns in the geographic area in which the applicant is to commence business;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the general business reputation of the owners and management of the applicant; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the probability of successful operations of the applicant, including adequate profitability and financial soundness; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall not take into consideration any projected shortage or unavailability of grant funds or leverage.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval; License</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary may approve an applicant to operate as a rural business investment company under this subtitle and license the applicant as a rural business investment company, if—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/393">116 STAT. 393</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary determines that the application satisfies the requirements of subsection (b);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the area in which the rural business investment company is to conduct its operations, and establishment of branch offices or agencies (if authorized by the articles), are approved by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the applicant enters into a participation agreement with the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capital requirements</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Secretary may approve an applicant to operate as a rural business investment company under this subtitle and designate the applicant as a rural business investment company, if the Secretary determines that the applicant—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has private capital of more than $2,500,000;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>would otherwise be approved under this subtitle, except that the applicant does not satisfy the requirements of section 3841(c); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>has a viable business plan that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>reasonably projects profitable operations; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>has a reasonable timetable for achieving a level of private capital that satisfies the requirements of section 3841(c).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leverage</inline>.—</heading><content>An applicant approved under subparagraph (A) shall not be eligible to receive leverage unaer this subtitle until the applicant satisfies the requirements of section 3841(c).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>An applicant approved under subparagraph (A) shall be eligible for grants under section 384H in proportion to the private capital of the applicant, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384E">“SEC. 384E. </num><heading>DEBENTURES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-4">7 USC 2009cc-4</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may guarantee the timely payment of principal and interest, as scheduled, on debentures issued by any rural business investment company.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make guarantees under this section on such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate, except that the term of any debenture guaranteed under this section shall not exceed 15 years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Full Faith and Credit of the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> 381H(i) shall apply to any guarantee under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Guarantee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under this section, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>guarantee the debentures issued by a rural business investment company only to the extent that the total face amount of outstanding guaranteed debentures of the rural business investment company does not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>300 percent of the private capital of the rural business investment company; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$105,000,000; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide for the use of discounted debentures.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384F">“SEC. 384F. </num><heading>ISSUANCE AND GUARANTEE OF TRUST CERTIFICATES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-5">7 USC 2009cc-5</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may issue trust certificates rep- resenting ownership of all or a fractional part of debentures issued <page identifier="/us/stat/116/394">116 STAT. 394</page> by a rural business investment company and guaranteed by the Secretary under this subtitle, if the certificates are based on and backed by a trust or pool approved by the Secretary and composed solely of guaranteed debentures.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guarantee</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate, guarantee the timely payment of the principal of and interest on trust certificates issued by the Secretary or agents of the Secretary for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each guarantee under this subsection shall be limited to the extent of principal and interest on the guaranteed debentures that compose the trust or pool.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prepayment or default</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event a debenture in a trust or pool is prepaid, or in the event of default of such a debenture, the guarantee of timely payment of principal and interest on the trust certificates shall be reduced in proportion to the amount of principal and interest the prepaid debenture represents in the trust or pool.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>Interest on prepaid or defaulted debentures shall accrue and be guaranteed by the Secretary only through the date of payment of the guarantee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Redemption</inline>.—</heading><content>At any time during its term, a trust certificate may be called for redemption due to prepayment or default of all debentures. Applicability.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Full Faith And Credit of the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 381H(i) shall apply to any guarantee of a trust certificate issued by the Secretary under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subrogation and Ownership Rights</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subrogation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary pays a claim under a guarantee issued under this section, the claim shall be subrogated fully to the rights satisfied by the payment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ownership rights</inline>.—</heading><content>No Federal, State, or local law shall preclude or limit the exercise by the Secretary of the ownership rights of the Secretary in a debenture residing in a trust or pool against which 1 or more trust certificates are issued under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management and Administration</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide for a central registration of all trust certificates issued under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Creation of pools</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>maintain such commercial bank accounts or investments in obligations of the United States as may be necessary to facilitate the creation of trusts or pools backed by debentures guaranteed under this subtitle; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>issue trust certificates to facilitate the creation of those trusts or pools.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fidelity bond or insurance requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Any agent performing functions on behalf of the Secretary under this paragraph shall provide a fidelity bond or insurance in such amount as the Secretary considers to be necessary to fully protect the interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulation of brokers and dealers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may regulate brokers and dealers in trust certificates issued under this section.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/395">116 STAT. 395</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic registration</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection prohibits the use of a book-entry or other electronic form of registration for trust certificates issued under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384G">“SEC. 384G. </num><heading>FEES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-6">7 USC 2009cc-6</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may charge such fees as the Secretary considers appropriate with respect to any guarantee or grant issued under this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trust Certificate</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary shall not collect a fee for any guarantee of a trust certificate under section 384F, except that any agent of the Secretary may collect a fee approved by the Secretary for the functions described in section 384F(e)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">License</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may prescribe fees to be paid by each applicant for a license to operate as a rural business investment company under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Fees collected under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be deposited in the account for salaries and expenses of the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>are authorized to be appropriated solely to cover the costs of licensing examinations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384H">“SEC. 384H. </num><heading>OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-7">7 USC 2009cc-7</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with this section, the Secretary may make grants to rural business investment companies and to other entities, as authorized by this subtitle, to provide operational assistance to smaller enterprises financed, or expected to be financed, by the entities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>Grants made under this section shall be made over a multiyear period (not to exceed 10 years) under such terms as the Secretary may require.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The proceeds of a grant made under this section may be used by the rural business investment company receiving the grant only to provide operational assistance in connection with an equity or prospective equity investment in a business located in a rural area.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Plans</inline>.—</heading><content>A rural business investment company shall be eligible for a grant under this section only if the rural business investment company submits to the Secretary, in such form and manner as the Secretary may require, a plan for use of the grant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Amount</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural business investment companies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of a grant made under this section to a rural business investment company shall be equal to the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>10 percent of the private capital raised by the rural business investment company; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$1,000,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other entities</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant made under this section to any entity other than a rural business investment company shall be equal to the resources (in cash or in kind) raised by the entity in accordance with the requirements applicable to rural business investment companies under this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/396">116 STAT. 396</page> <section><num value="384I">“SEC. 384I. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-8">7 USC 2009cc-8</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Organization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the purpose of this subtitle, a rural business investment company shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>be an incorporated body, a limited liability company, or a limited partnership organized and chartered or otherwise existing under State law solely for the purpose of performing the functions and conducting the activities authorized by this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>if incorporated, have succession for a period of not less than 30 years unless earlier dissolved by the shareholders of the rural business investment company; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if a limited partnership or a limited liability company, have succession for a period of not less than 10 years; and “(3) possess the powers reasonably necessary to perform the functions and conduct the activities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Articles</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The articles of any rural business investment company—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>shall specify in general terms—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the purposes for which the rural business investment company is formed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the name of the rural business investment company;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the area or areas in which the operations of the rural business investment company are to be carried out;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the place where the principal office of the rural business investment company is to be located; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the amount and classes of the shares of capital stock of the rural business investment company;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>may contain any other provisions consistent with this subtitle that the rural business investment company may determine appropriate to adopt for the regulation of the business of the rural business investment company and the conduct of the affairs of the rural business investment company; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capital Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the private capital of each rural business investment company shall be not less than—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$5,000,000; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$10,000,000, with respect to each rural business investment company authorized or seeking authority to issue participating securities to be purchased or guaranteed by the Secretary under this subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, in the discretion of the Secretary and based on a showing of special circumstances and good cause, permit the private capital of a rural business investment company described in paragraph (1)(B) to be less than $10,000,000, but not less than $5,000,000, if the Secretary determines that the action would not create or otherwise contribute to an unreasonable risk of default or loss to the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adequacy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>determine whether the private capital of each rural business investment company is adequate to ensure a reasonable prospect that the rural business investment <page identifier="/us/stat/116/397">116 STAT. 397</page> company will be operated soundly and profitably, and managed actively and prudently in accordance with the articles of the rural business investment company;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>determine that the rural business investment company will be able to comply with the requirements of this subtitle;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>require that at least 75 percent of the capital of each rural business investment company is invested in rural business concerns and not more than 10 percent of the investments shall be made in an area containing a city of over 150,000 in the last decennial census and the Census Bureau defined urbanized area containing or adjacent to that city;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>ensure that the rural business investment company is designed primarily to meet equity capital needs of the businesses in which the rural business investment company invests and not to compete with traditional small business financing by commercial lenders; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>require that the rural business investment company makes short-term non-equity investments of less than 5 years only to the extent necessary to preserve an existing investment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Diversification of Ownership</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that the management of each rural business investment company licensed after the date of enactment of this subtitle is sufficiently diversified from and unaffiliated with the ownership of the rural business investment company so as to ensure independence and objectivity in the financial management and oversight of the investments and operations of the rural business investment company.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="384J">“SEC. 384J. </num><heading>FINANCIAL INSTITUTION INVESTMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-9">7 USC 2009cc-9</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as otherwise provided in this section and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following banks, associations, and institutions are eligible both to establish and invest in any rural business investment company or in any entity established to invest solely in rural business investment companies:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Any bank or savings association the deposits of which are insured under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any Farm Credit System institution described in section 1.2(a) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2002(a)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No bank, association, or institution described in subsection (a) may make investments described in subsection (a) that are greater than 5 percent of the capital and surplus of the bank, association, or institution.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Rural Business Investment Companies Controlled by Farm Credit System Institutions</inline>.—</heading><content>If a Farm Credit System institution described in section 1.2(a) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2002(a)) holds more than 15 percent of the shares of a rural business investment company, either alone or in conjunction with other System institutions (or affiliates), the rural business investment company shall not provide equity investments in, or provide other financial assistance to, entities that are not otherwise eligible to receive financing from the Farm Credit System under that Act (12 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.).</content></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/398">116 STAT. 398</page> <section><num value="384K">“SEC. 384K. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-10">7 USC 2009cc-10</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural Business Investment Companies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each rural business investment company that participates in the program established under this subtitle shall provide to the Secretary such information as the Secretary may require, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>information relating to the measurement criteria that the rural business investment company proposed in the program application of the rural business investment company; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>in each case in which the rural business investment company under this subtitle makes an investment in, or a loan or grant to, a business that is not located in a rural area, a report on the number and percentage of employees of the business who reside in those areas.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Reports</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall prepare and make available to the public an annual report on the program established under this subtitle, including detailed information on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the number of rural business investment companies licensed by the Secretary during the previous fiscal year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the aggregate amount of leverage that rural business investment companies have received from the Federal Government during the previous fiscal year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the aggregate number of each type of leveraged instruments used by rural business investment companies during the previous fiscal year and how each number compares to previous fiscal years;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the number of rural business investment company licenses surrendered and the number of rural business investment companies placed in liquidation during the previous fiscal year, identifying the amount of leverage each rural business investment company has received from the Federal Government and the type of leverage instruments each rural business investment company has used;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the amount of losses sustained by the Federal Government as a result of operations under this subtitle during the previous fiscal year and an estimate of the total losses that the Federal Government can reasonably expect to incur as a result of the operations during the current fiscal year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>actions taken by the Secretary to maximize recoupment of funds of the Federal Government expended to implement and administer the Rural Business Investment Program under this subtitle during the previous fiscal year and to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subtitle (including regulations);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the amount of Federal Government leverage that each licensee received in the previous fiscal year and the types of leverage instruments each licensee used;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>for each type of financing instrument, the sizes, types of geographic locations, and other characteristics of the small business investment companies using the instrument during the previous fiscal year, including the extent to which the investment companies have used the leverage from each instrument to make loans or equity investments in rural areas; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/399">116 STAT. 399</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the actions of the Secretary to carry out this subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In compiling the report required under paragraph (1), the Secretary may not—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>compile the report in a manner that permits identification of any particular type of investment by an individual rural business investment company or small business concern in which a rural business investment company invests; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>may not release any information that is prohibited under section 1905 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384L">“SEC. 384L. </num><heading>EXAMINATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-11">7 USC 2009cc-11</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Each rural business investment company that participates in the program established under this subtitle shall be subject to examinations made at the direction of the Secretary in accordance with this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance of Private Sector Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>An examination under this section may be conducted with the assistance of a private sector entity that has the qualifications and the expertise necessary to conduct such an examination.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Costs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may assess the cost of an examination under this section, including compensation of the examiners, against the rural business investment company examined.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>Any rural business investment company against which the Secretary assesses costs under this paragraph shall pay the costs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds collected under this section shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>be deposited in the account that incurred the costs for carrying out this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>be made available to the Secretary to carry out this section, without further appropriation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384M">“SEC. 384M. </num><heading>INJUNCTIONS AND OTHER ORDERS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-12">7 USC 2009cc-12</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application by secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever, in the judgment of the Secretary, a rural business investment company or any other person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of a provision of this subtitle (including any rule, regulation, order, or participation agreement under this subtitle), the Secretary may apply to the appropriate district court of tbe United States for an order enjoining the act or practice, or for an order enforcing compliance with the provision, rule, regulation, order, or participation agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction; relief</inline>.—</heading><content>The court shall have jurisdiction over the action and, on a showing by the Secretary that the rural business investment company or other person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice described in paragraph (1), a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order, shall be granted without bond.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/400">116 STAT. 400</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In any proceeding under subsection (a), the court as a court of equity may, to such extent as the court considers necessary, take exclusive jurisdiction over the rural business investment company and the assets of the rural business investment company, wherever located.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trustee or receiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The court shall have jurisdiction in any proceeding described in paragraph (1) to appoint a trustee or receiver to hold or administer the assets.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary As Trustee or Receiver</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may act as trustee or receiver of a rural business investment company.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>On the request of the Secretary, the court shall appoint the Secretary to act as a trustee or receiver of a rural business investment company unless the court considers the appointment inequitable or otherwise inappropriate by reason of any special circumstances involved.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384N">“SEC. 384N. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-13">7 USC 2009cc-13</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to any rural business investment company that violates or fails to comply with this subtitle (including any rule, regulation, order, or participation agreement under this subtitle), the Secretary may, in accordance with this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>void the participation agreement between the Secretary and the rural business investment company; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>cause the rural business investment company to forfeit all of the rights and privileges derived by the rural business investment company under this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjudication of Noncompliance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Before the Secretary may cause a rural business investment company to forfeit rights or privileges under subsection (a), a court of the United States of competent jurisdiction must find that the rural business investment company committed a violation, or failed to comply, in a cause of action brought for that purpose in the district, territory, or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, in which the principal office of the rural business investment company is located.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Parties authorized to file causes of action</inline>.—</heading><content>Each cause of action brought by the United States under this subsection shall be brought by the Secretary or by the Attorney General.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384O">“SEC. 384O. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-14">7 USC 2009cc-14</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UNLAWFUL ACTS AND OMISSIONS; BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Parties Deemed To Commit a Violation</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever any rural business investment company violates this subtitle (including any rule, regulation, order, or participation agreement under this subtitle), by reason of the failure of the rural business investment company to comply with this subtitle or by reason of its engaging in any act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of this subtitle, the violation shall also be deemed to be a violation and an unlawful act committed by any person that, directly or indirectly, authorizes, orders, participates in, causes, brings about, counsels, aids, or abets in the commission of any acts, practices, or transactions that constitute or will constitute, in whole or in part, the violation.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/401">116 STAT. 401</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiduciary Duties</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful for any officer, director, employee, agent, or other participant in the management or conduct of the affairs of a rural business investment company to engage in any act or practice, or to omit any act or practice, in breach of the fiduciary duty of the officer, director, employee, agent, or participant if, as a result of the act or practice, the rural business investment company suffers or is in imminent danger of suffering financial loss or other damage.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unlawful Acts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except with the written consent of the Secretary, it shall be unlawful—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>for any person to take office as an officer, director, or employee or any rural business investment company, or to become an agent or participant in the conduct of the affairs or management of a rural business investment company, if the person—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>has been convicted of a felony, or any other criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>has been found liable in a civil action for damages, or has been permanently or temporarily enjoined by an order, judgment, or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, by reason of any act or practice involving fraud or breach of trust; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>for any person to continue to serve in any of the capacities described in paragraph (1), if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the person is convicted of a felony or any other criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the person is found liable in a civil action for damages, or is permanently or temporarily enjoined by an order, judgment, or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, by reason of any act or practice involving fraud or breach of trust.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="384P">“SEC. 384P. </num><heading>REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION OF DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-15">7 USC 2009cc-15</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>“Using the procedures established by the Secretary for removing or suspending a director or an officer of a rural business investment company, the Secretary may remove or suspend any director or officer of any rural business investment company.</content></section> <section><num value="384Q">“SEC. 384Q. </num><heading>CONTRACTING OF FUNCTIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-16">7 USC 2009cc-16</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to carry out the day-to-day management and operation of the program authorized by this subtitle on behalf of the Secretary, the Secretary shall enter into an interagency agreement under section 1535 of title 31, United States Code, with another Federal agency that has considerable expertise in operating a program under which capital is provided for equity investments in private sector companies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The costs incurred by a Federal agency entering into an agreement under subsection (a) shall be reimbursed in accordance with section 1535 of title 31, United States Code, from amounts made available under section 384S(a)(2).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="384R">“SEC. 384R. </num><heading>REGULATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-17">7 USC 2009cc-17</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>“The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as the Secretary considers necessary to carry out this subtitle.</content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/402">116 STAT. 402</page> <section><num value="384S">“SEC. 384S. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009cc-18">7 USC 2009cc-18</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FUNDING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for the cost of guaranteeing $280,000,000 of debentures under this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>$44,000,000 to make grants under this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds transferred under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.”.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6030">SEC. 6030. </num><heading>RURAL STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <content>The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (as amended by section 6029) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="I">“Subtitle I—</num><heading>Rural Strategic Investment Program</heading> <section><num value="385A">“SEC. 385A. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009dd">7 USC 2009dd</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PURPOSE.</heading> <chapeau>“The purpose of this subtitle is to establish a rural strategic investment program—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to provide rural communities with flexible resources to develop comprehensive, collaborative, and locally-based strategic planning processes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to implement innovative community and economic development strategies that optimize regional competitive advantages.</content></paragraph></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="385B">“SEC. 385B. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009dd-1">7 USC 2009dd-1</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>“In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Benchmark</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘benchmark’ means an annual set of strategies and goals of a Regional Board established for the purpose of measuring performance in meeting the regional plan of the Regional Board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conference</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Conference” means the National Conference on Rural America conducted under section 385H.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible area</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘eligible area’ means a nonmetropolitan county (as defined by the Secretary) that has a population of 50,000 inhabitants or less.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (ii), the term ‘eligible area’ includes an unincorporated or other area of a county that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants if the unincorporated area or other area is adjacent to an eligible rural area described in subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participation</inline>.—</heading><content>An area described in clause (i) may be represented on a Regional Board.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘eligible area’ does not include any area designated by the Secretary as a rural empowerment zone or rural enterprise community.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Innovation grant</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘innovation grant’ means an innovation grant made by the National Board to a Regional Board under section 385G.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/403">116 STAT. 403</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National board</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘National Board’ means the National Board on Rural America established under section 385D(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘national plan’ means a national strategic investment plan of the National Board developed under section 385D(d)(3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning grant</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘planning grant’ means a regional strategic investment planning grant made by the National Board to a Regional Board under section 385F.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘program’ means the rural strategic investment program established under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Region</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘region’ means the eligible areas that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>are under the jurisdiction of a Regional Board; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>meet criteria established by the National Board not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regional board</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Regional Board' means a Regional Investment Board certified under section 385C(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regional plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘regional plan’ means a regional strategic investment plan of a Regional Board developed under section 385C(b)(3)(B).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="385C">“SEC. 385C. </num><heading>REGIONAL INVESTMENT BOARDS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009dd-2">7 USC 2009dd-2</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Board may certify a group representing the interests described in subsection (b)(2)(A) as a Regional Investment Board created to develop and implement a regional strategic investment plan for grants made under this subtitle to promote investment in eligible areas.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Certification</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A Regional Board shall meet the requirements of this subsection for certification.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Regional Board shall be composed of residents of the region that broadly represent diverse public, nonprofit, and private sector interests in investment in the region, including (to the maximum extent practicable) representatives of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>units of local government (including multijuris-dictional units of local government);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of regions with Indian populations, Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b));</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>private nonprofit community-based development organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>regional development organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>private business organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>other entities and organizations, as determined by the Regional Board; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>consortia of entities and organizations described in clauses (i) through (vii).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local public-private representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the members of a Regional Board, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/404">116 STAT. 404</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>½ of the members shall be representatives of units of local government and Indian tribes described in subparagraph (A); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>½ of the members shall be representatives of nonprofit, regional, private, and other entities and organizations described in subparagraph (A).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ex-officio members</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer or employee of a Federal or State agency may serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of a Regional Board representing the agency.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflicts</inline>.—</heading><content>Participation by a Federal officer or employee in activities of the Regional Board shall not constitute a violation of section 205 or 208 of title 18, United States Code.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>To be certified by the National Board, a Regional Board shall demonstrate to the National Board that the Regional Board is broadly representative of the interests described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appeals</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Prior to certification of the Regional Board by the National Board, representatives of interests described in subparagraph (A) that participated in the development of a Regional Board may appeal the composition of the Regional Board to the National Board on the ground that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the composition of the Regional Board does not adequately reflect the purposes of the program; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the selection process for the Regional Board unfairly disadvantaged those interests.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action by national board</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Board shall act on any appeal of the composition of a Regional Board before taking action on the certification of the Regional Board.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties and purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The organizational documents of the proposed Regional Board shall demonstrate that, on certification, the Regional Board shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>create a collaborative, inclusive public-private planning process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>develop, and submit to the National Board for approval, a regional strategic investment plan that meets the requirements of section 385F, with benchmarks, to promote investment in eligible areas through the use of grants made available under this subtitle;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>implement the approved regional plan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>provide annual reports to the Secretary and the National Board on progress made in achieving the benchmarks of the regional plan, including an annual financial statement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>select a non-Federal organization (such as a regional development organization) in the local area served by the Regional Board that has previous experience in the management of Federal funds to serve as fiscal manager of any funds of the Regional Board.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/405">116 STAT. 405</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="385D">“SEC. 385D. </num><heading>NATIONAL BOARD ON RURAL AMERICA.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009dd-3">7 USC 2009dd-3</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a National Board on Rural America to carry out the rural strategic investment program established under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supervision and direction</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the National Board shall be subject to the general supervision and direction of the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the Secretary or the designee of the Secretary, the National Board shall consist of 14 members appointed by the Secretary from among—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>representatives of nationally recognized entrepreneurship organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>representatives of regional planning and development organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>representatives of community-based organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>elected members of county governments;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>elected members of State legislatures;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>representatives of the rural philanthropic community; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>representatives of Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In appointing the members of the National Board under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider recommendations made by—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the chairman and ranking member of each of the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Majority Leader of the Senate; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the Speaker of the House of Representatives.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of office</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), the term of office of a member of the National Board appointed under paragraph (1)(A) shall be 4 years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staggered initial terms</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the initial members of the National Board appointed under paragraph (1)( A), the term of office of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>5 members shall be 4 years;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>5 members shall be 3 years; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>4 members shall be 2 years.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial appointments</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle, the Secretary shall appoint the initial members of the National Board under paragraph (1)(A).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ex-officio members</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special assistant to the president for rural policy</inline>.—</heading><content>If appointed by the President under section 6406(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, the Special Assistant to the President for Rural Policy shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the National Board.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/406">116 STAT. 406</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other members</inline>.—</heading><content>In consultation with the chairman and ranking member of each of the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Secretary may appoint not more than 3 other officers or employees of the Executive Branch to serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the National Board.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>A vacancy on the National Board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the National Board shall receive no compensation for service on the National Board, but shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the member of the National Board in accordance with section 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Board shall select a chairperson from among the members of the National Board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time and place</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Board shall meet at the call of the chairperson.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><content>A quorum of the National Board shall consist of a majority of the members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Majority vote</inline>.—</heading><content>A decision of the National Board shall be made by majority vote.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal status</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of Federal law, a member of the National Board shall be considered a special Government employee (as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflict of interest</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), no member of the National Board shall vote on any matter respecting any application for a grant or other particular matter pending before the National Board in which, to the knowledge of the member, the member, spouse, or child of the member, partner, or organization in which the member is serving as officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee, or any person or organization with whom the member is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment, has a financial interest.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violations</inline>.—</heading><content>A violation of subparagraph (A) by a member of the National Board shall be cause for removal of the member, but shall not impair or otherwise affect the validity of any otherwise lawful action by the National Board in which the member participated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the extent a member of the National Board advises the National Board of the nature of the particular matter in which the member proposes to participate, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the member makes a full disclosure of the financial interest; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>prior to any participation by the member, the National Board determines, by majority vote of the other members of the National Board, that the financial interest is too remote or too inconsequential to affect the integrity of the services of the member to the National Board in that matter.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/407">116 STAT. 407</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, on a reimbursable basis, may provide such administrative support to the National Board as the Secretary determines is necessary to carry out the duties of the National Board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The National Board shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>certify Regional Boards in accordance with section 385C, with the initial certification of Regional Boards occurring not later than 540 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>approve, negotiate, or disapprove each regional plan that is submitted by a Regional Board to the National Board under section 385C;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>develop, and submit to the Secretary for approval, a national strategic investment plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>use the amount received from the Secretary under section 385E to make planning grants and innovation grants to Regional Boards and to otherwise carry out the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>provide leadership and advice to Regional Boards on issues, best practices, and emerging trends relating to rural development;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>evaluate the progress of each Regional Board in achieving the benchmarks of the regional plan using annual reports submitted under section 385C(b)(3)(D) and any other information that is available to the Regional Board; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>submit an annual report on the performance of Regional Boards and the program to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="385E">“SEC. 385E. </num><heading>RURAL STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009dd-4">7 USC 2009dd-4</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary approves a national strategic investment plan submitted by the National Board, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall transfer to the National Board $100,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the Board to use to make planning grants and innovation grants to Regional Boards and to otherwise carry out this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use by National Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount transferred by the Secretary to the National Board under subsection (a), the National Board shall use—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>not less than $8,000,000 to make planning grants to Regional Boards under section 385F;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>not less than $87,000,000 to make innovation grants to Regional Boards under section 385G; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the remainder of the funds to carry out section 385H and administer this subtitle (other than section 385H).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="385F">“SEC. 385F. </num><heading>REGIONAL STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLANNING GRANTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009dd-5">7 USC 2009dd-5</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Board shall use amounts made available under section 385E(b)(1) to make not fewer than 80 planning grants, on a competitive basis, to applicant Regional Boards to develop, maintain, evaluate, and report progress on regional strategic investment plans in accordance with section 385C and this section.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/408">116 STAT. 408</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regional Plans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A regional plan for a region covered by a Regional Board shall, to the maximum extent practicable, cover—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>basic infrastructure needs of the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>basic services within the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>opportunities for economic diversification and innovation within the region, with particular attention to entrepreneurial support and innovation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the current and future human resource capacity of the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>access to market-based financing and venture and equity capital in the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>the development of innovative public and private collaborations for investments in the region; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>other appropriate matters, as determined by the National Board and the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preferences</inline>.—</heading><content>In awarding planning grants, the National Board shall give a preference to planning grants that will be used to address community capacity building and community sustainability.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of a planning grant made to a Regional Board shall not exceed $100,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the share of the costs of developing, maintaining, evaluating, and reporting on a regional plan funded by a grant under this section shall not exceed 50 percent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a Regional Board shall pay the grantee share of the costs described in paragraph (1) in the form of cash, services, materials, or other in-kind contributions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>A grantee shall not pay more than 50 percent of the grantee share in the form of services, materials, or other in-kind contributions.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased share</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Board may increase the share of the costs covered by a planning grant made to a Regional Board under this section if a limited ability of the Regional Board to pay would otherwise create a barrier to full participation in the program.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="385G">“SEC. 385G. </num><heading>INNOVATION GRANTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009dd-6">7 USC 2009dd-6</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Board shall use amounts made available under section 385E(b)(2) to make innovation grants, on a competitive basis, to Regional Boards to implement projects that are identified in the regional plans of the Regional Boards.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For a Regional Board to be eligible to receive an innovation grant, the National Board shall determine that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the regional plan of a Regional Board meets the requirements of this subtitle;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the management and organizational structure of the Regional Board is sufficient to oversee grant projects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Regional Board will be able to provide the grantee share required under this section; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/409">116 STAT. 409</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Regional Board agrees to achieve, to the maximum extent practicable, the performance-based benchmarks of the regional plan.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to planning grants</inline>.—</heading><content>A Regional Board that meets the requirements of paragraph (1) shall be eligible to receive an innovation grant, regardless of whether the Regional Board receives a planning grant.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (d), of the applications submitted by Regional Boards for innovation grants, the National Board shall, to the maximum extent practicable, select not fewer than 30 regional boards to receive innovation grants.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preferences</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In awarding innovation grants, the National Board shall give a preference (in order of priority) to Regional Boards that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>exhibit collaborative innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly within a public-private partnership;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>represent a broad coalition of interests described in section 385C(b)(2)(A);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>demonstrate a plan to leverage public (Federal and non-federal) and private funds and existing assets, including natural assets and public infrastructure;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>address gaps in existing basic services within a region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>address economic diversification, including agricultural and non-agriculturally based economies, within a regional framework;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>demonstrate a plan to achieve multijurisdictional regional planning and development, with particular evidence of economic development successes within diverse stakeholder frameworks; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>meet other community development needs identified by a Regional Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leverage</inline>.—</heading><content>A Regional Board shall prioritize projects, in part, on the degree to which the Regional Board is able to leverage additional funds for the implementation of the projects.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Regional Board may use an innovation grant provided for a region—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to support the development of critical infrastructure necessary to facilitate economic development in the region;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to provide assistance to entities within the region that provide basic public services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to assist with job training, workforce development, or other needs related to the development and maintenance of strong local and regional economies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>to assist in the development of unique new collaborations that link public, private, and philanthropic resources to achieve collaboratively designed regional advancement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>to provide support to business investment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other department programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Regional Board may not use an innovation grant provided for a region for any purpose for which funding may be obtained under any other rural development program of the Department of Agriculture unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the Regional Board—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/410">116 STAT. 410</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has submitted an application for the funding under the other program; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>withdraws the application; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the National Board approves use of the innovation grant for that purpose.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operating expenses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Regional Board may use for administrative costs in carrying out programs and activities related to the grant the greater of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$100,000; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>5 percent of the amount of an innovation grant provided.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of an innovation grant made to a Regional Board shall not exceed $3,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of an innovation grant made to a Regional Board shall remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the share of the costs of projects covered by an innovation grant made to a Regional Board under this section shall not exceed 75 percent, as determined by the National Board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form</inline>.—</heading><content>A Regional Board may pay the grantee share of the costs of projects covered by an innovation grant in the form of cash or services, materials, or other in-kind contributions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of grantee share</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Board may waive the grantee share of the costs of projects covered by an innovation grant made to a Regional Board under this section if the National Board determines that such a waiver is appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other federal programs</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of determining grantee share requirements for any other Federal programs, funds provided for innovation grants shall be considered to be non-Federal funds.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The National Board may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>negotiate with a Regional Board on the substance, size, and scope of a regional plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>approve an innovation grant for an amount that is lower than the amount requested by the Regional Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncompliance</inline>.—</heading><content>If a Regional Board fails to comply with the requirements of this section, the National Board may take such actions as are necessary to obtain reimbursement of unused grant funds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Uses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The National Board may use not more than 5 percent of the amounts made available for innovation grants—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to provide assistance to interests described in section 385C(b)(2)(A) to obtain certification of a Regional Board;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to provide assistance for emergent innovative opportunities that are not covered by existing regional plans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to provide technical assistance, research, organizational support, and other capacity building infrastructure to support existing Regional Boards;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to provide assistance for other entrepreneurial opportunities to advance the goals of the program; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>to advance a more integrative rural policy framework for the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/411">116 STAT. 411</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>To ensure maximum use of funds provided under this subtitle, the National Board may transfer not more than 10 percent of the amount of funds made available between planning grants and innovation grants.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="385H">“SEC. 385H. </num><heading>NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RURAL AMERICA.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2009dd-6">7 USC 2009dd-6</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall call and conduct a<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> National Conference on Rural America, which shall be held not<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> earlier than November 1, 2002, and not later than October 30, 2004.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of the Conference shall be to bring together the resources of governmental agencies and the private and nonprofit sectors to develop—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>policy recommendations and integrative strategies for addressing the unique challenges facing rural areas of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>an implementation plan, with outcome-based measurements, for addressing the challenges.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Conference shall be comprised of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>representatives of organizations devoted to rural development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Members of Congress, including the chairman and ranking member of each of the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>representatives of the Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>State, local, and tribal elected officials and representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>representatives of colleges and universities, State and tribal extension services, and State rural development councils; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>individuals with specialized knowledge of and expertise in rural and community development, cooperative business, agricultural credit, venture capital, health care, and rural demography.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the participants in the Conference described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>⅓ of the members shall be selected by the President;<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>⅓ of the members shall be selected by the Chairman and the ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>⅓ of the members shall be selected by the Chairman and the ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><content>In selecting the participants of the Conference, the President and the Chairman of each Committee referred to in paragraph (2) shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the participants are representative of the ethnic, racial, and linguistic diversity of rural areas of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to president</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the termination of the Conference, the Conference shall submit <page identifier="/us/stat/116/412">116 STAT. 412</page> to the President a report that contains the findings and recommendations of the Conference, including findings and recommendations to address needs related to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>telecommunications;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>rural health issues;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>transportation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>opportunities for economic diversification and innovation within rural America, with particular attention to entrepreneurial support and innovation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the current and future human resource capacity of rural America;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>access to market-based financing and venture and equity capital in rural America; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the development of innovative public and private collaborations for investments in rural America.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report made public and to congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after receipt by the President, the President shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>make the report public; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>transmit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a copy of the report and a statement of the President containing recommendations for implementing the report.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication and distribution</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Conference shall publish and distribute the report described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory distribution</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Conference shall provide a copy of a report published under subparagraph (A), at no cost, to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>each Federal depository library; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>on request, each State, tribal, and local elected official in a rural area of the United States.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the establishment of the National Board, the National Board shall transfer not more than $2,000,000 to the Office of the President to carry out this section, to remain available until expended.”.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6031">SEC. 6031. </num><heading>FUNDING OF PENDING RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Application</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “application” does not include an application for a loan or grant that, as of the date of enactment of this Act, is in the preapplication phase of consideration under regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Agriculture shall use funds made available under subsection (d) to provide funds for applications that are pending on the date of enactment of this Act for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>water or waste disposal grants or direct loans under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>emergency community water assistance grants under section 306A of that Act (7 U.S.C. 1926a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriated amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds made available under this section shall be available to the Secretary to provide funds <page identifier="/us/stat/116/413">116 STAT. 413</page> for applications for loans and grants described in subsection (b) that are pending on the date of enactment of this Act only to the extent that funds for the loans and grants appropriated in the annual appropriations Act for fiscal year 2002 have been exhausted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use funds made available under this section to provide funds for a pending application for a loan or grant described in subsection (b) only if the Secretary processes, reviews, and approves the application in accordance with regulations in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In providing funding under this section for pending applications for loans or grants described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide funding in the following order of priority (until funds made available under this section are exhausted):</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Pending applications for water systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Pending applications for waste disposal systems.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use $360,000,000 to carry out this section, to remain available until expended.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Rural Electrification Act of 1936</heading> <section><num value="6101">SEC. 6101. </num><heading>GUARANTEES FOR BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED FOR ELECTRIFICATION OR TELEPHONE PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 is amended by inserting after section 313 (7 U.S.C. 940c) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="313A">“SEC. 313A. </num><heading>GUARANTEES FOR BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED FOR ELECTRIFICATION OR TELEPHONE PURPOSES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s940c-1">7 USC 940c-1</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary shall guarantee payments on bonds or notes issued by cooperative or other lenders organized on a not-for-profit basis if the proceeds of the bonds or notes are used to make loans for any electrification or telephone purpose eligible for assistance under this Act, including section 4 or 201 or to refinance bonds or notes issued for such purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outstanding loans</inline>.—</heading><content>A lender shall not receive a guarantee under this section for a bond or note if, at the time of the guarantee, the total principal amount of such guaranteed bonds or notes outstanding of the lender would exceed the principal amount of outstanding loans of the lender for electrification or telephone purposes that have been made concurrently with loans approved for such purposes under this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Generation of electricity</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not guarantee payment on a bond or note issued by a lender, the proceeds of which are used for the generation of electricity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may deny the request of a lender for the guarantee of a bond or note under this section if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/414">116 STAT. 414</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the lender does not have appropriate expertise or experience or is otherwise not qualified to make loans for electrification or telephone purposes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the bond or note issued by the lender would not be investment grade quality without a guarantee; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the lender has not provided to the Secretary a list of loan amounts approved by the lender that the lender certifies are for eligible purposes described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interest rate reduction</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a lender may not use any amount obtained from the reduction in funding costs as a result of the guarantee of a bond or note under this section to reduce the interest rate on a new or outstanding loan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Concurrent loans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A lender may use any amount described in subparagraph (A) to reduce the interest rate on a loan if the loan is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>made by the lender for electrification or telephone projects that are eligible for assistance under this Act; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>made concurrently with a loan approved by the Secretary under this Act for such a project, as provided in section 307.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A lender that receives a guarantee issued under this section on a bond or note shall pay a fee to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of an annual fee paid for the guarantee of a bond or note under this section shall be equal to 30 basis points of the amount of the unpaid principal of the bond or note guaranteed under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>A lender shall pay the fees required under this subsection on a semiannual basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural economic development subaccount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (e)(2), fees collected under this subsection shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>deposited into the rural economic development subaccount maintained under section 313(b)(2)(A), to remain available until expended; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>used for the purposes described in section 313(b)(2)(B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guarantees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A guarantee issued under this section shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>be for the full amount of a bond or note, including the amount of principal, interest, and call premiums;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>be fully assignable and transferable; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>represent the full faith and credit of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>To ensure that the Secretary has the resources necessary to properly examine the proposed guarantees, the Secretary may limit the number of guarantees issued under this section to 5 per year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department opinion</inline>.—</heading><content>On the timely request of a lender, the General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture shall provide the Secretary with an opinion regarding the<page identifier="/us/stat/116/415">116 STAT. 415</page> validity and authority of a guarantee issued to the lender under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that the amount of funds appropriated for a fiscal year under paragraph (1) are not sufficient to carry out this section, the Secretary may use up to Va of the fees collected under subsection (c) for the cost of providing guarantees of bonds and notes under this section before depositing the remainder of the fees into the rural economic development subaccount maintained under section 313(b)(2)(A).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s940c-1">7 USC 940c-1 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall implement the amendment made by this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="6102">SEC. 6102. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF 911 ACCESS.</heading> <content>Title III of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 931 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="315">“SEC. 315. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF 911 ACCESS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s940e">7 USC 940e</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may make telephone loans under this title to borrowers of loans made by the Rural Utilities Service, State or local governments, Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)), or other public entities for facilities and equipment to expand or improve 911 access and integrated emergency communications systems in rural areas.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="6103">SEC. 6103. </num><heading>ENHANCEMENT OF ACCESS TO BROADBAND SERVICE IN RURAL AREAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <title style="font-size:larger;"><num value="VI">“TITLE VI—</num><heading>RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS</heading> <section><num value="601">“SEC. 601. </num><heading>ACCESS TO BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Loans.</p></sidenote> IN RURAL AREAS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s950bb">7 USC 950bb</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this section is to provide loans and loan guarantees to provide funds for the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in eligible rural communities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Broadband service</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘broadband service’ means any technology identified by the Secretary as having the capacity to transmit data to enable a subscriber to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/416">116 STAT. 416</page> service to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible rural community</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible rural community’ means any incorporated or unincorporated place that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>has not more than 20,000 inhabitants, based on the most recent available population statistics of the Bureau of the Census; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is not located in an area designated as a standard metropolitan statistical area.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loans and Loan Guarantees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make or guarantee loans to eligible entities described in subsection (d) to provide funds for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment for the provision of broadband service in eligible rural communities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>In making or guaranteeing loans under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible rural communities in which broadband service is not available to residential customers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to obtain a loan or loan guarantee under this section, an entity shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>have the ability to furnish, improve, or extend a broadband service to an eligible rural community; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>submit to the Secretary a proposal for a project that meets the requirements of this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State and local governments</inline>.—</heading><content>A State or local government (including any agency, subdivision, or instrumentality thereof (including consortia thereof)) shall be eligible for a loan or loan guarantee under this section to provide broadband services to an eligible rural community only if, not later than 90 days after the Administrator has promulgated regulations to carry out this section, no other eligible entity is already offering, or has committed to offer, broadband services to the eligible rural community.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subscriber lines</inline>.—</heading><content>An entity shall not be eligible to obtain a loan or loan guarantee under this section if the entity serves more than 2 percent of the telephone subscriber lines installed in the aggregate in the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Broadband Service</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, from time to time as advances in technology warrant, review and recommend modifications of rate-of-data transmission criteria for purposes of the identification of broadband service technologies under subsection (b)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technological Neutrality</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of determining whether or not to make a loan or loan guarantee for a project under this section, the Secretary shall use criteria that are technologically neutral.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions for Loans and Loan Guarantees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a loan or loan guarantee under subsection (c) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>bear interest at an annual rate of, as determined by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>in the case of a direct loan—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/417">116 STAT. 417</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the cost of borrowing to the Department of the Treasury for obligations of comparable maturity; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>4 percent; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of a guaranteed loan, the current applicable market rate for a loan of comparable maturity; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>have a term not to exceed the useful life of the assets constructed, improved, or acquired with the proceeds of the loan or extension of credit.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Loan Proceeds to Refinance Loans for Deployment of Broadband Service</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the proceeds of any loan made or guaranteed by the Secretary under this Act may be used by the recipient of the loan for the purpose of refinancing an outstanding obligation of the recipient on another telecommunications loan made under this Act if the use of the proceeds for that purpose will further the construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment for the provision of broadband service in eligible rural communities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of this section, and biennially thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>describes how the Administrator determines under subsection (a)(1) that a service enables a subscriber to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>provides a detailed list of services that have been granted assistance under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2005, to remain available until expended; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 and 2007, to remain available until expended.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Television funds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall be entitled to receive, shall accept, and shall use to carry out this section, without further appropriation any funds made available under section 1011(a)(2)(B) of the Launching Our Communities’ Access to Local Television Act of 2000 (47 U.S.C. 1109(a)(2)(B)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of television funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use any funds received under subparagraph (A) in equal amounts for each remaining fiscal year on receipt of the funds (including the fiscal year of receipt) through fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to funds otherwise made available under this subsection, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of funds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>From amounts made available for each fiscal year under this subsection, the Secretary shall—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/418">116 STAT. 418</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>establish a national reserve for loans and loan guarantees to eligible entities in States under this section; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>allocate amounts in the reserve to each State for each fiscal year for loans and loan guarantees to eligible entities in the State.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of an allocation made to a State for a fiscal year under subparagraph (A) shall bear the same ratio to the amount of allocations made for all States for the fiscal year as the number of communities with a population of 2,500 inhabitants or less in the State bears to the number of communities with a population of 2,500 inhabitants or less in all States, as determined on the basis of the latest available census.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unobligated amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amounts in the reserve established for a State for a fiscal year under subparagraph (B) that are not obligated by April 1 of the fiscal year shall be available to the Secretary to make loans and loan guarantees under this section to eligible entities in any State, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>No loan or loan guarantee may be made under this section after September 30, 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> (b)

7 USC 950bb note.

Regulations.— (1) In general.—Not later than 180 days after the date

Deadline.

of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). (2) Procedure.—The promulgation of the regulations shall be made without regard to— (A) the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code; (B) the Statement of Policy of the Secretary of Agriculture effective July 24, 1971 (36 Fed. Reg. 13804), relating to notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in rulemaking; and (C) chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the “Paperwork Reduction Act”). (3) Congressional review of agency rulemaking.—In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall use the authority provided under section 808 of title 5, United States Code. Subtitle C—Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990
SEC. 6201. ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION CORPORATION. (a) Repeal of Corporation Authorization.—Subtitle G of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5901 et seq.) is repealed. (b)

7 USC 5901 note.

Disposition of Assets.—On the date of enactment of this Act— (1) the assets, both tangible and intangible, of the Alternative Agricultural Research and Commercialization Corporation (referred to in this section as the “Corporation”), including the funds in the Alternative Agricultural Research and 116 STAT. 419 Commercialization Revolving Fund as of the date of enactment of this Act, are transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture; and (2) notwithstanding the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.) and any other law that prescribes procedures for procurement, use, and disposal of property by a Federal agency, the Secretary shall have authority to manage and dispose of the assets transferred under paragraph (1) in a manner that, to the maximum extent practicable, provides the best value to the Federal Government. (c) Use of Assets.—

7 USC 5901 note.

 (1) In general.—Funds transferred under subsection (b), and any income from assets or proceeds from the sale of assets transferred under subsection (b), shall be deposited in an account in the Treasury, and shall remain available to the Secretary until expended, without further appropriation, to pay— (A) any claims against, or obligations of, the Corporation; and (B) the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this section. (2) Final disposition.—On final disposition of all assets transferred under subsection (b), any funds remaining in the account described in paragraph (1) shall be transferred into miscellaneous receipts in the Treasury. (d) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended

5 USC 5315.

 by striking “Executive Director of the Alternative Agricultural Research and Commercialization Corporation”. (2) Section 730 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 5902 note; Public Law 104127) is repealed. (3) Section 211(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6911(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (4) Section 404(d) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7624(d)) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. (5) The Herger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery Act (16 U.S.C. 2104; Public Law 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-305) is amended by striking subsection (m). (6) Section 9101(3) of title 31, United States Code, is

31 USC 9101.

 amended by striking subparagraph (Q).
SEC. 6202. RURAL ELECTRONIC COMMERCE EXTENSION PROGRAM. Subtitle H of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 is amended by inserting after section 1669 (7 U.S.C. 5922) the following:
“SEC. 1670. RURAL ELECTRONIC COMMERCE EXTENSION PROGRAM.

7 USC 5923.

 “(a) Definitions.—In this section: “(1) Development center.—The term ‘development center’ means— “(A) the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development;116 STAT. 420 “(B) the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development or its designee; “(C) the Southern Rural Development Center; and “(D) the Western Rural Development Center or its designee. “(2) Extension program.—The term ‘extension program’ means the rural electronic commerce extension program established under subsection (b). “(3) Microenterprise.—The term ‘microenterprise’ means a commercial enterprise that has 5 or fewer employees, 1 or more of whom own the enterprise. “(4) Secretary.—The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. “(5) Small business.—The term ‘small business’ has the meaning given the term ‘small-business concern’ by section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)). “(b) Establishment.—The Secretary shall establish a rural electronic commerce extension program to expand and enhance electronic commerce practices and technology to be used by small businesses and microenterprises in rural areas. “(c) Grants.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary shall carry out the program established under subsection (b) by making— “(A) grants to each of the development centers; and “(B) competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities (or consortia of land-grant colleges and universities) and to colleges and universities (including community colleges) with agricultural or rural development programs— “(i) to develop and facilitate innovative rural electronic commerce business strategies; and “(ii) to assist small businesses and microenterprises in identifying, adapting, implementing, and using electronic commerce business practices and technologies. “(2) Eligibility.—The selection criteria established for grants awarded under paragraph (1)(B) shall include— “(A) the ability of an applicant to provide training and education on best practices, technology transfer, adoption, and use of electronic commerce in rural communities by small businesses and microenterprises; “(B) the extent and geographic diversity of the area served by the proposed project or activity under the extension program; “(C) in the case of a land-grant college or university, the extent of participation of the land-grant college or university in the extension program (including any economic benefits that would result from that participation); “(D) the percentage of funding and in-kind commitments from non-Federal sources that would be needed by and available for a proposed project or activity under the extension program; and “(E) the extent of participation of low-income and minority businesses or microenterprises in a proposed project or activity under the extension program. “(3) Non-federal share.—116 STAT. 421 “(A) In general.—As a condition of the receipt of funds under this section, a development center or grant applicant shall agree to obtain from non-Federal sources (including State, local, nonprofit, or private sector sources) contributions of an amount equal to 50 percent of the grant amount. “(B) Form.—The non-Federal share required under subparagraph (A) may be provided in the form of in-kind contributions. “(C) Exception.—The non-Federal share required under subparagraph (A) may be reduced to 25 percent if the grant recipient serves low-income or minority-owned businesses or microenterprises, as determined by the Secretary. “(d) Report.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment

Deadline.

 of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes— “(1) the policies, practices, and procedures used to assist rural communities in efforts to adopt and use electronic commerce techniques; and “(e) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, of which not less than ⅓ of the amount made available for each fiscal year shall be used to carry out activities under subsection (c)(1)(A).
SEC. 6203. TELEMEDICINE AND DISTANCE LEARNING SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS. (a) In General.—Section 2335A of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa-5) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”. (b) Conforming Amendment.—Section 1(b) of Public Law 102-551 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa note) is amended by striking “1997” and inserting “2007”.
 Subtitle D—SEARCH Grants for Small Communities
SEC. 6301. DEFINITIONS.

7 USC 2009ee.

 In this subtitle: (1) Council.—The term “council” means an independent citizens’ council established by a State rural development director under section 6302(c). (2) Environmental project.— (A) In general.—The term “environmental project” means a project that— (i)improves environmental quality; and (ii)is necessary to comply with an applicable environmental law (including a regulation). (B) Inclusion.—The term “environmental project” includes an initial feasibility study of a project. (3) Region.—The term “region” means a geographic area of a State, as determined by the State rural development 116 STAT. 422 director, in coordination with the environmental protection director of the State. (4) SEARCH grant.—The term “SEARCH grant” means a grant awarded under section 6302(f). (5) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (6) Small community.—The term “small community” means an incorporated or unincorporated rural community with a population of 2,500 inhabitants or less. (7) State.—The term “State” has the meaning given the term in section 381A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009).
SEC. 6302.

7 USC 2009ee-1.

SEARCH GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, may establish the SEARCH grant program. (b) Allocation to State Rural Development Directors.— (1)

Deadline.

In general.—Subject to paragraph (2) and section 6304(a)(2), not later than 60 days after the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget apportions any amounts made available under this subtitle for any of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, the Secretary, on request of a State rural development director (in coordination with the environmental protection director of the State), shall allocate to the State rural development director an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to be used by the State rural development director to award SEARCH grants under subsection (d). (2) Grants to states.—The total amount of funds allocated to State rural development directors in all States other than Alaska, Hawaii, or the 48 contiguous States for a fiscal year under this subsection shall not exceed $1,000,000. (c) Independent Citizens’ Council.— (1) Establishment.—The State rural development director of a State shall establish an independent citizens’ council to carry out the duties described in this section. (2) Composition.— (A) In general.—A council shall be composed of 9 members, appointed by the State rural development director, in coordination with the environmental protection director of the State. (B) Representation; residence.—Each member of a council shall— (i)represent an individual region of the State, as determined by the State rural development director; and (ii)reside in a small community in the State. (d) Eligibility.—A SEARCH grant shall be awarded under this section only to a small community for 1 or more environmental projects for which the small community— (1) needs funds to carry out initial feasibility or environmental studies as required by Federal or State law before applying to traditional funding sources; and (2) demonstrates that the small community has been unable to obtain sufficient funding from traditional funding sources.116 STAT. 423 (e) Applications.—To be eligible to receive a SEARCH grant, a small community in a State shall submit to the State rural development director of the State an application that includes— (1) a description of the proposed environmental project (including an explanation of how the project would assist the small community in complying with a Federal or State environmental law (including a regulation); (2) an explanation of why the project is important to the small community; (3) a description of all actions taken with respect to the project as of the date of the application, including any attempt to secure funding; and (4) a description of demonstrated need for funding for the project. (f) Awards.— (1) In general.—Not later than May 1 of each fiscal year,

Deadline.

 a State rural development director, in coordination with the council and the environmental protection director of the State, shall— (A) review all applications received by the State rural development director under subsection (e); and (B) award SEARCH grants to small communities based on— (i)an evaluation of whether the proposed project meets the eligibility criteria under subsection (a); and (ii)the content of the application. (2) Administration.—In awarding a SEARCH grant, a State rural development director— (A) shall award the funds for any recommended environmental project in a timely and expeditious manner; and (B) shall not award a SEARCH grant to a grantee or project in violation of any Federal or State law (including a regulation). (3) Matching requirement.—A small community that receives a SEARCH grant under this section may be required to provide matching funds. (g) Unexpended Funds.— (1) In general.—If, for any fiscal year, any unexpended

Deadline.

 funds remain after SEARCH grants are awarded by a State rural development director under subsection (f), the State rural development director, in coordination with the environmental protection director of the State, may repeat the application and review process so that any remaining funds are recommended for award, and awarded, not later than July 30 of the fiscal year. (2) Retention of funds.— (A) In general.—Any unexpended funds that are not awarded under subsection (f) or paragraph (1) shall be retained by the State rural development director for award during the following fiscal year. (B) Limitation.—A State SEARCH account that accumulates a balance of unexpended funds described in subparagraph (A) in excess of $2,000,000 shall be ineligible to receive additional funds for SEARCH grants until such time as the State rural development director awards grants in the amount of the excess.
116 STAT. 424
SEC. 6303.

7 USC 2009ee-2.

REPORT. Not later than 30 days after the end of the first fiscal year for which SEARCH grants are awarded, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that— (1) describes the number of SEARCH grants awarded during the fiscal year; (2) identifies each small community that received a SEARCH grant during the fiscal year; (3) describes the project or purpose for which each SEARCH grant was awarded, including a statement of the benefit to public health or the environment of the environmental project receiving the grant funds; and (4) describes the status of each project or portion of a project for which a SEARCH grant was awarded, including a project or portion of a project for which a SEARCH grant was awarded for any previous fiscal year.
SEC. 6304.

7 USC 2009ee-3.

FUNDING. (a) Allocation to State Rural Development Directors.— (1) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 6302(b) $51,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, of which not to exceed $1,000,000 shall be used to make grants under section 6302(b)(2). (2) Actual appropriation.—If funds to carry out section 6302(b) are made available for a fiscal year in an amount that is less than the amount authorized under paragraph (1) for the fiscal year, the Secretary shall divide the appropriated funds for the fiscal year equally among the 50 States. (b) Other Expenses.—There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle (other than section 6302(b)).
 Subtitle E—Miscellaneous
SEC. 6401. VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS. (a) In General.—Section 231 of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note; Public Law 106-224) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (d) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively; (2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: “(a) Definition of Value-Added Agricultural Product.— “(1) In general.—The term ‘value-added agricultural product’ means any agricultural commodity or product that— “(A) (i) has undergone a change in physical state; “(ii) was produced in a manner that enhances the value of the agricultural commodity or product, as demonstrated through a business plan that shows the enhanced value, as determined by the Secretary; or116 STAT. 425 “(iii) is physically segregated in a manner that results in the enhancement of the value of the agricultural commodity or product; and “(B) as a result of the change in physical state or the manner in which the agricultural commodity or product was produced or segregated— “(i) the customer base for the agricultural commodity or product has been expanded; and “(ii) a greater portion of the revenue derived from the marketing, processing, or physical segregation of the agricultural commodity or product is available to the producer of the commodity or product. “(2) Inclusion.—The term “value-added agricultural product’ includes farm- or ranch-based renewable energy. “(b) Grant Program.— “(1) In general.—From amounts made available under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall award competitive grants— “(A) to an eligible independent producer (as determined by the Secretary) of a value-added agricultural product to assist the producer— “(i) in developing a business plan for viable marketing opportunities for the value-added agricultural product; or “(ii) in developing strategies that are intended to create marketing opportunities for the producer; and “(B) to an eligible agricultural producer group, farmer or rancher cooperative, or majority-controlled producerbased business venture (as determined by the Secretary) to assist the entity— “(i) in developing a business plan for viable marketing opportunities in emerging markets for a value-added agricultural product; or “(ii) in developing strategies that are intended to create marketing opportunities in emerging markets for the value-added agricultural product. “(2) Amount of grant.— “(A) In general.—The total amount provided under this subsection to a grant recipient shall not exceed $500,000. “(B) Majority-controlled producer-based business ventures.—The amount of grants provided to majority-controlled producer-based business ventures under paragraph (1)(B) for a fiscal year may not exceed 10 percent of the amount of funds that are used to make grants for the fiscal year under this subsection. “(3) Grantee strategies.—A grantee under paragraph (1) shall use the grant— “(A) to develop a business plan or perform a feasibility study to establish a viable marketing opportunity for a value-added agricultural product; or “(B) to provide capital to establish alliances or business ventures that allow the producer of the value-added agricultural product to better compete in domestic or international markets. “(4) Funding.—Not later than 30 days after the date of

Deadline.

 enactment of this paragraph, on October 1, 2002, and on each October 1 thereafter through October 1, 2006, of the funds

Grants.

116 STAT. 426 of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this subsection $40,000,000, to remain available until expended.”; (3) in subsection (c)(1) (as redesignated by paragraph (1))— (A) by striking “subsection (a)(2)” and inserting “subsection (b)(2)”; (B) by striking “$5,000,000” and inserting “5 percent”; and (C) by striking “subsection (a)” and inserting “subsection (b)”; and (4) in subsection (d) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), by striking “subsections (a) and (b)” and inserting “subsections (b) and (c)”. (b)

7 USC 1621 note.

Applicability.— (1)

Effective date.

In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) apply beginning on October 1, 2002. (2)

Deadline.

Funding.—Funds made available under section 231(b)(4)(A)(i) of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (as amended by subsection (a)(2)) shall be made available not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 6402.

7 USC 1621 note.

AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. (a) Purpose.—The purpose of this section is to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a demonstration program under which agricultural producers are provided— (1) technical assistance, consisting of engineering services, applied research, scale production, and similar services, to enable the agricultural producers to establish businesses to produce value-added agricultural commodities or products; (2) assistance in marketing, market development, and business planning; and (3) organizational, outreach, and development assistance to increase the viability, growth, and sustainability of businesses that produce value-added agricultural commodities or products. (b) Definitions.—In this section: (1) Program.—The term “Program” means the Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program established under subsection (c). (2) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (c) Establishment of Program.—The Secretary shall establish a demonstration program, to be known as the “Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program” under which the Secretary shall— (1)

Grants.

make grants to assist eligible entities in establishing Agriculture Innovation Centers to enable agricultural producers to obtain the assistance described in subsection (a); and (2) provide assistance to eligible entities in establishing Agriculture Innovation Centers through the research and technical services of the Department of Agriculture. (d) Eligibility Requirements.— (1) In general.—An entity shall be eligible for a grant and assistance described in subsection (c) to establish an Agriculture Innovation Center if—116 STAT. 427 (A) the entity— (i)has provided services similar to the services described in subsection (a); or (ii)demonstrates the capability of providing such services; (B) the application of the entity for the grant and assistance includes a plan, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary, that outlines— (i)the support for the entity in the agricultural community; (ii)the technical and other expertise of the entity; and (iii)the goals of the entity for increasing and improving the ability of local agricultural producers to develop markets and processes for value-added agricultural commodities or products; (C) the entity demonstrates that adequate resources (in cash or in kind) are available, or have been committed to be made available, to the entity, to increase and improve the ability of local agricultural producers to develop markets and processes for value-added agricultural commodities or products; and (D) the Agriculture Innovation Center of the entity has a board of directors established in accordance with paragraph (2). (2) Board of directors.—Each Agriculture Innovation

Establishment.

 Center of an eligible entity shall have a board of directors composed of representatives of each of the following groups: (A) The 2 general agricultural organizations with the greatest number of members in the State in which the eligible entity is located. (B) The department of agriculture, or similar State department or agency, of the State in which the eligible entity is located. (C) Entities representing the 4 highest grossing commodities produced in the State, determined on the basis of annual gross cash sales. (e) Grants and Assistance.— (1) In general.—Subject to subsection (i), under the Program, the Secretary shall make, on a competitive basis, annual grants to eligible entities. (2) Maximum amount of grants.—A grant under paragraph (1) shall be in an amount that does not exceed the lesser of— (A) $1,000,000; or (B) twice the dollar amount of the resources (in cash or in kind) that the eligible entity demonstrates are available, or have been committed to be made available, to the eligible entity in accordance with subsection (d)(1)(C). (3) Maximum number of grants.— (A) First fiscal year of program.—In the first fiscal year of the Program, the Secretary shall make grants to not more than 5 eligible entities. (B) Second fiscal year of program.—In the second fiscal year of the Program, the Secretary may make grants to—116 STAT. 428 (i)the eligible entities to which grants were made under subparagraph (A); and (ii)not more than 10 additional eligible entities. (4) State limitation.— (A) In general.—Subject to subparagraph (B), in the first 3 fiscal years of the Program, the Secretary shall not make a grant under the Program to more than 1 entity in any 1 State. (B) Collaboration.—Nothing in subparagraph (A) precludes a recipient of a grant under the Program from collaborating with any other institution with respect to activities conducted using the grant. (f) Use of Funds.—An eligible entity to which a grant is made under the Program may use the grant only for the following purposes (but only to the extent that the use is not described in section 231(d) of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note; Public Law 106—224)): (1) Applied research. (2) Consulting services. (3) Hiring of employees, at the discretion of the board of directors of the Agriculture Innovation Center of the eligible entity. (4) The making of matching grants, each of which shall be in an amount not to exceed $5,000, to agricultural producers, except that the aggregate amount of all such matching grants made by the eligible entity shall be not more than $50,000. (5) Legal services. (6) Any other related cost, as determined by the Secretary. “(g) Research on Effects on the Agricultural Sector.— (1) In general.—Of the amount made available under subsection (i) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall use $300,000 to support research at a university concerning the effects of projects for value-added agricultural commodities or products on agricultural producers and the commodity markets. (2) Research elements.—Research under paragraph (1) shall systematically examine, using linked, long-term, global projections of the agricultural sector, the potential effects of projects described in subparagraph (A) on— (A) demand for agricultural commodities; (B) market prices; (C) farm income; and (D) Federal outlays on commodity programs. (h) Report to Congress.— (1) In general.—Not later than 3 years after the date on which the last of the first 10 grants is made under the Program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on— (A) the effectiveness of the Program in improving and expanding the production of value-added agricultural commodities or products; and (B) the effects of the Program on the economic viability of agricultural producers. (2) Required elements.—The report under paragraph (1) shall—116 STAT. 429 (A) include a description of the best practices and innovations found at each of the Agriculture Innovation Centers established under the Program; and (B) specify the number and type of activities assisted, and the type of assistance provided, under the Program. (i) Funding.—Of the amount made available under section 231(a)(1) of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note; Public Law 106-224) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section— (1) not less than $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and (2) not less than $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004.
SEC. 6403. FUND FOR RURAL AMERICA. (a) In General.—Section 793 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 2204f) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendment.—Section 2(b)(8)(B) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(8)(B)) is amended in the second sentence by striking “smaller college or university (as described in section 793(c)(2)(ii) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 2204f(c)(2)(ii))” and inserting “college, university, or research foundation maintained by a college or university that ranks in the lowest ⅓ of such colleges, universities, and research foundations on the basis of Federal research funds received”.
SEC. 6404. RURAL LOCAL TELEVISION BROADCAST SIGNAL LOAN GUARANTEES. (a) In General.—Section 1011(a) of the Launching Our Communities’ Access to Local Television Act of 2000 (47 U.S.C. 1109(a)) is amended— (1) by striking ‘Tor” and inserting the following: “(1) Authorization of appropriations.—For”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(2) Commodity credit corporation funds.— “(A) In general.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subject to subparagraph (B), in addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make available for loan guarantees to carry out this title $80,000,000 for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph and ending on December 31, 2006, to remain available until expended. “(B) Broadband loans and loan guarantees.— “(i) In general.—Amounts made available under subparagraph (A) that are not obligated as of the release date described in clause (ii) shall be available to the Secretary to make loans and loan guarantees under section 601 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. “(ii) Release date.—For purposes of clause (i), the release date is the date that is the earlier of— (I) the date the Secretary determines that at least 75 percent of the designated market areas (as defined in section 122(j) of title 17, United States Code) not in the top 40 designated market areas described in section 1004(e)(1)(C)(i) of the 116 STAT. 430 Launching Our Communities’ Access to Local Television Act of 2000 (47 U.S.C. 1103(e)(1)(C)(i)) have access to local television broadcast signals for virtually all households (as determined by the Secretary); or (II) December 31, 2006. “(C) Advanced appropriations.—Subsections (c) and (h)(1)(B) of section 1004 and section 1005(n)(3)(B) shall not apply to amounts made available under this paragraph. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.— (1) Approval of loan guarantees.—Section 1004 of the Launching Our Communities’ Access to Local Television Act of 2000 (47 U.S.C. 1103) is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(1)— (i)by striking “section 5” and inserting “section 1005”; and (ii)by striking “section 11” and inserting “section 1011”; (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking “section 3” and inserting “section 1003”; and (C) in the first sentence of subsection (h)(2)(D), by striking “section 5” and inserting “section 1005”. (2) Administration of loan guarantees.—Section 1005 of the Launching Our Communities’ Access to Local Television Act of 2000 (47 U.S.C. 1104) is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking “sections 3 and 4” and inserting “sections 1003 and 1004”; (B) in subsection (b)— (i)in paragraph (1)(D), by striking “section 6(a)(2)” and inserting “section 1006(a)(2)”; and (ii)in paragraph (3), by striking “section 4(d)(3)(B)(iii)” and inserting “section 1004(d)(3)(B)(iii)”; and (C) in subsection (e)(3), by striking “section 4(g)” and inserting “section 1004(g)”.
SEC. 6405.

7 USC 2655.

RURAL FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.—The Secretary of Agriculture may make grants to units of general local government and Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)) to pay the cost of training firefighters and emergency medical personnel in firefighting, emergency medical practices, and responding to hazardous materials and bioagents in rural areas. (b) Use of Funds.— (1) Scholarships.— (A) In general.—Not less than 60 percent of the amounts made available for competitively-awarded grants under this section shall be used to provide grants to fund partial scholarships for training of individuals at training centers approved by the Secretary. (B) Priority.—In awarding grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applicants that provide for training within the region (or locality) of the applicant.116 STAT. 431 (2) Grants for training centers.— (A) In general.—A. grant under subsection (a) may be used to provide financial assistance to State and regional centers that provide training for firefighters and emergency medical personnel for improvements to the training facility, equipment, curricula, and personnel. (B) Limitation.—Not more than $750,000 shall be provided to any single training center for any fiscal year under this paragraph. (c) Funding.—Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, to remain available until expended.
SEC. 6406.

7 USC 2655.

SENSE OF CONGRESS ON RURAL POLICY COORDINATION. It is the sense of Congress that the President should— (1) appoint a Special Assistant to the President for Rural Policy; (2) designate within each Federal agency with jurisdiction over rural programs or activities 1 or more senior officers or employees to provide rural policy leadership for the agency; and (3) create an intergovernmental rural policy working group comprised of— (A) the Special Assistant to the President for Rural Policy, who should serve as Chairperson; and (B) the senior officers and employees designated under paragraph (2).
 <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>RESEARCH AND RELATED MATTERS</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Extensions</heading> <section><num value="7101">SEC. 7101. </num><heading>NATIONAL RURAL INFORMATION CENTER CLEARINGHOUSE.</heading> <content>Section 2381(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3125b(e)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7102">SEC. 7102. </num><heading>GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES EDUCATION.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1417 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “and” after “economics,”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “, and rural economic, community, and business development” before the period;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “, or in rural economic, community, and business development” before the semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting “, or in rural economic, community, and business development” before the semicolon;</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/432">116 STAT. 432</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by inserting or teaching programs emphasizing rural economic, community, and business development” before the semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by inserting “, or programs emphasizing rural economic, community, and business development,” after “programs”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by inserting “, or professionals in rural economic, community, and business development” before the semicolon;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “, or in rural economic, community, and business development,” after “sciences”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting “, or in the rural economic, community, and business development workforce,” after “workforce”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (1), by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="7103">SEC. 7103. </num><heading>POLICY RESEARCH CENTERS.</heading> <content>Section 1419A(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3155(d)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7104">SEC. 7104. </num><heading>HUMAN NUTRITION INTERVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION RESEARCH PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 1424(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3174(d)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7105">SEC. 7105. </num><heading>PILOT RESEARCH PROGRAM TO COMBINE MEDICAL AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH.</heading> <content>Section 1424A(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3174a(d)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7106">SEC. 7106. </num><heading>NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 1425(c)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3175(c)(3)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7107">SEC. 7107. </num><heading>CONTINUING ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE RESEARCH PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Section 1433(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3195(a)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7108">SEC. 7108. </num><heading>APPROPRIATIONS FOR RESEARCH ON NATIONAL OR REGIONAL PROBLEMS.</heading> <content>Section 1434(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3196(a)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7109">SEC. 7109. </num><heading>GRANTS TO UPGRADE AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES FACILITIES AT 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGES, INCLUDING TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY.</heading> <content>Section 1447(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b(b)) is amended by striking “$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2002”<page identifier="/us/stat/116/433">116 STAT. 433</page> and inserting “$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7110">SEC. 7110. </num><heading>NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING VIRTUAL CENTERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1448 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222c) is amended by striking “2002” each place it appears in subsections (a)(1) and (f) and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Redesignation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1448 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222c) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by striking <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">centennial</inline>”</b> and inserting <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">virtual</inline>”</b>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “centennial” each place it appears and inserting “virtual”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="7111">SEC. 7111. </num><heading>HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS.</heading> <content>Section 1455(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3241(c)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7112">SEC. 7112. </num><heading>COMPETITIVE GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Section 1459A(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3292b(c)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7113">SEC. 7113. </num><heading>UNIVERSITY RESEARCH.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1463 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3311) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “$850,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 2002” and inserting “such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 1991 through 2007”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “$310,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 2002” and inserting “such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 1991 through 2007”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="7114">SEC. 7114. </num><heading>EXTENSION SERVICE.</heading> <content>Section 1464 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3312) is amended by striking “$420,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, $430,000,000 for fiscal year 1992, $440,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, $450,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and $460,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1995 through 2002” and inserting “such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 1991 through 2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7115">SEC. 7115. </num><heading>SUPPLEMENTAL AND ALTERNATIVE CROPS.</heading> <content>Section 1473D(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d(a)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7116">SEC. 7116. </num><heading>AQUACULTURE RESEARCH FACILITIES.</heading> <content>The first sentence of section 1477 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3324) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/434">116 STAT. 434</page> <section><num value="7117">SEC. 7117. </num><heading>RANGELAND RESEARCH.</heading> <content>Section 1483(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3336(a)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7118">SEC. 7118. </num><heading>NATIONAL GENETICS RESOURCES PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 1635(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5844(b)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7119">SEC. 7119. </num><heading>HIGH-PRIORITY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INITIATIVES.</heading> <content>Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007.</content></section> <section><num value="7120">SEC. 7120. </num><heading>NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INITIATIVE.</heading> <content>Section 1672A(g) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925a(g)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7121">SEC. 7121. </num><heading>AGRICULTURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 1673(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5926(h)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7122">SEC. 7122. </num><heading>ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR FARMERS WITH DISABILITIES.</heading> <content>Section 1680(c)(1) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5933(c)(1)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7123">SEC. 7123. </num><heading>PARTNERSHIPS FOR HIGH-VALUE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT QUALITY RESEARCH.</heading> <content>Section 402(g) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7622(g)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7124">SEC. 7124. </num><heading>BIOBASED PRODUCTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Project</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 404(e)(2) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7624(e)(2)) is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 404(h) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 7624(h)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7125">SEC. 7125. </num><heading>INTEGRATED RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 406 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7626) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (d) the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Grant</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant under this section shall have a term of not more than 5 years.”; and</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></paragraph></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/435">116 STAT. 435</page> <section><num value="7126">SEC. 7126. </num><heading>EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Institutional Capacity Building Grants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 535 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “$1,700,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2002” and inserting “such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="7127">SEC. 7127. </num><heading>1994 INSTITUTION RESEARCH GRANTS.</heading> <content>Section 536(c) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7128">SEC. 7128. </num><heading>ENDOWMENT FOR 1994 INSTITUTIONS.</heading> <content>The first sentence of section 533(B) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note) is amended by striking “$4,600,000” and all that follows through the period and inserting “such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2007.”.</content></section> <section><num value="7129">SEC. 7129. </num><heading>PRECISION AGRICULTURE.</heading> <content>Section 403(i) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7623(i)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7130">SEC. 7130. </num><heading>THOMAS JEFFERSON INITIATIVE FOR CROP DIVERSIFICATION.</heading> <content>Section 405(h) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7625(h)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7131">SEC. 7131. </num><heading>SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH REGARDING DISEASES OF WHEAT, TRITICALE, AND BARLEY CAUSED BY FUSARIUM GRAMINEARUM OR BY TILLETIAINDICA.</heading> <chapeau>Section 408(e) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7628(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “$5,200,000” and inserting “such sums as may be necessary”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="7132">SEC. 7132. </num><heading>OFFICE OF PEST MANAGEMENT POLICY.</heading> <content>Section 614(f) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7653(f)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7133">SEC. 7133. </num><heading>NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS ADVISORY BOARD.</heading> <content>Section 1408(h) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(h)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/436">116 STAT. 436</page> <section><num value="7134">SEC. 7134. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF ALCOHOLS AND INDUSTRIAL HYDROCARBONS FROM AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND FOREST PRODUCTS.</heading> <content>Section 1419(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3154(d)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7135">SEC. 7135. </num><heading>AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS RESEARCH FACILITIES.</heading> <content>Section 6(a) of the Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 390d(a)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7136">SEC. 7136. </num><heading>COMPETITIVE, SPECIAL, AND FACILITIES RESEARCH GRANTS NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE.</heading> <content>Section 2(b)(10) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(10)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7137">SEC. 7137. </num><heading>FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 1431 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99-198; 99 Stat. 1556) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7138">SEC. 7138. </num><heading>CRITICAL AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS RESEARCH.</heading> <content>Section 16(a) of the Critical Agricultural Materials Act (7 U.S.C. 178n(a)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> <section><num value="7139">SEC. 7139. </num><heading>AQUACULTURE.</heading> <content>Section 10 of the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 2809) is amended by striking “2002” each place it appears and inserting “2007”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Modifications</heading> <section><num value="7201">SEC. 7201. </num><heading>EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 534(a)(1)(A) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note) is amended by striking “$50,000” and inserting “$100,000”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Change of Indian Student Count Formula</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 533(c)(4)(A) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 30 i note; Public Law 103-382) is amended by striking “(as defined in section 390(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act, as such section was in effect on the day preceding the date of enactment of the Carl. D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Amendments of 1998 (Oct. 31, 1998)) for each 1994 Institution for the fiscal year” and inserting “(as defined in section 2(a) of the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801(a)))”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accreditation Requirement for Research Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 533(a)(3) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382) is amended by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/437">116 STAT. 437</page> striking “sections 534 and 535” and inserting “sections 534, 535, and 536”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment To Reflect Name Changes</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) through (30) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Bay Mills Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Blackfeet Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Cankdeska Cikana Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>College of Menominee Nation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Crownpoint Institute of Technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>D-Q University.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>Dine College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>Chief Dull Knife Memorial College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>Fort Belknap College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>Fort Berthold Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><content>Fort Peck Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><content>Haskell Indian Nations University.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><content>Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15) </num><content>Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">“(16) </num><content>Leech Lake Tribal College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">“(17) </num><content>Little Big Horn College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">“(18) </num><content>Little Priest Tribal College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">“(19) </num><content>Nebraska Indian Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="20">“(20) </num><content>Northwest Indian College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="21">“(21) </num><content>Oglala Lakota College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="22">“(22) </num><content>Salish Kootenai College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="23">“(23) </num><content>Sinte Gleska University.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="24">“(24) </num><content>Sisseton Wahpeton Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="25">“(25) </num><content>Si Tanka/Huron University.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="26">“(26) </num><content>Sitting Bull College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="27">“(27) </num><content>Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="28">“(28) </num><content>Stone Child College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="29">“(29) </num><content>Turtle Mountain Community College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="30">“(30) </num><content>United Tribes Technical College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="31">“(31) </num><content>White Earth Tribal and Community College.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Recommending Criteria for Additional Eligible<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s301">7 USC 301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit a report containing recommended criteria for designating additional 1994 Institutions to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7202">SEC. 7202. </num><heading>CARRYOVER FOR EXPERIMENT STATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 7 of the Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361g) is amended by striking subsection (C) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carryover</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The balance of any annual funds provided under this Act to a State agricultural experiment station for a fiscal year that remains unexpended at the end of the fiscal year may be carried over for use during the following fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to expend full allotment</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/438">116 STAT. 438</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If any unexpended balance carried over by a State is not expended by the end of the second fiscal year, an amount equal to the unexpended balance shall be deducted from the next succeeding annual allotment to the State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Redistribution</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal funds that are deducted under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year shall be redistributed by the Secretary in accordance with the formula set forth in section 3(c) to those States for which no deduction under subparagraph (A) has been taken for that fiscal year.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="7203">SEC. 7203. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION PERCENTAGES FOR RESEARCH AND EXTENSION FORMULA FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1444(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(a) There” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There”;</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the second sentence; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in the third sentence, by striking “Beginning” through “6 per centum” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with fiscal year 2003, there shall be appropriated under this section for each fiscal year an amount that is not less than 15 percent”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “Funds appropriated” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking “No more” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carryover</inline>.—</heading><content>No more”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1445(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(a) There” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There”;</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with fiscal year 2003, there shall be appropriated under this section for each fiscal year an amount that is not less than 25 percent of the total appropriations for the fiscal year under section 3 of the Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361c).”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “Funds appropriated” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking “The eligible” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The eligible”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by striking “No more” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carryover</inline>.—</heading><content>No more”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="7204">SEC. 7204. </num><heading>CARRYOVER FOR ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS.</heading><content>Section 1445(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222(a)) (as amended by section 7203 of this Act) is further amended by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carryover</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/439">116 STAT. 439</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The balance of any annual funds provided to an eligible institution for a fiscal year under this section that remains unexpended at the end of the fiscal year may be carried over for use during the following fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to expend full amount</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If any unexpended balance carried over by an eligible institution is not expended by the end of the second fiscal year, an amount equal to the unexpended balance shall be deducted from the next succeeding annual allotment to the eligible institution.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Redistribution</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal funds that are deducted under clause (i) for a fiscal year shall be redistributed by the Secretary in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection (b)(2)(B) to those eligible institutions for which no deduction under clause (i) has been taken for that fiscal year.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="7205">SEC. 7205. </num><heading>INITIATIVE FOR FUTURE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 401(b) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7621(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “2002” and inserting “2001”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Out of funds in the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall transfer to the Account—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>on October 1, 2003, $120,000,000;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>on October 1, 2004, $140,000,000;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>on October 1, 2005, $160,000,000; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>on October 1, 2006, and each October 1 thereafter, $200,000,000”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by amending subsection (c)(1) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Critical emerging agricultural and rural issues</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall use the funds in the Account for research, extension, and education grants (referred to in this section as ‘grants”) to address critical emerging agricultural and rural issues related to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>future food production;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>environmental quality and natural resource management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>farm income; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>rural economic and business and community development policy.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (e)(i), by striking “small and mid-sized” and inserting “small, mid-sized, and minority-serving”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="7206">SEC. 7206. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY FOR INTEGRATED GRANTS PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 406(b) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7626(b)) is amended by inserting “and 1994 Institutions” before “on a competitive basis”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/440">116 STAT. 440</page></content></section> <section><num value="7207">SEC. 7207. </num><heading>AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM ACT OF 1998.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Precision Agriculture</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 403 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7623) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in subparagraph (A), inserting “, horticultural,” following “agronomic”’ the second place it appears; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “or” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>using such information to enable intelligent mechanized harvesting and sorting systems for horticultural crops.”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “or” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>robotic and other intelligent machines for use in horticultural cropping systems.”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (5)(F), by inserting “(including improved use of energy inputs)” after “farm production efficiencies”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “or horticultural” after “agronomic”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “and meteorological variability” and inserting “product variability, and meteorological variability”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: “(4) Improve farm energy use efficiencies.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Thomas Jefferson Initiative for Crop Diversification</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 405(a) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7625(a)) is amended by striking “and marketing” and inserting “, marketing, and efficient use”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordinated Program of Research, Extension, and Education To Improve Viability of Small- and Medium-Size Dairy, Livestock, and Poultry Operations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 407(b)(3) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7627(b)(3)) is amended by inserting “(including improved use of energy inputs)” after “poultry systems that increase efficiencies".</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support for Research Regarding Diseases of Wheat, Triticale, and Barley Caused by Fusarium Graminearum or By Tilletia Indica</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research grant authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 408(a) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7628(a)) is amended to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/441">116 STAT. 441</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research Grant Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture may make grants to consortia of land-grant colleges and universities to enhance the ability of the consortia to carry out multi-State research projects aimed at understanding and combating diseases of wheat, triticale, and barley caused by Fusarium graminearum and related fungi (referred to in this section as ‘wheat scab”) or by Tilletia indica and related fungi (referred to in this section as ‘Kamal bunt”).”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 408(b) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 7628(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “or of Kamal bunt,” after “epidemiology of wheat scab”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting triticale,” after “occurring in wheat”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting “or Kamal bunt” after “wheat scab”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A), by striking “and barley for the presence of’ and inserting “, triticale, and barley for the presence of Kamal bunt or of”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(B), by striking “and barley infected with wheat scab” and inserting “, triticale, and barley infected with wheat scab or with Kamal bunt”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting “wheat scab” after “to render”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “and barley to wheat scab” and inserting triticale, and barley to wheat scab and to Kamal bunt”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>by inserting “and Karnal bunt” after “wheat scab”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>by inserting “, triticale,” after “resistant wheat”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Communications networks</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 408(c) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 7628(c)) is amended by inserting “or Kamal bunt” after “wheat scab”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical amendments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The section heading for section 408 of such Act is amended by striking <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">and barley caused by fusarium graminearum</inline>”</b> and inserting <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">triticale, and barley caused by fusarium graminearum or by tilletia indica</inline>”</b>.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The table of sections for such Act is amended by striking “and barley caused by fusarium graminearum” in the item relating to section 408 and inserting “, triticale, and barley caused by Fusarium graminearum or by Tilletia indica”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program to Control Johne’s Disease</inline>.—</heading><content>Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7621 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="409">“SEC. 409. </num><heading>BOVINE JOHNE’S DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7629">7 USC 7629</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with State veterinarians and other appropriate State animal health professionals, may establish a program to conduct research, testing, and evaluation of programs for the control and management of Johne’s disease in livestock.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary <page identifier="/us/stat/116/442">116 STAT. 442</page> to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7208">SEC. 7208. </num><heading>FOOD, AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND TRADE ACT OF 1990.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural Genome Initiative</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1671(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5924(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by inserting “pathogens and” before “diseases causing economic hardship”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by striking “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>reducing the economic impact of plant pathogens on commercially important crop plants; and”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">High-Priority Research and Extension Initiatives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1672(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="25">(25) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Genetically modified agriculture products (GMAP) research</inline>.—</heading><content>Research grants may be made under this section for the purposes of providing unbiased, science-based evaluation of the risks and benefits to the public and the environment of specific genetically modified plant and animal products. Grants may be used to form interdisciplinary teams to review and conduct research on scientific, social, economic, and ethical issues during the review process, to answer questions raised by the release of new genetically modified agriculture products, to conduct fundamental studies on the health and environmental safety of genetically modified agriculture products (including quantitative risk assessment, the effect of specific genetically modified agriculture products on human health, and gene flow studies), to communicate the risk of genetically modified agriculture products through extension and education programs, and to engage the public and industry in relevant issues.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="26">(26) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wind erosion research and extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of validating wind erosion models.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="27">(27) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Crop loss research and extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of validating crop loss models.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="28">(28) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land use management research and extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of evaluating the environmental benefits of land use management tools such as those provided in the Farmland Protection Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="29">(29) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Water and air quality research and extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of better understanding agricultural impacts to air and water quality and means to address them.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="30">(30) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revenue and insurance tools research and extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of better understanding the impact of revenue and insurance tools on farm income.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/443">116 STAT. 443</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="31">(31) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agrotourism research and extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of better understanding the economic, environmental, and food systems impacts of agrotourism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="32">(32) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Harvesting productivity for fruits and vegetables</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of improving harvesting productivity for fruits and vegetables (including citrus), including the development of mechanical harvesting technologies and effective, economical, and safe abscission compounds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="33">(33) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nitrogen-fixation by plants</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of enhancing the nitrogen-fixing ability and efficiency of legumes, developing new varieties of legumes that fix nitrogen more efficiently, and developing new varieties of other commercially important crops that potentially are able to fix nitrogen.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="34">(34) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural marketing</inline>.—</heading><content>Extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of providing education materials, information, and outreach programs regarding commodity and livestock marketing strategies for agricultural producers and for cooperatives and other marketers of any agricultural commodity, including livestock.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="35">(35) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environment and private lands research and extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of researching the use of computer models to aid in assessment of best management practices on a watershed basis, working with government, industry, and private landowners to help craft industry-led solutions to identified environmental issues, researching and monitoring water, air, or soil environmental quality to aid in the development of new approaches to local environmental concerns, and working with local, State, and federal officials to help craft effective environmental solutions that respect private property rights and agricultural production realities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="36">(36) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Livestock disease research and extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of identifying possible livestock disease threats, educating the public regarding livestock disease threats, training persons to deal with such threats, and conducting related research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="35">(35) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plant gene expression</inline>.—</heading><content>Research grants may be made under this section for the purpose of plant gene expression research to accelerate the application of basic plant genomic science to the development and testing of new varieties of enhanced food crops, crops that can be used as renewable energy sources, and other alternative uses of agricultural crops.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="36">(36) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Animal infectious diseases research</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing prevention and control methodologies for animal infectious diseases (including evaluation under field conditions in countries in which an animal disease occurs) such as laboratory tests for quicker detection of infected animals and presence of disease, prevention strategies (including vaccination programs), and rapid diagnostic techniques for animal disease agents considered to be risks for agricultural bioterrorism attack.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/444">116 STAT. 444</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="39">(39) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program to combat childhood obesity</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section to institutions of higher education with demonstrated capacity in basic and clinical obesity research, nutrition research, and community health education research to develop and evaluate community-wide strategies that catalyze partnerships between families and health care, education, recreation, mass media, and other community resources to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="40">(40) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Integrated pest management</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section to coordinate and improve research, education, and outreach on, and implementation on farms of, integrated pest management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="41">(41) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beef cattle genetics</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants for beef cattle genetics evaluation research may be made under this section to consortia of institutions of higher education that have expertise in beef cattle genetic evaluation research and technology and that have been actively involved for at least 20 years in the estimation and prediction of progeny differences for publication and use by seed stock producer breed associations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="42">(42) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dairy pipeline cleaner</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of preventing and eliminating the dangers of dairy pipeline cleaner, including development of safer packaging and transfer mechanisms, outlining accident causes and potential prevention measures, and other means of improving efforts to prevent ingestion of dairy pipeline cleaner.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="43">(43) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of publicly held plants and animal varieties</inline>.—</heading><content>Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of development of publicly held plants and animal varieties (including germplasm for identity-preserved markets) and genetic resource conservation activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="44">(44) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sugarcane genetics</inline>.—</heading><content>Research grants may be made under this section for the purpose of maintaining acceptable yields under reduced production inputs, implementing marker-assisted breeding strategies and other basic plant genomic technologies to screen for improved plant resistance to diseases, weeds, and insects toward minimizing pesticide use, enhancing food, fiber and energy production, and developing varieties for maximum performance under prevailing conditions, including management for improved soil and water conservation.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistive Technology Program for Farmers With Disabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1680(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5933(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration for grants for new programs</inline>.—</heading><content>For each fiscal year that amounts are made available for grants under this subsection, the Secretary may make grants in a manner that ensures that eligible entities who apply for grants, but have not previously received a grant under this subsection, are given full consideration.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7209">SEC. 7209. </num><heading>NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING POLICY ACT OF 1977.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economic Advisory Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1408 of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/445">116 STAT. 445</page> National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by striking “30 members” and inserting “31 members”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (R) through (DD) as subparagraphs (S) through (EE), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (Q) the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="R">“(R) </num><content>1 member representing a non-land grant college or university with a historic commitment to research in the food and agricultural sciences.”;</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by striking “and land-grant colleges and universities” and inserting “, land-grant colleges and universities, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1), inserting “consult with any appropriate agencies of the Department of Agriculture and” after “the Advisory Board shall”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants for Research on Production and Marketing of Alcohols and Industrial Hydrocarbons from Agricultural Commodities and Forest Products</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1419 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3154) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), by inserting “and animal fats and oils” after “industrial oilseed crops”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a)(4), by inserting “or triglycerides” after “other industrial hydrocarbons”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">FAS Overseas Intern Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1458(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3291(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (8);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>establish a program, to be coordinated by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service and the Foreign Agricultural Service, to place interns from United States colleges and universities at Foreign Agricultural Service field offices overseas.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rangeland Research Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1480 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3333) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1480">“SEC. 1480. </num><heading>RANGELAND RESEARCH GRANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may make grants to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>land-grant colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and colleges, universities, and Federal laboratories having a demonstrable capacity in rangeland research, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out rangeland research; and</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/446">116 STAT. 446</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Joe Skeen Institute for Rangeland Restoration for the purposes of facilitating and expanding ongoing State-Federal range management, animal husbandry, and agricultural research, education, and extension programs to meet the targeted, emerging, and future needs of western United States rangelands and associated natural resources.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), this grant program shall be based on a matching formula of 50 percent Federal and 50 percent non-Federal funding.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a grant to a Federal laboratory or a grant under subsection (A)(2).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7210">SEC. 7210. </num><heading>BIOTECHNOLOGY RISK ASSESSMENT RESEARCH.</heading> <content>Section 1668 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5921) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the purpose of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to authorize and support environmental assessment research to help identify and analyze environmental effects of biotechnology; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to authorize research to help regulators develop longterm policies concerning the introduction of such technology.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a grant program within the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service and the Agricultural Research Service to provide the necessary funding for environmental assessment research concerning the introduction of genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms into the environment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research Priorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following types of research shall be given priority for funding:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Research designed to identify and develop appropriate management practices to minimize physical and biological risks associated with genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Research designed to develop methods to monitor the dispersal of genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Research designed to further existing knowledge with respect to the characteristics, rates, and methods of gene transfer that may occur between genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms and relatea wild and agricultural organisms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Environmental assessment research designed to provide analysis which compares the relative impacts of animals, plants, and microorganisms modified through genetic engineering to other types of production systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Other areas of research designed to further the purposes of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Grants under this section shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>made on the basis of the quality of the proposed research project; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>available to any public or private research or educational institution or organization.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In considering specific areas of research for funding under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/447">116 STAT. 447</page> consult with the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall coordinate research funded under this section with the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency in order to avoid duplication of research activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withholdings from biotechnology outlays</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall withhold from outlays of the Department of Agriculture for research on biotechnology, as denned and determined by the Secretary, at least 2 percent of such amount for the purpose of making grants under this section for research on biotechnology risk assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds made available under this subsection shall be applied, to the maximum extent practicable, to risk assessment research on all categories identified in subsection (c).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="7211">SEC. 7211. </num><heading>COMPETITIVE, SPECIAL, AND FACILITIES RESEARCH GRANTS.</heading> <content>Section 2(b)(2) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(2)) is amended by striking “in—” and inserting the following: “in the areas described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). Such needs shall be determined<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> by the Secretary, in consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, not later than July 1 of each fiscal year for the purposes of the following fiscal year.”.</content></section> <section><num value="7212">SEC. 7212. </num><heading>MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT FOR RESEARCH AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES OF 1890 INSTITUTIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1449 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222d) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Formula</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, the State shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources. Such matching funds shall be for an amount equal to not less than—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>60 percent of the formula funds the eligible institution for fiscal year 2003;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>70 percent of the formula funds the eligible institution for fiscal year 2004;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>80 percent of the formula funds the eligible institution for fiscal year 2005;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>90 percent of the formula funds to be distributed to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2006; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>100 percent of the formula funds to be distributed to the eligible institution for fiscal year 2007 and each fiscal year thereafter.”; and</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (f), the Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subsection (c) above the 50 percent level for any fiscal year for an eligible institution of a State if the Secretary determines that the State will be unlikely to satisfy the matching requirement.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/448">116 STAT. 448</page> <section><num value="7213">SEC. 7213. </num><heading>MATCHING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH AND EXTENSION FORMULA FUNDS FOR INSULAR AREA LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Experiment Stations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3(d) of the Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361c(d)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for insular areas</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective beginning for fiscal year 2003, in lieu of the matching funds requirement of paragraph (1), the insular areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands of the United States shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the formula funds distributed by the Secretary to each of the insular areas, respectively, under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waivers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive the matching fund requirement of subparagraph (A) for any fiscal year if the Secretary determines that the government of the insular area will be unlikely to meet the matching requirement for the fiscal year.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agricultural Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3(e) of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343(e)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for insular areas</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective beginning for fiscal year 2003, in lieu of the matching funds requirement of paragraph (1), the insular areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands of the United States shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the formula funds distributed by the Secretary to each of the insular areas, respectively, under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waivers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive the matching fund requirement of subparagraph (A) for any fiscal year if the Secretary determines that the government of the insular area will be unlikely to meet the matching requirement for the fiscal year.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7214">SEC. 7214. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES.</heading> <content>Section 2(3) of the Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 390(2)(3)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Food and agricultural sciences</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘food and agricultural sciences’ has the meaning given that term in section 1404(8) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(8)).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="7215">SEC. 7215. </num><heading>FEDERAL EXTENSION SERVICE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 3(b)(3) of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343(b)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “$5,000,000” and inserting “such sums as are necessary”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding after the first sentence the following new sentence: “The balance of any annual funds provided under the preceding sentence for a fiscal year that remains unexpended at the end of that fiscal year shall remain available without fiscal year limitation.”.</content></paragraph></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/449">116 STAT. 449</page> <section><num value="7216">SEC. 7216. </num><heading>POLICY RESEARCH CENTERS.</heading> <content>Section 1419A(c)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3155(c)(3)) is amended by striking “collect and analyze” and inserting “collect, analyze, and disseminate”.</content></section> <section><num value="7217">SEC. 7217. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF COMPETITIVE GRANT FUNDS.</heading> <content>The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1469 (7 U.S.C. 3315) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1469A">“SEC. 1469A. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF COMPETITIVE GRANT FUNDS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3315a">7 USC 3315a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>“Except as otherwise provided by law, funds made available to the Secretary to carry out a competitive agricultural research, education, or extension grant program under this or any other Act shall be available for obligation for a 2-year period beginning on October 1 of the fiscal year for which the funds are made available.”.</content></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="7218">SEC. 7218. </num><heading>ORGANIC AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INITIATIVE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1672B of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925b) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “, breeding,” after “production”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “and” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>determining desirable traits for organic commodities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>identifying marketing and policy constraints on the expansion of organic agriculture; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>conducting advanced on-farm research and development that emphasizes observation of, experimentation with, and innovation for working organic farms, including research relating to production and marketing and to socioeconomic conditions.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>On October 1, 2003, and each October 1 thereafter<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> through October 1, 2007, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer $3,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture for this section.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="7219">SEC. 7219. </num><heading>SENIOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SERVICE.</heading> <content>Subtitle B of title VI of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7651 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="620">“SEC. 620. </num><heading>SENIOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SERVICE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Establishment.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7657">7 USC 7657</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Department of Agriculture the Senior Scientific Research Service (referred to in this section as the ‘Service’).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Members</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4), the Secretary shall appoint the members of the Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for appointment to the Service, an individual shall—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/450">116 STAT. 450</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>have conducted outstanding research in the field of agriculture or forestry;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>have earned a doctoral level degree at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>meet qualification standards prescribed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management for appointment to a position at level GS-15 of the General Schedule.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 100 individuals may serve as members of the Service at any 1 time.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other requirements</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (B) and subsection (d)(2), the Secretary may appoint and employ a member of the Service without regard to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, relating to retention preference;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the provisions of chapter 43 of title 5, United States Code, relating to performance appraisal and performance actions;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>the provisions of chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code, relating to adverse actions.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Service appointed and employed by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) shall have the same right of appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board and the same right to file a complaint with the Office of Special Counsel as an employee appointed to a position at level GS-15 of the General Schedule.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Appraisal System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall develop a performance appraisal system for members of the Service that is designed to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide for the systematic appraisal of the employment performance of the members; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>encourage excellence in employment performance by the members.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall determine the compensation of members of the Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The rate of pay for a member of the Service shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>not be less than the minimum rate payable for a position at level GS-15 of the General Schedule; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>not be more than the rate payable for a position at level I of the Executive Schedule, unless the rate is approved by the President under section 5377(d)(2) of title 5, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement Contributions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>On the request of a member of the Service who was an employee of an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) immediately prior to appointment as a member of the Service and who retains the right to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/451">116 STAT. 451</page> continue to make contributions to the retirement system of the institution, the Secretary may contribute an amount not to exceed 10 percent of the basic pay of the member to the retirement system of the institution on behalf of the member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal retirement system</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), a member for whom a contribution is made under paragraph (1) shall not, as a result of serving as a member of the Service, be covered by, or earn service credit under, chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual leave</inline>.—</heading><content>Service of a member of the Service described in subparagraph (A) shall be creditable for determining years of service under section 6303(a) of title 5, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Involuntary Separation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2) and notwithstanding the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointment in the competitive service, in the case of an individual who is separated from the Service involuntarily and without cause—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary may appoint the individual to a position in the competitive civil service at level GS-15 of the General Schedule; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the appointment shall be a career appointment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Excepted civil service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an individual described in paragraph (1) who immediately prior to appointment as a member of the Service was not a career appointee in the civil service or the Senior Executive Service, the appointment of the individual under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be to the excepted civil service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>may not exceed a period of 2 years.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="7220">SEC. 7220. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF CERTAIN SCHEDULE A APPOINTMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 31, 2003, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Agriculture shall terminate each appointment listed as an excepted position under schedule A of the General Schedule made by the Secretary to the Federal civil service of an individual who holds dual government appointments, and who carries out agricultural extension work in a program at a college or university eligible to receive funds, under—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>section 1444 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>section 208(e) of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act (88 Stat. 1428).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of Certain Federal Benefits</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding title 5, United States Code, and subject to paragraph (2), an individual described in subsection (a), during the period the individual is employed in an agricultural extension program described in subsection (a) without a break in service, shall continue to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>be eligible to participate, to the same extent that the individual was eligible to participate (on the day before the date of enactment of this Act), in—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program;</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/452">116 STAT. 452</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Program;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>the Civil Service Retirement System;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>the Federal Employee Retirement System;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num><content>the Thrift Savings Plan; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content>the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>receive Federal Civil Service employment credit to the same extent that the individual was receiving such credit on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An individual may continue to be eligible for the benefits described in paragraph (1) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of an individual who remains employed in the agricultural extension program described in subsection (a) on the date of enactment of this Act, the employing college or university continues to fulfill the administrative and financial responsibilities (including making agency contributions) associated with providing those benefits, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in the case of an individual who changes employment to a second college or university described in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the individual continues to work in an agricultural extension program described in subsection (a), as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau>the second college or university—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>fulfills the administrative and financial responsibilities (including making agency contributions) associated with providing those benefits, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>within 1 year before the date of the employment of the individual, had employed a different individual described in subsection (a) who had performed the same duties of employment; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>the individual was eligible for those benefits on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="7221">SEC. 7221. </num><heading>BIOSECURITY PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biosecurity</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="N">“Subtitle N—</num><heading>Biosecurity</heading> <section><num value="1484">“SEC. 1484. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3351">7 USC 3351</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION FOR BIOSECURITY PLANNING AND RESPONSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to amounts for agricultural research, extension, and education under this Act, there are authorized to be appropriated for agricultural research, education, and extension activities for biosecurity planning and response such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Using any authority available to the Secretary, the Secretary shall use funds made available under this <page identifier="/us/stat/116/453">116 STAT. 453</page>section to carry out agricultural research, education, and extension activities (including through competitive grants) for the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>To reduce the vulnerability of the United States food and agricultural system to chemical or biological attack.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>To continue partnerships with institutions of higher education and other institutions to help form stable, long-term programs to enhance the biosecurity of the United States, including the coordination of the development, implementation, and enhancement of diverse capabilities for addressing threats to the Nation’s agricultural economy and food supply with special emphasis on planning, training, outreach, and research activities related to vulnerability analyses, incident response, and detection and prevention technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>To make competitive grants to universities and qualified research institutions for research on counterbioterrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>To counter or otherwise respond to chemical or biological attack.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1485">“SEC. 1485. </num><heading>AGRICULTURE RESEARCH FACILITY EXPANSION AND SECURITY<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Grants.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3352">7 USC 3352</ref>.</p></sidenote> UPGRADES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>To enhance the security of agriculture in the United States against threats posed by bioterrorism, the Secretary shall make expansion or security upgrade grants on a competitive basis to colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404(4)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Grants to a recipient under this section shall not exceed $10,000,000 in any fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Grants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall make a grant under this section only if the grant applicant provides satisfactory assurances to the Secretary that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>sufficient funds are available to pay the non-Federal share of the cost of the proposed expansion or security upgrades; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the proposed expansion or security upgrades meet such reasonable qualifications as may be established by the Secretary with respect to biosafety and biosecurity requirements necessary to protect facility staff, members of the public, and the food supply.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements for Grants for Facility Expansion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall make a grant under this section for the expansion, renovation, remodeling, or alteration (collectively referred to in this section as “expansion”) of a facility only if the grant applicant provides such assurances as the Secretary determines to be satisfactory to ensure the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>For not less than 20 years after the grant is awarded, the facility shall be used for the purposes of the research for which the facility was expanded, as described in the grant application.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Sufficient funds will be available, as of the date of completion of the expansion, for the effective use of the facility for the purposes of the research for which the facility was expanded.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The proposed expansion—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>will increase the capability of the applicant to conduct research for which the facility was expanded; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is necessary to improve the quality of the research of the applicant.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/454">116 STAT. 454</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Grant</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant awarded under this section shall be determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of the cost of any expansion or security upgrade carried out using funds from a grant provided under this section shall not exceed 50 percent.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year”.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress on Increasing Capacity for Research on Biosecurity and Animal and Plant Health Diseases</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that funding for the Agricultural Research Service, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and other agencies of the Department of Agriculture with responsibilities for biosecurity should be increased as necessary to improve the capacity of the agencies to conduct research and analysis of, and respond to, bioterrorism and animal and plant diseases.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7222">SEC. 7222. </num><heading>INDIRECT COSTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH GRANTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1462 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3310) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—” before “Except”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall not apply to a grant awarded competitively under section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638).”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7223">SEC. 7223. </num><heading>carbon cycle research.</heading> <chapeau>Section 221 of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-224; 114 Stat. 407), as amended by section 9009 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s6711">7 USC 6711</ref>.</p></sidenote>of this Act, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “Of the amount” and all that follows through “to provide” and inserting “To the extent funds are made available for this purpose, the Secretary shall provide”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (f), by striking “under subsection (a)” and inserting “for this section”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 2002 through 2007 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Repeal of Certain Activities and Authorities</heading> <section><num value="7301">SEC. 7301. </num><heading>FOOD SAFETY RESEARCH INFORMATION OFFICE AND NATIONAL CONFERENCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (b) and (c) of section 615 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7654(b) and (c)) are repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Generally</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 615 of such Act is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the section heading, by striking <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">and national conference</inline>”</b>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">Food Safety Research Information Office</inline>.—”;</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/455">116 STAT. 455</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively, and moving the margins 2 ems to the left;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and moving the margins 2 ems to the left; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), by striking “this subsection” and inserting “this section”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Table of sections</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for such Act is amended by striking “and National Conference” in the item relating to section 615.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="7302">SEC. 7302. </num><heading>REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES UNDER SHEEP PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ACT OF 1994.</heading> <content>Section 617 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-185; 112 Stat. 607) is repealed.</content></section> <section><num value="7303">SEC. 7303. </num><heading>MARKET EXPANSION RESEARCH.</heading> <content>Section 1436 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1632) is repealed.</content></section> <section><num value="7304">SEC. 7304. </num><heading>NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD ON AGRICULTURAL WEATHER.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1639 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5853) is repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1640(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5854(b)) is amended by striking “take into” and all that follows through “Weather and”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7305">SEC. 7305. </num><heading>AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE WITH IRELAND.</heading> <content>Section 1420 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99-198; 99 Stat. 1551) is repealed.</content></section> <section><num value="7306">SEC. 7306. </num><heading>PESTICIDE RESISTANCE STUDY.</heading> <content>Section 1437 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99-198; 99 Stat. 1558) is repealed.</content></section> <section><num value="7307">SEC. 7307. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF EDUCATION STUDY.</heading> <content>Section 1438 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99-198; 99 Stat. 1559) is repealed.</content></section> <section><num value="7308">SEC. 7308. </num><heading>TASK FORCE ON 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4 of the Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 390b) is repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 390) is amended by striking paragraph (5).</content></subsection></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>New Authorities</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="7401">“SEC. 7401. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3319f">7 USC 3319f note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>In this subtitle:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/456">116 STAT. 456</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Department” means the Department of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="7402">SEC. 7402. </num><heading>RESEARCH EQUIPMENT GRANTS.</heading> <content>The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1462 (7 U.S.C. 3310) the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="1462A">“SEC. 1462A. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3310a">7 USC 3310a</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RESEARCH EQUIPMENT GRANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make competitive grants for the acquisition of special purpose scientific research equipment for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs of eligible institutions described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Institutions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may make a grant under this section to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a college or university; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a State cooperative institution.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant made to an eligible institution under this section may not exceed $500,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Charge of Equipment as Indirect Costs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The cost of acquisition or depreciation of equipment purchased with a grant under this section shall not be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>charged as an indirect cost against another Federal grant; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>included as part of the indirect cost pool for purposes of calculating the indirect cost rate of an eligible institution.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="7403">SEC. 7403. </num><heading>JOINT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3319b">7 USC 3319b note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this section are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to reduce the duplication of administrative functions relating to grant awards and administration among Federal agencies conducting similar types of research, education, and extension programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to maximize the use of peer review resources in research, education, and extension programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to reduce the burden on potential recipients that may offer similar proposals to receive competitive grants under different Federal programs in overlapping subject areas.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1473A (7 U.S.C. 3319a) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1473b">“SEC. 1473b. </num><heading>JOINT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3319b">7 USC 3319b</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out any competitive agricultural research, education, or extension grant program authorized under this or any other Act, the Secretary may cooperate with 1 or more other Federal agencies (including the National Science Foundation) in issuing joint requests for proposals, awarding grants, and administering grants, for similar or related research, education, or extension projects or activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/457">116 STAT. 457</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may delegate authority to issue requests for proposals, make grant awards, or administer grants, in whole or in part, to a cooperating Federal agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperating federal agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The cooperating Federal agency may delegate to the Secretary authority to issue requests for proposals, make grant awards, or administer grants, in whole or in part.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary and a cooperating Federal agency may agree to make applicable to recipients of grants—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the post-award grant administration regulations applicable to recipients of grants from the Secretary; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the post-award grant administration regulations applicable to recipients of grants from the cooperating Federal agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Peer Review Panels</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to section 1413B, the Secretary and a cooperating Federal agency may establish joint peer review panels for the purpose of evaluating grant proposals.”. </content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="7404">SEC. 7404. </num><heading>REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3101">7 USC 3101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a task force<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote> to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct a review of the Agricultural Research Service; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>evaluate the merits of establishing one or more National Institutes focused on disciplines important to the progress of food and agricultural science.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Task Force shall consist of 8 members, appointed by the Secretary, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>have a broad-based background in plant, animal, and agricultural sciences research, food, nutrition, biotechnology, crop production methods, environmental science, or related disciplines; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>are familiar with the role and infrastructure used to conduct Federal and private research, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the Agricultural Research Service;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the National Institutes of Health;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>the National Science Foundation;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>the National Aeronautics and Space Administration;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num><content>the Department of Energy laboratory system; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content>the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Private sector</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the members appointed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall appoint at least 6 members that are members of the private sector or come from institutions of higher education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plant and agricultural sciences research</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the members appointed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall appoint at least 3 members that have an extensive background and preeminence in the field of plant, animal, and agricultural sciences research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the members appointed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall designate a Chairperson that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/458">116 STAT. 458</page> has significant leadership experience in educational and research institutions and indepth knowledge of the research enterprises of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>Before appointing members of the Task Force under this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with the National Academy of Sciences and the Office of Science and Technology Policy.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Task Force shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct a review of the purpose, efficiency, effectiveness, and impact on agricultural research of the Agricultural Research Service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>conduct a review and evaluation of the merits of establishing one or more National Institutes (such as National Institutes for Plant and Agricultural Sciences) focused on disciplines important to the progress of food and agricultural sciences, and, if establishment of one or more National Institutes is recommended, provide further recommendations to the Secretary, including the structure for establishing each Institute, the multistate area location of each Institute, and the amount of funding necessary to establish each Institute; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>submit the reports required by subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Task Force shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, and the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a report on the review and evaluation required under subsection (c)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a report on the review and evaluation required under subsection (c)(2).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use to carry out this section not more than 0.1 percent of the amount of appropriations available to the Agricultural Research Service for fiscal year 2003.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7405">SEC. 7405. </num><heading>BEGINNING FARMER AND RANCHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3319f">7 USC 3319f note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Beginning Farmer or Rancher</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “beginning farmer or rancher" means a person that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>has not operated a farm or ranch; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 10 years; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>meets such other criteria as the Secretary may establish.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a beginning farmer and rancher development program to provide training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers or ranchers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall make competitive grants to support new and established local and regional training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers or ranchers, including programs and services (as appropriate) relating to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>mentoring, apprenticeships, and internships;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>resources and referral;</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/459">116 STAT. 459</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>assisting beginning fanners or ranchers in acquiring land from retiring farmers and ranchers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>innovative farm and ranch transfer strategies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>entrepreneurship and business training;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>model land leasing contracts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>financial management training;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>whole farm planning;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>conservation assistance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>risk management education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>diversification and marketing strategies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><content>curriculum development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="M">(M) </num><content>understanding the impact of concentration and globalization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="N">(N) </num><content>basic livestock and crop farming practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="O">(O) </num><content>the acquisition and management of agricultural credit;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="P">(P) </num><content>environmental compliance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="Q">(Q) </num><content>information processing; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="R">(R) </num><content>other similar subject areas of use to beginning farmers or ranchers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, the recipient shall be a collaborative State, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities, which may include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a State cooperative extension service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a Federal, State, or tribal agency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a community-based and nongovernmental organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>a college or university (including an institution awarding an associate’s degree) or foundation maintained by a college or university; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>any other appropriate partner, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of grant</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 3 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, a recipient shall provide a match in the form of cash or in-kind contributions in an amount equal to 25 percent of the funds provided by the grant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Set-aside</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not less than 25 percent of funds used to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year shall be used to support programs and services that address the needs of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>limited resource beginning farmers or ranchers (as defined by the Secretary);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>socially disadvantaged beginning farmers or ranchers (as defined in section 355(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2003(e)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>farmworkers desiring to become farmers or ranchers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant made under this subsection may not be used for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative costs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use not more than 4 percent of the funds made available to carry out this subsection for administrative costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Education Teams</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote></heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/460">116 STAT. 460</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall establish beginning farmer and rancher education teams to develop curricula and conduct educational programs and workshops for beginning farmers or ranchers in diverse geographical areas of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Curriculum</inline>.—</heading><content>In promoting the development of curricula, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include modules tailored to specific audiences of beginning fanners or ranchers, based on crop or regional diversity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In establishing an education team for a specific program or workshop, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>obtain the short-term services of specialists with knowledge and expertise in programs serving beginning farmers or ranchers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>use officers and employees of the Department with direct experience in programs of the Department that may be taught as part of the curriculum for the program or workshop.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall cooperate, to the maximum extent practicable, with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>State cooperative extension services;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>Federal and State agencies;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>community-based and nongovernmental organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>colleges and universities (including an institution awarding an associate’s degree) or foundations maintained by a college or university; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num><content>other appropriate partners, as determined by the Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement to reflect the terms of any cooperation under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Curriculum and Training Clearinghouse</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish an online clearinghouse that makes available to beginning farmers or ranchers education curricula and training materials and programs, which may include online courses for direct use by beginning farmers or ranchers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Stakeholder Input</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall seek stakeholder input from—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>beginning farmers and ranchers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>national, State, tribal, and local organizations and other persons with expertise in operating beginning farmer and rancher programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers established under section 5 of the Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992 (7 U.S.C. 1929 note; Public Law 102-554).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participation by Other Farmers and Ranchers</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section prohibits the Secretary from allowing fanners and ranchers who are not beginning farmers or ranchers from participating in programs authorized under this section to the extent that the Secretary determines that such participation <page identifier="/us/stat/116/461">116 STAT. 461</page> is appropriate and will not detract from the primary purpose of educating beginning farmers and ranchers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7406">SEC. 7406. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING DOUBLING OF FUNDING FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH.</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Federal funding for food and agricultural research has been essentially constant for 2 decades, putting at risk the scientific base on which food and agricultural advances have been made;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the resulting increase in the relative proportion of private sector, industry investments in food and agricultural research has led to questions about the independence and objectivity of research and outreach conducted by the Federal and university research sectors; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>funding for food and agricultural research should be at least doubled over the next 5 fiscal years—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to restore the balance between public and private sector funding for food and agricultural research; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to maintain the scientific base on which food and agricultural advances are made.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="7407">SEC. 7407. </num><heading>ORGANIC PRODUCTION AND MARKET DATA INITIATIVES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5925c">7 USC 5925c</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The Secretary shall ensure that segregated data on the production and marketing of organic agricultural products is included in the ongoing baseline of data collection regarding agricultural production and marketing.</content></section> <section><num value="7408">SEC. 7408. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL ORGANIC RESEARCH COLLABORATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5925d">7 USC 5925d</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The Secretary, acting through the Agricultural Research Service (including the National Agricultural Library) and the Economic Research Service, shall facilitate access by research and extension professionals, farmers, and other interested persons in the United States to, and the use by those persons of, organic research conducted outside the United States.</content></section> <section><num value="7409">SEC. 7409. </num><heading>REPORT ON PRODUCERS AND HANDLERS OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5925b">7 USC 5925b note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>Not later than 1 year after funds are made available to carry<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> out this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>describes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the extent to which producers and handlers of organic agricultural products are contributing to research and promotion programs of the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the extent to which producers and handlers of organic agricultural products are surveyed for ideas for research and promotion;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>ways in which the programs reflect the contributions made by producers and handlers of organic agricultural products and directly benefit the producers and handlers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the implementation of initiatives that directly benefit organic producers and handlers; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/462">116 STAT. 462</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>evaluates industry and other proposals for improving the treatment of certified organic agricultural products under Federal marketing orders, including proposals to target additional resources for research and promotion of organic products and to differentiate between certified organic and other products in new or existing volume limitations or other orderly marketing requirements.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="7410">SEC. 7410. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED PEST-PROTECTED PLANTS.</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>review the recommendations of the Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants of the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the National Research Council made during 2000 and the Committee on Environmental Impacts Associated with Commercialization of Transgenic Plants made during 2002, concerning food safety, ecological research, monitoring needs for transgenic crops with plant incorporated protectants, and the environmental effects of transgenic plants; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes actions taken to implement those recommendations by agencies within the Department, including agencies that develop or implement programs or objectives relating to marketing, regulation, food safety, research, education, or economics.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="7411">SEC. 7411. </num><heading>STUDY OF NUTRIENT BANKING.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5925a">7 USC 5925a note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may conduct a study to evaluate nutrient banking for the purpose of enhancing the health and viability of watersheds in areas with large concentrations of animal producing units.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting any study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall evaluate the costs, needs, and means by which Utter may be collected and distributed outside the applicable watershed to reduce potential point source and nonpoint source phosphorous pollution.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes the results of any study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7412">SEC. 7412. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.</heading> <content>Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7621 et seq.) (as amended by section 7206(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="410">“SEC. 410. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7630">7 USC 7630</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, shall make grants to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns (including, with respect to the National <page identifier="/us/stat/116/463">116 STAT. 463</page> 4-H Council, activities provided for in Public Law 107-19 (115 Stat. 153)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, which shall remain available until expended.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading> <section><num value="7501">SEC. 7501. </num><heading>RESIDENT INSTRUCTION AND DISTANCE EDUCATION AT<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3361">7 USC 3361 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN UNITED STATES INSULAR AREAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the purpose of this subtitle to promote and strengthen higher education in the food and agricultural sciences at institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))) that have demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in food and agricultural sciences and that are located in the insular areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau by formulating and administering programs to enhance teaching programs in agriculture, natural resources, forestry, veterinary medicine, home economics, and disciplines closely allied to the food and agriculture production and delivery systems.</content></subsection></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="7502">SEC. 7502. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (17) as paragraphs (11) through (18), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insular area</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘insular area’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Guam;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>American Samoa;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the Federated States of Micronesia;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the Republic of the Marshall Islands;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the Republic of Palau; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>the Virgin Islands of the United States.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking paragraph (13) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘State’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the District of Columbia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any insular area.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amendments made by subsection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3103">7 USC 3103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (a) shall not affect any basis for distribution of funds by formula (in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Federated States of Micronesia;</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/464">116 STAT. 464</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Republic of the Marshall Islands; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Republic of Palau.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="7503">SEC. 7503. </num><heading>RESIDENT INSTRUCTION AND DISTANCE EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM FOR INSULAR AREA INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.</heading> <content>The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="O">“Subtitle O—</num><heading>Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="1489">“SEC. 1489. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3361">7 USC 3361</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <content>“For the purposes of this subtitle, the term ‘eligible institution’ means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(A)) in an insular area that has demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in the food and agricultural sciences.</content></section> <section><num value="1490">“SEC. 1490. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3362">7 USC 3362</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DISTANCE EDUCATION GRANTS FOR INSULAR AREAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make competitive or noncompetitive grants to eligible institutions in insular areas to strengthen the capacity of such institutions to carry out distance food and agricultural education programs using digital network technologies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Grants made under this section shall be used—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to acquire the equipment, instrumentation, networking capability, hardware and software, digital network technology, and infrastructure necessary to teach students and teachers about technology in the classroom;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to develop and provide educational services (including faculty development) to prepare students or faculty seeking a degree or certificate that is approved by the State or a regional accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of Education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to provide teacher education, library and media specialist training, and preschool and teacher aid certification to individuals who seek to acquire or enhance technology skills in order to use technology in the classroom or instructional process;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to implement a joint project to provide education regarding technology in the classroom with a local educational agency, community-based organization, national nonprofit organization, or business; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>to provide leadership development to administrators, board members, and faculty of eligible institutions with institutional responsibility for technology education.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Grant Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds provided under this section shall not be used for the planning, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or repair of a building or facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may carry out this section in a manner that recognizes the different needs and opportunities for eligible institutions in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/465">116 STAT. 465</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching requirement</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may establish a requirement that an eligible institution receiving a grant under this section shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the grant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waivers</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary establishes a matching requirement under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall retain an option to waive the requirement for an eligible institution for any fiscal year if the Secretary determines that the institution will be unlikely to meet the matching requirement for the fiscal year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1491">“SEC. 1491. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3363">7 USC 3363</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RESIDENT INSTRUCTION GRANTS FOR INSULAR AREAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture shall make competitive grants to eligible institutions to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>strengthen institutional educational capacities, including libraries, curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, instruction delivery systems, and student recruitment and retention, in order to respond to identified State, regional, national, or international education needs in the food and agricultural sciences;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>attract and support undergraduate and graduate students in order to educate them in identified areas of national need in the food and agriculture sciences;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>facilitate cooperative initiatives between two or more insular area eligible institutions, or between those institutions and units of State Government or organizations in the private sector, to maximize the development and use of resources such as faculty, facilities, and equipment to improve food and agricultural sciences teaching programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>conduct undergraduate scholarship programs to assist in meeting national needs for training food and agricultural scientists.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that each eligible institution, prior to receiving grant funds under subsection (a), shall have a significant demonstrable commitment to higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences and to each specific subject area for which grant funds under this section are to be used.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of Agriculture may require that any grant awarded under this section contain provisions that require funds to be targeted to meet the needs identified in section 1402.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to carry out this section.”.</content></subsection></section></subtitle></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="7504">SEC. 7504. </num><heading>DECLARATION OF EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY AND RESULTING AUTHORITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Payment of Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 415(e) of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7715(e)) is amended by inserting before the final period the following: “or a review of longer than 60 days by any officer or employee of the Federal <page identifier="/us/stat/116/466">116 STAT. 466</page>Government other than the Secretary or the designee of the Secretary".</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Certain Decisions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 442 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7772) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretarial Discretion</inline>.—</heading><content>The action of any officer, employee, or agent of the Secretary in carrying out this Act, including determining the amount of and making any payment authorized to be made under this title, shall not be subject to a review of longer than 60 days by any officer or employee of the Federal Government other than the Secretary or the designee of the Secretary.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methyl Bromide</inline>.—</heading><content>The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 418 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="419">“SEC. 419. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7719">7 USC 7719</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>METHYL BROMIDE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, upon request of State, local, or tribal authorities, shall determine whether methyl bromide treatments or applications required by State, local, or tribal authorities to prevent the introduction, establishment, or spread of plant pests (including diseases) or noxious weeds should be authorized as an official control or official requirement. The Secretary shall not authorize such treatments or applications unless the Secretary finds there is no other registered, effective, and economically feasible alternative available.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methyl Bromide Alternative</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with State, local and tribal authorities, shall establish a program to identify alternatives to methyl bromide for treatment and control of plant pests and weeds. For uses where no registered, effective, economically feasible alternatives available can currently be identified, the Secretary shall initiate research programs to develop alternative methods of control and treatment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registry</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publication.</p></sidenote>of this section, the Secretary shall publish, and thereafter maintain, a registry of State, local, and tribal requirements authorized by the Secretary under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timeline for determination</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the promulgation of regulations to carry out this section, the Secretary shall make the determination required by subsection (a) not later than 90 days after receiving the request for such a determination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or modify the authority of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency or to provide any authority to the Secretary of Agriculture under the Clean Air Act or regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="7505">SEC. 7505. </num><heading>AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.</heading> <content>Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7621 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/467">116 STAT. 467</page> <quotedContent> <section><num value="411">“SEC. 411. </num><heading>AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s7631">7 USC 7631</ref>.</p></sidenote> DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘eligible entity’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an institution of higher education that offers a curriculum in agriculture or the biosciences;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a nonprofit organization; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a consortium of for-profit institutions and agricultural research institutions.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary (acting through the Foreign Agricultural Service) shall establish and administer a program to make competitive grants to eligible entities to develop agricultural biotechnology for developing countries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds provided to an eligible entity under this section may be used for projects that use biotechnology to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>enhance the nutritional content of agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>increase the yield and safety of agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>increase the yield of agricultural products that are drought- and stress-resistant and that can be grown in developing countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>extend the growing range of crops that can be grown in developing countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>enhance the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables grown in developing countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>develop environmentally sustainable agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries; and “(G) develop vaccines to immunize against life-threatening illnesses and other medications that can be administered by consuming genetically-engineered agricultural products.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="7506">SEC. 7506. </num><heading>LAND ACQUISITION AUTHORITY, NATIONAL PEANUT RESEARCH LABORATORY, DAWSON, GEORGIA.</heading> <content>The limitation on the authority of the Agricultural Research Service to acquire lands by purchase using funds appropriated under the heading Agricultural Research Service-salaries and EXPENSES in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-76; 115 Stat. 708), shall not apply to the purchase of land for a research farm for the National Peanut Research Laboratory in Dawson, Georgia, for which a lease with an option to purchase has been entered into before the date of enactment of this Act.</content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/468">116 STAT. 468</page> </subtitle><num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>FORESTRY</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978</heading> <section><num value="8001">SEC. 8001. </num><heading>REPEAL OF FORESTRY INCENTIVES PROGRAM AND STEWARDSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 is amended by striking section 4 (16 U.S.C. 2103) and section 6(16 U.S.C. 2103b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s2103">16 USC 2103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Remaining Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture may use funds appropriated for fiscal year 2002 for the forestry incentives program or the stewardship incentive program, but not expended before the date of enactment of this Act, to carry out sections 4 and 6 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, as in effect on the date before the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8002">SEC. 8002. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF FOREST LAND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s2103">16 USC 2103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this section are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to strengthen the commitment of the Secretary of Agriculture to sustainable forest management to enhance the productivity of timber, fish and wildlife habitat, soil and water quality, wetland, recreational resources, and aesthetic values of forest land; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to establish a coordinated and cooperative Federal, State, and local sustainable forestry program for the establishment, management, maintenance, enhancement, and restoration of forests on nonindustrial private forest land.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forest Land Enhancement Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 is amended by inserting after section 3 (16 U.S.C. 2102) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="4">“SEC. 4. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s2103">16 USC 2103</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FOREST LAND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a forest land enhancement program—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to provide financial assistance to State foresters; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to encourage the long-term sustainability of nonindustrial private forest lands in the United States by assisting the owners of nonindustrial private forest lands, through State foresters, in more actively managing the nonindustrial private forest lands and related resources of those owners through the use of State, Federal, and private sector resource management expertise, financial assistance, and educational programs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination and consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, acting through State foresters, shall implement the program—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in coordination with the State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in consultation with other Federal, State, and local natural resource management agencies, institutions <page identifier="/us/stat/116/469">116 STAT. 469</page>of higher education, and a broad range of private sector interests.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In implementing the program, the Secretary shall target resources to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Investing in practices to establish, restore, protect, manage, maintain, and enhance the health and productivity of the nonindustrial private forest lands in the United States for timber, habitat for flora and fauna, soil, water, and air quality, wetlands, and riparian buffers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Ensuring that afforestation, reforestation, improvement of poorly stocked stands, timber stand improvement, practices necessary to improve seedling growth and survival, and growth enhancement practices occur where needed to enhance and sustain the long-term productivity of timber and nontimber forest resources to help meet future public demand for all forest resources and provide environmental benefits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Reducing the risks and helping restore, recover, and mitigate the damage to forests caused by fire, insects, invasive species, disease, and damaging weather.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Increasing and enhancing carbon sequestration opportunities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Enhancing implementation of agroforestry practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>Maintaining and enhancing the forest landbase and leverage State and local financial and technical assistance to owners that promote the same conservation and environmental values.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>Preserving the aesthetic quality of nonindustrial private forest lands and providing opportunities for outdoor recreation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Priority Plan</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development</inline>.—</heading><content>The State Forester and State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee of a State shall jointly develop and submit to the Secretary a State priority plan that is intended to promote forest management objectives in that State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2006, each<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> State that implemented a State priority plan shall submit to the Secretary a report describing the status of all activities and practices funded under the program as of that date.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Owner Eligibility for Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for cost-share assistance under the program, an owner of nonindustrial private forest lands shall agree—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>to develop and implement, in cooperation with a State forester, another State official, or a professional resources manager, a management plan that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>except as provided in paragraph (2) or (3), provides for the treatment of not more than 1,000 acres of nonindustrial private forest lands;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is approved by the State forester; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>addresses site specific activities and practices; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to implement approved activities and practices in a manner consistent with the management plan for a period of not less than 10 years, unless the State forester approves a modification to the plan.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/470">116 STAT. 470</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public benefit exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may increase the acreage limitation specified in paragraph (1)(A)(i) to not more than 5,000 acres for an owner of nonindustrial private forest lands if the Secretary, in consultation with the State forester, determines that significant public benefits will accrue as a result of the provision of cost-share assistance under the program for the treatment of the additional acreage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan development exception</inline>.—</heading><content>An owner may receive cost-share assistance under the program for the purpose of developing a management plan under subsection (e) that provides for the treatment of acreage in excess of the acreage limitations specified in paragraphs (1)(A)(i) and (2), except that the owner’s eligibility for cost-share assistance to implement approved activities and practices under the management plan remains subject to the acreage limitation specified in paragraph (1)(A)(i) or, if the Secretary makes the determination described in paragraph (2), the acreage limitation specified in that paragraph.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management Plan</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission and content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An owner of nonindustrial private forest lands that seeks to participate in the program shall submit to the State forester of the State in which the lands are located a management plan that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>identifies and describes projects and activities to be carried out by the owner to protect or enhance soil, water, air, range and aesthetic quality, recreation, timber, water, wetland, or fish and wildlife resources on the lands in a manner that is compatible with the objectives of the owner;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>addresses any criteria established by the State and the applicable Committee; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>meets the other requirements of this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lands covered</inline>.—</heading><content>At a minimum, the management plan shall apply to those portions of the nonindustrial private forest lands of the owner on which any project or activity funded under the program will be carried out. In a case in which a project or activity may affect acreage outside the portion of the land on which the project or activity is carried out, the management plan shall apply to all lands of the owner that are in forest cover and may be affected by the project or activity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approved Activities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State list</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop for each State a list of approved forest activities and practices eligible for cost-share assistance that meets the purposes of the program. The Secretary shall develop the list for a State in consultation with the State forester and the Committee for that State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Types of activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Approved activities and practices under paragraph (1) may consist of activities and practices for the following purposes:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The establishment, management, maintenance, and restoration of forests for shelterbelts, windbreaks, aesthetic quality, and other conservation purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The sustainable growth and management of forests for timber production.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The restoration, use, and enhancement of forest wetland and riparian areas.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/471">116 STAT. 471</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>The protection of water quality and watersheds through—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the planting of trees in riparian areas; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the enhanced management and maintenance of native vegetation on land vital to water quality.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>The management, maintenance, restoration, or development of habitat for plants, fish, and wildlife.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>The control, detection, monitoring, and prevention of the spread of invasive species and pests on nonindustrial private forest lands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>The restoration of nonindustrial private forest land affected by invasive species and pests.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>The conduct of other management activities, such as the reduction of hazardous fuels, that reduce the risks to forests posed by, and that restore, recover, and mitigate the damage to forests caused by, fire or any other catastrophic event, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>The development of management plans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>The conduct of energy conservation and carbon sequestration activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K) </num><content>The conduct of other activities approved by the Secretary, in consultation with the State forester and the appropriate Committees.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement of Eligible Activities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an eligible owner that has an approved management plan, the Secretary shall share the cost of implementing the approved activities and practices that the Secretary determines are appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall determine the appropriate reimbursement rate for cost-share payments under paragraph (1) and the schedule for making those payments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum cost share</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not make cost-share payments under this subsection to an owner in an amount in excess of 75 percent, or a lower percentage as determined by the State forester, of the total cost to the owner to implement the approved activities and practices under the management plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aggregate payment limit</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall determine the maximum aggregate amount of cost-share payments that an owner may receive under the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make determinations under this subsection in consultation with the State forester.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recapture</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish and implement a mechanism to recapture payments made to an owner in the event that the owner fails to implement an approved activity or practice specified in the management plan for which the owner received cost-share payments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional remedy</inline>.—</heading><content>The remedy provided in paragraph (1) is in addition to any other remedy available to the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Cost-Share Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the State foresters, shall distribute funds available for cost sharing under the program only after giving appropriate consideration to the following factors:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/472">116 STAT. 472</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The public benefits that would result from the distribution.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The total acreage of nonindustrial private forest lands in each State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The potential productivity of those lands, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The number of owners eligible for cost sharing in each State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>The opportunities to enhance nontimber resources on those lands, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the protection of riparian buffers and forest wetland;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the preservation of fish and wildlife habitat;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the enhancement of soil, air, and water quality; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the preservation of aesthetic quality and opportunities for outdoor recreation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>The anticipated demand for timber and nontimber resources in each State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The need to improve forest health to minimize the damaging effects of catastrophic fire, insects, disease, or weather.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>The need and demand for agroforestry practices in each State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>The need to maintain and enhance the forest landbase.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>The need for afforestation, reforestation, and timber stand improvement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use $100,000,000 of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out the Program during the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and ending on September 30, 2007.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonindustrial private forest lands</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘nonindustrial private forest lands’ means rural lands, as determined by the Secretary, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>have existing tree cover or are suitable for growing trees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>are owned by any nonindustrial private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian tribe, or other private legal entity so long as the individual, group, association, corporation, tribe, or entity has definitive decisionmaking authority over the lands.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms ‘State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee’ and ‘Committee’ means a State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee established under section 19(b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Indian tribe’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Owner</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘owner1 means an owner of nonindustrial private forest land.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘program’ means the forest land enhancement program established by this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/473">116 STAT. 473</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State forester</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘State forester’ means the director or other head of a State Forestry Agency or equivalent State official.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 246(b)(2) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6962(b)(2)) is amended by striking “forestry incentive program” and inserting “forest land enhancement program”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8003">SEC. 8003. </num><heading>ENHANCED COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s2106c">16 USC 2106c note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The severity and intensity of wildland fires has increased dramatically over the past few decades as a result of past fire and land management policies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The record 2000 fire season is a prime example of what can be expected if action is not taken.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Wildland fires threaten not only the forested resources of the United States, but also the thousands of communities intermingled with the wildlands in the wildland-urban interface.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The National Fire Plan, if implemented to achieve appropriate priorities, is the proper, coordinated, and most effective means to address the issue of wildfires.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>While adequate authorities exist to tackle the wildfire issues at the landscape level on Federal lands, there is limited authority to take action on most private lands, and the largest threat to life and property exists on private lands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>There is a significant Federal interest in enhancing community protection from wildfire.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enhanced Protection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 is amended by inserting after section 10 (16 U.S.C. 2106) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="10A">“SEC. 10A. </num><heading>ENHANCED COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s2106c">16 USC 2106c</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Management Related to Wildfire Threats</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may cooperate with State foresters and equivalent State officials in the management of lands in the United States for the following purposes:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Aid in wildfire prevention and control.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Protect communities from wildfire threats.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Enhance the growth and maintenance of trees and forests that promote overall forest health.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Ensure the continued production of all forest resources, including timber, outdoor recreation opportunities, wildlife habitat, and clean water, through conservation of forest cover on watersheds, shelterbelts, and windbreaks.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Community and Private Land Fire Assistance Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment; purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish a Community and Private Land Fire Assistance program (in this subsection referred to as the ‘Program’)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to focus the Federal role in promoting optimal firefighting efficiency at the Federal, State, and local levels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to augment Federal projects that establish landscape level protection from wildfires;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to expand outreach and education programs to homeowners and communities about fire prevention; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>to establish space around homes and property of private landowners that is defensible against wildfires.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/474">116 STAT. 474</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration and implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Program shall be administered by the Forest Service and implemented through State foresters or equivalent State officials.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In coordination with existing authorities under this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the State forester or equivalent State official, may undertake on non-Federal lands—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>fuel hazard mitigation and prevention;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>invasive species management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>multiresource wildfire planning;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>community protection planning;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>community and landowner education enterprises, including the program known as FIREWISE;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>market development and expansion;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>improved wood utilization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>special restoration projects.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consent required</inline>.—</heading><content>Program activities undertaken by the Secretary on non-Federal lands shall be undertaken only with the consent of the owner of the lands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use persons in the local community wherever possible to carry out projects under the Program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the heads of other Federal agencies, as necessary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>$35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>such sums as are necessary for fiscal years thereafter.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Amendments to Other Laws</heading> <section><num value="8101">SEC. 8101. </num><heading>SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY OUTREACH INITIATIVE; RENEWABLE RESOURCES EXTENSION ACTIVITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sustainable Forestry Outreach Initiative</inline>.—</heading><content>The Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 is amended by inserting after section 5A (16 U.S.C. 1674a) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="5B">“SEC. 5B. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1674b">16 USC 1674b</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY OUTREACH INITIATIVE.</heading> <chapeau>“The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the ‘Sustainable Forestry Outreach Initiative’, to educate landowners concerning the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The value and benefits of practicing sustainable forestry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The importance of professional forestry advice in achieving sustainable forestry objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The variety of public and private sector resources available to assist the landowners in planning for and practicing sustainable forestry.”.</content></paragraph></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Renewable Resources Extension Activities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 6 of the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1675) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/475">116 STAT. 475</page> is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: “There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination date</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8 of the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1671 note; Public Law 95-306) is amended by striking “2000” and inserting “2007”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="8102">SEC. 8102. </num><heading>OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY.</heading> <content>Section 2405(d) of the Global Climate Change Prevention Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6704(d)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> </subtitle><subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Provisions</heading> <section><num value="8201">SEC. 8201. </num><heading>MCINTIRE-STENNIS COOPERATIVE FORESTRY RESEARCH PROGRAM.</heading> <content>It is the sense of Congress to reaffirm the importance of Public Law 87-788 (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.), commonly known as the “McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act”.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>ENERGY</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="9001">SEC. 9001. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8101">7 USC 8101</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biobased product</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “biobased product” means a product determined by the Secretary to be a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biomass</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “biomass” means any organic material that is available on a renewable or recurring basis.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “biomass” includes—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>agricultural crops;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>trees grown for energy production;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>wood waste and wood residues;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>plants (including aquatic plants and grasses);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num><content>residues;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content>fibers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content>animal wastes and other waste materials; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><content>fats, oils, and greases (including recycled fats, oils, and greases).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “biomass” does not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>paper that is commonly recycled; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>unsegregated solid waste.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Renewable energy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “renewable energy” means energy derived from—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a wind, solar, biomass, or geothermal source; or</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/476">116 STAT. 476</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>hydrogen derived from biomass or water using an energy source described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural small business</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “rural small business” has the meaning that the Secretary shall prescribe by regulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="9002">SEC. 9002. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8102">7 USC 8102</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Section</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), each Federal agency shall comply with the requirements set forth in this section and any regulations issued under this section, with respect to any purchase or acquisition of a procurement item where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or where the quantity of such items or of functionally equivalent items purchased or acquired in the course of the preceding fiscal year was $10,000 or more.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement Subject to Other Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Any procurement, by any Federal agency, which is subject to regulations of the Administrator under section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6962), shall not be subject to the requirements of this section to the extent that such requirements are inconsistent with such regulations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement Preference</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><content><num value="1">(1) </num>Except as provided in paragraph (2), after the date specified in applicable guidelines prepared pursuant to subsection (e) of this section, each Federal agency which procures any items designated in such guidelines shall, in making procurement decisions, give preference to such items composed of the highest percentage of biobased products practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, considering such guidelines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency flexibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an agency may decide not to procure such items if the agency determines that the items—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are not reasonably available within a reasonable period of time;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>fail to meet the performance standards set forth in the applicable specifications or fail to meet the reasonable performance standards of the procuring agencies; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>are available only at an unreasonable price.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>After the date specified in any applicable guidelines prepared pursuant to subsection (e) of this section, contracting offices shall require that, with respect to biobased products, vendors certify that the biobased products to be used in the performance of the contract will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specifications</inline>.—</heading><content>All Federal agencies that have the responsibility for drafting or reviewing specifications for procurement items procured by Federal agencies shall, within one year after the date of publication of applicable guidelines under subsection (e), or as otherwise specified in such guidelines, assure that such specifications require the use of biobased products consistent with the requirements of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, after consultation with the Administrator, the Administrator of General Services, and the Secretary of Commerce (acting through the Director of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/477">116 STAT. 477</page> the National Institute of Standards and Technology), shall prepare, and from time to time revise, guidelines for the use of procuring agencies in complying with the requirements of this section. Such guidelines shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>designate those items which are or can be produced with biobased products and whose procurement by procuring agencies will carry out the objectives of this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>set forth recommended practices with respect to the procurement of biobased products and items containing such materials and with respect to certification by vendors of the percentage of biobased products used; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>provide information as to the availability, relative price, performance, and environmental and public health benefits, of such materials and items and where appropriate shall recommend the level of biobased material to be contained in the procured product.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making the designation under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall, at a minimum, consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the availability of such items; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the economic and technological feasibility of using such items, including life cycle costs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall prepare final<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> guidelines under this section within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of Federal Procurement Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall implement the requirements of this section. It shall be the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> responsibility of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to coordinate this policy with other policies for Federal procurement to implement the requirements of this section, and, every two years beginning in 2003, to report to the Congress on actions taken by Federal agencies and the progress made in the implementation of this section, including agency compliance with subsection (d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Within one year after the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date of publication of applicable guidelines under subsection (e), each Federal agency shall develop a procurement program which will assure that items composed of biobased products will be purchased to the maximum extent practicable and which is consistent with applicable provisions of Federal procurement law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Each procurement program required under this subsection shall, at a minimum, contain—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a biobased products preference program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an agency promotion program to promote the preference program adopted under subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>annual review and monitoring of the effectiveness of an agency’s procurement program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>In developing the preference program, the following options shall be considered for adoption:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Case-by-case policy development</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the limitations of subsection (c)(2) (A) through (C), a policy of awarding contracts to the vendor offering an item composed of the highest percentage of biobased products practicable. Subject to such limitations, agencies may make an award to a vendor offering items with less than the maximum biobased products content.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum content standards</inline>.—</heading><content>Minimum biobased products content specifications which are set in such a way <page identifier="/us/stat/116/478">116 STAT. 478</page> as to assure that the biobased products content required is consistent with the requirements of this section, without violating the limitations of subsection (c)(2) (A) through (C).</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Federal agencies shall adopt one of the options set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B) or a substantially equivalent alternative, for inclusion in the procurement program.</continuation></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Labeling</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall establish a voluntary program under which the Secretary authorizes producers of biobased products to use the label “U.S.D.A. Certified Biobased Product”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>Within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall issue criteria for determining which products may qualify to receive the label under paragraph (1). The criteria shall encourage the purchase of products with the maximum biobased content, and should, to the maximum extent possible, be consistent with the guidelines issued under subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of the label</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that the label referred to in paragraph (1) is used only on products that meet the criteria issued pursuant to paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recognition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a voluntary program to recognize Federal agencies and private entities that use a substantial amount of biobased products.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall apply to the procurement of motor vehicle fuels or electricity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding for testing of biobased products</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to support testing of biobased products to carry out this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available under subparagraph (A) may be used to support contracts or cooperative agreements with entities that have experience and special skills to conduct such testing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading><content>At the discretion of the Secretary, the Secretary may give priority to the testing of products for which private sector firms provide cost sharing for the testing.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="9003">SEC. 9003. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8103">7 USC 8103</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>BIOREFINERY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of this section is to assist in the development of new and emerging technologies for the use of biomass, including lignocellulosic biomass, so as to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>develop transportation and other fuels, chemicals, and energy from renewable sources;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>increase the energy independence of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>provide beneficial effects on conservation, public health, and the environment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>diversify markets for raw agricultural and forestry products; and</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/479">116 STAT. 479</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>create jobs and enhance the economic development of the rural economy.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory committee</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Advisory Committee” means the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee established by section 306 of the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 7624 note; Public Law 106-224).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biorefinery</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “biorefinery” means equipment and processes that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>convert biomass into fuels and chemicals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may produce electricity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Board” means the Biomass Research and Development Board established by section 305 of the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 7624 note; Public Law 106-224).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to assist in paying the cost of development and construction of biorefineries to carry out projects to demonstrate the commercial viability of 1 or more processes for converting biomass to fuels or chemicals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual, corporation, farm cooperative, association of farmers, national laboratory, institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), State or local energy agency or office, Indian tribe, or consortium comprised of any of those entities shall be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Competitive Basis for Awards</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall award grants under subsection (c) on a competitive basis after consulting the Board and Advisory Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection criteria</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting projects to receive grants under subsection (c), the Secretary—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>shall select projects based on the likelihood that the projects will demonstrate the commercial viability of a new and emerging process for converting biomass into fuels, chemicals, or energy; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>may consider the likelihood that the projects will produce electricity.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The factors to be considered under subparagraph (A) may include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the potential market for the product or products;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the level of financial participation by the applicants;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>the availability of adequate funding from other sources;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>the beneficial impact on resource conservation, public health, and the environment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num><content>the participation of producer associations and cooperatives;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num><content>the timeframe in which the project will be operational;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content>the potential for rural economic development;</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/480">116 STAT. 480</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii)</num><content>the participation of multiple eligible entities; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix)</num><content>the potential for developing advanced industrial biotechnology approaches.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant for a project awarded under subsection (c) shall not exceed 30 percent of the cost of the project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form of grantee share</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The grantee share of the cost of a project may be made in the form of cash or the provision of services, material, or other in-kind contributions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of the grantee share of the cost of a project that is made in the form of the provision of services, material, or other in-kind contributions shall not exceed 25 percent of the amount of the grantee share determined under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="9004">SEC. 9004. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8104">7 USC 8104</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>BIODIESEL FUEL EDUCATION PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, under such terms and conditions as are appropriate, make competitive grants to eligible entities to educate governmental and private entities that operate vehicle fleets, other interested entities (as determined by the Secretary), and the public about the benefits of biodiesel fuel use.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall be a nonprofit organization or institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall have demonstrated knowledge of biodiesel fuel production, use, or distribution; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>shall have demonstrated the ability to conduct educational and technical support programs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="9005">SEC. 9005. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8105">7 USC 8105</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ENERGY AUDIT AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Grants.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make competitive grants to eligible entities to carry out a program to assist farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses in becoming more energy efficient and in using renewable energy technology and resources.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Entities eligible to carry out a program under subsection (a) are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a State energy or agricultural office;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a regional or State-based energy organization or energy organization of an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b));</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/481">116 STAT. 481</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a land-grant college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)) or other institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>a rural electric cooperative or utility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a nonprofit organization; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>any other entity, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Merit Review</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Merit review process</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a merit review process to review applications for grants under subsection (a) that uses the expertise of other Federal agencies, industry, and nongovernmental organizations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In reviewing applications of eligible entities to receive grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the ability and expertise of the eligible entity in providing professional energy audits and renewable energy assessments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the geographic scope of the program proposed by the eligible entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the number of farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses to be assisted by the program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the potential for energy savings and environmental and public health benefits resulting from the program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the plan of the eligible entity for educating farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses on the benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy development.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Grant Funds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required uses</inline>.—</heading><content>A recipient of a grant under subsection (a) shall use the grant funds to conduct and promote energy audits for farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses to provide farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses recommendations on how to improve energy efficiency and use renewable energy technology and resources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permitted uses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the uses described in paragraph (1), a recipient of a grant may use the grant funds to make farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses aware of, and ensure that they have access to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>financial assistance under section 9006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>other Federal, State, and local financial assistance programs for which farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses may be eligible.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing</inline>.—</heading><content>A recipient of a grant under subsection (a) that conducts an energy audit for a farmer, rancher, or rural small business under subsection (d)(1) shall require that, as a condition of the energy audit, the farmer, rancher, or rural small business pay at least 25 percent of the cost of the audit.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Cost-Share Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds collected by a recipient of a grant under subsection (e) as a result of activities carried out using the grant funds shall be used to conduct activities authorized under this section, as approved by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/482">116 STAT. 482</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="9006">SEC. 9006. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8106">7 USC 8106</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to exercising authority to make loans and loan guarantees under other law, the Secretary shall make loans, loan guarantees, and grants to farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>purchase renewable energy systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>make energy efficiency improvements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a farmer, rancher, or rural small business shall demonstrate financial need as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant shall not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the activity funded under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount of combined grant and loan</inline>.—</heading><content>The combined amount of a grant and loan made or guaranteed shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the activity funded under subsection (a).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In determining the amount of a grant or loan, the Secretary shall take into consideration, as applicable—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the type of renewable energy system to be purchased;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the estimated quantity of energy to be generated by the renewable energy system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the expected environmental benefits of the renewable energy system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the extent to which the renewable energy system will be replicable;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the amount of energy savings expected to be derived from the activity, as demonstrated by an energy audit comparable to an energy audit under section 9005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>the estimated length of time it would take for the energy savings generated by the activity to equal the cost of the activity; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>other factors as appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interest Rate</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A loan made by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall bear interest at the rate equivalent to the rate of interest charged on Treasury securities of comparable maturity on the date the loan is approved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The interest rate for each loan will remain in effect for the term of the loan.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Energy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section $23,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/483">116 STAT. 483</page> <section><num value="9007">SEC. 9007. </num><heading>HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8107">7 USC 8107</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary and the Secretary of Energy<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Memorandum.</p></sidenote> shall enter into a memorandum of understanding under whicn the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy shall cooperate in the application of hydrogen and fuel cell technology programs for rural communities and agricultural producers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dissemination of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Under the memorandum of understanding, the Secretary shall work with the Secretary of Energy to disseminate information to rural communities and agricultural producers on potential applications of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="9008">SEC. 9008. </num><heading>BIOMASS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 7624 note; Public Law 106-224) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 307, by striking subsection (f);<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7624">26 USC 7624 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating section 310 as section 311; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after section 309 the following:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7624">26 USC 7624 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent> <section><num value="310">“SEC. 310. </num><heading>FUNDING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this title—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>$14,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007; to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to amounts transferred under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $49,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 311 of the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 7624 note; Public Law 106-224) (as redesignated by subsection (a)) is amended by striking “December 31, 2005” and inserting “September 30, 2007”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="9009">SEC. 9009. </num><heading>COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROJECTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 221 of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 407) is amended—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s6711">7 USC 6711</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (c) the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Research</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary, in cooperation with departments and agencies participating in the U.S. Global Change Research Program (which may use any of their statutory authorities) and with eligible entities, may carry out research to promote understanding of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the flux of carbon in soils and plants (including trees); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the exchange of other greenhouse gases from agriculture.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Research under this subsection may be carried out through the competitive awarding of grants and cooperative agreements to colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 1303)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative research purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Research conducted under this subsection shall encourage collaboration among scientists with expertise in the areas of soil science, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/484">116 STAT. 484</page> agronomy, agricultural economics, forestry, and other agricultural sciences to focus on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>developing data addressing carbon losses and gains in soils and plants (including trees) and the exchange of methane and nitrous oxide from agriculture;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>understanding how agricultural and forestry practices affect the sequestration of carbon in soils and plants (including trees) and the exchange of other greenhouse gases, including the effects of new technologies such as biotechnology and nanotechnology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>developing cost-effective means of measuring and monitoring changes in carbon pools in soils and plants (including trees), including computer models;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>evaluating the linkage between federal conservation programs and carbon sequestration;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>developing methods, including remote sensing, to measure the exchange of carbon and other greenhouse gases sequestered, and to evaluate leakage, performance, and permanence issues; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>assessing the applicability of the results of research conducted under this subsection for developing methods to account for the impact of agricultural activities (including forestry) on the exchange of greenhouse gases.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriation</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension Projects</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, in cooperation with departments and agencies participating in the U.S. Global Change Research Program (which may use any of their statutory authorities), and local extension agents, experts from institutions of higher education that offer a curriculum in agricultural and biological sciences, and other local agricultural or conservation organizations, may implement extension projects (including on-farm projects with direct involvement of agricultural producers) that combine measurement tools and modeling techniques into integrated packages to monitor the carbon sequestering benefits of conservation practices and the exchange of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture which demonstrate the feasibility of methods of measuring and monitoring—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>changes in carbon content and other carbon pools in soils and plants (including trees); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the exchange of other greenhouse gases.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension project results</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may disseminate to farmers, ranchers, private forest landowners, and appropriate State agencies in each State information concerning—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the results of projects under this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content> the manner in which the methods used in the projects might be applicable to the operations of the farmers, ranchers, private forest landowners, and State agencies.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/485">116 STAT. 485</page> <section><num value="9010">SEC. 9010. </num><heading>CONTINUATION OF BIOENERGY PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8108">7 USC 8108</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bioenergy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “bioenergy” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>biodiesel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>fuel grade ethanol.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biodiesel</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “biodiesel” means a monoalkyl ester that meets the requirements of an appropriate American Society for Testing and Materials standard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible commodity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “eligible commodity” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>wheat, com, grain sorghum, barley, oats, rice, soybeans, sunflower seed, rapeseed, canola, safflower, flaxseed, mustard, crambe, sesame seed, and cottonseed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a cellulosic commodity (such as hybrid poplar and switch grass);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>fats, oils, and greases (including recycled fats, oils, and greases) derived from an agricultural product; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>any animal byproduct (in addition to oils, fats, and greases) that may be used to produce bioenergy, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible producer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “eligible producer” means a producer that uses an eligible commodity to produce bioenergy.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bioenergy Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall continue the program under part 1424 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), under which the Secretary makes payments to eligible producers to encourage increased purchases of eligible commodities for the purpose of expanding production of such bioenergy and supporting new production capacity for such bioenergy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a payment, an eligible producer shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>enter into a contract with the Secretary to increase bioenergy production for 1 or more fiscal years; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>submit to the Secretary such records as the Secretary may require as evidence of increased purchase and use of eligible commodities for the production of bioenergy.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Under the program, the Secretary shall make payments to eligible producers, based on the quantity of bioenergy produced by the eligible producer during a fiscal year that exceeds the quantity of bioenergy produced by the eligible producer during the preceding fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment rate</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Producers of less than 65,000,000 gallons</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible producer that produces less than 65,000,000 gallons of bioenergy shall be reimbursed 1 feedstock unit for every 2.5 feedstock units of eligible commodity used for increased production.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Producers of 65,000,000 or more gallons</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible producer that produces 65,000,000 or more gallons of bioenergy shall be reimbursed 1 feedstock unit for every 3.5 feedstock units of eligible commodity used for increased production.</content></clause></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/486">116 STAT. 486</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make payments to an eligible producer for each quarter of the fiscal year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proration</inline>.—</heading><content>If the amount made available for a fiscal year under subsection (c) is insufficient to allow the payment of the amount of the payments that eligible producers (that apply for the payments) otherwise would receive under this subsection, the Secretary shall prorate the amount of the funds among all such eligible producers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overpayments</inline>.—</heading><content>If the total amount of payments that an eligible producer receives for a fiscal year under this section exceeds the amount that the eligible producer should have received under this subsection, the eligible producer shall repay the amount of the overpayment to the Secretary, with interest (as determined by the Secretary).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No eligible producer shall receive more than 5 percent of the total amount made available under subsection (c) for a fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a payment under this subsection, an eligible producer shall meet other requirements of Federal law (including regulations) applicable to the production of bioenergy.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>not more than $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>$0 for fiscal year 2007.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="X">TITLE X—MISCELLANEOUS</num><heading/> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Crop Insurance</heading> <section><num value="10001">SEC. 10001. </num><heading>EQUAL CROP INSURANCE TREATMENT OF POTATOES AND SWEET POTATOES.</heading> <content>Section 508(a)(2) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(a)(2)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “and potatoes” and inserting “, potatoes, and sweet potatoes”.</content></section> <section><num value="10002">SEC. 10002. </num><heading>CONTINUOUS COVERAGE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 508(e)(4) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(e)(4)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the paragraph heading, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Temporary prohibition</inline>” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “through 2005” and inserting “and subsequent”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10003">SEC. 10003. </num><heading>QUALITY LOSS ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 508(m) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(m)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “The Corporation” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Corporation”; and </content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “Based on” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective beginning not later than the 2004 reinsurance year, based on”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/487">116 STAT. 487</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quality of agricultural commodities delivered to warehouse operators</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In administering this title, the Secretary shall accept, in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions, evidence of the quality of agricultural commodities delivered to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>warehouse operators that are licensed under the United States Warehouse Act (7 U.S.C. 241 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>warehouse operators that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>are licensed under State law; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>have entered into a storage agreement with the Commodity Credit Corporation; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>warehouse operators that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>are not licensed under State law but are in compliance with State law regarding warehouses; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>have entered into a commodity storage agreement with the Commodity Credit Corporation.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10004">SEC. 10004. </num><heading>ADJUSTED GROSS REVENUE INSURANCE PILOT PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 523 of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1523) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjusted Gross Revenue Insurance Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Corporation shall carry out, through at least the 2004 reinsurance year, the adjusted gross revenue insurance pilot program in effect for the 2002 reinsurance year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional counties</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to counties otherwise included in the pilot program, the Corporation shall include in the pilot program for the 2003 reinsurance year at least 8 counties in the State of California and at least 8 counties in the State of Pennsylvania.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Corporation shall work with the respective State Departments of Agriculture to establish criteria to determine which counties to include in the pilot program.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="10005">SEC. 10005. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE COVERAGE.</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation should address needs of producers through the expansion of pilot programs and coverage under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>crop revenue insurance for the producers of pecans in the State of Georgia; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>coverage for continuous crops of wheat produced in the State of Kansas.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10006">SEC. 10006. </num><heading>REPORT ON SPECIALTY CROP INSURANCE.</heading> <chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the progress made by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation in research and development of innovative risk management products to include cost of production insurance <page identifier="/us/stat/116/488">116 STAT. 488</page> that provides coverage for specialty crops, paying special attention to apples, asparagus, blueberries (wild and domestic), cabbage, canola, carrots, cherries, Christmas trees, citrus fruits, cucumbers, dry beans, eggplants, floriculture, grapes, greenhouse and nursery agricultural commodities, green peas, green peppers, hay, lettuce, maple, mushrooms, pears, potatoes, pumpkins, snap beans, spinach, squash, strawberries, sugar beets, and tomatoes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the progress made by the Corporation in increasing the use of risk management products offered through the Corporation by producers of specialty crops, by small- and moderate-sized farms, and in areas that are underserved, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Disaster Assistance</heading> <section><num value="10101">SEC. 10101. </num><heading>REFERENCE TO SEA GRASS AND SEA OATS AS CROPS COVERED BY NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 196(a)(2)(B) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333(a)(2)(B)) is amended by inserting “sea grass and sea oats,” after “fish),”.</content></section> <section><num value="10102">SEC. 10102. </num><heading>EMERGENCY GRANTS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKERS.</heading> <content>Section 2281(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 5177a(a)) is amended by striking “, not to exceed $20,000,000 annually,”.</content></section> <section><num value="10103">SEC. 10103. </num><heading>EMERGENCY LOANS FOR SEED PRODUCERS.</heading> <content>Section 253(b)(5)(B) of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-224; 114 Stat. 423) is amended by striking “18 months” and inserting “36 months”.</content></section> <section><num value="10104">SEC. 10104. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1472">7 USC 1472</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ASSISTANCE FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>In such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts, the Secretary of Agriculture may provide assistance to dairy and other livestock producers to cover economic losses incurred by such producers in connection with the production of livestock.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Types of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assistance provided to livestock producers may be in the following forms:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Indemnity payments to livestock producers who incur livestock mortality losses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Livestock feed assistance to livestock producers affected by shortages of feed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Compensation for sudden increases in production costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Such other assistance, and for such other economic losses, as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not use the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide assistance under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/489">116 STAT. 489</page></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10105">SEC. 10105. </num><heading>MARKET LOSS ASSISTANCE FOR APPLE PRODUCERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary of Agriculture shall use $94,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 to make payments, as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, to apple producers for the loss of markets during the 2000 crop year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment Quantity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The payment quantity of apples for which the producers on a farm are eligible for payments under this section shall be equal to the lesser of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the quantity of the 2000 crop of apples produced by the producers on the farm; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>5,000,000 pounds of apples produced on the farm.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall not establish a payment limitation, or income eligibility limitation, with respect to payments made under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The promulgation of the regulations and administration of this section shall be made without regard to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Statement of Policy of the Secretary of Agriculture effective July 24, 1971 (36 Fed. Reg. 13804), relating to notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in rulemaking; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ‘Taperwork Reduction Act”).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional review of agency rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall use the authority provided under section 808 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10106">SEC. 10106. </num><heading>MARKET LOSS ASSISTANCE FOR ONION PRODUCERS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Grants.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">New York.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall use $10,000,000 of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make a grant to the State of New York to be used to support onion producers in Orange County, New York, that have suffered losses to onion crops during 1 or more of the 1996 through 2000 crop years.</content></section> <section><num value="10107">SEC. 10107. </num><heading>COMMERCIAL FISHERIES FAILURE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Disaster assistance.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall provide emergency disaster assistance for the commercial fishery failure under section 308(b)(1) of the Inteijurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4107(b)(1)) with respect to Northeast multispecies fisheries.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be used to support a voluntary fishing capacity reduction program in the Northeast multispecies fishery that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is certified by the Secretary of Commerce to be consistent with section 312(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a(b)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>permanently revokes multispecies limited access fishing permits so as to obtain the maximum sustained reduction in fishing capacity at the least cost and in the minimum period <page identifier="/us/stat/116/490">116 STAT. 490</page> of time and to prevent the replacement of fishing capacity removed by the program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The program shall be carried out in accordance with the regulations codified at part 648 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, and any corresponding rule issued in accordance with the regulations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided under this section terminates on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10108">SEC. 10108. </num><heading>STUDY OF FEASIBILITY OF PRODUCER INDEMNIFICATION FROM GOVERNMENT-CAUSED DISASTERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress finds that the implementation of Federal disaster assistance programs fails to adequately address situations in which disaster conditions are caused primarily by Federal action.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study of the feasibility of expanding eligibility for crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), and noninsured crop assistance under section 196 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333), to agricultural producers experiencing disaster conditions caused primarily by Federal agency action restricting access to irrigation water, including any lack of access to an adequate supply of water caused by failure by the Secretary of the Interior to fulfill a contract in accordance with the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (106 Stat. 4706).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes the results of the study, including any recommendations.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Tree Assistance Program</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="10201">SEC. 10201. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8201">7 USC 8201</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible orchardist</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “eligible orchardist” means a person that produces annual crops from trees for commercial purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Natural disaster</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “natural disaster” means plant disease, insect infestation, drought, fire, freeze, flood, earthquake, lightning, and other occurrence, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tree</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “tree” includes a tree, bush, and vine. </content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10202">SEC. 10202. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8202">7 USC 8202</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loss</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide assistance under section 10203 to eligible orchardists that planted trees for commercial purposes but lost the trees as a result of a natural disaster, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/491">116 STAT. 491</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible orchardist shall qualify for assistance under subsection (a) only if the tree mortality of the eligible orchardist, as a result of damaging weather or related condition, exceeds 15 percent (adjusted for normal mortality).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10203">SEC. 10203. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8203">7 USC 8203</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>Subject to section 10204, the assistance provided by the Secretary to eligible orchardists for losses described in section 10202 shall consist of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>reimbursement of 75 percent of the cost of replanting trees lost due to a natural disaster, as determined by the Secretary, in excess of 15 percent mortality (adjusted for normal mortality); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>at the option of the Secretary, sufficient seedlings to reestablish a stand.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10204">SEC. 10204. </num><heading>LIMITATIONS ON ASSISTANCE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8204">7 USC 8204</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of payments that a person shall be entitled to receive under this subtitle may not exceed $75,000, or an equivalent value in tree seedlings.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acres</inline>.—</heading><content>The total quantity of acres planted to trees or tree seedlings for which a person shall be entitled to receive payments under this subtitle may not exceed 500 acres.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall promulgate regulations—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>defining the term “person” for the purposes of this subtitle, which shall conform, to the maximum extent practicable, to the regulations defining the term “person” promulgated under section 1001 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>promulgating such regulations as the Secretary determines necessary to ensure a fair and reasonable application of the limitation established under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10205">SEC. 10205. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8205">7 USC 8205</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Animal Welfare</heading> <section><num value="10301">SEC. 10301. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF ANIMAL UNDER THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT.</heading> <content>Section 2(g) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2132(g)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “excludes horses not used for research purposes and” and inserting the following: “excludes (1) birds, rats of the genus Rattus, and mice of the genus Mus, bred for use in research, (2) horses not used for research purposes, and (3)”.</content></section> <section><num value="10302">SEC. 10302. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS FOR ANIMAL FIGHTING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2156) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sponsoring or Exhibiting an Animal in an Animal Fighting Venture</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/492">116 STAT. 492</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture, if any animal in the venture was moved in interstate or foreign commerce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for certain states</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to fighting ventures involving live birds in a State where it would not be in violation of the law, it shall be unlawful under this subsection for a person to sponsor or exhibit a bird in the fighting venture only if the person knew that any bird in the fighting venture was knowingly bought, sold, delivered, transported, or received in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of participation in the fighting venture.”;</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “or deliver to another person or receive from another person” and inserting “deliver, or receive”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), by striking “subsections (a), (b), or (c) of this section” and inserting “subsection (c)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2156">7 USC 2156 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10303">SEC. 10303. </num><heading>PENALTIES AND FOREIGN COMMERCE PROVISIONS OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 26 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2156) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—” after “(e)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “$5,000” and inserting “$15,000”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (g)(2)(B), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: “or from any State into any foreign country”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2156">7 USC 2156 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section takes effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10304">SEC. 10304. </num><heading>REPORT ON RATS, MICE, AND BIRDS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2132">7 USC 2132 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Research Council shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, a report on the implications of including rats, mice, and birds within the definition of animal under the regulations promulgated under the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>be completed with input, consultation, and recommendations from—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Agriculture;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and (C) the Institute for Animal Laboratory Research within the National Academy of Sciences;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>contain an estimate of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number and types of entities that use rats, mice, and birds for research purposes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>which of the entities—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>are subject to regulations of the Department of Agriculture;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>are subject to regulations or guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services; or</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/493">116 STAT. 493</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>voluntarily comply with the accreditation requirements of the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>contain an estimate of the numbers of rats, mice, and birds used in research facilities, with an indication of which of the facilities—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are subject to regulations of the Department of Agriculture;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>are subject to regulations or guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>voluntarily comply with the accreditation requirements of the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>contain an estimate of the additional costs likely to be incurred by breeders and research facilities resulting from the additional regulatory requirements needed in order to afford the same level of protection to rats, mice, and birds as is provided for species regulated by the Department of Agriculture, detailing the costs associated with individual regulatory requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>contain recommendations for minimizing such costs, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>an estimate of the cost savings that would result from providing a different level of protection to rats, mice, and birds than is provided for species regulated by the Department of Agriculture; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an estimate of the cost savings that would result if new regulatory requirements were substantially equivalent to, and harmonized with, guidelines of the National Institutes of Health;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>contain an estimate of the additional funding that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service would require to be able to ensure that the level of compliance with respect to other regulated animals is not diminished by the increase in the number of facilities that would require inspections if a rule extending the regulatory definition of animal to rats, mice, and birds were to become effective; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>contain recommendations for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>minimizing the regulatory burden on facilities subject to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>regulations of the Department of Agriculture;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>regulations or guidelines of the Department of Health and Human Services; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>accreditation requirements of the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>preventing any duplication of regulatory requirements.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10305">SEC. 10305. </num><heading>ENFORCEMENT OF HUMANE METHODS OF SLAUGHTER<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1901">7 USC 1901 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> ACT OF 1958.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>continue tracking the number of violations of Public Law 85-765 (7 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.; commonly known as the “Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958”) and report the results and relevant trends annually to Congress; and</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/494">116 STAT. 494</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>fully enforce Public Law 85—765 by ensuring that humane methods in the slaughter of livestock—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>prevent needless suffering;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>result in safer and better working conditions for persons engaged in slaughtering operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>bring about improvement of products and economies in slaughtering operations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>produce other benefits for producers, processors, and consumers that tend to expedite an orderly flow of livestock and livestock products in interstate and foreign commerce.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the policy of the United States that the slaughtering of livestock and the handling of livestock in connection with slaughter shall be carried out only by humane methods, as provided by Public Law 85-765.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Animal Health Protection Act.</p></sidenote><heading>Animal Health Protection</heading> <section><num value="10401">SEC. 10401. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8301">7 USC 8301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “Animal Health Protection Act”.</content></section> <section><num value="10402">SEC. 10402. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8301">7 USC 8301</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of diseases and pests of animals are essential to protect—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>animal health;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the health and welfare of the people of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the economic interests of the livestock and related industries of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the environment of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>interstate commerce and foreign commerce of the United States in animals and other articles;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>animal diseases and pests are primarily transmitted by animals and articles regulated under this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the health of animals is affected by the methods by which animals and articles are transported in interstate commerce and foreign commerce;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the Secretary must continue to conduct research on animal diseases and pests that constitute a threat to the livestock of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>all animals and articles regulated under this subtitle are in or affect interstate commerce or foreign commerce; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>regulation by the Secretary and cooperation by the Secretary with foreign countries, States or other jurisdictions, or persons are necessary—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>to prevent and eliminate burdens on interstate commerce and foreign commerce;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>to regulate effectively interstate commerce and foreign commerce; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>to protect the agriculture, environment, economy, and health and welfare of the people of the United States.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section role="definitions"><num value="10403">SEC. 10403. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8302">7 USC 8302</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this subtitle:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/495">116 STAT. 495</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Animal</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “animal” means any member of the animal kingdom (except a human).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Article</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “article” means any pest or disease or any material or tangible object that could harbor a pest or disease.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disease</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “disease” has the meaning given the term by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enter</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “enter” means to move into the commerce of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Export</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “export” means to move from a place within the territorial limits of the United States to a place outside the territorial limits of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facility</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “facility” means any structure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Import</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “import” means to move from a place outside the territorial limits of the United States to a place within the territorial limits of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interstate commerce</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “interstate commerce” means trade, traffic, or other commerce—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>between a place in a State and a place in another State, or between places within the same State but through any place outside that State; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>within the District of Columbia or any territory or possession of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Livestock</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “livestock” means all farm-raised animals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Means of conveyance</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “means of conveyance” means any personal property used for or intended for use for the movement of any other personal property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Move</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “move” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to carry, enter, import, mail, ship, or transport;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to aid, abet, cause, or induce carrying, entering, importing, mailing, shipping, or transporting;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to offer to carry, enter, import, mail, ship, or transport;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to receive in order to carry, enter, import, mail, ship, or transport;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to release into the environment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>to allow any of the activities described in this paragraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pest</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “pest” means any of the following that can directly or indirectly injure, cause damage to, or cause disease in livestock:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A protozoan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A plant.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>A bacteria.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>A fungus.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>A virus or viroid.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>An infectious agent or other pathogen.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>An arthropod.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>A parasite.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>A prion.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>A vector.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>Any organism similar to or allied with any of the organisms described in this paragraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/496">116 STAT. 496</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” means any of the States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, or any territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">This subtitle</inline>.—</heading><content>Except when used in this section, the term “this subtitle” includes any regulation or order issued by the Secretary under the authority of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “United States” means all of the States.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10404">SEC. 10404. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8303">7 USC 8303</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RESTRICTION ON IMPORTATION OR ENTRY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With notice to the Secretary of the Treasury and public notice as soon as practicable, the Secretary may prohibit or restrict—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the importation or entry of any animal, article, or means of conveyance, or use of any means of conveyance or facility, if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction into or dissemination within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the further movement of any animal that has strayed into the United States if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction into or dissemination within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the use of any means of conveyance in connection with the importation or entry of livestock if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary because the means of conveyance has not been maintained in a clean and sanitary condition or does not have accommodations for the safe and proper movement of livestock.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restrictions on import and entry</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may issue such orders and promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Post importation quarantine</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may promulgate regulations requiring that any animal imported or entered be raised or handled under post-importation quarantine conditions by or under the supervision of the Secretary for the purpose of determining whether the animal is or may be affected by any pest or disease of livestock.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Destruction or Removal</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may order the destruction or removal from the United States of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any animal, article, or means of conveyance that has been imported but has not entered the United States if the Secretary determines that destruction or removal from the United States is necessary to prevent the introduction into or dissemination within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any animal or progeny of any animal, article, or means of conveyance that has been imported or entered in violation of this subtitle; or</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/497">116 STAT. 497</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any animal that has strayed into the United States if the Secretary determines that destruction or removal from the United States is necessary to prevent the introduction into or dissemination within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements of owners</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Orders to disinfect</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may require the disinfection of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>a means of conveyance used in connection with the importation of an animal;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>an individual involved in the importation of an animal and personal articles of the individual; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>any article used in the importation of an animal.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to comply with orders</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an owner fails to comply with an order of the Secretary under this section, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>take remedial action, destroy, or remove from the United States the animal or progeny of any animal, article, or means of conveyance as authorized under paragraph (1); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>recover from the owner the costs of any care, handling, disposal, or other action incurred by the Secretary in connection with the remedial action, destruction, or removal.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10405">SEC. 10405. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8304">7 USC 8304</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EXPORTATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may prohibit or restrict—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the exportation of any animal, article, or means of conveyance if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the dissemination from or within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the exportation of any livestock if the Secretary determines that the livestock is unfit to be moved;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the use of any means of conveyance or facility in connection with the exportation of any animal or article if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the dissemination from or within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the use of any means of conveyance in connection with the exportation of livestock if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary because the means of conveyance has not been maintained in a clean and sanitary condition or does not have accommodations for the safe and proper movement and humane treatment of livestock.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements of Owners</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Orders to disinfect</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may require the disinfection of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a means of conveyance used in connection with the exportation of an animal;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an individual involved in the exportation of an animal and personal articles of the individual; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any article used in the exportation of an animal.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to comply with orders</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an owner fails to comply with an order of the Secretary under this section, the Secretary may—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/498">116 STAT. 498</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>take remedial action with respect to the animal, article, or means of conveyance referred to in paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>recover from the owner the costs of any care, handling, disposal, or other action incurred by the Secretary in connection with the remedial action.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may certify the classification, quality, quantity, condition, processing, handling, or storage of any animal or article intended for export.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10406">SEC. 10406. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8305">7 USC 8305</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INTERSTATE MOVEMENT.</heading> <chapeau>The Secretary may prohibit or restrict—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the movement in interstate commerce of any animal, article, or means of conveyance if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction or dissemination of any pest or disease of livestock; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the use of any means of conveyance or facility in connection with the movement in interstate commerce of any animal or article if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction or dissemination of any pest or disease of livestock.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10407">SEC. 10407. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8306">7 USC 8306</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SEIZURE, QUARANTINE, AND DISPOSAL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may hold, seize, quarantine, treat, destroy, dispose of, or take other remedial action with respect to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>any animal or progeny of any animal, article, or means of conveyance that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is moving or has been moved in interstate commerce or has been imported and entered; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary has reason to believe may carry, may have carried, or may have been affected with or exposed to any pest or disease of livestock at the time of movement or that is otherwise in violation of this subtitle;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any animal or progeny of any animal, article, or means of conveyance that is moving or is being handled, or has moved or has been handled, in interstate commerce in violation of this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>any animal or progeny of any animal, article, or means of conveyance that has been imported, and is moving or is being handled or has moved or has been handled, in violation of this subtitle; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>any animal or progeny of any animal, article, or means of conveyance that the Secretary finds is not being maintained, or has not been maintained, in accordance with any postimportation quarantine, post-importation condition, post-movement quarantine, or post-movement condition in accordance with this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extraordinary Emergencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), if the Secretary determines that an extraordinary emergency exists because of the presence in the United States of a pest or disease of livestock and that the presence of the pest or disease threatens the livestock of the United States, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/499">116 STAT. 499</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>hold, seize, treat, apply other remedial actions to, destroy (including preventative slaughter), or otherwise dispose of, any animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance if the Secretary determines the action is necessary to prevent the dissemination of the pest or disease; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>prohibit or restrict the movement or use within a State, or any portion of a State of any animal or article, means of conveyance, or facility if the Secretary determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the dissemination of the pest or disease.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State action</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may take action in a State under this subsection only on finding that measures being taken by the State are inadequate to control or eradicate the pest or disease, after review and consultation with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Governor or an appropriate animal health official of the State; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of any animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, the head of the Indian tribe.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (C), before any action is taken in a State under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>notify the Governor, an appropriate animal health official of the State, or head of the Indian tribe of the proposed action;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>issue a public announcement of the proposed<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote> action; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau>publish in the Federal Register—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the findings of the Secretary;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>a description of the proposed action; and (III) a statement of the reasons for the proposed action.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice after action</inline>.—</heading><content>If it is not practicable to publish in the Federal Register the information required under subparagraph (B)(iii) before taking action under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall publish the information as soon as practicable, but not later than 10 business days, after commencement of the action.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quarantine, Disposal, or Other Remedial Action</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in writing, may order the owner of any animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance referred to in subsection (a) or (b) to maintain in quarantine, dispose of, or take other remedial action with respect to the animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance, in a manner determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to comply with orders</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the owner fails to comply with the order of the Secretary, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>seize, quarantine, dispose of, or take other remedial action with respect to the animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance under subsection (a) or (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>recover from the owner the costs of any care, handling, disposal, or other remedial action incurred by the Secretary in connection with the seizure, quarantine, disposal, or other remedial action.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/500">116 STAT. 500</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Secretary shall compensate the owner of any animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance that the Secretary requires to be destroyed under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the compensation shall be based on the fair market value, as determined by the Secretary, of the destroyed animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Compensation paid any owner under this subsection shall not exceed the difference between—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the fair market value of the destroyed animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>any compensation received by the owner from a State or other source for the destroyed animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reviewability</inline>.—</heading><content>The determination by the Secretary of the amount to be paid under this subsection shall be final and not subject to judicial review or review of longer than 60 days by any officer or employee of the Federal Government other than the Secretary or the designee of the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No payment shall be made by the Secretary under this subsection for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance that has been moved or handled by the owner in violation of an agreement for the control and eradication of diseases or pests or in violation of this subtitle;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any progeny of any animal or article, which animal or article has been moved or handled by the owner of the animal or article in violation of this subtitle;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any animal, article, or means of conveyance that is refused entry under this subtitle; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>any animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance that becomes or has become affected with or exposed to any pest or disease of livestock because of a violation of an agreement for the control and eradication of diseases or pests or a violation of this subtitle by the owner.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10408">SEC. 10408. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8307">7 USC 8307</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INSPECTIONS, SEIZURES, AND WARRANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>The activities authorized by this section shall be carried out consistent with guidelines approved by the Attorney General.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Warrantless Inspections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may stop and inspect, without a warrant, any person or means of conveyance moving—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>into the United States, to determine whether the person or means of conveyance is carrying any animal or article regulated under this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in interstate commerce, on probable cause to believe that the person or means of conveyance is carrying any animal or article regulated under this subtitle; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in intrastate commerce from any State, or any portion of a State, quarantined under section 10407(b), on probable cause to believe that the person or means of conveyance is carrying any animal or article quarantined under section 10407(b).</content></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/501">116 STAT. 501</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspections With Warrants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may enter, with a warrant, any premises in the United States for the purpose of making inspections and seizures under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application and issuance of warrants</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>On proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause to believe that there is on certain premises any animal, article, facility, or means of conveyance regulated under this subtitle, a United States judge, a judge of a court of record in the United States, or a United States magistrate judge may issue a warrant for the entry on premises within the jurisdiction of the judge or magistrate to make any inspection or seizure under this subtitle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Execution</inline>.—</heading><content>The warrant may be applied for and executed by the Secretary or any United States marshal.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10409">SEC. 10409. </num><heading>DETECTION, CONTROL, AND ERADICATION OF DISEASES<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8308">7 USC 8308</ref>.</p></sidenote> AND PESTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may carry out operations and measures to detect, control, or eradicate any pest or disease of livestock (including the drawing of blood and diagnostic testing of animals), including animals at a slaughterhouse, stockyard, or other point of concentration.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may pay a claim arising out of the destruction of any animal, article, or means of conveyance consistent with the purposes of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reviewability</inline>.—</heading><content>The action of the Secretary in carrying out paragraph (1) shall not be subject to review of longer than 60 days by any officer or employee of the Federal Government other than the Secretary or the designee of the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10410">SEC. 10410. </num><heading>VETERINARY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8309">7 USC 8309</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may establish a veterinary accreditation program that is consistent with this subtitle, including the establishment of standards of conduct for accredited veterinarians.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consult with State animal health officials and veterinary professionals regarding the establishment of the veterinary accreditation program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Suspension or Revocation of Accreditation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record, suspend or revoke the accreditation of any veterinarian accredited under this title who violates this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final order</inline>.—</heading><content>The order of the Secretary suspending or revoking accreditation shall be treated as a final order reviewable under chapter 158 of title 28, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Summary suspension</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may summarily suspend the accreditation of a veterinarian whom the Secretary has reason to believe knowingly violated this subtitle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide the veterinarian with a subsequent notice and an opportunity for a prompt post-suspension hearing on the record.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/502">116 STAT. 502</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Penalty Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The criminal and civil penalties described in section 10414 shall not apply to a violation of this section that is not a violation of any other provision of this subtitle.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10411">SEC. 10411. </num><heading>COOPERATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8310">7 USC 8310</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out this subtitle, the Secretary may cooperate with other Federal agencies, States or political subdivisions of States, national governments of foreign countries, local governments of foreign countries, domestic or international organizations, domestic or international associations, Indian tribes, and other persons.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The person or other entity cooperating with the Secretary shall be responsible for the authority necessary to carry out operations or measures—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>on all land and property within a foreign country or State, or under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, other than on land and property owned or controlled by the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>using other facilities and means, as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Screwworms</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, independently or in cooperation with national governments of foreign countries or international organizations or associations, produce and sell sterile screwworms to any national government of a foreign country or international organization or association, if the Secretary determines that the livestock industry and related industries of the United States will not be adversely affected by the production and sale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proceeds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Independent production and sale</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary independently produces and sells sterile screwworms under paragraph (1), the proceeds of the sale shall be—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>deposited into the Treasury of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>credited to the account from which the operating expenses of the facility producing the sterile screwworms have been paid.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative production and sale</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary cooperates to produce and sell sterile screwworms under paragraph (1), the proceeds of the sale shall be divided between the United States and the cooperating national government or international organization or association in a manner determined by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Account</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The United States portion of the proceeds shall be—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>deposited into the Treasury of the United States; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>credited to the account from which the operating expenses of the facility producing the sterile screwworms have been paid.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation in Program Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may cooperate with State authorities, Indian tribe authorities, or other persons in the administration of regulations for the improvement of livestock and livestock products.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/503">116 STAT. 503</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation and Coordination With Other Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consult and coordinate with the head of a Federal agency with respect to any activity that is under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lead agency</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the consultation and coordination requirement in paragraph (1), the Department of Agriculture shall be the lead agency with respect to issues related to pests and diseases of livestock.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10412">SEC. 10412. </num><heading>REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8311">7 USC 8311</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Enter Into Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may enter into reimbursable fee agreements with persons for preclearance of animals or articles at locations outside the United States for movement into the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds Collected for Preclearance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds collected for preclearance activities shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>be credited to accounts that may be established by the Secretary for carrying out this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>remain available until expended for the preclearance activities, without fiscal year limitation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Employees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary may pay an officer or employee of the Department of Agriculture performing services under this subtitle relating to imports into and exports from the United States for all overtime, night, or holiday work performed by the officer or employee at a rate of pay determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require a person for whom the services are performed to reimburse the Secretary for any expenses paid by the Secretary for the services under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>All funds collected under this subsection shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>be credited to the account that incurs the costs; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>remain available until expended, without fiscal year limitation.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Late Payment Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection</inline>.—</heading><content>On failure by a person to reimburse the Secretary in accordance with this section, the Secretary may assess a late payment penalty against the person, including interest on overdue funds, as required by section 3717 of title 31, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any late payment penalty and any accrued interest shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>be credited to the account that incurs the costs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>remain available until expended, without fiscal year limitation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10413">SEC. 10413. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION AND CLAIMS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8312">7 USC 8312</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To carry out this subtitle, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>acquire and maintain real or personal property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>employ a person;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>make a grant; and</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/504">116 STAT. 504</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code, enter into a contract, cooperative agreement, memorandum of understanding, or other agreement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tort Claims</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary may pay a tort claim, in the manner authorized by the first paragraph of section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, if the claim arises outside the United States in connection with an activity authorized under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>A claim may not be allowed under this subsection unless the claim is presented in writing to the Secretary not later than 2 years after the date on which the claim arises.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10414">SEC. 10414. </num><heading>PENALTIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8313">7 USC 8313</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offenses</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A person that knowingly violates this subtitle, or knowingly forges, counterfeits, or, without authority from the Secretary, uses, alters, defaces, or destroys any certificate, permit, or other document provided for in this subtitle shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution or sale</inline>.—</heading><content>A person that knowingly imports, enters, exports, or moves any animal or article, for distribution or sale, in violation of this subtitle, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple violations</inline>.—</heading><content>On the second and any subsequent conviction of a person of a violation of this subtitle under paragraph (1), the person shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in section 10410(d), any person that violates this subtitle, or that forges, counterfeits, or, without authority from the Secretary, uses, alters, defaces, or destroys any certificate, permit, or other document provided under this subtitle may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record, be assessed a civil penalty by the Secretary that does not exceed the greater of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>$50,000 in the case of any individual, except that the civil penalty may not exceed $1,000 in the case of an initial violation of this subtitle by an individual moving regulated articles not for monetary gain;></content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>$250,000 in the case of any other person for each violation; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>$500,000 for all violations adjudicated in a single proceeding; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>twice the gross gain or gross loss for any violation or forgery, counterfeiting, or unauthorized use, alteration, defacing or destruction of a certificate, permit, or other document provided under this subtitle that results in the person’s deriving pecuniary gain or causing pecuniary loss to another person.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factors in determining civil penalty</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In determining the amount of a civil penalty, the Secretary shall take <page identifier="/us/stat/116/505">116 STAT. 505</page> into account the nature, circumstance, extent, and gravity of the violation or violations and the Secretary may consider, with respect to the violator—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the ability to pay;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the effect on ability to continue to do business;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any history of prior violations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the degree of culpability; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>such other factors as the Secretary considers to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Settlement of civil penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may compromise, modify, or remit, with or without conditions, any civil penalty that may be assessed under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finality of orders</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final order</inline>.—</heading><content>The order of the Secretary assessing a civil penalty shall be treated as a final order reviewable under chapter 158 of title 28, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The validity of the order of the Secretary may not be reviewed in an action to collect the civil penalty.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>Any civil penalty not paid in full when due under an order assessing the civil penalty shall thereafter accrue interest until paid at the rate of interest applicable to civil judgments of the courts of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability for Acts of Agents</inline>.—</heading><content>In the construction and enforcement of this subtitle, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or person acting for or employed by any other person within the scope of the employment or office of the officer, agent, or person, shall be deemed also to be the act, omission, or failure of the other person.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines for Civil Penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the approval of the Attorney General, the Secretary shall establish guidelines to determine under what circumstances the Secretary may issue a civil penalty or suitable notice of warning in lieu of prosecution by the Attorney General of a violation of this subtitle.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10415">SEC. 10415. </num><heading>ENFORCEMENT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8314">7 USC 8314</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection of Information</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may gather and compile information and conduct any inspection or investigation that the Secretary considers to be necessary for the administration or enforcement of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subpoenas</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall have power to issue a subpoena to compel the attendance and testimony of any witness and the production of any documentary evidence relating to the administration or enforcement of this subtitle or any matter under investigation in connection with this subtitle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Location of production</inline>.—</heading><content>The attendance of any witness and production of documentary evidence relevant to the inquiry may be required from any place in the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In case of disobedience to a subpoena by any person, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to invoke the aid of any court of the United States within the jurisdiction in which the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/506">116 STAT. 506</page> investigation is conducted, or where the person resides, is found, transacts business, is licensed to do business, or is incorporated, to require the attendance and testimony of any witness and the production of documentary evidence.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncompllance</inline>.—</heading><content>In case of a refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, a court may order the person to appear before the Secretary and give evidence concerning the matter in question or to produce documentary evidence.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contempt</inline>.—</heading><content>Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt of the court.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Witnesses</inline>.—</heading><content>A witness summoned by the Secretary under this subtitle shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid to a witness in a court of the United States.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Depositions</inline>.—</heading><content>A witness whose deposition is taken, and the person taking the deposition, shall be entitled to the same fees that are paid for similar services in a court of the United States.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall publish procedures for the issuance of subpoenas under this section.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The procedures shall include a requirement that subpoenas be reviewed for legal sufficiency and, to be effective, be signed by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the authority to sign a subpoena is delegated to an agency other than the Office of Administrative Law Judges, the agency receiving the delegation shall seek review of the subpoena for legal sufficiency outside that agency.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Attorney General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>prosecute, in the name of the United States, all criminal violations of this subtitle that are referred to tire Attorney General by the Secretary or are brought to the notice of the Attorney General by any person;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>bring an action to enjoin the violation of or to compel compliance with this subtitle, or to enjoin any interference by any person with the Secretary in carrying out this subtitle, in any case in which the Secretary has reason to believe that the person has violated, or is about to violate this subtitle or has interfered, or is about to interfere, with the actions of the Secretary; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>bring an action for the recovery of any unpaid civil penalty, funds under a reimbursable agreement, late payment penalty, or interest assessed under this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Court Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States district courts, the District Court of Guam, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, the District Court of the Virgin Islands, the highest court of American Samoa, and the United States courts of the other territories and possessions are vested with jurisdiction in all cases arising under this subtitle.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/507">116 STAT. 507</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Venue</inline>.—</heading><content>Any action arising under this subtitle may be brought, and process may be served, in the judicial district where a violation or interference occurred or is about to occur, or where the person charged with the violation, interference, impending violation, impending interference, or failure to pay resides, is found, transacts business, is licensed to do business, or is incorporated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to sections 10410(c) and 10414(b).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10416">SEC. 10416. </num><heading>REGULATIONS AND ORDERS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8315">7 USC 8315</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The Secretary may promulgate such regulations, and issue such orders, as the Secretary determines necessary to carry out this subtitle.</content></section> <section><num value="10417">SEC. 10417. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8316">7 USC 8316</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In connection with an emergency under which a pest or disease of livestock threatens any segment of agricultural production in the United States, the Secretary may transfer from other appropriations or funds available to the agencies or corporations of the Department of Agriculture such funds as the Secretary determines are necessary for the arrest, control, eradication, or prevention of the spread of the pest or disease of livestock and for related expenses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Any funds transferred under this subsection shall remain available until expended, without fiscal year limitation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reviewability</inline>.—</heading><content>The action of any officer, employee, or agent of the Secretary in carrying out this section (including determining the amount of and making any payment authorized to be made under this subtitle) shall not be subject to review of longer than 60 days by any officer or employee of the Federal Government other than the Secretary or the designee of the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary may use funds made available to carry out this subtitle for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the employment of civilian nationals in foreign countries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the construction and operation of research laboratories, quarantine stations, and other buildings and facilities for special purposes.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10418">SEC. 10418. </num><heading>REPEALS AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of law are repealed:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Public Law 97-46 (7 U.S.C. 147b).<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s129a">21 USC 129a and note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 101(b) of the Act of September 21, 1944 (7 U.S.C. 429).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Act of August 28, 1950 (7 U.S.C. 2260).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 919 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 2260a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 306 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1306).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Sections 6 through 8 and 10 of the Act of August 30, 1890 (21 U.S.C. 102 through 105).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>The Act of February 2, 1903 (21 U.S.C. 111, 120 through<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s111-113/120-122">21 USC 111-113, 120-122</ref>.</p></sidenote> 122).</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/508">116 STAT. 508</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Sections 2 through 9, 11, and 13 of the Act of May 29, 1884 (21 U.S.C. 112, 113, 114, 114a, 114a-l, 115 through 120, 130).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>The first section and sections 2, 3, and 5 of the Act of February 28, 1947 (21 U.S.C. 114b, 114c, 114d, 114d-l).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>The Act of June 16, 1948 (21 U.S.C. 114e, 114f).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Public Law 87-209 (21 U.S.C. 114g, U4h).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>The third and fourth provisos of the fourth paragraph under the heading “BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY” of the Act of May 31, 1920 (21 U.S.C. 116).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>The first section and sections 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the Act of March 3, 1905 (21 U.S.C. 123 through 127).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>The first proviso under the heading “<inline class="smallCaps">General expenses, bureau of animal industry</inline>” under the heading “BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY” of the Act of June 30, 1914 (21 U.S.C. 128).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>The fourth proviso under the heading “<inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline>” under the heading “<inline class="smallCaps">Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service</inline>” of title I of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (21 U.S.C. 129).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>The third paragraph under the heading “MISCELLANEOUS” of the Act of May 26, 1910 (21 U.S.C. 131).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>The first section and sections 2 through 6 and 11 through 13 of Public Law 87-518 (21 U.S.C. 134 through 134h).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>Public Law 91-239 (21 U.S.C. 135 through 135b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><content>Sections 12 through 14 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 612 through 614).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><content>Chapter 39 of title 46, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 414(b) of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7714(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “, or the owner’s agent,”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “or agent of the owner” each place it appears.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 423 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7733) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Location of Production</inline>.—</heading><content>The attendance of any witness and production of documentary evidence relevant to the inquiry may be required from any place in the United States.”;</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the third sentence of subsection (e), by inserting “to an agency other than the Office of Administrative Law Judges” after “is delegated”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking subsection (f).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 11(h) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1540(h)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “animal quarantine laws (21 U.S.C. 101-105, lll-135b, and 612-614)” and inserting “animal quarantine laws (as defined in section 2509(f) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (21 U.S.C. 136a(f))”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 18 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 618) is amended by striking “of the cattle” and all that follows through “as herein described” and inserting “of the carcasses <page identifier="/us/stat/116/509">116 STAT. 509</page> and products of cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, and other equines”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Section 2509 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (21 U.S.C. 136a) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (c), by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Veterinary diagnostics</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may prescribe and collect fees to recover the costs of carrying out the provisions of the Animal Health Protection Act that relate to veterinary diagnostics.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1), by striking subparagraphs (B) through (O) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>section 9 of the Act of August 30, 1890 (21 U.S.C. 101);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Animal Health Protection Act; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>any other Act administered by the Secretary relating to plant or animal diseases or pests.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>A regulation issued under a<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8317">7 USC 8317</ref>.</p></sidenote> provision of law repealed by subsection (a) shall remain in effect until the Secretary issues a regulation under section 10404(b) or 10416 that supersedes the earlier regulation.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Livestock</heading> <section><num value="10501">SEC. 10501. </num><heading>TRANSPORTATION OF POULTRY AND OTHER ANIMALS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 5402(d)(2) of title 39, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by inserting “, honeybees,” after “poultry”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (C).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10502">SEC. 10502. </num><heading>SWINE CONTRACTORS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 182(a)), is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Swine contractor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘swine contractor’ means any person engaged in the business of obtaining swine under a swine production contract for the purpose of slaughtering the swine or selling the swine for slaughter, if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the swine is obtained by the person in commerce; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the swine (including products from the swine) obtained by the person is sold or shipped in commerce.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Swine production contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘swine production contract’ means any growout contract or other arrangement under which a swine production contract grower raises and cares for the swine in accordance with the instructions of another person.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Swine production contract grower</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘swine production contract grower’ means any person engaged in the business of raising and caring for swine in accordance with the instructions of another person.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Swine Contractors</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, is amended by striking “packer” each place it appears in sections 202, 203, 204, and 205 (7 U.S.C. 192, 193, 194, 195) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/510">116 STAT. 510</page> (other than section 202(c)) and inserting “packer or swine contractor”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 202(c) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 192(c)), is amended by inserting “, swine contractor,” after “other packer” each place it appears.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 308(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 209(a)), is amended by inserting “or swine production contract” after “poultry growing arrangement”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Sections 401 and 403 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 221, 223), are amended by inserting “any swine contractor, and” after “packer,” each place it appears.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10503">SEC. 10503. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s229b">7 USC 229b</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RIGHT TO DISCUSS TERMS OF CONTRACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Producer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “producer” means any person engaged in the raising and caring for livestock or poultry for slaughter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Processor</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “processor” means any person engaged in the business of obtaining livestock or poultry for the purpose of slaughtering the livestock or poultry.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Prohibition of Discussion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding a provision in any contract between a producer and a processor for the production of livestock or poultry, or in any marketing agreement between a producer and a processor for the sale of livestock or poultry for a term of 1 year or more, that provides that information contained in the contract is confidential, a party to the contract shall not be prohibited from discussing any terms or details of the contract with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a Federal or State agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a legal adviser to the party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a lender to the party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>an accountant hired by the party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>an executive or manager of the party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>a landlord of the party; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>a member of the immediate family of the party.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on State Laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) does not—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>preempt any State law that addresses confidentiality provisions in contracts for the sale or production of livestock or poultry, except any provision of State law that makes lawful a contract provision that prohibits a party from, or limits a party in, engaging in discussion that subsection (b) requires to be permitted; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>deprive any State court of jurisdiction under any such State law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This section applies to each contract described in subsection (b) that is entered into, amended, renewed, or extended after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10504">SEC. 10504. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8318">7 USC 8318</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>VETERINARY TRAINING.</heading> <content>The Secretary of Agriculture may develop a program to maintain in all regions of the United States a sufficient number of Federal and State veterinarians who are well trained in recognition and diagnosis of exotic and endemic animal diseases.</content></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/511">116 STAT. 511</page> <section><num value="10505">SEC. 10505. </num><heading>PSEUDORABIES ERADICATION PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 2506(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (21 U.S.C. 114i(d)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Specialty Crops</heading> <section><num value="10601">SEC. 10601. </num><heading>MARKETING ORDERS FOR CANEBERRIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8c of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 608c), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (2)(A), by inserting “caneberries (including raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries),” after “other than pears, olives, grapefruit, cherries, ; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (6)(I), by striking “tomatoes,,” and inserting “tomatoes, caneberries (including raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries),”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8e(a) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 608e-l(a)), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, is amended in the first sentence by striking “or apples” and inserting “apples, or caneberries (including raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries)”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10602">SEC. 10602. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF SECTION 32 FUNDS.</heading> <content>The second undesignated paragraph of section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), is amended by striking “$300,000,000” and inserting “$500,000,000”.</content></section> <section><num value="10603">SEC. 10603. </num><heading>PURCHASE OF SPECIALTY CROPS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s612c-4">7 USC 612c-4</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Purchase Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds made available under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), for fiscal year 2002 and each subsequent fiscal year, the Secretary of Agriculture shall use not less than $200,000,000 each fiscal year to purchase fruits, vegetables, and other specialty food crops.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchase Authority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchase</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall use not less than $50,000,000 each fiscal year for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions in accordance with section 6(a) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Servicing agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide for the Secretary of Defense to serve as the servicing agency for the procurement of the fresh fruits and vegetables under this subsection on the same terms and conditions as provided in the memorandum of agreement entered into between the Agricultural Marketing Service, the Food and Consumer Service, and the Defense Personnel Support Center during August 1995 (or any successor memorandum of agreement).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “fruits”, “vegetables”, and “other specialty food crops” shall have the meaning given the terms by the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></subsection></section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/512">116 STAT. 512</page> <section><num value="10604">SEC. 10604. </num><heading>PROTECTION FOR PURCHASERS OF FARM PRODUCTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Effective Financing Statement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1324(c)(4) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1631(c)(4)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “signed” and inserting “signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated by the debtor,”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (C);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (D)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (iii), by adding “and” after the semicolon at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (iv), by striking “applicable;” and all that follows and inserting “applicable, and the name of each county or parish in which the farm products are produced or located, ;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by striking “signed” and inserting “signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated by the debtor”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in subparagraph (G), by striking “notice signed” and inserting “notice signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (I) as subparagraphs (C) through (H), respectively.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchases Subject to Security Interests</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1324(e) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1631(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)(A)(ii)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subclause (III), by adding “and” after the semicolon at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subclause (IV), by striking “crop year,” and all that follows and inserting “crop year, and the name of each county or parish in which the farm products are produced or located;”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), by striking “similarly signed” and inserting “similarly signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A)(iv), by striking “notice signed” and inserting “notice signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A)(v), by inserting “contains” before “any payment”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “subparagraph” and inserting “subsection”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “; and” and inserting a period.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Sales Subject to Security Interest</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1324(g)(2)(A) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1631(g)(2)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in clause (ii)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subclause (III), by adding “and” after the semicolon at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subclause (IV), by striking “crop year,” and all that follows and inserting “crop year, and the name of each county or parish in which the farm products are produced or located;”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (iii), by striking “similarly signed” and inserting “similarly signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated”;</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/513">116 STAT. 513</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in clause (iv), by striking “notice signed” and inserting “notice signed, authorized, or otherwise authenticated”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in clause (v), by inserting “contains” before “any payment”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10605">SEC. 10605. </num><heading>FARMERS’ MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 is amended by inserting after section 5 (7 U.S.C. 3004) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="6">“SEC. 6. </num><heading>FARMERS’ MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3005">7 USC 3005</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out a program, to be known as the ‘Farmers’ Market Promotion Program’ (referred to in this section as the ‘Program’), to make grants to eligible entities for projects to establish, expand, and promote farmers’ markets.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Purposes</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the Program are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by improving and expanding, or assisting in the improvement and expansion of, domestic farmers’ markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to develop, or aid in the development of, new farmers’ markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer infrastructure.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible entity may not use a grant or other assistance provided under the Program for the purchase, construction, or rehabilitation of a building or structure.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An entity shall be eligible to receive a grant under the Program if the entity is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>an agricultural cooperative;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a local government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>a nonprofit corporation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>a public benefit corporation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>an economic development corporation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>a regional farmers’ market authority; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>such other entity as the Secretary may designate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria and Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish criteria and guidelines for the submission, evaluation, and funding of proposed projects under the Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”. </content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Survey</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 4 of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 (7 U.S.C. 3003) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by striking “a continuing” and inserting “an annual”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the second sentence.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direct marketing assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5 of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 (7 U.S.C. 3004) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/514">116 STAT. 514</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in the first sentence, by striking “Extension Service of the United States Department of Agriculture” and inserting “Secretary”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau>in the second sentence—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “Extension Service” and inserting “Secretary ; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “and on the basis of which of these two agencies, or combination thereof, can best perform these activities” and inserting “, as determined by the Secretary”;</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Farmers’ Markets</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>work with the Governor of a State, and a State agency designated by the Governor, to develop programs to train managers of farmers’ markets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>develop opportunities to share information among managers of farmers’ markets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>establish a program to train cooperative extension service employees in the development of direct marketing techniques; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>work with producers to develop farmers’ markets.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10606">SEC. 10606. </num><heading>NATIONAL ORGANIC CERTIFICATION COST-SHARE PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s6523">7 USC 6523</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Agricultural Marketing Service) shall use $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, to remain available until expended, to establish a national organic certification cost-share program to assist producers and handlers of agricultural products in obtaining certification under the national organic production program established under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay under this section not more than 75 percent of the costs incurred by a producer or handler in obtaining certification under the national organic production program, as certified to and approved by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum amount of a payment made to a producer or handler under this section shall be $500.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10607">SEC. 10607. </num><heading>EXEMPTION OF CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRODUCTS FROM ASSESSMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 501 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7401) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption of Certified Organic Products from Assessments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of a commodity promotion law, a person that produces and markets solely 100 percent organic products, and that does not produce any conventional or nonorganic products, shall be exempt from the payment of an assessment under a commodity promotion law with respect to any agricultural commodity that is produced <page identifier="/us/stat/116/515">116 STAT. 515</page> on a certified organic farm (as defined in section 2103 of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6502)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations concerning eligibility and compliance for an exemption under paragraph (1).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 501(a) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7401(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (17), by striking “or”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (18), by striking the period and inserting or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">“(19) </num><content>any other provision of law enacted after April 4, 1996, that provides for the establishment and operation of a promotion program described in the first sentence.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10608">SEC. 10608. </num><heading>CRANBERRY ACREAGE RESERVE PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s3801">16 USC 3801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible area</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “eligible area” means a wetland or buffer strip adjacent to a wetland that, as determined by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>is used, and has a history of being used, for the cultivation of cranberries; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>is an integral component of a cranberry-growing operation;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is located in an environmentally sensitive area.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a program to purchase permanent easements in eligible areas from willing sellers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchase Price</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that each easement purchased under this section is for an amount that appropriately reflects the range of values for agricultural and nonagricultural land in the region in which the eligible area subject to the easement is located (including whether that land is located in 1 or more environmentally sensitive areas, as determined by the Secretary).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Administration</heading> <section><num value="10701">SEC. 10701. </num><heading>INITIAL RATE OF BASIC PAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF COUNTY COMMITTEES.</heading> <content>Section 5334 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau>An employee of a county committee established pursuant to section 8(b) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(b)) may, on appointment to a position subject to this subchapter, have the initial rate of basic pay of the employee fixed at—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the lowest rate of the higher grade that exceeds the rate of basic pay of the employee with the county committee by not less than 2 step-increases of the grade from which the employee was promoted, if the Federal Civil Service position <page identifier="/us/stat/116/516">116 STAT. 516</page> under this subchapter is at a higher grade than the last grade the employee had while an employee of the county committee;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the same step of the grade as the employee last held during service with the county committee, if the Federal Civil Service position under this subchapter is at the same grade as the last grade the employee had while an employee of the county committee; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the lowest step of the Federal grade for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the highest previous rate of pay of the employee, if the Federal Civil Service position under this subchapter is at a lower grade than the last grade the employee had while an employee of the county committee.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="10702">SEC. 10702. </num><heading>COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION PAY COMPARABILITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment and Compensation of Employees of the Commission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2(a) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (11) as paragraphs (8) through (12), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment and compensation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may appoint and fix the compensation of such officers, attorneys, economists, examiners, and other employees as may be necessary for carrying out the functions of the Commission under this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rates of pay</inline>.—</heading><content>Rates of basic pay for all employees of the Commission may be set and adjusted by the Commission without regard to chapter 51 or subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comparability</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may provide additional compensation and benefits to employees of the Commission if the same type of compensation or benefits are provided by any agency referred to in section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)) or could be provided by such an agency under applicable provisions of law (including rules and regulations).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In setting and adjusting the total amount of compensation and benefits for employees, the Commission shall consult with, and seek to maintain comparability with, the agencies referred to in section 1206(a) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b(a)).”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting of Information by the Commission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1206 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833b) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “The Federal” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal”; and</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commodity Futures Trading Commission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In establishing and adjusting schedules of compensation and benefits for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/517">116 STAT. 517</page> employees of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under applicable provisions of law, the Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>inform the heads of the agencies referred to in subsection (a) and Congress of such compensation and benefits; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>seek to maintain comparability with those agencies regarding compensation and benefits.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 3132(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “or” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by adding “or” at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the Commodity Futures Trading Commission;”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “General Counsel, Commodity Futures Trading Commission.”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “Executive Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission.”</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 5373(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “or” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>section 2(a)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 2(a)(7)).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10703">SEC. 10703. </num><heading>OVERTIME AND HOLIDAY PAY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2219a">7 USC 2219a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>pay employees of the Department of Agriculture employed in an establishment subject to the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) or the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.) for all overtime and holiday work performed at the establishment at rates determined by the Secretary, subject to applicable law relating to minimum wages and maximum hours; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>accept from the establishment reimbursement for any sums paid by the Secretary for the overtime and holiday work, at rates determined under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Sums received by the Secretary under this section shall remain available until expended without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation, to carry out subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 25 of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 468) is amended by striking “except that the cost” and all that follows and inserting “except the cost of overtime and holiday pay paid pursuant to the section 10703 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Act of June 5, 1948 (21 U.S.C. 695), is amended by striking “overtime” and all that follows and inserting “overtime and holiday pay paid pursuant to section 10703 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.”.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/518">116 STAT. 518</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The matter under the heading “<inline class="smallCaps">bureau of animal</inline> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s394">7 USC 394</ref>.</p></sidenote><inline class="smallCaps">industry</inline>” of the Act of July 24, 1919, is amended by striking the next to the last paragraph (7 U.S.C. 394).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 5549 of title 5, United States Code is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>section 10703 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002;”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10704">SEC. 10704. </num><heading>ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 218 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6918) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “and” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsections (d) and (e) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may delegate to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights responsibility for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>ensuring compliance with all civil rights and related laws by all agencies and under all programs of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>coordinating administration of civil rights laws (including regulations) within the Department for employees of, and participants in, programs of the Department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>ensuring that necessary and appropriate civil rights components are properly incorporated into all strategic planning initiatives of the Department and agencies of the Department.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “Assistant Secretaries of Agriculture (2)” and inserting “Assistant Secretaries of Agriculture (3)”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 7014(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “or” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the authority of the Secretary to establish within the Department the position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights, and delegate duties to the Assistant Secretary, under section 218.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10705">SEC. 10705. </num><heading>OPERATION OF GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audits of Records</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 921 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 2279b) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audits of Records</inline>.—</heading><content>The financial records of the Graduate School (including records relating to contracts or agreements entered into under subsection (c)) shall be made available to the Comptroller General for purposes of conducting an audit.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/519">116 STAT. 519</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1669 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5922) is repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2279b">7 USC 2279b note</ref>.</p></sidenote> take effect on October 1, 2002.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10706">SEC. 10706. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8002">7 USC 8002</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Funds for Administrative Costs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Farm Service Agency, may use not more than $55,000,000 of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to cover administrative costs associated with the implementation of title I and the amendments made by that title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The funds referred to in paragraph (1) shall remain available to the Secretary until expended.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Set-aside</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use not less than $5,000,000, but not more than $8,000,000, to carry out subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Management</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of system</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall develop a comprehensive information management system, using appropriate technologies, to be used in implementing the programs administered by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and the Farm Service Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The information management system developed under this subsection shall be designed to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>improve access by agricultural producers to programs described in paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>improve and protect the integrity of the information collected;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>meet the needs of the agencies that require the data in the administration of their programs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>improve the timeliness of the collection of the information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>contribute to the elimination of duplication of information collection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>lower the overall cost to the Department of Agriculture for information collection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>achieve such other goals as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reconciliation of current information management</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that all current information of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and the Farm Service Agency is combined, reconciled, redefined, and reformatted in such a manner so that the agencies can use the common information management system developed under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for development of system</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> shall enter into an agreement or contract with a non-Federal entity to assist the Secretary in the development of the information management system. The Secretary shall give preference in entering into an agreement or contract to entities that have—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>prior experience with the information and management systems of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/520">116 STAT. 520</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>collaborated with the Corporation in the development of the identification procedures required by section 515(f) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1515(f)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The information collected using the information management system developed under this subsection may be made available to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any Federal agency that requires the information to carry out the functions of the agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any approved insurance provider, as defined in section 502(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1502(b)), with respect to producers insured by the approved insurance provider.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relation to other activities</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection shall not interfere with, or delay, existing agreements or requests for proposals of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation or the Farm Service Agency regarding the information management activities known as data mining or data warehousing.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to amounts made available under subsection (a)(3), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out subsection (b) for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2008.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10707">SEC. 10707. </num><heading>OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Department’ means the Department of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible entity’ means any of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>Any community-based organization, network, or coalition of community-based organizations that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has demonstrated experience in providing agricultural education or other agriculturally related services to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has provided to the Secretary documentary evidence of work with socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers during the 2-year period preceding the submission of an application for assistance under subsection (a); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>does not engage in activities prohibited under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>An 1890 institution or 1994 institution (as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601)), including West Virginia State College.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>An Indian tribal community college or an Alaska Native cooperative college.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>An Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Any other institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that has demonstrated experience in providing agriculture education or other agriculturally <page identifier="/us/stat/116/521">116 STAT. 521</page> related services to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>An Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)) or a national tribal organization that has demonstrated experience in providing agriculture education or other agriculturally related services to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in a region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>An organization or institution that received funding under subsection (a) before January 1, 1996, but only with respect to projects that the Secretary considers are similar to projects previously carried out by the organization or institution under such subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach and Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2501 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279) is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach and Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture shall carry out an outreach and technical assistance program to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in owning and operating farms and ranches; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in participating equitably in the full range of agricultural programs offered by the Department.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The outreach and technical assistance program under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>enhance coordination of the outreach, technical assistance, and education efforts authorized under various agriculture programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>include information on, and assistance with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>commodity, conservation, credit, rural, and business development programs;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>application and bidding procedures;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>farm and risk management;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>marketing; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>other activities essential to participation in agricultural and other programs of the Department.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants and contracts</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make grants to, and enter into contracts and other agreements with, an eligible entity to provide information and technical assistance under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to other law</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to carry out this section shall be in addition to any other authority provided in this or any other Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary may make grants to, and enter into contracts and other agreements with, an organization or institution that received funding under this section before January 1, 1996, to carry out a project that is similar to a project for which the organization or institution received such funding.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/522">116 STAT. 522</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency funding</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to funds authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph (A), any agency of the Department may participate in any grant, contract, or agreement entered into under this subsection by contributing funds, if the agency determined that the objectives of the grant, contract, or agreement will further the authorized programs of the contributing agency.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2501 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1), by striking “of Agriculture” after “Department”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (g)(1), by striking “of Agriculture” after “Department”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10708">SEC. 10708. </num><heading>TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS; PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transparency and Accountability for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 is amended by inserting after section 2501 (7 U.S.C. 2279) the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="2501A">“SEC. 2501A. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2279-1">7 USC 2279-1</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this section is to ensure compilation and public disclosure of data to assess and hold the Department of Agriculture accountable for the nondiscriminatory participation of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in programs of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher’ has the meaning given the term in section 355(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2003(e)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compilation of Program Participation Data</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>For each county and State in the United States, the Secretary shall compute annually the participation rate of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers as a percentage of the total participation of all farmers and ranchers for each program of the Department of Agriculture established for farmers or ranchers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting participation</inline>.—</heading><content>In reporting the rates of participation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall report the participation rate of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers according to race, ethnicity, and gender.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Disclosure Requirements for County Committee Elections</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8(b)(5) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(b)(5)) is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>Establishment and elections for county, area, or local committees.—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In each county or area in which activities are carried out under this section, the Secretary shall establish a county or area committee.</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/523">116 STAT. 523</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local administrative areas</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may designate local administrative areas within a county or a larger area under the jurisdiction of a committee established under subclause (I).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition of county, area, or local committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A committee established under clause (i) shall consist of not fewer than 3 nor more than 5 members that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>are fairly representative of the agricultural producers within the area covered by the county, area, or local committee; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>are elected by the agricultural producers that participate or cooperate in programs administered within the area under the jurisdiction of the county, area, or local committee.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elections</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subclauses (II) through (V), the Secretary shall establish procedures for nominations and elections to county, area, or local committees.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondiscrimination statement</inline>.—</heading><content>Each solicitation of nominations for, and notice of elections of, a county, area, or local committee shall include the nondiscrimination statement used by the Secretary.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nominations</inline>.—</heading> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible for nomination and election to the applicable county, area, or local committee, as determined by the Secretary, an agricultural producer shall be located within the area under the jurisdiction of a county, area, or local committee, and participate or cooperate in programs administered within that area.</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to such nominating procedures as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary shall solicit and accept nominations from organizations representing the interests of socially disadvantaged groups (as defined in section 355(e)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2003(e)(1)).</content></item></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Opening of ballots</inline>.—</heading> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public notice</inline>.—</heading><content>At least 10 days before the date on which ballots are to be opened and counted, a county, area, or local committee shall announce the date, time, and place at which election ballots will be opened and counted.</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Opening of ballots</inline>.—</heading><content>Election ballots shall not be opened until the date and time announced under item (aa).</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Observation</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person may observe the opening and counting of the election ballots.</content></item></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/524">116 STAT. 524</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report of election</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 20 days after the date on which an election is held, a county, area, or local committee shall file an election report with the Secretary and the State office of the Farm Service Agency that includes—</chapeau> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the number of eligible voters in the area covered by the county, area, or local committee;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>the number of ballots cast in the election by eligible voters (including the percentage of eligible voters that cast ballots);</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>the number of ballots disqualified in the election;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="dd">“(dd) </num><content>the percentage that the number of ballots disqualified is of the number of ballots received;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ee">“(ee) </num><content>the number of nominees for each seat up for election;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ff">“(ff) </num><content>the race, ethnicity, and gender of each nominee, as provided through the voluntary self-identification of each nominee; and</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="gg">“(gg) </num><content>the final election results (including the number of ballots received by each nominee).</content></item></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="VI">“(VI) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the first election of a county, area, or local committee that occurs after the date of enactment of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 is held, the Secretary shall complete a report that consolidates all the election data reported to the Secretary under subclause (V).</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="VII">“(VII) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election reform</inline>.—</heading> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>If determined necessary by the Secretary after analyzing the data contained in the report under subclause (VI), the Secretary shall promulgate and publish in the Federal Register proposed uniform guidelines for conducting elections for members and alternate members of county, area, and local committees not later than 1 year after the date of completion of the report.</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>The procedures promulgated by the Secretary under item (aa) shall ensure fair representation of socially disadvantaged groups described in subclause (III)(bb) in an area covered by the county, area, or local committee, in cases in which those groups are underrepresented on the county, area, or local committee for that area.</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methods of inclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding clause (ii), the Secretary may ensure inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through provisions allowing for appointment of 1 additional voting member to a county, area, or local committee or through other methods.</content></item></subclause></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/525">116 STAT. 525</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of office</inline>.—</heading><content>The term of office for a member of a county, area, or local committee shall not exceed 3 years.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public availability and report to congress</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Internet.</p></sidenote> maintain and make readily available to the public, via website and otherwise in electronic and paper form, all data required to be collected and computed under section 2501A(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 and clause (iii)(V) collected annually since the most recent Census of Agriculture.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>After each Census of Agriculture, the Secretary shall report to Congress the rate of loss or gain in participation by each socially disadvantaged group, by race, ethnicity, and gender, since the previous Census.”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading>General Provisions</heading> <section><num value="10801">SEC. 10801. </num><heading>COTTON CLASSIFICATION SERVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority to Provide Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The first sentence of section 3a of the Act of March 3, 1927 (commonly known as the “Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act”; 7 U.S.C. 473a), is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Obsolete Effective Date Provisions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading>1984 <inline class="smallCaps">amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The first section of Public Law 98403 (98 Stat. 1479) is amended by striking “, effective for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s473a">7 USC 473a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> the period beginning October 1, 1984, and ending September 30, 1988,”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading>1987 <inline class="smallCaps">amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2 of the Uniform Cotton Classing Fees Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-108; 101 Stat. 728) is amended by striking “Effective for the period beginning<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s473a">7 USC 473a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> on the date of enactment of this Act and ending September 30, 1992, section” and inserting “Section”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">1991 AMENDMENTS</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 120 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act Amendments of 1991 (Public Law 102-237; 105 Stat. 1842) is amended by striking<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s473a">7 USC 473a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> subsection (e).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10802">SEC. 10802. </num><heading>PROGRAM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION REGARDING USE OF<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s5921a">7 USC 5921a</ref>.</p></sidenote> BIOTECHNOLOGY IN PRODUCING FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Information Campaign</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall develop and implement a program to communicate with the public regarding the use of biotechnology in producing food for human consumption. The information provided under the program shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Science-based evidence on the safety of foods produced with biotechnology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Scientific data on the human outcomes of the use of biotechnology to produce food for human consumption.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/526">116 STAT. 526</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10803">SEC. 10803. </num><heading>CHINO DAIRY PRESERVE PROJECT.</heading> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, may provide financial and technical assistance to the Chino Dairy Preserve Project, San Bemadino County, California.</content></section> <section><num value="10804">SEC. 10804. </num><heading>GRAZINGLANDS RESEARCH LABORATORY.</heading> <chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, before December 31, 2007, the Federal land and facilities at El Reno, Oklahoma, currently administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as the Grazinglands Research Laboratory shall not, without specific authorization by Congress—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>be declared to be excess or surplus under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>be conveyed or otherwise transferred in whole or in part.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10805">SEC. 10805. </num><heading>FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture may award grants to the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute for the purpose of funding prospective, independent research on the effects of alternative domestic, foreign, and trade policies, on the agricultural sector, including research on the effects of those policies on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>commodity prices for-</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>feed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>food grains, oilseeds, cotton, livestock, and products thereof;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>supply and demand conditions for similar products;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>costs to the Federal Government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>farm income;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>food costs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the volume and value of trade in agricultural commodities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>exporter and importer supply, demand, and trade.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this sectio:. $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10806">SEC. 10806. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s321d">21 USC 321d</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>MARKET NAMES FOR CATFISH AND GINSENG.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Catfish Labeling</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the term “catfish” may only be considered to be a common or usual name (or part thereof) for fish classified within the family Ictaluridae; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>only labeling or advertising for fish classified within that family may include the term “catfish”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/527">116 STAT. 527</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="t">“(t) </num><content>If it purports to be or is represented as catfish, unless it is fish classified within the family Ictaluridae.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ginseng Labeling</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the term “ginseng” may only be considered to be a common or usual name (or part thereof) for any herb or herbal ingredient derived from a plant classified within the genus Panax; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>only labeling or advertising for herbs or herbal ingredients classified within that genus may include the term “ginseng”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) (as amended by subsection (a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="u">“(u) </num><content>If it purports to be or is represented as ginseng, unless it is an herb or herbal ingredient derived from a plant classified within the genus Panax.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10807">SEC. 10807. </num><heading>FOOD SAFETY COMMISSION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s341">21 USC 341 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a commission to be known as the “Food Safety Commission” (referred to in this section as the “Commission”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall be composed of 15 members (including a Chairperson, appointed by the President.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Members of the Commission—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>shall have specialized training or significant experience in matters under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><chapeau>shall represent, at a minimum—</chapeau> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>consumers;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">(bb) </num><content>food scientists;</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">(cc) </num><content>the food industry; and</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="dd">(dd) </num><content>health professionals.</content></item></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 3 members of the Commission may be Federal employees.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date of appointments</inline>.—</heading><content>The appointment of the members of the Commission shall be made as soon as practicable after the date on which funds authorized to be appropriated under subsection (e)(1) are made available.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A vacancy on the Commission—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><chapeau>shall be filled—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>not later than 60 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>in the same manner as the original appointment was made.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial meeting</inline>.—</heading><content>The initial meeting of the Commission shall be conducted not later than 30 days <page identifier="/us/stat/116/528">116 STAT. 528</page> after the date of appointment of the final member of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum; standing rules</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><content>A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum to conduct business.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standing rules</inline>.—</heading><content>At the first meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall adopt standing rules of the Commission to guide the conduct of business and decisionmaking of the Commission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall make specific recommendations to enhance the food safety system of the United States, including a description of how each recommendation would improve food safety.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><content>Recommendations made by the Commission under paragraph (1) shall address all food available commercially in the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission first meets, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Commission, including a description of how each recommendation would improve food safety;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a summary or any other material used by the Commission in the preparation of the report under this paragraph; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>if requested by 1 or more members of the Commission, a statement of the minority views of the Commission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers of the Commission</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this section, hold such hearings, meet and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information from federal agencies</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly, from any Federal agency, such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of information</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraph (C), on the request of the Commission, the head of a Federal agency described in subparagraph (A) may furnish information requested by the Commission to the Commission.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The furnishing of information by a Federal agency to the Commission shall not be considered a waiver of any exemption available to the agency under section 552 of title 5, United States Code.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information to be kept confidential</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of section 1905 of title 18, United States Code—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num><content>the Commission shall be considered an agency of the Federal Government; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num><content>any individual employed by an individual, entity, or organization that is a party to a contract <page identifier="/us/stat/116/529">116 STAT. 529</page> with the Commission under this section shall be considered an employee of the Commission.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>Information obtained by the Commission, other than information that is available to the public, shall not be disclosed to any person in any manner except to an employee of the Commission as described in clause (i), for the purpose of receiving, reviewing, or processing the information.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Personnel Matters</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Members</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission shall serve without compensation for the services of the member on the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Commission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staff</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chairperson of the Commission may, without regard to the civil service laws (including regulations), appoint and terminate the appointment of an executive director and such other additional personnel as are necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Confirmation of executive director</inline>.—</heading><content>The employment of an executive director shall be subject to confirmation by the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in clause (ii), the Chairperson of the Commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and other personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum rate of pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The rate of pay for the executive director and other personnel shall not exceed the rate payable for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detail of federal government employees</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An employee of the Federal Government may be detailed to the Commission, without reimbursement, for such period of time as is permitted by law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil service status</inline>.—</heading><content>The detail of the employee shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of temporary and intermittent services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services in accordance with section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at rates for individuals that do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate <page identifier="/us/stat/116/530">116 STAT. 530</page> of basic pay prescribed for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of that title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No payment may be made under subsection (d) except to the extent provided for in advance in an appropriations Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall terminate on the date that is 60 days after the date on which the Commission submits the recommendations and report under subsection (b)(3).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10808">SEC. 10808. </num><heading>PASTEURIZATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s679b">21 USC 679b</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pasteurization of Meat and Poultry</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective beginning not later than 30 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct an education program regarding the availability and safety of processes and treatments that eliminate or substantially reduce the level of pathogens on meat, meat food products, poultry, and poultry products.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pasteurization of Food As Pasteurized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 403(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343(h)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “or” at the end of paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>a food that is pasteurized unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>such food has been subjected to a safe process or treatment that is prescribed as pasteurization for such food in a regulation promulgated under this Act; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>such food has been subjected to a safe process or treatment that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>is reasonably certain to achieve destruction or elimination in the food of the most resistant microorganisms of public health significance that are likely to occur in the food;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>is at least as protective of the public health as a process or treatment described in subparagraph (A);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>is effective for a period that is at least as long as the shelf life of the food when stored under normal and moderate abuse conditions; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>is the subject of a notification to the Secretary, including effectiveness data regarding the process or treatment; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>at least 120 days have passed after the date of receipt of such notification by the Secretary without the Secretary making a determination that the process or treatment involved has not been shown to meet the requirements of subclauses (I) through (III) of clause (i).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/531">116 STAT. 531</page></content></clause> <continuation>For purposes of paragraph (3), a determination by the Secretary that a process or treatment has not been shown to meet the requirements of subclauses (I) through (III) of subparagraph (B)(i) shall constitute final agency action under such subclauses.”.</continuation> </subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10809">SEC. 10809. </num><heading>RULEMAKING ON LABELING OF IRRADIATED FOOD; CERTAIN PETITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s343">21 USC 343 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall publish a proposed rule and, with due consideration to public comment, a final rule to revise, as appropriate, the current regulation governing the labeling of foods that have been treated to reduce pest infestation or pathogens by treatment by irradiation using radioactive isotope, electronic beam, or x-ray. Pending promulgation of the final rule required<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> by this subsection, any person may petition the Secretary for approval of labeling, which is not false or misleading in any material respect, of a food which has been treated by irradiation using radioactive isotope, electronic beam, or x-ray. The Secretary shall approve or deny such a petition within 180 days of receipt of the petition, or the petition shall be deemed denied, except to the extent additional agency review is mutually agreed upon by the Secretary and the petitioner. Any denial of a petition under this subsection shall constitute final agency action subject to judicial review by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Any labeling approved through the foregoing petition process shall be subject to the provisions of the final rule referred to in the first sentence of the subparagraph on the effective date of such final rule.</content></section> <section><num value="10810">SEC. 10810. </num><heading>PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PLANT PROTECTION ACT.</heading> <content>Section 424 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7734) is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offenses</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A person that knowingly violates this title, or knowingly forges, counterfeits, or, without authority from the Secretary, uses, alters, defaces, or destroys any certificate, permit, or other document provided for in this title shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Movement</inline>.—</heading><content>A person that knowingly imports, enters, exports, or moves any plant, plant product, biological control organism, plant pest, noxious weed, or article, for distribution or sale, in violation of this title, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple violations</inline>.—</heading><content>On the second and any subsequent conviction of a person of a violation of this title under paragraph (1), the person shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="10811">SEC. 10811. </num><heading>PRECLEARANCE QUARANTINE INSPECTIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8307">7 USC 8307 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preclearance Inspections Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall conduct preclearance quarantine inspections of persons, baggage, cargo, and any other articles destined for movement from the State of Hawaii to any of the following—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/532">116 STAT. 532</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The continental United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Guam.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Puerto Rico.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The United States Virgin Islands.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection Locations</inline>.—</heading><content>The preclearance quarantine inspections required by subsection (a) shall be conducted at all direct departure and interline airports in the State of Hawaii.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not implement this section unless appropriations for necessary expenses of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for inspection, quarantine, and regulatory activities are increased by an amount not less than $3,000,000 in an Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2003.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10812">SEC. 10812. </num><heading>CONNECTICUT RIVER ATLANTIC SALMON COMMISSION.</heading> <content>Section 3(2) of Public Law 98-138 (Public Law 98-138; 97 Stat. 870) is amended by striking “twenty” and inserting “40”.</content></section> <section><num value="10813">SEC. 10813. </num><heading>PINE POINT SCHOOL.</heading> <content>Section 802(b)(2) of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/1949">115 Stat. 1949</ref>.</p></sidenote>(Public Law 107-110) is amended by striking “2002” each place it appears and inserting “2000”.</content></section> <section><num value="10814">SEC. 10814. </num><heading>7-MONTH EXTENSION OF CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 11 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 149 of title I of division C of Public <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t11/s1201-1208/1221-1231/1201">11 USC 1201-1208, 1221-1231, 1201 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Law 105-277 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “June 1, 2002” each place it appears and inserting “January 1, 2003”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “September 30, 2001” and inserting “May 31, 2002”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “October 1, 2001” and inserting “June 1, 2002”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t11/s1201">11 USC 1201 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on June 1, 2002.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10815">SEC. 10815. </num><heading>PRACTICES INVOLVING NONAMBULATORY LIVESTOCK.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1967">7 USC 1967</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture shall investigate and submit to Congress a report on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the scope of nonambulatory livestock;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the causes that render livestock nonambulatory;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the humane treatment of nonambulatory livestock; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the extent to which nonambulatory livestock may present handling and disposition problems for stockyards, market agencies, and dealers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Based on the findings of the report, if the Secretary determines it necessary, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide for the humane treatment, handling, and disposition of nonambulatory livestock by stockyards, market agencies, and dealers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration and Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of administering and enforcing any regulations promulgated under subsection (b), the authorities provided under sections 10414 and 10415 shall apply to the regulations in a similar manner as those sections apply to the Animal Health Protection Act. Any person that violates regulations promulgated under subsection (b) shall be subject to penalties provided in section 10414.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/533">116 STAT. 533</page></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10816">SEC. 10816. </num><heading>COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING.</heading> <content>The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">“Subtitle D—</num><heading>Country of Origin Labeling</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="281">“SEC. 281. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1638">7 USC 1638</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Beef</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘beef means meat produced from cattle (including veal).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered commodity</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘covered commodity’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>muscle cuts of beef, lamb, and pork;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>ground beef, ground lamb, and ground pork;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>farm-raised fish;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>wild fish;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>a perishable agricultural commodity; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>peanuts.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘covered commodity’ does not include an item described in subparagraph (A) if the item is an ingredient in a processed food item.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Farm-raised fish</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘farm-raised fish’ includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>farm-raised shellfish; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>fillets, steaks, nuggets, and any other flesh from a farm-raised fish or shellfish.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Food service establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘food service establishment’ means a restaurant, cafeteria, lunch room, food stand, saloon, tavern, bar, lounge, or other similar facility operated as an enterprise engaged in the business of selling food to the public.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lamb</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘lamb’ means meat, other than mutton, produced from sheep.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Perishable agricultural commodity; retailer</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms ‘perishable agricultural commodity’ and ‘retailer’ have the meanings given the terms in section 1(b) of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930 (7 U.S.C. 499a(b)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pork</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘pork’ means meat produced from hogs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Agricultural Marketing Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wild fish</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘wild fish’ means naturally-born or hatchery-raised fish and shellfish harvested in the wild.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘wild fish’ includes a fillet, steak, nugget, and any other flesh from wild fish or shellfish.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “wild fish’ excludes net-pen aquacultural or other farm-raised fish.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="282">“SEC. 282. </num><heading>NOTICE OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1638a">7 USC 1638a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/534">116 STAT. 534</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), a retailer of a covered commodity shall inform consumers, at the final point of sale of the covered commodity to consumers, of the country of origin of the covered commodity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states country of origin</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A retailer of a covered commodity may designate the covered commodity as having a United States country of origin only if the covered commodity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in the case of beef, is exclusively from an animal that is exclusively born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States (including from an animal exclusively bom and raised in Alaska or Hawaii and transported for a period not to exceed 60 days through Canada to the United States and slaughtered in the United States);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of lamb and pork, is exclusively from an animal that is exclusively bom, raised, and slaughtered in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>in the case of farm-raised fish, is hatched, raised, harvested, and processed in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>in the case of wild fish, is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>harvested in waters of the United States, a territory of the United States, or a State; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>processed in the United States, a territory of the United States, or a State, including the waters thereof; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>in the case of a perishable agricultural commodity or peanuts, is exclusively produced in the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wild fish and farm-raised fish</inline>.—</heading><content>The notice of country of origin for wild fish and farm-raised fish shall distinguish between wild fish and farm-raised fish.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption for Food Service Establishments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) shall not apply to a covered commodity if the covered commodity is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>prepared or served in a food service establishment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>offered for sale or sold at the food service establishment in normal retail quantities; or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>served to consumers at the food service establishment.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Method of Notification</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The information required by subsection (a) may be provided to consumers by means of a label, stamp, mark, placard, or other clear and visible sign on the covered commodity or on the package, display, holding unit, or bin containing the commodity at the final point of sale to consumers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Labeled commodities</inline>.—</heading><content>If the covered commodity is already individually labeled for retail sale regarding country of origin, the retailer shall not be required to provide any additional information to comply with this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audit Verification System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require that any person that prepares, stores, handles, or distributes a covered commodity for retail sale maintain a verifiable recordkeeping audit trail that will permit the Secretary to verify compliance with this subtitle (including the regulations promulgated under section 284(b)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person engaged in the business of supplying a covered commodity to a retailer shall provide information <page identifier="/us/stat/116/535">116 STAT. 535</page> to the retailer indicating the country of origin of the covered commodity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of Origin</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory identification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not use a mandatory identification system to verify the country of origin of a covered commodity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existing certification programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To certify the country of origin of a covered commodity, the Secretary may use as a model certification programs in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the carcass grading and certification system carried out under this Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the voluntary country of origin beef labeling system carried out under this Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>voluntary programs established to certify certain premium beef cuts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the origin verification system established to carry out the child and adult care food program established under section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the origin verification system established to carry out the market access program under section 203 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5623).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="283">“SEC. 283. </num><heading>ENFORCEMENT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1638b">7 USC 1638b</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsections (b) and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> (c), section 253 shall apply to a violation of this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Warnings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary determines that a retailer is in violation of section 282, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>notify the retailer of the determination of the Secretary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide the retailer a 30-day period, beginning on the date on which the retailer receives the notice under paragraph (1) from the Secretary, during which the retailer may take necessary steps to comply with section 282.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fines</inline>.—</heading><content>If, on completion of the 30-day period described in subsection (b)(2), the Secretary determines that the retailer has willfully violated section 282, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary with respect to the violation, the Secretary may fine the retailer in an amount of not more than $10,000 for each violation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="284">“SEC. 284. </num><heading>REGULATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1638c">7 USC 1638c</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2002, the Secretary shall issue guidelines for the voluntary country of origin labeling of covered commodities based on the requirements of section 282.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2004, the Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Partnerships With States</inline>.—</heading><content>In promulgating the regulations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, enter into partnerships with States with enforcement infrastructure to assist in the administration of this subtitle.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="285">“SEC. 285. </num><heading>APPLICABILITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1638d">7 USC 1638d</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>“This subtitle shall apply to the retail sale of a covered commodity beginning September 30, 2004.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/536">116 STAT. 536</page></content></section></subtitle></quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="J">Subtitle J—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>Miscellaneous Studies and Reports</heading> <section><num value="10901">SEC. 10901. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s612c">7 USC 612c note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON SPECIALTY CROP PURCHASES.</heading> <chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on the quantity and type of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>fruits, vegetables, and other specialty food crops that are purchased under section 10603; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>other commodities that are purchased under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="10902">SEC. 10902. </num><heading>REPORT ON POUCHED AND CANNED SALMON.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a report on efforts to expand the promotion, marketing, and purchasing of pouched and canned salmon harvested and processed in the United States under food and nutrition programs administered by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an analysis of pouched and canned salmon inventories in the United States that, as of the date on which the report is submitted, are available for purchase;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>an analysis of the demand for pouched and canned salmon and value-added products (such as salmon “nuggets”) by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>partners of the Department of Agriculture (including other appropriate Federal agencies); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>consumers; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>an analysis of impediments to additional purchases of pouched and canned salmon, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any marketing issues; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>recommendations for methods to resolve those impediments.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10903">SEC. 10903. </num><heading>STUDY ON UPDATING YIELDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General shall conduct a study and make findings and recommendations with respect to determining how producer income would be affected by updating yield bases, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>whether crop yields have increased over the past 20 crop years for program crops and oilseeds;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>whether program payments would be disbursed differently under title I if yield bases were updated further;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>what impact the target prices under title I would have on producer income if the yield bases of the target prices were further updated; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>what impact lower target prices with updated yield bases would have on producer income, as compared with the impact of target prices under title I.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress <page identifier="/us/stat/116/537">116 STAT. 537</page> a report on the study, findings, and recommendations required by subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="10904">SEC. 10904. </num><heading>REPORT ON EFFECT OF FARM PROGRAM PAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a review of the effects that payments under production flexibility contracts and market loss assistance payments have had, and that direct payments and counter-cyclical payments are likely to have, on the economic viability of producers and the farming infrastructure, particularly in areas where climate, soil types, and other agronomic conditions severely limit the covered crops that producers can choose to successfully and profitably produce.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Case Study Related to Rice Production</inline>.—</heading><content>The review shall include a case study of the effects that the payments described in subsection (a), and the forecast effects of increasing these or other fixed payments, are likely to have on rice producers (including tenant rice producers), the rice milling industry, and the economies of rice farming areas in Texas, where harvested rice acreage has fallen from 320,000 acres in 1995 to only 211,000 acres in 2001.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Recommendations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the information collected for the review and tne case study and any findings made on the basis of the information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall include recommendations for minimizing the adverse effects on producers, with a special focus on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>producers who are tenants;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the agricultural economies in farming areas generally;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>particular areas described in subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>on the area that is the subject of the case study conducted under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10905">SEC. 10905. </num><heading>CHILOQUIN DAM FISH PASSAGE FEASIBILITY STUDY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Oregon.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior, in collaboration with all interested parties (including the Modoc Point Irrigation District, the Klamath Tribes, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), shall conduct a study of the feasibility of providing adequate upstream and downstream passage for fish at the Chiloquin Dam on the Sprague River, Oregon.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subjects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a review of all alternatives for providing passage described in subsection (a), including the removal of the dam;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the determination of the most appropriate alternative;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the development of recommendations for implementing that alternative; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>examination of mitigation needed for upstream and downstream water users, and for Klamath tribal nonconsumptive uses, as a result of the implementation of the alternative.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to Congress a report that describes tne findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/538">116 STAT. 538</page> <section><num value="10906">SEC. 10906. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2204">7 USC 2204 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON GEOGRAPHICALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Geographically Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher’ means a farmer or rancher in—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an insular area (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103) (as amended by section 7502(a)); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a State other than 1 of the 48 contiguous States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>barriers to efficient and competitive transportation of inputs and products by geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>means of encouraging and assisting geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to own and operate farms and ranches; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to participate equitably in the full range of agricultural programs offered by the Department of Agriculture.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10907">SEC. 10907. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3191">7 USC 3191 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDIES ON AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scientific Studies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture may conduct scientific studies on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the transmission of spongiform encephalopathy in deer, elk, and moose; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>chronic wasting disease (including the risks that chronic wasting disease poses to livestock).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>.—</heading><content>Die Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on the results of any scientific studies conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vaccines</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vaccine storage study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>conduct a study to determine the number of doses of livestock disease vaccines that should be available to protect against livestock diseases that could be introduced into the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>compare that number with the number of doses of the livestock disease vaccines that are available as of that date.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Stockpiling of vaccines</inline>.—</heading><content>If, after conducting the study and comparison described in paragraph (1), the Secretary determines that there is an insufficient number of doses of a particular vaccine referred to in that paragraph, the Secretary may take such actions as are necessary to obtain the required additional doses of the vaccine.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="10908">SEC. 10908. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s712">31 USC 712 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.</heading> <content>Not later than December 31, 2002, and annually thereafter through 2006, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress <page identifier="/us/stat/116/539">116 STAT. 539</page> a report that describes all programs and activities that States have carried out using funds received under all phases of the Master Settlement Agreement of 1997.</content></section> <section><num value="10909">SEC. 10909. </num><heading>REPORT ON SALE AND USE OF PESTICIDES FOR AGRICULTURAL USES.</heading> <content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on the manner in which the Agency is applying regulations of the Agency governing the sale and use of pesticides for agricultural use to electronic commerce transactions.</content></section> <section><num value="10910">SEC. 10910. </num><heading>REVIEW OF OPERATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2204">7 USC 2204 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> RESOURCE PROGRAMS ON TRIBAL TRUST LAND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall conduct a review of the operation of agricultural and natural resource programs available to farmers and ranchers operating on tribal and trust land, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>agricultural commodity, price support, and farm income support programs (collectively referred to in this section as “agricultural commodity programs”);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>conservation programs (including financial and technical assistance);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>agricultural credit programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>rural development programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>forestry programs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the extent to which agricultural commodity programs and conservation programs are consistent with tribal goals and priorities regarding the sustainable use of agricultural land;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>strategies for increasing tribal participation in agricultural commodity programs and conservation programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the educational and training opportunities available to Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes in the practical, technical, and professional aspects of agriculture and land management; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>the development and management of agricultural land under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes in accordance with integrated resource management plans that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure proper management of the land;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>produce increased economic returns;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>promote employment opportunities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>improve the social and economic well-being of Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary of the Interior;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>local officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>program recipients.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that contains—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/540">116 STAT. 540</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the results of the review conducted under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>recommendations for program improvements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of actions that will be taken to carry out the improvements.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></subtitle> Approved May 13, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2646 (S. 1731): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–191, Pts. 1 and 2 (both from Comm. on Agriculture) and Pt. 3 (Comm. on International Relations) and 107–424 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–117 accompanying S. 1731 (Comm. on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001)::

Oct. 3-5, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002)::

Feb. 13, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1731.

May 2, House agreed to conference report.

May 7, 8, Senate considered and agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

May 13, Presidential remarks and statement.

 Public Law 107–172: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research, information, and education with respect to blood cancer. Public Law172 Public Law 107–172 116 Stat. 541 2002-05-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 541 Public Law107–172 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research, information, and education with respect to blood cancer.

May 14, 2002

[S. 1094]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002”.

42 USC 201 note.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

42 USC 285a-10 note.

 Congress finds that: (1) An estimated 109,500 people in the United States will be diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma in 2001. (2) New cases of the blood cancers described in paragraph (1) account for 8.6 percent of new cancer cases. (3) Those devastating blood cancers will cause the deaths of an estimated 60,300 persons in the United States in 2001. Every 9 minutes, a person in the United States dies from leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma. (4) While less than 5 percent of Federal funds for cancer research are spent on those blood cancers, those blood cancers cause 11 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States. (5) Increased Federal support of research into leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma has resulted and will continue to result in significant advances in the treatment, and ultimately the cure, of those blood cancers as well as other cancers.
SEC. 3. RESEARCH, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO BLOOD CANCER. Part C of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 419C the following:
SEC. 417d. RESEARCH, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO BLOOD CANCER.

42 USC 285a-10.

 “(a) Joe Moakley Research Excellence Program.— “(1) In general.—The Director of NIH shall expand, intensify, and coordinate programs for the conduct and support of research with respect to blood cancer, and particularly with respect to leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. “(2) Administration.—The Director of NIH shall carry out this subsection through the Director of the National Cancer Institute and in collaboration with any other agencies that the Director determines to be appropriate.116 STAT. 542 “(3) Authorization of appropriations.—for the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2002 and each subsequent fiscal year. Such authorizations of appropriations are in addition to other authorizations of appropriations that are available for such purpose. “(b) Geraldine Ferraro Cancer Education Program.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary shall direct the appropriate agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Director of NIH, to establish and carry out a program to provide information and education for patients and the general public with respect to blood cancer, and particularly with respect to the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. “(2) Administration.—The Agency determined by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall carry out this subsection in collaboration with private health organizations that have national education and patient assistance programs on blood-related cancers. “(3) Authorization of appropriations.—For the purpose of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2002 and each subsequent fiscal year. Such authorizations of appropriations are in addition to other authorizations of appropriations that are available for such purpose.”.
Approved May 14, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1094: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate.

Apr. 30, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–173: To enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes. Public Law173 Public Law 107–173 116 Stat. 543 2002-05-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 543 Public Law107–173 107th Congress
An Act To enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes.

May 14, 2002

[H.R. 3525]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002.

,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002”.

Aliens.

8 USC 1701 note

 (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. TITLE VI— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603. Sec. 604. Sec. 605. Sec. 606.
SEC. 2.

8 USC 1701.

DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Alien.—The term “alien” has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)). (2) Appropriate committees of congress.—The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means the following: (A) The Committee on the Judiciary, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (B) The Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives. (3) Chimera system.—The term “Chimera system” means the interoperable electronic data system required to be developed and implemented by section 202(a)(2). (4) Federal law enforcement agencies.—The term “Federal law enforcement agencies” means the following: (A) The United States Secret Service. (B) The Drug Enforcement Administration. (C) The Federal Bureau of Investigation. (D) The Immigration and Naturalization Service. (E) The United States Marshall Service. (F) The Naval Criminal Investigative Service. (G) The Coastal Security Service. (H) The Diplomatic Security Service. (I) The United States Postal Inspection Service. (J) The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. (K) The United States Customs Service. (L) The National Park Service. (5) Intelligence community.—The term “intelligence community” has the meaning given that term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)). (6) President.—The term “President” means the President of the United States, acting through the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, the Attorney General, the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of Transportation, the Commissioner of Customs, and the Secretary of the Treasury. (7) USA PATRIOT Act.—The term “USA PATRIOT Act” means the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-56).116 STAT. 545
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>FUNDING</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR HIRING AND TRAINING GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1711">8 USC 1711 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Personnel</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading>INS <inline class="smallCaps">inspectors</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, during each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006, the Attorney General shall increase the number of inspectors and associated support staff in the Immigration and Naturalization Service by the equivalent of at least 200 full-time employees over the number of inspectors and associated support staff in the Immigration and Naturalization Service authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading>INS <inline class="smallCaps">investigative personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, during each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006, the Attorney General shall increase the number of investigative and associated support staff of the Immigration and Naturalization Service by the equivalent of at least 200 full-time employees over the number of investigators and associated support staff in the Immigration and Naturalization Service authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection, including such sums as may be necessary to provide facilities, attorney personnel and support staff, and other resources needed to support the increased number of inspectors, investigative staff, and associated support staff.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for</inline> INS <inline class="smallCaps">Staffing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Justice such sums as may be necessary to provide an increase in the annual rate of basic pay effective October 1, 2002—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>for all journeyman Border Patrol agents and inspectors who have completed at least one year’s service and are receiving an annual rate of basic pay for positions at GS-9 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, from the annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS-9 of the General Schedule under such section 5332, to an annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS-11 of the General Schedule under such section 5332;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for inspections assistants, from the annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS-5 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, to an annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS-7 of the General Schedule under such section 5332; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>for the support staff associated with the personnel described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), at the appropriate GS level of the General Schedule under such section 5332.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Training</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>to appropriately train Immigration and Naturalization Service personnel on an ongoing basis—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/546">116 STAT. 546</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to ensure that their proficiency levels are acceptable to protect the borders of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>otherwise to enforce and administer the laws within their jurisdiction;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide adequate continuing cross-training to agencies staffing the United States border and ports of entry to effectively and correctly apply applicable United States laws;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to fully train immigration officers to use the appropriate lookout databases and to monitor passenger traffic patterns; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to expand the Carrier Consultant Program described in section 235(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225A(b)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Consular Functions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of State shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>implement enhanced security measures for the review of visa applicants;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>staff the facilities and programs associated with the activities described in subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>provide ongoing training for consular officers and diplomatic security agents.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated for the Department of State such sums as may be necessary to carry out paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1712">8 USC 1712</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding of Technology</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to funds otherwise available for such purpose, there are authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 to the Immigration and Naturalization Service for purposes of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>making improvements in technology (including infrastructure support, computer security, and information technology development) for improving border security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>expanding, utilizing, and improving technology to improve border security; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>facilitating the flow of commerce and persons at ports of entry, including improving and expanding programs for preenrollment and preclearance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal agencies involved in border security may waive all or part of enrollment fees for technology-based programs to encourage participation by United States citizens and aliens in such programs. Any agency that waives any part of any such fee may establish its fees for other services at a level that will ensure the recovery from other users of the amounts waived.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offset of increases in fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may, to the extent reasonable, increase land border fees for the issuance of arrival-departure documents to offset technology costs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Improvement and Expansion of</inline> INS, <inline class="smallCaps">State Department, and Customs Facilities</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Department of State such sums as may be necessary to improve and expand facilities for use by the personnel of those agencies.</content></subsection> </section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/547">116 STAT. 547</page> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>MACHINE-READABLE VISA FEES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1713">8 USC 1713 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relation to Subsequent Authorization Acts</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 140(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended by striking<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1351">8 USC 1351 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> paragraph (3).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fee Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The machine-readable visa fee charged by the Department of State shall be the higher of $65 or the cost of the machine-readable visa service, as determined by the Secretary of State after conducting a study of the cost of such service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surcharge</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department of State is authorized to charge a surcharge of $10, in addition to the machine-readable visa fee, for issuing a machine-readable visa in a nonmachine- readable passport.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Collected Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts collected as fees described in this section shall be credited as an offsetting collection to any appropriation for the Department of State to recover costs of providing consular services. Amounts so credited shall be available, until expended, for the same purposes as the appropriation to which credited.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>INTERAGENCY INFORMATION SHARING</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>INTERIM MEASURES FOR ACCESS TO AND COORDINATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER INFORMATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1721">8 USC 1721 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Directive</inline>.—</heading><content>Until the plan required by subsection (c) is implemented, Federal law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community shall, to the maximum extent practicable, share any information with the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service relevant to the admissibility and deportability of aliens, consistent with the plan described in subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Identifying Law Enforcement and Intelligence Information</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> appropriate committees of Congress a report identifying Federal law enforcement and the intelligence community information needed by the Department of State to screen visa applicants, or by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to screen applicants for admission to the United States, and to identify those aliens inadmissible or deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 414(d) of the USA PATRIOT Act is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1365">8 USC 1365a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> hereby repealed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination Plan</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the date of enactment of the USA PATRIOT Act, the President<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> shall develop and implement a plan based on the findings of the report under subsection (b) that requires Federal law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community to provide to the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service all information identified in that report as expeditiously as practicable.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/548">116 STAT. 548</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>In the preparation and implementation of the plan under this subsection, the President shall consult with the appropriate committees of Congress.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protections regarding information and uses thereof</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under this subsection shall establish conditions for using the information described in subsection (b) received by the Department of State and Immigration and Naturalization Service—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to limit the redissemination of such information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to ensure that such information is used solely to determine whether to issue a visa to an alien or to determine the admissibility or deportability of an alien to the United States, except as otherwise authorized under Federal law;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to ensure the accuracy, security, and confidentiality of such information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to protect any privacy rights of individuals who are subjects of such information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to provide data integrity through the timely removal and destruction of obsolete or erroneous names and information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>in a manner that protects the sources and methods used to acquire intelligence information as required by section 103)(6) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403-3(c)(6)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal penalties for misuse of information</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who obtains information under this subsection without authorization or exceeding authorized access (as defined in section 1030(e) of title 18, United States Code), and who uses such information in the manner described in any of the paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 1030(a) of such title, or attempts to use such information in such manner, shall be subject to the same penalties as are applicable under section 1030(c) of such title for violation of that paragraph.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advancing deadlines for a technology standard <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1379">8 USC 1379</ref>.</p></sidenote>and report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 403(c) of the USA PATRIOT Act is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “2 years” and inserting “15 months”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “18 months” and inserting “one year”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1722">8 USC 1722</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INTEROPERABLE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE DATA SYSTEM WITH NAME-MATCHING CAPACITY AND TRAINING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interoperable Law Enforcement and Intelligence Electronic Data System</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for integrated immigration and naturalization Data System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall fully integrate all databases and data systems maintained by the Service that process or contain information on aliens. The fully integrated data system shall be an interoperable component of the electronic data system described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for interoperable data system</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the date of commencement of implementation of the plan required by section 201(c), the President shall develop and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/549">116 STAT. 549</page> implement an interoperable electronic data system to provide current and immediate access to information in databases of Federal law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community that is relevant to determine whether to issue a visa or to determine the admissibility or deportability of an alien (also known as the “Chimera system”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>In the development and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> implementation of the data system under this subsection, the President shall consult with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and any such other agency as may be deemed appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technology standard</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The data system developed and implemented under this subsection, and the databases referred to in paragraph (2), shall utilize the technology standard established pursuant to section 403(c) of the USA PATRIOT Act, as amended by section 201(c)(5) and subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 403(c) of the USA PATRIOT Act, as amended by section 201(c)(5), is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1379">8 USC 1379</ref>.</p></sidenote> further amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting including appropriate biometric identifier standards,” after “technology standard”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>in paragraph (2) —</content></clause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num><content>by striking “Integrated” and inserting “Interoperable”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num><content>by striking “integrated” and inserting “interoperable”.</content></subclause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access to information in data system</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (6), information in the data system under this subsection shall be readily and easily accessible—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to any consular officer responsible for the issuance of visas;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to any Federal official responsible for determining an alien’s admissibility to or deportability from the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to any Federal law enforcement or intelligence officer determined by regulation to be responsible for the investigation or identification of aliens.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on ACCESS</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall, in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> accordance with applicable Federal laws, establish procedures to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote> restrict access to intelligence information in the data system under this subsection, and the databases referred to in paragraph (2), under circumstances in which such information is not to be disclosed directly to Government officials under paragraph (5).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Name-Search Capacity and Support</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The interoperable electronic data system required by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>have the capacity to compensate for disparate name formats among the different databases referred to in subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>be searchable on a linguistically sensitive basis;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>provide adequate user support;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to the extent practicable, utilize commercially available technology; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/550">116 STAT. 550</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>be adjusted and improved, based upon experience with the databases and improvements in the underlying technologies and sciences, on a continuing basis.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Linguistically sensitive searches</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To satisfy the requirement of paragraph (1)(B), the interoperable electronic database shall be searchable based on linguistically sensitive algorithms that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>account for variations in name formats and transliterations, including varied spellings and varied separation or combination of name elements, within a particular language; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>incorporate advanced linguistic, mathematical, statistical, and anthropological research and methods.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Languages required</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority languages</inline>.—</heading><content>Linguistically sensitive algorithms shall be developed and implemented for no fewer than 4 languages designated as nigh priorities by the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney General and the Director of Central Intelligence.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation schedule</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the 4 linguistically sensitive algorithms required to be developed and implemented under clause (i)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num><content>the highest priority language algorithms shall be implemented within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num><content>an additional language algorithm shall be implemented each succeeding year for the next three years.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adequate user support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall jointly prescribe procedures to ensure that consular and immigration officers can, as required, obtain assistance in resolving identity and other questions that may arise about the names of aliens seeking visas or admission to the United States that may be subject to variations in format, transliteration, or other similar phenomenon.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Six months after the date of enactment <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>of this Act, the President shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the progress in implementing each requirement of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports by intelligence agencies</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Current standards</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of Central Intelligence shall complete the survey and issue the report previously required by section 309(a) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (50 U.S.C. 4033 note).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of Central Intelligence shall issue the guidelines and submit the copy of those guidelines previously required by section 309(b) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (50 U.S.C. 403-3 note).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/551">116 STAT. 551</page></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>COMMISSION ON INTEROPERABLE DATA SHARING.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1723">8 USC 1723</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> of enactment of the USA PATRIOT Act, the President shall establish<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> a Commission on Interoperable Data Sharing (in this section referred to as the “Commission”). The purposes of the Commission shall be to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>monitor the protections described in section 201(c)(3);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>provide oversight of the interoperable electronic data system described in section 202; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>report to Congress annually on the Commission’s<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> findings and recommendations.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall consist of nine members<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>, who shall be appointed by the President, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>One member, who shall serve as Chair of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Eight members, who shall be appointed from a list of nominees jointly provided by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall consider recommendations regarding the following issues:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Adequate protection of privacy concerns inherent in the design, implementation, or operation of the interoperable electronic data system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Timely adoption of security innovations, consistent with generally accepted security standards, to protect the integrity and confidentiality of information to prevent the risks of accidental or unauthorized loss, access, destruction, use modification, or disclosure of information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The adequacy of mechanisms to permit the timely correction of errors in data maintained by the interoperable data system.—</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Other protections against unauthorized use of data to guard against the misuse of the interoperable data system or the data maintained by the system, including recommendations for modifications to existing laws and regulations to sanction misuse of the system.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR POSITIONS<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1724">8 USC 1724</ref>.</p></sidenote> INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTEROPERABLE ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEM (“CHIMERA SYSTEM”).</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to position classification or employee pay or performance, the Attorney General may hire and fix the compensation of necessary scientific, technical, engineering, and other analytical personnel for the purpose of the development and implementation of the interoperable electronic data system described in section 202(a)(2) (also known as the “Chimera system”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Rate of Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided by law, no employee compensated under subsection (a) may be paid at a rate in excess of the rate payable for a position at level III of the Executive Schedule.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/552">116 STAT. 552</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Total Calendar Year Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Total payments to employees under any system established under this section shall be subject to the limitation on payments to employees under section 5307 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operating Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives an operating plan—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>describing the Attorney General’s intended use of the authority under this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>identifying any provisions of title 5, United States Code, being waived for purposes of the development and implementation of the Chimera system.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority of this section shall terminate upon the implementation of the Chimera system.</content></subsection></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>VISA ISSUANCE</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>ELECTRONIC PROVISION OF VISA FILES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 221(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1201(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “(1)” immediately after “(a)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of State shall provide to the Service an electronic version of the visa file of each alien who has been issued a visa to ensure that the data in that visa file is available to immigration inspectors at the United States ports of entry before the arrival of the alien at such a port of entry.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1731">8 USC 1731</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED ENTRY AND EXIT DATA SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the integrated entry and exit data system for the ports of entry, as required by the Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-215), the Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>implement, fund, and use a technology standard under section 403(c) of the USA PATRIOT Act (as amended by sections 201(c)(5) and 202(a)(4)(B)) at United States ports of entry and at consular posts abroad;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>establish a database containing the arrival and departure data from machine-readable visas, passports, and other travel and entry documents possessed by aliens; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>make interoperable all security databases relevant to making determinations of admissibility under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In implementing the provisions of subsection (a), the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Department of State shall—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/553">116 STAT. 553</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>utilize technologies that facilitate the lawful and efficient cross-border movement of commerce and persons without compromising the safety and security of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>consider implementing the North American National Security Program described in section 401.</content></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>MACHINE-READABLE, TAMPER-RESISTANT ENTRY AND EXIT DOCUMENTS<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1732">8 USC 1732</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), acting jointly, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a comprehensive report assessing the actions that will be necessary, and the considerations to be taken into account, to achieve fully, not later than October 26, 2004—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>implementation of the requirements of subsections (b) and (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>deployment of the equipment and software to allow biometric comparison and authentication of the documents described in subsections (b) and (c).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Estimates</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the assessment required by paragraph (1), the report required by that paragraph shall include an estimate of the costs to be incurred, and the personnel, man-hours, and other support required, by the Department of Justice, the Department of State, and NIST to achieve the objectives of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements.—</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 26, 2004, the Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall issue to aliens only machine-readable, tamper-resistant visas and other travel and entry documents that use biometric identifiers. The<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Standards.</p></sidenote> Attorney General and the Secretary of State shall jointly establish document authentication standards and biometric identifiers standards to be employed on such visas and other travel and entry documents from among those biometric identifiers recognized by domestic and international standards organizations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Readers and scanners at ports of entry</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 26, 2004, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall install at all ports of entry of the United States equipment and software to allow biometric comparison and authentication of all United States visas and other travel and entry documents issued to aliens, and passports issued pursuant to subsection (c)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of readers and scanners</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall utilize biometric data readers and scanners that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>domestic and international standards organizations determine to be highly accurate when used to verify identity;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>can read the biometric identifiers utilized under subsections (b)(D and (c)(1); and</content></clause><page identifier="/us/stat/116/554">116 STAT. 554</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>can authenticate the document presented to verify identity.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of technology standard</inline>.—</heading><content>The systems employed to implement paragraphs (1) and (2) shall utilize the technology standard established pursuant to section 403(c) of the USA PATRIOT Act, as amended by section 201(c)(5) and 202(a)(4)(B).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technology Standard for Visa Waiver Participants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than October 26, 2004, the government of each country that is designated to participate in the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall certify, as a condition for designation or continuation of that designation, that it has a program to issue to its nationals machine-readable passports that are tamper-resistant and incorporate biometric and document authentication identifiers that comply with applicable biometric and document identifying standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. This paragraph shall not be construed to rescind the requirement of section 217(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of technology standard</inline>.—</heading><content>On and after October 26, 2004, any alien applying for admission under the visa waiver program under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act shall present a passport that meets the requirements of paragraph (1) unless the alien’s passport was issued prior to that date.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section, including reimbursement to international and domestic standards organizations.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1733">8 USC 1733</ref>.</p></sidenote><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading>TERRORIST LOOKOUT COMMITTEES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall require a terrorist lookout committee to be maintained within each United States mission to a foreign country.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of each committee established under subsection (a) shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to utilize the cooperative resources of all elements of the United States mission in the country in which the consular post is located to identify known or potential terrorists and to develop information on those individuals;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to ensure that such information is routinely and consistently brought to the attention of appropriate United States officials for use in administering the immigration laws of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to ensure that the names of known and suspected terrorists are entered into the appropriate lookout databases,</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition; Chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish rules governing the composition of such committees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under subsection (a) shall meet at least monthly to share information pertaining to the committee’s purpose as described in subsection (b)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Reports to the Secretary of State</inline>.—</heading><content>Each committee established under subsection (a) shall submit monthly reports to the Secretary of State describing the committee’s activities, whether or not information on known or suspected terrorists was developed during the month.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/555">116 STAT. 555</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall submit a report on a quarterly basis to the appropriate committees of Congress on the status of the committees established under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to implement this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>IMPROVED TRAINING FOR CONSULAR OFFICERS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1734">8 USC 1734</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall require that all consular officers responsible for adjudicating visa applications, before undertaking to perform consular responsibilities, receive specialized training in the effective screening of visa applicants who pose a potential threat to the safety or security of the United States. Such officers shall be specially and extensively trained in the identification of aliens inadmissible under section 212(a)(3) (A) and (B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, interagency and international intelligence sharing regarding terrorists and terrorism, and cultural-sensitivity toward visa applicants.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Foreign Intelligence Information</inline>.—</heading><content>As an ongoing component of the training required in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall coordinate with the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, Federal law enforcement agencies, and the intelligence community to compile and disseminate to the Bureau of Consular Affairs reports, bulletins, updates, and other current unclassified information relevant to terrorists and terrorism and to screening visa applicants who pose a potential threat to the safety or security of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to implement this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>RESTRICTION ON ISSUANCE OF VISAS TO NONIMMIGRANTS FROM COUNTRIES THAT ARE STATE SPONSORS OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1735">8 USC 1735</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>No nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) shall be issued to any alien from a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism unless the Secretary of State determines, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, that such alien does not pose a threat to the safety or national security of the United States. In making a determination under this subsection,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> the Secretary of State shall apply standards developed by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other appropriate United States agencies, that are applicable to the nationals of such states.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Sponsor of International Terrorism Defined</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “state sponsor of international terrorism” means any country the government of which has been determined by the Secretary of State under any of the laws specified in paragraph (2) to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laws under which determinations were made</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The laws specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 6(j)(1)(A) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (or successor statute).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act.</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/556">116 STAT. 556</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 620A(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading>DESIGNATION OF PROGRAM COUNTRIES UNDER THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Passport Thefts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by adding at the end of subsection (c)(2) the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting passport thefts</inline>.—</heading><content>The government of the country certifies that it reports to the United States Government on a timely basis the theft of blank passports issued by that country.”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(5)(A)(i), by striking “5 years” and inserting “2 years”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end of subsection (f) the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Failure to report passport thefts.—If the Attorney General and the Secretary of State jointly determine that the program country is not reporting the theft of blank passports, as required by subsection (c)(2)(D), the Attorney General shall terminate the designation of the country as a program country.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1736">8 USC 1736</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Check of Lookout Databases</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to the admission of an alien under the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187), the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall determine that the applicant for admission does not appear in any of the appropriate lookout databases available to immigration inspectors at the time the alien seeks admission to the United States.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="308">SEC. 308. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1737">8 USC 1737</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRACKING SYSTEM FOR STOLEN PASSPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Entering Stolen Passport Identification Numbers in the Interoperable Data System</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with implementation under section 202 of the law enforcement and intelligence data system, not later than 72 hours after receiving notification of the loss or theft of a United States or foreign passport, the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, as appropriate, shall enter into such system the corresponding identification number for the lost or stolen passport.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Entry of information on previously lost or stolen passports</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall enter into such system the corresponding identification numbers for the United States and foreign passports lost or stolen prior to the implementation of such system.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition Period</inline>.—</heading><content>Until such time as the law enforcement and intelligence data system described in section 202 is fully implemented, the Attorney General shall enter the data described in subsection (a) into an existing data system being used to determine the admissibility or deportability of aliens.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading>IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS FOR CERTAIN NEWLY ADMITTED ALIENS.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall ensure that, immediately upon the arrival in the United States of an individual admitted under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/557">116 STAT. 557</page> section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), or immediately upon an alien being granted asylum under section 208 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), the alien will be issued an employment authorization document. Such document shall, at a minimum, contain the fingerprint and photograph of such alien.</content> </section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>INSPECTION AND ADMISSION OF ALIENS</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF A NORTH AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Canada.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Mexico.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall conduct a study of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1751">8 USC 1751</ref>.</p></sidenote> feasibility of establishing a North American National Security Program to enhance the mutual security and safety of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the President shall consider the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preclearance</inline>.—</heading><content>The feasibility of establishing a program enabling foreign national travelers to the United States to submit voluntarily to a preclearance procedure established by the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to determine whether such travelers are admissible to the United States under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182). Consideration shall be given to the feasibility of expanding the preclearance program to include the preclearance both of foreign nationals traveling to Canada and foreign nationals traveling to Mexico.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preinspection</inline>.—</heading><content>The feasibility of expanding preinspection facilities at foreign airports as described in section 235A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225). Consideration shall be given to the feasibility of expanding preinspections to foreign nationals on air flights destined for Canada and Mexico, and the cross training and funding of inspectors from Canada and Mexico.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination of the measures necessary to ensure that the conditions required by section 235A(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225a(a)(5)) are satisfied, including consultation with experts recognized for their expertise regarding the conditions required by that section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>PASSENGER MANIFESTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 231 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsections (a), (b), (d), and (e);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection fi); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “Sec. 231.” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="231">“SEC. 231. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Arrival Manifests</inline>.—</heading><content>For each commercial vessel or aircraft transporting any person to any seaport or airport of<page identifier="/us/stat/116/558">116 STAT. 558</page> the United States from any place outside the United States, it shall be the duty of an appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to provide to any United States border officer (as defined in subsection (i)) at that port manifest information about each passenger, crew member, and other occupant transported on such vessel or aircraft prior to arrival at that port.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Departure Manifests</inline>.—</heading><content>For each commercial vessel or aircraft taking passengers on board at any seaport or airport of the United States, who are destined to any place outside the United States, it shall be the duty of an appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to provide any United States border officer (as defined in subsection (i)) before departure from such port manifest information about each passenger, crew member, and other occupant to be transported.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Manifest</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The information to be provided with respect to each person fisted on a manifest required to be provided under subsection (a) or (b) shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>complete name;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>date of birth;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>citizenship;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>sex;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>passport number and country of issuance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>country of residence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>United States visa number, date, and place of issuance, where applicable;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>alien registration number, where applicable;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>United States address while in the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>such other information the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Treasury determines as being necessary for the identification of the persons transported and for the enforcement of the immigration laws and to protect safety and national security.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Officials Specified</inline>.—</heading><content>An appropriate official specified in this subsection is the master or commanding officer, or authorized agent, owner, or consignee, of the commercial vessel or aircraft concerned.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Requirement of Electronic Transmission of Manifest Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2003, manifest information required to be provided under subsection (a) or (b) shall be transmitted electronically by the appropriate official specified in subsection (d) to an immigration officer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">PROHIBITION</inline>.—</heading><content>No operator of any private or public carrier that is under a duty to provide manifest information under this section shall be granted clearance papers until the appropriate official specified in subsection (d) has complied with the requirements of this subsection, except that, in the case of commercial vessels or aircraft that the Attorney General determines are making regular trips to the United States, the Attorney General may, when expedient, arrange for the provision of manifest information of persons departing the United States at a later date.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties Against Noncomplying Shipments, Aircraft, or Carriers</inline>.—</heading><content>If it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that an appropriate official specified in subsection (d), any public or private carrier, or the agent of any transportation line, as the case may be, has refused or failed to provide manifest information required by subsection (a) or (b), or that the manifest<page identifier="/us/stat/116/559">116 STAT. 559</page> information provided is not accurate and full based on information provided to the carrier, such official, carrier, or agent, as the case may be, shall pay to the Commissioner the sum of $1,000 for each person with respect to whom such accurate and full manifest information is not provided, or with respect to whom the manifest information is not prepared as prescribed by this section or by regulations issued pursuant thereto. No commercial vessel or aircraft shall be granted clearance pending determination of the question of the liability to the payment of such penalty, or while it remains unpaid, and no such penalty shall be remitted or refunded, except that clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such question upon the deposit with the Commissioner of a bond or undertaking approved by the Attorney General or a sum sufficient to cover such penalty.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may waive the requirements of subsection (a) or (b) upon such circumstances and conditions as the Attorney General may by regulation prescribe.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Border Officer Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘United States border officer’ means, with respect to a particular port of entry into the United States, any United States official who is performing duties at that port of entry.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension to Land Carriers</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall conduct a study regarding<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">8 USC 1221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> the feasibility of extending the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of section 231 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1221), as amended by subsection (a), to any commercial carrier transporting persons by land to or from the United States. The study shall focus on the manner in which such requirement would be implemented to enhance the national security of the United States and the efficient cross-border flow of commerce and persons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> (a) shall apply with respect to persons arriving in, or departing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1221">8 USC 1221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> from, the United States on or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>TIME PERIOD FOR INSPECTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Time Limitation on Inspections</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 286(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(g)) is amended by striking “, within forty-five minutes of their presentation for inspection,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staffing Levels at Ports of Entry</inline>.—</heading><content>The Immigration<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1752">8 USC 1752</ref>.</p></sidenote> and Naturalization Service shall staff ports of entry at such levels that would be adequate to meet traffic flow and inspection time objectives efficiently without compromising the safety and security of the United States. Estimated staffing levels under workforce models for the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall be based on the goal of providing immigration services described in section 286(g) of such Act within 45 minutes of a passenger’s presentation for inspection.</content></subsection><page identifier="/us/stat/116/560">116 STAT. 560</page> </section> <section><num value="404">SEC. 404. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1753">8 USC 1753</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>JOINT UNITED STATES-CANADA PROJECTS FOR ALTERNATIVE INSPECTIONS SERVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>United States border inspections agencies, including the Immigration and Naturalization Service, acting jointly and under an agreement of cooperation with the Government of Canada, may conduct joint United States-Canada inspections projects on the international border between the two countries. Each such project may provide alternative inspections services and shall undertake to harmonize the criteria for inspections applied by the two countries in implementing those projects.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual REPORT</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury shall prepare and submit annually to Congress a report on the joint United States-Canada inspections projects conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption from Administrative Procedure Act and Paperwork Reduction Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the “Administrative Procedure Act”) and chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the “Paperwork Reduction Act”) shall not apply to fee setting for services and other administrative requirements relating to projects described in subsection (a), except that fees and forms established for such projects shall be published as a notice in the Federal Register.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>FOREIGN STUDENTS AND EXCHANGE VISITORS</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1761">8 USC 1761</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FOREIGN STUDENT MONITORING PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Strengthening Requirements for Implementation of Monitoring Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring and verification of information</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 641(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aliens for whom a visa is required.</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish an electronic means to monitor and verify—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the issuance of documentation of acceptance of a foreign student by an approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution, or of an exchange visitor program participant by a designated exchange visitor program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the transmittal of the documentation referred to in subparagraph (A) to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Consular Affairs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the issuance of a visa to a foreign student or an exchange visitor program participant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the admission into the United States of the foreign student or exchange visitor program participant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the notification to an approved institution of higher education, other approved educational institution, or exchange visitor program sponsor that the foreign student or exchange visitor participant has been admitted into the United States;</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/561">116 STAT. 561</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the registration and enrollment of that foreign student in such approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution, or the participation of that exchange visitor in such designated exchange visitor program, as the case may be; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>any other relevant act by the foreign student or exchange visitor program participant, including a changing of school or designated exchange visitor program and any termination of studies or participation in a designated exchange visitor program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> after the deadline for registering for classes for an academic term of an approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution for which documentation is issued for an alien as described in paragraph (3)(A), or the scheduled commencement of participation by an alien in a designated exchange visitor program, as the case may be, the institution or program, respectively, shall report to the Immigration and Naturalization Service any failure of the alien to enroll or to commence participation.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements for data to be collected</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 641(c)(1) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372(c)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (C);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting “; and”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the date of entry and port of entry;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the date of the alien’s enrollment in an approved institution of higher education, other approved educational institution, or designated exchange visitor program in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the degree program, if applicable, and field of study; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>the date of the alien’s termination of enrollment and the reason for such termination (including graduation, disciplinary action or other dismissal, and failure to reenroll).”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 641(c) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> shall prescribe by regulation reporting requirements by taking into account the curriculum calendar of the approved institution of higher education, other approved educational institution, or exchange visitor program.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Required of the Visa Applicant</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Prior to the issuance of a visa under subparagraph (F), subparagraph (M), or, with respect to an alien seeking to attend an approved institution of higher education, subparagraph (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)), each alien applying for such visa shall provide to a consular officer the following information:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The alien’s address in the country of origin.</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/562">116 STAT. 562</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The names and addresses of the alien’s spouse, children, parents, and siblings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The names of contacts of the alien in the alien’s country of residence who could verify information about the alien.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Previous work history, if any, including the names and addresses of employers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transitional Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act and until such time as the system described in section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (as amended by subsection (a)) is fully implemented, the following requirements shall apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restrictions on issuance of visas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A visa may not be issued to an alien under subparagraph (F), subparagraph (M), or, with respect to an alien seeking to attend an approved institution of higher education, subparagraph (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)), unless—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the Department of State has received from an approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution electronic evidence of documentation of the alien’s acceptance at that institution; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the consular officer has adequately reviewed the applicant’s visa record.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification upon visa issuance</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the issuance of a visa under section 101(a)(15) (F) or (M) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F) or (M)) to an alien, the Secretary of State shall transmit to the Immigration and Naturalization Service a notification of the issuance of that visa.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification upon admission of alien</inline>.—</heading><content>The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall notify the approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution that an alien accepted for such institution or program has been admitted to the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of failure of enrollment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the deadline for registering for classes for an academic term, the approved institution of higher education or other approved educational institution shall inform the Immigration and Naturalization Service through data-sharing arrangements of any failure of any alien described in subparagraph (C) to enroll or to commence participation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to submit list of approved institutions</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall provide the Secretary of State with a list of all approved institutions of higher education and other approved educational institutions that are authorized to receive nonimmigrants under section 101(a)(15) (F) or (M) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F) or (M)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section><page identifier="/us/stat/116/563">116 STAT. 563</page> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>REVIEW OF INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO ENROLL OR SPONSOR CERTAIN NONIMMIGRANTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1762">8 USC 1762</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Review of Compliance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than two<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every two years thereafter, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall conduct a review of the institutions certified to receive nonimmigrants under section 101(a)(15) (F), (M), or (J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J)). Each review shall determine whether the institutions are in compliance with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrants under section 101(a)(15) (F), (M), or (J) of that Act (8 U.S.C. U01(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>recordkeeping and reporting requirements under section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Review of Sponsors of Exchange Visitors</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for reviews</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than two years<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> after the date of enactment of this Act, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary of State shall conduct a review of the entities designated to sponsor exchange visitor program participants under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations</inline>.—</heading><content>On the basis of reviews of entities under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall determine whether the entities are in compliance with—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrant exchange visitor program participants under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>recordkeeping and reporting requirements under section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372).</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Material Failure To Comply</inline>.—</heading><content>Material failure of an institution or other entity to comply with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrant students or exchange visitor program participants under section 101(a)(15) (F), (M), or (J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15) (F), (M), or (J)), or section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372), shall result in the suspension for at least one year or termination, at the election of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, of the institution’s approval to receive such students, or result in the suspension for at least one year or termination, at the election of the Secretary of State, of the other entity’s designation to sponsor exchange visitor program participants, as the case may be.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/564">116 STAT. 564</page></content></subsection> </section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR IMPROVEMENT IN BORDER CROSSING IDENTIFICATION CARDS.</heading> <content>Section 104(b)(2) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended by striking “5 years” and inserting “6 years”.</content> </section> <section><num value="602">SEC. 602. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1771">8 USC 1771</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE STUDY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Study</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility and utility of implementing a requirement that each nonimmigrant alien in the United States submit to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization each year a current address and, where applicable, the name and address of an employer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonimmigrant alien defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In paragraph (1), the term “nonimmigrant alien” means an alien described in section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study under subsection (a). The report shall include the Comptroller General’s findings, together with any recommendations that the Comptroller General considers appropriate.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="603">SEC. 603. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1772">8 USC 1772</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International Electronic Data System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of State and the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, shall jointly conduct a study of the alternative approaches (including the costs of, and procedures necessary for, each alternative approach) for encouraging or requiring Canada, Mexico, and countries treated as visa waiver program countries under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to develop an intergovernmental network of interoperable electronic data systems that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>facilitates real-time access to that country’s law enforcement and intelligence information that is needed by the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to screen visa applicants and applicants for admission into the United States to identify aliens who are inadmissible or deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>is interoperable with the electronic data system implemented under section 202; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>performs in accordance with implementation of the technology standard referred to in section 202(a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/565">116 STAT. 565</page></content></subsection> </section><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1773">8 USC 1773</ref>.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading>STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.</heading> <content>Nothing in this Act shall be construed to impose requirements that are inconsistent with the North American Free Trade Agreement or to require additional documents for aliens for whom documentary requirements are waived under section 212(d)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(4)(B)).</content> </section> <section><num value="605">SEC. 605. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON ALIENS WHO FAIL TO APPEAR AFTER RELEASE ON OWN RECOGNIZANCE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1774">8 USC 1774</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 15 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the total number of aliens who, during the preceding year, failed to attend a removal proceeding after having been arrested outside a port of entry, served a notice to appear under section 239(a)(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(a)(D), and released on the alien’s own recognizance. The report shall also take into account the number of cases in which there were defects in notices of hearing or the service of notices of hearing, together with a description and analysis of the effects, if any, that the defects had on the attendance of aliens at the proceedings.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the time for submission of the annual report provided in subsection (a), the report for 2001 shall be submitted not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="606">SEC. 606. </num><heading>RETENTION OF NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1775">8 USC 1775</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The Department of State shall retain, for a period of seven years from the date of application, every application for a nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) in a form that will be admissible in the courts of the United States or in administrative proceedings, including removal proceedings under such Act, without regard to whether the application was approved or denied.</content> </section> Approved May 14, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3525: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 19, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 12, 15, 17, considered and passed Senate, amended.

May 7, 8, House considered and concurred in Senate amendments.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

May 14, Presidential remarks and statement.

 Public Law 107–174: To require that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws; to require that each Federal agency post quarterly on its public Web site, certain statistical data relating to Federal sector equal employment opportunity complaints filed with such agency; and for other purposes. Public Law174 Public Law 107–174 116 Stat. 566 2002-05-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 566 Public Law107–174 107th Congress
An Act To require that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws; to require that each Federal agency post quarterly on its public Web site, certain statistical data relating to Federal sector equal employment opportunity complaints filed with such agency; and for other purposes.

May 15, 2002

[H.R. 169]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of

Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002.

the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002”. (b)

5 USC 2301 note

Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Federal agencies cannot be run effectively if those agencies practice or tolerate discrimination;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Congress has heard testimony from individuals, including representatives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the American Federation of Government Employees, that point to chronic problems of discrimination and retaliation against Federal employees;</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/567">116 STAT. 567</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in August 2000, a jury found that the Environmental Protection Agency had discriminated against a senior social scientist, and awarded that scientist $600,000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in October 2000, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation found that the Environmental Protection Agency had retaliated against a senior scientist for disagreeing with that agency on a matter of science and for helping Congress to carry out its oversight responsibilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>there have been several recent class action suits based on discrimination brought against Federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the United States Marshals Service, the Department of Agriculture, the United States Information Agency, and the Social Security Administration;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>notifying Federal employees of their rights under discrimination and whistleblower laws should increase Federal agency compliance with the law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>requiring annual reports to Congress on the number and severity of discrimination and whistleblower cases brought against each Federal agency should enable Congress to improve its oversight over compliance by agencies with the law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>requiring Federal agencies to pay for any discrimination or whistleblower judgment, award, or settlement should improve agency accountability with respect to discrimination and whistleblower laws.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Federal agencies should not retaliate for court judgments or settlements relating to discrimination and whistleblower laws by targeting the claimant or other employees with reductions in compensation, benefits, or workforce to pay for such judgments or settlements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the mission of the Federal agency and the employment security of employees who are blameless in a whistleblower incident should not be compromised;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Federal agencies should not use a reduction in force or furloughs as means of funding a reimbursement under this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>accountability in the enforcement of employee rights is not furthered by terminating—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the employment of other employees; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the benefits to which those employees are entitled through statute or contract; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>this Act is not intended to authorize those actions;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>nor is accountability furthered if Federal agencies react to the increased accountability under this Act by taking unfounded disciplinary actions against managers or by violating the procedural rights of managers who have been accused of discrimination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Federal agencies should ensure that managers have adequate training in the management of a diverse workforce and in dispute resolution and other essential communication skills; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/568">116 STAT. 568</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Federal agencies are expected to reimburse the General Fund of the Treasury within a reasonable time under this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>a Federal agency, particularly if the amount of reimbursement under this Act is large relative to annual appropriations for that agency, may need to extend reimbursement over several years in order to avoid—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>reductions in force;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>furloughs;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>other reductions in compensation or benefits for the workforce of the agency; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>an adverse effect on the mission of the agency.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section role="definitions"><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>For purposes of this Act—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the term “applicant for Federal employment” means an individual applying for employment in or under a Federal agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the term “basis of alleged discrimination” shall have the meaning given such term under section 303;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the term “Federal agency” means an Executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code), the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Rate Commission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the term “Federal employee” means an individual employed in or under a Federal agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the term “former Federal employee” means an individual formerly employed in or under a Federal agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the term “issue of alleged discrimination” shall have the meaning given such term under section 303.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <content>This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year beginning more than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>FEDERAL EMPLOYEE DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This section applies with respect to any payment made in accordance with section 2414, 2517, 2672, or 2677 of title 28, United States Code, and under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code (relating to judgments, awards, and compromise settlements) to any Federal employee, former Federal employee, or applicant for Federal employment, in connection with any proceeding Drought by or on behalf of such employee, former employee, or applicant under—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any provision of law cited in subsection (c); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any other provision of law which prohibits any form of discrimination, as identified under rules issued under section 204.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>An amount equal to the amount of each payment described in subsection (a) shall be reimbursed to the fund described in section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, out of any appropriation, fund, or other account (excluding any part of such appropriation, of such fund, or of such account available <page identifier="/us/stat/116/569">116 STAT. 569</page> for the enforcement of any Federal law) available for operating expenses of the Federal agency to which the discriminatory conduct involved is attributable as determined under section 204.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The provisions of law cited in this subsection are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2302(b) of title 5, United States Code, as applied to discriminatory conduct described in paragraphs (1) and (8), or described in paragraph (9) of such section as applied to discriminatory conduct described in paragraphs (1) and (8), of such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The provisions of law specified in section 2302(d) of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Written notification of the rights and protections available to Federal employees, former Federal employees, and applicants for Federal employment (as the case may be) in connection with the respective provisions of law covered by paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 201(a) shall be provided to such employees, former employees, and applicants—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in accordance with otherwise applicable provisions of law; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if, or to the extent that, no such notification would otherwise be required, in such time, form, and manner as shall under section 204 be required in order to carry out the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Posting on the Internet</inline>.—</heading><content>Any written notification under this section shall include, but not be limited to, the posting of the information required under paragraph (1) or (2) (as applicable) of subsection (a) on the Internet site of the Federal agency involved.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employee Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Federal agency shall provide to the employees of such agency training regarding the rights and remedies applicable to such employees under the laws cited in section 201(c).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (b), not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, each Federal agency shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, each committee of Congress with jurisdiction relating to the agency, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Attorney General an annual report which shall include, with respect to the fiscal year—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the number of cases arising under each of the respective provisions of law covered by paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 201(a) in which discrimination on the part of such agency was alleged;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the status or disposition of cases described in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the amount of money required to be reimbursed by such agency under section 201 in connection with each of such cases, separately identifying the aggregate amount of such reimbursements attributable to the payment of attorneys’ fees, if any;</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/570">116 STAT. 570</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the number of employees disciplined for discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or any other infraction of any provision of law referred to in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the final year-end data posted under section 301(c)(1)(B) for such fiscal year (without regard to section 301(c)(2));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>a detailed description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the policy implemented by that agency relating to appropriate disciplinary actions against a Federal employee who—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>discriminated against any individual in violation of any of the laws cited under section 201(a) (1) or (2); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>committed another prohibited personnel practice that was revealed in the investigation of a complaint alleging a violation of any of the laws cited under section 201(a) (1) or (2); and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>with respect to each of such laws, the number of employees who are disciplined in accordance with such policy and the specific nature of the disciplinary action taken;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>an analysis of the information described under paragraphs (1) through (6) (in conjunction with data provided to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in compliance with part 1614 of title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations) including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>an examination of trends;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>causal analysis;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>practical knowledge gained through experience; and (D) any actions planned or taken to improve complaint or civil rights programs of the agency; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>any adjustment (to the extent the adjustment can be ascertained in the budget of the agency) to comply with the requirements under section 201.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The 1st report submitted under subsection (a) shall include for each item under subsection (a) data for each of the 5 immediately preceding fiscal years (or, if data are not available for all 5 fiscal years, for each of those 5 fiscal years for which data are available).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>RULES AND GUIDELINES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance OF Rules AND Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>The President (or the designee of the President) shall issue—</content></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>rules to carry out this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>rules to require that a comprehensive study be conducted in the executive branch to determine the best practices relating to the appropriate disciplinary actions against Federal employees who commit the actions described under clauses (i) and (ii) of section 203(a)(6)(A); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>based on the results of such study, advisory guidelines incorporating best practices that Federal agencies may follow to take such actions against such employees.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency Notification Regarding Implementation of Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the issuance of guidelines under subsection (a), each Federal agency shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Equal Employment Opportunity <page identifier="/us/stat/116/571">116 STAT. 571</page> Commission, and the Attorney General a written statement specifying in detail—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>whether such agency has adopted and will fully follow such guidelines;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if such agency has not adopted such guidelines; the reasons for the failure to adopt such guidelines; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>if such agency will not fully follow such guidelines, the reasons for the decision not to fully follow such guidelines and an explanation of the extent to which such agency will not follow such guidelines.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF REMEDIES.</heading> <content>Consistent with Federal law, nothing in this title shall prevent any Federal employee, former Federal employee, or applicant for Federal employment from exercising any right otherwise available under the laws of the United States.</content> </section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>STUDIES BY GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE ON EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES AND ON ASCERTAINMENT OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COST'S.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study on Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>In general.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the General Accounting Office shall conduct a study relating to the effects of eliminating the requirement that Federal employees aggrieved by violations of any of the laws specified under section 201(c) exhaust administrative remedies before filing complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study shall include a detailed summary of matters investigated, information collected, and conclusions formulated that lead to determinations of how the elimination of such requirement will—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>expedite handling of allegations of such violations within Federal agencies and will streamline the complaint-filing process;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>affect the workload of the Commission;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>affect established alternative dispute resolution procedures in such agencies; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>affect any other matters determined by the General Accounting Office to be appropriate for consideration.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after completion of the study required by paragraph (1), the General Accounting Office shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Attorney General a report containing the information required to be included in such study.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study on Ascertainment of Certain Costs of the Department of Justice in Defending Discrimination and Whistleblower Cases.</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the General Accounting Office shall conduct a study of the methods that could be used for, and the extent of any administrative burden that would be imposed on, the Department of Justice to ascertain the personnel and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/572">116 STAT. 572</page> administrative costs incurred in defending in each case arising from a proceeding identified under section 201(a) (1) and (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after completion of the study required by paragraph (1), the General Accounting Office shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate a report containing the information required to be included in the study.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Studies on Statutory Effects on Agency Operations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the General Accounting Office shall conduct—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a study on the effects of section 201 on the operations of Federal agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a study on the effects of section 13 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 612) on the operations of Federal agencies.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each study under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the applicable statutes of the study—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a summary of the number of cases in which a payment was made in accordance with section 2414, 2517, 2672, or 2677 of title 28, United States Code, and under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a summary of the length of time Federal agencies used to complete reimbursements of payments described under subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>conclusions that assist in making determinations on how the reimbursements of payments described under subparagraph (A) will affect—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the operations of Federal agencies;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>funds appropriated on an annual basis;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>employee relations and other human capital matters;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num><content>settlements; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num><content>any other matter determined by the General Accounting Office to be appropriate for consideration.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the completion of each study under paragraph (1), the General Accounting Office shall submit a report on each study, respectively, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Attorney General,</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study on Administrative and Personnel Costs Incurred by the Department of the Treasury</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the General Accounting Office shall conduct a study on the extent of any administrative and personnel costs incurred by the Department of the Treasury to account for payments made in accordance with section 2414, 2517, 2672, or 2677 of title 28, United States Code, and under section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, as a result of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Contracts Dispute Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 note; Public Law 95-563).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the completion of the study under paragraph (1), the General Accounting Office shall submit a report on the study to the Speaker of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/573">116 STAT. 573</page> House of Representatives, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Attorney General.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLAINT DATA DISCLOSURE</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>DATA TO BE POSTED BY EMPLOYING FEDERAL AGENCIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Internet.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Federal agency shall post on its public Web site, in the time, form, and manner prescribed under section 303 (in conformance with the requirements of this section), summary statistical data relating to equal employment opportunity complaints filed with such agency by employees or former employees of, or applicants for employment with, such agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The data posted by a Federal agency under this section shall include, for the then current fiscal year, the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of complaints filed with such agency in such fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The number of individuals filing those complaints (including as the agent of a class).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of individuals who filed 2 or more of those complaints.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The number of complaints (described in paragraph (1)) in which each of the various bases of alleged discrimination is alleged.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The number of complaints (described in paragraph (1)) in which each of the various issues of alleged discrimination is alleged.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>The average length of time, for each step of the process, it is taking such agency to process complaints (taking into account all complaints pending for any length of time in such fiscal year, whether first filed in such fiscal year or earlier). Average times under this paragraph shall be posted—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>for all such complaints,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for all such complaints in which a hearing before an administrative judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is not requested, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>for all such complaints in which a hearing before an administrative judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is requested.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>The total number of final agency actions rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination and, of that number—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number and percentage that were rendered without a hearing before an administrative judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the number and percentage that were rendered after a hearing before an administrative judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>Of the total number of final agency actions rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/574">116 STAT. 574</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number and percentage involving a finding of discrimination based on each of the respective bases of alleged discrimination, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>of the number specified under subparagraph (A) for each of the respective bases of alleged discrimination—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the number and percentage that were rendered without a hearing before an administrative judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the number and percentage that were rendered after a hearing before an administrative judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>Of the total number of final agency actions rendered in such fiscal year involving a finding of discrimination—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number and percentage involving a finding of discrimination in connection with each of the respective issues of alleged discrimination, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>of the number specified under subparagraph (A) for each of the respective issues of alleged discrimination—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the number and percentage that were rendered without a hearing before an administrative judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the number and percentage that were rendered after a hearing before an administrative judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Of the total number of complaints pending in such fiscal year (as described in the parenthetical matter in paragraph (6)), the number that were first filed before the start of the then current fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>With respect to those pending complaints that were first filed before the start of the then current fiscal year—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the number of individuals who filed those complaints, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>the number of those complaints which are at the various steps of the complaint process.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Of the total number of complaints pending in such fiscal year (as described in the parenthetical matter in paragraph (6)), the total number of complaints with respect to which the agency violated the requirements of section 1614.106(e)(2) of title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on July 1, 2000, and amended from time to time) by failing to conduct within 180 days of the filing of such complaints an impartial and appropriate investigation of such complaints.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing and Other Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Current year data</inline>.—</heading><content>Data posted under this section for the then current fiscal year shall include both—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>interim year-to-date data, updated quarterly, and (B) final year-end data.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Data for prior years.—The data posted by a Federal agency under this section for a fiscal year (both interim and final) shall include, for each item under subsection (b), such agency’s corresponding year-end data for each of the 5 immediately preceding fiscal years (or, if not available for all 5 fiscal years, for however many of those 5 fiscal years for which data are available).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/575">116 STAT. 575</page></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>data to be posted by the equal employment opportunity commission.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Internet.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall post on its public Web site, in the time, form, and manner prescribed under section 303 for purposes of this section, summary statistical data relating to</content></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>hearings requested before an administrative judge of the Commission on complaints described in section 301, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>appeals filed with the Commission from final agency actions on complaints described in section 301.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The data posted under this section shall, with respect to the hearings and appeals described in subsection (a), include summary statistical data corresponding to that described in paragraphs (1) through (10) of section 301(b), and shall be subject to the same timing and other requirements as set forth in section 301(c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The data required under this section shall be in addition to the data the Commission is required to post under section 301 as an employing Federal agency.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>RULES.</heading> <content>The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall issue any rules necessary to carry out this title.</content></section> Approved May 15, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 169: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–101, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–143 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 2, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Apr. 30, House concurred in Senate amendments.

 Public Law 107–175: To designate the Federal building located in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, as the “Ron de Lugo Federal Building”. Public Law175 Public Law 107–175 116 Stat. 576 2002-05-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 576 Public Law107–175 107th Congress
An Act To designate the Federal building located in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, as the “Ron de Lugo Federal Building”.

May 17, 2002

[H.R. 495]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The Federal building located in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, shall be known and designated as the “Ron de Lugo Federal Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Ron de Lugo Federal Building”.
Approved May 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 495: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–71 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

May 21, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 30, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–176: To designate the Federal building located at 143 West Liberty Street, Medina, Ohio, as the “Donald J. Pease Federal Building”. Public Law176 Public Law 107–176 116 Stat. 577 2002-05-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 577 Public Law107–176 107th Congress
An Act To designate the Federal building located at 143 West Liberty Street, Medina, Ohio, as the “Donald J. Pease Federal Building”.

May 17, 2002

[H.R. 819]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The Federal building located at 143 West Liberty Street, Medina, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the “Donald J. Pease Federal Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Donald J. Pease Federal Building”.
Approved May 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 819: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–75 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

June 20, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 30, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–177: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 501 Bell Street in Alton, Illinois, as the “William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Public Law177 Public Law 107–177 116 Stat. 578 2002-05-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 578 Public Law107–177 107th Congress
An Act To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 501 Bell Street in Alton, Illinois, as the “William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.

May 17, 2002

[H.R. 3093]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 501 Bell Street in Alton, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the “William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.
Approved May 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3093: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 16, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 30, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–178: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 400 North Main Street in Butte, Montana, as the “Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse”. Public Law178 Public Law 107–178 116 Stat. 579 2002-05-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 579 Public Law107–178 107th Congress
An Act To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 400 North Main Street in Butte, Montana, as the “Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.

May 17, 2002

[H.R. 3282]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 400 North Main Street in Butte, Montana, shall be known and designated as the “Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse”.
Approved May 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3282: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 11, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 30, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–179: To require a report on the operations of the State Justice Institute. Public Law179 Public Law 107–179 116 Stat. 580 2002-05-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 580 Public Law107–179 107th Congress
An Act To require a report on the operations of the State Justice Institute.

May 20, 2002

[H.R. 2048]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPORT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL ON STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE. Section 213 of the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10712) is amended by striking “On October 1, 1987” and inserting “Not later than October 1, 2002”.
Approved May 20, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2048: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–189 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Sept. 5, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–180: To authorize certain Federal officials with responsibility for the administration of the criminal justice system of the District of Columbia to serve on and participate in the activities of the District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, and for other purposes. Public Law180 Public Law 107–180 116 Stat. 581 2002-05-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 581 Public Law107–180 107th Congress
An Act To authorize certain Federal officials with responsibility for the administration of the criminal justice system of the District of Columbia to serve on and participate in the activities of the District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, and for other purposes.

May 20, 2002

[H.R. 2305]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZING FEDERAL OFFICIALS ADMINISTERING CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL. (a) In General.—Each of the individuals described in subsection (b) is authorized to serve on the District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, participate in the Council's activities, and take such other actions as may be necessary to carry out the individual's duties as a member of the Coimcil. (b) Individuals Described.—The individuals described in this subsection are as follows: (1) The Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia. (2) The Director of the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency. (3) The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. (4) The Director of the Bureau of Prisons. (5) The chair of the United States Parole Commission. (6) The Director of the United States Marshals Service.
SEC. 3. ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL. Not later than 60 days after the end of each calendar year,

Deadline.

 the District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall prepare and submit to the President, Congress, and each of the entities of the District of Columbia government and Federal Government whose representatives serve on the Council a report describing the activities carried out by the Council during the year.
SEC. 4. FEDERAL CONTRIBUTION FOR COORDINATING COUNCIL.

Appropriation authorization.

 There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year such sums as may be necessary for a Federal contribution to the District of Columbia to cover 116 STAT. 582 the costs incurred by the District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
SEC. 5. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL DEFINED. In this Act, the “District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council” means the entity established by the Council of the District of Columbia under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001.
Approved May 20, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2305: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–145 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 4, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–181: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property. Public Law181 Public Law 107–181 116 Stat. 583 2002-05-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 583 Public Law107–181 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that the parsonage allowance exclusion is limited to the fair rental value of the property.

May 20, 2002

[H.R. 4156]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002”.

26 USC 1 note.

SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF PARSONAGE ALLOWANCE EXCLUSION. (a) In General.—Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the period at the end

26 USC 107.

 of paragraph (2) “and to the extent such allowance does not exceed the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances such as a garage, plus the cost of utilities”. (b) Effective Date.—

Applicability.

 (1) In general.—The amendment made by this section

26 USC 107 note.

 shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001. (2) Returns positions.—The amendment made by this section also shall apply to any taxable year beginning before January 1, 2002, for which the taxpayer— (A) on a return filed before April 17, 2002, limited the exclusion under section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as provided in such amendment, or (B) filed a return after April 16, 2002. (3) Other years before 2002.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), notwithstanding any prior regulation, revenue ruling, or other guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service, no person shall be subject to the limitations added to section 107 of such Code by this Act for any taxable year beginning before January 1, 2002.
Approved May 20, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4156: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 16, considered and passed House.

May 2, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–182: To redesignate the Federal building located at 3348 South Kedzie Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois, as the “Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center". Public Law182 Public Law 107–182 116 Stat. 584 2002-05-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 584 Public Law107–182 107th Congress
An Act To redesignate the Federal building located at 3348 South Kedzie Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois, as the “Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center".

May 21, 2002

[S. 378]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF PAUL SIMON CHICAGO JOB CORPS CENTER. (a) In General.—The Federal building located at 3348 South Kedzie Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois, and known as the “Chicago Job Corps Center” shall be known and designated as the “Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center”. (b) References.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center”.
Approved May 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 378: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

May 24, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–183: To name the chapel located in the national cemetery in Los Angeles, California, as the “Bob Hope Veterans Chapel”. Public Law183 Public Law 107–183 116 Stat. 585 2002-05-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 585 Public Law107–183 107th Congress
An Act To name the chapel located in the national cemetery in Los Angeles, California, as the “Bob Hope Veterans Chapel”.

May 29, 2002

[H.R. 4592]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.Notwithstanding section 531 of title 38, United States Code, the chapel located in the national cemetery located in Los Angeles, California, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Bob Hope Veterans Chapel”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the chapel referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Bob Hope Veterans Chapel”.
Approved May 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4592: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 148 (2002):

May 21, considered and passed House.

May 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–184: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center in Wichita, Kansas, as the “Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center”. Public Law184 Public Law 107–184 116 Stat. 586 2002-05-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 586 Public Law107–184 107th Congress
An Act To name the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center in Wichita, Kansas, as the “Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center”.

May 29, 2002

[H.R. 4608]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center in Wichita, Kansas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the medical center referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center”.
Approved May 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4608: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–474 (Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 20, considered and passed House.

May 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–185: To extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees. Public Law185 Public Law 107–185 116 Stat. 587 2002-05-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 587 Public Law107–185 107th Congress
An Act To extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees.

May 30, 2002

[H.R. 1840]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY FOR REFUGEE STATUS. (a) Eligibility for In-Country Refugee Processing in Vietnam.—For purposes of eligibility for in-country refugee processing for nationals of Vietnam during fiscal years 2002 and 2003, an alien described in subsection (b) shall be considered to be a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the United States (within the meaning of section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157)) and shall be admitted to the United States for resettlement if the alien would be admissible as an immigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act (except as provided in section 207(c)(3) of that Act). (b) Aliens Covered.—An alien described in this subsection is an alien who— (1) is the son or daughter of a qualified national; (2) is 21 years of age or older; and (3) was unmarried as of the date of acceptance of the alien’s parent for resettlement under the Orderly Departure Program or through the United States Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. (c) Qualified National.—The term “qualified national” in subsection (b)(1) means a national of Vietnam who— (1) (A) was formerly interned in a re-education camp in Vietnam by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; or (B) is the widow or widower of an individual described in subparagraph (A); (2) (A) qualified for refugee processing under the Orderly Departure Program re-education subprogram; and (B) is or was accepted under the Orderly Departure Program or through the United States Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City— (i)for resettlement as a refugee; or (ii)for admission to the United States as an immediate relative immigrant; and (3) (A) is presently maintaining a residence in the United States or whose surviving spouse is presently maintaining such a residence; or116 STAT. 588 (B) was approved for refugee resettlement or immigrant visa processing and is awaiting departure formalities from Vietnam or whose surviving spouse is awaiting such departure formalities.
Approved May 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1840: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–254 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 30, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

May 10, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–186: To extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank until June 14, 2002. Public Law186 Public Law 107–186 116 Stat. 589 2002-05-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 589 Public Law107–186 107th Congress
An Act To extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank until June 14, 2002.

May 30, 2002

[H.R. 4782]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF EXPORT-IMPORT BANK. Notwithstanding the dates specified in section 7 of the Export-Import

12 U.S.C. 635f.

 Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635f) and section 1(c) of Public Law 103-428, the Export-Import Bank of the United States shall continue to exercise its functions in connection with and in furtherance of its objects and purposes through June 14, 2002.
Approved May 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4782: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 21, considered and passed House.

May 22, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–187: To endorse the vision of further enlargement of the NATO Alliance articulated by President George W. Bush on June 15, 2001, and by former President William J. Clinton on October 22, 1996, and for other purposes. Public Law187 Public Law 107–187 116 Stat. 590 2002-06-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 590 Public Law107–187 107th Congress
An Act To endorse the vision of further enlargement of the NATO Alliance articulated by President George W. Bush on June 15, 2001, and by former President William J. Clinton on October 22, 1996, and for other purposes.

June 10, 2002

[H.R. 3167]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

22 USC 1928 note.

SHORT TITLE.

Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002.

This Act may be cited as the “Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2.

22 USC 1928 note.

FINDINGS. The Congress makes the following findings: (1) In the NATO Participation Act of 1994 (title II of Public Law 103-447; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note), Congress declared that “full and active participants in the Partnership for Peace in a position to further the principles of the North Atlantic Treaty and to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area should be invited to become full NATO members in accordance with Article 10 of such Treaty at an early date...”. (2) In the NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act of 1996 (title VI of section 101(c) of title I of division A of Public Law 104-208; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note), Congress called for the prompt admission of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia to NATO, and declared that “in order to promote economic stability and security in Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Moldova, and Ukraine... the process of enlarging NATO to include emerging democracies in Central and Eastern Europe should not be limited to consideration of admitting Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia as full members of the NATO Alliance”. (3) In the European Security Act of 1998 (title XXVII of division G of Public Law 105—277; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note), Congress declared that “Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic should not be the last emerging democracies in Central and Eastern Europe invited to join NATO” and that “Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Bulgaria... would make an outstanding contribution to furthering the goals of NATO and enhancing stability, freedom, and peace in Europe should they become NATO members [and] upon complete satisfaction of all relevant criteria should be invited to become full NATO members at the earliest possible date”. (4) At the Madrid Summit of the NATO Alliance in July 1997, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic were invited to join the Alliance in the first round of NATO enlargement, 116 STAT. 591 and the NATO heads of state and government issued a declaration stating “[t]he Alliance expects to extend further invitations in coming years to nations willing and able to assume the responsibilities and obligations of membership... [n]o European democratic country whose admission would fulfill the objectives of the [North Atlantic] Treaty will be excluded from consideration”. (5) At the Washington Summit of the NATO Alliance in April 1999, the NATO heads of state and government issued a communique declaring “[w]e pledge that NATO will continue to welcome new members in a position to further the principles of the [North Atlantic] Treaty and contribute to peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic area... [t]he three new members will not be the last... [n]o European democratic country whose admission would fulfill the objectives of the Treaty will be excluded from consideration, regardless of its geographic location.. (6) In late 2002, NATO will hold a summit in Prague, the Czech Republic, at which it will decide which additional emerging democracies in Central and Eastern Europe to invite to join the Alliance in the next round of NATO enlargement. (7) In May 2000 in Vilnius, Lithuania, the foreign ministers of Albania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia issued a statement (later joined by Croatia) declaring that their countries will cooperate in jointly seeking NATO membership in the next round of NATO enlargement, that the realization of NATO membership by one or more of these countries would be a success for all, and that eventual NATO membership for all of these countries would be a success for Europe and NATO. (8) On June 15, 2001, in a speech in Warsaw, Poland, President George W. Bush stated “[a]ll of Europe’s new democracies, from the Baltic to the Black Sea and all that lie between, should have the same chance for security and freedom—and the same chance to join the institutions of Europe—as Europe’s old democracies have ... I believe in NATO membership for all of Europe’s democracies that seek it and are ready to share the responsibilities that NATO brings... [a]s we plan to enlarge NATO, no nation should be used as a pawn in the agenda of others... [w]e will not trade away the fate of free European peoples... [n]o more Munichs... [n]o more Yaltas... [a]s we plan the Prague Summit, we should not calculate how little we can get away with, but how much we can do to advance the cause of freedom”. (9) On October 22, 1996, in a speech in Detroit, Michigan, former President William J. Clinton stated “NATO’s doors will not close behind its first new members... NATO should remain open to all of Europe’s emerging democracies who are ready to shoulder the responsibilities of membership... [n]o nation will be automatically excluded... [n]o country outside NATO will have a veto ... [a] gray zone of insecurity must not reemerge in Europe”.
SEC. 3. DECLARATIONS OF POLICY.

22 USC 1928 note.

116 STAT. 592 Congress— (1) reaffirms its previous expressions of support for continued enlargement of the NATO Alliance contained in the NATO Participation Act of 1994, the NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act of 1996, and the European Security Act of 1998; (2) supports the commitment to further enlargement of the NATO Alliance expressed by the Alliance in its Madrid Declaration of 1997 and its Washington Summit Communique of 1999; and (3) endorses the vision of further enlargement of the NATO Alliance articulated by President George W. Bush on June 15, 2001, and by former President William J. Clinton on October 22, 1996, and urges our NATO allies to work with the United States to realize this vision at the Prague Summit in 2002.
SEC. 4.

22 USC 1928 note.

DESIGNATION OF SLOVAKIA TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE NATO PARTICIPATION ACT OF 1994. (a) In General.—Slovakia is designated as eligible to receive assistance under the program established under section 203(a) of the NATO Participation Act of 1994 (title II of Public Law 103-447; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note) and shall be deemed to have been so designated pursuant to section 203(d)(1) of such Act. (b) Rule of Construction.—The designation of Slovakia pursuant to subsection (a) as eligible to receive assistance under the program established under section 203(a) of the NATO Participation Act of 1994— (1) is in addition to the designation of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia pursuant to section 606 of the NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act of 1996 (title VI of section 101(c) of title I of division A of Public Law 104-208; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note) and the designation of Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Bulgaria pursuant to section 2703(b) of the European Security Act of 1998 (title XXVII of division G of Public Law 105-277; 22 U.S.C. 1928 note) as eligible to receive assistance under the program established under section 203(a) of the NATO Participation Act of 1994; and (2) shall not preclude the designation by the President of other emerging democracies in Central and Eastern Europe pursuant to section 203(d)(2) of the NATO Participation Act of 1994 as eligible to receive assistance under the program established under section 203(a) of such Act.
SEC. 5.

22 USC 1928 note.

AUTHORIZATION OF SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR COUNTRIES DESIGNATED UNDER THE NATO PARTICIPATION ACT OF 1994. (a) Authorization of Foreign Military Financing.—Of the amounts made available for fiscal year 2002 under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763)— (1) $6,500,000 is basis for Estonia; (2) $7,000,000 is basis for Latvia; (3) $7,500,000 is basis for Lithuania; (4) $8,500,000 is basis for Slovakia; (5) $4,500,000 is basis for Slovenia;116 STAT. 593 (6) $10,000,000 is authorized to be available on a grant basis for Bulgaria; and (7) $11,500,000 is authorized to be available on a grant basis for Romania. (b) Conforming Amendment.—Subsection (a) of section 515 of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-280)114 Stat. 858 is 114 Stat. 858. amended by striking paragraphs (1), (5), (6), (7), and (8) and redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (9) as paragraphs (1) through (4), respectively.
Approved June 10, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3167: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–266 (Comm. on International Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 7, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

May 16, 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–188: To improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Public Law188 Public Law 107–188 116 Stat. 594 2002-06-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 594 Public Law107–188 107th Congress
An Act To improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.

June 12, 2002

[H.R. 3448]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002”. (b)

42 USC 201 note.

Table of Contents.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. Sec. 109. Sec. 110. Sec. 111. Subtitle B— Sec. 121. Sec. 122. Sec. 123. Sec. 124. Sec. 125. Sec. 126. Sec. 127. Subtitle C— Sec. 131. Subtitle D— Sec. 141. Sec. 142. 116 STAT. 595 Sec. 143. Sec. 144. Subtitle E— Sec. 151. Sec. 152. Sec. 153. Sec. 154. Sec. 155. Sec. 156. Sec. 157. Sec. 158. Sec. 159. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Subtitle B— Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Subtitle C— Sec. 221. Subtitle D— Sec. 231. TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. Sec. 310. Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. Sec. 314. Sec. 315. Subtitle B— Sec. 321. Sec. 322. Subtitle C— Sec. 331. Sec. 332. Sec. 333. Sec. 334. Sec. 335. Sec. 336. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. 116 STAT. 596 Sec. 402. Sec. 403. TITLE V— Subtitle A— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Sec. 505. Sec. 506. Sec. 507. Sec. 508. Sec. 509. Subtitle B— Sec. 521. Sec. 522. Sec. 523. Subtitle C— Sec. 531. Sec. 532.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR BIOTERRORISM AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>National Preparedness and Response Planning, Coordinating, and Reporting</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following title: <quotedContent> <title style="font-size:larger;"><num value="XXVIII">“TITLE XXVIII—</num><heading>NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR BIOTERRORISM AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">“Subtitle A—</num><heading>National Preparedness and Response Planning, Coordinating, and Reporting</heading> <section><num value="2801">“SEC. 2801. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300hh">42 USC 300hh</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS PLAN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preparedness and response regarding public health emergencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall further develop and implement a coordinated strategy, building upon the core public health capabilities established pursuant to section 319A, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/597">116 STAT. 597</page>for carrying out health-related activities to prepare for and respond effectively to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies, including the preparation of a plan under this section. The Secretary shall periodically thereafter review and, as appropriate, revise the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National approach</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall collaborate with the States toward the goal of ensuring that the activities of the Secretary regarding bioterrorism and other public health emergencies are coordinated with activities of the States, including local governments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of progress</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan under paragraph (1) shall provide for specific benchmarks and outcome measures for evaluating the progress of the Secretary and the States, including local governments, with respect to the plan under paragraph (1), including progress toward achieving the goals specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preparedness Goals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under subsection (a) should include provisions in furtherance of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Providing effective assistance to State and local governments in the event of bioterrorism or other public health emergency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Ensuring that State and local governments have appropriate capacity to detect and respond effectively to such emergencies, including capacities for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Effective public health surveillance and reporting mechanisms at the State and local levels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Appropriate laboratory readiness.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Properly trained and equipped emergency response, public health, and medical personnel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Health and safety protection of workers responding to such an emergency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Public health agencies that are prepared to coordinate health services (including mental health services) during and after such emergencies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>Participation in communications networks that can effectively disseminate relevant information in a timely and secure manner to appropriate public and private entities and to the public.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Developing and maintaining medical countermeasures (such as drugs, vaccines and other biological products, medical devices, and other supplies) against biological agents and toxins that may be involved in such emergencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Ensuring coordination and minimizing duplication of Federal, State, and local planning, preparedness, and response activities, including during the investigation of a suspicious disease outbreak or other potential public health emergency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Enhancing the readiness of hospitals and other health care facilities to respond effectively to such emergencies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of the enactment of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, and biennially there-after, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report concerning progress with respect to the plan under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/598">116 STAT. 598</page>subsection (a), including progress toward achieving the goals specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Reports submitted under paragraph (1) by the Secretary (other than the first report) shall make recommendations concerning—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any additional legislative authority that the Secretary determines is necessary for fully implementing the plan under subsection (a), including meeting the goals under subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any additional legislative authority that the Secretary determines is necessary under section 319 to protect the public health in the event of an emergency described in section 319(a).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>This section may not be construed as expanding or limiting any of the authorities of the Secretary that, on the day before the date of the enactment of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, were in effect with respect to preparing for and responding effectively to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.”.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> (b)

42 USC 247d-6 note.

Other Reports.— (1) In general.—Not later than one year after the date

Deadline.

of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this subsection as the “Secretary”) shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report concerning— (A) the recommendations and findings of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism under section 319F(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act; (B) the recommendations and findings of the EPIC Advisory Committee under section 319F(c)(3) of such Act; (C) the characteristics that may render a rural community uniquely vulnerable to a biological attack, including distance, lack of emergency transport, hospital or laboratory capacity, lack of integration of Federal or State public health networks, workforce deficits, or other relevant characteristics; (D) the characteristics that may render areas or populations designated as medically underserved populations (as defined in section 330 of such Act) uniquely vulnerable to a biological attack, including significant numbers of low-income or uninsured individuals, lack of affordable and accessible health care services, insufficient public and primary health care resources, lack of integration of Federal or State public health networks, workforce deficits, or other relevant characteristics; (E) the recommendations of the Secretary with respect to additional legislative authority that the Secretary determines is necessary to effectively strengthen rural communities, or medically underserved populations (as defined in section 330 of such Act); and (F) the need for and benefits of a National Disaster Response Medical Volunteer Service that would be a private-sector, community-based rapid response corps of medical volunteers. 116 STAT. 599 (2) Study regarding local emergency response methods.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of effective methods for the provision of emergency response services through local governments (including through private response contractors and volunteers of such governments) in a consistent manner in response to acts of bioterrorism or other public health emergencies. Not later than 180 days after the date

Deadline.

 of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to

Reports.

 the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report describing the findings of the study.
SEC. 102. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS; NATIONAL DISASTER MEDICAL SYSTEM. (a) In General.—Title XXVIII of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 101 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following subtitle: “Subtitle B—Emergency Preparedness and Response
“SEC. 2811. COORDINATION OF PREPAREDNESS FOR AND RESPONSE TO BIOTERRORISM AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES.

42 USC 300hh-11.

 “(a) Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness.— “(1) In general.—There is established within the Department

Establishment.

 of Health and Human Services the position of Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness. The

President.

 President shall appoint an individual to serve in such position. Such Assistant Secretary shall report to the Secretary. “(2) Duties.—Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness shall carry out the following duties with respect to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies: “(A) Coordinate on behalf of the Secretary— “(i) interagency interfaces between the Department of Health and Human Services (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘Department’) and other departments, agencies, and offices of the United States; and “(ii) interfaces between the Department and State and local entities with responsibility for emergency preparedness. “(B) Coordinate the operations of the National Disaster Medical System and any other emergency response activities within the Department of Health and Human Services that are related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. “(C) Coordinate the efforts of the Department to bolster State and local emergency preparedness for a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency, and evaluate the progress of such entities in meeting the benchmarks and other outcome measures contained in the national plan and in meeting the core public health capabilities established pursuant to 319A. 116 STAT. 600 “(D) Any other duties determined appropriate by the Secretary. “(b) National Disaster Medical System.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary shall provide for the operation in accordance with this section of a system to be known as the National Disaster Medical System. The Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness as the head of the National Disaster Medical System, subject to the authority of the Secretary. “(2) Federal and state collaborative system.— “(A) In general.—The National Disaster Medical System shall be a coordinated effort by the Federal agencies specified in subparagraph (B), working in collaboration with the States and other appropriate public or private entities, to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (3). “(B) Participating federal agencies.—The Federal agencies referred to in subparagraph (A) are the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. “(3) Purpose of system.— “(A) In general.—The Secretary may activate the National Disaster Medical System to— “(i) provide health services, health-related social services, other appropriate human services, and appropriate auxiliary services to respond to the needs of victims of a public health emergency (whether or not determined to be a public health emergency under section 319); or “(ii) be present at locations, and for limited periods of time, specified by the Secretary on the basis that the Secretary has determined that a location is at risk of a public health emergency during the time specified. “(B) Ongoing activities.—The National Disaster Medical System shall carry out such ongoing activities as may be necessary to prepare for the provision of services described in subparagraph (A) in the event that the Secretary activates the National Disaster Medical System for such purposes. “(C) Test for mobilization of system..—During the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, the Secretary shall conduct an exercise to test the capability and timeliness of the National Disaster Medical System to mobilize and otherwise respond effectively to a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency that affects two or more geographic locations concurrently. Thereafter, the Secretary may periodically conduct such exercises regarding the National Disaster Medical System as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. “(c) Criteria.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary shall establish criteria for the operation of the National Disaster Medical System.116 STAT. 601 “(2) Participation agreements for non-federal entities.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish criteria regarding the participation of States and private entities in the National Disaster Medical System, including criteria regarding agreements for such participation. The criteria shall include the following: “(A) Provisions relating to the custody and use of Federal personal property by such entities, which may in the discretion of the Secretary include authorizing the custody and use of such property to respond to emergency situations for which the National Disaster Medical System has not been activated by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b)(3)(A). Any such custody and use of Federal personal property shall be on a reimbursable basis. “(B) Provisions relating to circumstances in which an individual or entity has agreements with both the National Disaster Medical System and another entity regarding the provision of emergency services by the individual. Such provisions shall address the issue of priorities among the agreements involved. “(d) Intermittent Disaster-Response Personnel.— “(1) In general.—For the purpose of assisting the National Disaster Medical System in carrying out duties under this section, the Secretary may appoint individuals to serve as intermittent personnel of such System in accordance with applicable civil service laws and regulations. “(2) Liability.—For purposes of section 224(a) and the remedies described in such section, an individual appointed under paragraph (1) shall, while acting within the scope of such appointment, be considered to be an employee of the Public Health Service performing medical, surgical, dental, or related functions. With respect to the participation of individuals appointed under paragraph (1) in training programs authorized by the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness or a comparable official of any Federal agency specified in subsection (b)(2)(B), acts of individuals so appointed that are within the scope of such participation shall be considered within the scope of the appointment under paragraph (1) (regardless of whether the individuals receive compensation for such participation). “(e) Certain Employment Issues Regarding Intermittent Appointments.— “(1) Intermittent disaster-response appointee.—For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘intermittent disaster-response appointee’ means an individual appointed by the Secretary under subsection (d). “(2) Compensation for work injuries.—An intermittent disaster-response appointee shall, while acting in the scope of such appointment, be considered to be an employee of the Public Health Service performing medical, surgical, dental, or related functions, and an injury sustained by such an individual shall be deemed ‘in the performance of duty’, for purposes of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, pertaining to compensation for work injuries. With respect to the participation of individuals appointed under subsection (d) in training programs authorized by the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness or a comparable official of 116 STAT. 602 any Federal agency specified in subsection (b)(2)(B), injuries sustained by such an individual, while acting within the scope of such participation, also shall be deemed ‘in the performance of duty’ for purposes of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code (regardless of whether the individuals receive compensation for such participation). In the event of an injury to such an intermittent disaster-response appointee, the Secretary of Labor shall be responsible for making determinations as to whether the claimant is entitled to compensation or other benefits in accordance with chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code. “(3) Employment and reemployment rights.— “(A) In general.—Service as an intermittent disaster response appointee when the Secretary activates the National Disaster Medical System or when the individual participates in a training program authorized by the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness or a comparable official of any Federal agency specified in subsection (b)(2)(B) shall be deemed ‘service in the uniformed services’ for purposes of chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to employment and reemployment rights of individuals who have performed service in the uniformed services (regardless of whether the individual receives compensation for such participation). All rights and obligations of such persons and procedures for assistance, enforcement, and investigation shall be as provided for in chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code. “(B) Notice of absence from position of employment.—Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of Service as an intermittent disaster-response appointee when the Secretary activates the National Disaster Medical System shall be deemed preclusion by ‘military necessity’ for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, and shall not be subject to judicial review. “(4) Limitation.—An intermittent disaster-response appointee shall not be deemed an employee of the Department of Health and Human Services for purposes other than those specifically set forth in this section. “(f) Rule of Construction Regarding Use of Commissioned CorpsIf the Secretary assigns commissioned officers of the Regular or Reserve Corps to serve with the National Disaster Medical System, such assignments do not affect the terms and conditions of their appointments as commissioned officers of the Regular or Reserve Corps, respectively (including with respect to pay and allowances, retirement, benefits, rights, privileges, and immunities). “(g) Definition.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘auxiliary services’ includes mortuary services, veterinary services, and other services that are determined by the Secretary to be appropriate with respect to the needs referred to in subsection (b)(3)(A). “(h) Authorization of Appropriations.—For the purpose of providing for the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and the operations of the National Disaster Medical 116 STAT. 603 System, other than purposes for which amounts in the Public Health Emergency Fund under section 319 are available, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2006.”.
 (b) Sense of Congress Regarding Resources of National Disaster Medical System.—It is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should provide sufficient resources to entities tasked to carry out the duties of the National Disaster Medical System for reimbursement of expenses, operations, purchase and maintenance of equipment, training, and other funds expended in furtherance of the National Disaster Medical System.
SEC. 103. IMPROVING ABILITY OF CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. Section 319D of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-4) is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 319D. REVITALIZING THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. “(a) Facilities; Capacities.— “(1) Findings.—Congress finds that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an essential role in defending against and combatting public health threats and requires secure and modern facilities, and expanded and improved capabilities related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies, sufficient to enable such Centers to conduct this important mission. “(2) Facilities.— “(A) In general.—The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may design, construct, and equip new facilities, renovate existing facilities (including laboratories, laboratory support buildings, scientific communication facilities, transshipment complexes, secured and isolated parking structures, office buildings, and other facilities and infrastructure), and upgrade security of such facilities, in order to better conduct the capacities described in section 319A, and for supporting public health activities. “(B) Multiyear contracting authority.—For any project of designing, constructing, equipping, or renovating any facility under subparagraph (A), the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may enter into a single contract or related contracts that collectively include the full scope of the project, and the solicitation and contract shall contain the clause ‘availability of funds’ found at section 52.232-18 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations. “(3) Improving the capacities of the centers for disease control and prevention.—The Secretary, taking into account evaluations under section 319B(a), shall expand, enhance, and improve the capabilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to preparedness for and responding effectively to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Activities that may be carried out under the preceding sentence include— “(A) expanding or enhancing the training of personnel; “(B) improving communications facilities and networks, including delivery of necessary information to rural areas;116 STAT. 604 “(C) improving capabilities for public health surveillance and reporting activities, taking into account the integrated system or systems of public health alert communications and surveillance networks under subsection (b); and “(D) improving laboratory facilities related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies, including increasing the security of such facilities. “(b) National Communications and Surveillance networks.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary, directly or through awards of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, shall provide for the establishment of an integrated system or systems of public health alert communications and surveillance networks between and among— “(A) Federal, State, and local public health officials; “(B) public and private health-related laboratories, hospitals, and other health care facilities; and “(C) any other entities determined appropriate by the Secretary. “(2) Requirements.—The Secretary shall ensure that networks under paragraph (1) allow for the timely sharing and discussion, in a secure manner, of essential information concerning bioterrorism or another public health emergency, or recommended methods for responding to such an attack or emergency. “(3)

Deadline.

Standards.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, the Secretary, in cooperation with health care providers and State and local public health officials, shall establish any additional technical and reporting standards (including standards for interoperability) for networks under paragraph (1). “(c) Authorization of Appropriations.— “(1) Facilities; capacities.— “(A) Facilities.—For the purpose of carrying out subsection (a)(2), there are authorized to be appropriated $300,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2006. “(B) Mission; Improving capacities.—For the purposes of achieving the mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention described in subsection (a)(1), for carrying out subsection (a)(3), for better conducting the capacities described in section 319A, and for supporting public health activities, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2006. “(2) National communications and surveillance networks.—For the purpose of carrying out subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2006.”.116 STAT. 605
SEC. 104. ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND COMMUNICATIONS; STUDY REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS ABILITIES OF PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES. (a) In General.—Section 319F of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (b) and (i); (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (e) through (j), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following subsections: “(b) Advice to the Federal Government.— “(1) Required advisory committees.—In coordination

Establishment.

 with the working group under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish advisory committees in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) to provide expert recommendations to assist such working groups in carrying out their respective responsibilities under subsections (a) and (b). “(2) National advisory committee on children and terrorism.— “(A) In general.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the

Establishment.

 Secretary shall establish an advisory committee to be known as the National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘Advisory Committee’). “(B) Duties.—The Advisory Committee shall provide recommendations regarding— “(i) the preparedness of the health care (including mental health care) system to respond to bioterrorism as it relates to children; “(ii) needed changes to the health care and emergency medical service systems and emergency medical services protocols to meet the special needs of children; and “(iii) changes, if necessary, to the national stockpile under section 121 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 to meet the emergency health security of children. “(C) Composition.—The Advisory Committee shall be composed of such Federal officials as may be appropriate to address the special needs of the diverse population groups of children, and child health experts on infectious disease, environmental health, toxicology, and other relevant professional disciplines. “(D) Termination.—The Advisory Committee terminates one year after the date of the enactment of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. “(3) Emergency public information and communications advisory committee.— “(A) In general.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish an advisory committee to be known as the Emergency Public Information and Communications Advisory Committee (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘EPIC Advisory Committee’). “(B) Duties.—The EPIC Advisory Committee shall make recommendations to the Secretary and the working group under subsection (a) and report on appropriate ways 116 STAT. 606 to communicate public health information regarding bioterrorism and other public health emergencies to the public. “(C) Composition.—The EPIC Advisory Committee shall be composed of individuals representing a diverse group of experts in public health, medicine, communications, behavioral psychology, and other areas determined appropriate by the Secretary. “(D) Dissemination.—The Secretary shall review the recommendations of the EPIC Advisory Committee and ensure that appropriate information is disseminated to the public. “(E) Termination.—The EPIC Advisory Committee terminates one year after the date of the enactment of Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. “(c) Strategy for Communication of Information Regarding Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies.—In coordination with working group under subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a strategy for effectively communicating information regarding bioterrorism and other public health emergencies, and shall develop means by which to communicate such information. The Secretary may carry out the preceding sentence directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. “(d) Recommendation of Congress Regarding Official Federal Internet Site on Bioterrorism.—It is the recommendation of Congress that there should be established an official Federal Internet site on bioterrorism, either directly or through provision of a grant to an entity that has expertise in bioterrorism and the development of websites, that should include information relevant to diverse populations (including messages directed at the general public and such relevant groups as medical personnel, public safety workers, and agricultural workers) and links to appropriate State and local government sites.” (b)

42 USC 247d-6 note.

Study Regarding Communications Abilities of Public Health Agencies.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and other appropriate Federal agencies, shall conduct a study to determine whether local public health entities have the ability to maintain communications in the event of a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency. The study shall examine whether redundancies are required in the telecommunications system, particularly with respect to mobile communications, for public health entities to maintain systems operability and connectivity during such emergencies. The study shall also include recommendations to industry and public health entities about how to implement such redundancies if necessary.
SEC. 105. EDUCATION OF HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL; TRAINING REGARDING PEDIATRIC ISSUES. Section 319F(g) of the Public Health Service Act, as redesignated by

42 USC 247d-6.

section 104(a)(2) of this Act, is amended to read as follows: “(g) Education; Training Regarding Pediatric Issues.— “(1) Materials; core curriculum.—The Secretary, in collaboration with members of the working group described 116 STAT. 607 in subsection (b), and professional organizations and societies, shall— “(A) develop materials for teaching the elements of a core curriculum for the recognition and identification of potential bioweapons and other agents that may create a public health emergency, and for the care of victims of such emergencies, recognizing the special needs of children and other vulnerable populations, to public health officials, medical professionals, emergency physicians and other emergency department staff, laboratory personnel, and other personnel working in health care facilities (including poison control centers); “(B) develop a core curriculum and materials for community-wide planning by State and local governments, hospitals and other health care facilities, emergency response units, and appropriate public and private sector entities to respond to a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency; “(C) develop materials for proficiency testing of laboratory and other public health personnel for the recognition and identification of potential bioweapons and other agents that may create a public health emergency; and “(D) provide for dissemination and teaching of the materials described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) by appropriate means, which may include telemedicine, long-distance learning, or other such means. “(2) Certain entities.—The entities through which education and training activities described in paragraph (1) may be carried out include Public Health Preparedness Centers, the Public Health Service’s Noble Training Center, the Emerging Infections Program, the Epidemic Intelligence Service, the Public Health Leadership Institute, multi-State, multi-institutional consortia, other appropriate educational entities, professional organizations and societies, private accrediting organizations, and other nonprofit institutions or entities meeting criteria established by the Secretary. “(3) Grants and contracts.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may carry out activities directly and through the award of grants and contracts, and may enter into interagency cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies. “(4) Health-related assistance for emergency response personnel training.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, may provide technical assistance with respect to health-related aspects of emergency response personnel training carried out by the Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.”.
SEC. 106. GRANTS REGARDING SHORTAGES OF CERTAIN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 319G the following section:
SEC. 319h. GRANTS REGARDING TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF CERTAIN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

42 USC 247d-7a.

 “(a) In General.—The Secretary may make awards of grants and cooperative agreements to appropriate public and nonprofit 116 STAT. 608private health or educational entities, including health professions schools and programs as defined in section 799B, for the purpose of providing low-interest loans, partial scholarships, partial fellowships, revolving loan funds, or other cost-sharing forms of assistance for the education and training of individuals in any category of health professions for which there is a shortage that the Secretary determines should be alleviated in order to prepare for or respond effectively to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. “(b) Authority Regarding Non-Federal Contributions.—The Secretary may require as a condition of an award under subsection (a) that a grantee under such subsection provide non-Federal contributions toward the purpose described in such subsection. “(c) Authorization of Appropriations.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2006.”.
SEC. 107. EMERGENCY SYSTEM FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS VOLUNTEERS. Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by section 106 of this Act, is amended by inserting after section 319H the following section:
“SEC. 319I.

42 USC 247d-7b.

EMERGENCY SYSTEM FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS VOLUNTEERS. “(a) In General.—The Secretary shall, directly or through an award of a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, establish and maintain a system for the advance registration of health professionals for the purpose of verifying the credentials, licenses, accreditations, and hospital privileges of such professionals when, during public health emergencies, the professionals volunteer to provide health services (referred to in this section as the ‘verification system’). In carrying out the preceding sentence, the Secretary shall provide for an electronic database for the verification system. “(b) Certain Criteria.—The Secretary shall establish provisions regarding the promptness and efficiency of the system in collecting, storing, updating, and disseminating information on the credentials, licenses, accreditations, and hospital privileges of volunteers described in subsection (a). “(c) Other Assistance.—The Secretary may make grants and provide technical assistance to States and other public or nonprofit private entities for activities relating to the verification system developed under subsection (a). “(d) Coordination Among States.—The Secretary may encourage each State to provide legal authority during a public health emergency for health professionals authorized in another State to provide certain health services to provide such health services in the State. “(e) Rule of Construction.—This section may not be construed as authorizing the Secretary to issue requirements regarding the provision by the States of credentials, licenses, accreditations, or hospital privileges. “(f) Authorization of Appropriations.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.
116 STAT. 609
SEC. 108. WORKING GROUP. Section 319F of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by section 104(a), is amended by striking subsection (a) and

42 USC 247d-6.

 inserting the following: “(a) Working Group on Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Attorney General, the Director of Central Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and with other similar Federal officials as determined appropriate, shall establish a working group on the prevention, preparedness, and response to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Such joint working group, or subcommittees thereof, shall meet periodically for the purpose of consultation on, assisting in, and making recommendations on— “(A) responding to a bioterrorist attack, including the provision of appropriate safety and health training and protective measures for medical, emergency service, and other personnel responding to such attacks; “(B) prioritizing countermeasures required to treat, prevent, or identify exposure to a biological agent or toxin pursuant to section 351A; “(C) facilitation of the awarding of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for the development, manufacture, distribution, supply-chain management, and purchase of priority countermeasures; “(D) research on pathogens likely to be used in a biological threat or attack on the civilian population; “(E) development of shared standards for equipment to detect and to protect against biological agents and toxins; “(F) assessment of the priorities for and enhancement of the preparedness of public health institutions, providers of medical care, and other emergency service personnel (including firefighters) to detect, diagnose, and respond (including mental health response) to a biological threat or attack; “(G) in the recognition that medical and public health professionals are likely to provide much of the first response to such an attack, development and enhancement of the quality of joint planning and training programs that address the public health and medical consequences of a biological threat or attack on the civilian population between— “(i) local firefighters, ambulance personnel, police and public security officers, or other emergency response personnel (including private response contractors); and “(ii) hospitals, primary care facilities, and public health agencies; “(H) development of strategies for Federal, State, and local agencies to communicate information to the public regarding biological threats or attacks; 116 STAT. 610 “(I) ensuring that the activities under this subsection address the health security needs of children and other vulnerable populations; “(J) strategies for decontaminating facilities contaminated as a result of a biological attack, including appropriate protections for the safety of workers conducting such activities; “(K) subject to compliance with other provisions of Federal law, clarifying the responsibilities among Federal officials for the investigation of suspicious outbreaks of disease and other potential public health emergencies, and for related revisions of the interagency plan known as the Federal response plan; and “(L) in consultation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Fire Administration, ways to enhance coordination among Federal agencies involved with State, local, and community based emergency medical services, including issuing a report that— “(i) identifies needs of community-based emergency medical services; and “(ii) identifies ways to streamline and enhance the process through which Federal agencies support community-based emergency medical services. “(2) Consultation with experts.—In carrying out subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1), the working group under such paragraph shall consult with the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, and other appropriate experts. “(3) Use of subcommittees regarding consultation requirements.—With respect to a requirement under law that the working group under paragraph (1) be consulted on a matter, the working group may designate an appropriate subcommittee of the working group to engage in the consultation. “(4) Discretion in exercise of duties.—Determinations made by the working group under paragraph (1) with respect to carrying out duties under such paragraph are matters committed to agency discretion for purposes of section 701(a) of title 5, Unites States Code. “(5) Rule of construction.—This subsection may not be construed as establishing new regulatory authority for any of the officials specified in paragraph (1), or as having any legal effect on any other provision of law, including the responsibilities and authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency.”.
SEC. 109. ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE. Section 319E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d- 5) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking “shall conduct and support” and inserting “shall directly or through awards of grants or cooperative agreements to public or private entities provide for the conduct of”; and (B) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: “(4) the sequencing of the genomes, or other DNA analysis, or other comparative analysis, of priority pathogens (as determined by the Director of the National Institutes of Health 116 STAT. 611 in consultation with the task force established under subsection (a)), in collaboration and coordination with the activities of the Department of Defense and the Joint Genome Institute of the Department of Energy; and”; (2) in subsection (e)(2), by inserting after “societies,” the following: “schools or programs that train medical laboratory personnel,”; and (3) in subsection (g), by striking “and such sums” and all that follows and inserting the following: “$25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2006.”
SEC. 110. SUPPLIES AND SERVICES IN LIEU OF AWARD FUNDS. Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by section 107 of this Act, is amended by inserting after section 319I the following section:
“SEC. 319J. SUPPLIES AND SERVICES IN LIEU OF AWARD FUNDS.

42 USC 247d-7c.

 “(a) In General.—Upon the request of a recipient of an award under any of sections 319 through 319I or section 319K, the Secretary may, subject to subsection (b), provide supplies, equipment, and services for the purpose of aiding the recipient in carrying out the purposes for which the award is made and, for such purposes, may detail to the recipient any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services. “(b) Corresponding Reduction in Payments.—With respect to a request described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall reduce the amount of payments under the award involved by an amount equal to the costs of detailing personnel and the fair market value of any supplies, equipment, or services provided by the Secretary. The Secretary shall, for the payment of expenses incurred in complying with such request, expend the amounts withheld.”.
SEC. 111. ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS. Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended— (1) in section 319A(a)(1), by striking “10 years” and

42 USC 247d-1.

 inserting “five years”; (2) in section 319B(a), in the first sentence, by striking

42 USC 247d-2.

 “10 years” and inserting “five years”; and (3) in section 391F(e)(2), as redesignated by section

42 USC 247d-6.

 104(a)(2) of this Act— (A) by striking “or” after “clinic,”; and (B) by inserting before the period following: “, professional organization or society, school or program that trains medical laboratory personnel, private accrediting organization, or other nonprofit private institution or entity meeting criteria established by the Secretary”.
Subtitle B—Strategic National Stockpile; Development of Priority Countermeasures
SEC. 121. STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE.

42 USC 300hh-12.

 (a) Strategic National Stockpile.— 116 STAT. 612 (1) In general.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall maintain a stockpile or stockpiles of drugs, vaccines and other biological products, medical devices, and other supplies in such numbers, types, and amounts as are determined by the Secretary to be appropriate and practicable, taking into account other available sources, to provide for the emergency health security of the United States, including the emergency health security of children and other vulnerable populations, in the event of a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency. (2) Procedures.—The Secretary, in managing the stockpile under paragraph (1), shall— (A) consult with the working group under section 319F(a) of the Public Health Service Act; (B) ensure that adequate procedures are followed with respect to such stockpile for inventory management and accounting, and for the physical security of the stockpile; (C) in consultation with Federal, State, and local officials, take into consideration the timing and location of special events; (D) review and revise, as appropriate, the contents of the stockpile on a regular basis to ensure that emerging threats, advanced technologies, and new countermeasures are adequately considered; (E) devise plans for the effective and timely supply-chain management of the stockpile, in consultation with appropriate Federal, State and local agencies, and the public and private health care infrastructure; and (F) ensure the adequate physical security of the stockpile. (b) Smallpox Vaccine Development.— (1)

Contracts.

In general.—The Secretary shall award contracts, enter into cooperative agreements, or carry out such other activities as may reasonably be required in order to ensure that the stockpile under subsection (a) includes an amount of vaccine against smallpox as determined by the Secretary to be sufficient to meet the health security needs of the United States. (2) Rule of construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the private distribution, purchase, or sale of vaccines from sources other than the stockpile described in subsection (a). (c) Disclosures.—No Federal agency shall disclose under section 552, United States Code, any information identifying the location at which materials in the stockpile under subsection (a) are stored. (d) Definition.—For purposes of subsection (a), the term “stockpile” includes— (1) a physical accumulation (at one or more locations) of the supplies described in subsection (a); or (2) a contractual agreement between the Secretary and a vendor or vendors under which such vendor or vendors agree to provide to the Secretary supplies described in subsection (a). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.— 116 STAT. 613 (1) Strategic national stockpile.—For the purpose of carrying out subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated $640,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006. (2) Smallpox vaccine development.—For the purpose of carrying out subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated $509,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.
SEC. 122. ACCELERATED APPROVAL OF PRIORITY COUNTERMEASURES.

21 USC 356-1.

 (a) In General.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services may designate a priority countermeasure as a fast-track product pursuant to section 506 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356) or as a device granted review priority pursuant to section 515(d)(5) of such Act (21 U.S.C. 360e(d)(5)). Such a designation may be made prior to the submission of— (1) a request for designation by the sponsor or applicant; or (2) an application for the investigation of the drug under section 505(i) of such Act or section 351(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a sponsor or applicant from declining such a designation. (b) Use of Animal Trials.—A drug for which approval is sought under section 505(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act on the basis of evidence of effectiveness that is derived from animal studies pursuant to section 123 may be designated as a fast track product for purposes of this section. (c) Priority Review of Drugs and Biological Products.—A priority countermeasure that is a drug or biological product shall be considered a priority drug or biological product for purposes of performance goals for priority drugs or biological products agreed to by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. (d) Definitions.—For purposes of this title: (1) The term “priority countermeasure” has the meaning given such term in section 319F(h)(4) of the Public Health Service Act. (2) The term “priority drugs or biological products” means a drug or biological product that is the subject of a drug or biologics application referred to in section 101(4) of the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997.
SEC. 123. ISSUANCE OF RULE ON ANIMAL TRIALS. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of

Deadline.

 this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall complete the process of rulemaking that was commenced under authority of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act with the issuance of the proposed rule entitled “New Drug and Biological Drug Products; Evidence Needed to Demonstrate Efficacy of New Drugs for Use Against Lethal or Permanently Disabling Toxic Substances When Efficacy Studies in Humans Ethically Cannot be Conducted” published in the Federal Register on October 5, 1999 (64 Fed. Reg. 53960), and shall promulgate a final rule.
116 STAT. 614
SEC. 124. SECURITY FOR COUNTERMEASURE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION. Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by section 110 of this Act, is amended by inserting after section 319J the following section:
“SEC. 319K.

42 USC 247d-7d.

SECURITY FOR COUNTERMEASURE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION.
“(a) In General.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense, may provide technical or other assistance to provide security to persons or facilities that conduct development, production, distribution, or storage of priority countermeasures (as defined in section 319F(h)(4)). “(b) Guidelines.—The Secretary may develop guidelines to enable entities eligible to receive assistance under subsection (a) to secure their facilities against potential terrorist attack.”.
SEC. 125. ACCELERATED COUNTERMEASURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Section 319F(h) of the Public Health Service Act, as redesignated

42 USC 247d-6.

by section 104(a)(2) of this Act, is amended to read as follows: “(h) Accelerated Research and Development on Priority Pathogens and Countermeasures.— “(1) In general.—With respect to pathogens of potential use in a bioterrorist attack, and other agents that may cause a public health emergency, the Secretary, taking into consideration any recommendations of the working group under subsection (a), shall conduct, and award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for, research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, and studies in the health sciences relating to— “(A) the epidemiology and pathogenesis of such pathogens; “(B) the sequencing of the genomes, or other DNA analysis, or other comparative analysis, of priority pathogens (as determined by the Director of the National Institutes of Health in consultation with the working group established in subsection (a)), in collaboration and coordination with the activities of the Department of Defense and the Joint Genome Institute of the Department of Energy; “(C) the development of priority countermeasures; and “(D) other relevant areas of research; with consideration given to the needs of children and other vulnerable populations. “(2) Priority.—The Secretary shall give priority under this section to the funding of research and other studies related to priority countermeasures. “(3) Role of department of veterans affairs.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider using the biomedical research and development capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with that Department’s affiliations with health-professions universities. When advantageous to the Government in furtherance of the purposes of such paragraph, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to achieve such purposes.116 STAT. 615 “(4) Priority countermeasures.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘priority countermeasure’ means a drug, biological product, device, vaccine, vaccine adjuvant, antiviral, or diagnostic test that the Secretary determines to be— “(A) a priority to treat, identify, or prevent infection by a biological agent or toxin listed pursuant to section 351A(a)(1), or harm from any other agent that may cause a public health emergency; or “(B) a priority to diagnose conditions that may result in adverse health consequences or death and may be caused by the administering of a drug, biological product, device, vaccine, vaccine adjuvant, antiviral, or diagnostic test that is a priority under subparagraph (A).”.
SEC. 126. EVALUATION OF NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES REGARDING BIOTERRORIST ATTACK AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES.

42 USC 300hh-13.

 (a) In General.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall promptly carry out a program to periodically evaluate new and emerging technologies that, in the determination of the Secretary, are designed to improve or enhance the ability of public health or safety officials to conduct public health surveillance activities relating to a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency. (b) Certain Activities.—In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable— (1) survey existing technology programs funded by the Federal Government for potentially useful technologies; (2) promptly issue a request, as necessary, for information from non-Federal public and private entities for ongoing activities in this area; and (3) evaluate technologies identified under paragraphs (1) and (2) pursuant to subsection (c). (c) Consultation and Evaluation.—In carrying out subsection (b)(3), the Secretary shall consult with the working group under section 319F(a) of the Public Health Service Act, as well as other appropriate public, nonprofit, and private entities, to develop criteria for the evaluation of such technologies and to conduct such evaluations. (d) Report.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the

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 enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report on the activities under this section.
SEC. 127. POTASSIUM IODIDE.

42 USC 300hh-12 note.

 (a) In general.—Through the national stockpile under section 121, the President, subject to subsections (b) and (c), shall make available to State and local governments potassium iodide tablets for stockpiling and for distribution as appropriate to public facilities, such as schools and hospitals, in quantities sufficient to provide adequate protection for the population within 20 miles of a nuclear power plant. (b) State and Local Plans.— (1) In general.—Subsection (a) applies with respect to a State or local government, subject to paragraph (2), if the government involved meets the following conditions: 116 STAT. 616 (A) Such government submits to the President a plan for the stockpiling of potassium iodide tablets, and for the distribution and utilization of potassium iodide tablets in the event of a nuclear incident. (B) The plan is accompanied by certifications by such government that the government has not already received sufficient quantities of potassium iodide tablets from the Federal Government. (2) Local governments.—Subsection (a) applies with respect to a local government only if, in addition to the conditions described in paragraph (1), the following conditions are met: (A) The State in which the locality involved is located— (i) does not have a plan described in paragraph (1)(A); or (ii) has a plan described in such paragraph, but the plan does not address populations at a distance greater than 10 miles from the nuclear power plant involved. (B) The local government has petitioned the State to modify the State plan to address such populations, not exceeding 20 miles from such plant, and 60 days have elapsed without the State modifying the State plan to address populations at the full distance sought by the local government through the petition. (C) The local government has submitted its local plan under paragraph (1)(A) to the State, and the State has approved the plan and certified that the plan is not inconsistent with the State emergency plan. (c)

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Guidelines.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President, in consultation with individuals representing appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, shall establish guidelines for the stockpiling of potassium iodide tablets, and for the distribution and utilization of potassium iodide tablets in the event of a nuclear incident. Such tablets may not be made available under subsection (a) until such guidelines have been established. (d) Information.—The President shall carry out activities to inform State and local governments of the program under this section. (e) Reports.— (1)

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President.—Not later than six months after the date on which the guidelines under subsection (c) are issued, the President shall submit to the Congress a report— (A) on whether potassium iodide tablets have been made available under subsection (a) or other Federal, State, or local programs, and the extent to which State and local governments have established stockpiles of such tablets; and (B) the measures taken by the President to implement this section. (2) National academy of sciences.— (A)

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In general.—The President shall request the National Academy of Sciences to enter into an agreement with the President under which the Academy conducts a study to determine what is the most effective and safe way to distribute and administer potassium iodide tablets 116 STAT. 617 on a mass scale. If the Academy declines to conduct the study, the President shall enter into an agreement with another appropriate public or nonprofit private entity to conduct the study. (B) Report.—The President shall ensure that, not later

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 than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the study required in subparagraph (A) is completed and a report describing the findings made in the study is submitted to the Congress. (f) Applicability.—Subsections (a) and (d) cease to apply as requirements if the President determines that there is an alternative and more effective prophylaxis or preventive measures for adverse thyroid conditions that may result from the release of radionuclides from nuclear power plants.
 Subtitle C—Improving State, Local, and Hospital Preparedness for and Response to Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies
SEC. 131. GRANTS TO IMPROVE STATE, LOCAL, AND HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS FOR AND RESPONSE TO BIOTERRORISM AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES. (a) In General.—Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 319C the following sections:
“SEC. 319C-1. GRANTS TO IMPROVE STATE, LOCAL, AND HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS FOR AND RESPONSE TO BIOTERRORISM AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES.

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 “(a) In General.—To enhance the security of the United States with respect to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies, the Secretary shall make awards of grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to enable such entities to conduct the activities described in subsection (d). “(b) Eligible Entities.— “(1) In general.—To be eligible to receive an award under subsection (a), an entity shall— “(A) (i) be a State; and “(ii) prepare and submit to the Secretary an application at such time, and in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including an assurance that the State— “(I) has completed an evaluation under section 319B(a), or an evaluation that is substantially equivalent to an evaluation described in such section (as determined by the Secretary); “(II) has prepared, or will (within 60 days of receiving an award under this section) prepare, a Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan in accordance with subsection (c); “(III) has established a means by which to obtain public comment and input on the plan prepared under subclause (II), and on the implementation of such plan, 116 STAT. 618that shall include an advisory committee or other similar mechanism for obtaining comment from the public at large as well as from other State and local stakeholders; “(IV) will use amounts received under the award in accordance with the plan prepared under subclause (II), including making expenditures to carry out the strategy contained in the plan; and “(V) with respect to the plan prepared under subclause (II), will establish reasonable criteria to evaluate the effective performance of entities that receive funds under the award and include relevant benchmarks in the plan; or “(B) “(i) be a political subdivision of a State or a consortium of 2 or more such subdivisions; and “(ii) prepare and submit to the Secretary an application at such time, and in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. “(2) Coordination with statewide plans.—An award under subsection (a) to an eligible entity described in paragraph (1)(B) may not be made unless the application of such entity is in coordination with, and consistent with, applicable Statewide plans described in subsection (d)(1). “(c)

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Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.—Not later than 60 days after receiving amounts under an award under subsection (a), an eligible entity described in subsection (b)(1)(A) shall prepare and submit to the Secretary a Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Recognizing the assessment of public health needs conducted under section 319B, such plan shall include a description of activities to be carried out by the entity to address the needs identified in such assessment (or an equivalent assessment). “(d) Use of Funds.—An award under subsection (a) may be expended for activities that may include the following and similar activities: “(1) To develop Statewide plans (including the development of the Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan required under subsection (c)), and community-wide plans for responding to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies that are coordinated with the capacities of applicable national, State, and local health agencies and health care providers, including poison control centers. “(2) To address deficiencies identified in the assessment conducted under section 319B. “(3) To purchase or upgrade equipment (including stationary or mobile communications equipment), supplies, pharmaceuticals or other priority countermeasures to enhance preparedness for and response to bioterrorism or other public health emergencies, consistent with the plan described in subsection (c). “(4) To conduct exercises to test the capability and timeliness of public health emergency response activities. “(5) To develop and implement the trauma care and burn center care components of the State plans for the provision of emergency medical services. 116 STAT. 619 “(6) To improve training or workforce development to enhance public health laboratories. “(7) To train public health and health care personnel to enhance the ability of such personnel— “(A) to detect, provide accurate identification of, and recognize the symptoms and epidemiological characteristics of exposure to a biological agent that may cause a public health emergency; and “(B) to provide treatment to individuals who are exposed to such an agent. “(8) To develop, enhance, coordinate, or improve participation in systems by which disease detection and information about biological attacks and other public health emergencies can be rapidly communicated among national, State, and local health agencies, emergency response personnel, and health care providers and facilities to detect and respond to a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency, including activities to improve information technology and communications equipment available to health care and public health officials for use in responding to a biological threat or attack or other public health emergency. “(9) To enhance communication to the public of information on bioterrorism and other public health emergencies, including through the use of 2-1-1 call centers. “(10) To address the health security needs of children and other vulnerable populations with respect to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. “(11) To provide training and develop, enhance, coordinate, or improve methods to enhance the safety of workers and workplaces in the event of bioterrorism. “(12) To prepare and plan for contamination prevention efforts related to public health that may be implemented in the event of a bioterrorist attack, including training and planning to protect the health and safety of workers conducting the activities described in this paragraph. “(13) To prepare a plan for triage and transport management in the event of bioterrorism or other public health emergencies. “(14) To enhance the training of health care professionals to recognize and treat the mental health consequences of bioterrorism or other public health emergencies. “(15) To enhance the training of health care professionals to assist in providing appropriate health care for large numbers of individuals exposed to a bioweapon. “(16) To enhance training and planning to protect the health and safety of personnel, including health care professionals, involved in responding to a biological attack. “(17) To improve surveillance, detection, and response activities to prepare for emergency response activities including biological threats or attacks, including training personnel in these and other necessary functions and including early warning and surveillance networks that use advanced information technology to provide early detection of biological threats or attacks. “(18) To develop, enhance, and coordinate or improve the ability of existing telemedicine programs to provide health care 116 STAT. 620 information and advice as part of the emergency public health response to bioterrorism or other public health emergencies. Nothing in this subsection may be construed as establishing new regulatory authority or as modifying any existing regulatory authority. “(e) Priorities in Use of Grants.— “(1) In general.— “(A) Priorities.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall, in carrying out the activities described in this section, address the following hazards in the following priority: “(i) Bioterrorism or acute outbreaks of infectious diseases. “(ii) Other public health threats and emergencies. “(B) Determination of the secretary.—In the case of the hazard involved, the degree of priority that would apply to the hazard based on the categories specified in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) may be modified by the Secretary if the following conditions are met: “(i) The Secretary determines that the modification is appropriate on the basis of the following factors: “(I) The extent to which eligible entities are adequately prepared for responding to hazards within the category specified in clause (i) of subparagraph (A). “(II) There has been a significant change in the assessment of risks to the public health posed by hazards within the category specified in clause (ii) of such subparagraph. “(ii) Prior to modifying the priority, the Secretary notifies the appropriate committees of the Congress of the determination of the Secretary under clause (i) of this subparagraph. “(2) Areas of emphasis within categories.—The Secretary shall determine areas of emphasis within the category of hazards specified in clause (i) of paragraph (1)(A), and shall determine areas of emphasis within the category of hazards specified in clause (ii) of such paragraph, based on an assessment of the risk and likely consequences of such hazards and on an evaluation of Federal, State, and local needs, and may also take into account the extent to which receiving an award under subsection (a) will develop capacities that can be used for public health emergencies of varying types. “(f) Certain Activities.—In administering activities under section 319C(c)(4) or similar activities, the Secretary shall, where appropriate, give priority to activities that include State or local government financial commitments, that seek to incorporate multiple public health and safety services or diagnostic databases into an integrated public health entity, and that cover geographic areas lacking advanced diagnostic and laboratory capabilities. “(g) Coordination with Local Medical Response System.—An eligible entity and local Metropolitan Medical Response Systems shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that activities carried out under an award under subsection (a) are coordinated with activities that are carried out by local Metropolitan Medical Response Systems. 116 STAT. 621 “(h) Coordination of Federal Activities.—In making awards under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— “(1) annually notify the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Director of the Office of Justice Programs, and the Director of the National Domestic Preparedness Office, as to the amount, activities covered under, and status of such awards; and “(2) coordinate such awards with other activities conducted or supported by the Secretary to enhance preparedness for bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. “(i) Definition.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘eligible entity’ means an entity that meets the conditions described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (b)(1). “(j) Funding.— “(1) Authorizations of appropriations.— “(A) Fiscal year 2003.— “(i) Authorizations.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,600,000,000 for fiscal year 2003, of which— “(I) $1,080,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for awards pursuant to paragraph (3) (subject to the authority of the Secretary to make awards pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5)); and “(II) $520,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated— “(aa) for awards under subsection (a) to States, notwitstanding the eligibility conditions under subsection (b), for the purpose of enhancing the preparedness of hospitals (including children’s hospitals), clinics, health centers, and primary care facilities for bioterrorism and other public health emergencies; and “(bb) for Federal, State, and local planning and administrative activities related to such purpose. “(ii) Contingent additional authorization.—If a significant change in circumstances warrants an increase in the amount authorized to be appropriated under clause (i) for fiscal year 2003, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such year for carrying out this section, in addition to the amount authorized in clause (i). “(B) Other fiscal years.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2006. “(2) Supplement not supplant.—Amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) shall be used to supplement and not supplant other State and local public funds provided for activities under this section. “(3) State bioterrorism and other public health emergency preparedness and response block grant for fiscal year 2003.— 116 STAT. 622 “(A) In general.—For fiscal year 2003, the Secretary shall, in an amount determined in accordance with subparagraphs (B) through (D), make an award under subsection (a) to each State, notwithstanding the eligibility conditions described in subsection (b), that submits to the Secretary an application for the award that meets the criteria of the Secretary for the receipt of such an award and that meets other implementation conditions established by the Secretary for such awards. No other awards may be made under subsection (a) for such fiscal year, except as provided in paragraph (1)(A)(i)(II) and paragraphs (4) and (5). “(B) Base amount.—In determining the amount of an award pursuant to subparagraph (A) for a State, the Secretary shall first determine an amount the Secretary considers appropriate for the State (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘base amount’), except that such amount may not be greater than the minimum amount determined under subparagraph (D). “(C) Increase on basis of population.—After determining the base amount for a State under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall increase the base amount by an amount equal to the product of— “(i) the amount appropriated under paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I) for the fiscal year, less an amount equal to the sum of all base amounts determined for the States under subparagraph (B), and less the amount, if any, reserved by the Secretary under paragraphs (4) and (5); and “(ii) subject to paragraph (4)(C), the percentage constituted by the ratio of an amount equal to the population of the State over an amount equal to the total population of the States (as indicated by the most recent data collected by the Bureau of the Census). “(D) Minimum amount.—Subject to the amount appropriated under paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I), an award pursuant to subparagraph (A) for a State shall be the greater of the base amount as increased under subparagraph (C), or the minimum amount under this subparagraph. The minimum amount under this subparagraph is— “(i) in the case of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, an amount equal to the lesser of— “(I) $5,000,000; or “(II) if the amount appropriated under paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I) is less than $667,000,000, an amount equal to 0.75 percent of the amount appropriated under such paragraph, less the amount, if any, reserved by the Secretary under paragraphs (4) and (5); or “(ii) in the case of each of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands, an amount determined by the Secretary to be appropriate, except that such amount may not exceed the amount determined under clause (i). 116 STAT. 623 “(4) Certain political subdivisions.— “(A) In general.—For fiscal year 2003, the Secretary may, before making awards pursuant to paragraph (3) for such year, reserve from the amount appropriated under paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I) for the year an amount determined necessary by the Secretary to make awards under subsection (a) to political subdivisions that have a substantial number of residents, have a substantial local infrastructure for responding to public health emergencies, and face a high degree of risk from bioterrorist attacks or other public health emergencies. Not more than three political subdivisions may receive awards pursuant to this subparagraph. “(B) Coordination with statewide plans.—An award pursuant to subparagraph (A) may not be made unless the application of the political subdivision involved is in coordination with, and consistent with, applicable Statewide plans described in subsection (c). “(C) Relationship to formula grants.—In the case of a State that will receive an award pursuant to paragraph (3), and in which there is located a political subdivision that will receive an award pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, in determining the amount under paragraph (3)(C) for the State, subtract from the population of the State an amount equal to the population of such political subdivision. “(D) Continuity of funding.—In determining whether to make an award pursuant to subparagraph (A) to a political subdivision, the Secretary may consider, as a factor indicating that the award should be made, that the political subdivision received public health funding from the Secretary for fiscal year 2002. “(5) Significant unmet needs; degree of risk.— “(A) In general.—For fiscal year 2003, the Secretary may, before making awards pursuant to paragraph (3) for such year, reserve from the amount appropriated under paragraph (1)(A)(i)(I) for the year an amount determined necessary by the Secretary to make awards under subsection (a) to eligible entities that— “(i) have a significant need for funds to build capacity to identify, detect, monitor, and respond to a bioterrorist or other threat to the public health, which need will not be met by awards pursuant to paragraph (3); and “(ii) face a particularly high degree of risk of such a threat. “(B) Recipients of grants.—Awards pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be supplemental awards to States that receive awards pursuant to paragraph (3), or may be awards to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(B) within such States. “(C) Finding with respect to district of columbia.—The Secretary shall consider the District of Columbia to have a significant unmet need for purposes of subparagraph (A), and to face a particularly high degree of risk for such purposes, on the basis of the concentration of entities of national significance located within the District. 116 STAT. 624 “(6) Funding of local entities.—For fiscal year 2003, the Secretary shall in making awards under this section ensure that appropriate portions of such awards are made available to political subdivisions, local departments of public health, hospitals (including children’s hospitals), clinics, health centers, or primary care facilities, or consortia of such entities.
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PARTNERSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY AND HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS. “(a) Grants.—The Secretary shall make awards of grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to enable such entities to improve community and hospital preparedness for bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. “(b) Eligibility.—To be eligible for an award under subsection (a), an entity shall— “(1) be a partnership consisting of— “(A) one or more hospitals (including children’s hospitals), clinics, health centers, or primary care facilities; and “(B) “(i) one or more political subdivisions of States; “(ii) one or more States; or “(iii) one or more States and one or more political subdivisions of States; and “(2) prepare, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer of the State, District, or territory in which the hospital, clinic, health center, or primary care facility described in paragraph (1)(A) is located, and submit to the Secretary, an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. “(c) Regional Coordination.—In making awards under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give preference to eligible entities that submit applications that, in the determination of the Secretary, will— “(1) enhance coordination— “(A) among the entities described in subsection (b)(1)(A); and “(B) between such entities and the entities described in subsection (b)(1)(B); and “(2) serve the needs of a defined geographic area. “(d) Consistency of Planned Activities.—An entity described in subsection (b)(1) shall utilize amounts received under an award under subsection (a) in a manner that is coordinated and consistent, as determined by the Secretary, with an applicable State Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. “(e) Use of Funds.—An award under subsection (a) may be expended for activities that may include the following and similar activities— “(1) planning and administration for such award; “(2) preparing a plan for triage and transport management in the event of bioterrorism or other public health emergencies; “(3) enhancing the training of health care professionals to improve the ability of such professionals to recognize the symptoms of exposure to a potential bioweapon, to make appropriate diagnosis, and to provide treatment to those individuals so exposed; 116 STAT. 625 “(4) enhancing the training of health care professionals to recognize and treat the mental health consequences of bioterrorism or other public health emergencies; “(5) enhancing the training of health care professionals to assist in providing appropriate health care for large numbers of individuals exposed to a bioweapon; “(6) enhancing training and planning to protect the health and safety of personnel involved in responding to a biological attack; “(7) developing and implementing the trauma care and burn center care components of the State plans for the provision of emergency medical services; or “(8) conducting such activities as are described in section 319C-1(d) that are appropriate for hospitals (including children’s hospitals), clinics, health centers, or primary care facilities. “(f) Limitation on Awards.—A political subdivision of a State shall not participate in more than one partnership described in subsection (b)(1). “(g) Priorities in Use of Grants.— “(1) In general.— “(A) Priorities.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall, in carrying out the activities described in this section, address the following hazards in the following priority: “(i) Bioterrorism or acute outbreaks of infectious diseases. “(ii) Other public health threats and emergencies. “(B) Determination of the secretary.—In the case of the hazard involved, the degree of priority that would apply to the hazard based on the categories specified in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) may be modified by the Secretary if the following conditions are met: “(i) The Secretary determines that the modification is appropriate on the basis of the following factors: “(I) The extent to which eligible entities are adequately prepared for responding to hazards within the category specified in clause (i) of subparagraph (A). “(II) There has been a significant change in the assessment of risks to the public health posed by hazards within the category specified in clause (ii) of such subparagraph. “(ii) Prior to modifying the priority, the Secretary notifies the appropriate committees of the Congress of the determination of the Secretary under clause (i) of this subparagraph. “(2) Areas of emphasis within categories.—The Secretary shall determine areas of emphasis within the category of hazards specified in clause (i) of paragraph (1)(A), and shall determine areas of emphasis within the category of hazards specified in clause (ii) of such paragraph, based on an assessment of the risk and likely consequences of such hazards and on an evaluation of Federal, State, and local needs, and may also take into account the extent to which receiving an award under subsection (a) will develop capacities that can be used for public health emergencies of varying types. 116 STAT. 626 “(h) Coordination with Local Medical Response System.—An eligible entity and local Metropolitan Medical Response Systems shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that activities carried out under an award under subsection (a) are coordinated with activities that are carried out by local Metropolitan Medical Response Systems. “(i) Authorization of Appropriations.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2006.”.
 (b) Certain Grants.—Section 319C of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-3) is amended by striking subsection (f).
Subtitle D—Emergency Authorities; Additional Provisions
SEC. 141. REPORTING DEADLINES. Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Data Submittal and Reporting Deadlines.—In any case in which the Secretary determines that, wholly or partially as a result of a public health emergency that has been determined pursuant to subsection (a), individuals or public or private entities are unable to comply with deadlines for the submission to the Secretary of data or reports required under any law administered by the Secretary, the Secretary may, notwithstanding any other provision of law, grant such extensions of such deadlines as the circumstances reasonably require, and may waive, wholly or partially, any sanctions otherwise applicable to such failure to comply. .

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Before or promptly after granting such an extension or waiver, the Secretary shall notify the Congress of such action and publish in the Federal Register a notice of the extension or waiver.”.
SEC. 142. STREAMLINING AND CLARIFYING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE QUARANTINE PROVISIONS. (a) Elimination of Prerequisite for National Advisory Health Council Recommendation Before Issuing Quarantine Rules.— (1) Executive orders specifying diseases subject to individual detentions.—Section 361(b) of the Public Health Act (42 U.S.C. 264(b)) is amended by striking “Executive orders of the President upon the recommendation of the National Advisory Health Council and the Surgeon General” and inserting “Executive orders of the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary, in consultation with the Surgeon General,”. (2) Regulations providing for apprehension of individuals.—Section 361(d) of the Public Health Act (42 U.S.C. 264(d)) is amended by striking “On recommendation of the National Advisory Health Council, regulations” and inserting “Regulations”. (3) Regulations providing for apprehension of individuals in wartime.—Section 363 of the Public Health Act (42 U.S.C. 266) is amended by striking “the Surgeon General, on recommendation of the National Advisory Health Council,” and 116 STAT. 627 inserting “the Secretary, in consultation with the Surgeon General,”. (b) Apprehension Authority To Apply in Cases of Exposure to Disease.— (1) Regulations providing for apprehension of individuals.—Section 361(d) of the Public Health Act (42 U.S.C. 264(d)), as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended— (A) by striking “(1)” and “(2)” and inserting “(A)” and “(B)”, respectively; (B) by striking “(d)” and inserting “(d)(1)”; (C) in paragraph (1) (as designated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph), in the first sentence, by striking “in a communicable stage” each place such term appears and inserting “in a qualifying stage”; and (D) by adding at the end the following paragraph: “(2) For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘qualifying stage’, with respect to a communicable disease, means that such disease— “(A) is in a communicable stage; or “(B) is in a precommunicable stage, if the disease would be likely to cause a public health emergency if transmitted to other individuals.”. (2) Regulations providing for apprehension of individuals in wartime.—Section 363 of the Public Health Act (42 U.S.C. 266), as amended by subsection (a)(3), is further amended by striking “in a communicable stage”. (c) State Authority.—Section 361 of the Public Health Act (42 U.S.C. 264) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(e) Nothing in this section or section 363, or the regulations promulgated under such sections, may be construed as superseding any provision under State law (including regulations and including provisions established by political subdivisions of States), except to the extent that such a provision conflicts with an exercise of Federal authority under this section or section 363.”.
SEC. 143. EMERGENCY WAIVER OF MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND SCRIP REQUIREMENTS. (a) Waiver Authority.—Title XI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1134 the following new section:
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 enable the Secretary to ensure to the maximum extent feasible, in any emergency area and during an emergency period (as defined in subsection (g)(1))— “(1) that sufficient health care items and services are available to meet the needs of individuals in such area enrolled in the programs under titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI; and “(2) that health care providers (as defined in subsection (g)(2)) that furnish such items and services in good faith, but that are unable to comply with one or more requirements described in subsection (b), may be reimbursed for such items and services and exempted from sanctions for such noncompliance, absent any determination of fraud or abuse. “(b) Secretarial Authority.—To the extent necessary to accomplish the purpose specified in subsection (a), the Secretary 116 STAT. 628 is authorized, subject to the provisions of this section, to temporarily waive or modify the application of, with respect to health care items and services furnished by a health care provider (or classes of health care providers) in any emergency area (or portion of such an area) during any portion of an emergency period, the requirements of titles XVIII, XIX, or XXI, or any regulation thereunder (and the requirements of this title other than this section, and regulations thereunder, insofar as they relate to such titles), pertaining to— “(1) (A) conditions of participation or other certification requirements for an individual health care provider or types of providers, “(B) program participation and similar requirements for an individual health care provider or types of providers, and “(C) pre-approval requirements; “(2) requirements that physicians and other health care professionals be licensed in the State in which they provide such services, if they have equivalent licensing in another State and are not affirmatively excluded from practice in that State or in any State a part of which is included in the emergency area; “(3) sanctions under section 1867 (relating to examination and treatment for emergency medical conditions and women in labor) for a transfer of an individual who has not been stabilized in violation of subsection (c) of such section if the transfer arises out of the circumstances of the emergency; “(4) sanctions under section 1877(g) (relating to limitations on physician referral); “(5) deadlines and timetables for performance of required activities, except that such deadlines and timetables may only be modified, not waived; and “(6) limitations on payments under section 1851(i) for health care items and services furnished to individuals enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan by health care professionals or facilities not included under such plan. Insofar as the Secretary exercises authority under paragraph (6) with respect to individuals enrolled in a Medicare+Choice plan, to the extent possible given the circumstances, the Secretary shall reconcile payments made on behalf of such enrollees to ensure that the enrollees do not pay more than would be required had they received services from providers within the network of the plan and may reconcile payments to the organization offering the plan to ensure that such organization pays for services for which payment is included in the capitation payment it receives under part C of title XVIII. “(c) Authority for Retroactive Waiver.—A waiver or modification of requirements pursuant to this section may, at the Secretary’s discretion, be made retroactive to the beginning of the emergency period or any subsequent date in such period specified by the Secretary. “(d) Certification to Congress.—The Secretary shall provide a certification and advance written notice to the Congress at least two days before exercising the authority under this section with respect to an emergency area. Such a certification and notice shall include— “(1) a description of— 116 STAT. 629 “(A) the specific provisions that will be waived or modified; “(B) the health care providers to whom the waiver or modification will apply; “(C) the geographic area in which the waiver or modification will apply; and “(D) the period of time for which the waiver or modification will be in effect; and “(2) a certification that the waiver or modification is necessary to carry out the purpose specified in subsection (a). “(e) Duration of Waiver.— “(1) In general.—A waiver or modification of requirements pursuant to this section terminates upon “(A) the termination of the applicable declaration of emergency or disaster described in subsection (g)(1)(A); “(B) the termination of the applicable declaration of public health emergency described in subsection (g)(1)(B); or “(C) subject to paragraph (2), the termination of a period of 60 days from the date the waiver or modification is first published (or, if applicable, the date of extension of the waiver or modification under paragraph (2)). “(2) Extension of 60-day periods.—The Secretary may, by notice, provide for an extension of a 60-day period described in paragraph (1)(C) (or an additional period provided under this paragraph) for additional period or periods (not to exceed, except as subsequently provided under this paragraph, 60 days each), but any such extension shall not affect or prevent the termination of a waiver or modification under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1). “(f) Report to Congress.—Within one year after the end of the emergency period in an emergency area in which the Secretary exercised the authority provided under this section, the Secretary shall report to the Congress regarding the approaches used to accomplish the purposes described in subsection (a), including an evaluation of such approaches and recommendations for improved approaches should the need for such emergency authority arise in the future. “(g) Definitions.—For purposes of this section: “(1) Emergency area; emergency period.—An ‘emergency area’ is a geographical area in which, and an ‘emergency period’ is the period during which, there exists “(A) an emergency or disaster declared by the President pursuant to the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and “(B) a public health emergency declared by the Secretary pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act. “(2) Health care provider.—The term ‘health care provider’ means any entity that furnishes health care items or services, and includes a hospital or other provider of services, a physician or other health care practitioner or professional, a health care facility, or a supplier of health care items or services.”.
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 shall be effective on and after September 11, 2001.
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SEC. 144. PROVISION FOR EXPIRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES. (a) In General.—Section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d(a)), is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Any such determination of a public health emergency terminates upon the Secretary declaring that the emergency no longer exists, or upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date on which the determination is made by the Secretary, whichever occurs first. Determinations that terminate under the preceding sentence may be renewed by the Secretary (on the basis of the same or additional facts), and the preceding sentence applies to each such renewal. Not later than 48 hours after making a determination under this subsection of a public health emergency (including a renewal), the Secretary shall submit to the Congress written notification of the determination.”. (b)

42 USC 247d note.

Applicability.—The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to any public health emergency under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act, including any such emergency that was in effect as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. In the case of such an emergency that was in effect as of such day, the 90-day period described in such section with respect to the termination of the emergency is deemed to begin on such date of enactment.
Subtitle E—Additional Provisions
SEC. 151. DESIGNATED STATE PUBLIC EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT PLAN. Section 613(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196b(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(7) include a plan for providing information to the public in a coordinated manner.”.
SEC. 152.

42 USC 7257d.

EXPANDED RESEARCH BY SECRETARY OF ENERGY. (a) Detection and Identification Research.— (1) In general.—In conjunction with the working group under section 319F(a) of the Public Health Service Act, the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration shall expand, enhance, and intensify research relevant to the rapid detection and identification of pathogens likely to be used in a bioterrorism attack or other agents that may cause a public health emergency. (2) Authorized activities.—Activities carried out under paragraph (1) may include— (A) the improvement of methods for detecting biological agents or toxins of potential use in a biological attack and the testing of such methods under variable conditions; (B) the improvement or pursuit of methods for testing, verifying, and calibrating new detection and surveillance tools and techniques; and (C) carrying out other research activities in relevant areas. 116 STAT. 631 (3) Report.—Not later than 180 days after the date of

Deadline.

 the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, a report setting forth the programs and projects that will be funded prior to the obligation of funds appropriated under subsection (b). (b) Authorization.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary in each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.
SEC. 153. EXPANDED RESEARCH ON WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY.

29 USC 669a.

 The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, shall enhance and expand research as deemed appropriate on the health and safety of workers who are at risk for bioterrorist threats or attacks in the workplace, including research on the health effects of measures taken to treat or protect such workers for diseases or disorders resulting from a bioterrorist threat or attack. Nothing in this section may be construed as establishing new regulatory authority for the Secretary or the Director to issue or modify any occupational safety and health rule or regulation.
SEC. 154. ENHANCEMENT OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

38 USC note prec. 8101.

 (a) Readiness of Department Medical Center.—(1) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take appropriate actions to enhance the readiness of Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers to protect the patients and staff of such centers from chemical or biological attack or otherwise to respond to such an attack and so as to enable such centers to fulfil their obligations as part of the Federal response to public health emegencies. (2) Actions under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) the provision of decontamination equipment and personal protection equipment at Department medical centers; and (B) the provision of training in the use of such equipment to staff of such centers. (b) Security at Department Medical and Research Facilities.—(1) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment

Deadline.

 of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out an evaluation of the security needs at Department medical centers and research facilities. The evaluation shall address the following needs: (A) Needs for the protection of patients and medical staff during emergencies, including a chemical or biological attack or other terrorist attack. (B) Needs, if any, for screening personnel engaged in research relating to biological pathogens or agents, including work associated with such research. (C) Needs for securing laboratories or other facilities engaged in research relating to biological pathogens or agents. (D) Any other needs the Secretary considers appropriate. (2) The Secretary shall take appropriate actions to enhance the security of Department medical centers and research facilities, including staff and patients at such centers and facilities. In taking 116 STAT. 632such actions, the Secretary shall take into account the results of the evaluation required by paragraph (1). (c) Tracking of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies and Equipment.—The Secretary shall develop and maintain a centralized system for tracking the current location and availability of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and medical equipment throughout the Department health care system in order to permit the ready identification and utilization of such pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment for a variety of purposes, including response to a chemical or biological attack or other terrorist attack. (d) Training.—The Secretary shall ensure that the Department medical centers, in consultation with the accredited medical school affiliates of such medical centers, develop and implement curricula to train resident physicians and health care personnel in medical matters relating to biological, chemical, or radiological attacks. (e) Participation in National Disaster Medical System.—(1) The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, establish and maintain a training program to facilitate the participation of the staff of Department medical centers, and of the community partners of such centers, in the National Disaster Medical System. (2) The Secretary shall establish and maintain the training program under paragraph (1) in accordance with the recommendations of the working group under section 319F(a) of the Public Health Service Act. (f) Mental Health Counseling.—(1) With respect to activities conducted by personnel serving at Department medical centers, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the American Red Cross, and the working group under section 319F(a) of the Public Health Service Act, develop and maintain various strategies for providing mental health counseling and assistance, including counseling and assistance for post-traumatic stress disorder, to local and community emergency response providers, veterans, active duty military personnel, and individuals seeking care at Department medical centers following a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency. (2) The strategies under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Training and certification of providers of mental health counseling and assistance. (B) Mechanisms for coordinating the provision of mental health counseling and assistance to emergency response providers referred to in that paragraph. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Veterans Affairs amounts as follows: (1) To carry out activities required by subsection (a)— (A) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and (B) such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006. (2) To carry out activities required by subsections (b) through (f)— (A) $33,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and (B) such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.
116 STAT. 633
SEC. 155. REAUTHORIZATION OF EXISTING PROGRAM. Section 582(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh-1(f)) is amended by striking “2002 and 2003” and inserting “2003 through 2006”.
SEC. 156. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that— (1) many excellent university-based programs are already functioning and developing important biodefense products and solutions throughout the United States; (2) accelerating the crucial work done at university centers and laboratories will contribute significantly to the United States capacity to defend against any biological threat or attack; (3) maximizing the effectiveness of, and extending the mission of, established university programs would be one appropriate use of the additional resources provided for in this Act and the amendments made by this Act; and (4) the Secretary of Health and Human Services should, as appropriate, recognize the importance of existing public and private university-based research, training, public awareness, and safety related biological defense programs when the Secretary makes awards of grants and contracts in accordance with this Act and the amendments made by this Act.
SEC. 157. GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE REPORT.

42 USC 300hh note.

 (a) In General.—The Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, a report that describes— (1) Federal activities primarily related to research on, preparedness for, and the management of the public health and medical consequences of a bioterrorist attack against the civilian population; (2) the coordination of the activities described in paragraph (1); (3) the effectiveness of such efforts in preparing national, State, and local authorities to address the public health and medical consequences of a potential bioterrorist attack against the civilian population; (4) the activities and costs of the Civil Support Teams of the National Guard in responding to biological threats or attacks against the civilian population; (5) the activities of the working group under subsection (a) and the efforts made by such group to carry out the activities described in such subsection; and (6) the ability of private sector contractors to enhance governmental responses to biological threats or attacks.
SEC. 158. CERTAIN AWARDS. Section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d(a)) is amended in the matter after and below paragraph (2) by striking “grants and” and inserting “grants, providing awards for expenses, and”. 116 STAT. 634
SEC. 159. PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.

Community Access to Emergency Defibrillation Act of 2002.

 (a) Short Title.—This section may be cited as the “Community Access to Emergency Defibrillation Act of 2002”. (b)

42 USC 201 note.

Findings.—Congress makes the following findings: (1)

42 USC 244 note.

Over 220,000 Americans die each year from cardiac arrest. Every 2 minutes, an individual goes into cardiac arrest in the United States. (2) The chance of successfully returning to a normal heart rhythm diminishes by 10 percent each minute following sudden cardiac arrest. (3) Eighty percent of cardiac arrests are caused by ventricular fibrillation, for which defibrillation is the only effective treatment. (4) Sixty percent of all cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital. The average national survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is only 5 percent. (5) Communities that have established and implemented public access defibrillation programs have achieved average survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest as high as 50 percent. (6) According to the American Heart Association, wide use of defibrillators could save as many as 50,000 lives nationally each year. (7) Successful public access defibrillation programs ensure that cardiac arrest victims have access to early 911 notification, early cardiopulmonary resuscitation, early defibrillation, and early advanced care. (c) Public Access Defibrillation Programs and Projects.—Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.), as amended by Public Law 106-310, is amended by adding after section 311 the following:
“SEC. 312.

42 USC 244.

PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAMS. (d)

Grants.

In General.—The Secretary shall award grants to States, political subdivisions of States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to develop and implement public access defibrillation programs— “(1) by training and equipping local emergency medical services personnel, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders, to administer immediate care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation, to cardiac arrest victims; “(2) by purchasing automated external defibrillators, placing the defibrillators in public places where cardiac arrests are likely to occur, and training personnel in such places to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation to cardiac arrest victims; “(3) by setting procedures for proper maintenance and testing of such devices, according to the guidelines of the manufacturers of the devices; “(4) by providing training to members of the public in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation; “(5) by integrating the emergency medical services system with the public access defibrillation programs so that emergency 116 STAT. 635medical services personnel, including dispatchers, are informed about the location of automated external defibrillators in their community; and “(6) by encouraging private companies, including small businesses, to purchase automated external defibrillators and provide training for their employees to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and external automated defibrillation to cardiac arrest victims in their community. “(b) Preference.—In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give a preference to a State, political subdivision of a State, Indian tribe, or tribal organization that— “(1) has a particularly low local survival rate for cardiac arrests, or a particularly low local response rate for cardiac arrest victims; or “(2) demonstrates in its application the greatest commitment to establishing and maintaining a public access defibrillation program. “(c) Use of Funds.—A State, political subdivision of a State, Indian tribe, or tribal organization that receives a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through such grant to— “(1) purchase automated external defibrillators that have been approved, or cleared for marketing, by the Food and Drug Administration; “(2) provide automated external defibrillation and basic life support training in automated external defibrillator usage through nationally recognized courses; “(3) provide information to community members about the public access defibrillation program to be funded with the grant; “(4) provide information to the local emergency medical services system regarding the placement of automated external defibrillators in public places; “(5) produce materials to encourage private companies, including small businesses, to purchase automated external defibrillators; and “(6) further develop strategies to improve access to automated external defibrillators in public places. “(d) Application.— “(1) In general.—To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a State, political subdivision of a State, Indian tribe, or tribal organization shall prepare and submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. “(2) Contents.—An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall— “(A) describe the comprehensive public access defibrillation program to be funded with the grant and demonstrate how such program would make automated external defibrillation accessible and available to cardiac arrest victims in the community; “(B) contain procedures for implementing appropriate nationally recognized training courses in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators; “(C) contain procedures for ensuring direct involvement of a licensed medical professional and coordination with 116 STAT. 636the local emergency medical services system in the oversight of training and notification of incidents of the use of the automated external defibrillators; “(D) contain procedures for proper maintenance and testing of the automated external defibrillators, according to the labeling of the manufacturer; “(E) contain procedures for ensuring notification of local emergency medical services system personnel, including dispatchers, of the location and type of devices used in the public access defibrillation program; and “(F) provide for the collection of data regarding the effectiveness of the public access defibrillation program to be funded with the grant in affecting the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate. “(e) Authorization of Appropriations.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2003, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2006. Not more than 10 percent of amounts received under a grant awarded under this section may be used for administrative expenses.
“SEC. 313. PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. “(a) In General.—

42 USC 245.

The Secretary shall award grants to political subdivisions of States, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to develop and implement innovative, comprehensive, community-based public access defibrillation demonstration projects that— “(1) provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation to cardiac arrest victims in unique settings; “(2) provide training to community members in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation; and “(3) maximize community access to automated external defibrillators. “(b) Use of Funds.—A recipient of a grant under subsection (a) shall use the funds provided through the grant to— “(1) purchase automated external defibrillators that have been approved, or cleared for marketing, by the Food and Drug Administration; “(2) provide basic life training in automated external defibrillator usage through nationally recognized courses; “(3) provide information to community members about the public access defibrillation demonstration project to be funded with the grant; “(4) provide information to the local emergency medical services system regarding the placement of automated external defibrillators in the unique settings; and “(5) further develop strategies to improve access to automated external defibrillators in public places. “(c) Application.— “(1) In general.—To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a political subdivision of a State, Indian tribe, or tribal organization shall prepare and submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.116 STAT. 637 “(2) Contents.—An application submitted under paragraph (1) may— “(A) describe the innovative, comprehensive, community-based public access defibrillation demonstration project to be funded with the grant; “(B) explain how such public access defibrillation demonstration project represents innovation in providing public access to automated external defibrillation; and “(C) provide for the collection of data regarding the effectiveness of the demonstration project to be funded with the grant in— “(i) providing emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation to cardiac arrest victims in the setting served by the demonstration project; and “(ii) affecting the cardiac arrest survival rate in the setting served by the demonstration project. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006. Not more than 10 percent of amounts received under a grant awarded under this section may be used for administrative expenses.”.
<num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>ENHANCING CONTROLS ON DANGEROUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AND TOXINS</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Department of Health and Human Services</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>REGULATION OF CERTAIN BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AND TOXINS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biological Agents Provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996; Codification in the Public Health Service Act, With Amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>Subpart 1 of part F of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 351 the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="351A">“SEC. 351A. </num><heading>ENHANCED CONTROL OF DANGEROUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AND TOXINS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s262a">42 USC 262a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulatory Control of Certain Biological Agents and Toxins</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>List of biological agents and toxins.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall by regulation establish and maintain a list of each biological agent and each toxin that has the potential to pose a severe threat to public health and safety.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In determining whether to include an agent or toxin on the list under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>consider—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the effect on human health of exposure to the agent or toxin;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/638">116 STAT. 638</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the degree of contagiousness of the agent or toxin and the methods by which the agent or toxin is transferred to humans;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>the availability and effectiveness of pharmacotherapies and immunizations to treat and prevent any illness resulting from infection by the agent or toxin; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>any other criteria, including the needs of children and other vulnerable populations, that the Secretary considers appropriate; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>consult with appropriate Federal departments and agencies and with scientific experts representing appropriate professional groups, including groups with pediatric expertise.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biennial review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall review and republish the list under paragraph (1) biennially, or more often as needed, and shall by regulation revise the list as necessary in accordance with such paragraph.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulation of Transfers of Listed Agents and Toxins</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall by regulation provide for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the establishment and enforcement of safety procedures for the transfer of listed agents and toxins, including measures to ensure—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>proper training and appropriate skills to handle such agents and toxins; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>proper laboratory facilities to contain and dispose of such agents and toxins;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the establishment and enforcement of safeguard and security measures to prevent access to such agents and toxins for use in domestic or international terrorism or for any other criminal purpose;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the establishment of procedures to protect the public safety in the event of a transfer or potential transfer of such an agent or toxin in violation of the safety procedures established under paragraph (1) or the safeguard and security measures established under paragraph (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>appropriate availability of biological agents and toxins for research, education, and other legitimate purposes.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Possession and Use of Listed Agents and Toxins</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall by regulation provide for the establishment and enforcement of standards and procedures governing the possession and use of listed agents and toxins, including the provisions described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (b), in order to protect the public health and safety.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration; Identification; Database</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall require registration with the Secretary of the possession, use, and transfer of listed agents and toxins, and shall include provisions to ensure that persons seeking to register under such regulations have a lawful purpose to possess, use, or transfer such agents and toxins, including provisions in accordance with subsection (e)(6).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification; database</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall require that registration include (if available to the person registering) information regarding the characterization of listed agents and toxins to facilitate their <page identifier="/us/stat/116/639">116 STAT. 639</page>identification, including their source. The Secretary shall maintain a national database that includes the names and locations of registered persons, the listed agents and toxins such persons are possessing, using, or transferring, and information regarding the characterization of such agents and toxins.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Safeguard and Security Requirements for Registered Persons</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall include appropriate safeguard and security requirements for persons possessing, using, or transferring a listed agent or toxin commensurate with the risk such agent or toxin poses to public health and safety (including the risk of use in domestic or international terrorism). The Secretary shall establish such requirements in consultation with the Attorney General, and shall ensure compliance with such requirements as part of the registration system under such regulations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limiting access to listed agents and toxins</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Requirements under paragraph (1) shall include provisions to ensure that registered persons—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide access to listed agents and toxins to only those individuals whom the registered person involved determines have a legitimate need to handle or use such agents and toxins;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>submit the names and other identifying information for such individuals to the Secretary and the Attorney General, promptly after first determining that the individuals need access under subparagraph (A), and periodically thereafter while the individuals have such access, not less frequently than once every five years;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>deny access to such agents and toxins by individuals whom the Attorney General has identified as restricted persons; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>limit or deny access to such agents and toxins by individuals whom the Attorney General has identified as within any category under paragraph (3XB)(ii), if limiting or denying such access by the individuals involved is determined appropriate by the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submitted names; use of databases by attorney general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the receipt of names and other identifying information under paragraph (2)(B), the Attorney General shall, for the sole purpose of identifying whether the individuals involved are within any of the categories specified in subparagraph (B), promptly use criminal, immigration, national security, and other electronic databases that are available to the Federal Government and are appropriate for such purpose.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain individuals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the categories specified in this subparagraph regarding an individual are that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the individual is a restricted person; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the individual is reasonably suspected by any Federal law enforcement or intelligence agency of</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>committing a crime set forth in section 2332b(g)(5) of title 18, United States Code;</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/640">116 STAT. 640</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>knowing involvement with an organization that engages in domestic or international terrorism (as defined in section 2331 of such title 18) or with any other organization that engages in intentional crimes of violence; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>being an agent of a foreign power (as defined in section 1801 of title 50, United States Code).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification by attorney general regarding submitted names</inline>.—</heading><content>After the receipt of a name and other identifying information under paragraph (2)(B), the Attorney General shall promptly notify the Secretary whether the individual is within any of the categories specified in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notifications by secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, after receiving notice under paragraph (3) regarding an individual, shall promptly notify the registered person involved of whether the individual is granted or denied access under paragraph (2). If the individual is denied such access, the Secretary shall promptly notify the individual of the denial.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall provide for a procedure through which, upon request to the Secretary by a registered person who submits names and other identifying information under paragraph (2)(B) and who demonstrates good cause, the Secretary may, as determined appropriate by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">request the Attorney General to expedite the process of identification under paragraph (3)(A) and notification of the Secretary under paragraph (3)(C); and</inline>.—</heading><content/></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>expedite the notification of the registered person by the Secretary under paragraph (4).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Process regarding persons seeking to register</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall provide that an individual who seeks to register under either of such subsections is subject to the same processes described in paragraphs (2) through (4) as apply to names and other identifying information submitted to the Attorney General under paragraph (2)(B). Paragraph (5) does not apply for purposes of this subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other persons</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall provide that, in determining whether to deny or revoke registration by a person other than an individual, the Secretary shall submit the name of such person to the Attorney General, who shall use criminal, immigration, national security, and other electronic databases available to the Federal Government, as appropriate for the purpose of promptly notifying the Secretary whether the person, or, where relevant, the individual who owns or controls such person, is a restricted person or is reasonably suspected by any Federal law enforcement or intelligence agency of being within any category specified in paragraph (3)(B)(ii) (as applied to persons, including individuals). Such regulations shall provide that a person who seeks to register under either of such subsections is subject to the same processes described in paragraphs <page identifier="/us/stat/116/641">116 STAT. 641</page> (2) and (4) as apply to names and other identifying information submitted to the Attorney General under paragraph (2)(B). Paragraph (5) does not apply for purposes of this subparagraph. The Secretary may exempt Federal, State, or local governmental agencies from the requirements of this subparagraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative review</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall provide for an opportunity for a review by the Secretary</content></clause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>when requested by the individual involved, of a determination under paragraph (2) to deny the individual access to listed agents and toxins; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>when requested by the person involved, of a determination under paragraph (6) to deny or revoke registration for such person.</content></subclause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ex parte review.</inline>.—</heading><content>During a review under clause (i), the Secretary may consider information relevant to the review ex parte to the extent that disclosure of the information could compromise national security or an investigation by any law enforcement agency.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final agency action.</inline>.—</heading><content>The decision of the Secretary in a review under clause (i) constitutes final agency action for purposes of section 702 of title 5, United States Code.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain procedures</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of ex parte materials in judicial proceedings.</inline>.—</heading><content>When reviewing a decision of the Secretary under subparagraph (A), and upon request made ex parte and in writing by the United States, a court, upon a sufficient showing, may review and consider ex parte documents containing information the disclosure of which could compromise national security or an investigation by any law enforcement agency. If the court determines that portions of the documents considered ex parte should be disclosed to the person involved to allow a response, the court shall authorize the United States to delete from such documents specified items of information the disclosure of which could compromise national security or an investigation by any law enforcement agency, or to substitute a summary of the information to which the person may respond. Any order by the court authorizing the disclosure of information that the United States believes could compromise national security or an investigation by any law enforcement agency shall be subject to the processes set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B)(i) of section 2339B(f)(5) of title 18, United States Code (relating to interlocutory appeal and expedited consideration).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of information.</inline>.—</heading><content>In a review under subparagraph (A), and in any judical proceeding conducted pursuant to such review, neither the Secretary nor the Attorney General may be required to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/642">116 STAT. 642</page> disclose to the public any information that under subsection (h) shall not be disclosed under section 552 of title 5, United States Code.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notifications regarding theft or loss of agents</inline>.—</heading><content>Requirements under paragraph (1) shall include the prompt notification of the Secretary, and appropriate Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, of the theft or loss of listed agents and toxins.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical assistance for registered persons</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, may provide technical assistance to registered persons to improve security of the facilities of such persons.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspections</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall have the authority to inspect persons subject to regulations under subsection (b) or (c) to ensure their compliance with such regulations, including prohibitions on restricted persons and other provisions of subsection (e).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clinical or diagnostic laboratories</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall exempt clinical or diagnostic laboratories and other persons who possess, use, or transfer listed agents or toxins that are contained in specimens presented for diagnosis, verification, or proficiency testing, provided that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the identification of such agents or toxins is reported to the Secretary, and when required under Federal, State, or local law, to other appropriate authorities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>such agents or toxins are transferred or destroyed in a manner set forth by the Secretary by regulation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Products</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall exempt products that are, bear, or contain listed agents or toxins and are cleared, approved, licensed, or registered under any of the Acts specified in subparagraph (B), unless the Secretary by order determines that applying additional regulation under subsection (b) or (c) to a specific product is necessary to protect public health and safety.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relevant laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Acts specified in this subparagraph are the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Section 351 of this Act.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The Act commonly known as the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act (the eighth paragraph under the heading ‘Bureau of Animal Industry’ in the Act of March 4, 1913; 21 U.S.C. 151-159).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investigational use</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may exempt an investigational product that is, bears, or contains a listed agent or toxin from the applicability of provisions of regulations under subsection (b) or (c) when such product is being used in an investigation authorized under any Federal Act and the Secretary determines that applying additional regulation under subsection <page identifier="/us/stat/116/643">116 STAT. 643</page>(b) or (c) to such product is not necessary to protect public health and safety.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain processes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall set forth the procedures for applying for an exemption under clause (i). In the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> case of investigational products authorized under any of the Acts specified in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall make a determination regarding a request for an exemption not later than 14 days after the first date on which both of the following conditions have been met by the person requesting the exemption:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>The person has submitted to the Secretary an application for the exemption meeting the requirements established by the Secretary.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>The person has notified the Secretary that the investigation has been authorized under such an Act.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public health emergencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may temporarily exempt a person from the applicability of the requirements of this section, in whole or in part, if the Secretary determines that such exemption is necessary to provide for the timely participation of the person in a response to a domestic or foreign public health emergency (whether determined under section 319(a) or otherwise) that involves a listed agent or toxin. With respect to the emergency involved, such exemption for a person may not exceed 30 days, except that the Secretary, after review of whether such exemption remains necessary, may provide one extension of an additional 30 days.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural emergencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request of the Secretary of Agriculture, after the granting by such Secretary of an exemption under section 212(g)(1)(D) of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 pursuant to a finding that there is an agricultural emergency, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may temporarily exempt a person from the applicability of the requirements of this section, in whole or in part, to provide for the timely participation of the person in a response to the agricultural emergency. With respect to the emergency involved, the exemption under this paragraph for a person may not exceed 30 days, except that upon request of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may, after review of whether such exemption remains necessary, provide one extension of an additional 30 days.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of Information</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondisclosure of certain information</inline>.—</heading><content>No Federal agency specified in paragraph (2) shall disclose under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, any of the following:</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Any registration or transfer documentation submitted under subsections (b) and (c) for the possession, use, or transfer of a listed agent or toxin; or information derived therefrom to the extent that it identifies the listed agent or toxin possessed, used, or transferred by a specific registered person or discloses the identity or location of a specific registered person.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The national database developed pursuant to subsection (d), or any other compilation of the registration or transfer information submitted under subsections (b) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/644">116 STAT. 644</page> and (c) to the extent that such compilation discloses site-specific registration or transfer information.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any portion of a record that discloses the site-specific or transfer-specific safeguard and security measures used by a registered person to prevent unauthorized access to fisted agents and toxins.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Any notification of a release of a fisted agent or toxin submitted under subsections (b) and (c), or any notification of theft or loss submitted under such subsections.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Any portion of an evaluation or report of an inspection of a specific registered person conducted under subsection (f) that identifies the listed agent or toxin possessed by a specific registered person or that discloses the identity or location of a specific registered person if the agency determines that public disclosure of the information would endanger public health or safety.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraph (1) only, the Federal agencies specified in this paragraph are the following:</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Transportation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Any Federal agency to which information specified in paragraph (1) is transferred by any agency specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any Federal agency that is a registered person, or has a sub-agency component that is a registered person.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Any Federal agency that awards grants or enters into contracts or cooperative agreements involving listed agents and toxins to or with a registered person, and to which information specified in paragraph (1) is transferred by any such registered person.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other exemptions</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection may not be construed as altering the application of any exemptions to public disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, except as to subsection 552(b)(3) of such title, to any of the information specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as specifically provided in paragraph (1), this subsection may not be construed as altering the authority of any Federal agency to withhold under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, or the obligation of any Federal agency to disclose under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, any information, including information relating to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>listed agents and toxins, or individuals seeking access to such agents and toxins;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>registered persons, or persons seeking to register their possession, use, or transfer of such agents and toxins;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>general safeguard and security policies and requirements under regulations under subsections (b) and (c); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>summary or statistical information concerning registrations, registrants, denials or revocations of registrations, listed agents and toxins, inspection evaluations and reports, or individuals seeking access to such agents and toxins.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/645">116 STAT. 645</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosures to congress; other disclosures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection may not be construed as providing any authority—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to withhold information from the Congress or any committee or subcommittee thereof; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to withhold information from any person under any other Federal law or treaty.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Money Penalty</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any other penalties that may apply under law, any person who violates any provision of regulations under subsection (b) or (c) shall be subject to the United States for a civil money penalty in an amount not exceeding $250,000 in the case of an individual and $500,000 in the case of any other person.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of certain provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of section 1128A of the Social Security Act (other than subsections (a), (b), (h), and (i), the first sentence of subsection (c), and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (f)) shall apply to a civil money penalty under paragraph (1) in the same manner as such provisions apply to a penalty or proceeding under section 1128A(a) of such Act. The Secretary may delegate authority under this subsection in the same manner as provided in section 1128A(j)(2) of the Social Security Act, and such authority shall include all powers as contained in section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification in Event of Release</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall require the prompt notification of the Secretary by a registered person whenever a release, meeting criteria established by the Secretary, of a listed agent or toxin has occurred outside of the biocontainment area of a facility of the registered person. Upon receipt of such notification and a finding by the Secretary that the release poses a threat to public health or safety, the Secretary shall take appropriate action to notify relevant State and local public health authorities, other relevant Federal authorities, and, if necessary, other appropriate persons (including the public). If the released listed agent or toxin is an overlap agent or toxin (as defined in subsection (l)), the Secretary shall promptly notify the Secretary of Agriculture upon notification by the registered person.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall report to the Congress annually on the number and nature of notifications received under subsection (e)(8) (relating to theft or loss) and subsection (j) (relating to releases).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">“(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The terms ‘biological agent’ and ‘toxin’ have the meanings given such terms in section 178 of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘listed agents and toxins’ means biological agents and toxins listed pursuant to subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘listed agents or toxins’ means biological agents or toxins listed pursuant to subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The term ‘overlap agents and toxins’ means biological agents and toxins that—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>are listed pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>are listed pursuant to section 212(a)(1) of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>The term ‘overlap agent or toxin’ means a biological agent or toxin that—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/646">116 STAT. 646</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is listed pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is listed pursuant to section 212(a)(1) of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>The term ‘person’ includes Federal, State, and local governmental entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The term ‘registered person’ means a person registered under regulations under subsection (b) or (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>The term ‘restricted person’ has the meaning given such term in section 175b of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">“(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than one year after the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s262a">42 USC 262a note</ref>.</p></sidenote>date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, after consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall submit to the Congress a report that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>describes the extent to which there has been compliance by governmental and private entities with applicable regulations under section 351A of the Public Health Service Act (as added by subsection (a) of this section), including the extent of compliance before the date of the enactment of this Act, and including the extent of compliance with regulations promulgated after such date of enactment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>describes the actions to date and future plans of the Secretary for updating the list of biological agents and toxins under such section 351A;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>describes the actions to date and future plans of the Secretary for determining compliance with regulations under such section 351A and for taking appropriate enforcement actions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>evaluates the impact of such section 351A on research on biological agents and toxins listed pursuant to such section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>provides any recommendations of the Secretary for administrative or legislative initiatives regarding such section 351A.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION BY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s262a">42 USC 262a note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date Certain for Notice of Possession</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, all persons (unless exempt under subsection (g) of section 351A of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 201 of this Act) in possession of biological agents or toxins listed under such section 351A of the Public Health Service Act shall notify the Secretary of Health <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Guidelines.</p></sidenote>and Human Services of such possession. Not later than 30 days after such date of enactment, the Secretary shall provide written guidance on how such notice is to be provided to the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Rules.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date Certain for Promulgation; Effective Date Regarding Criminal and Civil Penalties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall promulgate an interim final rule for carrying out section 351A of the Public Health Service Act, subject to subsection (c). Such interim final rule shall take effect 60 days after the date on which such rule is promulgated, including for purposes of—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/647">116 STAT. 647</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>section 175b(c) of title 18, United States Code (relating to criminal penalties), as added by section 231(a)(5) of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>section 351A(i) of the Public Health Service Act (relating to civil penalties).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transitional Provision Regarding Current Research and Education</inline>.—</heading><content>The interim final rule under subsection (b) shall include time frames for the applicability of the rule that minimize disruption of research or educational projects that involve biological agents and toxins listed pursuant to section 351A(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act and that were underway as of the effective date of such rule.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s262a">42 USC 262a note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 511 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 are deemed to have been promulgated under section 351A of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 201 of this Act. Such regulations, including the list under subsection (d)(1) of such section 511, that were in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act remain in effect until modified by the Secretary in accordance with such section 351A and with section 202 of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date Regarding Disclosure of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h) of section 351A of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 201 of this Act, is deemed to have taken effect on the effective date of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENT.</heading> <content>Subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) of section 511 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 262 note) are repealed.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Department of Agriculture<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002”.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8401">7 USC 8401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></section> <section><num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>REGULATION OF CERTAIN BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AND TOXINS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulatory Control of Certain Biological Agents and Toxins</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">List of biological agents and toxins</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8401">7 USC 8401</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Agriculture shall by regulation establish and maintain a list of each biological agent and each toxin that the Secretary determines has the potential to pose a severe threat to animal or plant health, or to animal or plant products.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In determining whether to include an agent or toxin on the list under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>consider—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the effect of exposure to the agent or toxin on animal or plant health, and on the production and marketability of animal or plant products;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/648">116 STAT. 648</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the pathogenicity of the agent or the toxicity of the toxin and the methods by which the agent or toxin is transferred to animals or plants;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>the availability and effectiveness of pharmacotherapies and prophylaxis to treat and prevent any illness caused by the agent or toxin; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>any other criteria that the Secretary considers appropriate to protect animal or plant health, or animal or plant products; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>consult with appropriate Federal departments and agencies and with scientific experts representing appropriate professional groups.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publication.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biennial review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall review and republish the list under paragraph (1) biennially, or more often as needed, and shall by regulation revise the fist as necessary in accordance with such paragraph.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Safety.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulation of Transfers of Listed Agents and Toxins</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall by regulation provide for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the establishment and enforcement of safety procedures for the transfer of fisted agents and toxins, including measures to ensure—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>proper training and appropriate skills to handle such agents and toxins; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>proper laboratory facilities to contain and dispose of such agents and toxins;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the establishment and enforcement of safeguard and security measures to prevent access to such agents and toxins for use in domestic or international terrorism or for any other criminal purpose;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the establishment of procedures to protect animal and plant health, and animal and plant products, in the event of a transfer or potential transfer of such an agent or toxin in violation of the safety procedures established under paragraph (1) or the safeguard and security measures established under paragraph (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>appropriate availability of biological agents and toxins for research, education, and other legitimate purposes.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Possession and Use of Listed Agents and Toxins</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall by regulation provide for the establishment and enforcement of standards and procedures governing the possession and use of listed agents and toxins, including the provisions described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (b), in order to protect animal and plant health, and animal and plant products.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration; Identification; Database</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall require registration with the Secretary of the possession, use, and transfer of listed agents and toxins, and shall include provisions to ensure that persons seeking to register under such regulations have a lawful purpose to possess, use, or transfer such agents and toxins, including provisions in accordance with subsection (e)(6).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification; database</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall require that registration include (if available to the person registering) information regarding the characterization of listed agents and toxins to facilitate their <page identifier="/us/stat/116/649">116 STAT. 649</page> identification, including their source. The Secretary shall maintain<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote> a national database that includes the names and locations of registered persons, the listed agents and toxins such persons are possessing, using, or transferring, and information regarding the characterization of such agents and toxins.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Safeguard and Security Requirements for Registered Persons</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall include appropriate safeguard and security requirements for persons possessing, using, or transferring a listed agent or toxin commensurate with the risk such agent or toxin poses to animal and plant health, and animal and plant products (including the risk of use in domestic or international terrorism). The Secretary shall establish such requirements in consultation with the Attorney General, and shall ensure compliance with such requirements as part of the registration system under such regulations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limiting access to listed agents and toxins</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Requirements under paragraph (1) shall include provisions to ensure that registered persons—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provide access to listed agents and toxins to only those individuals whom the registered person involved determines have a legitimate need to handle or use such agents and toxins;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>submit the names and other identifying information for such individuals to the Secretary and the Attorney General, promptly after first determining that the individuals need access under subparagraph (A), and periodically thereafter while the individuals have such access, not less frequently than once every five years; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the case of listed agents and toxins that are not overlap agents and toxins (as defined in subsection (g)(1)(A)(ii)), limit or deny access to such agents and toxins by individuals whom the Attorney General has identified as within any category under paragraph (3)(B), if limiting or denying such access by the individuals involved is determined appropriate by the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in the case of listed agents and toxins that are overlap agents—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>deny access to such agents and toxins by individuals whom the Attorney General has identified as within any category referred to in paragraph (3)(B)(i); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>limit or deny access to such agents and toxins by individuals whom the Attorney General has identified as within any category under paragraph (3)(B)(ii), if limiting or denying such access by the individuals involved is determined appropriate by the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Submitted names; use of databases by attorney general.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the receipt of names and other identifying information under paragraph (2)(B), the Attorney General shall, for the sole purpose of identifying whether the individuals involved are within any of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/650">116 STAT. 650</page> categories specified in subparagraph (B), promptly use criminal, immigration, national security, and other electronic databases that are available to the Federal Government and are appropriate for such purpose.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain individuals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the categories specified in this subparagraph regarding an individual are that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the individual is within any of the categories described in section 175b(d)(1) of title 18, United States Code (relating to restricted persons); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>the individual is reasonably suspected by any Federal law enforcement or intelligence agency of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>committing a crime set forth in section 2332b(g)(5) of title 18, United States Code;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>knowing involvement with an organization that engages in domestic or international terrorism (as defined in section 2331 of such title 18) or with any other organization that engages in intentional crimes of violence; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>being an agent of a foreign power (as defined in section 1801 of title 50, United States Code).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification by attorney general regarding submitted names</inline>.—</heading><content>After the receipt of a name and other identifying information under paragraph (2)(B), the Attorney General shall promptly notify the Secretary whether the individual is within any of the categories specified in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notifications by secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, after receiving notice under paragraph (3) regarding an individual, shall promptly notify the registered person involved of whether the individual is granted or denied access under paragraph (2). If the individual is denied such access, the Secretary shall promptly notify the individual of the denial.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall provide for a procedure through which, upon request to the Secretary by a registered person who submits names and other identifying information under paragraph (2)(B) and who demonstrates good cause, the Secretary may, as determined appropriate by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>request the Attorney General to expedite the process of identification under paragraph (3)(A) and notification of the Secretary under paragraph (3)(C); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>expedite the notification of the registered person by the Secretary under paragraph (4).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Process regarding persons seeking to register</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall provide that an individual who seeks to register under either of such subsections is subject to the same processes described in paragraphs (2) through (4) as apply to names and other identifying information submitted to the Attorney General under paragraph (2)(B). Paragraph (5) does not apply for purposes of this subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other persons</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall provide that, in determining whether to deny or revoke registration by a person other than an <page identifier="/us/stat/116/651">116 STAT. 651</page> individual, the Secretary shall submit the name of such person to the Attorney General, who shall use criminal, immigration, national security, and other electronic databases available to the Federal Government, as appropriate for the purpose of promptly notifying the Secretary whether the person, or, where relevant, the individual who owns or controls such person, is within any of the categories described in section 175b(d)(l) of title 18, United States Code (relating to restricted persons), or is reasonably suspected by any Federal law enforcement or intelligence agency of being within any category specified in paragraph (3)(B)(ii) (as applied to persons, including individuals). Such regulations shall provide that a person who seeks to register under either of such subsections is subject to the same processes described in paragraphs (2) and (4) as apply to names and other identifying information submitted to the Attorney General under paragraph (2)(B). Paragraph (5) does not apply for purposes of this subparagraph. The Secretary may exempt Federal, State, or local governmental agencies from the requirements of this subparagraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative review</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall provide for an opportunity for a review by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>when requested by the individual involved, of a determination under paragraph (2) to deny the individual access to listed agents and toxins; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>when requested by the person involved, of a determination under under paragraph (6) to deny or revoke registration for such person.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ex parte review</inline>.—</heading><content>During a review under clause (i), the Secretary may consider information relevant to the review ex parte to the extent that disclosure of the information could compromise national security or an investigation by any law enforcement agency.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final agency action</inline>.—</heading><content>The decision of the Secretary in a review under clause (i) constitutes final agency action for purposes of section 702 of title 5, United States Code.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain procedures</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of ex parte materials in judicial proceedings</inline>.—</heading><content>When reviewing a decision of the Secretary under subparagraph (A), and upon request made ex parte and in writing by the United States, a court, upon a sufficient showing, may review and consider ex parte documents containing information the disclosure of which could compromise national security or an investigation by any law enforcement agency. If the court determines that portions of the documents considered ex parte should be disclosed to the person involved to allow a response, the court shall authorize the United States to delete from such documents specified items of information the disclosure of which could compromise national security or an investigation by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/652">116 STAT. 652</page> any law enforcement agency, or to substitute a summary of the information to which the person may respond. Any order by the court authorizing the disclosure of information that the United States believes could compromise national security or an investigation by any law enforcement agency shall be subject to the processes set forth in subparagraphs (A) and (B)(i) of section 2339B(f)(5) of title 18, United States Code (relating to interlocutory appeal and expedited consideration).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of information</inline>.—</heading><content>In a review under subparagraph (A), and in any judical proceeding conducted pursuant to such review, neither the Secretary nor the Attorney General may be required to disclose to the public any information that under subsection (h) shall not be disclosed under section 552 of title 5, United States Code.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notifications regarding theft or loss of agents</inline>.—</heading><content>Requirements under paragraph (1) shall include the prompt notification of the Secretary, and appropriate Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, of the theft or loss of listed agents and toxins.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical assistance for registered persons</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, may provide technical assistance to registered persons to improve security of the facilities of such persons.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspections</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall have the authority to inspect persons subject to regulations under subsection (b) or (c) to ensure their compliance with such regulations, including prohibitions on restricted persons and other provisions of subsection (e).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overlap agents and toxins</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline></heading><content>In the case of overlap agents and toxins, exemptions from the applicability of provisions of regulations under subsection (b) or (c) may be granted only to the extent provided in this paragraph.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline></heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><chapeau>The term “overlap agents and toxins” means biological agents and toxins that—</chapeau> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>are listed pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">(bb) </num><content>are listed pursuant to section 315A(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act.</content></item></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><chapeau>The term “overlap agent or toxin” means a biological agent or toxin that—</chapeau> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>is listed pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">(bb) </num><content>is listed pursuant to section 315A(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act.</content></item></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clinical or diagnostic laboratories</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall exempt clinical or diagnostic laboratories and other persons who possess, use, or transfer overlap agents or toxins that are contained in specimens presented for diagnosis, verification, or proficiency testing, provided that—</chapeau><page identifier="/us/stat/116/653">116 STAT. 653</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the identification of such agents or toxins is reported to the Secretary, and when required under Federal, State, or local law, to other appropriate authorities; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>such agents or toxins are transferred or destroyed in a manner set forth by the Secretary by regulation.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Products</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline></heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall exempt products that are, bear, or contain overlap agents or toxins and are cleared, approved, licensed, or registered under any of the Acts specified in clause (ii), unless the Secretary by order determines that applying additional regulation under subsection (b) or (c) to a specific product is necessary to protect animal or plant health, or animal or plant products.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relevant laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of clause (i), the Acts specified in this clause are the following:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>Section 351 of the Public Health Service Act.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>The Act commonly known as the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act (the eighth paragraph under the heading “Bureau of Animal Industry” in the Act of March 4, 1913; 21 U.S.C. 151-159).</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investigational use</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may exempt an investigational product that is, bears, or contains an overlap agent or toxin from the applicability of provisions of regulations under subsection (b) or (c) when such product is being used in an investigation authorized under any Federal Act and the Secretary determines that applying additional regulation under subsection (b) or (c) to such product is not necessary to protect animal and plant health, and animal and plant products.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain processes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall set forth the procedures for applying for an exemption under sub-clause (I). In the case of investigational products authorized under any of the Acts specified in clause (ii), the Secretary shall make a determination regarding a request for an exemption not later than 14 days after the first date on which both of the following conditions have been met by the person requesting the exemption:</chapeau> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>The person has submitted to the Secretary an application for the exemption meeting the requirements established by the Secretary.</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">(bb) </num><content>The person has notified the Secretary that the investigation has been authorized under such an Act.</content></item></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural emergencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may temporarily exempt a person from the applicability of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/654">116 STAT. 654</page> requirements of this section with respect to an overlap agent or toxin, in whole or in part, if the Secretary determines that such exemption is necessary to provide for the timely participation of the person in a response to a domestic or foreign agricultural emergency that involves such an agent or toxin. With respect to the emergency involved, the exemption under this subparagraph for a person may not exceed 30 days, except that the Secretary, after review of whether such exemption remains necessary, may provide one extension of an additional 30 days.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public health emergencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon request of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, after the granting by such Secretary of an exemption under 351A(g)(3) of the Public Health Service Act pursuant to a finding that there is a public health emergency, the Secretary of Agriculture may temporarily exempt a person from the applicability of the requirements of this section with respect to an overlap agent or toxin, in whole or in part, to provide for the timely participation of the person in a response to the public health emergency. With respect to the emergency involved, such exemption for a person may not exceed 30 days, except that upon request of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Agriculture may, after review of whether such exemption remains necessary, provide one extension of an additional 30 days.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General authority for exemptions not involving overlap agents or toxins</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of listed agents or toxins that are not overlap agents or toxins, the Secretary may grant exemptions from the applicability of provisions of regulations under subsection (b) or (c) if the Secretary determines that such exemptions are consistent with protecting animal and plant health, and animal and plant products.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of Information</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondisclosure of certain information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No Federal agency specified in paragraph (2) shall disclose under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, any of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Any registration or transfer documentation submitted under subsections (b) and (c), or permits issued prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, for the possession, use or transfer of a listed agent or toxin; or information derived therefrom to the extent that it identifies the listed agent or toxin possessed, used or transferred by a specific person or discloses the identity or location of a specific person.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The national database developed pursuant to subsection (d), or any other compilation of the registration or transfer information submitted under subsections (b) and (c) to the extent that such compilation discloses site-specific registration or transfer information.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Any portion of a record that discloses the site-specific or transfer-specific safeguard and security measures used by a registered person to prevent unauthorized access to listed agents and toxins.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Any notification of a release of a listed agent or toxin submitted under subsections (b) and (c), or any <page identifier="/us/stat/116/655">116 STAT. 655</page> notification of theft or loss submitted under such subsections.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Any portion of an evaluation or report of an inspection of a specific registered person conducted under subsection (f) that identifies the listed agent or toxin possessed by a specific registered person or that discloses the identity or location of a specific registered person if the agency determines that public disclosure of the information would endanger animal or plant health, or animal or plant products.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered agencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1) only, the Federal agencies specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Transportation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Any Federal agency to which information specified in paragraph (1) is transferred by any agency specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Any Federal agency that is a registered person, or has a sub-agency component that is a registered person.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Any Federal agency that awards grants or enters into contracts or cooperative agreements involving listed agents and toxins to or with a registered person, and to which information specified in paragraph (1) is transferred by any such registered person.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other exemptions</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection may not be construed as altering the application of any exemptions to public disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, except as to subsection 552(b)(3) of such title, to any of the information specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as specifically provided in paragraph (1), this subsection may not be construed as altering the authority of any Federal agency to withhold under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, or the obligation of any Federal agency to disclose under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, any information, including information relating to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>listed agents and toxins, or individuals seeking access to such agents and toxins;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>registered persons, or persons seeking to register their possession, use, or transfer of such agents and toxins;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>general safeguard and security policies and requirements under regulations under subsections (b) and (c); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>summary or statistical information concerning registrations, registrants, denials or revocations of registrations, listed agents and toxins, inspection evaluations and reports, or individuals seeking access to such agents and toxins.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosures to congress; other disclosures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection may not be construed as providing any authority—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to withhold information from the Congress or any committee or subcommittee thereof; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to withhold information from any person under any other Federal law or treaty.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Money Penalty</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/656">116 STAT. 656</page></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any other penalties that may apply under law, any person who violates any provision of regulations under subsection (b) or (c) shall be subject to the United States for a civil money penalty in an amount not exceeding $250,000 in the case of an individual and $500,000 in the case of any other person.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of certain provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of sections 423 and 425(2) of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7733 and 7735(2)) shall apply to a civil money penalty or activity under paragraph (1) in the same manner as such provisions apply to a penalty or activity under the Plant Protection Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification in Event of Release</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsections (b) and (c) shall require the prompt notification of the Secretary by a registered person whenever a release, meeting criteria established by the Secretary, of a listed agent or toxin has occurred outside of the biocontainment area of a facility of the registered person. Upon receipt of such notification and a finding by the Secretary that the release poses a threat to animal or plant health, or animal or plant products, the Secretary shall take appropriate action to notify relevant Federal, State, and local authorities, and, if necessary, other appropriate persons (including the public). If the released listed agent or toxin is an overlap agent or toxin, the Secretary shall promptly notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services upon notification by the registered person.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall report to the Congress annually on the number and nature of notifications received under subsection (e)(8) (relating to theft or loss) and subsection (j) (relating to releases).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The terms “biological agent” and “toxin” have the meanings given such terms in section 178 of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “listed agents and toxins” means biological agents and toxins listed pursuant to subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “listed agents or toxins” means biological agents or toxins listed pursuant to subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The terms “overlap agents and toxins” and “overlap agent or toxin” have the meaning given such terms in subsection (g)(1)(A)(ii).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The term “person” includes Federal, State, and local governmental entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The term “registered person” means a person registered under regulations under subsection (b) or (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2007, in addition to other funds that may be available.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="213">SEC. 213. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPLEMENTATION BY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Rules.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date Certain for Promulgation of List</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8401">7 USC 8401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall promulgate an interim final rule that establishes the initial list <page identifier="/us/stat/116/657">116 STAT. 657</page>under section 212(a)(1). In promulgating such rule, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Guidelines.</p></sidenote> shall provide written guidance on the manner in which the notice required in subsection (b) is to be provided to the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date Certain for Notice of Possession</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary promulgates the interim final rule under subsection (a), all persons (unless exempt under section 212(g)) in possession of biological agents or toxins included on the list referred to in subsection (a) shall notify the Secretary of such possession.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date Certain for Promulgation; Effective Date Regarding Criminal and Civil Penalties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Rules.</p></sidenote> days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate an interim final rule for carrying out section 212, other than for the list referred to in subsection (a) of this section (but such rule may incorporate by reference provisions promulgated pursuant to subsection (a)). Such interim final rule shall take effect 60 days after the date on which such rule is promulgated, including for purposes of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">section 175b(c) of title 18, United States Code (relating to criminal penalties), as added by section 231(a)(5) of this Act; and</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">section 212(i) of this Act (relating to civil penalties).</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transitional Provision Regarding Current Research and Education</inline>.—</heading><content>The interim final rule under subsection (c) shall include time frames for the applicability of the rule that minimize disruption of research or educational projects that involve biological agents and toxins listed pursuant to section 212(a)(1) and that were underway as of the effective date of such rule.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Interagency Coordination Regarding Overlap Agents and Toxins</heading> <section><num value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading>INTERAGENCY COORDINATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8411">7 USC 8411</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall in accordance with this section coordinate activities regarding overlap agents and toxins.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overlap agents and toxins; other terms</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section:</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The term “overlap agent or toxin” means a biological agent or toxin that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>is listed pursuant to section 315A(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 201 of this Act; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>is listed pursuant to section 212(a)(1) of this Act.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The term “section 351A program” means the program under section 351A of the Public Health Service Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The term “section 212 program” means the program under section 212 of this Act.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the section 351A program and the section 212 program, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Agriculture shall, to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/658">116 STAT. 658</page> greatest extent practicable, coordinate activities to achieve the following purposes:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>To minimize any conflicts between the regulations issued under, and activities carried out under, such programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To minimize the administrative burden on persons subject to regulation under both of such programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>To ensure the appropriate availability of biological agents and toxins for legitimate biomedical, agricultural or veterinary research, education, or other such purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>To ensure that registration information for overlap agents and toxins under the section 351A and section 212 programs is contained in both the national database under the section 351A program and the national database under the section 212 program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Memorandum of Understanding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Promptly after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding overlap agents and toxins that is in accordance with paragraphs (2) through (4) and contains such additional provisions as the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services determine to be appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Single registration system regarding registered persons</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The memorandum of understanding under paragraph (1) shall provide for the development and implementation of a single system of registration for persons who possess, use, or transfer overlap agents or toxins and are required to register under both the section 351A program and the section 212 program. For purposes of such system, the memorandum shall provide for the development and implementation of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A single registration form through which the person submitting the form provides all information that is required for registration under the section 351A program and all information that is required for registration under the section 212 program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A procedure through which a person may choose to submit the single registration form to the agency administering the section 351A program (in the manner provided under such program), or to the agency administering the section 212 program (in the manner provided under such program).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>A procedure through which a copy of a single registration form received pursuant to subparagraph (B) by the agency administering one of such programs is promptly provided to the agency administering the other program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>A procedure through which the agency receiving the single registration form under one of such programs obtains the concurrence of the agency administering the other program that the requirements for registration under the other program have been met.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>A procedure through which—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/659">116 STAT. 659</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the agency receiving the single registration form under one of such programs informs the agency administering the other program whether the receiving agency has denied the registration; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>each of such agencies ensures that registrations are entered into the national database of registered persons that is maintained by each such agency.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Process of identification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to the process of identification under the section 351A program and the section 212 program for names and other identifying information submitted to the Attorney General (relating to certain categories of individuals and entities), the memorandum of understanding under paragraph (1) shall provide for the development and implementation of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A procedure through which a person who is required to submit information pursuant to such process makes (in addition to the submission to the Attorney General) a submission, at the option of the person, to either the agency administering the section 351A program or the agency administering the section 212 program, but not both, which submission satisfies the requirement of submission for both of such programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A procedure for the sharing by both of such agencies of information received from the Attorney General by one of such agencies pursuant to the submission under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>A procedure through which the agencies administering such programs concur in determinations that access to overlap agents and toxins will be granted.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of inspections and enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>The memorandum of understanding under paragraph (1) shall provide for the development and implementation of procedures under which Federal personnel under the section 351A program and the section 212 program may share responsibilities for inspections and enforcement activities under such programs regarding overlap agents and toxins. Activities carried out under such procedures by one of such programs on behalf of the other may be carried out with or without reimbursement by the agency that administers the other program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date certain for implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The memorandum<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of understanding under paragraph (1) shall be implemented not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Until the single system of registration under paragraph (2) is implemented, persons who possess, use, or transfer overlap agents or toxins shall register under both the section 351A program and the section 212 program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date on which the single system of registration under subsection (c)(2) is implemented, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly issue regulations for the possession, use, and transfer of overlap agents and toxins that meet the requirements of both the section 351A program and the section 212 program.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/660">116 STAT. 660</page> </section></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Criminal Penalties Regarding Certain Biological Agents and Toxins</heading> <section><num value="231">SEC. 231. </num><heading>CRIMINAL PENALTIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 175b of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 817 of Public Law 107-56, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(a)” and inserting “(a)(1)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by transferring subsection (c) from the current placement of the subsection and inserting the subsection before subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “(c)” and inserting “(2);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by inserting before subsection (d) (as so redesignated) the following subsections: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer to Unregistered Person</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Select agents</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever transfers a select agent to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is not registered as required by regulations under subsection (b) or (c) of section 351A of the Public Health Service Act shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain other biological agents and toxins</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever transfers a biological agent or toxin listed pursuant to section 212(a)(1) of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is not registered as required by regulations under subsection (b) or (c) of section 212 of such Act shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unregistered for Possession</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Select agents</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever knowingly possesses a biological agent or toxin where such agent or toxin is a select agent for which such person has not obtained a registration required by regulations under section 351A(c) of the Public Health Service Act shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain other biological agents and toxins</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever knowingly possesses a biological agent or toxin where such agent or toxin is a biological agent or toxin listed pursuant to section 212(a)(1) of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 for which such person has not obtained a registration required by regulations under section 212(c) of such Act shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 10 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 175b (as added by section 817 of Public Law 107-56 and amended by subsection (a) of this section)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (d)(1), by striking “The term” and all that follows through “does not include” and inserting the following: “The term ‘select agent’ means a biological agent or toxin to which subsection (a) applies. Such term (including for purposes of subsection (a)) does not include”; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/661">116 STAT. 661</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the heading for the section, by striking <b>“Possession by restricted persons”</b> and inserting <b>“Select agents; certain other agents”</b>; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the chapter analysis, in the item relating to section 175b, by striking “Possession by restricted persons.” and inserting “Select agents; certain other agents.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 10 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 817 of Public Law 107-56 and subsections (a) and (b) of this section, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 175(c), by striking “protective” and all that follows and inserting “protective, bona fide research, or other peaceful purposes.”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 175b—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “described in subsection (b)” and all that follows and inserting the following: “shall ship or transport in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, any biological agent or toxin, or receive any biological agent or toxin that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, if the biological agent or toxin is listed as a select agent in Appendix A of part 72 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, pursuant to section 351A of the Public Health Service Act, and is not exempted under subsection (h) of section 72.6, or Appendix A of part 72, of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (d)(3), by striking “section 1010(a)(3)” and inserting “section 101(a)(3)”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 176(a)(l)(A), by striking “exists by reason of” and inserting “pertains to”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in section 178—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “means any microorganism” and all that follows through “product, capable of” and inserting the following: “means any microorganism (including, but not limited to, bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsiae or protozoa), or infectious substance, or any naturally occurring, bioengineered or synthesized component of any such microorganism or infectious substance, capable of”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “means the toxic” and all that follows through “including—” and inserting the following: “means the toxic material or product of plants, animals, microorganisms (including, but not limited to, bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsiae or protozoa), or infectious substances, or a recombinant or synthesized molecule, whatever their origin and method of production, and includes—”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “recombinant molecule,” and all that follows through “biotechnology,” and inserting “recombinant or synthesized molecule,”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><chapeau>Additional Technical Correction.—Section 2332a of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “section 229F)” and all that follows through “section 178)—” and inserting “section 229F)—”; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/662">116 STAT. 662</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(C), by striking “a disease organism” and inserting “a biological agent, toxin, or vector (as those terms are defined in section 178 of this title)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section></subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>PROTECTING SAFETY AND SECURITY OF FOOD AND DRUG SUPPLY</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Protection of Food Supply</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s341">21 USC 341 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY STRATEGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The President’s Council on Food Safety (as established by Executive Order No. 13100) shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of the Treasury, other relevant Federal agencies, the food industry, consumer and producer groups, scientific organizations, and the States, develop a crisis communications and education strategy with respect to bioterrorist threats to the food supply. Such strategy shall address threat assessments; technologies and procedures for securing food processing and manufacturing facilities and modes of transportation; response and notification procedures; and risk communications to the public.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of implementing the strategy developed under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated $750,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>PROTECTION AGAINST ADULTERATION OF FOOD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increasing Inspections for Detection of Adulteration of Food</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381) is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall give high priority to increasing the number of inspections under this section for the purpose of enabling the Secretary to inspect food offered for import at ports of entry into the United States, with the greatest priority given to inspections to detect the intentional adulteration of food.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements to Information Management Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary shall give high priority to making necessary improvements to the information management systems of the Food and Drug Administration that contain information related to foods imported or offered for import into the United States for purposes of improving the ability of the Secretary to allocate resources, detect the intentional adulteration of food, and facilitate the importation of food that is in compliance with this Act.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Linkages With Appropriate Public Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by subsection (b) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary shall improve linkages with other regulatory agencies of the Federal Government that share responsibility for food safety, and shall with respect to such safety improve linkages <page identifier="/us/stat/116/663">116 STAT. 663</page> with the States and Indian tribes (as defined in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(e))).”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Testing for Rapid Detection of Adulteration of Food</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by subsection (a) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For use in inspections of food under this section, the Secretary shall provide for research on the development of tests and sampling methodologies—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>whose purpose is to test food in order to rapidly detect the adulteration of the food, with the greatest priority given to detect the intentional adulteration of food; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>whose results offer significant improvements over the available technology in terms of accuracy, timing, or costs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>In providing for research under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to conducting research on the development of tests that are suitable for inspections of food at ports of entry into the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>In providing for research under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall as appropriate coordinate with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Secretary shall annually submit to the Committee<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report describing the progress made in research under paragraph (1), including progress regarding paragraph (2).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Threat of Intentional Adulteration of Food</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall ensure that, not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the assessment that (as of such date of enactment) is being conducted on the threat of the intentional adulteration of food is completed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a report describing the findings of the assessment is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> submitted to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of carrying out this section and the amendments made by this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006, in addition to other authorizations of appropriations that are available for such purpose.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expanded Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 334) is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Detention of Foods</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detention authority</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer or qualified employee of the Food and Drug Administration may order the detention, in accordance with this subsection, of any article of food <page identifier="/us/stat/116/664">116 STAT. 664</page> that is found during an inspection, examination, or investigation under this Act conducted by such officer or qualified employee, if the officer or qualified employee has credible evidence or information indicating that such article presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary’s approval</inline>.—</heading><content>An article of food may be ordered detained under subparagraph (A) only if the Secretary or an official designated by the Secretary approves the order. An official may not be so designated unless the official is the director of the district under this Act in which the article involved is located, or is an official senior to such director.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of detention</inline>.—</heading><content>An article of food may be detained under paragraph (1) for a reasonable period, not to exceed 20 days, unless a greater period, not to exceed 30 days, is necessary, to enable the Secretary to institute an <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulation.</p></sidenote>action under subsection (a) or section 302. The Secretary shall by regulation provide for procedures for instituting such action on an expedited basis with respect to perishable foods.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Security of detained article</inline>.—</heading><content>An order under paragraph (1) with respect to an article of food may require that such article be labeled or marked as detained, and shall require that the article be removed to a secure facility, as appropriate. An article subject to such an order shall not be transferred by any person from the place at which the article is ordered detained, or from the place to which the article is so removed, as the case may be, until released by the Secretary or until the expiration of the detention period applicable under such order, whichever occurs first. This subsection may not be construed as authorizing the delivery of the article pursuant to the execution of a bond while the article is subject to the order, and section 801(b) does not authorize the delivery of the article pursuant to the execution of a bond while the article is subject to the order.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appeal of detention order</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to an article of food ordered detained under paragraph (1), any person who would be entitled to be a claimant for such article if the article were seized under subsection (a) may appeal the order to the Secretary. Within five days after such an appeal is filed, the Secretary, after providing opportunity for an informal hearing, shall confirm or terminate the order involved, and such confirmation by the Secretary shall be considered a final agency action for purposes of section 702 of title 5, United States Code. If during such five-day period the Secretary fails to provide such an opportunity, or to confirm or terminate such order, the order is deemed to be terminated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of instituting court action</inline>.—</heading><content>The process under subparagraph (A) for the appeal of an order under paragraph (1) terminates if the Secretary institutes an action under subsection (a) or section 302 regarding the article of food involved.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/665">116 STAT. 665</page> <quotedContent> <item class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>The transfer of an article of food in violation of an order under section 304(h), or the removal or alteration of any mark or label required by the order to identify the article as detained.”.</content></item></quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Holds at Ports of Entry</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 302(d)of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s381">21 USC 381</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If an officer or qualified employee of the Food and Drug Administration has credible evidence or information indicating that an article of food presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals, and such officer or qualified employee is unable to inspect, examine, or investigate such article upon the article being offered for import at a port of entry into the United States, the officer or qualified employee shall request the Secretary of Treasury to hold the food at the port of entry for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 24 hours, for the purpose of enabling the Secretary to inspect, examine, or investigate the article as appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary shall request the Secretary of Treasury to remove an article held pursuant to paragraph (1) to a secure facility, as appropriate. During the period of time that such article is so held, the article shall not be transferred by any person from the port of entry into the United States for the article, or from the secure facility to which the article has been removed, as the case may be. Subsection (b) does not authorize the delivery of the article pursuant to the execution of a bond while the article is so held.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>An officer or qualified employee of the Food and Drug Administration may make a request under paragraph (1) only if the Secretary or an official designated by the Secretary approves the request. An official may not be so designated unless the official is the director of the district under this Act in which the article involved is located, or is an official senior to such director.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>With respect to an article of food for which a request under paragraph (1) is made, the Secretary, promptly after the request is made, shall notify the State in which the port of entry involved is located that the request has been made, and as applicable, that such article is being held under this subsection.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>DEBARMENT FOR REPEATED OR SERIOUS FOOD IMPORT VIOLATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Debarment Authority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permissive debarment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 306(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 335a(b)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “or” after the comma at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “, or”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a person from importing an article of food or offering such an article for import into the United States.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment regarding debarment grounds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 306(b)) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 335a(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting “subparagraph (A) or (B) of’ before “paragraph (1)”;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/666">116 STAT. 666</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (2) the following paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Persons subject to permissive debarment; food importation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person is subject to debarment under paragraph (1)(C) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the person has been convicted of a felony for conduct relating to the importation into the United States of any food; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the person has engaged in a pattern of importing or offering for import adulterated food that presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 306 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 335a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the heading for the subsection, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Debarment</inline>—” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Debarment; Certain Drug Applications</inline>—”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading for the subsection, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Permissive Debarment</inline>.—” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Permissive Debarment; Certain Drug Applications; Food Imports</inline>.—”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), in the heading for the paragraph, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">permissive debarment</inline>.—” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">permissive debarment; certain drug applications</inline>.—</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(A)(iii), by striking “subsection (b)(2)” and inserting “paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (b)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking “or (b)(2)(A)” and inserting “ or paragraph (2)(A) or (3) of subsection (b)”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(ii)(II), by inserting “in applicable cases,” before “sufficient audits”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), in each of clauses (i) and (ii), by inserting “or subsection (b)(3)” after “subsection (b)(2)(B)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in subparagraph (B)(ii), by inserting before the period the following: “or the food importation process, as the case may be”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Dates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 306(1)(2) of the Federal Food, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s335a">21 USC 335a</ref>.</p></sidenote>Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 335a(1)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “and” after “subsection (b)(2),”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “, and subsection (b)(3)(A)” after “subsection (b)(2)(B)”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by inserting “, subsection (b)(3)(B),” after “subsection (b)(2)(B)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 303(b) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <item class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>The importing or offering for import into the United States of an article of food by, with the assistance of, or at the direction of, a person debarred under section 306(b)(3).”.</content></item> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/667">116 STAT. 667</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importation by Debarred Persons</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 303(c) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s381">21 USC 381</ref>.</p></sidenote> subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If an article of food is being imported or offered for import into the United States, and the importer, owner, or consignee of the article is a person who has been debarred under section 306(b)(3), such article shall be held at the port of entry for the article, and may not be delivered to such person. Subsection (b) does not authorize the delivery of the article pursuant to the execution of a bond while the article is so held. The article shall be removed to a secure facility, as appropriate. During the period of time that such article is so held, the article shall not be transferred by any person from the port of entry into the United States for the article, or from the secure facility to which the article has been removed, as the case may be.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>An article of food held under paragraph (1) may be delivered to a person who is not a debarred person under section 306(b)(3) if such person affirmatively establishes, at the expense of the person, that the article complies with the requirements of this Act, as determined by the Secretary.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>REGISTRATION OF FOOD FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter IV of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 341 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="415">“SEC. 415. </num><heading>REGISTRATION OF FOOD FACILITIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s350d">21 USC 350d</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall by regulation require<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> that any facility engaged in manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding food for consumption in the United States be registered with the Secretary. To be registered—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>for a domestic facility, the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility shall submit a registration to the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>for a foreign facility, the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility shall submit a registration to the Secretary and shall include with the registration the name of the United States agent for the facility.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration</inline>.—</heading><content>An entity (referred to in this section as the 'registrant’) shall submit a registration under paragraph (1) to the Secretary containing information necessary to notify the Secretary of the name and address of each facility at which, and all trade names under which, the registrant conducts business and, when determined necessary by the Secretary through guidance, the general food category (as identified under section 170.3 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations) of any food manufactured, processed, packed, or held at such facility. The registrant shall notify the Secretary in a timely<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> manner of changes to such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon receipt of a completed registration<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the registrant of the receipt of such registration and assign a registration number to each registered facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">List</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall compile and maintain an<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote> up-to-date list of facilities that are registered under this section. Such list and any registration documents submitted pursuant <page identifier="/us/stat/116/668">116 STAT. 668</page>to this subsection shall not be subject to disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code. Information derived from such list or registration documents shall not be subject to disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, to the extent that it discloses the identity or location of a specific registered person.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘facility’ includes any factory, warehouse, or establishment (including a factory, warehouse, or establishment of an importer) that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food. Such term does not include farms; restaurants; other retail food establishments; nonprofit food establishments in which food is prepared for or served directly to the consumer; or fishing vessels (except such vessels engaged in processing as defined in section 123.3(k) of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘domestic facility’ means a facility located in any of the States or Territories.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The term ‘foreign facility’ means a facility that manufacturers, processes, packs, or holds food, but only if food from such facility is exported to the United States without further processing or packaging outside the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>A food may not be considered to have undergone further processing or packaging for purposes of subparagraph (A) solely on the basis that labeling was added or that any similar activity of a de minimis nature was carried out with respect to the food.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to require an application, review, or licensing process.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Acts</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331), as amended by section 304(d) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <item class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="dd">“(dd) </num><content>The failure to register in accordance with section 415.”.</content></item> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importation; Failure to Register</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s381">21 USC 381</ref>.</p></sidenote>304(e) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">“(l) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If an article of food is being imported or offered for import into the United States, and such article is from a foreign facility for which a registration has not been submitted to the Secretary under section 415, such article shall be held at the port of entry for the article, and may not be delivered to the importer, owner, or consignee of the article, until the foreign facility is so registered. Subsection (b) does not authorize the delivery of the article pursuant to the execution of a bond while the article is so held. The article shall be removed to a secure facility, as appropriate. During the period of time that such article is so held, the article shall not be transferred by any person from the port of entry into the United States for the article, or from the secure facility to which the article has been removed, as the case may be.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s350d">21 USC 350d note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic Filing</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of reducing paperwork and reporting burdens, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may provide for, and encourage the use of, electronic methods of submitting to the Secretary registrations required pursuant to this section. In providing for the electronic submission of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/669">116 STAT. 669</page>such registrations, the Secretary shall ensure adequate authentication protocols are used to enable identification of the registrant and validation of the data as appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking; Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall promulgate proposed and final regulations for the requirement of registration under section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (as added by subsection (a) of this section). Such requirement of registration takes effect—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>upon the effective date of such final regulations; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>upon the expiration of such 18-month period if the final regulations have not been made effective as of the expiration of such period, subject to compliance with the final regulations when the final regulations are made effective.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS FOR FOODS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter IV of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 305 of this Act, is amended by inserting before section 415 the following section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="414">“SEC. 414. </num><heading>MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s350c">21 USC 350c</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Records Inspection</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary has a reasonable belief that an article of food is adulterated and presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals, each person (excluding farms and restaurants) who manufactures, processes, packs, distributes, receives, holds, or imports such article shall, at the request of an officer or employee duly designated by the Secretary, permit such officer or employee, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and a written notice to such person, at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, to have access to and copy all records relating to such article that are needed to assist the Secretary in determining whether the food is adulterated and presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals. The requirement under the preceding sentence applies<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> to all records relating to the manufacture, processing, packing, distribution, receipt, holding, or importation of such article maintained by or on behalf of such person in any format (including paper and electronic formats) and at any location.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations Concerning Recordkeeping</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation and coordination, as appropriate, with other Federal departments and agencies with responsibilities for regulating food safety, may by regulation establish requirements regarding the establishment and maintenance, for not longer than two years, of records by persons (excluding farms and restaurants) who manufacture, process, pack, transport, distribute, receive, hold, or import food, which records are needed by the Secretary for inspection to allow the Secretary to identify the immediate previous sources and the immediate subsequent recipients of food, including its packaging, in order to address credible threats of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals. The Secretary shall take into account the size of a business in promulgating regulations under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Sensitive Information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall take appropriate measures to ensure that there are in effect effective procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any trade secret or confidential information that is obtained by the Secretary pursuant to this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/670">116 STAT. 670</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This section shall not be construed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to limit the authority of the Secretary to inspect records or to require establishment and maintenance of records under any other provision of this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to authorize the Secretary to impose any requirements with respect to a food to the extent that it is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), or the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to have any legal effect on section 552 of title 5, United States Code, or section 1905 of title 18, United States Code; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to extend to recipes for food, financial data, pricing data, personnel data, research data, or sales data (other than shipment data regarding sales).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factory Inspection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 704(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 374(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting after the first sentence the following new sentence: “In the case of any person (excluding farms and restaurants) who manufactures, processes, packs, transports, distributes, holds, or imports foods, the inspection shall extend to all records and other information described in section 414 when the Secretary has a reasonable belief that an article of food is adulterated and presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals, subject to the limitations established in section 414(d).”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “second sentence” and inserting “third sentence”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “by section 412, 504, or 703” and inserting “by section 412, 414, 504, 703, or 704(a)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “under section 412” and inserting “under section 412, 414(b)”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (j), by inserting “414,” after “412,”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s350c">21 USC 350c note</ref>.</p></sidenote>the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate proposed and final regulations establishing recordkeeping requirements under subsection 414(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (as added by subsection (a)).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading>PRIOR NOTICE OF IMPORTED FOOD SHIPMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 305(c) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">“(m) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In the case of an article of food that is being imported or offered for import into the United States, the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall by regulation require, for the purpose of enabling such article to be inspected at ports of entry into the United States, the submission to the Secretary of a notice providing the identity of each of the following: The article; the manufacturer and shipper of the article; if known within the specified period of time that notice is required to be <page identifier="/us/stat/116/671">116 STAT. 671</page>provided, the grower of the article; the country from which the article originates; the country from which the article is shipped; and the anticipated port of entry for the article. An article of food imported or offered for import without submission of such notice in accordance with the requirements under this paragraph shall be refused admission into the United States. Nothing in this section may be construed as a limitation on the port of entry for an article of food.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Regulations under paragraph (1) shall require that a notice under such paragraph be provided by a specified period of time in advance of the time of the importation of the article of food involved or the offering of the food for import, which period shall be no less than the minimum amount of time necessary for the Secretary to receive, review, and appropriately respond to such notification, but may not exceed five days. In determining the specified period of time required under this subparagraph, the Secretary may consider, but is not limited to consideration of, the effect on commerce of such period of time, the locations of the various ports of entry into the United States, the various modes of transportation, the types of food imported into the United States, and any other such consideration. Nothing in the preceding sentence may be construed as a limitation on the obligation of the Secretary to receive, review, and appropriately respond to any notice under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>If an article of food is being imported or offered for import into the United States and a notice under paragraph (1) is not provided in advance in accordance with the requirements under paragraph (1), such article shall be held at the port of entry for the article, and may not be delivered to the importer, owner, or consignee of the article, until such notice is submitted to the Secretary, and the Secretary examines the notice and determines that the notice is in accordance with the requirements under paragraph (1). Subsection (b) does not authorize the delivery of the article pursuant to the execution of a bond while the article is so held. The article shall be removed to a secure facility, as appropriate. During the period of time that such article is so held, the article shall not be transferred by any person from the port of entry into the United States for the article, or from the secure facility to which the article has been removed, as the case may be.</content></clause> <clause class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>In carrying out clause (i) with respect to an article of food, the Secretary shall determine whether there is in the possession of the Secretary any credible evidence or information indicating that such article presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>This subsection may not be construed as limiting the authority of the Secretary to obtain information under any other provision of this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>This subsection may not be construed as authorizing the Secretary to impose any requirements with respect to a food to the extent that it is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.), or the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent> </content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/672">116 STAT. 672</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s331">21 USC 331</ref>.</p></sidenote>and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 305(b) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <item class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ee">“(ee) </num><content>The importing or offering for import into the United States of an article of food in violation of the requirements under section 801(m).”.</content></item> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s351">21 USC 351 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking; Effective Date</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall promulgate proposed and final regulations for the requirement of providing notice in accordance with section 801(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (as added by subsection (a) of this section). Such requirement of notification takes effect—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>upon the effective date of such final regulations; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>upon the expiration of such 18-month period if the final regulations have not been made effective as of the expiration of such period, subject to compliance with the final regulations when the final regulations are made effective.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Default; minimum period of advance notice.—If under paragraph (1) the requirement for providing notice in accordance with section 801(m) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act takes effect without final regulations having been made effective, then for purposes of such requirement, the specified period of time that the notice is required to be made in advance of the time of the importation of the article of food involved or the offering of the food for import shall be not fewer than eight hours and not more than five days, which shall remain in effect until the final regulations are made effective.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO MARK ARTICLES REFUSED ADMISSION INTO UNITED STATES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(a)), as amended by section 307(a) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">“(n) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If a food has been refused admission under subsection (a), other than such a food that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary may require the owner or consignee of the food to affix to the container of the food a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: ‘UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY’.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>All expenses in connection with affixing a label under paragraph (1) shall be paid by the owner or consignee of the food involved, and in default of such payment, shall constitute a lien against future importations made by such owner or consignee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>A requirement under paragraph (1) remains in effect until the Secretary determines that the food involved has been brought into compliance with this Act.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Misbranded Foods</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><chapeau>If—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>it fails to bear a label required by the Secretary under section 801(n)(1) (relating to food refused admission into the United States); <page identifier="/us/stat/116/673">116 STAT. 673</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Secretary finds that the food presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>upon or after notifying the owner or consignee involved that the label is required under section 801, the Secretary informs the owner or consignee that the food presents such a threat.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to articles of food<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s381">21 USC 381 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> that are imported or offered for import into the United States, nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Secretary of the Treasury to require the marking of refused articles of food under any other provision of law.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading>PROHIBITION AGAINST PORT SHOPPING.</heading> <content>Section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 342) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><content>If it is an article of food imported or offered for import into the United States and the article of food has previously been refused admission under section 801(a), unless the person reoffering the article affirmatively establishes, at the expense of the owner or consignee of the article, that the article complies with the applicable requirements of this Act, as determined by the Secretary.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="310">SEC. 310. </num><heading>NOTICES TO STATES REGARDING IMPORTED FOOD.</heading> <content>Chapter IX of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 391 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="908">“SEC. 908. </num><heading>NOTICES TO STATES REGARDING IMPORTED FOOD.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s398">21 USC 398</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary has credible evidence or information indicating that a shipment of imported food or portion thereof presents a threat of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals, the Secretary shall provide notice regarding such threat to the States in which the food is held or will be held, and to the States in which the manufacturer, packer, or distributor of the food is located, to the extent that the Secretary has knowledge of which States are so involved. In providing notice to a State, the Secretary shall request the State to take such action as the State considers appropriate, if any, to protect the public health regarding the food involved.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) may not be construed as limiting the authority of the Secretary with respect to food under any other provision of this Act.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>GRANTS TO STATES FOR INSPECTIONS.</heading> <content>Chapter IX of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 310 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="909">“SEC. 909. </num><heading>GRANTS TO STATES FOR INSPECTIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s399">21 USC 399</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to make grants to States, territories, and Indian tribes (as defined in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(e))) that undertake examinations, inspections, and investigations, and related activities under section 702. The funds provided under such grants shall only be available for the costs <page identifier="/us/stat/116/674">116 STAT. 674</page>of conducting such examinations, inspections, investigations, and related activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notices Regarding Adulterated Imported Food</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make grants to the States for the purpose of assisting the States with the costs of taking appropriate action to protect the public health in response to notification under section 908, including planning and otherwise preparing to take such action.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>SURVEILLANCE AND INFORMATION GRANTS AND AUTHORITIES.</heading> <content>Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 317P the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="317R">“SEC. 317r. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s247b-20">42 USC 247b-20</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FOOD SAFETY GRANTS.</heading></section> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may award grants to States and Indian tribes (as defined in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(e))) to expand participation in networks to enhance Federal, State, and local food safety efforts, including meeting the costs of establishing and maintaining the food safety surveillance, technical, and laboratory capacity needed for such participation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $19,500,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="313">SEC. 313. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8319">7 USC 8319</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SURVEILLANCE OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES.</heading> <content>The Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Secretary of Agriculture shall coordinate the surveillance of zoonotic diseases.</content> </section> <section><num value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION OTHER FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 702(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 372(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(a)” and inserting “(a)(1)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “In the case of food packed” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>In the case of food packed”;</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “For the purposes of this subsection” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>For the purposes of this subsection,”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (1) (as designated by paragraph (1) of this section) the following paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>In addition to the authority established in paragraph (1), the Secretary, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary and the head of another Federal department or agency, is authorized to conduct examinations and investigations for the purposes of this Act through the officers and employees of such other department or agency, subject to subparagraph (B). Such a memorandum shall include provisions to ensure adequate training of such officers and employees to conduct the examinations <page identifier="/us/stat/116/675">116 STAT. 675</page> and investigations. The memorandum of understanding shall contain provisions regarding reimbursement. Such provisions may, at the sole discretion of the head of the other department or agency, require reimbursement, in whole or in part, from the Secretary for the examinations or investigations performed under this section by the officers or employees of the other department or agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>A memorandum of understanding under subparagraph (A) between the Secretary and another Federal department or agency is effective only in the case of examinations or inspections at facilities or other locations that are jointly regulated by the Secretary and such department or agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>For any fiscal year in which the Secretary and the head<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> of another Federal department or agency carries out one or more examinations or inspections under a memorandum of understanding under subparagraph (A), the Secretary and the head of such department or agency shall with respect to their respective departments or agencies submit to the committees of jurisdiction (authorizing and appropriating) in the House of Representatives and the Senate a report that provides, for such year—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the number of officers or employees that carried out one or more programs, projects, or activities under such memorandum;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the number of additional articles that were inspected or examined as a result of such memorandum; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the number of additional examinations or investigations that were carried out pursuant to such memorandum.”.</content></clause></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s331">21 USC 331 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Nothing in this title, or an amendment made by this title, shall be construed to alter the jurisdiction between the Secretaries of Agriculture and of Health and Human Services, under applicable statutes and regulations.</content> </section></subtitle> <subtitle><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Protection of Drug Supply</heading> <section><num value="321">SEC. 321. </num><heading>ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN MANUFACTURERS; SHIPPING INFORMATION; DRUG AND DEVICE LISTING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Registration; Listing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (i)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “Any establishment” and inserting “On or before December 31 of each year, any establishment”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “shall register” and all that follows and inserting the following: “shall, through electronic means in accordance with the criteria of the Secretary, register with the Secretary the name and place of business of the establishment, the name of the United States agent for the establishment, the name of each importer of such drug or device in the United States that is known to the establishment, and the name of each person who imports or offers for import such drug or device to the United States for purposes of importation.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (j)(1), in the first sentence, by striking “or (d)” and inserting “(d), or (i)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/676">116 STAT. 676</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importation; Statement Regarding Registration of Manufacturer</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 308(a) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">“(o) </num> <content>If an article that is a drug or device is being imported or offered for import into the United States, and the importer, owner, or consignee of such article does not, at the time of offering the article for import, submit to the Secretary a statement that identifies the registration under section 510(i) of each establishment that with respect to such article is required under such section to register with the Secretary, the article may be refused admission. If the article is refused admission for failure to submit such a statement, the article shall be held at the port of entry for the article, and may not be delivered to the importer, owner, or consignee of the article, until such a statement is submitted to the Secretary. Subsection (b) does not authorize the delivery of the article pursuant to the execution of a bond while the article is so held. The article shall be removed to a secure facility, as appropriate. During the period of time that such article is so held, the article shall not be transferred by any person from the port of entry into the United States for the article, or from the secure facility to which the article has been removed, as the case may be.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 307(b) of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <item class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ff">“(ff) </num><content>The importing or offering for import into the United States of a drug or device with respect to which there is a failure to comply with a request of the Secretary to submit to the Secretary a statement under section 801(o).”.</content></item> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s331">21 USC 331 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="322">SEC. 322. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING IMPORT COMPONENTS INTENDED FOR USE IN EXPORT PRODUCTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 801(d)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(d)(3)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), no component of a drug, no component part or accessory of a device, or other article of device requiring further processing, which is ready or suitable for use for health-related purposes, and no article of a food additive, color additive, or dietary supplement, including a product in bulk form, shall be excluded from importation into the United States under subsection (a) if each of the following conditions is met: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>The importer of such article of a drug or device or importer of such article of a food additive, color additive, or dietary supplement submits to the Secretary, at the time of initial importation, a statement in accordance with the following:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Such statement provides that such article is intended to be further processed by the initial owner or consignee, or incorporated by the initial owner or consignee, into a drug, biological product, device, food, food additive, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/677">116 STAT. 677</page>color additive, or dietary supplement that will be exported by the initial owner or consignee from the United States in accordance with subsection (e) or section 802, or with section 351(h) of the Public Health Service Act.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>The statement identifies the manufacturer of such article and each processor, packer, distributor, or other entity that had possession of the article in the chain of possession of the article from the manufacturer to such importer of the article.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>The statement is accompanied by such certificates of analysis as are necessary to identify such article, unless the article is a device or is an article described in paragraph (4).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>At the time of initial importation and before the delivery of such article to the importer or the initial owner or consignee, such owner or consignee executes a good and sufficient bond providing for the payment of such liquidated damages in the event of default as may be required pursuant to regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Such article is used and exported by the initial owner or consignee in accordance with the intent described under clause (i)(I), except for any portions of the article that are destroyed.</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>The initial owner or consignee maintains records on<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote> the use or destruction of such article or portions thereof, as the case may be, and submits to the Secretary any such records requested by the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>Upon request of the Secretary, the initial owner or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> consignee submits a report that provides an accounting of the exportation or destruction of such article or portions thereof, and the manner in which such owner or consignee complied with the requirements of this subparagraph.</content></clause> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the Secretary may refuse admission to an article that otherwise would be imported into the United States under such subparagraph if the Secretary determines that there is credible evidence or information indicating that such article is not intended to be further processed by the initial owner or consignee, or incorporated by the initial owner or consignee, into a drug, biological product, device, food, food additive, color additive, or dietary supplement that will be exported by the initial owner or consignee from the United States in accordance with subsection (e) or section 802, or with section 351(h) of the Public Health Service Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>This section may not be construed as affecting the responsibility of the Secretary to ensure that articles imported into the United States under authority of subparagraph (A) meet each of the conditions established in such subparagraph for importation”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301(w) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331(w)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="w">“(w) </num><content>The making of a knowingly false statement in any statement, certificate of analysis, record, or report required or requested under section 801(d)(3); the failure to submit a certificate of analysis as required under such section; the failure to maintain records or to submit records or reports as required by such section; the release into interstate commerce of any article or portion thereof imported into the United States under such section or any finished product made from such article or portion, except for export in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/678">116 STAT. 678</page> accordance with section 801(e) or 802, or with section 351(h) of the Public Health Service Act; or the failure to so export or to destroy such an article or portions thereof, or such a finished product.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s331">21 USC 331 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>General Provisions Relating to Upgrade of Agricultural Security</heading> <section><num value="331">SEC. 331. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s8320">7 USC 8320</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EXPANSION OF ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE ACTIVITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Apiculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) may utilize existing authorities to give high priority to enhancing and expanding the capacity of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to conduct activities to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>increase the inspection capacity of the Service at international points of origin;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>improve surveillance at ports of entry and customs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>enhance methods of protecting against the introduction of plant and animal disease organisms by terrorists;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>develop new and improve existing strategies and technologies for dealing with intentional outbreaks of plant and animal disease arising from acts of terrorism or from unintentional introduction, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>establishing cooperative agreements among Veterinary Services of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, State animal health commissions and regulatory agencies for livestock and poultry health, and private veterinary practitioners to enhance the preparedness and ability of Veterinary Services and the commissions and agencies to respond to outbreaks of such animal diseases; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>strengthening planning and coordination with State and local agencies, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>State animal health commissions and regulatory agencies for livestock and poultry health; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>State agriculture departments; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>otherwise improve the capacity of the Service to protect against the threat of bioterrorism.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Automated Recordkeeping System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service may implement a central automated recordkeeping system to provide for the reliable tracking of the status of animal and plant shipments, including those shipments on hold at ports of entry and customs. The Secretary shall ensure that such a system shall be fully accessible to or fully integrated with the Food Safety Inspection Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/679">116 STAT. 679</page> </section> <section><num value="332">SEC. 332. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICE ACTIVITIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s679c">21 USC 679c</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture may utilize existing authorities to give high priority to enhancing and expanding the capacity of the Food Safety Inspection Service to conduct activities to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>enhance the ability of the Service to inspect and ensure the safety and wholesomeness of meat and poultry products;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>improve the capacity of the Service to inspect international meat and meat products, poultry and poultry products, and egg products at points of origin and at ports of entry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>strengthen the ability of the Service to collaborate with relevant agencies within the Department of Agriculture and with other entities in the Federal Government, the States, and Indian tribes (as defined in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(e))) through the sharing of information and technology; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>otherwise expand the capacity of the Service to protect against the threat of bioterrorism.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="333">SEC. 333. </num><heading>BIOSECURITY UPGRADES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appropriation authorization.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">State listing.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2002, $180,000,000 for the purpose of enabling the Agricultural Research Service to conduct building upgrades to modernize existing facilities, of which (1) $100,000,000 shall be allocated for renovation, updating, and expansion of the Biosafety Level 3 laboratory and animal research facilities at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (Greenport, New York), and of which (2) $80,000,000 shall be allocated for the Agricultural Research Service/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service facility in Ames, Iowa. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2003 through 2006 for the purpose described in the preceding sentence, for the planning and design of an Agricultural Research Service biocontainment laboratory for poultry research in Athens, Georgia, and for the planning, updating, and renovation of the Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Laboratory in Laramie, Wyoming.</content> </section> <section><num value="334">SEC. 334. </num><heading>AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3353">7 USC 3353</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Security at Colleges and Universities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) may award grants to covered entities to review security standards and practices at their facilities in order to protect against bioterrorist attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Covered entities under this subsection are colleges or universities that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are colleges or universities as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>have programs in food and agricultural sciences, as defined in such section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/680">116 STAT. 680</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each individual covered entity may be awarded one grant under paragraph (1), the amount of which shall not exceed $50,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Colleges and universities receiving grants under paragraph (1) may use such grants to enter into contracts with independent private organizations with established and demonstrated security expertise to conduct the security reviews specified in such paragraph.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines for Agricultural Biosecurity</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may award grants to associations of food producers or consortia of such associations for the development and implementation of educational programs to improve biosecurity on farms in order to ensure the security of farm facilities against potential bioterrorist attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each individual association eligible under paragraph (1) may be awarded one grant under such paragraph, the amount of which shall not exceed $100,000. Each consortium eligible under paragraph (1) may be awarded one grant under such paragraph, the amount of which shall not exceed $100,000 per association participating in the consortium.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Associations of food producers receiving grants under paragraph (1) may use such grants to enter into contracts with independent private organizations with established and demonstrated expertise in biosecurity to assist in the development and implementation of educational programs to improve biosecurity specified in such paragraph.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="335">SEC. 335. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s3354">7 USC 3354</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AGRICULTURAL BIOTERRORISM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) may utilize existing research authorities and research programs to protect the food supply of the United States by conducting and supporting research activities to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>enhance the capability of the Secretary to respond in a timely manner to emerging or existing bioterrorist threats to the food and agricultural system of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>develop new and continue partnerships with institutions of higher education and other institutions to help form stable, long-term programs to enhance the biosecurity and food safety of the United States, including the coordination of the development, implementation, and enhancement of diverse capabilities for addressing threats to the nation’s agricultural economy and food supply, with special emphasis on planning, training, outreach, and research activities related to vulnerability analyses, incident response, detection, and prevention technologies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>strengthen coordination with the intelligence community to better identify research needs and evaluate materials or information acquired by the intelligence community relating to potential threats to United States agriculture;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>expand the involvement of the Secretary with international organizations dealing with plant and animal disease control;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/681">116 STAT. 681</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>continue research to develop rapid detection field test kits to detect biological threats to plants and animals and to provide such test kits to State and local agencies preparing for or responding to bioterrorism;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>develop an agricultural bioterrorism early warning surveillance system through enhancing the capacity of and coordination between State veterinary diagnostic laboratories, Federal and State agricultural research facilities, and public health agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>otherwise improve the capacity of the Secretary to protect against the threat of bioterrorism.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $190,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="336">SEC. 336. </num><heading>ANIMAL ENTERPRISE TERRORISM PENALTIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 43(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offense</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Whoever—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>travels in interstate or foreign commerce, or uses or causes to be used the mail or any facility in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of causing physical disruption to the functioning of an animal enterprise; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>intentionally damages or causes the loss of any property (including animals or records) used by the animal enterprise, or conspires to do so, shall be punished as provided for in subsection (b).”.</content></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 43(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Economic damage</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who, in the course of a violation of subsection (a), causes economic damage not exceeding $10,000 to an animal enterprise shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Major economic damage</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who, in the course of a violation of subsection (a), causes economic damage exceeding $10,000 to an animal enterprise shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Serious bodily injury</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who, in the course of a violation of subsection (a), causes serious bodily injury to another individual shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Death</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who, in the course of a violation of subsection (a), causes the death of an individual shall be fined under this title and imprisoned for life or for any term of years.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restitution</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 43(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following:</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>for any other economic damage resulting from the offense.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/682">116 STAT. 682</page></content></paragraph></subsection> </section></subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>DRINKING WATER SECURITY AND SAFETY</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>TERRORIST AND OTHER INTENTIONAL ACTS.</heading> <content>The Safe Drinking Water Act (title XIV of the Public Health Service Act) is amended by inserting the following new section after section 1432: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1433">SEC. 1433. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300i-2">42 USC 300i-2</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TERRORIST AND OTHER INTENTIONAL ACTS.</heading></section> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vulnerability Assessments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Each community water system serving a population of greater than 3,300 persons shall conduct an assessment of the vulnerability of its system to a terrorist attack or other intentional acts intended to substantially disrupt the ability of the system to provide a safe and reliable supply of drinking water. The vulnerability assessment shall include, but not be limited to, a review of pipes and constructed conveyances, physical barriers, water collection, pretreatment, treatment, storage and distribution facilities, electronic, computer or other automated systems which are utilized by the public water system, the use, storage, or handling of various chemicals, and <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>the operation and maintenance of such system. The Administrator, not later than August 1, 2002, after consultation with appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government and with State and local governments, shall provide baseline information to community water systems required to conduct vulnerability assessments regarding which kinds of terrorist attacks or other intentional acts are the probable threats to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>substantially disrupt the ability of the system to provide a safe and reliable supply of drinking water; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>otherwise present significant public health concerns.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Certification.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Each community water system referred to in paragraph <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>(1) shall certify to the Administrator that the system has conducted an assessment complying with paragraph (1) and shall submit to the Administrator a written copy of the assessment. Such certification and submission shall be made prior to:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>March 31, 2003, in the case of systems serving a population of 100,000 or more.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>December 31, 2003, in the case of systems serving a population of 50,000 or more but less than 100,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>June 30, 2004, in the case of systems serving a population greater than 3,300 but less than 50,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Except for information contained in a certification under this subsection identifying the system submitting the certification and the date of the certification, all information provided to the Administrator under this subsection and all information derived therefrom shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5 of the United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>No community water system shall be required under State or local law to provide an assessment described in this section to any State, regional, or local governmental entity solely by reason of the requirement set forth in paragraph (2) that the system submit such assessment to the Administrator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than November 30, 2002, the Administrator, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Protocols.</p></sidenote>in consultation with appropriate Federal law enforcement and intelligence officials, shall develop such protocols as may be necessary to protect the copies of the assessments required to be submitted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/683">116 STAT. 683</page> under this subsection (and the information contained therein) from unauthorized disclosure. Such protocols shall ensure that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>each copy of such assessment, and all information contained in or derived from the assessment, is kept in a secure location;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>only individuals designated by the Administrator may have access to the copies of the assessments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>no copy of an assessment, or part of an assessment, or information contained in or derived from an assessment shall be available to anyone other than an individual designated by the Administrator.</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">At the earliest possible time prior to November 30, 2002, the Administrator shall complete the development of such protocols for the purpose of having them in place prior to receiving any vulnerability assessments from community water systems under this subsection.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), any individual referred to in paragraph (5)(B) who acquires the assessment submitted under paragraph (2), or any reproduction of such assessment, or any information derived from such assessment, and who knowingly or recklessly reveals such assessment, reproduction, or information other than—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to an individual designated by the Administrator under paragraph (5),</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content> for purposes of section 1445 or for actions under section 1431, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>for use in any administrative or judicial proceeding to impose a penalty for failure to comply with this section, shall upon conviction be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined in accordance with the provisions of chapter 227 of title 18, United States Code, applicable to class A misdemeanors, or both, and shall be removed from Federal office or employment.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an individual referred to in paragraph (5)(B) who is an officer or employee of the United States may discuss the contents of a vulnerability assessment submitted under this section with a State or local official.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>Nothing in this section authorizes any person to withhold any information from Congress or from any committee or subcommittee of Congress.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Response Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Each community water system serving a population greater than 3,300 shall prepare or revise, where necessary, an emergency response plan that incorporates the results of vulnerability assessments that have been completed. Each such community water system shall certify to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Certification.</p></sidenote> the Administrator, as soon as reasonably possible after the enactment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of this section, but not later than 6 months after the completion of the vulnerability assessment under subsection (a), that the system has completed such plan. The emergency response plan shall include, but not be limited to, plans, procedures, and identification of equipment that can be implemented or utilized in the event of a terrorist or other intentional attack on the public water system. The emergency response plan shall also include actions, procedures, and identification of equipment which can obviate or significantly lessen the impact of terrorist attacks or other intentional actions on the public health and the safety and supply of drinking water provided to communities and individuals. Community water systems <page identifier="/us/stat/116/684">116 STAT. 684</page> shall, to the extent possible, coordinate with existing Local Emergency Planning Committees established under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq.) when preparing or revising an emergency response plan under this subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Record Maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>Each community water system shall maintain a copy of the emergency response plan completed pursuant to subsection (b) for 5 years after such plan has been certified to the Administrator under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance to Small Public Water Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall provide guidance to community water systems serving a population of less than 3,300 persons on how to conduct vulnerability assessments, prepare emergency response plans, and address threats from terrorist attacks or other intentional actions designed to disrupt the provision of safe drinking water or significantly affect the public health or significantly affect the safety or supply of drinking water provided to communities and individuals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not more than $160,000,000 for the fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for the fiscal years 2003 through 2005.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Administrator, in coordination with State and local governments, may use funds made available under paragraph (1) to provide financial assistance to community water systems for purposes of compliance with the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) and to community water systems for expenses and contracts designed to address basic security enhancements of critical importance and significant threats to public health and the supply of drinking water as determined by a vulnerability assessment conducted under subsection (a). Such basic security enhancements may include, but shall not be limited to the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the purchase and installation of equipment for detection of intruders;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the purchase and installation of fencing, gating, lighting, or security cameras;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the tamper-proofing of manhole covers, fire hydrants, and valve boxes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the rekeying of doors and locks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>improvements to electronic, computer, or other automated systems and remote security systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>participation in training programs, and the purchase of training manuals and guidance materials, relating to security against terrorist attacks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>improvements in the use, storage, or handling of various chemicals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>security screening of employees or contractor support services.</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Funding under this subsection for basic security enhancements shall not include expenditures for personnel costs, or monitoring, operation, or maintenance of facilities, equipment, or systems.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Administrator may use not more than $5,000,000 from the funds made available under paragraph (1) to make grants to community water systems to assist in responding to and alleviating any vulnerability to a terrorist attack or other intentional acts intended to substantially disrupt the ability of the system to provide a safe and reliable supply of drinking water (including <page identifier="/us/stat/116/685">116 STAT. 685</page> sources of water for such systems) which the Administrator determines to present an immediate and urgent security need.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Administrator may use not more than $5,000,000 from the funds made available under paragraph (1) to make grants to community water systems serving a population of less than 3,300 persons for activities and projects undertaken in accordance with the guidance provided to such systems under subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>OTHER SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AMENDMENTS.</heading> <content>The Safe Drinking Water Act (title XIV of the Public Health Service Act) is amended by inserting the following new sections after section 1433 (as added by section 401 of this Act): <quotedContent> <section><num value="1434">“SEC. 1434. </num><heading>CONTAMINANT PREVENTION, DETECTION AND RESPONSE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300i-3">42 USC 300i-3</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator, in consultation with the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> Centers for Disease Control and, after consultation with appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government and with State and local governments, shall review (or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to provide for a review of) current and future methods to prevent, detect and respond to the intentional introduction of chemical, biological or radiological contaminants into community water systems and source water for community water systems, including each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Methods, means and equipment, including real time monitoring systems, designed to monitor and detect various levels of chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants or indicators of contaminants and reduce the likelihood that such contaminants can be successfully introduced into public water systems and source water intended to be used for drinking water.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Methods and means to provide sufficient notice to operators of public water systems, and individuals served by such systems, of the introduction of chemical, biological or radiological contaminants and the possible effect of such introduction on public health and the safety and supply of drinking water.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Methods and means for developing educational and awareness programs for community water systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Procedures and equipment necessary to prevent the flow of contaminated drinking water to individuals served by public water systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Methods, means, and equipment which could negate or mitigate deleterious effects on public health and the safety and supply caused by the introduction of contaminants into water intended to be used for drinking water, including an examination of the effectiveness of various drinking water technologies in removing, inactivating, or neutralizing biological, chemical, and radiological contaminants.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>Biomedical research into the short-term and long-term impact on public health of various chemical, biological and radiological contaminants that may be introduced into public water systems through terrorist or other intentional acts.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>For the authorization of appropriations to carry out this section, see section 1435(e).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/686">116 STAT. 686</page></content></subsection> <section><num value="1435">SEC. 1435. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300i-4">42 USC 300i-4</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SUPPLY DISRUPTION PREVENTION, DETECTION AND RESPONSE.</heading></section> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disruption of Supply or Safety</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator, in coordination with the appropriate departments and agencies of the Federal Government, shall review (or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to provide for a review of) methods and means by which terrorists or other individuals or groups could disrupt the supply of safe drinking water or take other actions against water collection, pretreatment, treatment, storage and distribution facilities which could render such water significantly less safe for human consumption, including each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Methods and means by which pipes and other constructed conveyances utilized in public water systems could be destroyed or otherwise prevented from providing adequate supplies of drinking water meeting applicable public health standards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Methods and means by which collection, pretreatment, treatment, storage and distribution facilities utilized or used in connection with public water systems and collection and pretreatment storage facilities used in connection with public water systems could be destroyed or otherwise prevented from providing adequate supplies of drinking water meeting applicable public health standards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Methods and means by which pipes, constructed conveyances, collection, pretreatment, treatment, storage and distribution systems that are utilized in connection with public water systems could be altered or affected so as to be subject to cross-contamination of drinking water supplies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Methods and means by which pipes, constructed conveyances, collection, pretreatment, treatment, storage and distribution systems that are utilized in connection with public water systems could be reasonably protected from terrorist attacks or other acts intended to disrupt the supply or affect the safety of drinking water.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Methods and means by which information systems, including process controls and supervisory control and data acquisition and cyber systems at community water systems could be disrupted by terrorists or other groups.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative Sources</inline>.—</heading><content>The review under this section shall also include a review of the methods and means by which alternative supplies of drinking water could be provided in the event of the destruction, impairment or contamination of public water systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements and Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section and section 1434—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Administrator shall ensure that reviews carried out under this section reflect the needs of community water systems of various sizes and various geographic areas of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Administrator may consider the vulnerability of, or potential for forced interruption of service for, a region or service area, including community water systems that provide service to the National Capital area.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Sharing</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after reviews carried out under this section or section 1434 have been evaluated, the Administrator shall disseminate, as appropriate as determined by the Administrator, to community water systems <page identifier="/us/stat/116/687">116 STAT. 687</page>information on the results of the project through the Information Sharing and Analysis Center, or other appropriate means.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and section 1434 not more than $15,000,000 for the fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for the fiscal years 2003 through 2005”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>The Safe Drinking Water Act is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1414(i)(1) is amended by inserting “1433” after<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300g-3">42 USC 300g-3</ref>.</p></sidenote> “1417”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1431 is amended by inserting in the first<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300g-3">42 USC 300i</ref>.</p></sidenote> sentence after “drinking water” the following: “, or that there is a threatened or potential terrorist attack (or other intentional act designed to disrupt the provision of safe drinking water or to impact adversely the safety of drinking water supplied to communities and individuals), which”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 1432 is amended as follows:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300i-1">42 USC 300i-1</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>By striking “5 years” in subsection (a) and inserting “20 years”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>By striking “3 years” in subsection (b) and inserting “10 years”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>By striking “$50,000” in subsection (c) and inserting “$1,000,000”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>By striking “$20,000” in subsection (c) and inserting “$100,000”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Section 1442 is amended as follows:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300j-1">42 USC 300j-1</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>By striking “this subparagraph” in subsection (b) and inserting “this subsection”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>By amending subsection (d) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appropriation authorization.</p></sidenote> subsection (b) not more than $35,000,000 for the fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002.</p></sidenote></heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Prescription Drug User Fees</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002</shortTitle>”.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s301">21 USC 301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>FINDINGS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379g">21 USC 379g note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>The Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>prompt approval of safe and effective new drugs and other therapies is critical to the improvement of the public health so that patients may enjoy the benefits provided by these therapies to treat and prevent illness and disease;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the public health will be served by making additional funds available for the purpose of augmenting the resources of the Food and Drug Administration that are devoted to the process for the review of human drug applications and the assurance of drug safety;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>the provisions added by the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992, as amended by the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997, have been successful in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/688">116 STAT. 688</page>substantially reducing review times for human drug applications and should be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>reauthorized for an additional 5 years, with certain technical improvements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>carried out by the Food and Drug Administration with new commitments to implement more ambitious and comprehensive improvements in regulatory processes of the Food and Drug Administration, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>strengthening and improving the review and monitoring of drug safety;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>considering greater interaction between the agency and sponsors during the review of drugs and biologics intended to treat serious diseases and life-threatening diseases; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>developing principles for improving first-cycle reviews; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the fees authorized by amendments made in this subtitle will be dedicated towards expediting the drug development process and the process for the review of human drug applications as set forth in the goals identified for purposes of part 2 of subchapter C of chapter VII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, in the letters from the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate, as set forth in the Congressional Record.</content></paragraph> </section> <section role="definitions"><num value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 735 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379g) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), in the matter after and below subparagraph (C), by striking “licensure, as described in subparagraph (D)” and inserting “licensure, as described in subparagraph (C)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting “, and”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>which is on the list of products described in section 505(j)(7)(A) or is on a list created and maintained by the Secretary of products approved under human drug applications under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act.”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in the matter after and below subparagraph (C) (as added by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph), by striking “Service Act,” and all that follows through “biological product” and inserting the following: “Service Act. Such term does not include a biological product”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by adding at the end the following subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>In the case of drugs approved after October 1, 2002, under human drug applications or supplements: collecting, developing, and reviewing safety information on the drugs, including adverse event reports, during a period <page identifier="/us/stat/116/689">116 STAT. 689</page> of time after approval of such applications or supplements, not to exceed three years.”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (8)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the matter after and below subparagraph (B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “is the lower of” and all that follows through “Consumer Price Index” and inserting “is the Consumer Price Index”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking “1997, or” and inserting “1997.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO ASSESS AND USE DRUG FEES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Types of Fees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 736(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379h(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “fiscal year 1998” and inserting “fiscal year 2003”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)(A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in each of clauses (i) and (ii), by striking “in subsection (b)” and inserting “under subsection (c)(4)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (ii), by adding at the end the following sentence: “Such fee shall be half of the amount of the fee established under clause (i).”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)(A), in the matter after and below clause (ii)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “in subsection (b)” and inserting “under subsection (c)(4)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “payable on or before January 31” and inserting “payable on or before October 1”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), each person who is named as the applicant in a human drug application, and who, after September 1, 1992, had pending before the Secretary a human drug application or supplement, shall pay for each such prescription drug product the annual fee established under subsection (c)(4). Such fee shall be payable on or before October 1 of each year. Such fee shall be paid only once for each product for a fiscal year in which the fee is payable.”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “The listing” and all that follows through “filed under section 505(b)(2)” and inserting the following: “A prescription drug product shall not be assessed a fee under subparagraph (A) if such product is identified on the list compiled under section 505(j)(7)(A) with a potency described in terms of per 100 mL, or if such product is the same product as another product approved under an application filed under section 505(b)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Fee Amounts.—Section 736(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379h(b)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Fee Revenue Amounts.—Except as provided in subsections (c), (d), (f), and (g), fees under subsection (a) shall be established to generate the following revenue amounts: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/690">116 STAT. 690</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="border-collapse:collapse" width="100%"> <thead> <tr style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">“Type of Fee Revenue</th> <th style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Fiscal Year 2003</th> <th style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Fiscal Year 2004</th> <th style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Fiscal Year 2005</th> <th style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Fiscal Year 2006</th> <th style="text-align:center;">Fiscal Year 2007</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">Application/Supplement</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$74,300,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$77,000,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$84,000,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$86,434,000</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$86,434,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">Establishment</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$74,300,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$77,000,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$84,000,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$86,433,000</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$86,433,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">Product</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$74,300,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$77,000,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$84,000,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$86,433,000</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$86,433,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Total Fee Revenue</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">$222,900,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">$231,000,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">$252,000,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">$259,300,000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-bottom:1px solid black">$259,300,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">If, after the date of the enactment of the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002, legislation is enacted requiring the Secretary to fund additional costs of the retirement of Federal personnel, fee revenue amounts shall be increased in each year by the amount necessary to fully fund the portion of such additional costs that are attributable to the process for the review of human drug applications.”.</p></content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 736(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379h(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “fees and total fee revenues” and inserting “revenues”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “during the preceding fiscal year”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “, or” and inserting the following: “for the 12 month period ending June 30 preceding the fiscal year for which fees are being established, or”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “for such fiscal year” and inserting “for the previous fiscal year”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in the matter after and below subparagraph (B), by striking “fiscal year 1997”; and inserting “fiscal year 2003”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following paragraphs: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Workload adjustment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning with fiscal year 2004, after the fee revenues established in subsection (b) are adjusted for a fiscal year for inflation in accordance with paragraph (1), the fee revenues shall be adjusted further for such fiscal year to reflect changes in the workload of the Secretary for the process for the review of human drug applications. With respect to such adjustment:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The adjustment shall be determined by the Secretary based on a weighted average of the change in the total number of human drug applications, commercial investigational new drug applications, efficacy supplements, and manufacturing supplements submitted to the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote>Secretary. The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the fee revenues and fees resulting from the adjustment and the supporting methodologies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Under no circumstances shall the adjustment result in fee revenues for a fiscal year that are less than the fee revenues for the fiscal year established in subsection (b), as adjusted for inflation under paragraph (1).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/691">116 STAT. 691</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final year adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2007, the Secretary may, in addition to adjustments under paragraphs (1) and (2), further increase the fee revenues and fees established in subsection (b) if such an adjustment is necessary to provide for not more than three months of operating reserves of carryover user fees for the process for the review of human drug applications for the first three months of fiscal year 2008. If such an adjustment is necessary, the rationale for the amount of the increase shall be contained in the annual notice establishing fee revenues and fees for fiscal year 2007. If the Secretary has carryover balances for such process in excess of three months of such operating reserves, the adjustment under this paragraph shall not be made.”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (4) (as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this subsection), by amending such paragraph to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual fee setting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, 60 days<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> before the start of each fiscal year that begins after September 30, 2002, establish, for the next fiscal year, application, product, and establishment fees under subsection (a), based on the revenue amounts established under subsection (b) and the adjustments provided under this subsection.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fee Waiver or Reduction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 736(d)) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379h(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by inserting “or” after the comma at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (D); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (D); and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), in each of subparagraphs (A) and (B), by striking “paragraph (1)(E)” each place such term appears and inserting “paragraph (1)(D)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Fees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 736(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379h(f)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading for the subsection, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Fees</inline>.—” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking the heading for the paragraph and all that follows through “fiscal year beginning” and inserting the following: “<inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—Fees under subsection (a) shall be refunded for a fiscal year beginning”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Crediting and Availability of Fees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 736(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379h(g)(1)) is amended by striking “Fees collected for a fiscal year” and all that follows through “fiscal year limitation.” and inserting the following: “Fees authorized under subsection (a) shall be collected and available for obligation only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriations Acts. Such fees are authorized to remain available until expended.”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collections and appropriation acts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 736(g)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379h(g)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/692">116 STAT. 692</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “(2) Collections” and all that follows through “the amount specified” in clause (i) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collections and appropriation acts.—</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The fees authorized by this section—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall be retained in each fiscal year in an amount not to exceed the amount specified”;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by moving clause (ii) (as so redesignated) two ems to the right; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by adding at the end the following subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall be considered to have met the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) in any fiscal year if the costs funded by appropriations and allocated for the process for the review of human drug applications—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>are not more than 3 percent below the level specified in subparagraph (A)(ii); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>are more than 3 percent below the level specified in subparagraph (A)(ii), and fees assessed for the fiscal year following the subsequent fiscal year are decreased by the amount in excess of 3 percent by which such costs fell below the level specified in such subparagraph; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>such costs are not more than 5 percent below the level specified in such subparagraph.”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Authorization of appropriations.—Section 736(g)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379h(g)(3)) is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) through (E) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$222,900,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$231,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$252,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>$259,300,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>$259,300,000 for fiscal year 2007;”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="505">SEC. 505. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective dates.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading>ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379g">21 USC 379g note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Accountability</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing recommendations to the Congress for the goals and plans for meeting the goals for the process for the review of human drug applications for the fiscal years after fiscal year 2007, and for the reauthorization of sections 735 and 736 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall consult with the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, appropriate scientific and academic experts, health care professionals, representatives of patient and consumer advocacy groups, and the regulated industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register recommendations under paragraph (1), after negotiations with the regulated industry; shall present such recommendations to the congressional committees specified in such paragraph; shall hold a meeting at which the public may present its views on such recommendations; and shall provide <page identifier="/us/stat/116/693">116 STAT. 693</page>for a period of 30 days for the public to provide written comments on such recommendations.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with fiscal year 2003, not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year during which fees are collected under part 2 of subchapter C of chapter VII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379g et seq.), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall prepare and submit to the President, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report concerning the progress of the Food and Drug Administration in achieving the goals identified in the letters described in section 502(4) during such fiscal year and the future plans of the Food and Drug Administration for meeting the goals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with fiscal year 2003, not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year during which fees are collected under the part described in subsection (b), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report on the implementation of the authority for such fees during such fiscal year and the use, by the Food and Drug Administration, of the fees collected during such fiscal year for which the report is made.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>REPORTS OF POSTMARKETING STUDIES.</heading> <content>Section 506B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 356b) is amended by adding at the end the following subsections: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>If a sponsor fails to complete an agreed upon study required by this section by its original or otherwise negotiated deadline, the Secretary shall publish a statement on the Internet site of the Food and Drug Administration stating that the study was not completed and, if the reasons for such failure to complete the study were not satisfactory to the Secretary, a statement that such reasons were not satisfactory to the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to studies of the type required under section 506(b)(2)(A) or under section 314.510 or 601.41 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, as each of such sections was in effect on the day before the effective date of this subsection, the Secretary may require that a sponsor who, for reasons not satisfactory to the Secretary, fails to complete by its deadline a study under any of such sections of such type for a drug or biological product (including such a study conducted after such effective date) notify practitioners who prescribe such drug or biological product of the failure to complete such study and the questions of clinical benefit, and, where appropriate, questions of safety, that remain unanswered as a result of the failure to complete such study. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as altering the requirements of the types of studies required under section 506(b)(2)(A) or under section 314.510 or 601.41 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, as so in effect, or as prohibiting the Secretary from modifying such sections of title 21 of such Code to provide for studies in addition to those of such type.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/694">116 STAT. 694</page></content></subsection> </quotedContent> </content></section> <section><num value="507">SEC. 507. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379g">21 USC 379g note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SAVINGS CLAUSE.</heading> <content>Notwithstanding section 107 of the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997, and notwithstanding the amendments made by this subtitle, part 2 of subchapter C of chapter VII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, continues to be in effect with respect to human drug applications and supplements (as defined in such part as of such day) that, on or after October 1, 1997, but before October 1, 2002, were accepted by the Food and Drug Administration for filing and with respect to assessing and collecting any fee required by such Act for a fiscal year prior to fiscal year 2003.</content> </section> <section><num value="508">SEC. 508. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s356b">21 USC 356b note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <content>The amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect October 1, 2002.</content> </section> <section><num value="509">SEC. 509. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379g">21 USC 379g note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SUNSET CLAUSE.</heading> <content>The amendments made by sections 503 and 504 cease to be effective October 1, 2007, and section 505 ceases to be effective 120 days after such date.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Funding Provisions Regarding Food and Drug Administration</heading> <section><num value="521">SEC. 521. </num><heading>OFFICE OF DRUG SAFETY.</heading> <chapeau>Of the amounts appropriated for the Food and Drug Administration for a fiscal year, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall reserve for the Office of Drug Safety (within such Administration), the following amounts:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>For fiscal year 2003, an amount equal to the sum of $5,000,000 and the amount made available under appropriations Acts for such Office for fiscal year 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For fiscal year 2004, an amount equal to the sum of $10,000,000 and the amount made available under appropriations Acts for such Office for fiscal year 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>For each subsequent fiscal year, an amount equal to the sum of the amount made available under appropriations Acts for such Office for fiscal year 2004 and an amount sufficient to offset the effects of inflation occurring after the beginning of fiscal year 2004.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="522">SEC. 522. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appropriation authorization.</p></sidenote><heading>DIVISION OF DRUG MARKETING, ADVERTISING, AND COMMUNICATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>For the Division of Drug Marketing, Advertising, and Communications (within the Office of Medical Policy, Food and Drug Administration), there are authorized to be appropriated the following amounts, stated as increases above the amount made available under appropriations Acts for such Division for fiscal year 2002:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>For fiscal year 2003, an increase of $2,500,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For fiscal year 2004, an increase of $4,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>For fiscal year 2005, an increase of $5,500,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>For fiscal year 2006, an increase of $7,500,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>For fiscal year 2007, an increase of $7,500,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/695">116 STAT. 695</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="523">SEC. 523. </num><heading>OFFICE OF GENERIC DRUGS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appropriation authorization.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>For the Office of Generic Drugs (within the Food and Drug Administration), there are authorized to be appropriated the following amounts, stated as increases above the amount made available under appropriations Acts for such Office for fiscal year 2002:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>For fiscal year 2003, an increase of $3,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For fiscal year 2004, an increase of $6,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>For fiscal year 2005, an increase of $9,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>For fiscal year 2006, an increase of $12,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>For fiscal year 2007, an increase of $15,000,000.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Additional Provisions</heading> <section><num value="531">SEC. 531. </num><heading>TRANSITION TO DIGITAL TELEVISION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t47/s336">47 USC 336 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pair Assignment Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to further promote the orderly transition to digital television, and to promote<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the equitable allocation and use of digital channels by television broadcast permittees and licensees, the Federal Communications Commission, at the request of an eligible licensee or permittee, shall, within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, allot, if necessary, and assign a paired digital television channel to that licensee or permittee, provided that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>such channel can be allotted and assigned without further modification of the tables of allotments as set forth in sections 73.606 and 73.622 of the Commission’s regulations (47 CFR 73.606, 73.622); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such allotment and assignment is otherwise consistent with the Commission’s rules (47 CFR part 73).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Transition Licensee or Permittee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subsection (a), the term “eligible licensee or permittee” means only a full power television broadcast licensee or permittee (or its successor in interest) that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>had an application pending for an analog television station construction permit as of October 24, 1991, which application was granted after April 3, 1997; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>as of the date of enactment of this Act, is the permittee or licensee of that station.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements on Licensee or Permittee.—</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction deadline</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any licensee or permittee receiving a paired digital channel pursuant to this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall be required to construct the digital television broadcast facility within 18 months of the date on which the Federal Communications Commission issues a construction permit therefore, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall be prohibited from obtaining or receiving an extension of time from the Commission beyond the construction deadline established by paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of analog operation using digital pair</inline>.—</heading><content>Any licensee or permittee receiving a paired digital channel pursuant to this section shall be prohibited from giving up its current paired analog assignment and becoming a single-channel broadcaster and operating in analog on such paired digital channel.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Relief Restricted.—Any paired digital allotment and assignment made under this section shall not be available to any <page identifier="/us/stat/116/696">116 STAT. 696</page>other applicant unless such applicant is an eligible licensee or permittee within the meaning of subsection (b).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="532">SEC. 532. </num><heading>3-YEAR DELAY IN LOCK IN PROCEDURES FOR MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS; CHANGE IN CERTAIN MEDICARE+CHOICE DEADLINES AND ANNUAL, COORDINATED ELECTION PERIOD FOR 2003, 2004, AND 2005.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Lock-In Delay.—Section 1851(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-21(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(A), by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">through 2001</inline>” and “during 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">through 2004</inline>” and “during the period beginning January 1, 1998, and ending on December 31, 2004”, respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the heading to paragraph (2)(B), by striking “during 2002” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">during 2005</inline>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraphs (2)(B)(i) and (2)(C)(i), by striking “2002” and inserting “2005” each place it appears;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (2)(D), by striking “2001” and inserting “2004”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “2002” and inserting “2005” each place it appears.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Change in Reporting Deadline</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1854(a)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-24(a)(1)) is amended by striking “Not later than July 1 of each year” and inserting “Not later than the second Monday in September of 2002, 2003, and 2004 (or July 1 of each other year)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395w-24">42 USC 1395w-24 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>(1) shall apply to information submitted for years beginning with 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Delay in Annual, Coordinated Election Period.—</content></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1851(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-21(e)) is amended—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(B), by striking “means” and all that follows and inserting the following: “means, with respect to a year before 2003 and after 2005, the month of November before such year and with respect to 2003, 2004, and 2005, the period beginning on November 15 and ending on December 31 of the year before such year.”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (6)(A), by striking “each subsequent year (as provided in paragraph (3))” and inserting “during the annual, coordinated election period under paragraph (3) for each subsequent year”.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395w-21">42 USC 1395w-21 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>(1) shall apply to the annual, coordinated election period for years beginning with 2003.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Change to Annual Announcement of Payment Rates.—</content></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1853(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-23(b)0(1)) is amended by striking “not later than March 1 before the calendar year concerned” and inserting “for years before 2004 and after 2005 not later than March 1 before the calendar year concerned and for 2004 and 2005 not later than the second Monday in May before the respective calendar year”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/697">116 STAT. 697</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> (1) shall first apply to announcements for years after 2003.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1395w-23">42 USC 1395w-23 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> </section></subtitle> Approved June 12, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3448: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–481 (Comm. of Conference). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 11, 12, considered and passed House.

Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Vol. 148 (2002):

May 22, House agreed to conference report.

May 23, Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

June 12, Presidential remarks.

 Public Law 107–189: To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Public Law189 Public Law 107–189 116 Stat. 698 2002-06-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 698 Public Law107–189 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

June 14, 2002

[S. 1372]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a)

12 USC 635 note.

Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. Sec. 3. Sec. 4. Sec. 5. Sec. 6. Sec. 7. Sec. 8. Sec. 9. Sec. 10. Sec. 11. Sec. 12. Sec. 13. Sec. 14. Sec. 15. Sec. 16. Sec. 17. Sec. 18. Sec. 19. Sec. 20. Sec. 21. Sec. 22. Sec. 23. Sec. 24.
SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION THAT PURPOSES INCLUDE UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT. Section 2(a)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(a)(1)) is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: “The objects and purposes of the Bank shall be to aid in financing and to facilitate exports of goods and services, imports, and the exchange of commodities and services between the United States or any of its territories or insular possessions and any foreign country or the agencies or nationals of any such country, and in so doing to contribute to the employment of United States workers. The Bank’s objective in authorizing loans, guarantees, insurance, and credits shall be to contribute to maintaining or increasing employment of United States workers.”.
116 STAT. 699
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY. Section 7 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635f) is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2006”.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. (a) Required Budget Subcategories.—Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(34) with respect to the amount of appropriations requested for use by the Export-Import Bank of the United States, a separate statement of the amount requested for its program budget, the amount requested for its administrative expenses, and of the amount requested for its administrative expenses, the amount requested for technology expenses.”. (b) Sense of the Congress on the Importance of Technology Improvements.— (1) Findings.—The Congress finds that— (A) the Export-Import Bank of the United States is in great need of technology improvements; (B) part of the amount budgeted for administrative expenses of the Bank is used for technology initiatives and systems upgrades for computer hardware and software purchases; (C) the Bank is falling behind its foreign competitor export credit agencies’ proactive technology improvements; (D) small businesses disproportionately benefit from improvements in technology; (E) small businesses need improvements in Bank technology in order to export transactions quickly, with as little paperwork as possible, and with a quick Bank turnaround time that does not over strain the tight resources of such businesses; (F) the Bank intends to develop a number of e-commerce initiatives aimed at improving customer service, including web-based application and claim filing procedures which would reduce processing time, speed payment of claims, and increase staff efficiency; (G) the Bank is beginning the process of moving insurance applications from an outdated mainframe system to a modern, web-enabled database, with new functionality including credit scoring, portfolio management, work flow, and e-commerce features to be added; and (H) the Bank wants to continue its e-commerce strategy, including developing a website, expanding online applications, and establishing a technology partnership between the public and private sectors. (2) Sense of the congress.—It is the sense of the Congress that emphasis should be placed on the importance of technology improvements for the Export-Import Bank of the United States, which are of particular importance for small businesses.
SEC. 5. INCREASE IN AGGREGATE LOAN, GUARANTEE, AND INSURANCE AUTHORITY. Section 6(a) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635e(a)) is amended to read as follows: “(a) Limitation on Outstanding Amounts.— 116 STAT. 700 “(1) In general.—The Export-Import Bank of the United States shall not have outstanding at any one time loans, guarantees, and insurance in an aggregate amount in excess of the applicable amount. “(2) Applicable amount.—In paragraph (1), the term ‘applicable amount’ means— “(A) during fiscal year 2002, $80,000,000,000; “(B) during fiscal year 2003, $85,000,000,000; “(C) during fiscal year 2004, $90,000,000,000; “(D) during fiscal year 2005, $95,000,000,000; and “(E) during fiscal year 2006, $100,000,000,000. “(3) Subject to appropriations.—All spending and credit authority provided under this Act shall be effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.”.
SEC. 6. ACTIVITIES RELATING TO AFRICA. (a) Extension of Advisory Committee for Sub-Saharan Africa.—Section 2(b)(9)(B)(iii) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(9)(B)(iii)) is amended to read as follows: (iii)

Termination date.

The advisory committee shall terminate on September 30, 2006.”. (b) Coordination of Africa Activities.—Section 2(b)(9)(A) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(9)(A)) is amended by inserting “, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce and the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee,” after “shall”. (c) Continued Reports to the Congress.—Section 7(b) of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 1997 (12 U.S.C. 635 note) is amended by striking “4” and inserting “8”.
SEC. 7. SMALL BUSINESS. (a) In General.—Section 2(b)(1)(E)(v) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(E)(v)) is amended by striking “10” and inserting “20”. (b) Outreach to Certain Small Businesses.—Section 2(b)(1)(E)(iii)(II) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(E)(iii)(II)) is amended by inserting after “Bank” the following: “, with particular emphasis on conducting outreach and increasing loans to socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns (as defined in section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act), small business concerns (as defined in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act) owned by women, and small business concerns (as defined in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act) employing fewer than 100 employees,”.
SEC. 8. TECHNOLOGY. (a) Small Business.—Section 2(b)(1)(E) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(E)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(x)

Internet.

The Bank shall implement technology improvements that are designed to improve small business outreach, including allowing customers to use the Internet to apply for the Bank’s small business programs.”. (b) Electronic Tracking of Pending Transactions.—Section 2(b)(1) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(J) The Bank shall implement an electronic system designed to track all pending transactions of the Bank.”. 116 STAT. 701 (a) Reports.—The Export-Import Bank of the United States

12 USC 635g note.

 shall include in the annual report required by section 8(a) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006 a report on the efforts made by the Bank to carry out subparagraphs (E)(x) and (J) of section 2(b)(1) of such Act, and on how the efforts are assisting small businesses.
SEC. 9. TIED AID CREDIT FUND. (a) Principles, Process, and Standards.—Section 10(b) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635i-3(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: “(A) in consultation with the Secretary and in accordance with the principles, process, and standards developed pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection and the purposes described in subsection (a)(5);”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(5) Principles, process, and standards governing use of the fund.— “(A) In general.—The Secretary and the Bank jointly shall develop a process for, and the principles and standards to be used in, determining how the amounts in the Tied Aid Credit Fund could be used most effectively and efficiently to carry out the purposes of subsection (a)(6). “(B) Content of principles, process, and standards.— “(i)Consideration of certain principles and standards.—In developing the principles and standards referred to in subparagraph (A), the Secretary and the Bank shall consider administering the Tied Aid Credit Fund in accordance with the following principles and standards: “(I) The Tied Aid Credit Fund should be used to leverage multilateral negotiations to restrict the scope for aid-financed trade distortions through new multilateral rules, and to police existing rules. “(II) The Tied Aid Credit Fund will be used to counter a foreign tied aid credit confronted by a United States exporter when bidding for a capital project. “(III) Credible information about an offer of foreign tied aid will be required before the Tied Aid Credit Fund is used to offer specific terms to match such an offer. “(IV) The Tied Aid Credit Fund will be used to enable a competitive United States exporter to pursue further market opportunities on commercial terms made possible by the use of the Fund. “(V) Each use of the Tied Aid Credit Fund will be in accordance with the Arrangement unless a breach of the Arrangement has been committed by a foreign export credit agency. “(VI) The Tied Aid Credit Fund may only be used to defend potential sales by United States companies to a project that is environmentally sound. 116 STAT. 702 “(VII) The Tied Aid Credit Fund may be used to preemptively counter potential foreign tied aid offers without triggering foreign tied aid use. “(ii)Conclusion.—Once the principles, process and standards referred to in subparagraph (A) are followed, the final case-by-case decisions on the use of the Tied Aid Credit Fund shall be made by the Bank: Provided however, That the Bank shall not approve the extension of a proposed tied aid credit if the President of the United States determines, after consulting with the President of the Bank and the Secretary of the Treasury, that the extension of the tied aid credit would materially impede achieving the purposes described in subsection (a)(6). “(C)

Deadline.

Records.

Initial principles, process, and standards.—As soon as is practicable but not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary and the Bank shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a copy of the principles, process, and standards developed pursuant to subparagraph (A). “(D) Transitional principles and standards.—The principles and standards set forth in subparagraph (B)(i) shall govern the use of the Tied Aid Credit Fund until the principles, process, and standards required by subparagraph (C) are submitted. “(E)

Records.

Update and revision.—The Secretary and the Bank jointly should update and revise, as needed, the principles, process, and standards developed pursuant to subparagraph (A), and, on doing so, shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a copy of the principles, process, and standards so updated and revised.”. (b) Reconsideration of Board Decisions on Use of Fund.—Section 10(b) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635i—3(b)) is further amended by adding at the end the following: “(6) Reconsideration of decisions.— “(A) In general.—Taking into consideration the time sensitivity of transactions, the Board of Directors of the Bank shall expeditiously pursuant to paragraph (2) reconsider a decision of the Board to deny an application for the use of the Tied Aid Credit Fund if the applicant submits the request for reconsideration within 3 months of the denial. “(B) Procedural rules.—In any such reconsideration, the applicant may be required to provide new information on the application.”.
SEC. 10. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO USE TIED AID CREDIT FUND. (a)

12 USC 635a note.

Untied Aid.— (1) Negotiations.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall seek to negotiate an OECD Arrangement on Untied Aid. In the negotiations, the Secretary should seek agreement on subjecting untied aid to the rules governing the Arrangement, including the rules governing disclosure. 116 STAT. 703 (2) Report to the congress.—Within 1 year after the

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 date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the successes, failures, and obstacles in initiating negotiations, and if negotiations were initiated, in reaching the agreement described in paragraph (1). (b) Market Windows.— (1) In general.—The Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 15. MARKET WINDOWS.

12 USC 635i-9.

“(a) Enhanced Transparency.—To ensure that the Bank financing remains fully competitive, the United States should seek enhanced transparency over the activities of market windows in the OECD Export Credit Arrangement. If such transparency indicates that market windows are disadvantaging United States exporters, the United States should seek negotiations for multilateral disciplines and transparency within the OECD Export Credit Arrangement. “(b) Authorization.—The Bank may provide financing on terms and conditions that are inconsistent with those permitted under the OECD Export Credit Arrangement— “(1) to match financing terms and conditions that are being offered by market windows on terms that are inconsistent with those permitted under the OECD Export Credit Arrangement, if— “(A) matching such terms and conditions advances the negotiations for multilateral disciplines and transparency within the OECD Export Credit Arrangement; or “(B) transparency verifies that the market window financing is being offered on terms that are more favorable than the terms and conditions that are available from private financial markets; and “(2) when the foreign government-supported institution refuses to provide sufficient transparency to permit the Bank to make a determination under paragraph (1). “(c) Definition.—In this section, the term ‘OECD’ means the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.”. (2) Report.—Within 2 years after the date of the enactment

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 of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to

12 USC 635i-9 note.

 the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the rationale for seeking or not seeking negotiations for multilateral disciplines and transparency, the successes, failures, and obstacles in initiating negotiations, and if negotiations were initiated, in reaching an agreement. (c) Use of Tied Aid Credit Fund To Combat Untied Aid.—Section 10(a) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635i-3(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in paragraph (5), by inserting “, or untied aid used to promote exports as if it were tied aid,” before “for commercial” the first and third places it appears; and 116 STAT. 704 (3) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6) and inserting after paragraph (4) the following: “(5) the Bank has, at a minimum, the following two tasks— “(A) (i)first, the Bank should match foreign export credit agencies and aid agencies when they engage in tied aid outside the confines of the Arrangement and when they exploit loopholes, such as untied aid; (ii)such matching is needed to provide the United States with leverage in efforts at the OECD to reduce the overall level of export subsidies; (iii)only through matching foreign export credit offers can the Bank buttress United States negotiators in their efforts to bring these loopholes within the disciplines of the Arrangement; and (iv)in order to bring untied aid within the discipline of the Arrangement, the Bank should consider initiating highly competitive financial support when the Bank learns that foreign untied aid offers will be made; and “(B) second, the Bank should support United States exporters when the exporters face foreign competition that is consistent with the Arrangement and the Subsidies Code of the World Trade Organization, but which places United States exporters at a competitive disadvantage; and”. (d) Definition of Market Window.—Section 10(h) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635i-3(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(7) Market window.—The Bank, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall define ‘market window’ for purposes of this section.”.
SEC. 11. ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS REPORT. Section 2(b)(1)(A) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(A)) is amended— (1)

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in the fourth sentence, by striking “on an annual basis” and inserting “not later than June 30 of each year”; (2) in the fifth sentence, by inserting “(including through use of market windows)” after “United States exporters”; (3) by inserting after the fifth sentence, the following new sentence: “With respect to the preceding sentence, the Bank shall use all available information to estimate the annual amount of export financing available from each government and government-related agency.”; and (4)

Classified information.

by adding at the end the following new sentence: “The Bank shall include in the annual report a description of all Bank transactions which shall be classified according to their principal purpose, such as to correct a market failure or to provide matching support.”.
SEC. 12. ANNUAL REPORT. (a) Technology To Assist Small Businesses.—Section 8 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635g) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(c) Technology To Assist Small Businesses.—The Bank shall include in its annual report to the Congress under subsection (a) of this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006 a report on the efforts made by the Bank to carry out subparagraphs (E)(x) and (J) of section 2(b)(1) of this Act, and on how the efforts 116 STAT. 705 are assisting small business concerns (as defined in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act).”. (b) Number of Small Business Suppliers of Bank Users.—Section 8 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635g) is further amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Number of Small Business Suppliers of Bank Users.—The Bank shall estimate on the basis of an annual survey or tabulation the number of entities that are suppliers of users of the Bank and that are small business concerns (as defined in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act) located in the United States, and shall include the estimate in its annual report to the Congress under subsection (a) of this section.”. (c) Outreach to Certain Small Businesses.—Section 8 of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635g) is further amended by adding at the end the following: “(e) Outreach to Certain Small Businesses.—The Bank shall include in its annual report to the Congress under subsection (a) of this section a description of outreach efforts made by the Bank to any socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns (as defined in section 8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act), small business concerns (as defined in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act) owned by women, and small business concerns (as defined in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act) employing fewer than 100 employees.”.
SEC. 13. RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES. (a) Promotion.—Section 2(b)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)) is further amended by adding at the end the following: “(K) The Bank shall promote the export of goods and services related to renewable energy sources.”. (b) Description of Efforts To Be Included in Annual Competitiveness Report.—Section 2(b)(1)(A) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(A)) is further amended by adding at the end the following: “The Bank shall include in the annual report a description of the efforts undertaken under subparagraph (K).”.
SEC. 14. GAO REPORT ON COMPARATIVE RESERVE PRACTICES OF EXPORT CREDIT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE BANKS.

Deadline.

12 USC 635 note.

 Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report that examines the reserve ratios of the Export Import Bank of the United States as compared with the reserve practices of private banks and foreign export credit agencies.
SEC. 15. HUMAN RIGHTS. Section 2(b)(1)(B) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(B)) is amended by inserting “(such as are provided in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948)” after “human rights”.
116 STAT. 706
SEC. 16. AUTHORITY TO DENY APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON FRAUD OR CORRUPTION BY ANY PARTY INVOLVED IN THE TRANSACTION. Section 2 of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(f) Authority To Deny Application for Assistance Based on Fraud or Corruption by Party Involved in the Transaction.—In addition to any other authority of the Bank, the Bank may deny an application for assistance with respect to a transaction if the Bank has substantial credible evidence that any party to the transaction or any party involved in the transaction has committed an act of fraud or corruption in connection with the transaction.”
SEC. 17. CONSIDERATION OF FOREIGN COUNTRY HELPFULNESS IN EFFORTS TO ERADICATE TERRORISM. Section 2(b)(1)(B) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(B)) is amended in the penultimate sentence by inserting “(including, when relevant, a foreign nation’s lack of cooperation in efforts to eradicate terrorism)” after “international terrorism”.
SEC. 18.

Loans.

OUTSTANDING ORDERS AND PRELIMINARY INJURY DETERMINATIONS. Section 2(e) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(e)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking “Paragraph (1)” and inserting “Paragraphs (1) and (2)”; and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4) and by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) Outstanding orders and preliminary injury determinations.— “(A) Orders.—The Bank shall not provide any loan or guarantee to an entity for the resulting production of substantially the same product that is the subject of— “(i) a countervailing duty or antidumping order under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; or (ii)a determination under title II of the Trade Act of 1974. “(B)

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Affirmative determination.—Within 60 days

Procedures.

after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Bank shall establish procedures regarding loans or guarantees provided to any entity that is subject to a preliminary determination of a reasonable indication of material injury to an industry under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The procedures shall help to ensure that these loans and guarantees are likely to not result in a significant increase in imports of substantially the same product covered by the preliminary determination and are likely to not have

Reports.

a significant adverse impact on the domestic industry. The Bank shall report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of these procedures. “(C)

Procedures.

Comment period.—The Bank shall establish

Notification.

procedures under which the Bank shall notify interested parties and provide a comment period with regard to loans 116 STAT. 707 or guarantees reviewed pursuant to subparagraph (B) or (D). “(D) Consideration of investigations under title ii of the trade act of 1974.—In making any determination under paragraph (1) for a transaction involving more than $10,000,000, the Bank shall consider investigations under title II of the Trade Act of 1974 that have been initiated at the request of the President of the United States, the United States Trade Representative, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, or the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, or by the International Trade Commission on its own motion.”.
SEC. 19. REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS FOR ASSISTANCE DISCLOSE WHETHER THEY HAVE VIOLATED CERTAIN ACTS; MAINTENANCE OF LIST OF VIOLATORS.

Records.

 Section 2(b)(1) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)) is further amended by adding at the end the following: “(L) The Bank shall require an applicant for assistance from the Bank to disclose whether the applicant has been found by a court of the United States to have violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the Arms Export Control Act, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or the Export Administration Act of 1979 within the preceding 12 months, and shall maintain, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, for not less than 3 years a record of such applicants so found to have violated any such Act.”.
SEC. 20. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that, when considering a proposal for assistance for a project the cost of which is $10,000,000 or more, the management of the Export-Import Bank of the United States should have available for review a detailed assessment of the potential human rights impact of the proposed project.
SEC. 21. CONSIDERATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN LAWS. Section 2(b)(1)(B) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(B)) is amended in the penultimate sentence by inserting “the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the Arms Export Control Act, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or the Export Administration Act of 1979,” after “nuclear proliferation,”.
SEC. 22. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK. (a) Establishment of Position.—Section 11 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking “or the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority;” and inserting “the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority; or the President of the Export-Import Bank;”; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “or the Tennessee Valley Authority;” and inserting “the Tennessee Valley Authority, or the Export-Import Bank,”.116 STAT. 708 (b) Executive Level IV.—Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to the Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency the following: “Inspector General, Export-Import Bank.”. (c) Initial Implementation.—Section 9(a)(2) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting “to the Office of the Inspector General,” after “(2)”. (d) Technical Corrections.—Section 11 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking the second semicolon after “Community Service”; (B) by striking “and” after “Financial Institutions Fund;”; and (C) by striking “and” after “Trust Corporation;”; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “or” after “Community Service,”; and (3) in paragraph (5), by striking “section 552(e)” and inserting “section 552(f)”. (d)

5 USC 5315 note.

Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2002.
SEC. 23. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS IN TRIBUTE TO JOHN E. ROBSON. (a) Findings.—The Congress finds that— (1) from his appointment in 2001 as President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States until his death on March 20, 2002, John E. Robson provided powerful leadership for that institution, instilling his spirit of excellence within the Bank and ensuring the Bank’s role as a prominent player in the trade and economic policy of the United States; and (2) during his time at the Export-Import Bank of the United States, John E. Robson served as a role model for all of his colleagues with his dedication to the institution, commitment to excellence, resolute sense of integrity, and desire to leave the Bank a better place than how he found it. (b) Sense of the Congress.—The Congress is deeply saddened by the death of John E. Robson, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and expresses to the family of John E. Robson its deep appreciation for the contributions he made and the legacy he leaves behind, and its heartfelt sorrow at his passing.
SEC. 24. CORRECTION OF REFERENCES AND OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. (a) Correction of References.—(1) Section 2(b)(1)(B) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(B)) is amended by striking “Banking and”. (2) Each of the following provisions of such Act is amended by striking “Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs” and inserting “Financial Services”: (A) Section 2(b)(6)(D)(i)(III) (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(6)(D)(i)(III)). (B) Section 2(b)(6)(H) (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(6)(H)). (C) Section 2(b)(6)(I)(i)(II) (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(6)(I)(i)(II)). (D) Section 2(b)(6)(I)(iii) (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(6)(I)(iii)). (E) Section 10(g)(1) (12 U.S.C. 635i-3(g)(1)). 116 STAT. 709 (b) Technical Corrections.—(1) Clauses (ii) and (iii) of section 2(b)(1)(H) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(1)(H)) are each amended by striking “4” and inserting “3”. (2) Section 2(b) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635(b)) is amended by aligning the margins of paragraph (12) with the margins of paragraph (11). (3) Section 2(b)(6)(E) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635(b)(6)(E)) is amended by striking “international” and inserting “internationally”. (4) Section 3(d)(2) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635a(d)(2)) is amended by aligning the margins of subparagraph (B) with the margins of subparagraph (A). (5) Section 12(a)(1) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635i-6(a)(1) is amended by striking “section” and inserting “subsection”. (6) Section 14(a) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 635i-8(a)) is amended by striking “principle” and inserting “principal”.
Approved June 14, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1372 H.R. 2871: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–292, accompanying H.R. 2871 (Comm. on Financial Services) and 107-487 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–52 (Comm. on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 14, considered and passed Senate.

May 1, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 2871.

June 5, House agreed to conference report.

June 6, Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

June 14, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–190: To designate the United States Post Office building located at 3101 West Sunflower Avenue in Santa Ana, California, as the “Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building”. Public Law190 Public Law 107–190 116 Stat. 710 2002-06-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 710 Public Law107–190 107th Congress
An Act To designate the United States Post Office building located at 3101 West Sunflower Avenue in Santa Ana, California, as the “Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building”.

June 18, 2002

[H.R. 1366]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The United States Post Office building located at 3101 West Sunflower Avenue in Santa Ana, California, shall be known and designated as the “Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States Post Office building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building”.
Approved June 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1366 (S. 2217): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 10, considered and passed House.

June 3, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–191: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Calumet Street in Lake Linden, Michigan, as the “Philip E. Ruppe Post Office Building”. Public Law191 Public Law 107–191 116 Stat. 711 2002-06-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 711 Public Law107–191 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Calumet Street in Lake Linden, Michigan, as the “Philip E. Ruppe Post Office Building”.

June 18, 2002

[H.R. 1374]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Calumet Street in Lake Linden, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the “Philip E. Ruppe Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Philip E. Ruppe Post Office Building”.
Approved June 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1374: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 16, considered and passed House.

June 3, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–192: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2829 Commercial Way in Rock Springs, Wyoming, as the “Teno Roncalio Post Office Building”. Public Law192 Public Law 107–192 116 Stat. 712 2002-06-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 712 Public Law107–192 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2829 Commercial Way in Rock Springs, Wyoming, as the “Teno Roncalio Post Office Building”.

June 18, 2002

[H.R. 3789]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2829 Commercial Way in Rock Springs, Wyoming, shall be known and designated as the “Teno Roncalio Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Teno Roncalio Post Office Building”.
Approved June 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3789 (S. 1970): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 5, considered and passed House.

June 3, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–193: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3719 Highway 4 in Jay, Florida, as the "Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building”. Public Law193 Public Law 107–193 116 Stat. 713 2002-06-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 713 Public Law107–193 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3719 Highway 4 in Jay, Florida, as the "Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building”.

June 18, 2002

[H.R. 3960]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3719 Highway 4 in Jay, Florida, shall be known and designated as the “Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building”.
Approved June 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3960: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 16, considered and passed House.

June 3, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–194: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1590 East Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as the “Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building”. Public Law194 Public Law 107–194 116 Stat. 714 2002-06-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 714 Public Law107–194 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1590 East Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as the “Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building”.

June 18, 2002

[H.R. 4486]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1590 East Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the “Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building”.
Approved June 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4486 (S. 2433): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed House.

June 3, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–195: To eliminate the deadlines for spectrum auctions of spectrum previously allocated to television broadcasting. Public Law195 Public Law 107–195 116 Stat. 715 2002-06-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 715 Public Law107–195 107th Congress
An Act To eliminate the deadlines for spectrum auctions of spectrum previously allocated to television broadcasting.

June 19, 2002

[H.R. 4560]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Auction Reform Act of 2002.
SECTION 1.

47 USC 609 note.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Auction Reform Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

47 USC 309 note.

 Congress finds the following: (1) Circumstances in the telecommunications market have changed dramatically since the auctioning of spectrum in the 700 megahertz band was originally mandated by Congress in 1997, raising serious questions as to whether the original deadlines, or the subsequent revision of the deadlines, are consistent with sound telecommunications policy and spectrum management principles. (2) No comprehensive plan yet exists for allocating additional spectrum for third-generation wireless and other advanced communications services. The Federal Communications Commission should have the flexibility to auction frequencies in the 700 megahertz band for such purposes. (3) The study being conducted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in consultation with the Department of Defense to determine whether the Department of Defense can share or relinquish additional spectrum for third generation wireless and other advanced communications services will not be completed until after the June 19th auction date for the upper 700 megahertz band, and long after the applications must be filed to participate in the auction, thereby creating further uncertainty as to whether the frequencies in the 700 megahertz band will be put to their highest and best use for the benefit of consumers. (4) The Federal Communications Commission is also in the process of determining how to resolve the interference problems that exist in the 800 megahertz band, especially for public safety. One option being considered for the 800 megahertz band would involve the 700 megahertz band. The Commission should not hold the 700 megahertz auction before the 800 megahertz interference issues are resolved or a tenable plan has been conceived. (5) The 700 megahertz band is currently occupied by television broadcasters, and will be so until the transfer to digital television is completed. This situation creates a tremendous 116 STAT. 716 amount of uncertainty concerning when the spectrum will be available and reduces the value placed on the spectrum by potential bidders. The encumbrance of the 700 megahertz band reduces both the amount of money that the auction would be likely to produce and the probability that the spectrum would be purchased by the entities that valued the spectrum the most and would put the spectrum to its most productive use. (6) The Commission’s rules governing voluntary mechanisms for vacating the 700 megahertz band by broadcast stations— (A) produced no certainty that the band would be available for advanced mobile communications services, public safety operations, or other wireless services any earlier than the existing statutory framework provides; and (B) should advance the transition of digital television and must not result in the unjust enrichment of any incumbent licensee.
SEC. 3. ELIMINATION OF STATUTORY DEADLINES FOR SPECTRUM AUCTIONS. (a) FCC To Determine Timing of Auctions.—Section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(15) Commission to determine timing of auctions.— “(A) Commission authority.—Subject to the provisions of this subsection (including paragraph (11)), but notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commission shall determine the timing of and deadlines for the conduct of competitive bidding under this subsection, including the timing of and deadlines for qualifying for bidding; conducting auctions; collecting, depositing, and reporting revenues; and completing licensing processes and assigning licenses. “(B) Termination of portions of auctions 31 and 44.—Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the Commission shall not commence or conduct auctions 31 and 44 on June 19, 2002, as specified in the public notices of March 19, 2002, and March 20, 2002 (DA 02-659 and DA 02-563). “(C) Exception.— “(i) Blocks excepted.—Subparagraph (B) shall not apply to the auction of— “(I) the C-block of licenses on the bands of frequencies located at 710-716 megahertz, and 740-746 megahertz; or “(II) the D-block of licenses on the bands of frequencies located at 716—722 megahertz. “(ii) Eligible bidders.—The entities that shall be eligible to bid in the auction of the C-block and D- block licenses described in clause (i) shall be those entities that were qualified entities, and that submitted applications to participate in auction 44, by May 8, 2002, as part of the original auction 44 short form filing deadline. “(iii) Auction deadlines for excepted blocks.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), the auction of the 116 STAT. 717 C-block and D-block licenses described in clause (i) shall be commenced no earlier than August 19, 2002, and no later than September 19, 2002, and the proceeds of such auction shall be deposited in accordance with paragraph (8) not later than December 31, 2002. “(iv) Report.—Within one year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Commission shall submit a report to Congress— “(I) specifying when the Commission intends to reschedule auctions 31 and 44 (other than the blocks excepted by clause (i)); and “(II) describing the progress made by the Commission in the digital television transition and in the assignment and allocation of additional spectrum for advanced mobile communications services that warrants the scheduling of such auctions. “(D) Return of payments.—Within one month after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Commission shall return to the bidders for licenses in the A-block, B-block, and E-block of auction 44 the full amount of all upfront payments made by such bidders for such licenses.”. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Communications act of 1934.—Section 309(j)(14)(C)(ii) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)(14)(C)(ii)) is amended by striking the second sentence. (2) Balanced budget act of 1997.—Section 3007 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (111 Stat. 269) is repealed.

47 USC 309 note.

 (3) Consolidated appropriations act.—Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 213(a) of H.R. 3425 of the 106th Congress, as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(5) of An Act making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes (Public Law 106-113; 113 Stat. 1501A-295), are repealed.

47 USC 337 note.

SEC. 4. COMPLIANCE WITH AUCTION AUTHORITY.

47 USC 309 note.

 The Federal Communications Commission shall conduct rescheduled auctions 31 and 44 prior to the expiration of the auction authority under section 309(j)(11) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)(11)).
SEC. 5. PRESERVATION OF BROADCASTER OBLIGATIONS.

47 USC 309 note.

 Nothing in this Act shall be construed to relieve television broadcast station licensees of the obligation to complete the digital television service conversion as required by section 309(j)(14) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)(14)).
SEC. 6. INTERFERENCE PROTECTION.

47 USC 337 note.

 (a) Interference Waivers.—In granting a request by a television broadcast station licensee assigned to any of channels 52-69 to utilize any channel of channels 2-51 that is assigned for digital broadcasting in order to continue analog broadcasting during the transition to digital broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission may not, either at the time of the grant or thereafter, waive or otherwise reduce— (1) the spacing requirements provided for analog broadcasting licensees within channels 2-51 as required by section 73.610 of the Commission’s rules (and the table contained therein) (47 CFR 73.610), or 116 STAT. 718 (2) the interference standards provided for digital broadcasting licensees within channels 2-51 as required by sections 73.622 and 73.623 of such rules (47 CFR 73.622, 73.623), if such waiver or reduction will result in any degradation in or loss of service, or an increased level of interference, to any television household except as the Commission’s rules would otherwise expressly permit, exclusive of any waivers previously granted. (b) Exception for Public Safety Channel Clearing.—The restrictions in subsection (a) shall not apply to a station licensee that is seeking authority (either by waiver or otherwise) to vacate the frequencies that constitute television channel 63, 64, 68, or 69 in order to make such frequencies available for public safety purposes pursuant to the provisions of section 337 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 337).
Approved June 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4560: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–443 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed House.

June 18, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–196: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ensure that chaplains killed in the line of duty receive public safety officer death benefits. Public Law196 Public Law 107–196 116 Stat. 719 2002-06-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 719 Public Law107–196 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ensure that chaplains killed in the line of duty receive public safety officer death benefits.

June 24, 2002

[S. 2431]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. BENEFITS FOR CHAPLAINS.

42 USC 3711 note.

 (a) In General.—Section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (7) as (3) through (8), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) ‘chaplain’ includes any individual serving as an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized volunteer fire department or legally organized police department, or an officially recognized or designated public employee of a legally organized fire or police department who was responding to a fire, rescue, or police emergency;”; and (3) in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by inserting after “firefighter,” the following: “as a chaplain,”. (b) Eligible Beneficiaries.—Section 1201(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 3796(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking “or” at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: “(4) if there is no surviving spouse or surviving child, to the individual designated by such officer as beneficiary under such officer’s most recently executed life insurance policy, provided that such individual survived such officer; or”. 116 STAT. 720 (c)

Applicability.

Effective date.—The amendments made by this section

42 USC 3796 note.

shall take effect on September 11, 2001, and shall apply to injuries or deaths that occur in the line of duty on or after such date.
Approved June 24, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2431 H.R. 3297: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–384 accompanying H.R. 3297 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed Senate.

June 11, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–197: To implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings to strengthen criminal laws relating to attacks on places of public use, to implement the International Convention of the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, to combat terrorism and defend the Nation against terrorist acts, and for other purposes. Public Law197 Public Law 107–197 116 Stat. 721 2002-06-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 721 Public Law107–197 107th Congress
An Act To implement the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings to strengthen criminal laws relating to attacks on places of public use, to implement the International Convention of the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, to combat terrorism and defend the Nation against terrorist acts, and for other purposes.

June 25, 2002

[H.R. 3275]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>SUPPRESSION OF TERRORIST BOMBINGS<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2331">18 USC 2331 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>BOMBING STATUTE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offense</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 113B of title 18, United States Code, relating to terrorism, is amended by inserting after section 2332e the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="2332f">“§ 2332f. </num><heading>Bombings of places of public use, government facilities, public transportation systems and infrastructure facilities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offenses</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Whoever unlawfully delivers, places, discharges, or detonates an explosive or other lethal device in, into, or against a place of public use, a state or government facility, a public transportation system, or an infrastructure facility—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>with the intent to cause death or serious bodily injury, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>with the intent to cause extensive destruction of such a place, facility, or system, where such destruction results in or is likely to result in major economic loss, shall be punished as prescribed in subsection (c).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Attempts and conspiracies—Whoever attempts or conspires to commit an offense under paragraph (1) shall be punished as prescribed in subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is jurisdiction over the offenses in subsection (a) if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the offense takes place in the United States and—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/722">116 STAT. 722</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the offense is committed against another state or a government facility of such state, including its embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of that state;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the offense is committed in an attempt to compel another state or the United States to do or abstain from doing any act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>at the time the offense is committed, it is committed—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>on board a vessel flying the flag of another state;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>on board an aircraft which is registered under the laws of another state; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>on board an aircraft which is operated by the government of another state;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a perpetrator is found outside the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>a perpetrator is a national of another state or a stateless person; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>a victim is a national of another state or a stateless person;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the offense takes place outside the United States and—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a perpetrator is a national of the United States or is a stateless person whose habitual residence is in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a victim is a national of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a perpetrator is found in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the offense is committed in an attempt to compel the United States to do or abstain from doing any act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the offense is committed against a state or government facility of the United States, including an embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the offense is committed on board a vessel flying the flag of the United States or an aircraft which is registered under the laws of the United States at the time the offense is committed; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the offense is committed on board an aircraft which is operated by the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever violates this section shall be punished as provided under section 2332a(a) of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions to Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This section does not apply to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the activities of armed forces during an armed conflict, as those terms are understood under the law of war, which are governed by that law,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>activities undertaken by military forces of a state in the exercise of their official duties; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>offenses committed within the United States, where the alleged offender and the victims are United States citizens and the alleged offender is found in the United States, or where jurisdiction is predicated solely on the nationality of the victims or the alleged offender and the offense has no substantial effect on interstate or foreign commerce.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>As used in this section, the term—</content></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>‘serious bodily injury’ has the meaning given that term in section 1365(g)(3) of this title;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/723">116 STAT. 723</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>‘national of the United States’ has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>‘state or government facility’ includes any permanent or temporary facility or conveyance that is used or occupied by representatives of a state, members of Government, the legislature or the judiciary or by officials or employees of a state or any other public authority or entity or by employees or officials of an intergovernmental organization in connection with their official duties;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>‘intergovernmental organization’ includes international organization (as defined in section 1116(b)(5) of this title);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>‘infrastructure facility’ means any publicly or privately owned facility providing or distributing services for the benefit of the public, such as water, sewage, energy, fuel, or communications;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>‘place of public use’ means those parts of any building, land, street, waterway, or other location that are accessible or open to members of the public, whether continuously, periodically, or occasionally, and encompasses any commercial, business, cultural, historical, educational, religious, governmental, entertainment, recreational, or similar place that is so accessible or open to the public;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>‘public transportation system’ means all facilities, conveyances, and instrumentalities, whether publicly or privately owned, that are used in or for publicly available services for the transportation of persons or cargo;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>‘explosive’ has the meaning given in section 844(j) of this title insofar that it is designed, or has the capability, to cause death, serious bodily injury, or substantial material damage;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>‘other lethal device’ means any weapon or device that is designed or has the capability to cause death, serious bodily injury, or substantial damage to property through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic chemicals, biological agents, or toxins (as those terms are defined in section 178 of this title) or radiation or radioactive material;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>‘military forces of a state’ means the armed forces of a state which are organized, trained, and equipped under its internal law for the primary purpose of national defense or security, and persons acting in support of those armed forces who are under their formal command, control, and responsibility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>‘armed conflict’ does not include internal disturbances and tensions, such as riots, isolated and sporadic acts of violence, and other acts of a similar nature; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><content>‘state’ has the same meaning as that term has under international law, and includes all political subdivisions thereof.”.</content></paragraph></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/724">116 STAT. 724</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 113B of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2332e the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2332f. </designator> <label>Bombings of places of public use, government facilities, public transportation systems and infrastructure facilities.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2332f">18 USC 2332f note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclaimer</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing contained in this section is intended to affect the applicability of any other Federal or State law which might pertain to the underlying conduct.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2332f">18 USC 2332f note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <content>Section 102 shall take effect on the date that the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings enters into force for the United States.</content></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002.</p></sidenote><heading>SUPPRESSION OF THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2331">18 USC 2331 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002”.</content></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>TERRORISM FINANCING STATUTE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 113B of title 18, United States Code, relating to terrorism, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="2339C">“§ 2339C. </num><heading>Prohibitions against the financing of terrorism</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offenses</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Whoever, in a circumstance described in subsection (c), by any means, directly or indirectly, unlawfully and willfully provides or collects funds with the intention that such funds be used, or with the knowledge that such funds are to be used, in full or in part, in order to carry out—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an act which constitutes an offense within the scope of a treaty specified in subsection (e)(7), as implemented by the United States, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any other act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to a civilian, or to any other person not taking an active part in the hostilities in a situation of armed conflict, when the purpose of such act, by its nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to compel a government or an international organization to do or to abstain from doing any act,</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall be punished as prescribed in subsection (d)(1).</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Attempts and conspiracies</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever attempts or conspires to commit an offense under paragraph (1) shall be punished as prescribed in subsection (d)( 1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to predicate act</inline>.—</heading><content>For an act to constitute an offense set forth in this subsection, it shall not be necessary that the funds were actually used to carry out a predicate act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is jurisdiction over the offenses in subsection (a) in the following circumstances—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the offense takes place in the United States and—</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/725">116 STAT. 725</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a perpetrator was a national of another state or a stateless person;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>on board a vessel flying the flag of another state or an aircraft which is registered under the laws of another state at the time the offense is committed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>on board an aircraft which is operated by the government of another state;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a perpetrator is found outside the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>was directed toward or resulted in the carrying out of a predicate act against—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a national of another state; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>another state or a government facility of such state, including its embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of that state;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>was directed toward or resulted in the carrying out of a predicate act committed in an attempt to compel another state or international organization to do or abstain from doing any act; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>was directed toward or resulted in the carrying out of a predicate act—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>outside the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>within the United States, and either the offense or the predicate act was conducted in, or the results thereof affected, interstate or foreign commerce;</content></clause></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the offense takes place outside the United States and—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a perpetrator is a national of the United States or is a stateless person whose habitual residence is in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a perpetrator is found in the United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>was directed toward or resulted in the carrying out of a predicate act against—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>any property that is owned, leased, or used by the United States or by any department or agency of the United States, including an embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any person or property within the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>any national of the United States or the property of such national; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>any property of any legal entity organized under the laws of the United States, including any of its States, districts, commonwealths, territories, or possessions;</content></clause></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the offense is committed on board a vessel flying the flag of the United States or an aircraft which is registered under the laws of the United States at the time the offense is committed;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the offense is committed on board an aircraft which is operated by the United States; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the offense was directed toward or resulted in the carrying out of a predicate act committed in an attempt to compel the United States to do or abstain from doing any act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Concealment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Whoever—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is in the United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is outside the United States and is a national of the United States or a legal entity organized under the laws <page identifier="/us/stat/116/726">116 STAT. 726</page>of the United States (including any of its States, districts, commonwealths, territories, or possessions); and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>knowingly conceals or disguises the nature, location, source, ownership, or control of any material support, resources, or funds—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>knowing or intending that the support or resources were provided in violation of section 2339B of this title; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>knowing or intending that any such funds or any proceeds of such funds were provided or collected in violation of subsection (a),</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall be punished as prescribed in subsection (d)(2).</continuation></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsection (a)</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">subsection (c)</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever violates subsection (c) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the term ‘funds’ means assets of every kind, whether tangible or intangible, movable or immovable, however acquired, and legal documents or instruments in any form, including electronic or digital, evidencing title to, or interest in, such assets, including coin, currency, bank credits, travelers checks, bank checks, money orders, shares, securities, bonds, drafts, and letters of credit;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the term ‘government facility’ means any permanent or temporary facility or conveyance that is used or occupied by representatives of a state, members of a government, the legislature, or the judiciary, or by officials or employees of a state or any other public authority or entity or by employees or officials of an intergovernmental organization in connection with their official duties;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the term ‘proceeds’ means any funds derived from or obtained, directly or indirectly, through the commission of an offense set forth in subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the term ‘provides’ includes giving, donating, and transmitting;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the term ‘collects’ includes raising and receiving;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>the term ‘predicate act’ means any act referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>the term ‘treaty’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, done at The Hague on December 16, 1970;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation, done at Montreal on September 23, 1971;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 14, 1973;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 17, 1979;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/727">116 STAT. 727</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, adopted at Vienna on March 3, 1980;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts of Violence at Airports Serving International Civil Aviation, supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation, done at Montreal on February 24, 1988;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, done at Rome on March 10, 1988;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>the Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms located on the Continental Shelf, done at Rome on March 10,1988; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 15,1997;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>the term ‘intergovernmental organization’ includes international organizations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>the term ‘international organization’ has the same meaning as in section 1116(b)(5) of this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>the term ‘armed conflict’ does not include internal disturbances and tensions, such as riots, isolated and sporadic acts of violence, and other acts of a similar nature;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>the term ‘serious bodily injury’ has the same meaning as in section 1365(g)(3) of this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><content>the term ‘national of the United States’ has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><content>the term ‘state’ has the same meaning as that term has under international law, and includes all political subdivisions thereof.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to any other criminal, civil, or administrative liability or penalty, any legal entity located within the United States or organized under the laws of the United States, including any of the laws of its States, districts, commonwealths, territories, or possessions, shall be liable to the United States for the sum of at least $10,000, if a person responsible for the management or control of that legal entity has, in that capacity, committed an offense set forth in subsection (a).”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 113B of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2339C. </designator> <label>Prohibitions against the financing of terrorism.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclaimer</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing contained in this section is intended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2339c">18 USC 2339c note</ref>.</p></sidenote> to affect the scope or applicability of any other Federal or State law.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2339c">18 USC 2339c note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Except for paragraphs (1)(D) and (2)(B) of section 2339C(b) of title 18, United States Code, which shall become effective on the date that the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism enters into force for the United States, and for the provisions of section 2339C(e)(7)(I) of title 18, United States Code, which shall become effective on the date that the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist <page identifier="/us/stat/116/728">116 STAT. 728</page> Bombing enters into force for the United States, section 202 shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>ANCILLARY MEASURES</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>ANCILLARY MEASURES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wiretap Predicates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2516(1)(q) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>inserting “2332f,” after “2332d,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>striking “or 2339B” and inserting “2339B, or 2339C”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Crime of Terrorism</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2332b(g)(5)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>inserting “2332f (relating to bombing of public places and facilities),” after “2332b (relating to acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries),”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>inserting “2339C (relating to financing of terrorism,” before “or 2340A (relating to torture)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Providing Material Support to Terrorists Predicate</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2339A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “2332f,” before “or 2340A”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Forfeiture of Funds, Proceeds, and Instrumentalities.—Section 981(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>Any property, real or personal, involved in a violation or attempted violation, or which constitutes or is derived from proceeds traceable to a violation, of section 2339C of this title.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> Approved June 25, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3275 (S. 1770): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–307 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 19, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

June 14, considered and passed Senate, amended.

June 18, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

June 25, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–198: To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, for the purpose of facilitating compliance by small business concerns with certain Federal paperwork requirements, to establish a task force to examine information collection and dissemination, and for other purposes. Public Law198 Public Law 107–198 116 Stat. 729 2002-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 729 Public Law107–198 107th Congress
An Act To amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, for the purpose of facilitating compliance by small business concerns with certain Federal paperwork requirements, to establish a task force to examine information collection and dissemination, and for other purposes.

June 28, 2002

[H.R. 327]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

44 USC 101 note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FACILITATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS. (a) Requirements Applicable to the Director of OMB.—Section 3504(c) of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the “Paperwork Reduction Act”), is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(6) publish in the Federal Register and make available

Federal Register, publication.

 on the Internet (in consultation with the Small Business Administration) on an annual basis a list of the compliance

Internet.

 assistance resources available to small businesses, with the

Deadline.

 first such publication occurring not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002.”. (b) Establishment of Agency Point of Contact.—Section 3506 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(i)(1) In addition to the requirements described in subsection (c), each agency shall, with respect to the collection of information and the control of paperwork, establish 1 point of contact in the agency to act as a liaison between the agency and small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)). “(2) Each point of contact described under paragraph (1) shall

Deadline.

 be established not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002.”. (c) Additional Reduction of Paperwork for Certain Small Businesses.—Section 3506(c) of title 44, United States Code, is amended— 116 STAT. 730 (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (3)(J), by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(4) in addition to the requirements of this chapter regarding the reduction of information collection burdens for small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), make efforts to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.”.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF TASK FORCE ON INFORMATION COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION. (a) In General.—Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating section 3520 as section 3521; and (2) by inserting after section 3519 the following:
“§ 3520. Establishment of task force on information collection and dissemination “(a) There is established a task force to study the feasibility of streamlining requirements with respect to small business concerns regarding collection of information and strengthening dissemination of information (in this section referred to as the ‘task force’). “(b) (1) The Director shall determine— “(A) subject to the minimum requirements under paragraph (2), the number of representatives to be designated under each subparagraph of that paragraph; and “(B) the agencies to be represented under paragraph (2)(K). “(2) After all determinations are made under paragraph (1), the members of the task force shall be designated by the head of each applicable department or agency, and include— “(A) 1 representative of the Director, who shall convene and chair the task force; “(B) not less than 2 representatives of the Department of Labor, including 1 representative of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and 1 representative of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; “(C) not less than 1 representative of the Environmental Protection Agency; “(D) not less than 1 representative of the Department of Transportation; “(E) not less than 1 representative of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration; “(F) not less than 1 representative of the Internal Revenue Service; “(G) not less than 2 representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services, including 1 representative of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; “(H) not less than 1 representative of the Department of Agriculture; “(I) not less than 1 representative of the Department of the Interior; “(J) not less than 1 representative of the General Services Administration; and 116 STAT. 731 “(K) not less than 1 representative of each of 2 agencies not represented by representatives described under subparagraphs (A) through (J). “(c) The task force shall— “(1) identify ways to integrate the collection of information across Federal agencies and programs and examine the feasibility and desirability of requiring each agency to consolidate requirements regarding collections of information with respect to small business concerns within and across agencies, without negatively impacting the effectiveness of underlying laws and regulations regarding such collections of information, in order that each small business concern may submit all information required by the agency— “(A) to 1 point of contact in the agency; “(B) in a single format, such as a single electronic reporting system, with respect to the agency; and “(C) with synchronized reporting for information submissions having the same frequency, such as synchronized quarterly, semiannual, and annual reporting dates; “(2) examine the feasibility and benefits to small businesses of publishing a list by the Director of the collections of information applicable to small business concerns (as defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), organized— “(A) by North American Industry Classification System code; “(B) by industrial sector description; or “(C) in another manner by which small business concerns can more easily identify requirements with which those small business concerns are expected to comply; “(3) examine the savings, including cost savings, and develop recommendations for implementing— “(A) systems for electronic submissions of information to the Federal Government; and “(B) interactive reporting systems, including components that provide immediate feedback to assure that data being submitted— “(i) meet requirements of format; and “(ii) are within the range of acceptable options for each data field; “(4) make recommendations to improve the electronic dissemination of information collected under Federal requirements; “(5) recommend a plan for the development of an interactive Governmentwide system, available through the Internet, to allow each small business to— “(A) better understand which Federal requirements regarding collection of information (and, when possible, which other Federal regulatory requirements) apply to that particular business; and “(B) more easily comply with those Federal requirements; and “(6) in carrying out this section, consider opportunities for the coordination— “(A) of Federal and State reporting requirements; and “(B) among the points of contact described under section 3506(i), such as to enable agencies to provide small 116 STAT. 732 business concerns with contacts for information collection requirements for other agencies. “(d) The task force shall— “(1)

Federal Register, publication.

by publication in the Federal Register, provide notice and an opportunity for public comment on each report in draft

Notice.

form; and “(2) make provision in each report for the inclusion of— “(A) any additional or dissenting views of task force members; and “(B) a summary of significant public comments. “(e)

Deadline.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the

Reports.

Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the task force shall submit a report of its findings under subsection (c) (1), (2), and (3) to— “(1) the Director; “(2) the chairpersons and ranking minority members of— “(A) the Committee on Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate; and “(B) the Committee on Government Reform and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; and “(3) the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman designated under section 30(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657(b)). “(f)

Deadline.

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Reports.Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the task force shall submit a report of its findings under subsection (c) (4) and (5) to— “(1) the Director; “(2) the chairpersons and ranking minority members of— “(A) the Committee on Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate; and “(B) the Committee on Government Reform and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; and “(3) the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman designated under section 30(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657(b)). “(g)

Termination date.

The task force shall terminate after completion of its work. “(h) In this section, the term ‘small business concern’ has the meaning given under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).”.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.—The table of sections for chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 3520 and inserting the following: “3520. “3521.
SEC. 4.

Deadlines.

5 USC 601 note.

REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT REPORTS. (a) Definition.—In this section, the term “agency” has the meaning given that term under section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (b) In General.— 116 STAT. 733 (1) Initial report.—Not later than December 31, 2003, each agency shall submit an initial report to— (A) the chairpersons and ranking minority members of— (i) the Committee on Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Government Reform and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman designated under section 30(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657(b)). (2) Final report.—Not later than December 31, 2004, each agency shall submit a final report to the members and officer described under paragraph (1) (A) and (B). (3) Content.—The initial report under paragraph (1) shall include information with respect to the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2002, and the final report under paragraph (2) shall include information with respect to the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2003, on each of the following: (A) The number of enforcement actions in which a civil penalty is assessed. (B) The number of enforcement actions in which a civil penalty is assessed against a small entity. (C) The number of enforcement actions described under subparagraphs (A) and (B) in which the civil penalty is reduced or waived. (D) The total monetary amount of the reductions or waivers referred to under subparagraph (C). (4) Definitions in reports.—Each report under this subsection shall include definitions selected at the discretion of the reporting agency of the terms “enforcement actions”, “reduction or waiver”, and “small entity” as used in the report.
Approved June 28, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 327 (S. 1271): SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–153 accompanying S. 1271 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Mar. 14, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

May 22, considered and passed Senate, amended.

June 18, House concurred in Senate amendments.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

June 28, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–199: To amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit. Public Law199 Public Law 107–199 116 Stat. 734 2002-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 734 Public Law107–199 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit.

June 28, 2002

[S. 2578]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. Subsection (b) of section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking “$5,950,000,000,000” and inserting “$6,400,000,000,000”.
Approved June 28, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2578: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 11, considered and passed Senate.

June 27, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–200: Approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Public Law200 Public Law 107–200 116 Stat. 735 2002-07-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 735 Public Law107–200 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

July 23, 2002

[H.J. Res. 87]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That there hereby

42 USC 10135 note.

 is approved the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for a repository, with respect to which a notice of disapproval was submitted by the Governor of the State of Nevada on April 8, 2002.
Approved July 23, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 87 (S.J. Res. 34): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–425 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–159 accompanying S.J. Res. 34 (Comm, on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 8, considered and passed House.

July 9, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–201: To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase silver on the open market when the silver stockpile is depleted, to be used to mint coins. Public Law201 Public Law 107–201 116 Stat. 736 2002-07-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 736 Public Law107–201 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase silver on the open market when the silver stockpile is depleted, to be used to mint coins.

July 23, 2002

[S. 2594]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Support of American Eagle

31 USC 5116 note.

Silver Bullion Program Act”.
SEC. 2.

31 USC 5116 note.

FINDINGS. Congress finds that— (1) the American Eagle Silver Bullion coin leads the global market, and is the largest and most popular silver coin program in the United States; (2) established in 1986, the American Eagle Silver Bullion Program is the most successful silver bullion program in the world; (3) from fiscal year 1995 through fiscal year 2001, the American Eagle Silver Bullion Program generated— (A) revenues of $264,100,000; and (B) sufficient profits to significantly reduce the national debt; (4) with the depletion of silver reserves in the Defense Logistic Agency’s Strategic and Critical Materials Stockpile, it is necessary for the Department of the Treasury to acquire silver from other sources in order to preserve the American Eagle Silver Bullion Program; (5) with the ability to obtain silver from other sources, the United States Mint can continue the highly successful American Eagle Silver Bullion Program, exercising sound business judgment and market acquisition practices in its approach to the silver market, resulting in continuing profitability of the program; (6) in 2001, silver was commercially produced in 12 States, including, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington; (7) Nevada is the largest silver producing State in the Nation, producing— (A) 17,500,000 ounces of silver in 2001; and (B) 34 percent of United States silver production in 2000; (8) the mining industry in Idaho is vital to the economy of the State, and the Silver Valley in northern Idaho leads 116 STAT. 737 the world in recorded silver production, with over 1,100,000,000 ounces of silver produced between 1884 and 2001; (9) the largest, active silver producing mine in the Nation is the McCoy/Cove Mine in Nevada, which produced more than 107,000,000 ounces of silver between 1989 and 2001; (10) the mining industry in Idaho— (A) employs more than 3,000 people; (B) contributes more than $900,000,000 to the Idaho economy; and (C) produces $70,000,000 worth of silver per year; (11) the silver mines of the Comstock lode, the premier silver producing deposit in Nevada, brought people and wealth to the region, paving the way for statehood in 1864, and giving Nevada its nickname as “the Silver State”; (12) mines in the Silver Valley— (A) represent an important part of the mining history of Idaho and the United States; and (B) have served in the past as key components of the United States war effort; and (13) silver has been mined in Nevada throughout its history, with every significant metal mining camp in Nevada producing some silver.
SEC. 3. PURCHASE OF SILVER BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. (a) Purchase of Silver.— (1) In general.—Section 5116(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the second sentence the following: “At such time as the silver stockpile is depleted, the Secretary shall obtain silver as described in paragraph (1) to mint coins authorized under section 5112(e). If it is not economically feasible to obtain such silver, the Secretary may obtain silver for coins authorized under section 5112(e) from other available sources. The Secretary shall not pay more than the average world price for silver under any circumstances. As used in this paragraph, the term ‘average world price’ means the price determined by a widely recognized commodity exchange at the time the silver is obtained by the Secretary.”. (2) Rulemaking authority.—The Secretary of the

31 USC 5116 note.

 Treasury shall issue regulations to implement the amendments made by paragraph (1). (b) Study Required.—

31 USC 5112 note.

 (1) Study.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall conduct a study of the impact on the United States silver market of the American Eagle Silver Bullion Program, established under section 5112(e) of title 31, United States Code. (2) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment

Deadline.

 of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit a report of the study conducted under paragraph (1) to the chairman and ranking minority member of— (A) the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. (c) Annual Report.—

31 USC 5116 note.

 (1) In general.—The Director of the United States Mint shall prepare and submit to Congress an annual report on 116 STAT. 738 the purchases of silver made pursuant to this Act and the amendments made by this Act. (2) Concurrent submission.—The report required by paragraph (1) may be incorporated into the annual report of the Director of the United States Mint on the operations of the mint and assay offices, referred to in section 1329 of title 44, United States Code.
Approved July 23, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2594): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 21, considered and passed Senate.

June 27, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–202: To establish the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission. Public Law202 Public Law 107–202 116 Stat. 739 2002-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 739 Public Law107–202 107th Congress
An Act To establish the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission.

July 24, 2002

[H.R. 2362]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission Act

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be referred to as the “Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission Act”.

36 USC note prec. 101.
SEC. 2.

36 USC note prec. 101.

FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) Benjamin Franklin was one of the most extraordinary men of the generation that founded the United States. Around the world, he remains one of the best-known Americans who has ever lived. (2) Benjamin Franklin’s achievements include his literary work, his creation of philanthropic and educational institutions, his significant scientific explorations, and his service to the Nation as a statesman and diplomat. (3) Benjamin Franklin was the only American to sign all 5 enabling documents of the United States. (4) All people in the United States could benefit from studying the life of Benjamin Franklin and gaining a deeper appreciation of his legacy to the Nation. (5) January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin, and a commission should be established to study and recommend to the Congress activities that are fitting and proper to celebrate that anniversary in a manner that appropriately honors Benjamin Franklin.
SEC. 3.

36 USC note prec. 101.

ESTABLISHMENT. There is established a commission to be known as the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission (referred to in this Act as the “Commission”).
SEC. 4. DUTIES.

36 USC note prec. 101.

 (a) Study.—The Commission shall have the following duties: (1) To study activities by the Government that would be fitting and proper to honor Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the tercentenary of his birth, including but not limited to the following: (A) The minting of a Benjamin Franklin tercentenary coin. 116 STAT. 740 (B) The rededication of the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or other activities with respect to that memorial. (C) The acquisition and preservation of artifacts associated with Benjamin Franklin. (D) The sponsorship of publications, including catalogs and scholarly work, concerning Benjamin Franklin. (E) The sponsorship of conferences, exhibitions, or other public meetings concerning Benjamin Franklin. (F) The sponsorship of high school and collegiate essay contests concerning the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin. (2) To recommend to the Congress in one or more of the interim reports submitted under section 9(a)— (A) the activities that the Commission considers most fitting and proper to honor Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the tercentenary of his birth; and (B) the entity or entities in the Federal Government that the Commission considers most appropriate to carry out such activities. (b) Point of Contact.—The Commission, acting through its secretariat, shall serve as the point of contact of the Government for all State, local, international, and private sector initiatives regarding the tercentenary of Benjamin Franklin’s birth, with the purpose of coordinating and facilitating all fitting and proper activities honoring Benjamin Franklin.
SEC. 5.

36 USC note prec. 101.

MEMBERSHIP. (a) Number and Appointment.—The Commission shall be composed of 15 members as follows: (1) The Librarian of Congress. (2)

President.

Fourteen qualified citizens, appointed as follows: (A)

Congress.

Two members appointed by the President. (B) Two members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (C) Two members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (D) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the majority leader of the Senate. (E) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. (F) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (G) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (b) Qualified Citizen.—For purposes of this section, a qualified citizen is a citizen of the United States with— (1) a substantial knowledge and appreciation of the work and legacy of Benjamin Franklin; and (2) a commitment to educating people in the United States about the historical importance of Benjamin Franklin. 116 STAT. 741 (c) Time of Appointment.—Each initial appointment of a member of the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Continuation of Membership.—If a member of the Commission was appointed to the Commission as a Member of the Congress, and ceases to be a Member of the Congress, that member may continue to serve on the Commission for not longer than the 30-day period beginning on the date on which that member ceases to be a Member of the Congress. (e) Terms.—Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (f) Vacancies.—A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission and shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (g) Basic Pay.—Members shall serve on the Commission without pay. (h) Travel Expenses.—Each member shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. (i) Quorum.—Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings. (j) Chair.—The Commission shall select a Chair from among the members of the Commission. (k) Meetings.—The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair.
SEC. 6. ORGANIZATION.

36 USC note prec. 101.

 (a) Honorary Members.—The President—

President.

 (1) shall serve as an honorary, nonvoting member of the Commission; and (2) may invite the President of France and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to serve as honorary, nonvoting members of the Commission. (b) Advisory Committee.—The Commission shall form an

Establishment.

 advisory committee, to be composed of representatives of the major extant institutions founded by or dedicated to Benjamin Franklin, including the following: (1) The Executive Director of the American Philosophical Society. (2) The President of the Franklin Institute. (3) The Librarian of the Library Company. (4) The Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (5) The President of the University of Pennsylvania. (c) Administrative Secretariat.—The Commission shall seek

Contracts.

 to enter into an arrangement with the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under which the Institute shall do the following: (1) Serve as the secretariat of the Commission, including by serving as the point of contact under section 4(b). (2) House the administrative offices of the Commission.
SEC. 7. POWERS.

36 USC note prec. 101.

 (a) Hearings and Sessions.—The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act 116 STAT. 742 at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. (b) Powers of Members and Agents.—Any member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action that the Commission is authorized to take by this Act. (c) Obtaining Official Data.—The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chair of the Commission, the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the Commission. (d) Mails.—The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States. (e) Administrative Support Services.—Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act. (f) Procurement.—The Commission may enter into contracts for supplies, services, and facilities to carry out the Commission’s duties under this Act. (g) Donations.—The Commission may accept and use donations of— (1) money; (2) personal services; and (3) real or personal property related to Benjamin Franklin or the occasion of the tercentenary of his birth.
SEC. 8.

36 USC note prec. 101.

DIRECTOR AND STAFF. (a) Appointment.—The Commission may appoint a Director and such additional personnel as the Commission considers to be appropriate. (b) Applicability of Certain Civil Service Laws.—The Director and staff of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.
SEC. 9.

36 USC note prec. 101.

REPORTS. (a) Interim Reports.—The Commission shall submit to the Congress such interim reports as the Commission considers to be appropriate. (b)

Deadline.

Final Report.—The Commission shall submit a final report to the Confess not later than January 16, 2007. The final report shall contain— (1) a detailed statement of the activities of the Commission; and (2) any other information that the Commission considers to be appropriate.
SEC. 10.

36 USC note prec. 101.

TERMINATION. The Commission shall terminate 120 days after submitting its final report pursuant to section 9(b).
116 STAT. 743
SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

36 USC note prec. 101.

 There are authorized to be appropriated $500,000 for the period of fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to carry out this Act, to remain available until expended.
Approved July 24, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2362: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 30, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

July 9, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–203: To provide for an independent investigation of Forest Service firefighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or burnover. Public Law203 Public Law 107–203 116 Stat. 744 2002-07-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 744 Public Law107–203 107th Congress
An Act To provide for an independent investigation of Forest Service firefighter deaths that are caused by wildfire entrapment or burnover.

July 24, 2002

[H.R. 3971]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

7 USC 2270b.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATION OF FOREST SERVICE FIREFIGHTER DEATHS. In the case of each fatality of an officer or employee of the Forest Service that occurs due to wildfire entrapment or burnover, the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an investigation of the fatality. The investigation shall not rely on, and shall be completely independent of, any investigation of the fatality that is conducted by the Forest Service.
SEC. 2.

Reports.

7 USC 2270c.

SUBMISSION OF RESULTS. As soon as possible after completing an investigation under section 1, the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture shall submit to Congress and the Secretary of Agriculture a report containing the results of the investigation.
Approved July 24, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3971: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 24, considered and passed House.

July 10, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–204: To protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws, and for other purposes. Public Law204 Public Law 107–204 116 Stat. 745 2002-07-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 745 Public Law107–204 107th Congress
An Act To protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws, and for other purposes.

July 30, 2002

[H.R. 3763]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Corporate responsibility.

 (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002”.

15 USC 7201 note.

 (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. Sec. 3. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. Sec. 109. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. 116 STAT. 746 Sec. 404. Sec. 405. Sec. 406. Sec. 407. Sec. 408. Sec. 409. TITLE V— Sec. 501. TITLE VI— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603. Sec. 604. TITLE VII— Sec. 701. Sec. 702. Sec. 703. Sec. 704. Sec. 705. TITLE VIII— Sec. 801. Sec. 802. Sec. 803. Sec. 804. Sec. 805. Sec. 806. Sec. 807. TITLE IX— Sec. 901. Sec. 902. Sec. 903. Sec. 904. Sec. 905. Sec. 906. TITLE X— Sec. 1001. TITLE XI— Sec. 1101. Sec. 1102. Sec. 1103. Sec. 1104. Sec. 1105. Sec. 1106.
SEC. 2.

15 USC 7201 note.

DEFINITIONS. (a) In General.—In this Act, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Appropriate state regulatory authority.—The term “appropriate State regulatory authority” means the State agency or other authority responsible for the licensure or other regulation of the practice of accounting in the State or States 116 STAT. 747 having jurisdiction over a registered public accounting firm or associated person thereof, with respect to the matter in question. (2) Audit.—The term “audit” means an examination of the financial statements of any issuer by an independent public accounting firm in accordance with the rules of the Board or the Commission (or, for the period preceding the adoption of applicable rules of the Board under section 103, in accordance with then-applicable generally accepted auditing and related standards for such purposes), for the purpose of expressing an opinion on such statements. (3) Audit committee.—The term “audit committee” means— (A) a committee (or equivalent body) established by and amongst the board of directors of an issuer for the purpose of overseeing the accounting and financial reporting processes of the issuer and audits of the financial statements of the issuer; and (B) if no such committee exists with respect to an issuer, the entire board of directors of the issuer. (4) Audit report.—The term “audit report” means a document or other record— (A) prepared following an audit performed for purposes of compliance by an issuer with the requirements of the securities laws; and (B) in which a public accounting firm either— (i)sets forth the opinion of that firm regarding a financial statement, report, or other document; or (ii)asserts that no such opinion can be expressed. (5) Board.—The term “Board” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board established under section 101. (6) Commission.—The term “Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission. (7) ISSUER.—The term “issuer” means an issuer (as defined in section 3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c)), the securities of which are registered under section 12 of that Act (15 U.S.C. 781), or that is required to file reports under section 15(d) (15 U.S.C. 78o(d)), or that files or has filed a registration statement that has not yet become effective under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.), and that it has not withdrawn. (8) Non-audit services.—The term “non-audit services” means any professional services provided to an issuer by a registered public accounting firm, other than those provided to an issuer in connection with an audit or a review of the financial statements of an issuer. (9) Person associated with a public accounting firm.— (A) In general.—The terms “person associated with a public accounting firm” (or with a “registered public accounting firm”) and “associated person of a public accounting firm” (or of a “registered public accounting firm”) mean any individual proprietor, partner, shareholder, principal, accountant, or other professional employee of a public accounting firm, or any other independent contractor or entity that, in connection with the preparation or issuance of any audit report— 116 STAT. 748 (i) shares in the profits of, or receives compensation in any other form from, that firm; or (ii) participates as agent or otherwise on behalf of such accounting firm in any activity of that firm. (B) Exemption authority.—The Board may, by rule, exempt persons engaged only in ministerial tasks from the definition in subparagraph (A), to the extent that the Board determines that any such exemption is consistent with the purposes of this Act, the public interest, or the protection of investors. (10) Professional standards.—The term “professional standards” means— (A) accounting principles that are— (i) established by the standard setting body described in section 19(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended by this Act, or prescribed by the Commission under section 19(a) of that Act (15 U.S.C. 17a(s)) or section 13(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a(m)); and (ii) relevant to audit reports for particular issuers, or dealt with in the quality control system of a particular registered public accounting firm; and (B) auditing standards, standards for attestation engagements, quality control policies and procedures, ethical and competency standards, and independence standards (including rules implementing title II) that the Board or the Commission determines— (i) relate to the preparation or issuance of audit reports for issuers; and (ii) are established or adopted by the Board under section 103(a), or are promulgated as rules of the Commission. (11) Public accounting firm.—The term “public accounting firm” means— (A) a proprietorship, partnership, incorporated association, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity that is engaged in the practice of public accounting or preparing or issuing audit reports; and (B) to the extent so designated by the rules of the Board, any associated person of any entity described in subparagraph (A). (12) Registered public accounting firm.—The term “registered public accounting firm” means a public accounting firm registered with the Board in accordance with this Act. (13) Rules of the board.—The term “rules of the Board” means the bylaws and rules of the Board (as submitted to, and approved, modified, or amended by the Commission, in accordance with section 107), and those stated policies, practices, and interpretations of the Board that the Commission, by rule, may deem to be rules of the Board, as necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors. (14) Security.—The term “security” has the same meaning as in section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)). 116 STAT. 749 (15) Securities LAWS.—The term “securities laws” means the provisions of law referred to in section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), as amended by this Act, and includes the rules, regulations, and orders issued by the Commission thereunder. (16) State.—The term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States. (b) Conforming Amendment.—Section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)) is amended by inserting “the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,” before “the Public”.
SEC. 3. COMMISSION RULES AND ENFORCEMENT.

15 USC 7202 note.

 (a) Regulatory Action.—The Commission shall promulgate such rules and regulations, as may be necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, and in furtherance of this Act. (b) Enforcement.— (1) In general.—A. violation by any person of this Act, any rule or regulation of the Commission issued under this Act, or any rule of the Board shall be treated for all purposes in the same manner as a violation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) or the rules and regulations issued thereunder, consistent with the provisions of this Act, and any such person shall be subject to the same penalties, and to the same extent, as for a violation of that Act or such rules or regulations. (2) Investigations, injunctions, and prosecution of offenses.—Section 21 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u) is amended— (A) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting “the rules of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, of which such person is a registered public accounting firm or a person associated with such a firm,” after “is a participant,”; (B) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting “the rules of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, of which such person is a registered public accounting firm or a person associated with such a firm,” after “is a participant,”; (C) in subsection (e), by inserting “the rules of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, of which such person is a registered public accounting firm or a person associated with such a firm,” after “is a participant,”; and (D) in subsection (f), by inserting “or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board” after “self-regulatory organization” each place that term appears. (3) Cease-and-desist proceedings.—Section 21C(c)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u-3(c)(2)) is amended by inserting “registered public accounting firm (as defined in section 2 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002),” after “government securities dealer,”. (4) Enforcement by federal banking agencies.—Section 12(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 781(i)) is amended by— (A) striking “sections 12,” each place it appears and inserting “sections 10A(m), 12,”; and 116 STAT. 750 (B) striking “and 16,” each place it appears and inserting “and 16 of this Act, and sections 302, 303, 304, 306, 401(b), 404, 406, and 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,”. (c) Effect on Commission Authority.—Nothing in this Act or the rules of the Board shall be construed to impair or limit— (1) the authority of the Commission to regulate the accounting profession, accounting firms, or persons associated with such firms for purposes of enforcement of the securities laws; (2) the authority of the Commission to set standards for accounting or auditing practices or auditor independence, derived from other provisions of the securities laws or the rules or regulations thereunder, for purposes of the preparation and issuance of any audit report, or otherwise under applicable law; or (3) the ability of the Commission to take, on the initiative of the Commission, legal, administrative, or disciplinary action against any registered public accounting firm or any associated person thereof.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>PUBLIC COMPANY ACCOUNTING OVERSIGHT BOARD</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT; ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7211">15 USC 7211 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Board</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, to oversee the audit of public companies that are subject to the securities laws, and related matters, in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports for companies the securities of which are sold to, and held by and for, public investors. The Board shall be a body corporate, operate as a nonprofit corporation, and have succession until dissolved by an Act of Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall not be an agency or establishment of the United States Government, and, except as otherwise provided in this Act, shall be subject to, and have all the powers conferred upon a nonprofit corporation by, the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act. No member or person employed by, or agent for, the Board shall be deemed to be an officer or employee of or agent for the Federal Government by reason of such service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of the Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board shall, subject to action by the Commission under section 107, and once a determination is made by the Commission under subsection (d) of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>register public accounting firms that prepare audit reports for issuers, in accordance with section 102;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>establish or adopt, or both, by rule, auditing, quality control, ethics, independence, and other standards relating to the preparation of audit reports for issuers, in accordance with section 103;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>conduct inspections of registered public accounting firms, in accordance with section 104 and the rules of the Board;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>conduct investigations and disciplinary proceedings concerning, and impose appropriate sanctions where justified upon, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/751">116 STAT. 751</page> registered public accounting firms and associated persons of such firms, in accordance with section 105;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>perform such other duties or functions as the Board (or the Commission, by rule or order) determines are necessary or appropriate to promote high professional standards among, and improve the quality of audit services offered by, registered public accounting firms and associated persons thereof, or otherwise to carry out this Act, in order to protect investors, or to further the public interest;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>enforce compliance with this Act, the rules of the Board, professional standards, and the securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports and the obligations and liabilities of accountants with respect thereto, by registered public accounting firms and associated persons thereof; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>set the budget and manage the operations of the Board and the staff of the Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Determination</inline>.—</heading><content>The members of the Board shall take such action (including hiring of staff, proposal of rules, and adoption of initial and transitional auditing and other professional standards) as may be necessary or appropriate to enable the Commission to determine, not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, that the Board is so organized and has the capacity to carry out the requirements of this title, and to enforce compliance with this title by registered public accounting firms and associated persons thereof. The Commission shall be responsible, prior to the appointment of the Board, for the planning for the establishment and administrative transition to the Board’s operation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board Membership</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall have 5 members, appointed from among prominent individuals of integrity and reputation who have a demonstrated commitment to the interests of investors and the public, and an understanding of the responsibilities for and nature of the financial disclosures required of issuers under the securities laws and the obligations of accountants with respect to the preparation and issuance of audit reports with respect to such disclosures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Two members, and only 2 members, of the Board shall be or have been certified public accountants pursuant to the laws of 1 or more States, provided that, if 1 of those 2 members is the chairperson, he or she may not have been a practicing certified public accountant for at least 5 years prior to his or her appointment to the Board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Full-time independent service</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Board shall serve on a full-time basis, and may not, concurrent with service on the Board, be employed by any other person or engage in any other professional or business activity. No member of the Board may share in any of the profits of, or receive payments from, a public accounting firm (or any other person, as determined by rule of the Commission), other than fixed continuing payments, subject to such conditions as the Commission may impose, under standard arrangements for the retirement of members of public accounting firms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of board members</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial board</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date of enactment of this Act, the Commission, after consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors <page identifier="/us/stat/116/752">116 STAT. 752</page> of the Federal Reserve System and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall appoint the chairperson and other initial members of the Board, and shall designate a term of service for each.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>A vacancy on the Board shall not affect the powers of the Board, but shall be filled in the same manner as provided for appointments under this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of service</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term of service of each Board member shall be 5 years, and until a successor is appointed, except that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the terms of office of the initial Board members (other than the chairperson) shall expire in annual increments, 1 on each of the first 4 anniversaries of the initial date of appointment; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any Board member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term.</content></subclause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No person may serve as a member of the Board, or as chairperson of the Board, for more than 2 terms, whether or not such terms of service are consecutive.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Removal from office</inline>.—</heading><content>A member of the Board may be removed by the Commission from office, in accordance with section 107(d)(3), for good cause shown before the expiration of the term of that member.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers of the Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to any authority granted to the Board otherwise in this Act, the Board shall have the power, subject to section 107—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to sue and be sued, complain and defend, in its corporate name and through its own counsel, with the approval of the Commission, in any Federal, State, or other court;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to conduct its operations and maintain offices, and to exercise all other rights and powers authorized by this Act, in any State, without regard to any qualification, licensing, or other provision of law in effect in such State (or a political subdivision thereof);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to lease, purchase, accept gifts or donations of or otherwise acquire, improve, use, sell, exchange, or convey, all of or an interest in any property, wherever situated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to appoint such employees, accountants, attorneys, and other agents as may be necessary or appropriate, and to determine their qualifications, define their duties, and fix their salaries or other compensation (at a level that is comparable to private sector self-regulatory, accounting, technical, supervisory, or other staff or management positions);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>to allocate, assess, and collect accounting support fees established pursuant to section 109, for the Board, and other fees and charges imposed under this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>to enter into contracts, execute instruments, incur liabilities, and do any and all other acts and things necessary, appropriate, or incidental to the conduct of its operations and the exercise of its obligations, rights, and powers imposed or granted by this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/753">116 STAT. 753</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of the Board</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The rules of the Board shall, subject to the approval of the Commission—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>provide for the operation and administration of the Board, the exercise of its authority, and the performance of its responsibilities under this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>permit, as the Board determines necessary or appropriate, delegation by the Board of any of its functions to an individual member or employee of the Board, or to a division of the Board, including functions with respect to hearing, determining, ordering, certifying, reporting, or otherwise acting as to any matter, except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Board shall retain a discretionary right to review any action pursuant to any such delegated function, upon its own motion;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a person shall be entitled to a review by the Board with respect to any matter so delegated, and the decision of the Board upon such review shall be deemed to be the action of the Board for all purposes (including appeal or review thereof); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>if the right to exercise a review described in subparagraph (A) is declined, or if no such review is sought within the time stated in the rules of the Board, then the action taken by the holder of such delegation shall for all purposes, including appeal or review thereof, be deemed to be the action of the Board;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>establish ethics rules and standards of conduct for Board members and staff, including a bar on practice before the Board (and the Commission, with respect to Board-related matters) of 1 year for former members of the Board, and appropriate periods (not to exceed 1 year) for former staff of the Board; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>provide as otherwise required by this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report to the Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> submit an annual report (including its audited financial statements) to the Commission, and the Commission shall transmit a copy of that report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of that report by the Commission.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>REGISTRATION WITH THE BOARD.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7212">15 USC 7212 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Registration</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning 180 days after the date of the determination of the Commission under section 101(d), it shall be unlawful for any person that is not a registered public accounting firm to prepare or issue, or to participate in the preparation or issuance of, any audit report with respect to any issuer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications for Registration</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form of application</inline>.—</heading><content>A public accounting firm shall use such form as the Board may prescribe, by rule, to apply for registration under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of applications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each public accounting firm shall submit, as part of its application for registration, in such detail as the Board shall specify—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the names of all issuers for which the firm prepared or issued audit reports during the immediately preceding calendar year, and for which the firm expects to prepare or issue audit reports during the current calendar year;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/754">116 STAT. 754</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the annual fees received by the firm from each such issuer for audit services, other accounting services, and non-audit services, respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>such other current financial information for the most recently completed fiscal year of the firm as the Board may reasonably request;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>a statement of the quality control policies of the firm for its accounting and auditing practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>a list of all accountants associated with the firm who participate in or contribute to the preparation of audit reports, stating the license or certification number of each such person, as well as the State license numbers of the firm itself;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>information relating to criminal, civil, or administrative actions or disciplinary proceedings pending against the firm or any associated person of the firm in connection with any audit report;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>copies of any periodic or annual disclosure filed by an issuer with the Commission during the immediately preceding calendar year which discloses accounting disagreements between such issuer and the firm in connection with an audit report furnished or prepared by the firm for such issuer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>such other information as the rules of the Board or the Commission shall specify as necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each application for registration under this subsection shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a consent executed by the public accounting firm to cooperation in and compliance with any request for testimony or the production of documents made by the Board in the furtherance of its authority and responsibilities under this title (and an agreement to secure and enforce similar consents from each of the associated persons of the public accounting firm as a condition of their continued employment by or other association with such firm); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a statement that such firm understands and agrees that cooperation and compliance, as described in the consent required by subparagraph (A), and the securing and enforcement of such consents from its associated persons, in accordance with the rules of the Board, shall be a condition to the continuing effectiveness of the registration of the firm with the Board.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action on Applications</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall approve a completed application for registration not later than 45 days after the date of receipt of the application, in accordance with the rules of the Board, unless the Board, prior to such date, issues a written notice of disapproval to, or requests more information from, the prospective registrant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment</inline>.—</heading><content>A written notice of disapproval of a completed application under paragraph (1) for registration shall be treated as a disciplinary sanction for purposes of sections 105(d) and 107(c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each registered public accounting firm shall submit an annual report to the Board, and may be required <page identifier="/us/stat/116/755">116 STAT. 755</page> to report more frequently, as necessary to update the information contained in its application for registration under this section, and to provide to the Board such additional information as the Board or the Commission may specify, in accordance with subsection (b)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Registration applications and annual reports required by this subsection, or such portions of such applications or reports as may be designated under rules of the Board, shall be made available for public inspection, subject to rules of the Board or the Commission, and to applicable laws relating to the confidentiality of proprietary, personal, or other information contained in such applications or reports, provided that, in all events, the Board shall protect from public disclosure information reasonably identified by the subject accounting firm as proprietary information.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration and Annual Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall assess and collect a registration fee and an annual fee from each registered public accounting firm, in amounts that are sufficient to recover the costs of processing and reviewing applications and annual reports.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>AUDITING, QUALITY CONTROL, AND INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS AND RULES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7213">15 USC 7213 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Auditing, Quality Control, and Ethics Standards</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall, by rule, establish, including, to the extent it determines appropriate, through adoption of standards proposed by 1 or more professional groups of accountants designated pursuant to paragraph (3)(A) or advisory groups convened pursuant to paragraph (4), and amend or otherwise modify or alter, such auditing and related attestation standards, such quality control standards, and such ethics standards to be used by registered public accounting firms in the preparation and issuance of audit reports, as required by this Act or the rules of the Commission, or as may be necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Board—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>shall include in the auditing standards that it adopts, requirements that each registered public accounting firm shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>prepare and maintain for a period of not less than 7 years, audit work papers, and other information related to any audit report, in sufficient detail to support the conclusions reached in such report;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>provide a concurring or second partner review and approval of such audit report (and other related information), and concurring approval in its issuance, by a qualified person (as prescribed by the Board) associated with the public accounting firm, other than the person in charge of the audit, or by an independent reviewer (as prescribed by the Board); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><chapeau>describe in each audit report the scope of the auditor’s testing of the internal control structure and procedures of the issuer, required by section 404(b), and present (in such report or in a separate report)—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/756">116 STAT. 756</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the findings of the auditor from such testing;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><chapeau>an evaluation of whether such internal control structure and procedures—</chapeau> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">(aa) </num><content>include maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">(bb) </num><content>provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and</content></item></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>a description, at a minimum, of material weaknesses in such internal controls, and of any material noncompliance found on the basis of such testing.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>shall include, in the quality control standards that it adopts with respect to the issuance of audit reports, requirements for every registered public accounting firm relating to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>monitoring of professional ethics and independence from issuers on behalf of which the firm issues audit reports;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>consultation within such firm on accounting and auditing questions;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>supervision of audit work;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>hiring, professional development, and advancement of personnel;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>the acceptance and continuation of engagements;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>internal inspection; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>such other requirements as the Board may prescribe, subject to subsection (a)(1).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Authority to adopt other standards.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this subsection, the Board—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>may adopt as its rules, subject to the terms of section 107, any portion of any statement of auditing standards or other professional standards that the Board determines satisfy the requirements of paragraph (1), and that were proposed by 1 or more professional groups of accountants that shall be designated or recognized by the Board, by rule, for such purpose, pursuant to this paragraph or 1 or more advisory groups convened pursuant to paragraph (4); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>notwithstanding clause (i), shall retain full authority to modify, supplement, revise, or subsequently amend, modify, or repeal, in whole or in part, any portion of any statement described in clause (i).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial and transitional standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall adopt standards described in subparagraph (A)(i) as initial or transitional standards, to the extent the Board determines necessary, prior to a determination of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/757">116 STAT. 757</page> Commission under section 101(d), and such standards shall be separately approved by the Commission at the time of that determination, without regard to the procedures required by section 107 that otherwise would apply to the approval of rules of the Board.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory groups</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall convene, or authorize its staff to convene, such expert advisory groups as may be appropriate, which may include practicing accountants and other experts, as well as representatives of other interested groups, subject to such rules as the Board may prescribe to prevent conflicts of interest, to make recommendations concerning the content (including proposed drafts) of auditing, quality control, ethics, independence, or other standards required to be established under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Independence Standards and Rules</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall establish such rules as may be necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, to implement, or as authorized under, title II of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation With Designated Professional Groups of Accountants and Advisory Groups</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall cooperate on an ongoing basis with professional groups of accountants designated under subsection (a)(3)(A) and advisory groups convened under subsection (a)(4) in the examination of the need for changes in any standards subject to its authority under subsection (a), recommend issues for inclusion on the agendas of such designated professional groups of accountants or advisory groups, and take such other steps as it deems appropriate to increase the effectiveness of the standard setting process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board responses</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall respond in a timely fashion to requests from designated professional groups of accountants and advisory groups referred to in paragraph (1) for any changes in standards over which the Board has authority.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of Standard Setting Process</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall include in the annual report required by section 101(h) the results of its standard setting responsibilities during the period to which the report relates, including a discussion of the work of the Board with any designated professional groups of accountants and advisory groups described in paragraphs (3)(A) and (4) of subsection (a), and its pending issues agenda for future standard setting projects.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>INSPECTIONS OF REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7214">15 USC 7214 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall conduct a continuing program of inspections to assess the degree of compliance of each registered public accounting firm and associated persons of that firm with this Act, the rules of the Board, the rules of the Commission, or professional standards, in connection with its performance of audits, issuance of audit reports, and related matters involving issuers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection Frequency</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), inspections required by this section shall be conducted—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>annually with respect to each registered public accounting firm that regularly provides audit reports for more than 100 issuers; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/758">116 STAT. 758</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not less frequently than once every 3 years with respect to each registered public accounting firm that regularly provides audit reports for 100 or fewer issuers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments to schedules</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board may, by rule, adjust the inspection schedules set under paragraph (1) if the Board finds that different inspection schedules are consistent with the purposes of this Act, the public interest, and the protection of investors. The Board may conduct special inspections at the request of the Commission or upon its own motion.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board shall, in each inspection under this section, and in accordance with its rules for such inspections—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>identify any act or practice or omission to act by the registered public accounting firm, or by any associated person thereof, revealed by such inspection that may be in violation of this Act, the rules of the Board, the rules of the Commission, the firm’s own quality control policies, or professional standards;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>report any such act, practice, or omission, if appropriate, to the Commission and each appropriate State regulatory authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>begin a formal investigation or take disciplinary action, if appropriate, with respect to any such violation, in accordance with this Act and the rules of the Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conduct of Inspections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting an inspection of a registered public accounting firm under this section, the Board shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>inspect and review selected audit and review engagements of the firm (which may include audit engagements that are the subject of ongoing litigation or other controversy between the firm and 1 or more third parties), performed at various offices and by various associated persons of the firm, as selected by the Board;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>evaluate the sufficiency of the quality control system of the firm, and the manner of the documentation and communication of that system by the firm; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>perform such other testing of the audit, supervisory, and quality control procedures of the firm as are necessary or appropriate in light of the purpose of the inspection and the responsibilities of the Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Record Retention</inline>.—</heading><content>The rules of the Board may require the retention by registered public accounting firms for inspection purposes of records whose retention is not otherwise required by section 103 or the rules issued thereunder.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The rules of the Board shall provide a procedure for the review of and response to a draft inspection report by the registered public accounting firm under inspection. The Board shall take such action with respect to such response as it considers appropriate (including revising the draft report or continuing or supplementing its inspection activities before issuing a final report), but the text of any such response, appropriately redacted to protect information reasonably identified by the accounting firm as confidential, shall be attached to and made part of the inspection report.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A written report of the findings of the Board for each inspection under this section, subject to subsection (h), shall be—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/759">116 STAT. 759</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>transmitted, in appropriate detail, to the Commission and each appropriate State regulatory authority, accompanied by any letter or comments by the Board or the inspector, and any letter of response from the registered public accounting firm; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>made available in appropriate detail to the public (subject to section 105(b)(5)(A), and to the protection of such confidential and proprietary information as the Board may determine to be appropriate, or as may be required by law), except that no portions of the inspection report that deal with criticisms of or potential defects in the quality control systems of the firm under inspection shall be made public if those criticisms or defects are addressed by the firm, to the satisfaction of the Board, not later than 12 months after the date of the inspection report.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Commission Review</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reviewable matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A registered public accounting firm may seek review by the Commission, pursuant to such rules as the Commission shall promulgate, if the firm—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>has provided the Board with a response, pursuant to rules issued by the Board under subsection (f), to the substance of particular items in a draft inspection report, and disagrees with the assessments contained in any final report prepared by the Board following such response; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>disagrees with the determination of the Board that criticisms or defects identified in an inspection report have not been addressed to the satisfaction of the Board within 12 months of the date of the inspection report, for purposes of subsection (g)(2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of review</inline>.—</heading><content>Any decision of the Commission with respect to a review under paragraph (1) shall not be reviewable under section 25 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78y), or deemed to be “final agency action” for purposes of section 704 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>Review under paragraph (1) may be sought during the 30-day period following the date of the event giving rise to the review under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading>INVESTIGATIONS AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7215">15 USC 7215 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall establish, by rule, subject<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote> to the requirements of this section, fair procedures for the investigation and disciplining of registered public accounting firms and associated persons of such firms.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investigations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with the rules of the Board, the Board may conduct an investigation of any act or practice, or omission to act, by a registered public accounting firm, any associated person of such firm, or both, that may violate any provision of this Act, the rules of the Board, the provisions of the securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports and the obligations and liabilities of accountants with respect thereto, including the rules of the Commission issued under this Act, or professional standards, regardless of how the act, practice, or omission is brought to the attention of the Board.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/760">116 STAT. 760</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Testimony and document production</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to such other actions as the Board determines to be necessary or appropriate, the rules of the Board may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>require the testimony of the firm or of any person associated with a registered public accounting firm, with respect to any matter that the Board considers relevant or material to an investigation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>require the production of audit work papers and any other document or information in the possession of a registered public accounting firm or any associated person thereof, wherever domiciled, that the Board considers relevant or material to the investigation, and may inspect the books and records of such firm or associated person to verify the accuracy of any documents or information supplied;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>request the testimony of, and production of any document in the possession of, any other person, including any client of a registered public accounting firm that the Board considers relevant or material to an investigation under this section, with appropriate notice, subject to the needs of the investigation, as permitted under the rules of the Board; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>provide for procedures to seek issuance by the Commission, in a manner established by the Commission, of a subpoena to require the testimony of, and production of any document in the possession of, any person, including any client of a registered public accounting firm, that the Board considers relevant or material to an investigation under this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncooperation with investigations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a registered public accounting firm or any associated person thereof refuses to testify, produce documents, or otherwise cooperate with the Board in connection with an investigation under this section, the Board may—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>suspend or bar such person from being associated with a registered public accounting firm, or require the registered public accounting firm to end such association;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>suspend or revoke the registration of the public accounting firm; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>invoke such other lesser sanctions as the Board considers appropriate, and as specified by rule of the Board.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>Any action taken by the Board under this paragraph shall be subject to the terms of section 107(c).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination and referral of investigations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall notify the Commission of any pending Board investigation involving a potential violation of the securities laws, and thereafter coordinate its work with the work of the Commission’s Division of Enforcement, as necessary to protect an ongoing Commission investigation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Referral</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board may refer an investigation under this section—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>to the Commission;</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/761">116 STAT. 761</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to any other Federal functional regulator (as defined in section 509 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6809)), in the case of an investigation that concerns an audit report for an institution that is subject to the jurisdiction of such regulator; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>at the direction of the Commission, to—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the Attorney General of the United States;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the attorney general of 1 or more States; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>the appropriate State regulatory authority.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of documents</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Confidentiality</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), all documents and information prepared or received by or specifically for the Board, and deliberations of the Board and its employees and agents, in connection with an inspection under section 104 or with an investigation under this section, shall be confidential and privileged as an evidentiary matter (and shall not be subject to civil discovery or other legal process) in any proceeding in any Federal or State court or administrative agency, and shall be exempt from disclosure, in the hands of an agency or establishment of the Federal Government, under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), or otherwise, unless and until presented in connection with a public proceeding or released in accordance with subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability to government agencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Without the loss of its status as confidential and privileged in the hands of the Board, all information referred to in subparagraph (A) may—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>be made available to the Commission; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in the discretion of the Board, when determined by the Board to be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act or to protect investors, be made available to—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the Attorney General of the United States;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the appropriate Federal functional regulator (as defined in section 509 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6809)), other than the Commission, with respect to an audit report for an institution subject to the jurisdiction of such regulator;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>State attorneys general in connection with any criminal investigation; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>any appropriate State regulatory authority,</content></subclause></clause> <continuation class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10">each of which shall maintain such information as confidential and privileged.</continuation></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immunity</inline>.—</heading><content>Any employee of the Board engaged in carrying out an investigation under this Act shall be immune from any civil liability arising out of such investigation in the same manner and to the same extent as an employee of the Federal Government in similar circumstances.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disciplinary Procedures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification; recordkeeping</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The rules of the Board shall provide that in any proceeding by the Board to determine <page identifier="/us/stat/116/762">116 STAT. 762</page> whether a registered public accounting firm, or an associated person thereof, should be disciplined, the Board shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>bring specific charges with respect to the firm or associated person;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>notify such firm or associated person of, and provide to the firm or associated person an opportunity to defend against, such charges; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>keep a record of the proceedings.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public hearings</inline>.—</heading><content>Hearings under this section shall not be public, unless otherwise ordered by the Board for good cause shown, with the consent of the parties to such hearing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supporting statement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A determination by the Board to impose a sanction under this subsection shall be supported by a statement setting forth—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>each act or practice in which the registered public accounting firm, or associated person, has engaged (or omitted to engage), or that forms a basis for all or a part of such sanction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the specific provision of this Act, the securities laws, the rules of the Board, or professional standards which the Board determines has been violated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the sanction imposed, including a justification for that sanction.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sanctions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Board finds, based on all of the facts and circumstances, that a registered public accounting firm or associated person thereof has engaged in any act or practice, or omitted to act, in violation of this Act, the rules of the Board, the provisions of the securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports and the obligations and liabilities of accountants with respect thereto, including the rules of the Commission issued under this Act, or professional standards, the Board may impose such disciplinary or remedial sanctions as it determines appropriate, subject to applicable limitations under paragraph (5), including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>temporary suspension or permanent revocation of registration under this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>temporary or permanent suspension or bar of a person from further association with any registered public accounting firm;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>temporary or permanent limitation on the activities, functions, or operations of such firm or person (other than in connection with required additional professional education or training);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>a civil money penalty for each such violation, in an amount equal to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>not more than $100,000 for a natural person or $2,000,000 for any other person; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in any case to which paragraph (5) applies, not more than $750,000 for a natural person or $15,000,000 for any other person;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>censure;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>required additional professional education or training; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>any other appropriate sanction provided for in the rules of the Board.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/763">116 STAT. 763</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intentional or other knowing conduct</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The sanctions and penalties described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) and (D)(ii) of paragraph (4) shall only apply to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>intentional or knowing conduct, including reckless conduct, that results in violation of the applicable statutory, regulatory, or professional standard; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>repeated instances of negligent conduct, each resulting in a violation of the applicable statutory, regulatory, or professional standard.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to supervise</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board may impose sanctions under this section on a registered accounting firm or upon the supervisory personnel of such firm, if the Board finds that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the firm has failed reasonably to supervise an associated person, either as required by the rules of the Board relating to auditing or quality control standards, or otherwise, with a view to preventing violations of this Act, the rules of the Board, the provisions of the securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports and the obligations and liabilities of accountants with respect thereto, including the rules of the Commission under this Act, or professional standards; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>such associated person commits a violation of this Act, or any of such rules, laws, or standards.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No associated person of a registered public accounting firm shall be deemed to have failed reasonably to supervise any other person for purposes of subparagraph (A), if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>there have been established in and for that firm procedures, and a system for applying such procedures, that comply with applicable rules of the Board and that would reasonably be expected to prevent and detect any such violation by such associated person; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>such person has reasonably discharged the duties and obligations incumbent upon that person by reason of such procedures and system, and had no reasonable cause to believe that such procedures and system were not being complied with.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of suspension</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Association with a public accounting firm</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful for any person that is suspended or barred from being associated with a registered public accounting firm under this subsection willfully to become or remain associated with any registered public accounting firm, or for any registered public accounting firm that knew, or, in the exercise of reasonable care should have known, of the suspension or bar, to permit such an association, without the consent of the Board or the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Association with an issuer</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful for any person that is suspended or barred from being associated with an issuer under this subsection willfully to become or remain associated with any issuer in an accountancy or a financial management capacity, and for any issuer that knew, or in the exercise of reasonable <page identifier="/us/stat/116/764">116 STAT. 764</page> care should have known, of such suspension or bar, to permit such an association, without the consent of the Board or the Commission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting of Sanctions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recipients</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Board imposes a disciplinary sanction, in accordance with this section, the Board shall report the sanction to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Commission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any appropriate State regulatory authority or any foreign accountancy licensing board with which such firm or person is licensed or certified; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the public (once any stay on the imposition of such sanction has been lifted).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The information reported under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the name of the sanctioned person;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the sanction and the basis for its imposition; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>such other information as the Board deems appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Stay of Sanctions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Application to the Commission for review, or the institution by the Commission of review, of any disciplinary action of the Board shall operate as a stay of any such disciplinary action, unless and until the Commission orders (summarily or after notice and opportunity for hearing on the question of a stay, which hearing may consist solely of the submission of affidavits or presentation of oral arguments) that no such stay shall continue to operate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall establish for appropriate cases an expedited procedure for consideration and determination of the question of the duration of a stay pending review of any disciplinary action of the Board under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="106">SEC. 106. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7216">15 USC 7216 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FOREIGN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to Certain Foreign Firms</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Any foreign public accounting firm that prepares or furnishes an audit report with respect to any issuer, shall be subject to this Act and the rules of the Board and the Commission issued under this Act, in the same manner and to the same extent as a public accounting firm that is organized and operates under the laws of the United States or any State, except that registration pursuant to section 102 shall not by itself provide a basis for subjecting such a foreign public accounting firm to the jurisdiction of the Federal or State courts, other than with respect to controversies between such firms and the Board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board may, by rule, determine that a foreign public accounting firm (or a class of such firms) that does not issue audit reports nonetheless plays such a substantial role in the preparation and furnishing of such reports for particular issuers, that it is necessary or appropriate, in light of the purposes of this Act and in the public interest or for the protection of investors, that such firm (or class of firms) should be treated as a public accounting firm <page identifier="/us/stat/116/765">116 STAT. 765</page> (or firms) for purposes of registration under, and oversight by the Board in accordance with, this title.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Production of Audit Workpapers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consent by foreign firms</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a foreign public accounting firm issues an opinion or otherwise performs material services upon which a registered public accounting firm relies in issuing all or part of any audit report or any opinion contained in an audit report, that foreign public accounting firm shall be deemed to have consented—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to produce its audit workpapers for the Board or the Commission in connection with any investigation by either body with respect to that audit report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States for purposes of enforcement of any request for production of such workpapers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consent by domestic firms</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A registered public accounting firm that relies upon the opinion of a foreign public accounting firm, as described in paragraph (1), shall be deemed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to have consented to supplying the audit workpapers of that foreign public accounting firm in response to a request for production by the Board or the Commission; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to have secured the agreement of that foreign public accounting firm to such production, as a condition of its reliance on the opinion of that foreign public accounting firm.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission, and the Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, may, by rule, regulation, or order, and as the Commission (or Board) determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, either unconditionally or upon specified terms and conditions exempt any foreign public accounting firm, or any class of such firms, from any provision of this Act or the rules of the Board or the Commission issued under this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “foreign public accounting firm” means a public accounting firm that is organized and operates under the laws of a foreign government or political subdivision thereof.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading>COMMISSION OVERSIGHT OF THE BOARD.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7217">15 USC 7217 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Oversight Responsibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall have oversight and enforcement authority over the Board, as provided in this Act. The provisions of section 17(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78q(a)(1)), and of section 17(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78q(b)(1)) shall apply to the Board as fully as if the Board were a “registered securities association” for purposes of those sections 17(a)(1) and 17(b)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of the Board</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “proposed rule” means any proposed rule of the Board, and any modification of any such rule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prior approval required</inline>.—</heading><content>No rule of the Board shall become effective without prior approval of the Commission in accordance with this section, other than as provided in section 103(a)(3)(B) with respect to initial or transitional standards.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/766">116 STAT. 766</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall approve a proposed rule, if it finds that the rule is consistent with the requirements of this Act and the securities laws, or is necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proposed rule procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The provisions of paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 19(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78s(b)) shall govern the proposed rules of the Board, as fully as if the Board were a “registered securities association” for purposes of that section 19(b), except that, for purposes of this paragraph—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the phrase “consistent with the requirements of this title and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to such organization” in section 19(b)(2) of that Act shall be deemed to read “consistent with the requirements of title I of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the rules and regulations issued thereunder applicable to such organization, or as necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the phrase “otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of this title” in section 19(b)(3)(C) of that Act shall be deemed to read “otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of title I of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission authority to amend rules of the board</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of section 19(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78s(c)) shall govern the abrogation, deletion, or addition to portions of the rules of the Board by the Commission as fully as if the Board were a “registered securities association” for purposes of that section 19(c), except that the phrase “to conform its rules to the requirements of this title and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to such organization, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of this title” in section 19(c) of that Act shall, for purposes of this paragraph, be deemed to read “to assure the fair administration of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, conform the rules promulgated by that Board to the requirements of title I of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or otherwise further the purposes of that Act, the securities laws, and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to that Board”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Review of Disciplinary Action Taken by the Board</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of sanction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall promptly file notice with the Commission of any final sanction on any registered public accounting firm or on any associated person thereof, in such form and containing such information as the Commission, by rule, may prescribe.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of sanctions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The provisions of sections 19(d)(2) and 19(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78s (d)(2) and (e)(1)) shall govern the review by the Commission of final disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Board (including sanctions imposed under section 105(b)(3) of this Act for noncooperation in an investigation of the Board), as fully as if the Board were a self-regulatory organization and the Commission were the appropriate regulatory agency for such organization for purposes of those sections 19(d)(2) and 19(e)(l), except that, for purposes of this paragraph—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/767">116 STAT. 767</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>section 105(e) of this Act (rather than that section 19(d)(2)) shall govern the extent to which application for, or institution by the Commission on its own motion of, review of any disciplinary action of the Board operates as a stay of such action;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>references in that section 19(e)(1) to “members” of such an organization shall be deemed to be references to registered public accounting firms;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the phrase “consistent with the purposes of this title” in that section 19(e)(1) shall be deemed to read “consistent with the purposes of this title and title I of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>references to rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board in that section 19(e)(1) shall not apply; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the reference to section 19(e)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 shall refer instead to section 107(c)(3) of this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission modification authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may enhance, modify, cancel, reduce, or require the remission of a sanction imposed by the Board upon a registered public accounting firm or associated person thereof, if the Commission, having due regard for the public interest and the protection of investors, finds, after a proceeding in accordance with this subsection, that the sanction—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of this Act or the securities laws; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is excessive, oppressive, inadequate, or otherwise not appropriate to the finding or the basis on which the sanction was imposed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Censure of the Board; Other Sanctions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rescission of board authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission, by rule, consistent with the public interest, the protection of investors, and the other purposes of this Act and the securities laws, may relieve the Board of any responsibility to enforce compliance with any provision of this Act, the securities laws, the rules of the Board, or professional standards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Censure of the board; limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may, by order, as it determines necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of this Act or the securities laws, censure or impose limitations upon the activities, functions, and operations of the Board, if the Commission finds, on the record, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that the Board—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>has violated or is unable to comply with any provision of this Act, the rules of the Board, or the securities laws; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>without reasonable justification or excuse, has failed to enforce compliance with any such provision or rule, or any professional standard by a registered public accounting firm or an associated person thereof.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Censure of board members; removal from office</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may, as necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of this Act or the securities laws, remove <page identifier="/us/stat/116/768">116 STAT. 768</page> from office or censure any member of the Board, if the Commission finds, on the record, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that such member—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>has willfully violated any provision of this Act, the rules of the Board, or the securities laws;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>has willfully abused the authority of that member; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>without reasonable justification or excuse, has failed to enforce compliance with any such provision or rule, or any professional standard by any registered public accounting firm or any associated person thereof.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="108">SEC. 108. </num><heading>ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment to Securities Act of 1933</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 19 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77s) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recognition of Accounting Standards</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out its authority under subsection (a) and under section 13(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Commission may recognize, as ‘generally accepted’ for purposes of the securities laws, any accounting principles established by a standard setting body—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is organized as a private entity;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has, for administrative and operational purposes, a board of trustees (or equivalent body) serving in the public interest, the majority of whom are not, concurrent with their service on such board, and have not been during the 2-year period preceding such service, associated persons of any registered public accounting firm;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>is funded as provided in section 109 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>has adopted procedures to ensure prompt consideration, by majority vote of its members, of changes to accounting principles necessary to reflect emerging accounting issues and changing business practices; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>considers, in adopting accounting principles, the need to keep standards current in order to reflect changes in the business environment, the extent to which international convergence on high quality accounting standards is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>that the Commission determines has the capacity to assist the Commission in fulfilling the requirements of subsection (a) and section 13(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, because, at a minimum, the standard setting body is capable of improving the accuracy and effectiveness of financial reporting and the protection of investors under the securities laws.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/769">116 STAT. 769</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><content>A standard setting body described in paragraph (1) shall submit an annual report to the Commission and the public, containing audited financial statements of that standard setting body.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall promulgate<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> such rules and regulations to carry out section 19(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as added by this section, as it deems necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Effect on Commission Powers</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act, including this section and the amendment made by this section, shall be construed to impair or limit the authority of the Commission to establish accounting principles or standards for purposes of enforcement of the securities laws.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report on Adopting Principles-Based Accounting</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a study on the adoption by the United States financial reporting system of a principles-based accounting system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study topics</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by subparagraph (A) shall include an examination of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the extent to which principles-based accounting and financial reporting exists in the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the length of time required for change from a rules-based to a principles-based financial reporting system;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the feasibility of and proposed methods by which a principles-based system may be implemented; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a thorough economic analysis of the implementation of a principles-based system.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a report on the results of the study required by paragraph (1) to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="109">SEC. 109. </num><heading>FUNDING.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7219">15 USC 7219 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board, and the standard setting body designated pursuant to section 19(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended by section 108, shall be funded as provided in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Budgets</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board and the standard setting body referred to in subsection (a) shall each establish a budget for each fiscal year, which shall be reviewed and approved according to their respective internal procedures not less than 1 month prior to the commencement of the fiscal year to which the budget pertains (or at the beginning of the Board’s first fiscal year, which may be a short fiscal year). The budget of the Board shall be subject to approval by the Commission. The budget for the first fiscal year of the Board shall be prepared and approved promptly following the appointment of the initial five Board members, to permit action by the Board of the organizational tasks contemplated by section 101(d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources and Uses of Funds</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/770">116 STAT. 770</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recoverable budget expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>The budget of the Board (reduced by any registration or annual fees received under section 102(e) for the year preceding the year for which the budget is being computed), and all of the budget of the standard setting body referred to in subsection (a), for each fiscal year of each of those 2 entities, shall be payable from annual accounting support fees, in accordance with subsections (d) and (e). Accounting support fees and other receipts of the Board and of such standard-setting body shall not be considered public monies of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds generated from the collection of monetary penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability in advance in an appropriations Act, and notwithstanding subsection (i), all funds collected by the Board as a result of the assessment of monetary penalties shall be used to fund a merit scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited accounting degree programs, which program is to be administered by the Board or by an entity or agent identified by the Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Accounting Support Fee for the Board</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of fee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall establish, with the approval of the Commission, a reasonable annual accounting support fee (or a formula for the computation thereof), as may be necessary or appropriate to establish and maintain the Board. Such fee may also cover costs incurred in the Board’s first fiscal year (which may be a short fiscal year), or may be levied separately with respect to such short fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessments</inline>.—</heading><content>The rules of the Board under paragraph (1) shall provide for the equitable allocation, assessment, and collection by the Board (or an agent appointed by the Board) of the fee established under paragraph (1), among issuers, in accordance with subsection (g), allowing for differentiation among classes of issuers, as appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Accounting Support Fee for Standard Setting Body</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The annual accounting support fee for the standard setting body referred to in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall be allocated in accordance with subsection (g), and assessed and collected against each issuer, on behalf of the standard setting body, by 1 or more appropriate designated collection agents, as may be necessary or appropriate to pay for the budget and provide for the expenses of that standard setting body, and to provide for an independent, stable source of funding for such body, subject to review by the Commission; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">may differentiate among different classes of issuers.</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of fees collected under this section for a fiscal year on behalf of the Board or the standards setting body, as the case may be, shall not exceed the recoverable budget expenses of the Board or body, respectively (which may include operating, capital, and accrued items), referred to in subsection (c)(1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation ON Fee</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of fees collected under this section for a fiscal year on behalf of the Board or the standards setting body, as the case may be, shall not exceed the recoverable budget expenses of the Board or body, respectively (which may include operating, capital, and accrued items), referred to in subsection (c)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of Accounting Support Fees Among Issuers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any amount due from issuers (or a particular class of issuers) under this section to fund the budget of the Board or the standard setting body referred to in subsection (a) shall be allocated among and payable by each issuer (or each issuer in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/771">116 STAT. 771</page> a particular class, as applicable) in an amount equal to the total of such amount, multiplied by a fraction—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the numerator of which is the average monthly equity market capitalization of the issuer for the 12-month period immediately preceding the beginning of the fiscal year to which such budget relates; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the denominator of which is the average monthly equity market capitalization of all such issuers for such 12-month period.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 13(b)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(b)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: <quotedContent>“; and <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>notwithstanding any other provision of law, pay the allocable share of such issuer of a reasonable annual accounting support fee or fees, determined in accordance with section 109 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to render either the Board, the standard setting body referred to in subsection (a), or both, subject to procedures in Congress to authorize or appropriate public funds, or to prevent such organization from utilizing additional sources of revenue for its activities, such as earnings from publication sales, provided that each additional source of revenue shall not jeopardize, in the judgment of the Commission, the actual and perceived independence of such organization.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Start-Up Expenses of the Board</inline>.—</heading><content>From the unexpended balances of the appropriations to the Commission for fiscal year 2003, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to advance to the Board not to exceed the amount necessary to cover the expenses of the Board during its first fiscal year (which may be a short fiscal year).</content></subsection></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>SERVICES OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF AUDITORS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j-1) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (h), it shall be unlawful for a registered public accounting firm (and any associated person of that firm, to the extent determined appropriate by the Commission) that performs for any issuer any audit required by this title or the rules of the Commission under this title or, beginning 180 days after the date of commencement of the operations of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board established under section 101 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (in this section referred to as the ‘Board’), the rules of the Board, to provide to that issuer, contemporaneously with the audit, any non-audit service, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>financial information systems design and implementation;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/772">116 STAT. 772</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>actuarial services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>internal audit outsourcing services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>management functions or human resources;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>broker or dealer, investment adviser, or investment banking services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>legal services and expert services unrelated to the audit; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>any other service that the Board determines, by regulation, is impermissible.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preapproval Required for Non-Audit Services</inline>.—</heading><content>A registered public accounting firm may engage in any non-audit service, including tax services, that is not described in any of paragraphs (1) through (9) of subsection (g) for an audit client, only if the activity is approved in advance by the audit committee of the issuer, in accordance with subsection (i).”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7231">15 USC 7231 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board may, on a case by case basis, exempt any person, issuer, public accounting firm, or transaction from the prohibition on the provision of services under section 10A(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as added by this section), to the extent that such exemption is necessary or appropriate in the public interest and is consistent with the protection of investors, and subject to review by the Commission in the same manner as for rules of the Board under section 107.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>PREAPPROVAL REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <content>Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j—1), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preapproval Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audit committee action</inline>.—</heading><content>All auditing services (which may entail providing comfort letters in connection with securities underwritings or statutory audits required for insurance companies for purposes of State law) and non-audit services, other than as provided in subparagraph (B), provided to an issuer by the auditor of the issuer shall be preapproved by the audit committee of the issuer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">De minimus exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The preapproval requirement under subparagraph (A) is waived with respect to the provision of non-audit services for an issuer, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the aggregate amount of all such non-audit services provided to the issuer constitutes not more than 5 percent of the total amount of revenues paid by the issuer to its auditor during the fiscal year in which the nonaudit services are provided;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>such services were not recognized by the issuer at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>such services are promptly brought to the attention of the audit committee of the issuer and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the audit committee or by 1 or more members of the audit committee who are members of the board of directors to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the audit committee.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/773">116 STAT. 773</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure to investors</inline>.—</heading><content>Approval by an audit committee of an issuer under this subsection of a non-audit service to be performed by the auditor of the issuer shall be disclosed to investors in periodic reports required by section 13(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The audit committee of an issuer may delegate to 1 or more designated members of the audit committee who are independent directors of the board of directors, the authority to grant preapprovals required by this subsection. The decisions of any member to whom authority is delegated under this paragraph to preapprove an activity under this subsection shall be presented to the full audit committee at each of its scheduled meetings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of audit services for other purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out its duties under subsection (m)(2), if the audit committee of an issuer approves an audit service within the scope of the engagement of the auditor, such audit service shall be deemed to have been preapproved for purposes of this subsection.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>AUDIT PARTNER ROTATION.</heading> <content>Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j-1), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audit Partner Rotation</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful for a registered public accounting firm to provide audit services to an issuer if the lead (or coordinating) audit partner (having primary responsibility for the audit), or the audit partner responsible for reviewing the audit, has performed audit services for that issuer in each of the 5 previous fiscal years of that issuer.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>AUDITOR REPORTS TO AUDIT COMMITTEES.</heading> <content>Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j-1), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Audit Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each registered public accounting firm that performs for any issuer any audit required by this title shall timely report to the audit committee of the issuer—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>all critical accounting policies and practices to be used;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>all alternative treatments of financial information within generally accepted accounting principles that have been discussed with management officials of the issuer, ramifications of the use of such alternative disclosures and treatments, and the treatment preferred by the registered public accounting firm; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>other material written communications between the registered public accounting firm and the management of the issuer, such as any management letter or schedule of unadjusted differences.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="58">“(58) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audit committee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘audit committee’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a committee (or equivalent body) established by and amongst the board of directors of an issuer for the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/774">116 STAT. 774</page> purpose of overseeing the accounting and financial reporting processes of the issuer and audits of the financial statements of the issuer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if no such committee exists with respect to an issuer, the entire board of directors of the issuer.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="59">“(59) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registered public accounting firm</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘registered public accounting firm’ has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Auditor Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j—1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “an independent public accountant” each place that term appears and inserting “a registered public accounting firm”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “the independent public accountant” each place that term appears and inserting “the registered public accounting firm”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “No independent public accountant” and inserting “No registered public accounting firm”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “the accountant” each place that term appears and inserting “the firm”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “such accountant” each place that term appears and inserting “such firm”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “the accountant’s report” and inserting “the report of the firm”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other References</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 12(b)(1) (15 U.S.C. 781(b)(1)), by striking “independent public accountants” each place that term appears and inserting “a registered public accounting firm”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsections (e) and (i) of section 17 (15 U.S.C. 78q), by striking “an independent public accountant” each place that term appears and inserting “a registered public accounting firm”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 10A(f) of the Securities <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78j-1">15 USC 78j-1</ref>.</p></sidenote>Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78k(f)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Definition” and inserting “Definitions”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: “As used in this section, the term ‘issuer’ means an issuer (as defined in section 3), the securities of which are registered under section 12, or that is required to file reports pursuant to section 15(d), or that files or has filed a registration statement that has not yet become effective under the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.), and that it has not withdrawn.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.</heading> <content>Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j-1), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflicts of Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful for a registered public accounting firm to perform for an issuer any audit service required by this title, if a chief executive officer, controller, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer, or any person serving in an equivalent position for the issuer, was employed by that registered independent public accounting firm and participated in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/775">116 STAT. 775</page> any capacity in the audit of that issuer during the 1-year period preceding the date of the initiation of the audit.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>STUDY OF MANDATORY ROTATION OF REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7232">15 USC 7232</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Review Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study and review of the potential effects of requiring the mandatory rotation of registered public accounting firms.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives on the results of the study and review required by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “mandatory rotation” refers to the imposition of a limit on the period of years in which a particular registered public accounting firm may be the auditor of record for a particular issuer.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>COMMISSION AUTHORITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7233">15 USC 7233</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue final regulations to carry out each of subsections (g) through (1) of section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Auditor Independence</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful for any registered public accounting firm (or an associated person thereof, as applicable) to prepare or issue any audit report with respect to any issuer, if the firm or associated person engages in any activity with respect to that issuer prohibited by any of subsections (g) through (1) of section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by this title, or any rule or regulation of the Commission or of the Board issued thereunder.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>CONSIDERATIONS BY APPROPRIATE STATE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7234">15 USC 7234</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>In supervising nonregistered public accounting firms and their associated persons, appropriate State regulatory authorities should make an independent determination of the proper standards applicable, particularly taking into consideration the size and nature of the business of the accounting firms they supervise and the size and nature of the business of the clients of those firms. The standards applied by the Board under this Act should not be presumed to be applicable for purposes of this section for small and medium sized nonregistered public accounting firms.</content></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>PUBLIC COMPANY AUDIT COMMITTEES.</heading> <content>Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f) is amended by adding at the end the following:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78j-1">15 USC 78j-1</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">“(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards Relating to Audit Committees</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission rules</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/776">116 STAT. 776</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Commission shall, by rule, direct the national securities exchanges and national securities associations to prohibit the listing of any security of an issuer that is not in compliance with the requirements of any portion of paragraphs (2) through (6).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Opportunity to cure defects</inline>.—</heading><content>The rules of the Commission under subparagraph (A) shall provide for appropriate procedures for an issuer to have an opportunity to cure any defects that would be the basis for a prohibition under subparagraph (A), before the imposition of such prohibition.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities relating to registered public accounting firms</inline>.—</heading><content>The audit committee of each issuer, in its capacity as a committee of the board of directors, shall be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of any registered public accounting firm employed by that issuer (including resolution of disagreements between management and the auditor regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or related work, and each such registered public accounting firm shall report directly to the audit committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Independence</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the audit committee of the issuer shall be a member of the board of directors of the issuer, and shall otherwise be independent.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to be considered to be independent for purposes of this paragraph, a member of an audit committee of an issuer may not, other than in his or her capacity as a member of the audit committee, the board of directors, or any other board committee—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>accept any consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the issuer; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>be an affiliated person of the issuer or any subsidiary thereof.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may exempt from the requirements of subparagraph (B) a particular relationship with respect to audit committee members, as the Commission determines appropriate in light of the circumstances.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Complaints</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each audit committee shall establish procedures for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints received by the issuer regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the issuer of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to engage advisers</inline>.—</heading><content>Each audit committee shall have the authority to engage independent counsel and other advisers, as it determines necessary to carry out its duties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each issuer shall provide for appropriate funding, as determined by the audit committee, in its capacity as a committee of the board of directors, for payment of compensation—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/777">116 STAT. 777</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to the registered public accounting firm employed by the issuer for the purpose of rendering or issuing an audit report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to any advisers employed by the audit committee under paragraph (5).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7241">15 USC 7241</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall, by rule, require, for each company filing periodic reports under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m, 78o(d)), that the principal executive officer or officers and the principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, certify in each annual or quarterly report filed or submitted under either such section of such Act that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the signing officer has reviewed the report;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>based on the officer’s knowledge, the report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>based on such officer’s knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in the report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in the report;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>the signing officers—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>have designed such internal controls to ensure that material information relating to the issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to such officers by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the periodic reports are being prepared;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>have evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer’s internal controls as of a date within 90 days prior to the report; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>have presented in the report their conclusions about the effectiveness of their internal controls based on their evaluation as of that date;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>the signing officers have disclosed to the issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors (or persons fulfilling the equivalent function)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data and have identified for the issuer’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the issuer’s internal controls; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the signing officers have indicated in the report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/778">116 STAT. 778</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign Reincorporations Have No Effect</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section 302 shall be interpreted or applied in any way to allow any issuer to lessen the legal force of the statement required under this section 302, by an issuer having reincorporated or having engaged in any other transaction that resulted in the transfer of the corporate domicile or offices of the issuer from inside the United States to outside of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The rules required by subsection (a) shall be effective not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7242">15 USC 7242</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>IMPROPER INFLUENCE ON CONDUCT OF AUDITS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules To Prohibit</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful, in contravention of such rules or regulations as the Commission shall prescribe as necessary and appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, for any officer or director of an issuer, or any other person acting under the direction thereof, to take any action to fraudulently influence, coerce, manipulate, or mislead any independent public or certified accountant engaged in the performance of an audit of the financial statements of that issuer for the purpose of rendering such financial statements materially misleading.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>In any civil proceeding, the Commission shall have exclusive authority to enforce this section and any rule or regulation issued under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Preemption of Other Law</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of subsection (a) shall be in addition to, and shall not supersede or preempt, any other provision of law or any rule or regulation issued thereunder.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>propose the rules or regulations required by this section, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>issue final rules or regulations required by this section, not later than 270 days after that date of enactment.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>FORFEITURE OF CERTAIN BONUSES AND PROFITS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Compensation Prior to Noncompliance With Commission Financial Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an issuer is required to prepare an accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of the issuer, as a result of misconduct, with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the issuer shall reimburse the issuer for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any bonus or other incentive-based or equity-based compensation received by that person from the issuer during the 12-month period following the first public issuance or filing with the Commission (whichever first occurs) of the financial document embodying such financial reporting requirement; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any profits realized from the sale of securities of the issuer during that 12-month period.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Exemption Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may exempt any person from the application of subsection (a), as it deems necessary and appropriate.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>OFFICER AND DIRECTOR BARS AND PENALTIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unfitness Standard</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/779">116 STAT. 779</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Securities exchange act of 1934</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 21(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u(d)(2)) is amended by striking “substantial unfitness” and inserting “unfitness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Securities act of 1933</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 20(e) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77t(e)) is amended by striking “substantial unfitness” and inserting “unfitness”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equitable Relief</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 21(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equitable Relief</inline>.—</heading><content>In any action or proceeding brought or instituted by the Commission under any provision of the securities laws, the Commission may seek, and any Federal court may grant, any equitable relief that may be appropriate or necessary for the benefit of investors.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>INSIDER TRADES DURING PENSION FUND BLACKOUT PERIODS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7244">15 USC 7244</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of Insider Trading During Pension Fund Blackout Periods</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except to the extent otherwise provided by rule of the Commission pursuant to paragraph (3), it shall be unlawful for any director or executive officer of an issuer of any equity security (other than an exempted security), directly or indirectly, to purchase, sell, or otherwise acquire or transfer any equity security of the issuer (other than an exempted security) during any blackout period with respect to such equity security if such director or officer acquires such equity security in connection with his or her service or employment as a director or executive officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Remedy</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Any profit realized by a director or executive officer referred to in paragraph (1) from any purchase, sale, or other acquisition or transfer in violation of this subsection shall inure to and be recoverable by the issuer, irrespective of any intention on the part of such director or executive officer in entering into the transaction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions to recover profits</inline>.—</heading><content>An action to recover profits in accordance with this subsection may be instituted at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction by the issuer, or by the owner of any security of the issuer in the name and in behalf of the issuer if the issuer fails or refuses to bring such action within 60 days after the date of request, or fails diligently to prosecute the action thereafter, except that no such suit shall be brought more than 2 years after the date on which such profit was realized.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, issue rules to clarify the application of this subsection and to prevent evasion thereof. Such rules shall provide for the application of the requirements of paragraph (1) with respect to entities treated as a single employer with respect to an issuer under section 414(b), (c), (m), or (o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to the extent necessary to clarify the application of such requirements and to prevent evasion thereof. Such rules may also provide for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/780">116 STAT. 780</page> appropriate exceptions from the requirements of this subsection, including exceptions for purchases pursuant to an automatic dividend reinvestment program or purchases or sales made pursuant to an advance election.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Blackout period</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, the term “blackout period”, with respect to the equity securities of any issuer—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means any period of more than 3 consecutive business days during which the ability of not fewer than 50 percent of the participants or beneficiaries under all individual account plans maintained by the issuer to purchase, sell, or otherwise acquire or transfer an interest in any equity of such issuer held in such an individual account plan is temporarily suspended by the issuer or by a fiduciary of the plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>does not include, under regulations which shall be prescribed by the Commission—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>a regularly scheduled period in which the participants and beneficiaries may not purchase, sell, or otherwise acquire or transfer an interest in any equity of such issuer, if such period is—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>incorporated into the individual account plan; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>timely disclosed to employees before becoming participants trader the individual account plan or as a subsequent amendment to the plan; or</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any suspension described in subparagraph (A) that is imposed solely in connection with persons becoming participants or beneficiaries, or ceasing to be participants or beneficiaries, in an individual account plan by reason of a corporate merger, acquisition, divestiture, or similar transaction involving the plan or plan sponsor.</content></clause></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individual account plan</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term “individual account plan” has the meaning provided in section 3(34) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(34), except that such term shall not include a one-participant retirement plan (within the meaning of section 101(i)(8)(B) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1021(i)(8)(B))).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to directors, executive officers, and the commission</inline>.—</heading><content>In any case in which a director or executive officer is subject to the requirements of this subsection in connection with a blackout period (as defined in paragraph (4)) with respect to any equity securities, the issuer of such equity securities shall timely notify such director or officer and the Securities and Exchange Commission of such blackout period.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice Requirements to Participants and Beneficiaries under</inline> ERISA.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 101 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1021) is amended by redesignating the second subsection (h) as subsection (j), and by inserting after the first subsection (h) the following new subsection: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/781">116 STAT. 781</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Blackout Periods to Participant or Beneficiary Under Individual Account Plan</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of plan administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>In advance of the commencement of any blackout period with respect to an individual account plan, the plan administrator shall notify the plan participants and beneficiaries who are affected by such action in accordance with this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice requirements </inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The notices described in paragraph (1) shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by the average plan participant and shall include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the reasons for the blackout period,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an identification of the investments and other rights affected,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the expected beginning date and length of the blackout period,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>in the case of investments affected, a statement that the participant or beneficiary should evaluate the appropriateness of their current investment decisions in light of their inability to direct or diversify assets credited to their accounts during the blackout period, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>such other matters as the Secretary may require by regulation.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to participants and beneficiaries</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, notices described in paragraph (1) shall be furnished to all participants and beneficiaries under the plan to whom the blackout period applies at least 30 days in advance of the blackout period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception to 30-day notice requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In any case in which—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a deferral of the blackout period would violate the requirements of subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 404(a)(1), and a fiduciary of the plan reasonably so determines in writing, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the inability to provide the 30-day advance notice is due to events that were unforeseeable or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the plan administrator, and a fiduciary of the plan reasonably so determines in writing,</content></clause> <continuation class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10">subparagraph (B) shall not apply, and the notice shall be furnished to all participants and beneficiaries under the plan to whom the blackout period applies as soon as reasonably possible under the circumstances unless such a notice in advance of the termination of the blackout period is impracticable.</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Written notice</inline>.—</heading><content>The notice required to be provided under this subsection shall be in writing, except that such notice may be in electronic or other form to the extent that such form is reasonably accessible to the recipient.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to issuers of employer securities subject to blackout period</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any blackout period in connection with an individual account plan, the plan administrator shall provide timely notice of such <page identifier="/us/stat/116/782">116 STAT. 782</page> blackout period to the issuer of any employer securities subject to such blackout period.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for blackout periods with limited applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>In any case in which the blackout period applies only to 1 or more participants or beneficiaries in connection with a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or similar transaction involving the plan or plan sponsor and occurs solely in connection with becoming or ceasing to be a participant or beneficiary under the plan by reason of such merger, acquisition, divestiture, or transaction, the requirement of this subsection that the notice be provided to all participants and beneficiaries shall be treated as met if the notice required under paragraph (1) is provided to such participants or beneficiaries to whom the blackout period applies as soon as reasonably practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Changes in length of blackout period</inline>.—</heading><content>If, following the furnishing of the notice pursuant to this subsection, there is a change in the beginning date or length of the blackout period (specified in such notice pursuant to paragraph (2)(A)(iii)), the administrator shall provide affected participants and beneficiaries notice of the change as soon as reasonably practicable. In relation to the extended blackout period, such notice shall meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(D) and shall specify any material change in the matters referred to in clauses (i) through (v) of paragraph (2)(A).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulatory exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may provide by regulation for additional exceptions to the requirements of this subsection which the Secretary determines are in the interests of participants and beneficiaries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance and model notices</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall issue guidance and model notices which meet the requirements of this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Blackout period</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “blackout period’ means, in connection with an individual account plan, any period for which any ability of participants or beneficiaries under the plan, which is otherwise available under the terms of such plan, to direct or diversify assets credited to their accounts, to obtain loans from the plan, or to obtain distributions from the plan is temporarily suspended, limited, or restricted, if such suspension, limitation, or restriction is for any period of more than 3 consecutive business days.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘blackout period’ does not include a suspension, limitation, or restriction—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>which occurs by reason of the application of the securities laws (as defined in section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934),</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>which is a change to the plan which provides for a regularly scheduled suspension, limitation, or restriction which is disclosed to participants or beneficiaries through any summary of material modifications, any materials describing specific investment alternatives under the plan, or any changes thereto, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>which applies only to 1 or more individuals, each of whom is the participant, an alternate payee <page identifier="/us/stat/116/783">116 STAT. 783</page> (as defined in section 206(d)(3)(K)), or any other beneficiary pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order (as defined in section 206(d)(3)(B)(i)).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individual account plan</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘individual account plan’ shall have the meaning provided such term in section 3(34), except that such term shall not include a one-participant retirement plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">One-participant retirement plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ‘one-participant retirement plan’ means a retirement plan that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>on the first day of the plan year—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>covered only the employer (and the employer’s spouse) and the employer owned the entire business (whether or not incorporated), or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>covered only one or more partners (and their spouses) in a business partnership (including partners in an S or C corporation (as defined in section 1361(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986)),</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>meets the minimum coverage requirements of section 410(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph) without being combined with any other Elan of the business that covers the employees of the business,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>does not provide benefits to anyone except the employer (and the employer’s spouse) or the partners (and their spouses),</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>does not cover a business that is a member of an affiliated service group, a controlled group of corporations, or a group of businesses under common control, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>does not cover a business that leases employees.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance of initial guidance and model notice</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></heading><content>The Secretary of Labor shall issue initial guidance and a model notice pursuant to section 101(i)(6) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (as added by this subsection) not later than January 1, 2003. Not later than 75 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> promulgate interim final rules necessary to carry out the amendments made by this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil penalties for failure to provide notice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 502 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1132) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(6), by striking “(5), or (6)” and inserting “(5), (6), or (7)”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (7) of subsection (c) as paragraph (8); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (6) of subsection (c) the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The Secretary may assess a civil penalty against a plan administrator of up to $100 a day from the date of the plan administrator’s failure or refusal to provide notice to participants and beneficiaries in accordance with section 101(i). For purposes of this paragraph, each violation with respect to any single participant or beneficiary shall be treated as a separate violation.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/784">116 STAT. 784</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If any amendment made by this subsection requires an amendment to any plan, such plan amendment shall not be required to be made before the first plan year beginning on or after the effective date of this section, if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>during the period after such amendment made by this subsection takes effect and before such first plan year, the plan is operated in good faith compliance with the requirements of such amendment made by this subsection, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>such plan amendment applies retroactively to the period after such amendment made by this subsection takes effect and before such first plan year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of this section (including the amendments made thereby) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Good faith compliance with the requirements of such provisions in advance of the issuance of applicable regulations thereunder shall be treated as compliance with such provisions.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="307">SEC. 307. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7245">15 USC 7245</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RULES OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTORNEYS.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue rules, in the public interest and for the protection of investors, setting forth minimum standards of professional conduct for attorneys appearing and practicing before the Commission in any way in the representation of issuers, including a rule—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>requiring an attorney to report evidence of a material violation of securities law or breach of fiduciary duty or similar violation by the company or any agent thereof, to the chief legal counsel or the chief executive officer of the company (or the equivalent thereof); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if the counsel or officer does not appropriately respond to the evidence (adopting, as necessary, appropriate remedial measures or sanctions with respect to the violation), requiring the attorney to report the evidence to the audit committee of the board of directors of the issuer or to another committee of the board of directors comprised solely of directors not employed directly or indirectly by the issuer, or to the board of directors.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="308">SEC. 308. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7246">15 USC 7246</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FAIR FUNDS FOR INVESTORS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalties Added to Disgorgement Funds for the Relief of Victims</inline>.—</heading><content>If in any judicial or administrative action brought by the Commission under the securities laws (as such term is defined in section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)) the Commission obtains an order requiring disgorgement against any person for a violation of such laws or the rules or regulations thereunder, or such person agrees in settlement of any such action to such disgorgement, and the Commission also obtains pursuant to such laws a civil penalty against such person, the amount of such civil penalty shall, on the motion or at the direction of the Commission, be added to and become part of the disgorgement fund for the benefit of the victims of such violation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Additional Donations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission is authorized to accept, hold, administer, and utilize gifts, bequests and devises of property, both real and personal, to the United <page identifier="/us/stat/116/785">116 STAT. 785</page> States for a disgorgement fund described in subsection (a). Such gifts, bequests, and devises of money and proceeds from sales of other property received as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be deposited in the disgorgement fund and shall be available for allocation in accordance with subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subject of study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall review and analyze—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>enforcement actions by the Commission over the five years preceding the date of the enactment of this Act that have included proceedings to obtain civil penalties or disgorgements to identify areas where such proceedings may be utilized to efficiently, effectively, and fairly provide restitution for injured investors; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>other methods to more efficiently, effectively, and fairly provide restitution to injured investors, including methods to improve the collection rates for civil penalties and disgorgements.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall report its<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> findings to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate within 180 days after of the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall use such findings to revise its rules and regulations as necessary. The report shall include a discussion of regulatory or legislative actions that are recommended or that may be necessary to address concerns identified in the study.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each of the following provisions is amended by inserting “, except as otherwise provided in section 308 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002” after “Treasury of the United States”:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 21(d)(3)(C)(i)) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u(d)(3)(C)(i)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 21A(d)(1) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 78u-l(d)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 20(d)(3)(A) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77t(d)(3)(A)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 42(e)(3)(A) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-41(e)(3)(A)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 209(e)(3)(A) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-9(e)(3)(A)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>As used in this section, the term “disgorgement fund” means a fund established in any administrative or judicial proceeding described in subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—ENHANCED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES</num><heading/> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>DISCLOSURES IN PERIODIC REPORTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7261">15 USC 7261</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosures Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accuracy of Financial Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each financial report that contains financial statements, and that is required to be prepared in accordance with (or reconciled to) generally accepted accounting principles under this title and filed with the Commission shall reflect all material correcting adjustments that have been <page identifier="/us/stat/116/786">116 STAT. 786</page> identified by a registered public accounting firm in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the rules and regulations of the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Off-Balance Sheet Transactions</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote>days after the date of enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Commission shall issue final rules providing that each annual and quarterly financial report required to be filed with the Commission shall disclose all material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), and other relationships of the issuer with unconsolidated entities or other persons, that may have a material current or future effect on financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenues or expenses.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Rules on Pro Forma Figures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act fo 2002, the Commission shall issue final rules providing that pro forma financial information included in any periodic or other report filed with the Commission pursuant to the securities laws, or in any public disclosure or press or other release, shall be presented in a manner that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>does not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the pro forma financial information, in light of the circumstances under which it is presented, not misleading; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>reconciles it with the financial condition and results of operations of the issuer under generally accepted accounting principles.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report on Special Purpose Entities</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall, not later than 1 year after the effective date of adoption of off-balance sheet disclosure rules required by section 13(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by this section, complete a study of filings by issuers and their disclosures to determine—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the extent of off-balance sheet transactions, including assets, liabilities, leases, losses, and the use of special purpose entities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>whether generally accepted accounting rules result in financial statements of issuers reflecting the economics of such off-balance sheet transactions to investors in a transparent fashion.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report and recommendations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 6 months after the date of completion of the study required by paragraph (1), the Commission shall submit a report to the President, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, setting forth—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the amount or an estimate of the amount of off-balance sheet transactions, including assets, liabilities, leases, and losses of, and the use of special purpose entities by, issuers filing periodic reports pursuant to section 13 or 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the extent to which special purpose entities are used to facilitate off-balance sheet transactions;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/787">116 STAT. 787</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>whether generally accepted accounting principles or the rules of the Commission result in financial statements of issuers reflecting the economics of such transactions to investors in a transparent fashion;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>whether generally accepted accounting principles specifically result in the consolidation of special purpose entities sponsored by an issuer in cases in which the issuer has the majority of the risks and rewards of the special purpose entity; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>any recommendations of the Commission for improving the transparency and quality of reporting off-balance sheet transactions in the financial statements and disclosures required to be filed by an issuer with the Commission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>ENHANCED CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Personal Loans to Executives</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Personal Loans to Executives</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be unlawful for any issuer (as defined in section 2 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), directly or indirectly, including through any subsidiary, to extend or maintain credit, to arrange for the extension of credit, or to renew an extension of credit, in the form of a personal loan to or for any director or executive officer (or equivalent thereof) of that issuer. An extension of credit maintained by the issuer on the date of enactment of this subsection shall not be subject to the provisions of this subsection, provided that there is no material modification to any term of any such extension of credit or any renewal of any such extension of credit on or after that date of enactment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (1) does not preclude any home improvement and manufactured home loans (as that term is defined in section 5 of the Home Owners’ Loan Act (12 U.S.C. 1464)), consumer credit (as defined in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602)), or any extension of credit under an open end credit plan (as defined in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602)), or a charge card (as defined in section 127(c)(4)(e) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1637(c)(4)(e)), or any extension of credit by a broker or dealer registered under section 15 of this title to an employee of that broker or dealer to buy, trade, or carry securities, that is permitted under rules or regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System pursuant to section 7 of this title (other than an extension of credit that would be used to purchase the stock of that issuer), that is —</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>made or provided in the ordinary course of the consumer credit business of such issuer;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>of a type that is generally made available by such issuer to the public; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>made by such issuer on market terms, or terms that are no more favorable than those offered by the issuer to the general public for such extensions of credit.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction for certain loans</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) does not apply to any loan made or maintained <page identifier="/us/stat/116/788">116 STAT. 788</page> by an insured depository institution (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813)), if the loan is subject to the insider lending restrictions of section 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 375b).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>DISCLOSURES OF TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78p) is amended by striking the heading of such section and subsection (a) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="16">“SEC. 16. </num><heading>DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosures Required</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Directors, officers, and principal stockholders REQUIRED TO FILE</inline>.—</heading><content>Every person who is directly or indirectly the beneficial owner of more than 10 percent of any class of any equity security (other than an exempted security) which is registered pursuant to section 12, or who is a director or an officer of the issuer of such security, shall file the statements required by this subsection with the Commission (and, if such security is registered on a national securities exchange, also with the exchange).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time of filing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The statements required by this subsection shall be filed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>at the time of the registration of such security on a national securities exchange or by the effective date of a registration statement filed pursuant to section 12(g);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>within 10 days after he or she becomes such beneficial owner, director, or officer;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>if there has been a change in such ownership, or if such person shall have purchased or sold a securitybased swap agreement (as defined in section 206(b) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 78c note)) involving such equity security, before the end of the second business day following the day on which the subject transaction has been executed, or at such other time as the Commission shall establish, by rule, in any case in which the Commission determines that such 2-day period is not feasible.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of statements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A statement filed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) shall contain a statement of the amount of all equity securities of such issuer of which the filing person is the beneficial owner; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>under subparagraph (C) of such paragraph shall indicate ownership by the filing person at the date of filing, any such changes in such ownership, and such purchases and sales of the security-based swap agreements as have occurred since the most recent such filing trader such subparagraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic filing and availability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a statement filed under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) shall be filed electronically;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>the Commission shall provide each such statement on a publicly accessible Internet site not later than the end of the business day following that filing; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/789">116 STAT. 789</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the issuer (if the issuer maintains a corporate<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> website) shall provide that statement on that corporate website, not later than the end of the business day following that filing.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78p">15 USC 78p note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall be effective 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="404">SEC. 404. </num><heading>MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT OF INTERNAL CONTROLS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7262">15 USC 7262</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall prescribe rules requiring each annual report required by section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)) to contain an internal control report, which shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>state the responsibility of management for establishing and maintaining an adequate internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>contain an assessment, as of the end of the most recent fiscal year of the issuer, of the effectiveness of the internal control structure and procedures of the issuer for financial reporting.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Internal Control Evaluation and Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to the internal control assessment required by subsection (a), each registered public accounting firm that prepares or issues the audit report for the issuer shall , attest to, and report on, the assessment made by the management of the issuer. An attestation made under this subsection shall be made in accordance with standards for attestation engagements issued or adopted by the Board. Any such attestation shall not be the subject of a separate engagement.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="405">SEC. 405. </num><heading>EXEMPTION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7263">15 USC 7263</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Nothing in section 401, 402, or 404, the amendments made by those sections, or the rules of the Commission under those sections shall apply to any investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).</content></section> <section><num value="406">SEC. 406. </num><heading>CODE OF ETHICS FOR SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICERS.</heading><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7264">15 USC 7264</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Code of Ethics Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall issue<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> rules to require each issuer, together with periodic reports required pursuant to section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to disclose whether or not, and if not, the reason therefor, such issuer has adopted a code of ethics for senior financial officers, applicable to its principal financial officer and comptroller or principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Changes in Codes of Ethics</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> revise its regulations concerning matters requiring prompt disclosure on Form 8-K (or any successor thereto) to require the immediate disclosure, by means of the filing of such form, dissemination by the Internet or by other electronic means, by any issuer of any change in or waiver of the code of ethics for senior financial officers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “code of ethics” means such standards as are reasonably necessary to promote—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/790">116 STAT. 790</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in the periodic reports required to be filed by the issuer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>propose rules to implement this section, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>issue final rules to implement this section, not later than 180 days after that date of enactment.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="407">SEC. 407. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7265">15 USC 7265</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DISCLOSURE OF AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules Defining “Financial Expert”</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall issue rules, as necessary or appropriate in the public interest and consistent with the protection of investors, to require each issuer, together with periodic reports required pursuant to sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to disclose whether or not, and if not, the reasons therefor, the audit committee of that issuer is comprised of at least 1 member who is a financial expert, as such term is defined by the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In defining the term “financial expert” for purposes of subsection (a), the Commission shall consider whether a person has, through education and experience as a public accountant or auditor or a principal financial officer, comptroller, or principal accounting officer of an issuer, or from a position involving the performance of similar functions—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>experience in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the preparation or auditing of financial statements of generally comparable issuers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the application of such principles in connection with the accounting for estimates, accruals, and reserves;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>experience with internal accounting controls; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>an understanding of audit committee functions.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Rulemaking</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>propose rules to implement this section, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>issue final rules to implement this section, not later than 180 days after that date of enactment.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="408">SEC. 408. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7266">15 USC 7266</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ENHANCED REVIEW OF PERIODIC DISCLOSURES BY ISSUERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regular and Systematic Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall review disclosures made by issuers reporting under section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (including reports filed on Form 10-K), and which have a class of securities listed on a national securities exchange or traded on an automated quotation facility of a national securities association, on a regular and systematic basis for the protection of investors. Such review shall include a review of an issuer’s financial statement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of scheduling the reviews required by subsection (a), the Commission shall consider, among other factors—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>issuers that have issued material restatements of financial results;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>issuers that experience significant volatility in their stock price as compared to other issuers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>issuers with the largest market capitalization;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/791">116 STAT. 791</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>emerging companies with disparities in price to earning ratios;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>issuers whose operations significantly affect any material sector of the economy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>any other factors that the Commission may consider relevant.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Review Period</inline>.—</heading><content>In no event shall an issuer required to file reports under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 be reviewed under this section less frequently than once every 3 years.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="409">SEC. 409. </num><heading>REAL TIME ISSUER DISCLOSURES.</heading> <content>Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">“(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Real Time Issuer Disclosures</inline>.—</heading><content>Each issuer reporting under section 13(a) or 15(d) shall disclose to the public on a rapid and current basis such additional information concerning material changes in the financial condition or operations of the issuer, in plain English, which may include trend and qualitative information and graphic presentations, as the Commission determines, by rule, is necessary or useful for the protection of investors and in the public interest.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>ANALYST CONFLICTS OF INTEREST</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>TREATMENT OF SECURITIES ANALYSTS BY REGISTERED SECURITIES ASSOCIATIONS AND NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules Regarding Securities Analysts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 15C the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="15D">“SEC. 15D. </num><heading>SECURITIES ANALYSTS AND RESEARCH REPORTS.</heading><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78o-6">15 USC 78o-6</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Analyst Protections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission, or upon the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> authorization and direction of the Commission, a registered securities association or national securities exchange, shall have adopted, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, rules reasonably designed to address conflicts of interest that can arise when securities analysts recommend equity securities in research reports and public appearances, in order to improve the objectivity of research and provide investors with more useful and reliable information, including rules designed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>to foster greater public confidence in securities research, and to protect the objectivity and independence of securities analysts, by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>restricting the prepublication clearance or approval of research reports by persons employed by the broker or dealer who are engaged in investment banking activities, or persons not directly responsible for investment research, other than legal or compliance staff;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>limiting the supervision and compensatory evaluation of securities analysts to officials employed by the broker or dealer who are not engaged in investment banking activities; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/792">116 STAT. 792</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>requiring that a broker or dealer and persons employed by a broker or dealer who are involved with investment banking activities may not, directly or indirectly, retaliate against or threaten to retaliate against any securities analyst employed by that broker or dealer or its affiliates as a result of an adverse, negative, or otherwise unfavorable research report that may adversely affect the present or prospective investment banking relationship of the broker or dealer with the issuer that is the subject of the research report, except that such rules may not limit the authority of a broker or dealer to discipline a securities analyst for causes other than such research report in accordance with the policies and procedures of the firm;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to define periods during which brokers or dealers who have participated, or are to participate, in a public offering of securities as underwriters or dealers should not publish or otherwise distribute research reports relating to such securities or to the issuer of such securities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to establish structural and institutional safeguards within registered brokers or dealers to assure that securities analysts are separated by appropriate informational partitions within the firm from the review, pressure, or oversight of those whose involvement in investment banking activities might potentially bias their judgment or supervision; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to address such other issues as the Commission, or such association or exchange, determines appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission, or upon the authorization and direction of the Commission, a registered securities association or national securities exchange, shall have adopted, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, rules reasonably designed to require each securities analyst to disclose in public appearances, and each registered broker or dealer to disclose in each research report, as applicable, conflicts of interest that are known or should have been known by the securities analyst or the broker or dealer, to exist at the time of the appearance or the date of distribution of the report, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the extent to which the securities analyst has debt or equity investments in the issuer that is the subject of the appearance or research report;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>whether any compensation has been received by the registered broker or dealer, or any affiliate thereof, including the securities analyst, from the issuer that is the subject of the appearance or research report, subject to such exemptions as the Commission may determine appropriate and necessary to prevent disclosure by virtue of this paragraph of material non-public information regarding specific potential future investment banking transactions of such issuer, as is appropriate in the public interest and consistent with the protection of investors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>whether an issuer, the securities of which are recommended in the appearance or research report, currently is, or during the 1-year period preceding the date of the appearance or date of distribution of the report has been, a client of the registered broker or dealer, and if so, stating the types of services provided to the issuer;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/793">116 STAT. 793</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>whether the securities analyst received compensation with respect to a research report, based upon (among any other factors) the investment banking revenues (either generally or specifically earned from the issuer being analyzed) of the registered broker or dealer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>such other disclosures of conflicts of interest that are material to investors, research analysts, or the broker or dealer as the Commission, or such association or exchange, determines appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the term ‘securities analyst’ means any associated person of a registered broker or dealer that is principally responsible for, and any associated person who reports directly or indirectly to a securities analyst in connection with, the preparation of the substance of a research report, whether or not any such person has the job title of ‘securities analyst’; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the term ‘research report’ means a written or electronic communication that includes an analysis of equity securities of individual companies or industries, and that provides information reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 21B(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u-2(a)) is amended by inserting “15D,” before “15B”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may promulgate<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78o-6">15 USC 78o-6 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> and amend its regulations, or direct a registered securities association or national securities exchange to promulgate and amend its rules, to carry out section 15D of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as added by this section, as is necessary for the protection of investors and in the public interest.</content></subsection></section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>COMMISSION RESOURCES AND AUTHORITY</heading> <section><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 35 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78kk) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="35">“SEC. 35. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>“In addition to any other funds authorized to be appropriated to the Commission, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the functions, powers, and duties of the Commission, $776,000,000 for fiscal year 2003, of which—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>$102,700,000 shall be available to fund additional compensation, including salaries and benefits, as authorized in the Investor and Capital Markets Fee Relief Act (Public Law 107-123; 115 Stat. 2390 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>$108,400,000 shall be available for information technology, security enhancements, and recovery and mitigation activities in light of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>$98,000,000 shall be available to add not fewer than an additional 200 qualified professionals to provide enhanced oversight of auditors and audit services required by the Federal securities laws, and to improve Commission investigative and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/794">116 STAT. 794</page> disciplinary efforts with respect to such auditors and services, as well as for additional professional support staff necessary to strengthen the programs of the Commission involving Full Disclosure and Prevention and Suppression of Fraud, risk management, industry technology review, compliance, inspections, examinations, market regulation, and investment management.”.</content></paragraph></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>APPEARANCE AND PRACTICE BEFORE THE COMMISSION.</heading> <content>The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 4B the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="4C">“SEC. 4C. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78d-3">15 USC 78d-3</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>APPEARANCE AND PRACTICE BEFORE THE COMMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Censure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may censure any person, or deny, temporarily or permanently, to any person the privilege of appearing or practicing before the Commission in any way, if that person is found by the Commission, after notice and opportunity for hearing in the matter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>not to possess the requisite qualifications to represent others;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to be lacking in character or integrity, or to have engaged in unethical or improper professional conduct; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to have willfully violated, or willfully aided and abetted the violation of, any provision of the securities laws or the rules and regulations issued thereunder.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to any registered public accounting firm or associated person, for purposes of this section, the term ‘improper professional conduct’ means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>intentional or knowing conduct, including reckless conduct, that results in a violation of applicable professional standards; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>negligent conduct in the form of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a single instance of highly unreasonable conduct that results in a violation of applicable professional standards in circumstances in which the registered public accounting firm or associated person knows, or should know, that heightened scrutiny is warranted; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>repeated instances of unreasonable conduct, each resulting in a violation of applicable professional standards, that indicate a lack of competence to practice before the Commission.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading>FEDERAL COURT AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE PENNY STOCK BARS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Securities Exchange Act of 1934</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 21(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u(d)), as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of a court to prohibit persons from participating in an offering of penny stock</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In any proceeding under paragraph (1) against any person participating in, or, at the time of the alleged misconduct who was participating in, an offering of penny stock, the court may prohibit that person from participating in an offering of penny stock, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period of time as the court shall determine.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘person participating in an offering of penny stock’ includes <page identifier="/us/stat/116/795">116 STAT. 795</page> any person engaging in activities with a broker, dealer, or issuer for purposes of issuing, trading, or inducing or attempting to induce the purchase or sale of, any penny stock. The Commission may, by rule or regulation, define such term to include other activities, and may, by rule, regulation, or order, exempt any person or class of persons, in whole or in part, conditionally or unconditionally, from inclusion in such term.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Securities Act of 1933</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 20 of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77t) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of a Court To Prohibit Persons From Participating in an Offering of Penny Stock</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In any proceeding under subsection (a) against any person participating in, or, at the time of the alleged misconduct, who was participating in, an offering of penny stock, the court may prohibit that person from participating in an offering of penny stock, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period of time as the court shall determine.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘person participating in an offering of penny stock’ includes any person engaging in activities with a broker, dealer, or issuer for purposes of issuing, trading, or inducing or attempting to induce the purchase or sale of, any penny stock. The Commission may, by rule or regulation, define such term to include other activities, and may, by rule, regulation, or order, exempt any person or class of persons, in whole or in part, conditionally or unconditionally, from inclusion in such term.”</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading>QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSOCIATED PERSONS OF BROKERS AND DEALERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Brokers and Dealers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 15(b)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (F) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>is subject to any order of the Commission barring or suspending the right of the person to be associated with a broker or dealer;”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: “; or <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><chapeau>is subject to any final order of a State securities commission (or any agency or officer performing like functions), State authority that supervises or examines banks, savings associations, or credit unions, State insurance commission (or any agency or office performing like functions), an appropriate Federal banking agency (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(q))), or the National Credit Union Administration, that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>bars such person from association with an entity regulated by such commission, authority, agency, or officer, or from engaging in the business of securities, insurance, banking, savings association activities, or credit union activities; or</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/796">116 STAT. 796</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>constitutes a final order based on violations of any laws or regulations that prohibit fraudulent, manipulative, or deceptive conduct.”.</content></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment Advisers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 203(e) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-3(e)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>is subject to any order of the Commission barring or suspending the right of the person to be associated with an investment adviser;”;</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><chapeau>is subject to any final order of a State securities commission (or any agency or officer performing like functions), State authority that supervises or examines banks, savings associations, or credit unions, State insurance commission (or any agency or office performing like functions), an appropriate Federal banking agency (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813(q))), or the National Credit Union Administration, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>bars such person from association with an entity regulated by such commission, authority, agency, or officer, or from engaging in the business of securities, insurance, banking, savings association activities, or credit union activities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>constitutes a final order based on violations of any laws or regulations that prohibit fraudulent, manipulative, or deceptive conduct.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Securities exchange act of 1934</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in section 3(a)(39)(F) (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(39)(F))—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “or (G)” and inserting “(H), or (G)”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting “, or is subject to an order or finding,” before “enumerated”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in each of section 15(b)(6)(A)(i) (15 U.S.C. 78o(b)(6)(A)(i)), paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 15B(c) (15 U.S.C. 78o-4(c)), and subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section 15C(c)(1) (15 U.S.C. 78o-5(c)(1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “or (G)” each place that term appears and inserting “(H), or (G)”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “or omission” each place that term appears, and inserting “, or is subject to an order or finding,”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in each of paragraphs (3)(A) and (4)(C) of section 17A(c) (15 U.S.C. 78q-1(c)>—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “or (G)” each place that term appears and inserting “(H), or (G)”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting “, or is subject to an order or finding,” before “enumerated” each place that term appears.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment advisers act of 1940</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 203(f) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-3(f)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “or (8)” and inserting “(8), or (9)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>(B) by inserting “or (3)” after “paragraph (2)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> 116 STAT. 797 <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>STUDIES AND REPORTS</heading> <section><num value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading>GAO STUDY AND REPORT REGARDING CONSOLIDATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s7201">15 USC 7201 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>to identify—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the factors that have led to the consolidation of public accounting firms since 1989 and the consequent reduction in the number of firms capable of providing audit services to large national and multi-national business organizations that are subject to the securities laws;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the present and future impact of the condition described in subparagraph (A) on capital formation and securities markets, both domestic and international; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>solutions to any problems identified under subparagraph (B), including ways to increase competition and the number of firms capable of providing audit services to large national and multinational business organizations that are subject to the securities laws;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>of the problems, if any, faced by business organizations that have resulted from limited competition among public accounting firms, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>higher costs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>lower quality of services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>impairment of auditor independence; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>lack of choice; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>whether and to what extent Federal or State regulations impede competition among public accounting firms.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In planning and conducting the study under this section, the Comptroller General shall consult with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Commission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the regulatory agencies that perform functions similar to the Commission within the other member countries of the Group of Seven Industrialized Nations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Department of Justice; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>any other public or private sector organization that the Comptroller General considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit a report on the results of the study required by this section to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. .</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading>COMMISSION STUDY AND REPORT REGARDING CREDIT RATING AGENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a study of the role and function of credit rating agencies in the operation of the securities market.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Areas of CONSIDERATION</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study required by this subsection shall examine—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the role of credit rating agencies in the evaluation of issuers of securities;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/798">116 STAT. 798</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the importance of that role to investors and the functioning of the securities markets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any impediments to the accurate appraisal by credit rating agencies of the financial resources and risks of issuers of securities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>any barriers to entry into the business of acting as a credit rating agency, and any measures needed to remove such barriers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>any measures which may be required to improve the dissemination of information concerning such resources and risks when credit rating agencies announce credit ratings; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>any conflicts of interest in the operation of credit rating agencies and measures to prevent such conflicts or ameliorate the consequences of such conflicts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall submit a report on the study required by subsection (a) to the President, the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON VIOLATORS AND VIOLATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall conduct a study to determine, based upon information for the period from January 1, 1998, to December 31, 2001—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the number of securities professionals, defined as public accountants, public accounting firms, investment bankers, investment advisers, brokers, dealers, attorneys, and other securities professionals practicing before the Commission—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>who have been found to have aided and abetted a violation of the Federal securities laws, including rules or regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively referred to in this section as “Federal securities laws”), but who have not been sanctioned, disciplined, or otherwise penalized as a primary violator in any administrative action or civil proceeding, including in any settlement of such an action or proceeding (referred to in this section as “aiders and abettors”); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>who have been found to have been primary violators of the Federal securities laws;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>a description of the Federal securities laws violations committed by aiders and abettors and by primary violators, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the specific provision of the Federal securities laws violated;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the specific sanctions and penalties imposed upon such aiders and abettors and primary violators, including the amount of any monetary penalties assessed upon and collected from such persons;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the occurrence of multiple violations by the same person or persons, either as an aider or abettor or as a primary violator; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>whether, as to each such violator, disciplinary sanctions have been imposed, including any censure, suspension, temporary bar, or permanent bar to practice before the Commission; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/799">116 STAT. 799</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the amount of disgorgement, restitution, or any other fines or payments that the Commission has assessed upon and collected from, aiders and abettors and from primary violators.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>A report based upon the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall be submitted to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading>STUDY OF ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall review and analyze all enforcement actions by the Commission involving violations of reporting requirements imposed under the securities laws, and restatements of financial statements, over the 5-year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act, to identify areas of reporting that are most susceptible to fraud, inappropriate manipulation, or inappropriate earnings management, such as revenue recognition and the accounting treatment of off-balance sheet special purpose entities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall report its<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> findings to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and shall use such findings to revise its rules and regulations, as necessary. The report shall include a discussion of regulatory or legislative steps that are recommended or that may be necessary to address concerns identified in the study.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>STUDY OF INVESTMENT BANKS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on whether investment banks and financial advisers assisted public companies in manipulating their earnings and obfuscating their true financial condition. The study should address the rule of investment banks and financial advisers—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the collapse of the Enron Corporation, including with respect to the design and implementation of derivatives transactions, transactions involving special purpose vehicles, and other financial arrangements that may have had the effect of altering the company’s reported financial statements in ways that obscured the true financial picture of the company;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the failure of Global Crossing, including with respect to transactions involving swaps of fiberoptic cable capacity, in the designing transactions that may have had the effect of altering the company’s reported financial statements in ways that obscured the true financial picture of the company; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>generally, in creating and marketing transactions which may have been designed solely to enable companies to manipulate revenue streams, obtain loans, or move liabilities off balance sheets without altering the economic and business risks faced by the companies or any other mechanism to obscure a company’s financial picture.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall report to Congress<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act on the results of the study required by this section. The report shall include a discussion of regulatory or legislative steps that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/800">116 STAT. 800</page> are recommended or that may be necessary to address concerns identified in the study.</content></subsection></section> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002.</p></sidenote><heading>CORPORATE AND CRIMINAL FRAUD ACCOUNTABILITY</heading> <section><num value="801">SEC. 801. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1501">18 USC 1501 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002”.</content></section> <section><num value="802">SEC. 802. </num><heading>CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR ALTERING DOCUMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1519">“§ 1519. </num><heading>Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy</heading> <content>“Whoever knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies, or makes a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States or any case filed under title 11, or in relation to or contemplation of any such matter or case, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.</content></section> <section><num value="1520">“§ 1520. </num><heading>Destruction of corporate audit records</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Any accountant who conducts an audit of an issuer of securities to which section 10A(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j-l(a)) applies, shall maintain all audit or review workpapers for a period of 5 years from the end of the fiscal period in which the audit or review was concluded.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>The Securities and Exchange Commission shall promulgate, within 180 days, after adequate notice and an opportunity for comment, such rules and regulations, as are reasonably necessary, relating to the retention of relevant records such as workpapers, documents that form the basis of an audit or review, memoranda, correspondence, communications, other documents, and records (including electronic records) which are created, sent, or received in connection with an audit or review and contain conclusions, opinions, analyses, or financial data relating to such an audit or review, which is conducted by any accountant who conducts an audit of an issuer of securities to which section 10A(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78j-1(a)) applies. The Commission may, from time to time, amend or supplement the rules and regulations that it is required to promulgate under this section, after adequate notice and an opportunity for comment, in order to ensure that such rules and regulations adequately comport with the purposes of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Whoever knowingly and willfully violates subsection (a)(1), or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under subsection (a)(2), shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><content>Nothing in this section shall be deemed to diminish or relieve any person of any other duty or obligation imposed by Federal or State law or regulation to maintain, or refrain from destroying, any document.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/801">116 STAT. 801</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new items: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1519. </designator> <label>Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1520. </designator> <label>Destruction of corporate audit records.".</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="803">SEC. 803. </num><heading>DEBTS NONDISCHARGEABLE IF INCURRED IN VIOLATION OF SECURITIES FRAUD LAWS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 523(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (17), by striking “or” after the semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (18), by striking the period at the end and inserting or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end, the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">“(19) </num><chapeau>that-</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>is for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the violation of any of the Federal securities laws (as that term is defined in section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), any of the State securities laws, or any regulation or order issued under such Federal or State securities laws; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>common law fraud, deceit, or manipulation in connection with the purchase or sale of any security; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>results from—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>any judgment, order, consent order, or decree entered in any Federal or State judicial or administrative proceeding;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any settlement agreement entered into by the debtor; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>any court or administrative order for any damages, fine, penalty, citation, restitutionary payment, disgorgement payment, attorney fee, cost, or other payment owed by the debtor.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="804">SEC. 804. </num><heading>STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR SECURITIES FRAUD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1658 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a)” before “Except”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsection (a), a private right of action that involves a claim of fraud, deceit, manipulation, or contrivance in contravention of a regulatory requirement concerning the securities laws, as defined in section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), may be brought not later than the earlier of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>2 years after the discovery of the facts constituting the violation; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>5 years after such violation.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1658">28 USC 1658 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The limitations period provided by section 1658(b) of title 28, United States Code, as added by this section, shall apply to all proceedings addressed by this section that are commenced on or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Creation of Actions</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1658">28 USC 1658 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> create a new, private right of action.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/802">116 STAT. 802</page> <section><num value="805">SEC. 805. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s994">28 USC 994 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REVIEW OF FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE AND EXTENSIVE CRIMINAL FRAUD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enhancement of Fraud and Obstruction of Justice Sentences</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Pursuant to section 994 of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend, as appropriate, the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and related policy statements to ensure that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the base offense level and existing enhancements contained in United States Sentencing Guideline 2J1.2 relating to obstruction of justice are sufficient to deter and punish that activity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the enhancements and specific offense characteristics relating to obstruction of justice are adequate in cases where—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the destruction, alteration, or fabrication of evidence involves—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a large amount of evidence, a large number of participants, or is otherwise extensive;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the selection of evidence that is particularly probative or essential to the investigation; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>more than minimal planning; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the offense involved abuse of a special skill or a position of trust;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the guideline offense levels and enhancements for violations of section 1519 or 1520 of title 18, United States Code, as added by this title, are sufficient to deter and punish that activity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>a specific offense characteristic enhancing sentencing is provided under United States Sentencing Guideline 2B1.1 (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) for a fraud offense that endangers the solvency or financial security of a substantial number of victims; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the guidelines that apply to organizations in United States Sentencing Guidelines, chapter 8, are sufficient to deter and punish organizational criminal misconduct.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Authority and Deadline for Commission Action</inline>.—</heading><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>The United States Sentencing Commission is requested to promulgate the guidelines or amendments provided for under this section as soon as practicable, and in any event not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with the prcedures set forth in section 219(a) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1987, as though the authority under that Act had not expired.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="806">SEC. 806. </num><heading>PROTECTION FOR EMPLOYEES OF PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES WHO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF FRAUD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1514 the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1514A">“§ 1514a. </num><heading>Civil action to protect against retaliation in fraud cases.”.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Whistleblower Protection for Employees of Publicly Traded Companies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No company with a class of securities registered under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 781), or that is required to file reports under section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o(d)), <page identifier="/us/stat/116/803">116 STAT. 803</page> or any officer, employee, contractor, subcontractor, or agent of such company, may discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or in any other manner discriminate against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment because of any lawful act done by the employee—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>to provide information, cause information to be provided, or otherwise assist in an investigation regarding any conduct which the employee reasonably believes constitutes a violation of section 1341, 1343, 1344, or 1348, any rule or regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any provision of Federal law relating to fraud against shareholders, when the information or assistance is provided to or the investigation is conducted by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a Federal regulatory or law enforcement agency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any Member of Congress or any committee of Congress; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a person with supervisory authority over the employee (or such other person working for the employer who has the authority to investigate, discover, or terminate misconduct); or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to file, cause to be filed, testify, participate in, or otherwise assist in a proceeding filed or about to be filed (with any knowledge of the employer) relating to an alleged violation of section 1341, 1343, 1344, or 1348, any rule or regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any provision of Federal law relating to fraud against shareholders.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement Action</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person who alleges discharge or other discrimination by any person in violation of subsection (a) may seek relief under subsection (c), by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of the filing of the complaint and there is no showing that such delay is due to the bad faith of the claimant, bringing an action at law or equity for de novo review in the appropriate district court of the United States, which shall have jurisdiction over such an action without regard to the amount in controversy.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An action under paragraph (1)(A) shall be governed under the rules and procedures set forth in section 42121(b) of title 49, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Notification made under section 42121(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, shall be made to the person named in the complaint and to the employer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Burdens of proof</inline>.—</heading><content>An action brought under paragraph (1)(B) shall be governed by the legal burdens of proof set forth in section 42121(b) of title 49, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statute of limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>An action under paragraph<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> (1) shall be commenced not later than 90 days after the date on which the violation occurs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Remedies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An employee prevailing in any action under subsection (b)(1) shall be entitled to all relief necessary to make the employee whole.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/804">116 STAT. 804</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensatory damages</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Relief for any action under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>reinstatement with the same seniority status that the employee would have had, but for the discrimination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the amount of back pay, with interest; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>compensation for any special damages sustained as a result of the discrimination, including litigation costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney fees.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rights Retained by Employee</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be deemed to diminish the rights, privileges, or remedies of any employee under any Federal or State law, or under any collective bargaining agreement.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 73 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1514 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1514A. </designator> <label>Civil action to protect against retaliation in fraud cases.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection></section> <section><num value="807">SEC. 807. </num><heading>CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DEFRAUDING SHAREHOLDERS OF PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1348">“§ 1348. </num><heading>Securities fraud</heading> <chapeau>“Whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, a scheme or artifice—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to defraud any person in connection with any security of an issuer with a class of securities registered under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 781) or that is required to file reports under section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o(d)); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any money or property in connection with the purchase or sale of any security of an issuer with a class of securities registered under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 781) or that is required to file reports under section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o(d));</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned not more than 25 years, or both.”.</continuation></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1348. </designator> <label>Securities fraud.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002.</p></sidenote><heading>WHITE-COLLAR CRIME PENALTY ENHANCEMENTS</heading> <section><num value="901">SEC. 901. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1341">18 USC 1341 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002”.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/805">116 STAT. 805</page> <section><num value="902">SEC. 902. </num><heading>ATTEMPTS AND CONSPIRACIES TO COMMIT CRIMINAL FRAUD OFFENSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1348 as added by this Act the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1349">“§ 1349. </num><heading>Attempt and conspiracy</heading> <content>“Any person who attempts or conspires to commit any offense under this chapter shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense, the commission of which was the object of the attempt or conspiracy.</content></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1349. </designator> <label>Attempt and conspiracy.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading>CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MAIL AND WIRE FRAUD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mail Fraud</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1341 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “five” and inserting “20”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wire Fraud</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1343 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “five” and inserting “20”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="904">SEC. 904. </num><heading>CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974.</heading> <chapeau>Section 501 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1131) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “$5,000” and inserting “$100,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “one year” and inserting “10 years”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “$100,000” and inserting “$500,000”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="905">SEC. 905. </num><heading>AMENDMENT TO SENTENCING GUIDELINES RELATING TO CERTAIN WHITE-COLLAR OFFENSES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s994">28 USC 994 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Directive to the United States Sentencing Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to its authority under section 994(p) of title 18, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and, as appropriate, amend the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and related policy statements to implement the provisions of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Sentencing Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure that the sentencing guidelines and policy statements reflect the serious nature of the offenses and the penalties set forth in this Act, the growing incidence of serious fraud offenses which are identified above, and the need to modify the sentencing guidelines and policy statements to deter, prevent, and punish such offenses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>consider the extent to which the guidelines and policy statements adequately address whether the guideline offense levels and enhancements for violations of the sections amended by this Act are sufficient to deter and punish such offenses, and specifically, are adequate in view of the statutory increases in penalties contained in this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>assure reasonable consistency with other relevant directives and sentencing guidelines;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>account for any additional aggravating or mitigating circumstances that might justify exceptions to the generally applicable sentencing ranges;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/806">116 STAT. 806</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>make any necessary conforming changes to the sentencing guidelines; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>assure that the guidelines adequately meet the purposes of sentencing, as set forth in section 3553(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Authority and Deadline for Commission Action</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Sentencing Commission is requested to promulgate the guidelines or amendments provided for under this section as soon as practicable, and in any event not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 219(a) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1987, as though the authority under that Act had not expired.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="906">SEC. 906. </num><heading>CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1349, as created by this Act, the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="1350">“§ 1350. </num><heading>Failure of corporate officers to certify financial reports</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of Periodic Financial Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each periodic report containing financial statements filed by an issuer with the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)) shall be accompanied by a written statement by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer (or equivalent thereof) of the issuer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><content>The statement required under subsection (a) shall certify that the periodic report containing the financial statements fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act pf 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)) and that information contained in the periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the issuer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal Penalties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Whoever—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>certifies any statement as set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section knowing that the periodic report accompanying the statement does not comport with all the requirements set forth in this section shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>willfully certifies any statement as set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section knowing that the periodic report accompanying the statement does not comport with all the requirements set forth in this section shall be fined not more than $5,000,000, or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 63 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1350. </designator> <label>Failure of corporate officers to certify financial reports.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/807">116 STAT. 807</page> <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>CORPORATE TAX RETURNS</heading> <section><num value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading>SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE SIGNING OF CORPORATE TAX RETURNS BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.</heading> <content>It is the sense of the Senate that the Federal income tax return of a corporation should be signed by the chief executive officer of such corporation.</content></section> <num value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading>CORPORATE FRAUD ACCOUNTABILITY<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78a">15 USC 78a note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002”.</content></section> <section><num value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading>TAMPERING WITH A RECORD OR OTHERWISE IMPEDING AN OFFICIAL PROCEEDING.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1512 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (c) through (i) as subsections (d) through (j), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><chapeau>Whoever corruptly.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>alters, destroys, mutilates, or conceals a record, document, or other object, or attempts to do so, with the intent to impair the object’s integrity or availability for use in an official proceeding; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>otherwise obstructs, influences, or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so,</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.”.</continuation></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>TEMPORARY FREEZE AUTHORITY FOR THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 21C(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u-3(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary freeze</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance of temporary order</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever, during the course of a lawful investigation involving possible violations of the Federal securities laws by an issuer of publicly traded securities or any of its directors, officers, partners, controlling persons, agents, or employees, it shall appear to the Commission that it is likely that the issuer will make extraordinary payments (whether compensation or otherwise) to any of the foregoing persons, the Commission may petition a Federal district court for a temporary order requiring the issuer to escrow, subject to court supervision, those payments in an interest-bearing account for 45 days.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standard</inline>.—</heading><content>A temporary order shall be entered under clause (i), only after notice and opportunity for a hearing, unless the court determines that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/808">116 STAT. 808</page> notice and hearing prior to entry of the order would be impracticable or contrary to the public interest.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective period</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A temporary order issued under clause (i) shall—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>become effective immediately;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>be served upon the parties subject to it; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>unless set aside, limited or suspended by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall remain effective and enforceable for 45 days.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extensions authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The effective period of an order under this subparagraph may be extended by the court upon good cause shown for not longer than 45 additional days, provided that the combined period of the order shall not exceed 90 days.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Process on Determination of violations</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violations charged</inline>.—</heading><content>If the issuer or other person described in subparagraph (A) is charged with any violation of the Federal securities laws before the expiration of the effective period of a temporary order under subparagraph (A) (including any applicable extension period), the order shall remain in effect, subject to court approval, until the conclusion of any legal proceedings related thereto, and the affected issuer or other person, shall have the right to petition the court for review of the order.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violations not charged</inline>.—</heading><content>If the issuer or other person described in subparagraph (A) is not charged with any violation of the Federal securities laws before the expiration of the effective period of a temporary order under subparagraph (A) (including any applicable extension period), the escrow shall terminate at the expiration of the 45-day effective period (or the expiration of any extension period, as applicable), and the disputed payments (with accrued interest) shall be returned to the issuer or other affected person.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 21C(c)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u-3(c)(2)) is amended by striking “This" and inserting “paragraph (1)”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1104">SEC. 1104. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s994">28 USC 994 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AMENDMENT TO THE FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request for Immediate Consideration by The United States Sentencing Commission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Pursuant to its authority under section 994(p) of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this section, the United States Sentencing Commission is requested to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>promptly review the sentencing guidelines applicable to securities and accounting fraud and related offenses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>expeditiously consider the promulgation of new sentencing guidelines or amendments to existing sentencing guidelines to provide an enhancement for officers or directors of publicly traded corporations who commit fraud and related offenses; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>submit to Congress an explanation of actions taken by the Sentencing Commission pursuant to paragraph (2) and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/809">116 STAT. 809</page> any additional policy recommendations the Sentencing Commission may have for combating offenses described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations in Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Sentencing Commission is requested to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure that the sentencing guidelines and policy statements reflect the serious nature of securities, pension, and accounting fraud and the need for aggressive and appropriate law enforcement action to prevent such offenses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>assure reasonable consistency with other relevant directives and with other guidelines;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>account for any aggravating or mitigating circumstances that might justify exceptions, including circumstances for which the sentencing guidelines currently provide sentencing enhancements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>ensure that guideline offense levels and enhancements for an obstruction of justice offense are adequate in cases where documents or other physical evidence are actually destroyed or fabricated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>ensure that the guideline offense levels and enhancements under United States Sentencing Guideline 2B1.1 (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act) are sufficient for a fraud offense when the number of victims adversely involved is significantly greater than 50;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>make any necessary conforming changes to the sentencing guidelines; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>assure that the guidelines adequately meet the purposes of sentencing as set forth in section 3553 (a)(2) of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Authority and Deadline For Commission Action</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Sentencing Commission is requested<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> to promulgate the guidelines or amendments provided for under this section as soon as practicable, and in any event not later than the 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with the procedures sent forth in section 21(a) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1987, as though the authority under that Act had not expired.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1105">SEC. 1105. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION TO PROHIBIT PERSONS FROM SERVING AS OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Securities Exchange Act of 1934</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78u-3) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of the Commission to Prohibit Persons From Serving as Officers or Directors</inline>.—</heading><content>In any cease-and-desist proceeding under subsection (a), the Commission may issue an order to prohibit, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period of time as it shall determine, any person who has violated section 10(b) or the rules or regulations thereunder, from acting as an officer or director of any issuer that has a class of securities registered pursuant to section 12, or that is required to file reports pursuant to section 15(d), if the conduct of that person demonstrates unfitness to serve as an officer or director of any such issuer.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Securities Act of 1933</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8A of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77h-l) is amended by adding at the end of the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/810">116 STAT. 810</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of the Commission to Prohibit Persons From Serving as Officers or Directors</inline>.—</heading><content>In any cease-and-desist proceeding under subsection (a), the Commission may issue an order to prohibit, conditionally or unconditionally, and permanently or for such period of time as it shall determine, any person who has violated section 17(a)(1) or the rules or regulations thereunder, from acting as an officer or director of any issuer that has a class of securities registered pursuant to section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or that is required to file reports pursuant to section 15(d) of that Act, if the conduct of that person demonstrates unfitness to serve as an officer or director of any such issuer.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1106">SEC. 1106. </num><heading>INCREASED CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.</heading> <chapeau>Section 32(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78ff(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “$1,000,000, or imprisoned not more than 10 years” and inserting “$5,000,000, or imprisoned not more than 20 years”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “$2,500,000” and inserting “$25,000,000”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1107">SEC. 1107. </num><heading>RETALIATION AGAINST INFORMANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1513 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalties.</p></sidenote><content>Whoever knowingly, with the intent to retaliate, takes any action harmful to any person, including interference with the lawful employment or livelihood of any person, for providing to a law enforcement officer any truthful information relating to the commission or possible commission of any Federal offense, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> Approved July 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3763 (S. 2673): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–414 (Comm. on Financial Services) and 107–610 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–205 accompanying S. 2673 (Comm. on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 24, considered and passed House.

July 15, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2673.

July 25, House and Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

July 30, Presidential remarks and statement.
POPULAR NAME INDEX Note: Part 1 contains pages 1–810; Part 2 contains pages 811–1620; Part 3 contains pages 1621–2456; Part 4 contains pages 2457–. Each part contains entire Popular Name and Subject Indexes. Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Animal Health Protection Act 494 Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002 1856 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Anton’s Law 2772 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Armed Forces Domestic Security Act 2455 Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Atomic Energy Defense Act 2756 Auction Reform Act of 2002 715 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act 1743 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission Act 739 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2458 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act 2845 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Child Status Protection Act 927 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Community Access to Emergency Defibrillation Act of 2002 634 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 335 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 2432 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1806 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 2450 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 2358 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 1519 Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1355 Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 2024 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act 2887 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259, 2946 Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002 1818 FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 2792 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002 305 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 Freedom Investment Act of 2002 1405 Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 590 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Guam War Claims Review Commission Act 2873 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Help America Vote Act of 2002 1666 Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002 541 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security Information Sharing Act 2252, 2413 Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act 2871 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002 3079 Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 2350 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2835 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1901 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2383 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002 1819 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act 1055 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act 2855 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 1869 Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002 2973 Law Enforcement Tribute Act 1815 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 2093 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002 2457 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Military Construction Appropriation Act, 2003 1578 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2681 Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act 2876 Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002 719 National Assesment of Educational Progress Authorization Act 1982 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 3082 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002 1448 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Nurse Reinvestment Act 811 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 1899 Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act 1734 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002 1836 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002 687 Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002 2445 Protection of Family Farmers Act of 200 3115 Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002 2342 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Russian River Land Act 3021 SAFETY Act 2238 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 745 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 Sudan Peace Act 1504 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act 736 Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 Trade Act of 2002 933 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 935 Tumacacori National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2002 1328 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 1758 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 2820 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 1517 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002 1486 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act 2838 SUBJECT INDEX Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Conservation security and farmland protection 223 Family farmer debt adjustments 133 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002 305 Protection of Family Farmers Act of 2002 3115 See Transportation Muscle Shoals National Historic Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Adak Naval Complex, land conveyance 2727 Land conveyances 2711 Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, land transfer 2710 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Russian River Land Act 3021 The Aleut Corporation, land exchange agreement 1488 Aleut Corporation, The 1488 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002 1836 Vietnamese refugees 587 Eligibility clarification 2449 National Park of American Samoa, boundary adjustment 2882 Animal Health Protection Act 494 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002 1856 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Bob Stimoip National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2383 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2681 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 State Department, 2003 1355 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 1758 Continuing, 2003 1465, 1482, 1492, 1503, 2062 Defense Department, 2003 1519 Military Construction, 2003 1578 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Awards, vacation, grounds and rehearing 132 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Timiacacori National Historical Park Bountary Revision Act of 2002 1328 Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building, designation 714 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Armed Forces Domestic Security Act 2455 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract 1733 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues 2553 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002 1448 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 See Energy Marquis de Lafayette, honorary citizenship posthumously 931 Medal of Honor Flag 1570 Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act 736 Family farmer debt adjustments 133 European Central Bank 1939 Export-Import Bank, extensions 117,131, 589 Benoit, David 3119 Benoit, James D 3119 Benoit, Wan Sook 3119 bin Laden, Osama 909 Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy, establishment 1368 Antitrust Modernization Commission, establishment 1856 Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee, establishment 3065 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission, establishment 739 Centers for Research on Learning and Education Improvement, establishment 3053 Chief Information Officers Council, establishment 2905 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee, amendment 2105 Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center, establishment 2487 Election Assistance Commission, establishment 1673 Election Assistance Commission Standards Board, establishment 1678 Emergency Public Information and Communication Advisory Committee, establishment 605 Flight 93 Advisory Commission, establisment 1346 Food Safety Commission, establishment 527 Foreign Terrorist Asset Tracking Center, establishment 2398 Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency, establishment 2169 Homeland Security Institute, establishment 2176 Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, establishment 2174 Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Hydrographic Services Review Panel, establishment 3080 Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board, amendment 2959 Institute of Education Sciences, establishment 1944 Interagency Committee on Dam Safety, amendment 2450 Interagency Coordinating Council on Appalachia, establishment authorization 67 Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Medical emergency preparedness centers, establishment 2024 National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, establishment 605 National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center, establishment 2318 National Board for Education Sciences, establishment 1948 National Board on Rural America, establishment 405 National Boating Safety Advisory Council, extension 2105 National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, establishment 1962 National Center for Education Research, establishment 1954 National Center for Education Statistics, establishment 1957 National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community, establishment 2438 National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, establishment 2408 National Construction Safety Teams, establishment 1471 National Counterintelligence Policy Board, amendment 2433 National Homeland Security Council, establishment 2258 National Virtual Translation Center, establishment 2391 Navigation Safety Advisory Council, extension 2105 Office for National Capital Region Coordination, establishment 2246 Office for National Laboratories, establishment 2173 Office for State and Local Government Coordination, establishment 2220 Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, establishment 1633 Office of Electronic Government, establishment 2902 Office of International Affairs, establishment 2245 Office of Rare Diseases, establishment 1989 Office of Science and Technology, establishment 2159 Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, establishment 2434 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, establishment 750 Technical Guidelines Development Committee, establishment 1682 Terrorist Lookout Committees, establishment 554 Towing Safety Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Violence Against Women Office, establishment 1789 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 PAYGO, reduction of preexisting balances 2456 Public debt limit, increase 734 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Bob Hope Veterans Chapel, designation 585 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office, designation 2023 Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building, designation 710 Los Angeles Air Force Base, land conveyance 2724 Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, land conveyance 2719 Nat King Cole Post Office, redesignation 1755 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building, designation 1754 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Tiburon Laboratory, conveyance from NOAA 3099 See Political Activities Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 See Health and Health Care Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Anton’s Law 2772 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 926 Child Status Protection Act 927 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Homeless persons, continuum care grants in Florida 76 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Conveyance of property in Hampton Township, MI 2125 Conveyance of property in Portland, ME 2108 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Barney Apodaca Post Office, designation 2020 Buckley Air Force Base, land conveyance 2724 Clear Creek County, land disposal extension 1050 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Act 1055 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Trade Act of 2002 933 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 935 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 3082 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Auction Reform Act of 2002 715 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 INTELSAT, deadline extension 1480 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Transition to digital television 695 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2946 Adjournment 3129, 3130, 3133, 3142, 3144, 3148, 3165 American Society of Civil Engineers, 150th anniversary 3143 Days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust commemoration ceremony, authorization 3129 Henry H. Shelton Congressional gold medal presentation, authorization 3153 National Book Festival, authorization 3149 National peace officers’ memorial service, authorization 3140 3140 Ronald and Nancy Reagan Congressional gold medal ceremony, authorization 3130 Soap box derby races, authorization 3141 Census Bureau, 100th anniversary 3133 Corinne “Lindy” Claiborne Boggs, commendation 3146 District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Defense Department, commendation 3145 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 3134 Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, amendments 3134 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 3155 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 3142 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act 3140,3160 Flight attendants, courage and dedication, resolution of gratitude 3153 Hunger to Harvest: Decade of Support for Sub-Saharan Africa Resolution 3130 Joint session 3129 Khobar Towers terrorist bombing, fifth anniversary 3144 Laos Veterans of America, honoring and commending 3158 Lionel Hampton, birthday greetings and best wishes 3137 Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, recognition and commendation 3155 Modem air-conditioning invention, 100th anniversary 3146 National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month, support 3155 September 11,2001 terrorist attacks, transcripts of meetings and statements in New York City 3162 Red Ribbon Week, support 3163 S.S. Henry Bacon’s Officers and Crew, recognition 3157 First anniversary 3150 Public safety officer medal of valor 3138 Special meeting 3147 Special meeting, representation 3148 Sexual exploitation of children by humanitarian aid workers, condemnation 3164 United States Congressional Philharmonic Society, appreciation 3151 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Adjournment 3129, 3130, 3133, 3142, 3144, 3148, 3165 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Henry H. Shelton 3153 Ronald and Nancy Reagan 3130 Joint session 3129 One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session, convening 2814 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Conservation security and farmland protection 223 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 Low-speed electric bicycles 2776 Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002 2445 Cook Inlet Region, Inc 3021 See Science and Technology Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Sarbanes-OxleyAct of 2002 745 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Awards, vacation, grounds and rehearing 132 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Multiparty, Multiforum Trail Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Seei Law Enforcement and Crime Danforth, John C 1507 September 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians 3019 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Commemorative work honoring former President John Adams, location 2763 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center, redesignation 1344 Police retirees, longevity component estimates 2051 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act 1982 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Students Loan interest rates 8 Help America Vote Act of 2002 1666 Help America Vote Foundation 1718 Emerson, Bill 335 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 September 11,2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 Atomic Energy Defense Act 2756 North Carolina construction project, deadline extension 2786 Oregon construction project, deadline extension 3114 Remedial action program, reauthorization 1336 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Safe Explosives Act 2280 Export-Import Bank, extensions 117, 131, 589 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 See Children, Youth, and Families See Agriculture Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building, RI, designation 1745 Barney Apodaca Post Office, CO, designation 2020 Bob Davis Post Office Building, MI, designation 126 Bob Hope Veterans Chapel, CA, designation 585 Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building, RI, designation 1746 Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building, AR, designation 714 Clarence Miller Post Office Building, OH, designation 1753 Donald J. Pease Federal Building, OH, designation 577 Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building, MT, designation 127 Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office, CA, designation 2023 Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, NJ, designation 1747 Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building, CA, designation 710 Herbert Arlene Post Office Building, PA, designation 1748 Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building, VA, designation 125 Horatio King Post Office Building, ME, designation 19 Jim Fonteno Post Office Building, TX, designation 1752 Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center, DC, redesignation 1344 Joseph D. Early Post Office, MA, designation 2021 Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Post Office, NV, designation 18 Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, FL, designation 713 Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, GA, designation 123 Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office, GA, designation 2052 Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse, MT, designation 579 National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center, redesignation 1332 Nat King Cole Post Office, CA, redesignation 1755 Norman Sisisky Post Office Building, VA, designation 128 Pat King Post Office Building, NJ, designation 20 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, IL, designation 584 Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building, NY, designation 2022 Philip E. Rupe Post Office Building, MI, designation 711 Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, NY, designation 130 Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building, PA, designation 1749 Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, KS, designation 586 Robert Wayne Jenkins Station, OK, designation 1757 Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building, NV, designation 1751 Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building, CA, designation 1754 Ron de Lugo Federal Building, VI, designation 576 Teno Roncalio Post Office Building, WY, designation 712 Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, MN, designation 1349 Title 40 codification, Public Buildings, Property, and Works 1062 Tom Bliley Post Office Building, VA, designation 124 Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building, NC, designation 129 Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse, OR, designation 1737 William A. Cibotti Post Office Building, PA, designation 1750 William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse, IL, designation 578 See Political Activities Finucane, Patrick 1419 Forest Service firefighter deaths, investigations 744 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, authorization extension 3113 Reaffirming Pledge of Allegiance, delivery 2057 Homeless persons, continuum care grants 76 Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, designation 713 Virginia Key Beach Park, study and report 2892 Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Foti, Anisha Goveas 3123 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Andersonville National Historic Site, land additions 3014 Chatham County, land conveyance 2778 Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, designation 123 Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office, designation 2052 Gottliebova, Dinah 1423 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Forest Service firefighter deaths, investigations 744 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions 2363 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Bureau of Border Security, establishment 2193 Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, establishment 2195 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, establishment 335 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 Executive Office for Immigration Review, establishment 2273 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security, Department of, establishment 2142 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 Crime Free Rural States Grants 1834 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Homeless persons, continuum care grants in Florida 76 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 Transit systems, urbanized area formula grants 1478 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Hammill, Robert 1420 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 926 Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act 1743 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians 3019 Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002 541 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002 2457 Nurse Reinvestment Act 811 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002 687 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status for Taiwan 121 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Andersonville National Historic Site, land additions 3014 Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act 2883 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, boundary revisions 2984 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Muscle Shoals National Historic Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, IL, establishment authorization 3 Tumacacori National Historical Park Bountary Revision Act of 2002 1328 Vancouver National Historic Reserve, authorization increase 2891 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 2432 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 2450 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security Information Sharing Act 2252, 2413 Florida, continuum care grants 76 FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 2792 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 335 Hussein, Saddam 909 Craters of the Moon National Monument, land redesignation 1052 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes, Federal disclaimer 3076 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, designation 584 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, establishment authorization 3 William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse, designation 578 Child Status Protection Act 927 See Native Americans Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 See also Computers Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2946 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 See Employment and Labor Jun, So Hyun 3124 Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, designation 586 Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, land conveyance 2712 Bluegrass Army Depot, land conveyance 2713 Fort Campbell, land conveyance 2714 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1806 Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002 1818 James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002 1819 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 1869 Law Enforcement Tribute Act 1815 Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Leland, George T. (Mickey) 335 Student and parent interest rates 8 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Portland 2108 Horatio King Post Office Building, designation 19 Winter Harbor, land transfer and conveyance 2721 Makuch, Barbara 3121 Makuch, Eugene 3122 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 2093 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Joseph D. Early Post Office, designation 2021 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Westover Air Reserve Base, land conveyance 2722 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 Bob Davis Post Office Building, designation 126 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Hampton Township 2125 Philip E. Rupe Post Office Building, designation 711 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Milosovic, Slobodan 909 Acoma Indian Reservation, NM, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, permits for natural gas pipelines 1338 Naval oil shale reserves, receipts 2894 Mink, Patsy Takemoto 1734 Army Reserve Training Center, land conveyance 2715 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, designation 1349 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 Release of interest in the former O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield 2352 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2834 PAYGO, reduction of preexisting balances 2456 Public debt limit, increase 734 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 745 Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building, designation 127 Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse, designation 579 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 See also Homeland Security Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259, 2946 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Safe Explosives Act 2280 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Reaffirming National Motto 2057 American Fork Canyon, UT, Timpanogos interagency land exchange 2815 Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Craters of the Moon National Monument, land redesignation 1052 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, boundary revisions 2984 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, permits for natural gas pipelines 1338 Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act 2871 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 National Park of American Samoa, boundary adjustment 2882 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, establishment authorization 3 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002 1486 Virginia Key Beach Park, study and report 2892 Waco Mammoth Site Area, study and report 2890 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, renamed 1330 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, authorization extension 3113 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Act 1055 Acoma Indian Reservation, NM, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act 2845 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes 3019 Gila River Indian Community Reservation restricted-land leasing, arbitration 122 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2834 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act 2855 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Tribal claims, negotiated settlement 79 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act 2838 Gerald B.H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 590 Nelson, Rosemary 1419 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clark County, land conveyance 2975 Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act 2887 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Post Office, designation 18 Nuclear waste disposal site development, Yucca Mountain 735 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building, designation 1751 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 Wendover Air Force Base Auxilary Field, land conveyances 2725 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 Fort Monmouth, land conveyance 2715 Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, designation 1747 Pat King Post Office Building, designation 20 Acoma Indian Reservation, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Clean air transportation conformity, etc., temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism in New York 1469 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building, designation 2022 Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, designation 130 United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 Hydroelectric construction project, deadline extension 2786 Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, sale authorization 2727 Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building, designation 129 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 Policy reform and human rights 1419 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 Disposal site development, Yucca Mountain, NV 735 See Health and Health Care Clarence Miller Post Office Building, designation 1753 Donald J. Pease Federal Building, designation 577 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Robert Wayne Jenkins Station, designation 1757 Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002 1485 City of Haines, land conveyance 2789 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 Hydroelectric construction project, deadline extension 3114 Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse, designation 1737 West Butte Road, county right-of-way 3111 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 1899 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Herbert Arlene Post Office Building, designation 1748 Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building, designation 1749 William A. Cibotti Post Office Building, designation 1750 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 See also Federal Buildings and Facilities Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 Americans with Disabilities Act, anniversary 3283 Clean water, year of 3323 Cote d’Ivoire. Republic of, designation as a beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country 3261 Lewis and Clark expedition, bicentennial 3278 Adoption Month 3339 African American History Month 3176 Airborne Day 3286 Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 3298 Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month 3337 American Heart Month 3174 American Indian Heritage Month 3341 American Red Cross Month 3180 America Recycles Day 3353 Armed Forces Day 3262 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month 3248 Bicentennial Day of the United States Military Academy at West Point 3226 Black Music Month 3270 Bone and Joint Decade 3228 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 3309 Cancer Control Month 3232 Captive Nations Week 3280 Character Counts Week 3324 Child Abuse Prevention Month 3234 Child Health Day 3314 Child’s Day 3273 Citizenship Day and Constitution Week 3304 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 3182 Columbus Day 3318 Consumer Protection Week 3177 Crime Victims’ Rights Week 3240 Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week 3320 D.A.R.E. Day 3236 Day of Prayer 3245 Days of Prayer and Remembrance 3297 Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week 3259 Diabetes Month 3338 Disability Employment Awareness Month 3310 Domestic Violence Awareness Month 3312 Education and Sharing Day 3230 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week 3345 Family Caregivers Month 3327 Family Day 3307 Family Week 3356 Farm-City Week 3355 Farm Safety and Health Week 3302 Father’s Day 3277 Fire Prevention Week 3313 Fishing and Boating Week 3271 Flag Day and National Flag Week 3275 Forest Products Week 3325 Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day 3235 German-American Day 3315 Gold Star Mother’s Day 3308 Great Outdoors Week 3274 Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy 3231 Health Center Week 3287 Hispanic Heritage Month 3300 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week 3303 Homeownership Month 3272 Hospice Month 3342 Hurricane Awareness Week 3260 Irish-American Heritage Month 3181 Jewish Heritage Week 3238 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 3282 Law Day, U.S.A 3246 Leif Erikson 3317 Loyalty Day 3247 Maritime Day 3267 Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal holiday 3171 Mentoring Month 3172 Minority Enterprise Development Week 3306 Missing Children’s Day 3268 Mother’s Day 3257 National Charter Schools Week 3250 Older Americans Month 3249 Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week 3241 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 3296 Pan American Day and Pan American Week 3237 Parents’ Day 3284 Park Week 3244 Patriot Day 3299 Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 3258 Poison Prevention Week 3227 POW/MIA Recognition Day 3305 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day 3269 Religious Freedom Day 3170 Safe Boating Week 3264 Sanctity of Human Life Day 3173 Save Your Vision Week 3183 School Lunch Week 3321 Small Business Week 3254 Thanksgiving Day 3354 Tourism Week 3256 United Nations Day 3326 Veterans Day 3344 Volunteer Week 3242 White Cane Safety Day 3322 Women’s Equality Day 3288 Women’s History Month 3225 World Freedom Day 3346 World Trade Week 3265 Afghanistan, normal trade relations, nondiscriminatory treatment restoration 3251 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act, implementation 3328 Argentina, duty-free treatment 3293 Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and the African Growth and Opportunity Act, implementation 3347 China, trade relations, nondiscriminatiory treatment extension 3169 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, modifications 3254 Israel, duty-free treatment for certain agricultural products 3252 Line pipe, imports 3290 Steel products, imports 3184, 3279 United States Patent and Trademark Office, bicentennial 3285 White, Byron R., death 3240 White House, celebration of the centennial of the West Wing 3343 Zimbabwe, democratic transition, entry suspension as immigrants or nonimmigrants of persons that impede 3178 Chatham County, GA, land conveyance 2778 City of Haines, OR, land conveyance 2789 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clark County, NV, land conveyance 2975 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Land conveyances 2710 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes, Idaho, Federal disclaimer 3076 Vancouver National Historic Reserve, authorization increase 2891 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Reagan, Ronald 17 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002 719 Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 2350 Intelligence reports 2418 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 State and local political committee exemptions 1929 State Justice Institutes, operations report 580 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 DC police retirees, longevity component estimates 2051 Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions 2363 Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building, designation 1745 Bruce F. Gotta Post Office Building, designation 1746 Naval Station, Newport, land conveyance 2722 Robert Noyce Scholarship Program 3049 Robson, John E. 708 Ronald, Reagan 3 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Health care services 1628 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1901 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, reauthorization 3033 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 See also Proclamations, Concurrent Resolutions United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 See Education Sudan Peace Act 1504 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status for Taiwan 121 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status 121 Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 State and local political committee exemptions 1929 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Glean air transportation conformity, etc.; temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism 1469 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 September 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Terrorist Lookout Committees, establishment 554 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act 2883 Texas-Continued Fort Bliss, land conveyance 2716 Fort Hood, land conveyance 2717 Jim Fonteno Post Office Building, designation 1752 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Waco Mammoth Site Area, study and report 2890 Thompson, Tommy 121 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 See Patents and Trademarks Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Anton–s Law 2772 Clean air transportation conformity, etc.; temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism in New York 1469 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002 2342 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Urbanized area formula grants 1478 Title 40 codification, Public Buildings, Property, and Works 1062 Central Utah Project, amendments 3030 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Timpanogos interagency land exchange 2815 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 AMVETS, charter amendment 1496 Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 2024 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 2820 Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 1517 Veterans of Foreign Wars, membership eligibility 1497 Vietnamese refugees 587 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Fort Belvoir, land conveyance 2718 Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building, designation 125 Marine Corps Base, Quantico and Prince William Forest Park, land exchange and boundary adjustments 2723 Navy Annex, Arlington, land transfer modification 2726 Norman Sisisky Post Office Building, designation 128 Tom Bliley Post Office Building, designation 124 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, renamed 1330 Ron de Lugo Federal Building, designation 576 See Elections Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Lakehaven Utility District, reuse waterwaste project 2893 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002 1485 Central Utah Project, amendments 3030 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 2358 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002 3079 Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002 2973 Lakehaven Utility District, WA, reuse project 2893 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, reauthorization 3033 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act 2876 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Teno Roncalio Post Office Building, designation 712 2 UNITED STATESSTATUTES AT LARGE

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2002

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 CONTENTS Page List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–137 Through 107–204 3 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–205 Through 107–250 811 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–251 Through 107–312 1621 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–313 Through 107–377 2457 Private Laws 3119 Concurrent Resolutions 3129 Proclamations 3169 Popularname Index A1 Subject Index B1 LIST OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PUBLIC LAW THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES SECOND SESSION, 2002 BILL PUBLIC LAW H.R. 38107–332 H.R. 169107–174 H.R. 223107–211 H.R. 308107–333 H.R. 309107–212 H.R. 327107–198 H.R. 400107–137 H.R. 451107–334 H.R. 495107–175 H.R. 601107–213 H.R. 640107–236 H.R. 669107–261 H.R. 670107–262 H.R. 700107–141 H.R. 706107–335 H.R. 727107–319 H.R. 819107–176 H.R. 861107–169 H.R. 1070107–303 H.R. 1209107–208 H.R. 1366107–190 H.R. 1374107–191 H.R. 1384107–214 H.R. 1432107–160 H.R. 1456107–215 H.R. 1499107–157 H.R. 1576107–216 H.R. 1646107–228 H.R. 1712107–336 H.R. 1748107–161 H.R. 1749107–162 H.R. 1776107–337 H.R. 1814107–338 H.R. 1840107–185 H.R. 1870107–339 H.R. 1892107–150 H.R. 1906107–340 H.R. 1913107–138 H.R. 1925107–341 H.R. 1937107–142 H.R. 2048107–179 H.R. 2068107–217 H.R. 2099107–342 H.R. 2109107–343 H.R. 2115107–344 H.R. 2121107–246 H.R. 2175107–207 H.R. 2187107–345 H.R. 2215107–273 H.R. 2234107–218 H.R. 2305107–180 H.R. 2356107–155 H.R. 2362107–202 H.R. 2385107–346 H.R. 2440107–219 H.R. 2441107–220 H.R. 2458107–347 H.R. 2486107–253 H.R. 2546107–298 H.R. 2577107–163 H.R. 2595107–320 H.R. 2621107–307 H.R. 2628107–348 H.R. 2643107–221 H.R. 2646107–171 H.R. 2733107–277 H.R. 2739107–158 H.R. 2818107–361 H.R. 2828107–349 H.R. 2876107–164 H.R. 2910107–165 H.R. 2937107–350 H.R. 2990107–351 H.R. 2998107–148 H.R. 3009107–210 H.R. 3034107–263 H.R. 3048107–362 H.R. 3072107–166 H.R. 3090107–147 H.R. 3093107–177 H.R. 3167107–187 H.R. 3180107–352 H.R. 3210107–297 H.R. 3214107–241 H.R. 3253107–287 H.R. 3275107–197 H.R. 3282107–178 H.R. 3287107–225 H.R. 3295107–252 H.R. 3340107–304 H.R. 3343107–222 H.R. 3379107–167 H.R. 3380107–223 H.R. 3389107–299 H.R. 3394107–305 H.R. 3401107–353 H.R. 3448107–188 H.R. 3449107–354 H.R. 3487107–205 H.R. 3525107–173 H.R. 3609107–355 H.R. 3656107–278 H.R. 3699107–151 H.R. 3738107–264 H.R. 3739107–265 H.R. 3740107–266 H.R. 3747107–363 H.R. 3763107–204 H.R. 3789107–192 H.R. 3801107–279 H.R. 3833107–317 H.R. 3838107–242 H.R. 3858107–356 H.R. 3880107–230 H.R. 3908107–308 H.R. 3909107–364 H.R. 3917107–226 H.R. 3954107–365 H.R. 3960107–193 H.R. 3971107–203 H.R. 3985107–159 H.R. 3986107–154 H.R. 3988107–309 H.R. 4013107–280 H.R. 4014107–281 H.R. 4015107–288 H.R. 4085107–247 H.R. 4102107–267 H.R. 4129107–366 H.R. 4156107–181 H.R. 4167107–170 H.R. 4486107–194 H.R. 4546107–314 H.R. 4558107–234 H.R. 4560107–195 H.R. 4592107–183 H.R. 4608107–184 H.R. 4628107–306 H.R. 4638107–367 H.R. 4664107–368 H.R. 4682107–369 H.R. 4685107–289 H.R. 4687107–231 H.R. 4692107–357 H.R. 4717107–268 H.R. 4727107–310 H.R. 4750107–370 H.R. 4755107–269 H.R. 4775107–206 H.R. 4782107–186 H.R. 4794107–270 H.R. 4797107–271 H.R. 4823107–358 H.R. 4851107–272 H.R. 4874107–371 H.R. 4878107–300 H.R. 4883107–372 H.R. 4944107–373 H.R. 4953107–374 H.R. 4967107–274 H.R. 5005107–296 H.R. 5010107–248 H.R. 5011107–249 H.R. 5012107–224 H.R. 5099107–375 H.R. 5125107–359 H.R. 5157107–232 H.R. 5200107–282 H.R. 5205107–290 H.R. 5207107–227 H.R. 5308107–283 H.R. 5333107–284 H.R. 5336107–285 H.R. 5340107–286 H.R. 5349107–301 H.R. 5436107–376 H.R. 5469107–321 H.R. 5472107–377 H.R. 5504107–318 H.R. 5531107–245 H.R. 5542107–275 H.R. 5574107–291 H.R. 5590107–311 H.R. 5596107–276 H.R. 5647107–254 H.R. 5651107–250 H.R. 5708107–312 H.R. 5716107–313 H.R. 5738107–360 H.J. Res. 82107–143 H.J. Res. 87107–200 H.J. Res. 111107–229 H.J. Res. 112107–235 H.J. Res. 113107–255 H.J. Res. 114107–243 H.J. Res. 117107–315 H.J. Res. 122107–240 H.J. Res. 123107–244 H.J. Res. 124107–294 S. 238107–237 S. 378107–182 S. 737107–144 S. 970107–145 S. 1010107–322 S. 1026107–146 S. 1094107–172 S. 1175107–238 S. 1206107–149 S. 1210107–292 S. 1214107–295 S. 1226107–323 S. 1227107–256 S. 1240107–329 S. 1270107–257 S. 1325107–239 S. 1339107–258 S. 1372107–189 S. 1533107–251 S. 1646107–259 S. 1762107–139 S. 1857107–153 S. 1888107–140 S. 1907107–324 S. 1946107–325 S. 2017107–331 S. 2019107–156 S. 2237107–330 S. 2239107–326 S. 2248107–168 S. 2431107–196 S. 2558107–260 S. 2578107–199 S. 2594107–201 S. 2690107–293 S. 2712107–327 S. 2810107–233 S. 3044107–302 S. 3156107–316 S.J. Res. 13107–209 S.J. Res. 32107–152 S.J. Res. 53107–328 LIST OF PUBLIC LAWS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME PUBLIC LAW PAGE 107–1373 107–1386 107–1398 107–14012 107–14113 107–14216 107–14317 107–14418 107–14519 107–14620 107–14721 107–14864 107–14966 107–15074 107–15176 107–15277 107–15379 107–15480 107–15581 107–156117 107–157118 107–158121 107–159122 107–160123 107–161124 107–162125 107–163126 107–164127 107–165128 107–166129 107–167130 107–168131 107–169132 107–170133 107–171134 107–172541 107–173543 107–174566 107–175576 107–176577 107–177578 107–178579 107–179580 107–180581 107–181583 107–182584 107–183585 107–184586 107–185587 107–186589 107–187590 107–188594 107–189698 107–190710 107–191711 107–192712 107–193713 107–194714 107–195715 107–196719 107–197721 107–198729 107–199734 107–200735 107–201736 107–202739 107–203744 107–204745 107–205811 107–206820 107–207926 107–208927 107–209931 107–210933 107–2111050 107–2121051 107–2131052 107–2141053 107–2151054 107–2161055 107–2171062 107–2181328 107–2191330 107–2201332 107–2211333 107–2221336 107–2231338 107–2241340 107–2251344 107–2261345 107–2271349 107–2281350 107–2291465 107–2301469 107–2311471 107–2321478 107–2331480 107–2341481 107–2351482 107–2361483 107–2371485 107–2381486 107–2391488 107–2401492 107–2411496 107–2421497 107–2431498 107–2441503 107–2451504 107–2461511 107–2471517 107–2481519 107–2491578 107–2501588 107–2511621 107–2521666 107–2531731 107–2541733 107–2551734 107–2561735 107–2571737 107–2581738 107–2591741 107–2601743 107–2611745 107–2621746 107–2631747 107–2641748 107–2651749 107–2661750 107–2671751 107–2681752 107–2691753 107–2701754 107–2711755 107–2721757 107–2731758 107–2741923 107–2751925 107–2761929 107–2771936 107–2781939 107–2791940 107–2801988 107–2811992 107–2821994 107–2832020 107–2842021 107–2852022 107–2862023 107–2872024 107–2882033 107–2892049 107–2902051 107–2912052 107–2922053 107–2932057 107–2942062 107–2952064 107–2962135 107–2972322 107–2982342 107–2992345 107–3002350 107–3012352 107–3022353 107–3032355 107–3042363 107–3052367 107–3062383 107–3072445 107–3082446 107–3092449 107–3102450 107–3112455 107–3122456 107–3132457 107–3142458 107–3152763 107–3162764 107–3172766 107–3182772 107–3192776 107–3202778 107–3212780 107–3222786 107–3232787 107–3242789 107–3252790 107–3262792 107–3272797 107–3282814 107–3292815 107–3302820 107–3312834 107–3322871 107–3332873 107–3342876 107–3352878 107–3362882 107–3372883 107–3382886 107–3392887 107–3402889 107–3412890 107–3422891 107–3432892 107–3442893 107–3452894 107–3462896 107–3472899 107–3482971 107–3492973 107–3502975 107–3512978 107–3522981 107–3532982 107–3542984 107–3552985 107–3563013 107–3573014 107–3583015 107–3593016 107–3603019 107–3613020 107–3623021 107–3633024 107–3643026 107–3653027 107–3663030 107–3673033 107–3683034 107–3693069 107–3703071 107–3713076 107–3723078 107–3733104 107–3743111 107–3753113 107–3763114 107–3773115 LIST OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PRIVATE LAW THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES SECOND SESSION, 2002 BILL PRIVATE H.R. 486107–3 H.R. 487107–4 H.R. 2245107–5 H.R. 3758107–6 S. 1834107–2 LIST OF PRIVATE LAWS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME PRIVATE LAW PAGE 107–23119 107–33121 107–43122 107–53123 107–63124 LIST OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PAGE H. Con. Res. 2993129 S. Con. Res. 953129 H. Con. Res. 3253129 S. Con. Res. 973130 H. Con. Res. 3053130 H. Con. Res. 1023130 H. Con. Res. 3603133 H. Con. Res. 3393133 H. Con. Res. 3613134 S. Con. Res. 1013137 H. Con. Res. 2433138 S. Con. Res. 1063140 H. Con. Res. 3473140 H. Con. Res. 3563141 S. Con. Res. 1183142 S. Con. Res. 1173142 H. Con. Res. 3873143 S. Con. Res. 1253144 H. Con. Res. 1613144 H. Con. Res. 3783145 H. Con. Res. 4133146 H. Con. Res. 4393146 H. Con. Res. 4483147 H. Con. Res. 4493148 S. Con. Res. 1323148 H. Con. Res. 3483149 H. Con. Res. 4643150 H. Con. Res. 1833151 H. Con. Res. 4693153 S. Con. Res. 1103153 H. Con. Res. 4583154 H. Con. Res. 4833155 H. Con. Res. 3883155 H. Con. Res. 4113157 H. Con. Res. 4063158 H. Con. Res. 5033160 H. Con. Res. 4873162 H. Con. Res. 843163 H. Con. Res. 3493164 S. Con. 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 Public Law 107–205: To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to health professions programs regarding the Geld of nursing. Public Law205 Public Law 107–205 116 Stat. 811 2002-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 811 Public Law107–205 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to health professions programs regarding the Geld of nursing.

Aug. 1, 2002

[H.R. 3487]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nurse Reinvestment Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Nurse Reinvestment Act”.

42 USC 201 note.

SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>NURSE RECRUITMENT</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <content>Section 801 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ambulatory surgical center</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘ambulatory surgical center’ has the meaning applicable to such term under title XVIII of the Social Security Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federally qualified health center</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Federally qualified health center’ has the meaning given such term under section 1861(aa)(4) of the Social Security Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health care facility</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘health care facility’ means an Indian Health Service health center, a Native Hawaiian health center, a hospital, a Federally qualified health center, a rural health clinic, a nursing home, a home health agency, a hospice program, a public health clinic, a State or local department of public health, a skilled nursing facility, an ambulatory surgical center, or any other facility designated by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Home health agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘home health agency’ has the meaning given such term in section 186l(o) of the Social Security Act.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/812">116 STAT. 812</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hospice program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘hospice program’ has the meaning given such term in section 1861(dd)(2) of the Social Security Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural health clinic</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘rural health clinic’ has the meaning given such term in section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Skilled nursing facility</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘skilled nursing facility’ has the meaning given such term in section 1819(a) of the Social Security Act.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING THE NURSING PROFESSION.</heading> <content>Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <part style="font-size:larger;"><num value="H">“PART H—</num><heading>PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS</heading></part> <section><num value="851">“SEC. 851. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s297w">42 USC 297w</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall develop and issue public service announcements that advertise and promote the nursing profession, highlight the advantages and rewards of nursing, and encourage individuals to enter the nursing profession.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Method</inline>.—</heading><content>The public service announcements described in subsection (a) shall be broadcast through appropriate media outlets, including television or radio, in a manner intended to reach as wide and diverse an audience as possible.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="852">“SEC. 852. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s297x">42 USC 297x</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to support State and local advertising campaigns through appropriate media outlets to promote the nursing profession, highlight the advantages and rewards of nursing, and encourage individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter the nursing profession.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use funds received through such grant to acquire local television and radio time, place advertisements in local newspapers, or post information on billboards or on the Internet in a manner intended to reach as wide and diverse an audience as possible, in order to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>advertise and promote the nursing profession;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>promote nursing education programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>inform the public of financial assistance regarding such education programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>highlight individuals in the community who are practicing nursing in order to recruit new nurses; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>provide any other information to recruit individuals for the nursing profession.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall not use funds received through such grant to advertise particular employment opportunities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></subsection> </section></quotedContent></content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/813">116 STAT. 813</page> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>NATIONAL NURSE SERVICE CORPS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Repayment Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 846(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 297n(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “in an Indian Health Service health center” and all that follows to the semicolon and inserting “at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: “After fiscal year 2007, the Secretary may not, pursuant to any agreement entered into under this subsection, assign a nurse to any private entity unless that entity is nonprofit.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Scholarship Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 846 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 297n) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the heading for the section, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">loan repayment program</inline>” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">loan repayment and scholarship programs</inline>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (d), (f), (g), and (h) as subsections (f), (h), (i), and (g), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by transferring subsections (f) and (g) (as so redesignated) from their current placements, by inserting subsection (f) after subsection (e), and by inserting subsection (g) after subsection (f) (as so inserted); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (c) the following subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scholarship Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall (for fiscal years 2003<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> and 2004) and may (for fiscal years thereafter) carry out a program of entering into contracts with eligible individuals under which such individuals agree to serve as nurses for a period of not less than 2 years at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, in consideration of the Federal Government agreeing to provide to the individuals scholarships for attendance at schools of nursing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term ‘eligible individual’ means an individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in a school of nursing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service requirement</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not enter into a contract with an eligible individual under this subsection unless the individual agrees to serve as a nurse at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses for a period of full-time service of not less than 2 years, or for a period of part-time service in accordance with subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Part-time service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An individual may complete the period of service described in subparagraph (A) on a part-time basis if the individual has a written agreement that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is entered into by the facility and the individual and is approved by the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>provides that the period of obligated service will be extended so that the aggregate amount of service performed will equal the amount of service that would be performed through a period of full-time service of not less than 2 years.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of certain provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of subpart III of part D of title III shall, except as inconsistent <page identifier="/us/stat/116/814">116 STAT. 814</page> with this section, apply to the program established in paragraph (1) in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program established in such subpart.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preference</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 846(e) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 297n(e)) is amended by striking “under subsection (a)” and all that follows through the period and inserting “under subsection (a) or (d), the Secretary shall give preference to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h) of section 846 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 297n) (as redesignated by subsection (b)(2)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Nurse Reinvestment Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report describing the programs carried out under this section, including statements regarding—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the number of enrollees, scholarships, loan repayments, and grant recipients;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the number of graduates;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the amount of scholarship payments and loan repayments made;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>which educational institution the recipients attended;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the number and placement location of the scholarship and loan repayment recipients at health care facilities with a critical shortage of nurses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>the default rate and actions required;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>the amount of outstanding default funds of both the scholarship and loan repayment programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>to the extent that it can be determined, the reason for the default;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>the demographics of the individuals participating in the scholarship and loan repayment programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>justification for the allocation of funds between the scholarship and loan repayment programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>an evaluation of the overall costs and benefits of the programs.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i) of section 846 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 297n) (as redesignated by subsection (b)(2)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of payments under agreements entered into under subsection (a) or (d), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocations</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts appropriated under paragraph (1), the Secretary may, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, allocate amounts between the program under subsection (a) and the program under subsection (d).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> 116 STAT. 815 <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>NURSE RETENTION</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>BUILDING CAREER LADDERS AND RETAINING QUALITY NURSES.</heading> <content>Section 831 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296p) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="831">“SEC. 831. </num><heading>NURSE EDUCATION, PRACTICE, AND RETENTION GRANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Education Priority Areas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>expanding the enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>developing and implementing internship and residency programs to encourage mentoring and the development of specialties; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>providing education in new technologies, including distance learning methodologies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Practice Priority Areas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>establishing or expanding nursing practice arrangements in noninstitutional settings to demonstrate methods to improve access to primary health care in medically underserved communities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>providing care for underserved populations and other high-risk groups such as the elderly, individuals with HIV/ AIDS, substance abusers, the homeless, and victims of domestic violence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>providing managed care, quality improvement, and other skills needed to practice in existing and emerging organized health care systems; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>developing cultural competencies among nurses.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention Priority Areas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may award grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities to enhance the nursing workforce by initiating and maintaining nurse retention programs pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2).</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants for career ladder programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may award grants to and enter into contracts with eligible entities for programs—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to promote career advancement for nursing personnel in a variety of training settings, cross training or specialty training among diverse population groups, and the advancement of individuals including to become professional nurses, advanced education nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, and home health aides; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to assist individuals in obtaining education and training required to enter the nursing profession and advance within such profession, such as by providing career counseling and mentoring.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enhancing patient care delivery systems</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to improve the retention of nurses and enhance patient care that is directly related to nursing activities by enhancing collaboration and communication among nurses and other health care professionals, and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/816">116 STAT. 816</page> by promoting nurse involvement in the organizational and clinical decisionmaking processes of a health care facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preference</inline>.—</heading><content>In making awards of grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give a preference to applicants that have not previously received an award under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of an award</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make continuation of any award under this paragraph beyond the second year of such award contingent on the recipient of such award having demonstrated to the Secretary measurable and substantive improvement in nurse retention or patient care.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Priority Areas</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities to address other areas that are of high priority to nurse education, practice, and retention, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preference</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of any amount of funds appropriated to carry out this section for fiscal year 2003, 2004, or 2005 that is in excess of the amount of funds appropriated to carry out this section for fiscal year 2002, the Secretary shall give preference to awarding grants or entering into contracts under subsections (a)(2) and (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit to the Congress before the end of each fiscal year a report on the grants awarded and the contracts entered into under this section. Each such report shall identify the overall number of such grants and contracts and provide an explanation of why each such grant or contract will meet the priority need of the nursing workforce.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entity</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘eligible entity’ includes a school of nursing, a health care facility, or a partnership of such a school and facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC EDUCATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive Geriatric Education</inline>.—</heading><content>Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.) (as amended by section 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <part style="font-size:larger;"><num value="I">“PART I—</num><heading>COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC EDUCATION</heading> <section><num value="855">“SEC. 855. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Grants.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s298">42 USC 298</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC EDUCATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement, in coordination with programs under section 753, programs and initiatives to train and educate individuals in providing geriatric care for the elderly.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall use funds under such grant to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide training to individuals who will provide geriatric care for the elderly;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>develop and disseminate curricula relating to the treatment of the health problems of elderly individuals;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>train faculty members in geriatrics; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>provide continuing education to individuals who provide geriatric care.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/817">116 STAT. 817</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible entity desiring a grant under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entity</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘eligible entity’ includes a school of nursing, a health care facility, a program leading to certification as a certified nurse assistant, a partnership of such a school and facility, or a partnership of such a program and facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section></part> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 753(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 294c) is amended by striking “, and section 853(2),” and inserting “, and section 801(2), .</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>NURSE FACULTY LOAN PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Part E of title VIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 297a et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 846 the following: <quotedContent> <section><heading>“NURSE FACULTY LOAN PROGRAM</heading><num value="846A"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec. </inline>846A. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s297n-1">42 USC 297n-1</ref>.</p></sidenote> through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may enter into an agreement with any school of nursing for the establishment and operation of a student loan fund in accordance with this section, to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide for the establishment of a student loan fund by the school involved;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>provide for deposit in the fund of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Federal capital contributions to the fund;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an amount equal to not less than one-ninth of such Federal capital contributions, contributed by such school;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>collections of principal and interest on loans made from the fund; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>any other earnings of the fund;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>provide that the fund will be used only for loans to students of the school in accordance with subsection (c) and for costs of collection of such loans and interest thereon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>provide that loans may be made from such fund only to students pursuing a full-time course of study or, at the discretion of the Secretary, a part-time course of study in an advanced degree program described in section 811(b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>contain such other provisions as are necessary to protect the financial interests of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Loans from any student loan fund established by a school pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a) shall be made to an individual on such terms and conditions as the school may determine, except that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>such terms and conditions are subject to any conditions, limitations, and requirements prescribed by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of any individual, the total of the loans for any academic year made by schools of nursing from loan funds established pursuant to agreements under subsection <page identifier="/us/stat/116/818">116 STAT. 818</page> (a) may not exceed $30,000, plus any amount determined by the Secretary on an annual basis to reflect inflation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>an amount up to 85 percent of any such loan (plus interest thereon) shall be canceled by the school as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>upon completion by the individual of each of the first, second, and third year of full-time employment, required by the loan agreement entered into under this subsection, as a faculty member in a school of nursing, the school shall cancel 20 percent of the principle of, and the interest on, the amount of such loan unpaid on the first day of such employment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>upon completion by the individual of the fourth year of full-time employment, required by the loan agreement entered into under this subsection, as a faculty member in a school of nursing, the school shall cancel 25 percent of the principle of, and the interest on, the amount of such loan unpaid on the first day of such employment;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>such a loan may be used to pay the cost of tuition, fees, books, laboratory expenses, and other reasonable education expenses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>such a loan shall be repayable in equal or graduated periodic installments (with the right of the borrower to accelerate repayment) over the 10-year period that begins 9 months after the individual ceases to pursue a course of study at a school of nursing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>such a loan shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>beginning on the date that is 3 months after the individual ceases to pursue a course of study at a school of nursing, bear interest on the unpaid balance of the loan at the rate of 3 percent per annum; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>subject to subsection (e), if the school of nursing determines that the individual will not complete such course of study or serve as a faculty member as required under the loan agreement under this subsection, bear interest on the unpaid balance of the loan at the prevailing market rate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Proportionate Share</inline>.—</heading><content>Where all or any part of a loan, or interest, is canceled under this section, the Secretary shall pay to the school an amount equal to the school’s proportionate share of the canceled portion, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review by Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of the individual involved, the Secretary may review any determination by a school of nursing under subsection (c)(6)(B).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s296">42 USC 296 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORTS BY GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Variations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a survey to determine national variations in the nursing shortage at hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers, and submit a report, including recommendations, to the Congress on Federal remedies to ease nursing shortages. The Comptroller General shall submit to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/819">116 STAT. 819</page> Congress this report describing the findings relating to ownership status and associated remedies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hiring Differences Among Certain Private Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to determine differences in the hiring of nurses by nonprofit private entities as compared to the hiring of nurses by private entities that are not nonprofit. In carrying out the study, the Comptroller General shall determine the effect of the inclusion of private entities that are not nonprofit in the program under section 846 of the Public Health Service Act. Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report describing the findings of the study.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nursing Scholarships</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an evaluation of whether the program carried out under section 846(d) of the Public Health Service Act has demonstrably increased the number of applicants to schools of nursing and, not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit a report to the Congress on the results of such evaluation.</content></subsection> </section> Approved August 1, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3487: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 19, 20, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

July 22, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate amendment.

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An Act Making supplemental appropriations for further recovery from and response to terrorist attacks on the United States for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes.

Aug. 2, 2002

[H.R. 4775]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes, namely:
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS</heading> <chapter><num value="1">CHAPTER 1</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the Secretary</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including transfers of funds)</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Office of the Secretary”, $18,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Secretary shall transfer these funds to the Agricultural Research Service, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Agricultural Marketing Service, and/or the Food Safety and Inspection Service:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural Research Service</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses”, $8,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation <page identifier="/us/stat/116/821">116 STAT. 821</page> of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">buildings and facilities</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Buildings and Facilities”, $25,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">extension activities</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Extension Activities”, $6,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses”, $33,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this amount shall include assistance in State efforts to prevent and control transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, including chronic wasting disease and scrapie, in farmed and free-ranging animals:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Food Safety and Inspection Service</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Food Safety and Inspection Service”, $13,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/822">116 STAT. 822</page> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Natural Resources Conservation Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">watershed and flood prevention operations</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations”, for emergency recovery operations, $144,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of this amount, $50,000,000 is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $50,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of $50,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural Development</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">rural community advancement program</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Rural Community Advancement Program” for emergency purposes for grants and loans as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 381E(d)(2), 306(a)(14), and 306C, $20,000,000, with up to $5,000,000 for contracting with qualified organization(s) to conduct vulnerability assessments for rural community water systems, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural Utilities Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">local television loan guarantee program account</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including rescission)</inline></subheading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of funds made available under this heading for the cost of guaranteed loans, including the cost of modifying loans as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, $20,000,000 are rescinded.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For an additional amount for “Local Television Loan Guarantee Program Account”, $8,000,000, to remain available until expended.</p></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Food and Nutrition Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (wic)</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)”, $75,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of the amounts provided under this heading, the Secretary shall allocate funds, notwithstanding section 17(i) of the Child Nutrition <page identifier="/us/stat/116/823">116 STAT. 823</page> Act of 1966, as amended, in the manner and under a formula the Secretary deems necessary to respond to caseload requirements.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">food stamp program</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of funds which may be reserved by the Secretary for allocation to State agencies under section 16(h)(1) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to carry out the Employment and Training program, $24,000,000 are rescinded and returned to the Treasury.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Food and Drug Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Food and Drug Administration, Salaries and Expenses”, $17,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of such Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 101. </num><content class="inline">Of the funds made available for the Export Enhancement Program, pursuant to section 301(e) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978, as amended by Public Law 104-127, not more than $33,000,000 shall be available in fiscal year 2002.</content></section> <section><num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 102. </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance To Agricultural Producers Who Have Used Water For Irrigation From the Rio Grande</inline>—.</heading><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content class="inline">The Secretary of Agriculture shall use $10,000,000 of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make a grant to the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Agriculture, to provide assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas with farming operations along the Rio Grande who have suffered economic losses during the 2001 crop year due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water to the United States in accordance with the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, and Supplementary Protocol signed November 14, 1944, signed at Washington on February 3, 1944 (59 Stat. 1219; TS 944).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of assistance provided to individual agricultural producers under this section shall be proportional to the amount of actual losses described in subsection (a) that were incurred by the producers.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 103. </num><content class="inline">Not later than 14 days after the date of enactment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall carry out the transfer<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t43/s2211">42 USC 2211 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of funds under section 2507(a) of the Food Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-171).</content></section> <section><num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 104. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rescission</inline>.—</heading><content>The unobligated balances of authority available under section 2108(a) of Public Law 107-20 are rescinded prior to the end of fiscal year 2002.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/824">116 STAT. 824</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriation</inline>.—</heading><content>There is appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture an amount equal to the unobligated balance rescinded by subsection (a) for expenses through fiscal year 2003 under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1721-1726a) for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad pursuant to title II of said Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="105"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 105. </num><content class="inline">Section 416(b)(7)(D)(iv) of the Agricultural Act of 1949 (7 U.S.C. 1431(b)(7)(D)(iv)) is amended by striking “subsection.” and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “subsection, or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this subsection.”.</content></section> <section><num value="106"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 106. </num><content class="inline">Notwithstanding any other provision of law and effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary may use an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 from the amounts appropriated under the heading “Food Safety and Inspection Service” under the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106-387) to liquidate over-obligations and overexpenditures of the Food Safety and Inspection Service incurred during previous fiscal years, approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget based on documentation provided by the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="2">CHAPTER 2</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for expenses resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, $6,750,000: Provided, That such sums as are necessary shall be derived from the Working Capital Fund for the development, testing, and deployment of a standards-based, integrated, interoperable computer system for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (“Chimera system”), to be managed by Justice Management Division: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the amounts made available under this heading, $1,000,000 shall only be for the Entry Exit System, to be managed by the Justice Management Division</proviso>: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That none of the funds appropriated in this Act, or in Public Law 107-117, for the Immigration and Naturalization Service’s Entry Exit System may be obligated until the INS submits a plan for expenditure that: (1) meets the capital planning and investment control review requirements established by the Office of Management and Budget, including OMB Circular A-11, part 3; (2) complies with the acquisition rules, requirements, guidelines, and systems acquisition management practices of the Federal Government; (3) is reviewed by the General Accounting Office; and (4) has been approved by the Committees on Appropriations:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds provided under this heading shall only be available for obligation and expenditure in accordance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications set forth in section 605 of Public Law 107–77:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $1,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an <page identifier="/us/stat/116/825">116 STAT. 825</page> official budget request that includes designation of the $1,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses, united states attorneys</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the amounts made available under this heading in Public Law 107-77, $7,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading>salaries and expenses, united states marshals service</heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for emergency expenses resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, $37,900,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">federal prisoner detention</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the amounts made available under this heading in Public Law 107-77, $30,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">assets forfeiture fund</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the unobligated balances available under this heading, $5,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Bureau of Investigation</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for emergency expenses resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, $175,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2004: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $165,000,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request that includes designation of the $165,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/826">116 STAT. 826</page> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immigration and Naturalization Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">enforcement and border affairs</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses, Enforcement and Border Affairs" for emergency expenses resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, $81,250,000, to remain available until expended, of which $25,000,000 shall only be available for fleet management: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $46,250,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request that includes designation of the $46,250,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">construction</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Construction” for emergency expenses resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, $32,100,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Prison System</inline></heading> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">buildings and facilities</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the amounts made available under this heading in Public Law 107-77 for buildings and facilities, $5,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of Justice Programs</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">justice assistance</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including rescission)</inline></subheading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For an additional amount for “Justice Assistance” for grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance authorized by sections 819 and 821 of the Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 and section 1014 of the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law 107-56) and for other counter-terrorism programs, including first responder training and equipment to respond to acts of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction or chemical or biological weapons, $151,300,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no funds under this heading shall be used to duplicate the Federal Emergency Management Agency <page identifier="/us/stat/116/827">116 STAT. 827</page> Fire Grant program: <i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of the amounts made available under this heading for the Office of the Assistant Attorney General for Office of Justice Programs, $600,000 are rescinded.</p></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">community oriented policing services</inline></heading> <content>For an amount to establish the Community Oriented Policing Services’ Interoperable Communications Technology Program in consultation with the Office of Science and Technology within the National Institute of Justice, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, for emergency expenses for activities related to combating terrorism by providing grants to States and localities to improve communications within, and among, law enforcement agencies, $50,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND RELATED AGENCIES RELATED AGENCIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the United States Trade Representative</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for emergency expenses for increased security requirements, $1,100,000, to remain available until expended: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/828">116 STAT. 828</page> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bureau of the Census</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">periodic censuses and programs</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the amounts made available under this heading in prior fiscal years, excepting funds designated for the Suitland Federal Center, $11,300,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Institute of Standards and Technology</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">scientific and technical research and services</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Scientific and Technical Research and Services” for emergency expenses resulting from new homeland security activities and increased security requirements, $37,100,000, of which $20,000,000 is for a cyber-security initiative: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $33,100,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the $33,100,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">operations, research, and facilities</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including rescission)</inline></subheading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For an additional amount for “Operations, Research, and Facilities” for emergency expenses resulting from homeland security Activities, $4,800,000, of which $2,000,000 is to address critical mapping and charting backlog requirements and $2,800,000 is for backup capability for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration critical satellite products and services, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That $2,800,000 is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $2,800,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the $2,800,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of the unobligated balances remaining under this heading as provided by section 817 of Public Law 106-78, $8,100,000 are rescinded.</p></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">procurement, acquisition and construction</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Procurement, Acquisition and Construction” for emergency expenses resulting from homeland security activities, $7,200,000 for a supercomputer backup, to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/829">116 STAT. 829</page> remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">fisheries finance program account</inline></heading> <content>Funds provided under the heading, “Fisheries Finance Program Account” for the direct loan program authorized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended, are available to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed $5,000,000 for Individual Fishing Quota loans, and not to exceed $19,000,000 for Traditional loans.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Departmental Management</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for emergency expenses resulting from new homeland security activities, $400,000: <content><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</content></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>THE JUDICIARY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supreme Court of the United States</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">care of the building and grounds</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Care of the Building and Grounds” for emergency expenses for security upgrades and renovations of the Supreme Court building, $10,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for emergency expenses to enhance security and to provide for extraordinary costs related to terrorist trials, $7,115,000, to remain available until expended: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $3,972,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request <page identifier="/us/stat/116/830">116 STAT. 830</page> that includes designation of the $3,972,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY</heading> <subheading>DEPARTMENT OF STATE</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Foreign Affairs</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">diplomatic and consular programs</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Diplomatic and Consular Programs”, for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $47,450,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">educational and cultural exchange programs</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs”, for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $15,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $5,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the $5,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">embassy security, construction, and maintenance</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance”, for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $210,516,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $10,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the $10,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">International Organizations and Conferences</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">contributions to international organizations</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Contributions to International Organizations”, for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $7,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is <page identifier="/us/stat/116/831">116 STAT. 831</page> designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">contributions for international peacekeeping activities</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities” to make United States peacekeeping payments to the United Nations at a time of multilateral cooperation in the war on terrorism, $23,034,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>RELATED AGENCY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Broadcasting Board of Governors</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">international broadcasting operations</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “International Broadcasting Operations”, for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $7,400,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds appropriated by this paragraph shall be available notwithstanding sections 308(c) and 313 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">broadcasting capital improvements</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Broadcasting Capital Improvements” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $7,700,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds appropriated by this paragraph shall be available notwithstanding section 313 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>RELATED AGENCIES</heading> <subheading>DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maritime Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">maritime guaranteed loan (title xi) program account</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the unobligated balances available under this heading, $5,000,000 are rescinded.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/832">116 STAT. 832</page> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Securities and Exchange Commission</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” to respond to increased needs for enforcement and oversight of corporate finance, $30,900,000 from fees collected in fiscal year 2002, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">In addition, for an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for emergency expenses resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, $9,300,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></p></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 201. </num><content class="inline">Funds appropriated by this Act for the Broadcasting Board of Governors and the Department of State may be obligated and expended notwithstanding section 15 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended.</content></section> <section><num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 202. </num><chapeau>Section 286(e)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(e)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “is authorized to” and inserting “shall”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “authorization” and inserting “requirement”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 203. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>During fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year, notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to the contrary, in order to permit victims of crimes associated with the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, to watch trial proceedings in the criminal case against Zacarias Moussaoui, the trial court in that case shall order, subject to paragraph (3) and subsection (b), closed circuit televising of the trial proceedings to convenient locations the trial court determines are reasonably necessary, for viewing by those victims.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num> <subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>As used in this section and subject to subparagraph (B), the term “victims of crimes associated with the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001” means individuals who—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>suffered direct physical harm as a result of the terrorist acts that occurred in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia on September 11, 2001 (hereafter in this section “terrorist acts”) and were present at the scene of the terrorist acts when they occurred, or immediately thereafter; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>are the spouse, legal guardian, parent, child, brother, or sister of, or who as determined by the court have a relationship of similar significance to, an individual described in subparagraph (A)(i), if the latter individual is under 18 years of age, incompetent, incapacitated, has a serious injury, or disability that requires assistance of another person for mobility, or is deceased.</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/833">116 STAT. 833</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The term defined in paragraph (A) shall not apply to an individual who participated or conspired in one or more of the terrorist acts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to eliminate or limit the district court’s discretion to control the manner, circumstances, or availability of the broadcast where necessary to control the courtroom or protect the integrity of the trial proceedings or the safety of the trial participants. The district court’s exercise of such discretion shall be entitled to substantial deference.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Except as provided in subsection (a), the terms and restrictions of section 235(b), (c), (d) and (e) of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 10608(b), (c), (d), and (e)), shall apply to the televising of trial proceedings under this section.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 204. </num><content class="inline">Title II of Public Law 107-77 is amended in the second undesignated paragraph under the heading “Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Industrial Technology Services” by striking “not to exceed $60,700,000 shall be available for the award of new grants” and inserting “not less than $60,700,000 shall be used before October 1, 2002 for the award of new grants”.</content></section> <section><num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 205. </num><content class="inline">None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act may be used to implement, enforce, or otherwise abide by the Memorandum of Agreement signed by the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice on March 5, 2002.</content></section> <section><num value="206"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 206. </num><content class="inline">Public Law 106-256 is amended in section 3(f)(1) by striking “within 18 months of the establishment of the Commission” and inserting “by June 20, 2003”.</content></section> <section><num value="207"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 207. </num><content class="inline">The American Section, International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, is authorized to receive funds from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the purposes of conducting investigations, undertaking studies, and preparing reports in connection with a reference to the International Joint Commission on the Devils Lake project mentioned in Public Law 106-377.</content></section> <section><num value="208"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 208. </num><content class="inline">Section 282(a)(2)(D) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>in the case of wild fish, is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>harvested in the United States, a territory of the United States, or a State, or by a vessel that is documented under chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, or registered in the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>processed in the United States, a territory of the United States, or a State, including the waters thereof, or aboard a vessel that is documented under chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, or reg istered in the United States; and”.</content></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="209"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 209. </num><content class="inline">Of the amounts appropriated in Public Law 107–77, under the heading “Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Operations, Research, and Facilities”, for coral reef programs, $2,500,000, for a cooperative agreement with the National Defense Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences to conduct coral mapping in the waters of the Hawaiian Islands and the surrounding Exclusive Economic Zone in accordance with the mapping implementation strategy of the United States Coral Reef Task Force.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/834">116 STAT. 834</page> <section><num value="210"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 210. </num><content class="inline">In addition to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, $11,000,000 is appropriated to enable the Secretary of Commerce to provide economic assistance to fishermen and fishing communities affected by Federal closures and fishing restrictions in the New England groundfish fishery, to remain available until September 30, 2003.</content></section> <section><num value="211"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 211. </num><chapeau>In addition to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or any other Act, $5,000,000 shall be provided for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative research program in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of this amount $500,000 shall be for the cost of a reduction loan as authorized under sections 1111 and 1112 of title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, (46 U.S.C. App. 1279g) to carry out a New England groundfish fishing capacity reduction program under section 312(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a(b)) that shall—</proviso></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>permanently revoke all fishery licenses, fishery permits, area and species endorsements, and any other fishery privileges issued to a vessel or vessels (or to persons on the basis of their operation or ownership of that vessel or vessels) removed under the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure that vessels removed under the program are made permanently ineligible to participate in any fishery worldwide, and that the owners of such vessels will operate only under the United States flag or be scrapped as a reduction vessel pursuant to section 600.1011(c) of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="212"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 212. </num><chapeau>Of the amounts appropriated in Public Law 107-77, under the heading “Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Operations, Research, and Facilities”, for Oregon groundfish cooperative research, $500,000 shall be for the cost of a reduction loan as authorized under sections 1111 and 1112 of title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. App. 1279f and 1279g) to carry out a West Coast groundfish fishing capacity reduction program under section 312(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a(b)) that shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>permanently revoke all fishery licenses, fishery permits, area and species endorsements, and any other fishery privileges issued to a vessel or vessels (or to persons on the basis of their operation or ownership of that vessel or vessels) removed under the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure that vessels removed under the program are made permanently ineligible to participate in any fishery worldwide, and that the owners of such vessels will operate only under the United States flag or be scrapped as a reduction vessel pursuant to section 600.1011(c) of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="213"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 213. </num><content class="inline">Amounts appropriated by title V of Public Law 107-77 under the heading “NATIONAL Veterans Business Development Corporation” (115 Stat. 795) shall remain available until expended.</content></section> </level> </chapter> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/835">116 STAT. 835</page> <chapter><num value="3">CHAPTER 3</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE</heading> <subheading>MILITARY PERSONNEL</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Personnel, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Military Personnel, Air Force”, $206,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended</proviso>.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Army</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operation and Maintenance, Army”, $209,000,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 25l(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $102,000,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of $102,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operation and Maintenance, Navy”, $48,750,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $12,250,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of $12,250,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operation and Maintenance, Air Force”, $65,510,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $24,510,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of $24,510,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/836">116 STAT. 836</page> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operation and Maintenance, DefenseWide”, $721,975,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003, of which $390,000,000 may be used, notwithstanding any other provision of law, for payments to reimburse Pakistan, Jordan, and other key cooperating nations for logistical and military support provided to United States military operations in connection with the Global War on Terrorism: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such payments may be made in such amounts as the Secretary may determine in his discretion, based on documentation determined by the Secretary to adequately account for the support provided, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and 15 days following notification to the appropriate Congressional committees:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That such determination shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the United States</proviso>: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That amounts for such payments shall be in addition to any other funds that may be available for such purpose:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Emergency Response Fund</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including transfer of funds)</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for the “Defense Emergency Response Fund”, $11,901,900,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003, of which $77,900,000 shall be available for enhancements to North American Air Defense Command capabilities: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Secretary of Defense may transfer the funds provided herein only to appropriations for military personnel; operation and maintenance; procurement; research, development, test and evaluation; the Defense Health Program; Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid; and working capital funds:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That notwithstanding the preceding proviso, $120,000,000 of the funds provided in this paragraph are available for transfer to any other appropriations accounts of the Department of Defense, for certain classified activities, and notwithstanding any other provision of law and of this Act, such funds may be obligated to carry out projects not otherwise authorized by law:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any funds transferred shall be merged with and shall be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriation to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the transfer authority provided in this paragraph is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department of Defense:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That during the current fiscal year, upon a determination by the Secretary of Defense that funds previously made available to the “Defense Emergency Response Fund” are required to meet other essential operational or readiness requirements of the military services, the Secretary may transfer up to $275,000,000 of funds so required to the appropriate funds or appropriations of the Department of Defense, 15 days after notification to the congressional <page identifier="/us/stat/116/837">116 STAT. 837</page> defense committees:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $601,900,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request that includes designation of $601,900,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>PROCUREMENT</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Procurement, Army</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Other Procurement, Army”, $79,200,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 25l(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft Procurement, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Aircraft Procurement, Navy”, $22,800,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Ammunition, Navy and Marine Corps</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Procurement of Ammunition, Navy and Marine Corps”, $262,000,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Procurement, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Other Procurement, Navy”, $2,500,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement, Marine Corps</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Procurement, Marine Corps”, $3,500,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/838">116 STAT. 838</page> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft Procurement, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Aircraft Procurement, Air Force”, $118,000,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $25,000,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of $25,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Ammunition, Air force</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force”, $115,000,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Procurement, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Other Procurement, Air Force”, $747,840,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement, Defense-Wide</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Procurement, Defense-Wide”, $104,425,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds may be used to purchase two vehicles required for physical security of personnel, notwithstanding price limitations applicable to passenger vehicles, but not to exceed $175,000 per vehicle:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $4,925,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of $4,925,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army”, $8,200,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount <page identifier="/us/stat/116/839">116 STAT. 839</page> is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy”, $9,000,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force”, $198,400,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $137,600,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of $137,600,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide”, $67,000,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading></level> <section><num value="301"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 301. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The appropriation under the heading “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy” in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-117) is amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/2243">115 Stat. 2243</ref>.</p></sidenote> by adding the following proviso immediately after “September 30, 2003”: “: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds appropriated in this paragraph which are available for the V-22 may be used to meet unique requirements of the Special Operations Forces”.</proviso></content></subsection> <subsection class="inline"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> as if enacted as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002. Sec. 302. During the current fiscal year, the restrictions con tained in subsection (d) of 22 U.S.C. 5952 and section 502 of the Freedom Support Act (Public Law 102-511) shall not apply if the President certifies in writing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate that waiving such restrictions is important to the national security interests of the United States.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="303"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 303. </num><content class="inline">Funds appropriated by this Act, or made available by the transfer of funds in this Act, for intelligence activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress for purposes <page identifier="/us/stat/116/840">116 STAT. 840</page> of section 504 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414): <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any funds appropriated or transferred to the Central Intelligence Agency for agent operations or covert action programs authorized by the President under section 503 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, shall remain available until September 30, 2003.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="304"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 304. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2002 for operation and maintenance under the heading “Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army”, may be used to pay for additional costs of international inspectors from the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, pursuant to Articles IV and V of the Chemical Weapons Convention, for inspections and monitoring of Department of Defense sites and commercial sites that perform services under contract to the Department of Defense, resulting from the Department of Defense’s program to accelerate its chemical demilitarization schedule.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>Expenses which may be paid under subsection (a) include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>salary costs for performance of inspection and monitoring duties;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>travel, including travel to and from the point of entry into the United States and internal United States travel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>per diem, not to exceed United Nations rates and in compliance with United Nations conditions for per diem for that organization; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>expenses for operation and maintenance of inspection and monitoring equipment.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="305"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 305. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In fiscal year 2002, funds available to the Department of Defense for assistance to the Government of Colombia shall be available to support a unified campaign against narcotics trafficking, against activities by organizations designated as terrorist organizations such as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the National Liberation Army (ELN), and the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), and to take actions to protect human health and welfare in emergency circumstances, including undertaking rescue operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The provision shall also apply to unexpired balances and assistance previously provided from prior years’ Acts available for purposes identified in subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The authority in this section is in addition to authorities currently available to provide assistance to Colombia.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The authorities provided in subsection (a) shall not be exercised until the Secretary of Defense certifies to the Congress that the provisions of section 601(b) of this Act have been complied with.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Sections 556, 567, and 568 of Public Law 107-115, section 8093 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002, and the numerical limitations on the number of United States military personnel and United States individual civilian contractors in section 3204(b)(1) of Public Law 106—246, as amended, shall be applicable to funds made available pursuant to the authority contained in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>No United States Armed Forces personnel or United States civilian contractor employed by the United States will participate in any combat operation in connection with assistance made available under this chapter, except for the purpose of acting in self defense or rescuing any United States citizen to include United <page identifier="/us/stat/116/841">116 STAT. 841</page> States Armed Forces personnel, United States civilian employees, and civilian contractors employed by the United States.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="306"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 306. </num><content class="inline">In addition to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available elsewhere in this Act for the Department of Defense or in the Department of Defense and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-117), $75,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, is hereby appropriated to the Department of Defense under the heading “Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army” for Research, development, test and evaluation, for the purpose of accelerating chemical agent destruction at Department of Defense facilities: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount made available in this section is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content></section> <level><section><heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescissions)</inline></heading><num value="307"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 307. </num><content class="inline">Of the funds available in Department of Defense Appropriations Acts or otherwise available to the Department of Defense, the following funds are hereby rescinded, from the following accounts in the specified amounts: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Air Force”, 2001/2003, $12,500,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Missile Procurement, Air Force”, 2002/2004, $11,600,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Air Force”, 2002/2004, $52,500,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement, Defense-Wide”, 2002/2004, $30,000,000; and</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force”, 2002/2003, $56,500,000.</listContent></listItem> </list></content></section> <section><num value="308"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 308. </num><content class="inline">During the current fiscal year and hereafter, section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2401a">10 USC 2401a note.</ref>.</p></sidenote> 2533a of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to any transaction entered into to acquire or sustain aircraft under the authority of section 8159 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002 (division A of Public Law 107-117; 115 Stat. 2284).</content></section> <section><num value="309"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 309. </num><content class="inline">The Secretary of the Army shall obligate and expend the $2,000,000 appropriated for the Army by Public Law 107-117 for procurement of smokeless nitrocellulose under Activity 1, instead of under Activity 2, Production Base Support Industrial Facilities, for the purpose of preserving a commercially owned and operated capability of producing defense grade nitrocellulose at the rate of at least 10,000,000 pounds per year in order to preserve a commercial manufacturing capability for munitions precursor sup plies for the High Zone Modular Artillery Charge System and to preserve competition in that manufacturing capability.</content></section> <section><num value="310"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 310. </num><content class="inline">Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall obligate, from funds made available in title II of division A of Public Law 107-117 under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” (115 Stat. 2233), $4,000,000 for a grant to support the conversion of the Naval Security Group, Winter Harbor (the naval base on Schoodic Peninsula), Maine, to utilization as a research and education center for Acadia National Park, Maine, including the preparation of a plan for the reutilization of the naval base for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/842">116 STAT. 842</page> such purpose that will benefit communities in the vicinity of the naval base and visitors to Acadia National Park and will stimulate important research and educational activities.</content></section> <section><num value="311"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 311. </num><content class="inline">Of the amount available for fiscal year 2002 for the Army National Guard for operation and maintenance, $2,200,000 shall be made available for the Army National Guard for information operations, information assurance operations, and training for such operations.</content></section> <section><heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></heading><num value="312"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 312. </num><content class="inline">Of the funds provided under the heading, “Emergency Response Fund”, in Public Law 107-38 that were not subject to subsequent enactment and not subject to the restrictions of the fifth proviso of that Act, and subsequently transferred to “Defense Emergency Response Fund”, $224,000,000 of unobligated amounts are hereby rescinded.</content></section> <section><heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></heading><num value="313"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 313. </num><content class="inline">Of the unobligated funds available in titles III and IV of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002, $226,000,000, reflecting savings from revised economic assumptions, shall be rescinded within 15 days of enactment of this Act: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this reduction shall be applied on a pro-rata basis to each appropriations account in said titles, and to each line item, program element, project, subproject, and activity within each such account.</proviso></content></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="4">CHAPTER 4</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA</heading> <subheading>FEDERAL FUNDS</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Payment to the Children’S National Medical Center</inline></heading> <content>For a Federal payment to the Children’s National Medical Center in the District of Columbia for implementing the District Emergency Operations Plan, $10,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, of which $8,000,000 shall be for the expansion of quarantine facilities, and $2,000,000 shall be for the establishment of a decontamination facility for children and families: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Payment to the District of Columbia</inline></heading> <content>For a Federal payment to the District of Columbia to implement the District Emergency Operations Plan, $23,000,000, to remain available until December 1, 2003, of which $12,000,000 is for public safety expenses related to security events in the District of Columbia: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Chief Financial Officer of the District <page identifier="/us/stat/116/843">116 STAT. 843</page> of Columbia shall provide a report, within 15 days of an expenditure, to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, detailing any expenditure of these funds:</proviso> <i>Provided further</i>, That $5,000,000 is for the Unified Communications Center: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $6,000,000 is for the construction of containment facilities and other activities to support the regional Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program at the Washington Hospital Center:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That beginning October 1, 2002, the Chief Financial Officer of the Washington Hospital Center shall provide quarterly reports to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate, detailing the expenditure of these funds:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Payment to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority</inline></heading> <content>For a Federal payment to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, $8,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, to contribute to the creation of a regional transportation back-up operations control center: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the General Manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority shall submit a plan for the future financing of a regional transportation back-up operations control center no later than February 5, 2003 to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Payment to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments</inline></heading> <content>For a Federal payment to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, $1,750,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, for support of the Regional Incident Communication and Coordination System, as approved by the Council: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 25l(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/844">116 STAT. 844</page> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Payment to the Water and Sewer Authority of the District of Columbia</inline></heading> <content>For a Federal payment to the Water and Sewer Authority of the District of Columbia for emergency preparedness, $1,250,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, for remote monitoring of water quality: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Payment for Family Court Act</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">(including rescission)</inline></heading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of the funds appropriated under this heading in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 929), $700,000 made available for the Mayor of the District of Columbia are rescinded.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For a Federal payment to the Mayor of the District of Columbia for carrying out the District of Columbia Family Court Act of 2001, $700,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, of which $200,000 shall be for completion of a plan by the Mayor on integrating the computer systems of the District of Columbia government with the Family Court of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That $500,000 of such amount provided to the Mayor shall be for the Child and Family Services Agency to be used for social workers to implement Family Court reform:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the availability of these funds shall be subject to the reporting and availability requirements under this heading in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 929).</proviso></p></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS</heading> <subheading>OPERATING EXPENSES</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Division of Expenses</inline></heading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The following amounts are appropriated for the District of Columbia for the current fiscal year out of the general fund of the District of Columbia.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For public safety expenses related to security events in the District of Columbia, $12,000,000, to remain available until December 1, 2003.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For construction of containment facilities and other activities to support the regional Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program at the Washington Hospital Center, $6,000,000, to remain available until December 1, 2003.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For the Unified Communications Center, $5,000,000, to remain available until December 1, 2003.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For carrying out the District of Columbia Family Court Act of 2001, $700,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003.</p> </content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/845">116 STAT. 845</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Governmental Direction and Support</inline></heading> <content>The paragraph under this heading in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 933) is amended by striking: “Provided further, That not less than $353,000 shall be available to the Office of the Corporation Counsel to support increases in the Attorney Retention Allowance:” and inserting: “Provided further, That not less than $353,000 shall be available to the Office of the Corporation Counsel to support attorney compensation consistent with performance measures contained in a negotiated collective bargaining agreement:”.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Safety and Justice</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></heading> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the local funds appropriated under this heading to the Department of Corrections for support of the Corrections Information Council in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 935), $100,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corrections Information Council</inline></heading> <content>For operations of the Corrections Information Council, $100,000 from local funds.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Education System</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></heading> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the local funds appropriated under this heading for public charter schools for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 935), $37,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Human Support Services</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Human Support Services”, $37,000,000 from local funds: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That $11,000,000 shall be for the Child and Family Services Agency to address increased adoption case rates, higher case loads for adoption and emergency group home utilization:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $26,000,000 shall be for the Department of Mental Health to address a Medicaid revenue shortfall.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment of Loans and Interest</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></heading> <content>Of the funds appropriated under this heading in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 940), $7,950,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certificates of Participation</inline></heading> <content>For principal and interest payments on the District’s Certificates of Participation, issued to finance the One Judiciary Square <page identifier="/us/stat/116/846">116 STAT. 846</page> ground lease underlying the building located at One Judiciary Square, $7,950,000 from local funds.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>ENTERPRISE AND OTHER FUNDS</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Water and Sewer Authority</inline></heading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The following amounts are appropriated for the District of Columbia for the current fiscal year out of the general fund of the District of Columbia.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For remote monitoring of water quality, $1,250,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003.</p></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 401. </num><content class="inline">The District of Columbia may use up to 1 percent of the funds appropriated to the District of Columbia under the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-117; 115 Stat. 2230), to fund the administrative costs that are needed to fulfill the purposes of that Act. The District may use these funds for this purpose as of January 10, 2002.</content></section> <section><num value="402"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 402. </num><content class="inline">Section 16(d)(2) of the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1996 (sec. 4-515(d)(2), D.C. Official Code), as amended by the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 928) is amended to read as follows: “(2) 50 percent of such balance shall be transferred from the Fund to the Mayor and shall be used without fiscal year limitation for outreach activities designed to increase the number of crime victims who apply for such direct compensation payments.”.</content></section> <section><num value="403"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 403. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the positive fund balance of the general fund of the District government which remained at the end of fiscal year 2000 (as reflected in the complete financial statement and report on the activities of the District government for such fiscal year under section 448(a)(4) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act) shall be used during fiscal year 2002 to provide the minimum balances required for fiscal year 2002 for the emergency reserve fund under section 450A of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act and the contingency reserve fund under section 450B of such Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>To the extent that the amount of the positive fund balance described in subsection (a) exceeds the amount required to provide the minimum balances in the reserve funds described in such subsection, the District government shall use the excess amount—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to address potential deficits in the budget of the District government for fiscal year 2002, subject to the same conditions applicable under section 202(j)(3) of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995 to the obligation and expenditure of the budget reserve and cumulative cash reserve under such section; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia certifies that the excess amount is available and is not required to address potential deficits in the budget of the District government for fiscal year 2002, for Pay-As-You-Go Capital Funds.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>To the extent that the excess amount described in subsection (b) is used to address potential deficits in the budget of the District government for fiscal year 2002, such amount shall remain available until expended.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/847">116 STAT. 847</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The item relating to “District of Columbia Funds—Operating Expenses—Repayment of Loans and Interest” in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 940) is amended by striking “That any funds set aside” and all that follows through “That for equipment leases,” and inserting “That for equipment leases,”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 159(c) of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106-522; 114 Stat. 2482), as amended by section 133(c) of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 956) is amended by striking paragraph (3).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="404"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 404. </num><content class="inline">The Chief Financial Officer of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority may use up to $2,400,000 from funds appropriated under Public Law 107-117 under the account, “Federal Payment to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority”, that contains funds for protective clothing and breathing apparatus activities, for employee and facility security and completion of the fiber optic network project.</content></section> <section><num value="405"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 405. </num><content class="inline">The District of Columbia Courts may expend up to $3,000,000 to carry out the District of Columbia Family Court Act of 2001 from the “Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Courts” account: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such funds may be transferred to the “Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Courts” account from the “Federal Payment for Family Court Act” account in reimbursement for such obligations and expenditures as are necessary to implement the District of Columbia Family Court Act of 2001 for the period from October 1, 2001 to September 30, 2002, once funds in the “Federal Payment for Family Court Act” account become available.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="406"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 406. </num><content class="inline">Section ll-908A(b)(4) of the District of Columbia Code (as added by Public Law 107-114) is amended by striking<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/2101">115 Stat. 2101</ref>.</p></sidenote> “section 11-1501(b)” and inserting “section 433 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act”.</content></section> <section><num value="407"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 407. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Under the heading, “Federal Payment to the Thurgood Marshall Academy Charter School” provided under Public Law 107-96, strike “Anacostia” and insert “Southeast, Washington,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/932">115 Stat. 932</ref>.</p></sidenote> D.C.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Under the heading, “Federal Payment to Southeastern University” provided under Public Law 107-96, strike everything<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/925">115 Stat. 925</ref>.</p></sidenote> after “a public/private partnership” and insert in lieu thereof, “to plan a two year associate degree program.”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="408"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 408. </num><chapeau>Section 119 of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-96; 115 Stat. 950) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In the heading, by inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">and Other Funds</inline>” after “<inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In subsection (a), by inserting “and other funds” after “other grants”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>By amending subsection (b) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief financial officer report and council approval for grants.</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>No such Federal, private, or other grant may be accepted, obligated, or expended pursuant to subsection (a) until—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia submits to the Council a report setting forth detailed information regarding such grant; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/848">116 STAT. 848</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Council has reviewed and approved the acceptance, obligation, and expenditure of such grant.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the Council shall be deemed to have reviewed and approved the acceptance, obligation, and expenditure of a grant if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>no written notice of disapproval is filed with the Secretary of the Council within 14 calendar days of the receipt of the report from the Chief Financial Officer under subparagraph (A)(i); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>if such a notice of disapproval is filed within such deadline, the Council does not by resolution disapprove the acceptance, obligation, or expenditure of the grant within 30 calendar days of the initial receipt of the report from the Chief Financial Officer under subparagraph (A)(i).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of chief financial officer and notification of committees for other funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No funds which are not grants may be accepted, obligated, or expended pursuant to subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>unless the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia certifies that the funds are available and are not required to address potential deficits; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>until the expiration of the 14-day period which begins on the date the Mayor notifies the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate of the acceptance, obligation, and expenditure of such funds.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>In subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “under subsection (b)(2) of this section” and inserting “or other funds under this section”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “or other funds” after “or other grant”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “such paragraph” and inserting “this section”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>In subsection (d), by inserting “and other funds” after “and other grants”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="409"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 409. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content class="inline">Effective June 30, 2002, the authority which the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia exercised with respect to personnel, procurement, and the preparation of fiscal impact statements during a control period (as defined in Public Law 104-8) shall remain in effect through July 1, 2003 or until such time as the District of Columbia Fiscal Integrity Act becomes effective, whichever occurs sooner.</content></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="5">CHAPTER 5</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of the Army</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">Corps of Engineers—Civil</inline></subheading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, General</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operation and Maintenance, General” for emergency expenses, $108,200,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/849">116 STAT. 849</page> includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds made available under this heading in this Act and in Public Law 107-117 may be used to fund measures and activities undertaken by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to protect and secure any infrastructure owned or operated by, or on behalf of, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including administrative buildings and facilities; and, in addition, $32,000,000, to remain available until expended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That using the funds appropriated herein, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, is directed to repair, restore, and clean-up Corps’ projects and facilities and dredge navigation channels, restore and clean out area streams, provide emergency streambank protection, restore other crucial public infrastructure (including sewer and water facilities), document flood impacts and undertake other flood recovery efforts deemed necessary and advisable by the Chief of Engineers:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $10,000,000 of the funds provided shall be for Southern West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Southwestern Virginia:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the remaining $22,000,000 shall be available for Western Illinois, Southern Indiana, Eastern Missouri, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bureau of Reclamation</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">water and related resources</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Water and Related Resources”, $7,000,000, to remain available until expended: <i>Provided</i>, That $3,000,000 is for the drilling of emergency wells in Santa Fe, New Mexico: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $4,000,000 is to be used for the lease of up to 38,000 acre-feet of emergency water for the Rio Grande in New Mexico, in compliance with the existing biological opinion.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY</heading> <subheading>ENERGY PROGRAMS</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Science</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Science” for emergency expenses necessary to support safeguards and security activities, $24,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/850">116 STAT. 850</page> 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Nuclear Security Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">weapons activities</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including rescission)</inline></subheading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For an additional amount for “Weapons Activities” for emergency expenses, $158,050,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That $138,650,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request for $138,650,000 that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of the funds appropriated under this heading in Public Law 107-66 and prior Energy and Water Development Appropriations Acts, $14,460,000 of unexpended balances are rescinded.</p></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">defense nuclear nonproliferation</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation” for emergency activities necessary to support the safeguarding of nuclear material, $100,000,000, to remain available until December 31, 2002.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">office of the administrator</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Office of the Administrator” for emergency expenses, $1,750,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Environmental Restoration and Waste Management</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including rescission)</inline></subheading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> an additional amount for “Defense Environmental Restoration and Waste Management” for emergency expenses necessary to support safeguards and security activities, $56,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/851">116 STAT. 851</page> 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of the funds appropriated under this heading in Public Law 107-66 and prior Energy and Water Development Appropriations Acts, $15,540,000 of unexpended balances are rescinded.</p></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Facilities Closure Projects</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Defense Facilities Closure Projects” for emergency expenses necessary to support safeguards and security activities, $14,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is trans mitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Defense Activities</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Other Defense Activities” for emergency expenses necessary to support energy security and assurance activities, $7,000,000: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="501"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 501. </num><content class="inline">The amounts invested by the non-Federal interests in the biomass project at Winona, Mississippi, before the date of enactment of this Act shall constitute full satisfaction of the cost-sharing requirement under section 3002 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13542).</content></section> <section><num value="502"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 502. </num><chapeau>Section 1 of Public Law 105-204 (112 Stat. 681) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “until the date” and all that follows and inserting “until the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Energy awards a contract under subsection (c), and no such amounts shall be available for any purpose except to implement the contract.”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting Requirements.</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law (except section 1341 of title 31, United States Code), the Secretary of Energy shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>not later than 10 days after the date of enactment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> of this paragraph, request offerors whose proposals in response to Request for Proposals No. DE-RP05-010R22717 (‘Acquisition of Facilities and Services for Depleted Uranium Hexalfluoride (DUF6) Conversion Project’) were included in the competitive range as of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/852">116 STAT. 852</page> January 15, 2002, to confirm or reinstate the offers in accordance with this paragraph, with a deadline for offerors to deliver reinstatement or confirmation to the Secretary of Energy not later than 20 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, select for award of a contract the best value of proposals confirmed or reinstated under subparagraph (A), and award a contract for the scope of work stated in the Request for Proposals, including the design, construction, and operation of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a facility described in subsection (a) on the site of the gaseous diffusion plant at Paducah, Kentucky; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a facility described in subsection (a) on the site of the gaseous diffusion plant at Portsmouth, Ohio.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract terms</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law (except section 1341 of title 31, United States Code) the Secretary of Energy shall negotiate with the awardee to modify the contract awarded under paragraph (1) to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>require, as a mandatory item, that groundbreaking for construction occur not later than July 31, 2004, and that construction proceed expeditiously thereafter;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>include as an item of performance the transportation, conversion, and disposition of depleted uranium contained in cylinders located at the Oak Ridge K-25 uranium enrichment facility located in the East Tennessee Technology Park at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, consistent with environmental agreements between the State of Tennessee and the Secretary of Energy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>specify that the contractor shall not proceed to perform any part of the contract unless sufficient funds have been appropriated, in advance, specifically to pay for that part of the contract.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of groundbreaking</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 5 days after the date of groundbreaking for each facility, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a certification that groundbreaking has occurred.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of carrying out this section, the Secretary of Energy may use any available appropriations (including transferred unobligated balances).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated, in addition to any funds made available under paragraph (1), such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content> </paragraph></section> </level> </chapter> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/853">116 STAT. 853</page> <chapter><num value="6">CHAPTER 6</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds Appropriated to the President</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">united states agency for international development</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">child survival and health programs fund</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Child Survival and Health Programs Fund” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, $200,000,000, to remain available until June 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such activities should include maternal health and related assistance in communities heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That additional assistance should be provided to prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS from mother to child:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the funds appropriated under this heading in this Act, not less than $100,000,000 should be made available for a further United States contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the cumulative amount of United States contributions to the Global Fund may not exceed the total resources provided by other donors and available for use by the Global Fund as of December 31, 2002:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the funds appropriated under this heading, up to $6,000,000 may be transferred to and merged with funds appropriated by this Act under the heading “Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for International Development” for costs directly related to international health:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds appropriated by this paragraph shall be apportioned to the United States Agency for International Development, and the authority of sections 632(a) or 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or any similar provision of law, may not be used to transfer or allocate any part of such funds to any agency of the United States Government:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the funds appropriated under this heading shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">international disaster assistance</inline></heading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For an additional amount for “International Disaster Assistance” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, including repairing homes of Afghan citizens that were damaged as a result of military operations, $134,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">In addition, for an additional amount for “International Disaster Assistance” for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza, $50,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That none of the funds appropriated by this Act may be <page identifier="/us/stat/116/854">116 STAT. 854</page> obligated or expended with respect to providing funds to the Palestinian Authority:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount provided under this heading in this Act is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $144,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of $144,000,000, including $50,000,000 for the West Bank and Gaza, as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></p></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">operating expenses of the united states agency for</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">international development</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for International Development” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $7,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Bilateral Economic Assistance</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">economic support fund</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Economic Support Fund” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $665,000,000, to remain available until June 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph that are made available for assistance for Pakistan, $1,000,000 should be made available for programs and activities which support the development of independent media in Pakistan:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, $10,000,000 should be made available for the establishment of a pilot academic year international youth exchange program for secondary school students from countries with significant Muslim populations:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds made available pursuant to the previous proviso shall not be available for a country in which a similar academic year youth exchange program is currently funded by the United States:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, $200,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for Israel, all or a portion of which may be transferred to, and merged with, funds appropriated by this Act under the heading “<inline class="smallCaps">nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs</inline>” for defensive, non-lethal anti-terrorism assistance in accordance with the provisions of chapter 8 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $200,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of $200,000,000 for Israel as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds appropriated under this heading, and funds appropriated under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/855">116 STAT. 855</page> this heading in prior Acts that are made available for the purposes of this paragraph, may be made available notwithstanding section 512 of Public Law 107-115 or any similar provision of law:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Secretary of State shall inform the Committees on Appropriations at least 15 days prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this paragraph.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">assistance for the independent states of the former soviet union</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Assistance for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $110,000,000, to remain available until June 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Secretary of State shall inform the Committees on Appropriations at least 15 days prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this paragraph.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of State</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">international narcotics control and law enforcement</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $117,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds appropriated under this heading should be made available to train and equip a Colombian Armed Forces unit dedicated to apprehending the leaders of paramilitary organizations:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, not to exceed $6,000,000 may be made available for assistance for the Colombian Armed Forces for purposes of protecting the Cano Limon pipeline:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That prior to the obligation of funds under the previous proviso, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations describing:</proviso> (1) the estimated oil revenues collected by the Government of Colombia from the Cano Limon pipeline for the preceding 12 months; (2) the amounts expended during such period by the Government of Colombia and private companies owning a financial interest in the pipeline for primary health care, basic education, micro-enterprise and other programs and activities to improve the lives of the people of Arauca department; (3) steps that are being taken to increase and expand support for these programs and activities; and (4) mechanisms that are being established to adequately monitor such funds: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, not to exceed $4,000,000 should be made available for law enforcement training for Indonesian police forces:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Secretary of State shall inform the Committees on Appropriations at least 15 days prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this paragraph:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $3,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of $3,000,000 as an emergency <page identifier="/us/stat/116/856">116 STAT. 856</page> requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">migration and refugee assistance</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Migration and Refugee Assistance” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $40,000,000, to remain available until June 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $88,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, not to exceed $12,000,000 should be made available for assistance for Indonesia:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, up to $1,000,000 may be made available for small arms and light weapons destruction in Afghanistan:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, up to $1,000,000 may be made available for the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $5,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of $5,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds appropriated by this paragraph shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>MILITARY ASSISTANCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds Appropriated to the President</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">foreign military financing program</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Foreign Military Financing Program” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $387,000,000, to remain available until June 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds made available by this Act for assistance for the Government of Uzbekistan may be made available if the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that the Government of Uzbekistan is making substantial and continuing progress in meeting its <page identifier="/us/stat/116/857">116 STAT. 857</page> commitments under the “Declaration on the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Framework Between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United States of America”:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $30,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of $30,000,000 for the Philippines as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Secretary of State shall inform the Committees on Appropriations at least 15 days prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this paragraph:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds appropriated under this heading, and funds appropriated under this heading in prior Acts that are made available for the purposes of this paragraph, may be made available notwithstanding section 512 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 or any similar provision of law:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed $2,000,000 of the funds appropriated in this paragraph may be obligated for necessary expenses, including the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for use outside of the United States, for the general cost of administering military assistance and sales.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">peacekeeping operations</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Peacekeeping Operations” for emergency expenses for activities related to combating international terrorism, $20,000,000, to remain available until June 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds appropriated by this paragraph shall be available only for Afghanistan, and may be made available notwithstanding section 512 of Public Law 107-115 or any similar provision of law.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Export-Import Bank of the United States</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></heading> <content>Of the funds appropriated under the heading “Export-Import Bank of the United States” that are available for tied-aid grants in title I of Public Law 107-115 and under such heading in prior Acts making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs, $50,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds Appropriated to the President</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></heading> <content>Of the funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of parts I and II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989, and the FREEDOM <page identifier="/us/stat/116/858">116 STAT. 858</page> Support Act, in title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2000 (as contained in Public Law 106-113) and in prior Acts making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs, $60,000,000 are rescinded: <i>Provided</i>, That not more than a total of $25,000,000 may be rescinded from funds appropriated under the heading “Development Assistance” in said Acts: <i>Provided further</i>, That no rescission may be made from funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of section 104(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds Appropriated to the President</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">international financial institutions</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></heading> <content>The unobligated balances of funds provided in Public Law 92-301 and Public Law 93-142 for maintenance of value payments to international financial institutions are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="601"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 601. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Counter-Terrorism Authority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In fiscal year 2002, funds available to the Department of State for assistance to the Government of Colombia shall be available to support a unified campaign against narcotics trafficking, against activities by organizations designated as terrorist organizations such as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the National Liberation Army (ELN), and the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), and to take actions to protect human health and welfare in emergency circumstances, including undertaking rescue operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>This provision shall also apply to unexpired balances and assistance previously provided from prior years’ Acts available for the purposes identified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The authority in this section is in addition to authorities currently available to provide assistance to Colombia.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>In order to ensure effectiveness of United States support for such a unified campaign, prior to the exercise of the authority contained in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall report to the Committees on Appropriations that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the newly elected President of Colombia has—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>committed, in writing, to establish comprehensive policies to combat illicit drug cultivation, manufacturing, and trafficking (particularly with respect to providing economic opportunities that offer viable alternatives to illicit crops) and to restore government authority and respect for human rights in areas under the effective control of paramilitary and guerrilla organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>committed, in writing, to implement significant budgetary and personnel reforms of the Colombian Armed Forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>committed, in writing, to support substantial additional Colombian financial and other resources to implement such policies and reforms, particularly to meet the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/859">116 STAT. 859</page> country’s previous commitments under “Plan Colombia”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>no United States Armed Forces personnel or United States civilian contractor employed by the United States will participate in any combat operation in connection with assistance made available for Colombia under this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>The authority provided in subsection (a) shall cease to be effective if the Secretary of State has credible evidence that the Colombian Armed Forces are not conducting vigorous operations to restore government authority and respect for human rights in areas under the effective control of paramilitary and guerrilla organizations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Sections 556, 567, and 568 of Public Law 107-115, section 8093 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002, and the numerical limitations on the number of United States military personnel and United States individual civilian contractors in section 3204(b)(1) of Public Law 106-246, as amended, shall be applicable to funds made available pursuant to the authority contained in subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><heading>DONATED SHIPMENT OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OVERSEAS</heading><num value="602"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 602. </num><content class="inline">During fiscal year 2002, of the amounts made available by the United States Agency for International Development to carry out the provisions of section 123(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, funds may be made available to non-governmental organizations for administrative costs necessary to implement a program to obtain available donated space on commercial ships for the shipment of humanitarian assistance overseas.</content></section> <section><heading>REPORTS ON AFGHANISTAN SECURITY AND DELIVERY OF ASSISTANCE</heading><num value="603."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 603. </num><content class="inline">The President shall transmit to the Committee on<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> Appropriations and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate two reports setting forth a strategy for meeting the security needs of Afghanistan in order to promote safe and effective delivery of humanitarian and other assistance throughout Afghanistan, further the rule of law and civil order, and support the formation of a functioning, representative Afghan national government. The first report, which<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> should be transmitted no later than 30 days after enactment of this Act, should report on the strategy for meeting the immediate security needs of Afghanistan. The second report, which should<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> be transmitted no later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, should report on a long term strategy for meeting the security needs of Afghanistan and should include a reassessment of the strategy to meet the immediate security needs if they have changed substantially.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/860">116 STAT. 860</page> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="7">CHAPTER 7</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bureau of Land Management</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">management of lands and resources</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Management of Lands and Resources”, $658,000, for emergency security expenses, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Fish and Wildlife Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">resource management</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Resource Management”, $1,038,000, for emergency security expenses, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">construction</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Construction”, $3,125,000, to remain available until expended, for facility and safety improvements related to homeland security: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Congress designates the entire amount as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Park Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">operation of the national park system</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operation of the National Park System”, $1,173,000, for emergency security expenses, to remain available until expended: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant <page identifier="/us/stat/116/861">116 STAT. 861</page> to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">construction</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Construction”, $17,651,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Congress designates the entire amount as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Geological Survey</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">surveys, investigations, and research</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Surveys, Investigations, and Research”, $26,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which $20,000,000 is for high resolution mapping and imagery of the Nation’s strategic cities, and of which $6,000,000 is for data storage infrastructure upgrades and emergency power supply system improvements at the Earth Resources Observation Systems Data Center: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Congress designates the entire amount as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bureau of Indian Affairs</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">operation of indian programs</inline></heading> <subheading>(including rescission of funds)</subheading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For an additional amount for “Operation of Indian Programs”, $134,000, for emergency security expenses, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></p> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/862">116 STAT. 862</page> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of the funds provided under this heading in Public Law 107-20 for electric power operations and related activities at the San Carlos Irrigation Project, $10,000,000 are rescinded.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Funds provided under this heading in Public Law 107-20, for electric power operations and related activities at the San Carlos Irrigation Project, and remaining within the account may be used for unanticipated trust reform projects and costs related to the ongoing Cobell litigation or other litigation concerning the management of Indian trust funds: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds made available herein may, as needed, be transferred to or merged with any account funded in the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to reimburse costs incurred for these litigation activities.</proviso></p></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Departmental Offices</inline></heading> <subheading>Departmental Management</subheading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses”, $905,000, for emergency security expenses, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forest Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">wildland fire management</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount to cover necessary expenses for wildfire suppression operations, $50,000,000, to remain available until expended: <i>Provided</i>, That such funds are also available for repayment of advances to other appropriation accounts from which funds were previously transferred for wildfire suppression: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">capital improvement and maintenance</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Capital Improvement and Maintenance”, $3,500,000, to remain available until expended, for facility enhancements to protect property from acts of terrorism, vandalism, and theft: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Congress designates the entire amount as an emergency requirement pursuant to section</proviso> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/863">116 STAT. 863</page> 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>RELATED AGENCY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Smithsonian Institution</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses”, of the Smithsonian Institution, $10,000,000, for emergency security expenses, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">construction</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Construction”, $2,000,000, to remain available until expended, for planning, design, and construction of an alcohol collections storage facility at the Museum Support Center: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Congress designates the entire amount as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="701."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 701. </num><content class="inline">Within 10 days of enactment of this Act, funds appropriated to the Forest Service under the heading “Wildland Fire Management” in Public Law 107-63 for the following purposes: $5,000,000 for research activities and $10,000,000 for capital improvement and maintenance of fire facilities, shall be released and made available for immediate obligation. These funds are not available for transfer for purposes other than those described in this section.</content></section> <section><num value="702."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 702. </num><content class="inline">None of the funds appropriated in this or any other Act, except funds appropriated to the Office of Management and Budget, shall be available to study the transfer of any research activities from the Smithsonian Institution to the National Science Foundation.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/864">116 STAT. 864</page> <section><num value="703."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 703. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s2401a">l6 USC 668dd note.</ref>.</p></sidenote><content class="inline">In fiscal year 2002 and thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior may charge reasonable fees for services provided at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, including fuel sales, and retain those fees, to be credited to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, “Resource Management” account and remain available until expended for operation and maintenance of infrastructure and staffing required for non-refuge specific needs, including meeting the terms necessary for an airport operating certificate and the purchase of fuel supplies.</content></section> <section><num value="704."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 704. </num><content class="inline">The Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-63), under the head “Minerals Management Service, Royalty and Offshore Minerals Management” is amended by striking the word “and” immediately following the word “points,” in the sixth proviso, and by inserting immediately after the word “program” in the sixth proviso “, or under its authority to transfer oil to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve,”, and by inserting at the end of the sixth proviso imme diately preceding the colon, the following, “and to recover MMS transportation costs, salaries and other administrative costs directly related to filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve”.</content></section> <section><num value="705."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 705. </num><content class="inline">In entering into agreements with foreign countries pursuant to the Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 1856m) the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior are authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements in which the individuals furnished under said agreements to provide wildfire services are considered, for purposes of tort liability, employees of the country receiving said services when the individuals are fighting fires. The Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior shall not enter into any agreement under this provision unless the foreign country (either directly or through its fire organization) agrees to assume any and all liability for the acts or omissions of American firefighters engaged in firefighting in a foreign country. When an agreement is reached for furnishing fire fighting services, the only remedies for acts or omissions committed while fighting fires shall be those provided under the laws of the host country and those remedies shall be the exclusive remedies for any claim arising out of fighting fires in a foreign country. Neither the sending country nor any organization associated with the firefighter shall be subject to any action whatsoever pertaining to or arising out of fighting fires.</content></section> <section><num value="706."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 706. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>forest health conditions within the Beaver Park Area and the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve within the Black Hills National Forest are deteriorating and immediate action to treat these areas is in the public interest;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the existing settlement agreement in Biodiversity Associates v. Laverty, Civil Action No. 99-N-2173, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on September 12, 2000, (referred to in this Act as the “Settlement”) prevents timely action to reduce the risk of wildfire in the Beaver Park Roadless Area;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>pending litigation (Sierra Club v. U.S. Forest Service, Civ. No. 94—D-2273 (D. Colorado)) prevents timely action to reduce the risk of wildfire in the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>existing administrative and legal processes cannot address the fire danger in time to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to take action to reduce the danger;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/865">116 STAT. 865</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>immediate action to address the fire danger in an environmentally responsive manner is supported by the State, local counties, local industry users, and some environmental groups;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the addition of 3,600 acres to the Black Elk Wilderness in the Black Hills National Forest is in the public interest;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the State of South Dakota, Lawrence, Meade and Pennington County fire officials are encouraged to identify “fire emergency zone” areas in which public safety may require a moratorium on issuance of new building permits, and identify the changes in conditions (including the adoption of fire-safe building standards) that may be needed to end these moratoria; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>the State of South Dakota is encouraged to take actions as necessary to create a defensible fuel zone within State lands south and southwest of Sturgis.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this section are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to authorize and direct the Secretary of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) to undertake actions to address promptly the risk of fire and insect infestation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to designate an addition to the existing Black Elk Wilderness Area in the Black Hills National Forest.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fire and Beetle Risk Reduction in Existing Timber Sale Analysis Areas</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary is authorized to treat additional timber within or outside the existing cutting units for the Piedmont, Kirk, Redhill, Cavern, Deadman, Danno and Vanocker timber sales and within the analysis areas for these sales as is necessary to reduce beetle infestation and fire hazard;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In implementing additional treatments within the timber sale analysis areas referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use in order of priority the following criteria:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Areas within ¼ mile of private properties where private property owners have taken or are taking actions to treat their lands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Stands that are a fire hazard or insect infested, and are near private lands or in proximity to communities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Areas that have the highest intensity or concentration of insect infestation that will move to other areas.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Stands that are a fire hazard or insect infested, and are near areas of high resource value where retaining green trees is important, such as goshawk nests, sensitive landscapes, recreation areas, and developments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Stands that are a high fire hazard or insect infested, and are within skidding distance of existing roads.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Concentrations of insect infested trees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Stands with the highest density that are most susceptible to insect attack and are in close proximity to infested trees.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any additional treatment for the Cavern, Kirk, and Piedmont sales shall comply with provisions 6c, d and e of the Settlement;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/866">116 STAT. 866</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any additional treatment for the Deadman and Vanocker sales, shall be consistent with the Black Hills Forest Plan, including the “Phase I Amendment”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any additional treatment for the Redhill and Danno sales shall comply with the provisions of 7b, c, and g of the Settlement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Skid trails</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the Settlement, the Secretary may authorize access by skid trails to the additional treatment areas referred to in this subsection to remove or treat infested stands, except that the skid trails otherwise restricted by the settlement shall be restored to pre-existing conditions upon completion of treatment activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Completion of treatment activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall request timber purchasers to give priority to completing treatment within the Piedmont, Kirk, Redhill, Cavern, Deadman, Danno, and Vanocker timber sale areas to address fire issues and beetle outbreaks.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Treatments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">buffer zones</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to reduce risk to private property adjoining the Black Hills National Forest by treating insect infested trees, dead trees, and downed woody materials on National Forest System lands in T5N, R5E, BHM, Section 35, and T4N, R5E, BHM, Sections 1, 2 and 12 within 200 feet of adjacent private property. The treatments shall comply with the goshawk nest protections and snail protections in provisions 6c and 7g of the Settlement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional treatments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary is authorized to treat for insects and fuel reduction National Forest System lands within ¼ mile of private property and other non-National Forest System lands near the community of Sturgis, and shall include, where feasible, the following locations:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in T5N, R5E, BHM within ¼ mile of the exterior boundary of the Black Hills National Forest in—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Section 35;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Section 27;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Section 21;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Section 20; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>Section 18.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in T5N, R4E, BHM—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Section 13;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>ection 11;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Section 2;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Section 3; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>Section 4.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fuel breaks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish 400-foot fuel breaks as depicted on the map entitled “Beaver Park Fuel Breaks and Fuel Treatment Areas,” dated June 11, 2002. In establishing the fuel breaks, the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall not enter any 30-acre area around historic or active goshawk nest sites identified in Exhibit Bl of the Settlement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall use best efforts to retain the largest green trees and large snags.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Treatment actions outside of the Beaver Park Roadless Area authorized by subsection (c) and subsection (d)(1), (2), and (3) shall be limited to no more than 8,000 <page identifier="/us/stat/116/867">116 STAT. 867</page> acres of National Forest System land, pending the issuance of a decision on the proposed Elk Bugs and Fuel project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forbes gulch</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To reduce concentrated heavy fuels, the Secretary is authorized to treat not more than 700 acres within the area identified as Forbes Gulch on the map referred to in paragraph (3). Such treatments shall not involve commercial timber sales or road construction, except that the Secretary may permit firewood cutters to remove the timber without construction of any roads. In carrying out the treatments authorized by this paragraph, the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>may use the Forbes Gulch unclassified road for motorized equipment and vehicles to facilitate ingress and egress of equipment and personnel and may maintain this road to minimum standards necessary for safety and resource protection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may utilize helicopters to fly in heavy equipment (such as industrial chippers and small tractors) to assist with the project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall use best efforts to retain the largest green trees and large snags;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>may construct two 10-acre safety zones; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>shall reduce the stand structure to no less than 40 square feet basal area per acre of live trees, if available.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fire Suppression Access in the Beaver Park Roadless Area</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pre-suppression plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The pre-suppression plan for the Beaver Park Roadless Area provided for in the Settlement may provide for actions authorized by this section, and shall be completed as soon as practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Improved access</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to provide for improved fire equipment access at the perimeter of the Beaver Park Roadless Area by improving classified Forest Roads 139.1, 169.1b, 169.1d, and 139.1b. Such improvements shall be the minimum necessary for crews, equipment and single axle wildfire trucks and may include removing selected trees along roads, constructing pull-outs and turn-arounds, smoothing road surfaces in rough spots, and straightening some comers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forbes gulch unclassified road</inline>.—</heading><content>To protect public safety and reduce fire risks, the Secretary shall prohibit public access year-long on the Forbes Gulch unclassified road. The Secretary shall conduct a roads analysis process as provided in Forest Service Manual 7710 and the necessary level of analysis and documentation pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347) (in this section referred to as “NEPA”) before making a decision to open to public motor vehicle use the Forbes Gulch unclassified road identified on the map entitled “Beaver Park Fuel Breaks and Fuel Treatment Areas,” dated June 11, 2002. Except as provided in subsection (d)(5) and until a decision is issued, the Secretary shall not maintain the Forbes Gulch unclassified road and shall prohibit public access on the road.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">HELISPOTS</inline>.—</heading><content>If sufficient openings for helispots are not available in the Beaver Park Roadless Area, the Secretary is authorized to construct two 5-acre helispots within the Area to transport firefighters and fire equipment into and out of the area.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/868">116 STAT. 868</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Easements</inline>.—</heading><content>To facilitate firefighter access into, and escape routes from, Beaver Park Roadless Area, the Secretary shall attempt to acquire easements from the exterior Forest Service boundary to 1-90 on the eastern side of Beaver Park Roadless Area, at a minimum, along Tilford Gulch, Forbes Gulch, Pleasant Valley and Bulldog Gulch.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Needles Timber Sale Area</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Needles timber sale</inline>.—</heading><content>The Needles Timber Sale shall proceed after the Secretary makes modifications in implementation of the Decision Notice to further benefit game animals and birds, as reflected in the memorandum known as the “Bums/Carter memorandum” dated November 10, 1999, and maintained in the Black Hills National Forest Supervisor’s office. The standards to which any road is constructed for the timber sale shall be the minimum necessary to access and remove timber.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research committee</inline>.—</heading><content>By December 1, 2003, the Secretary shall select a committee composed of research scientists who are federal employees to recommend an old growth research area within the Needles area (outside the Needles Timber Sale cutting units). By December 1, 2004, the committee shall make its recommendation to the Secretary. The committee’s recommendation shall be subject to public notice, review and comment.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grizzly Timber Sale</inline>.—</heading><content>The Grizzly Timber Sale shall proceed after the Secretary makes modifications in implementation of the Decision Notice to further benefit game animals and birds, as reflected in the memorandum known as the “Burns/Carter memorandum” dated November 10, 1999, and maintained in the Black Hills National Forest Supervisor’s office. The standards to which any road is constructed for the timber sale shall be the minimum necessary to access and remove timber.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Norbeck</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to use the full spectrum of management tools including prescribed fire and silvicultural treatments to benefit game animal and bird habitat in meeting the purposes of the Norbeck Organic Act. The management actions required by subsections (f)(1) and (g) are deemed consistent with the Norbeck Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 675-678b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Norbeck Memorandum of Understanding</inline>.—</heading><content>By December 1, 2003, the Secretary shall propose a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks to, at a minimum, adopt procedures to monitor the effects of management activities, consult on habitat management, concur on program areas of responsibility, and review and recommend as needed any changes to Norbeck Wildlife Preserve direction contained in the 1997 Revised Forest Plan and future plan amendments and revisions. The basis of the MOU will be the guidelines set forth in the May 21, 2002 memo by SDF&P.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Process</inline>.—</heading><content>Due to the extraordinary circumstances present here, actions authorized by this section shall proceed immediately and to completion notwithstanding any other provision of law including, but not limited to, NEPA and the National Forest Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). Such actions shall also not be subject to the notice, comment, and appeal requirements of the Appeals Reform Act, (16 U.S.C. 1612 (note), Pub. Law No. 102-381 sec. 322). Any action authorized by this section shall not be subject to judicial review by any court of the United States. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/869">116 STAT. 869</page> Except as provided by this section the Settlement remains in full force and effect.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Actions</inline>.—</heading><content>Except for those actions required by subsections (f)(1) and (g), the Secretary shall disclose the effect of actions authorized by this section in the proposed Elk Bugs and Fuels project cumulative effects analysis for past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions. The decision for the Elk Bugs and Fuels project shall be issued not later than July 1, 2003.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research Natural Area</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in this section, the Secretary shall undertake no additional ground disturbing or vegetation removal activities within the Beaver Park Roadless Area until completion of the Phase II amendment to the Black Hills National Forest Plan. The Secretary shall analyze the Beaver Park Roadless Area for suitability as a Research Natural Area, as required by the Settlement. The Secretary shall not consider any of the actions authorized or required by this section to affect the suitability of the Beaver Park Roadless Area for designation as a Research Natural Area.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Roadless Character</inline>.—</heading><content>The actions authorized by this section will not affect the determination of the Beaver Park Roadless Area’s wilderness capability, wilderness suitability, and/or roadless character.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">(n) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wilderness Designation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 103 of Public Law 96-560 is amended by—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1132">16 USC 1132 note.</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>inserting “(1)” after “National Wilderness Preservation System:”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>adding before <i>Provided</i>, That” the following: and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>certain lands in the Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, which comprise approximately three thousand six hundred acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled ‘Black Elk Wilderness Addition-Proposed,’ dated June 13, 2002, and which shall constitute an addition to the existing Black Elk Wilderness”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">(o) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall report to the Congress<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> on the implementation of this section on or by November 30, 2002, June 30, 2003, and November 30, 2003.</content></subsection></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="8">CHAPTER 8</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF LABOR</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Occupational Safety and Health Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading><content> Of the funds provided under this heading in Public Law 107-116 for Occupational Safety and Health Administration training grants, not less than $3,200,000 shall be used to extend funding for the Institutional Competency Building training grants which commenced in September 2000, for program activities for the period of September 30, 2002 to September 30, 2003, provided that a grantee has demonstrated satisfactory performance.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/870">116 STAT. 870</page> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health Resources and Services Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">health resources and services</inline></heading> <chapeau>The matter preceding the first proviso under this heading in Public Law 107-116 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “IV,” after “titles II, III,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “$311,978,000” and inserting “$315,333,000”.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The matter under this heading in Public Law 107-116 is amended by striking “$4,000,000 is for the Columbia Hospital for Women Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to support community outreach programs for children” and inserting “$4,000,000 is for the All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida to support development of a pediatric clinical research center program”.</continuation> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">disease control, research, and training</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Disease Control, Research, and Training”, $1,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Institutes of Health</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">buildings and facilities</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including rescission)</inline></subheading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of the funds provided under this heading in Public Law 107-116, $30,000,000 are rescinded.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/2191">115 Stat. 2191</ref>.</p></sidenote>Under this heading in Public Law 107-116, “$26,000,000” is deleted and “$36,600,000” is inserted.</p></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration for Children and Families</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">children and families services and programs</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Children and Families Services Programs” for carrying out section 316 of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10416), $500,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control <page identifier="/us/stat/116/871">116 STAT. 871</page> Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the Secretary</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">public health and social services emergency fund</inline></heading> <content>For emergency expenses to respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States for “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for baseline and follow-up screening and clinical examinations, long-term health monitoring and analysis for the emergency services personnel, rescue and recovery personnel, $90,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which no less than $25,000,000 shall be available for current and retired firefighters: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION</heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">school improvement programs</inline></heading> <chapeau><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The matter under this heading in Public Law 107-116 is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/2203">115 Stat. 2203</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended by inserting before the period, <i>Provided further</i>, That of the amount made available under subpart 8, part D, title V of the ESEA, $2,300,000 shall be available for Digital Educational Programming Grants”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Of the funds provided under this heading in Public Law 107-116 to carry out the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, $832,889,000 shall be available to carry out part D of title V, and up to $11,500,000 may be used to carry out section 2345.</p> <p>In the statement of the managers of the committee of conference accompanying H.R. 3061 (Public Law 107-116; House Report 107-342), in the matter relating to the Fund for the Improvement of Education under the heading “School Improvement Programs”—</p></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the provision specifying $200,000 for Fresno At-Risk Youth Services and the provision specifying $225,000 for the Fresno Unified School District shall be applied by substituting the following for the two provisions: “Fresno Unified School District, Fresno, California, in partnership with the City of Fresno, California, for activities to address the problems of at-risk youth, including afterschool activities and a mobile science unit, $425,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the provision specifying $250,000 for the Wellington Public School District, Wellington, KS, shall be deemed to read as follows: “Wellington Public School District, Wellington, KS, for after school activities, $250,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the provision specifying $200,000 for the Vermont Higher Education Council shall be deemed to read as follows: “Vermont Higher Education Consortium to develop universal early learning programs to ensure that at least one certified <page identifier="/us/stat/116/872">116 STAT. 872</page> teacher will be available in center-based child care programs, $200,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the provision specifying $250,000 for Education Service District 117 in Wenatchee, WA, shall be deemed to read as follows: “Education Service District 171 in Wenatchee, WA, to equip a community technology center to expand technology based training, $250,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the provision specifying $1,000,000 for the Electronic Data Systems Project shall be deemed to read as follows: “Washington State Department of Education for an electronic data systems project to create a database that would improve the acquisition, analysis and sharing of student information, $1,000,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the provision specifying $250,000 for the YMCA of Seattle-King-Snohomish County shall be deemed to read as follows: “YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County to support women and families through an at-risk youth center and other family supports, $250,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the provision specifying $50,000 for Drug Free Pennsylvania shall be deemed to read as follows: “Drug Free Pennsylvania to implement a demonstration project, $50,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>the provision specifying $20,000,000 for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education shall be deemed to read as follows: “$20,000,000 is included for a grant to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide assistance, through subgrants, to low-performing school districts that are slated for potential takeover and/or on the Education Empowerment List as prescribed by Pennsylvania State Law. The initiative is intended to improve the management and operations of the school districts; assist with curriculum development; provide after-school, summer and weekend programs; offer teacher and principal professional development and promote the acquisition and effective use of instructional technology and equipment”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>the provision specifying $1,000,000 for State of Louisiana for Louisiana Online shall be deemed to read as follows: “Online Louisiana, Inc., New Orleans, LA, for a K-12 technology initiative, $1,000,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>the provision specifying $150,000 for the American Theater Arts for Youth, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, for a Mississippi Arts in Education Program shall be deemed to read as follows: “American Theater Arts for Youth, Inc., for a Mississippi Arts in Education program, $150,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>the provision specifying $340,000 for the Zero to Five Foundation, Los Angeles, California, shall be deemed to read as follows: “Zero to Five Foundation, Los Angeles, California, to develop an early childhood education and parenting project, $340,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>the provision specifying $900,000 for the University of Nebraska, Kearney, Nebraska, shall be deemed to read as follows: “University of Nebraska, Kearney, Nebraska, for a Minority Access to Higher Education Program to address the special needs of Hispanic and other minority populations from grades K-12, $900,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>the provision specifying $25,000 for the American Theater Arts for Youth for an Arts in Education program shall be deemed to read as follows: “American Theater Arts for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/873">116 STAT. 873</page> Youth, Inc., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for an Arts in Education program, $25,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>the provision specifying $50,000 for the Lewiston-Auburn College/University of Southern Maine shall be deemed to read as follows: “Lewiston-Auburn College/University of Southern Maine CLASS program to prepare teachers to meet the demands of Maine’s 21st century elementary and middle schools, $50,000”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>the provision specifying $500,000 for the Prairie Lakes Education Cooperative in Madison, South Dakota to advance distance learning for Native Americans in BIA and tribal schools shall be deemed to read as follows: “Sisseton-Wahpeton School Board in Agency Village, South Dakota to advance distance learning for Native American students, $500,000”.</content></paragraph> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">student financial assistance</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Student Financial Assistance” for Pell Grants, $1,000,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 2003.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">higher education</inline></heading> <chapeau class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">In the statement of the managers of the committee of conference accompanying H.R. 3061 (Public Law 107-116; House Report 107-342), in the matter relating to the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education under the heading “Higher Education”—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the provision for Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA, shall be applied by substituting “Intergenerational Program and Advanced Technology Program” for “International Program”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the provision specifying $1,000,000 for the George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute shall be deemed to read as follows: “George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute in Portland, Maine, for an endowment to provide scholarships that allow students attending public schools in Maine to continue their education, $1,000,000”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the provision specifying $10,000,000 for the Shriver Peace Worker Program, Inc. shall be deemed to read as follows: “Shriver Peace Worker Program, Inc. to establish the Sargent Shriver Peace Center, which may include establishing an endowment for such center, for the purpose of supporting graduate research fellowships, professorships, and grants and scholarships for students related to peace studies and social change, $10,000,000”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the provision specifying $1,000,000 for Cleveland State University shall be deemed to read as follows: “Cleveland State University, College of Education, Cleveland, Ohio, for a K-16 Urban School Leadership initiative, $1,000,000”.</content></paragraph> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">education research, statistics, and assessment</inline></heading> <content>The matter under this heading in Public Law 107–116, is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/2207">115 Stat. 2207</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended by inserting before the period the following new proviso: “: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $5,000,000 shall be available to extend for one additional year the contract for the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education authorized <page identifier="/us/stat/116/874">116 STAT. 874</page> under section 2102(a)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, prior to its amendment by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Public Law 107-110”.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="801."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 801. </num><content class="inline">The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703">20 USC 7703</ref>.</p></sidenote>1965 is hereby amended in section 8003 by amending subsection (b)(2)(D)(ii)(III) to read as follows: “For a local educational agency that does not qualify under (B)(i)(II)(aa) of this subsection and has an enrollment of more than 100 but not more than 1,000 children described in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall calculate the total number of weighted student units for purposes of subsection (a)(2) by multiplying the number of such children by a factor of 1.25”.</content></section> <section><num value="802."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 802. </num><content class="inline">The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is hereby amended in section 8003(b)(1) by adding the following as subparagraph (G): <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>Beginning with fiscal year 2002, for the purpose of calculating a payment under this paragraph for a local educational agency whose local contribution rate was computed under subparagraph (C)(iii) for the previous year, the Secretary shall use a local contribution rate that is not less than 95 percent of the rate that the LEA received for the preceding year.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></section> <section><num value="803."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 803. </num><content class="inline">Amounts made available in Public Law 107-116 for the administrative and related expenses for departmental management for the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Education, shall be reduced by $45,000,000: <i>Provided</i>, That this provision shall not apply to the Food and Drug Administration and the Indian Health Service: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not later than 15 days after the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations the accounts subject to the reductions and the amount to be reduced in each account.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="804."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 804. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Awards.</p></sidenote><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Section 487 of the Public Health Service Act <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Ruth L. Kirschstein.</p></sidenote>(42 U.S.C. 288) is amended by striking “National Research Service Awards” or “National Research Service Award” each place either appears and inserting in lieu thereof “Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards” or “Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award” as appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The heading for section 487 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288) is amended to read as follows: “Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s242b/285a-3/285b-4/285C-2/285d-2/285e-2/288/300C-16">42 USC 242b, 285a-3, 285b-4, 285C-2, 285d-2, 285e-2, 288 note, 300C-16</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Any reference in any law (other than this Act), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to “National Research Service Awards” shall be considered to be a reference to “Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="805."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 805. </num><content class="inline">None of the funds provided by this or any other Act may be used to enforce the amendments made by section 166 of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 in Alaska, including the imposition of any penalties.</content></section> <section><num value="806."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 806. </num><content class="inline">In the statement of the managers of the committee of conference accompanying the fiscal year 2001 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill (Public <page identifier="/us/stat/116/875">116 STAT. 875</page> Law 106-554; House Report 106-1033), the provision specifying $464,000 for the Bethel Native Corporation worker demonstration project shall be deemed to read as follows: “for the Alaska CHAR vocational training program, $100,000 and $364,000 for the Yuut Elitnauvriat People’s Learning Center in Bethel, Alaska for vocational training for Alaska Natives”.</content></section> <section><num value="807."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 807. </num><content class="inline">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, from September 1 through September 30, 2002, the Secretary of Education may transfer to Program Administration an amount necessary to offset any reduction pursuant to section 803 of this Act but not to exceed $5,000,000 from funds made available in the Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2002, that the Secretary determines are not needed to fully fund all qualified grant applications and would otherwise lapse at the end of fiscal year 2002: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress are notified at least 15 days in advance of any such transfer.</proviso></content></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="9">CHAPTER 9</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>LEGISLATIVE BRANCH</heading> <subheading>HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Salaries and Expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for salaries and expenses of the House of Representatives, $1,600,000, as follows:</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Committee Employees</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">Standing Committees, Special and Select</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for salaries and expenses of standing committees, special and select, authorized by House resolutions, $1,600,000: <i>Provided</i>, That such amount shall remain available for such salaries and expenses until December 31, 2002.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>JOINT ITEMS</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capitol Police Board</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">Capitol Police</inline></subheading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">general expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for the Capitol Police Board for necessary expenses of the Capitol Police, including computer equipment and services, training, communications, uniforms, weapons, and reimbursement to the Environmental Protection Agency, Hazardous Substance Superfund for additional expenses incurred for anthrax investigations and cleanup actions, $16,100,000, to remain available until expended, to be disbursed by the Capitol Police Board or their delegee.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/876">116 STAT. 876</page> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>LIBRARY OF CONGRESS</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Copyright Office</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Copyright Office, Salaries and expenses”, $7,500,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <section><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Provisions</inline>.—</heading><num value="901."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 901. </num><chapeau>The amount otherwise made available under section 506 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973 (2 U.S.C. 58) for fiscal year 2002 to any Senator from the Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account shall be increased by the amount (not in excess of $20,000) which the Senator certifies in a written request to the Secretary of the Senate made not later than September 30, 2002, as being necessary for the payment or reimbursement of expenditures incurred or obligated during fiscal year 2002 that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>are otherwise payable from such account, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>are directly related to responses to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, or the discovery of anthrax in the Senate complex and the displacement of Senate offices due to such discovery.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="902."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 902. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Chapter 9 of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-117; 115 Stat. 2315), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s174b-2">40 USC 174b-2</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in section 901(a), by striking “buildings and facilities” and insert “buildings and facilities, subject to the availability of appropriations,”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Section 9 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 212a), is amended by redesignating the subsection (b) added by section 903(c)(2) of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002, as subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>The amendment made by this section shall take effect as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s174b-2">40 USC 174b-2</ref>.</p></sidenote>if included in the enactment of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="903."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 903. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Chapter 9 of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-117; 115 Stat. 2315), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s175a">40 USC 175a</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>in section 903(a), by striking “buildings and facilities” and insert “buildings and facilities, subject to the availability of appropriations,”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Section 9 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 212a), is amended by redesignating the subsection (b) added by section 903(c)(2) of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002, as subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>The amendment made by this section shall take effect as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s175a">40 USC 175a note</ref>.</p></sidenote>if included in the enactment of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="904."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 904. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1535">31 USC 1535 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content class="inline">Nothing in section 1535 of title 31, U.S.C. (commonly referred to as the “Economy Act”), or any other provision of such title may be construed to prevent or restrict the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives from placing orders under such section during any fiscal year in the same manner and to the same extent as the head of any other major organizational unit with an agency may place orders under such section during a fiscal year.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/877">116 STAT. 877</page> <section><num value="905."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 905. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The Architect of the Capitol is authorized, subject<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s166k">40 USC 166k</ref>.</p></sidenote> to the availability of appropriations, to acquire (through purchase, lease, or otherwise) buildings and facilities for use as computer backup facilities (and related uses) for offices in the legislative branch.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>The acquisition of a building or facility under subsection (a) shall be subject to the approval of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the House Office Building Commission, in the case of a building or facility acquired for the use of an office of the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of a building or facility acquired for the use of an office of the Senate; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the House Office Building Commission in the case of a building or facility acquired for the use of any other office in the legislative branch as part of a joint facility with (1) above, or the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of a building or facility acquired for the use of any other office in the legislative branch as part of a joint facility with (2) above.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Any building or facility acquired by the Architect of the Capitol pursuant to subsection (a) shall be a part of the United States Capitol Grounds and shall be subject to the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes”, approved July 31, 1946.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> and each succeeding fiscal year.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="906."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 906. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>There is hereby established in the Treasury of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s166l">40 USC 166l</ref>.</p></sidenote> the United States an account for the Architect of the Capitol to be known as “Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds” (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “account”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Funds in the account shall be used by the Architect of the Capitol for all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care, and operation of buildings and grounds of the United States Capitol Police.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> and each succeeding fiscal year. Any amounts provided to the Architect of the Capitol prior to the date of the enactment of this Act for the maintenance, care, and operation of buildings of the United States Capitol Police during fiscal year 2002 shall be transferred to the account.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="907."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 907. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Subject to the approval of the House Office<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s166">40 USC 166m</ref>.</p></sidenote> Building Commission and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the Architect of the Capitol is authorized to acquire (through purchase, lease, transfer from another Federal entity, or otherwise) real property, subject to the availability of appropriations and upon approval of an obligation plan by the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate, for the use of the United States Capitol Police.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Any real property acquired by the Architect of the Capitol pursuant to subsection (a) shall be a part of the United States Capitol Grounds and shall be subject to the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes”, approved July 31, 1946.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/878">116 STAT. 878</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.</content></subsection></section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="10">CHAPTER 10</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE</heading> <subheading>MILITARY CONSTRUCTION</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Construction, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Military Construction, Air Force”, $7,250,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, such funds may be obligated or expended to carry out planning and design and military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Construction, Defense-wide</inline></heading> <subheading>(including transfer of funds)</subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Military Construction, Defensewide”, $21,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, such funds may be obligated or expended to carry out planning and design and military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="1001."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1001. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Amounts for Military Construction Relating to Terrorism</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available to the Department of Defense from funds appropriated in this Act may be used to carry out military construction projects, not otherwise authorized by law, that the Secretary of Defense deter mines are necessary to respond to or protect against acts or threatened acts of terrorism.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 15 days before obligating amounts available under subsection (a) for military construction projects referred to in that subsection, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/879">116 STAT. 879</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the determination to use such amounts for the project; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the estimated cost of the project and the accompanying Form 1391.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section the term “appropriate committees of Congress” has the meaning given that term in section 2801(4) of title 10, United States Code.</content></subsection></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="11">CHAPTER 11</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the Secretary</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">transportation administrative service center</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(limitation on obligations)</inline></subheading> <content>Under this heading in Public Law 107-87, as amended by section 1106 of Public Law 107-117, delete “$116,023,000” and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/2332">115 Stat. 2332</ref>.</p></sidenote> insert “$128,123,000”.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation Security Administration</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including transfer of funds)</inline></subheading> <chapeau>For additional amounts for emergency expenses to ensure transportation security, $3,850,200,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the amounts provided under this head, $1,030,000,000 shall, immediately upon enactment of this Act, be transferred to Federal Emergency Management Agency “Disaster Relief” for emergency expenses to respond to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of such amount, $480,200,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request for a specific dollar amount that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in such Act is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the total amount provided herein, the following amounts are available for obligation only for the specific purposes below</proviso>:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Physical modification of commercial service airports for the purpose of installing checked baggage explosive detection systems, including explosive trace detection systems, $738,000,000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Port security activities, $125,000,000, of which $105,000,000 shall be distributed under the same terms and conditions as provided for under Public Law 107-117 and of which $20,000,000 shall be used for developing and conducting port incident training and exercises;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/880">116 STAT. 880</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Grants and contracts to enhance security for intercity bus operations, $15,000,000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Grants, contracts and interagency agreements for the purpose of deploying Operation Safe Commerce, $28,000,000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Procurement of air-ground communications systems and devices for the Federal air marshal program, $15,000,000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Grants and contracts for radiation detection system test and evaluation, $4,000,000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Grants to airport authorities for pilot projects to improve airport terminal security, $ 17,000,000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Grants and contracts for security research, development, and pilot projects, $10,000,000; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Replacement of magnetometers at airport passenger screening locations in commercial service airports, $23,000,000: <i>Provided further</i>, That none of the funds in this Act shall be used to recruit or hire personnel into the Transportation Security Administration which would cause the agency to exceed a staffing level of 45,000 full-time permanent positions.</content></paragraph> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Coast Guard</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">operating expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operating Expenses” for emergency expenses for homeland security and other purposes, $200,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of such amount, $11,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the $11,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in such Act is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">acquisition, construction, and improvements</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements” for emergency expenses for homeland security and other purposes, $328,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2004, of which $38,100,000 shall be available to acquire, repair, renovate or improve vessels, small boats and related equipment; $200,000,000 shall be available to acquire new aircraft and increase aviation capability; $27,729,000 shall be available for other equipment; and $62,171,000 shall be for shore facilities and aids to navigation facilities: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of such amount, $262,000,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the $262,000,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in such Act is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/881">116 STAT. 881</page> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Aviation Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">operations</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including transfer of funds)</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Operations”, $42,000,000, for security activities at Federal Aviation Administration facilities: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That an additional $33,000,000 may be derived by transfer from “Facilities and Equipment (Airport and Airway Trust Fund)”.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">facilities and equipment</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(airport and airway trust fund)</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Facilities and Equipment”, $7,500,000, to be derived from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">grants-in-aid for airports</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(airport and airway trust fund)</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount to enable the Federal Aviation Administrator to compensate airports for the direct costs associated with new, additional, or revised security requirements imposed on airport operators by the Administrator on or after September 11, 2001, notwithstanding any other provision of law, $150,000,000, to be derived from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/882">116 STAT. 882</page> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Highway Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">federal-aid highways</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">emergency relief program</inline></subheading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(highway trust fund)</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for “Emergency Relief Program”, as authorized by 23 U.S.C. 125, for emergency expenses to respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City, $167,000,000 for the State of New York, to be derived from the Highway Trust Fund and to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That notwithstanding 23 U.S.C. 120(e), the Federal share for any project on a Federal-aid highway related to the New York City terrorist attacks shall be 100 percent:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That notwithstanding 23 U.S.C. 125(d)(l), the Secretary of Transportation may obligate more than $100,000,000 for those projects:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">federal-aid highways</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(highway trust fund)</inline></subheading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the funds apportioned to each state under the programs authorized under sections 1101(a)(1), 1101(a)(2), 1101(a)(3), 1101(a)(4) and 1101(a)(5) of Public Law 105-178, as amended, $320,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">federal-aid highways</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">emergency relief program</inline></subheading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(highway trust fund)</inline></subheading> <content>For an additional amount for the “Emergency Relief Program”, as authorized by section 125 of title 23, United States Code, $98,000,000, to be derived from the Highway Trust Fund and to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">border enforcement program</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(highway trust fund)</inline></subheading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Border Enforcement Program to respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/883">116 STAT. 883</page> United States, $19,300,000, to be derived from the Highway Trust Fund, of which $4,200,000 shall be to implement section 1012 of Public Law 107-56 (USA Patriot Act); $10,000,000 shall be for drivers’ license fraud detection and prevention, the northern border safety and security study, and hazardous material security education and outreach; and $5,100,000 shall be for the purposes of coordinating drivers’ license registration and social security number verification: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That in connection with such commercial drivers’ license fraud deterrence projects, the Secretary may enter into such contracts or grants with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, States, or other persons as the Secretary may so designate to carry out these purposes:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">hazardous materials security</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(highway trust fund)</inline></subheading> <content>For necessary expenses to implement the hazardous materials safety permit program pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5109, $5,000,000, to be derived from the Highway Trust Fund and to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in such Act is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Railroad Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">grants to the national railroad passenger corporation</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for expenses to ensure the continuation of rail passenger operations, $205,000,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Transit Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">capital investment grants</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Capital Investment Grants” for emergency expenses to respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, $1,800,000,000, to remain available until expended to replace, rebuild, or enhance the public transportation systems serving the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, New York: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Secretary may use up to 1 percent of this amount for oversight activities:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That these funds are subject to grant requirements as determined by the Secretary to ensure that eligible projects will improve substantially the mobility of commuters in Lower Manhattan: <i>Provided further</i>, That the Federal share for any project funded from this amount shall be 100 percent:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That these funds are in addition to any other appropriation available for these purposes:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/884">116 STAT. 884</page> Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="1101."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1101. </num><content class="inline">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, projects and activities designated on pages 82 through 92 of House Report 107-308 shall be eligible for fiscal year 2002 funds made available for the program for which each project or activity is so designated and projects and activities on pages 116 and 117 shall be awarded those grants upon receipt of an application.</content></section> <section><num value="1102."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1102. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/86">115 Stat. 86</ref>.</p></sidenote><content class="inline">Section 335 of Public Law 107-87 is amended by inserting “and the Transportation Security Administration” after “the Federal Aviation Administration”; by inserting “, aviation security” after “air navigation”, and by inserting “and the TSA for necessary security checkpoints” after the word “facilities”.</content></section> <section><num value="1103."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1103. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/16/1851">16 USC 1851 note</ref>;</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12102">46 USC 12102</ref>;</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s1274">46 USC app. 1274 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content class="inline">Title II of Division C of Public Law 105-277 is amended by striking “of more than 750 gross registered tons” in each place it appears, and inserting in lieu thereof, “of more than 750 gross registered tons (as measured under chapter 145 of title 46) or 1,900 gross registered tons as measured under chapter 143 of that title)”.</content></section> <section><num value="1104."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1104. </num><content class="inline">Section 354 of Public Law 106-346 (114 Stat. 1356A-35) is amended by inserting “or Nail Road” after “Star Landing Road”.</content></section> <section><num value="1105."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1105. </num><content class="inline">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, $2,750,000 of amounts made available for “Intelligent Transportation Systems” in Public Law 107-87 and Public Law 106-346 shall be made available for activities authorized under section 5118 of Public Law 105-178.</content></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="12">CHAPTER 12</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Law Enforcement Training Center</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for expenses of expanded law enforcement training workload resulting from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, $15,870,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/885">116 STAT. 885</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Financial Management Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the unobligated balance as of June 30, 2002, of the funds made available for “Financial Management Service, Salaries and Expenses” in chapter 10 of title II of Public Law 107-20, $14,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Customs Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses”, $39,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Internal Revenue Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">information systems</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the available balances under this heading, $10,000,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">business systems modernization</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Internal Revenue Service, Business Systems Modernization”, $14,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003. Such additional amount may not be obligated until the Internal Revenue Service submits to the Committees on Appropriations, and such Committees approve, a plan for the expenditure of such additional amount that complies with the requirements as specified in clauses (1) through (6) under such heading in Public Law 107-67.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Secret Service</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses” for expenses related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, $28,530,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as <page identifier="/us/stat/116/886">116 STAT. 886</page> an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>POSTAL SERVICE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment to the Postal Service Fund</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Payment to the Postal Service Fund” for emergency expenses to enable the Postal Service to protect postal employees and postal customers from exposure to biohazardous material and to sanitize and screen the mail, $87,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND FUNDS</heading> <subheading>APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses”, $3,800,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of Management and Budget</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the funds made available under this heading in Public Law 107-67, $100,000 are rescinded.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">election administration reform and related expenses</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(including transfer of funds)</inline></subheading> <content>For necessary expenses for the implementation of an Act authorizing funds for the improvement of election administration and related expenses, $400,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such amounts shall not be available for obligation until the enactment of such Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That upon enactment of such Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall transfer such amounts to the Federal entities authorized by such Act to expend funds for the designated purposes:</proviso> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That, within 15 days of such transfers, the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote>Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall notify Congress of the amounts transferred to each authorized Federal entity:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entities to which the amounts are transferred shall use the amounts to carry out the applicable provisions of such Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the transfer authority provided in this paragraph shall be in addition to any other transfer authority provided in this or any other Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire <page identifier="/us/stat/116/887">116 STAT. 887</page> amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>INDEPENDENT AGENCIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Election Commission</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">salaries and expenses</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Salaries and Expenses”, $750,000 for unanticipated costs associated with implementing the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Services Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">real property activities</inline></heading> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">federal buildings fund</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Federal Buildings Fund” for building security emergency expenses resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, $21,800,000: Provided, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="1201."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1201. </num><content class="inline">None of the funds appropriated in this or any other Act may be used to transfer the functions, missions, or activities of the United States Customs Service to the Department of Justice.</content></section> <section><num value="1202."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1202. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> may, for a period ending not later than 5 years after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3771">42 USC 3771 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the enactment of this Act, appoint and maintain a cadre of up to 250 Federal annuitants: (1) without regard to any provision of title 5, United States Code, which might otherwise require the application of competitive hiring procedures; and (2) who shall not be subject to any reduction in pay (for annuity allocable to the period of actual employment) under the provisions of section 8344 or 8468 of such title 5 or similar provision of any other retirement system for employees. A reemployed Federal annuitant as to whom a waiver of reduction under paragraph (2) applies shall not, for any period during which such waiver is in effect, be considered an employee for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, or such other retirement system (referred to in paragraph (2)) as may apply.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>No appointment under this section may be made which would result in the displacement of any employee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the term “Federal annuitant” means an employee who has retired under the Civil Service Retirement System, the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/888">116 STAT. 888</page> Federal Employees’ Retirement System, or any other retirement system for employees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the term “employee” has the meaning given such term by section 2105 of such title 5; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the counting of Federal annuitants shall be done on a full time equivalent basis.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1203."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 1203. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s5207">20 USC 5207</ref>.</p></sidenote><content class="inline">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, hereafter, for purposes of section 201(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (relating to Federal sources of supply, including lodging providers, airlines and other transportation providers), the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program shall be deemed an executive agency for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of 20 U.S.C. 5201, and the employees of and participants in the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program shall be eligible to have access to such sources of supply on the same basis as employees of an executive agency have such access.</content></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="13">CHAPTER 13</num> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Veterans Benefits Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">compensation and pensions</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Compensation and pensions”, $1,100,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Veterans Health Administration</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">medical care</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Medical care”, $417,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the funds provided herein be allocated using the VERA methodology:</proviso> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1729">38 USC 1729 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That for the purposes of enabling the collection note from third-party insurance carriers for non-service related medical care of veterans, all Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities are hereby certified as Medicare and Medicaid providers and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services shall issue each Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facility a provider number as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act:</proviso> <i>Provided further</i>, That nothing in the preceding proviso shall be construed to enable the Department of Veterans Affairs to bill Medicare or Medicaid for any medical services provided by the Veterans Health Administration or to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to pay for any medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $275,000,000 is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $275,000,000 shall be available only to the extent that an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/889">116 STAT. 889</page> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public and Indian Housing</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">housing certificate fund</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the unobligated balances remaining from funds appropriated to the Department of Housing and Urban Development under this heading or the heading “Annual contributions for assisted housing” or any other heading for fiscal year 2002 and prior years, $388,500,000 is hereby rescinded: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this rescission shall apply first to such unobligated balances under this heading or the heading “Annual contributions for assisted housing”:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any unobligated balances governed by reallocation provisions under the statute authorizing the program for which the funds were originally appropriated may be available for this rescission subject to the first proviso.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Community Planning and Development</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">community development fund</inline></heading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For an additional amount for the “Community development fund” for emergency expenses to respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, $783,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the State of New York, in cooperation with the City of New York, shall, through the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, distribute these funds:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That such funds may be used for assistance for properties and businesses (including the restoration of utility infrastructure) damaged by, and for economic revitalization directly related to, the terrorist attacks on the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001, in New York City and for reimbursement to the State and City of New York for expenditures incurred from the regular Community Development Block Grant formula allocation used to achieve these same purposes:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the State of New York is authorized to provide such assistance to the City of New York:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That in administering these funds and funds under section 108 of title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, used for economic revitalization activities in New York City, the Secretary may waive, or specify alternative requirements for, any provision of any statute or regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the Secretary or the use by the recipient of these funds or guarantees (except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment), upon a finding that such waiver is required to facilitate the use of such funds or guarantees:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That such funds shall not adversely affect the amount of any formula assistance received by the State of New York, New York City, or any categorical application for other Federal assistance:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any waiver of any statute or regulation that the Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication</p></sidenote> administers pursuant to title I of the Housing and Community<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Development Act of 1974, as amended, no later than 5 days before <page identifier="/us/stat/116/890">116 STAT. 890</page> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote>the effective date of such waiver:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Secretary <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>shall notify the Committees on Appropriations on the proposed allocation of any funds and any related waivers pursuant to this section no later than 5 days before such allocation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under the heading “Community development block grants” in title II of Public Law 105—276 is deemed to be amended by striking “$250,000 for renovation, accessibility, and asbestos remediation for the Wellstone Neighborhood Center, Wellstone, Missouri” and insert in lieu thereof “$250,000 for the St. Louis Economic Council for design, infrastructure and construction related to the Enterprise CenterWellstone in Wellstone, Missouri”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under the heading “Community development fund” in title II of Public Law 106—377 is deemed to be amended by striking “$2,000,000 is for the Louisville Community Development Bank for the Louisville Neighborhood Initiative” and inserting “$2,000,000 for neighborhood revitalization activities in Louisville, Kentucky, as follows: $170,000 to the Christian Church Homes of Kentucky for facility upgrades at Chapel House, $500,000 to the Louisville Medical Center Development Corporation for expansion of a research park, $400,000 to the Louisville Science Center for construction of a permanent exhibition, $150,000 to the New Zion Community Development Foundation for renovation of a facility, $400,000 to the Presbyterian Community Center for construction of a facility, $180,000 to the St. Stephen Family Life Center for renovation of a facility, and $200,000 to the United Crescent Hill Ministries for renovation of a facility”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under the heading “Community development fund” in title II of Public Law 106-377 is deemed to be amended by striking “$1,000,000 for the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico, Inc. for construction of a regional food bank and supporting offices” and insert in lieu thereof “$1,000,000 for the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico for construction, purchase, or renovation and the equipping of a regional food bank and supporting offices”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under the heading “Community development fund” in title II of Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking “$400,000 to the City of Reading, Pennsylvania for the development of the Morgantown Road Industrial Park on what is currently a brownfields site” and insert in lieu thereof “$400,000 for the City of Reading, Pennsylvania for the development of the American Chain and Cable brownfield site”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under the heading “Community development fund” in title II of Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking “$750,000 for the Smart Start Child Care Center and Expertise School of Las Vegas, Nevada for construction of a child care facility” and insert in lieu thereof “$250,000 for the Smart Start Child Care Center of Las Vegas, Nevada for construction of a child care facility and $500,000 for Expertise, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada for job training”.</p> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/891">116 STAT. 891</page> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under the heading “Community development fund” in title II of Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking “$3,000,000 for the Louisville Community Development Bank for continuation of the Louisville Neighborhood Initiative” and inserting “$3,000,000 for neighborhood revitalization activities in Louisville, Kentucky, as follows: $250,000 to the Bridgehaven Mental Health Agency for planning and development of a facility, $600,000 to the Cable Life Community Enrichment Corporation for construction of a facility, $350,000 to Catholic Charities for renovation of a facility, $500,000 to the Center for Women and Families for an affordable housing program, $100,000 to the Clifton Cultural Center for renovation of a historic building, $200,000 to Harrods Creek Community Development for construction of a facility, $200,000 to the James Taylor Memorial Home for facility improvements, $600,000 to the Kentucky Art and Craft Foundation for renovation of a facility, and $200,000 to the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association for facility construction”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under the heading “Community development block grants” in title II of Public Law 106-74 is deemed to be amended with respect to the amount made available for the City of Hollister, California by striking “to the City of Hollister, California for the construction of a new fire station” and inserting “to the Monterey County, California Economic Development Agency for a mobile animal slaughter processing unit”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The unobligated amount appropriated in the third paragraph under the heading “Community development block grants” in chapter 8 of title II of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2000 (Public Law 106—246; 114 Stat. 565), as subsequently made available under the heading “Community development fund” in chapter 13 of Division A of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001 (H.R. 5666 (excluding section 123), 106th Congress, as enacted into law by Public Law 106-554; 114 Stat. 2763D-42), for a grant to the County of Richmond, North Carolina, shall remain available until September 30, 2003, for development and construction of the Richmond County Industrial Park.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in title II of Public Law 106-377 is deemed to be amended by striking “$300,000 for Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania to assist residents with homes that are sinking due to soil subsidence” and insert in lieu thereof “$300,000 for Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania to assist residents with homes that are sinking due to soil subsidence and for the development of a recreation area, including parking, at Shadeland Avenue”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking “$150,000 to Winchester County, Virginia for the historic restoration of the Winchester County Courthouse” and inserting “$150,000 to Frederick County, Virginia for the historic restoration of the Old Frederick County Courthouse in Winchester, Virginia”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended with respect to the amount made available for Family Focus by striking “Family Focus” and inserting “the Weissbourd-Holmes Family Focus Center” and by striking “Evansville” and inserting “Evanston”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking <page identifier="/us/stat/116/892">116 STAT. 892</page> “$100,000 for Morristown Neighborhood House for the infrastructure improvements to the Manahan Village Resident Center Childcare facility in Morristown, New Jersey” and inserting “$100,000 to the Somerset Valley YMCA Childcare Center in Somerset County, New Jersey for capital improvements”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking “$600,000 to the Reuben Lindh Family Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota for facilities rehabilitation” and inserting in lieu thereof “$350,000 to the Plymouth Christian Youth Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota for facilities rehabilitation and $250,000 to Migizi Communications in Minneapolis, Minnesota to repair and renovate its Family Education Center”.</p></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">home investment partnerships program</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>Of the funds made available under this heading in Public Law 107-73, $50,000,000 are rescinded from the Downpayment Assistance Initiative.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Housing Programs</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">rental housing assistance</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescission)</inline></subheading> <content>The limitation otherwise applicable to the maximum payments that may be required in any fiscal year by all contracts entered into under section 236 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z—1) is reduced in fiscal year 2002 by not more than $300,000,000 in uncommitted balances of authorizations of contract authority provided for this purpose in appropriations acts: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That up to $300,000,000 of recaptured section 236 budget authority resulting from the prepayment of mortgages subsidized under section 236 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z-1) shall be rescinded in fiscal year 2002.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"> <heading>INDEPENDENT AGENCIES</heading> <subheading>DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES</subheading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Institutes of Health</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">national institute of environmental health sciences</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences”, $8,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, to carry out activities set forth in section 311(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and section 126(g) of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes <page identifier="/us/stat/116/893">116 STAT. 893</page> designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">toxic substances and environmental public health</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Toxic substances and environmental public health”, $11,300,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, of which $1,800,000 is for additional expenses incurred in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, and of which $9,500,000 is to enhance the States’ capacity to respond to chemical terrorism events: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balance Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Protection Agency</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">science and technology</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Science and technology”, $50,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">environmental programs and management</inline></heading> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">(transfer of funds)</inline></heading> <content>Of the amount appropriated under this heading in title III of Public Law 107-73 to develop engineering plans for addressing the wastewater infrastructure needs in Rosman, North Carolina as identified in project number 67, $400,000 shall be transferred to the “State and tribal assistance grants” account to remain available until expended for grants for wastewater and sewer infrastructure improvements in the Town of Rosman, North Carolina.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">state and tribal assistance grants</inline></heading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 106-377 is deemed to be amended by striking everything after “$1,000,000” in reference to item 91 and inserting “to the Northern Kentucky Area Development District for Carroll <page identifier="/us/stat/116/894">116 STAT. 894</page> County Wastewater Infrastructure Project ($500,000), City of Owenton Water Collection and Treatment System Improvements and Freshwater Intake Project ($400,000), Grant County Williamstown Lake Expansion Project ($50,000), and Pendleton County Williamstown Lake Expansion Project ($50,000)”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking everything after “for” in reference to item number 202 and inserting “storm water infrastructure improvements”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Grants appropriated under this heading in Public Law 107-73 for drinking water infrastructure needs in the New York City watershed shall be awarded under section 1443(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 106-377 is deemed to be amended by striking everything after “$2,000,000” in reference to item number 168 and inserting “for the Town of Wallace, North Carolina for a regional wastewater infrastructure improvement project ($1,000,000), and for the Town of Cary, North Carolina for wastewater infrastructure improvements including the treatment of biosolids ($1,000,000).”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of managers under this heading in Public Law 107–73 is deemed to be amended in item 19 by inserting the words “water and” after the word “for”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking everything after “sewer” in reference to item number 183 and inserting “and drinking water upgrade project in Anaconda, Montana”.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The referenced statement of the managers under this heading in Public Law 107-73 is deemed to be amended by striking “the City of Florence, Montana” in reference to item number 184 and inserting “the Florence County Water and Sewer District”.</p></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Emergency Management Agency</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">disaster relief</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Disaster relief” for emergency expenses to respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States in carrying out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), and the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.), $2,650,700,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That in administering the Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program for victims of September 11, 2001, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will recognize those people who were either directly employed in the Borough of Manhattan or had at least 75 percent of their wages coming from business conducted within the Borough of Manhattan as eligible for assistance under the program, as they were directly impacted by the terrorist attacks:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That FEMA shall provide compensation to previously denied Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program applicants who would qualify under these new guidelines:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/895">116 STAT. 895</page> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">disaster assistance for unmet needs</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Disaster assistance for unmet needs”, $23,200,000, to remain available until September 30, 2004, for use by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Director) only for disaster relief, long-term recovery, and mitigation in communities affected by Presidentially-declared natural disasters designated during fiscal year 2002, only to the extent funds are not made available for those activities by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (under its “Disaster relief’ program) or the Small Business Administration: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That in administering these funds the Director shall allocate these funds to States to be administered by each State in conjunction with its Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief program:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That each State shall provide not less than 25 percent in non-Federal public matching funds or its equivalent value (other than administrative costs) for any funds allocated to the State under this heading:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Director shall allocate these funds based on the unmet needs arising from a Presidentially-declared disaster as identified by the Director as those which have not or will not be addressed by other Federal disaster assistance programs and for which it is deemed appropriate to supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments and disaster relief organizations:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Director shall establish review groups within the Federal Emergency Management Agency to review each request by a State of its unmet needs and certify as to the actual costs associated with the unmet needs as well as the commitment and ability of each State to provide its match requirement:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notice.</p></sidenote> That the Director shall publish a notice in the Federal Register<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> governing the allocation and use of the funds under this heading, including provisions for ensuring the compliance of the States with the requirements of this program:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That 10 days<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote> prior to distribution of funds, the Director shall submit a list to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations setting forth the proposed uses of funds and the most recent estimates of unmet needs:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Director shall submit quarterly<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> reports to said Committees regarding the actual projects and needs for which funds have been provided under this heading:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That to the extent any funds under this heading are used in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of the program established under this heading and rules issued pursuant thereto, the Director shall recapture an equivalent amount of funds from the State from any existing funds or future funds awarded to the State under this heading or any other program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/896">116 STAT. 896</page> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">emergency management planning and assistance</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Emergency management planning and assistance” for emergency expenses to respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, $447,200,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, of which $150,000,000 is for programs as authorized by section 33 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.); $54,200,000 for the existing national urban search and rescue system; and $50,000,000 for interoperable communications equipment: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $221,800,000 shall be available only to the extent an official budget request, that includes designation of the $221,800,000 as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">cerro grande fire claims</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Cerro Grande fire claims”, $61,000,000 for claims resulting from the Cerro Grande fires, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <i>Provided</i>, That up to 5 percent of the amount made available under this heading may be used for administrative costs: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the entire amount shall be available only to the extent an official budget request that includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted by the President to the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Science Foundation</inline></heading> <appropriations level="small"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">education and human resources</inline></heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Education and human resources” for emergency expenses to respond to emergent needs in cyber security, $19,300,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS CHAPTER</heading> <section><num value="1301."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1301. </num><content class="inline">Notwithstanding the first paragraph of the item in title II of Public Law 107-73 relating to “Federal housing administration, Mutual mortgage insurance program account”, during fiscal year 2002, commitments to guarantee loans to carry out the purposes of section 203(b) of the National Housing Act shall not exceed a loan principal of $165,000,000,000.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/897">116 STAT. 897</page> <section><num value="1302."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1302. </num><content class="inline">Notwithstanding the first paragraph of the item in title II of Public Law 107-73 related to “Federal housing adminis tration, General and special risk program account”, any amounts made available for fiscal year 2002 for the cost of guaranteed loans, as authorized by sections 238 and 519 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z-3 and 1735c), including the cost of loan guarantee modifications (as that term is defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974), shall be available to subsidize total loan principal, any part of which is to be guaranteed, of up to $23,000,000,000.</content></section> <section><num value="1303."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1303. </num><content class="inline">The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1710">12 USC 1710 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall begin to enter into new agreements and contracts pursuant to the Asset Control Area Demonstration Program as provided <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> in section 602 of Public Law 105—276 not later than September 15, 2002: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any agreement or contract entered into pursuant to such program shall be consistent with the requirements of such section 602:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Department shall <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> develop proposed regulations for this program not later than September <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> 15, 2002.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="1304."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1304. </num><content class="inline">The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> shall submit a report every 90 days to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations on the status of any multifamily housing project (including all hospitals and nursing homes) insured under the National Housing Act that has been in default for longer than 60 days. The report shall include the location of the property, the reason for the default, and all actions taken by the Secretary and owner with regard to the default, including any work-out agreements, the status and terms of any assistance or loans, and any transfer of an ownership interest in the property (including any assistance or loans made to the prior, current or intended owner of the property or to the local unit of government in which the property is located). The initial report shall be submitted no later <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> than September 16, 2002.</content></section> <section><num value="1305."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1305. </num><chapeau>For purposes of facilitating the sale of Stafford Apartments (FHA Project No: 052-44163) for use as student housing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> renew the section 8 contract that was associated with such property and that expired during fiscal year 2001 at rent levels not to exceed market rents as determined by the Secretary, subject to annual operating cost adjustment factor increases, and subject to such other conditions as the Secretary may determine appropriate, and the renewal of such contract shall be deemed to have taken effect as of October 1, 2001;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>prior to sale of this property for student housing, any funds remaining in the property’s residual receipts and reserve for replacement accounts shall be used in connection with the relocation of tenants under this section, and any remaining amounts shall be returned to the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>subject to the concurrence by the Secretary with the relocation plan for current tenants, the payment in full of mortgages on this property insured pursuant to sections 236(j) and 241(a) of the National Housing Act and the resultant termination of the insurance contracts associated with those mortgages, the payment in full of the loan on this property made pursuant to section 201 of the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978, and, as of the date of sale, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/898">116 STAT. 898</page> the termination of any assistance under section 236(0(2) of the National Housing Act and section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the return to the Secretary of any such assistance that has not been expended, such property may be sold for use as student housing, notwithstanding any federal use restrictions required pursuant to section 201 of the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 1715z-1a) and section 250 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z-15);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>upon the concurrence by the Secretary of such relocation plan and the sale of such property for use as student housing, all of the tenants of such property shall be relocated and shall receive, subject to the availability of funds, tenant-based assistance under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, notwithstanding any rights of such tenants to elect to remain in such property pursuant to section 8(t) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1437f(t)) or to receive enhanced voucher assistance under such section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote><content>the provisions of this section shall only remain effective for 24 months from the date of enactment of this section.</content></paragraph></section> </level> </chapter> <chapter><num value="14">CHAPTER 14</num> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="1401."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1401. </num><content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein.</content></section> <section><num value="1402."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1402. </num><content class="inline">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all adjustments made pursuant to section 251(b)(1)(B) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to the highway category and to section 8103(a)(5) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century for fiscal year 2003 shall be deemed to be zero. This section shall apply immediately to all reports issued pursuant to section 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 for fiscal year 2003, including the discretionary sequester preview report.</content></section> <level><heading><inline class="smallCaps">federal administrative and travel expenses</inline></heading> <subheading><inline class="smallCaps">(rescissions)</inline></subheading> <section><num value="1403"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1403. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Of the funds available to the agencies of the Federal Government from prior Appropriations Acts, $350,000,000 are hereby rescinded: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That rescissions pursuant to this subsection shall be taken only from administrative and travel accounts:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That rescissions shall be taken on a pro rata basis from funds available to every Federal agency, department, and office in the executive branch, including the Office of the President.</proviso></content></subsection> <subsection class="inline"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>Within 30 days after the date of the enactment of this <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote>Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate a listing of the amounts by account of the reductions made pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Office of Management and Budget shall also include with such listing an explanation of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/899">116 STAT. 899</page> methodology used to identify the offices, accounts, and amounts to be reduced.</proviso></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1404."><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline>1404. </num><content class="inline">Any amount appropriated in this Act for which availability is made contingent by a provision of this Act on designation by the President as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall not be available for obligation unless all such contingent amounts are designated by the President, within 30 days of enactment of this Act, as such emergency requirements.</content></section></level></level> </chapter> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>AMERICAN SERVICE MEMBERS’ PROTECTION ACT<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="2001">SEC. 2001. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7401">22 USC 7401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “American Service members’ Protection Act of 2002”.</content> </section> <section><num value="2002">SEC. 2002. </num><heading>FINDINGS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7421">22 USC 7421</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>On July 17, 1998, the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court, meeting in Rome, Italy, adopted the “Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court”. The vote on whether to proceed with the statute was 120 in favor to 7 against, with 21 countries abstaining. The United States voted against final adoption of the Rome Statute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>As of April 30, 2001, 139 countries had signed the Rome Statute and 30 had ratified it. Pursuant to Article 126 of the Rome Statute, the statute will enter into force on the first day of the month after the 60th day following the date on which the 60th country deposits an instrument ratifying the statute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Since adoption of the Rome Statute, a Preparatory Commission for the International Criminal Court has met regularly to draft documents to implement the Rome Statute, including Rules of Procedure and Evidence, Elements of Crimes, and a definition of the Crime of Aggression.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>During testimony before the Congress following the adoption of the Rome Statute, the lead United States negotiator, Ambassador David Scheffer stated that the United States could not sign the Rome Statute because certain critical negotiating objectives of the United States had not been achieved. As a result, he stated: “We are left with consequences that do not serve the cause of international justice.”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Ambassador Scheffer went on to tell the Congress that: “Multinational peacekeeping forces operating in a country that has joined the treaty can be exposed to the Court’s jurisdiction even if the country of the individual peacekeeper has not joined the treaty. Thus, the treaty purports to establish an arrangement whereby United States armed forces operating overseas could be conceivably prosecuted by the international court even if the United States has not agreed to be bound by the treaty. Not only is this contrary to the most fundamental principles of treaty law, it could inhibit the ability of the United States to use its military to meet alliance obligations and participate <page identifier="/us/stat/116/900">116 STAT. 900</page> in multinational operations, including humanitarian interventions to save civilian lives. Other contributors to peacekeeping operations will be similarly exposed.”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Notwithstanding these concerns, President Clinton directed that the United States sign the Rome Statute on December 31, 2000. In a statement issued that day, he stated that in view of the unremedied deficiencies of the Rome Statute, “I will not, and do not recommend that my successor submit the Treaty to the Senate for advice and consent until our fundamental concerns are satisfied”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Any American prosecuted by the International Criminal Court will, under the Rome Statute, be denied procedural protections to which all Americans are entitled under the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution, such as the right to trial by jury.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Members of the Armed Forces of the United States should be free from the risk of prosecution by the International Criminal Court, especially when they are stationed or deployed around the world to protect the vital national interests of the United States. The United States Government has an obligation to protect the members of its Armed Forces, to the maximum extent possible, against criminal prosecutions carried out by the International Criminal Court.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>In addition to exposing members of the Armed Forces of the United States to the risk of international criminal prosecution, the Rome Statute creates a risk that the President and other senior elected and appointed officials of the United States Government may be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court. Particularly if the Preparatory Commission agrees on a definition of the Crime of Aggression over United States objections, senior United States officials may be at risk of criminal prosecution for national security decisions involving such matters as responding to acts of terrorism, preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and deterring aggression. No less than members of the Armed Forces of the United States, senior officials of the United States Government should be free from the risk of prosecution by the International Criminal Court, especially with respect to official actions taken by them to protect the national interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Any agreement within the Preparatory Commission on a definition of the Crime of Aggression that usurps the prerogative of the United Nations Security Council under Article 39 of the charter of the United Nations to “determine the existence of any... act of aggression” would contravene the charter of the United Nations and undermine deterrence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>It is a fundamental principle of international law that a treaty is binding upon its parties only and that it does not create obligations for nonparties without their consent to be bound. The United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and will not be bound by any of its terms. The United States will not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over United States nationals.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/901">116 STAT. 901</page> <section><num value="2003">SEC. 2003. </num><heading>WAIVER AND TERMINATION OF PROHIBITIONS OF THIS TITLE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7422">22 USC 7422</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Initially Waive Sections 5 and 7</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President is authorized to waive the prohibitions and requirements of sections 2005 and 2007 for a single period of 1 year. A waiver under this subsection may be issued only if the President at least 15 days in advance of exercising such authority—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>notifies the appropriate congressional committees of the intention to exercise such authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that the International Criminal Court has entered into a binding agreement that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>prohibits the International Criminal Court from seeking to exercise jurisdiction over the following persons with respect to actions undertaken by them in an official capacity:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>covered United States persons;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>covered allied persons; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>individuals who were covered United States persons or covered allied persons; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>ensures that no person described in subparagraph (A) will be arrested, detained, prosecuted, or imprisoned by or on behalf of the International Criminal Court.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Extend Waiver of Sections 5 and 7</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President is authorized to waive the prohibitions and requirements of sections 2005 and 2007 for successive periods of 1 year each upon the expiration of a previous waiver pursuant to subsection (a) or this subsection. A waiver under this subsection may be issued only if the President at least 15 days in advance of exercising such authority—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>notifies the appropriate congressional committees of the intention to exercise such authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that the International Criminal Court—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>remains party to, and has continued to abide by, a binding agreement that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>prohibits the International Criminal Court from seeking to exercise jurisdiction over the following persons with respect to actions undertaken by them in an official capacity:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>covered United States persons;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>covered allied persons; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>individuals who were covered United States persons or covered allied persons; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>ensures that no person described in clause</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>will be arrested, detained, prosecuted, or imprisoned by or on behalf of the International Criminal Court; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>has taken no steps to arrest, detain, prosecute, or imprison any person described in clause (i) of subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Waive Sections 4 and 6 With Respect to an Investigation or Prosecution of a Named Individual </inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President is authorized to waive the prohibitions and requirements of sections 2004 and 2006 to the degree such prohibitions and requirements would prevent United States cooperation with <page identifier="/us/stat/116/902">116 STAT. 902</page>an investigation or prosecution of a named individual by the International Criminal Court. A waiver under this subsection may be issued only if the President at least 15 days in advance of exercising such authority—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>notifies the appropriate congressional committees of the intention to exercise such authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a waiver pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of the prohibitions and requirements of sections 2005 and 2007 is in effect;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>there is reason to believe that the named individual committed the crime or crimes that are the subject of the International Criminal Court’s investigation or prosecution;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>it is in the national interest of the United States for the International Criminal Court’s investigation or prosecution of the named individual to proceed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in investigating events related to actions by the named individual, none of the following persons will be investigated, arrested, detained, prosecuted, or imprisoned by or on behalf of the International Criminal Court with respect to actions undertaken by them in an official capacity:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Covered United States persons.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Covered allied persons.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Individuals who were covered United States persons or covered allied persons.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Waiver Pursuant to Subsection (c)</inline>.—</heading><content>Any waiver or waivers exercised pursuant to subsection (c) of the prohibitions and requirements of sections 2004 and 2006 shall terminate at any time that a waiver pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of the prohibitions and requirements of sections 2005 and 2007 expires and is not extended pursuant to subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Prohibitions of This Title</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibitions and requirements of sections 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 shall cease to apply, and the authority of section 2008 shall terminate, if the United States becomes a party to the International Criminal Court pursuant to a treaty made under article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2004">SEC. 2004. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7423">22 USC 7423</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The provisions of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>apply only to cooperation with the International Criminal Court and shall not apply to cooperation with an ad hoc international criminal tribunal established by the United Nations Security Council before or after the date of the enactment of this Act to investigate and prosecute war crimes committed in a specific country or during a specific conflict; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>shall not prohibit—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any action permitted under section 2008; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>communication by the United States of its policy with respect to a matter.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Responding to Requests for Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content> Notwithstanding section 1782 of title 28, United States Code, or any other provision of law, no United States Court, and no <page identifier="/us/stat/116/903">116 STAT. 903</page> agency or entity of any State or local government, including any court, may cooperate with the International Criminal Court in response to a request for cooperation submitted by the International Criminal Court pursuant to the Rome Statute.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Transmittal of Letters Rogatory From the International Criminal Court</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 1781 of title 28, United States Code, or any other provision of law, no agency of the United States Government may transmit for execution any letter rogatory issued, or other request for cooperation made, by the International Criminal Court to the tribunal, officer, or agency in the United States to whom it is addressed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Extradition to the International Criminal Court</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no agency or entity of the United States Government or of any State or local government may extradite any person from the United States to the International Criminal Court, nor support the transfer of any United States citizen or permanent resident alien to the International Criminal Court.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Provision of Support to the International Criminal Court</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no agency or entity of the United States Government or of any State or local government, including any court, may provide support to the International Criminal Court.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Use of Appropriated Funds To Assist the International Criminal Court</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds appropriated under any provision of law may be used for the purpose of assisting the investigation, arrest, detention, extradition, or prosecution of any United States citizen or permanent resident alien by the International Criminal Court.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on Assistance Pursuant to Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States shall exercise its rights to limit the use of assistance provided under all treaties and executive agreements for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, multilateral conventions with legal assistance provisions, and extradition treaties, to which the United States is a party, and in connection with the execution or issuance of any letter rogatory, to prevent the transfer to, or other use by, the International Criminal Court of any assistance provided by the United States under such treaties and letters rogatory.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Investigative Activities of Agents</inline>.—</heading><content> No agent of the International Criminal Court may conduct, in the United States or any territory subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, any investigative activity relating to a preliminary inquiry, investigation, prosecution, or other proceeding at the International Criminal Court.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2005">SEC. 2005. </num><heading>RESTRICTION ON UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7424">22 USC 7424</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective beginning on the date on which the Rome Statute enters into force pursuant to Article 126 of the Rome Statute, the President should use the voice and vote of the United States in the United Nations Security Council to ensure that each resolution of the Security Council authorizing any peacekeeping operation under chapter VI of the charter of the United Nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter VII of the charter <page identifier="/us/stat/116/904">116 STAT. 904</page> of the United Nations permanently exempts, at a minimum, members of the Armed Forces of the United States participating in such operation from criminal prosecution or other assertion of jurisdiction by the International Criminal Court for actions undertaken by such personnel in connection with the operation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction</inline>.—</heading><content>Members of the Armed Forces of the United States may not participate in any peacekeeping operation under chapter VI of the charter of the United Nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter VII of the charter of the United Nations, the creation of which is authorized by the United Nations Security Council on or after the date that the Rome Statute enters into effect pursuant to Article 126 of the Rome Statute, unless the President has submitted to the appropriate congressional committees a certification described in subsection (c) with respect to such operation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The certification referred to in subsection (b) is a certification by the President that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>members of the Armed Forces of the United States are able to participate in the peacekeeping or peace enforcement operation without risk of criminal prosecution or other assertion of jurisdiction by the International Criminal Court because, in authorizing the operation, the United Nations Security Council permanently exempted, at a minimum, members of the Armed Forces of the United States participating in the operation from criminal prosecution or other assertion of jurisdiction by the International Criminal Court for actions undertaken by them in connection with the operation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>members of the Armed Forces of the United States are able to participate in the peacekeeping or peace enforcement operation without risk of criminal prosecution or other assertion of jurisdiction by the International Criminal Court because each country in which members of the Armed Forces of the United States participating in the operation will be present either is not a party to the International Criminal Court and has not invoked the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court pursuant to Article 12 of the Rome Statute, or has entered into an agreement in accordance with Article 98 of the Rome Statute preventing the International Criminal Court from proceeding against members of the Armed Forces of the United States present in that country; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the national interests of the United States justify participation by members of the Armed Forces of the United States in the peacekeeping or peace enforcement operation.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2006">SEC. 2006. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7425">22 USC 7425</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PROHIBITION ON DIRECT OR INDIRECT TRANSFER OF CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date on which the Rome Statute enters into force, the President shall ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to prevent the transfer of classified national security information and law enforcement information to the International Criminal Court for the purpose of facilitating an investigation, apprehension, or prosecution.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indirect Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>The procedures adopted pursuant to subsection (a) shall be designed to prevent the transfer to the United Nations and to the government of any country that is <page identifier="/us/stat/116/905">116 STAT. 905</page> party to the International Criminal Court of classified national security information and law enforcement information that specifically relates to matters known to be under investigation or prosecution by the International Criminal Court, except to the degree that satisfactory assurances are received from the United Nations or that government, as the case may be, that such information will not be made available to the International Criminal Court for the purpose of facilitating an investigation, apprehension, or prosecution.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any action permitted under section 2008.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2007">SEC. 2007. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO PARTIES TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7426">22 USC 7426</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of Military Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsections (b) and (c), and effective 1 year after the date on which the Rome Statute enters into force pursuant to Article 126 of the Rome Statute, no United States military assistance may be provided to the government of a country that is a party to the International Criminal Court.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Interest Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may, without prior notice to Congress, waive the prohibition of subsection (a) with respect to a particular country if he determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that it is important to the national interest of the United States to waive such prohibition.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Article 98 Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may, without prior notice to Congress, waive the prohibition of subsection (a) with respect to a particular country if he determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that such country has entered into an agreement with the United States pursuant to Article 98 of the Rome Statute preventing the International Criminal court from proceeding against United States personnel present in such country.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The prohibition of subsection (a) shall not apply to the government of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a NATO member country;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a major non-NATO ally (including Australia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Argentina, the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Taiwan.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2008">SEC. 2008. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO FREE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CERTAIN OTHER PERSONS DETAINED OR IMPRISONED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7427">22 USC 7427</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The President is authorized to use all means necessary and appropriate to bring about the release of any person described in subsection (b) who is being detained or imprisoned by, on behalf of, or at the request of the International Criminal Court.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Persons Authorized To Be Freed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority of subsection (a) shall extend to the following persons:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Covered United States persons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Covered allied persons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Individuals detained or imprisoned for official actions taken while the individual was a covered United States person <page identifier="/us/stat/116/906">116 STAT. 906</page> or a covered allied person, and in the case of a covered allied person, upon the request of such government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Legal Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When any person described in subsection (b) is arrested, detained, investigated, prosecuted, or imprisoned by, on behalf of, or at the request of the International Criminal Court, the President is authorized to direct any agency of the United States Government to provide—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>legal representation and other legal assistance to that person (including, in the case of a person entitled to assistance under section 1037 of title 10, United States Code, representation and other assistance in the manner provided in that section);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>exculpatory evidence on behalf of that person; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>defense of the interests of the United States through appearance before the International Criminal Court pursuant to Article 18 or 19 of the Rome Statute, or before the courts or tribunals of any country.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bribes and Other Inducements Not Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not authorize the payment of bribes or the provision of other such incentives to induce the release of a person described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2009">SEC. 2009. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7428">22 USC 7428</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ALLIANCE COMMAND ARRANGEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Alliance Command Arrangements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President should transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with respect to each military alliance to which the United States is party—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>describing the degree to which members of the Armed Forces of the United States may, in the context of military operations undertaken by or pursuant to that alliance, be placed under the command or operational control of foreign military officers subject to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court because they are nationals of a party to the International Criminal Court; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>evaluating the degree to which members of the Armed Forces of the United States engaged in military operations undertaken by or pursuant to that alliance may be exposed to greater risks as a result of being placed under the command or operational control of foreign military officers subject to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Measures To Achieve Enhanced Protection for Members of the Armed Forces of the United States</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President should transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a description of modifications to command and operational control arrangements within military alliances to which the United States is a party that could be made in order to reduce any risks to members of the Armed Forces of the United States identified pursuant to subsection (a)(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission in Classified Form</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under subsection (a), and the description of measures under subsection (b), or appropriate parts thereof, may be submitted in classified form.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2010">SEC. 2010. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7429">22 USC 7429</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WITHHOLDINGS.</heading> <content>Funds withheld from the United States share of assessments to the United Nations or any other international organization during any fiscal year pursuant to section 705 of the Admiral <page identifier="/us/stat/116/907">116 STAT. 907</page> James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (as enacted by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113; 113 Stat. 1501A-460), are authorized to be transferred to the Embassy Security, Construction and Maintenance Account of the Department of State.</content> </section> <section><num value="2011">SEC. 2011. </num><heading>APPLICATION OF SECTIONS 2004 AND 2006 TO EXERCISE OF CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITIES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7430">22 USC 7430</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 2004 and 2006 shall not apply to any action or actions with respect to a specific matter involving the International Criminal Court taken or directed by the President on a case-by-case basis in the exercise of the President’s authority as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States under article II, section 2 of the United States Constitution or in the exercise of the executive power under article II, section 1 of the United States Constitution.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification to Congress</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), not later <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> 15 days after the President takes or directs an action or actions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> described in subsection (a) that would otherwise be prohibited under section 2004 or 2006, the President shall submit a notification of such action to the appropriate congressional committees. A notification under this paragraph shall include a description of the action, a determination that the action is in the national interest of the United States, and a justification for the action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>If the President determines that a full<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> notification under paragraph (1) could jeopardize the national<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> security of the United States or compromise a United States law enforcement activity, not later than 15 days after the President takes or directs an action or actions referred to in paragraph (1) the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees that an action has been taken and a determination has been made pursuant to this paragraph. The President shall provide a full notification under paragraph (1) not later than 15 days after the reasons for the determination under this paragraph no longer apply.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as a grant of statutory authority to the President to take any action.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2012">SEC. 2012. </num><heading>NONDELEGATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7431">22 USC 7431</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The authorities vested in the President by sections 2003 and 2011(a) may not be delegated by the President pursuant to section 301 of title 3, United States Code, or any other provision of law. The authority vested in the President by section 2005(c)(3) may not be delegated by the President pursuant to section 301 of title 3, United States Code, or any other provision of law to any official other than the Secretary of Defense, and if so delegated may not be subdelegated.</content> </section> <section role="definitions"><num value="2013">SEC. 2013. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7432">22 USC 7432</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>As used in this title and in section 706 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee <page identifier="/us/stat/116/908">116 STAT. 908</page> on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classified national security information</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “classified national security information” means information that is classified or classifiable under Executive Order 12958 or a successor Executive order.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered allied persons</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “covered allied persons” means military personnel, elected or appointed officials, and other persons employed by or working on behalf of the government of a NATO member country, a major non-NATO ally (including Australia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Argentina, the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand), or Taiwan, for so long as that government is not a party to the International Criminal Court and wishes its officials and other persons working on its behalf to be exempted from the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered united states persons</inline>.—</heading><content>—The term “covered United States persons” means members of the Armed Forces of the United States, elected or appointed officials of the United States Government, and other persons employed by or working on behalf of the United States Government, for so long as the United States is not a party to the International Criminal Court.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extradition</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “extradition” and “extradite” mean the extradition of a person in accordance with the provisions of chapter 209 of title 18, United States Code, (including section 3181(b) of such title) and such terms include both extradition and surrender as those terms are defined in Article 102 of the Rome Statute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International criminal court</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “International Criminal Court” means the court established by the Rome Statute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Major NON-NATO ally</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “major non-NATO ally” means a country that has been so designated in accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participate in any peacekeeping operation under chapter vi of the charter of the united nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter vii of the charter of the united nations</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “participate in any peacekeeping operation under chapter VI of the charter of the United Nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter VII of the charter of the United Nations” means to assign members of the Armed Forces of the United States to a United Nations military command structure as part of a peacekeeping operation under chapter VI of the charter of the United Nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter VII of the charter of the United Nations in which those members of the Armed Forces of the United States are subject to the command or operational control of one or more foreign military officers not appointed in conformity with article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Party to the international criminal court</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “party to the International Criminal Court” means a government that has deposited an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession to the Rome Statute, and has not withdrawn from the Rome Statute pursuant to Article 127 thereof.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/909">116 STAT. 909</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Peacekeeping operation under chapter vi of the charter of the united nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter vii of the charter of the united nations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “peacekeeping operation under chapter VI of the charter of the United Nations or peace enforcement operation under chapter VII of the charter of the United Nations” means any military operation to maintain or restore international peace and security that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is authorized by the United Nations Security Council under chapter VI or VII of the charter of the United Nations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is paid for from assessed contributions of United Nations members that are made available for peacekeeping or peace enforcement activities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rome statute</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Rome Statute” means the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, adopted by the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court on July 17, 1998.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “support” means assistance of any kind, including financial support, transfer of property or other material support, services, intelligence sharing, law enforcement cooperation, the training or detail of personnel, and the arrest or detention of individuals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states military assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “United States military assistance” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>assistance provided under chapter 2 or 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>defense articles or defense services furnished with the financial assistance of the United States Government, including through loans and guarantees, under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="2014">SEC. 2014. </num><heading>REPEAL OF LIMITATION.</heading> <content>The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002 (division A of Public Law 107-117) is amended by striking section 8173.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/2289">115 Stat. 2289</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </section> <section><num value="2015">SEC. 2015. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE TO INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s7433">22 USC 7433</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Nothing in this title shall prohibit the United States from rendering assistance to international efforts to bring to justice Saddam Hussein, Slobodan Milosovic, Osama bin Laden, other members of Al Queda, leaders of Islamic Jihad, and other foreign nationals accused of genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity.</content></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>OTHER MATTERS</heading> <section><num value="3001">SEC. 3001. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT.</heading> <chapeau>Section 213(b)(2)(A) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (title II of Public Law 98-67; 19 U.S.C. 2703(b)(2)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in clause (i), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <content>“Apparel articles shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel <page identifier="/us/stat/116/910">116 STAT. 910</page>articles shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.”; and</content></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in clause (ii), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <content>“Apparel articles shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.”.</content></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3203">19 USC 3203 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Andean Trade Preference Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Any duty free or other preferential treatment provided under the Andean Trade Preference Act to apparel articles assembled from fabric formed in the United States shall apply to such articles only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Any duty-free or other preferential treatment provided under the Andean Trade Preference Act to apparel articles assembled from fabric formed in the United States shall apply to such articles only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2703">19 USC 2703 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) and the amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>September 1, 2002, whichever occurs first.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3002">SEC. 3002. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002.</p></sidenote><heading>RURAL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Alaska.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content>This title may be cited as the “Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Postal service.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s101">39 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>The State of Alaska is the largest State in the Union <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s5402">39 USC 5402 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>and has a very limited system of roads connecting communities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Alaska has more pilots per capita than any other State in the Union.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Pilots flying in Alaska are often the most skilled and best-prepared pilots in the world.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Air travel within the State of Alaska is often hampered by severe weather conditions and treacherous terrain.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The United States Government owns nearly ⅔ of Alaska’s landmass, including large tracts of land separating isolated communities within the State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Such Federal ownership has inhibited the ability of Alaskans to build roads connecting isolated communities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Most communities and a large portion of the population within the State can only be reached by air.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>The vast majority of food items and everyday necessities destined for these isolated communities and populations can only be transported through the air.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>The Intra-Alaska Bypass Mail system, created by Congress and operated by the United States Postal Service under section 5402 of title 39, United States Code, with input from <page identifier="/us/stat/116/911">116 STAT. 911</page> the Department of Transportation, connecting hundreds of rural and isolated communities within the State, is a critical piece of the Alaska and the national transportation system. The system is like a 4-legged stool, designed to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provide the most affordable means of delivering food and everyday necessities to these rural and isolated communities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>establish a system whereby the Postal Service can meet its obligations to deliver mail to every house and business in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>support affordable and reliable passenger service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>support affordable and reliable nonmail freight service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>Without the Intra-Alaska Bypass Mail system—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>it would be difficult and more expensive for the Postal Service to meet its obligation of delivering mail to every house and business in the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>food, medicine, freight, and everyday necessities and passenger service for these rural and isolated communities would cost several times the current level.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Attempts by Congress to support passenger and nonmail freight service in Alaska using the Intra-Alaska Bypass Mail system have yielded some positive results, but some carriers have been manipulating the system by carrying few, if any, passengers and little nonmail freight while earning most of their revenues from the carriage of nonpriority bypass mail.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>As long as the Federal Government continues to own large tracts of land within the State of Alaska which impede access to isolated communities, it is in the best interest of the Postal Service, the residents of Alaska and the United States—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to ensure that the Intra-Alaska Bypass Mail system remains strong, viable, and affordable for the Postal Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to ensure that residents of rural and isolated communities in Alaska continue to have affordable, reliable, and safe passenger service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to ensure that residents of rural and isolated communities in Alaska continue to have affordable, reliable, and safe nonmail freight service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to encourage that intra-Alaska air carriers move toward safer, more secure, and more reliable air transportation under the Federal Aviation Administration’s guidelines and in accordance with part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, where such operations are supported by the needs of the community; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>that Congress, pursuant to the authority granted under Article I, section 8 of the United States Constitution to establish Post Offices and post roads, make changes to ensure that the Intra-Alaska Bypass Mail system continues to be used to support substantial passenger and nonmail freight service and to reduce costs for the Postal Service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Carriers of Nonpriority Bypass Mail to Certain Points in Alaska</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/912">116 STAT. 912</page> <paragraph role="definitions" class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5402 of title 39, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking subsection (e);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as subsections (b) through (e), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting before subsection (b), as redesignated, the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the term ‘acceptance point’ means the point at which nonpriority bypass mail originates;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the terms ‘air carrier’, ‘interstate air transportation’, and ‘foreign air transportation’ have the meanings given such terms in section 40102(a) of title 49, United States Code;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the term ‘base fare’ means the fare paid to the carrier issuing the passenger ticket or carrying nonmail freight which may entail service being provided by more than 1 carrier;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the term ‘bush carrier’ means a carrier operating aircraft certificated within the payload capacity requirements of subsection (g)(1)(D)(i) on a city pair route;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the term ‘bush passenger carrier’ means a passenger carrier that meets the requirements of subsection (g)(1)(D)(i) and provides passenger service on a city pair route;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>the term ‘bush route’ means an air route in which only a bush carrier is tendered nonpriority bypass mail between the origination point, being either an acceptance point or a hub, as determined by the Postal Service, and the destination city;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>the term ‘city pair’ means service between an origin and destination city pair;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>the term ‘composite rate’—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>means a combination of mainline and bush rates paid to a bush carrier for a direct flight from an acceptance point to a bush destination beyond a hub point; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall be based on the mainline rate paid to the hub, plus the lowest bush rate paid to bush carriers in the State of Alaska for the distance traveled from the hub point to the destination point;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>the term ‘equitable tender’ means the practice of the Postal Service of equitably distributing mail on a fair and reasonable basis between those air carriers that offer equivalent services and costs between 2 communities in accordance with the regulations of the Postal Service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><chapeau>the term ‘existing mainline carrier’ means a mainline carrier (as defined in this subsection) that on January 1, 2001, was—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>certified under part 121;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>qualified to provide mainline nonpriority bypass mail service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>actually engaged in the carriage of mainline nonpriority bypass mail through scheduled service in the State of Alaska;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>the term ‘mainline carrier’ means a carrier operating aircraft under part 121 and certificated within the payload capacity requirements of subsection (g)(l)(D)(ii) on a given city pair route;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><content>the term ‘mainline route’ means a city pair in which a mainline carrier is tendered nonpriority bypass mail;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/913">116 STAT. 913</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><chapeau>the term ‘new’, when referencing a carrier, means a carrier that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>meets the respective requirements of clause (i) or (ii) of subsection (g)(1)(D), depending on the type of route being served and the size of aircraft being used to provide service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>began providing nonpriority bypass mail service on a city pair route in the State of Alaska after January 1, 2001;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><content>the term ‘part 121’ means part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15) </num><content>the term ‘part 135’ means part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">“(16) </num><chapeau>the term ‘scheduled service’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>flights are operated in common carriage available to the general public under a published schedule;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>flight schedules are announced in advance in systems specified by the Postal Service, in addition to the Official Airline Guide or the air cargo equivalent of that Guide;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>flights depart whether full or not; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>customers contract for carriage separately on a regular basis;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">“(17) </num><content>the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Transportation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">“(18) </num><content>the term ‘121 bush passenger carrier’ means a bush passenger carrier providing passenger service on bush routes under part 121;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">“(19) </num><content>the term ‘121 mainline passenger carrier’ means a mainline carrier providing passenger service through scheduled service on routes under part 121;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="20">“(20) </num><content>the term ‘121 passenger aircraft’ means an aircraft flying passengers on a city pair route that is operated under part 121;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="21">“(21) </num><content>the term ‘121 passenger carrier’ means a passenger carrier that provides scheduled service under part 121;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="22">“(22) </num><content>the term ‘135 bush passenger carrier’ means a bush passenger carrier providing passenger service through scheduled service on bush routes under part 135; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="23">“(23) </num><content>the term ‘135 passenger carrier’ means a passenger carrier that provides scheduled service under part 135.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5402(g)(1) of title 39, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting after “in the State of Alaska,” the following: “shall adhere to an equitable tender policy within a qualified group of carriers, in accordance with the regulations of the Postal Service, and”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (C) by striking “to the best” and all that follows before the semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (D) by inserting “with at least 3 scheduled (noncontract) flights per week between two points” after “scheduled service”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of rates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5402(g)(2) of title 39, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/914">116 STAT. 914</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of subparagraph</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>and inserting a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>shall offer a bush passenger carrier providing service on a route in the State of Alaska between an acceptance point and a hub not served by a mainline carrier the opportunity to receive equitable tender of nonpriority bypass mail at mainline service rates when a mainline carrier begins serving that route if the bush passenger carrier—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>meets the requirements of paragraph (1);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>provided at least 20 percent of the passenger service (as calculated in subsection (h)(5)) between such city pair for the 6 months immediately preceding the date on which the bush carrier seeks such tender; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>continues to provide not less than 20 percent of the passenger service on the city pair while seeking such tender;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>shall offer bush passenger carriers and nonmail freight carriers the opportunity to receive equitable tender of nonpriority bypass mail at mainline service rates from a hub point to a destination city in the State of Alaska if the city pair is also being served by a mainline carrier and—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>For a passenger carrier—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the carrier meets the requirements of paragraph (1);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the carrier provided at least 20 percent of the passenger service (as calculated in subsection (h)(5)) on the city pair route for the 6 months immediately preceding the date on which the carrier seeks such tender; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>the carrier continues to provide not less than 20 percent of the passenger service on the route; or</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>for a nonmail freight carrier—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the carrier meets the requirements of paragraph (1); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the carrier provided at least 25 percent of the nonmail freight service (as calculated in subsection (i)(6)) on the city pair route for the 6 months immediately preceding the date on which the carrier seeks such tender;</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>shall not offer equitable tender of nonpriority mainline bypass mail at mainline rates to a bush carrier operating from an acceptance point to a hub point in the State of Alaska, except as described in subparagraph (C); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>may tender nonpriority bypass mail at bush rates to a bush carrier from an acceptance point to a hub point in the State of Alaska if the Postal Service determines that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the bush carrier meets the requirements of paragraph (1);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the service to be provided on such route by the bush carrier is not otherwise available through direct mainline service; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>tender of mail to such bush carrier will not decrease the efficiency of nonpriority bypass mail service (in terms of payments to all carriers providing service on the city pair route and timely delivery) for the route;</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/915">116 STAT. 915</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau>may offer tender of nonpriority bypass mail to a passenger carrier from an acceptance point to a destination city beyond a hub point in the State of Alaska at a composite rate if the Postal Service determines that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the carrier provides passenger service in accordance with the requirements of subsection (h)(2);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the carrier qualifies under subsection (h) to be tendered nonpriority bypass mail out of the hub point being bypassed;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the tender of such mail will not decrease efficiency of delivery of nonpriority bypass mail service into or out of the hub point being bypassed; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>such tender will result in reduced payments to the carrier by the Postal Service over flying the entire route; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>notwithstanding subparagraph (F), shall offer equitable tender of nonpriority bypass mail in proportion to passenger and nonmail freight mail pools described in this section between qualified passenger and nonmail freight carriers on a route from an acceptance point to a bush destination in the State of Alaska at a composite rate if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>for a passenger carrier, the carrier receiving the composite rate provided 20 percent of the passenger service on the city pair route for the 12 months immediately preceding the date on which the carrier seeks tender of such mail; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>For a nonmail freight carrier, the carrier receiving the composite rate provided at least 25 percent of the nonmail freight service for the 12 months immediately preceding the date on which the carrier seeks tender of such mail; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>nonpriority bypass mail was being tendered to a passenger carrier or a nonmail freight carrier at a composite rate on such city pair route on January 1, 2000; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the hub being bypassed was not served by a mainline carrier on January 1, 2000.</content></subclause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The tender of nonpriority bypass mail under subparagraph (G) shall be on an equitable basis between the qualified carriers that provide the direct service on the city pair route and the qualified carriers that provide service between the hub point being bypassed and the destination point, based on the volume of nonpriority bypass mail on both routes.”.</continuation></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of carriers to hub points</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5402(g) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Except as provided under subparagraph (B) and paragraph (5), the Postal Service shall select only existing mainline carriers to provide nonpriority bypass mail service between an acceptance point and a hub point in the State of Alaska.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The Postal Service may select a carrier other than an existing mainline carrier to provide nonpriority bypass mail service on a mainline route in the State of Alaska if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Postal Service determines (in accordance with criteria established in advance by the Postal Service) that the mail service between the acceptance point and the hub point <page identifier="/us/stat/116/916">116 STAT. 916</page> is deficient and provides written notice of the determination to existing mainline carriers to the hub point; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>after the 30-day period following issuance of notice under clause (i), including notice of inadequate capacity, the Postal Service determines that deficiencies in service to the hub point have not been eliminated.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The Postal Service shall offer equitable tender of nonpriority bypass mail to a new 121 mainline passenger carrier entering a mainline route in the State of Alaska, if the carrier—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>meets the requirements of subsection (g)(1)(D)(ii); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has provided at least 75 percent of the number of insured passenger seats as the number of available passenger seats being provided by the mainline passenger carrier providing the greatest number of available passenger seats on that route for the 6 months immediately preceding the date on which the carrier seeks tender of such mail.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>A new 121 mainline passenger carrier that is tendered nonpriority mainline bypass mail under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall be eligible for equitable tender of such mail only on city pair routes where the carrier meets the conditions of subparagraph (A);</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>may not count the passenger service provided under subparagraph (A) toward the carrier meeting the minimum requirements of this section; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>shall provide at least 20 percent of the passenger service (as determined for bush passenger carriers in subsection (h)(5)) on such route to remain eligible to be tendered nonpriority mainline bypass mail.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) and paragraph (1)(B), a new 121 mainline passenger carrier, otherwise qualified under this subsection, may immediately receive equitable tender of nonpriority mainline bypass mail to a hub point in the State of Alaska if the carrier meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of paragraph (1) and subsection (h)(2)(B) and—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>all qualified 121 mainline passenger carriers discontinue service on the city pair route; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>no 121 mainline passenger carrier serves the city pair route.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>A carrier operating under a code share agreement on the date of enactment of the Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 that received tender of nonpriority mainline bypass mail on a city pair route in the State of Alaska may count the passenger service provided under the entire code share arrangement on such route if the code share agreement terminates. That carrier shall continue to provide at least 20 percent of the passenger service (as determined for bush passenger carriers in subsection (h)(5)) between the city pair as a 121 mainline passenger carrier while seeking such tender.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), passenger carriers providing essential air service under a Department of Transportation order issued under subchapter II of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, shall be tendered all nonpriority mail, in addition to all nonpriority bypass mail, by the Postal Service to destination cities in the State of Alaska served by the essential air service flights consistent with that order unless the Postal Service finds that an essential air service carrier’s service does not meet the needs of the Postal Service.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/917">116 STAT. 917</page> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Service provided under this paragraph, including service provided to points served in conjunction with service being subsidized under the Essential Air Service contract, may not be applied toward any of the minimum eligibility requirements of this section.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of carriers to bush points</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5402 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Except as provided under paragraph (7), on a city pair route in the State of Alaska, the Postal Service shall offer equitable tender of 70 percent of the nonpriority bypass mail on the route to all carriers providing scheduled passenger service in accordance with part 121 or part 135 that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>meet the requirements of subsection (g)(1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>provided 20 percent or more of the passenger service (as calculated in paragraph (5)) between the city pair for the 12 months preceding the date on which the 121 passenger aircraft or the 135 passenger carrier seek tender of nonpriority bypass mail; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>meet the requirements of paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>To remain eligible for equitable tender under this subsection, the carrier or aircraft shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>continue to provide not less than 20 percent of the passenger service on the city pair route for which the carrier is seeking the tender of such nonpriority bypass mail;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>for operations under part 121, operate aircraft type certificated to carry at least 19 passengers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>For operations under part 135, operate aircraft type certificated to carry at least 5 passengers; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>For operations under part 135 where only a water landing is available, operate aircraft type certificated to carry at least 3 passengers;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>insure all available passenger seats on the city pair route on which the carrier seeks tender of such mail; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>operate flights under its published schedule.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Except as provided under subparagraph (E), if a 135 passenger carrier serves a city pair route in the State of Alaska and meets the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2) when a 121 passenger carrier becomes qualified to be tendered nonpriority bypass mail on such route with a 121 passenger aircraft in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2), the qualifying 135 passenger carriers on that route shall convert to operations with a 121 passenger aircraft within 5 years after the 121 passenger aircraft begins receiving tender on that route in order to remain eligible for equitable tender under paragraph (1). The 135 carrier shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>begin the process of conversion not later than 2 years after the 121 passenger aircraft begins carrying nonpriority bypass mail on that route; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>submit a part 121 compliance statement not later than 4 years after the 121 passenger aircraft begins carrying nonpriority bypass mail on that route.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Completion of conversion under subparagraph (A) shall not be required if all 121 passenger carriers discontinue the carriage of nonpriority bypass mail with 121 passenger aircraft on the city pair route.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any qualified carrier operating in the State of Alaska under this section may request a waiver from subparagraph (A). Such a request, at the discretion of the Secretary, may be granted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/918">116 STAT. 918</page> for good cause shown. The requesting party shall state the basis for such a waiver.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>If after 6 years and 3 months following the date of enactment of the Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002, a 135 passenger carrier is providing service on a city pair route in the State of Alaska and a 121 passenger aircraft becomes eligible to receive tender of nonpriority bypass mail on the route, that 135 passenger carrier shall convert to operations under part 121 within 12 months of the 121 passenger carrier being tendered nonpriority bypass mail. The Postal Service shall not continue the tender of nonpriority bypass mail to a 135 passenger carrier that fails to convert to part 121 operations within 12 months after the 121 passenger carrier being tendered such mail under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Notwithstanding the requirements of this subsection, if only 1 passenger carrier or aircraft is qualified to be tendered nonpriority bypass mail as a passenger carrier or aircraft on a city pair route in the State of Alaska, the Postal Service shall tender 20 percent of the nonpriority bypass mail described under paragraph (1) to the passenger carrier or aircraft providing the next highest level of passenger service on such route.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Qualification for the tender of mail under this subsection shall not be counted toward the minimum qualifications necessary to be tendered nonpriority bypass mail on any other route.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>In this section, the percent of passenger service shall be a percentage calculated using data collected under subsection (k).</content></clause> <clause class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>To ensure accurate reporting of market share the Postal Service shall compare the resulting percentage under clause (i) to the lesser of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the amount of the passenger excise tax paid by or on behalf of a carrier, as determined by reviewing the collected amount of base fares for passengers actually flown by a carrier from the origination point to the destination point, divided by the value of the total passenger excise taxes, as determined by reviewing the collected amount of base fares paid by or on behalf of all passenger carriers providing service from the hub point to the bush destination point; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the amount of half of the passenger excise tax paid by or on behalf of a carrier, as determined by reviewing the collected amount of base fares for passengers actually flown by a carrier on the city pair route, divided by the value of the total passenger excise taxes, as determined by reviewing the collected amount of base fares paid by or on behalf of all passenger carriers providing service between the origination point and the destination point.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>For the purposes of calculating passenger service as described under subparagraph (A), a bush passenger carrier providing intervillage bush passenger service may include the carriage of passengers carried along any point of the route between the route’s origination point and the final destination point. Such calculation shall be based only on the carriage of passengers on regularly scheduled flights and only on flights being flown in a direction away from the hub point. Passenger service provided on chartered flights shall not be included in the carrier’s calculation of passenger service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/919">116 STAT. 919</page> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish new bush rates for passenger carriers operating in the State of Alaska receiving tender of nonpriority bypass mail under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish a bush rate based on data collected under subsection (k) from 121 bush passenger carriers. Such rates shall be paid to all bush passenger carriers operating on city pair routes in the State of Alaska where a 121 bush passenger carrier is tendered nonpriority bypass mail.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish a bush rate based on data collected under subsection (k) from 135 bush passenger carriers. Such rates shall be paid to all bush passenger carriers operating on bush city pair routes in the State of Alaska where no 121 bush passenger carrier is tendered nonpriority bypass mail.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish a bush rate based on data collected under subsection (k) from bush passenger carriers operating aircraft on city pair routes where only water landings are available. Such rates shall be paid to all bush passenger carriers operating on the city pair routes in the State of Alaska where only water landings are available.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The percentage rate in paragraph (1) shall be 75 percent beginning 3 years and 3 months after the date of enactment of the Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Except as provided under paragraph (7), on a city pair route in the State of Alaska, the Postal Service shall offer equitable tender of 20 percent of the nonpriority bypass mail on such route to those carriers transporting 25 percent or more of the total nonmail freight (in revenue or weight as determined by the Postal Service), for the 12 months immediately preceding the date on which the freight carrier seeks tender of such mail.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>To remain eligible for equitable tender under this subsection, a freight carrier shall continue to provide not less than 25 percent of the nonmail freight service on the city pair route for which the carrier is seeking tender of such mail.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>If a new freight carrier enters a market, the freight carrier shall meet the minimum requirements of subsection (g)(1) and shall operate for 12 months on a city pair route in the State of Alaska before being eligible for equitable tender of nonpriority bypass mail on that route.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>If no carrier qualifies for tender of nonpriority bypass mail on a city pair route in the State of Alaska under this subsection, such mail to be divided under this subsection, as described in paragraph (1), shall be tendered to the nonmail freight carrier providing the highest percentage of nonmail freight service (in terms of revenue or weight as determined by the Postal Service as calculated under paragraph (6)) on the city pair route. If no nonmail freight carrier is present on a city pair route in the State of Alaska to receive tender of nonpriority bypass mail under this paragraph, the nonpriority bypass mail to be divided under paragraph (1) shall be divided equitably among carriers qualified under subsection (h).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Qualification for the tender of mail under this subsection shall not be counted toward the minimum qualifications necessary to be tendered nonpriority bypass mail on any other route.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>In this subsection, the percent of nonmail freight shall be calculated as a percentage, using the data provided pursuant to subsection (k), by dividing the revenue or weight (as determined by the Postal Service) of nonmail freight earned by or carried <page identifier="/us/stat/116/920">116 STAT. 920</page> by a carrier from the transport of nonmail freight from an origination point to a destination point by the total amount of revenue or weight of nonmail freight earned by or carried by all carriers from the transport of nonmail freight from the origination point to the destination point.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>To ensure accurate reporting of market share the Postal Service shall compare the resulting percentage under subparagraph (A) to the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the amount of the freight excise tax paid by or on behalf of a carrier, as determined by reviewing the collected amount of base fares for nonmail freight actually flown by a carrier from the origination point to the destination point, divided by the value of the total nonmail freight excise taxes, as determined by reviewing the collected amount of base fares paid by or on behalf of all nonmail freight carriers providing service from the origination point to the destination point; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the amount of half of the nonmail freight excise tax paid by or on behalf of a carrier, as determined by reviewing the collected amount of base fares for nonmail freight actually flown by a carrier on the city pair route, divided by the value of the total nonmail freight excise taxes, as determined by reviewing the collected amount of base fares paid by or on behalf of all nonmail freight carriers providing service on the city pair route.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The percentage rate in paragraph (1) shall be 25 percent beginning 3 years and 3 months after the date of enactment of the Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Except as provided by paragraph (3), there shall be equitable tender of 10 percent of the nonpriority bypass mail to all carriers on each city pair route in the State of Alaska meeting the requirements of subsection (g)(1) that do not otherwise qualify for tender under subsection (h) or (i).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>If no carrier qualifies under this subsection with respect to a city pair route, the 10 percent of nonpriority bypass mail allocated under paragraph (1) shall be divided evenly between the pools described under subsections (h) and (i) to be equitably tendered among qualified carriers under such subsections, such that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the amount of nonpriority bypass mail available for tender among qualified carriers under subsection (h) shall be 75 percent; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the amount of nonpriority bypass mail available for tender among qualified carriers under subsection (i) shall be 25 percent.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Except as provided by subparagraph (B), the percentage rate under paragraph (1) shall be 0 percent beginning 3 years and 3 months after the date of enactment of the Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The percentage rate under paragraph (1) shall remain 10 percent for equitable tender for 6 years and 3 months after the date of enactment of the Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 for a nonpriority bypass mail carrier on bush routes in the State of Alaska originating from the main hub of the carrier designated under subparagraph (C), if the carrier seeking the tender of such mail—</chapeau> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>meets the requirements of subsection (g)(1);</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is not qualified under subsection (h) or (i);</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/921">116 STAT. 921</page> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>operates routes originating from the main hub of the carrier designated under subparagraph (C); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>has invested at least $500,000 in a physical hanger facility prior to January 1, 2002 in such a hub city.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>For purposes of subparagraph (B), a carrier may designate only one hub city as its main hub and once such designation is transmitted to the Postal Service it may not be changed. Such selection and transmission must be transmitted to the Postal Service within 6 months of the date of enactment of the Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002. A carrier attempting to receive tender of nonpriority bypass mail under this subsection shall not be eligible for such tender after the carrier becomes qualified for tender of nonpriority bypass mail under subsection (h) or (i) on any route. The purchase of another carrier’s hanger facility after such date of enactment shall not be considered sufficient to meet the requirement of subparagraph (B)(iv).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>At least once every 2 years, in conjunction with annual updates, the Secretary shall review the need for a bush mail rate investigation. The Secretary shall use show cause procedures to speedily and more accurately determine the cost of providing bush mail service. In determining such rates, the Secretary shall not take into account the cost of passenger insurance rates or premiums paid by the passenger carriers or other costs associated with pas senger service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In order to ensure sufficient, reliable, and timely traffic data to meet the requirements of this subsection, the Secretary shall require—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the monthly submission of the bush carrier’s data on T—100 diskettes, or any other suitable form of data collection, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the carriers to retain all books, records, and other source and summary documentation to support their reports and to preserve and maintain such documentation in a manner that readily permits the audit and examination by representa tives of the Postal Service or the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Documentation under paragraph (2) shall be retained for 7 years or until the Secretary indicates that the records may be destroyed. Copies of flight logs for aircraft sold or disposed of shall be retained.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Carriers qualified to be tendered nonpriority bypass mail shall submit to the Secretary the number and type of aircraft in the carrier’s fleet, the level of passenger insurance covering its fleet, and the name of the insurance company providing such coverage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Not later than 30 days after the last day of each calendar<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> month, carriers qualified or attempting to be qualified to be ten dered nonpriority bypass mail shall report to the Secretary the excise taxes paid by city pair to the Department of the Treasury and the weight of and revenue earned by the carriage of nonmail freight. Final compiled data shall be made available to carriers providing service in the hub.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">“(l) </num><content>No qualified carrier may be tendered nonpriority bypass mail under subsections (h) and (i) simultaneously on a route unless no other carrier is tendered mail under either subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">“(m) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Carriers qualifying for tender of nonpriority bypass mail under subsections (h) and (i) simultaneously shall be tendered such mail under subsection (h).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/922">116 STAT. 922</page> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A carrier shall be tendered nonpriority bypass mail under subsection (i) if that carrier—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>was qualified under both subsections (h) and (i) simultaneously; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>becomes unqualified under subsection (h) but remains qualified under subsection (i).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">“(n) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A carrier operation resulting from a merger or acquisition between any 2 carriers operating between points in the State of Alaska shall have the passenger and nonmail freight of all such merged or acquired carriers on the applicable route counted toward meeting the resulting carrier’s minimum requirements to receive equitable tender of nonpriority bypass mail on such route for the 12-month period following the date of the merger or acquisition.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>After the 12-month period described under paragraph (1), the carrier resulting from the merger or acquisition shall demonstrate that the carrier meets the minimum passenger or nonmail freight carriage requirements of this section to continue receiving tender of such mail.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">“(o) </num><chapeau>In addition to any penalties applied to a carrier by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Secretary, any carrier that significantly misstates passenger or nonmail freight data required to be reported under this section on any route, in an attempt to qualify for tender of nonpriority bypass mail, shall receive—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a 1-month suspension of tender of nonpriority bypass mail on the route where the data was misstated for the first offense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a 6-month suspension of tender of nonpriority bypass mail on the route where the data was misstated for the second offense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>a 1-year suspension of tender of all nonpriority bypass mail in the entire State of Alaska for the third offense in the State; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>a permanent suspension of tender of all nonpriority bypass mail in the entire State of Alaska for the fourth offense in the State.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="p">“(p) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Postal Service or the Secretary, in carrying out subsection (g)(2), (h), or (i), may deny equitable tender to an otherwise qualified carrier that does not operate under this section in good faith or under the intent of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Postal Service or the Secretary may waive any provision of subsection (h) or (i), if the carrier provides substantial passenger or nonmail freight service on the route in the State of Alaska where the carrier seeks tender of nonpriority mail and nonpriority bypass mail.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>To ensure adequate competition among passenger carriers on a mainline route in the State of Alaska the Postal Service or the Secretary may waive the requirements of subsection (g)(1)(D), (g)(2)(E), (g)(4), or (g)(5), or any provision of subsection (h) if a 121 bush passenger carrier seeks tender of nonpriority bypass mail on a mainline route in the State of Alaska not served by a 121 mainline passenger carrier and the 121 bush passenger carrier provides substantial passenger service on the route. Waivers provided for under this paragraph shall be granted only in extreme cases of lack of competition and only to extent that are absolutely necessary to meet the minimum needs of the community. Waivers granted under this subsection shall cease to be valid once a qualified <page identifier="/us/stat/116/923">116 STAT. 923</page> mainline passenger carrier begins providing service and seeks tender of nonpriority bypass mail in accordance with this section on the city pair route. The receipt of waivers and subsequent operation of service on a city pair route under this subsection shall not be counted towards meeting the requirements of any part of this section for any other city pair route.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>In granting waivers for or denying tender to carriers under this subsection, the Postal Service or the Secretary shall consider in the following order of importance—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the passenger needs of the destination to be served (including amount and level);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the nonmail freight needs of the destination to be served;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the amount of nonpriority bypass mail service already available to the destination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the mail needs of the destination to be served;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the savings to the Postal Service in terms of payments made to carriers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the amount or level of passenger service already available to the destination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the amount of nonmail freight service already available to the destination.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="q">“(q) </num><content>The Secretary shall make a regular review of carriers receiving, or attempting to qualify to receive, equitable tender of nonpriority bypass mail on a city pair route in the State of Alaska. If the Secretary suspends or revokes an operating certificate, the Secretary shall notify the Postal Service. Upon such notification, the Postal Service shall cease tender of mail to such carrier until the Secretary certifies the carrier is operating in a safe manner. Upon such receipt, the carrier shall demonstrate that it otherwise meets the minimum carriage requirements of this section before being tendered mail under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="r">“(r) </num><content>The Postal Service shall have the authority to tender nonpriority bypass mail to any carrier that meets the requirements of subsection (g)(1) on any city pair route in the State of Alaska on an emergency basis. Such emergency tender shall cease when a carrier qualifies for tender on such route under the terms of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="s">“(s) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except for written contracts authorized under subsections (b), (c) and (d), tender by the Postal Service of any category of mail to a carrier for transportation between any two points in the State of Alaska shall not give rise to any contract between the Postal Service and a carrier, nor shall any such carrier acquire any right in continued or future tender of such mail by virtue of past or present receipt of such mail. This subsection shall apply to any case commenced before, on, or after the date of enactment of this subsection.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions of Air Carriers To Qualify</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning 6<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s5402">39 USC 5402 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> months after the date of enactment of this Act, if the Secretary determines, based on the Secretary’s findings and recommendations of the Postal Service, that an air carrier being tendered nonpriority bush bypass mail is not taking actions to attempt to qualify as a bush passenger or nonmail freight carrier under section 5402 of title 39, United States Code (as amended by this title), the Postal Service shall immediately cease tender of all nonpriority bypass mail to such carrier.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/924">116 STAT. 924</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments </inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 39</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5402 of title 39, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsections (b) through (e) (as redesignated by this title) and subsection (f) by striking “Secretary of Transportation” each place it appears and inserting “Sec retary”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>by striking “subsections (a), (b), and (c)” and inserting “subsections (b), (c), and (d)”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><content>by striking “subsection (d)” and inserting “subsection (e)”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 49</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 41901(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “5402(d)” and inserting “5402(e)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s5402">39 USC 5402 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>the date of enactment of this Act, the Postal Service and the Secretary of Transportation shall submit a report to the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate on the progress of implementing this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s5402">39 USC 5402 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Dates</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under paragraph (2), this title (including the amendments made by this title) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of carriers</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (c)(5) shall take effect 15 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t1/s112">1 USC 112 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>In publishing the Act in slip form and in the United States Statutes at Large pursuant to section 112, of title 1, United States Code, the Archivist of the United States shall include after the date of approval at the end an appendix setting forth the text of the bill referred to in subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="3003">SEC. 3003. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT.</heading> <chapeau>In subsection (e)(4) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t43/s1626">43 USC 1626</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act created by section 702 of Public Law 107-117—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>paragraph (B) is amended by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>striking “subsection (e)(2)” and inserting in lieu thereof “subsections (e)(1) or (e)(2)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>striking “obligations under section 7 of P.L. 87-305” and inserting in lieu thereof “small or small disadvan taged business subcontracting goals under section 502 of P.L. 100-656, provided that where lower tier subcontractors exist, the entity shall designate the appropriate contractor or contractors to receive such credit”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>paragraph (C) is amended by striking “subsection (e)(2)” and inserting “subsection (e)(1) or (e)(2)”.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/925">116 STAT. 925</page> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">This Act may be cited as the “2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States”.</continuation></section> Approved August 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4775 (S. 2551): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–480 (Comm. on Appropriations) and 107–593 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–156 accompanying S. 2551 (Comm. on Appropriations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 22-24, considered and passed House.

June 3-6, considered and passed Senate, amended.

July 23, House agreed to conference report.

July 24, Senate agreed to conference report.

 Public Law 107–207: To protect infants who are born alive. Public Law207 Public Law 107–207 116 Stat. 926 2002-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 926 Public Law107–207 107th Congress
An Act To protect infants who are born alive.

Aug. 5, 2002

[H.R. 2175]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002.

SHORT TITLE.

1 USC 1 note.

This Act may be cited as the “Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF BORN-ALIVE INFANT. (a) In General.—Chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
“§ 8. ‘Person’, ‘human being’, ‘child’, and ‘individual’ as including born-alive infant “(a) In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the words ‘person’, ‘human being’, ‘child’, and ‘individual’, shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. “(b) As used in this section, the term ‘born alive’, with respect to a member of the species homo sapiens, means the complete expulsion or extraction from his or her mother of that member, at any stage of development, who after such expulsion or extraction breathes or has a beating heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, regardless of whether the umbilical cord has been cut, and regardless of whether the expulsion or extraction occurs as a result of natural or induced labor, cesarean section, or induced abortion. “(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affirm, deny, expand, or contract any legal status or legal right applicable to any member of the species homo sapiens at any point prior to being ‘born alive’ as defined in this section.”.
 (b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: “8.
Approved August 5, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2175: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–186 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 12, considered and passed House.

July 18, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Aug. 5, Presidential remarks.

 Public Law 107–208: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to determine whether an alien is a child, for purposes of classification as an immediate relative, based on the age of the alien on the date the classification petition with respect to the alien is filed, and for other purposes. Public Law208 Public Law 107–208 116 Stat. 927 2002-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 927 Public Law107–208 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to determine whether an alien is a child, for purposes of classification as an immediate relative, based on the age of the alien on the date the classification petition with respect to the alien is filed, and for other purposes.

Aug. 6, 2002

[H.R. 1209]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Child Status Protection Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

8 USC 1101 note.

This Act may be cited as the “Child Status Protection Act”.
SEC. 2. USE OF AGE ON PETITION FILING DATE, PARENT’S NATURALIZATION DATE, OR MARRIAGE TERMINATION DATE, IN DETERMINING STATUS AS IMMEDIATE RELATIVE. Section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(f) Rules for Determining Whether Certain Aliens Are Immediate Relatives.— “(1) Age on petition filing date.—Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), for purposes of subsection (b)(2)(A)(i), a determination of whether an alien satisfies the age requirement in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) of section 101(b)(1) shall be made using the age of the alien on the date on which the petition is filed with the Attorney General under section 204 to classify the alien as an immediate relative under subsection (b)(2)(A)(i). “(2) Age on parent’s naturalization date.—In the case of a petition under section 204 initially filed for an alien child’s classification as a family-sponsored immigrant under section 203(a)(2)(A), based on the child’s parent being lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if the petition is later converted, due to the naturalization of the parent, to a petition to classify the alien as an immediate relative under subsection (b)(2)(A)(i), the determination described in paragraph (1) shall be made using the age of the alien on the date of the parent’s naturalization. “(3) Age on marriage termination date.—In the case of a petition under section 204 initially filed for an alien’s classification as a family-sponsored immigrant under section 203(a)(3), based on the alien’s being a married son or daughter of a citizen, if the petition is later converted, due to the legal termination of the alien’s marriage, to a petition to classify the alien as an immediate relative under subsection (b)(2)(A)(i) or as an unmarried son or daughter of a citizen under section 203(a)(1), the determination described in paragraph (1) shall116 STAT. 928 be made using the age of the alien on the date of the termination of the marriage.”.
SEC. 3. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN UNMARRIED SONS AND DAUGHTERS SEEKING STATUS AS FAMILY-SPONSORED, EMPLOYMENTBASED, AND DIVERSITY IMMIGRANTS. Section 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(h) Rules for Determining Whether Certain Aliens Are Children.— “(1) In general.—For purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (d), a determination of whether an alien satisfies the age requirement in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) of section 101(b)(1) shall be made using— “(A) the age of the alien on the date on which an immigrant visa number becomes available for such alien (or, in the case of subsection (d), the date on which an immigrant visa number became available for the alien’s parent), but only if the alien has sought to acquire the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence within one year of such availability; reduced by “(B) the number of days in the period during which the applicable petition described in paragraph (2) was pending. “(2) Petitions described.—The petition described in this paragraph is— “(A) with respect to a relationship described in subsection (a)(2)(A), a petition filed under section 204 for classification of an alien child under subsection (a)(2)(A); or “(B) with respect to an alien child who is a derivative beneficiary under subsection (d), a petition filed under section 204 for classification of the alien’s parent under subsection (a), (b), or (c). “(3) Retention of priority date.—If the age of an alien is determined under paragraph (1) to be 21 years of age or older for the purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (d), the alien’s petition shall automatically be converted to the appropriate category and the alien shall retain the original priority date issued upon receipt of the original petition.”.
SEC. 4. USE OF AGE ON PARENTS APPLICATION FILING DATE IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ASYLUM. Section 208(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(3)) is amended to read as follows: “(3) Treatment of spouse and children.— “(A) In general.—A spouse or child (as defined in section 101(b)(1) (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E)) of an alien who is granted asylum under this subsection may, if not otherwise eligible for asylum under this section, be granted the same status as the alien if accompanying, or following to join, such alien. “(B) Continued classification of certain aliens as children.—An unmarried alien who seeks to accompany, or follow to join, a parent granted asylum under this subsection, and who was under 21 years of age on the date on which such parent applied for asylum under this section, shall continue to be classified as a child for purposes of this paragraph and section 209(b)(3), if the alien attained 116 STAT. 929 21 years of age after such application was filed but while it was pending.”.
SEC. 5. USE OF AGE ON PARENTS APPLICATION FILING DATE IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION AS REFUGEE. Section 207(c)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157(c)(2)) is amended— (1) by striking “(2)” and inserting “(2)(A)”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(B) An unmarried alien who seeks to accompany, or follow to join, a parent granted admission as a refugee under this subsection, and who was under 21 years of age on the date on which such parent applied for refugee status under this section, shall continue to be classified as a child for purposes of this paragraph, if the alien attained 21 years of age after such application was filed but while it was pending.”.
SEC. 6. TREATMENT OF CLASSIFICATION PETITIONS FOR UNMARRIED SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF NATURALIZED CITIZENS. Section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(k) Procedures for Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Citizens.— “(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), in the case of a petition under this section initially filed for an alien unmarried son or daughter’s classification as a family-sponsored immigrant under section 203(a)(2)(B), based on a parent of the son or daughter being an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, if such parent subsequently becomes a naturalized citizen of the United States, such petition shall be converted to a petition to classify the unmarried son or daughter as a family-sponsored immigrant under section 203(a)(1). “(2) Exception.—Paragraph (1) does not apply if the son or daughter files with the Attorney General a written statement that he or she elects not to have such conversion occur (or if it has occurred, to have such conversion revoked). Where such an election has been made, any determination with respect to the son or daughter’s eligibility for admission as a family-sponsored immigrant shall be made as if such naturalization had not taken place. “(3) Priority date.—Regardless of whether a petition is converted under this subsection or not, if an unmarried son or daughter described in this subsection was assigned a priority date with respect to such petition before such naturalization, he or she may maintain that priority date. “(4) Clarification.—This subsection shall apply to a petition

Applicability.

 if it is properly filed, regardless of whether it was approved or not before such naturalization.”.
SEC. 7. IMMIGRATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN ALIEN CHILDREN NOT AFFECTED. Section 204(a)(1)(D) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(D)) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 116 STAT. 930 “(iii) Nothing in the amendments made by the Child Status Protection Act shall be construed to limit or deny any right or benefit provided under this subparagraph.”.
SEC. 8.

Applicability.

8 USC 1151 note.

EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to any alien who is a derivative beneficiary or any other beneficiary of— (1) a petition for classification under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) approved before such date but only if a final determination has not been made on the beneficiary’s application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence pursuant to such approved petition; (2) a petition for classification under section 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) pending on or after such date; or (3) an application pending before the Department of Justice or the Department of State on or after such date.
Approved August 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1209 (S. 672): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–45 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

June 6, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

June 13, considered and passed Senate, amended.

July 22, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–209: Conferring honorary citizenship of the United States posthumously on Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette. Public Law209 Public Law 107–209 116 Stat. 931 2002-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 931 Public Law107–209 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Conferring honorary citizenship of the United States posthumously on Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette.

Aug. 6, 2002

[S.J. Res. 13]

 Whereas the United States has conferred honorary citizenship on four other occasions in more than 200 years of its independence, and honorary citizenship is and should remain an extraordinary honor not lightly conferred nor frequently granted; Whereas Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette or General Lafayette, voluntarily put forth his own money and risked his life for the freedom of Americans; Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette, by an Act of Congress, was voted to the rank of Major General; Whereas, during the Revolutionary War, General Lafayette was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine, demonstrating bravery that forever endeared him to the American soldiers; Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette secured the help of France to aid the United States’ colonists against Great Britain; Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette was conferred the honor of honorary citizenship by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Maryland; Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette was the first foreign dignitary to address Congress, an honor which was accorded to him upon his return to the United States in 1824; Whereas, upon his death, both the House of Representatives and the Senate draped their chambers in black as a demonstration of respect and gratitude for his contribution to the independence of the United States; Whereas an American flag has flown over his grave in France since his death and has not been removed, even while France was occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II; and Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette gave aid to the United States in her time of need and is forever a symbol of freedom: Now, therefore, be it 116 STAT. 932 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette, is proclaimed posthumously to be an honorary citizen of the United States of America.
Approved August 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 13): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–595 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002):

July 22, considered and passed House, amended.

July 24, Senate concurred in House amendments.

 Public Law 107–210: To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional trade benefits under that Act, and for other purposes. Public Law210 Public Law 107–210 116 Stat. 933 2002-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 933 Public Law107–210 107th Congress
An Act To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional trade benefits under that Act, and for other purposes.

Aug. 6, 2002

[H.R. 3009]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Trade Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

19 USC 3801 note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Trade Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Divisions.—This Act is organized into 5 divisions as follows: (1) Division a.—Trade Adjustment Assistance. (2) Division b.—Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority. (3) Division c.—Andean Trade Preference Act. (4) Division d.—Extension of Certain Preferential Trade Treatment and Other Provisions. (5) Division e.—Miscellaneous Provisions. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. DIVISION A— Sec. 101. TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 111. Sec. 112. Sec. 113. Sec. 114. Sec. 115. Sec. 116. Sec. 117. Sec. 118. Sec. 119. Sec. 120. Sec. 121. Sec. 122. Sec. 123. Sec. 124. Sec. 125. Subtitle B— Sec. 131. Subtitle C— Sec. 141. Sec. 142. Sec. 143. Subtitle D— Sec. 151. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Subtitle A— Chapter 1— Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. Chapter 2— Sec. 321. Chapter 3— Sec. 334. Sec. 335. Sec. 336. Sec. 337. Sec. 338. Sec. 339. Chapter 4— Sec. 341. Sec. 342. Sec. 343. Sec. 343A. Sec. 344. Sec. 345. Chapter 5— Sec. 351. Sec. 352. Sec. 353. Subtitle B— Sec. 361. Subtitle C— Sec. 371. Subtitle D— Sec. 381. Sec. 382. Sec. 383. DIVISION B— TITLE XXI— Sec. 2101. Sec. 2102. Sec. 2103. Sec. 2104. Sec. 2105. Sec. 2106. Sec. 2107. Sec. 2108. Sec. 2109. Sec. 2110. Sec. 2111. Sec. 2112. Sec. 2113. DIVISION C— TITLE XXXI— Sec. 3101. Sec. 3102. Sec. 3103. Sec. 3104. Sec. 3105. Sec. 3106. Sec. 3107. Sec. 3108. DIVISION D— TITLE XLI— Sec. 4101. Sec. 4102. DIVISION E— TITLE L— Subtitle A— Sec. 5101. Sec. 5102. Subtitle B— Sec. 5201. Sec. 5202. Sec. 5203.
DIVISION A—TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002.
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.

19 USC 2101 note.

 This division may be cited as the “Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002”.
116 STAT. 936 <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Trade Adjustment Assistance For Workers</heading> <section><num value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Workers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 245 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2317) is amended by striking “October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2001,” each place it appears and inserting “October 1, 2001, and ending September 30, 2007,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Firms</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 256(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2346(b)) is amended by striking “October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2001” and inserting “October 1, 2001, and ending September 30, 2007,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="285">“SEC. 285. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2271">19 USC note prec. 2271</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TERMINATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Workers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), trade adjustment assistance, vouchers, allowances, and other payments or benefits may not be provided under chapter 2 after September 30, 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a worker shall continue to receive trade adjustment assistance benefits and other benefits under chapter 2 for any week for which the worker meets the eligibility requirements of that chapter, if on or before September 30, 2007, the worker is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>certified as eligible for trade adjustment assistance benefits under chapter 2 of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>otherwise eligible to receive trade adjustment assistance benefits under chapter 2.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for firms</inline>.—</heading><content>Technical assistance may not be provided under chapter 3 after September 30, 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for farmers</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), adjustment assistance, vouchers, allowances, and other payments or benefits may not be provided under chapter 6 after September 30, 2007.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an agricultural commodity producer (as defined in section 291(2)) shall continue to receive adjustment assistance benefits and other benefits under chapter 6, for any week for which the agricultural commodity producer meets the eligibility requirements of chapter 6, if on or before September 30, 2007, the agricultural commodity producer is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>certified as eligible for adjustment assistance</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is otherwise eligible to receive adjustment assistance benefits under such chapter 6.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section></quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/937">116 STAT. 937</page> <section><num value="112">SEC. 112. </num><heading>FILING OF PETITIONS AND PROVISION OF RAPID RESPONSE ASSISTANCE; EXPEDITED REVIEW OF PETITIONS BY SECRETARY OF LABOR.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Filing of Petitions and Provision of Rapid Response Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 221(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271(a)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A petition for certification of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance for a group of workers under this chapter may be filed simultaneously with the Secretary and with the Governor of the State in which such workers’ firm or subdivision is located by any of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The group of workers (including workers in an agricultural firm or subdivision of any agricultural firm).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The certified or recognized union or other duly authorized representative of such workers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Employers of such workers, one-stop operators or one-stop partners (as defined in section 101 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801)), including State employment security agencies, or the State dislocated worker unit established under title I of such Act, on behalf of such workers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Upon receipt of a petition filed under paragraph (1), the Governor shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>ensure that rapid response assistance, and appropriate core and intensive services (as described in section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2864)) authorized under other Federal laws are made available to the workers covered by the petition to the extent authorized under such laws; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>assist the Secretary in the review of the petition by verifying such information and providing such other assistance as the Secretary may request.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Upon receipt of the petition, the Secretary shall promptly publish notice in the Federal Register that the Secretary has received the petition and initiated an investigation.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited Review of Petitions by Secretary of Labor</inline>.—</heading><content> Section 223(a) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2273(a)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “60 days” and inserting “40 days”.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="113">SEC. 113. </num><heading>GROUP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trade Adjustment Assistance Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2272) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num><content>by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A group of workers (including workers in any agricultural firm or subdivision of an agricultural firm) shall be certified by the Secretary as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under this chapter pursuant to a petition filed under section 221 if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a significant number or proportion of the workers in such workers’ firm, or an appropriate subdivision of the firm, have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the sales or production, or both, of such firm or subdivision have decreased absolutely;</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>imports of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by such firm or subdivision have increased; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/938">116 STAT. 938</page> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the increase in imports described in clause (ii) contributed importantly to such workers’ separation or threat of separation and to the decline in the sales or production of such firm or subdivision; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>there has been a shift in production by such workers’ firm or subdivision to a foreign country of articles like or directly competitive with articles which are produced by such firm or subdivision; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I)</num><content>the country to which the workers’ firm has shifted production of the articles is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the country to which the workers’ firm has shifted production of the articles is a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, African Growth and Opportunity Act, or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>there has been or is likely to be an increase in imports of articles that are like or directly competitive with articles which are or were produced by such firm or subdivision.”;</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adversely affected secondary workers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A group of workers (including workers in any agricultural firm or subdivision of an agricultural firm) shall be certified by the Secretary as eligible to apply for trade adjustment assistance benefits under this chapter if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a significant number or proportion of the workers in the workers’ firm or an appropriate subdivision of the firm have become totally or partially separated, or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the workers’ firm (or subdivision) is a supplier or downstream producer to a firm (or subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility under subsection (a), and such supply or production is related to the article that was the basis for such certification (as defined in subsection (c) (3) and (4)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>either—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the workers’ firm is a supplier and the component parts it supplied to the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph (2) accounted for at least 20 percent of the production or sales of the workers’ firm; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a loss of business by the workers’ firm with the firm (or subdivision) described in paragraph (2) contributed importantly to the workers’ separation or threat of separation determined under paragraph (1).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2272">19 USC 2272</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 222(c) of such Act, as redesignated by paragraph (1)(A), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “subsection (a)(3)” and inserting “thus section”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Downstream producer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘downstream producer’ means a firm that performs additional, value-added production processes for a firm or subdivision, including a firm that performs final assembly or finishing, directly for another firm (or subdivision), for articles that were the basis for a certification of eligibility under subsection (a) of a group of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/939">116 STAT. 939</page> workers employed by such other firm, if the certification of eligibility under subsection (a) is based on an increase in imports from, or a shift in production to, Canada or Mexico.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supplier</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘supplier’ means a firm that produces and supplies directly to another firm (or subdivision) component parts for articles that were the basis for a certification of eligibility under subsection (a) of a group of workers employed by such other firm.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="114">SEC. 114. </num><heading>QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR TRADE READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Certain Reductions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 231(a)(3)(B) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2291(a)(3)(B)) is amended by inserting after “any unemployment insurance” the following: except additional compensation that is funded by a State and is not reimbursed from any Federal funds,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enrollment in Training Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 231(a)(5)(A) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2291(a)(5)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(i)” after “(A)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding “and” after the comma at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the enrollment required under clause (i) occurs<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> no later than the latest of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the last day of the 16th week after the worker’s most recent total separation from adversely affected employment which meets the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2),</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the last day of the 8th week after the week in which the Secretary issues a certification covering the worker,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>45 days after the later of the dates specified in subclause (I) or (II), if the Secretary determines there are extenuating circumstances that justify an extension in the enrollment period, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>the last day of a period determined by the Secretary to be approved for enrollment after the termination of a waiver issued pursuant to subsection (c),”.</content></subclause></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="115">SEC. 115. </num><heading>WAIVERS OF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 231(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2291(c)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waivers of Training Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance of waivers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may issue a written statement to an adversely affected worker waiving the requirement to be enrolled in training described in subsection (a)(5)(A) if the Secretary determines that it is not feasible or appropriate for the worker, because of 1 or more of the following reasons:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recall</inline>.—</heading><content>The worker has been notified that the worker will be recalled by the firm from which the separation occurred.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Marketable skills</inline>.—</heading><content>The worker possesses marketable skills for suitable employment (as determined pursuant to an assessment of the worker, which may include the profiling system under section 303(j) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 503(j)), carried out in accordance with guidelines issued by the Secretary) and there <page identifier="/us/stat/116/940">116 STAT. 940</page> is a reasonable expectation of employment at equivalent wages in the foreseeable future.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The worker is within 2 years of meeting all requirements for entitlement to either—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>old-age insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) (except for application therefor); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a private pension sponsored by an employer or labor organization.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health</inline>.—</heading><content>The worker is unable to participate in training due to the health of the worker, except that a waiver under this subparagraph shall not be construed to exempt a worker from requirements relating to the availability for work, active search for work, or refusal to accept work under Federal or State unemployment compensation laws.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enrollment unavailable</inline>.—</heading><content>The first available enrollment date for the approved training of the worker is within 60 days after the date of the determination made under this paragraph, or, if later, there are extenuating circumstances for the delay in enrollment, as determined pursuant to guidelines issued by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training not available</inline>.—</heading><content>Training approved by the Secretary is not reasonably available to the worker from either governmental agencies or private sources (which may include area vocational education schools, as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (20 U.S.C. 2302), and employers), no training that is suitable for the worker is available at a reasonable cost, or no training funds are available.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of waivers</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A waiver issued under paragraph (1) shall be effective for not more than 6 months after the date on which the waiver is issued, unless the Secretary determines otherwise.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall revoke a waiver issued under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that the basis of a waiver is no longer applicable to the worker and shall notify the worker in writing of the revocation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements under section 239</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance by cooperating states</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to an agreement under section 239, the Secretary may authorize a cooperating State to issue waivers as described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of statements</inline>.—</heading><content>An agreement under section 239 shall include a requirement that the cooperating State submit to the Secretary the written statements provided under paragraph (1) and a statement of the reasons for the waiver.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 231(a)(5)(C) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2291(a)(5)(C)) is amended by striking “certified”.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/941">116 STAT. 941</page> <section><num value="116">SEC. 116. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO LIMITATIONS ON TRADE READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Maximum Number of Weeks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 233(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting after “104-week period” the following: “(or, in the case of an adversely affected worker who requires a program of remedial education (as described in section 236(a)(5)(D)) in order to complete training approved for the worker under section 236, the 130-week period)"; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “26” each place it appears and inserting “52”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule Relating to Break in Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 233(f) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293(f)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking “14 days” and inserting “30 days”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Weeks for Individuals in Need of Remedial Education</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 233 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in order to assist an adversely affected worker to complete training approved for the worker under section 236 which includes a program of remedial education (as described in section 236(a)(5)(D)), and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary, payments may be made as trade readjustment allowances for up to 26 additional weeks in the 26-week period that follows the last week of entitlement to trade readjustment allowances otherwise payable under this chapter.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="117">SEC. 117. </num><heading>ANNUAL TOTAL AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS FOR TRAINING.</heading> <content>Section 236(a)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(2)(A)) is amended by striking “$80,000,000” and all that follows through “$70,000,000” and inserting “$220,000,000”.</content> </section> <section><num value="118">SEC. 118. </num><heading>PROVISION OF EMPLOYER-BASED TRAINING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 236(a)(5)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(5)(A)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">employer-based training, including</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>on-the-job training, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>customized training,”.</content></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 236(c)(8) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2296(c)(8)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>the employer is provided reimbursement of not more than 50 percent of the wage rate of the participant, for the cost of providing the training and additional supervision related to the training,”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 236 of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2296) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this section, the term ‘customized training’ means training that is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>designed to meet the special requirements of an employer or group of employers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>conducted with a commitment by the employer or group of employers to employ an individual upon successful completion of the training; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>for which the employer pays for a significant portion (but in no case less than 50 percent) of the cost of such training, as determined by the Secretary.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/942">116 STAT. 942</page> <section><num value="119">SEC. 119. </num><heading>COORDINATION WITH TITLE I OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OF 1998.</heading> <content>Section 235 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2295) is amended by inserting before the period at the end of the first sentence the following: including the services provided through one-stop delivery systems described in section 134(c) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2864(c))”.</content> </section> <section><num value="120">SEC. 120. </num><heading>EXPENDITURE PERIOD.</heading> <content>Section 245 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2317), as amended by section 111(a) of this Act, is further amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Expenditure</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds obligated for any fiscal year to carry out activities under sections 235 through 238 may be expended by each State receiving such funds during that fiscal year and the succeeding two fiscal years.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="121">SEC. 121. </num><heading>JOB SEARCH ALLOWANCES.</heading> <content>Section 237 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2297) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="237">“SEC. 237. </num><heading>JOB SEARCH ALLOWANCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Job Search Allowance Authorized</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An adversely affected worker covered by a certification issued under subchapter A of this chapter may file an application with the Secretary for payment of a job search allowance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of applications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may grant an allowance pursuant to an application filed under paragraph (1) when all of the following apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assist adversely affected worker</inline>.—</heading><content>The allowance is paid to assist an adversely affected worker who has been totally separated in securing a job within the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local employment not available</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary determines that the worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which the worker resides.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The worker has filed an application for the allowance with the Secretary before—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the later of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the 365th day after the date of the certification under which the worker is certified as eligible; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the 365th day after the date of the worker’s last total separation; or</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the date that is the 182d day after the date on which the worker concluded training, unless the worker received a waiver under section 231(c).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Allowance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An allowance granted under subsection (a) shall provide reimbursement to the worker of 90 percent of the cost of necessary job search expenses as prescribed by the Secretary in regulations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum allowance</inline>.—</heading><content>Reimbursement under this subsection may not exceed $1,250 for any worker.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allowance for subsistence and transportation</inline>.—</heading><content>Reimbursement under this subsection may not be made for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/943">116 STAT. 943</page> subsistence and transportation expenses at levels exceeding those allowable under section 236(b) (1) and (2).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary shall reimburse any adversely affected worker for necessary expenses incurred by the worker in participating in a job search program approved by the Secretary.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="122">SEC. 122. </num><heading>RELOCATION ALLOWANCES.</heading> <content>Section 238 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2298) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="238">“SEC. 238. </num><heading>RELOCATION ALLOWANCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relocation Allowance Authorized</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Any adversely affected worker covered by a certification issued under subchapter A of this chapter may file an application for a relocation allowance with the Secretary, and the Secretary may grant the relocation allowance, subject to the terms and conditions of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions for granting allowance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A relocation allowance may be granted if all of the following terms and conditions are met:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assist an adversely affected worker</inline>.—</heading><content>The relocation allowance will assist an adversely affected worker in relocating within the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local employment not available</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary determines that the worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which the worker resides.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Total separation</inline>.—</heading><content>The worker is totally separated from employment at the time relocation commences.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Suitable employment obtained</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The worker—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has obtained suitable employment affording a reasonable expectation of long-term duration in the area in which the worker wishes to relocate; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has obtained a bona fide offer of such employment.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote></heading><chapeau>The worker filed an application<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2395">19 USC 2395</ref>.</p></sidenote> with the Secretary before—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the later of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the 425th day after the date of the certification under subchapter A of this chapter; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the 425th day after the date of the worker’s last total separation; or</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the date that is the 182d day after the date on which the worker concluded training, unless the worker received a waiver under section 231(c).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Allowance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The relocation allowance granted to a worker under subsection (a) includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>90 percent of the reasonable and necessary expenses (including, but not limited to, subsistence and transportation expenses at levels not exceeding those allowable under section 236(b) (1) and (2) specified in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, incurred in transporting the worker, the worker’s family, and household effects; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a lump sum equivalent to 3 times the worker’s average weekly wage, up to a maximum payment of $1,250.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A relocation allowance may not be granted to a worker unless—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/944">116 STAT. 944</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the relocation occurs within 182 days after the filing of the application for relocation assistance; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the relocation occurs within 182 days after the conclusion of training, if the worker entered a training program approved by the Secretary under section 236(b) (1) and (2).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="123">SEC. 123. </num><heading>REPEAL OF NAFTA TRANSITIONAL ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subchapter D of chapter 2 of title II of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2331) is repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 225(b) (1) and (2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2275(b) (1) and (2)) is amended by striking “or subchapter D” each place it appears.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 249A of such Act (19 U.S.C. 2322) is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The table of contents of such Act is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the item relating to section 249A; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the items relating to subchapter D of chapter 2 of title II.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2395">19 USC 2395</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Section 284(a) of such Act is amended by striking “or section 250(c)”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2331">19 USC 2331 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to petitions filed under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Workers certified as eligible before effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), a worker receiving benefits under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 shall continue to receive (or be eligible to receive) benefits and services under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the day before the amendments made by this section take effect under subsection (a), for any week for which the worker meets the eligibility requirements of such chapter 2 as in effect on such date.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="124">SEC. 124. </num><heading>DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR ALTERNATIVE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR OLDER WORKERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.) is amended by striking section 246 and inserting the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="246">“SEC. 246. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2318">19 USC 2318</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR ALTERNATIVE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR OLDER WORKERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002, the Secretary shall establish an alternative trade adjustment assistance program for older workers that provides the benefits described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Benefits.</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A State shall use the funds provided to the State under section 241 to pay, for a period not to exceed 2 years, to a worker described in paragraph (3)(B), 50 percent of the difference between—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the wages received by the worker from reemployment; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/945">116 STAT. 945</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the wages received by the worker at the time of separation.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health insurance</inline>.—</heading><content>A worker described in paragraph (3)(B) participating in the program established under paragraph (1) is eligible to receive, for a period not to exceed 2 years, a credit for health insurance costs under section 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 201 of the Trade Act of 2002.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Firm eligibility</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide the opportunity for a group of workers on whose behalf a petition is filed under section 221 to request that the group of workers be certified for the alternative trade adjustment assistance program under this section at the time the petition is filed.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining whether to certify a group of workers as eligible for the alternative trade adjustment assistance program, the Secretary shall consider the following criteria:</content></clause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Whether a significant number of workers in the workers’ firm are 50 years of age or older.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>Whether the workers in the workers’ firm possess skills that are not easily transferable.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>The competitive conditions within the workers’ industry.</content></subclause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">DEADLINE</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall determine whether the workers in the group are eligible for the alternative trade adjustment assistance program by the date specified in section 223(a).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individual Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A worker in the group that the Secretary has certified as eligible for the alternative trade adjustment assistance program may elect to receive benefits under the alternative trade adjustment assistance program if the worker—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is covered by a certification under subchapter A of this chapter;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>obtains reemployment not more than 26 weeks after the date of separation from the adversely affected employment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>is at least 50 years of age; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>earns not more than $50,000 a year in wages from reemployment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>is employed on a full-time basis as defined by State law in the State in which the worker is employed; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>does not return to the employment from which the worker was separated.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Total amount of payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The payments described in paragraph (2)(A) made to a worker may not exceed $10,000 per worker during the 2-year eligibility period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on other benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in section 238(a)(2)(B), if a worker is receiving payments pursuant to the program established under paragraph (1), the worker shall not be eligible to receive any other benefits under this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/946">116 STAT. 946</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), no payments may be made by a State under the program established under subsection (a)(D after the date that is 5 years after the date on which such program is implemented by the State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a worker receiving payments under the program established under subsection (a)(1) on the termination date described in paragraph (1) shall continue to receive such payments provided that the worker meets the criteria described in subsection (a)(3)(B).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Table of Contents</inline>.—</heading><content>The Trade Act of 1974 (U.S.C. et seq.) is amended in the table of contents by inserting after the item relating to section 245 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“Sec. 246. </designator> <label>Demonstration project for alternative trade adjustment assistance for older workers ”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="125">SEC. 125. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2271">19 USC 2271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DECLARATION OF POLICY; SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declaration of Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress reiterates that, under the trade adjustment assistance program under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, workers are eligible for transportation, childcare, and healthcare assistance, as well as other related assistance under programs administered by the Department of Labor.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Labor, working independently and in conjunction with the States, should, in accordance with section 225 of the Trade Act of 1974, provide more specific information about benefit allowances, training, and other employment services, and the petition and application procedures (including appropriate filing dates) for such allowances, training, and services, under the trade adjustment assistance program under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 to workers who are applying for, or are certified to receive, assistance under that program, including information on all other Federal assistance available to such workers.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Trade Adjustment Assistance For Firms</heading> <section><num value="131">SEC. 131. </num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 256(b) of chapter 3 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2346(b)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, to carry out the Secretary’s functions under this chapter in connection with furnishing adjustment assistance to firms. Amounts appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Subtitle C—Trade Adjustment Assistance For Farmers</heading> <section><num value="141">SEC. 141. </num><heading>TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/947">116 STAT. 947</page> <quotedContent> <chapter><num value="6">“CHAPTER 6—</num><heading>ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="291">“SEC. 291. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401">19 USC 2401</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>“In this chapter:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘agricultural commodity’ means any agricultural commodity (including livestock) in its raw or natural state.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agricultural commodity producer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘agricultural commodity producer’ has the same meaning as the term ‘person’ as prescribed by regulations promulgated under section 1001(5) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308(5)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contributed importantly</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘contributed importantly’ means a cause which is important but not necessarily more important than any other cause.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of contributed importantly</inline>.—</heading><content>The determination of whether imports of articles like or directly competitive with an agricultural commodity with respect to which a petition under this chapter was filed contributed importantly to a decline in the price of the agricultural commodity shall be made by the Secretary. </content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duly authorized representative</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘duly authorized representative’ means an association of agricultural commodity producers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National average price</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘national average price’ means the national average price paid to an agricultural commodity producer for an agricultural commodity in a marketing year as determined by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="292">SEC. 292. </num><heading>PETITIONS; GROUP ELIGIBILITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401a">19 USC 2401a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>A petition for a certification of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance under this chapter may be filed with the Secretary by a group of agricultural commodity producers or by their duly authorized representative. Upon receipt of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notice.</p></sidenote> petition, the Secretary shall promptly publish notice in the Federal<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> Register that the Secretary has received the petition and initiated an investigation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings</inline>.—</heading><content>If the petitioner, or any other person found by the Secretary to have a substantial interest in the proceedings, submits not later than 10 days after the date of the Secretary’s publication under subsection (a) a request for a hearing, the Secretary shall provide for a public hearing and afford such interested person an opportunity to be present, to produce evidence, and to be heard.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Group Eligibility Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall certify a group of agricultural commodity producers as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under this chapter if the Secretary determines—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>that the national average price for the agricultural commodity, or a class of goods within the agricultural commodity, produced by the group for the most recent marketing year for which the national average price is available is less than 80 percent of the average of the national average price for such agricultural commodity, or such class of goods, for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/948">116 STAT. 948</page> the 5 marketing years preceding the most recent marketing year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>that increases in imports of articles like or directly competitive with the agricultural commodity, or class of goods within the agricultural commodity, produced by the group contributed importantly to the decline in price described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule for Qualified Subsequent Years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A group of agricultural commodity producers certified as eligible under section 293 shall be eligible to apply for assistance under this chapter in any qualified year after the year the group is first certified, if the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the national average price for the agricultural commodity, or class of goods within the agricultural commodity, produced by the group for the most recent marketing year for which the national average price is available is equal to or less than the price determined under subsection (c)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the requirements of subsection (c)(2) are met.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Qualified Year and Commodity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this chapter:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified year</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘qualified year’, with respect to a group of agricultural commodity producers certified as eligible under section 293, means each consecutive year after the year in which the group is certified and in which the Secretary makes the determination under subsection (c) or (d), as the case may be.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classes of goods within a commodity</inline>.—</heading><content>In any case in which there are separate classes of goods within an agricultural commodity, the Secretary shall treat each class as a separate commodity in determining group eligibility, the national average price, and level of imports under this section and section 296.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="293">“SEC. 293. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401b">19 USC 2401b</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>DETERMINATIONS BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date on which a petition is filed under section 292, but in any event not later than 40 days after that date, the Secretary shall determine whether the petitioning group meets the requirements of section 292 (c) or (d), as the case may be, and shall, if the group meets the requirements, issue a certification of eligibility to apply for assistance under this chapter covering agricultural commodity producers in any group that meets the requirements. Each certification shall specify the date on which eligibility under this chapter begins.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon making a determination on a petition, the Secretary shall promptly publish a summary of the determination in the Federal Register, together with the Secretary’s reasons for making the determination.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever the Secretary determines, with respect to any certification of eligibility under this chapter, that the decline in price for the agricultural commodity covered by the certification is no longer attributable to the conditions described in section 292, the Secretary shall terminate such certification and promptly cause notice of such termination to be published in the Federal Register, together with the Secretary’s reasons for making such determination.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/949">116 STAT. 949</page> <section><num value="294">SEC. 294. </num><heading>STUDY BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE WHEN INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION BEGINS INVESTIGATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401c">19 USC 2401c</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Whenever the International Trade Commission (in this chapter referred to as the ‘Commission’) begins an investigation under section 202 with respect to an agricultural commodity, the Commission shall immediately notify the Secretary of the investigation. Upon receipt of the notification, the Secretary shall immediately conduct a study of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the number of agricultural commodity producers producing a like or directly competitive agricultural commodity who have been or are likely to be certified as eligible for adjustment assistance under this chapter, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the extent to which the adjustment of such producers to the import competition may be facilitated through the use of existing programs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 15 days after the day on which the Commission makes its report under section 202(f), the Secretary shall submit a report to the President setting forth the findings of the study described in subsection (a). Upon making the report<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> to the President, the Secretary shall also promptly make the report public (with the exception of information which the Secretary determines to be confidential) and shall have a summary of the report published in the Federal Register.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="295">“SEC. 295. </num><heading>BENEFIT INFORMATION TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY PRODUCERS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401d">19 USC 2401d</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide full information to agricultural commodity producers about the benefit allowances, training, and other employment services available under this title and about the petition and application procedures, and the appropriate filing dates, for such allowances, training, and services. The Secretary shall provide whatever assistance is necessary to enable groups to prepare petitions or applications for program benefits under this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Benefits</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall mail written notice of the benefits available under this chapter to each agricultural commodity producer that the Secretary has reason to believe is covered by a certification made under this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other notice</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall publish notice<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publication.</p></sidenote> of the benefits available under this chapter to agricultural commodity producers that are covered by each certification made under this chapter in newspapers of general circulation in the areas in which such producers reside.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other federal assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall also provide information concerning procedures for applying for and receiving all other Federal assistance and services available to workers facing economic distress.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="296">“SEC. 296. </num><heading>QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY PRODUCERS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401e">19 USC 2401e</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Payment of a trade adjustment allowance shall be made to an adversely affected agricultural commodity producer covered by a certification under this chapter who files an application for such allowance within 90 days after the date on which the Secretary makes a determination <page identifier="/us/stat/116/950">116 STAT. 950</page>and issues a certification of eligibility under section 293, if the following conditions are met:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The producer submits to the Secretary sufficient information to establish the amount of agricultural commodity covered by the application filed under subsection (a) that was produced by the producer in the most recent year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The producer certifies that the producer has not received cash benefits under any provision of this title other than this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The producer’s net farm income (as determined by the Secretary) for the most recent year is less than the producer’s net farm income for the latest year in which no adjustment assistance was received by the producer under this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>The producer certifies that the producer has met with an Extension Service employee or agent to obtain, at no cost to the producer, information and technical assistance that will assist the producer in adjusting to import competition with respect to the adversely affected agricultural commodity, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>information regarding the feasibility and desirability of substituting 1 or more alternative commodities for the adversely affected agricultural commodity; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>technical assistance that will improve the competitiveness of the production and marketing of the adversely affected agricultural commodity by the producer, including yield and marketing improvements.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjusted gross income</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an agricultural commodity producer shall not be eligible for assistance under this chapter in any year in which the average adjusted gross income of the producer exceeds the level set forth in section 100ID of the Food Security Act of 1985.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To comply with the limitation under subparagraph (A), an individual or entity shall provide to the Secretary—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>a certification by a certified public accountant or another third party that is acceptable to the Secretary that the average adjusted gross income of the producer does not exceed the level set forth in section 1001D of the Food Security Act of 1985; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>information and documentation regarding the adjusted gross income of the producer through other procedures established by the Secretary.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Counter-cyclical payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount of payments made to an agricultural producer under this chapter during any crop year may not exceed the limitation on counter-cyclical payments set forth in section 1001(c) of the Food Security Act of 1985.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/951">116 STAT. 951</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjusted gross income</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘adjusted gross income’ means adjusted gross income of an agricultural commodity producer—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and implemented in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>that is earned directly or indirectly from all agricultural and nonagricultural sources of an individual or entity for a fiscal or corresponding crop year.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Average adjusted gross income</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘average adjusted gross income’ means the average adjusted gross income of a producer for each of the 3 preceding taxable years.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective adjusted gross income</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a producer that does not have an adjusted gross income for each of the 3 preceding taxable years, the Secretary shall establish rules that provide the producer with an effective adjusted gross income for the applicable year.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Cash Benefits</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the provisions of section 298, an adversely affected agricultural commodity producer described in subsection (a) shall be entitled to adjustment assistance under this chapter in an amount equal to the product of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>one-half of the difference between—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>an amount equal to 80 percent of the average of the national average price of the agricultural commodity covered by the application described in subsection (a) for the 5 marketing years preceding the most recent marketing year, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the national average price of the agricultural commodity for the most recent marketing year, and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the amount of the agricultural commodity produced by the agricultural commodity producer in the most recent marketing year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for subsequent qualified years.</inline>— </heading><content>The amount of cash benefits for a qualified year shall be determined in the same manner as cash benefits are determined under paragraph (1) except that the average national price of the agricultural commodity shall be determined under paragraph (1)(A)(i) by using the 5-marketing-year period used to determine the amount of cash benefits for the first certification.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Amount of Cash Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum amount of cash benefits an agricultural commodity producer may receive in any 12-month period shall not exceed $10,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on Other Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An agricultural commodity producer entitled to receive a cash benefit under this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall not be eligible for any other cash benefit under this title, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall be entitled to employment services and training benefits under part II of subchapter B of chapter 2.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/952">116 STAT. 952</page> <section><num value="297">“SEC. 297. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401f">19 USC 2401f</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>FRAUD AND RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary, or a court of competent jurisdiction, determines that any person has received any payment under this chapter to which the person was not entitled, such person shall be liable to repay such amount to the Secretary, except that the Secretary may waive such repayment if the Secretary determines, in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the Secretary, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the payment was made without fault on the part of such person; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>requiring such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recovery of overpayment</inline>.—</heading><content>Unless an overpayment is otherwise recovered, or waived under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall recover the overpayment by deductions from any sums payable to such person under this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">False Statement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, be ineligible for any further payments under tins chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>if the Secretary, or a court of competent jurisdiction, determines that the person—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>knowingly has made, or caused another to make, a false statement or representation of a material fact; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>knowingly has failed, or caused another to fail, to disclose a material fact; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>as a result of such false statement or representation, or of such nondisclosure, such person has received any payment under this chapter to which the person was not entitled.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and Determination</inline>.—</heading><content>Except for overpayments determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, no repayment may be required, and no deduction may be made, under this section until a determination under subsection (a)(1) by the Secretary has been made, notice of the determination and an opportunity for a fair hearing thereon has been given to the person concerned, and the determination has become final.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment to Treasury</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amount recovered under this section shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever makes a false statement of a material fact knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, for the purpose of obtaining or increasing for himself or for any other person any payment authorized to be furnished under this chapter shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="298">“SEC. 298. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401g">19 USC 2401g</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Department of Agriculture not to exceed $90,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2007 to carry out the purposes of this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proportionate Reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>If in any year the amount appropriated under this chapter is insufficient to meet the requirements for adjustment assistance payable under this chapter, the amount of assistance payable under this chapter shall be reduced proportionately.”.</content></subsection> </section></chapter></quotedContent></content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/953">116 STAT. 953</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this title shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2401">19 USC 2401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="142">SEC. 142. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial review</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 284(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2395(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “an agricultural commodity producer (as defined in section 291(2)) aggrieved by a determination of the Secretary of Agriculture under section 293, ” after “section 251 of this title,"; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence of subsection (a) and in subsections (b) and (c), by striking “or the Secretary of Commerce” each place it appears and inserting “, the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary of Agriculture”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chapters 6</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents for title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended by subparagraph (A), is amended by inserting after the items relating to chapter 5 the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="chapter"><designator>“Chapter 6—</designator><label>Adjustment Assistance for Farmers</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 291.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 292.</designator><label>Petitions; group eligibility.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 293.</designator><label>Determinations by Secretary of Agriculture.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 294.</designator><label>Study by Secretary of Agriculture when International Trade Commission begins investigation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 295.</designator><label>Benefit information to agricultural commodity producers.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 296.</designator><label>Qualifying requirements for agricultural commodity producers.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="chapter"><designator>“Sec. 297.</designator><label>Fraud and recovery of overpayments.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 298.</designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="143">SEC. 143. </num><heading>STUDY ON TAA FOR FISHERMEN.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2251">19 USC 2251 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study and report to Congress regarding whether a trade adjustment assistance program is appropriate and feasible for fishermen. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term “fishermen” means any person who is engaged in commercial fishing or is a United States fish processor.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Effective Date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2271">19 USC note prec. 2271</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="151">SEC. 151. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in sections 123(c) and 141(b), and subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, the amendments made by this division shall apply to petitions for certification filed under chapter 2 or 3 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Workers Certified as Eligible Before Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsection (a), a worker shall continue to receive (or be eligible to receive) trade adjustment assistance and other benefits under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on September 30, 2001, for any week for which the worker meets the eligibility requirements of such chapter 2 as in effect on such date, if on or before such date, the worker—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>was certified as eligible for trade adjustment assistance benefits under such chapter as in effect on such date; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/954">116 STAT. 954</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>would otherwise be eligible to receive trade adjustment assistance benefits under such chapter as in effect on such date.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Workers Who Became Eligible During Qualified Period</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of law, including section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974, any worker who would have been eligible to receive trade adjustment assistance or other benefits under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 during the qualified period if such chapter 2 had been in effect during such period, shall be eligible to receive trade adjustment assistance and other benefits under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on September 30, 2001, for any week during the qualified period for which the worker meets the eligibility requirements of such chapter 2 as in effect on September 30, 2001.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified period</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term “qualified period” means the period beginning on January 11, 2002, and ending on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment Assistance for Firms</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other provision of law, including section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974, and except as provided in paragraph (2), any firm that would have been eligible to receive adjustment assistance under chapter 3 of title II of the Trade Act if 1974 during the qualified period if such chapter 3 had been in effect during such period, shall be eligible to receive adjustment assistance under chapter 3 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on September 30, 2001, for any week during the qualified period for which the firm meets the eligibility requirements of such chapter 3 as in effect on September 30, 2001.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified period</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term “qualified period” means the period beginning on October 1, 2001, and ending on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s35">26 USC 35</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING A TRADE READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCE OR A BENEFIT FROM THE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to refundable credits) is amended by redesignating section 35 as section 36 and inserting after section 34 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="35">“SEC. 35. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s35">26 USC 35 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by subtitle A an amount equal to 65 percent of the amount paid by the taxpayer <page identifier="/us/stat/116/955">116 STAT. 955</page> for coverage of the taxpayer and qualifying family members under qualified health insurance for eligible coverage months beginning in the taxable year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Coverage Month</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible coverage month’ means any month if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>as of the first day of such month, the taxpayer—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is an eligible individual,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is covered by qualified health insurance, the premium for which is paid by the taxpayer,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><content>does not have other specified coverage, and “(iv) is not imprisoned under Federal, State, or local authority, and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>such month begins more than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Trade Act of 2002.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint returns</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a joint return, the requirements of paragraph (1)(A) shall be treated as met with respect to any month if at least 1 spouse satisfies such requirements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Individual</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible individual’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an eligible TAA recipient,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an eligible alternative TAA recipient, and “(C) an eligible PBGC pension recipient.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible taa recipient</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘eligible TAA recipient’ means, with respect to any month, any individual who is receiving for any day of such month a trade readjustment allowance under chapter 2 of title II cf the Trade Act of 1974 or who would be eligible to receive such allowance if section 231 of such Act were applied without regard to subsection (a)(3)(B) of such section. An individual shall continue to be treated as an eligible TAA recipient during the first month that such individual would otherwise cease to be an eligible TAA recipient by reason of the preceding sentence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible alternative taa recipient</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible alternative TAA recipient’ means, with respect to any month, any individual who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is a worker described in section 246(a)(3)(B) of the Trade Act of 1974 who is participating in the program established under section 246(a)(1) of such Act, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is receiving a benefit for such month under section 246(a)(2) of such Act.</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">An individual shall continue to be treated as an eligible alternative TAA recipient during the first month that such individual would otherwise cease to be an eligible alternative TAA recipient by reason of the preceding sentence.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible PBGC pension recipient</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘eligible PBGC pension recipient’ means, with respect to any month, any individual who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>has attained age 55 as of the first day of such month, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is receiving a benefit for such month any portion of which is paid by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation under title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/956">116 STAT. 956</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying Family Member</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualifying family member’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the taxpayer’s spouse, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any dependent of the taxpayer with respect to whom the taxpayer is entitled to a deduction under section 151(c).</content></subparagraph> <continuation>Such term does not include any individual who has other specified coverage.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special dependency test in case of divorced parents, etc</inline>.—</heading><content>If paragraph (2) or (4) of section 152(e) applies to any child with respect to any calendar year, in the case of any taxable year beginning in such calendar year, such child shall be treated as described in paragraph (1)(B) with respect to the custodial parent (within the meaning of section 152(e)(1)) and not with respect to the noncustodial parent.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Health Insurance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified health insurance’ means any of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Coverage under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 9832(d)(1)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>State-based continuation coverage provided by the State under a State law that requires such coverage.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Coverage offered through a qualified State high risk pool (as defined in section 2744(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Coverage under a health insurance program offered for State employees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Coverage under a State-based health insurance program that is comparable to the health insurance program offered for State employees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau>Coverage through an arrangement entered into by a State and—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a group health plan (including such a plan which is a multiemployer plan as defined in section 3(37) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974),</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an issuer of health insurance coverage,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>an administrator, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>an employer.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>Coverage offered through a State arrangement with a private sector health care coverage purchasing pool.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>Coverage under a State-operated health plan that does not receive any Federal financial participation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Coverage under a group health plan that is available through the employment of the eligible individual’s spouse.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><chapeau>In the case of any eligible individual and such individual’s qualifying family members, coverage under individual health insurance if the eligible individual was covered under individual health insurance during the entire 30-day period that ends on the date that such individual became separated from the employment which qualified such individual for—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/957">116 STAT. 957</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of an eligible TAA recipient, the allowance described in subsection (c)(2),</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of an eligible alternative TAA recipient, the benefit described in subsection (c)(3)(B), or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><content>in the case of any eligible PBGC pension recipient, the benefit described in subsection (c)(4)(B).</content></clause> <continuation class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘individual health insurance’ means any insurance which constitutes medical care offered to individuals other than in connection with a group health plan and does not include Federal-or State-based health insurance coverage.</continuation></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for state-based coverage</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified health insurance’ does not include any coverage described in subparagraphs (B) through (H) of paragraph (1) unless the State involved has elected to have such coverage treated as qualified health insurance under this section and such coverage meets the following requirements:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guaranteed issue</inline>.—</heading><content>Each qualifying individual is guaranteed enrollment if the individual pays the premium for enrollment or provides a qualified health insurance costs credit eligibility certificate described in section 7527 and pays the remainder of such premium.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No imposition of preexisting condition exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>No pre-existing condition limitations are imposed with respect to any qualifying individual.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondiscriminatory premium</inline>.—</heading><content>The total premium (as determined without regard to any subsidies) with respect to a qualifying individual may not be greater than the total premium (as so determined) for a similarly situated individual who is not a qualifying individual.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Same benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>Benefits under the coverage are the same as (or substantially similar to) the benefits provided to similarly situated individuals who are not qualifying individuals.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying individual</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘qualifying individual’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>an eligible individual for whom, as of the date on which the individual seeks to enroll in the coverage described in subparagraphs (B) through (H) of paragraph (1), the aggregate of the periods of creditable coverage (as defined in section 9801(c)) is 3 months or longer and who, with respect to any month, meets the requirements of clauses (iii) and (iv) of subsection (b)(1)(A); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the qualifying family members of such eligible individual.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified health insurance’ shall not include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a flexible spending or similar arrangement, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any insurance if substantially all of its coverage is of excepted benefits described in section 9832(c).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/958">116 STAT. 958</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Specified Coverage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, an individual has other specified coverage for any month if, as of the first day of such month—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsidized coverage</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Such individual is covered under any insurance which constitutes medical care (except insurance substantially all of the coverage of which is of excepted benefits described in section 9832(c)) under any health plan maintained by any employer (or former employer) of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse and at least 50 percent of the cost of such coverage (determined under section 4980B) is paid or incurred by the employer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible alternative taa recipients</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an eligible alternative TAA recipient, such individual is either—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>eligible for coverage under any qualified health insurance (other than insurance described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (F) of subsection (e)(1)) under which at least 50 percent of the cost of coverage (determined under section 4980B(f)(4)) is paid or incurred by an employer (or former employer) of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>covered under any such qualified health insurance under which any portion of the cost of coverage (as so determined) is paid or incurred by an employer (or former employer) of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of cafeteria plans</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B), the cost of coverage shall be treated as paid or incurred by an employer to the extent the coverage is in lieu of a right to receive cash or other qualified benefits under a cafeteria plan (as defined in section 125(d)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coverage under medicare, medicaid, or schip</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such individual—.</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act or is enrolled under part B of such title, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is enrolled in the program under title XIX or XXI of such Act (other than under section 1928 of such Act).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain other coverage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such individual—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is enrolled in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is entitled to receive benefits under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rules</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with advance payments of credit</inline>.—</heading><content> With respect to any taxable year, the amount which would (but for this subsection) be allowed as a credit to the taxpayer under subsection (a) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount paid on behalf of such taxpayer under section 7527 for months beginning in such taxable year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with other deductions</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts taken into account under subsection (a) shall not be taken into account in determining any deduction allowed under section 162(1) or 213.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/959">116 STAT. 959</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading>MSA <inline class="smallCaps">distributions</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts distributed from an Archer MSA (as defined in section 220(d)) shall not be taken into account under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Denial of credit to dependents</inline>.—</heading><content>No credit shall be allowed under this section to any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual’s taxable year begins.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Both spouses eligible individuals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The spouse of the taxpayer shall not be treated as a qualifying family member for purposes of subsection (a), if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the taxpayer is married at the close of the taxable year,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the taxpayer and the taxpayer’s spouse are both eligible individuals during the taxable year, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the taxpayer files a separate return for the taxable year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Marital status; certain married individuals living APART</inline>.—</heading><content>Rules similar to the rules of paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 21(e) shall apply for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insurance which covers other individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, rules similar to the rules of section 213(d)(6) shall apply with respect to any contract for qualified health insurance under which amounts are payable for coverage of an individual other than the taxpayer and qualifying family members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments by secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments made by the Secretary on behalf of any individual under section 7527 (relating to advance payment of credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals) shall be treated as having been made by the taxpayer on the first day of the month for which such payment was made.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments by taxpayer</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments made by the taxpayer for eligible coverage months shall be treated as having been made by the taxpayer on the first day of the month for which such payment was made.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may prescribe such regulations and other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this section, section 6050T, and section 7527.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion of State High Risk Pools</inline>.—</heading><content>Title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 2744 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="2745">“SEC. 2745. </num><heading>PROMOTION OF QUALIFIED HIGH RISK POOLS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300gg-45">42 USC 300gg-45</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Seed Grants to States</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide from the funds appropriated under subsection (c)(1) a grant of up to $1,000,000 to each State that has not created a qualified high risk pool as of the date of the enactment of this section for the State’s costs of creation and initial operation of such a pool.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Funds for Operation of Pools</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a State that has established a qualified high risk pool that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/960">116 STAT. 960</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>restricts premiums charged under the pool to no more than 150 percent of the premium for applicable standard risk rates;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>offers a choice of two or more coverage options through the pool; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>has in effect a mechanism reasonably designed to ensure continued funding of losses incurred by the State after the end of fiscal year 2004 in connection with operation of the pool;</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">the Secretary shall provide, from the funds appropriated under subsection (c)(2) and allotted to the State under paragraph (2), a grant of up to 50 percent of the losses incurred by the State in connection with the operation of the pool.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allotment</inline>.—</heading><content>The amounts appropriated under subsection (c)(2) for a fiscal year shall be made available to the States in accordance with a formula that is based upon the number of uninsured individuals in the States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are authorized and appropriated—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>$20,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 to carry out subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>$40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004 to carry out subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Funds appropriated under this subsection for a fiscal year shall remain available for obligation through the end of the following fiscal year. Nothing in this section shall be construed as providing a State with an entitlement to a grant under this section.</continuation></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified High Risk Pool and State Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘qualified high risk pool’ has the meaning given such term in section 2744(c)(2) and the term ‘State’ means any of the 50 States and the District of Columbia.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period “, or from section 35 of such Code”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking the last item and inserting the following new items: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 35. </designator><label>Health insurance costs of eligible individuals.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 36. </designator><label>Overpayments of tax ”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s35">26 USC 35</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State high risk pools</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (b) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>ADVANCE PAYMENT OF CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to miscellaneous provisions) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/961">116 STAT. 961</page> <quotedContent> <section><num value="7527">“SEC. 7527. </num><heading>ADVANCE PAYMENT OF CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7527">26 USC 7527</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than August 1, 2003, the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Secretary shall establish a program for making payments on behalf of certified individuals to providers of qualified health insurance (as defined in section 35(e)) for such individuals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Advance Payments During any Taxable Year</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make payments under subsection (a) only to the extent that the total amount of such payments made on behalf of any individual during the taxable year does not exceed 65 percent of the amount paid by the taxpayer for coverage of the taxpayer and qualifying family members under qualified health insurance for eligible coverage months beginning in the taxable year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certified Individual</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘certified individual’ means any individual for whom a qualified health insurance costs credit eligibility certificate is in effect.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Health Insurance Costs Credit Eligibility Certificate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, the term ‘qualified health insurance costs credit eligibility certificate’ means any written statement that an individual is an eligible individual (as defined in section 35(c)) if such statement provides such information as the Secretary may require for purposes of this section and—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>in the case of an eligible TAA recipient (as defined in section 35(c)(2)) or an eligible alternative TAA recipient (as defined in section 35(c)(3)), is certified by the Secretary of Labor (or by any other person or entity designated by the Secretary), or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the case of an eligible PBGC pension recipient (as defined in section 35(c)(4)), is certified by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (or by any other person or entity designated by the Secretary).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of Return Information for Purposes of Carrying out a Program for Advance Payment of Credit for Health Insurance Costs of Eligible Individuals</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (1) of section 6103 of such<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6103">26 USC 6103</ref>.</p></sidenote> Code (relating to disclosure of returns and return information for purposes other than tax administration) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">“(18) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of return information for purposes of carrying out a program for advance payment of credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may disclose to providers of health insurance for any certified individual (as defined in section 7527(c)) return information with respect to such certified individual only to the extent necessary to carry out the program established by section 7527 (relating to advance payment of credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals).”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures and recordkeeping related to disclosures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (p) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A) by striking “or (17)” and inserting “(17), or (18)”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (4) by inserting “or (17)” after “any other person described in subsection (1)(16)” each place it appears.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unauthorized inspection of returns or return information</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 7213A(a)(1)(B) of such Code is amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7213A">26 USC 7213A</ref>.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/962">116 STAT. 962</page> by striking “section 6103(n)” and inserting “subsection (1)(18) or (n) of section 6103”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Reporting</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subpart B of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to information concerning transactions with other persons) is amended by inserting after section 6050S the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="6050T">“SEC. 6050T. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6050T">26 USC 6050T</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>RETURNS RELATING TO CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement of Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>Every person who is entitled to receive payments for any month of any calendar year under section 7527 (relating to advance payment of credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals) with respect to any certified individual (as defined in section 7527(c)) shall, at such time as the Secretary may prescribe, make the return described in subsection (b) with respect to each such individual.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form and Manner of Returns</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A return is described in this subsection if such return—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>is in such form as the Secretary may prescribe, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>contains—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the name, address, and TIN of each individual referred to in subsection (a),</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the number of months for which amounts were entitled to be received with respect to such individual under section 7527 (relating to advance payment of credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals),</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the amount entitled to be received for each such month, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>such other information as the Secretary may prescribe.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statements To Be Furnished to Individuals With Respect to Whom Information Is Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Every person required to make a return under subsection (a) shall furnish to each individual whose name is required to be set forth in such return a written statement showing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the name and address of the person required to make such return and the phone number of the information contact for such person, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the information required to be shown on the return with respect to such individual.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>The written statement required under the preceding sentence shall be furnished on or before January 31 of the year following the calendar year for which the return under subsection (a) is required to be made.”.</continuation></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6724">26 USC 6724</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessable penalties</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subparagraph (B) of section 6724(d)(1) of such Code (relating to definitions) is amended by redesignating clauses (xi) through (xvii) as clauses (xii) through (xviii), respectively, and by inserting after clause (x) the following new clause: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xi">“(xi) </num><content>section 6050T (relating to returns relating to credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals),”.</content></clause> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Paragraph (2) of section 6724(d) of such Code is amended by striking “or” at the end of subparagraph (Z), <page identifier="/us/stat/116/963">116 STAT. 963</page> by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (AA) and inserting or”, and by adding after subparagraph (AA) the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="BB">“(BB) </num><content>section 6050T (relating to returns relating to credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals).”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 77 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 7527. </designator><label>Advance payment of credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for subpart B of part III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 6050S the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 6050T. </designator><label>Returns relating to credit for health insurance costs of eligible individuals”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6050T">26 USC 6050T note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for Grants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 173(a) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>from funds appropriated under section 174(c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to a State or entity (as defined in section 173(c)(1)(B)) to carry out subsection (f), including providing assistance to eligible individuals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to a State or entity (as so defined) to carry out subsection (g), including providing assistance to eligible individuals.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds for Health Insurance Coverage</inline>.—</heading> <content>Section 173 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health Insurance Coverage Assistance for Eligible Individuals</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds made available to a State or entity under paragraph (4)(A) of subsection (a) may be used by the State or entity for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health insurance coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>To assist an eligible individual and such individual’s qualifying family members in enrolling in qualified health insurance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative and start-up expenses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To pay the administrative expenses related to the enrollment of eligible individuals and such individuals’ qualifying family members in qualified health insurance, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>eligibility verification activities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the notification of eligible individuals of available qualified health insurance options;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><content>processing qualified health insurance costs credit eligibility certificates provided for under section 7527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/964">116 STAT. 964</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>providing assistance to eligible individuals in enrolling in qualified health insurance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>the development or installation of necessary data management systems; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>any other expenses determined appropriate by the Secretary, including start-up costs and on going administrative expenses to carry out clauses (iv) through (ix) of paragraph (2)(A).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified health insurance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection and subsection (g)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified health insurance’ means any of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>Coverage under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 733(d)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>State-based continuation coverage provided by the State under a State law that requires such coverage.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><content>Coverage offered through a qualified State high risk pool (as defined in section 2744(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Coverage under a health insurance program offered for State employees.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>Coverage under a State-based health insurance program that is comparable to the health insurance program offered for State employees.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><chapeau>Coverage through an arrangement entered into by a State and—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>a group health plan (including such a plan which is a multiemployer plan as defined in section 3(37) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974),</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>an issuer of health insurance coverage,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>an administrator, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>an employer.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii ">“(vii) </num><content>Coverage offered through a State arrangement with a private sector health care coverage purchasing pool.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>Coverage under a State-operated health plan that does not receive any Federal financial participation.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>Coverage under a group health plan that is available through the employment of the eligible individual’s spouse.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="x">“(x) </num><chapeau>In the case of any eligible individual and such individual’s qualifying family members, coverage under individual health insurance if the eligible individual was covered under individual health insurance during the entire 30-day period that ends on the date that such individual became separated from the employment which qualified such individual for—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>in the case of an eligible TAA recipient, the allowance described in section 35(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>in the case of an eligible alternative TAA recipient, the benefit described in section 35(c)(3)(B) of such Code, or</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/965">116 STAT. 965</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>in the case of any eligible PBGC pension recipient, the benefit described in section 35(c)(4)(B) of such Code.</content></subclause></clause> <continuation class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For purposes of this clause, the term ‘individual health insurance’ means any insurance which constitutes medical care offered to individuals other than in connection with a group health plan and does not include Federal- or State-based health insurance coverage.</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for state-based coverage</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified health insurance’ does not include any coverage described in clauses (ii) through (viii) of subparagraph (A) unless the State involved has elected to have such coverage treated as qualified health insurance under this paragraph and such coverage meets the following requirements:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guaranteed issue</inline>.—</heading><content>Each qualifying individual is guaranteed enrollment if the individual pays the premium for enrollment or provides a qualified health insurance costs credit eligibility certificate described in section 7527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and pays the remainder of such premium.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No imposition of preexisting condition exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>No pre-existing condition limitations are imposed with respect to any qualifying individual.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondiscriminatory premium</inline>.—</heading><content>The total premium (as determined without regard to any subsidies) with respect to a qualifying individual may not be greater than the total premium (as so determined) for a similarly situated individual who is not a qualifying individual.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Same benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>Benefits under the coverage are the same as (or substantially similar to) the benefits provided to similarly situated individuals who are not qualifying individuals.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying individual</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘qualifying individual’ means—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>an eligible individual for whom, as of the date on which the individual seeks to enroll in clauses (ii) through (viii) of subparagraph (A), the aggregate of the periods of creditable coverage (as defined in section 9801(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) is 3 months or longer and who, with respect to any month, meets the requirements of clauses (iii) and (iv) of section 35(b)(1)(A) of such Code; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the qualifying family members of such eligible individual.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualified health insurance’ shall not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a flexible spending or similar arrangement, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any insurance if substantially all of its coverage is of excepted benefits described in section 733(c) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/966">116 STAT. 966</page> of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to applications submitted by States or entities for grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>not later than 15 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a completed application from a State or entity, notify the State or entity of the determination of the Secretary with respect to the approval or disapproval of such application;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of an application of a State or other entity that is disapproved by the Secretary, provide technical assistance, at the request of the State or entity, in a timely manner to enable the State or entity to submit an approved application; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><content>develop procedures to expedite the provision of funds to States and entities with approved applications.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability and distribution of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that funds made available under section 174(c)(1)(A) to carry out subsection (a)(4)(A) are available to States and entities throughout the period described in section 174(c)(2)(A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible individual defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection and subsection (g), the term ‘eligible individual’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an eligible TAA recipient (as defined in section 35(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986),</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an eligible alternative TAA recipient (as defined in section 35(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>an eligible PBGC pension recipient (as defined in section 35(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), who, as of the first day of the month, does not have other specified coverage and is not imprisoned under Federal, State, or local authority.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying family member defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection and subsection (g)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘qualifying family member’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the eligible individual’s spouse, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any dependent of the eligible individual with respect to whom the individual is entitled to a deduction under section 151(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</content></clause> <continuation class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Such term does not include any individual who has other specified coverage.</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special dependency test in case of divorced parents, etc</inline>.—</heading><content>If paragraph (2) or (4) of section 152(e) of such Code applies to any child with respect to any calendar year, in the case of any taxable year beginning in such calendar year, such child shall be treated as described in subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the custodial parent (within the meaning of section 152(e)(1) of such Code) and not with respect to the noncustodial parent.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/967">116 STAT. 967</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection and subsection (g), the term ‘State’ includes an entity as defined in subsection (c)(1)(B).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other specified coverage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, an individual has other specified coverage for any month if, as of the first day of such month—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsidized coverage</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Such individual is covered under any insurance which constitutes medical care (except insurance substantially all of the coverage of which is of excepted benefits described in section 9832(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) under any health plan maintained by any employer (or former employer) of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse and at least 50 percent of the cost of such coverage (determined under section 4980B of such Code) is paid or incurred by the employer.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible alternative taa recipients</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an eligible alternative TAA recipient (as defined in section 35(c)(3) of the Interned Revenue Code of 1986), such individual is either—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>eligible for coverage under any qualified health insurance (other than insurance described in clause (i), (ii), or (vi) of paragraph (2)(A)) under which at least 50 percent of the cost of coverage (determined under section 4980B(f)(4) of such Code) is paid or incurred by an employer (or former employer) of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse, or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>covered under any such qualified health insurance under which any portion of the cost of coverage (as so determined) is paid or incurred by an employer (or former employer) of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of cafeteria plans</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of clauses (i) and (ii), the cost of coverage shall be treated as paid or incurred by an employer to the extent the coverage is in lieu of a right to receive cash or other qualified benefits under a cafeteria plan (as defined in section 125(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coverage under medicare, medicaid, or schip</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such individual—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is entitled to benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act or is enrolled under part B of such title, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is enrolled in the program under title XIX or XXI of such Act (other than under section 1928 of such Act).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain other coverage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such individual—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is enrolled in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is entitled to receive benefits under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Health Insurance Coverage and Other Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/968">116 STAT. 968</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds made available to a State or entity under paragraph (4)(B) of subsection (a) may be used by the State or entity to provide assistance and support services to eligible individuals, including health care coverage to the extent provided under subsection (f)(1)(A), transportation, child care, dependent care, and income assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Income support</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any income assistance provided to an eligible individual with such funds, such assistance shall supplement and not supplant other income support or assistance provided under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 et seq.) (as in effect on the day before the effective date of the Trade Act of 2002) or the unemployment compensation laws of the State where the eligible individual resides.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health insurance coverage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to any assistance provided to an eligible individual with such funds in enrolling in qualified health insurance, the following rules shall apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The State or entity may provide assistance in obtaining such coverage to the eligible individual and to such individual’s qualifying family members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Such assistance shall supplement and may not supplant any other State or local funds used to provide health care coverage and may not be included in determining the amount of non-Federal contributions required under any program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expedited procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to applications submitted by States or entities for grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><content>not later than 15 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a completed application from a State or entity, notify the State or entity of the determination of the Secretary with respect to the approval or disapproval of such application;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of an application of a State or entity that is disapproved by the Secretary, provide technical assistance, at the request of the State or entity, in a timely manner to enable the State or entity to submit an approved application; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><content>develop procedures to expedite the provision of funds to States and entities with approved applications.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability and distribution of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that funds made available under section 174(c)(1)(B) to carry out subsection (a)(4)(B) are available to States and entities throughout the period described in section 174(c)(2)(B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of certain individuals as eligible individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘eligible individual’ includes an individual who is a member of a group of workers certified after April 1, 2002, under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (as in effect on the day before the effective date of the Trade Act of 2002) and is participating in the trade adjustment allowance program under such chapter (as so in effect) or who would be determined to be participating in such program under such chapter (as <page identifier="/us/stat/116/969">116 STAT. 969</page> so in effect) if such chapter were applied without regard to section 231(a)(3)(B) of the Trade Act of 1974 (as so in effect).”,</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 174 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2919) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Eligible Workers</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization and appropriation for fiscal year 2002</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated and appropriated—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to carry out subsection (a)(4)(A) of section 173, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to carry out subsection (a)(4)(B) of section 173, $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2002.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations for subsequent fiscal years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to carry out subsection (a)(4)(A) of section 173, $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>to carry out subsection (a)(4)(B) of section 173—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2004.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds appropriated pursuant—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>paragraphs (1)(A) and (2)(A) for each fiscal year shall, notwithstanding section 189(g), remain available for obligation during the pendency of any outstanding claim under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended by the Trade Act of 2002; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>paragraph (1)(B) and (2)(B), for each fiscal year shall, notwithstanding section 189(g), remain available during the period that begins on the date of enactment of the Trade Act of 2002 and ends on September 30, 2004.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 132(a)(2)(A) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2862(a)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting “, other than under subsection (a)(4), (f), and (g)” after “grants”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Extension of</inline> COBRA <inline class="smallCaps">Election Period for Certain Individuals</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading>ERISA <inline class="smallCaps">amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 605 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1165) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—” before “For purposes of this part”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Extension of</inline> COBRA <inline class="smallCaps">Election Period for Certain Individuals</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a nonelecting TAA-eligible<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> individual and notwithstanding subsection (a), such individual may elect continuation coverage under this part during the 60-day period that begins on the first day of the month in which the individual becomes a TAA-eligible individual, but only if such election is made not later than 6 months after the date of the TAA-related loss of coverage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of coverage; no reach-back</inline>.—</heading><content>Any continuation coverage elected by a TAA-eligible individual under paragraph (1) shall commence at the beginning of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/970">116 STAT. 970</page> 60-day election period described in such paragraph and shall not include any period prior to such 60-day election period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preexisting conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to an individual who elects continuation coverage pursuant to paragraph (1), the period—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>beginning on the date of the TAA-related loss of coverage, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>ending on the first day of the 60-day election period described in paragraph (1),</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall be disregarded for purposes of determining the 63-day periods referred to in section 701(c)(2), section 2701(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9801(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonelecting taa-eligible individual</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘nonelecting TAA-eligible individual’ means a TAA-eligible individual who—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has a TAA-related loss of coverage; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>did not elect continuation coverage under this part during the TAA-related election period.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">eligible individual</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘TAA-eligible individual’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>an eligible TAA recipient (as defined in paragraph (2) of section 35(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an eligible alternative TAA recipient (as defined in paragraph (3) of such section).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">related election period</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘TAA-related election period’ means, with respect to a TAA-related loss of coverage, the 60-day election period under this part which is a direct consequence of such loss.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">related loss of coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘TAA-related loss of coverage’ means, with respect to an individual whose separation from employment gives rise to being an TAA-eligible individual, the loss of health benefits coverage associated with such separation.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">PHSA amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2205 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb-5) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">by inserting “(a) In general</inline>.—</heading><content>” before “For purposes of this title”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Extension of COBRA Election Period for Certain Individuals</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a nonelecting TAA-eligible individual and notwithstanding subsection (a), such individual may elect continuation coverage under this title during the 60-day period that begins on the first day of the month in which the individual becomes a TAA-eligible individual, but only if such election is made not later than 6 months after the date of the TAA-related loss of coverage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of coverage; no reach-back</inline>.—</heading><content>Any continuation coverage elected by a TAA-eligible individual under paragraph (1) shall commence at the beginning of the 60-day election period described in such paragraph and shall not include any period prior to such 60-day election period.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/971">116 STAT. 971</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preexisting conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to an individual who elects continuation coverage pursuant to paragraph (1), the period—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>beginning on the date of the TAA-related loss of coverage, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>ending on the first day of the 60-day election period described in paragraph (1), shall be disregarded for purposes of determining the 63-day periods referred to in section 2701(c)(2), section 701(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and section 9801(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonelecting taa-eligible individual</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘nonelecting TAA-eligible individual’ means a TAA-eligible individual who—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has a TAA-related loss of coverage; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>did not elect continuation coverage under this part during the TAA-related election period.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">eligible individual</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘TAA-eligible individual’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>an eligible TAA recipient (as defined in paragraph (2) of section 35(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an eligible alternative TAA recipient (as defined in paragraph (3) of such section).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">related election period</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘TAA-related election period’ means, with respect to a TAA-related loss of coverage, the 60-day election period under this part which is a direct consequence of such loss.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">related loss of coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘TAA-related loss of coverage’ means, with respect to an individual whose separation from employment gives rise to being an TAA-eligible individual, the loss of health benefits coverage associated with such separation.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading>IRC <inline class="smallCaps">amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (5) of section 4980B(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to election)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s4980B">26 USC 4980B</ref>.</p></sidenote> is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary extension of cobra election period for certain individuals</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a nonelecting TAA-<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> eligible individual and notwithstanding subparagraph (A), such individual may elect continuation coverage under this subsection during the 60-day period that begins on the first day of the month in which the individual becomes a TAA-eligible individual, but only if such election is made not later than 6 months after the date of the TAA-related loss of coverage.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of coverage; no reach-back</inline>.—</heading><content>Any continuation coverage elected by a TAA-eligible individual under clause (i) shall commence at the beginning of the 60-day election period described in such paragraph and shall not include any period prior to such 60-day election period.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preexisting conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to an individual who elects continuation coverage pursuant to clause (i), the period—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/972">116 STAT. 972</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>beginning on the date of the TAA-related loss of coverage, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>ending on the first day of the 60-day election period described in clause (i),</content></subclause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall be disregarded for purposes of determining the 63-day periods referred to in section 9801(c)(2), section 701(c)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and section 2701(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act.</continuation></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonelecting taa-eligible individual</inline>.—</heading><content> The term ‘nonelecting TAA-eligible individual’ means a TAA-eligible individual who has a TAA-related loss of coverage and did not elect continuation coverage under this subsection during the TAA-related election period.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">eligible individual</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘TAA-eligible individual’ means an eligible TAA recipient (as defined in paragraph (2) of section 35(c)) and an eligible alternative TAA recipient (as defined in paragraph (3) of such section).</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">related election period</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘TAA-related election period’ means, with respect to a TAA-related loss of coverage, the 60-day election period under this subsection which is a direct consequence of such loss.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading>TAA-<inline class="smallCaps">related loss of coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘TAA-related loss of coverage’ means, with respect to an individual whose separation from employment gives rise to being an TAA-eligible individual, the loss of health benefits coverage associated with such separation.”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s2918">29 USC 2918 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this title (or the amendments made by this title), other than provisions relating to COBRA continuation coverage and reporting requirements, shall be construed as creating any new mandate on any party regarding health insurance coverage.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Customs Border Security Act of 2002.</p></sidenote><heading>CUSTOMS REAUTHORIZATION</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1654">19 USC 1654 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This Act may be cited as the “Customs Border Security Act of 2002”.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/973">116 STAT. 973</page> <subtitle><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>United States Customs Service</heading> <chapter><num value="1">CHAPTER 1—</num><heading>DRUG ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER NONCOMMERCIAL AND COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS</heading> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, AND AIR AND MARINE INTERDICTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncommercial Operations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 301(b)(1) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (A), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$1,365,456,000 for fiscal year 2003.”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (B), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$1,399,592,400 for fiscal year 2004 ".</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial Operations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 301(b)(2)(A) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)(2)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking clause (i), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$1,642,602,000 for fiscal year 2003.”; and</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking clause (ii), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$1,683,667,050 for fiscal year 2004.”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Automated commercial environment computer 19 use 2075 system</inline>.—</heading><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2075">19 USC 2075 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><content>Of the amount made available for each of fiscal years note-2003 and 2004 under section 301(b)(2)(A) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)(2)(A)), as amended by paragraph (1), $308,000,000 shall be available until expended for each such fiscal year for the development, establishment, and implementation of the Automated Commercial Environment computer system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the enactment of this Act, and not later than the end of each<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2075">19 USC 2075 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> subsequent 90-day period, the Commissioner of Customs shall note prepare and submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report demonstrating that the development and establishment of the Automated Commercial Environment computer system is being carried out in a cost-effective manner and meets the modernization requirements of title VI of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Air and Marine Interdiction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 301(b)(3) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (A), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$170,829,000 for fiscal year 2003.”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (B), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$175,099,725 for fiscal year 2004.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Out-Year Budget Projections</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301(a) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/974">116 STAT. 974</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>By not later than the date on which the President submits to Congress the budget of the United States Government for a fiscal year, the Commissioner of Customs shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate the projected amount of funds for the succeeding fiscal year that will be necessary for the operations of the Customs Service as provided for in subsection (b).”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>ANTITERRORIST AND ILLICIT NARCOTICS DETECTION EQUIPMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER, UNITED STATES-CANADA BORDER, AND FLORIDA AND THE GULF COAST SEAPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year 2003</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amounts made available for fiscal year 2003 under section 301(b)(1)(A) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)(1)(A)), as amended by section 311(a) of this Act, $90,244,000 shall be available until expended for acquisition and other expenses associated with implementation and deployment of antiterrorist and illicit narcotics detection equipment along the United States-Mexico border, the United States-Canada border, and Florida and the Gulf Coast seaports, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states-mexico border</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the United States-Mexico border, the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$6,000,000 for 8 Vehicle and Container Inspection Systems (VACIS).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$11,200,000 for 5 mobile truck x-rays with transmission and backscatter imaging.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>$13,000,000 for the upgrade of 8 fixed-site truck x-rays from the present energy level of 450,000 electron volts to 1,000,000 electron volts (1-MeV).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>$7,200,000 for 8 1-MeV pallet x-rays.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>$1,000,000 for 200 portable contraband detectors (busters) to be distributed among ports where the current allocations are inadequate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>$600,000 for 50 contraband detection kits to be distributed among all southwest border ports based on traffic volume.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>$500,000 for 25 ultrasonic container inspection units to be distributed among all ports receiving liquid-filled cargo and to ports with a hazardous material inspection facility.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>$2,450,000 for 7 automated targeting systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>$360,000 for 30 rapid tire deflator systems to be distributed to those ports where port runners are a threat.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>$480,000 for 20 portable Treasury Enforcement Communications Systems (TECS) terminals to be moved among ports as needed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>$1,000,000 for 20 remote watch surveillance camera systems at ports where there are suspicious activities at loading docks, vehicle queues, secondary inspection lanes, or areas where visual surveillance or observation is obscured.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><content>$1,254,000 for 57 weigh-in-motion sensors to be distributed among the ports with the greatest volume of outbound traffic.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/975">116 STAT. 975</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="M">(M) </num><content>$180,000 for 36 AM traffic information radio stations, with 1 station to be located at each border crossing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="N">(N) </num><content>$1,040,000 for 260 inbound vehicle counters to be installed at every inbound vehicle lane.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="O">(O) </num><content>$950,000 for 38 spotter camera systems to counter the surveillance of customs inspection activities by persons outside the boundaries of ports where such surveillance activities are occurring.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="P">(P) </num><content>$390,000 for 60 inbound commercial truck transponders to be distributed to all ports of entry.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="Q">(Q) </num><content>$1,600,000 for 40 narcotics vapor and particle detectors to be distributed to each border crossing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="R">(R) </num><content>$400,000 for license plate reader automatic targeting software to be installed at each port to target inbound vehicles.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states-canada border</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the United States-Canada border, the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$3,000,000 for 4 Vehicle and Container Inspection Systems (VACIS).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$8,800,000 for 4 mobile truck x-rays with transmission and backscatter imaging.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>$3,600,000 for 4 1-MeV pallet x-rays.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>$250,000 for 50 portable contraband detectors (busters) to be distributed among ports where the current allocations are inadequate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>$300,000 for 25 contraband detection kits to be distributed among ports based on traffic volume.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>$240,000 for 10 portable Treasury Enforcement Communications Systems (TECS) terminals to be moved among ports as needed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>$400,000 for 10 narcotics vapor and particle detectors to be distributed to each border crossing based on traffic volume.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Florida and gulf coast seaports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For Florida and the Gulf Coast seaports, the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$4,500,000 for 6 Vehicle and Container Inspection Systems (VACIS).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$11,800,000 for 5 mobile truck x-rays with transmission and backscatter imaging.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>$7,200,000 for 8 1-MeV pallet x-rays.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>$250,000 for 50 portable contraband detectors (busters) to be distributed among ports where the current allocations are inadequate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>$300,000 for 25 contraband detection kits to be distributed among ports based on traffic volume.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year 2004</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts made available for fiscal year 2004 under section 301(b)(1)(B) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)(1)(B)), as amended by section 311(a) of this Act, $9,000,000 shall be available until expended for the maintenance and support of the equipment and training of personnel to maintain and support the equipment described in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition of Technologically Superior Equipment; Transfer of Funds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commissioner of Customs may use amounts made available for fiscal year 2003 under section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/976">116 STAT. 976</page> 301(b)(1)(A) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)(1)(A)), as amended by section 311(a) of this Act, for the acquisition of equipment other than the equipment described in subsection (a) if such other equipment—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>is technologically superior to the equipment described in subsection (a); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>will achieve at least the same results at a cost that is the same or less than the equipment described in subsection (a); or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>can be obtained at a lower cost than the equipment described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Commissioner of Customs may reallocate an amount not to exceed 10 percent of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the amount specified in any of subparagraphs (A) through (R) of subsection (a)(1) for equipment specified in any other of such subparagraphs (A) through (R);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the amount specified in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of subsection (a)(2) for equipment specified in any other of such subparagraphs (A) through (G); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the amount specified in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subsection (a)(3) for equipment specified in any other of such subparagraphs (A) through (E).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>COMPLIANCE WITH PERFORMANCE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <content>As part of the annual performance plan for each of the fiscal years 2003 and 2004 covering each program activity set forth in the budget of the United States Customs Service, as required under section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, the Commissioner of Customs shall establish performance goals and performance indicators, and shall comply with all other requirements contained in paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a) of such section with respect to each of the activities to be carried out pursuant to section 312.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="2">CHAPTER 2—</num><heading>CHILD CYBER-SMUGGLING CENTER OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE</heading> <section><num value="321">SEC. 321. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAM TO PREVENT CHILD PORNOGRAPHY/CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Customs Service $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 to carry out the program to prevent child pornography/child sexual exploitation established by the Child Cyber-Smuggling Center of the Customs Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Amounts for Child Pornography Cyber Tipline</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount appropriated under subsection (a), the Customs Service shall provide 3.75 percent of such amount to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for the operation of the child pornography cyber tipline of the Center and for increased public awareness of the tipline.</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/977">116 STAT. 977</page> <chapter><num value="3">CHAPTER 3—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="331">SEC. 331. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL CUSTOMS SERVICE OFFICERS FOR UNITED STATES-CANADA BORDER.</heading> <content>Of the amount made available for fiscal year 2003 under paragraphs (1) and (2)(A) of section 301(b) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)), as amended by section 311 of this Act, $28,300,000 shall be available until expended for the Customs Service to hire approximately 285 additional Customs Service officers to address the needs of the offices and ports along the United States-Canada border.</content> </section> <section><num value="332">SEC. 332. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT RELATING TO PERSONNEL PRACTICES OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commissioner of Customs shall conduct a study of current personnel practices of the Customs Service, including an overview of performance standards and the effect and impact of the collective bargaining process on drug interdiction efforts of the Customs Service and a comparison of duty rotation policies of the Customs Service and other Federal agencies that employ similarly situated personnel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Customs shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="333">SEC. 333. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT RELATING TO ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING PROCEDURES OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Commissioner of Customs shall conduct a study of actions by the Customs Service to ensure that appropriate training is being provided to Customs Service personnel who are responsible for financial auditing of importers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>In conducting the study, the Commissioner—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall specifically identify those actions taken to comply with provisions of law that protect the privacy and trade secrets of importers, such as section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code, and section 1905 of title 18, United States Code; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall provide for public notice and comment relating to verification of the actions described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Customs shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="334">SEC. 334. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM; REPORTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2082">19 USC 2082 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Implementation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2003, the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Commissioner of Customs shall, in accordance with the audit of the Customs Service’s fiscal years 2000 and 1999 financial statements (as contained in the report of the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury issued on February 23, 2001), establish and implement a cost accounting system for expenses incurred in both commercial and noncommercial operations of the Customs Service.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/978">116 STAT. 978</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The cost accounting system described in paragraph (1) shall provide for an identification of expenses based on the type of operation, the port at which the operation took place, the amount of time spent on the operation by personnel of the Customs Service, and an identification of expenses based on any other appropriate classification necessary to provide for an accurate and complete accounting of the expenses.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the cost accounting system described in subsection (a) is fully implemented, the Commissioner of Customs shall prepare and submit to Congress on a quarterly basis a report on the progress of implementing the cost accounting system pursuant to subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="335">SEC. 335. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1625">19 USC 1625 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>STUDY AND REPORT RELATING TO TIMELINESS OF PROSPECTIVE RULINGS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall conduct a study on the extent to which the Office of Regulations and Rulings of the Customs Service has made improvements to decrease the amount of time to issue prospective rulings from the date on which a request for the ruling is received by the Customs Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “prospective ruling” means a ruling that is requested by an importer on goods that are proposed to be imported into the United States and that relates to the proper classification, valuation, or marking of such goods.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="336">SEC. 336. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT RELATING TO CUSTOMS USER FEES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall conduct a study on the extent to which the amount of each customs user fee imposed under section 13031(a) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(a)) is commensurate with the level of services provided by the Customs Service relating to the fee so imposed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report in classified form containing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>recommendations for the appropriate amount of the customs user fees if such results indicate that the fees are not commensurate with the level of services provided by the Customs Service.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="337">SEC. 337. </num><heading>FEES FOR CUSTOMS INSPECTIONS AT EXPRESS COURIER FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 13031(b)(9) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(b)(9)) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/979">116 STAT. 979</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “the processing of merchandise that is informally entered or released” and inserting “the processing of letters, documents, records, shipments, merchandise, or any other item that is valued at an amount that is less than $2,000 (or such higher amount as the Secretary of the Treasury may set by regulation pursuant to section 498 of the Tariff Act of 1930), except such items entered for transportation and exportation or immediate exportation”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking clause (ii), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (B), in the case of an express consignment carrier facility or centralized hub facility, $.66 per individual airway bill or bill of lading.”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>By redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>Beginning in fiscal year 2004, the Secretary of the Treasury may adjust (not more than once per fiscal year) the amount described in subparagraph (A)(ii) to an amount that is not less than $.35 and not more than $1.00 per individual airway bill or bill of lading. The Secretary shall provide notice in the Federal Register of a proposed adjustment under the preceding sentence and the reasons therefor and shall allow for public comment on the proposed adjustment.</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Notwithstanding section 451 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the payment required by subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be the only payment required for reimbursement of the Customs Service in connection with the processing of an individual airway bill or bill of lading in accordance with such subparagraph and for providing services at express consignment carrier facilities or centralized hub facilities, except that the Customs Service may require such facilities to cover expenses of the Customs Service for adequate office space, equipment, furnishings, supplies, and security.</content></clause> <clause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I)</num><content>The payment required by subparagraph (A)(ii) and clause (ii) of this subparagraph shall be paid on a quarterly basis by the carrier using the facility to the Customs Service in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>50 percent of the amount of payments received under subparagraph (A)(ii) and clause (ii) of this subparagraph shall, in accordance with section 524 of the Tariff Act of 1930, be deposited in the Customs User Fee Account and shall be used to directly reimburse each appropriation for the amount paid out of that appropriation for the costs incurred in providing services to express consignment carrier facilities or centralized hub facilities. Amounts deposited in accordance with the preceding sentence shall be available until expended for the provision of customs services to express consignment carrier facilities or centralized hub facilities.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>Notwithstanding section 524 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the remaining 50 percent of the amount of payments received under subparagraph (A)(ii) and clause (ii) of this subparagraph shall be paid to the Secretary of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/980">116 STAT. 980</page> the Treasury, which is in lieu of the payment of fees under subsection (a)(10) of this section.”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent> </content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s58c">19 USC 58c note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) take effect on October 1, 2002.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="338">SEC. 338. </num><heading>NATIONAL CUSTOMS AUTOMATION PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 411(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411(b)) is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: “The Secretary may, by regulation, require the electronic submission of information described in subsection (a) or any other information required to be submitted to the Customs Service separately pursuant to this subpart.”.</content> </section> <section><num value="339">SEC. 339. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CUSTOMS STAFFING.</heading> <chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Treasury such sums as may be necessary to provide an increase in the annual rate of basic pay—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>for all journeyman Customs inspectors and Canine Enforcement Officers who have completed at least one year’s service and are receiving an annual rate of basic pay for positions at GS-9 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, from the annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS-9 of the General Schedule under such section 5332, to an annual rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS-11 of the General Schedule under such section 5332; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>for the support staff associated with the personnel described in subparagraph (A), at the appropriate GS level of the General Schedule under such section 5332.</content></paragraph> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="4">CHAPTER 4—</num><heading>ANTITERRORISM PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="341">SEC. 341. </num><heading>IMMUNITY FOR UNITED STATES OFFICIALS THAT ACT IN GOOD FAITH.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immunity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 3061 of the Revised Statutes (19 U.S.C. 482) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Any of the officers” and inserting “(a) Any of the officers”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Any officer or employee of the United States conducting a search of a person pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such search if the officer or employee performed the search in good faith and used reasonable means while effectuating such search.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s482">19 USC 482 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement To Post Policy and Procedures for Searches of Passengers</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Customs shall ensure that at each Customs border facility appropriate notice is posted that provides a summary of the policy and procedures of the Customs Service for searching passengers, including a statement of the policy relating to the prohibition on the conduct of profiling of passengers based on gender, race, color, religion, or ethnic background.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/981">116 STAT. 981</page> </section> <section><num value="342">SEC. 342. </num><heading>EMERGENCY ADJUSTMENTS TO OFFICES, PORTS OF ENTRY, OR STAFFING OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 318 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1318) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Whenever the President” and inserting “(a) Whenever the President”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Treasury, when necessary to respond to a national emergency declared under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) or to a specific threat to human life or national interests, is authorized to take the following actions on a temporary basis:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Eliminate, consolidate, or relocate any office or port of entry of the Customs Service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Modify hours of service, alter services rendered at any location, or reduce the number of employees at any location.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Take any other action that may be necessary to respond directly to the national emergency or specific threat.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commissioner of Customs, when necessary to respond to a specific threat to human life or national interests, is authorized to close temporarily any Customs office or port of entry or take any other lesser action that may be necessary to respond to the specific threat.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary of the Treasury or the Commissioner of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> Customs, as the case may be, shall notify the Committee on Ways<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate not later than 72 hours after taking any action under paragraph (1) or (2).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="343">SEC. 343. </num><heading>MANDATORY ADVANCED ELECTRONIC INFORMATION FOR CARGO AND OTHER IMPROVED CUSTOMS REPORTING PROCEDURES.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2071">19 USC 2071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cargo Information</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations providing for the transmission to the Customs Service, through an electronic data interchange system, of information pertaining to cargo destined for importation into the United States or exportation from the United States, prior to such importation or exportation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information required</inline>.—</heading><content>The information required by the regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph (1) under the parameters set forth in paragraph (3) shall be such information as the Secretary determines to be reasonably necessary to ensure aviation, maritime, and surface transportation safety and security pursuant to those laws enforced and administered by the Customs Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Parameters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing regulations pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary snail adhere to the following parameters:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Secretary shall solicit comments from and consult with a broad range of parties likely to be affected by the regulations, including importers, exporters, carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders, among other interested parties.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/982">116 STAT. 982</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>In general, the requirement to provide particular information shall be imposed on the party most likely to have direct knowledge of that information. Where requiring information from the party with direct knowledge of that information is not practicable, the regulations shall take into account how, under ordinary commercial practices, information is acquired by the party on which the requirement is imposed, and whether and how such party is able to verify the information. Where information is not reasonably verifiable by the party on which a requirement is imposed, the regulations shall permit that party to transmit information on the basis of what it reasonably believes to be true.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The Secretary shall take into account the existence of competitive relationships among the parties on which requirements to provide particular information are imposed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Where the regulations impose requirements on carriers of cargo, they shall take into account differences among different modes of transportation, including differences in commercial practices, operational characteristics, and technological capacity to collect and transmit information electronically.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The regulations shall take into account the extent to which the technology necessary for parties to transmit and the Customs Service to receive and analyze data in a timely fashion is available. To the extent that the Secretary determines that the necessary technology will not be widely available to particular modes of transportation or other affected parties until after promulgation of the regulations, the regulations shall provide interim requirements appropriate for the technology that is available at the time of promulgation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>The information collected pursuant to the regulations shall be used exclusively for ensuring aviation, maritime, and surface transportation safety and security, and shall not be used for determining entry or for any other commercial enforcement purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>The regulations shall protect the privacy of business proprietary and any other confidential information provided to the Customs Service. However, this parameter does not repeal, amend, or otherwise modify other provisions of law relating to the public disclosure of information transmitted to the Customs Service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>In determining the timing for transmittal of any information, the Secretary shall balance likely impact on flow of commerce with impact on aviation, maritime, and surface transportation safety and security. With respect to requirements that may be imposed on carriers of cargo, the timing for transmittal of information shall take into account differences among different modes of transportation, as described in subparagraph (D).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Where practicable, the regulations shall avoid imposing requirements that are redundant with one another or that are redundant with requirements in other provisions of law.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/983">116 STAT. 983</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>The Secretary shall determine whether it is appropriate to provide transition periods between promulgation of the regulations and the effective date of the regulations and shall prescribe such transition periods in the regulations, as appropriate. The Secretary may determine that different transition periods are appropriate for different classes of affected parties.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>With respect to requirements imposed on carriers, the Secretary, in consultation with the Postmaster General, shall determine whether it is appropriate to impose the same or similar requirements on shipments by the United States Postal Service. If the Secretary determines that such requirements are appropriate, then they shall be set forth in the regulations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><chapeau>Not later than 60 days prior to promulgation of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the regulations, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committees on Finance and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committees on Ways and Means and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report setting forth—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the proposed regulations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an explanation of how particular requirements in the proposed regulations meet the needs of aviation, maritime, and surface transportation safety and security;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>an explanation of how the Secretary expects the proposed regulations to affect the commercial practices of affected parties; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>an explanation of how the proposed regulations address particular comments received from interested parties.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation of Waterborne Cargo</inline>.—</heading><content>Part II of title IV of the Tariff Act of 1930 is amended by inserting after section 431 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="431A">“SEC. 431a. </num><heading>DOCUMENTATION OF WATERBORNE CARGO.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1431a">19 USC 1431a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall apply to all cargo to be exported that is moved by a vessel carrier from a port in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>No shipper of cargo subject to this section (including an ocean transportation intermediary that is a non-vessel-operating common carrier (as defined in section 3)(17)(B) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702(17)(B)) may tender or cause to be tendered to a vessel carrier cargo subject to this section for loading on a vessel in a United States port, unless such cargo is properly documented pursuant to this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>For the purposes of this subsection, cargo shall be considered properly documented if the shipper submits to the vessel carrier or its agent a complete set of shipping documents no later than 24 hours after the cargo is delivered to the marine terminal operator, but under no circumstances later than 24 hours prior to departure of the vessel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>A complete set of shipping documents shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>for shipments for which a shipper’s export declaration is required, a copy of the export declaration or, if the shipper files such declarations electronically in the Automated Export <page identifier="/us/stat/116/984">116 STAT. 984</page> System, the complete bill of lading, and the master or equivalent shipping instructions, including the Internal Transaction Number (ITN); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>for shipments for which a shipper’s export declaration is not required, a shipper’s export declaration exemption statement and such other documents or information as the Secretary may by regulation prescribe.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote><content>The Secretary shall by regulation prescribe the time, manner, and form by which shippers shall transmit documents or information required under this subsection to the Customs Service.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loading Undocumented Cargo Prohibited</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>No marine terminal operator (as defined in section 3(14) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702(14))) may load, or cause to be loaded, any cargo subject to this section on a vessel unless instructed by the vessel carrier operating the vessel that such cargo has been properly documented in accordance with this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote><content>When cargo is booked by 1 vessel carrier to be transported on the vessel of another vessel carrier, the booking carrier shall notify the operator of the vessel that the cargo has been properly documented in accordance with this section. The operator of the vessel may rely on such notification in releasing the cargo for loading aboard the vessel.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting of Undocumented Cargo</inline>.—</heading><content>A vessel carrier shall notify the Customs Service of any cargo tendered to such carrier that is not properly documented pursuant to this section and that has remained in the marine terminal for more than 48 hours after being delivered to the marine terminal, and the location of the cargo in the marine terminal. For vessel carriers that are members of vessel sharing agreements (or any other arrangement whereby a carrier moves cargo on another carrier’s vessel), the vessel carrier accepting the booking shall be responsible for reporting undocumented cargo, without regard to whether it operates the vessel on which the transportation is to be made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever is found to have violated subsection (b) of this section shall be liable to the United States for civil penalties in a monetary amount up to the value of the cargo, or the actual cost of the transportation, whichever is greater.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Seizure of Undocumented Cargo</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Any cargo that is not properly documented pursuant to this section and has remained in the marine terminal for more than 48 hours after being delivered to the marine terminal operator shall be subject to search, seizure, and forfeiture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The shipper of any such cargo is liable to the marine terminal operator and to the ocean carrier for demurrage and other applicable charges for any undocumented cargo which has been notified to or searched or seized by the Customs Service for the entire period the cargo remains under the order and direction of the Customs Service. Unless the cargo is seized by the Customs Service and forfeited, the marine terminal operator and the ocean carrier shall have a lien on the cargo for the amount of the demurrage and other charges.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Other Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed, interpreted, or applied to relieve or excuse any party from compliance with any obligation or requirement <page identifier="/us/stat/116/985">116 STAT. 985</page> arising under any other law, regulation, or order with regard to the documentation or carriage of cargo.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “Secretary”<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2071">19 USC 2071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> means the Secretary of the Treasury. If, at the time the regulations required by subsection (a)(1) are promulgated, the Customs Service is no longer located in the Department of the Treasury, then the Secretary of the Treasury shall exercise the authority under subsection (a) jointly with the Secretary of the Department in which the Customs Service is located.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="343A">SEC. 343a. </num><heading>SECURE SYSTEMS OF TRANSPORTATION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2071">19 USC 2071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Task Force</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote> establish a joint task force to evaluate, prototype, and certify secure systems of transportation. The joint task force shall be comprised of officials from the Department of Transportation and the Customs Service, and any other officials that the Secretary deems appropriate. The task force shall establish a program to evaluate and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> certify secure systems of international intermodal transport no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. The task force shall solicit and consider input from a broad range of interested parties.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At a minimum the program referred to in subsection (a) shall require certified systems of international intermodal transport to be significantly more secure than existing transportation programs, and the program shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>establish standards and a process for screening and evaluating cargo prior to import into or export from the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>establish standards and a process for a system of securing cargo and monitoring it while in transit;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>establish standards and a process for allowing the United States Government to ensure and validate compliance with the program elements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>include any other elements that the task force deems necessary to ensure the security and integrity of the international intermodal transport movements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recognition of Certified Systems</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of the Treasury</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall recognize certified systems of intermodal transport in the requirements of a national security plan for United States seaports, and in the provisions requiring planning to reopen United States ports for commerce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commissioner of Customs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commissioner of Customs shall recognize certified systems of intermodal transport in the evaluation of cargo risk for purposes of United States imports and exports.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Within 1 year after the program described in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> subsection (a) is implemented, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit a report to the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Finance of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Ways and Means of the House of Representatives that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>evaluates the program and its requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>states the Secretary’s views as to whether any procedure, system, or technology evaluated as part of the program offers a higher level of security than under existing procedures;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/986">116 STAT. 986</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>states the Secretary’s views as to the integrity of the procedures, technology, or systems evaluated as part of the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>makes a recommendation with respect to whether the program, or any procedure, system, or technology should be incorporated in a nationwide system for certified systems of intermodal transport.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="344">SEC. 344. </num><heading>BORDER SEARCH AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN CONTRABAND IN OUTBOUND MAIL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tariff Act of 1930 is amended by inserting after section 582 the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="583">“SEC. 583. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1583">19 USC 1583</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>EXAMINATION OF OUTBOUND MAIL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Examination</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of ensuring compliance with the Customs laws of tne United States and other laws enforced by the Customs Service, including the provisions of law described in paragraph (2), a Customs officer may, subject to the provisions of this section, stop and search at the border, without a search warrant, mail of domestic origin transmitted for export by the United States Postal Service and foreign mail transiting the United States that is being imported or exported by the United States Postal Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions of law described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The provisions of law described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Section 5316 of title 31, United States Code (relating to reports on exporting and importing monetary instruments).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Sections 1461, 1463, 1465, and 1466, and chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code (relating to obscenity and child pornography).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Section 1003 of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (relating to exportation of controlled substances) (21 U.S.C. 953).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>The Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Search of Mail Not Sealed Against Inspection and Other Mail</inline>.—</heading><content>Mail not sealed against inspection under the postal laws and regulations of the United States, mail which bears a Customs declaration, and mail with respect to which the sender or addressee has consented in writing to search, may be searched by a Customs officer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Search of Mail Sealed Against Inspection Weighing in Excess of 16 Ounces</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Mail weighing in excess of 16 ounces sealed against inspection under the postal laws and regulations of the United States may be searched by a Customs officer, subject to paragraph (2), if there is reasonable cause to suspect that such mail contains one or more of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Monetary instruments, as defined in section 1956 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>A weapon of mass destruction, as defined in section 2332a(b) of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/987">116 STAT. 987</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>A drug or other substance listed in schedule 1, II, III, or IV in section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>National defense and related information transmitted in violation of any of sections 793 through 798 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Merchandise mailed in violation of section 1715 or 1716 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>Merchandise mailed in violation of any provision of chapter 71 (relating to obscenity) or chapter 110 (relating to sexual exploitation and other abuse of children) of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>Merchandise mailed in violation of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>Merchandise mailed in violation of section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Merchandise mailed in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>Merchandise mailed in violation of the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K) </num><content>Merchandise subject to any other law enforced by the Customs Service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No person acting under the authority of paragraph (1) shall read, or authorize any other person to read, any correspondence contained in mail sealed against inspection unless prior to so reading—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a search warrant has been issued pursuant to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the sender or addressee has given written authorization for such reading.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Search of Mail Sealed Against Inspection Weighing 16 Ounces or Less</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, subsection (a)(D shall not apply to mail weighing 16 ounces or less sealed against inspection under the postal laws and regulations of the United States?’.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification by Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 3 months<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of State<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1583">19 USC 1583 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall determine whether the application of section 583 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to foreign mail transiting the United States that is imported or exported by the United States Postal Service is being handled in a manner consistent with international law and any international obligation of the United States. Section 583 of such Act shall not apply to such foreign mail unless the Secretary certifies to Congress that the application of such section 583 is consistent with international law and any international obligation of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1583">19 USC 1583 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification with respect to foreign mail</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of section 583 of the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to foreign mail transiting the United States that is imported or exported by the United States Postal Service shall not take effect until the Secretary of State certifies to Congress, pursuant to subsection (b), that the application of such section 583 <page identifier="/us/stat/116/988">116 STAT. 988</page> is consistent with international law and any international obligation of the United States.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="345">SEC. 345. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF CUSTOMS OPERATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated for the reestablishment of operations of the Customs Service in New York, New York, such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operations described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The operations referred to in paragraph (1) include, but are not limited to, the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Operations relating to the Port Director of New York City, the New York Customs Management Center (including the Director of Field Operations), and the Special Agent-In-Charge for New York.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Commercial operations, including textile enforcement operations and salaries and expenses of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>trade specialists who determine the origin and value of merchandise;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>analysts who monitor the entry data into the United States of textiles and textile products; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>Customs officials who work with foreign governments to examine textile makers and verify entry information.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="5">CHAPTER 5—</num><heading>TEXTILE TRANSSHIPMENT PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="351">SEC. 351. </num><heading>GAO AUDIT OF TEXTILE TRANSSHIPMENT MONITORING BY CUSTOMS SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Audit</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an audit of the system established and carried out by the Customs Service to monitor transshipment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and Committee on Finance of the Senate a report that contains the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including recommendations for improvements to the transshipment monitoring system if applicable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transshipment Described</inline>.—</heading><content>Transshipment within the meaning of this section has occurred when preferential treatment under any provision of law has been claimed for a textile or apparel article on the basis of material false information concerning the country of origin, manufacture, processing, or assembly of the article or any of its components. For purposes of the preceding sentence, false information is material if disclosure of the true information would mean or would have meant that the article is or was ineligible for preferential treatment under the provision of law in question.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="352">SEC. 352. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR TEXTILE TRANSSHIPMENT ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated for transshipment (as described in section 351(c)) enforcement <page identifier="/us/stat/116/989">116 STAT. 989</page> operations, outreach, and education of the Customs Service $9,500,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under paragraph (1) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a), the following amounts are authorized to be made available for the following purposes:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Import specialists</inline>.—</heading><content>$1,463,000 for 21 Customs import specialists to be assigned to selected ports for documentation review to support detentions and exclusions and 1 additional Customs import specialist assigned to the Customs headquarters textile program to administer the program and provide oversight.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspectors</inline>.—</heading><content>$652,080 for 10 Customs inspectors to be assigned to selected ports to examine targeted high-risk shipments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investigators</inline>.—</heading><content>(A) $1,165,380 for 10 investigators to be assigned to selected ports to investigate instances of smuggling, quota and trade agreement circumvention, and use of counterfeit visas to enter inadmissible goods.</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$149,603 for 1 investigator to be assigned to the Customs headquarters textile program to coordinate and ensure implementation of textile production verification team results from an investigation perspective.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International trade specialists</inline>.—</heading><content>$226,500 for 3 international trade specialists to be assigned to Customs headquarters to be dedicated to illegal textile transshipment policy issues, outreach, education, and other free trade agreement enforcement issues.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent import specialists for hong kong</inline>.—</heading><content> $500,000 for 2 permanent import specialist positions and $500,000 for 2 investigators to be assigned to Hong Kong to work with Hong Kong and other government authorities in Southeast Asia to assist such authorities in pursuing proactive enforcement of bilateral trade agreements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Various permanent trade positions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>$3,500,000 for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>2 permanent positions to be assigned to the Customs attache office in Central America to address trade enforcement issues for that region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>2 permanent positions to be assigned to the Customs attache office in South Africa to address trade enforcement issues pursuant to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (title I of Public Law 106-200).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>4 permanent positions to be assigned to the Customs attache office in Mexico to address the threat of illegal textile transshipment through Mexico and other related issues under the North American Free Trade Agreement Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>2 permanent positions to be assigned to the Customs attache office in Seoul, South Korea, to address the trade issues in the geographic region.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>2 permanent positions to be assigned to the proposed Customs attache office in New Delhi, India, to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/990">116 STAT. 990</page> address the threat of illegal textile transshipment and other trade enforcement issues.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>2 permanent positions to be assigned to the Customs attache office in Rome, Italy, to address trade enforcement issues in the geographic region, including issues under free trade agreements with Jordan and Israel.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Attorneys</inline>.—</heading><content>$179,886 for 2 attorneys for the Office of the Chief Counsel of the Customs Service to pursue cases regarding illegal textile transshipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Auditors</inline>.—</heading><content>$510,000 for 6 Customs auditors to perform internal control reviews and document and record reviews of suspect importers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional travel funds</inline>.—</heading><content>$250,000 for deployment of additional textile production verification teams to sub-Saharan Africa.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$75,000 for training of Customs personnel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$200,000 for training for foreign counterparts in risk management analytical techniques and for teaching factory inspection techniques, model law development, and enforcement techniques.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach</inline>.—</heading><content>$60,000 for outreach efforts to United States importers.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="353">SEC. 353. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT.</heading> <chapeau>Of the amount made available for fiscal year 2003 under section 301(b)(2)(A) of the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. 2075(b)(2)(A)), as amended by section 311(b)(1) of this Act, $1,317,000 shall be available until expended for the Customs Service to provide technical assistance to help sub-Saharan African countries develop and implement effective visa and anti-transshipment systems as required by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (title I of Public Law 106-200), as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel funds</inline>.—</heading><content>$600,000 for import specialists, special agents, and other qualified Customs personnel to travel to sub-Saharan African countries to provide technical assistance in developing and implementing effective visa and anti-transshipment systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Import specialists</inline>.—</heading><content>$266,000 for 4 import specialists to be assigned to Customs headquarters to be dedicated to providing technical assistance to sub-Saharan African countries for developing and implementing effective visa and anti-transshipment systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Data reconciliation analysts</inline>.—</heading><content>$151,000 for 2 data reconciliation analysts to review apparel shipments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special agents</inline>.—</heading><content>$300,000 for 2 special agents to be assigned to Customs headquarters to be available to provide technical assistance to sub-Saharan African countries in the performance of investigations and other enforcement initiatives.</content></paragraph></section> </chapter> </subtitle> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/991">116 STAT. 991</page> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Office of the United States Trade Representative</heading> <section><num value="361">SEC. 361. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 141(g)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(g)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “not to exceed”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking clause (i), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$32,300,000 for fiscal year 2003.”; and</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking clause (ii), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$33,108,000 for fiscal year 2004.”; and</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (i), by adding “and” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking clause (ii); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Out-Year Budget Projections</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 141(g) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>By not later than the date on which the President submits<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Deadline to Congress the budget of the United States Government for a fiscal year, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate the projected amount of funds for the succeeding fiscal year that will be necessary for the Office to carry out its functions.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Staff for Office of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003 for the salaries and expenses of two additional legislative specialist employee positions within the Office of the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under paragraph (1) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>United States International Trade Commission</heading> <section><num value="371">SEC. 371. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 330(e)(2)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1330(e)(2)(A)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking clause (i), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$54,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.”; and</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking clause (ii), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$57,240,000 for fiscal year 2004.”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Out-Year Budget Projections</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 330(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1330(e)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>By not later than the date on which the President submits<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> to Congress the budget of the United States Government for a fiscal year, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on <page identifier="/us/stat/116/992">116 STAT. 992</page> Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate the projected amount of funds for the succeeding fiscal year that will be necessary for the Commission to carry out its functions.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Other trade provisions</heading> <section><num value="381">SEC. 381. </num><heading>INCREASE IN AGGREGATE VALUE OF ARTICLES EXEMPT FROM DUTY ACQUIRED ABROAD BY UNITED STATES RESIDENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subheading 9804.00.65 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended in the article description column by striking “$400” and inserting “$800”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="382">SEC. 382. </num><heading>REGULATORY AUDIT PROCEDURES.</heading> <content>Section 509(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1509(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>If during the course of any audit concluded under this subsection, the Customs Service identifies overpayments of duties or fees or over-declarations of quantities or values that are within the time period and scope of the audit that the Customs Service has defined, then in calculating the loss of revenue or monetary penalties under section 592, the Customs Service shall treat the overpayments or over-declarations on finally liquidated entries as an offset to any underpayments or underdeclarations also identified on finally liquidated entries, if such overpayments or over-declarations were not made by the person being audited for the purpose of violating any provision of law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize a refund not otherwise authorized under section 520.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="383">SEC. 383. </num><heading>PAYMENT OF DUTIES AND FEES.</heading> <content>Section 505(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1505(a)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of Estimated Duties and Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Unless the entry is subject to a periodic payment or the merchandise is entered for warehouse or transportation, or under bond, the importer of record shall deposit with the Customs Service at the time of entry, or at such later time as the Secretary may prescribe by regulation (but not later than 10 working days after entry or release) the amount of duties and fees estimated to be payable on such merchandise. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>As soon as a periodic payment module of the Automated Commercial Environment is developed, but no later than October 1, 2004, a participating importer of record, or the importer’s filer, may deposit estimated duties and fees for entries of merchandise no later than the 15th day of the month following the month in which the merchandise is entered or released, whichever comes first.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> 116 STAT. 993 DIVISION B—BIPARTISAN TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY <num value="XXI">TITLE XXI—</num><heading>TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="2101">SEC. 2101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE AND FINDINGS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3801">19 USC 3801</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content>This title may be cited as the “Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The expansion of international trade is vital to the national security of the United States. Trade is critical to the economic growth and strength of the United States and to its leadership in the world. Stable trading relationships promote security and prosperity. Trade agreements today serve the same purposes that security pacts played during the Cold War, binding nations together through a series of mutual rights and obligations. Leadership by the United States in international trade fosters open markets, democracy, and peace throughout the world.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The national security of the United States depends on its economic security, which in turn is founded upon a vibrant and growing industrial base. Trade expansion has been the engine of economic growth. Trade agreements maximize opportunities for the critical sectors and building blocks of the economy of the United States, such as information technology, telecommunications and other leading technologies, basic industries, capital equipment, medical equipment, services, agriculture, environmental technology, and intellectual property. Trade will create new opportunities for the United States and preserve the unparalleled strength of the United States in economic, political, and military affairs. The United States, secured by expanding trade and economic opportunities, will meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Support for continued trade expansion requires that dispute settlement procedures under international trade agreements not add to or diminish the rights and obligations provided in such agreements. Therefore—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the recent pattern of decisions by dispute settlement panels of the WTO and the Appellate Body to impose obligations and restrictions on the use of antidumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures by WTO members under the Antidumping Agreement, the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, and the Agreement on Safeguards has raised concerns; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Congress is concerned that dispute settlement panels of the WTO and the Appellate Body appropriately apply the standard of review contained in Article 17.6 of the Antidumping Agreement, to provide deference to a permissible interpretation by a WTO member of provisions of that Agreement, and to the evaluation by a WTO member of the facts where that evaluation is unbiased and objective and the establishment of the facts is proper.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/994">116 STAT. 994</page> </section> <section><num value="2102">SEC. 2102. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3802">19 USC 3802</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRADE NEGOTIATING OBJECTIVES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overall Trade Negotiating Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The overall trade negotiating objectives of the United States for agreements subject to the provisions of section 2103 are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to obtain more open, equitable, and reciprocal market access;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to obtain the reduction or elimination of barriers and distortions that are directly related to trade and that decrease market opportunities for United States exports or otherwise distort United States trade;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to further strengthen the system of international trading disciplines and procedures, including dispute settlement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to foster economic growth, raise living standards, and promote full employment in the United States and to enhance the global economy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>to ensure that trade and environmental policies are mutually supportive and to seek to protect and preserve the environment and enhance the international means of doing so, while optimizing the use of the world’s resources;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>to promote respect for worker rights and the rights of children consistent with core labor standards of the ILO (as defined in section 2113(6)) and an understanding of the relationship between trade and worker rights;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>to seek provisions in trade agreements under which parties to those agreements strive to ensure that they do not weaken or reduce the protections afforded in domestic environmental and labor laws as an encouragement for trade;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>to ensure that trade agreements afford small businesses equal access to international markets, equitable trade benefits, and expanded export market opportunities, and provide for the reduction or elimination of trade barriers that disproportionately impact small businesses; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>to promote universal ratification and full compliance with ILO Convention No. 182 Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Principal Trade Negotiating Objectives</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trade barriers and distortions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States regarding trade barriers and other trade distortions are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to expand competitive market opportunities for United States exports and to obtain fairer and more open conditions of trade by reducing or eliminating tariff and nontariff barriers and policies and practices of foreign governments directly related to trade tnat decrease market opportunities for United States exports or otherwise distort United States trade; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to obtain reciprocal tariff and nontariff barrier elimination agreements, with particular attention to those tariff categories covered in section 111(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3521(b)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trade in services</inline>.—</heading><content>The principal negotiating objective of the United States regarding trade in services is to reduce or eliminate barriers to international trade in services, including regulatory and other barriers that deny national treatment and market access or unreasonably restrict the establishment or operations of service suppliers.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/995">116 STAT. 995</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign investment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Recognizing that United States law on the whole provides a high level of protection for investment, consistent with or greater than the level required by international law, the principal negotiating objectives of the United States regarding foreign investment are to reduce or eliminate artificial or trade-distorting barriers to foreign investment, while ensuring that foreign investors in the United States are not accorded greater substantive rights with respect to investment protections than United States investors in the United States, and to secure for investors important rights comparable to those that would be available under United States legal principles and practice, by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>reducing or eliminating exceptions to the principle of national treatment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>freeing the transfer of funds relating to investments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>reducing or eliminating performance requirements, forced technology transfers, and other unreasonable barriers to the establishment and operation of investments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>seeking to establish standards for expropriation and compensation for expropriation, consistent with United States legal principles and practice;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>seeking to establish standards for fair and equitable treatment consistent with United States legal principles and practice, including the principle of due process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>providing meaningful procedures for resolving investment disputes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><chapeau>seeking to improve mechanisms used to resolve disputes between an investor and a government through—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>mechanisms to eliminate frivolous claims and to deter the filing of frivolous claims;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>procedures to ensure the efficient selection of arbitrators and the expeditious disposition of claims;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>procedures to enhance opportunities for public input into the formulation of government positions; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>providing for an appellate body or similar mechanism to provide coherence to the interpretations of investment provisions in trade agreements; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>ensuring the fullest measure of transparency in the dispute settlement mechanism, to the extent consistent with the need to protect information that is classified or business confidential, by—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>ensuring that all requests for dispute settlement are promptly made public;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>ensuring that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>all proceedings, submissions, findings, and decisions are promptly made public; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>all hearings are open to the public; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>establishing a mechanism for acceptance of amicus curiae submissions from businesses, unions, and nongovernmental organizations.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intellectual property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States regarding trade-related intellectual property are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>to further promote adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights, including through—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/996">116 STAT. 996</page> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><subclause class="inline"><num value="1">(1)</num><content>ensuring accelerated and full implementation of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights referred to in section 101(d)(15) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(15)), particularly with respect to meeting enforcement obligations under that agreement; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>ensuring that the provisions of any multilateral or bilateral trade agreement governing intellectual property rights that is entered into by the United States reflect a standard of protection similar to that found in United States law;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>providing strong protection for new and emerging technologies and new methods of transmitting and distributing products embodying intellectual property;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>preventing or eliminating discrimination with respect to matters affecting the availability, acquisition, scope, maintenance, use, and enforcement of intellectual property rights;</content></clause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>ensuring that standards of protection and enforcement keep pace with technological developments, and in particular ensuring that rightholders have the legal and technological means to control the use of their works through the Internet and other global communication media, and to prevent the unauthorized use of their works; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>providing strong enforcement of intellectual property rights, including through accessible, expeditious, and effective civil, administrative, and criminal enforcement mechanisms;</content></subclause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to secure fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory market access opportunities for United States persons that rely upon intellectual property protection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to respect the Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, adopted by the World Trade Organization at the Fourth Ministerial Conference at Doha, Qatar on November 14, 2001.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transparency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objective of the United States with respect to transparency is to obtain wider and broader application of the principle of transparency through—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>increased and more timely public access to information regarding trade issues and the activities of international trade institutions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>increased openness at the WTO and other international trade fora by increasing public access to appropriate meetings, proceedings, and submissions, including with regard to dispute settlement and investment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>increased and more timely public access to all notifications and supporting documentation submitted by parties to the WTO.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Anti-corruption</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to the use of money or other things of value to influence acts, decisions, or omissions of foreign governments or officials or to secure any improper advantage in a manner affecting trade are—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/997">116 STAT. 997</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to obtain high standards and appropriate domestic enforcement mechanisms applicable to persons from all countries participating in the applicable trade agreement that prohibit such attempts to influence acts, decisions, or omissions of foreign governments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to ensure that such standards do not place United States persons at a competitive disadvantage in international trade.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Improvement of the wto and multilateral trade agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States regarding the improvement of the World Trade Organization, the Uruguay Round Agreements, and other multilateral and bilateral trade agreements are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to achieve full implementation and extend the coverage of the World Trade Organization and such agreements to products, sectors, and conditions of trade not adequately covered; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to expand country participation in and enhancement of the Information Technology Agreement and other trade agreements.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulatory practices</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States regarding the use of government regulation or other practices by foreign governments to provide a competitive advantage to their domestic producers, service providers, or investors and thereby reduce market access for United States goods, services, and investments are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to achieve increased transparency and opportunity for the participation of affected parties in the development of regulations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to require that proposed regulations be based on sound science, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, or other objective evidence;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to establish consultative mechanisms among parties to trade agreements to promote increased transparency in developing guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws for government procurement and other regulatory regimes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to achieve the elimination of government measures such as price controls and reference pricing which deny full market access for United States products.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic commerce</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to electronic commerce are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to ensure that current obligations, rules, disciplines, and commitments under the World Trade Organization apply to electronic commerce;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>to ensure that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>electronically delivered goods and services receive no less favorable treatment under trade rules and commitments than like products delivered in physical form; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the classification of such goods and services ensures the most liberal trade treatment possible;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to ensure that governments refrain from implementing trade-related measures that impede electronic commerce;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>where legitimate policy objectives require domestic regulations that affect electronic commerce, to obtain <page identifier="/us/stat/116/998">116 STAT. 998</page> commitments that any such regulations are the least restrictive on trade, nondiscriminatory, and transparent, and promote an open market environment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to extend the moratorium of the World Trade Organization on duties on electronic transmissions.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reciprocal trade in agriculture</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The principal negotiating objective of the United States with respect to agriculture is to obtain competitive opportunities for United States exports of agricultural commodities in foreign markets substantially equivalent to the competitive opportunities afforded foreign exports in United States markets and to achieve fairer and more open conditions of trade in bulk, specialty crop, and value-added commodities by—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>reducing or eliminating, by a date certain, tariffs or other charges that decrease market opportunities for United States exports—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>giving priority to those products that are subject to significantly higher tariffs or subsidy regimes of major producing countries; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>providing reasonable adjustment periods for United States import-sensitive products, in close consultation with the Congress on such products before initiating tariff reduction negotiations;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>reducing tariffs to levels that are the same as or lower than those in the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>reducing or eliminating subsidies that decrease market opportunities for United States exports or unfairly distort agriculture markets to the detriment of the United States;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>allowing the preservation of programs that support family farms and rural communities but do not distort trade;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>developing disciplines for domestic support programs, so that production that is in excess of domestic food security needs is sold at world prices;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>eliminating government policies that create pricedepressing surpluses;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii ">(vii) </num><content>eliminating state trading enterprises whenever possible;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><chapeau>developing, strengthening, and clarifying rules and effective dispute settlement mechanisms to eliminate practices that unfairly decrease United States market access opportunities or distort agricultural markets to the detriment of the United States, particularly with respect to import-sensitive products, including—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>unfair or trade-distorting activities of state trading enterprises and other administrative mechanisms, with emphasis on requiring price transparency in the operation of state trading enterprises and such other mechanisms in order to end cross subsidization, price discrimination, and price undercutting;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>unjustified trade restrictions or commercial requirements, such as labeling, that affect new technologies, including biotechnology;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">(III) </num><content>unjustified sanitary or phytosanitary restrictions, including those not based on scientific principles in contravention of the Uruguay Round Agreements;</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/999">116 STAT. 999</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>other unjustified technical barriers to trade; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V) </num><content>restrictive rules in the administration of tariff rate quotas;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix) </num><content>eliminating practices that adversely affect trade in perishable or cyclical products, while improving import relief mechanisms to recognize the unique characteristics of perishable and cyclical agriculture;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="x">(x) </num><content>ensuring that import relief mechanisms for perishable and cyclical agriculture are as accessible and timely to growers in the United States as those mechanisms that are used by other countries;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xi">(xi) </num><content>taking into account whether a party to the negotiations has failed to adhere to the provisions of already existing trade agreements with the United States or has circumvented obligations under those agreements;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xii ">(xii) </num><content>taking into account whether a product is subject to market distortions by reason of a failure of a major producing country to adhere to the provisions of already existing trade agreements with the United States or by the circumvention by that country of its obligations under those agreements;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xiii">(xiii) </num><content>otherwise ensuring that countries that accede to the World Trade Organization have made meaningful market liberalization commitments in agriculture;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xiv ">(xiv) </num><content>taking into account the impact that agreements covering agriculture to which the United States is a party, including the North American Free Trade Agreement, have on the United States agricultural industry;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xv">(xv) </num><content>maintaining bona fide food assistance programs and preserving United States market development and export credit programs; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xvi ">(xvi) </num><content>striving to complete a general multilateral round in the World Trade Organization by January 1, 2005, and seeking the broadest market access possible in multilateral, regional, and bilateral negotiations, recognizing the effect that simultaneous sets of negotiations may have on United States import-sensitive commodities (including those subject to tariff-rate quotas).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>Before commencing negotiations with respect to agriculture, the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Congress, shall seek to develop a position on the treatment of seasonal and perishable agricultural products to be employed in the negotiations in order to develop an international consensus on the treatment of seasonal or perishable agricultural products in investigations relating to dumping and safeguards and in any other relevant area.</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>During any negotiations on agricultural subsidies, the United States Trade Representative shall seek to establish the common base year for calculating the Aggregated Measurement of Support (as defined in the Agreement on Agriculture) as the end of each country’s Uruguay Round implementation period, as reported in each country’s Uruguay Round market access schedule.</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>The negotiating objective provided in subparagraph (A) applies with respect to agricultural matters to be addressed in any trade agreement entered into under section 2103(a) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1000">116 STAT. 1000</page> or (b), including any trade agreement entered into under section 2103(a) or (b) that provides for accession to a trade agreement to which the United States is already a party, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Labor and the environment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to labor and the environment are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to ensure that a party to a trade agreement with the United States does not fail to effectively enforce its environmental or labor laws, through a sustained or recurring course of action or inaction, in a manner affecting trade between the United States and that party after entry into force of a trade agreement between those countries;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to recognize that parties to a trade agreement retain the right to exercise discretion with respect to investigatory, prosecutorial, regulatory, and compliance matters and to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources to enforcement with respect to other labor or environmental matters determined to have higher priorities, and to recognize that a country is effectively enforcing its laws if a course of action or inaction reflects a reasonable exercise of such discretion, or results from a bona fide decision regarding the allocation of resources, and no retaliation may be authorized based on the exercise of these rights or the right to establish domestic labor standards and levels of environmental protection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to strengthen the capacity of United States trading partners to promote respect for core labor standards (as defined in section 2113(6));</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to strengthen the capacity of United States trading partners to protect the environment through the promotion of sustainable development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to reduce or eliminate government practices or policies that unduly threaten sustainable development;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>to seek market access, through the elimination of tariffs and nontariff barriers, for United States environmental technologies, goods, and services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>to ensure that labor, environmental, health, or safety policies and practices of the parties to trade agreements with the United States do not arbitrarily or unjustifiably discriminate against United States exports or serve as disguised barriers to trade.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dispute settlement and enforcement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to dispute settlement and enforcement of trade agreements are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to seek provisions in trade agreements providing for resolution of disputes between governments under those trade agreements in an effective, timely, transparent, equitable, and reasoned manner, requiring determinations based on facts and the principles of the agreements, with the goal of increasing compliance with the agreements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to seek to strengthen the capacity of the Trade Policy Review Mechanism of the World Trade Organization to review compliance with commitments;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1001">116 STAT. 1001</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to seek adherence by panels convened under the Dispute Settlement Understanding and by the Appellate Body to the standard of review applicable under the Uruguay Round Agreement involved in the dispute, including greater deference, where appropriate, to tne fact-finding and technical expertise of national investigating authorities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to seek provisions encouraging the early identification and settlement of disputes through consultation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to seek provisions to encourage the provision of trade-expanding compensation if a party to a dispute under the agreement does not come into compliance with its obligations under the agreement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><chapeau>to seek provisions to impose a penalty upon a party to a dispute under the agreement that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>encourages compliance with the obligations of the agreement;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>is appropriate to the parties, nature, subject matter, and scope of the violation; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>has the aim of not adversely affecting parties or interests not party to the dispute while maintaining the effectiveness of the enforcement mechanism; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><chapeau>to seek provisions that treat United States principal negotiating objectives equally with respect to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the ability to resort to dispute settlement under the applicable agreement;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the availability of equivalent dispute settlement procedures; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>the availability of equivalent remedies.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">WTO extended Negotiations</inline>.—</heading><content>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States regarding trade in civil aircraft are those set forth in section 135(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3355(c)) and regarding rules of origin are the conclusion of an agreement described in section 132 of that Act (19 U.S.C. 3552).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trade remedy LAWS</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to trade remedy laws are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to preserve the ability of the United States to enforce rigorously its trade laws, including the antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws, and avoid agreements that lessen the effectiveness of domestic and international disciplines on unfair trade, especially dumping and subsidies, or that lessen the effectiveness of domestic and international safeguard provisions, in order to ensure that United States workers, agricultural producers, and firms can compete fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of reciprocal trade concessions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to address and remedy market distortions that lead to dumping and subsidization, including overcapacity, cartelization, and market-access barriers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Border taxes</inline>.—</heading><content>The principal negotiating objective of the United States regarding border taxes is to obtain a revision of the WTO rules with respect to the treatment of border adjustments for internal taxes to redress the disadvantage to countries relying primarily on direct taxes for revenue rather than indirect taxes.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1002">116 STAT. 1002</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Textile Negotiations</inline>.—</heading><content>The principal negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to trade in textiles and apparel articles are to obtain competitive opportunities for United States exports of textiles and apparel in foreign markets substantially equivalent to the competitive opportunities afforded foreign exports in United States markets and to achieve fairer and more open conditions of trade in textiles and apparel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Worst Forms of Child Labor</inline>.—</heading><content>The principal negotiating objective of the United States with respect to the trade-related aspects of the worst forms of child labor are to seek commitments by parties to trade agreements to vigorously enforce their own laws prohibiting the worst forms of child labor.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion of Certain Priorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to address and maintain United States competitiveness in the global economy, the President shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>seek greater cooperation between the WTO and the ILO;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>seek to establish consultative mechanisms among parties to trade agreements to strengthen the capacity of United States trading partners to promote respect for core labor standards (as defined in section 2113(6)) and to promote compliance with ILO Convention No. 182 Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor, and report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate on the content and operation of such mechanisms;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>seek to establish consultative mechanisms among parties to trade agreements to strengthen the capacity of United States trading partners to develop and implement standards for the protection of the environment and human health based on sound science, and report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate on the content and operation of such mechanisms;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>conduct environmental reviews of future trade and investment agreements, consistent with Executive Order 13141 of November 16, 1999, and its relevant guidelines, and report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate on such reviews;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>review the impact of future trade agreements on United States employment, including labor markets, modeled after Executive Order 13141 to the extent appropriate in establishing procedures and criteria, report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate on such review, and make that report available to the public;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>take into account other legitimate United States domestic objectives including, but not limited to, the protection of legitimate health or safety, essential security, and consumer interests and the law and regulations related thereto;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>direct the Secretary of Labor to consult with any country seeking a trade agreement with the United States concerning that country’s labor laws and provide technical assistance to that country if needed;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1003">116 STAT. 1003</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>in connection with any trade negotiations entered into under this Act, submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a meaningful labor rights report of the country, or countries, with respect to which the President is negotiating, on a time frame determined in accordance with section 2107(b)(2)(E);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>with respect to any trade agreement which the President seeks to implement under trade authorities procedures, submit to the Congress a report describing the extent to which the country or countries that are parties to the agreement have in effect laws governing exploitative child labor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>continue to promote consideration of multilateral environmental agreements and consult with parties to such agreements regarding the consistency of any such agreement that includes trade measures with existing environmental exceptions under Article XX of the GATT 1994;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate, not later than 12 months after the imposition of a penalty or remedy by the United States permitted by a trade agreement to which this title applies, on the effectiveness of the penalty or remedy applied under United States law in enforcing United States rights under the trade agreement; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>seek to establish consultative mechanisms among parties to trade agreements to examine the trade consequences of significant and unanticipated currency movements and to scrutinize whether a foreign government engaged in a pattern of manipulating its currency to promote a competitive advantage in international trade.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The report under paragraph (11) shall address whether the penalty or remedy was effective in changing the behavior of the targeted party and whether the penalty or remedy had any adverse impact on parties or interests not party to the dispute.</continuation></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations with congressional advisers</inline>.—</heading><content>In the course of negotiations conducted under this title, the United States Trade Representative shall consult closely and on a timely basis with, and keep fully apprised of the negotiations, the Congressional Oversight Group convened under section 2107 and all committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate with jurisdiction over laws that would be affected by a trade agreement resulting from the negotiations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation before agreement initialed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the course of negotiations conducted under this title, the United States Trade Representative shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>consult closely and on a timely basis (including immediately before initialing an agreement) with, and keep fully apprised of the negotiations, the congressional advisers for trade policy and negotiations appointed under section 161 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2211), the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Finance of the Senate, and the Congressional Oversight Group convened under section 2107; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1004">116 STAT. 1004</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>with regard to any negotiations and agreement relating to agricultural trade, also consult closely and on a timely basis (including immediately before initialing an agreement) with, and keep fully apprised of the negotiations, the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adherence to Obligations Under Uruguay Round Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining whether to enter into negotiations with a particular country, the President shall take into account the extent to which that country has implemented, or has accelerated the implementation of, its obligations under the Uruguay Round Agreements.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2103">SEC. 2103. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3803">19 USC 3803</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TRADE AGREEMENTS AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements Regarding Tariff Barriers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Whenever the President determines that one or more existing duties or other import restrictions of any foreign country or the United States are unduly burdening and restricting the foreign trade of the United States and that the purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of this title will be promoted thereby, the President—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>may enter into trade agreements with foreign countries before—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>June 1, 2005; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>June 1, 2007, if trade authorities procedures are extended under subsection (c); and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>may, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), proclaim—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>such modification or continuance of any existing duty,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>such continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>such additional duties,</content></clause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">as the President determines to be required or appropriate to carry out any such trade agreement.<br/> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>The President shall notify the Congress of the President’s <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote>intention to enter into an agreement under this subsection.</continuation></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No proclamation may be made under paragraph (1) that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>reduces any rate of duty (other than a rate of duty that does not exceed 5 percent ad valorem on the date of the enactment of this Act) to a rate of duty which is less than 50 percent of the rate of such duty that applies on such date of enactment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>reduces the rate of duty below that applicable under the Uruguay Round Agreements, on any import sensitive agricultural product; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>increases any rate of duty above the rate that applied on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aggregate reduction; exemption from staging</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aggregate reduction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the aggregate reduction in the rate of duty on any article which is in effect on any day pursuant to a trade agreement entered into under paragraph (1) shall not exceed the aggregate reduction which would have been in effect on such day if—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1005">116 STAT. 1005</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a reduction of 3 percent ad valorem or a reduction of one-tenth of the total reduction, whichever is greater, had taken effect on the effective date of the first reduction proclaimed under paragraph (1) to carry out such agreement with respect to such article; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a reduction equal to the amount applicable under clause (i) had taken effect at 1-year intervals after the effective date of such first reduction.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption from staging</inline>.—</heading><content>No staging is required under subparagraph (A) with respect to a duty reduction that is proclaimed under paragraph (1) for an article of a kind that is not produced in the United States. The United States International Trade Commission shall advise the President of the identity of articles that may be exempted from staging under this subparagraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rounding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the President determines that such action will simplify the computation of reductions under paragraph (3), the President may round an annual reduction by an amount equal to the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the difference between the reduction without regard to this paragraph and the next lower whole number; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>one-half of 1 percent ad valorem.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>A rate of duty reduction that may not be proclaimed by reason of paragraph (2) may take effect only if a provision authorizing such reduction is included within an implementing bill provided for under section 2105 and that bill is enacted into law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other tariff modifications</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(A), (2)(C), and (3) through (5), and subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section 115 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, the President may proclaim the modification of any duty or staged rate reduction of any duty set forth in Schedule XX, as defined in section 2(5) of that Act, if the United States agrees to such modification or staged rate reduction in a negotiation for the reciprocal elimination or harmonization of duties under the auspices of the World Trade Organization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority under Uruguay round agreements act not affected</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection shall limit the authority provided to the President under section 111(b) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3521(b)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements Regarding Tariff and Nontariff Barriers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Whenever the President determines that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>one or more existing duties or any other import restriction of any foreign country or the United States or any other barrier to, or other distortion of, international trade unduly burdens or restricts the foreign trade of the United States or adversely affects the United States economy, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the imposition of any such barrier or distortion is likely to result in such a burden, restriction, or effect, and that the purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of this title will be promoted thereby, the President may enter into a trade agreement described in subparagraph (B) during the period described in subparagraph (C).</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1006">116 STAT. 1006</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>The President may enter into a trade agreement under subparagraph (A) with foreign countries providing for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the reduction or elimination of a duty, restriction, barrier, or other distortion described in subparagraph (A); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the prohibition of, or limitation on the imposition of, such barrier or other distortion.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>The President may enter into a trade agreement under this paragraph before—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>June 1, 2005; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>June 1, 2007, if trade authorities procedures are extended under subsection (c).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>A trade agreement may be entered into under this subsection only if such agreement makes progress in meeting the applicable objectives described in section 2102(a) and (b) and the President satisfies the conditions set forth in section 2104.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bills qualifying for trade authorities procedures</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The provisions of section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974 (in this title referred to as “trade authorities procedures”) apply to a bill of either House of Congress which contains provisions described in subparagraph (B) to the same extent as such section 151 applies to implementing bills under that section. A bill to which this paragraph applies shall hereafter in this title be referred to as an “implementing bill”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>The provisions referred to in subparagraph (A) are—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a provision approving a trade agreement entered into under this subsection and approving the statement of administrative action, if any, proposed to implement such trade agreement; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>if changes in existing laws or new statutory authority are required to implement such trade agreement or agreements, provisions, necessary or appropriate to implement such trade agreement or agreements, either repealing or amending existing laws or providing new statutory authority.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension Disapproval Process for Congressional Trade Authorities Procedures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in section 2105(b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the trade authorities procedures apply to implementing bills submitted with respect to trade agreements entered into under subsection (b) before July 1, 2005; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the trade authorities procedures shall be extended to implementing bills submitted with respect to trade agreements entered into under subsection (b) after June 30, 2005, and before July 1, 2007, if (and only if)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the President requests such extension under paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>neither House of the Congress adopts an extension disapproval resolution under paragraph (5) before June 1, 2005.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress by the president</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the President is of the opinion that the trade authorities procedures should be extended to implementing bills described in paragraph (1)(B), the President shall submit to the Congress, not later than March 1, 2005, a written report that contains a request for such extension, together with—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1007">116 STAT. 1007</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a description of all trade agreements that have been negotiated under subsection (b) and the anticipated schedule for submitting such agreements to the Congress for approval;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a description of the progress that has been made in negotiations to achieve the purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of this title, and a statement that such progress justifies the continuation of negotiations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a statement of the reasons why the extension is needed to complete the negotiations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other reports to congress</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report by the advisory committee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> shall promptly inform the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations established under section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155) of the President’s decision to submit a report to the Congress under paragraph (2). The Advisory Committee shall submit to the Congress as soon as practicable, but not later than May 1, 2005, a written report that contains—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>its views regarding the progress that has been made in negotiations to achieve the purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of this title; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a statement of its views, and the reasons therefor, regarding whether the extension requested under paragraph (2) should be approved or disapproved.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report by itc</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall promptly inform the International Trade Commission of the President’s decision to submit a report to the Congress under paragraph (2). The International Trade Commission shall submit to the Congress as soon as practicable, but not later than May 1, 2005, a written report that contains a review and analysis of the economic impact on the United States of all trade agreements implemented between the date of enactment of this Act and the date on which the President decides to seek an extension requested under paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status of reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The reports submitted to the Congress under paragraphs (2) and (3), or any portion of such reports, may be classified to the extent the President determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension disapproval resolutions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “extension disapproval resolution” means a resolution of either House of the Congress, the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: “That the _____ disapproves the request of the President for the extension, under section 2103(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002, of the trade authorities procedures under that Act to any implementing bill submitted with respect to any trade agreement entered into under section 2103(b) of that Act after June 30, 2005.”, with the blank space being filled with the name of the resolving House of the Congress.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Extension disapproval resolutions—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>may be introduced in either House of the Congress by any member of such House; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1008">116 STAT. 1008</page> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>shall be referred, in the House of Representatives, to the Committee on Ways and Means and, in addition, to the Committee on Rules.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The provisions of section 152(d) and (e) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2192(d) and (e)) (relating to the floor consideration of certain resolutions in the House and Senate) apply to extension disapproval resolutions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>It is not in order for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the Senate to consider any extension disapproval resolution not reported by the Committee on Finance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the House of Representatives to consider any extension disapproval resolution not reported by the Committee on Ways and Means and, in addition, by the Committee on Rules; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>either House of the Congress to consider an extension disapproval resolution after June 30, 2005.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of Negotiations</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to contribute to the continued economic expansion of the United States, the President shall commence negotiations covering tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector, and expand existing sectoral agreements to countries that are not parties to those agreements, in cases where the President determines that such negotiations are feasible and timely and would benefit the United States. Such sectors include agriculture, commercial services, intellectual property rights, industrial and capital goods, government procurement, information technology products, environmental technology and services, medical equipment and services, civil aircraft, and infrastructure products. In so doing, the President shall take into account all of tne principal negotiating objectives set forth in section 2102(b).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2104">SEC. 2104. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3804">19 USC 3804</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSULTATIONS AND ASSESSMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and Consultation Before Negotiation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President, with respect to any agreement that is subject to the provisions of section 2103(b), shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>provide, at least 90 calendar days before initiating negotiations, written notice to the Congress of the President’s intention to enter into the negotiations and set forth therein the date the President intends to initiate such negotiations, the specific United States objectives for the negotiations, and whether the President intends to seek an agreement, or changes to an existing agreement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>before and after submission of the notice, consult regarding the negotiations with the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, such other committees of the House and Senate as the President deems appropriate, and the Congressional Oversight group convened under section 2107; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>upon the request of a majority of the members of the Congressional Oversight Group under section 2107(c), meet with the Congressional Oversight Group before initiating the negotiations or at any other time concerning the negotiations.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">negotiations regarding agriculture</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Before initiating or continuing negotiations the subject matter of which is directly related to the subject matter under section 2102(b)(10)(A)(i) with any country, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1009">116 STAT. 1009</page> the President shall assess whether United States tariffs on agricultural products that were bound under the Uruguay Round Agreements are lower than the tariffs bound by that country. In addition, the President shall consider whether the tariff levels bound and applied throughout the world with respect to imports from the United States are higher than United States tariffs and whether the negotiation provides an opportunity to address any such disparity. The President shall consult with the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate concerning the results of the assessment, whether it is appropriate for the United States to agree to further tariff reductions based on the conclusions reached in the assessment, and how all applicable negotiating objectives will be met.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special consultations on import sensitive products</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Before initiating negotiations with regard to agriculture, and, with respect to the Free Trade Area for the Americas and negotiations with regard to agriculture under the auspices of the World Trade Organization, as soon as practicable after the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>identify those agricultural products subject to tariffrate quotas on the date of enactment of this Act, and agricultural products subject to tariff reductions by the United States as a result of the Uruguay Round Agreements, for which the rate of duty was reduced on January 1, 1995, to a rate which was not less than 97.5 percent of the rate of duty that applied to such article on December 31, 1994;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>consult with the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate concerning—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>whether any further tariff reductions on the products identified under clause (i) should be appropriate, taking into account the impact of any such tariff reduction on the United States industry producing the product concerned;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>whether the products so identified face unjustified sanitary or phytosanitary restrictions, including those not based on scientific principles in contravention of the Uruguay Round Agreements; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">(III) </num><content>whether the countries participating in the negotiations maintain export subsidies or other programs, policies, or practices that distort world trade in such products and the impact of such programs, policies, and practices on United States producers of the products;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>request that the International Trade Commission prepare an assessment of the probable economic effects of any such tariff reduction on the United States industry producing the product concerned and on the United States economy as a whole; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1010">116 STAT. 1010</page> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>upon complying with clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), notify the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate of those products identified under clause (i) for which the Trade Representative intends to seek tariff liberalization in the negotiations and the reasons for seeking such tariff liberalization.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>If, after negotiations described in subparagraph (A) are commenced—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the United States Trade Representative identifies any additional agricultural product described in subparagraph (A)(i) for tariff reductions which were not the subject of a notification under subparagraph (A)(iv), or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any additional agricultural product described in subparagraph (A)(i) is the subject of a request for tariff reductions by a party to the negotiations,</content></clause> <continuation class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10">the Trade Representative shall, as soon as practicable, notify the committees referred to in subparagraph (A)(iv) of those products and the reasons for seeking such tariff reductions.</continuation></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiations regarding the fishing industry</inline>.—</heading><content>Before initiating, or continuing, negotiations which directly relate to fish or shellfish trade with any country, the President shall consult with the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and shall keep the Committees apprised of negotiations on an ongoing and timely basis.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiations Regarding Textiles</inline>.—</heading><content>Before initiating or continuing negotiations the subject matter of which is directly related to textiles and apparel products with any country, the President shall assess whether United States tariffs on textile and apparel products that were bound under the Uruguay Round Agreements are lower than the tariffs bound by that country and whether the negotiation provides an opportunity to address any such disparity. The President shall consult with the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate concerning the results of the assessment, whether it is appropriate for the United States to agree to further tariff reductions based on the conclusions reached in the assessment, and how all applicable negotiating objectives will be met.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Congress Before Agreements Entered Into</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before entering into any trade agreement under section 2103(b), the President shall consult with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>each other committee of the House and the Senate, and each joint committee of the Congress, which has jurisdiction over legislation involving subject matters which would be affected by the trade agreement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Congressional Oversight Group convened under section 2107.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The consultation described in paragraph (1) shall include consultation with respect to—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1011">116 STAT. 1011</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the nature of the agreement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>how and to what extent the agreement will achieve the applicable purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the implementation of the agreement under section 2105, including the general effect of the agreement on existing laws.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report regarding united states trade remedy laws</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Changes in certain trade laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President, at least 180 calendar days before the day on which the President enters into a trade agreement under section 2103(b), shall report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the range of proposals advanced in the negotiations with respect to that agreement, that may be in the final agreement, and that could require amendments to title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 or to chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>how these proposals relate to the objectives described in section 2102(b)(14).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to a trade agreement entered into with Chile or Singapore, the report referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be submitted by the President at least 90 calendar days before the day on which the President enters into that agreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resolutions</inline>.—</heading><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><chapeau>At any time after the transmission of the report under subparagraph (A), if a resolution is introduced with respect to that report in either House of Congress, the procedures set forth in clauses (iii) through (vi) shall apply to that resolution if—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>no other resolution with respect to that report has previously been reported in that House of Congress by the Committee on Ways and Means or the Committee on Finance, as the case may be, pursuant to those procedures; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>no procedural disapproval resolution under section 2105(b) introduced with respect to a trade agreement entered into pursuant to the negotiations to which the report under subparagraph (A) relates has previously been reported in that House of Congress by the Committee on Ways and Means or the Committee on Finance, as the case may be.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “resolution” means only a resolution of either House of Congress, the matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: “That the _____ finds that the proposed changes to United States trade remedy laws contained in the report of the President transmitted to the Congress on _____ under section 2104(d)(3) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 with respect to , are inconsistent with the negotiating objectives described in section 2102(b)(14) of that Act.”, with the first blank space being filled with the name of the resolving House of Congress, the second blank space being filled with the appropriate date of the States trade remedy laws contained in the report of the President transmitted to the Congress on _____ under section 2104(d)(3) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 with respect to , are inconsistent with the negotiating objectives described in section 2102(b)(14) of that Act.”, with the first blank space being filled with the name of the resolving House of Congress, the second blank space being filled with the appropriate date of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1012">116 STAT. 1012</page> report, and the third blank space being filled with the name of the country or countries involved.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><chapeau>Resolutions in the House of Representatives—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>may be introduced by any Member of the House;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>shall be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and, in addition, to the Committee on Rules; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">(III) </num><content>may not be amended by either Committee.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>Resolutions in the Senate—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>may be introduced by any Member of the Senate;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>shall be referred to the Committee on Finance; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">(III) </num><content>may not be amended.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>It is not in order for the House of Representatives to consider any resolution that is not reported by the Committee on Ways and Means and, in addition, by the Committee on Rules.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>It is not in order for the Senate to consider any resolution that is not reported by the Committee on Finance.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>The provisions of section 152(d) and (e) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2192(d) and (e)) (relating to floor consideration of certain resolutions in the House and Senate) shall apply to resolutions.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory Committee Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required under section 135(e)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 regarding any trade agreement entered into under section 2103(a) or (b) of this Act shall be provided to the President, the Congress, and the United States Trade Representative not later than 30 days after the date on which the President notifies the Congress under section 2103(a)(D or 2105(a)(1)(A) of the President’s intention to enter into the agreement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">ITC Assessment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The President, at least 90 calendar days before the day on which the President enters into a trade agreement under section 2103(b), shall provide the International Trade Commission (referred to in this subsection as “the Commission”) with the details of the agreement as it exists at that time and request the Commission to prepare and submit an assessment of the agreement as described in paragraph (2). Between the time the President makes the request under this paragraph and the time the Commission submits the assessment, the President shall keep the Commission current with respect to the details of the agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">ITC assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 calendar days after the President enters into the agreement, the Commission shall submit to the President and the Congress a report assessing the likely impact of the agreement on the United States economy as a whole and on specific industry sectors, including the impact the agreement will have on the gross domestic product, exports and imports, aggregate employment and employment opportunities, the production, employment, and competitive position of industries likely to be significantly affected by the agreement, and the interests of United States consumers.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1013">116 STAT. 1013</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of empirical literature</inline>.—</heading><content>In preparing the assessment, the Commission shall review available economic assessments regarding the agreement, including literature regarding any substantially equivalent proposed agreement, and shall provide in its assessment a description of the analyses used and conclusions drawn in such literature, and a discussion of areas of consensus and divergence between the various analyses and conclusions, including those of the Commission regarding the agreement.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2105">SEC. 2105. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF TRADE AGREEMENTS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3805">19 USC 3805</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification and submission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any agreement<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> entered into under section 2103(b) shall enter into force with respect to the United States if (and only if)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the President, at least 90 calendar days before<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> the day on which the President enters into the trade agreement, notifies the House of Representatives and the Senate of the President’s intention to enter into the agreement, and promptly thereafter publishes notice of such intention in the Federal Register;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>within 60 days after entering into the agreement, the President submits to the Congress a description of those changes to existing laws that the President considers would be required in order to bring the United States into compliance with the agreement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>after entering into the agreement, the President submits to the Congress, on a day on which both Houses of Congress are in session, a copy of the final legal text of the agreement, together with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a draft of an implementing bill described in section 2103(b)(3);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a statement of any administrative action proposed to implement the trade agreement; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">(iii) </num><content>the supporting information described in paragraph (2); and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the implementing bill is enacted into law.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supporting information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The supporting information required under paragraph (1)(C)(iii) consists of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>an explanation as to how the implementing bill and proposed administrative action will change or affect existing law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>a statement—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>asserting that the agreement makes progress in achieving the applicable purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of this title; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>setting forth the reasons of the President regarding—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>how and to what extent the agreement makes progress in achieving the applicable purposes, policies, and objectives referred to in clause (i);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>whether and how the agreement changes provisions of an agreement previously negotiated;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">(III) </num><content>how the agreement serves the interests of United States commerce;</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1014">116 STAT. 1014</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>how the implementing bill meets the standards set forth in section 2103(b)(3); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V) </num><content>how and to what extent the agreement makes progress in achieving the applicable purposes, policies, and objectives referred to in section 2102(c) regarding the promotion of certain priorities.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reciprocal benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to ensure that a foreign country that is not a party to a trade agreement entered into under section 2103(b) does not receive benefits under the agreement unless the country is also subject to the obligations under the agreement, the implementing bill submitted with respect to the agreement shall provide that the benefits and obligations under the agreement apply only to the parties to the agreement, if such application is consistent with the terms of the agreement. The implementing bill may also provide that the benefits and obligations under the agreement do not apply uniformly to all parties to the agreement, if such application is consistent with the terms of the agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of commitments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any agreement or other understanding with a foreign government or governments (whether oral or in writing) that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>relates to a trade agreement with respect to which the Congress enacts an implementing bill under trade authorities procedures, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is not disclosed to the Congress before an implementing bill with respect to that agreement is introduced in either House of Congress, shall not be considered to be part of the agreement approved by the Congress and shall have no force and effect under United States law or in any dispute settlement body.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on Trade Authorities Procedures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">For lack of notice or consultations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The trade authorities procedures shall not apply to any implementing bill submitted with respect to a trade agreement or trade agreements entered into under section 2103(b) if during the 60-day period beginning on the date that one House of Congress agrees to a procedural disapproval resolution for lack of notice or consultations with respect to such trade agreement or agreements, the other House separately agrees to a procedural disapproval resolution with respect to such trade agreement or agreements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedural disapproval resolution</inline>.—</heading><content>(i) For purposes of this paragraph, the term “procedural disapproval resolution” means a resolution of either House of Congress, the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: “That the President has failed or refused to notify or consult in accordance with the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 on negotiations with respect to _____ and, therefore, the trade authorities procedures under that Act shall not apply to any implementing bill submitted with respect to sucn trade agreement or agreements.”, with the blank space being filled with a description of the trade agreement or agreements with respect to which the President is considered to have failed or refused to notify or consult.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1015">116 STAT. 1015</page> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>For purposes of clause (i), the President has “failed or refused to notify or consult in accordance with the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002” on negotiations with respect to a trade agreement or trade agreements if—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the President has failed or refused to consult (as the case may be) in accordance with section 2104 or 2105 with respect to the negotiations, agreement, or agreements;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>guidelines under section 2107(b) have not been developed or met with respect to the negotiations, agreement, or agreements;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">(III) </num><content>the President has not met with the Congressional Oversight Group pursuant to a request made under section 2107(c) with respect to the negotiations, agreement, or agreements; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>the agreement or agreements fail to make progress in achieving the purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives of this title.</content></subclause></clause></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for considering resolutions</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Procedural disapproval resolutions—</chapeau> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the House of Representatives—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>may be introduced by any Member of the House;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>shall be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and, in addition, to the Committee on Rules; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">(III) </num><content>may not be amended by either Committee; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in the Senate—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>may be introduced by any Member of the Senate;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>shall be referred to the Committee on Finance; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">(III) </num><content>may not be amended.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The provisions of section 152(d) and (e) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2192(d) and (e)) (relating to the floor consideration of certain resolutions in the House and Senate) apply to a procedural disapproval resolution introduced with respect to a trade agreement if no other procedural disapproval resolution with respect to that trade agreement has previously been reported in that House of Congress by the Committee on Ways and Means or the Committee on Finance, as the case may be, and if no resolution described in section 2104(d)(3)(C)(ii) with respect to that trade agreement has been reported in that House of Congress by the Committee on Ways and Means or the Committee on Finance, as the case may be, pursuant to the procedures set forth in clauses (iii) through (vi) of such section 2104(d)(3)(C).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>It is not in order for the House of Representatives to consider any procedural disapproval resolution not reported by the Committee on Ways and Means and, in addition, by the Committee on Rules.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>It is not in order for the Senate to consider any procedural disapproval resolution not reported by the Committee on Finance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1016">116 STAT. 1016</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">For failure to meet other requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>than December 31, 2002, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the United States Trade Representative, shall transmit to the Congress a report setting forth the strategy of the executive branch to address concerns of the Congress regarding whether dispute settlement panels and the Appellate Body of the WTO have added to obligations, or diminished rights, of the United States, as described in section 2101(b)(3). Trade authorities procedures shall not apply to any implementing bill with respect to an agreement negotiated under the auspices of the WTO unless the Secretary of Commerce has issued such report in a timely manner.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of House of Representatives and Senate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of this section, section 2103(c), aand section 2104(d)(3)(C) are enacted by the Congress—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively, and as such are deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, and such procedures supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent with such other rules; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>with the full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedures of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as any other rule of that House.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2106">SEC. 2106. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3806">19 USC 3806</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TRADE AGREEMENTS FOR WHICH NEGOTIATIONS HAVE ALREADY BEGUN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the prenegotiation notification and consultation requirement described in section 2104(a), if an agreement to which section 2103(b) applies—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is entered into under the auspices of the World Trade Organization,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>is entered into with Chile,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>is entered into with Singapore, or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>establishes a Free Trade Area for the Americas, and results from negotiations that were commenced before the date of the enactment of this Act, subsection (b) shall apply.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of any agreement to which subsection (a) applies—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the applicability of the trade authorities procedures to implementing bills shall be determined without regard to the requirements of section 2104(a) (relating only to 90 days notice prior to initiating negotiations), and any procedural disapproval resolution under section 2105(b)(1)(B) shall not be in order on the basis of a failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of section 2104(a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><chapeau>the President shall, as soon as feasible after the enactment of this Act—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>notify the Congress of the negotiations described in subsection (a), the specific United States objectives in the negotiations, and whether the President is seeking a new agreement or changes to an existing agreement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>before and after submission of the notice, consult regarding the negotiations with the committees referred <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1017">116 STAT. 1017</page> to in section 2104(a)(2) and the Congressional Oversight Group convened under section 2107.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2107">SEC. 2107. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT GROUP.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3807">19 USC 3807</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Members and Functions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>By not later than 60 days after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of the enactment of this Act, and not later than 30 days after the convening of each Congress, the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Finance of the Senate shall convene the Congressional Oversight Group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership from the house</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In each Congress, the Congressional Oversight Group shall be comprised of the following Members of the House of Representatives:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Ways and Means, and 3 additional members of such Committee (not more than 2 of whom are members of the same political party).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The chairman and ranking member, or their designees, of the committees of the House of Representatives which would have, under the Rules of the House of Representatives, jurisdiction over provisions of law affected by a trade agreement negotiations for which are conducted at any time during that Congress and to which this title would apply.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership from the senate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In each Congress, the Congressional Oversight Group shall also be comprised of the following members of the Senate:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Finance and 3 additional members of such Committee (not more than 2 of whom are members of the same political party).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The chairman and ranking member, or their designees, of the committees of the Senate which would have, under the Rules of the Senate, jurisdiction over provisions of law affected by a trade agreement negotiations for which are conducted at any time during that Congress and to which this title would apply.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accreditation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Congressional Oversight Group described in paragraph (2)(A) and (3)(A) shall be accredited by the United States Trade Representative on behalf of the President as an official adviser to the United States delegation in negotiations for any trade agreement to which this title applies. Each member of the Congressional Oversight Group described in paragraph (2)(B) and (3)(B) shall be accredited by the United States Trade Representative on behalf of the President as an official adviser to the United States delegation in the negotiations by reason of which the member is in the Congressional Oversight Group. The Congressional Oversight Group shall consult with and provide advice to the Trade Representative regarding the formulation of specific objectives, negotiating strategies and positions, the development of the applicable trade agreement, and compliance and enforcement of the negotiated commitments under the trade agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Congressional Oversight Group shall be chaired by the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1018">116 STAT. 1018</page> of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Committee on Finance of the Senate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose and revision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall, within 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, develop written guidelines to facilitate the useful and timely exchange of information between the Trade Representative and the Congressional Oversight Group convened under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may make such revisions to the guidelines as may be necessary from time to time.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The guidelines developed under paragraph (1) shall provide for, among other things—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>regular, detailed briefings of the Congressional Oversight Group regarding negotiating objectives, including the promotion of certain priorities referred to in section 2102(c), and positions and the status of the applicable negotiations, beginning as soon as practicable after the Congressional Oversight Group is convened, with more frequent briefings as trade negotiations enter the final stage;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>access by members of the Congressional Oversight Group, and staff with proper security clearances, to pertinent documents relating to the negotiations, including classified materials;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the closest practicable coordination between the Trade Representative and the Congressional Oversight Group at all critical periods during the negotiations, including at negotiation sites;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>after the applicable trade agreement is concluded, consultation regarding ongoing compliance and enforcement of negotiated commitments under the trade agreement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the time frame for submitting the report required under section 2102(c)(8).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request for Meeting</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the request of a majority of the Congressional Oversight Group, the President shall meet with the Congressional Oversight Group before initiating negotiations with respect to a trade agreement, or at any other time concerning the negotiations.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2108">SEC. 2108. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3808">19 USC 3808</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ADDITIONAL IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At the time the President submits to the Congress the final text of an agreement pursuant to section 2105(a)(1)(C), the President shall also submit a plan for implementing and enforcing the agreement. The implementation and enforcement plan shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Border personnel requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>A description of additional personnel required at border entry points, including a list of additional customs and agricultural inspectors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency staffing requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>A description of additional personnel required by Federal agencies responsible for monitoring and implementing the trade agreement, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1019">116 STAT. 1019</page> including personnel required by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Agriculture (including additional personnel required to implement sanitary and phytosanitary measures in order to obtain market access for United States exports), the Department of the Treasury, and such other agencies as may be necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Customs infrastructure requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>A description of the additional equipment and facilities needed by the United States Customs Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Impact on state and local governments</inline>.—</heading><content>A description of the impact the trade agreement will have on State and local governments as a result of increases in trade.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>An analysis of the costs associated with each of the items listed in paragraphs (1) through (4). </content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall include a request<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> for the resources necessary to support the plan described in subsection (a) in the first budget that the President submits to the Congress after the submission of the plan.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2109">SEC. 2109. </num><heading>COMMITTEE STAFF.</heading> <content>The grant of trade promotion authority under this title is likely to increase the activities of the primary committees of jurisdiction in the area of international trade. In addition, the creation of the Congressional Oversight Group under section 2107 will increase the participation of a broader number of Members of Congress in the formulation of United States trade policy and oversight of the international trade agenda for the United States. The primary committees of jurisdiction should have adequate staff to accommodate these increases in activities.</content><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3809">19 USC 3809</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="2110">SEC. 2100. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title I of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2111 et seq.) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementing bill</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 151(b)(1) (19 U.S.C. 2191(b)(1)) is amended by striking “section 1103(a)(1) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, or section 282 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act” and inserting “section 282 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or section 2105(a)(1) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 151(c)(1) (19 U.S.C. 2191(c)(1)) is amended by striking “or section 282 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act” and inserting “, section 282 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or section 2105(a)(1) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advice from international trade commission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 131 (19 U.S.C. 2151) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “section 123 of this Act or section 1102 (a) or (c) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988,” and inserting “section 123 of this Act or section 2103(a) or (b) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002,”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “section 1102 (b) or (c) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1020">116 STAT. 1020</page> Act of 1988” and inserting “section 2103(b) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “section 1102(a)(3)(A)” and inserting “section 2103(a)(3)(A) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “section 1102 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988,” and inserting “section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002,”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings and advice</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 132,133(a), and 134(a) (19 U.S.C. 2152, 2153(a), and 2154(a)) are each amended by striking “section 1102 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988,” each place it appears and inserting “section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002,”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prerequisites for offers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 134(b) (19 U.S.C. 2154(b)) is amended by striking “section 1102 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988” and inserting “section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advice from private and public sectors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 135 (19 U.S.C. 2155) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking “section 1102 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988” and inserting “section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)(1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “section 1102 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988” each place it appears and inserting “section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “section 1103(a)(1)(A) of such Act of 1988” and inserting “section 2105(a)(1)(A) of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (e)(2), by striking “section 1101 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988” and inserting “section 2102 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmission of agreements to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 162(a) (19 U.S.C. 2212(a)) is amended by striking “or under section 1102 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988” and inserting “or under section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3810">19 USC 3810</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Certain Provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of applying sections 125, 126, and 127 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2135, 2136(a), and 2137)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any trade agreement entered into under section 2103 shall be treated as an agreement entered into under section 101 or 102, as appropriate, of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2111 or 2112); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any proclamation or Executive order issued pursuant to a trade agreement entered into under section 2103 shall be treated as a proclamation or Executive order issued pursuant to a trade agreement entered into under section 102 of the Trade Act of 1974.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1021">116 STAT. 1021</page> </section> <section><num value="2111">SEC. 2111. </num><heading>REPORT ON IMPACT OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3811">19 USC 3811</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of this Act, the International Trade Commission shall report to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives regarding the economic impact on the United States of the trade agreements described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The trade agreements described in this subsection are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The North American Free Trade Agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The Uruguay Round Agreements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Tokyo Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2112">SEC. 2112. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3812">19 USC 3812</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INTERESTS OF SMALL BUSINESS.</heading> <content>The Assistant United States Trade Representative for Industry and Telecommunications shall be responsible for ensuring that the interests of small business are considered in all trade negotiations in accordance with the objective described in section 2102(a)(8). It is the sense of the Congress that the small business functions should be reflected in the title of the Assistant United States Trade Representative assigned the responsibility for small business.</content> </section> <section role="definitions"><num value="2113">SEC. 2113. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3813">19 USC 3813</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement on agriculture</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Agreement on Agriculture” means the agreement referred to in section 101(d)(2) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 35U(d)(2)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement on safeguards</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Agreement on Safeguards means the agreement referred to in section 101(d)(12) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(12)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement on subsidies and countervailing measures</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures” means the agreement referred to in section 101(d)(13) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(13)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Antidumping agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Antidumping Agreement" means the Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 referred to in section 101(d)(7) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(7)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appellate body</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Appellate Body” means the Appellate Body established under Article 17.1 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Core labor standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “core labor standards” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the right of association;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the right to organize and bargain collectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>a minimum age for the employment of children; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1022">116 STAT. 1022</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dispute settlement understanding</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Dispute Settlement Understanding” means the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes referred to in section 101(d)(16) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading>GATT <inline class="smallCaps">1994</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “GATT 1994” has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading>ILO.—</heading><content>The term “ILO” means the International Labor Organization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Import sensitive agricultural product</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “import sensitive agricultural product” means an agricultural product—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>with respect to which, as a result of the Uruguay Round Agreements the rate of duty was the subject of tariff reductions by the United States and, pursuant to such Agreements, was reduced on January 1, 1995, to a rate that was not less than 97.5 percent of the rate of duty that applied to such article on December 31, 1994; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>which was subject to a tariff-rate quota on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states person</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “United States person” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a United States citizen;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity organized under the laws of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that is organized under the laws of a foreign country and is controlled by entities described in subparagraph (B) or United States citizens, or both.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uruguay round agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Uruguay Round Agreements” has the meaning given that term in section 2(7) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(7)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">World trade organization; wto</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “World Trade Organization” and “WTO” mean the organization established pursuant to the WTO Agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading>WTO <inline class="smallCaps">agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “WTO Agreement” means the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization entered into on April 15,1994.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading>WTO <inline class="smallCaps">member</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “WTO member” has the meaning given that term in section 2(10) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(10)).</content></paragraph></section> 116 STAT. 1023 DIVISION C—ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE ACT <num value="XXXI">TITLE XXXI—</num><heading>ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="3101">SEC. 3101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3201">19 USC 3201 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act”.</content> </section> <section><num value="3102">SEC. 3102. </num><heading>FINDINGS.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3201">19 USC 3201 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Since the Andean Trade Preference Act was enacted in 1991, it has had a positive impact on United States trade with Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Two-way trade has doubled, with the United States serving as the leading source of imports and leading export market for each of the Andean beneficiary countries. This has resulted in increased jobs and expanded export opportunities in both the United States and the Andean region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Andean Trade Preference Act has been a key element in the United States counternarcotics strategy in the Andean region, promoting export diversification and broadbased economic development that provides sustainable economic alternatives to drug-crop production, strengthening the legitimate economies of Andean countries and creating viable alternatives to illicit trade in coca.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Notwithstanding the success of the Andean Trade Preference Act, the Andean region remains threatened by political and economic instability and fragility, vulnerable to the consequences of the drug war and fierce global competition for its legitimate trade.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The continuing instability in the Andean region poses a threat to the security interests of the United States and the world. This problem has been partially addressed through foreign aid, such as Plan Colombia, enacted by Congress in 2000. However, foreign aid alone is not sufficient. Enhancement of legitimate trade with the United States provides an alternative means for reviving and stabilizing the economies in the Andean region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Andean Trade Preference Act constitutes a tangible commitment by the United States to the promotion of prosperity, stability, and democracy in the beneficiary countries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Renewal and enhancement of the Andean Trade Preference Act will bolster the confidence of domestic private enterprise and foreign investors in the economic prospects of the region, ensuring that legitimate private enterprise can be the engine of economic development and political stability in the region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Each of the Andean beneficiary countries is committed to conclude negotiation of a Free Trade Area of the Americas by the year 2005, as a means of enhancing the economic security of the region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Temporarily enhancing trade benefits for Andean beneficiary countries will promote the growth of free enterprise <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1024">116 STAT. 1024</page> and economic opportunity in these countries and serve the security interests of the United States, the region, and the world.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="3103">SEC. 3103. </num><heading>ARTICLES ELIGIBLE FOR PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility of Certain Articles</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 204 of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3203) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (c) and redesignating subsections (d) through (g) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions and Special Rules</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain articles that are not import-sensitive</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President may proclaim duty-free treatment under this title for any article described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) that is the growth, product, or manufacture of an ATPDEA beneficiary country, that is imported directly into the customs territory of the United States from an ATPDEA beneficiary country, and that meets the requirements of this section, if the President determines that such article is not import-sensitive in the context of imports from ATPDEA beneficiary countries:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Footwear not designated at the time of the effective date of this title as eligible for purposes of the generalized system of preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Petroleum, or any product derived from petroleum, provided for in headings 2709 and 2710 of the HTS.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Watches and watch parts (including cases, bracelets and straps), of whatever type including, but not limited to, mechanical, quartz digital or quartz analog, if such watches or watch parts contain any material which is the product of any country with respect to which HTS column 2 rates of duty apply.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Handbags, luggage, flat goods, work gloves, and leather wearing apparel that were not designated on August 5, 1983, as eligible articles for purposes of the generalized system of preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (3), duty-free treatment under this title may not be extended to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>textiles and apparel articles which were not eligible articles for purposes of this title on January 1, 1994, as this title was in effect on that date;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>rum and tafia classified in subheading 2208.40 of the HTS;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>sugars, syrups, and sugar-containing products subject to over-quota duty rates under applicable tariff-rate quotas; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>tuna prepared or preserved in any manner in airtight containers, except as provided in paragraph (4).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Apparel articles and certain textile articles</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Apparel articles that are imported directly into the customs territory of the United States from an ATPDEA beneficiary country shall enter the United States free of duty and free of any quantitative restrictions, limitations, or consultation levels, but only if such articles are described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1025">116 STAT. 1025</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered articles</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The apparel articles referred to in subparagraph (A) are the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Apparel articles assembled from products of the united states or atpdea beneficiary countries or products not available in commercial quantities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries, or the United States, or both, exclusively from any one or any combination of the following:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Fabrics or fabric components wholly formed, or components knit-to-shape, in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States or 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are formed in the United States). Apparel articles shall qualify under this subclause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles shall qualify under this subclause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>Fabrics or fabric components formed or components knit-to-shape, in 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries, from yarns wholly formed in 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries, if such fabrics (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are formed in 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries) or components are in chief value of llama, alpaca, or vicuna.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>Fabrics or yarns, to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns, under Annex 401 of the NAFTA.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional fabrics</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At the request of any interested party, the President is authorized to proclaim additional fabrics and yarns as eligible for preferential treatment under clause (i)(III) if—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the President determines that such fabrics or yarns cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the President has obtained advice regarding the proposed action from the appropriate advisory committee established under section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155) and the United States International Trade Commission;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>within 60 days after the request, the President has submitted a report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1026">116 STAT. 1026</page> that sets forth the action proposed to be proclaimed and the reasons for such action, and the advice obtained under subclause (II);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>a period of 60 calendar days, beginning with the first day on which the President has met the requirements of subclause (III), has expired; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><content>the President has consulted with such committees regarding the proposed action during the period referred to in subclause (III).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Apparel articles assembled in 1 or more atpdea beneficiary countries from regional fabrics or regional components</inline>.—</heading><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I)</num><content>Subject to the limitation set forth in subclause (II), apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries from fabrics or from fabric components formed or from components knit-to-shape, in 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries, from yarns wholly formed in the United States or 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are formed in 1 or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries), whether or not the apparel articles are also made from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in clause (i) (unless the apparel articles are made exclusively from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in clause (i)).</content></subclause></clause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>The preferential treatment referred to in subclause (I) shall be extended in the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2002, and in each of the 4 succeeding 1-year periods, to imports of apparel articles in an amount not to exceed the applicable percentage of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the preceding 12-month period for which data are available.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>For purposes of subclause (II), the term ‘applicable percentage’ means 2 percent for the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2002, increased in each of the 4 succeeding 1-year periods by equal increments, so that for the period beginning October 1, 2006, the applicable percentage does not exceed 5 percent.</content></subclause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Handloomed, handmade, and folklore articles</inline>.—</heading><content>A handloomed, handmade, or folklore article of an ATPDEA beneficiary country identified under subparagraph (C) that is certified as such by the competent authority of such beneficiary country.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain other apparel articles</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Any apparel article classifiable under subheading 6212.10 of the HTS, except for articles entered under clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv), if the article is both cut and sewn or otherwise assembled in the United States, or one or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries, or both.</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1027">116 STAT. 1027</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>During the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2003, and during each of the 3 succeeding 1-year periods, apparel articles described in subclause (I) of a producer or an entity controlling production shall be eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph only if the aggregate cost of fabrics (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) formed in the United States that are used in the production of all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period is at least 75 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of procedure to ensure COMPLIANCE</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Customs Service shall develop and implement methods and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirement set forth in subclause (II). If the Customs Service finds that a producer or an entity controlling production has not satisfied such requirement in a 1-year period, then apparel articles described in subclause (I) of that producer or entity shall be ineligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph during any succeeding 1-year period until the aggregate cost of fabrics (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) formed in the United States that are used in the production of such articles of that producer or entity entered during the preceding 1-year period is at least 85 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for findings and trimmings</inline>.—</heading><content>An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains findings or trimmings of foreign origin, if such findings and trimmings do not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the components of the assembled product. Examples of findings and trimmings are sewing thread, hooks and eyes, snaps, buttons, ‘bow buds’, decorative lace, trim, elastic strips, zippers, including zipper tapes and labels, and other similar products.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain interlining</inline>.—</heading><item class="inline"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains certain interlinings of foreign origin, if the value of such <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1028">116 STAT. 1028</page> interlinings (and any findings and trimmings) does not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the components of the assembled article.</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>Interlinings eligible for the treatment described in division (aa) include only a chest type plate, ‘hymo’ piece, or ‘sleeve header’, of woven or weft-inserted warp knit construction and of coarse animal hair or man-made filaments.</content></item> <item class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>The treatment described in this subclause shall terminate if the President makes a determination that United States manufacturers are producing such interlinings in the United States in commercial quantities.</content></item></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">De minimis rule</inline>.—</heading><content>An article that would otherwise be ineligible for preferential treatment under this subparagraph because the article contains yarns not wholly formed in the United States or in one or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries shall not be ineligible for such treatment if the total weight of all such yarns is not more than 7 percent of the total weight of the good.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special origin rule</inline>.—</heading><content>An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under clause (i) or (iii) shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains nylon filament yarn (other than elastomeric yarn) that is classifiable under subheading 5402.10.30, 5402.10.60, 5402.31.30, 5402.31.60, 5402.32.30, 5402.32.60, 5402.41.10, 5402.41.90, 5402.51.00, or 5402.61.00 of the HTS from a country that is a party to an agreement with the United States establishing a free trade area, which entered into force before January 1, 1995.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii ">“(vii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Textile luggage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Textile luggage—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>assembled in an ATPDEA beneficiary country from fabric wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, that is entered under subheading 9802.00.80 of the HTS; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>assembled from fabric cut in an ATPDEA beneficiary country from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Handloomed, handmade, and folklore articles</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (B)(iv), the President shall consult with representatives of the ATPDEA beneficiary countries concerned for the purpose of identifying particular textile and apparel goods that are mutually agreed upon as being handloomed, handmade, or folklore goods of a kind described in section 2.3(a), (b), or (c) of the Annex or Appendix 3.1.B.11 of the Annex.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties for transshipment</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties for exporters</inline>.—</heading><content>If the President determines, based on sufficient evidence, that an exporter has engaged in transshipment with respect to apparel articles from an ATPDEA beneficiary country, then the President shall deny all benefits <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1029">116 STAT. 1029</page> under this title to such exporter, and any successor of such exporter, for a period of 2 years.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties for countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever the President finds, based on sufficient evidence, that transshipment has occurred, the President shall request that the ATPDEA beneficiary country or countries through whose territory the transshipment has occurred take all necessary and appropriate actions to prevent such transshipment. If the President determines that a country is not taking such actions, the President shall reduce the quantities of apparel articles that may be imported into the United States from such country by the quantity of the transshipped articles multiplied by 3, to the extent consistent with the obligations of the United States under the WTO.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transshipment described</inline>.—</heading><content>Transshipment within the meaning of this subparagraph has occurred when preferential treatment under subparagraph (A) has been claimed for an apparel article on the basis of material false information concerning the country of origin, manufacture, processing, or assembly of the article or any of its components. For purposes of this clause, false information is material if disclosure of the true information would mean or would have meant that the article is or was ineligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (A).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bilateral emergency actions</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may take bilateral emergency tariff actions of a kind described in section 4 of the Annex with respect to any apparel article imported from an ATPDEA beneficiary country if the application of tariff treatment under subparagraph (A) to such article results in conditions that would be cause for the taking of such actions under such section 4 with respect to a like article described in the same 8-digit subheading of the HTS that is imported from Mexico.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules relating to bilateral emergency ACTION</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of applying bilateral emergency action under this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the requirements of paragraph (5) of section 4 of the Annex (relating to providing compensation) shall not apply;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the term ‘transition period’ in section 4 of the Annex shall mean the period ending December 31, 2006; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>the requirements to consult specified in section 4 of the Annex shall be treated as satisfied if the President requests consultations with the ATPDEA beneficiary country in question and the country does not agree to consult within the time period specified under section 4 of the Annex.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tuna</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Tuna that is harvested by United States vessels or ATPDEA beneficiary country vessels, that is prepared or preserved in any manner, in an ATPDEA <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1030">116 STAT. 1030</page> beneficiary country, in foil or other flexible airtight containers weighing with their contents not more than 6.8 kilograms each, and that is imported directly into the customs territory of the United States from an ATPDEA beneficiary country, shall enter the United States free of duty and free of any quantitative restrictions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states vessel</inline>.—</heading><content>A ‘United States vessel’ is a vessel having a certificate of documentation with a fishery endorsement under chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">ATPDEA vessel</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An ‘ATPDEA vessel’ is a vessel—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>which is registered or recorded in an ATPDEA beneficiary country;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>which sails under the flag of an ATPDEA beneficiary country;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>which is at least 75 percent owned by nationals of an ATPDEA beneficiary country or by a company having its principal place of business in an ATPDEA beneficiary country, of which the manager or managers, chairman of the board of directors or of the supervisory board, and the majority of the members of such boards are nationals of an ATPDEA beneficiary country and of which, in the case of a company, at least 50 percent of the capital is owned by an ATPDEA beneficiary country or by public bodies or nationals of an ATPDEA beneficiary country;</content></subclause></clause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>of which the master and officers are nationals of an ATPDEA beneficiary country; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><content>of which at least 75 percent of the crew are nationals of an ATPDEA beneficiary country.</content></subclause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Customs procedures</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Any importer that claims preferential treatment under paragraph (1), (3), or (4) shall comply with customs procedures similar in all material respects to the requirements of Article 502(1) of the NAFTA as implemented pursuant to United States law, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to qualify for the preferential treatment under paragraph (1), (3), or (4) and for a Certificate of Origin to be valid with respect to any article for which such treatment is claimed, there shall be in effect a determination by the President that each country described in subclause (II)—</chapeau> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>has implemented and follows, or</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>is making substantial progress toward implementing and following, procedures and requirements similar in all material respects to the relevant procedures and requirements under chapter 5 of the NAFTA.</content></item></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1031">116 STAT. 1031</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Country described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A country is described in this subclause if it is an ATPDEA beneficiary country—</chapeau> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>from which the article is exported; or</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>in which materials used in the production of the article originate or in which the article or such materials undergo production that contributes to a claim that the article is eligible for preferential treatment under paragraph (1), (3), or (4).</content></item></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certificate of origin</inline>.—</heading><content>The Certificate of Origin that otherwise would be required pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) shall not be required in the case of an article imported under paragraph (1), (3), or (4) if such Certificate of Origin would not be required under Article 503 of the NAFTA (as implemented pursuant to United States law), if the article were imported from Mexico.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on cooperation of atpdea countries concerning CIRCUMVENTION</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The United States Commissioner of Customs shall conduct a study analyzing the extent to which each ATPDEA beneficiary country—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has cooperated fully with the United States, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, in instances of circumvention or alleged circumvention of existing quotas on imports of textile and apparel goods, to establish necessary relevant facts in the places of import, export, and, where applicable, transshipment, including investigation of circumvention practices, exchanges of documents, correspondence, reports, and other relevant information, to the extent such information is available;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has taken appropriate measures, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, against exporters and importers involved in instances of false declaration concerning quantities, description, classification, or origin of textile and apparel goods; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><content>has penalized the individuals and entities involved in any such circumvention, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, and has worked closely to seek the cooperation of any third country to prevent such circumvention from taking place in that third country. The Commissioner of Customs shall submit to the Congress, not later than October 1, 2003, a report on the study conducted under this subparagraph.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annex</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘the Annex’ means Annex 300B of the NAFTA.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading>ATPDEA <inline class="smallCaps">beneficiary country</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘ATPDEA beneficiary country’ means any ‘beneficiary country’, as defined in section 203(a)(1) of this title, which the President designates as an ATPDEA beneficiary country, taking into account the criteria contained in subsections (c) and (d) of section 203 and other appropriate criteria, including the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1032">116 STAT. 1032</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>Whether the beneficiary country has demonstrated a commitment to—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>undertake its obligations under the WTO, including those agreements listed in section 101(d) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, on or ahead of schedule; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>participate in negotiations toward the completion of the FTAA or another free trade agreement.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The extent to which the country provides protection of intellectual property rights consistent with or greater than the protection afforded under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights described in section 101(d)(15) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii ">“(iii) </num><chapeau>The extent to which the country provides internationally recognized worker rights, including—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the right of association;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the right to organize and bargain collectively;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>a minimum age for the employment of children; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><content>acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Whether the country has implemented its commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor, as defined in section 507(6) of the Trade Act of 1974.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>The extent to which the country has met the countemarcotics certification criteria set forth in section 490 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291j) for eligibility for United States assistance.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>The extent to which the country has taken steps to become a party to and implements the InterAmerican Convention Against Corruption.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii ">“(vii) </num><chapeau>The extent to which the country—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>applies transparent, nondiscriminatory, and competitive procedures in government procurement equivalent to those contained in the Agreement on Government Procurement described in section 101(d)(17) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>contributes to efforts in international fora to develop and implement international rules in transparency in government procurement.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>The extent to which the country has taken steps to support the efforts of the United States to combat terrorism.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading>NAFTA.—</heading><content>The term ‘NAFTA’ means the North American Free Trade Agreement entered into between the United States, Mexico, and Canada on December 17, 1992.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1033">116 STAT. 1033</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading>WTO.—</heading><content>The term WTO’ has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading>ATPDEA.—</heading><content>The term ‘ATPDEA’ means the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading>FTAA.—</heading><content>The term ‘FTAA’ means the Free Trade Area for the Americas.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination Regarding Retention of Designation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 203(e)(1) of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3202(e)(1)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “(A)” after “(1)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>The President may, after the requirements of paragraph (2) have been met—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>withdraw or suspend the designation of any country as an ATPDEA beneficiary country, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of preferential treatment under section 204(b)(1), (3), or (4) to any article of any country,</content></clause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">if, after such designation, the President determines that, as a result of changed circumstances, the performance of such country is not satisfactory under the criteria set forth in section 204(b)(6)(B).”.</continuation></subparagraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 202 of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3201) is amended by inserting “(or other preferential treatment)” after “treatment”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 204(a) of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3203(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by inserting “(or otherwise provided for)” after “eligibility”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting “(or preferential treatment)” after “duty-free treatment”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “subsection (a)” and inserting “paragraph (1)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Petitions for Review</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3202">19 USC 3202 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall promulgate<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline</p></sidenote> regulations regarding the review of eligibility of articles and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Regulations</p></sidenote> countries under the Andean Trade Preference Act, consistent with section 203(e) of such Act, as amended by this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations shall be similar to the regulations regarding eligibility under the generalized system of preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the timetable for reviews and content, and shall include procedures for requesting withdrawal, suspension, or limitations of preferential duty treatment under the Andean Trade Preference Act, conducting reviews of such requests, and implementing the results of the reviews.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 203(f) of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3202(f)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1034">116 STAT. 1034</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than April 30, 2003, and every 2 years thereafter during the period this title is in effect, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the Congress a report regarding the operation of this title, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>with respect to subsections (c) and (d), the results of a general review of beneficiary countries based on the considerations described in such subsections; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the performance of each beneficiary country or ATPEA beneficiary country, as the case may be, under the criteria set forth in section 204(b)(6)(B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public comment</inline>.—</heading><content>Before submitting the report described in paragraph (1), the United States Trade Representative shall publish a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comments on whether beneficiary countries are meeting the criteria listed in section 204(b)(6)(B).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3104">SEC. 3104. </num><heading>TERMINATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 208 of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3206) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><num value="208">“SEC. 208. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT.</heading> <content>“No duty-free treatment or other preferential treatment extended to beneficiary countries under this title shall remain in effect after December 31, 2006.”.</content></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3206">19 USC 3206 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retroactive Application for Certain Liquidations and Reliquidations</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, and subject to paragraph (3), the entry—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>of any article to which duty-free treatment (or preferential treatment) under the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.) would have applied if the entry had been made on December 4, 2001, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>that was made after December 4, 2001, and before the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if such duty-free treatment (or preferential treatment) applied, and the Secretary of the Treasury shall refund any duty paid with respect to such entry.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Entry</inline>.—</heading><content>As used in this subsection, the term “entry” includes a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requests</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Liquidation or reliquidation may be made under paragraph (1) with respect to an entry only if a request therefor is filed with the Customs Service, within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, that contains sufficient information to enable the Customs Service—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to locate the entry; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="3105">SEC. 3105. </num><heading>REPORT ON FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Trade Representative shall review the implementation of the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement and shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on the results of such review.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1035">116 STAT. 1035</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A review of the terms of the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement, particularly the terms with respect to market access commitments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A review of subsequent agreements which may have been reached between the parties to the Agreement and of unilateral concessions of additional benefits received by each party from the other.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>A review of any current negotiations between the parties to the Agreement with respect to implementation of the Agreement and other pertinent matters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of the degree of fulfillment of obligations under the Agreement by the United States and Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>An assessment of improvements in structuring future trade agreements that should be considered based on the experience of the United States under the Agreement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Trade Representative shall submit the report under subsection (a) not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection role="definitions" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement” and “Agreement” means the Agreement on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel entered into on April 22, 1985.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3106">SEC. 3106. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF DUTY TREATMENT FOR TUNA.</heading> <chapeau>Subheading 1604.14.20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the article description, by striking “20 percent of the United States pack of canned tuna” and inserting “4.8 percent of apparent United States consumption of tuna in airtight containers”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating such subheading as subheading 1604.14.22.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="3107">SEC. 3107. </num><heading>TRADE BENEFITS UNDER THE CARIBBEAN BASIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 213(b)(2)(A) of the Carribean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2703(b)(2)(A)) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Clause (i) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are wholly formed and cut in the United States) that are—”;and</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent>“Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1036">116 STAT. 1036</page> from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.”.</quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Clause (ii) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries with thread formed in the United States from fabrics wholly formed in the United States and cut in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or from components knit-to-shape in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are wholly formed in the United States). Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Clause (iii)(II) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>The amount referred to in subclause (I) is as follows: <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>500,000,000 square meter equivalents during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2002.</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>850,000,000 square meter equivalents during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2003.</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>970,000,000 square meter equivalents in each succeeding 1-year period through September 30, 2008.”.</content></item></content></subclause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Clause (iii)(IV) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>The amount referred to in subclause (III) is as follows: <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>4,872,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2001.</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>9,000,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2002.</content></item> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>10,000,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2003.</content></item></content></subclause> <item class="indent5 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="dd">“(dd) </num><content>12,000,000 dozen in each succeeding 1-year period through September 30, 2008.”.</content></item> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Clause (iv) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain other apparel articles</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1037">116 STAT. 1037</page> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subclause (II), any apparel article classifiable under subheading 6212.10 of the HTS, except for articles entered under clause (i), (ii), (iii), (v), or (vi), if the article is both cut and sewn or otherwise assembled in the United States, or one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries, or both.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>During the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2001, and during each of the 6 succeeding 1-year periods, apparel articles described in subclause (I) of a producer or an entity controlling production shall be eligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (B) only if the aggregate cost of fabrics (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) formed in the United States that are used in the production of all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period is at least 75 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of procedure to ensure compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Customs Service shall develop and implement methods and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirement set forth in subclause (II). If the Customs Service finds that a producer or an entity controlling production has not satisfied such requirement in a 1-year period, then apparel articles described in subclause (I) of that producer or entity shall be ineligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (B) during any succeeding 1-year period until the aggregate cost of fabrics (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) formed in the United States that are used in the production of such articles of that producer or entity entered during the preceding 1-year period is at least 85 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period.”.</content></subclause></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Clause (vii) is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Thread</inline>.—</heading><content>An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the thread used to assemble the article is dyed, printed, or finished in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries.”.</content></subclause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 213(b)(2)(A) of such Act is further amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2703">19 USC 2703 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> by adding at the end the following new clause: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1038">116 STAT. 1038</page> <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ix">“(ix) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries from united states and cbtpa beneficiary country components</inline>.—</heading><content>Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries with thread formed in the United States from components cut in the United States and in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or from components knit-to-shape in the United States and one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS). Apparel articles shall qualify under this clause only if they meet the requirements of clause (i) or (ii) (as the case may be) with respect to dyeing, printing, and finishing of knit and woven fabrics from which the articles are assembled.”.</content></clause> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2703">19 USC 2703 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date of Certain Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)(3) shall take effect on October 1, 2002.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3108">SEC. 3108. </num><heading>TRADE BENEFITS UNDER THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 112(b) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Paragraph (1) is amended by amending the matter preceding subparagraph (A) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-saharan african countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more beneficiary subSaharan African countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and are wholly formed and cut in the United States) that are—”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Paragraph (2) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-saharan african countries</inline>.—</heading><content>Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries with thread formed in the United States from fabrics wholly formed in the United States and cut in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or from components knit-to-shape in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and are wholly formed in the United States).”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Paragraph (3) is amended—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by amending the matter preceding subparagraph (A) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Apparel articles from regional fabric or yarns</inline>.—</heading><content>Apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabric wholly formed in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1039">116 STAT. 1039</page> one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from yarns originating either in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classified under heading 5602 or 5603 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and are wholly formed in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries), or from components knit-to-shape in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from yarns originating either in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, or apparel articles wholly formed on seamless knitting machines in a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country from yarns originating either in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, subject to the following:”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Special rule for lesser developed countries—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraph (A), preferential treatment under this paragraph shall be extended through September 30, 2004, for apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, or both, in one or more lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lesser developed beneficiary sub-saharan african country</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of clause (i), the term ‘lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country’ means—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country that had a per capita gross national product of less than $1,500 in 1998, as measured by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>Botswana; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III ">“(III) </num><content>Namibia.”.</content></subclause></clause> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Paragraph (4)(B) is amended by striking “18.5” and inserting “21.5”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 112(b) of such Act is further amended by adding<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3121">19 USC 3121</ref>.</p></sidenote> at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-saharan african countries from united states and beneficiary sub-saharan african country components</inline>.—</heading><content>Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries with thread formed in the United States from components cut in the United States and one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or from components knit-to-shape in the United States and one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States).”,</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Limitation on Certain Benefits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3121">19 USC 3121 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> applicable percentage under clause (ii) of section 112(b)(3)(A) of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1040">116 STAT. 1040</page> the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(A)) shall be increased—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by 2.17 percent for the 1-year period beginning on October 1,2002, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by equal increments in each succeeding 1-year period provided for in such clause, so that for the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2007, the applicable percentage is increased by 3.5 percent,</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">except that such increase shall not apply with respect to articles eligible under subparagraph (B) of section 112(b)(3) of that Act.</continuation></subsection> </section> DIVISION D—EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PREFERENTIAL TRADE TREATMENT <num value="XLI">TITLE XLI—</num><heading>EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES</heading> <section><num value="4101">SEC. 4101. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Duty-Free Treatment Under System</inline>.—</heading><content> Section 505 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2465(a)) is amended by striking “September 30, 2001” and inserting “December 31, 2006”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2465">19 USC 2465 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retroactive Application for Certain Liquidations and Reliquidations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, and subject to paragraph (2), the entry—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>of any article to which duty-free treatment under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 would have applied if the entry had been made on September 30, 2001,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>that was made after September 30, 2001, and before the date of the enactment of this Act, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to which duty-free treatment under title V of that Act did not apply, shall be liquidated or reliquidated as free of duty, and the Secretary of the Treasury shall refund any duty paid with respect to such entry.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requests</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Liquidation or reliquidation may be made under paragraph (1) with respect to an entry only if a request therefor is filed with the Customs Service, within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, that contains sufficient information to enable the Customs Service—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to locate the entry; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>As used in this subsection, the term “entry” includes a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section><num value="4102">SEC. 4102. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for Generalized System of Preferences</inline>.—</heading><content> Section 502(b)(2)(F) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2462(b)(2)(F)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting “or such country has not taken steps to support the efforts of the United States to combat terrorism.”.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1041">116 STAT. 1041</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Internationally Recognized Worker RIGHTS</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 507(4) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2467(4)) is amended by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows: “(D) a minimum age for the employment of children, and a prohibition on the worst forms of child labor, as defined in paragraph (6); and”.</content></subsection> </section> DIVISION E—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS <num value="L">TITLE L—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS TRADE BENEFITS</heading> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Wool Provisions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="5101">SEC. 5101. </num><heading>WOOL PROVISIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Temporary Duty Suspension</inline>.—</heading><content>Heading 9902.51.13 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting “average” before “diameters”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments to Manufacturers of Certain Wool Products</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 505 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-200; 114 Stat. 303) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Subsection (a) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “In each of the calendar years” and inserting “For each of the calendar years”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “for a refund of duties” and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting “for a payment equal to an amount determined pursuant to subsection (d)(1).”.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Subsection (b) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wool Yarn</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importing manufacturers</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the calendar years 2000, 2001, and 2002, a manufacturer of worsted wool fabrics who imports wool yarn of the kind described in heading 5107.10 or 9902.51.13 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States shall be eligible for a payment equal to an amount determined pursuant to subsection (d)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonimporting manufacturers</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the calendar years 2001 and 2002, any other manufacturer of worsted wool fabrics of imported wool yarn of the kind described in heading 5107.10 or 9902.51.13 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States shall be eligible for a payment equal to an amount determined pursuant to subsection (d)(2).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Subsection (c) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wool Fiber and Wool Top</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importing manufacturers</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the calendar years 2000, 2001, and 2002, a manufacturer of wool yarn or wool fabric who imports wool fiber or wool top of the kind described in heading 5101.11, 5101.19, 5101.21, 5101.29, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1042">116 STAT. 1042</page> 5101. 30, 5103.10, 5103.20, 5104.00, 5105.21, 5105.29, or 9902.51.14 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States shall be eligible for a payment equal to an amount determined pursuant to subsection (d)(3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonimporting manufacturers</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of the calendar years 2001 and 2002, any other manufacturer of wool yarn or wool fabric of imported wool fiber or wool top of the kind described in heading 5101.11, 5101.19, 5101.21, 5101.29, 5101.30, 5103.10, 5103.20, 5104.00, 5105.21, 5105.29, or 9902.51.14 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States shall be eligible for a payment equal to an amount determined pursuant to subsection (d)(3).”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Section 505 is further amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsections: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Annual Payments to Manufacturers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Manufacturers of men’s suits, etc. of imported worsted wool fabrics</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible to receive more than $5,000</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each annual payment to manufacturers described in subsection (a) who, according to the records of the Customs Service as of September 11, 2001, are eligible to receive more than $5,000 for each of the calendar years 2000, 2001, and 2002, shall be in an amount equal to one-third of the amount determined by multiplying $30,124,000 by a fraction—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the numerator of which is the amount attributable to the duties paid on eligible wool products imported in calendar year 1999 by the manufacturer making the claim, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the denominator of which is the total amount attributable to the duties paid on eligible wool products imported in calendar year 1999 by all the manufacturers described in subsection (a) who, according to the records of the Customs Service as of September 11, 2001, are eligible to receive more than $5,000 for each such calendar year under this section as it was in effect on that date.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible wool PRODUCTS</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ‘eligible wool products’ refers to imported worsted wool fabrics described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Others</inline>.—</heading><content>All manufacturers described in subsection (a), other than the manufacturers to which subparagraph (A) applies, shall each receive an annual payment in an amount equal to one-third of the amount determined by dividing $1,665,000 by the number of all such other manufacturers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Manufacturers of worsted wool fabrics of IMPORTED WOOL YARN</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importing manufacturers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each annual payment to an importing manufacturer described in subsection (b)(1) shall be in an amount equal to one-third of the amount determined by multiplying $2,202,000 by a fraction—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the numerator of which is the amount attributable to the duties paid on eligible wool products <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1043">116 STAT. 1043</page> imported in calendar year 1999 by the importing manufacturer making the claim, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the denominator of which is the total amount attributable to the duties paid on eligible wool products imported in calendar year 1999 by all the importing manufacturers described in subsection (b)(1).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible wool products</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ‘eligible wool products’ refers to imported wool yarn described in subsection (b)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonimporting manufacturers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each annual payment to a nonimporting manufacturer described in subsection (b)(2) shall be in an amount equal to one-half of the amount determined by multiplying $141,000 by a fraction—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the numerator of which is the amount attributable to the purchases of imported eligible wool products in calendar year 1999 by the nonimporting manufacturer making the claim, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the denominator of which is the total amount attributable to the purchases of imported eligible wool products in calendar year 1999 by all the nonimporting manufacturers described in subsection (b)(2).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Manufacturers of wool yarn or wool fabric of imported wool fiber or wool top</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Importing manufacturers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each annual payment to an importing manufacturer described in subsection (c)(1) shall be in an amount equal to one-third of the amount determined by multiplying $1,522,000 by a fraction—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the numerator of which is the amount attributable to the duties paid on eligible wool products imported in calendar year 1999 by the importing manufacturer making the claim, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the denominator of which is the total amount attributable to the duties paid on eligible wool products imported in calendar year 1999 by all the importing manufacturers described in subsection (c)(1).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible wool products</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ‘eligible wool products’ refers to imported wool fiber or wool top described in subsection (c)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonimporting manufacturers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each annual payment to a nonimporting manufacturer described in subsection (c)(2) shall be in an amount equal to one-half of the amount determined by multiplying $597,000 by a fraction—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the numerator of which is the amount attributable to the purchases of imported eligible wool products in calendar year 1999 by the nonimporting manufacturer making the claim, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the denominator of which is the amount attributable to the purchases of imported eligible wool products in calendar year 1999 by all the nonimporting manufacturers described in subsection (c)(2).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Letters of intent</inline>.—</heading><content>Except for the nonimporting manufacturers described in subsections (b)(2) and (c)(2) who may make claims under this section by virtue of the enactment <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1044">116 STAT. 1044</page> of the Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act, only manufacturers who, according to the records of the Customs Service, filed with the Customs Service before September 11, 2001, letters of intent to establish eligibility to be claimants are eligible to make a claim for a payment under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount attributable to purchases by nonimporting manufacturers</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount attributable</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraphs (2)(C) and (3)(C), the amount attributable to the purchases of imported eligible wool products in calendar year 1999 by a nonimporting manufacturer shall be the amount the nonimporting manufacturer paid for eligible wool products in calendar year 1999, as evidenced by invoices. The nonimporting manufacturer shall make such calculation and submit the resulting amount to the Customs Service, within 45 days after the date of enactment of the Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act, in a signed affidavit that attests that the information contained therein is true and accurate to the best of the affiant’s belief and knowledge. The nonimporting manufacturer shall retain the records upon which the calculation is based for a period of five years beginning on the date the affidavit is submitted to the Customs Service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible wool product</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the eligible wool product for nonimporting manufacturers of worsted wool fabrics is wool yarn of the kind described in heading 5107.10 or 9902.51.13 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States purchased in calendar year 1999; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the eligible wool products for nonimporting manufacturers of wool yarn or wool fabric are wool fiber or wool top of the kind described in heading 5101.11, 5101.19, 5101.21, 5101.29, 5101.30, 5103.10, 5103.20, 5104.00, 5105.21, 5105.29, or 9902.51.14 of such Schedule purchased in calendar year 1999.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount attributable to duties paid</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (3)(A), the amount attributable to the duties paid by a manufacturer shall be the amount shown on the records of the Customs Service as of September 11, 2001, under this section as then in effect.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Schedule of payments; reallocations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Schedule</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the payments described in paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (3)(A), the Customs Service shall make the first and second installments on or before the date that is 45 days after the date of enactment of the Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act, and the third installment on or before April 15, 2003. Of the payments described in paragraphs (2)(C) and (3)(C), the Customs Service shall make the first installment on or before the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of the Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act, and the second installment on or before April 15, 2003.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1045">116 STAT. 1045</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reallocations</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event that a manufacturer that would have received payment under subparagraph (A) or (C) of paragraph (1), (2), or (3) ceases to be qualified for such payment as such a manufacturer, the amounts otherwise payable to the remaining manufacturers under such subparagraph shall be increased on a pro rata basis by the amount of the payment such manufacturer would have received.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reference</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraphs (1)(A) and (6), the ‘records of the Customs Service as of September 11, 2001’ are the records of the Wool Duty Unit of the Customs Service on September 11, 2001, as adjusted by the Customs Service to the extent necessary to carry out this section. The amounts so adjusted are not subject to administrative or judicial review.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Affidavits by Manufacturers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Affidavit required</inline>.—</heading><content>A manufacturer may not receive a payment under this section for calendar year 2000, 2001, or 2002, as the case may be, unless that manufacturer has submitted to the Customs Service for that calendar year a signed affidavit that attests that, during that calendar year, the affiant was a manufacturer in the United States described in subsection (a), (b), or (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An affidavit under paragraph (1) shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> valid—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in the case of a manufacturer described in paragraph (1), (2)(A), or (3)(A) of subsection (d) filing a claim for a payment for calendar year 2000 or 2001, or both, only if the affidavit is postmarked no later than 15 days after the date of enactment of the Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of a claim for a payment for calendar year 2002, only if the affidavit is postmarked no later than March 1, 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offsets</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any amount otherwise payable under subsection (d) to a manufacturer in calendar year 2001 and, where applicable, in calendar years 2002 and 2003, shall be reduced by the amount of any payment received by that manufacturer under this section before the enactment of the Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, the manufacturer is the party that owns—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>imported worsted wool fabric, of the kind described in heading 9902.51.11 or 9902.51.12 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, at the time the fabric is cut and sewn in the United States into men’s or boys’ suits, suittypejackets, or trousers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>imported wool yarn, of the kind described in heading 5107.01 or 9902.51.13 of such Schedule, at the time the yarn is processed in the United States into worsted wool fabric; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>imported wool fiber or wool top, of the kind described in heading 5101.11, 5101.19, 5101.21, 5101.29, 5101.30, 5103.10, 5103.20, 5104.00, 5105.21, 5105.29, or 9902.51.14 of such Schedule, at the time the wool fiber or wool top is processed in the United States into wool yarn.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1046">116 STAT. 1046</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated and is hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the General Fund of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $36,251,000 to carry out the amendments made by paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="5102">SEC. 5102. </num><heading>DUTY SUSPENSION ON WOOL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Temporary Duty Reductions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Heading 9902.51.11</inline>.—</heading><content>Heading 9902.51.11 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking “2003” and inserting “2005”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Heading 9902.51.12</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Heading 9902.51.12 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “2003” and inserting “2005”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “6%” and inserting “Free”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Heading 9902.51.13</inline>.—</heading><content>Heading 9902.51.13 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking “2003” and inserting “2005”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Heading 99O2.51.14</inline>.—</heading><content>Heading 9902.51.14 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking “2003” and inserting “2005”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Quantity of Imports</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Note 15</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>U.S. Note 15 to subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “from January 1 to December 31 of each year, inclusive”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “, or such other” and inserting the following: “in calendar year 2001, 3,500,000 square meter equivalents in calendar year 2002, and 4,500,000 square meter equivalents in calendar year 2003 and each calendar year thereafter, or such greater”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Note 16</inline>.—</heading><content>U.S. Note 16 to subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “from January 1 to December 31 of each year, inclusive”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “, or such other” and inserting the following: “in calendar year 2001, 2,500,000 square meter equivalents in calendar year 2002, and 3,500,000 square meter equivalents in calendar year 2003 and each calendar year thereafter, or such greater”.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Duty Refunds and Wool Research Trust Fund</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The United States Customs Service shall pay each manufacturer that receives a payment under section 505 of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106—200) for calendar year 2002, and that provides an affidavit that it remains a manufacturer in the United States as of January 1 of the year of the payment, 2 additional payments, each payment equal to the payment received for calendar year 2002 as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The first payment to be made after January 1, 2004, but on or before April 15, 2004.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The second payment to be made after January 1, 2005, but on or before April 15, 2005.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1047">116 STAT. 1047</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 506(f) of the Trade 7 use 7101 note, and Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-200) is amended by striking “2004” and inserting “2006”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated and is hereby appropriated out of amounts in the general fund of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)(2)(B) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2002.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Other Provisions</heading> <section><num value="5201">SEC. 5201. </num><heading>FUND FOR WTO DISPUTE SETTLEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Fund</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s3539">19 USC 3539</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading><content>There is established in the Treasury a fund for the payment of settlements under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of USTR to Pay Settlements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts in the fund established under subsection (a) shall be available, as provided in appropriations Acts, only for the payment by the United States Trade Representative of the amount of the total or partial settlement of any dispute pursuant to proceedings under the auspices of the World Trade Organization, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the case of a total or partial settlement in an amount of not more than $10,000,000, the Trade Representative certifies to the Secretary of the Treasury that the settlement is in the best interests of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the case of a total or partial settlement in an amount of more than $10,000,000, the Trade Representative certifies to the Congress that the settlement is in the best interests of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to the fund established under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$50,000,000; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>amounts equivalent to amounts recovered by the United States pursuant to the settlement of disputes pursuant to proceedings under the auspices of the World Trade Organization. Amounts appropriated to the fund are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">States pursuant to the settlement of disputes pursuant to proceedings under the auspices of the World Trade Organization. Amounts appropriated to the fund are authorized to remain available until expended.</continuation></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of fund</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 9601 and 9602(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall apply to the fund established under subsection (a) to the same extent as such provisions apply to trust funds established under subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="5202">SEC. 5202. </num><heading>CERTAIN STEAM OR OTHER VAPOR GENERATING BOILERS USED IN NUCLEAR FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subheading 9902.84.02 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “4.9%” and inserting “Free”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “12/31/2003” and inserting “12/31/2006”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">shall apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2002.</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1048">116 STAT. 1048</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retroactive application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, and subject to paragraph (4), the entry of any article—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>that was made on or after January 1, 2002, and (B) to which duty-free treatment would have applied if the amendment made by this section had been in effect on the date of such entry, shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if such duty-free treatment applied, and the Secretary of the Treasury shall refund any duty paid with respect to such entry.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Entry</inline>.—</heading><content>As used in this subsection, the term “entry” includes a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requests</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Liquidation or reliquidation may be made under paragraph (2) with respect to an entry only if a request therefor is filed with the Customs Service, within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, that contains sufficient information to enable the Customs Service—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to locate the entry; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="5203">SEC. 5203. </num><heading>SUGAR TARIFF-RATE QUOTA CIRCUMVENTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended in the superior text to subheading 1702.90.05 by striking “Containing” and all that follows through “solids:” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <content>“Containing soluble non-sugar solids (excluding any foreign substances, including but not limited to molasses, that may have been added to or developed in the product) equal to 6 percent or less by weight of the total soluble solids:”.</content> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring for Circumvention</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture and the Commissioner of Customs shall continuously monitor imports of sugar and sugar-containing products provided for in chapters 17, 18, 19, and 21 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, other than molasses imported for use in animal feed or the production of rum and articles prepared for marketing to the ultimate consumer in the form and package in which imported, for indications that an article is being used to circumvent a tariff-rate quota provided for in those chapters. The Secretary and Commissioner shall specifically examine imports of articles provided for in subheading 1703.10.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1049">116 STAT. 1049</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports and Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary and the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Commissioner shall report their findings to Congress and the President not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 6 months thereafter. The reports shall include data and a description of developments and trends in the composition of trade of articles provided for in the chapters of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States identified in subsection (b) and any indications of circumvention that may exist. The reports shall also include recommendations for ending such circumvention, including recommendations for legislation.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> Approved August 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3009 (S. 2485): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–290 (Comm. on Ways and Means) and 107–624 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–126 (Comm. on Finance). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 16, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

May 1, 2, 6, 8-10, 13-17, 20-23, considered and passed Senate, amended.

June 26, House concurred in Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 450.

July 26, House agreed to conference report.

Aug. 1, Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Aug. 6, Presidential remarks.

 Public Law 107–211: To amend the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993 to provide additional time for Clear Creek County to dispose of certain lands transferred to the county under the Act. Public Law211 Public Law 107–211 116 Stat. 1050 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 1050 Public Law107–211 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993 to provide additional time for Clear Creek County to dispose of certain lands transferred to the county under the Act.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 223]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 5(c)(2) of the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-253; 108 Stat. 677) is amended by striking “the date 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act” and by inserting “May 19, 2015”.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 223: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–198 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Mar. 13, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–212: To provide for the determination of withholding tax rates under the Guam income tax. Public Law212 Public Law 107–212 116 Stat. 1051 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 1051 Public Law107–212 107th Congress
An Act To provide for the determination of withholding tax rates under the Guam income tax.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 309]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.This Act may be cited as the “Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act”.

48 USC 1421 note.

SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE ORGANIC ACT OF GUAM. (a) In General.—Subsection (d) of section 31 of the Organic Act of Guam (48 U.S.C. 1421i) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(3) . In applying as the Guam Territorial income tax the incometax laws in force in Guam pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the rate of tax under sections 871, 881, 884, 1441, 1442, 1443, 1445, and 1446 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 on any item of income from sources within Guam shall be the same as the rate which would apply with respect to such item were Guam treated as part of the United States for purposes of the treaty obligations of the United States. The preceding sentence shall not apply to determine the rate of tax on any item of income received from a Guam payor if, for any taxable year, the taxes of the Guam payor were rebated under Guam law. For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘Guam payor’ means the person from whom the item of income would be deemed to be received for purposes of claiming treaty benefits were Guam treated as part of the United States.”.
 (b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to amounts paid after the date of the enactment of the Act.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 309: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–48 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–173 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

May 1, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–213: To redesignate certain lands within the Craters of the Moon National Monument, and for other purposes. Public Law213 Public Law 107–213 116 Stat. 1052 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 1052 Public Law107–213 107th Congress
An Act To redesignate certain lands within the Craters of the Moon National Monument, and for other purposes.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 601]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.

16 USC 431 note.

SPECIAL MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL LANDS RECENTLY ADDED TO CRATERS OF THE MOON NATIONAL MONUMENT, IDAHO. (a) Redesignation.—The approximately 410,000 acres of land added to the Craters of the Moon National Monument by Presidential Proclamation 7373 of November 9, 2000, and identified on the map accompanying the Proclamation for administration by the National Park Service, shall, on and after the date of enactment of this Act, be known as the “Craters of the Moon National Preserve”. (b) Administration.— (1) In general.—Except as provided by paragraph (2), the Craters of the Moon National Preserve shall be administered in accordance with— (A) Presidential Proclamation 7373 of November 9, 2000; (B) the Act of June 8, 1906, (commonly referred to as the “Antiquities Act”; 34 Stat. 225; 16 U.S.C. 431); and (C) the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). (2) Hunting.—The Secretary of the Interior shall permit hunting on lands within the Craters of the Moon National Preserve in accordance with the applicable laws of the United States and the State of Idaho. The Secretary, in consultation with the State of Idaho, may designate zones where, and establish periods when, no hunting may be permitted for reasons of public safety, protection of the area’s resources, administration, or public use and enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulations prescribing such restrictions relating to hunting shall be put into effect only after consultation with the State of Idaho.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 601: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–34 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–181 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

May 1, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–214: To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the route in Arizona and New Mexico which the Navajo and Mescalero Apache Indian tribes were forced to walk in 1863 and 1864, for study for potential addition to the National Trails System. Public Law214 Public Law 107–214 116 Stat. 1053 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 1053 Public Law107–214 107th Congress
An Act To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the route in Arizona and New Mexico which the Navajo and Mescalero Apache Indian tribes were forced to walk in 1863 and 1864, for study for potential addition to the National Trails System.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 1384]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

16 USC 1241 note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Beginning in the fall of 1863 and ending in the winter of 1864, the United States Government forced thousands of Navajos and Mescalero Apaches to relocate from their ancestral lands to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, where the tribal members were held captive, virtually as prisoners of war, for over 4 years. (2) Thousands of Native Americans died at Fort Sumner from starvation, malnutrition, disease, exposure, or conflicts between the tribes and United States military personnel.
SEC. 3. DESIGNATION FOR STUDY. Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(____) The Long Walk Trail, a series of routes which the Navajo and Mescalero Apache Indian tribes were forced to walk beginning in the fall of 1863 as a result of their removal by the United States Government from their ancestral lands, generally located within a corridor extending through portions of Canyon de Chelley, Arizona, and Albuquerque, Canyon Blanco, Anton Chaco, Canyon Piedra Pintado, and Fort Sumner, New Mexico.”.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1384: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–222 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–184 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 2, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–215: To expand the boundary of the Booker T. Washington National Monument, and for other purposes. Public Law215 Public Law 107–215 116 Stat. 1054 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 1054 Public Law107–215 107th Congress
An Act To expand the boundary of the Booker T. Washington National Monument, and for other purposes.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 1456]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002.”.
SEC. 2.

Virginia.

BOUNDARY OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANDED.

16 USC 450ll note.

 The Act entitled “An Act to provide for the establishment of the Booker T. Washington National Monument”, approved April 2, 1956 (16 U.S.C. 45011 et seq.), is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 5.

16 USC 450ll note.

ADDITIONAL LANDS. “(a) Lands Added to Monument.—The boundary of the Booker T. Washington National Monument is modified to include the approximately 15 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Boundary Map, Booker T. Washington National Monument, Franklin County, Virginia’, numbered BOWA 404/80,024, and dated February 2001. The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. “(b) Acquisition of Additional Lands.—The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire from willing owners the land or interests in land described in subsection (a) by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. “(c) Administration of Additional Lands.—Lands added to the Booker T. Washington National Monument by subsection (a) shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the monument in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.”.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1456: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–223 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–199 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Oct. 2, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–216: To designate the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. Public Law216 Public Law 107–216 116 Stat. 1055 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 1055 Public Law107–216 107th Congress
An Act To designate the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 1576]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

16 USC 539l.

 This Act may be cited as the “James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act”.
SEC. 2. WILDERNESS DESIGNATION. (a) Inclusion With Other Colorado Wilderness Areas.—Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-77; 107 Stat. 756; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(21) Certain lands in the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest which comprise approximately 14,000 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled ‘Proposed James Peak Wilderness’, dated September 2001, and which shall be known as the James Peak Wilderness.”. (b) Addition to the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.—Section 3 of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and Arapaho National Recreation Area and the Oregon Islands Wilderness Area Act (Public Law 95-450; 92 Stat. 1095; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: “(c) The approximately 2,232 acres of Federal lands in the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Ranch Creek Addition to Indian Peaks Wilderness’ dated September 2001, are hereby added to the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. “(d) The approximately 963 acres of Federal lands in the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Fourth of July Addition to Indian Peaks Wilderness’ dated September 2001, are hereby added to the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.”. (c) Maps and Boundary Descriptions.—As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture (hereafter in this Act referred to as the “Secretary”) shall file with the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a map and a boundary description of the area designated as wilderness by subsection (a) and of the area added to the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area by subsection (b). The maps and boundary descriptions shall have the same force and effect as if included in the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 and the Indian Peaks 116 STAT. 1056 Wilderness Area and Arapaho National Recreation Area and the Oregon Islands Wilderness Area Act, respectively, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the maps and boundary descriptions. The maps and boundary descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and in the office of the Forest Supervisor of the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest.
SEC. 3.

16 USC 539l.

DESIGNATION OF JAMES PEAK PROTECTION AREA, COLORADO. (a) Findings and Purpose.— (1) Findings.—The Congress finds the following: (A) The lands covered by this section include important resources and values, including wildlife habitat, clean water, open space, and opportunities for solitude. (B) These lands also include areas that are suitable for recreational uses, including use of snowmobiles in times of adequate snow cover as well as use of other motorized and nonmotorized mechanical devices. “(C) These lands should be managed in a way that affords permanent protection to their resources and values while permitting continued recreational uses in appropriate locales and subject to appropriate regulations. (2) Purpose.—The purpose of this section is to provide for management of certain lands in the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest in a manner consistent with the 1997 Revised Land and Resources Management Plan for this forest in order to protect the natural qualities of these areas. (b) Designation.—The approximately 16,000 acres of land in the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed James Peak Protection Area”, dated September 2001, are hereby designated as the James Peak Protection Area (hereafter in this Act referred to as the “Protection Area”). (c) Map and Boundary Description.—As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file with the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a map and a boundary description of the Protection Area. The map and boundary description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map and boundary description. The map and boundary description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, and in the office of the Forest Supervisor of the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest. (d) Management.— (1) In general.—Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Protection Area shall be managed and administered by the Secretary in the same manner as the management area prescription designations identified for these lands in the 1997 Revision of the Land and Resource Management Plan for the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest and the Pawnee National Grasslands. Such management and administration shall be in accordance with the following: (A) Grazing.—Nothing in this Act, including the establishment of the Protection Area, shall affect grazing on lands within or outside of the Protection Area.116 STAT. 1057 (B) Mining withdrawal.—Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land within the Protection Area and all land and interests in land acquired for the Protection Area by the United States are withdrawn from— (i)all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (ii)location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (iii)the operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws, and all amendments thereto. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to affect discretionary authority of the Secretary under other Federal laws to grant, issue, or renew rights-of-way or other land use authorizations consistent with the other provisions of this Act. (C) Motorized and mechanized travel.— (i)Review and inventory.—Not later than two

Deadline.

 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with interested parties, shall complete a review and inventory of all roads and trails in the Protection Area on which use was allowed on September 10, 2001, except those lands managed under the management prescription referred to in subparagraph (F). During the review and inventory, the Secretary may— (I)connect existing roads and trails in the inventoried area to other existing roads and trails in the inventoried area for the purpose of mechanized and other nonmotorized use on any lands within the Protection Area as long as there is no net gain in the total mileage of either roads or trails open for public use within the Protection Area; and (II)close or remove roads or trails within the Protection Area that the Secretary determines to be undesirable, except those roads or trails managed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection or subsection (e)(3). (ii)After completion of inventory.—After completion of the review and inventory required by clause (i), the Secretary shall ensure that motorized and mechanized travel within the Protection Area shall be permitted only on those roads and trails identified as open to use in the inventory or established pursuant to subparagraph (D). (D) New roads and trails.—No new roads or trails shall be established within the Protection Area except those which the Secretary shall establish as follows: (i)Roads and trails established to replace roads or trails of the same character and scope which have become nonserviceable through reasons other than neglect. (ii)Nonpermanent roads as needed for hazardous fuels reduction or other control of fire, insect or disease control projects, or other management purposes.116 STAT. 1058 (iii)Roads determined to be appropriate for reasonable access under section 4(b)(2). (iv)A loop trail established pursuant to section 6. (v)Construction of a trail for nonmotorized use following the corridor designated as the Continental Divide Trail. (E) Timber harvesting.—No timber harvesting shall be allowed within the Protection Area except to the extent needed for hazardous fuels reduction or other control of fire, insect or disease control projects, or protection of public health or safety. (F)

Applicability.

Special interest area.—The management prescription applicable to the lands described in the 1997 Revision of the Land and Resource Management Plan as the James Peak Special Interest Area shall also be applicable to all the lands in the Protection Area that are bounded on the north by Rollins Pass Road, on the east by the Continental Divide, and on the west by the 11,300 foot elevation contour as shown on the map referred to in subsection (b). In addition, motorized vehicle use shall not be permitted on any part of the Rogers Pass trail. (2) Natural gas pipeline.—The Secretary shall allow for maintenance of rights-of-ways and access roads located within the Protection Area to the extent necessary to operate the natural gas pipeline permitted under the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest master permit numbered 4138.01 in a manner that avoids negative impacts on public safety and allows for compliance with Federal pipeline safety requirements. Such maintenance may include vegetation management, road maintenance, ground stabilization, and motorized vehicle access. (3) Permanent federal ownership.—All right, title, and interest of the United States, held on or acquired after the date of the enactment of this Act, to lands within the boundaries of the Protection Area shall be retained by the United States. (e) Issues Related to Water.— (1) Statutory construction.— (A) Nothing in this Act shall constitute or be construed to constitute either an express or implied reservation of any water or water rights with respect to the lands within the Protection Area. (B) Nothing in this Act shall affect any conditional or absolute water rights in the State of Colorado existing on the date of the enactment of this Act. (C) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as establishing a precedent with regard to any future protection area designation. (D) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting, altering, modifying, or amending any of the interstate compacts or equitable apportionment decrees that apportion water among and between the State of Colorado and other States. (2) Colorado water law.—The Secretary shall follow the procedural and substantive requirements of the law of the State of Colorado in order to obtain and hold any new water rights with respect to the Protection Area. 116 STAT. 1059 (3) Water infrastructure.—Nothing in this Act (including the provisions related to establishment or management of the Protection Area) shall affect, impede, interfere with, or diminish the operation, existence, access, maintenance, improvement, or construction of water facilities and infrastructure, rights-of-way, or other water-related property, interests, and uses, (including the use of motorized vehicles and equipment existing or located on lands within the Protection Area) on any lands except those lands managed under the management prescription referred to in subsection (d)(1)(F).
SEC. 4. INHOLDINGS.

16 USC 539l-1.

 (a) State Land Board Lands.—If the Colorado State Land Board informs the Secretary that the Board is willing to transfer to the United States some or all of the lands owned by the Board located within the Protection Area, the Secretary shall promptly seek to reach agreement with the Board regarding terms and conditions for acquisition of such lands by the United States by purchase or exchange. (b) Jim Creek Inholding.— (1) Acquisition of lands.—The Secretary shall enter into negotiations with the owner of lands located within the portion of the Jim Creek drainage within the Protection Area for the purpose of acquiring the lands by purchase or exchange, but the United States shall not acquire such lands without the consent of the owner of the lands. (2) Landowner rights.—Nothing in this Act shall affect any rights of the owner of lands located within the Jim Creek drainage within the Protection Area, including any right to reasonable access to such lands by motorized or other means as determined by the Forest Service and the landowner consistent with applicable law and relevant and appropriate rules and regulations governing such access. (c) Report.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report concerning any agreement or the status of negotiations conducted pursuant to— (A) subsection (a), upon conclusion of an agreement for acquisition by the United States of lands referred to in subsection (a), or 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, whichever occurs first; and (B) subsection (b), upon conclusion of an agreement for acquisition by the United States of lands referred to in subsection (b), or 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, whichever occurs first. (2) Funding information.—The report required by this subsection shall indicate to what extent funds are available to the Secretary as of the date of the report for the acquisition of the relevant lands and whether additional funds need to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary for such purpose. (d) Management of Acquisitions.—Any lands within the James Peak Wilderness or the Protection Area acquired by the United States after the date of the enactment of this Act shall116 STAT. 1060 be added to the James Peak Wilderness or the Protection Area, respectively, and managed accordingly.
SEC. 5.

16 USC 539l-2.

JAMES PEAK FALL RIVER TRAILHEAD. (a) Services and Facilities.—Following the consultation required by subsection (c), the Forest Supervisor of the Arapaho/ Roosevelt National Forest in the State of Colorado (in this section referred to as the “Forest Supervisor”) shall establish a trailhead and corresponding facilities and services to regulate use of National Forest System lands in the vicinity of the Fall River basin south of the communities of Alice Township and St. Mary’s Glacier in the State of Colorado. The facilities and services shall include the following: (1) Trailhead parking. (2) Public restroom accommodations. (3) Trailhead and trail maintenance. (b) Personnel.—The Forest Supervisor shall assign Forest Service personnel to provide appropriate management and oversight of the area described in subsection (a). (c) Consultation.—The Forest Supervisor shall consult with the Clear Creek County commissioners and with residents of Alice Township and St. Mary’s Glacier regarding— (1) the appropriate location of facilities and services in the area described in subsection (a); and (2) appropriate measures that may be needed in this area— (A) to provide access by emergency or law enforcement vehicles; (B) for public health; and (C) to address concerns regarding impeded access by local residents. (d) Report.—After the consultation required by subsection (c), the Forest Supervisor shall submit to the Committee on Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a report regarding the amount of any additional funding required to implement this section.
SEC. 6.

16 USC 539l-3.

LOOP TRAIL STUDY; AUTHORIZATION. (a)

Deadline.

Study.—Not later than three years after funds are first made available for this purpose, the Secretary, in consultation with interested parties, shall complete a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing, consistent with the purpose set forth in section 3(a)(2), a loop trail for mechanized and other nonmotorized recreation connecting the trail designated as “Rogers Pass” and the trail designated as “Rollins Pass Road”. (b) Establishment.—If the results of the study required by subsection (a) indicate that establishment of such a loop trail would be suitable and feasible, consistent with the purpose set forth in section 3(a)(2), the Secretary shall establish the loop trail in a manner consistent with that purpose.
SEC. 7.

16 USC 539l-4.

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (a) Buffer Zones.—The designation by this Act or by amendments made by this Act of wilderness areas and the Protection Area in the State of Colorado shall not create or imply the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around any wilderness area or the Protection Area. The fact that nonwilderness activities 116 STAT. 1061 or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area or Protection Area shall not, of itself, preclude such activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area or the Protection Area. (b) Rollins Pass Road.—If requested by one or more of the Colorado Counties of Grand, Gilpin, and Boulder, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance and otherwise cooperate with respect to repairing the Rollins Pass road in those counties sufficiently to allow two-wheel-drive vehicles to travel between Colorado State Highway 119 and U.S. Highway 40. If this road is repaired to such extent, the Secretary shall close the motorized roads and trails on Forest Service land indicated on the map entitled “Rollins Pass Road Reopening: Attendant Road and Trail Closures”, dated September 2001.
SEC. 8. WILDERNESS POTENTIAL.

16 USC 539l-5.

 (a) In General.—Nothing in this Act shall preclude or restrict the authority of the Secretary to evaluate the suitability of lands in the Protection Area for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System or to make recommendations to Congress for such inclusion. (b) Evaluation of Certain Lands.—In connection with the first revision of the land and resources management plan for the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall evaluate the suitability of the lands managed under the management prescription referred to in section 3(d)(1)(F) for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System and make recommendations to Congress regarding such inclusion.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1576: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–316 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–200 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Dec. 11, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–217: To revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to public buildings, property, and works, as title 40, United States Code, “Public Buildings, Property, and Works”. Public Law217 Public Law 107–217 116 Stat. 1062 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-15 107public 116 STAT. 1062 Public Law107–217 107th Congress
An Act To revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to public buildings, property, and works, as title 40, United States Code, “Public Buildings, Property, and Works”.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 2068]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TITLE 40, UNITED STATES CODE.

40 USC note prec. 101..

CertaIn general and permanent laws of the United States, related to public buildings, property, and works, are revised, codified, and enacted as title 40, United States Code, “Public Buildings, Property, and Works”, as follows:
<num value="XIV">TITLE 40—</num><heading>PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS</heading> <toc> <headingItem> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Subtitle</inline> </designator> <target><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline></target> </headingItem> <referenceItem><designator>I.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES</label><target>101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>II.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS</label><target>3101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>III.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT</label><target>11101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>IV.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT</label><target>14101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>V.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">MISCELLANEOUS</label><target>17101</target></referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="I">SUBTITLE I—</num><heading>FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES</heading> <toc> <headingItem> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter</inline> </designator> <target><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline></target> </headingItem> <referenceItem><designator>1</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">GENERAL</label><target>101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>3</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">ORGANIZATION OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION</label><target>301</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>5</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">PROPERTY MANAGEMENT</label><target>501</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>7</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">FOREIGN EXCESS PROPERTY</label><target>701</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>9</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">URBAN LAND USE</label><target>901</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>11</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS</label><target>1101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>13</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">PUBLIC PROPERTY</label><target>1301</target></referenceItem> </toc> <chapter><num value="1">CHAPTER 1—</num><heading>GENERAL</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>101. </designator><label>Purpose.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>102. </designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>SCOPE</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>111. </designator><label>Application to Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>112. </designator><label>Applicability of certain policies, procedures, and directives in effect on July 1, 1949.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>113. </designator><label>Limitations.</label></referenceItem><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1063">116 STAT. 1063</page> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>121. </designator><label>Administrative.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>122. </designator><label>Prohibition on sex discrimination.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>123. </designator><label>Civil remedies for fraud.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>124. </designator><label>Agency use of amounts for property management.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>125. </designator><label>Library memberships.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>126. </designator><label>Reports to Congress.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS</heading> <section><num value="101">§ 101. </num><heading>Purpose</heading> <chapeau>The purpose of this subtitle is to provide the Federal Government with an economical and efficient system for the following activities:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Procuring and supplying property and nonpersonal services, and performing related functions including contracting, inspection, storage, issue, setting specifications, identification and classification, transportation and traffic management, establishment of pools or systems for transportation of Government personnel and property by motor vehicle within specific areas, management of public utility services, repairing and converting, establishment of inventory levels, establishment of forms and procedures, and representation before federal and state regulatory bodies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Using available property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Disposing of surplus property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Records management.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="102">§ 102. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>The following definitions apply in chapters 1 through 7 of this title and in title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.):</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Care and handling</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “care and handling” includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>completing, repairing, converting, rehabilitating, operating, preserving, protecting, insuring, packing, storing, handling, conserving, and transporting excess and surplus property; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>rendering innocuous, or destroying, property that is dangerous to public health or safety.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contractor inventory</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “contractor inventory” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>property, in excess of amounts needed to complete full performance, that is acquired by and in possession of a contractor or subcontractor under a contract pursuant to which title is vested in the Federal Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>property that the Government is obligated or has the option to take over, under any type of contract, as a result of changes in specifications or plans under the contract, or as a result of termination of the contract (or a subcontract), prior to completion of the work, for the convenience or at the option of the Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Excess property</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “excess property” means property under the control of a federal agency that the head of the agency determines is not required to meet the agency’s needs or responsibilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive agency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “executive agency” means—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1064">116 STAT. 1064</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a wholly owned Government corporation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “federal agency” means an executive agency or an establishment in the legislative or judicial branch of the Government (except the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, and any activities under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign excess property</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “foreign excess property” means excess property that is not located in the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Virgin Islands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Motor vehicle</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “motor vehicle” means any vehicle, self-propelled or drawn by mechanical power, designed and operated principally for highway transportation of property or passengers, excluding—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a vehicle designed or used for military field training, combat, or tactical purposes, or used principally within the confines of a regularly established military post, camp, or depot; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a vehicle regularly used by an agency to perform investigative, law enforcement, or intelligence duties, if the head of the agency determines that exclusive control of the vehicle is essential for effective performance of duties.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonpersonal services</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “nonpersonal services” means contractual services designated by the Administrator of General Services, other than personal and professional services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “property” means any interest in property except—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the public domain;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>land reserved or dedicated for national forest or national park purposes;</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>minerals in land or portions of land withdrawn or reserved from the public domain which the Secretary of the Interior determines are suitable for disposition under the public land mining and mineral leasing laws; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>land withdrawn or reserved from the public domain except land or portions of land so withdrawn or reserved which the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Administrator, determines are not suitable for return to the public domain for disposition under the general public land laws because the lands are substantially changed in character by improvements or otherwise;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>naval vessels that are battleships, cruisers, aircraft carriers, destroyers, or submarines; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>records of the Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surplus property</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “surplus property” means excess property that the Administrator determines is not required to meet the needs or responsibilities of all federal agencies.</content></paragraph> </section> </subchapter> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1065">116 STAT. 1065</page> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>SCOPE</heading> <section style="font-size:larger;"><num value="111">§ 111. </num><heading>Application to Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949</heading> <chapeau>In the following provisions, the words “this subtitle” are deemed to refer also to title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.):</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 101 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 112(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 113 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 121(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 121(c)(1) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 121(c)(2) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 121(d)(1) and (2) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 121(e)(1) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 121(f) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 121(g) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Section 122(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>Section 123(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>Section 123(c) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>Section 124 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>Section 126 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>Section 311(c) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>Section 313(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>Section 528 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><content>Section 541 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><content>Section 549 (e)(3)(H)(i)(II) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21) </num><content>Section 557 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="22">(22) </num><content>Section 558(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="23">(23) </num><content>Section 559(f) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="24">(24) </num><content>Section 571(b) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="25">(25) </num><content>Section 572(a)(2)(A) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="26">(26) </num><content>Section 572(b)(4) of this title.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="112">§ 112. </num><heading>Applicability of certain policies, procedures, and directives in effect on July 1, 1949</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A policy, procedure, or directive described in subsection (b) remains in effect until superseded or amended under this subtitle or other appropriate authority.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A policy, procedure, or directive referred to in subsection (a) is one that was in effect on July 1, 1949, and that was prescribed by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Director of the Bureau of Federal Supply or the Secretary of the Treasury and that related to a function transferred to or vested in the Administrator of General Services on June 30, 1949, by the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>an officer of the Federal Government under authority of the Surplus Property Act of 1944 (ch. 479, 58 Stat. 765) or other authority related to surplus property or foreign excess property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Federal Works Administrator or the head of a constituent agency of the Federal Works Agency; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the Archivist of the United States or another officer or body whose functions were transferred on June 30, 1949, by title I of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1066">116 STAT. 1066</page> <section><num value="113">§ 113. </num><heading>Limitations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this section, the authority conferred by this subtitle is in addition to any other authority conferred by law and is not subject to any inconsistent provision of law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation Regarding the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority conferred by this subtitle is subject to the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 401 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation Regarding Certain Government Corporations and Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 121(b) and 506(c) of this title do not apply to a Government corporation or agency that is subject to chapter 91 of title 31.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation Regarding Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>This subtitle does not apply to the Senate or the House of Representatives (including the Architect of the Capitol and any building, activity, or function under the direction of the Architect). However, services and facilities authorized by this subtitle shall, as far as practicable, be made available to the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol on their request. If payment would be required for providing a similar service or facility to an executive agency, payment shall be made by the recipient, on presentation of proper vouchers, in advance or by reimbursement (as may be agreed upon by the Administrator of General Services and the officer or body making the request). The payment may be credited to the applicable appropriation of the executive agency receiving the payment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this subtitle impairs or affects the authority of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the President under the Philippine Property Act of 1946 (22 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>an executive agency, with respect to any program conducted for purposes of resale, price support, grants to farmers, stabilization, transfer to foreign governments, or foreign aid, relief, or rehabilitation, but the agency carrying out the program shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with the purposes of the program and the effective, efficient conduct of agency business, coordinate its operations with the requirements of this subtitle and with policies and regulations prescribed under this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>an executive agency named in chapter 137 of title 10, and the head of the agency, with respect to the administration of that chapter;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense with respect to property required for or located in occupied territories;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense with respect to the administration of section 2535 of title 10;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force with respect to the administration of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the Secretary of State under the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 292 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of Agriculture under—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1067">116 STAT. 1067</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Farmers Home Administration Act of 1946 (ch. 964, 60 Stat. 1062);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), with respect to the exportation and domestic consumption of agricultural products;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>section 201 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1291); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>section 203(j) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1622(j));</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>an official or entity under the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.), with respect to the acquisition or disposal of property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (or an officer of the Corporation) with respect to the disposal of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>residential property; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>other property—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>acquired or held as part of, or in connection with, residential property; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>held in connection with the insurance of mortgages, loans, or savings association accounts under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq.), or any other law;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>the Tennessee Valley Authority with respect to nonpersonal services, with respect to section 501(c) of this title, and with respect to property acquired in connection with a program of processing, manufacture, production, or force account construction, but the Authority shall, to the maximum extent it considers practicable, consistent with the purposes of its program and the effective, efficient conduct of its business, coordinate its operations with the requirements of this subtitle and with policies and regulations prescribed under this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>the Secretary of Energy with respect to atomic energy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>the Secretary of Transportation or the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the disposal of airport property and airway property (as those terms are defined in section 47301 of title 49) for use as such property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>the United States Postal Service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>the Maritime Administration with respect to the acquisition, procurement, operation, maintenance, preservation, sale, lease, charter, construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning (including outfitting and equipping incidental to construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning) of a merchant vessel or shipyard, ship site, terminal, pier, dock, warehouse, or other installation necessary or appropriate for carrying out a program of the Administration authorized by law or nonadministrative activities incidental to a program of the Administration authorized by law, but the Administration shall, to the maximum extent it considers practicable, consistent with the purposes of its programs and the effective, efficient conduct of its activities, coordinate its operations with the requirements of this subtitle and with policies and regulations prescribed under this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>the Central Intelligence Agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>the Joint Committee on Printing, under title 44 or any other law;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1068">116 STAT. 1068</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>the Secretary of the Interior with respect to procurement for program operations under the Bonneville Project Act of 1937 (16 U.S.C. 832 et seer); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><content>the Secretary of State with respect to the furnishing of facilities in foreign countries and reception centers within the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL</heading> <section><num value="121">§ 121. </num><heading>Administrative</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policies Prescribed by the President</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may prescribe policies and directives that the President considers necessary to carry out this subtitle. The policies must be consistent with this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accounting Principles and Standards</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prescription</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General, after considering the needs and requirements of executive agencies, shall prescribe principles and standards of accounting for property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property accounting systems</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall cooperate with the Administrator of General Services and with executive agencies in the development of property accounting systems and approve the systems when they are adequate and in conformity with prescribed principles and standards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance review</inline>.—</heading><content>From time to time the Comptroller General shall examine the property accounting systems established by executive agencies to determine the extent of compliance with prescribed principles and standards and approved systems. The Comptroller General shall report to Congress any failure to comply with the principles and standards or to adequately account for property.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations by Administrator</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may prescribe regulations to carry out this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required regulations and orders</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall prescribe regulations that the Administrator considers necessary to carry out the Administrator’s functions under this subtitle and the head of each executive agency shall issue orders and directives that the agency head considers necessary to carry out the regulations.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of Authority by Administrator</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Administrator may delegate authority conferred on the Administrator by this subtitle to an official in the General Services Administration or to the head of another federal agency. The Administrator may authorize successive redelegation of authority conferred by this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may not delegate—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the authority to prescribe regulations on matters of policy applying to executive agencies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the authority to transfer functions and related allocated amounts from one component of the Administration to another under paragraphs (1)(C) and (2)(A) of subsection (e); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>other authority for which delegation is prohibited by this subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1069">116 STAT. 1069</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention and use of rental payments</inline>.—</heading><content>A department or agency to which the Administrator has delegated authority to operate, maintain or repair a building or facility under this subsection shall retain the portion of the rental payment that the Administrator determines is available to operate, maintain or repair the building or facility. The department or agency shall directly expend the retained amounts to operate, maintain, or repair the building or facility. Any amounts retained under this paragraph shall remain available until expended for these purposes.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Functions by Administrator</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may provide for the performance of a function assigned under this subtitle by any of the following methods:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Administrator may direct the Administration to perform the function.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The Administrator may designate or establish a component of the Administration and direct the component to perform the function.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The Administrator may transfer the function from one component of the Administration to another.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The Administrator may direct an executive agency to perform the function for itself, with the consent of the agency or by direction of the President.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The Administrator may direct one executive agency to perform the function for another executive agency, with the consent of the agencies concerned or by direction of the President.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>The Administrator may provide for performance of a function by a combination or the methods described in this paragraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of resources</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Within administration</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator transfers a function from one component of the Administration to another, the Administrator may also provide for the transfer of appropriate allocated amounts from the component that previously carried out the function to the component being directed to carry out the function. A transfer under this subparagraph must be reported to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Between agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator transfers a function from one executive agency to another (including a transfer to or from the Administration), the Administrator may also provide for the transfer of appropriate personnel, records, property, and allocated amounts from the executive agency that previously carried out the function to the executive agency being directed to carry out the function. A transfer under this subparagraph is subject to approval by the Director.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory Committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may establish advisory committees to provide advice on any function of the Administrator under this subtitle. Members of the advisory committees shall serve without compensation but are entitled to transportation and not more than $25 a day instead of expenses under section 5703 of title 5.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall advise and consult with interested federal agencies and seek <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1070">116 STAT. 1070</page> their advice and assistance to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administering Oaths</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out investigative duties, an officer or employee of the Administration, if authorized by the Administrator, may administer an oath to an individual.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="122">§ 122. </num><heading>Prohibition on sex discrimination</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to a program or activity carried on or receiving federal assistance under this subtitle, an individual may not be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or otherwise discriminated against based on sex.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall be enforced through agency provisions and rules similar to those already established with respect to racial and other discrimination under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.). However, this remedy is not exclusive and does not prejudice or remove any other legal remedies available to an individual alleging discrimination.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="123">§ 123. </num><heading>Civil remedies for fraud</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In connection with the procurement, transfer or disposition of property under this subtitle, a person that uses or causes to be used, or enters into an agreement, combination, or conspiracy to use or cause to be used, a fraudulent trick, scheme, or device for the purpose of obtaining or aiding to obtain, for any person, money, property, or other benefit from the Federal Government—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>shall pay to the Government an amount equal to the sum of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$2,000 for each act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>two times the amount of damages sustained by the Government because of each act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the cost of suit;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if the Government elects, shall pay to the Government, as liquidated damages, an amount equal to two times the consideration that the Government agreed to give to the person, or that the person agreed to give to the Government; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>if the Government elects, shall restore to the Government the money or property fraudulently obtained, with the Government retaining as liquidated damages, the money, property, or other consideration given to the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Remedies and Criminal Penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>The civil remedies provided in this section are in addition to all other civil remedies and criminal penalties provided by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immunity of Government Officials</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer or employee of the Government is not liable (except for an individual’s own fraud) or accountable for collection of a purchase price that is determined to be uncollectible by the federal agency responsible for property if the property is transferred or disposed of in accordance with this subtitle and with regulations prescribed under this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction and Venue</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “district court” means a district court of the United States or a district court of a territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A district court has original jurisdiction of an action arising under this section, and venue is proper, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1071">116 STAT. 1071</page> if at least one defendant resides or may be found in the court’s judicial district. Jurisdiction and venue are determined without regard to the place where acts were committed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional defendant outside judicial district</inline>.—</heading><content>A defendant that does not reside and may not be found in the court’s judicial district may be brought in by order of the court, to be served personally, by publication, or in another reasonable manner directed by the court.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="124">§ 124. </num><heading>Agency use of amounts for property management</heading> <content>Amounts appropriated, allocated, or available to a federal agency for purposes similar to the purposes in section 121 of this title or subchapter I (except section 506), II, or III of chapter 5 of this title may be used by the agency for the disposition of property under this subtitle, and for the care and handling of property pending the disposition, if the Director of the Office of Management and Budget authorizes the use.</content> </section> <section><num value="125">§ 125. </num><heading>Library memberships</heading> <content>Amounts appropriated may be used, when authorized by the Administrator of General Services, for payment in advance for library memberships in societies whose publications are available to members only, or to members at a lower price than that charged to the general public.</content> </section> <section><num value="126">§ 126. </num><heading>Reports to Congress</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services, at times the Administrator considers desirable, shall submit a report to Congress on the administration of this subtitle. The report shall include any recommendation for amendment of this subtitle that the Administrator considers appropriate and shall identify any law that is obsolete because of the enactment or operation of this subtitle.</content> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="3">CHAPTER 3—</num><heading>ORGANIZATION OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>GENERAL</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>301. </designator><label>Establishment.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>302. </designator><label>Administrator and Deputy Administrator.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>303. </designator><label>Functions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>304. </designator><label>Federal information centers.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>ADMINISTRATIVE</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>311. </designator><label>Personnel.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>312. </designator><label>Transfer and use of amounts for major equipment acquisitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>313. </designator><label>Tests of materials.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>FUNDS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>321. </designator><label>General Supply Fund.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>322. </designator><label>Information Technology Fund.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>323. </designator><label>Consumer Information Center Fund.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>GENERAL</heading> <section><num value="301">§ 301. </num><heading>Establishment</heading> <content>The General Services Administration is an agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1072">116 STAT. 1072</page> <section><num value="302">§ 302. </num><heading>Administrator and Deputy Administrator</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services is the head of the General Services Administration. The Administrator is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Administrator shall perform functions subject to the direction and control of the President.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deputy Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall appoint a Deputy Administrator of General Services. The Deputy Administrator snail perform functions designated by the Administrator. The Deputy Administrator is Acting Administrator of General Services during the absence or disability of the Administrator and, unless the President designates another officer of the Federal Government, when the office of Administrator is vacant.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="303">§ 303. </num><heading>Functions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bureau of Federal Supply</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of functions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the functions of the Administrator of General Services include functions related to the Bureau of Federal Supply in the Department of the Treasury that, immediately before July 1, 1949, were functions of—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Bureau;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Director of the Bureau;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the personnel of the Bureau; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions not transferred</inline>.—</heading><content>The functions of the Administrator of General Services do not include functions retained in the Department of the Treasury under section 102(c) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288, 63 Stat. 380).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Works Agency and Commissioner of Public Buildings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The functions of the Administrator of General Services include functions related to the Federal Works Agency and functions related to the Commissioner of Public Buildings that, immediately before July 1, 1949, were functions of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Federal Works Agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Federal Works Administrator; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Commissioner of Public Buildings.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="304">§ 304. </num><heading>Federal information centers</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services may establish within the General Services Administration a nationwide network of federal information centers for the purpose of providing the public with information about the programs and procedures of the Federal Government and for other appropriate and related purposes.</content> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE</heading> <section><num value="311">§ 311. </num><heading>Personnel</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment and Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services, subject to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, may appoint and fix the compensation of personnel necessary to carry out chapters 1, 3, and 5 of this title and title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Employment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1073">116 STAT. 1073</page> under section 3109 of title 5 to the extent the Administrator finds necessary to carry out chapters 1, 3, and 5 of this title and title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel From Other Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 973 of title 10 or any other law, in carrying out functions under this subtitle the Administrator may use the services of personnel (including armed services personnel) from an executive agency other than the General Services Administration with the consent of the head of the agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detail of Field Personnel to District of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><content> The Administrator, in the Administrator’s discretion, may detail field personnel of the Administration to the District of Columbia for temporary duty for a period of not more than 30 days in any one case. Subsistence or similar expenses may not be allowed for an employee on temporary duty in the District of Columbia under this paragraph.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="312">§ 312. </num><heading>Transfer and use of amounts for mqjor equipment acquisitions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), unobligated balances of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the General Services Administration for operating expenses and salaries and expenses may be transferred and merged into the “Major equipment acquisitions and development activity” of the Salaries and Expenses, General Management and Administration appropriation account for—</content></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>agency-wide acquisition of capital equipment, automated data processing systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>financial management and management information systems needed to implement the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-576, 104 Stat. 2838) and other laws or regulations.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements and Availability</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>Transfer of an amount under this section must be done no later than the end of the fifth fiscal year after the fiscal year for which the amount is appropriated or otherwise made available.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval for use</inline>.—</heading><content>An amount transferred under this section may be used only with the advance approval of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>An amount transferred under this section remains available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="313">§ 313. </num><heading>Tests of materials</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><content>This section applies to any article or commodity tendered by a producer or vendor for sale or lease to the General Services Administration or to any procurement authority acting under the direction and control of the Administrator of General Services pursuant to this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Conduct Tests</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator, in the Administrator’s discretion and with the consent of the producer or vendor, may have tests conducted, in a manner the Administrator specifies, to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>determine whether an article or commodity conforms to prescribed specifications and standards; or</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1074">116 STAT. 1074</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">aid in the development of specifications and standards, (c) Fees</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall charge the producer or vendor a fee for the tests.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of fee if tests predominantly serve interest of producer or vendor</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator determines that conducting the tests predominantly serves the interest of the producer or vendor, the Administrator shall fix the fee in an amount that will recover the costs of conducting the tests, including all components of the costs, determined in accordance with accepted accounting principles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of fee if tests do not predominantly serve interest of producer or vendor</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator determines that conducting the tests does not predominantly serve the interest of the producer or vendor, the Administrator shall fix the fee in an amount the Administrator determines is reasonable for furnishing the testing service.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section></subchapter> <subchapter><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III</num><heading>—FUNDS</heading> <section><num value="321">§ 321. </num><heading>General Supply Fund</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existence</inline>.—</heading><content>The General Supply Fund is a special fund in the Treasury.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Fund is composed of amounts appropriated to the Fund and the value, as determined by the Administrator of General Services, of personal property transferred from executive agencies to the Administrator under section 501(d) of this title to the extent that payment is not made or credit allowed for the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other credits</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Fund shall be credited with all reimbursements, advances, and refunds or recoveries relating to personal property or services procured through the Fund, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the net proceeds of disposal of surplus personal property; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>receipts from carriers and others for loss of, or damage to, personal property.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reappropriation</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts credited under this paragraph are reappropriated for the purposes of the Fund.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Fees collected by the Administrator under section 313 of this title may be deposited in the Fund to be used for the purposes of the Fund.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Fund is available for use by or under the direction and control of the Administrator for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>procuring, for the use of federal agencies in the proper discharge of their responsibilities—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>personal property (including the purchase from or through the Public Printer, for warehouse issue, of standard forms, blankbook work, standard specifications, and other printed material in common use by federal agencies and not available through the Superintendent of Documents); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>nonpersonal services;</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1075">116 STAT. 1075</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>paying the purchase price, cost of transportation of personal property and services, and cost of personal services employed directly in the repair, rehabilitation, and conversion of personal property; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>paying other direct costs of, and indirect costs that are reasonably related to, contracting, procurement, inspection, storage, management, distribution, and accountability of property and nonpersonal services provided by the General Services Administration or by special order through the Administration.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other uses</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Fund may be used for the procurement of personal property and nonpersonal services authorized to be acquired by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>mixed-ownership Government corporations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the municipal government of the District of Columbia; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a requisitioning non-federal agency when the function of a federal agency authorized to procure for it is transferred to the Administration.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment for Property and Services</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For property or services procured through the Fund for requisitioning agencies, the agencies shall pay prices the Administrator fixes under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prices fixed by administrator</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall fix prices at levels sufficient to recover—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>so far as practicable—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the purchase price;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the transportation cost;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>inventory losses;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the cost of personal services employed directly in the repair, rehabilitation, and conversion of personal property; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>the cost of amortization and repair of equipment used for lease or rent to executive agencies; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">properly allocable costs payable by the Fund under subsection (c)(IXC).</inline>.—</heading><content/></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of payments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment in advance</inline>.—</heading><content>A requisitioning agency shall pay in advance when the Administrator determines that there is insufficient capital otherwise available in the Fund. Payment in advance may also be made under an agreement between a requisitioning agency and the Administrator.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prompt reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>If payment is not made in advance, the Administration shall be reimbursed promptly out of amounts of the requisitioning agency in accordance with accounting procedures approved by the Comptroller General.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to make prompt reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may obtain reimbursement by the issuance of transfer and counterwarrants, or other lawful transfer documents, supported by itemized invoices, if payment is not made by a requisitioning agency within 45 days after the later of—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the date of billing by the Administrator; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the date on which actual liability for personal property or services is incurred by the Administrator.</content></clause></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1076">116 STAT. 1076</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Equipment Purchased for Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may accept periodic reimbursement from the Senate and from the House of Representatives for the cost of any equipment purchased for the Senate or the House of Representatives with money from the Fund. The amount of each periodic reimbursement shall be computed by amortizing the total cost of each item of equipment over the useful life of the equipment, as determined by the Administrator, in consultation with the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, as appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Surplus</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surplus deposited in treasury</inline>.—</heading><content>As of September 30 of each year, any surplus in the Fund above the amounts transferred or appropriated to establish and maintain the Fund (all assets, liabilities, and prior losses considered) shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surplus retained</inline>.—</heading><content>From any surplus generated by operation of the Fund, the Administrator may retain amounts necessary to maintain a sufficient level of inventory of personal property to meet the needs of the federal agencies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audits</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall audit the Fund in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 31 and report the results of the audits.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="322">§ 322. </num><heading>Information Technology Fund</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existence</inline>.—</heading><content>There is an Information Technology Fund in the Treasury.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost and Capital Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of General Services shall determine the cost and capital requirements of the Fund for each fiscal year. The cost and capital requirements may include amounts—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>needed to purchase (if the Administrator has determined that purchase is the least costly alternative) information processing and transmission equipment, software, systems, and operating facilities necessary to provide services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>resulting from operations of the Fund, including the net proceeds from the disposal of excess or surplus personal property and receipts from carriers and others for loss or damage to property; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>that are appropriated, authorized to be transferred, or otherwise made available to the Fund.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submitting plans to office of management and budget</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall submit plans concerning the cost and capital requirements determined under this section, and other information as may be requested, for review and approval by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Plans submitted under this section fulfill the requirements of sections 1512 and 1513 of title 31.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><content>Any change to the cost and capital requirements of the Fund for a fiscal year shall be made in the same manner as the initial fiscal year determination.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Fund is available for expenses, including personal services and other costs, and for procurement (by lease, purchase, transfer, or otherwise) to efficiently provide <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1077">116 STAT. 1077</page> information technology resources to federal agencies and to efficiently manage, coordinate, operate, and use those resources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specifically included items</inline>.—</heading><content>Information technology resources provided under this section include information processing and transmission equipment, software, systems, operating facilities, supplies, and related services including maintenance and repair.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cancellation costs</inline>.—</heading><content>Any cancellation costs incurred for a contract entered into under subsection (e) shall be paid from money currently available in the Fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No fiscal year limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Fund is available without fiscal year limitation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Charges to Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Director approves plans submitted by the Administrator under subsection (b), the Administrator shall establish rates, consistent with the approval, to be charged to agencies for information technology resources provided through the Fund.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Authority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In operating the Fund, the Administrator may enter into multiyear contracts, not longer than 5 years, to provide information technology hardware, software, or services if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>amounts are available and adequate to pay the costs of the contract for the first fiscal year and any costs of cancellation or termination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the contract is awarded on a fully competitive basis; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>the Administrator determines that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the need for the information technology hardware, software, or services being provided will continue over the period of the contract;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the use of the multiyear contract will yield substantial cost savings when compared with other methods of providing the necessary resources; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the method of contracting will not exclude small business participation.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on other law</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection does not limit the authority of the Administrator to procure equipment and services under sections 501-505 of this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Uncommitted Balance</inline>.—</heading><content>After the close of each fiscal year, any uncommitted balance remaining in the Fund, after making provision for anticipated operating needs as determined by the Office of Management and Budget, shall be transferred to the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall report annually to the Director on the operation of the Fund. The report must address the inventory, use, and acquisition of information processing equipment and identify any proposed increases to the capital of the Fund.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="323">§ 323. </num><heading>Consumer Information Center Fund</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existence</inline>.—</heading><content>There is in the Treasury a Consumer Information Center Fund, General Services Administration, for the purpose of disseminating Federal Government consumer information to the public and for other related purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Money shall be deposited into the Fund from—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1078">116 STAT. 1078</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>appropriations from the Treasury for Consumer Information Center activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>user fees from the public;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>reimbursements from other federal agencies for costs of distributing publications; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>any other income incident to Center activities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenditures</inline>.—</heading><content>Money deposited into the Fund is available for expenditure for Center activities in amounts specified in appropriation laws. The Fund shall assume all liabilities, obligations, and commitments of the Center account.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unobligated Balances</inline>.—</heading><content>Any unobligated balances at the end of a fiscal year remain in the Fund and are available for authorization in appropriation laws for subsequent fiscal years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gift Account</inline>.—</heading><content>The Center may accept and deposit to this account gifts for purposes of defraying the costs of printing, publishing, and distributing consumer information and educational materials and undertaking other consumer information activities. In addition to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available, the Center may expend the gifts for these purposes and any balance remains available for expenditure.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="5">CHAPTER 5—</num><heading>PROPERTY MANAGEMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>PROCUREMENT AND WAREHOUSING</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>501. </designator><label>Services for executive agencies.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>502. </designator><label>Services for other entities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>503. </designator><label>Exchange or sale of similar items.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>504. </designator><label>Agency cooperation for inspection.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>505. </designator><label>Exchange or transfer of medical supplies.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>506. </designator><label>Inventory controls and systems.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>USE OF PROPERTY</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>521. </designator><label>Policies and methods.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>522. </designator><label>Reimbursement for transfer of excess property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>523. </designator><label>Excess real property located on Indian reservations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>524. </designator><label>Duties of executive agencies.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>525. </designator><label>Excess personal property for federal agency grantees.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>526. </designator><label>Temporary assignment of excess real property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>527. </designator><label>Abandonment, destruction, or donation of property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>528. </designator><label>Utilization of excess furniture.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>529. </designator><label>Annual executive agency reports on excess personal property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>DISPOSING OF PROPERTY</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>541. </designator><label>Supervision and direction.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>542. </designator><label>Care and handling.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>543. </designator><label>Method of disposition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>544. </designator><label>Validity of transfer instruments.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>545. </designator><label>Procedure for disposal.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>546. </designator><label>Contractor inventories.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>547. </designator><label>Agricultural commodities, foods, and cotton or woolen goods.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>548. </designator><label>Surplus vessels.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>549. </designator><label>Donation of personal property through state agencies.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>550. </designator><label>Disposal of real property for certain purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>551. </designator><label>Donations to American Red Cross.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>552. </designator><label>Abandoned or unclaimed property on Government premises.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>553. </designator><label>Property for correctional facility, law enforcement, and emergency management response purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>554. </designator><label>Property for development or operation of a port facility.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>555. </designator><label>Donation of law enforcement canines to handlers.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>556. </designator><label>Disposal of dredge vessels.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>557. </designator><label>Donation of books to Free Public Library.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>558. </designator><label>Donation of forfeited vessels.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>559. </designator><label>Advice of Attorney General with respect to antitrust law.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER IV—</designator><label>PROCEEDS FROM SALE OR TRANSFER</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>571. </designator><label>General rules for deposit and use of proceeds.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1079">116 STAT. 1079</page></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>572. </designator><label>Real property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>573. </designator><label>Personal property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>574. </designator><label>Other rules regarding proceeds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER V—</designator><label>OPERATION OF BUILDINGS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>581. </designator><label>General authority of Administrator of General Services.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>582. </designator><label>Management of buildings by Administrator of General Services.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>583. </designator><label>Construction of buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>584. </designator><label>Assignment and reassignment of space.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="chapter"><designator>585. </designator><label>Lease agreements.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>586. </designator><label>Charges for space and services.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>587. </designator><label>Telecommuting and other alternative workplace arrangements.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>588. </designator><label>Movement and supply of office furniture.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>589. </designator><label>Installation, repair, and replacement of sidewalks.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>590. </designator><label>Child care.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>591. </designator><label>Purchase of electricity.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>592. </designator><label>Federal Buildings Fund.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>593. </designator><label>Protection for veterans preference employees.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER VI—</designator><label>MOTOR VEHICLE POOLS AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>601. </designator><label>Purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>602. </designator><label>Authority to establish motor vehicle pools and transportation systems.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>603. </designator><label>Process for establishing motor vehicle pools and transportation systems.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>604. </designator><label>Treatment of assets taken over to establish motor vehicle pools and transportation systems.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>605. </designator><label>Payment of costs.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>606. </designator><label>Regulations related to operation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>607. </designator><label>Records.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>608. </designator><label>Scrip, tokens, tickets.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>609. </designator><label>Identification of vehicles.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>610. </designator><label>Discontinuance of motor vehicle pool or system.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>611. </designator><label>Duty to report violations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>PROCUREMENT AND WAREHOUSING</heading> <section><num value="501">§ 501. </num><heading>Services for executive agencies</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Administrator of General Services</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall take action under this subchapter for an executive agency—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to the extent that the Administrator of General Services determines that the action is advantageous to the Federal Government in terms of economy, efficiency, or service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>with due regard to the program activities of the agency.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption for defense</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may exempt the Department of Defense from an action taken by the Administrator of General Services under this subchapter, unless the President directs otherwise, whenever the Secretary determines that an exemption is in the best interests of national security.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement and Supply</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall procure and supply personal property and nonpersonal services for executive agencies to use in the proper discharge of their responsibilities, and perform functions related to procurement and supply including contracting, inspection, storage, issue, property identification and classification, transportation and traffic management, management of public utility services, and repairing and converting.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1080">116 STAT. 1080</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public utility contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract for public utility services may be made for a period of not more than 10 years.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policies and methods</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall prescribe policies and methods for executive agencies regarding the procurement and supply of personal property and nonpersonal services and related functions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Controlling regulation</inline>.—</heading><content>Policies and methods prescribed by the Administrator of General Services under this paragraph are subject to regulations prescribed by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 401 et seq.).</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Representation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For transportation and other public utility services used by executive agencies, the Administrator of General Services shall represent the agencies—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in negotiations with carriers and other public utilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in proceedings involving carriers or other public utilities before federal and state regulatory bodies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall operate, for executive agencies, warehouses, supply centers, repair shops, fuel yards, and other similar facilities. After consultation with the executive agencies affected, the Administrator of General Services shall consolidate, take over, or arrange for executive agencies to operate the facilities.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="502">§ 502. </num><heading>Services for other entities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Agencies, Mixed-Ownership Government Corporations, and the District of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On request, the Administrator of General Services shall provide, to the extent practicable, any of the services specified in section 501 of this title—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a federal agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a mixed-ownership Government corporation (as defined in section 9101 of title 31); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Nonprofit Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On request, the Administrator may provide, to the extent practicable, any of the services specified in section 501 of this title to an agency that is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind (as defined in section 5(3) of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 48b(3))); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a qualified nonprofit agency for other severely handicapped (as defined in section 5(4) of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 48b(4))); and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>providing a commodity or service to the Federal Government under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46 et seq.).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of services</inline>.—</heading><content>A nonprofit agency receiving services under this subsection shall use the services directly in making or providing to the Government a commodity or service that has been determined by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled under section 2 <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1081">116 STAT. 1081</page> of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 47) to be suitable for procurement by the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="503">§ 503. </num><heading>Exchange or sale of similar items</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Executive Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>In acquiring personal property, an executive agency may exchange or sell similar items and may apply the exchange allowance or proceeds of sale in whole or in part payment for the property acquired.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable Regulation and Law</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations prescribed by administrator of general SERVICES</inline>.—</heading><content>A transaction under subsection (a) must be carried out in accordance with regulations the Administrator of General Services prescribes, subject to regulations prescribed by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 401 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In writing</inline>.—</heading><content>A transaction under subsection (a) must be evidenced in writing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 3709 of revised statutes</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5) applies to a sale of property under subsection (a), except that fixed price sales may be conducted in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as are applicable to the sale of property under section 545(d) of this title.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="504">§ 504. </num><heading>Agency cooperation for inspection</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Receiving Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>An executive agency may use the services, work, materials, and equipment of another executive agency, with the consent of the other executive agency, to inspect personal property incident to procuring the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Providing Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 1301(a) of title 31 or any other law, an executive agency may provide services, work, materials, and equipment for purposes of this section without reimbursement or transfer of amounts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policies and Methods</inline>.—</heading><content>The use or provision of services, work, materials, and equipment under this section must be in conformity with policies and methods the Administrator of General Services prescribes under section 501 of this title.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="505">§ 505. </num><heading>Exchange or transfer of medical supplies</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Excess Property Determination</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Medical materials or supplies an executive agency holds for national emergency purposes are considered excess property for purposes of subchapter II when the head of the agency determines that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the remaining storage or shelf life is too short to justify continued retention for national emergency purposes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>transfer or other disposal is in the national interest.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>To the greatest extent practicable, the head of the agency shall make the determination in sufficient time to allow for the transfer or other disposal and use of medical materials or supplies before their shelf life expires and they are rendered unfit for human use.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer or Exchange</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with regulations the Administrator of General Services prescribes, medical materials or supplies considered excess property may be transferred to another <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1082">116 STAT. 1082</page> federal agency or exchanged with another federal agency for other medical materials or supplies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of proceeds</inline>.—</heading><content>Any proceeds derived from a transfer under this section may be credited to the current applicable appropriation or fund of the transferor agency and shall be available only to purchase medical materials or supplies to be held for national emergency purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal as surplus property</inline>.—</heading><content>If the materials or supplies are not transferred to or exchanged with another federal agency, they shall be disposed of as surplus property.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="506">§ 506. </num><heading>Inventory controls and systems</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Activities of the Administrator of General Services</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), and after adequate advance notice to affected executive agencies, the Administrator of General Services may undertake the following activities as necessary to carry out functions under this chapter:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surveys and reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Survey and obtain executive agency reports on Federal Government property and property management practices.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory levels</inline>.—</heading><content>Cooperate with executive agencies to establish reasonable inventory levels for property stocked by them, and report any excessive inventory levels to Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal supply catalog system</inline>.—</heading><content>Establish and maintain a uniform federal supply catalog system that is appropriate to identify and classify personal property under the control of federal agencies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standard purchase specifications and standard forms and procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>Prescribe standard purchase specifications and standard forms and procedures (except forms and procedures that the Comptroller General prescribes by law) subject to regulations the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy prescribes under the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 401 et seq.).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special considerations regarding department of defense</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall carry out activities under paragraph (1) with due regard to the requirements of the Department of Defense, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal supply catalog system</inline>.—</heading><content>In establishing and maintaining a uniform federal supply catalog system under paragraph (1)(C), the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary shall coordinate to avoid unnecessary duplication.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Activities of Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Each federal agency shall use the uniformed federal supply catalog system, the standard purchase specifications, and the standard forms and procedures established under subsection (a), except as the Administrator of General Services, considering efficiency, economy, or other interests of the Government, may otherwise provide.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audit of Property Accounts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall audit all types of property accounts and transactions. Audits shall be conducted at the time and in the manner the Comptroller General decides and as far as practicable at the place where the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1083">116 STAT. 1083</page> property or records of the executive agencies are kept. Audits shall include an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls and audits, and a general audit of the discharge of accountability for Government-owned or controlled property, based on generally accepted principles of auditing.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>USE OF PROPERTY</heading> <section><num value="521">§ 521. </num><heading>Policies and methods</heading> <chapeau>Subject to section 523 of this title, in order to minimize expenditures for property, the Administrator of General Services snail—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>prescribe policies and methods to promote the maximum use of excess property by executive agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>provide for the transfer of excess property—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>among federal agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to the organizations specified in section 321(c)(2) of this title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="522">§ 522. </num><heading>Reimbursement for transfer of excess property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Administrator of General Services, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall prescribe the amount of reimbursement required for a transfer of excess property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement At Fair Value</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of reimbursement required for a transfer of excess property is the fair value of the property, as determined by the Administrator, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>net proceeds are requested under section 574(a) of this title; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>either the transferor or the transferee agency (or the organizational unit affected) is—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>subject to chapter 91 oi title 31; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an organization specified in section 321(c)(2) of this title.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution Through General Services Administration Supply Centers</inline>.—</heading><content>Excess property determined by the Administrator to be suitable for distribution through the supply centers of the General Services Administration shall be retransferred at prices set by the Administrator with due regard to prices established under section 321(d) of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="523">§ 523. </num><heading>Excess real property located on Indian reservations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall prescribe procedures necessary to transfer to the Secretary of the Interior, without compensation, excess real property located within the reservation of any group, band, or tribe or Indians that is recognized as eligible for services by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property Held in Trust</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall hold excess real property transferred under this section in trust for the benefit and use of the group, band, or tribe of Indians, within whose reservation the excess real property is located.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special requirement for Oklahoma</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall hold excess real property that is located in Oklahoma <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1084">116 STAT. 1084</page> and transferred under this section in trust for Oklahoma Indian tribes recognized by the Secretary if the real property—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is located within boundaries of former reservations in Oklahoma, as defined by the Secretary, and was held in trust by the Federal Government for an Indian tribe when the Government acquired it; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is contiguous to real property presently held in trust by the Government for an Oklahoma Indian tribe and was held in trust by the Government for an Indian tribe at any time.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="524">§ 524. </num><heading>Duties of executive agencies</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each executive agency shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>maintain adequate inventory controls and accountability systems for property under its control;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>continuously survey property under its control to identify excess property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>promptly report excess property to the Administrator of General Services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>perform the care and handling of excess property; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>transfer or dispose of excess property as promptly as possible in accordance with authority delegated and regulations prescribed by the Administrator.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required as Far as Practicable</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each executive agency, as far as practicable, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>reassign property to another activity within the agency when the property is no longer required for the purposes of the appropriation used to make the purchase;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>transfer excess property under its control to other federal agencies and to organizations specified in section 321(c)(2) of this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>obtain excess property from other federal agencies.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="525">§ 525. </num><heading>Excess personal property for federal agency grantees</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>A federal agency is prohibited from obtaining excess personal property for the purpose of furnishing the property to a grantee of the agency, except as provided in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Public Agencies and Tax-exempt Nonprofit Organizations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under regulations the Administrator of General Services may prescribe, a federal agency may obtain excess personal property for the purpose of furnishing it to a public agency or an organization that is nonprofit and exempt from taxation under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501), if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the agency or organization is conducting a federally sponsored project pursuant to a grant made for a specific purpose with a specific termination provision;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the property is to be furnished for use in connection with the grant; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>the sponsoring federal agency pays an amount equal to 25 percent of the original acquisition cost (except for costs of care and handling) of the excess property; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the amount is deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1085">116 STAT. 1085</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline>.—</heading><content>Title to excess property obtained under this subsection vests in the grantee. The grantee shall account for and dispose of the property in accordance with procedures governing accountability for personal property acquired under grant agreements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Certain Property Furnished by Secretary of Agriculture</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “State” means a State of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under regulations and restrictions the Administrator may prescribe, subsection (a) does not apply to property furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a state or county extension service engaged in cooperative agricultural extension work under the SmithLever Act (7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a state experiment station engaged in cooperative agricultural research work under the Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>an institution engaged in cooperative agricultural research or extension work under section 1433, 1434, 1444, or 1445 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3195, 3196, 3221, or 3222), or the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.), if the Federal Government retains title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under regulations and restrictions the Administrator may prescribe, subsection (a) does not apply to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>property furnished under section 608 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2358), to the extent that the Administrator determines that the property is not needed for donation under section 549 of this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>scientific equipment furnished under section 11(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1870(e));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>property furnished under section 203 of the Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1944 (16 U.S.C. 580a), in connection with the Cooperative Forest Fire Control Program, if the Government retains title; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>property furnished in connection with a grant to a tribe, as defined in section 3(c) of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1452(c)).</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="526">§ 526. </num><heading>Temporary assignment of excess real property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Space</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services may temporarily assign or reassign space in excess real property to a federal agency, for use as office or storage space or for a related purpose, if the Administrator determines that assignment or reassignment is more advantageous than permanent transfer. The Administrator shall determine the duration of the assignment or reassignment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>If there is no appropriation available to the Administrator for the expense of maintaining the space, the Administrator may obtain appropriate reimbursement from the federal agency.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1086">116 STAT. 1086</page> </section> <section><num value="527">§ 527. </num><heading>Abandonment, destruction, or donation of property</heading> <chapeau>The Administrator of General Services may authorize the abandonment or destruction of property, or the donation of property to a public body, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the property has no commercial value; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the estimated cost of continued care and handling exceeds the estimated proceeds from sale.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="528">§ 528. </num><heading>Utilization of excess furniture</heading> <content>A department or agency of the Federal Government may not use amounts provided by law to purchase furniture if the Administrator of General Services determines that requirements can reasonably be met by transferring excess furniture, including rehabilitated furniture, from other departments or agencies pursuant to this subtitle.</content> </section> <section><num value="529">§ 529. </num><heading>Annual executive agency reports on excess personal property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the calendar quarter following the close of each fiscal year, each executive agency shall submit to the Administrator of General Services a report on personal property—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>obtained as—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>excess property; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>personal property determined to be no longer required for the purpose of the appropriation used to make the purchase; and</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>furnished within the United States to a recipient other than a federal agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report must set out the categories of equipment and show—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the acquisition cost of the property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the recipient of the property; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>other information the Administrator may require.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>DISPOSING OF PROPERTY</heading> <section><num value="541">§ 541. </num><heading>Supervision and direction</heading> <content>Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the Administrator of General Services shall supervise and direct the disposition of surplus property in accordance with this subtitle.</content> </section> <section><num value="542">§ 542. </num><heading>Care and handling</heading> <content>The disposal of surplus property, and the care and handling of the property pending disposition, may be performed by the General Services Administration or, when the Administrator of General Services decides, by the executive agency in possession of the property or by any other executive agency that agrees.</content> </section> <section><num value="543">§ 543. </num><heading>Method of disposition</heading> <content>An executive agency designated or authorized by the Administrator of General Services to dispose of surplus property may do so by sale, exchange, lease, permit, or transfer, for cash, credit, or other property, with or without warranty, on terms and conditions that the Administrator considers proper. The agency may execute documents to transfer title or other interest in the property and may take other action it considers necessary or proper to dispose of the property under this chapter.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1087">116 STAT. 1087</page> <section><num value="544">§ 544. </num><heading>Validity of transfer instruments</heading> <content>A deed, bill of sale, lease, or other instrument executed by or on behalf of an executive agency purporting to transfer title or other interest in surplus property under this chapter is conclusive evidence of compliance with the provisions of this chapter concerning title or other interest of a bona fide grantee or transferee for value and without notice of lack of compliance.</content> </section> <section><num value="545">§ 545. </num><heading>Procedure for disposal</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Advertising for Bids</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Administrator of General Services may make or authorize a disposal or a contract for disposal of surplus property only after public advertising for bids, under regulations the Administrator prescribes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection does not apply to disposal or a contract for disposal of surplus property—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>under subsection (b) or (d); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by abandonment, destruction, or donation or through a contract broker.</content></clause></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time, method, and terms</inline>.—</heading><content>The time, method, and terms and conditions of advertisement must permit full and free competition consistent with the value and nature of the property involved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>Bids must be publicly disclosed at the time and place stated in the advertisement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Awards</inline>.—</heading><content>An award shall be made with reasonable promptness by notice to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, is most advantageous to the Federal Government, price and other factors considered. However, all bids may be rejected if it is in the public interest to do so.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiated Disposal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under regulations the Administrator prescribes, disposals and contracts for disposal may be negotiated without regard to subsection (a), but subject to obtaining competition that is feasible under the circumstances, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>necessary in the public interest—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>during the period of a national emergency declared by the President or Congress, with respect to a particular lot of personal property; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for a period not exceeding three months, with respect to a specifically described category of personal property as determined by the Administrator;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the public health, safety, or national security will be promoted by a particular disposal of personal property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>public exigency will not allow delay incident to advertising certain personal property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the nature and quantity of personal property involved are such that disposal under subsection (a) would impact an industry to an extent that would adversely affect the national economy, and the estimated fair market value of the property and other satisfactory terms of disposal can be obtained by negotiation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the estimated fair market value of the property involved does not exceed $15,000;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1088">116 STAT. 1088</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>after advertising under subsection (a), the bid prices for the property, or part of the property, are not reasonable or have not been independently arrived at in open competition;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>with respect to real property, the character or condition of the property or unusual circumstances make it impractical to advertise publicly for competitive bids and the fair market value of the property and other satisfactory terms of disposal can be obtained by negotiation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>the disposal will be to a State, territory, or possession of the United States, or to a political subdivision of, or a tax-supported agency in, a State, territory, or possession, and the estimated fair market value of the property and other satisfactory terms of disposal are obtained by negotiation; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>otherwise authorized by law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal Through Contract Brokers</inline>.—</heading><content>Disposals and contracts for disposal of surplus real and related personal property through contract realty brokers employed by the Administrator shall be made in the manner followed in similar commercial transactions under regulations the Administrator prescribes. The regulations must require that brokers give wide public notice of the availability of the property for disposal.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiated Sale at Fixed Price</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may make a negotiated sale of personal property at a fixed price, either directly or through the use of a disposal contractor, without regard to subsection (a). However, the sale must be publicized to an extent consistent with the value and nature of the property involved and the price established must reflect the estimated fair market value of the property. Sales under this subsection are limited to categories of personal property for which the Administrator determines that disposal under this subsection best serves the interests of the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First offer</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations and restrictions the Administrator prescribes, an opportunity to purchase property at a fixed price under this subsection may be offered first to an entity specified in subsection (b)(8) that has expressed an interest in the property.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Explanatory Statements for Negotiated Disposals</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an explanatory statement of the circumstances shall be prepared for each disposal by negotiation of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>personal property that has an estimated fair market value in excess of $15,000;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>real property that has an estimated fair market value in excess of $100,000, except that real property disposed of by lease or exchange is subject only to clauses (iii)—(v) of this subparagraph;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>real property disposed of by lease for a term of not more than 5 years, if the estimated fair annual rent is more than $100,000 for any year;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>real property disposed of by lease for a term of more than 5 years, if the total estimated rent over the term of the lease is more than $100,000; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>real property or real and related personal property disposed of by exchange, regardless of value, or <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1089">116 STAT. 1089</page> any property for which any part of the consideration is real property.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>An explanatory statement is not required for a disposal of personal property under subsection (d), or for a disposal of real or personal property authorized by any other law to be made without advertising.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The explanatory statement shall be transmitted to the appropriate committees of Congress in advance of the disposal, and a copy of the statement shall be preserved in the files of the executive agency making the disposal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Listing in report</inline>.—</heading><content>A report of the Administrator under section 126 of this title must include a listing and description of any negotiated disposals of surplus property having an estimated fair market value of more than $15,000, in the case of real property, or $5,000, in the case of any other property, other than disposals for which an explanatory statement has been transmitted under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Other Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5) does not apply to a disposal or contract for disposal made under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="546">§ 546. </num><heading>Contractor inventories</heading> <content>Subject to regulations of the Administrator of General Services, an executive agency may authorize a contractor or subcontractor with the agency xo retain or dispose of contractor inventory.</content> </section> <section><num value="547">§ 547. </num><heading>Agricultural commodities, foods, and cotton or woolen goods</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture to formulate policies for the disposal of surplus agricultural commodities, surplus foods processed from agricultural commodities, and surplus cotton or woolen goods. The policies shall be formulated to prevent surplus agricultural commodities, or surplus foods processed from agricultural commodities, from being dumped on the market in a disorderly manner and disrupting the market prices for agricultural commodities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers to Department of Agriculture</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall transfer without charge to the Department of Agriculture any surplus agricultural commodities, foods, and cotton or woolen goods for disposal, when the Secretary determines that a transfer is necessary for the Secretary to carry out responsibilities for price support or stabilization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of receipts</inline>.—</heading><content>Receipts resulting from disposal by the Department under this subsection shall be deposited pursuant to any authority available to the Secretary. When applicable, however, net proceeds from the sale of surplus property transferred under this subsection shall be credited pursuant to section 572(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation of sales</inline>.—</heading><content>Surplus farm commodities transferred under this subsection may not be sold, other than for export, in quantities exceeding, or at prices less than, the applicable quantities and prices for sales of those commodities by the Commodity Credit Corporation.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1090">116 STAT. 1090</page> <section><num value="548">§ 548. </num><heading>Surplus vessels</heading> <content>The Maritime Administration shall dispose of surplus vessels of 1,500 gross tons or more which the Administration determines to be merchant vessels or capable of conversion to merchant use. The vessels shall be disposed of in accordance with the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), and other laws authorizing the sale of such vessels.</content> </section> <section><num value="549">§ 549. </num><heading>Donation of personal property through state agencies</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public agency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “public agency” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a political subdivision of a State (including a unit of local government or economic development district);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a department, agency, or instrumentality of a State (including instrumentalities created by compact or other agreement between States or political subdivisions); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>an Indian tribe, band, group, pueblo, or community located on a state reservation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “state agency” means an agency designated under state law as the agency responsible for fair and equitable distribution, through donation, of property transferred under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services, in the Administrator’s discretion and under regulations the Administrator may prescribe, may transfer property described in paragraph (2) to a state agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Property referred to in paragraph (1) is any personal property that—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>is under the control of an executive agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>has been determined to be surplus property.</content></clause> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining whether the property is to be transferred for donation under this section, no distinction may be made between property capitalized in a working-capital fund established under section 2208 of title 10 (or similar fund) and any other property.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No cost</inline>.—</heading><content>Transfer of property under this section is without cost, except for any costs of care and handling.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation and Transfer of Property</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall allocate and transfer property under this section in accordance with criteria that are based on need and use and that are established after consultation with state agencies to the extent feasible. The Administrator shall give fair consideration, consistent with the established criteria, to an expression of need and interest from a public agency or other eligible institution within a State. The Administrator shall give special consideration to an eligible recipient’s request, transmitted through the state agency, for a specific item of property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation among states</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall allocate property among the States on a fair and equitable <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1091">116 STAT. 1091</page> basis, taking into account the condition of the property as well as the original acquisition cost of the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recipients and purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall transfer to a state agency property the state agency selects for distribution through donation within the State—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to a public agency for use in carrying out or promoting, for residents of a given political area, a public purpose, including conservation, economic development, education, parks and recreation, public health, and public safety; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>for purposes of education or public health (including research), to a nonprofit educational or public health institution or organization that is exempt from taxation under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501), including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a medical institution, hospital, clinic, health center, or drug abuse treatment center;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a provider of assistance to homeless individuals or to families or individuals whose annual incomes are below the poverty line (as that term is defined in section 673 of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902));</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>a school, college, or university;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a school for the mentally retarded or physically handicapped;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>a child care center;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>a radio or television station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission as an educational radio or educational television station;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii)</num><content>a museum attended by the public; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>a library serving free all residents of a community, district, State, or region.</content></clause></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection does not apply to property transferred under subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Property</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall determine whether surplus personal property under the control of the Department of Defense is usable and necessary for educational activities which are of special interest to the armed services, including maritime academies, or military, naval, Air Force, or Coast Guard preparatory schools.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property usable for special interest activities</inline>.—</heading><content> If the Secretary of Defense determines that the property is usable and necessary for educational activities which are of special interest to the armed services, the Secretary shall allocate the property for transfer by the Administrator to the appropriate state agency for distribution through donation to the educational activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property not usable for special interest activities</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines that the property is not usable and necessary for educational activities which are of special interest to the armed services, the property may be disposed of in accordance with subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Plan of Operation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Before property may be transferred to a state agency, the State shall develop a detailed state plan <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1092">116 STAT. 1092</page> of operation, in accordance with this subsection and with state law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of needs and resources</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing and implementing the state plan of operation, the relative needs and resources of all public agencies and other eligible institutions in the State shall be taken into consideration. The Administrator may consult with interested federal agencies to obtain their views concerning the administration and operation of this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication and period for comment</inline>.—</heading><content>The state plan of operation, and any major amendment to the plan, may not be filed with the Administrator until 60 days after general notice of the proposed plan or amendment has been published and interested persons have been given at least 30 days to submit comments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The chief executive officer of the State shall certify and submit the state plan of operation to the Administrator.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State AGENCY</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The state plan of operation shall include adequate assurance that the state agency has—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the necessary organizational and operational authority and capability including staff, facilities, and means and methods of financing; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>established procedures for accountability, internal and external audits, cooperative agreements, compliance and use reviews, equitable distribution and property disposal, determination of eligibility, and assistance through consultation with advisory bodies and public and private groups.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equitable distribution</inline>.—</heading><content>The state plan of operation shall provide for fair and equitable distribution of property in the State based on the relative needs and resources of interested public agencies and other eligible institutions in the State and their abilities to use the property.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management control and accounting systems</inline>.—</heading><content> The state plan of operation shall require, for donable property transferred under this section, that the state agency use management control and accounting systems of the same type as systems required by state law for state-owned property. However, with approval from the chief executive officer of the State, the state agency may elect to use other management control and accounting systems that are effective to govern the use, inventory control, accountability, and disposed of property under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Return and redistribution for non-use</inline>.—</heading><content>The state plan of operation shall require the state agency to provide for the return and redistribution of donable property if the property, while still usable, has not been placed in use for the purpose for which it was donated within one year of donation or ceases to be used by the donee for that purpose within one year of being placed in use.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request by recipient</inline>.—</heading><content>The state plan of operation shall require the state agency, to the extent practicable, to select property requested by a public agency or other <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1093">116 STAT. 1093</page> eligible institution in the State and, if requested by the recipient, to arrange shipment of the property directly to the recipient.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service charges</inline>.—</heading><content>If the state agency is authorized to assess and collect service charges from participating recipients to cover direct and reasonable indirect costs of its activities, the method of establishing the charges shall be set out in the state plan of operation. The charges shall be fair and equitable and shall be based on services the state agency performs, including screening, packing, crating, removal, and transportation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The state plan of operation shall provide that the state agency—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>may impose reasonable terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions on the use of property to be donated under subsection (c); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>shall impose reasonable terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions on the use of a passenger motor vehicle and any item of property having a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator finds that an item has characteristics that require special handling or use limitations, the Administrator may impose appropriate conditions on the donation of the property.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unusable property</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The state plan of operation shall provide that surplus personal property which the state agency determines cannot be used by eligible recipients shall be disposed of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>subject to the disapproval of the Administrator within 30 days after notice to the Administrator, through transfer by the state agency to another state agency or through abandonment or destruction if the property has no commercial value or if the estimated cost of continued care and handling exceeds estimated proceeds from sale; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>under this subtitle, on terms and conditions and in a manner the Administrator prescribes.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proceeds from sale</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subchapter IV of this chapter and section 702 of this title, the Administrator, from the proceeds of sale of property described in subsection (b), may reimburse the state agency for expenses that the Administrator considers appropriate for care and handling of the property.</content></clause></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreements With State Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Parties to the agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of carrying out this section, a cooperative agreement may be made between a state surplus property distribution agency designated under this section and—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Administrator;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Education, for property transferred under section 550(c) of this title;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1094">116 STAT. 1094</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for property transferred under section 550(d) of this title; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the head of a federal agency designated by the Administrator, the Secretary of Education, or the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Shared resources</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The cooperative agreement may provide that the property, facilities, personnel, or services of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a state agency may be used by a federal agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a federal agency may be made available to a state agency.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>The cooperative agreement may require payment or reimbursement for the use or provision of property, facilities, personnel, or services. Payment or reimbursement received from a state agency shall be credited to the fund or appropriation against which charges would otherwise be made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surplus property transferred to state agency</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Under the cooperative agreement, surplus property transferred to a state agency for distribution pursuant to subsection (c) may be retained by the state agency for use in performing its functions. Unless otherwise directed by the Aaministrator, title to the retained property vests in the state agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Retention of surplus property under this paragraph is subject to conditions that may be imposed by-</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the Administrator;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Secretary of Education, for property transferred under section 550(c) of this title; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for property transferred under section 550(d) of this title.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="550">§ 550. </num><heading>Disposal of real property for certain purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement and Revision of Instruments Transferring Property Under This Section</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to disapproval by the Administrator of General Services within 30 days after notice of a proposed action to be taken under this section, except for personal property transferred pursuant to section 549 of this title, the official specified in paragraph (2) shall determine and enforce compliance with the terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions contained in an instrument by which a transfer under this section is made. The official shall reform, correct, or amend the instrument if necessary to correct the instrument or to conform the transfer to the requirements of law. The official shall grant a release from any term, condition, reservation or restriction contained in the instrument, and shall convey, quitclaim, or release to the transferee (or other eligible user) any right or interest reserved to the Federal Government by the instrument, if the official determines that the property no longer serves the purpose for which it was transferred or that a release, conveyance, or quitclaim deed will not prevent <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1095">116 STAT. 1095</page> accomplishment of that purpose. The release, conveyance, or quitclaim deed may be made subject to terms and conditions that the official considers necessary to protect or advance the interests of the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specified official</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The official referred to in paragraph (1)is-</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Education, for property transferred under subsection (c) for school, classroom, or other educational use;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for property transferred under subsection (d) for use in the protection of public health, including research;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Secretary of the Interior, for property transferred under subsection (e) for public park or recreation area use;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, for property transferred under subsection (0 to provide housing or housing assistance for low-income individuals or families; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the Secretary of the Interior, for property transferred under subsection (h) for use as a historic monument for the benefit of the public.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property for School, Classroom, or Other Educational Use</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in the Administrator’s discretion and under regulations that the Administrator may prescribe, may assign to the Secretary of Education for disposal surplus real property, including buildings, fixtures, and equipment situated on the property, that the Secretary recommends as needed for school, classroom, or other educational use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale or lease</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to disapproval by the Administrator within 30 days after notice to the Administrator by the Secretary of Education of a proposed transfer, the Secretary, for school, classroom, or other educational use, may sell or lease property assigned to the Secretary under paragraph (1) to a State, a political subdivision or instrumentality of a State, a tax-supported educational institution, or a nonprofit educational institution that has been held exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fixing value</inline>.—</heading><content>In fixing the sale or lease value of property disposed of under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Education shall take into consideration any benefit which has accrued or may accrue to the Government from the use of the property by the State, political subdivision or instrumentality, or institution.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property for Use in the Protection of Public Health, Including Research</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in the Administrator’s discretion and under regulations that the Administrator may prescribe, may assign to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for disposal surplus real property, including buildings, fixtures, and equipment situated on the property, that the Secretary recommends as needed for use in the protection of public health, including research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale or lease</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to disapproval by the Administrator within 30 days after notice to the Administrator by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1096">116 STAT. 1096</page> the Secretary of Health and Human Services of a proposed transfer, the Secretary, for use in the protection of public health, including research, may sell or lease property assigned to the Secretary under paragraph (1) to a State, a political subdivision or instrumentality of a State, a tax-supported medical institution, or a hospital or similar institution not operated for profit that has been held exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fixing value</inline>.—</heading><content>In fixing the sale or lease value of property disposed of under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall take into consideration any benefit which has accrued or may accrue to the Government from the use of the property by the State, political subdivision or instrumentality, or institution.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property for Use as a Public Park or Recreation Area</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in the Administrator’s discretion and under regulations that the Administrator may prescribe, may assign to the Secretary of the Interior for disposal surplus real property, including buildings, fixtures, and equipment situated on the property, that the Secretary recommends as needed for use as a public park or recreation area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale or lease</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to disapproval by the Administrator within 30 days after notice to the Administrator by the Secretary of the Interior of a proposed transfer, the Secretary, for public park or recreation area use, may sell or lease property assigned to the Secretary under paragraph (1) to a State, a political subdivision or instrumentality of a State, or a municipality.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fixing value</inline>.—</heading><content>In fixing the sale or lease value of property disposed of under paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Interior shall take into consideration any benefit which has accrued or may accrue to the Government from the use of the property by the State, political subdivision or instrumentality, or municipality.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deed of conveyance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The deed of conveyance of any surplus real property disposed of under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall provide that all of the property be used and maintained for the purpose for which it was conveyed in perpetuity, and that if the property ceases to be used or maintained for that purpose, all or any portion of the property shall, in its then existing condition, at the option of the Government, revert to the Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may contain additional terms, reservations, restrictions, and conditions the Secretary of the Interior determines are necessary to safeguard the interests of the Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property for Low Income Housing Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in the Administrator’s discretion and under regulations that the Administrator may prescribe, may assign to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for disposal surplus real property, including buildings, fixtures, and equipment situated on the property, that the Secretary recommends as needed to provide housing or housing assistance for low-income individuals or families.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1097">116 STAT. 1097</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale or lease</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to disapproval by the Administrator within 30 days after notice to the Administrator by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of a proposed transfer, the Secretary, to provide housing or housing assistance for low-income individuals or families, may sell or lease property assigned to the Secretary under paragraph (1) to a State, a political subdivision or instrumentality of a State, or a nonprofit organization that exists for the primary purpose of providing housing or housing assistance for low-income individuals or families.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Self-help housing</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall disapprove a proposed transfer of property under this subsection unless the Administrator determines that the property will be used for low-income housing opportunities through the construction, rehabilitation, or refurbishment of self-help housing, under terms requiring that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>subject to subparagraph (B), an individual or family receiving housing or housing assistance through use of the property shall contribute a significant amount of labor toward the construction, rehabilitation, or refurbishment; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>dwellings constructed, rehabilitated, or refurbished through use of the property shall be quality dwellings that comply with local building and safety codes and standards and shall be available at prices below prevailing market prices.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines for considering disabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of fulfilling self-help requirements under paragraph (3)(A)(i), the Administrator shall ensure that nonprofit organizations receiving property under paragraph (2) develop and use guidelines to consider any disability (as defined in section 3(2) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102(2)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Fixing value —</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In fixing the sale or lease value of property disposed of under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall take into consideration and discount the value for any benefit which has accrued or may accrue to the Government from the use of the property by the State, political subdivision or instrumentality, or nonprofit organization.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of discount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of the discount under subparagraph (A) is 75 percent of the market value of the property, except that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may discount by a greater percentage if the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, determines that a higher percentage is justified.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property for National Service Activities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in the Administrator’s discretion and under regulations that the Administrator may prescribe, may assign to the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service for disposal surplus property that the Chief Executive Officer recommends as needed for national service activities.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1098">116 STAT. 1098</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale, lease, or donation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to disapproval by the Administrator within 30 days after notice to the Administrator by the Chief Executive Officer of a proposed transfer, the Chief Executive Officer, for national service activities, may sell, lease, or donate property assigned to the Chief Executive Officer under paragraph (1) to an entity that receives financial assistance under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fixing value</inline>.—</heading><content>In fixing the sale or lease value of property disposed of under paragraph (2), the Chief Executive Officer shall take into consideration any benefit which has accrued or may accrue to the Government from the use of the property by the entity receiving the property.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property for Use as a Historic Monument</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Without monetary consideration to the Government, the Administrator may convey to a State, a political subdivision or instrumentality of a State, or a municipality, the right, title, and interest of the Government in and to any surplus real and related personal property that the Secretary of the Interior determines is suitable and desirable for use as a historic monument for the benefit of the public.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation by national park system ADVISORY board</inline>.—</heading><content>Property may be determined to be suitable and desirable for use as a historic monument only in conformity with a recommendation by the National Park System Advisory Board established under section 3 of the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 463) (known as the Historic Sites, Buildings, and Antiquities Act). Only the portion of the property that is necessary for the preservation and proper observation of the property’s historic features may be determined to be suitable and desirable for use as a historic monument.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revenue-producing activity</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may authorize use of any property conveyed under this subsection for revenueproducing activities if the Secretary of the Interior—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>determines that the activities are compatible with use of the property for historic monument purposes;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>approves the grantee’s plan for repair, rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the property;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num><content>approves the grantee’s plan for financing the repair, rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance of the property; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>examines and approves the accounting and financial procedures used by the grantee.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of excess income</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior may approve a grantee’s financial plan only if the plan provides that the grantee shall use income exceeding the cost of repair, rehabilitation, restoration, and maintenance only for public historic preservation, park, or recreational purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audits</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior may periodically audit the records of the grantee that are directly related to the property conveyed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1099">116 STAT. 1099</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deed of conveyance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The deed of conveyance of any surplus real property disposed of under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall provide that all of the property be used and maintained for historical monument purposes in perpetuity, and that if the property ceases to be used or maintained for historical monument purposes, all or any portion of the property shall, in its then existing condition, at the option of the Government, revert to the Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may contain additional terms, reservations, restrictions, and conditions the Administrator determines are necessary to safeguard the interests of the Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="551">§ 551. </num><heading>Donations to American Red Cross</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services, in the Administrator’s discretion and under regulations that the Administrator may prescribe, may donate to the American National Red Cross for charitable purposes property that the American National Red Cross processed, produced, or donated and that has been determined to be surplus property.</content> </section> <section><num value="552">§ 552. </num><heading>Abandoned or unclaimed property on Government premises</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Take Property</inline>.—</heading><content>Administrator of General Services may take possession of abandoned or unclaimed property on premises owned or leased by the Federal Government and determine when title to the property vests in the Government. The Administrator may use, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Claim Filed by Former Owner</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a former owner files a proper claim within three years from the date that title to the property vests in the Government, the former owner shall be paid an amount—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>equal to the proceeds realized from the disposition of the property less costs incident to care and handling as determined by the Administrator; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if the property has been used or transferred, equal to the fair value of the property as of the time title vested in the Government less costs incident to care and handling as determined by the Administrator.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="553">§ 553. </num><heading>Property for correctional facility, law enforcement, and emergency management response purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and, the Northern Mariana Islands.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Transfer Property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of General Services, in the Administrator’s discretion and under regulations that the Administrator may prescribe, may transfer or convey to a State, or political subdivision or instrumentality of a State, surplus real and related personal property that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Attorney General determines is required by the transferee or grantee for correctional facility use under a program approved by the Attorney General for the care or rehabilitation of criminal offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Attorney General determines is required by the transferee or grantee for law enforcement purposes; or</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1100">116 STAT. 1100</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency determines is required by the transferee or grantee for emergency management response purposes including fire and rescue services.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Monetary Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer or conveyance under this section shall be made without monetary consideration to the Federal Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deed of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The deed of conveyance of any surplus real and related personal property disposed of under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall provide that all of the property be used and maintained for the purpose for which it was conveyed in perpetuity, and that if the property ceases to be used or maintained for that purpose, all or any portion of the property shall, in its then existing condition, at the option of the Government, revert to the Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>may contain additional terms, reservations, restrictions, and conditions that the Administrator determines are necessary to safeguard the interests of the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement and Revision of Instruments Transferring Property Under This Section</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall determine and enforce compliance with the terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions contained in an instrument by which a transfer or conveyance under this section is made. The Administrator shall reform, correct, or amend the instrument if necessary to correct the instrument or to conform the transfer to the requirements of law. The Administrator shall grant a release from any term, condition, reservation or restriction contained in the instrument, and shall convey, quitclaim, or release to the transferee (or other eligible user) any right or interest reserved to the Government by the instrument, if the Administrator determines that the property no longer serves the purpose for which it was transferred or that a release, conveyance, or quitclaim deed will not prevent accomplishment of that purpose. The release, conveyance, or quitclaim deed may be made subject to terms and conditions that the Administrator considers necessary to protect or advance the interests of the Government.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="554">§ 554. </num><heading>Property for development or operation of a port facility</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Base closure law</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “base closure law” means the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100526; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101—510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 2687 of title 10.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Northern Mariana Islands.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Assignment to the Secretary of Transportation</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations that the Administrator of General Services, after consultation with the Secretary of Defense, may prescribe, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1101">116 STAT. 1101</page> the Administrator, or the Secretary of Defense in the case of property located at a military installation closed or realigned pursuant to a base closure law, may assign to the Secretary of Transportation for disposal surplus real property, including buildings, fixtures, and equipment situated on the property, that the Secretary of Transportation recommends as needed for the development or operation of a port facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Conveyance by the Secretary of Transportation.</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to disapproval by the Administrator or the Secretary of Defense within 30 days after notice of a proposed conveyance by the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Transportation, for the development or operation of a port facility, may convey property assigned to the Secretary of Transportation under subsection (b) to a State or political subdivision, municipality, or instrumentality of a State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A transfer of property may be made under this section only after the Secretary of Transportation has—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>determined, after consultation with the Secretary of Labor, that the property to be conveyed is located in an area of serious economic disruption;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>received and, after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, approved an economic development plan submitted by an eligible grantee and based on assured use of the property to be conveyed as part of a necessary economic development program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>transmitted to Congress an explanatory statement that contains information substantially similar to the information contained in statements prepared under section 545(e) of this title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Monetary Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>A conveyance under this section shall be made without monetary consideration to the Federal Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deed of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The deed of conveyance of any surplus real and related personal property disposed of under this section shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>provide that all of the property be used and maintained for the purpose for which it was conveyed in perpetuity, and that if the property ceases to be used or maintained for that purpose, all or any portion of the property shall, in its then existing condition, at the option of the Government, revert to the Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>contain additional terms, reservations, restrictions, and conditions that the Secretary of Transportation shall by regulation require to ensure use of the property for the purposes for which it was conveyed and to safeguard the interests of the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement and Revision of Instruments Transferring Property Under This Section</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation shall determine and enforce compliance with the terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions contained in an instrument by which a transfer or conveyance under this section is made. The Secretary shall reform, correct, or amend the instrument if necessary to correct the instrument or to conform the transfer to the requirements of law. The Secretary shall grant a release from any term, condition, reservation or restriction contained in the instrument, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1102">116 STAT. 1102</page> and shall convey, quitclaim, or release to the grantee any right or interest reserved to the Government by the instrument, if the Secretary determines that the property no longer serves the purpose for which it was transferred or that a release, conveyance, or quitclaim deed will not prevent accomplishment of that purpose. The release, conveyance, or quitclaim deed may be made subject to terms and conditions that the Secretary considers necessary to protect or advance the interests of the Government.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="555">§ 555. </num><heading>Donation of law enforcement canines to handlers</heading> <content>The head of a federal agency having control of a canine that has been used by a federal agency in the performance of law enforcement duties and that has been determined by the agency to be no longer needed for official purposes may donate the canine to an individual who has experience handling canines in the performance of those duties.</content> </section> <section><num value="556">§ 556. </num><heading>Disposal of dredge vessels</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services, pursuant to sections 521 through 527, 529, and 549 of this title, may dispose of a United States Army Corps of Engineers vessel used for dredging, together with related equipment owned by the Federal Government and under the control of the Chief of Engineers, if the Secretary of the Army declares the vessel to be in excess of federal needs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recipients and Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Disposal under this section is accomplished—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>through sale or lease to—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a foreign government as part of a Corps of Engineers technical assistance program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a federal or state maritime academy for training purposes; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a non-federal public body for scientific, educational, or cultural purposes; or</content></subparagraph></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>through sale solely for scrap to foreign or domestic interests.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Dredging Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>A vessel described in subsection (a) shall not be disposed of under any law for the purpose of engaging in dredging activities within the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of Amounts Collected</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts collected from the sale or lease of a vessel or equipment under this section shall be deposited into the revolving fund authorized by section 101 (9th par.) of the Civil Functions Appropriation Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576), to be available, as provided in appropriation laws, for the operation and maintenance of vessels under the control of the Corps of Engineers.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="557">§ 557. </num><heading>Donation of books to Free Public Library</heading> <content>Subject to regulations under this subtitle, a book that is no longer needed by an executive department, bureau, or commission of the Federal Government, and that is not an advisable addition to the Library of Congress, shall be turned over to the Free Public Library of the District of Columbia for general use if the book is appropriate for the Free Public Library.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1103">116 STAT. 1103</page> </section> <section><num value="558">§ 558. </num><heading>Donation of forfeited vessels</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A vessel that is forfeited to the Federal Government may be donated, in accordance with procedures under this subtitle, to an eligible institution described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Institution</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible institution referred to in subsection (a) is an educational institution with a commercial fishing vessel safety program or other vessel safety, education and training program. The institution must certify to the federal officer making the donation that the program includes, at a minimum, all of the following courses in vessel safety:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Vessel stability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Firefighting.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Shipboard first aid.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Marine safety and survival.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Seamanship rules of the road.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The donation of a vessel under this section shall be made on terms and conditions considered appropriate by the federal officer making the donation. All of the following terms and conditions are required:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No warranty</inline>.—</heading><content>The institution must accept the vessel as is, where it is, and without warranty of any kind and without any representation as to its condition or suitability for use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>The institution is responsible for maintaining the vessel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Instruction only</inline>.—</heading><content>The vessel may be used only for instructing students in a vessel safety education and training program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the vessel is eligible to be documented, it must be documented by the institution as a vessel of the United States under chapter 121 of title 46. The requirements of paragraph (5) must be noted on the permanent record of the vessel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal</inline>.—</heading><content>The institution must obtain prior approval from the Administrator of General Services before disposing of the vessel and any proceeds from disposal shall be payable to the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection or regulation</inline>.—</heading><content>The vessel shall be inspected or regulated in the same manner as a nautical school vessel under chapter 33 of title 46.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Government Liability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Government is not liable in an action arising out of the transfer or use of a vessel transferred under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="559">§ 559. </num><heading>Advice of Attorney General with respect to antitrust law</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “antitrust law” includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Sherman Act (15 U.S.C. 1 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 12 et seq., 29 U.S.C. 52, 53);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>sections 73 and 74 of the Wilson Tariff Act (15 U.S.C. 8, 9).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advice Required</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1104">116 STAT. 1104</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An executive agency shall not dispose of property to a private interest until the agency has received the advice of the Attorney General on whether the disposal to a private interest would tend to create or maintain a situation inconsistent with antitrust law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This section does not apply to disposal of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>real property, if the estimated fair market value is less than $3,000,000; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>personal property (other than a patent, process, technique, or invention), if the estimated fair market value is less than $3,000,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Attorney General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An executive agency that contemplates disposing of property to a private interest shall promptly transmit notice of the proposed disposal, including probable terms and conditions, to the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Copy</inline>.—</heading><content>Except for the General Services Administration, an executive agency that transmits notice under paragraph (1) shall simultaneously transmit a copy of the notice to the Administrator of General Services.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advice From Attorney General</inline>.—</heading><content>Within a reasonable time, not later than 60 days, after receipt of notice under subsection (c), the Attorney General shall advise the Administrator and any interested executive agency whether, so far as the Attorney General can determine, the proposed disposition would tend to create or maintain a situation inconsistent with antitrust law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request for Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On request from the Attorney General, the head of an executive agency shall furnish information the agency possesses that the Attorney General determines is appropriate or necessary to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>give advice required by this section; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>determine whether any other disposition or proposed disposition of surplus property violates antitrust law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Effect on Antitrust Law</inline>.—</heading><content>This subtitle does not impair, amend, or modify antitrust law or limit or prevent application of antitrust law to a person acquiring property under this subtitle.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>PROCEEDS FROM SALE OR TRANSFER</heading> <section><num value="571">§ 571. </num><heading>General rules for deposit and use of proceeds</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit in Treasury as Miscellaneous Receipts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, proceeds described in paragraph (2) shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proceeds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The proceeds referred to in paragraph (1) are proceeds under this chapter from a—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>transfer of excess property to a federal agency for agency use; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>sale, lease, or other disposition of surplus property.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Expenses of Sale Before Deposit</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to regulations under this subtitle, the expenses of the sale of old material, condemned stores, supplies, or other public property may be paid from the proceeds of sale so that only the net proceeds are deposited in the Treasury. This subsection applies whether proceeds are deposited as miscellaneous receipts or to the credit of an appropriation as authorized by law.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1105">116 STAT. 1105</page> </section> <section><num value="572">§ 572. </num><heading>Real property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separate fund</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), proceeds of the disposition of surplus real and related personal property by the Administrator of General Services shall be set aside in a separate fund in the Treasury.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of expenses from the fund</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>From the fund described in paragraph (1), the Administrator may obligate an amount to pay the following direct expenses incurred for the use of excess property and the disposal of surplus property under this subtitle:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Fees of appraisers, auctioneers, and realty brokers, in accordance with the scale customarily paid in similar commercial transactions.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Costs of environmental and historic preservation services.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Advertising and surveying.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations </inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Percentage limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>In each fiscal year, no more than 12 percent of the proceeds of all dispositions of surplus real and related personal property may be paid to meet direct expenses incurred in connection with the dispositions.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of maximum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget each quarter shall determine the maximum amount that may be obligated under this paragraph.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direct payment or reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>An amount obligated under this paragraph may be used to pay an expense directly or to reimburse a fund or appropriation that initially paid the expense.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer to miscellaneous receipts</inline>.—</heading><content>At least once each year, excess amounts beyond current operating needs shall be transferred from the fund described in paragraph (1) to miscellaneous receipts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>A report of receipts, disbursements, and transfers to miscellaneous receipts under this subsection shall be made annually, in connection with the budget estimate, to the Director and to Congress.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Real Property Under Control of a Military Department</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military installation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “military installation” has the meaning given that term in section 2687(e)(1) of title 10.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Base closure law</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “base closure law” has the meaning given that term in section 2667(h)(2) of title 10.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection applies to real property, including any improvement on the property, that is under the control of a military department and that the Secretary of the department determines is excess to the department’s needs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection does not apply to—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1106">116 STAT. 1106</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>damaged or deteriorated military family housing facilities conveyed under section 2854a of title 10; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>property at a military installation designated for closure or realignment pursuant to a base closure law.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer between military departments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide that property described in paragraph (2) is available for transfer, without reimbursement, to other military departments within the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative disposition by administrator of general services</inline>.—</heading><content>If property is not transferred pursuant to paragraph (3), the Secretary of the military department with the property under its control shall request the Administrator to transfer or dispose of the property in accordance with this subtitle or other applicable law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proceeds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit in special account</inline>.—</heading><content>For a transfer or disposition of property pursuant to paragraph (4), the Administrator shall deposit any proceeds (less expenses of the transfer or disposition as provided in subsection (a)) in a special account in the Treasury.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of amount deposited</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent provided in cm appropriation law, an amount deposited in a special account under subparagraph (A) is available for facility maintenance and repair or environmental restoration as follows:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>In the case of property located at a military installation that is closed, the amount is available for facility maintenance and repair or environmental restoration by the military department that had jurisdiction over the property before the closure of the military installation.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>In the case of property located at any other military installation—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>50 percent of the amount is available for facility maintenance and repair or environmental restoration at the military installation where the property was located before it was disposed of or transferred; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>50 percent of the amount is available for facility maintenance and repair and for environmental restoration by the military department that had jurisdiction over the property before it was disposed of or transferred.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>As part of the annual request for authorizations of appropriations to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Secretary of Defense shall include an accounting of each transfer and disposal made in accordance with this subsection during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the request is made. The accounting shall include a detailed explanation of each transfer and disposal and of the use of the proceeds received from it by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1107">116 STAT. 1107</page> <section><num value="573">§ 573. </num><heading>Personal property</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services may retain from the proceeds of sales of personal property the Administrator conducts amounts necessary to recover, to the extent practicable, costs the Administrator (or the Administrator’s agent) incurs in conducting the sales. The Administrator shall deposit amounts retained into the General Supply Fund established under section 321(a) of this title. From the amounts deposited, the Administrator may pay direct costs and reasonably related indirect costs incurred in conducting sales of personal property. At least once each year, amounts retained that are not needed to pay the direct and indirect costs shall be transferred from the General Supply Fund to the general fund or another appropriate account in the Treasury.</content> </section> <section><num value="574">§ 574. </num><heading>Other rules regarding proceeds</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Credit to Reimbursable Fund or Appropriation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection applies to property acquired with amounts—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury but by law reimbursable from assessment, tax, or other revenue or receipts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The net proceeds of a disposition or transfer of property described in paragraph (1) shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>credited to the applicable reimbursable fund or appropriation; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>paid to the federal agency that determined the property to be excess.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation of net proceeds</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the net proceeds of a disposition or transfer of property are the proceeds less all expenses incurred for the disposition or transfer, including care and handling.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative credit to miscellaneous receipts</inline>.—</heading><content>If the agency that determined the property to be excess decides that it is uneconomical or impractical to ascertain the amount of net proceeds, the proceeds shall be credited to miscellaneous receipts.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Account for Refunds or Payments for Breach</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A federal agency that disposes of surplus property under this chapter may deposit, in a special account in the Treasury, amounts of the proceeds of the dispositions that the agency decides are necessary to permit—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>appropriate refunds to purchasers for dispositions that are rescinded or that do not become final; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>payments for breach of warranty.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawals</inline>.—</heading><content>A federal agency that deposits proceeds in a special account under paragraph (1) may withdraw amounts to be refunded or paid from the account without regard to the origin of the amounts withdrawn.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Credit to Cost of Contractor’s Work</inline>.—</heading><content>If a contract made by an executive agency, or a subcontract under that contract, authorizes the proceeds of a sale of property in the custody of a contractor or subcontractor to be credited to the price or cost of work covered by the contract or subcontract, then the proceeds of the sale shall be credited in accordance with the contract or subcontract.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1108">116 STAT. 1108</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Property Instead of Cash</inline>.—</heading><content>An executive agency entitled to receive cash under a contract for the lease, sale, or other disposition of surplus property may accept property instead of cash if the President determines that the property is strategic or critical material. The property is valued at the prevailing market price when the cash payment becomes due.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of Credit, Leases, and Permits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For a disposition of surplus property under this chapter, if credit has been extended, or if the disposition has been by lease or permit, the Administrator of General Services, in a manner and on terms the Administrator determines are in the best interest of the Federal Government—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall administer and manage the credit, lease, or permit, and any security for the credit, lease, or permit; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>may enforce, adjust, and settle any right of the Government with respect to the credit, lease, or permit.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="V">SUBCHAPTER V—</num><heading>OPERATION OF BUILDINGS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES</heading> <section><num value="581">§ 581. </num><heading>General authority of Administrator of General Services</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that the Administrator of General Services by law, other than this section, may maintain, operate, and protect buildings or property, including the construction, repair, preservation, demolition, furnishing, or equipping of buildings or property, the Administrator, in the discharge of these duties, may exercise authority granted under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel and Equipment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>employ and pay personnel at per diem rates approved by the Administrator, not exceeding rates currently paid by private industry for similar services in the place where the services are performed;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>purchase, repair, and clean uniforms for civilian employees of the General Services Administration who are required by law or regulation to wear uniform clothing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>furnish arms and ammunition for the protection force the Administration maintains.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition and Management of Property</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Real estate</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may acquire, by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, real estate and interests in real estate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ground rent</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may pay ground rent for buildings owned by the Federal Government or occupied by federal agencies, and pay the rent in advance if required by law or if the Administrator determines that advance payment is in the public interest.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rent and repairs under a lease</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may pay rent and make repairs, alterations, and improvements under the terms of a lease entered into by, or transferred to, the Administration for the housing of a federal agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repairs that are economically advantageous</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may repair, alter, or improve rented premises if the Administrator determines that doing so is advantageous to the Government in terms of economy, efficiency, or national security. The Administrator’s determination must—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1109">116 STAT. 1109</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>set forth the circumstances that make the repair, alteration, or improvement advantageous; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>show that the total cost (rental, repair, alteration, and improvement) for the expected life of the lease is less than the cost of alternative space not needing repair, alteration, or improvement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insurance proceeds for defense industrial reserve</inline>.—</heading><content>At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator may use insurance proceeds received for damage to property that is part of the Defense Industrial Reserve to repair or restore the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may enter into a contract, for a period not exceeding five years, for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fixed equipment in a federally owned building.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lease of Federal Building Sites</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may lease a federal building site or addition, including any improvements, until the site is needed for construction purposes. The lease must be for fair rental value and on other terms and conditions the Administrator considers to be in the public interest pursuant to section 545 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiation without advertising</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A lease under this subsection may be negotiated without public advertising for bids if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">the lessee is</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the former owner from whom the Government acquired the property; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the former owner’s tenant in possession; and (B) the lease is negotiated incident to or in connection with the acquisition of the property.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of rent</inline>.—</heading><content>Rent received under this subsection may be deposited into the Federal Buildings Fund.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance to the Inaugural Committee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may provide direct assistance and special services for the Inaugural Committee (as defined in section 501 of title 36) during an inaugural period in connection with Presidential inaugural operations and functions. Assistance and services under this subsection may include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>employment of personal services without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>providing Government-owned and leased space for personnel and parking;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>paying overtime to guard and custodial forces;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>erecting and removing stands and platforms;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>providing and operating first-aid stations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>providing furniture and equipment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>providing other incidental services in the discretion of the Administrator.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Utilities for Defense Industrial Reserve and Surplus Property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>provide utilities and services, if the utilities and services are not provided by other sources, to a person, firm, or corporation occupying or using a plant or portion of a plant that constitutes—</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1110">116 STAT. 1110</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any part of the Defense Industrial Reserve pursuant to section 2535 of title 10; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>surplus real property; and</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>credit an amount received for providing utilities and services under this subsection to an applicable appropriation of the Administration.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obtaining Payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>obtain payments, through advances or otherwise, for services, space, quarters, maintenance, repair, or other facilities furnished, on a reimbursable basis, to a federal agency, a mixed-ownership Government corporation (as defined in chapter 91 of title 31), or the District of Columbia; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>credit the payments to the applicable appropriation of the Administration.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Use of Public Buildings</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leasing space for commercial and other purposes</inline>.—</heading><content> The Administrator may lease space on a major pedestrian access level, courtyard, or rooftop of a public building to a person, firm, or organization engaged in commercial, cultural, educational, or recreational activity (as defined in section 3306(a) of this title). The Administrator shall establish a rental rate for leased space equivalent to the prevailing commercial rate for comparable space devoted to a similar purpose in the vicinity of the public building. The lease may be negotiated without competitive bids, but shall contain terms and conditions and be negotiated pursuant to procedures that the Administrator considers necessary to promote competition and to protect the public interest.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Occasional use of space for non-commercial purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may make available, on occasion, or lease at a rate and on terms and conditions that the Administrator considers to be in the public interest, an auditorium, meeting room, courtyard, rooftop, or lobby of a public building to a person, firm, or organization engaged in cultural, educational, or recreational activity (as defined in section 3306(a) of this title) that will not disrupt the operation of the building.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit and credit of amounts received</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may deposit into the Federal Buildings Fund an amount received under a lease or rental executed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2). The amount shall be credited to the appropriation from the Fund applicable to the operation of the building.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Furnishing utilities and maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may furnish utilities, maintenance, repair, and other services to a person, firm, or organization leasing space pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2). The services may be provided during and outside of regular working hours of federal agencies.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="582">§ 582. </num><heading>Management of buildings by Administrator of General Services</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request by Federal Agency or Instrumentality</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of a federal agency, a mixed-ownership Government corporation (as defined in chapter 91 of title 31), or the District of Columbia, the Administrator of General Services may operate, maintain, and protect a building that is owned by the Federal Government (or, in the case of a wholly owned or mixed-ownership Government corporation, by the corporation) and occupied by the agency or instrumentality making the request.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1111">116 STAT. 1111</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Functions by Director of the Office of Management and Budget</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines that it is in the interest of economy or efficiency, the Director shall transfer to the Administrator all functions vested in a federal agency with respect to the operation, maintenance, and custody of an office building owned by the Government or a wholly owned Government corporation, or an office building, or part of an office building, that is occupied by a federal agency under a lease.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for post-office buildings</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer of functions shall not be made under this subsection for a postoffice building, unless the Director determines that the building is not used predominantly for post-office purposes. The Administrator may delegate functions with respect to a post-office building that are transferred to the Administrator under this subsection only to another officer or employee of the General Services Administration or to the Postmaster General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for buildings in a foreign country</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer of functions shall not be made under this subsection for a building located in a foreign country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for department of defense buildings</inline>.—</heading><content> A transfer of functions shall not be made under this subsection for a building located on the grounds of a facility of the Department of Defense (including a fort, camp, post, arsenal, navy yard, naval training station, airfield, proving ground, military supply depot, or school) unless and only to the extent that the Secretary of Defense has issued a permit for use by another agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for groups of special purpose buildings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A transfer of functions shall not be made under this subsection for a building that the Director finds to be a part of a group of buildings that are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>located in the same vicinity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>used wholly or predominantly for the special purposes of the agency with custody of the buildings; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>not generally suitable for use by another agency.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for certain government buildings</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer of functions shall not be made under this subsection for the Treasury Building, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Building, the buildings occupied by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the buildings under the jurisdiction of the regents of the Smithsonian Institution.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="583">§ 583. </num><heading>Construction of buildings</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At the request of a federal agency, a mixed-ownership Government corporation (as defined in chapter 91 of title 31), or the District of Columbia, the Administrator of General Services may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>acquire land for a building or project authorized by Congress;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>make or cause to be made (under contract or otherwise) surveys and test borings and prepare plans and specifications for a building or project prior to the Attorney General’s approval of the title to the site; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>contract for, and supervise, the construction, development, and equipping of a building or project.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1112">116 STAT. 1112</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>An amount available to a federal agency or instrumentality for a building or project may be transferred, in advance, to the General Services Administration for purposes the Administrator determines are necessary, including payment of salaries and expenses for preparing plans and specifications and for field supervision.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="584">§ 584. </num><heading>Assignment and reassignment of space</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Administrator of General Services may assign or reassign space for an executive agency in any Federal Government-owned or leased building.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator’s authority under paragraph (1) may be exercised only—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in accordance with policies and directives the President prescribes under section 121(a) of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>after consultation with the head of the executive agency affected; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>on a determination by the Administrator that the assignment or reassignment is advantageous to the Government in terms of economy, efficiency, or national security.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority for Public Access</inline>.—</heading><content>In assigning space on a major pedestrian access level (other than space leased under section 581(h)(1) or (2) of this title), the Administrator shall, where practicable, give priority to federal activities requiring regular contact with the public. If the space is not available, the Administrator shall provide space with maximum ease of access to building entrances.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="585">§ 585. </num><heading>Lease agreements</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services may enter into a lease agreement with a person, copartnership, corporation, or other public or private entity for the accommodation of a federal agency in a building (or improvement) which is in existence or being erected by the lessor to accommodate the federal agency. The Administrator may assign and reassign the leased space to a federal agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>A lease agreement under this subsection shall be on terms the Administrator considers to be in the interest of the Federal Government and necessary for the accommodation of the federal agency. However, the lease agreement may not bind the Government for more than 20 years and the obligation of amounts for a lease under this subsection is limited to the current fiscal year for which payments are due without regard to section 1341(a)(1)(B) of title 31.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sublease</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection applies to rent received if the Administrator—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>determines that an unexpired portion of a lease of space to the Government is surplus property; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>disposes of the property by sublease.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of rent</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 571(a) of this title, the Administrator may deposit rent received into the Federal Buildings Fund. The Administrator may defray from <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1113">116 STAT. 1113</page> the fund any costs necessary to provide services to the Government’s lessee and to pay the rent (not otherwise provided for) on the lease of the space to the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amounts for Rent Available for Lease of Buildings on Government Land</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available to the General Services Administration for the payment of rent may be used to lease space, for a period of not more than 30 years, in buildings erected on land owned by the Government.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="586">§ 586. </num><heading>Charges for space and services</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, “space and services” means space, services, quarters, maintenance, repair, and other facilities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Charges by Administrator of General Services</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall impose a charge for furnishing space and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rates</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall, from time to time, determine the rates to be charged for furnishing space and services and shall prescribe regulations providing for the rates. The rates shall approximate commercial charges for comparable space and services. However, for a building for which the Administrator is responsible for alterations only (as the term “alter” is defined in section 3301(a) of this title), the rates shall be fixed to recover only the approximate cost incurred in providing alterations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may exempt anyone from the charges required by this subsection when the Administrator determines that charges would be infeasible or impractical. To the extent an exemption is granted, appropriations to the General Services Administration are authorized to reimburse the Federal Buildings Fund for any loss of revenue.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Charges by Executive Agencies</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An executive agency, other than the Administration, may impose a charge for furnishing space and services at rates approved by the Administrator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Crediting amounts received</inline>.—</heading><content>An amount an executive agency receives under this subsection shall be credited to the appropriation or fund initially charged for providing the space or service. However, amounts in excess of actual operating and maintenance costs shall be credited to miscellaneous receipts unless otherwise provided by law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rent Payments for Lease Space</inline>.—</heading><content>An agency may make rent payments to the Administration for lease space relating to expansion needs of the agency. Payment rates shall approximate commercial charges for comparable space as provided in subsection (b). Payments shall be deposited into the Federal Buildings Fund. The Administration may use amounts received under this subsection, in addition to amounts received as New Obligational Authority, in the Rental of Space activity of the Fund.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="587">§ 587. </num><heading>Telecommuting and other alternative workplace arrangements</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “telecommuting centers” means flexiplace work telecommuting centers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telecommuting Centers Established by Administratof of General Services</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1114">116 STAT. 1114</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services may acquire space for, establish, and equip telecommuting centers for use in accordance with this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading><content>A telecommuting center may be used by employees of federal agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector. The Administrator shall give federal employees priority in using a telecommuting center. The Administrator may make a telecommuting center available for use by others to the extent it is not fully utilized by federal employees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">User fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall charge a user fee for the use of a telecommuting center. The amount of the user fee shall approximate commercial charges for comparable space and services. However, the user fee may not be less than necessary to pay the cost of establishing and operating the telecommuting center, including the reasonable cost of renovation and replacement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit and use of fees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>deposit user fees into the Federal Buildings Fund and use the fees to pay costs incurred in establishing and operating the telecommuting center; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>accept and retain income received by the General Services Administration, from federal agencies and non-federal sources, to defray costs directly associated with the functions of telecommuting centers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Alternative Workplace Arrangements by Executive Agencies and Others</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “alternative workplace arrangements” includes telecommuting, hoteling, virtual offices, and other distributive work arrangements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration by executive agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>In considering whether to acquire space, quarters, buildings, or other facilities for use by employees, the head of an executive agency shall consider whether needs can be met using alternative workplace arrangements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance from administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may provide guidance, assistance, and oversight to any person regarding the establishment and operation of alternative workplace arrangements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amounts Available for Flexiplace Work Telecommuting Programs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “flexiplace work telecommuting program” means a program under which employees of a department or agency set out in paragraph (2) are permitted to perform all or a portion of their duties at a telecommuting center established under this section or other federal law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each of the following departments and agencies, in each fiscal year at least $50,000 of amounts made available for salaries and expenses is available only for carrying out a flexiplace work telecommuting program:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Department of Agriculture.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Department of Commerce.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Department of Education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Department of Energy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Department of Health and Human Services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Department of Housing and Urban Development.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1115">116 STAT. 1115</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Department of the Interior.</content></subparagraph> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Department of Justice.</content></subclause> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>Department of Labor.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>Department of State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><content>Department of Transportation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="M">(M) </num><content>Department of the Treasury.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="N">(N) </num><content>Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="O">(O) </num><content>Environmental Protection Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="P">(P) </num><content>General Services Administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="Q">(Q) </num><content>Office of Personnel Management.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="R">(R) </num><content>Small Business Administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="S">(S) </num><content>Social Security Administration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="T">(T) </num><content>United States Postal Service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="588">§ 588. </num><heading>Movement and supply of office furniture</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “controlled space” means a substantial and identifiable segment of space (such as a building, floor, or wing) in a location that the Administrator of General Services controls for purposes of assignment of space.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>This section applies if an agency (or unit of the agency), moves from one controlled space to another, whether in the same or a different location.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Moving Existing Furniture</inline>.—</heading><content>The furniture and furnishings used by an agency (or organizational unit of the agency) shall be moved only if the Administrator determines, after consultation with the head of the agency and with due regard for the program activities of the agency, that it would not be more economical and efficient to make suitable replacements available in the new controlled space.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Providing Replacement Furniture</inline>.—</heading><content>In the absence of a determination under subsection (c), suitable furniture and furnishings for the new controlled space shall be provided from stocks under the control of the moving agency or from stocks available to the Administrator, whichever the Administrator determines to be more economical and efficient. However, the same or similar items may not be provided from both sources.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Control of Replacement Furniture</inline>.—</heading><content>If furniture and furnishings for a new controlled space are provided from stocks available to the Administrator, the items being provided remain in the control of the Administrator.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Control of Furniture Not Moved</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If furniture and furnishings for a new controlled space are provided from stocks available to the Administrator, the furniture and furnishings that were previously used by the moving agency (or unit of the agency) pass to the control of the Administrator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Furniture and furnishings passing to the control of the Administrator under this section pass without reimbursement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for trust fund</inline>.—</heading><content>If furniture and furnishings that were purchased from a trust fund pass to the control of the Administrator under this section, the Administrator shall reimburse the trust fund for the fair market value of the furniture and furnishings.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revolving or working capital fund</inline>.—</heading><content>If furniture and furnishings are carried as assets of a revolving or working <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1116">116 STAT. 1116</page> capital fund at the time they pass to the control of the Administrator under this section, the net book value of the furniture and furnishings shall be written off and the capital of the fund is diminished by the amount of the write-off.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="589">§ 589. </num><heading>Installation, repair, and replacement of sidewalks</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An executive agency may install, repair, and replace sidewalks around buildings, installations, property, or grounds that are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>under the agency’s control;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>owned by the Federal Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>located in a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) may be carried out by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>reimbursement to a State or political subdivision of a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a means other than reimbursement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with regulations the Administrator of General Services prescribes with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated to an executive agency for installation, repair, and maintenance, generally, are available to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not increase or enlarge the tort Lability of the Government for inj uries to individuals or damages to property.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="590">§ 590. </num><heading>Child care</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance, Assistance, and Oversight</inline>.—</heading><content>Through the General Services Administration’s licensing agreements, the Administrator of General Services shall provide guidance, assistance, and oversight to federal agencies for the development of child care centers to provide economical and effective child care for federal workers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allotment of Space in Federal Buildings</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Child care provider</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “child care provider” means an individual or entity that provides or proposes to provide child care services for federal employees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allotment officer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “allotment officer” means an officer or agency of the Federal Government charged with the allotment of space in federal buildings.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allotment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A child care provider may be allotted space in a federal building by an allotment officer if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the child care provider applies to the allotment officer in the community or district in which child care services are to be provided;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the space is available; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>the allotment officer determines that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the space will be used to provide child care services to children of whom at least 50 percent have one parent or guardian employed by the Government; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1117">116 STAT. 1117</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the child care provider will give priority to federal employees for available child care services in the space.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment for Space and Services</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term “services” includes the providing of lighting, heating, cooling, electricity, office furniture, office machines and equipment, classroom furnishings and equipment, kitchen appliances, playground equipment, telephone service (including installation of lines and equipment and other expenses associated with telephone services), and security systems (including installation and other expenses associated with security systems), including replacement equipment, as needed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No charge</inline>.—</heading><content>Space allotted under subsection (b) may be provided without charge for rent or services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for costs</inline>.—</heading><content>For space allotted under subsection (b), if there is an agreement for the payment of costs associated with providing space or services, neither title 31, nor any other law, prohibits or restricts payment by reimbursement to the miscellaneous receipts or other appropriate account of the Treasury.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Other Costs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an agency has a child care facility in its space, or is a sponsoring agency for a child care facility in other federal or leased space, the agency or the Administration may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>pay accreditation fees, including renewal fees, for the child care facility to be accredited by a nationally recognized early-childhood professional organization;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>pay travel and per diem expenses for representatives of the child care facility to attend the annual Administration child care conference; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>enter into a consortium with one or more private entities under which the private entities assist in defraying costs associated with the salaries and benefits for personnel providing services at the facility.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Employee Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 1345 of title 31, an agency, department, or instrumentality of the Government that provides or proposes to provide child care services for federal employees may reimburse a federal employee or any individual employed to provide child care services for travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses incurred for training classes, conferences, or other meetings in connection with providing the services. A per diem allowance made under this subsection may not exceed the rate specified in regulations prescribed under section 5707 of title 5.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal History Background Checks</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “executive facility” means a facility owned or leased by an office or entity within the executive branch of the Government. The term includes a facility owned or leased by the General Services Administration on behalf of an office or entity within the judicial branch of the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>All workers in a child care center located in an executive facility shall undergo a criminal history background check as defined in section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13041).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non application to legislative branch facilities</inline>.—</heading><content> This subsection does not apply to a facility owned by or leased <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1118">116 STAT. 1118</page> on behalf of an office or entity within the legislative branch of the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriated Amounts for Affordable Child Care</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term “Executive agency” has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, but does not include the General Accounting Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with regulations the Office of Personnel Management prescribes, an Executive agency that provides or proposes to provide child care services for federal employees may use appropriated amounts that are otherwise available for salaries and expenses to provide child care in a federal or leased facility, or through contract, for civilian employees of the agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Affordability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts used pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be applied to improve the affordability of child care for lower income federal employees using or seeking to use the child care services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advances</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 3324 of title 31, amounts may be paid in advance to licensed or regulated child care providers for services to be rendered during an agreed period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>No amounts made available by law may be used to implement this subsection without advance notice to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="591">§ 591. </num><heading>Purchase of electricity</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Limitation on Use of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government may not use amounts appropriated or made available by any law to purchase electricity in a manner inconsistent with state law governing the provision of electric utility service, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>state utility commission rulings; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>electric utility franchises or service territories established under state statute, state regulation, or state-approved territorial agreements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Energy savings</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not preclude the head of a federal agency from entering into a contract under section 801 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Energy savings for military installations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This section does not preclude the Secretary of a military department from—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>entering into a contract under section 2394 of title 10; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>purchasing electricity from any provider if the Secretary finds that the utility having the applicable state-approved franchise (or other service authorization) is unwilling or unable to meet unusual standards of service reliability that are necessary for purposes of national defense.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="592">§ 592. </num><heading>Federal Buildings Fund</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existence</inline>.—</heading><content>There is in the Treasury a fund known as the Federal Buildings Fund.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1119">116 STAT. 1119</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposits</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following revenues and collections shall be deposited into the Fund:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>User charges under section 586(b) of this title, payable in advance or otherwise.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Proceeds from the lease of federal building sites or additions under section 581(d) of this title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Receipts from carriers and others for loss of, or damage to, property belonging to the Fund.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursements for special services</inline>.—</heading><content>This subchapter does not preclude the Administrator of General Services from providing special services, not included in the standard level user charge, on a reimbursable basis. The reimbursements may be credited to the Fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of surplus amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>To prevent the accumulation of excessive surpluses in the Fund, in any fiscal year an amount specified in an appropriation law may be transferred out of the Fund and deposited as miscellaneous receipts in the Treasury.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Deposits in the Fund are available for real property management and related activities in the amounts specified in annual appropriation laws without regard to fiscal year limitations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Salaries and expenses related to construction projects or planning programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Deposits in the Fund that are available pursuant to annual appropriation laws may be transferred and consolidated on the books of the Treasury into a special account in accordance with, and for the purposes specified in, section 3176 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment of general services administration borrowing from federal financing bank</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in accordance with rules and procedures that the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Treasury establish, may transfer from the Fund an amount necessary to repay the principal amount of a General Services Administration borrowing from the Federal Financing Bank, if the borrowing is a legal obligation of the Fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Buildings deemed federally owned</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of amounts authorized to be expended from the Fund, the following are deemed to be federally owned buildings:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A building constructed pursuant to the purchase contract authority of section 5 of the Public Buildings Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-313, 86 Stat. 219).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A building occupied pursuant to an installment purchase contract.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>A building under the control of a department or agency, if alterations of the building are required in connection with moving the department or agency from a former building that is, or will be, under the control of the Administration.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Energy Management Programs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Receiving cash incentives</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may receive amounts from rebates or other cash incentives related to energy savings and shall deposit the amounts in the Fund for use as provided in paragraph (4).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1120">116 STAT. 1120</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Receiving goods or services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may accept, from a utility, goods or services that enhance the energy efficiency of federal facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of energy rebates</inline>.—</heading><content>In the administration of real property that the Administrator leases and for which the Administrator pays utility costs, the Administrator may assign all or a portion of energy rebates to the lessor to underwrite the costs incurred in undertaking energy efficiency improvements in the real property if the payback period for the improvement is at least 2 years less than the remainder of the term of the lease.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obligating amounts for energy management improvement programs</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to amounts appropriated for energy management improvement programs and without regard to subsection (c)(1), the Administrator may obligate for those programs—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>amounts received and deposited in the Fund under paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>goods and services received under paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>amounts the Administrator determines are not needed for other authorized projects and that are otherwise available to implement energy efficiency programs.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recycling Programs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Receiving amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may receive amounts from the sale of recycled materials and shall deposit the amounts in the Fund for use as provided in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obligating amounts for recycling programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to amounts appropriated for such purposes and without regard to subsection (c)(1), the Administrator may obligate amounts received and deposited in the Fund under paragraph (1) for programs which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>promote further source reduction and recycling programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>encourage employees to participate in recycling programs by providing financing for child care.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authority Related to Energy Management and Recycling Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Fund may receive, in the form of rebates, cash incentives or otherwise, any revenues, collections, or other income related to energy savings or recycling efforts. Amounts received under this subsection remain in the Fund until expended and remain available for federal energy management improvement programs, recycling programs, or employee programs that are authorized by law or that the Administrator considers appropriate. The Administration may use amounts received under this subsection, in addition to amounts received as New Obligational Authority, in activities of the Fund as necessary.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="593">§ 593. </num><heading>Protection for veterans preference employees</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered services</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “covered services” means any guard, elevator operator, messenger, or custodial services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sheltered workshop</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “sheltered workshop” means a sheltered workshop employing the severely handicapped under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46 et seq.).</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1121">116 STAT. 1121</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), amounts made available to the Administration pursuant to section 592 of this title may not be obligated or expended to procure covered services by contract if an employee who was a permanent veterans preference employee of the Administration on November 19, 1995, would be terminated as a result.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available to the Administration pursuant to section 592 of this title may be obligated and expended to procure covered services by contract with a sheltered workshop or, if sheltered workshops decline to contract for the provision of covered services, by competitive contract for a period of no longer than 5 years. When a competitive contract expires, or is terminated for any reason, the Administration shall again offer to procure the covered services by contract with a sheltered workshop before procuring the covered services by competitive contract.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="VI">SUBCHAPTER VI—</num><heading>MOTOR VEHICLE POOLS AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS</heading> <section><num value="601">§ 601. </num><heading>Purposes</heading> <chapeau>In order to provide an economical and efficient system for transportation of Federal Government personnel and property consistent with section 101 of this title, the purposes of this subchapter are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to establish procedures to ensure safe operation of motor vehicles on Government business;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide for proper identification of Government motor vehicles;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to establish an effective means to limit the use of Government motor vehicles to official purposes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to reduce the number of Government-owned vehicles to the minimum necessary to transact public business; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>to provide wherever practicable for centrally operated interagency pools or systems for local transportation of Government personnel and property.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="602">§ 602. </num><heading>Authority to establish motor vehicle pools and transportation systems</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to section 603 of this title, and regulations issued under section 603, the Administrator of General Services shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>take over from executive agencies and consolidate, or otherwise acquire, motor vehicles and related equipment and supplies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>provide for the establishment, maintenance, and operation (including servicing and storage) of motor vehicle pools or systems; ana</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>furnish motor vehicles and related services to executive agencies for the transportation of property and passengers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methods of Providing Vehicles and Services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As determined by the Administrator, motor vehicles and related services may be furnished by providing an agency with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Federal Government-owned motor vehicles;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the use of motor vehicles, under rental or other arrangements, through private fleet operators, taxicab companies, or local or interstate common carriers; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1122">116 STAT. 1122</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recipients of Vehicles and Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall, so far as practicable, furnish motor vehicles and related services under this section to any federal agency, mixed-ownership Government corporation (as defined in chapter 91 of title 31), or the District of Columbia, on its request.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="603">§ 603. </num><heading>Process for establishing motor vehicle pools and transportation systems</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination Requirement</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Tile Administrator of General Services may carry out section 602 only if the Administrator determines, after consultation with the agencies concerned and with due regard to their program activities, that doing so is advantageous to the Federal Government in terms of economy, efficiency, or service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of the determination</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination under this section must be in writing. For each motor vehicle pool or system, the determination must set forth an analytical justification that includes—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a detailed comparison of estimated costs for present and proposed modes of operation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a showing that savings can be realized by the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a motor vehicle pool or system.</content></subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations Related to Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall prescribe regulations establishing procedures to carry out section 602 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of the regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The regulations shall provide for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>adequate notice to an executive agency of any determination that affects the agency or its functions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>independent review and decision as directed by the President of any determination disputed by an agency, with the possibility that the decision may include a partial or complete exemption of the agency from the determination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>enforcement of determinations that become effective under the regulations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of the regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination under subsection (a) is binding on an agency only as provided in regulations issued under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="604">§ 604. </num><heading>Treatment of assets taken over to establish motor vehicle pools and transportation systems</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Administrator of General Services takes over motor vehicles or related equipment or supplies under section 602 of this title, reimbursement is required if the property is taken over from—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a Government corporation; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an agency, if the agency acquired the property through unreimbursed expenditures made from a revolving or trust fund authorized by law.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall reimburse a Government corporation, or a fund through which an agency acquired property, by an amount equal to the fair market value of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1123">116 STAT. 1123</page> the property. If the Administrator subsequently returns property of a similar kind under section 610 of this title, the Government corporation or the fund shall reimburse the Administrator by an amount equal to the fair market value of the property returned.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Addition to General Supply Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator takes over motor vehicles or related equipment or supplies under section 602 of this title but reimbursement is not required under subsection (a), the value of the property taken over, as determined by the Administrator, may be added to the capital of the General Supply Fund. If the Administrator subsequently returns property of a similar kind under section 610 of this title, the value of the property may be deducted from the Fund.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="605">§ 605. </num><heading>Payment of costs</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of General Supply Fund To Cover Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>The General Supply Fund provided for in section 321 of this title is available for use by or under the direction and control of the Administrator of General Services to pay the costs of carrying out section 602 of this title, including the cost of purchasing or renting motor vehicles and related equipment and supplies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Setting Prices To Recover Costs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall set prices for furnishing motor vehicles and related services under section 602 of this title. Prices shall be set to recover, so far as practicable, all costs of carrying out section 602 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increment for replacement cost</inline>.—</heading><content>In the Administrator’s discretion, prices may include an increment for the estimated replacement cost of motor vehicles and related equipment and supplies. Notwithstanding section 321(f)(1) of this title, the increment may be retained as a part of the capital of the General Supply Fund but is available only to replace motor vehicles and related equipment and supplies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accounting Method</inline>.—</heading><content>The purchase price of motor vehicles and related equipment, and any increment for estimated replacement cost, shall be recovered only through charges for the cost of amortization. Costs shall be determined, and financial reports prepared, in accordance with the accrual accounting method.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="606">§ 606. </num><heading>Regulations related to operation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations to govern executive agencies in authorizing civilian personnel to operate Federal Government-owned motor vehicles for official purposes within the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of the Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations shall prescribe standards of physical fitness for authorized operators. The regulations may require operators and prospective operators to obtain state and local licenses or permits tnat are required to operate similar vehicles for other than official purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency Orders</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of each executive agency shall issue orders and directives necessary for compliance with the regulations. The orders and directives shall provide for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>periodically testing the physical fitness of operators and prospective operators; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>suspension and revocation of authority to operate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1124">116 STAT. 1124</page> </section> <section><num value="607">§ 607. </num><heading>Records</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services shall maintain an accurate record of the cost of establishing, maintaining, and operating each motor vehicle pool or system established under section 602 of this title.</content> </section> <section><num value="608">§ 608. </num><heading>Scrip, tokens, tickets</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services, in the operation of motor vehicle pools or systems under this subchapter, may provide for the sale and use of scrip, tokens, tickets, and similar devices to collect payment.</content> </section> <section><num value="609">§ 609. </num><heading>Identification of vehicles</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under regulations prescribed by the Administrator of General Services, every motor vehicle acquired and used for official purposes within the United States, or the territories or possessions of the United States, by any federal agency or by the District of Columbia shall be conspicuously identified by showing, on the vehicle—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>(A) the full name of the department, establishment, corporation, or agency that uses the vehicle and the service for which the vehicle is used; or</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a title that readily identifies the department, establishment, corporation, or agency that uses the vehicle and that is descriptive of the service for which the vehicle is used; and</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the legend “For official use only”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations prescribed pursuant to this section may provide for exemptions when conspicuous identification would interfere with the purpose for which a vehicle is acquired and used.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="610">§ 610. </num><heading>Discontinuance of motor vehicle pool or system</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall discontinue a motor vehicle pool or system if there are no actual savings realized (based on accounting as provided in section 605 of this title) during a reasonable period of not longer than two successive fiscal years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Return of Comparable Property</inline>.—</heading><content>If a motor vehicle pool or system is discontinued, the Administrator shall return to each agency involved motor vehicles and related equipment and supplies similar in kind and reasonably comparable in value to any motor vehicles and related equipment and supplies which were previously taken over by the Administrator.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="611">§ 611. </num><heading>Duty to report violations</heading> <content>During the regular course of the duties of the Administrator of General Services, if the Administrator becomes aware of a violation of section 1343, 1344, or 1349(b) of title 31 or of section 641 of title 18 involving the conversion by a Federal Government official or employee of a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to the official or employee’s own use or to the use of others, the Administrator shall report the violation to the head of the agency in which the official or employee is employed, for further investigation and either appropriate disciplinary action under section 1343, 1344, or 1349(b) or, if appropriate, referral to the Attorney General for prosecution under section 641.</content> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1125">116 STAT. 1125</page> <chapter><num value="7">CHAPTER 7—</num><heading>FOREIGN EXCESS PROPERTY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>701.</designator><label>Administrative.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>702.</designator><label>Return of foreign excess property to United States.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>703.</designator><label>Donation of medical supplies for use in foreign country.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>704.</designator><label>Other methods of disposal.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>705.</designator><label>Handling of proceeds from disposal.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="701">§ 701. </num><heading>Administrative</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policies Prescribed by the President</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may prescribe policies that the President considers necessary to carry out this chapter. The policies must be consistent with this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Agency Responsibility</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of an executive agency that has foreign excess property is responsible for the disposal of the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conformance to policies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out functions under this chapter, the head of an executive agency shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>use the policies prescribed by the President under subsection (a) for guidance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>dispose of foreign excess property in a manner that conforms to the foreign policy of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of an executive agency may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>delegate authority conferred by this chapter to an official in the agency or to the head of another executive agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>authorize successive redelegation of authority conferred by this chapter.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employment of personnel</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As necessary to carry out this chapter, the head of an executive agency may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>appoint and fix the pay of personnel in the United States, subject to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>appoint personnel outside the States of the United States and the District of Columbia, without regard to chapter 33 of title 5.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Responsibilities of Secretary of State</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of foreign currencies and credits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of State may use foreign currencies and credits acquired by the United States under section 704(b)(2) of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to carry out the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to carry out the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 292 et seq.); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to pay other governmental expenses payable in local currencies.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Renewal of certain agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise directed by the President, the Secretary of State shall continue to perform functions under agreements in effect on July 1, 1949, related to the disposal of foreign excess property. The Secretary of State may amend, modify, and renew the agreements. Foreign currencies or credits the Secretary of State acquires under the agreements shall be administered in accordance with procedures that the Secretary of the Treasury may establish. Foreign currencies or credits reduced to United States currency must be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1126">116 STAT. 1126</page> <section><num value="702">§ 702. </num><heading>Return of foreign excess property to United States</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b), foreign excess property may be returned to the United States for handling as excess or surplus property under subchapter II of chapter 5 of this title or section 549 or 551 of this title when the head of the executive agency concerned, or the Administrator of General Services after consultation with the agency head, determines that return of the property to the United States for such handling is in the interest of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. The regulations must require that transportation costs for returning foreign excess property to the United States are paid by the federal agency, state agency, or donee receiving the property.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="703">§ 703. </num><heading>Donation of medical supplies for use in foreign country</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>This section applies to medical materials or supplies that are in a foreign country but that would, if situated within the United States, be available for donation under subchapter III of chapter 5 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An executive agency may donate medical materials or supplies that are not disposed of under section 702 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A donation under this section is subject to the following conditions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The medical materials and supplies must be donated for use in a foreign country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The donation must be made to a nonprofit medical or health organization, which may be an organization qualified to receive assistance under section 214(b) or 607 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2174(b), 2357).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The donation must be made without cost to the donee (except for costs of care and handling).</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="704">§ 704. </num><heading>Other methods of disposal</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Foreign excess property not disposed of under section 702 or 703 of this title may be disposed of as provided in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methods of Disposal</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale, exchange, lease, or transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of an executive agency may dispose of foreign excess property by sale, exchange, lease, or transfer, for cash, credit or other property, with or without warranty, under terms and conditions the head of the executive agency considers proper.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exchange for foreign currency or credit</inline>.—</heading><content>If the head of an executive agency determines that it is in the interest of the United States, foreign excess property may be exchanged for—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>foreign currencies or credits; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>substantial benefits or the discharge of claims resulting from the compromise or settlement of claims in accordance with law.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Abandonment, destruction, or donation</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of an executive agency may authorize the abandonment, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1127">116 STAT. 1127</page> destruction, or donation of foreign excess property if the property has no commercial value or if estimated costs of care and handling exceed the estimated proceeds from sale.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advertising</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of an executive agency may dispose of foreign excess property without advertising if the head of the executive agency finds that disposal without advertising is the most practicable and advantageous means for the Federal Government to dispose of the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Title</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of an executive agency may execute documents to transfer title or other interests in, and take other action necessary or proper to dispose of, foreign excess property.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="705">§ 705. </num><heading>Handling of proceeds from disposal</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>This section applies to proceeds from the sale, lease, or other disposition of foreign excess property under this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign Currencies or Credits</inline>.—</heading><content>Proceeds in the form of foreign currencies or credits, must be administered in accordance with procedures that the Secretary of the Treasury may establish.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Currency</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separate fund in treasury</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 572(a) of this title applies to proceeds of foreign excess property disposed of for United States currency under this chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposited in treasury as miscellaneous receipts</inline>.—</heading><content> Except as provided in paragraph (1), proceeds in the form of United States currency, including foreign currencies or credits that are reduced to United States currency, must be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Account for Refunds or Payments for Breach</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A federal agency that disposes of foreign excess property under this chapter may deposit, in a special account in the Treasury, amounts of the proceeds of the dispositions that the agency decides are necessary to permit—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>appropriate refunds to purchasers for dispositions that are rescinded or that do not become final; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>payments for breach of warranty.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawals</inline>.—</heading><content>A federal agency that deposits proceeds in a special account under paragraph (1) may withdraw amounts to be refunded or paid from the account without regard to the origin of the amounts withdrawn.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="9">CHAPTER 9—</num><heading>URBAN LAND USE</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>901.</designator><label>Purpose and policy.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>902.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>903.</designator><label>Acquisition and use.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>904.</designator><label>Disposal.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>905.</designator><label>Waiver.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="902">§ 901. </num><heading>Purpose and policy</heading> <content>The purpose of this chapter is to promote harmonious intergovernmental relations and encourage sound planning, zoning, and land use practices by prescribing uniform policies and procedures for the Administrator of General Services to acquire, use, and dispose of land in urban areas. To the greatest extent practicable, urban land transactions entered into for the General Services Administration and other federal agencies shall be consistent with zoning <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1128">116 STAT. 1128</page> and land use practices and with the planning and development objectives of local governments and planning agencies.</content> </section> <section><num value="902">§ 902. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unit of general local government</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “unit of general local government” means a city, county, town, parish, village, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Urban area</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “urban area” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a geographical area within the jurisdiction of an incorporated city, town, borough, village, or other unit of general local government, except a county or parish, having a population of at least 10,000 inhabitants;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>that portion of the geographical area within the jurisdiction of a county, town, township, or similar governmental entity which contains no incorporated unit of general local government but has a population density of at least 1,500 inhabitants per square mile; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>that portion of a geographical area having a population density of at least 1,500 inhabitants per square mile and situated adjacent to the boundary of an incorporated unit of general local government which has a population of at least 10,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="903">§ 903. </num><heading>Acquisition and use</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Local Government</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, before making a commitment to acquire real property situated in an urban area, the Administrator of General Services shall give notice of the intended acquisition and the proposed use of the property to the unit of general local government exercising zoning and land use jurisdiction. If the Administrator determines that providing advance notice would adversely impact the acquisition, the Administrator shall give notice of the acquisition and the proposed use of the property immediately after the property is acquired.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Objections to Acquisition or Change of Use</inline>.—</heading><content>In the acquisition or change of use of real property situated in an urban area as a site for public building, if the unit of general local government exercising zoning and land use jurisdiction objects on grounds that the proposed acquisition or change of use conflicts with zoning regulations or planning objectives, the Administrator shall, to the extent the Administrator determines is practicable, consider all the objections and comply with the zoning regulations and planning objectives.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="904">§ 904. </num><heading>Disposal</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Local Government</inline>.—</heading><content>Before offering real property situated in an urban area for sale, the Administrator of General Services shall give reasonable notice to the unit of general local government exercising zoning and land use jurisdiction in order to provide an opportunity for zoning so that the property is used in accordance with local comprehensive planning described in subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Prospective Purchasers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the greatest extent practicable, the Administrator shall furnish to all prospective purchasers of real property situated in an urban area complete information concerning—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1129">116 STAT. 1129</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>current zoning regulations, prospective zoning requirements, and objectives for property if it is unzoned; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>(A) the current availability of streets, sidewalks, sewers, water, street lights, and other service facilities; and</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the prospective availability of those service facilities if the property is included in local comprehensive planning described in subsection (c).</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local Comprehensive Planning</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Local comprehensive planning referred to in subsections (a) and (b) includes any of the following activities, to the extent the activity is directly related to the needs of a unit of general local government:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>As a guide for government policy and action, preparing general plans related to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the pattern and intensity of land use;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the provision of public facilities (including transportation facilities) and other government services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the effective development and use of human and natural resources.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Preparing long-range physical and fiscal plans for government action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Programming capital improvements and other major expenditures, based on a determination of relative urgency, together with definitive financial planning for expenditures in the earlier years of a program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Coordinating related plans and activities of state and local governments and agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Preparing regulator and administrative measures to support activities described in this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="905">§ 905. </num><heading>Waiver</heading> <content>The procedures prescribed in sections 903 and 904 of this title may be waived during a period of national emergency proclaimed by the President.</content></section> </chapter> <chapter style="font-size:larger;"><num value="11">CHAPTER 11—</num><heading>SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1101.</designator><label>Policy.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1102.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1103.</designator><label>Selection procedure.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1104.</designator><label>Negotiation of contract.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="1101">§ 1101. </num><heading>Policy</heading> <content>The policy of the Federal Government is to publicly announce all requirements for architectural and engineering services and to negotiate contracts for architectural and engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices.</content> </section> <section><num value="1102">§ 1102. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency head</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “agency head” means the head of a department, agency, or bureau of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Architectural and engineering services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “architectural and engineering services” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, as defined by state law, if applicable, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1130">116 STAT. 1130</page> that are required to be performed or approved by a person licensed, registered, or certified to provide the services described in this paragraph;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>professional services of an architectural or engineering nature performed by contract that are associated with research, planning, development, design, construction, alteration, or repair of real property; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>other professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, or incidental services, which members of the architectural and engineering professions (and individuals in their employ) may logically or justifiably perform, including studies, investigations, surveying and mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, conceptual designs, plans and specifications, value engineering, construction phase services, soils engineering, drawing reviews, preparation of operating and maintenance manuals, and other related services.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Firm</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “firm” means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture or engineering.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="1103">§ 1103. </num><heading>Selection procedure</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>These procedures apply to the procurement of architectural and engineering services by an agency head.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Statements</inline>.—</heading><content>The agency head shall encourage firms to submit annually a statement of qualifications and performance data.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>For each proposed project, the agency head shall evaluate current statements of qualifications and performance data on file with the agency, together with statements submitted by other firms regarding the proposed project. The agency head shall conduct discussions with at least 3 firms to consider anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for furnishing services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection</inline>.—</heading><content>From the firms with which discussions have been conducted, the agency head shall select, in order of preference, at least 3 firms that the agency head considers most highly qualified to provide the services required. Selection shall be based on criteria established and published by the agency head.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1104">§ 1104. </num><heading>Negotiation of contract</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The agency head shall negotiate a contract for architectural and engineering services at compensation which the agency head determines is fair and reasonable to the Federal Government. In determining fair and reasonable compensation, the agency head shall consider the scope, complexity, professional nature, and estimated value of the services to be rendered.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Order of Negotiation</inline>.—</heading><content>The agency head shall attempt to negotiate a contract, as provided in subsection (a), with the most highly qualified firm selected under section 1103 of this title. If the agency head is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm, the agency head shall formally terminate negotiations and then undertake negotiations with the next most qualified of the selected firms, continuing the process until an agreement is reached. If the agency head is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the agency head shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1131">116 STAT. 1131</page> select additional firms in order of their competence and qualification and continue negotiations in accordance with this section until an agreement is reached.</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter style="font-size:larger;"><num value="13">CHAPTER 13—</num><heading>PUBLIC PROPERTY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1301.</designator><label>Charge of property transferred to the Federal Government.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1302.</designator><label>Lease of buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1303.</designator><label>Disposition of surplus real property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1304.</designator><label>Transfer of federal property to States.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1305.</designator><label>Disposition of land acquired by devise.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1306.</designator><label>Disposition of abandoned or forfeited personal property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1307.</designator><label>Disposition of securities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1308.</designator><label>Disposition of unfit horses and mules.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1309.</designator><label>Preservation, sale, or collection of wrecked, abandoned, or derelict property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1310.</designator><label>Sale of war supplies, land, and buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1311.</designator><label>Authority of President to obtain release.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1312.</designator><label>Release of real estate in certain cases.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1313.</designator><label>Releasing property from attachment.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1314.</designator><label>Easements.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>1315.</designator><label>Special police.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="1301">§ 1301. </num><heading>Charge of property transferred to the Federal Government</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), the Administrator of General Services shall have charge of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>all land and other property which has been or may be assigned, set off, or conveyed to the Federal Government in payment of debts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>all trusts created for the use of the Government in payment of debts due the Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>the sale and disposal of land—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>assigned or set off to the Government in payment of debt; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>vested in the Government by mortgage or other security for the payment of debts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not apply to—</content></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>real estate which has been or shall be assigned, set off, or conveyed to the Government in payment of debts arising under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>trusts created for the use of the Government in payment of debts arising under the Code and due the Government.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="1302">§ 1302. </num><heading>Lease of buildings</heading> <content>Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the leasing of buildings and property of the Federal Government shall be for a money consideration only. The lease may not include any provision for the alteration, repair, or improvement of the buildings or property as a part of the consideration for the rent to be paid for the use and occupation of the buildings or property. Money derived from the rent shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content> </section> <section><num value="1303">§ 1303. </num><heading>Disposition of surplus real property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “federal agency” means an executive department, independent establishment, commission, board, bureau, division, or office in the executive branch, or other agency of the Federal Government, including wholly owned Government corporations.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1132">116 STAT. 1132</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Space or Lease or Sale of Property</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions of administrator</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the President, on the recommendation of the Administrator of General Services, or the federal agency having control of any real property the agency acquires that is located outside of the District of Columbia, other than military or naval reservations, declares the property to be surplus to the needs of the agency, the Administrator—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>may assign space in the property to any federal agency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>pending a sale, may lease the property for not more than 5 years and on terms the Administrator considers to be in the public interest; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>may sell the property at public sale to the highest responsible bidder on terms and after public advertisement that the Administrator considers to be in the public interest.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of decision to assign space</inline>.—</heading><content>If the federal agency to which space is assigned does not desire to occupy the space, the decision of the Administrator under paragraph (1)(A) is subject to review by the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiated sale</inline>.—</heading><content>If no bids which are satisfactory as to price and responsibility of the bidder are received as a result of public advertisement, the Administrator may sell the property by negotiation, on terms as may be considered to be to the best interest of the Government, but at a price not less than that bid by the highest responsible bidder.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demolition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may demolish any building declared to be surplus to the needs of the Government under this section on deciding that demolition will be in the best interest of the Government. Before proceeding with the demolition, the Administrator shall inform the Secretary of the Interior in writing of the Administrator’s intention to demolish the building, and shall not proceed with the demolition until receiving written notice from the Secretary that the building is not an historic building of national significance within the meaning of the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.) (known as the Historic Sites, Buildings, and Antiquities Act). If the Secretary does not notify the Administrator of the Secretary’s decision as to whether the building is an historic building of national significance within 90 days of the receipt of the notice of intention to demolish the building, the Administrator may proceed to demolish the building.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repairs and Alterations to Assigned Real Property</inline>.—</heading><content> When the Administrator, after investigation, decides that real property referred to in subsection (b) should be used for the accommodation of a federal agency, the Administrator may make any repairs or alterations that the Administrator considers necessary or advisable and may maintain and operate the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment by Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assigned real property</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that the appropriations of the General Services Administration not otherwise allocated are inadequate for repairs, alterations, maintenance, or operation, the Administrator may require each federal agency to which space has been assigned to pay promptly by check to the Administrator out of its appropriation for rent any part of the estimated or actual cost of the repairs, alterations, maintenance, and operation. Payment may be either in advance <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1133">116 STAT. 1133</page> of, or on or during, occupancy of the space. The Administrator shall determine and equitably apportion the total amount to be paid among the agencies to whom space has been assigned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leased spaces</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that the appropriations of the Administration not otherwise required are inadequate, the Administrator may require each federal agency to which leased space has been assigned to pay promptly by check to the Administrator out of its available appropriations any part of the estimated cost of rent, repairs, alterations, maintenance, operation, and moving. Payment may be either in advance or during occupancy of the space. When space in a building is occupied by two or more agencies, the Administrator shall determine and equitably apportion rental, operation, and other charges on the basis of the total amount of space leased.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Necessary amounts may be appropriated to cover the costs incident to the sale or lease of real property, or authorized demolition of buildings on the property, declared to be surplus to the needs of any federal agency under this section, and the care, maintenance, and protection of the property, including pay of employees, travel of Government employees, brokers’ fees not in excess of rates paid for similar services in the community where the property is situated, appraisals, photographs, surveys, evidence of title and perfecting of defective titles, advertising, and telephone and telegraph charges. However, the agency remains responsible for the proper care, maintenance, and protection of the property until the Administrator assumes custody or other disposition of the property is made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may prescribe regulations as necessary to carry out this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1304">§ 1304. </num><heading>Transfer of federal property to States</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obsolete Buildings and Sites</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services, in the Administrator’s discretion, on terms the Administrator considers proper, and under regulations the Administrator may prescribe, may sell property described in paragraph (2) to a State or a political subdivision of a State for public use if the Administrator considers the sale to be in the best interest of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable property</inline>.—</heading><content>The property referred to in paragraph (1) is any federal building, building site, or part of a building site under the Administrator’s control that has been replaced by a new structure and that the Administrator determines is no longer needed by the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Price</inline>.—</heading><content>The purchase price for a sale under this section must be at least 50 percent of the value of the land as appraised by the Administrator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proceeds of sale</inline>.—</heading><content>The proceeds of a sale under this section shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment terms</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may enter into a long term contract for the payment of the purchase price in installments that the Administrator considers fair and reasonable. The Administrator may waive any requirement for interest charges on deferred payment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may convey property sold under this section by the usual quitclaim deed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1134">116 STAT. 1134</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Widening of Public Roads</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “executive agency” means an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Government, including any wholly owned Government corporation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>When a State or a political subdivision of a State applies for a conveyance or transfer of real property of the Government in connection with an authorized widening of a public highway, street, or alley, the head of the executive agency that controls the affected real property may convey or transfer to the State or political subdivision, with or without consideration, an interest in the real property that the agency head determines is not adverse to the interests of the Government. A conveyance or transfer under this subsection is subject to terms and conditions the agency head considers necessary to protect the interests of the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on transfers for highway purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>An interest in reed property which can be transferred to a State or a political subdivision of a State for highway purposes under title 23 may not be conveyed or transferred under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on issuance of rights of way</inline>.—</heading><content>—Rights of way over, under, and through public lands and lands in the National Forest System may not be granted under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1305">§ 1305. </num><heading>Disposition of land acquired by devise</heading> <content>The General Services Administration may take custody, for disposal as excess property under this subtitle and title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.), of land acquired by the Federal Government by devise.</content> </section> <section><num value="1306">§ 1306. </num><heading>Disposition of abandoned or forfeited personal property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “agency” includes any executive department, independent establishment, board, commission, bureau, service, or division of the Federal Government, and any corporation in which the Government owns at least a majority of the stock.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “property” means all personal property, including vessels, vehicles, and aircraft.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntarily Abandoned Property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Property voluntarily abandoned to any agency in a way that vests title to the property in the Government may be retained by the agency and devoted to official use only. If the agency does not desire to retain the property, the head of the agency immediately shall notify the Administrator of General Services to that effect, and the Administrator, within a reasonable time, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>order the agency to deliver the property to another agency that requests the property and that the Administrator believes should be given the property; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>order disposal of the property as otherwise provided by law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forfeited Property</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency retains property</inline>.—</heading><content>An agency that seizes property that has been forfeited to the Government other than <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1135">116 STAT. 1135</page> by court decree may retain the property and devote it only to official use instead of disposing of the property as otherwise provided by law if competent authority does not order the property returned to any claimant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency does not desire to retain property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the agency does not desire to retain the property, the head of the agency immediately shall notify the Administrator to that effect, and the property—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>if not ordered by competent authority to be returned to any claimant, or disposed of as otherwise provided by law, shall be delivered by the agency, on order of the Administrator given within a reasonable time, to another agency that requests the property and that the Administrator believes should be given the property; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>on order of the Administrator given within a reasonable time, shall be disposed of as otherwise provided by law.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property Subject to Court Proceeding for Forfeiture</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>If a proceeding has begun for the forfeiture of any property by court decree, the agency that seized the property immediately shall notify the Administrator and at the same time may file with the Administrator a request for the property for its official use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application for court order to deliver property</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Before entry of a decree, the Administrator shall apply to the court to order delivery of the property in accordance with this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delivery to seizing agency</inline>.—</heading><content>If the agency that seized the property files a request for the property under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall apply to the court to order delivery of the property to the agency that seized the property.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delivery to other requesting agency</inline>.—</heading><content>If the agency that seized the property does not file a request for the property under paragraph (1) but another agency requests the property, the Administrator shall apply to the court to order delivery of the property to the requesting agency if the Administrator believes that the requesting agency should be given the property.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delivery to seizing agency for temporary holding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If application to the court cannot be made under subparagraph (B) or (C) and the Administrator believes the property may later become necessary to any agency for official use, the Administrator shall apply to the court to order delivery of the property to the agency that seized the property, to be retained in its custody. Within a reasonable time, the Administrator shall order the agency to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>deliver the property to another agency that requests the property and that the Administrator believes should be given the property; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>dispose of the property as otherwise provided by law.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forfeiture decreed</inline>.—</heading><content>If forfeiture is decreed and the property is not ordered by competent authority to be returned to any claimant, the court shall order delivery as provided in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1136">116 STAT. 1136</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">When no application made</inline>.—</heading><content>The court shall dispose of property for which no application is made in accordance with law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention or Delivery of Property Deemed Sale</inline>.—</heading><content>Retention or delivery of forfeited or abandoned property under this section is deemed to be a sale of the property for the purpose of laws providing for informer’s fees or remission or mitigation of a forfeiture. Property acquired under this section when no longer needed for official use shall be disposed of in the same manner as other surplus property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Costs Related to Property</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The appropriation available to an agency for the purchase, hire, operation, maintenance, and repair of any property is available for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the payment of expenses of operation, maintenance, and repair of property of the same kind the agency receives under this section for official use;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the payment of a lien recognized and allowed under law;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the payment of amounts found to be due a person on the authorized remission or mitigation of a forfeiture; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>reimbursement of other agencies as provided in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment and reimbursement of certain costs</inline>.—</heading><content>The agency that receives property under this section shall pay the cost of hauling, transporting, towing, and storing the property. If the property is later delivered to another agency for official use under this section, the agency to which the property is delivered shall make reimbursement for all of those costs incurred prior to the date the property is delivered.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Administrator may require an agency to make a report of all property abandoned to it or seized and the disposal of the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the Secretary, the Administrator may prescribe regulations necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other laws not repealed</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not repeal any other laws relating to the disposition of forfeited or abandoned property, except provisions of those laws directly in conflict with this section which were enacted prior to August 27, 1935.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property not subject to allocation under this section</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following classes of property are not subject to allocation under this section, but shall be disposed of in the manner otherwise provided by law:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>narcotic drugs, as defined in the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>firearms, as defined in section 5845 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 5845).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>other classes or kinds of property the disposal of which the Administrator, with the approval of the Secretary, may consider in the public interest, and may by regulation provide.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1137">116 STAT. 1137</page> <section><num value="1307">§ 1307. </num><heading>Disposition of securities</heading> <content>The President, or an officer, agent, or agency the President may designate, may dispose of any securities acquired on behalf of the Federal Government under the provisions of the Transportation Act of 1920 (ch. 91, 41 Stat. 456), including any securities acquired as an incident to a case under title 11, under a receivership or reorganization proceeding, by assignment, transfer, substitution, or issuance, or by acquisition of collateral given for the payment of obligations to the Government, or may make arrangements for the extension of the maturity of the securities, in the manner, in amounts, at prices, for cash, securities, or other property or any combination of cash, securities, or other property, and on terms and conditions the President or designee considers advisable and in the public interest.</content> </section> <section><num value="1308">§ 1308. </num><heading>Disposition of unfit horses and mules</heading> <content>Subject to applicable regulations under this subtitle and title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.), horses and mules belonging to the Federal Government that have become unfit for service may be destroyed or put out to pasture, either on pastures belonging to the Government or those belonging to financially sound and reputable humane organizations whose facilities permit them to care for the horses and mules during the remainder of their natural lives, at no cost to the Government.</content> </section> <section><num value="1309">§ 1309. </num><heading>Preservation, sale, or collection of wrecked, abandoned, or derelict property</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services may make contracts and provisions for the preservation, sale, or collection of property, or the proceeds of property, which may have been wrecked, been abandoned, or become derelict, if the Administrator considers the contracts and provisions to be in the interest of the Federal Government and the property is within the jurisdiction of the United States and should come to the Government. A contract may provide compensation the Administrator considers just and reasonable to any person who gives information about the property or actually preserves, collects, surrenders, or pays over the property. Under each specific agreement for obtaining, preserving, collecting, or receiving property or making property available, the costs or claim chargeable to the Government may not exceed amounts realized and received by the Government.</content> </section> <section><num value="1310">§ 1310. </num><heading>Sale of war supplies, land, and buildings</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President, through the head of any executive department and on terms the head of the department considers expedient, may sell to a person, another department of the Federal Government, or the government of a foreign country engaged in war against a country with which the United States is at war—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>war supplies, material, and equipment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by-products of the war supplies, material, and equipment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>any building, plant, or factory, including the land on which the plant or factory may be situated, acquired since April 6, 1917, for the production of war supplies, materials, and equipment that, during the emergency existing on July <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1138">116 STAT. 1138</page> 9, 1918, may have been purchased, acquired, or manufactured by the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Sale of Guns and Ammunition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Sales of guns and ammunition authorized under any law shall be limited to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>other departments of the Government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>governments of foreign countries engaged in war against a country with which the United States is at war; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>members of the National Rifle Association and of other recognized associations organized in the United States for the encouragement of small-arms target practice.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1311">§ 1311. </num><heading>Authority of President to obtain release</heading> <content>for the use or benefit of the Federal Government, the President may obtain from an individual or officer to whom land has been or will be conveyed a release of the individual’s or officer’s interest to the Government.</content> </section> <section><num value="1312">§ 1312. </num><heading>Release of real estate in certain cases</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Real estate that has become the property of the Federal Government in payment of a debt which afterward is fully paid in money and received by the Government may be conveyed by the Administrator of General Services to the debtor from whom it was taken or to the heirs or devisees of the debtor or the person that they may appoint.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not apply to real estate the Government acquires in payment of any debt arising under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1313">§ 1313. </num><heading>Releasing property from attachment</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Stipulation of Discharge</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Person asserting claim entitled to benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>In a judicial proceeding under the laws of a State, district, territory, or possession of the United States, when property owned or held by the Federal Government, or in which the Government has or claims an interest, is seized, arrested, attached, or held for the security or satisfaction of a claim made against the property, the Attorney General may direct the United States Attorney for the district in which the property is located to enter a stipulation that on discharge of the property from the seizure, arrest, attachment, or proceeding, the person asserting the claim against the property becomes entitled to all the benefits of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection does not—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>recognize or concede any right to enforce by seizure, arrest, attachment, or any judicial process a claim against property—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>of the Government; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>held, owned, or employed by the Government, or by a department of the Government, for a public use; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>waive an objection to a proceeding brought to enforce the claim.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>After a discharge, a final judgment which affirms the claim for the security or satisfaction and the right of the person asserting the claim to enforce it against the property, notwithstanding the claims of the Government, is deemed to be a <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1139">116 STAT. 1139</page> full and final determination of the rights of the person and entitles the person, as against the Government, to the rights the person would have had if possession of the property had not been changed. When the claim is for the payment of money found to be due, presentation of an authenticated copy of the record of the judgment and proceedings is sufficient evidence to the proper accounting officers for the allowance of the claim, which shall be allowed and paid out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. The amount allowed and paid shall not exceed the value of the interest of the Government in the property.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1314">§ 1314. </num><heading>Easements</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “executive agency” means an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government, including a wholly owned Government corporation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Real property of the government</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “real property of the Government” excludes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>public land (including minerals, vegetative, and other resources) in the United States, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>land reserved or dedicated for national forest purposes;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>land the Secretary of the Interior administers or supervises in accordance with the Act of August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1, 2, 3, 4) (known as the National Park Service Organic Act);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Indian-owned trust and restricted land; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>land the Government acquires primarily for fish and wildlife conservation purposes and the Secretary administers;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>land withdrawn from the public domain primarily under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>land acquired for national forest purposes.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant of Easement</inline>.—</heading><content>When a State, a political subdivision or agency of a State, or a person applies for the grant of an easement in, over, or on real property of the Government, the executive agency having control of the real property may grant to the applicant, on behalf of the Government, an easement that the head of the agency decides will not be adverse to the interests of the Government, subject to reservations, exceptions, limitations, benefits, burdens, terms, or conditions that the head of the agency considers necessary to protect the interests of the Government. The grant may be made without consideration, or with monetary or other consideration, including an interest in real property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relinquishment of Legislative Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><content>In connection with the grant of an easement, the executive agency concerned may relinquish to the State in which the real property is located legislative jurisdiction that the executive agency considers necessary or desirable. Relinquishment of legislative jurisdiction may be accomplished by filing with the chief executive officer of the State a notice of relinquishment to take effect upon acceptance or by proceeding in the manner that the laws applicable to the State may provide.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1140">116 STAT. 1140</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Easement</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">When termination occurs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The instrument granting the easement may provide for termination of any part of the easement if there has been—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a failure to comply with a term or condition of the grant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a nonuse of the easement for a consecutive 2-year period for the purpose for which granted; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>an abandonment of the easement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice required</inline>.—</heading><content>If a termination provision is included, it shall require that written notice of the termination be given to the grantee, or its successors or assigns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The termination is effective as of the date of the notice.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Easement Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority conferred by this section is in addition to, and shall not affect or be subject to, any other law under which an executive agency may grant easements.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Issuance of Rights of Way</inline>.—</heading><content>Rights of way over, under, and through public lands and lands in the National Forest System may not be granted under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1315">§ 1315. </num><heading>Special police</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services, or an official of the General Services Administration authorized by the Administrator, may appoint uniformed guards of the Administration as special police without additional compensation for duty in connection with the policing of all buildings and areas owned or occupied by the Federal Government and under the charge and control of the Administrator.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><content>Special police appointed under this section have the same powers as sheriffs and constables on property referred to in subsection (a) to enforce laws enacted for the protection of individuals and property, prevent breaches of the peace, suppress affrays or unlawful assemblies, and enforce regulations prescribed by the Administrator or an official of the Administration authorized by the Administrator for property under their jurisdiction. However, the jurisdiction and policing powers of special police do not extend to the service of civil process.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detail</inline>.—</heading><content>On the application of the head of a department or agency of the Government having property of the Government under its administration and control, the Administrator or an official of the Administration authorized by the Administrator may detail special police for the protection of the property and, if the Administrator considers it desirable, may extend to the property the applicability of regulations and enforce them as provided in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Other Law Enforcement Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>When it is considered economical and in the public interest, the Administrator or an official of the Administration authorized by the Administrator may utilize the facilities and services of existing federal law enforcement agencies, and, with the consent of a state or local agency, the facilities and services of state or local law enforcement agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonuniformed Special Police</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, or an official of the Administration authorized by the Administrator, may empower officials or employees of the Administration authorized to perform investigative functions to act as nonuniformed special <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1141">116 STAT. 1141</page> police to protect property under the charge and control of the Administration and to carry firearms, whether on federal property or in travel status. When on real property under the charge and control of the Administration, officials or employees empowered to act as nonuniformed special police have the power to enforce federal laws for the protection of individuals and property and to enforce regulations for that purpose that the Administrator or an official of the Administration authorized by the Administrator prescribes and publishes. The special police may make arrests without warrant for any offense committed on the property if the police have reasonable grounds to believe the offense constitutes a felony under the laws of the United States and that the individual to be arrested is guilty of that offense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator or an official of the Administration authorized by the Administrator may prescribe regulations necessary for the government of the property under their charge and control, and may annex to the regulations reasonable penalties, within the limits prescribed in subsection (g), that will ensure their enforcement. The regulations shall be posted and kept posted in a conspicuous place on the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person violating a regulation prescribed under subsection (f) shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for military traffic regulation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this paragraph, the term “military traffic regulation” means a regulation for the control of vehicular or pedestrian traffic on military installations that the Secretary of Defense prescribes under subsection (f).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A person violating a military traffic regulation shall be fined an amount not exceeding the amount of the maximum fine for a similar offense under the criminal or civil law of the State, district, territory, or possession of the United States where the military installation in which the violation occurred is located, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> </chapter></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="II">SUBTITLE II—</num><heading>PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="part"><designator>PART A—</designator><label>GENERAL</label></referenceItem> <headingItem> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter</inline> </designator> <target><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline></target> </headingItem> <referenceItem><designator>31.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">GENERAL </label><target>3101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>33.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATION </label><target>3301</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>35.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">NON-FEDERAL PUBLIC WORKS </label><target>3501</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>37.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS </label><target>3701</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="part"><designator>PART B—</designator><label>UNITED STATES CAPITOL </label></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>51.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS </label><target>5101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="part"><designator>PART C—</designator><label>FEDERAL BUILDING COMPLEXES </label></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>61.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT BUILDING AND GROUNDS </label><target>6101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>63.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, AND JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS </label><target>6301</target></referenceItem><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1142">116 STAT. 1142</page> <referenceItem><designator>65.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">THURGOOD MARSHALL FEDERAL JUDICIARY BUILDING </label><target>6581</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>67.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT </label><target>6701</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>69.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">UNION STATION REDEVELOPMENT </label><target>6901</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="part"><designator>PART D—</designator><label>PUBLIC BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PARKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA </label></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>81.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">ADMINISTRATIVE </label><target>8101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>83.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT </label><target>8301</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>85.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">NATIONAL CAPITAL SERVICE AREA AND DIRECTOR </label><target>8501</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>87.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION </label><target>8701</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>89.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">NATIONAL CAPITAL MEMORIALS AND COMMEMORATIVE WORKS </label><target>8901</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>91.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS </label><target>9101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>93.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">THEODORE ROOSEVELT ISLAND </label><target>9301</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>95.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT AND OTHER PUBLIC WORKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. </label><target>9501</target></referenceItem> </toc> <part style="font-size:larger;"><num value="A">PART A—</num><heading>GENERAL</heading> <chapter><num value="31">CHAPTER 31—</num><heading>GENERAL</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>OVERSIGHT AND REGULATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3101. </designator><label>Public buildings under control of Administrator of General Services.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3102. </designator><label>Naming or designating buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3103. </designator><label>Admission of guide dogs or other service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3104. </designator><label>Furniture for new buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3105. </designator><label>Buildings not to be draped in mourning.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>ACQUIRING LAND</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3111. </designator><label>Approval of sufficiency of title prior to acquisition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3112. </designator><label>Federal jurisdiction.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3113. </designator><label>Acquisition by condemnation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3114. </designator><label>Declaration of taking.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3115. </designator><label>Irrevocable commitment of Federal Government to pay ultimate award when fixed.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3116. </designator><label>Interest as part of just compensation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3117. </designator><label>Exclusion of certain property by stipulation of Attorney General.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3118. </designator><label>Right of taking as addition to existing rights.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>BONDS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3131. </designator><label>Bonds of contractors of public buildings or works.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3132. </designator><label>Alternatives to payment bonds provided by Federal Acquisition Regulation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3133. </designator><label>Rights of persons furnishing labor or material.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3134. </designator><label>Waivers for certain contracts.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER IV—</designator><label>WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3141. </designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3142. </designator><label>Rate of wages for laborers and mechanics.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3143. </designator><label>Termination of work on failure to pay agreed wages.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3144. </designator><label>Authority of Comptroller General to pay wages and list contractors violating contracts.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3145. </designator><label>Regulations governing contractors and subcontractors.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3146. </designator><label>Effect on other federal laws.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3147. </designator><label>Suspension of this subchapter during a national emergency.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3148. </designator><label>Application of this subchapter to certain contracts.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER V—</designator><label>VOLUNTEER SERVICES</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3161. </designator><label>Purpose.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3162. </designator><label>Waiver for individuals who perform volunteer services.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER VI—</designator><label>MISCELLANEOUS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3171. </designator><label>Contract authority when appropriation is for less than full amount.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3172. </designator><label>Extension of state workers’ compensation laws to buildings, works, and property of the Federal Government.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3173. </designator><label>Working capital fund for blueprinting, photostating, and duplicating services In general Services Administration.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1143">116 STAT. 1143</page></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3174. </designator><label>Operation of public utility communications services serving governmental activities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3175. </designator><label>Acceptance of gifts of property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3176. </designator><label>Administrator of General Services to furnish services in continental United States to international bodies.</label></referenceItem></toc> <subchapter><num value="i">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>OVERSIGHT AND REGULATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS</heading> <section><num value="1301">§ 3101. </num><heading>Public buildings under control of Administrator of General Services</heading> <content>All public buildings outside of the District of Columbia and outside of military reservations purchased or erected out of any appropriation under the control of the Administrator of General Services, and the sites of the public buildings, are under the exclusive jurisdiction and control, and in the custody of, the Administrator. The Administrator may take possession of the buildings and assign and reassign rooms in the buildings to federal officials, clerks, and employees that the Administrator believes should be furnished with offices or rooms in the buildings.</content> </section> <section><num value="3102">§ 3102. </num><heading>Naming or designating buildings</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services may name or otherwise designate any building under the custody and control of the General Services Administration, regardless of whether it was previously named by statute.</content> </section> <section><num value="3103">§ 3103. </num><heading>Admission of guide dogs or other service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Guide dogs or other service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities and especially trained and educated for that purpose shall be admitted to any building or other property owned or controlled by the Federal Government on the same terms and conditions, and subject to the same regulations, as generally govern the admission of the public to the property. The animals are not permitted to run free or roam in a building or on the property and must be in guiding harness or on leash and under the control of the individual at all times while in a building or on the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of each department or other agency of the Government may prescribe regulations the individual considers necessary in the public interest to carry out this section as it applies to any building or other property subject to the individual’s jurisdiction.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3104">§ 3104. </num><heading>Furniture for new buildings</heading> <content>Furniture for all new public buildings shall be acquired in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Administrator of General Services.</content> </section> <section><num value="3105">§ 3105. </num><heading>Buildings not to be draped in mourning</heading> <content>No building owned, or used for public purposes, by the Federal Government shall be draped in mourning nor may public money be used for that purpose.</content></section> </subchapter> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1144">116 STAT. 1144</page> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>ACQUIRING LAND</heading> <section><num value="3111">§ 3111. </num><heading>Approval of sufficiency of title prior to acquisition</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of Attorney General Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Public money may not be expended to purchase land or any interest in land unless the Attorney General gives prior written approval of the sufficiency of the title to the land for the purpose for which the Federal Government is acquiring the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may delegate the responsibility under this section to other departments and agencies of the Government, subject to general supervision by the Attorney General and in accordance with regulations the Attorney General prescribes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request for opinion of attorney general</inline>.—</heading><content>A department or agency of the Government that has been delegated the responsibility to approve land titles under this section may request the Attorney General to render an opinion as to the validity of the title to any real property or interest in the property, or may request the advice or assistance of the Attorney General in connection with determinations as to the sufficiency of titles.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Expenses for Procuring Certificates of Title</inline>.—</heading><content>Except where otherwise authorized by law or provided by contract, the expenses of procuring certificates of titles or other evidences of title as the Attorney General may require may be paid out of the appropriations for the acquisition of land or out of the appropriations made for the contingencies of the acquiring department or agency of the Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not affect any provision of law in effect on September 1, 1970, that is applicable to the acquisition of land or interests in land by the Tennessee Valley Authority.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3112">§ 3112. </num><heading>Federal jurisdiction</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusive Jurisdiction Not Required</inline>.—</heading><content>It is not required that the Federal Government obtain exclusive jurisdiction in the United States over land or an interest in land it acquires.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition and Acceptance of Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><content>When the head of a department, agency, or independent establishment of the Government, or other authorized officer of the department, agency, or independent establishment, considers it desirable, that individual may accept or secure, from the State in which land or an interest in land that is under the immediate jurisdiction, custody, or control of the individual is situated, consent to, or cession of, any jurisdiction over the land or interest not previously obtained. The individual shall indicate acceptance of jurisdiction on behalf of the Government by filing a notice of acceptance with the Governor of the State or in another manner prescribed by the laws of the State where the land is situated.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presumption</inline>.—</heading><content>It is conclusively presumed that jurisdiction has not been accepted until the Government accepts jurisdiction over land as provided in this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3113">§ 3113. </num><heading>Acquisition by condemnation</heading> <content>An officer of the Federal Government authorized to acquire real estate for the erection of a public building or for other public <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1145">116 STAT. 1145</page> uses may acquire the real estate for the Government by condemnation, under judicial process, when the officer believes that it is necessary or advantageous to the Government to do so. The Attorney General, on application of the officer, shall have condemnation proceedings begun within 30 days from receipt of the application at the Department of Justice.</content> </section> <section><num value="3114">§ 3114. </num><heading>Declaration of taking</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Filing and Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In any proceeding in any court of the United States outside of the District of Columbia brought by and in the name of the United States and under the authority of the Federal Government to acquire land, or an easement or right of way in land, for the public use, the petitioner may file, with the petition or at any time before judgment, a declaration of taking signed by the authority empowered by law to acquire the land described in the petition, declaring that the land is taken for the use of the Government. The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed to it—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a statement of the authority under which, and the public use for which, the land is taken;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the land taken that is sufficient to identify the land;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a statement of the estate or interest in the land taken for public use;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>a plan showing the land taken; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring authority to be just compensation for the land taken.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vesting of Title</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On filing the declaration of taking and depositing in the court, to the use of the persons entitled to the compensation, the amount of the estimated compensation stated in the declaration—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>title to the estate or interest specified in the declaration vests in the Government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the land is condemned and taken for the use of the Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the right to just compensation for the land vests in the persons entitled to the compensation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination and award</inline>.—</heading><content>Compensation shall be determined and awarded in the proceeding and established by judgment. The judgment shall include interest, in accordance with section 3116 of this title, on the amount finally awarded as the value of the property as of the date of taking and shall be awarded from that date to the date of payment. Interest shall not be allowed on as much of the compensation as has been paid into the court. Amounts paid into the court shall not be charged with commissions or poundage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Order to pay</inline>.—</heading><content>On application of the parties in interest, the court may order that any part of the money deposited in the court be paid immediately for or on account of the compensation to be awarded in the proceeding.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deficiency judgment</inline>.—</heading><content>If the compensation finally awarded is more than the amount of money received by any person entitled to compensation, the court shall enter judgment against the Government for the amount of the deficiency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Court</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On the filing of a declaration of taking, the court—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1146">116 STAT. 1146</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>may fix the time within which, and the terms on which, the parties in possession shall be required to surrender possession to the petitioner; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>may make just and equitable orders in respect of encumbrances, liens, rents, taxes, assessments, insurance, and other charges.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vesting Not Prevented or Delayed</inline>.—</heading><content>An appeal or a bond or undertaking given in a proceeding does not prevent or delay the vesting of title to land in the Government.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3115">§ 3115. </num><heading>Irrevocable commitment of Federal Government to pay ultimate award when fixed</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Irrevocable Commitment</inline>.—</heading><content>Action under section 3114 of this title irrevocably committing the Federal Government to the payment of the ultimate award shall not be taken unless the head of the executive department or agency or bureau of the Government empowered to acquire the land believes that the ultimate award probably will be within any limits Congress prescribes on the price to be paid.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Purposes of Expenditures After Irrevocable Commitment Made</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Government has taken or may take title to real property during a condemnation proceeding and in advance of final judgment in the proceeding and has become irrevocably committed to pay the amount ultimately to be awarded as compensation, and the Attorney General believes that title to the property has been vested in the Government or that all persons having an interest in the property have been made parties to the proceeding and will be bound by the final judgment, the Government may expend amounts appropriated for that purpose to demolish existing structures on the property and to erect public buildings or public works on the property.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3116">§ 3116. </num><heading>Interest as part of just compensation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The district court shall calculate interest required to be paid under this subchapter as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of not more than one year</inline>.—</heading><content>Where the period for which interest is owed is not more than one year, interest shall be calculated from the date of taking at an annual rate equal to the weekly average one-year constant maturity Treasury yield, as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, for the calendar week preceding the date of taking.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of more than one year</inline>.—</heading><content>Where the period for which interest is owed is more than one year, interest for the first year shall be calculated in accordance with paragraph (1) and interest for each additional year shall be calculated on the amount by which the award of compensation is more than the deposit referred to in section 3114 of this title, plus accrued interest, at an annual rate equal to the weekly average one-year constant maturity Treasury yield, as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, for the calendar week preceding the beginning of each additional year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Notice of Rates</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall distribute to all federal courts notice of the rates described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1147">116 STAT. 1147</page> <section><num value="3117">§ 3117. </num><heading>Exclusion of certain property by stipulation of Attorney General</heading> <content>In any condemnation proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Federal Government, the Attorney General may stipulate or agree on behalf of the Government to exclude any part of the property, or any interest in the property, taken by or on behalf of the Government by a declaration of taking or otherwise.</content> </section> <section><num value="3118">§ 3118. </num><heading>Right of taking as addition to existing rights</heading> <content>The right to take possession and title in advance of final judgment in condemnation proceedings as provided by section 3114 of this title is in addition to any right, power, or authority conferred by the laws of the United States or of a State, territory, or possession of the United States under which the proceeding may be conducted, and does not abrogate, limit, or modify that right, power, or authority.</content></section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>BONDS</heading> <section><num value="3131">§ 3131. </num><heading>Bonds of contractors of public buildings or works</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subchapter, the term “contractor” means a person awarded a contract described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Type of Bonds Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before any contract of more than $100,000 is awarded for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the Federal Government, a person must furnish to the Government the following bonds, which become binding when the contract is awarded:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance bond</inline>.—</heading><content>A performance bond with a surety satisfactory to the officer awarding the contract, and in an amount the officer considers adequate, for the protection of the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment bond</inline>.—</heading><content>A payment bond with a surety satisfactory to the officer for the protection of all persons supplying labor and material in carrying out the work provided for in the contract for the use of each person. The amount of the payment bond shall equal the total amount payable by the terms of the contract unless the officer awarding the contract determines, in a writing supported by specific findings, that a payment bond in that amount is impractical, in which case the contracting officer shall set the amount of the payment bond. The amount of the payment bond shall not be less than the amount of the performance bond.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coverage for Taxes in Performance Bond</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Every performance bond required under this section specifically shall provide coverage for taxes the Government imposes which are collected, deducted, or withheld from wages the contractor pays in carrying out the contract with respect to which the bond is furnished.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>The Government shall give the surety on the bond written notice, with respect to any unpaid taxes attributable to any period, within 90 days after the date when the contractor files a return for the period, except that notice must be given no later than 180 days from the date when a return for the period was required to be filed under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil action</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Government may not bring a civil action on the bond for the taxes—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1148">116 STAT. 1148</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>unless notice is given as provided in this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>more than one year after the day on which notice is given.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Bonds for Contracts Performed in Foreign Countries</inline>.—</heading><content>A contracting officer may waive the requirement of a performance bond and payment bond for work under a contract that is to be performed in a foreign country if the officer finds that it is impracticable for the contractor to furnish the bonds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Require Additional Bonds</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not limit the authority of a contracting officer to require a performance bond or other security in addition to those, or in cases other than the cases, specified in subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1132">§ 3132. </num><heading>Alternatives to payment bonds provided by Federal Acquisition Regulation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Acquisition Regulation shall provide alternatives to payment bonds as payment protections for suppliers of labor and materials under contracts referred to in section 3131(a) of this title that are more than $25,000 and not more than $100,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Contracting Officer</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The contracting officer for a contract shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>select, from among the payment protections provided for in the Federal Acquisition Regulation pursuant to subsection (a), one or more payment protections which the offeror awarded the contract is to submit to the Federal Government for the protection of suppliers of labor and materials for the contract; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>specify in the solicitation of offers for the contract the payment protections selected.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3133">§ 3133. </num><heading>Rights of persons furnishing labor or material</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right of Person Furnishing Labor or Material to Copy of Bond</inline>.—</heading><content>The department secretary or agency head of the contracting agency shall furnish a certified copy of a payment bond and the contract for which it was given to any person applying for a copy who submits an affidavit that the person has supplied labor or material for work described in the contract and payment for the work has not been made or that the person is being sued on the bond. The copy is prima facie evidence of the contents, execution, and delivery of the original. Applicants shall pay any fees the department secretary or agency head of the contracting agency fixes to cover the cost of preparing the certified copy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right to Bring a Civil Action</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Every person that has furnished labor or material in carrying out work provided for in a contract for which a payment bond is furnished under section 3131 of this title and that has not been paid in full within 90 days after the day on which the person did or performed the last of the labor or furnished or supplied the material for which the claim is made may bring a civil action on the payment bond for the amount unpaid at the time the civil action is brought and may prosecute the action to final execution and judgment for the amount due.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1149">116 STAT. 1149</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Person having direct contractual relationship with A subcontractor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person having a direct contractual relationship with a subcontractor but no contractual relationship, express or implied, with the contractor furnishing the payment bond may bring a civil action on the payment bond on giving written notice to the contractor within 90 days from the date on which the person did or performed the last of the labor or furnished or supplied the last of the material for which the claim is made. The action must state with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party to whom the material was furnished or supplied or for whom the labor was done or performed. The notice shall be served—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by any means that provides written, third-party verification of delivery to the contractor at any place the contractor maintains an office or conducts business or at the contractor’s residence; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in any manner in which the United States marshal of the district in which the public improvement is situated by law may serve summons.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Venue</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A civil action brought under this subsection must be brought—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the name of the United States for the use of the person bringing the action; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the United States District Court for any district in which the contract was to be performed and executed, regardless of the amount in controversy.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period in which action must be brought</inline>.—</heading><content>An action brought under this subsection must be brought no later than one year after the day on which the last of the labor was performed or material was supplied by the person bringing the action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability of federal government</inline>.—</heading><content>The Government is not liable for the payment of any costs or expenses of any civil action brought under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><chapeau>A waiver of the right to bring a civil action on a payment bond required under this subchapter is void unless the waiver</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in writing;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>signed by the person whose right is waived; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>executed after the person whose right is waived has furnished labor or material for use in the performance of the contract.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3134">§ 3134. </num><heading>Waivers for certain contracts</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, or the Secretary of Transportation may waive this subchapter with respect to cost-plus-a-fixed fee and other cost-type contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the Federal Government and with respect to contracts for manufacturing, producing, furnishing, constructing, altering, repairing, processing, or assembling vessels, aircraft, munitions, materiel, or supplies for the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard, respectively, regardless of the terms of the contracts as to payment or title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation may waive this subchapter with respect to contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of vessels when the contract is made under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1150">116 STAT. 1150</page> sections 1535 and 1536 of title 31, the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), or the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 App. U.S.C. 1735 et seq.), regardless of the terms of the contracts as to payment or title.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="3141">§ 3141. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this subchapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal government</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Federal Government” has the same meaning that the term “United States” had in the Act of March 3, 1931 (ch. 411, 46 Stat. 1494 (known as the Davis-Bacon Act).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wages, scale of wages, wage rates, minimum wages, and prevailing wages</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The terms “wages”, “scale of wages”, “wage rates”, “minimum wages”, and “prevailing wages” include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the basic hourly rate of pay; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>for medical or hospital care, pensions on retirement or death, compensation for injuries or illness resulting from occupational activity, or insurance to provide any of the forgoing, for unemployment benefits, life insurance, disability and sickness insurance, or accident insurance, for vacation and holiday pay, for defraying the costs of apprenticeship or other similar programs, or for other bona fide fringe benefits, but only where the contractor or subcontractor is not required by other federal, state, or local law to provide any of those benefits, the amount of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the rate of contribution irrevocably made by a contractor or subcontractor to a trustee or to a third person under a fund, plan, or program; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the rate of costs to the contractor or subcontractor that may be reasonably anticipated in providing benefits to laborers and mechanics pursuant to an enforceable commitment to carry out a financially responsible plan or program which was communicated in writing to the laborers and mechanics affected.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="3142">§ 3142. </num><heading>Rate of wages for laborers and mechanics</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The advertised specifications for every contract in excess of $2,000, to which the Federal Government or the District of Columbia is a party, for construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating, of public buildings and public works of the Government or the District of Columbia that are located in a State or the District of Columbia and which requires or involves the employment of mechanics or laborers shall contain a provision stating the minimum wages to be paid various classes of laborers and mechanics.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Based on Prevailing Wage</inline>.—</heading><content>The minimum wages shall be based on the wages the Secretary of Labor determines to be prevailing for the corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on projects of a character similar to the contract work in the civil subdivision of the State in which the work is to be performed, or in the District of Columbia if the work is to be performed there.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1151">116 STAT. 1151</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Stipulations Required in Contract</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Every contract based upon the specifications referred to in subsection (a) must contain stipulations that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the contractor or subcontractor shall pay all mechanics and laborers employed directly on the site of the work, unconditionally and at least once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account, the full amounts accrued at time of payment, computed at wage rates not less than those stated in the advertised specifications, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor or subcontractor and the laborers and mechanics;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the contractor will post the scale of wages to be paid in a prominent and easily accessible place at the site of the work; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>there may be withheld from the contractor so much of accrued payments as the contracting officer considers necessary to pay to laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor or any subcontractor on the work the difference between the rates of wages required by the contract to be paid laborers and mechanics on the work and the rates of wages received by the laborers and mechanics and not refunded to the contractor or subcontractors or their agents.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge of Obligation</inline>.—</heading><content>The obligation of a contractor or subcontractor to make payment in accordance with the prevailing wage determinations of the Secretary of Labor, under this subchapter and other laws incorporating this subchapter by reference, may be discharged by making payments in cash, by making contributions described in section 3141(2)(b)(i) of this title, by assuming an enforceable commitment to bear the costs of a plan or program referred to in section 3141(2)(b)(ii) of this title, or by any combination of payment, contribution, and assumption, where the aggregate of the payments, contributions, and costs is not less than the basic hourly rate of pay plus the amount referred to in section 3141(2)(B).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overtime Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining the overtime pay to which a laborer or mechanic is entitled under any federal law, the regular or basic hourly rate of pay (or other alternative rate on which premium rate of overtime compensation is computed) of the laborer or mechanic is deemed to be the rate computed under section 3141(2)(A) of this title, except that where the amount of payments, contributions, or costs incurred with respect to the laborer or mechanic exceeds the applicable prevailing wage, the regular or basic hourly rate of pay (or other alternative rate) is the amount of payments, contributions, or costs actually incurred with respect to the laborer or mechanic minus the greater of the amount of contributions or costs of the types described in section 3141(2)(B) of this title actually incurred with respect to the laborer or mechanic or the amount determined under section 3141(2)(B) but not actually paid.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3143">§ 3143. </num><heading>Termination of work on failure to pay agreed wages</heading> <content>Every contract within the scope of this subchapter shall contain a provision that if the contracting officer finds that any laborer or mechanic employed by the contractor or any subcontractor directly on the site of the work covered by the contract has been or is being paid a rate of wages less than the rate of wages required by the contract to be paid, the Federal Government by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1152">116 STAT. 1152</page> written notice to the contractor may terminate the contractor’s right to proceed with the work or the part of the work as to which there has been a failure to pay the required wages. The Government may have the work completed, by contract or otherwise, and the contractor and the contractor’s sureties shall be liable to the Government for any excess costs the Government incurs.</content> </section> <section><num value="3144">§ 3144. </num><heading>Authority of Comptroller General to pay wages and list contractors violating contracts</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Wages</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall pay directly to laborers and mechanics from any accrued payments withheld under the terms of a contract any wages found to be due laborers and mechanics under this subchapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right of action</inline>.—</heading><content>If the accrued payments withheld under the terms of the contract are insufficient to reimburse all the laborers and mechanics who have not been paid the wages required under this subchapter, the laborers and mechanics have the same right to bring a civil action and intervene against the contractor and the contractor’s sureties as is conferred by law on persons furnishing labor or materials. In those proceedings it is not a defense that the laborers and mechanics accepted or agreed to accept less than the required rate of wages or voluntarily made refunds.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">List of Contractors Violating Contracts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall distribute to all departments of the Federal Government a list of the names of persons whom the Comptroller General has found to have disregarded their obligations to employees and subcontractors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on awarding contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>No contract shall be awarded to persons appearing on the list or to any firm, corporation, partnership, or association in which the persons have an interest until three years have elapsed from the date of publication of the list.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3145">§ 3145. </num><heading>Regulations governing contractors and subcontractors</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Labor shall prescribe reasonable regulations for contractors and subcontractors engaged in constructing, carrying out, completing, or repairing public buildings, public works, or buildings or works that at least partly are financed by a loan or grant from the Federal Government. The regulations shall include a provision that each contractor and subcontractor each week must furnish a statement on the wages paid each employee during the prior week.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1001 of title 18 applies to the statements.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3146">§ 3146. </num><heading>Effect on other federal laws</heading> <content>This subchapter does not supersede or impair any authority otherwise granted by federal law to provide for the establishment of specific wage rates.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1153">116 STAT. 1153</page> <section><num value="3147">§ 3147. </num><heading>Suspension of this subchapter during a national emergency</heading> <content>The President may suspend the provisions of this subchapter dining a national emergency.</content> </section> <section><num value="3148">§ 3148. </num><heading>Application of this subchapter to certain contracts</heading> <content>This subchapter applies to a contract authorized by law that is made without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5), or on a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee basis or otherwise without advertising for proposals, if this subchapter otherwise would apply to the contract.</content> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="V">SUBCHAPTER V—</num><heading>VOLUNTEER SERVICES</heading> <section><num value="3161">§ 3161. </num><heading>Purpose</heading> <content>It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote and provide opportunities for individuals who wish to volunteer their services to state or local governments, public agencies, or nonprofit charitable organizations in the construction, repair, or alteration (including painting and decorating) of public buildings and public works that at least partly are financed with federal financial assistance authorized under certain federal programs and that otherwise might not be possible without the use of volunteers.</content> </section> <section><num value="3162">§ 3162. </num><heading>Waiver for individuals who perform volunteer services</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for Receiving Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirement that certain laborers and mechanics be paid in accordance with the wagesetting provisions of subchapter IV of this chapter as set forth in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.), the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) does not apply to an individual—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>who volunteers to perform a service directly to a state or local government, a public agency, or a public or private nonprofit recipient of federal assistance—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>for civic, charitable, or humanitarian reasons;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>only for the personal purpose or pleasure of the individual;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>without promise, expectation, or receipt of compensation for services rendered, except as provided in subsection (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>freely and without pressure or coercion, direct or implied, from any employer;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>whose contribution of service is not for the direct or indirect benefit of any contractor otherwise performing or seeking to perform work on the same project for which the individual is volunteering;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>who is not employed by and does not provide services to a contractor or subcontractor at any time on the federally assisted or insured project for which the individual is volunteering; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>who otherwise is not employed by the same public agency or recipient of federal assistance to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1154">116 STAT. 1154</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In accordance with regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>Volunteers described in subsection (a) who are performing services directly to a state or local government or public agency may receive payments of expenses, reasonable benefits, or a nominal fee only in accordance with regulations the Secretary of Labor prescribes. Volunteers who are performing services directly to a public or private nonprofit entity may not receive those payments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria and content of regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In prescribing the regulations, the Secretary shall consider criteria such as the total amount of payments made (relating to expenses, benefits, or fees) in the context of the economic realities. The regulations shall include provisions that provide that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a payment for an expense may be received by a volunteer for items such as uniform allowances, protective gear and clothing, reimbursement for approximate out-ofpocket expenses, or the cost or expense of meals and transportation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a reasonable benefit may include the inclusion of a volunteer in a group insurance plan (such as a liability, health, life, disability, or worker’s compensation plan) or pension plan, or the awarding of a length of service award; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a nominal fee may not be used as a substitute for compensation and may not be connected to productivity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nominal fee</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall decide what constitutes a nominal fee for purposes of paragraph (2)(C). The decision shall be based on the context of the economic realities of the situation involved.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Economic Reality</inline>.—</heading><content>In determining whether an expense, benefit, or fee described in subsection (b) may be paid to volunteers in the context of the economic realities of the particular situation, the Secretary may not permit any expense, benefit, or fee that has the effect of undermining labor standards by creating downward pressure on prevailing wages in the local construction industry.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="VI">SUBCHAPTER VI—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section><num value="3171">§ 3171. </num><heading>Contract authority when appropriation is for less than full amount</heading> <content>Unless specifically directed otherwise, the Administrator of General Services may make a contract within the full limit of the cost fixed by Congress for the acquisition of land for sites, or for the enlargement of sites, for public buildings, or for the erection, remodeling, extension, alteration, and repairs of public buildings, even though an appropriation is made for only part of the amount necessary to carry out legislation authorizing that purpose.</content> </section> <section><num value="3172">§ 3172. </num><heading>Extension of state workers’ compensation laws to buildings, works, and property of the Federal Government</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>The state authority charged with enforcing and requiring compliance with the state workers’ compensation laws and with the orders, decisions, and awards of the authority may apply the laws to all land and premises in the State which the Federal Government owns or holds by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1155">116 STAT. 1155</page> deed or act of cession, and to all projects, buildings, constructions, improvements, and property in the State and belonging to the Government, in the same way and to the same extent as if the premises were under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State in which the land, premises, projects, buildings, constructions, improvements, or property are located.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Relinquishing Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Government under this section does not relinquish its jurisdiction for any other purpose.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not modify or amend subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3173">§ 3173. </num><heading>Working capital fund for blueprinting, photostating, and duplicating services In general Services Administration</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a working capital fund for the payment of salaries and other expenses necessary to the operation of a central blue-printing, photostating, and duplicating service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The fund consists of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$50,000 without fiscal year limitation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>reimbursements from available amounts of constituents of the Administrator of General Services, or of any other federal agency for which services are performed, at rates to be determined by the Administrator on the basis of estimated or actual charges for personal services, material, equipment (including maintenance, repair, and depreciation on existing and new equipment) and other expenses, to ensure continuous operation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of Excess Amounts in the Treasury</inline>.—</heading><content>At the close of each fiscal year any excess amount resulting from operation of the service, after adequately providing for the replacement of mechanical and other equipment and for accrued annual leave of employees engaged in this work by the establishment of reserves for those purposes, shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3174">§ 3174. </num><heading>Operation of public utility communications services serving governmental activities</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services may provide and operate public utility communications services serving any governmental activity when the services are economical and in the interest of the Federal Government. This section does not apply to communications systems for handling messages of a confidential or secret nature, the operation of cryptographic equipment or transmission of secret, security, or coded messages, or buildings operated or occupied by the United States Postal Service, except on request of the department or agency concerned.</content> </section> <section><num value="3175">§ 3175. </num><heading>Acceptance of gifts of property</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services, and the United States Postal Service where that office is concerned, may accept on behalf of the Federal Government unconditional gifts of property in aid of any project or function within their respective jurisdictions.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1156">116 STAT. 1156</page> <section><num value="3176">§ 3176. </num><heading>Administrator of General Services to furnish services in continental United States to international bodies</heading> <content>Sections 1535 and 1536 of title 31 are extended so that the Administrator of General Services, at the request of the Secretary of State, may furnish services in the continental United States, on a reimbursable basis, to any international body with which the Federal Government is affiliated.</content> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="33">CHAPTER 33—</num><heading>ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3301.</designator><label>Definitions and nonapplication.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3302.</designator><label>Prohibition on constniction of buildings except by Administrator of General Services.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3303.</designator><label>Continuing investigation and survey of public buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3304.</designator><label>Acquisition of buildings and sites.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3305.</designator><label>Construction and alteration of buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3306.</designator><label>Accommodating federal agencies.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3307.</designator><label>Congressional approval of proposed projects.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3308.</designator><label>Architectural or engineering services.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3309.</designator><label>Buildings and sites in the District of Columbia.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3310.</designator><label>Special rules for leased buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3311.</designator><label>State administration of criminal and health and safety laws.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3312.</designator><label>Compliance with nationally recognized codes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3313.</designator><label>Delegation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3314.</designator><label>Report to Congress.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3315.</designator><label>Certain authority not affected.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="3301">§ 3301. </num><heading>Definitions and nonapplication</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alter</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “alter” includes—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>preliminary planning, engineering, architectural, legal, fiscal, and economic investigations and studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, and other similar actions necessary for the alteration of a public building; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>repairing, remodeling, improving, or extending, or other changes in, a public building.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construct</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “construct” includes preliminary planning, engineering, architectural, legal, fiscal, and economic investigations and studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, and other similar actions necessary for the construction of a public building.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive agency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “executive agency” means an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any wholly owned Government corporation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Central-Bank for Cooperatives and the regional banks for cooperatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>federal land banks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>federal intermediate credit banks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>the Government National Mortgage Association.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “federal agency” means an executive agency or an establishment in the legislative or judicial branch of the Government (except the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol and any activities under the direction of the Architect).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1157">116 STAT. 1157</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public building</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “public building”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means a building, whether for single or multitenant occupancy, and its grounds, approaches, and appurtenances, which is generally suitable for use as office or storage space or both by one or more federal agencies or mixed-ownership Government corporations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>includes—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>federal office buildings;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>post offices;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>customhouses;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>courthouses;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>appraisers stores;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>border inspection facilities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>warehouses;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>record centers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix) </num><content>relocation facilities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="x">(x) </num><content>telecommuting centers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xi">(xi) </num><content>similar federal facilities; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="xii">(xii) </num><content>any other buildings or construction projects the inclusion of which the President considers to be justified in the public interest; but</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>does not include a building or construction project described in subparagraphs (A) and (B)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>that is on the public domain (including that reserved for national forests and other purposes);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>that is on property of the Government in foreign countries;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>that is on Indian and native Eskimo property held in trust by the Government;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>that is on land used in connection with federal programs for agricultural, recreational, and conservation purposes, including research in connection with the programs;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>that is on or used in connection with river, harbor, flood control, reclamation or power projects, for chemical manufacturing or development projects, or for nuclear production, research, or development projects;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>that is on or used in connection with housing and residential projects;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>that is on military installations (including any fort, camp, post, naval training station, airfield, proving ground, military supply depot, military school, or any similar facility of the Department of Defense);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>that is on installations of the Department of Veterans Affairs used for hospital or domiciliary purposes; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix) </num><content>the exclusion of which the President considers to be justified in the public interest.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “United States” includes the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><content>This chapter does not apply to the construction of any public building to which section 241(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(g)) or section 1 of the Act of June 26,1930 (19 U.S.C. 68) applies.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1158">116 STAT. 1158</page> </section> <section><num value="3302">§ 3302. </num><heading>Prohibition on construction of buildings except by Administrator of General Services</heading> <content>Only the Administrator of General Services may construct a public building. The Administrator shall construct a public building in accordance with this chapter.</content> </section> <section><num value="3303">§ 3303. </num><heading>Continuing investigation and survey of public buildings</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conducted by Administrator</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of General Services shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>make a continuing investigation and survey of the public buildings needs of the Federal Government so that the Administrator may carry out the duties of the Administrator under this chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to Congress prospectuses of proposed projects in accordance with section 3307(a) and (b) of this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation with Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of administrator</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the duties of the Administrator under this chapter, the Administrator—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall cooperate with all federal agencies in order to keep informed of their needs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall advise each federal agency of the program with respect to the agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>may request the cooperation and assistance of each federal agency in carrying out duties under this chapter.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duty of federal agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Each federal agency shall cooperate with, advise, and assist the Administrator in carrying out the duties of the Administrator under this chapter as determined necessary by the Administrator to carry out the purposes of this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request for Identification of Existing Buildings of Historical, Architectural, or Cultural Significance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the Administrator undertakes a survey of the public buildings needs of the Government within a geographical area, the Administrator shall request that, within 60 days, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation established by title II of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470i et seq.) identify any existing buildings in the geographical area that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>are of historical, architectural, or cultural significance (as defined in section 3306(a) of this title); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>whether or not in need of repair, alteration, or addition, would be suitable for acquisition to meet the public buildings needs of the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standard for Construction and Acquisition of Public Buildings</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the duties of the Administrator under this chapter, the Administrator shall provide for the construction and acquisition of public buildings equitably throughout the United States with due regard to the comparative urgency of the need for each particular building. In developing plans for new buildings, the Administrator shall give due consideration to excellence of architecture and design.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3304">§ 3304. </num><heading>Acquisition of buildings and sites</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services may acquire, by purchase, condemnation, donation, exchange, or otherwise, any building and its site which the Administrator decides <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1159">116 STAT. 1159</page> is necessary to carry out the duties of the Administrator under this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition of Land or Interest in Land for Use as Sites</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may acquire land or an interest in land the Administrator considers necessary for use as sites, or additions to sites, for public buildings authorized to be constructed or altered under this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Buildings Used for Post Office Purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>When any part of a public building is to be used for post office purposes, the Administrator shall act jointly with the United States Postal Service in selecting the town or city where the building is to be constructed, and in selecting the site in the town or city for the building.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Solicitation of Proposals for Sale, Donation, or Exchange of Real Property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the Administrator is to acquire a site under subsection (b), the Administrator, if the Administrator considers it necessary, by public advertisement may solicit proposals for the sale, donation, or exchange of real property to the Federal Government to be used as the site. In selecting a site under subsection (b) the Administrator (with the concurrence of the United States Postal Service if any part of the public building to be constructed on the site is to be used for post office purposes) may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>select the site that the Administrator believes is the most advantageous to the Government, all factors considered; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>acquire the site without regard to title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.).</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3305">§ 3305. </num><heading>Construction and alteration of buildings</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Replacement of existing buildings</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Administrator of General Services considers it to be in the best interest of the Federal Government to construct a new public building to take the place of an existing public building, the Administrator may demolish the existing building and use the site on which it is located for the site of the proposed public building. If the Administrator believes that it is more advantageous to construct the public building on a different site in the same city, the Administrator may exchange the building and site, or the site, for another site, or may sell the building and site in accordance with subtitle I of this title and title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale or exchange of sites</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Administrator decides that a site acquired for the construction of a public building is not suitable for that purpose, the Administrator may exchange the site for another site, or may sell it in accordance with subtitle I of this title and title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Committee approval required</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection does not permit the Administrator to use any land as a site for a public building if the project has not been approved in accordance with section 3307 of this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alteration of Buildings</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1160">116 STAT. 1160</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to alter buildings and acquire land</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>alter any public building; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>acquire in accordance with section 3304(b)—(d) of this title land necessary to carry out the alteration.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Committee approval not required</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Threshold amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Approval under section 3307 of this title is not required for any alteration and acquisition authorized by this subsection for which the estimated maximum cost does not exceed $1,500,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dollar amount adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator annually may adjust the dollar amount referred to in subparagraph (A) to reflect a percentage increase or decrease in construction costs during the prior calendar year, as determined by the composite index of construction costs of the Department of Commerce. Any adjustment shall be expeditiously reported to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction or Alteration by Contract</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may carry out any construction or alteration authorized by this chapter by contract if the Administrator considers it to be most advantageous to the Government.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3306">§ 3306. </num><heading>Accommodating federal agencies</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “commercial activities” includes the operations of restaurants, food stores, craft stores, dry goods stores, financial institutions, and display facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cultural activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “cultural activities” includes film, dramatic, dance, and musical presentations, and fine art exhibits, whether or not those activities are intended to make a profit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Educational activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “educational activities” includes the operations of libraries, schools, day care centers, laboratories, and lecture and demonstration facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Historical, architectural, or cultural significance</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “historical, architectural, or cultural significance” includes buildings listed or eligible to be listed on the National Register established under section 101 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recreational activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “recreational activities” includes the operations of gymnasiums and related facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unit of general local government</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “unit of general local government” means a city, county, town, parish, village, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a State.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of Administrator</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To carry out the duties of the Administrator of General Services under sections 581(h), 584(b), 3303(c), and 3307(b)(3) and (5) of this title and under any other authority with respect to constructing, operating, maintaining, altering, and otherwise managing or acquiring space necessary to accommodate federal agencies and to accomplish the purposes of sections 581(h), 584(b), 3303(c), and 3307(b)(3) and (5), the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1161">116 STAT. 1161</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>acquire and utilize space in suitable buildings of historical, architectural, or cultural significance, unless use of the space would not prove feasible and prudent compared with available alternatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>encourage the location of commercial, cultural, educational, and recreational facilities and activities in public buildings;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>provide and maintain space, facilities, and activities, to the extent practicable, that encourage public access to, and stimulate public pedestrian traffic around, into, and through, public buildings, permitting cooperative improvements to and uses of the area between the building and the street, so that the activities complement and supplement commercial, cultural, educational, and recreational resources in the neighborhood of public buildings; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>encourage the public use of public buildings for cultural, educational, and recreational activities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation and Solicitation of Comments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the duties under subsection (b), the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>consult with chief executive officers of the States, areawide agencies established pursuant to title II of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3331 et seq.) and section 6506 of title 31, and chief executive officers of those units of general local government in each area served by an existing or proposed public building; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>solicit the comments of other community leaders and members of the general public as the Administrator considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3307">§ 3307. </num><heading>Congressional approval of proposed projects</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resolutions Required Before Appropriations May Be Made</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following appropriations may be made only if the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives adopt resolutions approving the purpose for which the appropriation is made:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An appropriation to construct, alter, or acquire any building to be used as a public building which involves a total expenditure in excess of $1,500,000, so that the equitable distribution of public buildings throughout the United States with due regard for the comparative urgency of need for the buildings, except as provided in section 3305(b) of this title, is ensured.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>An appropriation to lease any space at an average annual rental in excess of $1,500,000 for use for public purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>An appropriation to alter any building, or part of the building, which is under lease by the Federal Government for use for a public purpose if the cost of the alteration will exceed $750,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmission to Congress of Prospectus of Proposed Project</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To secure consideration for the approval referred to in subsection (a), the Administrator of General Services shall transmit to Congress a prospectus of the proposed facility, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a brief description of the building to be constructed, altered, or acquired, or the space to be leased, under this chapter;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1162">116 STAT. 1162</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the location of the building or space to be leased and an estimate of the maximum cost to the Government of the facility to be constructed, altered, or acquired, or the space to be leased;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a comprehensive plan for providing space for all Government officers and employees in the locality of the proposed facility or the space to be leased, having due regard for suitable space which may continue to be available in existing Government-owned or occupied buildings, especially those buildings that enhance the architectural, historical, social, cultural, and economic environment of the locality;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>with respect to any project for the construction, alteration, or acquisition of any building, a statement by the Administrator that suitable space owned by the Government is not available and that suitable rental space is not available at a price commensurate with that to be afforded through the proposed action;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a statement by the Administrator of the economic and other justifications for not acquiring a building identified to the Administrator under section 3303(c) of this title as suitable for the public building needs of the Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>a statement of rents and other housing costs currently being paid by the Government for federal agencies to be housed in the building to be constructed, altered, or acquired, or the space to be leased.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase of Estimated Maximum Cost</inline>.—</heading><content>The estimated maximum cost of any project approved under this section as set forth in any prospectus may be increased by an amount equal to any percentage increase, as determined by the Administrator, in construction or alteration costs from the date the prospectus is transmitted to Congress. The increase authorized by this subsection may not exceed 10 percent of the estimated maximum cost.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rescission of Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>If an appropriation is not made within one year after the date a project for construction, alteration, or acquisition is approved under subsection (a), the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate or the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives by resolution may rescind its approval before an appropriation is made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Leases by the Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not prevent the Administrator from entering into emergency leases during any period declared by the President to require emergency leasing authority. An emergency lease may not be for more than 180 days without approval of a prospectus for the lease in accordance with subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Leasing Certain Space</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may not lease space to accommodate any of the following if the average rental cost of leasing the space will exceed $1,500,000:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Computer and telecommunications operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Secure or sensitive activities related to the national defense or security, except when it would be inappropriate to locate those activities in a public building or other facility identified with the Government.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>A permanent courtroom, judicial chamber, or administrative office for any United States court.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1163">116 STAT. 1163</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may lease space with respect to which paragraph (1) applies if the Administrator—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>decides, for reasons set forth in writing, that leasing the space is necessary to meet requirements which cannot be met in public buildings; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>submits the reasons to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dollar Amount Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator annually may adjust any dollar amount referred to in this section to reflect a percentage increase or decrease in construction costs during the prior calendar year, as determined by the composite index of construction costs of the Department of Commerce. Any adjustment shall be expeditiously reported to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3308">§ 3308. </num><heading>Architectural or engineering services</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employment by Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Administrator of General Services decides it to be necessary, the Administrator may employ, by contract or otherwise, without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, civil service rules and regulations, or section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5), the services of established architectural or engineering corporations, firms, or individuals, to the extent the Administrator may require those services for any public building authorized to be constructed or altered under this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employment on Permanent Basis Not Permitted</inline>.—</heading><content>A corporation, firm, or individual shall not be employed under authority of subsection (a) on a permanent basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility of Administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Administrator is responsible for all construction authorized by this chapter, including the interpretation of construction contracts, approval of material and workmanship supplied under a construction contract, approval of changes in the construction contract, certification of vouchers for payments due the contractor, and final settlement of the contract.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3309">§ 3309. </num><heading>Buildings and sites in the District of Columbia</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The purposes of this chapter shall be carried out in the District of Columbia as nearly as may be practicable in harmony with the plan of Peter Charles L’Enfant. Public buildings shall be constructed or altered to combine architectural beauty with practical utility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Closing of Streets and Alleys</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Administrator of General Services decides that constructing or altering a public building under this chapter in the District of Columbia requires using contiguous squares as a site for the building, parts of streets that lie between the squares, and alleys that intersect the squares, may be closed and vacated if agreed to by the Administrator, the Council of the District of Columbia, and the National Capital Planning Commission. Those streets and alleys become part of the site.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations Prior to Acquisitions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">With house office building commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator must consult with the House Office Building Commission<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1164">116 STAT. 1164</page> created by the Act of March 4, 1907 (ch. 2918, 34 Stat. 1365), before the Administrator may acquire land located south of Independence Avenue, between Third Street SW and Eleventh Street SE, in the District of Columbia, for use as a site or an addition to a site.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">With architect of capitol</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator must consult with the Architect of the Capitol before the Administrator may acquire land located in the area extending from the United States Capitol Grounds to Eleventh Street NE and SE and bounded by Independence Avenue on the south and G Street NE on the north, in the District of Columbia, for use as a site or an addition to a site.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts for Events in Stadium</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 (Public Law 85—300, 71 Stat. 619) or any other provision of law, the Armory Board may make contracts to conduct events in Robert F. Kennedy Stadium.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3310">§ 3310. </num><heading>Special rules for leased buildings</heading> <chapeau>for any building to be constructed for lease to, and for predominant use by, the Federal Government, the Administrator of General Services—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>notwithstanding section 585(a)(1) of this title, shall not make any agreement or undertake any commitment which will result in the construction of the building until the Administrator has established detailed specification requirements for the building;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>may acquire a leasehold interest in the building only by the use of competitive procedures required by section 303 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>shall inspect every building during construction to establish that the specifications established for the building are complied with;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>on completion of the building, shall evaluate the building to determine the extent of failure to comply with the specifications referred to in clause (1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>shall ensure that any contract entered into for the building shall contain provisions permitting a reduction of rent during any period when the building is not in compliance with the specifications.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="3311">§ 3311. </num><heading>State administration of criminal and health and safety laws</heading> <content>When the Administrator of General Services considers it desirable, the Administrator may assign to a State or a territory or possession of the United States any part of the authority of the Federal Government to administer criminal laws and health and safety laws with respect to land or an interest in land under the control of the Administrator and located in the State, territory, or possession. Assignment of authority under this section may be accomplished by filing with the chief executive officer of the State, territory, or possession a notice of assignment to take effect on acceptance, or in another manner as may be prescribed by the laws of the State, territory, or possession in which the land or interest is located.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1165">116 STAT. 1165</page> <section><num value="3312">§ 3312. </num><heading>Compliance with nationally recognized codes</heading> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>This section applies to any project for construction or alteration of a building for which amounts are first appropriated for a fiscsd year beginning after September 30,1989.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National security waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not apply to a building for which the Administrator of General Services or the head of the federal agency authorized to construct or alter the building decides that the application of this section to the building would adversely affect national security. A decision under this subsection is not subject to administrative or judicial review.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Building Codes</inline>.—</heading><content>Each building constructed or altered by the Genered Services Administration or any other federal agency shall be constructed or altered, to the maximum extent feasible as determined by the Administrator or the head of the federal agency, in compliance with one of the nationally recognized model building codes find with other applicable nationally recognized codes, including electrical codes, fire and life safety codes, and plumbing codes, as the Administrator decides is appropriate. In carrying out this subsection, the Administrator or the head of the federal agency shall use the latest edition of the nationally recognized codes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Zoning Laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each building constructed or edtered by the Administration or any other federal agency shall be constructed or altered only after consideration of all requirements (except procedural requirements) of the following laws of a State or a political subdivision of a State, which woiild apply to the building if it were not a building constructed or gdtered by a federal agency:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Zoning laws.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Laws relating to Isindscaping, open space, minimum distance of a building from the property line, maximum height of a building, historic preservation, esthetic qualities of a building, and other similar laws.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation With State and Local Officials</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State and local government consultation, review, and inspections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To meet the requirements of subsections (b) and (c), the Administrator or the head of the federsd agency authorized to construct or alter the building—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in preparing plans for the building, shall consult with appropriate officials of the State or politicsd subdivi- sion of a State, or both, in which the building will be located;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>on request shall submit the plans in a timely manner to the officials for review by the officials for a reasonable period of time not exceeding 30 days; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>shall permit inspection by the officials during construction or alteration of the building, in accordance with the customary schedule of inspections for construction or alteration of buildings in the locality, if the officials provide to the Administrator or the head of the federal agency—</chapeau> <clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i)</num><content>a copy of the schedule before construction of the building is begun; and</content></clause> <clause class="inline"><num value="ii">(ii)</num><content>reasonable notice of their intention to conduct any inspection before conducting the inspection.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1166">116 STAT. 1166</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not impose an obligation on any State or political subdivision to take any action under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State and Local Government Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Appropriate officials of a State or political subdivision of a State may make recommendations to the Administrator or the head of the federal agency authorized to construct or alter a building concerning measures necessary to meet the requirements of subsections (b) and (c). The officials also may make recommendations to the Administrator or the head of the federal agency concerning measures which should be taken in the construction or alteration of the building to take into account local conditions. The Administrator or the head of the agency shall give due consideration to the recommendations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Noncompliance</inline>.—</heading><content>An action may not be brought against the Federal Government and a fine or penalty may not be imposed against the Government for failure to meet the requirements of subsection (b), (c), or (d) or for failure to carry out any recommendation under subsection (e).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Liability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Government and its contractors shall not be required to pay any amount for any action a State or a political subdivision of a State takes to carry out this section, including reviewing plans, carrying out on-site inspections, issuing building permits, and making recommendations.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3313">§ 3313. </num><heading>Delegation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">When Allowed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except for the authority contained in section 3305(b) of this title, the carrying out of the duties and powers of the Administrator of General Services under this chapter, in accordance with standards the Administrator prescribes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall be delegated on request to the appropriate executive agency when the estimated cost of the project does not exceed $100,000; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>may be delegated to the appropriate executive agency when the Administrator determines that delegation will promote efficiency and economy.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Exemption From Other Provisions of Chapter</inline>.—</heading><content>Delegation under subsection (a) does not exempt the person to whom the delegation is made, or the carrying out of the delegated duty or power, from any other provision of this chapter.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3314">§ 3314. </num><heading>Report to Congress</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request by Either House of Congress or Any Committee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Within a reasonable time after a request of either House of Congress or any committee of Congress, the Administrator of General Services shall submit a report showing the location, space, cost, and status of each public building the construction, alteration, or acquisition of which—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is to be under authority of this chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>was uncompleted as of the date of the request, or as of another date the request may designate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request of Committee on Public Works and Environment or Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator and the United States Postal Service shall make building project surveys requested by resolution by the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate or the Committee <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1167">116 STAT. 1167</page> on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and within a reasonable time shall make a report on the survey to Congress. The report shall contain all other information required to be included in a prospectus of the proposed public building project under section 3307(b) of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3315">§ 3315. </num><heading>Certain authority not affected</heading> <content>This chapter does not limit or repeal the authority conferred by law on the United States Postal Service.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="35">CHAPTER 35—</num><heading>NON-FEDERAL PUBLIC WORKS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3501.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3502.</designator><label>Planned public works.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3503.</designator><label>Revolving fund.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3504.</designator><label>Surveys of public works planning.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3505.</designator><label>Forgiveness of outstanding advances.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section role="definitions"><num value="3501">§ 3501. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “public agency” means a State or a public agency or political subdivision of a State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public works</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “public works” includes any public works other than housing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and any territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="3502">§ 3502. </num><heading>Planned public works</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advances To Ensure Planning</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may make advances to public agencies and Indian tribes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to encourage public agencies and Indian tribes to maintain at all times a current and adequate reserve of planned public works the construction of which can rapidly be commenced, particularly when the national or local economic situation makes that action desirable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to help attain maximum economy and efficiency in the planning and construction of public works.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses of Advances</inline>.—</heading><content>A public agency or Indian tribe shall use an advance under subsection (a) to aid in financing the cost of feasibility studies, engineering and architectural surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, or other action preliminary to and in preparation for the construction of public works, and for construction in connection with the development of a medical center, a general plan for the development of the center.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Future Commitment</inline>.—</heading><content>An advance under subsection (a) does not commit the Congress to appropriate amounts to assist in financing the construction of any public works planned with the aid of that advance. Outstanding advances to public agencies and Indian tribes in a State shall not exceed 12.5 percent of the aggregate then authorized to be appropriated to the revolving fund established under section 3503 of this title.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1168">116 STAT. 1168</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Advances</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An advance shall not be made under subsection (a) for an individual project (including a regional, metropolitan, or other areawide project) unless—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the project is planned to be constructed within or over a reasonable period of time considering the nature of the project;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the project conforms to an overall state, local, or regional plan approved by a competent state, local, or regional authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the public agency or Indian tribe formally contracts with the Federal Government to complete the plan preparation promptly and to repay part or all of the advance when due.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may prescribe regulations to carry out this chapter.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3503">§ 3503. </num><heading>Revolving fund</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a revolving fund established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide amounts for advances under this chapter. The fund comprises amounts appropriated under this chapter and all repayments and other receipts received in connection with advances made under this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than $70,000,000 may be appropriated to the revolving fund as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3506">§ 3504. </num><heading>Surveys of public works planning</heading> <content>The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may use during a fiscal year not more than $100,000 of the amount in the revolving fund established under section 3503 of this title to conduct surveys of the status and current volume of state and local public works planning and surveys of estimated requirements for state and local public works. In conducting a survey, the Secretary, may use or act through any department or agency of the Federal Government, with the consent of the department or agency.</content> </section> <section><num value="3505">§ 3505. </num><heading>Forgiveness of outstanding advances</heading> <content>In accordance with accounting and other procedures the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development prescribes, each advance made by the Secretary under this chapter that had any principal amount outstanding on February 5, 1988, was forgiven. The terms and conditions of any contract, or any amendment to a contract, for that advance with respect to any promise to repay the advance were canceled.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="37">CHAPTER 37—</num><heading>CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3701.</designator><label>Definition and application.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3702.</designator><label>Work hours.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3703.</designator><label>Report of violations and withholding of amounts for unpaid wages and liquidated damages.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3704.</designator><label>Health and safety standards in building trades and construction industry.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3705.</designator><label>Safety programs.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3706.</designator><label>Limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3707.</designator><label>Contractor certification or contract clause in acquisition of commercial items not required.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>3708.</designator><label>Criminal penalties.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1169">116 STAT. 1169</page> <section><num value="3701">§ 3701. </num><heading>Definition and application</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this chapter, the term “Federal Government” has the same meaning that the term “United States” had in the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (Public Law 87—581, 76 Stat. 357).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This chapter applies to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any contract that may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics on a public work of the Federal Government, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>any other contract that may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics if the contract is one—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>to which the Government, an agency or instrumentality of the Government, a territory, or the District of Columbia is a party;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>which is made for or on behalf of the Government, an agency or instrumentality, a territory, or the District of Columbia; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>which is a contract for work financed at least in part by loans or grants from, or loans insured or guaranteed by, the Government or an agency or instrumentality under any federal law providing wage standards for the work.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laborers and mechanics</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This chapter applies to all laborers and mechanics employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the performance of any part of the work under the contract—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>including watchmen, guards, and workers performing services in connection with dredging or rock excavation in any river or harbor of the United States, a territory, or the District of Columbia; but</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not including an employee employed as a seaman.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">This chapter</inline>.—</heading><content>This chapter does not apply to—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>a contract for—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>transportation by land, air, or water;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the transmission of intelligence; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>the purchase of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available in the open market;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any work required to be done in accordance with the provisions of the Walsh-Healey Act (41 U.S.C. 35 et seq.); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>a contract in an amount that is not greater than $100,000.</content></clause> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 3902</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3902 of this title does not apply to work where the assistance described in subsection (a)(2)(C) from the Government or an agency or instrumentality is only a loan guarantee or insurance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3702">§ 3702. </num><heading>Work hours</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standard Workweek</inline>.—</heading><content>The wages of every laborer and mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on a contract described in section 3701 of this title shall be computed on the basis of a standard workweek of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard workweek is permitted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1170">116 STAT. 1170</page> subject to this section. For each workweek in which the laborer or mechanic is so employed, wages include compensation, at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay, for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the workweek.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A contract described in section 3701 of this title, and any obligation of the Federal Government, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia in connection with that contract, must provide that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall not require or permit any laborer or mechanic, in any workweek in which the laborer or mechanic is employed on that work, to work more than 40 hours in that workweek, except as provided in this chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>when a violation of clause (1) occurs, the contractor and any subcontractor responsible for the violation are liable—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to the affected employee for the employee’s unpaid wages; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to the Government, the District of Columbia, or a territory for liquidated damages as provided in the contract.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liquidated Damages</inline>.—</heading><content>Liquidated damages under subsection (b)(2)(B) shall be computed for each individual employed as a laborer or mechanic in violation of this chapter and shall be equal to $10 for each calendar day on which the individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek without payment of the overtime wages required by this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amounts Withheld to Satisfy Liabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to section 3703 of this title, the governmental agency for which the contract work is done or which is providing financial assistance for the work may withhold, or have withheld, from money payable because of work performed by a contractor or subcontractor, amounts administratively determined to be necessary to satisfy the liabilities of the contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3703">§ 3703. </num><heading>Report of violations and withholding of amounts for unpaid wages and liquidated damages</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports of Inspectors</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer or individual designated as an inspector of the work to be performed under a contract described in section 3701 of this title, or to aid in the enforcement or fulfillment of the contract, on observation or after investigation immediately shall report to the proper officer of the Federal Government, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia all violations of this chapter occurring in the performance of the work, together with the name of each laborer or mechanic who was required or permitted to work in violation of this chapter and the day the violation occurred.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withholding Amounts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determining amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of unpaid wages and liquidated damages owing under this chapter shall be determined administratively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount directed to be withheld</inline>.—</heading><content>The officer or individual whose duty it is to approve the payment of money by the Government, territory, or District of Columbia in connection with the performance of the contract work shall direct the amount of—</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1171">116 STAT. 1171</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>liquidated damages to be withheld for the use and benefit of the Government, territory, or District; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>unpaid wages to be withheld for the use and benefit of the laborers and mechanics who were not compensated as required under this chapter.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall pay the amount administratively determined to be due directly to the laborers and mechanics from amounts withheld on account of underpayments of wages if the amount withheld is adequate. If the amount withheld is not adequate, the Comptroller General shall pay an equitable proportion of the amount due.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right of Action and Intervention Against Contractors AND Sureties</inline>.—</heading><content>If the accrued payments withheld under the terms of the contract are insufficient to reimburse all the laborers and mechanics who have not been paid the wages required under this chapter, the laborers and mechanics, in the case of a department or agency of the Government, have the same right of action and intervention against the contractor and the contractor’s sureties as is conferred by law on persons furnishing labor or materials. In those proceedings it is not a defense that the laborers and mechanics accepted or agreed to accept less than the required rate of wages or voluntarily made refunds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review Process</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time limit for appeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Within 60 days after an amount is withheld as liquidated damages, any contractor or subcontractor aggrieved by the withholding may appeal to the head of the agency of the Government or territory for which the contract work is done or which is providing financial assistance for the work, or to the Mayor of the District of Columbia in the case of liquidated damages withheld for the use and benefit of the District.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review by agency head or mayor</inline>.—</heading><content>The agency head or Mayor may review the administrative determination of liquidated damages. The agency head or Mayor may issue a final order affirming the determination or may recommend to the Secretary of Labor that an appropriate adjustment in liquidated damages be made, or that the contractor or subcontractor be relieved of liability for the liquidated damages, if it is found that the amount is incorrect or that the contractor or subcontractor violated this chapter inadvertently, notwithstanding the exercise of due care by the contractor or subcontractor and the agents of the contractor or subcontractor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review by secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall review all pertinent facts in the matter and may conduct any investigation the Secretary considers necessary in order to affirm or reject the recommendation. The decision of the Secretary is final.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial action</inline>.—</heading><content>A contractor or subcontractor aggrieved by a final order for the withholding of liquidated damages may file a claim in the United States Court of Federal Claims within 60 days after the final order. A final order of the agency head, Mayor, or Secretary is conclusive with respect to findings of fact if supported by substantial evidence.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Other Laws</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reorganization plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (eff. May 24, 1950, 64 Stat. 1267) applies to this chapter.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1172">116 STAT. 1172</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 3145</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3145 of this title applies to contractors and subcontractors referred to in section 3145 who are engaged in the performance of contracts subject to this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3704">§ 3704. </num><heading>Health and safety standards in building trades and construction industry</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Condition of Contracts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each contract in an amount greater than $100,000 that is entered into under legislation subject to Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (eff. May 24, 1950, 64 Stat. 1267) and is for construction, alteration, and repair, including painting and decorating, must provide that no contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work shall require any laborer or mechanic employed in the performance of the contract to work in surroundings or under working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health or safety, as established under construction safety and health standards the Secretary of Labor prescribes by regulation based on proceedings pursuant to section 553 of title 5, provided that the proceedings include a hearing similar in nature to that authorized by section 553.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In formulating standards under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Advisory Committee created by subsection (d) of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions to gain compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make inspections, hold hearings, issue orders, and make decisions based on findings of fact as the Secretary considers necessary to gain compliance with this section and any health and safety standard the Secretary prescribes under subsection (a). For those purposes the Secretary and the United States district courts have the authority and jurisdiction provided by sections 4 and 5 of the Walsh-Healey Act (41 U.S.C. 38, 39).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Remedy when noncompliance found</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the Secretary, after an opportunity for an adjudicatory healing by the Secretary, establishes noncompliance under this section of any condition of a contract described in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>section 3701(b)(1)(B)(i) or (ii) of this title, the governmental agency for which the contract work is done may cancel the contract and make other contracts for the completion of the contract work, charging any additional cost to the original contractor; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>section 3701(b)(1)(B)(iii) of this title, the governmental agency which is providing the financial guarantee, assistance, or insurance for the contract work may withhold the guarantee, assistance, or insurance attributable to the performance of the contract.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplicability</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3703 of this title does not apply to the enforcement of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeated Violations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal of names of repeat violators to comptrolleR general</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Secretary, after an opportunity for an agency hearing, decides on the record that, by repeated willful or grossly negligent violations of this chapter, a contractor or subcontractor has demonstrated that subsection (b) is not effective to protect the safety and health of the employees of the contractor or subcontractor, the Secretary shall make <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1173">116 STAT. 1173</page> a finding to that effect and, not sooner than 30 days after giving notice of the finding to all interested persons, shall transmit the name of the contractor or subcontractor to the Comptroller General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ban on awarding contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall distribute each name transmitted under paragraph (1) to all agencies of the Federal Government. Unless the Secretary otherwise recommends, the contractor, subcontractor, or any person in which the contractor or subcontractor has a substantial interest may not be awarded a contract subject to this section until three years have elapsed from the date the name is transmitted to the Comptroller General. The Secretary shall terminate the ban if, before the end of the three-year period, the Secretary, after affording interested persons due notice and an opportunity for a hearing, is satisfied that a contractor or subcontractor whose name was transmitted to the Comptroller General will comply responsibly with the requirements of this section. The Comptroller General shall inform all Government agencies after being informed of the Secretary’s action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial review</inline>.—</heading><content>A person aggrieved by the Secretary’s action under this subsection or subsection (b) may file with the appropriate United States court of appeals a petition for review of the Secretary’s action within 60 days after receiving notice of the Secretary’s action. The clerk of the court immediately shall send a copy of the petition to the Secretary. The Secretary then shall file with the court the record on which the action is based. The findings of fact by the Secretary, if supported by substantial evidence, are final. The court may enter a decree enforcing, modifying, modifying and enforcing, or setting aside any part of, the order of the Secretary or the appropriate Government agency. The judgment of the court may be reviewed by the Supreme Court as provided in section 1254 of title 28.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is an Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health in the Department of Labor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Committee is composed of nine members appointed by the Secretary, without regard to chapter 33 of title 5, as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Three members shall be individuals representative of contractors to whom this section applies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Three members shall be individuals representative of employees primarily in the building trades and construction industry engaged in carrying out contracts to which this section applies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Three members shall be public representatives who shall be selected on the basis of their professional and technical competence and experience in the construction health and safety field.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall appoint one member as Chairman.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Committee shall advise the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in formulating construction safety and health standards and other regulations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>on policy matters arising in carrying out this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1174">116 STAT. 1174</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Experts and consultants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may appoint special advisory and technical experts or consultants as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation and expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Committee members are entitled to receive compensation at rates the Secretary fixes, but not more than $100 a day, including traveltime, when performing Committee business, and expenses under section 5703 of title 5.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="3705">§ 3705. </num><heading>Safety programs</heading> <chapeau>The Secretary of Labor shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe working conditions in employment covered by this chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>collect reports and data and consult with and advise employers as to the best means of preventing injuries.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="3706">§ 3706. </num><heading>Limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions</heading> <content>The Secretary of Labor may provide reasonable limitations to, and may prescribe regulations allowing reasonable variations to, tolerances from, and exemptions from, this chapter that the Secretary may find necessary and proper in the public interest to prevent injustice or undue hardship or to avoid serious impairment of the conduct of Federal Government business.</content> </section> <section><num value="3707">§ 3707. </num><heading>Contractor certification or contract clause in acquisition of commercial items not required</heading> <content>In a contract to acquire a commercial item (as defined in section 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)), a certification by a contractor or a contract clause may not be required to implement a prohibition or requirement in this chapter.</content> </section> <section><num value="3708">§ 3708. </num><heading>Criminal penalties</heading> <content>A contractor or subcontractor having a duty to employ, direct, or control a laborer or mechanic employed in the performance of work contemplated by a contract to which this chapter applies that intentionally violates this chapter shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.</content> </section> </chapter> </part> <part style="font-size:larger;"><num value="B">PART B—</num><heading>UNITED STATES CAPITOL</heading> <chapter><num value="51">CHAPTER 51—</num><heading>UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5101.</designator><label>Definition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5102.</designator><label>Legal description and jurisdiction of United States Capitol Grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5103.</designator><label>Restrictions on public use of United States Capitol Grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5104.</designator><label>Unlawful activities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5105.</designator><label>Assistance to authorities by Capitol employees.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5106.</designator><label>Suspension of prohibitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5107.</designator><label>Concerts on grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5108.</designator><label>Audit of private organizations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>5109.</designator><label>Penalties.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section role="definitions"><num value="5101">§ 5101. </num><heading>Definition</heading> <content>In this chapter, the term “Capitol Buildings” means the United States Capitol, the Senate and House Office Buildings and garages, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1175">116 STAT. 1175</page> the Capitol Power Plant, all subways and enclosed passages connecting two or more of those structures, and the real property underlying and enclosed by any of those structures.</content> </section> <section><num value="5102">§ 5102. </num><heading>Legal description and jurisdiction of United States Capitol Grounds</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Legal Description</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Capitol Grounds comprises all squares, reservations, streets, roadways, walks, and other areas as defined on a map entitled “Map showing areas comprising United States Capitol Grounds”, dated June 25, 1946, approved by the Architect of the Capitol, and recorded in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia in book 127, page 8, including all additions added by law after June 25, 1946.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Architect of the capitol</inline>.—</heading><content>The jurisdiction and control over the Grounds, vested prior to July 31, 1946, by law in the Architect, is extended to the entire area of the Grounds. Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Architect is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the Grounds, including those streets and roadways in the Grounds as shown on the map referred to in subsection (a) as being under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mayor of the district of Columbia</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Mayor of the District of Columbia is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of those portions of the following streets which are situated between the curblines of those streets: Constitution Avenue from Second Street Northeast to Third Street Northwest, First Street from D Street Northeast to D Street Southeast, D Street from First Street Southeast to Washington Avenue Southwest, and First Street from the north side of Louisiana Avenue to the intersection of C Street and Washington Avenue Southwest, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest from First Street Northwest to Third Street Northwest, Maryland Avenue Southwest from First Street Southwest to Third Street Southwest, Second Street Northeast from F Street Northeast to C Street Southeast; C Street Southeast from Second Street Southeast to First Street Southeast; that portion of Maryland Avenue Northeast from Second Street Northeast to First Street Northeast; that portion of New Jersey Avenue Northwest from D Street Northwest to Louisiana Avenue; that portion of Second Street Southwest from the north curb of D Street to the south curb of Virginia Avenue Southwest; that portion of Virginia Avenue Southwest from the east curb of Second Street Southwest to the west curb of Third Street Southwest; that portion of Third Street Southwest from the south curb of Virginia Avenue Southwest to the north curb of D Street Southwest; that portion of D Street Southwest from the west curb of Third Street Southwest to the east curb of Second Street Southwest; that portion of Washington Avenue Southwest, including sidewalks and traffic islands, from the south curb of Independence Avenue Southwest to the west curb of South Capitol Street.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repair and maintenance of utility services</inline>.—</heading><content> The Mayor may enter any part of the Grounds to repair or maintain or, subject to the approval of the Architect, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1176">116 STAT. 1176</page> construct or alter, any utility service of the District of Columbia Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="5103">§ 5103. </num><heading>Restrictions on public use of United States Capitol Grounds</heading> <content>Public travel in, and occupancy of, the United States Capitol Grounds is restricted to the roads, walks, and places prepared for that purpose.</content> </section> <section><num value="5104">§ 5104. </num><heading>Unlawful activities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Act of physical violence</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “act of physical violence” means any act involving—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>an assault or other infliction or threat of infliction of death or bodily harm on an individual; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>damage to, or destruction of, real or personal property.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dangerous weapon</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “dangerous weapon” includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>all articles enumerated in section 14(a) of the Act of July 8, 1932 (ch. 465, 47 Stat. 654); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a device designed to expel or hurl a projectile capable of causing injury to individuals or property, a dagger, a dirk, a stiletto, and a knife having a blade over three inches in length.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Explosives</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “explosives” has the meaning given that term in section 841(d) of title 18.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Firearm</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “firearm” has the meaning given that term in section 921(3) of title 18.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obstruction of Roads</inline>.—</heading><content>A person may not occupy the roads in the United States Capitol Grounds in a manner that obstructs or hinders their proper use, or use the roads in the area of the Grounds, south of Constitution Avenue and B Street and north of Independence Avenue and B Street, to convey goods or merchandise, except to or from the United States Capitol on Federal Government service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale of Articles, Display of Signs, and Solicitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person may not carry out any of the following activities in the Grounds:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>offer or expose any article for sale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>display a sign, placard, or other form of advertisement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>solicit fares, alms, subscriptions, or contributions.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Injuries to Property</inline>.—</heading><content>A person may not step or climb on, remove, or in any way injure any statue, seat, wall, fountain, or other erection or architectural feature, or any tree, shrub, plant, or turf, in the Grounds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capitol Grounds and Buildings Security</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Firearms, dangerous weapons, explosives, or incendiary devices</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual or group of individuals—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>except as authorized by regulations prescribed by the Capitol Police Board—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>may not carry on or have readily accessible to any individual on the Grounds or in any of the Capitol Buildings a firearm, a dangerous weapon, explosives, or an incendiary device;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>may not discharge a firearm or explosives, use a dangerous weapon, or ignite an incendiary device, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1177">116 STAT. 1177</page> on the Grounds or in any of the Capitol Buildings; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>may not transport on the Grounds or in any of the Capitol Buildings explosives or an incendiary device; or</content></clause> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may not knowingly, with force and violence, enter or remain on the floor of either House of Congress.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violent entry and disorderly conduct</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An individual or group of individuals may not willfully and knowingly—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>enter or remain on the floor of either House of Congress or in any cloakroom or lobby adjacent to that floor, in the Rayburn Room of the House of Representatives, or in the Marble Room of the Senate, unless authorized to do so pursuant to rules adopted, or an authorization given, by that House;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>enter or remain in the gallery of either House of Congress in violation of rules governing admission to the gallery adopted by that House or pursuant to an authorization given by that House;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>with the intent to disrupt the orderly conduct of official business, enter or remain in a room in any of the Capitol Buildings set aside or designated for the use of either House of Congress or a Member, committee, officer, or employee of Congress or either House of Congress;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>utter loud, threatening, or abusive language, or engage in disorderly or disruptive conduct, at any place in the Grounds or in any of the Capitol Buildings with the intent to impede, disrupt, or disturb the orderly conduct of a session of Congress or either House of Congress, or the orderly conduct in that building of a hearing before, or any deliberations of, a committee of Congress or either House of Congress;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>obstruct, or impede passage through or within, the Grounds or any of the Capitol Buildings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>engage in an act of physical violence in the Grounds or any of the Capitol Buildings; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>parade, demonstrate, or picket in any of the Capitol Buildings.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption of government officials</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection does not prohibit any act performed in the lawful discharge of official duties by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a Member of Congress;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an employee of a Member of Congress;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>an officer or employee of Congress or a committee of Congress; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>an officer or employee of either House of Congress or a committee of that House.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Parades, Assemblages, and Display of Flags</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in section 5106 of this title, a person may not—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>parade, stand, or move in processions or assemblages in the Grounds; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>display in the Grounds a flag, banner, or device designed or adapted to bring into public notice a party, organization, or movement.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1178">116 STAT. 1178</page></subsection> </section> <section><num value="5105">§ 5105. </num><heading>Assistance to authorities by Capitol employees</heading> <content>Each individual employed in the service of the Federal Government in the United States Capitol or within the United States Capitol Grounds shall prevent, as far as may be in the individual’s power, a violation of a provision of this chapter or section 9, 9A, 9B, 9C, or 14 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (ch. 707, 60 Stat. 719, 720), and shall aid the police in securing the arrest and conviction of the individual violating the provision.</content> </section> <section><num value="5106">§ 5106. </num><heading>Suspension of prohibitions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Suspend</inline>.—</heading><content>To allow the observance in the United States Capitol Grounds of occasions of national interest becoming the cognizance and entertainment of Congress, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives concurrently may suspend any of the prohibitions contained in sections 5103 and 5104 of this title that would prevent the use of the roads and walks within the Grounds by processions or assemblages, and the use in the Grounds of suitable decorations, music, addresses, and ceremonies, if responsible officers have been appointed and the President and the Speaker determine that adequate arrangements have been made to maintain suitable order and decorum in the proceedings and to guard the United States Capitol and its grounds from injury.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Power To Suspend Prohibitions in Absence of President or Speaker</inline>.—</heading><content>If either the President or Speaker is absent from the District of Columbia, the authority to suspend devolves on the other officer. If both officers are absent, the authority devolves on the Capitol Police Board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Mayor To Permit Use of Louisiana Avenue</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a) and section 5104(f) of this title, the Capitol Police Board may grant the Mayor of the District of Columbia authority to permit the use of Louisiana Avenue for any of the purposes prohibited by section 5104(f).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="5107">§ 5107. </num><heading>Concerts on grounds</heading> <content>Sections 5102, 5103, 5104(b)-(f), 5105, 5105, and 5109 of this title and sections 9, 9A, 9B, and 9C of the Act of July 31, 1946 (ch. 707, 60 Stat. 719, 720), do not prohibit a band in the service of the Federal Government from giving concerts in the United States Capitol Grounds at times which will not interfere with Congress and as authorized by the Architect of the Capitol.</content> </section> <section><num value="5108">§ 5108. </num><heading>Audit of private organizations</heading> <content>A private organization (except a political party or committee constituted for the election of federal officials), whether or not organized for profit and whether or not any of its income inures to the benefit of any person, that performs services or conducts activities in the United States Capitol Buildings or Grounds is subject to a special audit of its accounts for each year in which it performs those services or conducts those activities. The Comptroller General shall conduct the audit and report the results of the audit to the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content> </section> <section><num value="5109">§ 5109. </num><heading>Penalties</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Firearms, Dangerous Weapons, Explosives, or Incendiary Device Offenses</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual or group violating section 5104(e)(1) of this title, or attempting to commit a violation, shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1179">116 STAT. 1179</page> be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Offenses</inline>.—</heading><content>A. person violating section 5103 or 5104(b), (c), (d), (e)(2), or (f) of this title, or attempting to commit a violation, shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An action for a violation of this chapter or section 9, 9A, 9B, 9C or 14 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (ch. 707, 60 Stat. 719, 720), including an attempt or a conspiracy to commit a violation, shall be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the United States. This chapter and sections 9, 9A, 9B, 9C and 14 do not supersede any provision of federal law or the laws of the District of Columbia. Where the conduct violating this chapter or section 9, 9A, 9B, 9C or 14 also violates federal law or the laws of the District of Columbia, both violations may be joined in a single action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Venue</inline>.—</heading><content>An action under this section for a violation of—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>section 5104(e)(1) of this title or for conduct that constitutes a felony under federal law or the laws of the District of Columbia shall be brought in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any other section referred to in subsection (a) may be brought in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>The penalty which may be imposed on a person convicted in an action under this subsection is the highest penalty authorized by any of the laws the defendant is convicted of violating.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </chapter> </part> <part style="font-size:larger;"><num value="C">PART C—</num><heading>FEDERAL BUILDING COMPLEXES</heading> <chapter><num value="61">CHAPTER 61—</num><heading>UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT BUILDING AND GROUNDS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>GENERAL</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6101. </designator><label>Definitions and application.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6102. </designator><label>Regulations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6111. </designator><label>Supreme Court Building.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6112. </designator><label>Supreme Court Building and grounds employees.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6113. </designator><label>Duties of the Superintendent of the Supreme Court Building.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6114. </designator><label>Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>POLICING AUTHORITY</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6121. </designator><label>General.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6122. </designator><label>Designation of members of the Supreme Court Police.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6123. </designator><label>Authority of Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER IV—</designator><label>PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6131. </designator><label>Public travel in Supreme Court grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6132. </designator><label>Sale of articles, signs, and solicitation in Supreme Court Building and grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6133. </designator><label>Property in the Supreme Court Building and grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6134. </designator><label>Firearms, fireworks, speeches, and objectionable language in the Supreme Court Building and grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>6135. </designator><label>Parades, assemblages, and display of flags in the Supreme Court Building and grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6136. </designator><label>Suspension of prohibitions against use of Supreme Court grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6137. </designator><label>Penalties.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1180">116 STAT. 1180</page> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>GENERAL</heading> <section><num value="6101">§ 6101. </num><heading>Definitions and application</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Official guest of the supreme court</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “official guest of the Supreme Court” means an individual who is a guest of the Supreme Court, as determined by the Chief Justice of the United States or any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and any territory or possession of the United States; and</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of section 6102 of this title and subchapters III and IV, the Supreme Court grounds—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>extend to the line of the face of—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the east curb of First Street Northeast, between Maryland Avenue Northeast and East Capitol Street;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the south curb of Maryland Avenue Northeast, between First Street Northeast and Second Street Northeast;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the west curb of Second Street Northeast, between Maryland Avenue Northeast and East Capitol Street; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the north curb of East Capitol Street between First Street Northeast and Second Street Northeast; and</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>comprise any property under the custody and control of the Supreme Court as part of the Supreme Court grounds, including property acquired as provided by law on behalf of the Federal Government in lots 2, 3, 800, 801, and 802 in square 758 in the District of Columbia as an addition to the grounds of the Supreme Court Building.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6102">§ 6102. </num><heading>Regulations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of the Marshal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the restrictions and requirements specified in subchapter IV, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may prescribe regulations, approved by the Chief Justice of the United States, that are necessary for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the adequate protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds and of individuals and property in the Building and grounds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the maintenance of suitable order and decorum within the Building and grounds.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Posting Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>All regulations prescribed under this section shall be posted in a public place at the Building and shall be made reasonably available to the public in writing.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS</heading> <section><num value="6111">§ 6111. </num><heading>Supreme Court Building</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Structural and mechanical care</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect of the Capitol shall have charge of the structural and mechanical care of the Supreme Court Building, including—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the care and maintenance of the grounds; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the supplying of all mechanical furnishings and mechanical equipment for the Building.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1181">116 STAT. 1181</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect shall direct the operation and maintenance of the mechanical equipment and repair of the building.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect may enter into all necessary contracts to carry out this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Appropriations.</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts appropriated under—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>subsection (a) and sections 6112 and 6113 of this title are available for—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>expenses of heating and air-conditioning refrigeration supplied by the Capitol Power Plant, advancements for which shall be made and deposited in the Treasury to the credit of appropriations provided for the Capitol Power Plant; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the purchase of electrical energy; and</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the heading “Supreme Court of the United States” and “care of the building and grounds” are available for—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>improvements, maintenance, repairs, equipment, supplies, materials, and appurtenances;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>special clothing for workers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>personal and other services (including temporary labor without regard to chapter 51, subchapter III of chapter 53, and subchapter III of chapter 83, of title 5); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>without compliance with section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>for snow removal (by hire of personnel and equipment or under contract); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>for the replacement of electrical transformers containing polychlorinated biphenyls.</content></clause></subparagraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6112">§ 6112. </num><heading>Supreme Court Building and grounds employees</heading> <chapeau>Employees required to carry out section 6111(a) of this title shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>appointed by the Architect of the Capitol with the approval of the Chief Justice of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>compensated in accordance with chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="6113">§ 6113. </num><heading>Duties of the Superintendent of the Supreme Court Building</heading> <content>Except as provided in section 6111(a) of this title, all duties and work required for the operation, domestic care, and custody of the Supreme Court Building shall be performed under the direction of the Marshal of the Supreme Court. The Marshal serves as the superintendent of the Building.</content> </section> <section><num value="6114">§ 6114. </num><heading>Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden</heading> <content>The Architect of the Capitol shall maintain and care for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden in accordance with the provisions of law on the maintenance and care of the grounds of the Supreme Court Building.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1182">116 STAT. 1182</page></section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>POLICING AUTHORITY</heading> <section><num value="6121">§ 6121. </num><heading>General</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court Police</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with regulations prescribed by the Marshal of the Supreme Court and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States, the Marshal and the Supreme Court Police shall have authority—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to police the Supreme Court Building and grounds and adjacent streets to protect individuals and property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in any State, to protect—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and any official guest of the Supreme Court; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any officer or employee of the Supreme Court while that officer or employee is performing official duties;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>while performing duties necessary to carry out paragraph (1) or (2), to make arrests for any violation of federal or state law and any regulation under federal or state law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to carry firearms as may be required while performing duties under section 6102 of this title, this subchapter, and subchapter IV.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements Related to Subsection (a)(2)</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization to carry firearms</inline>.—</heading><content>Duties under subsection (a)(2)(A) with respect to an official guest of the Supreme Court in any State (other than the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) shall be authorized in writing by the Chief Justice or an Associate Justice, if those duties require the carrying of firearms under subsection (a)(4).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided under subsection (a)(2) expires on December 29, 2004.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6122">§ 6122. </num><heading>Designation of members of the Supreme Court Police</heading> <content>Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief Justice of the United States, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may designate employees of the Supreme Court as members of the Supreme Court Police, without additional compensation.</content> </section> <section><num value="6123">§ 6123. </num><heading>Authority of Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia</heading> <content>The Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia may make arrests within the Supreme Court Building and grounds for a violation of federal or state law or any regulation under federal or state law. This section does not authorize the Metropolitan Police to enter the Supreme Court Building to make an arrest in response to a complaint, serve a warrant, or patrol the Supreme Court Building or grounds, unless the Metropolitan Police have been requested to do so by, or have received the consent of, the Marshal of the Supreme Court or an assistant to the Marshal.</content> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES</heading> <section><num value="6131">§ 6131. </num><heading>Public travel in Supreme Court grounds</heading> <content>Public travel in, and occupancy of, the Supreme Court grounds is restricted to the sidewalks and other paved surfaces.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1183">116 STAT. 1183</page> </section> <section><num value="6132">§ 6132. </num><heading>Sale of articles, signs, and solicitation in Supreme Court Building and grounds</heading> <chapeau>It is unlawful—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to offer or expose any article for sale in the Supreme Court Building or grounds;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to display a sign, placard, or other form of advertisement in the Building or grounds; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to solicit fares, alms, subscriptions, or contributions in the Building or grounds.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="6133">§ 6133. </num><heading>Property in the Supreme Court Building and grounds</heading> <content>It is unlawful to step or climb on, remove, or in any way injure any statue, seat, wall, fountain, or other erection or architectural feature, or any tree, shrub, plant, or turf, in the Supreme Court Building or grounds.</content> </section> <section><num value="6134">§ 6134. </num><heading>Firearms, fireworks, speeches, and objectionable language in the Supreme Court Building and grounds</heading> <content>It is unlawful to discharge a firearm, firework or explosive, set fire to a combustible, make a harangue or oration, or utter loud, threatening, or abusive language in the Supreme Court Building or grounds.</content> </section> <section><num value="6135">§ 6135. </num><heading>Parades, assemblages, and display of flags in the Supreme Court Building and grounds</heading> <content>It is unlawful to parade, stand, or move in processions or assemblages in the Supreme Court Building or grounds, or to display in the Building and grounds a flag, banner, or device designed or adapted to bring into public notice a party, organization, or movement.</content> </section> <section><num value="6136">§ 6136. </num><heading>Suspension of prohibitions against use of Supreme Court grounds</heading> <chapeau>To allow the observance of authorized ceremonies in the Supreme Court Building and grounds, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may suspend for those occasions any of the prohibitions contained in this subchapter as may be necessary for the occasion if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>responsible officers have been appointed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the Marshal determines that adequate arrangements have been made—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to maintain suitable order and decorum in the proceedings; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to protect the Supreme Court Building and grounds and individuals and property in the Building and grounds.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="6137">§ 6137. </num><heading>Penalties</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual who violates this subchapter, or a regulation prescribed under section 6102 of this title, shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Venue and Procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>Prosecution for a violation described in subsection (a) shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on information by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offenses Involving Property Damage Over $100</inline>.—</heading><content>If during the commission of a violation described in subsection (a), <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1184">116 STAT. 1184</page> public property is damaged in an amount exceeding $100, the period of imprisonment for the offense may be not more than five years.</content></subsection> </section></subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="63">CHAPTER 63—</num><heading>SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, AND JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6301.</designator><label>Definition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6302.</designator><label>Public use of grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6303.</designator><label>Unlawful activities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6304.</designator><label>Additional regulations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6305.</designator><label>Suspension of regulations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6306.</designator><label>Policing of buildings and grounds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6307.</designator><label>Penalties.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section role="definitions"><num value="6301">§ 6301. </num><heading>Definition</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the term “specified buildings and grounds” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Smithsonian institution</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Smithsonian Institution and its grounds, which include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Smithsonian buildings and grounds on the national mall</inline>.—</heading><content>The Smithsonian Building, the Arts and Industries Building, the Freer Gallery of Art, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of the American Indian, the Hirshhom Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the National Museum of African Art, the S. Dillon Ripley Center, and all other buildings of the Smithsonian Institution within the Mall, including the entrance walks, unloading areas, and other pertinent service roads and parking areas.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National zoological park</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Zoological Park comprising all the buildings, streets, service roads, walks, and other areas within the boundary fence of the National Zoological Park in the District of Columbia and including the public space between that fence and the face of the curb lines of the adjacent city streets.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Smithsonian buildings and grounds</inline>.—</heading><content>All other buildings, service roads, walks, and other areas within the exterior boundaries of any real estate or land or interest in land (including temporary use) that the Smithsonian Institution acquires and that the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution determines to be necessary for the adequate protection of individuals or property in the Smithsonian Institution and suitable for administration as a part of the Smithsonian Institution.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National gallery of art</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The National Gallery of Art and its grounds, which extend—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to the line of the face of the south curb of Constitution Avenue Northwest, between Seventh Street Northwest, and Fourth Street Northwest, to the line of the face of the west curb of Fourth Street Northwest, between Constitution Avenue Northwest, and Madison Drive Northwest; to the line of the face of the north curb of Madison Drive Northwest, between Fourth Street Northwest, and Seventh Street Northwest; and to the line of the face of the east <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1185">116 STAT. 1185</page> curb of Seventh Street Northwest, between Madison Drive Northwest, and Constitution Avenue Northwest;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to the line of the face of the south curb of Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, between Fourth Street and Third Street Northwest, to the line of the face of the west curb of Third Street Northwest, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Drive Northwest, to the line of the face of the north curb of Madison Drive Northwest, between Third Street and Fourth Street Northwest, and to the line of the face of the east curb of Fourth Street Northwest, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Drive Northwest; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to the line of the face of the south curb of Constitution Avenue Northwest, between Ninth Street Northwest and Seventh Street Northwest; to the line of the face of the west curb of Seventh Street Northwest, between Constitution Avenue Northwest and Madison Drive Northwest; to the line of the face of the north curb of Madison Drive Northwest, between Seventh Street Northwest and the line of the face of the east side of the east retaining wall of the Ninth Street Expressway Northwest; and to the line of the face of the east side of the east retaining wall of the Ninth Street Expressway Northwest, between Madison Drive Northwest and Constitution Avenue Northwest.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">John f. Kennedy center for the performing arts</inline>.—</heading><content> The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which extends to the line of the west face of the west retaining walls and curbs of the Inner Loop Freeway on the east, the north face of the north retaining walls and curbs of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge approaches on the south, the east face of the east retaining walls and curbs of Rock Creek Parkway on the west, and the south curbs of New Hampshire Avenue and F Street on the north, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Transfer of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts”, numbered 844/82563 and dated April 20, 1994 (as amended by the map entitled “Transfer of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts”, numbered 844/82563A and dated May 22, 1997), which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the National Capital Region, National Park Service.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="6302">§ 6302. </num><heading>Public use of grounds</heading> <content>Public travel in, and occupancy of, the grounds specified under section 6301 of this title are restricted to the sidewalks and other paved surfaces, except in the National Zoological Park.</content> </section> <section><num value="6303">§ 6303. </num><heading>Unlawful activities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Displays and Solicitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is unlawful for anyone other than an authorized employee or concessionaire to carry out any of the following activities within the specified buildings and grounds:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Offer or expose any article for sale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Display any sign, placard, or other form of advertisement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Solicit alms, subscriptions, or contributions.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Touching of, or Injuries to, Property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is unlawful for anyone—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1186">116 STAT. 1186</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>other than an authorized employee, to touch or handle objects of art or scientific or historical objects on exhibition within the specified buildings or grounds; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to step or climb on, remove, or in any way injure any object of art, exhibit (including an exhibit animal), equipment, seat, wall, fountain, or other erection or architectural feature, or any tree, shrub, plant, or turf, within the specified buildings or grounds.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6304">§ 6304. </num><heading>Additional regulations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Prescribe Additional Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the restrictions and requirements specified in sections 6302 and 6303 of this title, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Trustees of the National Gallery of Art, and the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts may prescribe for their respective agencies regulations necessary for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the adequate protection of the specified buildings and grounds and individuals and property in those buildings and grounds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the maintenance of suitable order and decorum within the specified buildings and grounds, including the control of traffic and parking of vehicles in the National Zoological Park and all other areas in the District of Columbia under their control.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication in Federal Register</inline>.—</heading><content>A regulation prescribed under this section shall be published in the Federal Register and is not effective until the expiration of 10 days after the date of publication.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6305">§ 6305. </num><heading>Suspension of regulations</heading> <chapeau>To allow authorized services, training programs, and ceremonies in the specified buildings and grounds, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Trustees of the National Gallery of Art, and the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (or their designees) may suspend for their respective agencies any of the prohibitions contained in sections 6302 and 6303 of this title as may be necessary for the occasion or circumstance if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>responsible officers have been appointed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Trustees of the National Gallery of Art, and the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (or their designees) determine that adequate arrangements have been made—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to maintain suitable order and decorum in the proceedings; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to protect the specified buildings and grounds and persons and property in those buildings and on those grounds.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="6306">§ 6306. </num><heading>Policing of buildings and grounds</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Employees as Special Police</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to section 5375 of title 5, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Trustees of the National Gallery of Art, and the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (or their designees) may designate employees of their respective agencies as special police, without additional compensation, for duty in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1187">116 STAT. 1187</page> connection with the policing of their respective specified buildings and grounds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The employees designated as special police under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>may, within the specified buildings and grounds, enforce, and make arrests for violations of, sections 6302 and 6303 of this title, any regulation prescribed under section 6304 of this title, federal or state law, or any regulation prescribed under federal or state law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>may enforce concurrently with the United States Park Police the laws and regulations applicable to the National Capital Parks, and may make arrests for violations of sections 6302 and 6303 of this title, within the several areas located within the exterior boundaries of the face of the curb lines of the squares within which the specified buildings and grounds are located.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uniforms and Other Equipment</inline>.—</heading><content>The employees designated as special police under subsection (a) may be provided, without charge, with uniforms and other equipment as may be necessary for the proper performance of their duties, including badges, revolvers, and ammunition.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6307">§ 6307. </num><heading>Penalties</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>A person violating section 6302 or 6303 of this title, or a regulation prescribed under section 6304 of this title, shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>Prosecution for an offense under this subsection shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, by information by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offenses Involving Property Damage Over $100</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>If in the commission of a violation described in subsection (a), property is damaged in an amount exceeding $100, the period of imprisonment for the offense may be not more than five years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Venue and procedure</inline>.—</heading><content>Prosecution of an offense under this subsection shall be in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia by indictment. Prosecution may be on information by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney if the defendant, after being advised of the nature of the charge and of rights of the defendant, waives in open court prosecution by indictment.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="65">CHAPTER 65—</num><heading>THURGOOD MARSHALL FEDERAL JUDICIARY BUILDING</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6581.</designator><label>Definition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6502.</designator><label>Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6503.</designator><label>Commission for the Judiciary Office Building.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6504.</designator><label>Lease of building.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6505.</designator><label>Structural and mechanical care and security.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6506.</designator><label>Allocation of space.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6507.</designator><label>Account in Treasury.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1188">116 STAT. 1188</page> <section role="definitions"><num value="6501">§ 6501. </num><heading>Definition</heading> <content>In this chapter, the term “Chief Justice” means the Chief Justice of the United States or the designee of the Chief Justice, except that when there is a vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice, the most senior associate justice of the Supreme Court shall be deemed to be the Chief Justice for purposes of this chapter until the vacancy is filled.</content> </section> <section><num value="6502">§ 6502. </num><heading>Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a Federal Judiciary Building in Washington, D.C., known and designated as the “Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Squares 721 and 722</inline>.—</heading><content>Title to squares 721 and 722 remains in the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Building</inline>.—</heading><content>Title to the Building and other improvements constructed or otherwise made immediately reverts to the Government at the expiration of not more than 30 years from the effective date of the lease agreement referred to in section 6504 of this title without payment of any compensation by the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Size of building</inline>.—</heading><content>The Building (e)(cluding parking facilities) may not exceed 520,000 gross square feet in size above the level of Columbia Plaza in the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Height of building</inline>.—</heading><content>The height of the Building and other improvements shall be compatible with the height of surrounding Government and historic buildings and conform to the provisions of the Act of June 1, 1910 (ch. 263, 36 Stat. 452) (known as the Building Height Act of 1910).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Design</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Building and other improvements shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>be designed in harmony with historical and Government buildings in the vicinity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>reflect the symbolic importance and historic character of the United States Capitol and other buildings on the United States Capitol Grounds; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>represent the dignity and stability of the Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of Chief Justice</inline>.—</heading><content>All final decisions regarding architectural design of the Building are subject to the approval of the Chief Justice.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chilled Water and Steam From Capitol Power Plant</inline>.—</heading><content> If the Building is connected with the Capitol Power Plant, the Architect of the Capitol shall furnish chilled water and steam from the Plant to the Building on a reimbursable basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Building and other improvements constructed under this chapter shall meet all standards applicable to construction of a federal building.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accounting System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect shall maintain an accounting system for operation and maintenance of the Building and other improvements which will allow accurate projections of the dates and cost of major repairs, improvements, reconstructions, and replacements of the Building and improvements and other capital expenditures on the Building and improvements.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplicability of Certain Laws</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Building codes, permits, or inspection</inline>.—</heading><content>The Building is not subject to any law of the District of Columbia relating <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1189">116 STAT. 1189</page> to building codes, permits, or inspection, including any such law enacted by Congress.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Taxes</inline>.—</heading><content>The Building and other improvements constructed under this chapter are not subject to any law of the District of Columbia relating to real estate and personal property taxes, special assessments, or other taxes, including any such law enacted by Congress.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6503">§ 6503. </num><heading>Commission for the Judiciary Office Building</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is a Commission for the Judiciary Office Building, composed of the following 13 members or their designees:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Two individuals appointed by the Chief Justice from among justices of the Supreme Court and other judges of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The members of the House Office Building Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The majority leader and minority leader of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The Chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><content>Seven members of the Commission is a quorum.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission is responsible for the supervision of the design, construction, operation, maintenance, structural, mechanical, and domestic care, and security of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building. The Commission shall prescribe regulations to govern the actions of the Architect of the Capitol under this chapter and to govern the use and occupancy of all space in the Building.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6504">§ 6504. </num><heading>Lease of building</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lease Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>Under an agreement with the person selected to construct the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, the Architect of the Capitol shall lease the Building to carry out the objectives of this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Requirements of Lease Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The agreement includes at a minimum the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limit on length of lease</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect will lease the Building and other improvements for not more than 30 years from the effective date of the agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rental rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The rental rate per square foot of occupi-able space for all space in the Building and other improvements will be in the best interest of the Federal Government and will carry out the objectives of this chapter. The aggregate rental rate for all space in the Building and other improvements shall produce an amount at least equal to the amount necessary to amortize the cost of development of squares 721 and 722 in the District of Columbia over the life of the lease.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to make space available and sublease space</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect may make space available and sublease space in the Building and other improvements in accordance with section 6506 of this title.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1190">116 STAT. 1190</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other terms and conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The agreement contains terms and conditions the Architect prescribes to carry out the objectives of this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obligation of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Obligation of amounts for lease payments under this section may only be made—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>on an annual basis; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>from the account described in section 6507 of this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6505">§ 6505. </num><heading>Structural and mechanical care and security</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Structural and Mechanical Care</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Commission for the Judiciary Office Building—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is responsible for the structural and mechanical care and maintenance of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building and improvements, including the care and maintenance of the grounds of the Building, in the same manner and to the same extent as for the structural and mechanical care and maintenance of the Supreme Court Building under section 6111 of this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall perform all other duties and work required for the operation and domestic care of the Building and improvements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Security</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capitol police</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Capitol Police—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are responsible for all exterior security of the Building and other improvements constructed under this chapter; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may police the Building and other improvements, including the interior and exterior, and may make arrests within the interior and exterior of the Building and other improvements for any violation of federal or state law or the laws of the District of Columbia, or any regulation prescribed under any of those laws.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Marshal of the supreme court</inline>.—</heading><content>This chapter does not interfere with the obligation of the Marshal of the Supreme Court to protect justices, officers, employees, or other personnel of the Supreme Court who may occupy the Building and other improvements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect shall transfer from the account described in section 6507 of this title amounts necessary to reimburse the United States Capitol Police for expenses incurred in providing exterior security under this subsection. The Capitol Police may accept amounts the Architect transfers under this paragraph. Those amounts shall be credited to the appropriation account charged by the Capitol Police in carrying out security duties.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6506">§ 6506. </num><heading>Allocation of space</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial branch</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to this section, the Architect of the Capitol shall make available to the judicial branch of the Federal Government all space in the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building and other improvements constructed under this chapter. The space shall be made available on a reimbursable basis and substantially in accordance with the report referred to in section 3CbXl) of the Judiciary Office <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1191">116 STAT. 1191</page> Building Development Act (Public Law 100—480, 102 Stat. 2330).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other federal governmental entities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect may make available to federal governmental entities which are not part of the judicial branch and which are not staff of Members of Congress or congressional committees any space in the Building and other improvements that the Chief Justice decides is not needed by the judicial branch. The space shall be made available on a reimbursable basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other persons</inline>.—</heading><content>If any space remains, the Architect may sublease it pursuant to subsection (e), under the direction of the Commission for the Judiciary Office Building, to any person.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Space for Judicial Branch and Other Federal Governmental Entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Space made available under subsection (a)(1) or (2) is subject to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>terms and conditions necessary to carry out the objectives of this chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>reimbursement at the rate established under section 6504(b)(2) of this title plus an amount necessary to pay each year for the cost of administering the Building and other improvements (including the cost of operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, security, and structural, mechanical, and domestic care) that is attributable to the space, with the amount to be determined by the Architect and—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of the judicial branch, the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of any federal governmental entity not a part of the judicial branch, the entity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Space for Judicial Branch</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of space within judicial branch</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may assign space made available to the judicial branch under subsection (a)(1) among offices of the judicial branch as the Director considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacating occupied space</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Chief Justice notifies the Architect that the judicial branch requires additional space in the Building and other improvements, the Architect shall accommodate those requirements within 90 days after the date of the notification, except that if the space was made available to the Administrator of General Services, it shall be vacated expeditiously by not later than a date the Chief Justice and the Administrator agree on.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unoccupied space</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Justice has the right of first refusal to use unoccupied space in the Building to meet the needs of the judicial branch.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lease by Architect</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to lease</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to approval by the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the House Office Building Commission, and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Architect may lease and occupy not more than 75,000 square feet of space in the Building.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments under the lease shall be made on vouchers the Architect approves. Necessary amounts may be appropriated—</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1192">116 STAT. 1192</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to the Architect to carry out this subsection, including amounts for acquiring and installing furniture and furnishings; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate to plan for, acquire, and install telecommunications equipment and services for the Architect with respect to space leased under this subsection.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subleased Space</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rental rate</inline>.—</heading><content>Space subleased by the Architect under subsection (a)(3) is subject to reimbursement at a rate which is comparable to prevailing rental rates for similar facilities in the area but not less than the rate established under section 6504(b)(2) of this title plus an amount the Architect and the person subleasing the space agree is necessary to pay each year for the cost of administering the Building (including the cost of operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, security, and structural, mechanical, and domestic care) that is attributable to the space.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>A sublease under subsection (a)(3) must be compatible with the dignity and functions of the judicial branch offices housed in the Building and must not unduly interfere with the activities and operations of the judicial branch agencies housed in the Building. Sections 5104(c) and 5108 of this title do not apply to any space in the Building and other improvements subleased to a non-Govemment tenant under subsection (a)(3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection of rent</inline>.—</heading><content>The Architect shall collect rent for space subleased under subsection (a)(3).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of Rent and Reimbursements</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts received under subsection (a)(3) (including lease payments and reimbursements) shall be deposited in the account described in section 6507 of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6507">§ 6507. </num><heading>Account in Treasury</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Contents of Separate Account</inline>.—</heading><content> There is a separate account in the Treasury. The account includes all amounts deposited in the account under section 6506(f) of this title and amounts appropriated to the account. However, the appropriated amounts may not be more than $2,000,000.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts in the account are available to the Architect of the Capitol—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>for paying expenses for structural, mechanical, and domestic care, maintenance, operation, and utilities of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building and other improvements constructed under this chapter;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>for reimbursing the United States Capitol Police for expenses incurred in providing exterior security for the Building and other improvements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>for making lease payments under section 6504 of this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>for necessary personnel (including consultants).</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="67">CHAPTER 67—</num><heading>PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>TRANSFER AND ASSIGMENT OF RIGHTS, AUTHORITIES, TITLE, AND INTERESTS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1193">116 STAT. 1193</page> <referenceItem role="section"><designator/><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6701.</designator><label>Transfer of rights and authorities of Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6702.</designator><label>Transfer and assignment of rights, title, and interests in property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6711.</designator><label>Definition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6712.</designator><label>Powers of other agencies and instrumentalities in the development area.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6713.</designator><label>Certification of new construction.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6714.</designator><label>Relocation services.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6715.</designator><label>Coordination with District of Columbia.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6716. Reports.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>FEDERAL TRIANGLE DEVELOPMENT</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6731.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6732.</designator><label>Federal Triangle development area.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6733.</designator><label>Federal Triangle property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6734.</designator><label>Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>TRANSFER AND ASSIGMENT OF RIGHTS, AUTHORITIES, TITLE, AND INTERESTS</heading> <section><num value="6701">§ 6701. </num><heading>Transfer of rights and authorities of Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of General Services—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>may make and perform transactions with an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government, a State, the District of Columbia, or any person as necessary to carry out the trade center plan at the Federal Triangle Project; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>has all the rights and authorities of the former Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation with regard to property transferred from the Corporation to the General Services Administration in fiscal year 1996.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Amounts and Income</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Activities associated with transferred responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may use amounts transferred from the Corporation or income earned on Corporation property for activities associated with carrying out the responsibilities of the Corporation transferred to the Administrator. Any income earned after October 1, 1998, shall be deposited to the Federal Buildings Fund to be available for the purposes authorized under this subchapter, notwithstanding section 592(c)(1) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Excess amounts or income</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amounts or income the Administrator considers excess to the amount needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the Corporation transferred to the Administrator shall be applied to any outstanding debt the Corporation incurred when acquiring real estate, except debt associated with the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment to District of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to real property transferred from the Corporation to the Administrator under section 6702 of this title, the Administrator shall pay to the District of Columbia government, in the same way as previously paid by the Corporation, an amount equal to the amount of real property tax which would have been payable to the government beginning on the date the Corporation acquired the real property if legal title to the property had been held by a private citizen on that date and during all periods to which that date relates.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1194">116 STAT. 1194</page> </section> <section><num value="6702">§ 6702. </num><heading>Transfer and assignment of rights, title, and interests in property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leases, covenants, agreements, and easements</inline>.—</heading><content>As provided in this section, the General Services Administration, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the National Park Service have the rights, title, and interest of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation in and to all leases, covenants, agreements, and easements the Corporation executed before April 1, 1996, in carrying out its powers and duties under the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-578, 86 Stat. 1266) and the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100-113, 101 Stat. 735).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administration has the rights, title, and interest of the Corporation in and to all property held in the name of the Corporation, except as provided in subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Services Administration</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The responsibilities of the Corporation transferred to the Administration under subsection (a) include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the collection of revenue owed the Federal Government as a result of real estate sales or lease agreements made by the Corporation and private parties, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the Willard Hotel property on Square 225;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Gallery Row project on Square 457;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the Lansburgh’s project on Square 431; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the Market Square North project on Square 407;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the collection of sale or lease revenue owed the Government from the sale or lease before April 1, 1996, of two undeveloped sites owned by the Corporation on Squares 457 and 406;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the application of collected revenue to repay Treasury debt the Corporation incurred when acquiring real estate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>performing financial audits for projects in which the Corporation has actual or potential revenue expectation, as identified in subparagraphs (A) and (B), in accordance with procedures described in applicable sale or lease agreements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the disposition of real estate properties which are or become available for sale and lease or other uses;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>payment of benefits in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) to which persons in the project area squares are entitled as a result of the Corporation’s acquisition of real estate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>carrying out the responsibilities of the Corporation under subchapter III and the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100-113, 101 Stat. 735), including responsibilities for managing assets and liabilities of the Corporation under subchapter III and the Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the responsibilities of the Corporation transferred under this section, the Administrator of General Services may—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1195">116 STAT. 1195</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>acquire land, improvements, and property by purchase, lease or exchange, and sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any property, as necessary to complete the development plan developed under section 5 of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-578, 86 Stat. 1269) if a notice of intention to carry out the acquisition or disposal is first transmitted to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and at least 60 days elapse after the date of the transmission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>modify the plan referred to in subparagraph (A) if the modification is first transmitted to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and at least 60 days elapse after the date of the transmission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>maintain any existing Corporation insurance programs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>make and perform transactions with an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government, a State, the District of Columbia, or any person as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Corporation under subchapter III and the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100-113, 101 Stat. 735);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>request the Council of the District of Columbia to close any alleys necessary for the completion of development in Square 457; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>use all of the amount transferred from the Corporation or income earned on Corporation property to complete any pending development projects.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Park Service</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Park Service has the right, title, and interest in and to the property located in the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, including the parks, plazas, sidewalks, special fighting, trees, sculpture, and memorials, depicted on a map entitled “Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Park”, dated June 1, 1995, and numbered 840-82441. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Service is responsible for management, administration, maintenance, law enforcement, visitor services, resource protection, interpretation, and historic preservation at the Site.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special events, festivals, concerts, or programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Service may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>make transactions with an agency or instrumentality of the Government, a State, the District of Columbia, or any person as considered necessary or appropriate for the conduct of special events, festivals, concerts, or other art and cultural programs at the Site; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>establish a nonprofit foundation to solicit amounts for those activities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction of district of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><content>Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania Avenue and all other roadways from curb to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1196">116 STAT. 1196</page> curb remains with the District of Columbia but vendors are not permitted to occupy street space except during temporary special events.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Capital Planning Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission is responsible for ensuring that development in the Pennsylvania Avenue area is carried out in accordance with the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Plan—1974.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="6711">§ 6711. </num><heading>Definition</heading> <content><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">In this subchapter, the term “development area” means the area to be developed, maintained, and used in accordance with this subchapter and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92—578, 86 Stat. 1266) and is the area bounded as follows:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Beginning at a point on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fifteenth Street and E Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence proceeding east along the southern side of E Street to the southwest comer of the intersection of Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence southeast along the southern side of Pennsylvania Avenue to a point being the southeast comer of the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Third Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north along the eastern side of Third Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of C Street and Third Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west along the northern side of C Street to the northeast comer of the intersection of C Street and Sixth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north along the eastern side of Sixth Street to the northeast comer of the intersection of E Street and Sixth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west along the northern side of E Street to the northeast comer of the intersection of E Street and Seventh Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north along the eastern side of Seventh Street to the northeast comer of the intersection of Seventh Street and F Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west along the northern side of F Street to the northwest comer of the intersection of F Street and Ninth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south along the western side of Ninth Street to the northwest comer of the intersection of Ninth Street and E Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west along the northern side of E Street to the northeast comer of the intersection of E Street and Thirteenth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north along the eastern side of Thirteenth Street to the northeast comer of the intersection of F Street and Thirteenth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west along the northern side of F Street to the northwest comer of the intersection of F Street and Fifteenth Street Northwest;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1197">116 STAT. 1197</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north along the western side of Fifteenth Street to the northwest corner of the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fifteenth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west along the southern side of Pennsylvania Avenue to the southeast corner of the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and East Executive Avenue Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south along the eastern side of East Executive Avenue to the intersection of South Executive Place and E Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east along the southern side of E Street to the point of beginning.</listContent></listItem> </list></content> </section> <section><num value="6712">§ 6712. </num><heading>Powers of other agencies and instrumentalities in the development area</heading> <content>This subchapter and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-578, 86 Stat. 1266) do not preclude other agencies or instrumentalities of the Federal Government or of the District of Columbia from exercising any lawful powers in the development area consistent with the development plan described in section 5(a) of the Act (86 Stat. 1269) or the provisions and purposes of this subchapter and the Act. However, the agency or instrumentality shall not release, modify, or depart from any feature or detail of the development plan without the prior approval of the Administrator of General Services.</content> </section> <section><num value="6713">§ 6713. </num><heading>Certification of new construction</heading> <content>New construction (including substantial remodeling, conversion, rebuilding, enlargement, extension, or rntyor structural improvement of existing building, but not including ordinary maintenance or remodeling or changes necessary to continue occupancy) shall not be authorized or conducted within the development area except on prior certification by the Administrator of General Services that the construction is, or may reasonably be expected to be, consistent with the carrying out of the development plan described in section 5(a) of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-578, 86 Stat. 1269).</content> </section> <section><num value="6714">§ 6714. </num><heading>Relocation services</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of District of Columbia Government</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services may use the services of the District of Columbia government in the administration of a relocation program pursuant to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.). The Administrator shall reimburse the government for the cost of the services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of Relocation Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>All relocation services performed by or on behalf of the Administrator shall be coordinated with the District of Columbia’s central relocation programs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preferential Rights of Displaced Owners and Tenants</inline>.—</heading><content> An owner or tenant of real property whose residence or business is terminated as a result of acquisitions made pursuant to this subchapter or the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-578, 86 Stat. 1266) shall be granted a preferential right to lease or purchase from the Administrator similar real property as may become available for a similar use.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1198">116 STAT. 1198</page> The preferential right is limited to the parties in interest and is not transferable or assignable.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6715">§ 6715. </num><heading>Coordination with District of Columbia</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local Needs, Initiative, and Participation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the purposes of this subchapter and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-578, 86 Stat. 1266), the Administrator of General Services shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>consult and cooperate with District of Columbia officials and community leaders at the earliest practicable time;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>give primary consideration to local needs and desires and to local and regional goals and policies as expressed in urban renewal, community renewal, and comprehensive land use plans and regional plans; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>foster local initiative and participation in connection with the planning and development of projects.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance With Local Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent the Administrator constructs, rehabilitates, alters, or improves any project under this subchapter, the Administrator shall comply with all District of Columbia laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. Section 8722(d) of this title applies to all construction, rehabilitation, alteration, and improvement of all buildings by the Administrator under this subchapter. Construction, rehabilitation, alteration, and improvement of any project by non-Federal Government sources is subject to the District of Columbia Official Code and zoning regulations.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6716">§ 6716. </num><heading>Reports</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to President and Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall transmit comprehensive and detailed reports of the Administrator’s operations, activities, and accomplishments under this subchapter to the President and Congress. The Administrator shall transmit a report to the President each January and to the President and Congress at other times that the Administrator considers desirable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection and Enhancement of Significant Historic and Architectural Values</inline>.—</heading><content>A report under subsection (a) shall include a detailed discussion of the actions the Administrator has taken in the reporting period to protect and enhance the significant historic and architectural values of structures within the boundaries of the Administrator’s jurisdiction under this subchapter and shall indicate similar actions the Administrator plans to take and issues the Administrator anticipates dealing with during the upcoming fiscal year related to historic and architectural preservation. The report shall indicate the degree to which public concern has been considered and incorporated into decisions the Administrator made relative to historic and architectural preservation.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>FEDERAL TRIANGLE DEVELOPMENT</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="6731">§ 6731. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this subchapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal triangle development area</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Federal Triangle development area” means the area bounded as follows: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1199">116 STAT. 1199</page> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Beginning at a point on the southwest comer of the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (formerly E Street), Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south along the western side of Fourteenth Street to the northwest comer of the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east along the northern side of Constitution Avenue to the northeast comer of the intersection of Twelfth Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north along the eastern side of Twelfth Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north along the eastern side of Twelfth Street to the southeast comer of the intersection of Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west along the southern side of Pennsylvania Avenue to the point of beginning.</listContent></listItem> </list></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal triangle property</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Federal Triangle property” means—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the property owned by the Federal Government in the District of Columbia, known as the “Great Plaza” site, which consists of squares 256, 257, 258, parts of squares 259 and 260, and adjacent closed rights-of-way as shown on plate IV of the King Plats of 1803 located in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>except for purposes of section 6733(a) of this title, any property the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation acquired under section 3(b) of the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100-113, 101 Stat. 736).</content></subparagraph> </section> <section><num value="6732">§ 6732. </num><heading>Federal Triangle development area</heading> <content>The Federal Triangle development area is deemed to be part of the development area described in section 6711 of this title. The Administrator of General Services has the same authority over the Federal Triangle development area as over the development area described in section 6711.</content> </section> <section><num value="6733">§ 6733. </num><heading>Federal Triangle property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline>.—</heading><content>Title to the Federal Triangle property reverts to the Administrator of General Services not later than the date on which ownership of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center vests in the Federal Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplicability of Certain Laws</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Building permits and inspection</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of development of the Federal Triangle property, the person selected to develop the property is not subject to any state or local law relating to building permits and inspection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Taxes and assessments</inline>.—</heading><content>The property and improvements to the property are not subject to real and personal property taxation or to special assessments.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6734">§ 6734. </num><heading>Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The building constructed on the Federal Triangle property shall be known and designated as the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline>.—</heading><content>The person selected to develop the Federal Triangle property may own the Building for not more than 35 years from <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1200">116 STAT. 1200</page> the date construction of the Building began. The title to the Building shall be in the Administrator of General Services from the date title to the Federal Triangle property reverts to the Administrator.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Size of building</inline>.—</heading><content>The Building (including parking facilities) may not exceed 3,100,000 gross square feet in size.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Height of building</inline>.—</heading><content>The height of the Building shall be compatible with the height of surrounding Federal Government buildings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Design</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Building shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>be designed in harmony with historical and Government buildings in the vicinity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>reflect the symbolic importance and historic character of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Nation’s Capital; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>represent the dignity and stability of the Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>—The Building shall meet all standards applicable to construction of a federal building.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accounting System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall maintain an accounting system for operation and maintenance of the Building which will allow accurate projections of the dates and cost of major repairs, improvements, reconstructions, and replacements of the Building and other capital expenditures on the Building. The Administrator shall act as necessary to ensure that amounts are available to cover the projected cost and expenditures.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lease of Building</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lease agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>Under an agreement with the person selected to construct the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, the Administrator shall lease the Building for federal office space and the international cultural and trade center space.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum requirements of lease agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The agreement includes at a minimum the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limit on length of lease</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator will lease the Building for the period of time that the person selected to construct the Building owns the Building.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rental rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The rental rate per square foot of occupiable space for all space in the Building will be in the best interest of the Government and will carry out the objectives of this subchapter and the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100-113, 101 Stat. 735). The aggregate rental rate for all space in the Building shall produce an amount at least equal to the amount necessary to amortize the cost of development of the Federal Triangle property over the life of the lease.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obligation of amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Obligation of amounts from the Federal Building Fund shall only be made on an annual basis to meet lease payments.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization to obligate amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts may be obligated as described in paragraph (2)(C).</content></paragraph></subsection> </section></subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="69">CHAPTER 69—</num><heading>UNION STATION REDEVELOPMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>UNION STATION COMPLEX</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6901.</designator><label>Definition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6902.</designator><label>Assignment of right, title, and interest in the Union Station complex to the Secretary of Transportation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6903.</designator><label>Agreements and contracts.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1201">116 STAT. 1201</page></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6904.</designator><label>Acquisition, maintenance, and use of property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6905.</designator><label>Service on board of directors of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation. 6906. Union Station Fund.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6907.</designator><label>Use of other appropriated amounts.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6908.</designator><label>Parking facility.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6909.</designator><label>Supplying steam or chilled water to Union Station complex.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6910.</designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>NATIONAL VISITOR FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6921.</designator><label>Establishment, composition, and meetings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6922.</designator><label>Duties.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6923.</designator><label>Compensation and expenses.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>6924.</designator><label>Reports and recommendations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>UNION STATION COMPLEX</heading> <section role="definitions"><num value="6901">§ 6901. </num><heading>Definition</heading> <content>In this subchapter, the term “Union Station complex” means real property, air rights, and improvements the Secretary of the Interior leased under sections 101-110 of the National Visitors Center Facilities Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-264, 82 Stat. 43) and property acquired and improvements made in accordance with this subchapter.</content> </section> <section><num value="6902">§ 6902. </num><heading>Assignment of right, title, and interest in the Union Station complex to the Secretary of Transportation</heading> <content>The Secretary of Transportation has the right, title, and interest in and to the Union Station complex, including all agreements and leases made under sections 101-110 of the National Visitors Center Facilities Act of 1968 (Public Law 90—264, 82 Stat. 43). To the extent the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Interior agree, the Secretary of the Interior may lease space for visitor services.</content> </section> <section><num value="6903">§ 6903. </num><heading>Agreements and contracts</heading> <content>The Secretary of Transportation may make agreements and contracts, except an agreement or contract to sell property rights at the Union Station complex, with a person, a federal, regional, or local agency, or the Architect of the Capitol that the Secretary considers necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.</content> </section> <section><num value="6904">§ 6904. </num><heading>Acquisition, maintenance, and use of property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation may acquire for the Federal Government an interest in real property (including easements or reservations) and any other property interest (including contract rights) in or relating or adjacent to the Union Station complex that the Secretary considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance and Use</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may maintain, use, operate, manage, and lease, either directly, by contract, or through development agreements, any property interest the Secretary holds or acquires for the Government under this subchapter in the manner and subject to the terms, conditions, covenants, and easements that the Secretary considers necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.</content></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1202">116 STAT. 1202</page> <section><num value="6905">§ 6905. </num><heading>Service on board of directors of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation</heading> <content>To further the rehabilitation, redevelopment, and operation of the Union Station complex, the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration may serve as ex officio members of the board of directors of the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation.</content> </section> <section><num value="6906">§ 6906. </num><heading>Union Station Fund</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a special deposit account in the Treasury known as the “Union Station Fund”, which shall be administered as a revolving fund.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><content>The account shall be credited with receipts of the Secretary of Transportation from activities authorized by this subchapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use income and proceeds received from activities authorized by this subchapter, including operating and leasing income and payments made to the Federal Government under development agreements, to pay expenses the Secretary incurs in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter, including construction, acquisition, leasing, operation, and maintenance expenses and payments made to developers under development agreements.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>The balance in the account is available in amounts specified in annual appropriation laws for making expenditures authorized by this subchapter.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6907">§ 6907. </num><heading>Use of other appropriated amounts </heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Cost Sharing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation may use amounts appropriated under section 24909(a)(2)(A) of title 49 to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ban on Using Amounts for Heliport</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated under section 24909 of title 49 may not be used for design, construction, or operation of a heliport at or near Union Station.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6908">§ 6908. </num><heading>Parking facility</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Government has the right, title, and interest in and to the parking facility at Union Station.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The rate of fees charged for use of the facility may exceed the rate required for maintenance and operation of the facility. The rate shall be established in a manner that encourages use of the facility by rail passengers and participants in activities in the Union Station complex and area.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6909">§ 6909. </num><heading>Supplying steam or chilled water to Union Station complex</heading> <content>The Architect of the Capitol may make agreements with the Secretary of Transportation to furnish steam, chilled water, or both from the Capitol Power Plant to the Union Station complex, at no expense to the legislative branch.</content> </section> <section><num value="6910">§ 6910. </num><heading>Authorization of appropriations</heading> <content>Amounts necessary to meet lease and other obligations, including maintenance requirements, incurred by the Secretary of the Interior and assigned to the Secretary of Transportation under this subchapter may be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1203">116 STAT. 1203</page></subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>NATIONAL VISITOR FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION</heading> <section><num value="6921">§ 6921. </num><heading>Establishment, composition, and meetings</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a National Visitor Facilities Advisory Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission is composed of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of the Interior;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Administrator of General Services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the Chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>six Members of the Senate, three from each party, to be appointed by the President of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>six Members of the House of Representatives, three from each party, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>three individuals appointed by the President, at least two of whom shall not be officers of the Federal Government, and one member of whom shall be a representative of the District of Columbia government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior serves as the Chairman of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service of non-federal members</inline>.—</heading><content>Non-federal members serve at the pleasure of the President.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairman.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6922">§ 6922. </num><heading>Duties</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The National Visitor Facilities Advisory Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct continuing investigations and studies of sites and plans to provide additional facilities and services for visitors and students coming to the Nation’s Capital; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services on the planning, construction, acquisition, and operation of those visitor facilities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staff and Facilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Park Service, in consultation with the Administrator, shall provide the necessary staff and facilities to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties under this subchapter.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6923">§ 6923. </num><heading>Compensation and expenses</heading> <content>Members of the National Visitor Facilities Advisory Commission who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government or the government of the District of Columbia are entitled to receive compensation under section 3109 of title 5 and expenses under section 5703 of title 5.</content> </section> <section><num value="6924">§ 6924. </num><heading>Reports and recommendations</heading> <content>The National Visitor Facilities Advisory Commission shall report to the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services the results of its studies and investigations. A report recommending additional facilities for visitors shall include the Commission’s recommendations as to sites for the facilities to be <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1204">116 STAT. 1204</page> provided, preliminary plans, specifications, and architectural drawings for the facilities, and the estimated cost of the recommended sites and facilities.</content> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> </part> <part style="font-size:larger;"><num value="D">PART D—</num><heading>PUBLIC BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PARKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA</heading> <chapter><num value="81">CHAPTER 81—</num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>GENERAL</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec. </designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8101. </designator><label>Supervision of public buildings and grounds in District of Columbia not otherwise provided for by law.Assignment of right, title, and interest in the Union Station complex to the Secretary of Transportation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8102. </designator><label>Protection of Federal Government buildings in District of Columbia.Agreements and contracts.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8103. </designator><label>Application of District of Columbia laws to public buildings and grounds.Acquisition, maintenance, and use of property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8104. </designator><label>Regulation of private and semipublic buildings adjacent to public buildings and grounds.Service on board of directors of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation. 6906. Union Station Fund.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8105. </designator><label>Approval ny Administrator of General Services.Use of other appropriated amounts.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8106. </designator><label>Buildings on reservations, parks, or public grounds.Parking facility.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8107. </designator><label>Advertisements and sales in or around Washington Monument.Supplying steam or chilled water to Union Station complex.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8108. </designator><label>Use of public buildings for public ceremonies.Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>JURISDICTION</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8121. </designator><label>Improper appropriation of streets.Establishment, composition, and meetings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8122. </designator><label>Jurisdiction over portion of Constitution Avenue.Duties.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8123. </designator><label>Record of transfer of jurisdiction between Director of National Park Service and Mayor of District of Columbia.Compensation and expenses.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8124. </designator><label>Transfer of jurisdiction between Federal and District of Columbia authorities.Reports and recommendations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8125. </designator><label>Public spaces resulting from filling of canals.Federal Triangle development area.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8126. </designator><label>Temporary occupancy of Potomac Park by Secretary of Agriculture.Federal Triangle property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8127. </designator><label>Part of Washington Aqueduct for playground purposes.Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>SERVICES FOR FACILITIES</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8141. </designator><label>Contract to rent buildings in the District of Columbia not to be made until appropriation enacted.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8142. </designator><label>Rent of other buildings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8143. </designator><label>Heat.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8144. </designator><label>Delivery of fuel for use during ensuing fiscal year.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER IV—</designator><label>MISCELLANEOUS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8161. </designator><label>Reservation of parking spaces for Members of Congress.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8162. </designator><label>Ailanthus trees prohibited.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8163. </designator><label>Use of greenhouses and nursery for trees, shrubs, and plants.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8164. </designator><label>E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8165. </designator><label>Services for Office of Personnel Management.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>GENERAL</heading> <section><num value="8101">§ 8101. </num><heading>Supervision of public buildings and grounds in District of Columbia not otherwise provided for by law</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations the President prescribes, the Administrator of General Services shall have charge of the public buildings and grounds in the District of Columbia, except those buildings and grounds which otherwise are provided for by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Unlawful Occupancy</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator, or the officer under the direction of the Administrator who is in immediate charge of those public buildings and grounds, decides that an individual is unlawfiilly occupying any part of that public land, the Administrator or officer in charge shall notify the United States marshal for the District of Columbia in writing of the unlawful occupation.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1205">116 STAT. 1205</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ejection of Trespasser</inline>.—</heading><content>The marshal shall have the trespasser ejected from the public land and shall restore possession of the land to the officer charged by law with the custody of the land.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8102">§ 8102. </num><heading>Protection of Federal Government buildings in District of Columbia</heading> <chapeau>The Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury may prohibit—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>a vehicle from parking or standing on a street or roadway adjacent to a building in the District of Columbia—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>at least partly owned or possessed by, or leased to, the Federal Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>used by law enforcement authorities subject to their jurisdiction; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a person or entity from conducting business on property immediately adjacent to a building described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="8103">§ 8103. </num><heading>Application of District of Columbia laws to public buildings and grounds</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Laws</inline>.—</heading><content>Laws and regulations of the District of Columbia for the protection of public or private property and the preservation of peace and order are extended to all public buildings and public grounds belonging to the Federal Government in the District of Columbia.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both if the person—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is guilty of disorderly and unlawful conduct in or about those public buildings or public grounds;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>willfully injures the buildings or shrubs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>pull downs, impairs, or otherwise injures any fence, wall, or other enclosure;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>injures any sink, culvert, pipe, hydrant, cistern, lamp, or bridge; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>removes any stone, gravel, sand, or other property of the Government, or any other part of the public grounds or lots belonging to the Government in the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8104">§ 8104. </num><heading>Regulation of private and semipublic buildings adjacent to public buildings and grounds</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factors for Development</inline>.—</heading><content>In view of the provisions of the Constitution respecting the establishment of the seat of the National Government, the duties it imposed on Congress in connection with establishing the seat of the National Government, and the solicitude shown and the efforts exerted by President Washington in the planning and development of the Capital City, the development should proceed along the lines of good order, good taste, and with due regard to the public interests involved, and a reasonable degree of control should be exercised over the architecture of private or semipublic buildings adjacent to public buildings and grounds of major importance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Application to Commission of Fine Arts</inline>.—</heading><content> The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall submit to the Commission on Fine Arts an application for a permit to erect or alter any building, a part of which fronts or abuts on the grounds of the Capitol, the grounds of the White House, the part of Pennsylvania Avenue extending from the Capitol to the White House, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1206">116 STAT. 1206</page> Lafayette Park, Rock Creek Park, the Zoological Park, the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, Potomac Park, or The Mall Park System and public buildings adjacent to the System, or abuts on any street bordering any of those grounds or parks, so far as the plans relate to height and appearance, color, and texture of the materials of exterior construction.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Mayor</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall report promptly its recommendations to the Mayor, including any changes the Commission decides are necessary to prevent reasonably avoidable impairment of the public values belonging to the public building or park. If the Commission fails to report its approval or disapproval of a plan within 30 days, the report is deemed approved and a permit may be issued.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action by the Mayor</inline>.—</heading><content>The Mayor shall take action the Mayor decides is necessary to effect reasonable compliance with the recommendation under subsection (c).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8105">§ 8105. </num><heading>Approval by Administrator of General Services</heading> <chapeau>Subject to applicable provisions of existing law relating to the functions in the District of Columbia of the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts, only the Administrator of General Services is required to approve sketches, plans, and estimates for buildings to be constructed by the Administrator, except that the Administrator and the United States Postal Service must approve buildings designed for post-office purposes.</chapeau> </section> <section><num value="8106">§ 8106. </num><heading>Buildings on reservations, parks, or public grounds</heading> <content>A building or structure shall not be erected on any reservation, park, or public grounds of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia without express authority of Congress.</content> </section> <section><num value="8107">§ 8107. </num><heading>Advertisements and sales in or around Washington Monument</heading> <content>Except on the written authority of the Director of the National Park Service, advertisements of any kind shall not be displayed, and articles of any kind shall not be sold, in or around the Washington Monument.</content> </section> <section><num value="8108">§ 8108. </num><heading>Use of public buildings for public ceremonies</heading> <content>Except as expressly authorized by law, public buildings in the District of Columbia (other than the Capitol Building and the White House), and the approaches to those public buildings, shall not be used or occupied in connection with ceremonies for the inauguration of the President or other public functions.</content> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II-</num><heading>JURISDICTION</heading> <section><num value="8121">§ 8121. </num><heading>Improper appropriation of streets</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Interior shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>prevent the improper appropriation or occupation of any public street, avenue, square, or reservation in the District of Columbia that belongs to the Federal Government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>reclaim the street, avenue, square, or reservation if unlawfully appropriated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>prevent the erection of any permanent building on property reserved to or for the use of the Government, unless plainly authorized by law; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1207">116 STAT. 1207</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>report to Congress at the beginning of each session on the Secretary’s proceedings in the premises, together with a full statement of all property described in this subsection, and how, and by what authority, the property is occupied or claimed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not interfere with the temporary and proper occupation of any part of the property described in subsection (a), by lawful authority, for the legitimate purposes of the Government.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8122">§ 8122. </num><heading>Jurisdiction over portion of Constitution Avenue</heading> <content>The Director of the National Park Service has jurisdiction over that part of Constitution Avenue west of Virginia Avenue that was under the control of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia prior to May 27, 1908.</content> </section> <section><num value="8123">§ 8123. </num><heading>Record of transfer of jurisdiction between Director of National Park Service and Mayor of District of Columbia</heading> <content>When in accordance with law or mutual legal agreement, spaces or portions of public land are transferred between the jurisdiction of the Director of the National Park Service, as established by the Act of July 1, 1898 (ch. 543, 30 Stat. 570), and the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the letters of transfer and acceptance exchanged between them are sufficient authority for the necessary change in the official maps and for record when necessary.</content> </section> <section><num value="8124">§ 8124. </num><heading>Transfer of jurisdiction between Federal and District of Columbia authorities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal and District of Columbia authorities administering properties in the District that are owned by the Federal Government or by the District may transfer jurisdiction over any part of the property among or between themselves for purposes of administration and maintenance under conditions the parties agree on. The National Capital Planning Commission shall recommend the transfer before it is completed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The District authorities shall report all transfers and agreements to Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Laws Not Repealed</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) does not repeal any law in effect on May 20, 1932, which authorized the transfer of jurisdiction of certain land among and between federal and District authorities.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8125">§ 8125. </num><heading>Public spaces resulting from filling of canals</heading> <content>The Director of the National Park Service has jurisdiction over all public spaces resulting from the filling of canals in the original city of Washington that were not under the jurisdiction of the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army as of August 1, 1914, except spaces included in the navy yard or in actual use as roadways and sidewalks and spaces assigned by law to the District of Columbia for use as a property yard and the location of a sewage pumping station. The spaces shall be laid out as reservations as a part of the park system of the District of Columbia.</content> </section> <section><num value="8126">§ 8126. </num><heading>Temporary occupancy of Potomac Park by Secretary of Agriculture</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Not More Than 75 Acres</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Park Service may allow the Secretary of Agriculture to temporarily <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1208">116 STAT. 1208</page> occupy as a testing ground not more than 75 acres of Potomac Park not needed in any one season for reclamation or park improvement. The Secretary shall vacate the area at the close of any season on the request of the Director.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continue as Public Park Under Director</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not change the essential character of the land used, which shall continue to be a public park under the charge of the Director.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8127">§ 8127. </num><heading>Part of Washington Aqueduct for playground purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction of Mayor</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Mayor of the District of Columbia has possession, control, and jurisdiction of the land of the Washington Aqueduct adjacent to the Champlain Avenue pumping station and lying outside of the fence around the pumping station as it—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>existed on August 31,1918; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>was transferred by the Chief of Engineers for playground purposes.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction of Secretary of the Army Not Affected</inline>.—</heading><content> This section does not affect the superintendence and control of the Secretary of the Army over the Washington Aqueduct and the rights, appurtenances, and fixtures connected with the Aqueduct.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>SERVICES FOR FACILITIES</heading> <section><num value="8141">§ 8141. </num><heading>Contract to rent buildings in the District of Columbia not to be made until appropriation enacted</heading> <content>A contract shall not be made for the rent of a building, or part of a building, to be used for the purposes of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia until Congress enacts an appropriation for the rent. This section is deemed to be notice to all contractors or lessors of the building or a part of the building.</content> </section> <section><num value="8142">§ 8142. </num><heading>Rent of other buildings</heading> <content>An executive department of the Federal Government renting a building for public use in the District of Columbia may rent a different building instead if it is in the public interest to do so. This section does not authorize an increase in the number of buildings in use or in the amount paid for rent.</content> </section> <section><num value="8143">§ 8143. </num><heading>Heat</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corcoran Gallery of Art</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of General Services may furnish heat from the central heating plant to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, if the Corcoran Gallery of Art agrees to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>pay for heat furnished at rates the Administrator determines; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>connect the building with the Federal Government mains in a manner satisfactory to the Administrator.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may furnish steam from the central heating plant for the use of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on the property which the Board acquired in squares east of 87 and east of 88 in the District of Columbia if the Board agrees to—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1209">116 STAT. 1209</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>pay for the steam furnished at reasonable rates the Administrator determines but that are at least equal to cost; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>provide the necessary connections with the Government mains at its own expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Administrator.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-Federal Public Buildings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall determine the rates to be paid for steam furnished to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Pan American Union Buildings, the American Red Cross Buildings, and other non-federal public buildings authorized to receive steam from the central heating plant.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8144">§ 8144. </num><heading>Delivery of fuel for use during ensuing fiscal year</heading> <content>During April, May, and June of each year, the Administrator of General Services may deliver to all branches of the Federal Government and the government of the District of Columbia as much fuel for their use during the following fiscal year as may be practicable to store at the points of consumption. The branches of the Federal Government and the government of the District of Columbia shall pay for the fuel from their applicable appropriations for that fiscal year.</content> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section><num value="8161">§ 8161. </num><heading>Reservation of parking spaces for Members of Congress</heading> <content>The Council of the District of Columbia shall designate, reserve, and properly mark appropriate and sufficient parlang spaces on the streets adjacent to all public buildings in the District for the use of Members of Congress engaged in public business.</content> </section> <section><num value="8162">§ 8162. </num><heading>Ailanthus trees prohibited</heading> <content>Ailanthus trees shall not be purchased for, or planted in, the public grounds.</content> </section> <section><num value="8163">§ 8163. </num><heading>Use of greenhouses and nursery for trees, shrubs, and plants</heading> <content>The greenhouses and nursery shall be used only for the propagation of trees, shrubs, and plants suitable for planting in the public reservations. Only those trees, shrubs, and plants shall be planted in the public reservations.</content> </section> <section><num value="8164">§ 8164. </num><heading>E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation, Maintenance, and Repair</inline>.—</heading><content>The operation, maintenance, and repair of the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, used by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, is under the control of the Administrator of General Services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of Space</inline>.—</heading><content>The allocation of space in the Courthouse is vested in the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1210">116 STAT. 1210</page> </section> <section><num value="8165">§ 8165. </num><heading>Services for Office of Personnel Management</heading> <chapeau>for carrying out the work of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the examinations provided for in sections 3304 and 3305 of title 5, the Administrator of General Services shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>assign or provide suitable and convenient rooms and accommodations, which are furnished, heated, and lighted, in Washington, D.C.;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>supply necessary stationery and other articles; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>arrange for or provide necessary printing.</content></paragraph> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="83">CHAPTER 83—</num><heading>WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8301.</designator><label>Definition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8302.</designator><label>Necessity for coordination in the development of the Washington metropolitan region.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8303.</designator><label>Declaration of policy of coordinated development and management.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8304.</designator><label>Priority projects.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="8301">§ 8301. </num><heading>Definition</heading> <content>In this chapter, the term “Washington metropolitan region” includes the District of Columbia, the counties of Montgomery and Prince Georges in Maryland, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia.</content> </section> <section><num value="8302">§ 8302. </num><heading>Necessity for coordination in the development of the Washington metropolitan region</heading> <content>Because the District of Columbia is the seat of the Federal Government and has become the urban center of a rapidly expanding Washington metropolitan region, the necessity for the continued and effective performance of the functions of the Government in the District of Columbia, the general welfare of the District of Columbia, the health and living standards of the people residing or working in the District of Columbia, and the conduct of industry, trade, and commerce in the District of Columbia require that to the fullest extent possible the development of the District of Columbia and the management of its public affairs, and the activities of the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government which may be carried out in, or in relation to, the other areas of the Washington metropolitan region, shall be coordinated with the development of those other areas and with the management of their public affairs so that, with the cooperation and assistance of those other areas, all of the areas in the Washington metropolitan area shall be developed and their public affairs shall be managed so as to contribute effectively toward the solution of the community development problems of the Washington metropolitan region on a unified metropolitan basis.</content> </section> <section><num value="8303">§ 8303. </num><heading>Declaration of policy of coordinated development and management</heading> <content>The policy to be followed for the attainment of the objective established by section 8302 of this title, and for the more effective exercise by Congress, the executive branch of the Federal Government, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and all other officers, agencies, and instrumentalities of the District of Columbia of their respective functions, powers, and duties in respect of the Washington metropolitan region, shall be that the functions, powers, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1211">116 STAT. 1211</page> and duties shall be exercised and carried out in a manner that (with proper recognition of the sovereignty of Maryland and Virginia in respect of those areas of the Washington metropolitan region that are located within their respective jurisdictions) will best facilitate the attainment of the coordinated development of the areas of the Washington metropolitan area and the coordinated management of their public affairs so as to contribute effectively to the solution of the community development problems of the Washington metropolitan region on a unified metropolitan basis.</content> </section> <section><num value="8304">§ 8304. </num><heading>Priority projects</heading> <content>In carrying out the policy pursuant to section 8303 of this title for the attainment of the objective established by section 8302 of this title, priority should be given to the solution, on a unified metropolitan basis, of the problems of water supply, sewage disposal, and water pollution and transportation.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="85">CHAPTER 85—</num><heading>NATIONAL CAPITAL SERVICE AREA AND DIRECTOR</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8501.</designator><label>National Capital Service Area.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8502.</designator><label>National Capital Service Director.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="8501">§ 8501. </num><heading>National Capital Service Area</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Boundaries</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Service Area is in the District of Columbia and includes the principal federal monuments, the White House, the Capitol Building, the United States Supreme Court Building, and the federal executive, legislative, and judicial office buildings located adjacent to the Mall and the Capitol Building, and is more particularly described as the area bounded as follows: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Beginning at that point on the present Virginia-District of Columbia boundary due west of the northernmost point of Theodore Roosevelt Island and running due east to the eastern shore of the Potomac River;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence generally south along the shore at the mean high water mark to the northwest corner of the Kennedy Center;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east along the northern side of the Kennedy Center to a point where it reaches the E Street Expressway;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east on the expressway to E Street Northwest and thence east on E Street Northwest to Eighteenth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Eighteenth Street Northwest to Constitution Avenue Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east on Constitution Avenue to Seventeenth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north on Seventeenth Street Northwest to Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east on Pennsylvania Avenue to Jackson Place Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north on Jackson Place to H Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east on H Street Northwest to Madison Place Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Madison Place Northwest to Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1212">116 STAT. 1212</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest to Fifteenth Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Fifteenth Street Northwest to Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence southeast on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest to John Marshall Place Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north on John Marshall Place Northwest to C Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east on C Street Northwest to Third Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north on Third Street Northwest to D Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east on D Street Northwest to Second Street Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Second Street Northwest to the intersection of Constitution Avenue Northwest and Louisiana Avenue Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence northeast on Louisiana Avenue Northwest to North Capitol Street;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north on North Capitol Street to Massachusetts Avenue Northwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence southeast on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest so as to encompass Union Square;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence following Union Square to F Street Northeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence east on F Street Northeast to Second Street Northeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Second Street Northeast to D Street Northeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west on D Street Northeast to First Street Northeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on First Street Northeast to Maryland Avenue Northeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence generally north and east on Maryland Avenue to Second Street Northeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Second Street Northeast to C Street Southeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west on C Street Southeast to New Jersey Avenue Southeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on New Jersey Avenue Southeast to D Street Southeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west on D Street Southeast to Canal Street Parkway;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence southeast on Canal Street Parkway to E Street Southeast;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west on E Street Southeast to the intersection of Washington Avenue Southwest and South Capitol Street;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence northwest on Washington Avenue Southwest to Second Street Southwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Second Street Southwest to Virginia Avenue Southwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence generally west on Virginia Avenue to Third Street Southwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north on Third Street Southwest to C Street Southwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west on C Street Southwest to Sixth Street Southwest;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1213">116 STAT. 1213</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence north on Sixth Street Southwest to Independence Avenue;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west on Independence Avenue to Twelfth Street Southwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Twelfth Street Southwest to D Street Southwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence west on D Street Southwest to Fourteenth Street Southwest;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south on Fourteenth Street Southwest to the middle of the Washington Channel;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence generally south and east along the mid-channel of the Washington Channel to a point due west of the northern boundary line of Fort Lesley McNair;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence due east to the side of the Washington Channel;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence following generally south and east along the side of the Washington Channel at the mean high water mark, to the point of confluence with the Anacostia River, and along the northern shore at the mean high water mark to the northern most point of the Eleventh Street Bridge;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence generally south and east along the northern side of the Eleventh Street Bridge to the eastern shore of the Anacostia River;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence generally south and west along such shore at the mean high water mark to the point of confluence of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence generally south along the eastern shore at the mean high water mark of the Potomac River to the point where it meets the present southeastern boundary line of the District of Columbia;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence south and west along such southeastern boundary line to the point where it meets the present Virginia-District of Columbia boundary;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">thence generally north and west up the Potomac River along the Virginia-District of Columbia boundary to the point of beginning.</listContent></listItem> </list></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Streets and sidewalks included</inline>.—</heading><content>Where the area in paragraph (1) is bounded by a street, the street, and any sidewalk of the street, are included in the area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal property that affronted or abutted the area deemed to be in the area</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Federal real property that on December 24, 1973, affronted or abutted the area described in paragraph (1) is deemed to be in the area. For the purposes of this paragraph, federal real property affronting or abutting the area described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is deemed to include Fort Lesley McNair, the Washington Navy Yard, the Anacostia Naval Annex, the United States Naval Station, Bolling Air Force Base, and the Naval Research Laboratory; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>does not include any area situated outside of the District of Columbia boundary as it existed immediately prior to December 24, 1973, any part of the Anacostia Park situated east of the northern side of the Eleventh Street Bridge, or any part of the Rock Creek Park.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Other Provisions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions covering buildings and grounds in area not affected</inline>.—</heading><content>Except to the extent specifically provided by this section, this section does not—</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1214">116 STAT. 1214</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>apply to the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102, any other buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, the Supreme Court Building and grounds as described in section 6101 of this title, and the Library of Congress buildings and grounds as defined in section 11 of the Act of August 4, 1950 (2 U.S.C. 167j); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>repeal, amend, alter, modify, or supersede—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>chapter 51 of this title, section 9, 9A, 9B, 9C or 14 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (ch. 707, 60 Stat. 719, 720), any other general law of the United States, any law enacted by Congress and applicable exclusively to the District of Columbia, or any rule or regulation prescribed pursuant to any of those provisions, that was in effect on January 1, 1975, and that pertained to those buildings and grounds; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any authority which existed on December 24, 1973, with respect to those buildings and grounds and was vested on January 1, 1975, in the Senate, the House of Representatives, Congress, any committee, commission, or board of the Senate, the House of Representatives, or Congress, the Architect of the Capitol or any other officer of the legislative branch, the Chief Justice of the United States, the Marshal of the Supreme Court, or the Librarian of Congress.</content></clause></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continued application of laws, regulations, and rules</inline>.—</heading><content>Except to the extent otherwise specifically provided in this section, all general laws of the United States and all laws enacted by the Congress and applicable exclusively to the District of Columbia, including regulations and rules prescribed pursuant to any of those laws, that were in effect on January 1, 1975, and which applied to and in the areas included in the National Capital Service Area pursuant to this section continue to be applicable to and in the National Capital Service Area in the same manner and to the same extent as if this section had not been enacted and remain applicable until repealed, amended, altered, modified, or superseded.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Services and Facilities</inline>.—</heading><content>As far as practicable, any service or facility authorized by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Public Law 93-198, 87 Stat. 774) to be rendered or furnished (including maintenance of streets and highways, and services under section 1537 of title 31) shall be made available to the Senate, the House of Representatives, Congress, any committee, commission, or board of the Senate, the House of Representatives, or Congress, the Architect of the Capitol, any other officer of the legislative branch who on January 1, 1975, was vested with authority over those buildings and grounds, the Chief Justice of the United States, the Marshal of the Supreme Court, and the Librarian of Congress on their request. If payment would be required for the rendition or furnishing of a similar service or facility to any other federal agency, the recipient, on presentation of proper vouchers and as agreed on by the parties, shall pay for the service or facility in advance or by reimbursement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right To Participate in Election Not Affected by Residency</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual may not be denied the right to vote or <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1215">116 STAT. 1215</page> otherwise participate in any manner in any election in the District of Columbia solely because the individual resides in the National Capital Service Area.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8502">§ 8502. </num><heading>National Capital Service Director</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>There is in the Executive Office of the President the National Capital Service Director who shall be appointed by the President. The Director shall receive compensation at the maximum rate established for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may appoint and fix the rate of compensation of necessary personnel, subject to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">President</inline>.—</heading><content>The President, through the Director and using District of Columbia governmental services to the extent practicable, shall ensure that there is provided in the area described in section 8501(a) of this title adequate fire protection and sanitation services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>Except with respect to that part of the National Capital Service Area comprising the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102, the Supreme Court Building and grounds as described in section 6101 of this title, and the Library of Congress buildings and grounds as defined in section 11 of the Act of August 4, 1950 (2 U.S.C. 167j), the Director shall ensure that there is provided in the remainder of the area described in section 8501(a) of this title adequate police protection and maintenance of streets and highways.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="87">CHAPTER 87—</num><heading>PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>GENERAL</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8701. </designator><label>Findings and purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8702. </designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>PLANNING AGENCIES</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8711. </designator><label>National Capital Planning Commission.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8712. </designator><label>Mayor of the District of Columbia.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>PLANNING PROCESS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8721. </designator><label>Comprehensive plan for the National Capital.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8722. </designator><label>Proposed federal and district developments and projects.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8723. </designator><label>Capital improvements.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8724. </designator><label>Zoning regulations and maps.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8725. </designator><label>Recommendations on platting and subdividing land.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8726. </designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER IV—</designator><label>ACQUIRING AND DISPOSING OF LAND</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8731. </designator><label>Acquiring land for park, parkway, or playground purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8732. </designator><label>Acquiring land subject to limited rights reserved to grantor and limited permanent rights in land adjoining park property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8733. </designator><label>Lease of land acquired for park, parkway, or playground purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8734. </designator><label>Sale of land by Mayor.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8735. </designator><label>Sale of land by Secretary of the Interior.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8736. </designator><label>Execution of deeds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8737. </designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1216">116 STAT. 1216</page> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>GENERAL</heading> <section><num value="8701">§ 8701. </num><heading>Findings and purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the location of the seat of government in the District of Columbia has brought about the development of a metropolitan region extending well into adjoining territory in Maryland and Virginia;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>effective comprehensive planning is necessary on a regional basis and of continuing importance to the federal establishment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the distribution of federal installations throughout the region has been and will continue to be a major influence in determining the extent and character of development;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>there is needed a central planning agency for the National Capital region to coordinate certain developmental activities of the many different agencies of the Federal and District of Columbia Governments so that those activities may conform with general objectives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>there is an increasing mutuality of interest and responsibility between the various levels of government that calls for coordinate and unified policies in planning both federal and local development in the interest of order and economy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>there are developmental problems of an interstate character, the planning of which requires collaboration between federal, state, and local governments in the interest of equity and constructive action; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the instrumentalities and procedures provided in this chapter will aid in providing Congress with information and advice requisite to legislation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this chapter (except sections 8733—8736)are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to secure comprehensive planning for the physical development of the National Capital and its environs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to provide for the participation of the appropriate planning agencies of the environs in the planning; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to establish the agency and procedures requisite to the administration of the functions of the Federal and District Governments related to the planning.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Objective</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The general objective of this chapter (except sections 8733—8736) is to enable appropriate agencies to plan for the development of the federal establishment at the seat of government in a manner—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>consistent with the nature and function of the National Capital and with due regard for the rights and prerogatives of the adjoining States and local governments to exercise control appropriate to their functions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section role="definitions"><num value="8702">§ 8702. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1217">116 STAT. 1217</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environs</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “environs” means the territory surrounding the District of Columbia included in the National Capital region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National capital</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “National Capital” means the District of Columbia and territory the Federal Government owns in the environs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National capital region</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “National Capital region” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the District of Columbia;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties in Virginia; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>all cities in Maryland or Virginia in the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined area of the counties listed in subparagraphs (B) and (C).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “planning agency” means any city, county, bi-county, part-county, or regional planning agency authorized under state and local laws to make and adopt comprehensive plans.</content></paragraph> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>PLANNING AGENCIES</heading> <section><num value="8711">§ 8711. </num><heading>National Capital Planning Commission</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission is the central federal planning agency for the Federal Government in the National Capital, created to preserve the important historical and natural features of the National Capital, except for the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102), any extension of, or additions to, those Buildings and Grounds, and buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission is composed of—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>ex officio, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, the chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the chairman of the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, or an alternate any of those individuals designates; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>five citizens with experience in city or regional planning, three of whom shall be appointed by the President and two of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Residency requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The citizen members appointed by the Mayor shall be residents of the District of Columbia. Of the three appointed by the President, at least one shall be a resident of Virginia and at least one shall be a resident of Maryland.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual appointed by the President serves for six years. An individual appointed by the Mayor serves for four years. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the individual being replaced.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1218">116 STAT. 1218</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pay and expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Citizen members are entitled to $100 a day when performing duties vested in the Commission and to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in performing those duties.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman and Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall designate the Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission. The Commission may elect from among its members other officers as it considers desirable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission may employ a Director, an executive officer, and other technical and administrative personnel as it considers necessary. Without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statues (41 U.S.C. 5) and section 3109, chapters 33 and 51, and subchapter III of chapter 53, of title 5, the Commission may employ, by contract or otherwise, the temporary or intermittent (not more than one year) services of city planners, architects, engineers, appraisers, and other experts or organizations of experts, as may be necessary to carry out its functions. The Commission shall fix the rate of compensation so as not to exceed the rate usual for similar services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Principal Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The principal duties of the National Capital Planning Commission include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>preparing, adopting, and amending a comprehensive plan for the federal activities in the National Capital and making related recommendations to the appropriate developmental agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>serving as the central planning agency for the Government within the National Capital region and reviewing the development programs of the developmental agencies to advise as to consistency with the comprehensive plan.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Other Functions, Powers, and Duties</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission shall carry out all other functions, powers, and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission, including those formerly vested in the Highway Commission established by the Act of March 2, 1893 (ch. 197, 27 Stat. 532), and those formerly vested in the National Capital Park Commission by the Act of June 6, 1924 (ch. 270, 43 Stat. 463).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget before December 16 of each year its estimate of the total amount to be appropriated for expenditure under this chapter (except sections 8732-8736) during the next fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission may charge fees to cover the full cost of Geographic Information System products and services the Commission supplies. The fees shall be credited to the applicable appropriation account as an offsetting collection and remain available until expended.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8712">§ 8712. </num><heading>Mayor of the District of Columbia</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Mayor of the District of Columbia is the central planning agency for the government of the District of Columbia in the National Capital and is responsible for coordinating the planning activities of the District government and for preparing and implementing the District elements of the comprehensive plan for the National Capital, which may include land use elements, urban renewal and redevelopment elements, a multiyear program of public works for the District, and physical, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1219">116 STAT. 1219</page> social, economic, transportation, and population elements. The Mayor’s planning responsibility shall not extend to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>federal or international projects and developments in the District, as determined by the National Capital Planning Commission; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102, any extension of, or additions to, those Buildings and Grounds, and buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participation and Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the responsibilities under this section and section 8721 of this title, the Mayor shall establish procedures for citizen participation in the planning process and for appropriate meaningful consultation with any state or local government or planning agency in the National Capital region affected by any aspect of a comprehensive plan, including amendments, affecting or relating to the District.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>PLANNING PROCESS</heading> <section><num value="8791">§ 8721. </num><heading>Comprehensive plan for the National Capital</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preparation and Adoption by Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive, consistent, and coordinated plan for the National Capital. The plan shall include the Commission’s recommendations or proposals for federal developments or projects in the environs and District elements of the comprehensive plan, or amendments to the elements, adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia and with respect to which the Commission has not determined a negative impact exists. Those elements or amendments shall be incorporated into the comprehensive plan without change. The Commission may include in its plan any part of a plan adopted by any planning agency in the environs and may make recommendations of collateral interest to the agencies. The Commission may adopt any part of an element. The Commission shall review and may amend or extend the plan so that its recommendations may be kept up to date.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review by District of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><content>The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall submit each District element of the comprehensive plan, and any amendment, to the Council for revision or modification, and adoption, by act, following public hearings. Following adoption and prior to implementation, the Council shall submit each element or amendment to the Commission for review and comment with regard to the impact of the element or amendment on the interests or functions of the federal establishment in the National Capital.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Response to Council Action</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of review</inline>.—</heading><content>Within 60 days after receiving an element or amendment from the Council, the Commission shall certify to the Council whether the element or amendment has a negative impact on the interests or functions of the federal establishment in the National Capital.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No negative impact</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Commission takes no action in the 60-day period, the element or amendment is deemed to have no negative impact and shall be incorporated into the comprehensive plan for the National Capital and implemented.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negative impact</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1220">116 STAT. 1220</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification to council</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Commission finds a negative impact, it shall certify its findings and recommendations to the Council.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Response of council</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On receipt of the Commission’s findings and recommendations, the Council may—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>accept the findings and recommendations and modify the element or amendment accordingly; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>reject the findings and recommendations and resubmit a modified form of the element or amendment to the Commission for reconsideration.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings and recommendations accepted</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Council accepts the findings and recommendations and modifies the element or amendment, the Council shall submit the element or amendment to the Commission for the Commission to determine whether the modification has been made in accordance with the Commission’s findings and recommendations. If the Commission does not act on the modified element or amendment within 30 days after receiving it, the element or amendment is deemed to have been modified in accordance with the findings and recommendations and shall be incorporated into the comprehensive plan for the National Capital and implemented. If within the 30-day period the Commission again determines the element or amendment has a negative impact on the functions or interests of the federal establishment in the National Capital, the element or amendment shall not be implemented.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings and recommendations rejected</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Council rejects the findings and recommendations and resubmits a modified element or amendment, the Commission, within 60 days after receiving it, shall decide whether the modified element or amendment has a negative impact on the interests or functions of the federal establishment within the National Capital. If the Commission does not act within the 60-day period, the modified element or amendment is deemed to have no negative impact and shall be incorporated into the comprehensive plan and implemented. If the Commission finds a negative impact, it shall certify its findings (in sufficient detail that the Council can understand the basis of the objection of the Commission) and recommendations to the Council and the element or amendment shall not be implemented.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resubmission Deemed New Element or Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Any element or amendment which the Commission has determined has a negative impact on the federal establishment in the National Capital which is submitted again in a modified form not less than one year from the day it was last rejected by the Commission is deemed to be a new element or amendment for purposes of the review procedure specified in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review, Hearings, and Citizen Advisory Councils</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Before the comprehensive plan, any element of the plan, or any revision is adopted, the Commission shall present the plan, element, or revision to the appropriate federal or District of Columbia authorities for comment and recommendations. The Commission may present the proposed revisions annually in a consolidated form. Recommendations by federal and District of Columbia authorities are not binding <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1221">116 STAT. 1221</page> on the Commission, but the Commission shall give careful consideration to any views and recommendations submitted prior to final adoption.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings and citizen advisory councils</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>may provide periodic opportunity for review and comments by nongovernmental agencies or groups through public hearings, meetings, or conferences, exhibitions, and publication of its plans; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in consultation with the Council, may encourage the formation of citizen advisory councils.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Time Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>On request of the Commission, the Council may grant an extension of any time limitation contained in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publishing Comprehensive Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>As appropriate, the Commission and the Mayor jointly shall publish a comprehensive plan for the National Capital, consisting of the elements of the comprehensive plan for the federal activities in the National Capital developed by the Commission and the District elements developed by the Mayor and the Council in accordance with this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Consultation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission and mayor</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission and the Mayor jointly shall establish procedures for appropriate meaningful continuing consultation throughout the planning process for the National Capital.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Government agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>In order that the National Capital may be developed in accordance with the comprehensive plan, the Commission, with the consent of each agency concerned as to its representation, may establish advisory and coordinating committees composed of representatives of agencies of the Federal and District of Columbia Governments as may be necessary or helpful to obtain the maximum amount of cooperation and correlation of effort among the various agencies. As it considers appropriate, the Commission may invite representatives of the planning and developmental agencies of the environs to participate in the work of the committees.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8722">§ 8722. </num><heading>Proposed federal and district developments and projects</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agencies To Use Commission as Central Planning Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>Agencies of the Federal Government responsible for public developments and projects shall cooperate and correlate their efforts by using the National Capital Planning Commission as the central planning agency for federal activities in the National Capital region. To aid the Commission in carrying out this function, federal and District of Columbia governmental agencies on request of the Commission shall furnish plans, data, and records the Commission requires. The Commission on request shall furnish related plans, data, and records to federal and District of Columbia governmental agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation Between Agencies and Commission</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Before construction plans prepared</inline>.—</heading><content>To ensure the comprehensive planning and orderly development of the National Capital, a federal or District of Columbia agency, before preparing construction plans the agency originates for proposed developments and projects or before making a commitment to acquire land, to be paid for at least in part from <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1222">116 STAT. 1222</page> federal or District amounts, shall advise and consult with the Commission as the agency prepares plans and programs in preliminary and successive stages that affect the plan and development of the National Capital. After receiving the plans, maps, and data, the Commission promptly shall make a preliminary report and recommendations to the agency. If the agency, after considering the report and recommendations of the Commission, does not agree, it shall advise the Commission and provide the reasons why it does not agree. The Commission then shall submit a final report. After consultation and suitable consideration of the views of the Commission, the agency may proceed to take action in accordance with its legal responsibilities and authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) does not apply to projects within the Capitol grounds or to structures erected by the Department of Defense during wartime or national emergency within existing military, naval, or Air Force reservations, except that the appropriate defense agency shall consult with the Commission as to any developments which materially affect traffic or require coordinated planning of the surrounding area.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance decisions of commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall determine in advance the type or kinds of plans, developments, projects, improvements, or acquisitions which do not need to be submitted for review by the Commission as to conformity with its plans.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Procedure for Developments and Projects Within Environs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Within the environs, general plans showing the location, character, and extent of, and intensity of use for, proposed federal and District developments and projects involving the acquisition of land shall be submitted to the Commission for report and recommendations before a final commitment to the acquisition is made, unless the matter specifically has been approved by law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission action</inline>.—</heading><content>Before acting on any general plan, the Commission shall advise and consult with the appropriate planning agency having jurisdiction over the affected part of the environs. When the Commission decides that proposed developments or projects submitted to the Commission under subsection (b) involve a major change in the character or intensity of an existing use in the environs, the Commission shall advise and consult with the planning agency. The report and recommendations shall be submitted within 60 days and shall be accompanied by any reports or recommendations of the planning agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Working with state or local authority or agency</inline>.—</heading><content> In carrying out its planning functions with respect to federal developments or projects in the environs, the Commission may work with, and make agreements with, any state or local authority or planning agency as the Commission considers necessary to have a plan or proposal adopted and carried out.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of Federal Public Buildings</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of the Act of June 20, 1938 (ch. 534, 52 Stat. 802) shall not apply to federal public buildings. In order to ensure the orderly development of the National Capital, the location, height, bulk, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1223">116 STAT. 1223</page> number of stories, and size of federal public buildings in the District of Columbia and the provision for open space in and around federal public buildings in the District of Columbia is subject to the approval of the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of District Government Buildings in Central Area</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) is extended to include public buildings erected by any agency of the Government of the District of Columbia in the central area of the District (as defined by concurrent action of the Commission and the Council of the District of Columbia), except that the Commission shall transmit its approval or disapproval within 30 days after the day the proposal was submitted to the Commission.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8723">§ 8723. </num><heading>Capital improvements</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Six-Year Program of Public Works Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission shall recommend a six-year program of public works projects for the Federal Government which the Commission shall review annually with the agencies concerned. Each federal agency shall submit to the Commission in the first quarter of each fiscal year a copy of its advance program of capital improvements within the National Capital and its environs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Multiyear Capital Improvement Plan</inline>.—</heading><content> By February 1 of each year, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall submit to the Commission a copy of the multiyear capital improvements plan for the District of Columbia that the Mayor develops under section 444 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Public Law 93-198, 87 Stat. 800). The Commission has 30 days in which to comment on the plan but may not change or disapprove of the plan.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8724">§ 8724. </num><heading>Zoning regulations and maps</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments of Zoning Regulations and Maps</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission may make a report and recommendation to the Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia, as provided in section 5 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (ch. 534, 52 Stat. 798), on the relation, conformity, or consistency of proposed amendments of the zoning regulations and maps with the comprehensive plan for the National Capital. The Planning Commission may also submit to the Zoning Commission proposed amendments or general revisions to the zoning regulations or the zoning map for the District of Columbia.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Report by Planning Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>When requested by an authorized representative of the Planning Commission, the Zoning Commission may recess for a reasonable period of time any public hearing it is holding to consider a proposed amendment to the zoning regulations or map so that the Planning Commission may have an opportunity to present to the Zoning Commission an additional report on the proposed amendment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Zoning Committee of National Capital Planning Commission</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and composition</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a Zoning Committee of the National Capital Planning Commission. The Committee consists of at least three members of the Planning Commission the Planning Commission designates for that purpose. The number of members serving on the Committee may vary.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1224">116 STAT. 1224</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Committee shall carry out the functions vested in the Planning Commission under this section and section 8725 of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to the extent the Planning Commission decides; and (B) when requested by the Zoning Commission and approved by the Planning Commission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8725">§ 8725. </num><heading>Recommendations on platting and subdividing land</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">By Council of the District of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><content>The Council of the District of Columbia shall submit any proposed change in, or addition to, the regulations or general orders regulating the platting and subdividing of lands and grounds in the District of Columbia to the National Capital Planning Commission for report and recommendation before the Council adopts the change or addition. The Council shall advise the Commission when it does not agree with the recommendations of the Commission and shall give the reasons why it disagrees. The Commission then shall submit a final report within 30 days. After considering the final report, the Council may act in accordance with its legal responsibilities and authority.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">By Planning Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall submit to the Council any proposed change in, or amendment to, the general orders that the Commission considers appropriate. The Council shall treat the amendments proposed in the same manner as other proposed amendments.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8726">§ 8726. </num><heading>Authorization of appropriations</heading> <content>Amounts necessary to carry out this subchapter may be appropriated from money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated and from any appropriate appropriation law, except the annual District of Columbia Appropriation Act.</content> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="IV">SUBCHAPTER IV—</num><heading>ACQUIRING AND DISPOSING OF LAND</heading> <section><num value="8731">§ 8731. </num><heading>Acquiring land for park, parkway, or playground purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Acquire Land</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capitol Planning Commission shall acquire land the Planning Commission believes is necessary and desirable in the District of Columbia and adjacent areas in Maryland and Virginia for suitable development of the National Capital park, parkway, and playground system. The acquisition must be within the limits of the appropriations made for those purposes. The Planning Commission shall request the advice of the Commission of Fine Arts in selecting land to be acquired.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">How Land May Be Acquired</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchase or condemnation proceeding</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Planning Commission may buy land when the land can be acquired at a price the Planning Commission considers reasonable or by a condemnation proceeding when the land cannot be bought at a reasonable price.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land in the district of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><content>A condemnation proceeding to acquire land in the District of Columbia shall be conducted in accordance with section 1 of the Act of December 23, 1963 (Public Law 88-241, 77 Stat. 571).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1225">116 STAT. 1225</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land in Maryland or Virginia</inline>.—</heading><content>The Planning Commission may acquire land in Maryland or Virginia under arrangements agreed to by the Commission and the proper officials of Maryland or Virginia.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Control of Land</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land in the district of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><content>Land acquired in the District of Columbia shall be a part of the park system of the District of Columbia and be under the control of the Director of the National Park Service. The National Capital Planning Commission may assign areas suitable for playground purposes to the control of the Mayor of the District of Columbia for playground purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land in Maryland or Virginia</inline>.—</heading><content>Land acquired in Maryland or Virginia shall be controlled as determined by agreement between the Planning Commission and the proper officials of Maryland or Virginia.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Approval Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The designation of all land to be acquired by condemnation, all contracts to purchase land, and all agreements between the National Capital Planning Commission and the officials of Maryland and Virginia are subject to the approval of the President.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8732">§ 8732. </num><heading>Acquiring land subject to limited rights reserved to grantor and limited permanent rights in land adjoining park property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The National Capital Planning Commission in accordance with this chapter may acquire, for and on behalf of the Federal Government, by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>fee title to land subject to limited rights, but not for business purposes, reserved to the grantor; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>permanent rights in land adjoining park property sufficient to prevent the use of the land in certain specified ways which would essentially impair the value of the park property for its purposes.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prerequisites to Acquisition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fee title to land subject to limited rights</inline>.—</heading><content>The reservation of rights to the grantor shall not continue beyond the life of the grantor of the fee. The Commission must decide that the permanent public park purposes for which control over the land is needed are not essentially impaired by the reserved rights and that there is a substantial saving in cost by acquiring the land subject to the limited rights as compared with the cost of acquiring unencumbered title to the land.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent rights in land adjoining park property</inline>.—</heading><content> The Commission must decide that the protection and maintenance of the essential public values of the park can be secured more economically by acquiring the permanent rights than by acquiring the land.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Approval Required</inline>.—</heading><content>All contracts to acquire land or rights under this section are subject to the approval of the President.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8733">§ 8733. </num><heading>Lease of land acquired for park, parkway, or playground purposes</heading> <chapeau>The Secretary of the Interior may lease, for not more them five years, land or an existing building or structure on land acquired <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1226">116 STAT. 1226</page> for park, parkway, or playground purposes, and may renew the lease for an additional five years. A lease or renewal under this section is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>subject to the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>subject to the need for the immediate use of the land, building, or structure in other ways by the public; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>on terms the Administrator decides.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="8734">§ 8734. </num><heading>Sale of land by Mayor</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Sell</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, for the best interests of the District of Columbia, may sell to the highest bidder at public or private sale real estate in the District of Columbia owned in fee simple by the District of Columbia for municipal use that the Council of the District of Columbia and the Commission find to be no longer required for public purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Paying Expenses and Depositing Proceeds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Mayor—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>may pay the reasonable and necessary expenses of the sale of each parcel of land sold; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall deposit the net proceeds of each sale in the Treasury to the credit of the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8735">§ 8735. </num><heading>Sale of land by Secretary of the Interior</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Sell</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission, the Secretary of the Interior, for the best interests of the Federal Government, may sell, by deed or instrument, real estate held by the Government in the District of Columbia and under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service which may be no longer needed for public purposes. The land may be sold for cash or on a deferred-payment plan the Secretary approves, at a price not less than the Government paid for it and not less than its present appraised value as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale to Highest Bidder</inline>.—</heading><content>In selfing any parcel of land under this section, the Secretary shall have public or private solicitation for bids or offers be made as the Secretary considers appropriate. The Secretary shall sell the parcel to the party agreeing to pay the highest price if the price is otherwise satisfactory. If the price offered or bid by the owner of land abutting the land to be sold equals the highest price offered or bid by any other party, the parcel may be sold to the owner of the abutting land.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Paying Expenses and Depositing Proceeds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>may pay the reasonable and necessary expenses of the sale of each parcel of land sold; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>shall deposit the net proceeds of each sale in the Treasury to the credit of the Government and the District of Columbia in the proportion that each—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>paid the appropriations used to acquire the parcels; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>was obligated to pay the appropriations, at the time of acquisition, by reimbursement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1227">116 STAT. 1227</page> </section> <section><num value="8736">§ 8736. </num><heading>Execution of deeds</heading> <content>The Mayor of the District of Columbia may execute deeds of conveyance for real estate sold under this subchapter. The deeds shall contain a full description of the land sold as required by law.</content> </section> <section><num value="8737">§ 8737. </num><heading>Authorization of appropriations</heading> <content>An amount equal to not more than one cent for each inhabitant of the continental United States as determined by the last preceding decennial census may be appropriated each year in the District of Columbia Appropriation Act for the National Capital Planning Commission to use for the payment of its expenses and for the acquisition of land the Commission may acquire under section 8731 of this title for the purposes named, including compensation for the land, surveys, ascertainment of title, condemnation proceedings, and necessary conveyancing. The appropriated amounts shall be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia and the general amounts of the Treasury in the same proportion as other expenses of the District of Columbia.</content> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="89">CHAPTER 89—</num><heading>NATIONAL CAPITAL MEMORIALS AND COMMEMORATIVE WORKS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8901.</designator><label>Purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8902.</designator><label>Definitions and nonapplication.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8903.</designator><label>Congressional authorization of commemorative works.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8904.</designator><label>National Capital Memorial Commission.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8905.</designator><label>Site and design approval.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8906.</designator><label>Criteria for issuance of construction permit.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8907.</designator><label>Temporary site designation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8908.</designator><label>Areas I and II.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>8909.</designator><label>Administrative.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="8901">§ 8901. </num><heading>Purposes</heading> <chapeau>The purposes of this chapter are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to preserve the integrity of the comprehensive design of the L’Enfant and McMillan plans for the Nation’s Capital;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to ensure the continued public use and enjoyment of open space in the District of Columbia;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to preserve, protect and maintain the limited amount of open space available to residents of, and visitors to, the Nation’s Capital; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>to ensure that future commemorative works in areas administered by the National Park Service and the Administrator of General Services in the District of Columbia and its environs—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are appropriately designed, constructed, and located; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>reflect a consensus of the lasting national significance of the subjects involved.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section role="definitions"><num value="8902">§ 8902. </num><heading>Definitions and nonapplication</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commemorative work</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “commemorative work”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means any statue, monument, sculpture, memorial, plaque, inscription, or other structure or landscape feature, including a garden or memorial grove, designed to perpetuate in a permanent manner the memory of an individual,<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1228">116 STAT. 1228</page> group, event or other significant element of American history; but</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>does not include an item described in subclause (A) that is located within the interior of a structure or a structure which is primarily used for other purposes.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Person</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “person” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a public agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>an individual, group or organization—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of the Code (26 U.S.C. 501(a)); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>authorized by Congress to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">The district of Columbia and its environs</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “the District of Columbia and its environs” means land and property located in Areas I and II as depicted on the map numbered 869/86581, and dated May 1, 1986, that the National Park Service and the Administrator of General Services administer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><content>This chapter does not apply to commemorative works authorized by a law enacted before January 3, 1985.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8903">§ 8903. </num><heading>Congressional authorization of commemorative works</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Commemorative works—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>may be established on federal lands referred to in section 8901(4) of this title only as specifically authorized by law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>are subject to applicable provisions of this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Commemorative Works</inline>.—</heading><content>A military commemorative work may be authorized only to commemorate a war or similar major military conflict or a branch of the armed forces. A commemorative work commemorating a lesser conflict or a unit of an armed force may not be authorized. Commemorative works to a war or similar major military conflict may not be authorized until at least 10 years after the officially designated end of the event.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Works Commemorating Events, Individuals, or Groups</inline>.—</heading><content> A commemorative work commemorating an event, individual, or group of individuals, except a military commemorative work as described in subsection (b), may not be authorized until after the 25th anniversary of the event, death of the individual, or death of the last surviving member of the group.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With National Capital Memorial Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>In considering legislation authorizing commemorative works in the District of Columbia and its environs, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate shall solicit the views of the National Capital Memorial Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Legislative Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Legislative authority for a commemorative work expires at the end of the seven-year period beginning on the date the authority is enacted unless the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, has issued a construction permit for the commemorative work during that period.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1229">116 STAT. 1229</page> </section> <section><num value="8904">§ 8904. </num><heading>National Capital Memorial Commission</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is a National Capital Memorial Commission. The membership of the Commission consists of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Director of the National Park Service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Architect of the Capitol;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Chairman of the American Battle Monuments Commission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the Chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the Mayor of the District of Columbia;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service of the General Services Administration; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director is the Chairman of the National Capital Memorial Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory Role</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Memorial Commission shall advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services on policy and procedures for establishment of, and proposals to establish, commemorative works in the District of Columbia and its environs and on other matters concerning commemorative works in the Nation’s Capital as the Commission considers appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Capital Memorial Commission shall meet at least twice annually.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8905">§ 8905. </num><heading>Site and design approval</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation on, and Submission of, Proposals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person authorized by law to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs may request a permit for construction of the commemorative work only after the following requirements are met:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The person must consult with the National Capital Memorial Commission regarding the selection of alternative sites and designs for the commemorative work.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal</inline>.—</heading><content>Following consultation in accordance with clause (1), the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, must submit, on behalf of the person, site and design proposals to the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission for their approval.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decision Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>In considering site and design proposals, the Commission of Fine Arts, National Capital Planning Commission, Secretary, and Administrator shall be guided by, but not limited by, the following criteria:</content></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surroundings</inline>.—</heading><content>To the maximum extent possible, a commemorative work shall be located in surroundings that are relevant to the subject of the work.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Location</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A commemorative work shall be located so that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>it does not interfere with, or encroach on, an existing commemorative work; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to the maximum extent practicable, it protects open space and existing public use.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Material</inline>.—</heading><content>A commemorative work shall be constructed of durable material suitable to the outdoor environment.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1230">116 STAT. 1230</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Landscape features</inline>.—</heading><content>Landscape features of commemorative works shall be compatible with the climate.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="8906">§ 8906. </num><heading>Criteria for issuance of construction permit</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for Issuing Permit</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before issuing a permit for the construction of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, shall determine that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the site and design have been approved by the Secretary or Administrator, the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>knowledgeable individuals qualified in the field of preservation and maintenance have been consulted to determine structural soundness and durability of the commemorative work and to ensure that the commemorative work meets high professional standards;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the person authorized to construct the commemorative work has submitted contract documents for construction of the commemorative work to the Secretary or Administrator; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the person authorized to construct the commemorative work has available sufficient amounts to complete construction of the project.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Donation for Perpetual Maintenance and Preservation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the criteria described in subsection (a), a construction permit may not be issued unless the person authorized to construct the commemorative work has donated an amount equal to 10 percent of the total estimated cost of construction to offset the costs of perpetual maintenance and preservation of the commemorative work. The amounts shall be credited to a separate account in the Treasury.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall make any part of the donated amount available to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator for maintenance at the request of the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator. The Secretary of the Interior or Administrator shall not request more from the separate account than the total amount deposited by persons establishing commemorative works in areas the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator administers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory of available amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior and Administrator shall maintain an inventory of amounts available under this subsection. The amounts are not subject to annual appropriations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection does not apply when a department or agency of the Federal Government constructs the work and less than 50 percent of the funding for the work is provided by private sources.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Suspension for Misrepresentation in Fundraising</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior or Administrator may suspend any activity under this chapter that relates to the establishment of a commemorative work if the Secretary or Administrator determines that fundraising efforts relating to the work have misrepresented an affiliation with the work or the Federal Government.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1231">116 STAT. 1231</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The person authorized to construct a commemorative work under this chapter must submit to the Secretary of the Interior or Administrator an annual report of operations, including financial statements audited by an independent certified public accountant. The person shall pay for the report.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8907">§ 8907. </num><heading>Temporary site designation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criterion for Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Capital Memorial Commission, determines that a site where commemorative works may be displayed on a temporary basis is necessary to aid in the preservation of the limited amount of open space available to residents of, and visitors to, the Nation’s Capital, a site may be designated on land the Secretary administers in the District of Columbia.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>A designation may be made under subsection (a) only if, at least 120 days before the designation, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, prepares and submits to Congress a plan for the site. The plan snail include specifications for the location, construction, and administration of the site and criteria for displaying commemorative works at the site.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Risk and Agreement To Indemnify</inline>.—</heading><content>A commemorative work displayed at the site shall be installed, maintained, and removed at the sole expense and risk of the person authorized to display the work. The person shall agree to indemnify the United States for any liability arising from the display of the commemorative work under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8908">§ 8908. </num><heading>Areas I and II</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Map</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior and Administrator of General Services shall make available, for public inspection at appropriate offices of the National Park Service and the General Services Administration, the map numbered 869/86581, and dated May 1, 1986.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific Conditions Applicable to Area I and Area II</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Area i</inline>.—</heading><content>After seeking the advice of the National Capital Memorial Commission, the Secretary or Administrator, as appropriate, may recommend the location of a commemorative work in Area I only if the Secretary or Administrator decides that the subject of the commemorative work is of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the United States. The Secretary or Administrator shall notify the Commission, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate of the recommendation that a commemorative work should be located in Area I. The location of a commemorative work in Area I is deemed to be authorized only if the recommendation is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after the notification.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Area ii</inline>.—</heading><content>Commemorative works of subjects of lasting historical significance to the American people may be located in Area II.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="8908">§ 8909. </num><heading>Administrative</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of Documentation of Design and Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Complete documentation of design and construction of each commemorative work located in the District of Columbia and its environs shall be provided to the Secretary of the Interior or <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1232">116 STAT. 1232</page> Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, and shall be permanently maintained in the manner provided by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility for Maintenance of Completed Work</inline>.—</heading><content> On completion of any commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, the Secretary or Administrator, as appropriate, shall assume responsibility for maintaining the work.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations or Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary and Administrator shall prescribe appropriate regulations or standards to carry out this chapter.</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="91">CHAPTER 91—</num><heading>COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9101.</designator><label>Establishment, composition, and vacancies.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9102.</designator><label>Duties.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9103.</designator><label>Personnel.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9104.</designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="9101">§ 9101. </num><heading>Establishment, composition, and vacancies</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a Commission of Fine Arts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission is composed of seven well-qualified judges of the fine arts, appointed by the President, who serve for four years each or until their successors are appointed and qualified.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall fill vacancies on the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Members of the Commission shall be paid actual expenses in traveling to and from the District of Columbia to attend Commission meetings and while attending those meetings.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="9102">§ 9102. </num><heading>Duties</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission of Fine Arts shall advise on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the location of statues, fountains, and monuments in the public squares, streets, and parks in the District of Columbia;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the selection of models for statues, fountains, and monuments erected under the authority of the Federal Government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the selection of artists to carry out clause (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>questions of art generally when required to do so by the President or a committee of Congress.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duty To Request Advice</inline>.—</heading><content>The officers required to decide the questions described in subsection (a)(1)—(3) shall request the Commission to provide the advice.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonapplication</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not apply to the Capitol Building and the Libraiy of Congress buildings.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="9103">§ 9103. </num><heading>Personnel</heading> <content>The Commission of Fine Arts has a secretary and other assistance the Commission authorizes. The secretary is the executive officer of the Commission.</content> </section> <section><num value="9104">§ 9104. </num><heading>Authorization of appropriations</heading> <content>Necessary amounts may be appropriated to carry out this chapter.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="93">CHAPTER 93—</num><heading>THEODORE ROOSEVELT ISLAND</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9301.</designator><label>Maintenance and administration.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9302.</designator><label>Consent of Theodore Roosevelt Association required for development.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1233">116 STAT. 1233</page></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9303.</designator><label>Access to Theodore Roosevelt Island.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9304.</designator><label>Source of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="9301">§ 9301. </num><heading>Maintenance and administration</heading> <content>The Director of the National Park Service shall maintain and administer Theodore Roosevelt Island as a natural park for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.</content></section> <section><num value="9302">§ 9302. </num><heading>Consent of Theodore Roosevelt Association required for development</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Plan for Development</inline>.—</heading><content>The Theodore Roosevelt Association must approve every general plan for the development of Theodore Roosevelt Island.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development Inconsistent with Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>As long as the Association remains in existence, development inconsistent with the general plan may not be carried out without the Association’s consent.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="9303">§ 9303. </num><heading>Access to Theodore Roosevelt Island</heading> <content>Subject to the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission and the availability of appropriations, the Director of the National Park Service may provide suitable means of access to and on Theodore Roosevelt Island.</content> </section> <section><num value="9304">§ 9304. </num><heading>Source of appropriations</heading> <content>The appropriations needed for construction of suitable means of access to and on Theodore Roosevelt Island and annually for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the land and improvements may be made from amounts not otherwise appropriated from the Treasury.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="95">CHAPTER 95—</num><heading>WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT AND OTHER PUBLIC WORKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9501.</designator><label>Chief of Engineers.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9502.</designator><label>Authority of Chief of Engineers.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9503.</designator><label>Record of property.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9504.</designator><label>Reports.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9505.</designator><label>Paying for main pipes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9506.</designator><label>Civil penalty.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>9507.</designator><label>Control of expenditures.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="9501">§ 9501. </num><heading>Chief of Engineers</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Superintendence Duties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Washington aqueduct and other public works and improvements in the district of columbia</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief of Engineers has the immediate superintendence of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Washington Aqueduct, together with all rights, appurtenances, and fixtures connected with the Aqueduct and belonging to the Federal Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>all other public works and improvements in the District of Columbia in which the Government has an interest and which are not otherwise specially provided for by law.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obeying regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Chief of Engineers shall obey regulations the President prescribes, through the Secretary of the Army.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Increase in Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief of Engineers shall not receive additional compensation for the services required under this chapter.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1234">116 STAT. 1234</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief of Engineers shall be furnished an office in one of the public buildings in the District of Columbia, as the Administrator of General Services directs, and shall be supplied by the Federal Government with stationery, instruments, books, and furniture which may be required for the performance of the duties of the Chief of Engineers.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="9502">§ 9502. </num><heading>Authority of Chief of Engineers</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief of Engineers and necessary assistants may use all lawful means to carry out their duties.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supply of Water in District of Columbia</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Providing water</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief of Engineers has complete control over the Washington Aqueduct to regulate the manner in which the authorities of the District of Columbia may tap the supply of water to the inhabitants of the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Stoppage of water flow</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief of Engineers shall stop the authorities of the District of Columbia from tapping the supply of water when the supply is no more than adequate to the wants of the public buildings and grounds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appeal of decision</inline>.—</heading><content>The decision of the Chief of Engineers on all questions concerning the supply of water under this subsection may be appealed only to the Secretary of the Army.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="9503">§ 9503. </num><heading>Record of property</heading> <content>The Chief of Engineers shall keep in the office a complete record of all land and other property connected with or belonging to the Washington Aqueduct and other public works under the charge of the Chief of Engineers, together with accurate plans and surveys of the public grounds and reservations in the District of Columbia.</content> </section> <section><num value="9503">§ 9504. </num><heading>Reports</heading> <content>As superintendent of the Washington Aqueduct, the Chief of Engineers annually shall submit to the Secretary of the Army, witnin nine months after the end of the fiscal year, a report of the Chief of Engineers’ operations for that year and a report of the condition, progress, repairs, casualties, and expenditures of the Washington Aqueduct and other public works under the charge of the Chief of Engineers.</content> </section> <section><num value="9505">§ 9505. </num><heading>Paying for main pipes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Government</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Government shall only pay for the number of main pipes of the Washington Aqueduct needed to furnish public buildings, offices, and grounds with the necessary supply of water.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">District of Columbia</inline>.—</heading><content>The District of Columbia shall pay the cost of any main pipe of the Washington Aqueduct which supplies water to the inhabitants of the District of Columbia, in the manner provided by law.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="9506">§ 9506. </num><heading>Civil penalty</heading> <content>A person that, without the consent of the Chief of Engineers, taps or opens the mains or pipes laid by the Federal Government is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of at least $50 and not more than $500.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1235">116 STAT. 1235</page> </section> <section><num value="9507">§ 9507. </num><heading>Control of expenditures</heading> <content>Unless expressly provided for by law, the Secretary of the Army shall direct the expenditure of amounts appropriated for the Washington Aqueduct and for other public works in the District of Columbia.</content> </section> </chapter></part> </subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="III">SUBTITLE III—</num><heading>INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT</heading> <toc> <headingItem> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter</inline> </designator> <target><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline></target> </headingItem> <referenceItem><designator>111.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">GENERAL</label><target>11101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>113.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACQUISITIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY</label><target>11301</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>115.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION PILOT PROGRAMS</label><target>11501</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>117.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MATTERS</label><target>11701</target></referenceItem> </toc> <chapter><num value="111">CHAPTER 111—</num><heading>GENERAL</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11101.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11102.</designator><label>Sense of Congress.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11103.</designator><label>Applicability to national security systems.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="11101">§ 11101. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this subtitle, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial item</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “commercial item” has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “executive agency” has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Act (41 U.S.C. 403).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “information resources” has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information resources management</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “information resources management” has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “information system” has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of title 44.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information technology</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “information technology”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>with respect to an executive agency means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>of that equipment; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;</content></clause> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>includes computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>does not include any equipment acquired by a federal contractor incidental to a federal contract.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1236">116 STAT. 1236</page> </section> <section><num value="11102">§ 11102. </num><heading>Sense of Congress</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that, during the five-year period beginning with 1996, executive agencies should achieve each year through improvements in information resources management by the agency—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>at least a five percent decrease in the cost (in constant fiscal year 1996 dollars) incurred by the agency in operating and maintaining information technology; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a five percent increase in the efficiency of the agency operations.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="11103">§ 11103. </num><heading>Applicability to national security systems</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National security system</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “national security system” means a telecommunications or information system operated by the Federal Government, the function, operation, or use of which—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>involves intelligence activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>involves cryptologic activities related to national security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>involves command and control of military forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>subject to paragraph (2), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1)(E) does not include a system to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), chapter 113 of this title does not apply to national security systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 11313, 11315, and 11316 of this title apply to national security systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capital planning and investment control</inline>.—</heading><content>The heads of executive agencies shall apply sections 11302 and 11312 of this title to national security systems to the extent practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of performance-based and results-based management to national security systems</inline>.—</heading><content/></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), the heads of executive agencies shall apply section 11303 of this title to national security systems to the extent practicable.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>National security systems are subject to section 11303(b)(5) of this title, except for subparagraph (b)(iv).</content></subparagraph></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="113">CHAPTER 113—</num><heading>RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACQUISITIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11301.</designator><label>Responsibility of Director.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11302.</designator><label>Capital planning and investment control.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11303.</designator><label>Performance-based and results-based management.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>EXECUTIVE AGENCIES</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11311.</designator><label>Responsibilities.</label></referenceItem><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1237">116 STAT. 1237</page> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11312.</designator><label>Capital planning and investment control.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11313.</designator><label>Performance and results-based management.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11314.</designator><label>Authority to acquire and manage information technology.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11315.</designator><label>Agency Chief Information Officer.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11316.</designator><label>Accountability.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11317.</designator><label>Significant deviations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11318.</designator><label>Interagency support.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11331.</designator><label>Responsibilities regarding efficiency, security, and privacy of federal computer systems.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11332.</designator><label>Federal computer system security training and plan.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET</heading> <section><num value="11301">§ 11301. </num><heading>Responsibility of Director</heading> <content>In fulfilling the responsibility to administer the functions assigned under chapter 35 of title 44, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall comply with this chapter with respect to the specific matters covered by this chapter.</content></section> <section><num value="11302">§ 11302. </num><heading>Capital planning and investment control</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Information Technology</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall perform the responsibilities set forth in this section in fulfilling the responsibilities under section 3504(h) of title 44.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Information Technology in Federal Programs</inline>.—</heading><content> The Director shall promote and improve the acquisition, use, and disposal of information technology by the Federal Government to improve the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of federal programs, including through dissemination of public information and the reduction of information collection burdens on the public.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Budget Process</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Analyzing, tracking, and evaluating capital investments</inline>.—</heading><content>As part of the budget process, the Director shall develop a process for analyzing, tracking, and evaluating the risks and results of all major capital investments made by an executive agency for information systems. The process shall cover the life of each system and shall include explicit criteria for analyzing the projected and actual costs, benefits, and risks associated with the investments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>At the same time that the President submits the budget for a fiscal year to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Director shall submit to Congress a report on the net program performance benefits achieved as a result of major capital investments made by executive agencies for information systems and how the benefits relate to the accomplishment of the goals of the executive agencies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Executive Agents for Acquisitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall designate the head of one or more executive agencies, as the Director considers appropriate, as executive agent for Government-wide acquisitions of information technology.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1238">116 STAT. 1238</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Technology Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall oversee the development and implementation of standards and guidelines pertaining to federal computer systems by the Secretary of Commerce through the National Institute of Standards and Technology under section 11331 of this title and section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Best Practices in Acquisitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall encourage the heads of the executive agencies to develop and use the best practices in the acquisition of information technology.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Other Models for Managing Information Technology</inline>.—</heading><content>On a continuing basis, the Director shall assess the experiences of executive agencies, state and local governments, international organizations, and the private sector in managing information technology.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comparison of Agency Uses of Information Technology</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall compare the performances of the executive agencies in using information technology and shall disseminate the comparisons to the heads of the executive agencies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring Training</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall monitor the development and implementation of training in information resources management for executive agency personnel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Informing Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall keep Congress fully informed on the extent to which the executive agencies are improving the performance of agency programs and the accomplishment of the agency missions through the use of the best practices in information resources management.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of Policy Development and Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall coordinate with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy the development and review by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of policy associated with federal acquisition of information technology.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11303">§ 11303. </num><heading>Performance-based and results-based management</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall encourage the use of performance-based and results-based management in fulfilling the responsibilities assigned under section 3504(h) of title 44.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of Agency Programs and Investments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall evaluate the information resources management practices of the executive agencies with respect to the performance and results of the investments made by the executive agencies in information technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direction for executive agency action</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall issue to the head of each executive agency clear and concise direction that the head of each agency shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>establish effective and efficient capital planning processes for selecting, managing, and evaluating the results of all of its major investments in information systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>determine, before making an investment in a new information system—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>whether the function to be supported by the system should be performed by the private sector and, if so, whether any component of the executive agency performing that function should be converted from a governmental organization to a private sector organization; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>whether the function should be performed by the executive agency and, if so, whether the function should be performed by a private sector source under contract or by executive agency personnel;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>analyze the missions of the executive agency and, based on the analysis, revise the executive agency’s mission-related processes and administrative processes, as <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1239">116 STAT. 1239</page> appropriate, before making significant investments in information technology to be used in support of those missions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>ensure that the information security policies, procedures, and practices are adequate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance for multiagency investments</inline>.—</heading><content>The direction issued under paragraph (2) shall include guidance for undertaking efficiently and effectively interagency and Federal Government-wide investments in information technology to improve the accomplishment of missions that are common to the executive agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic reviews</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall implement through the budget process periodic reviews of selected information resources management activities of the executive agencies to ascertain the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology in improving the performance of the executive agency and the accomplishment of the missions of the executive agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement of accountability</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may take any action that the Director considers appropriate, including an action involving the budgetary process or appropriations management process, to enforce accountability of the head of an executive agency for information resources management and for the investments made by the executive agency in information technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific actions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Actions taken by the Director may include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>recommending a reduction or an increase in the amount for information resources that the head of the executive agency proposes for the budget submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>reducing or otherwise adjusting apportionments and reapportionments of appropriations for information resources;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>using other administrative controls over appropriations to restrict the availability of amounts for information resources; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>designating for the executive agency an executive agent to contract with private sector sources for the performance of information resources management or the acquisition of information technology.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>EXECUTIVE AGENCIES</heading> <section><num value="11311">§ 11311. </num><heading>Responsibilities</heading> <content>In fulfilling the responsibilities assigned under chapter 35 of title 44, the head of each executive agency shall comply with this subchapter with respect to the specific matters covered by this subchapter.</content> </section> <section><num value="11312">§ 11312. </num><heading>Capital planning and investment control</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Design of Process</inline>.—</heading><content>In fulfilling the responsibilities assigned under section 3506(h) of title 44, the head of each executive agency shall design and implement in the executive agency a process for maximizing the value, and assessing and managing the risks, of the information technology acquisitions of the executive agency.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1240">116 STAT. 1240</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Process</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The process of an executive agency shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>provide for the selection of information technology investments to be made by the executive agency, the management of those investments, and the evaluation of the results of those investments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>be integrated with the processes for making budget, financial, and program management decisions in the executive agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>include minimum criteria to be applied in considering whether to undertake a particular investment in information systems, including criteria related to the quantitatively expressed projected net, risk-adjusted return on investment and specific quantitative and qualitative criteria for comparing and prioritizing alternative information systems investment projects;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>identify information systems investments that would result in shared benefits or costs for other federal agencies or state or local governments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>identify quantifiable measurements for determining the net benefits and risks of a proposed investment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>provide the means for senior management personnel of the executive agency to obtain timely information regarding the progress of an investment in an information system, including a system of milestones for measuring progress, on an independently verifiable basis, in terms of cost, capability of the system to meet specified requirements, timeliness, and quality.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11313">§ 11313. </num><heading>Performance and results-based management</heading> <chapeau>In fulfilling the responsibilities under section 3506(h) of title 44, the head of an executive agency shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>establish goals for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations and, as appropriate, the delivery of services to the public through the effective use of information technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>prepare an annual report, to be included in the executive agency’s budget submission to Congress, on the progress in achieving the goals;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>ensure that performance measurements—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are prescribed for information technology used by, or to be acquired for, the executive agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>measure how well the information technology supports programs of the executive agency;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>where comparable processes and organizations in the public or private sectors exist, quantitatively benchmark agency process performance against those processes in terms of cost, speed, productivity, and quality of outputs and outcomes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>analyze the missions of the executive agency and, based on the analysis, revise the executive agency’s mission-related processes and administrative processes as appropriate before making significant investments in information technology to be used in support of the performance of those missions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>ensure that the information security policies, procedures, and practices of the executive agency are adequate.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1241">116 STAT. 1241</page> </section> <section><num value="11314">§ 11314. </num><heading>Authority to acquire and manage information technology</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority of the head of an executive agency to acquire information technology includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>acquiring information technology as authorized by law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>making a contract that provides for multiagency acquisitions of information technology in accordance with guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>if the Director finds that it would be advantageous for the Federal Government to do so, making a multiagency contract for procurement of commercial items of information technology that requires each executive agency covered by the contract, when procuring those items, to procure the items under that contract or to justify an alternative procurement of the items.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">FTS 2000 Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall continue to manage the FTS 2000 program, and to coordinate the follow-on to that program, for and with the advice of the heads of executive agencies.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11315">§ 11315. </num><heading>Agency Chief Information Officer</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “information technology architecture”, with respect to an executive agency, means an integrated framework for evolving or maintaining existing information technology and acquiring new information technology to achieve the agency’s strategic goals and information resources management goals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Information Officer of an executive agency is responsible for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>providing advice and other assistance to the head of the executive agency and other senior management personnel of the executive agency to ensure that information technology is acquired and information resources are managed for the executive agency in a manner that implements the policies and procedures of this subtitle, consistent with chapter 35 of title 44 and the priorities established by the head of the executive agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>developing, maintaining, and facilitating the implementation of a sound and integrated information technology architecture for the executive agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>promoting the effective and efficient design and operation of all major information resources management processes for the executive agency, including improvements to work processes of the executive agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties and Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Information Officer of an agency listed in section 901(b) of title 31—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>has information resources management duties as that official’s primary duty;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>monitors the performance of information technology programs of the agency, evaluates the performance of those programs on the basis of the applicable performance measurements, and advises the head of the agency regarding whether to continue, modify, or terminate a program or project; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>annually, as part of the strategic planning and performance evaluation process required (subject to section 1117 of title 31) under section 306 of title 5 and sections 1105(a)(28), <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1242">116 STAT. 1242</page> 1115-1117, and 9703 (as added by section 5(a) of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 10362, 107 Stat. 289)) of title 31—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>assesses the requirements established for agency personnel regarding knowledge and skill in information resources management and the adequacy of those requirements for facilitating the achievement of the performance goals established for information resources management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>assesses the extent to which the positions and personnel at the executive level of the agency and the positions and personnel at management level of the agency below the executive level meet those requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>develops strategies and specific plans for hiring, training, and professional development to rectify any deficiency in meeting those requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>reports to the head of the agency on the progress made in improving information resources management capability.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11316">§ 11316. </num><heading>Accountability</heading> <chapeau>The head of each executive agency, in consultation with the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of that executive agency (or, in the case of an executive agency without a chief financial officer, any comparable official), shall establish policies and procedures to ensure that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the accounting, financial, asset management, and other information systems of the executive agency are designed, developed, maintained, and used effectively to provide financial or program performance data for financial statements of the executive agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>financial and related program performance data are provided on a reliable, consistent, and timely basis to executive agency financial management systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>financial statements support—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>assessments and revisions of mission-related processes and administrative processes of the executive agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>measurement of the performance of investments made by the agency in information systems.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="11317">§ 11317. </num><heading>Significant deviations</heading> <content>The head of each executive agency shall identify in the strategic information resources management plan required under section 3506(b)(2) of title 44 any major information technology acquisition program, or any phase or increment of that program, that has significantly deviated from the cost, performance, or schedule goals established for the program.</content> </section> <section><num value="11318">§ 11318. </num><heading>Interagency support</heading> <content>The head of an executive agency may use amounts available to the agency for oversight, acquisition, and procurement of information technology to support jointly with other executive agencies the activities of interagency groups that are established to advise the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in carrying out the Director’s responsibilities under this chapter. The use of those amounts for that purpose is subject to requirements and limitations on uses and amounts that the Director may prescribe. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1243">116 STAT. 1243</page> The Director shall prescribe the requirements and limitations during the Director’s review of the executive agency’s proposed budget submitted to the Director by the head of the executive agency for purposes of section 1105 of title 31.</content> </section></subchapter> <subchapter><num value="III">SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES</heading> <section><num value="11331">§ 11331. </num><heading>Responsibilities regarding efficiency, security, and privacy of federal computer systems</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “federal computer system” and “operator of a federal computer system” have the meanings given those terms in section 20(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(d)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards and Guidelines</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to prescribe and disapprove or modify</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to prescribe</inline>.—</heading><content>On the basis of standards and guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 20(a) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(a)(2), (3)), the Secretary of Commerce shall prescribe standards and guidelines pertaining to federal computer systems. The Secretary shall make those standards compulsory and binding to the extent the Secretary determines necessary to improve the efficiency of operation or security and privacy of federal computer systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to disapprove or modify</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may disapprove or modify those standards and guidelines if the President determines that action to be in the public interest. The President’s authority to disapprove or modify those standards and guidelines may not be delegated. Notice of disapproval or modification shall be published promptly in the Federal Register. On receiving notice of disapproval or modification, the Secretary shall immediately rescind or modify those standards or guidelines as directed by the President.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exercise of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>To ensure fiscal and policy consistency, the Secretary shall exercise the authority conferred by this section subject to direction by the President and in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of More Stringent Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of a federal agency may employ standards for the cost-effective security and privacy of sensitive information in a federal computer system in or under the supervision of that agency that are more stringent than the standards the Secretary prescribes under this section if the more stringent standards contain at least the applicable standards the Secretary makes compulsory and binding.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Standards</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of the secretary</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may waive in writing compulsory and binding standards under subsection (b) if the Secretary determines that compliance would—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>adversely affect the accomplishment of the mission of an operator of a federal computer system; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>cause a major adverse financial impact on the operator that is not offset by Federal Government-wide savings.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of waiver authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may delegate to the head of one or more federal agencies authority <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1244">116 STAT. 1244</page> to waive those standards to the extent the Secretary determines that action to be necessary and desirable to allow for timely and effective implementation of federal computer system standards. The head of the agency may redelegate that authority only to a chief information officer designated pursuant to section 3506 of title 44.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>Notice of each waiver and delegation shall be transmitted promptly to Congress and published promptly in the Federal Register.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11332">§ 11332. </num><heading>Federal computer system security training and plan</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “computer system”, “federal agency”, “federal computer system”, “operator of a federal computer system”, and “sensitive information” have the meanings given those terms in section 20(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(d)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each federal agency shall provide for mandatory periodic training in computer security awareness and accepted computer security practice of all employees who are involved with the management, use, or operation of each federal computer system within or under the supervision of the agency. The training shall be-</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provided in accordance with the guidelines developed pursuant to section 20(a)(5) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(a)(5)) and the regulations prescribed under paragraph (3) for federal civilian employees; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>provided by an alternative training program that the head of the agency approves after determining that the alternative training program is at least as effective in accomplishing the objectives of the guidelines and regulations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Training under this subsection shall be designed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to enhance employees’ awareness of the threats to, and vulnerability of, computer systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to encourage the use of improved computer security practices.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall maintain regulations that establish the procedures and scope of the training to be provided federal civilian employees under this subsection and the manner in which the training is to be carried out.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Consistent with standards, guidelines, policies, and regulations prescribed pursuant to section 11331 of this title, each federal agency shall maintain a plan for the security and privacy of each federal computer system the agency identifies as being within or under its supervision and as containing sensitive information. The plan must be commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from the loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to, or modification of, the information contained in the system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revision and review</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan shall be revised annually as necessary and is subject to disapproval by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1245">116 STAT. 1245</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Handling of Information Not Affected</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This section does not—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>constitute authority to withhold information sought pursuant to section 552 of title 5; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>authorize a federal agency to limit, restrict, regulate, or control the collection, maintenance, disclosure, use, transfer, or sale of any information (regardless of the medium in which the information may be maintained) that is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>privately owned information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>disclosable under section 552 of title 5 or another law requiring or authorizing the public disclosure of information; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>public domain information.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="115">CHAPTER 115—</num><heading>INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION PILOT PROGRAMS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>CONDUCT OF PILOT PROGRAMS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11501.</designator><label>Authority to conduct pilot programs.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11502.</designator><label>Evaluation criteria and plans.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11503.</designator><label>Report.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>11504.</designator><label>Recommended legislation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11505.</designator><label>Rule of construction.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>SPECIFIC PILOT PROGRAMS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11521.</designator><label>Share-in-savings pilot program.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11522.</designator><label>Solutions-basea contracting pilot program.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>CONDUCT OF PILOT PROGRAMS</heading> <section><num value="11501">§ 11501. </num><heading>Authority to conduct pilot programs</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>In consultation with the Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy may conduct pilot programs to test alternative approaches for the acquisition of information technology by executive agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiagency, multi-activity conduct of each program</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, each pilot program conducted under this chapter shall be carried out in not more than two procuring activities in each of the executive agencies that are designated by the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy in accordance with this chapter to carry out the pilot program. With the approval of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, the head of each designated executive agency shall select the procuring activities of the executive agency that are to participate in the test and shall designate a procurement testing official who shall be responsible for the conduct and evaluation of the pilot program within the executive agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than two pilot programs may be conducted under this chapter, including one pilot program each pursuant to the requirements of sections 11521 and 11522 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount obligated for contracts entered into under the pilot programs conducted under this chapter may not exceed $750,000,000. The Administrator for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1246">116 STAT. 1246</page> Federal Procurement Policy shall monitor those contracts and ensure that contracts are not entered into in violation of this paragraph.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Programs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), a pilot program may be carried out under this chapter for the period, not in excess of five years, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy determines is sufficient to establish reliable results.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing validity of contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract entered into under the pilot program before the expiration of that program remains in effect according to the terms of the contract after the expiration of the program.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11502">§ 11502. </num><heading>Evaluation criteria and plans</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Measurable Test Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>To the maximum extent practicable, the head of each executive agency conducting a pilot program under section 11501 of this title shall establish measurable criteria for evaluating the effects of the procedures or techniques to be tested under the program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Test Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Before a pilot program may be conducted under section 11501 of this title, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall submit to Congress a detailed test plan for the program, including a detailed description of the procedures to be used and a list of regulations that are to be waived.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11503">§ 11503. </num><heading>Report</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the completion of a pilot program under this chapter, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a report on the results and findings under the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>provide a copy of the report to Congress.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a detailed description of the results of the program, as measured by the criteria established for the program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a discussion of legislation that the Administrator recommends, or changes in regulations that the Administrator considers necessary, to improve overall information resources management in the Federal Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11504">§ 11504. </num><heading>Recommended legislation</heading> <content>if the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines that the results and findings under a pilot program under this chapter indicate that legislation is necessary or desirable to improve the process for acquisition of information technology, the Director shall transmit the Director’s recommendations for that legislation to Congress.</content> </section> <section><num value="11505">§ 11505. </num><heading>Rule of construction</heading> <content>This chapter does not authorize the appropriation or obligation of amounts for the pilot programs authorized under this chapter.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1247">116 STAT. 1247</page> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II-</num><heading>SPECIFIC PILOT PROGRAMS</heading> <section><num value="11521">§ 11521. </num><heading>Share-in-savings pilot program</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy may authorize the heads of two executive agencies to carry out a pilot program to test the feasibility of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>contracting on a competitive basis with a private sector source to provide the Federal Government with an information technology solution for improving mission-related or administrative processes of the Federal Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>paying the private sector source an amount equal to a portion of the savings derived by the Federal Government from any improvements in mission-related processes and administrative processes that result from implementation of the solution.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of an executive agency authorized to carry out the pilot program may carry out one project and enter into not more than five contracts for the project under the pilot program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>In consultation with the Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall select the projects.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="11522">§ 11522. </num><heading>Solutions-based contracting pilot program</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, “solutions-based contracting” is an acquisition method under which the acquisition objectives are defined by the Federal Government user of the technology to be acquired, a streamlined contractor selection process is used, and industry sources are allowed to provide solutions that attain the objectives effectively.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy may authorize the head of an executive agency, in accordance with subsection (d), to carry out a pilot program to test the feasibility of using solutions-based contracting for the acquisition of information technology.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Process Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall require use of a process with the following aspects for acquisitions under the pilot program:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition plan emphasizing desired result</inline>.—</heading><content> Preparation of an acquisition plan that defines the functional requirements of the intended users of the information technology to be acquired, identifies the operational improvements to be achieved, and defines the performance measurements to be applied in determining whether the information technology acquired satisfies the defined requirements and attains the identified results.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Results-oriented statement of work</inline>.—</heading><content>Use of a statement of work that is limited to an expression of the end results or performance capabilities desired under the acquisition plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small acquisition organization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Assembly of a small acquisition organization consisting of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>An acquisition management team, the members of which are to be evaluated and rewarded under the pilot program for contributions toward attainment of the desired results identified in the acquisition plan.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1248">116 STAT. 1248</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A small source selection team composed of representatives of the specific mission or administrative area to be supported by the information technology to be acquired, a contracting officer, and individuals with relevant expertise.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of source selection factors emphasizing source qualifications and costs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Use of source selection factors that emphasize—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the qualifications of the offeror, including personnel skills, previous experience in providing other private or public sector organizations with solutions for attaining objectives similar to the objectives of the acquisition, past contract performance, qualifications of the proposed program manager, and the proposed management plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the costs likely to be associated with the conceptual approach proposed by the offeror.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Open communications with contractor community</inline>.—</heading><chapeau> Open availability of the following information to potential offerors:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The agency mission to be served by the acquisition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The functional process to be performed by use of information technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The process improvements to be attained.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simple solicitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Use of a simple solicitation that sets forth only the functional work description, the source selection factors to be used in accordance with paragraph (4), the required terms and conditions, instructions regarding submission of offers, and the estimate of the Government’s budget for the desired work.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simple proposals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Submission of oral presentations and written proposals that are limited in size and scope and contain information on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the offeror’s qualifications to perform the desired work;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>past contract performance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the proposed conceptual approach; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the costs likely to be associated with the proposed conceptual approach.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simple evaluation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Use of a simplified evaluation process, to be completed within 45 days after receipt of proposals, that consists of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Identification of the most qualified offerors that are within the competitive range.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Issuance of invitations for at least three and not more than five of the identified offerors to make oral presentations to, and engage in discussions with, the evaluating personnel regarding, for each offeror—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the qualifications of the offeror, including how the qualifications of the offeror relate to the approach proposed to be taken by the offeror in the acquisition; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the costs likely to be associated with the approach.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Evaluation of the qualifications of the identified offerors and the costs likely to be associated with the offerors’ proposals on the basis of submissions required <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1249">116 STAT. 1249</page> under the process and any oral presentations made by, and any discussions with, the offerors.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>Selection of most qualified offeror—A selection process consisting of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Identification of the most qualified sources, primarily on the basis of the oral proposals, presentations, and discussions, and written proposals, submitted in accordance with paragraph (7).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>A program definition phase of 30-60 days (or a longer period the Administrator approves)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>during which the sources identified under subparagraph (A), in consultation with one or more intended users, develop a conceptual system design and technical approach, define logical phases for the project, and estimate the total cost and the cost for each phase; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>after which a contract for performance of the work may be awarded to the source whose offer is determined to be most advantageous to the Government on the basis of cost, the responsiveness, reasonableness, and quality of the proposed performance, and a sharing of risk and benefits between the source and the Government.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>As many successive program definition phases as necessary to award a contract in accordance with subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">System implementation phasing</inline>.—</heading><content>System implementation to be executed in phases that are tailored to the solution, with appropriate contract arrangements being used for various phases and activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mutual authority to terminate</inline>.—</heading><content>Authority for the Government or the contractor to terminate the contract without penalty at the end of any phase defined for the project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time management discipline</inline>.—</heading><content>Application of a standard for awarding a contract within 105 to 120 days after issuance of the solicitation, except that the Administrator may approve the application of a longer standard period.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall authorize to be carried out under the pilot program—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>not more than 10 projects, each of which has an estimated cost of at least $25,000,000 and not more than $100,000,000; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>not more than 10 projects for small business concerns, each of which has an estimated cost of at least $1,000,000 and not more than $5,000,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring by Comptroller General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>monitor the conduct, and review the results, of acquisitions under the pilot program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>submit to Congress periodic reports containing the views of the Comptroller General on the activities, results, and findings under the pilot program.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="117">CHAPTER 117—</num><heading>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11701.</designator><label>On-line multiple award schedule contracting.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1250">116 STAT. 1250</page></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11702.</designator><label>Identification of excess and surplus computer equipment.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11703.</designator><label>Index of certain information in information systems included in directory established under section 4101 of title 44.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>11704.</designator><label>Procurement procedures.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="11701">§ 11701. </num><heading>On-line multiple award schedule contracting</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Automation of Multiple Award Schedule Contracting</inline>.—</heading><content> To provide for the economic and efficient procurement of information technology and other commercial items, the Administrator of General Services shall provide Federal Government-wide on-line computer access to information on products and services that are available for ordering through the multiple award schedules.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The system for providing on-line computer access shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>have the capability to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provide basic information on prices, features, and performance of all products and services available for ordering through the multiple award schedules;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>provide for updating that information to reflect changes in prices, features, and performance as soon as information on the changes becomes available; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>enable users to make on-line computer comparisons of the prices, features, and performance of similar products and services offered by various vendors; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>be used to place orders under the multiple award schedules in a fiscal year for an amount equal to at least 60 percent of the total amount spent for all orders under the multiple award schedules in that fiscal year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Streamlined Procedures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot program</inline>.—</heading><content>On certification by the Administrator of General Services that the system for providing on-line computer access meets the requirements of subsection (b)(1) and was used as required by subsection (b)(2) in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the certification is made, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy may establish a pilot program to test streamlined procedures for the procurement of information technology products and services available for ordering through the multiple award schedules.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to multiple award schedule contracts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (4), the pilot program shall be applicable to all multiple award schedule contracts for the purchase of information technology and shall test the following procedures:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A procedure under which negotiation of the terms and conditions for a covered multiple award schedule contract is limited to terms and conditions other than price.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A procedure under which the vendor estabfishes the prices under a covered multiple award schedule contract and may adjust those prices at any time in the discretion of the vendor.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>A procedure under which a covered multiple award schedule contract is awarded to any responsible offeror that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>has a suitable record of past performance, which may include past performance on multiple award schedule contracts;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>agrees to terms and conditions that the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy determines are <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1251">116 STAT. 1251</page> required by law or are appropriate for the purchase of commercial items; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>agrees to establish and update prices, features, and performance and to accept orders electronically through the automated system established pursuant to subsection (a).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller general review and report</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to conduct review and make report</inline>.—</heading><content> Not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program is established, the Comptroller General shall review the pilot program and report to Congress on the results of the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>An evaluation of the extent to which there is competition for the orders placed under the pilot program.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The effect that the streamlined procedures under the pilot program have on prices charged under multiple award schedule contracts.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The effect that those procedures have on paperwork requirements for multiple award schedule contracts and orders.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The impact of the pilot program on small businesses and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal of schedule or portion of schedule FROM PILOT PROGRAM</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">When allowed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy may withdraw a multiple award schedule or portion of a schedule from the pilot program if the Administrator determines that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>price competition is not available under that schedule or portion of that schedule; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the cost to the Government for that schedule or portion for the previous year was higher than it would have been if the contract for that schedule or portion had been awarded using procedures that would apply if the pilot program were not in effect.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall notify Congress at least 30 days before the date on which the Administrator withdraws a schedule or portion under this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority not delegable</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under this paragraph may not be delegated.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of pilot program</inline>.—</heading><content>Unless reauthorized by law, the authority of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to award contracts under the pilot program shall expire four years after the date on which the pilot program is established. A contract entered into before the authority expires remains in effect according to the terms of the contract after the expiration of the authority to award new contracts under the pilot program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1252">116 STAT. 1252</page> </section> <section><num value="11702">§ 11702. </num><heading>Identification of excess and surplus computer equipment</heading> <content>In accordance with chapter 5 of this title, the head of an executive agency shall maintain an inventory of all computer equipment under the control of that official that is excess or surplus property.</content> </section> <section><num value="11703">§ 11703. </num><heading>Index of certain information in information systems included in directory established under section 4101 of title 44</heading> <content>if in designing an information technology system pursuant to this subtitle, the head of an executive agency determines that a purpose of the system is to disseminate information to the public, then the head of that executive agency shall reasonably ensure that an index of information disseminated by the system is included in the directory created pursuant to section 4101 of title 44. This section does not authorize the dissemination of information to the public unless otherwise authorized.</content> </section> <section><num value="11704">§ 11704. </num><heading>Procurement procedures</heading> <content>To the maximum extent practicable, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall ensure that the process for acquisition of information technology is a simplified, clear, and understandable process that specifically addresses the management of risk, incremental acquisitions, and the need to incorporate commercial information technology in a timely manner.</content> </section> </chapter></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="IV">SUBTITLE IV—</num><heading>APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT</heading> <toc> <headingItem> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter</inline> </designator> <target><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline></target> </headingItem> <referenceItem><designator>141</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">GENERAL PROVISIONS</label><target>14101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>143</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION</label><target>14301</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>145</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">SPECIAL APPALACHIAN PROGRAMS</label><target>14501</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>147</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">MISCELLANEOUS</label><target>14701</target></referenceItem> </toc> <chapter><num value="141">CHAPTER 141—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14101.</designator><label>Findings and purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14102.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="14101">§ 14101. </num><heading>Findings and purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">1965 Findings and Purpose</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress finds and declares that the Appalachian region of the United States, while abundant in natural resources and rich in potential, lags behind the rest of the Nation in its economic growth and that its people have not shared properly in the Nation’s prosperity. The region’s uneven past development, with its historical reliance on a few basic industries and a marginal agriculture, has failed to provide the economic base that is a vital prerequisite for vigorous, self-sustaining growth. State and local governments and the people of the region understand their problems and have been working, and will continue to work, purposefully toward their solution. Congress recognizes the comprehensive report of the President’s Appalachian Regional Commission documenting these findings and concludes that regionwide development is feasible, desirable, and urgently needed.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1253">116 STAT. 1253</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the purpose of this subtitle to assist the region in meeting its special problems, to promote its economic development, and to establish a framework for joint federal and state efforts toward providing the basic facilities essential to its growth and attacking its common problems and meeting its common needs on a coordinated and concerted regional basis. The public investments made in the region under this subtitle shall be concentrated in areas where there is a significant potential for future growth and where the expected return on public dollars invested will be the greatest. States will be responsible for recommending local and state projects within their borders that will receive assistance under this subtitle. As the region obtains the needed physical and transportation facilities and develops its human resources, Congress expects that the region will generate a diversified industry and that the region will then be able to support itself through the workings of a strengthened free enterprise economy.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">1975 Findings and Purpose</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress further finds and declares that while substantial progress has been made toward achieving the purposes set out in subsection (a), especially with respect to the provision of essential public facilities, much remains to be accomplished, especially with respect to the provision of essential health, education, and other public services. Congress recognizes that changes and evolving national purposes in the decade since 1965 affect not only the Appalachian region but also its relationship to a nation that on December 31, 1975, is assigning higher priority to conservation and the quality of life, values long cherished within the region. Appalachia as of December 31, 1975, has the opportunity, in accommodating future growth and development, to demonstrate local leadership and coordinated planning so that housing, public services, transportation and other community facilities will be provided in a way congenial to the traditions and beauty of the region and compatible with conservation values and an enhanced quality of life for the people of the region, and consistent with that goal, the Appalachian region should be able to take advantage of eco-industrial development, which promotes both employment and economic growth and the preservation of natural resources. Congress recognizes also that fundamental changes are occurring in national energy requirements and production, which not only risk short-term dislocations but will undoubtedly result in major long-term effects in the region. It is essential that the opportunities for expanded energy production be used so as to maximize the social and economic benefits and minimize the social and environmental costs to the region and its people.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is also the purpose of this subtitle to provide a framework for coordinating federal, state and local efforts toward—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>anticipating the effects of alternative energy policies and practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>planning for accompanying growth and change so as to maximize the social and economic benefits and minimize the social and environmental costs; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1254">116 STAT. 1254</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>implementing programs and projects carried out in the region by federal, state, and local governmental agencies so as to better meet the special problems generated in the region by the Nation’s energy needs and policies, including problems of transportation, housing, community facilities, and human services.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">1998 Findings and Purpose</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress further finds and declares that while substantial progress has been made in fulfilling many of the objectives of this subtitle, rapidly changing national and global economies over the decade ending November 13, 1998, have created new problems and challenges for rural areas throughout the United States and especially for the Appalachian region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the purposes stated in subsections (a) and (b), it is the purpose of this subtitle—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>to assist the Appalachian region in—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>providing the infrastructure necessary for economic and human resource development;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>developing the region’s industry;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>building entrepreneurial communities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>generating a diversified regional economy; and (v) making the region’s industrial and commercial resources more competitive in national and world markets;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>to provide a framework for coordinating federal, state, and local initiatives to respond to the economic competitiveness challenges in the Appalachian region through—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>improving the skills of the region’s workforce;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>adapting and applying new technologies for the region’s businesses, including eco-industrial development technologies; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>improving the access of the region’s businesses to the technical and financial resources necessary to development of the businesses; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to address the needs of severely and persistently distressed areas of the Appalachian region and focus special attention on the areas of greatest need so as to provide a fairer opportunity for the people of the region to share the quality of life generally enjoyed by citizens across the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14102">§ 14102. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subtitle—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appalachian region</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “Appalachian region” means that area of the eastern United States consisting of the following counties (including any political subdivision located within the area):</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>In Alabama, the counties of Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, De Kalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Hale, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Pickens, Randolph, St. Clair, Shelby, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>In Georgia, the counties of Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1255">116 STAT. 1255</page> Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Hart, Heard, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and Whitfield.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>In Kentucky, the counties of Adair, Bath, Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Hart, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>In Maryland, the counties of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>In Mississippi, the counties of Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Itawamba, Kemper, Lee, Lowndes, Marshall, Monroe, Montgomery, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Webster, Winston, and Yalobusha.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>In New York, the counties of Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>In North Carolina, the counties of Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Davie, Forsyth, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>In Ohio, the counties of Adams, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Columbiana, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton, and Washington.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>In Pennsylvania, the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland, and Wyoming.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>In South Carolina, the counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>In Tennessee, the counties of Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Carter, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Cumberland, De Kalb, Fentress, Franklin, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Macon, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Smith, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, and White.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1256">116 STAT. 1256</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><content>In Virginia, the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Highland, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Rockbridge, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="M">(M) </num><content>All the counties of West Virginia.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local development district</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “local development district” means any of the following entities for which the Governor of the State in which the entity is located, or the appropriate state officer, certifies to the Appalachian Regional Commission that the entity has a charter or authority that includes the economic development of counties or parts of counties or other political subdivisions within the region:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a nonprofit incorporated body organized or chartered under the law of the State in which it is located.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a nonprofit agency or instrumentality of a state or local government.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a nonprofit agency or instrumentality created through an interstate compact.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>a nonprofit association or combination of bodies, agencies, and instrumentalities described in this paragraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Change in Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may not propose or consider a recommendation for any change in the definition of the Appalachian region as set forth in this section without a prior resolution by the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate or the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that directs a study of the change.</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="143">CHAPTER 143—</num><heading>APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14301.</designator><label>Establishment, membership, and employees.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14302.</designator><label>Decisions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14303.</designator><label>Functions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14304.</designator><label>Recommendations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14305.</designator><label>Liaison between Federal Government and Commission.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14306.</designator><label>Administrative powers and expenses.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14307.</designator><label>Meetings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14308.</designator><label>Information.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14309.</designator><label>Personal financial interests.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14310.</designator><label>Annual report.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14321.</designator><label>Grants and other assistance.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14322.</designator><label>Approval of development plans, strategy statements, and projects.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION</heading> <section><num value="14301">§ 14301. </num><heading>Establishment, membership, and employees</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is an Appalachian Regional Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal and state members</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission is composed of the Federal Cochairman, appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and the Governor of each participating State in the Appalachian region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate members</inline>.—</heading><content>Each state member may have a single alternate, appointed by the Governor from among the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1257">116 STAT. 1257</page> members of the Governor’s cabinet or the Governor’s personal staff. The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint an alternate for the Federal Cochairman. An alternate shall vote in the event of the absence, death, disability, removal, or resignation of the member for whom the individual is an alternate. A state alternate shall not be counted toward the establishment of a quorum of the Commission when a quorum of the state members is required.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cochairmen</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Cochairman is one of the two Cochairmen of the Commission. The state members shall elect a Cochairman of the Commission from among themselves for a term of not less than one year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Cochairman shall be compensated by the Federal Government at level III of the Executive Schedule as set out in section 5314 of title 5. The Federal Cochairman’s alternate shall be compensated by the Government at level V of the Executive Schedule as set out in section 5316 of title 5. Each state member and alternate shall be compensated by the State which they represent at the rate established by law of that State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers and responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Commission powers and responsibilities specified in section 14302(c) and (d) of this title, and the vote of any Commission member, may not be delegated to an individual who is not a Commission member or who is not entitled to vote in Commission meetings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate federal cochairman</inline>.—</heading><content>The alternate to the Federal Cochairman shall perform the functions and duties the Federal Cochairman delegates when not actively serving as the alternate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission has an executive director. The executive director is responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of the Commission, for directing the Commission staff, and for other duties the Commission may assign.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status of Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>Members, alternates, officers, and employees of the Commission are not federal employees for any purpose, except the Federal Cochairman, the alternate to the Federal Cochainnan, the staff of the Federal Cochairman, and federal employees detailed to the Commission under section 14306(a)(3) of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14302">§ 14302. </num><heading>Decisions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in section 14306(d) of this title, decisions by the Appalachian Regional Commission require the affirmative vote of the Federal Cochairman and of a majority of the state members, exclusive of members representing States delinquent under section 14306(d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In matters coming before the Commission, the Federal Cochairman, to the extent practicable, shall consult with the federal departments and agencies having an interest in the subject matter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decisions Requiring Quorum of State Members</inline>.—</heading><content>A decision involving Commission policy, approval of state, regional or subregional development plans or strategy statements, modification or revision of the Appalachian Regional Commission Code, allocation of amounts among the States, or designation of a distressed county <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1258">116 STAT. 1258</page> or an economically strong county shall not be made without a quorum of state members.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project and Grant Proposals</inline>.—</heading><content>The approval of project and grant proposals is a responsibility of the Commission and shall be carried out in accordance with section 14322 of this title.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14303">§ 14303. </num><heading>Functions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the purposes of this subtitle, the Appalachian Regional Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>develop, on a continuing basis, comprehensive and coordinated plans and programs and establish priorities under those plans and programs, giving due consideration to other federal, state, and local planning in the Appalachian region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>conduct and sponsor investigations, research, and studies, including an inventory and analysis of the resources of the region, and, in cooperation with federal, state, and local agencies, sponsor demonstration projects designed to foster regional productivity and growth;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>review and study, in cooperation with the agency involved, federal, state, and local public and private programs and, where appropriate, recommend modifications or additions which will increase their effectiveness in the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>formulate and recommend, where appropriate, interstate compacts and other forms of interstate cooperation and work with state and local agencies in developing appropriate model legislation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>encourage the formation of, and support, local development districts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>encourage private investment in industrial, commercial, and recreational projects;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>serve as a focal point and coordinating unit for Appalachian programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>provide a forum for consideration of problems of the region and proposed solutions and establish and utilize, as appropriate, citizens and special advisory councils and public conferences;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>encourage the use of eco-industrial development technologies and approaches; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>seek to coordinate the economic development activities of, and the use of economic development resources by, federal agencies in the region.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identify Needs and Goals of Subregional Areas</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out its functions under this section, the Commission shall identify the characteristics of, and may distinguish between the needs and goals of, appropriate subregional areas, including central, northern, and southern Appalachia.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14304">§ 14304. </num><heading>Recommendations</heading> <chapeau>The Appalachian Regional Commission may make recommendations to the President and to the Governors and appropriate local officials with respect to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the expenditure of amounts by federal, state, and local departments and agencies in the Appalachian region in the fields of natural resources, agriculture, education, training, and health and welfare and in other fields related to the purposes of this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1259">116 STAT. 1259</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>additional federal, state, and local legislation or administrative actions as the Commission considers necessary to further the purposes of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="14305">§ 14305. </num><heading>Liaison between Federal Government and Commission</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">President</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall provide effective and continuing liaison between the Federal Government and the Appalachian Regional Commission and a coordinated review within the Government of the plans and recommendations submitted by the Commission pursuant to sections 14303 and 14304 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency Coordinating Council on Appalachia</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a), the President shall establish the Interagency Coordinating Council on Appalachia, to be composed of the Federal Cochainnan and representatives of federal agencies that carry out economic development programs in the Appalachian region. The Federal Cochainnan is the Chairperson of the Council.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14306">§ 14306. </num><heading>Administrative powers and expenses</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To carry out its duties under this subtitle, the Appalachian Regional Commission may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and regulations governing the conduct of its business and the performance of its functions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>appoint and fix the compensation of an executive director and other personnel as necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its functions, except that the compensation shall not exceed the maximum rate of basic pay for the Senior Executive Service under section 5382 of title 5, including any applicable locality-based comparability payment that may be authorized under section 5304(h)(2)(C) of title 5;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>request the head of any federal department or agency to detail to temporary duty with the Commission personnel within the administrative jurisdiction of the head of the department or agency that the Commission may need for carrying out its functions, each detail to be without loss of seniority, pay, or other employee status;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>arrange for the services of personnel from any state or local government, subdivision or agency of a state or local government, or intergovernmental agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>(A) make arrangements, including contracts, with any participating state government for inclusion in a suitable retirement and employee benefit system of Commission personnel who may not be eligible for, or continue in, another governmental retirement or employee benefit system; or</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>otherwise provide for coverage of its personnel;</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or any property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>enter into and perform contracts, leases (including the lease of office space for any term), cooperative agreements, or other transactions, necessary in carrying out its functions, on terms as it may consider appropriate, with any—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>State or political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of a State; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>person;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1260">116 STAT. 1260</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>maintain a temporary office in the District of Columbia and establish a permanent office at a central and appropriate location it may select and field offices at other places it may consider appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>take other actions and incur other expenses as may be necessary or appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorizations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detail employees</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of a federal department or agency may detail personnel under subsection (a)(3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enter into and perform transactions</inline>.—</heading><content>—A department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by law, may enter into and perform a contract, lease, cooperative agreement, or other transaction under subsection (a)(7).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement and Other Employee Benefit Programs</inline>.—</heading><content> The Director of the Office of Personnel Management may contract with the Commission for continued coverage of Commission employees, if the employees are federal employees when they begin Commission employment, in the retirement program and other employee benefit programs of the Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Administrative expenses of the Commission shall be paid equally by the Government and the States in the Appalachian region, except that the expenses of the Federal Cochairman, the alternate to the Federal Cochairman, and the staff of the Federal Cochairman shall be paid only by the Government. The Commission shall determine the amount to be paid by each State. The Federal Cochairman shall not participate or vote in that determination. Assistance authorized by this subtitle shall not be furnished to any State or to any political subdivision or any resident of any State, and a state member of the Commission shall not participate or vote in any decision by the Commission, while the State is delinquent in payment of its share of administrative expenses.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14307">§ 14307. </num><heading>Meetings</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Appalachian Regional Commission shall conduct at least one meeting each year with the Federal Cochairman and at least a majority of the state members present.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Meetings by Electronic Means</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may conduct additional meetings by electronic means as the Commission considers advisable, including meetings to decide matters requiring an affirmative vote.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14308">§ 14308. </num><heading>Information</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions of Commission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To obtain information needed to carry out its duties, the Appalachian Regional Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and print or otherwise reproduce and distribute so much of its proceedings and reports on the proceedings as the Commission may deem advisable;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>arrange for the head of any federal, state, or local department or agency to furnish to the Commission information as may be available to or procurable by the department or agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>keep accurate and complete records of its doings and transactions which shall be made available for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>public inspection; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1261">116 STAT. 1261</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>audit and examination by the Comptroller General or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorizations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administer oaths</inline>.—</heading><content>A Cochairman of the Commission, or any member of the Commission designated by the Commission, may administer oaths when the Commission decides that testimony shall be taken or evidence received under oath.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Furnish information</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of any federal, state, or local department or agency, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by law, may carry out section (a)(2).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Participation</inline>.—</heading><content>Public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of all plans and programs under this subtitle by the Commission, any State, or any local development district shall be provided for, encouraged, and assisted. The Commission shall develop and publish regulations specifying minimum guidelines for public participation, including public hearings.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14309">§ 14309. </num><heading>Personal financial interests</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflict of Interest</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No role allowed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as permitted by paragraph (2), an individual who is a state member or alternate, or an officer or employee of the Appalachian Regional Commission, shall not participate personally and substantially as a member, alternate, officer, or employee in any way in any particular matter in which, to the individual’s knowledge, any of the following has a financial interest:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the individual.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the individual’s spouse, minor child, or partner.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>an organization (except a State or political subdivision of a State) in which the individual is serving as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>any person or organization with whom the individual—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>is serving as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) does not apply if the individual first advises the Commission of the nature and circumstances of the particular matter and makes full disclosure of the financial interest and receives in advance a written decision of the Commission that the interest is not so substantial as to be considered likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Commission may expect from the individual.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual violating this subsection shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Sources of Salary Disallowed</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State member or alternate</inline>.—</heading><content>A state member or alternate may not receive any salary, or any contribution to, or supplementation of, salary, for services on the Commission from a source other than the State of the member or alternate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individuals detailed to commission</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual detailed to serve the Commission under section 14306(a)(4) of this title may not receive any salary, or any contribution <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1262">116 STAT. 1262</page> to, or supplementation of, salary, for services on the Commission from a source other than the state, local, or intergovernmental department or agency from which the individual was detailed or from the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual violating this subsection shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federai Cochairman, Alternate to Federal Cochairman, and Federal Officers and Employees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Cochairman, the alternate to the Federal Cochairman, and any federal officer or employee detailed to duty with the Commission under section 14306(a)(3) of this title are not subject to this section but remain subject to sections 202-209 of title 18.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rescission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may declare void and rescind any contract, loan, or grant of or by the Commission in relation to which it finds that there has been a violation of subsection (a)(1) or (b) of this section or any of the provisions of sections 202-209 of title 18.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <section><num value="14310">§ 14310. </num><heading>Annual report</heading> <content>Not later than six months after the close of each fiscal year, the Appalachian Regional Commission shall prepare and submit to the Governor of each State in the Appalachian region and to the President, for transmittal to Congress, a report on the activities carried out under this subtitle during the fiscal year.</content> </section> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE</heading> <section><num value="14321">§ 14321. </num><heading>Grants and other assistance</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization To Make Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Appalachian Regional Commission may make grants—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>for administrative expenses, including the development of areawide plans or action programs and technical assistance activities, of local development districts, but—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the amount of a grant shall not exceed 50 percent of administrative expenses or, at the discretion of the Commission, 75 percent of administrative expenses if the grant is to a local development district that has a charter or authority that includes the economic development of a county or part of a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>grants for administrative expenses shall not be made for a state agency certified as a local development district for a period of more than three years beginning on the date the initial grant is made for the development district; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the local development district contributions for administrative expenses may be in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including space, equipment, and services;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for assistance to States for a period of not more than two years to strengthen the state development planning process for the Appalachian region and the coordination of state planning under this subtitle, the Public Works <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1263">116 STAT. 1263</page> and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.), and other federal and state programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>for investigation, research, studies, evaluations, and assessments of needs, potentials, or attainments of the people of the region, technical assistance, training programs, demonstrations, and the construction of necessary facilities incident to those activities, which will further the purposes of this subtitle.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on available amounts</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), not more than 50 percent (or 80 percent in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title) of the cost of any activity eligible for financial assistance under this section may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this subtitle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discretionary grants</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants to which percentage limitation doesn’t apply</inline>.—</heading><content>Discretionary grants made by the Commission to implement significant regional initiatives, to take advantage of special development opportunities, or to respond to emergency economic distress in the region may be made without regard to the percentage limitations specified in subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on aggregate amount</inline>.—</heading><content>For each fiscal year, the aggregate amount of discretionary grants referred to in clause (i) shall not be more than 10 percent of the amount appropriated under section 14703 of this title for the fiscal year.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources of grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Grant amounts may be provided entirely from appropriations to carry out this section, in combination with amounts available under other federal or federal grant programs, or from any other source.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any law limiting the federal share in any other federal or federal grant program, amounts appropriated to carry out this section may be used to increase that federal share, as the Commission decides is appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Demonstrations of Enterprise Development</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may provide assistance under this section for demonstrations of enterprise development, including site acquisition or development where necessary for the feasibility of the project, in connection with the development of the region’s energy resources and the development and stimulation of indigenous arts and crafts of the region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation by federal agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the purposes of this subtitle and in implementing this section, the Secretary of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other federal agencies shall cooperate with the Commission and shall provide assistance that the Federal Cochairman may request.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Available amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In any fiscal year, not more than—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$3,000,000 shall be obligated for energy resource related demonstrations; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1264">116 STAT. 1264</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$2,500,000 shall be obligated for indigenous arts and crafts demonstrations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Records</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission, as required by the President, shall maintain accurate and complete records of transactions and activities financed with federal amounts and report to the President on the transactions and activities. The records of the Commission with respect to grants are available for audit by the President and the Comptroller General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recipients of federal assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Recipients of federal assistance under this section, as required by the Commission, shall maintain accurate and complete records of transactions and activities financed with federal amounts and report to the Commission on the transactions and activities. The records are be available for audit by the President, the Comptroller General, and the Commission.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14322">§ 14322. </num><heading>Approval of development plans, strategy statements, and projects</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Review and Approval Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Appalachian Regional Commission annually shall review and approve, in accordance with section 14302 of this title, state and regional development plans and strategy statements, and any multistate subregional plans which may be developed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application Process</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An application for a grant or for other assistance for a specific project under this subtitle shall be made through the state member of the Commission representing the applicant. The state member shall evaluate the application for approval. To be approved, the state member must certify, and the Federal Cochairman must determine, that the application—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>implements the Commission-approved state development plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>is included in the Commission-approved strategy statement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>adequately ensures that the project will be properly administered, operated, and maintained; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>otherwise meets the requirements for assistance under this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Affirmative Vote Requirement Deemed Met</inline>.—</heading><content>After the appropriate state development plan and strategy statement are approved, certification by a state member, when joined by an affirmative vote of the Federal Cochairman, is deemed to satisfy the requirements for affirmative votes for decisions under section 14302(a) of this title.</content></subsection> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="145">CHAPTER 145—</num><heading>SPECIAL APPALACHIAN PROGRAMS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>SUBCHAPTER I—</designator><label>PROGRAMS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14501.</designator><label>Appalachian development highway system.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14502.</designator><label>Demonstration health projects.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14503.</designator><label>Assistance for proposed low- and middle-income housing projects.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14504.</designator><label>Telecommunications and technology initiative.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14505.</designator><label>Entrepreneurship initiative.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14506.</designator><label>Regional skills partnerships.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14507.</designator><label>Supplements to federal grant programs.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>SUBCHAPTER II—</designator><label>ADMINISTRATIVE</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14521.</designator><label>Required level of expenditure.</label></referenceItem><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1265">116 STAT. 1265</page> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14522.</designator><label>Consent of States.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>14523.</designator><label>Program implementation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14524.</designator><label>Program development criteria.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14525.</designator><label>State development planning process.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14526.</designator><label>Distressed and economically strong counties.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <subchapter><num value="I">SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>PROGRAMS</heading> <section><num value="14501">§ 14501.</num><heading>Appalachian development highway system</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>To provide a highway system which, in conjunction with the Interstate System and other Federal-aid highways in the Appalachian region, will open up an area with a developmental potential where commerce and communication have been inhibited by lack of adequate access, the Secretary of Transportation may assist in the construction of an Appalachian development highway system and local access roads serving the Appalachian region. Construction on the development highway system shall not be more than 3,025 miles. There shall not be more than 1,400 miles of local access roads that serve specific recreational, residential, educational, commercial, industrial, or similar facilities or facilitate a school consolidation program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commission Designations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">What is to be designated</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Appalachian Regional Commission shall transmit to the Secretary its designations of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the general corridor location and termini of the development highways;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>local access roads to be constructed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>priorities for the construction of segments of the development highways; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>other criteria for the program authorized by this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State transportation department recommendation required</inline>.—</heading><content>Before a state member participates in or votes on designations, the member must obtain the recommendations of the state transportation department of the State which the member represents.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Addition to Federal-aid Primary System</inline>.—</heading><content>When completed, each development highway not already on the Federal-aid primary system shall be added to the system.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Specific Materials and Products</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indigenous materials and products</inline>.—</heading><content>In the construction of highways and roads authorized under this section, a State may give special preference to the use of materials and products indigenous to the Appalachian region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coal derivatives</inline>.—</heading><content>For research and development in the use of coal and coal products in highway construction and maintenance, the Secretary may require each participating State, to the maximum extent possible, to use coal derivatives in the construction of not more than 10 percent of the roads authorized under this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal assistance to any construction project under this section shall not be more than 80 percent of the cost of the project.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction Without Federal Amounts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>When a participating State constructs a segment of a development highway without the aid of federal amounts and the construction is in accordance <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1266">116 STAT. 1266</page> with all procedures and requirements applicable to the construction of segments of Appalachian development highways with those amounts, except for procedures and requirements that limit a State to the construction of projects for which federal amounts have previously been appropriated, the Secretary, on application by the State and with the approved of the Commission, may pay to the State the federal share, which shall not be more than 80 percent of the cost of the construction of the segment, from any amounts appropriated and allocated to the State to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No commitment or obligation</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection does not commit or obligate the Federal Government to provide amounts for segments of development highways constructed under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Title 23</inline>.—</heading><content/></subsection> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sections 106(a) and 118</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 106(a) and 118 of title 23 apply to the development highway system and the local access roads.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction and maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>States are required to maintain each development highway and local access road as provided for Federal-aid highways in title 23. All other provisions of title 23 that are applicable to the construction and maintenance of Federal-aid primary and secondary highways and which the Secretary decides are not inconsistent with this subtitle shall apply to the system and roads, respectively.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="14502">§ 14502. </num><heading>Demonstration health projects</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>To demonstrate the value of adequate health facilities and services to the economic development of the Appalachian region, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may make grants for the planning, construction, equipment, and operation of multi-county demonstration health, nutrition, and child care projects, including hospitals, regional health diagnostic and treatment centers, and other facilities and services necessary for the purposes of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to provide amounts and make grants</inline>.—</heading><content> The Secretary may provide amounts to the Appalachian Regional Commission for the support of its Health Advisory Committee and may make grants for expenses of planning necessary for the development and operation of demonstration health projects for the region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on available amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a grant under this section for planning shall not be more than 75 percent of expenses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources OF assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The federal contribution may be provided entirely from amounts authorized under this section or in combination with amounts provided under other federal or federal grant programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the federal share in those other programs, amounts appropriated to carry out this section may be used to increase the federal share to the maximum percentage cost of a grant authorized by this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction and Equipment Grants</inline>.—</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1267">116 STAT. 1267</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional uses for construction grants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Grants under this section for construction may also be used for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the acquisition of privately owned facilities—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>not operated for profit; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>previously operated for profit if the Commission finds that health services would not otherwise be provided in the area served by the facility if the acquisition is not made; and</content></clause></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>initial equipment.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards for making grants</inline>.—</heading><content>Grants under this section for construction shall be made in accordance with section 14523 of this title and shall not be incompatible with the applicable provisions of title VI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 291 et seq.), the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.), and other laws authorizing grants for the construction of health-related facilities, without regard to any provisions in those laws relating to appropriation authorization ceilings or to allotments among the States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on available amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant for the construction or equipment of any component of a demonstration health project shall not be more than 80 percent of the cost.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources of assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The federal contribution may be provided entirely from amounts authorized under this section or in combination with amounts provided under other federal grant programs for the construction or equipment of health-related facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the federal share in those other programs, amounts authorized under this section may be used to increase federal grants for component facilities of a demonstration health project to a maximum of 80 percent of the cost of the facilities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards for making grants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A grant for the operation of a demonstration health project shall not be made—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>unless the facility is publicly owned, or owned by a public or private nonprofit organization, and is not operated for profit;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>after five years following the commencement of the initial grant for operation of the project, except that child development demonstrations assisted under this section during fiscal year 1979 may be approved under section 14322 of this title for continued support beyond that period, on request of the State, if the Commission finds that no federal, state, or local amounts are available to continue the project; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>unless the Secretary of Health and Human Services is satisfied that the operation of the project will be conducted under efficient management practices designed to obviate operating deficits.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on available amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Grants under this section for the operation (including initial operating amounts and operating deficits, which include the cost of attracting, training, and retaining qualified personnel) of a demonstration health project, whether or not constructed with amounts authorized by this section, may be made for up to 50 percent of the cost of that operation (or 80 percent of the cost of that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1268">116 STAT. 1268</page> operation for a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources of assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The federal contribution may be provided entirely from amounts appropriated to carry out this section or in combination with amounts provided under other federal grant programs for the operation of health related facilities and the provision of health and child development services, including parts A and B of title IV and title XX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 620 et seq., 1397 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the federal share in those other programs, amounts appropriated to carry out this section may be used to increase federal grants for operating components of a demonstration health project to the maximum percentage cost of a grant authorized by this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State deemed to meet requirement of providing ASSISTANCE OR services on statewide BASIS</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) requiring assistance or services on a statewide basis, a State providing assistance or services under a federal grant program described in paragraph (2) in any area of the region approved by the Commission is deemed to be meeting that requirement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Sources and Use of Grants in Computing Allotments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Grants under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall be made only out of amounts specifically appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall not be taken into account in computing allotments among the States under any other law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Commission Contribution</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may contribute not more than 50 percent of any project cost eligible for financial assistance under this section from amounts appropriated to carry out this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distressed counties</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum Commission contribution for a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title may be increased to the lesser of—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>80 percent; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the maximum federal contribution percentage authorized by this section.</content></subparagraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emphasis on Occupational Diseases From Coal Mining</inline>.—</heading><content>To provide for the further development of the Appalachian region’s human resources, grants under this section shall give special emphasis to programs and research for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of occupational diseases arising from coal mining, such as black lung.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14503">§ 14503. </num><heading>Assistance for proposed low- and middle-income housing projects</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appalachian Housing Fund</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is an Appalachian Housing Fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Source and use of amounts in fund</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts allocated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for the purposes of this section shall be deposited in the Fund. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1269">116 STAT. 1269</page> The Secretary shall use the Fund as a revolving fund to carry out those purposes. Amounts in the Fund not needed for current operation may be invested in bonds or other obligations the Federal Government guarantees as to principal and interest. General expenses of administration of this section may be charged to the Fund.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To encourage and facilitate the construction or rehabilitation of housing to meet the needs of low- and moderateincome families and individuals, the Secretary may make grants and loans from the Fund, under terms and conditions the Secretary may prescribe. The grants and loans may be made to nonprofit, limited dividend, or cooperative organizations and public bodies and are for planning and obtaining federally insured mortgage financing or other financial assistance for housing construction or rehabilitation projects for low- and moderate-income families and individuals, in any area of the Appalachian region the Appalachian Regional Commission establishes, under—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>section 221 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 17151);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1485); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>any other law of similar purpose administered by the Secretary or any other department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government or a state government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Providing Amounts to States for Grants and Loans</inline>.—</heading><content> The Secretary or the Commission may provide amounts to the States for making grants and loans to nonprofit, limited dividend, or cooperative organizations and public bodies for the purposes for which the Secretary may provide amounts under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loans</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on available amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>A loan under subsection (b) shall not be more than 50 percent (or 80 percent for a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title) of the cost of planning and obtaining financing for a project, including preliminary surveys and analyses of market needs, preliminary site engineering and architectural fees, site options, application and mortgage commitment fees, legal fees, and construction loan fees and discounts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>A loan shall be made without interest, except that a loan made to an organization established for profit shall bear interest at the prevailing market rate authorized for an insured or guaranteed loan for that type of project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall require payment of a loan made under this section, under terms and conditions the Secretary may require, no later than on completion of the project. Except for a loan to an organization established for profit, the Secretary may cancel any part of a loan made under this section on determining that a permanent loan to finance the project cannot be obtained in an amount adequate for repayment of a loan made under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A grant under this section shall not be made to an organization established for profit and, except as provided in paragraph (2), shall not exceed 50 percent (or 80 percent for a project to be carried out in a county for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1270">116 STAT. 1270</page> which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title) of expenses, incident to planning and obtaining financing for a project, which the Secretary considers not to be recoverable from the proceeds of a permanent loan made to finance the project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Site development costs and offsite improvements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may make grants and commitments for grants, and may advance amounts under terms and conditions the Secretary may require, to nonprofit, limited dividend, or cooperative organizations and public bodies for reasonable site development costs and necessary offsite improvements, such as sewer and water line extensions, when the grant, commitment, or advance is essential to the economic feasibility of a housing construction or rehabilitation project for low- and moderate-income families and individuals which otherwise meets the requirements for assistance under this section. A grant under this paragraph for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the construction of housing shall not be more than 10 percent of the cost of the project; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the rehabilitation of housing shall not be more than 10 percent of the reasonable value of the rehabilitation housing, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information, Advice, and Technical Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary or the Commission may provide, or contract with public or private organizations to provide, information, advice, and technical assistance with respect to the construction, rehabilitation, and operation by nonprofit organizations of housing for low- or moderate-income families in areas of the region the Commission establishes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Certain Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>Programs and projects assisted under this section are subject to the provisions cited in section 14701 of this title to the extent provided in the laws authorizing assistance for low- and moderate-income housing.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14504">§ 14504. </num><heading>Telecommunications and technology initiative</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Projects To Be Assisted</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to persons or entities in the region for projects—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to increase affordable access to advanced telecommunications, entrepreneurship, and management technologies or applications in the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide education and training in the use of telecommunications and technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to develop programs to increase the readiness of industry groups and businesses in the region to engage in electronic commerce; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to support entrepreneurial opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Available Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 50 percent (or 80 percent in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title) of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance under this section may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry out <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1271">116 STAT. 1271</page> this section, in combination with amounts made available under other federal programs, or from any other source.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the federal share under any other federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that federal share, as the Commission decides is appropriate.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14505">§ 14505. </num><heading>Entrepreneurship initiative</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Business Incubator Service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “business incubator service” means a professional or technical service necessary for the initiation and initial sustainment of the operations of a newly established business, including a service such as—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a legal service, including aid in preparing a corporate charter, partnership agreement, or basic contract;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a service in support of the protection of intellectual property through a patent, a trademark, or any other means;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a service in support of the acquisition and use of advanced technology, including the use of Internet services and Webbased services; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>consultation on strategic planning, marketing, or advertising.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Projects To Be Assisted</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to persons or entities in the region for projects—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to support the advancement of, and provide, entrepreneurial training and education for youths, students, and businesspersons;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to improve access to debt and equity capital by such means as facilitating the establishment of development venture capital funds;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to aid communities in identifying, developing, and implementing development strategies for various sectors of the economy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to develop a working network of business incubators; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>to support entities that provide business incubator services.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Available Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 50 percent (or 80 percent in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title) of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance under this section may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry out this section, in combination with amounts made available under other federal programs, or from any other source.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the federal share under any other federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that federal share, as the Commission decides is appropriate.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14506">§ 14506. </num><heading>Regional skills partnerships</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “eligible entity” means a consortium that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1272">116 STAT. 1272</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is established to serve one or more industries in a specified geographic area; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>consists of representatives of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>businesses (or a nonprofit organization that represents businesses);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>labor organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>State and local governments; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>educational institutions.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Projects To Be Assisted</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to eligible entities in the region for projects to improve the job skills of workers for a specified industry, including projects for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the assessment of training and job skill needs for the industry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the development of curricula and training methods, including, in appropriate cases, electronic learning or technology-based training;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the identification of training providers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the development of partnerships between the industry and educational institutions, including community colleges;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the development of apprenticeship programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the development of training programs for workers, including dislocated workers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the development of training plans for businesses.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of amounts made available to the eligible entity under subsection (b) to pay administrative costs associated with the projects described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Available Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 50 percent (or 80 percent in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title) of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sources of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance under this section may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry out this section, in combination with amounts made available under other federal programs, or from any other source.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the federal share under any other federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Commission decides is appropriate.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14507">§ 14507. </num><heading>Supplements to federal grant programs</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal grant programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “federal grant programs”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>means any federal grant program that provides assistance for the acquisition or development of land, the construction or equipment of facilities, or other community or economic development or economic adjustment activities, including a federal grant program authorized by—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460M et seq.);</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1273">116 STAT. 1273</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) (known as the Clean Water Act);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>title VI of the Public Health Services Act (42 U.S.C. 291 et seq.);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>sections 201 and 209 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141, 3149);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix) </num><content>part IV of title III of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 390 et seq.); but</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>does not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the program for the construction of the development highway system authorized by section 14501 of this title or any other program relating to highway or road construction authorized by title 23; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any other program to the extent that financial assistance other than a grant is authorized.</content></clause></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain sewage treatment works deemed constructed with federal grant assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of this section, any sewage treatment works constructed pursuant to title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.) (known as the Clean Water Act) without federal grant assistance under that title is deemed to be constructed with that assistance.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To enable the people, States, and local communities of the Appalachian region, including local development districts, to take maximum advantage of federal grant programs for which they are eligible but for which, because of their economic situation, they cannot supply the required matching share, or for which there are insufficient amounts available under the federal law authorizing the programs to meet pressing needs of the region, the Federal Cochairman may use amounts made available to carry out this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>for any part of the basic federal contribution to projects or activities under the federal grant programs authorized by federal laws; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to increase the federal contribution to projects and activities under the programs above the fixed maximum part of the cost of the projects or activities otherwise authorized by the applicable law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Required</inline>.—</heading><content>For a program, project, or activity for which any part of the basic federal contribution to the project or activity under a federal grant program is proposed to be made under subsection (b), the contribution shall not be made until the responsible federal official administering the federal law authorizing the contribution certifies that the program, project, or activity meets the applicable requirements of the federal law and could be approved for federal contribution under that law if amounts were available under the law for the program, project, or activity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations in Other Laws Inapplicable</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts provided pursuant to this subtitle are available without regard to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1274">116 STAT. 1274</page> any limitations on areas eligible for assistance or authorizations for appropriation in any other law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Certain Material</inline>.—</heading><content>For a supplemental grant for a project or activity under a federal grant program, the Federal Cochairman shall accept any finding, report, certification, or documentation required to be submitted to the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government responsible for the administration of the program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The federal portion of the cost of a project or activity shall not—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>be increased to more than the percentages the Commission establishes; nor</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>be more than 80 percent of the cost.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Commission Contribution</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Commission may contribute not more than 50 percent of a project or activity cost eligible for financial assistance under this section from amounts appropriated to carry out this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distressed counties</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum Commission contribution for a project or activity to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title may be increased to 80 percent.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subchapter> <subchapter><num value="II">SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE</heading> <section><num value="14512">§ 14521. </num><heading>Required level of expenditure</heading> <content>A State or political subdivision of a State is not eligible to receive benefits under this subtitle unless the aggregate expenditure of state amounts, except expenditures for participation in the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways and local and federal amounts, for the benefit of the area within the State located in the Appalachian region is maintained at a level which does not fall below the average level of those expenditures for the State’s last two full fiscal years prior to March 9, 1965. In computing the level, a State’s past expenditure for participation in the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways and expenditures of local and federal amounts shall not be included. The Commission shall recommend to the President a lesser requirement when it finds that a substantial population decrease in that part of a State which lies within the region would not justify a state expenditure equal to the average level of the last two years or when it finds that a State’s average level of expenditure in an individual program has been disproportionate to the present need for that part of the State.</content> </section> <section><num value="14522">§ 14522. </num><heading>Consent of States</heading> <content>This subtitle does not require a State to engage in or accept a program under this subtitle without its consent.</content> </section> <section><num value="14523">§ 14523. </num><heading>Program implementation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A program or project authorized under this chapter shall not be implemented until—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the responsible federal official has decided that applications and plans relating to the program or project are not incompatible with the provisions and objectives of federal laws that the official administers that are not inconsistent with this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1275">116 STAT. 1275</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the Appalachian Regional Commission has approved the program or project and has determined that it—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>meets the applicable criteria under section 14524 of this title and the requirements of the development planning process under section 14525 of this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>will contribute to the development of the Appalachian region.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decision Is Controlling</inline>.—</heading><content>A decision under subsection (a)(2) is controlling and shall be accepted by the federal agencies.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14524">§ 14524. </num><heading>Program development criteria</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factors To Be Considered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In considering programs and projects to be given assistance under this subtitle, and in establishing a priority ranking of the requests for assistance presented to the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Commission shall follow procedures that will ensure consideration of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the relationship of the project or class of projects to overall regional development, including its location in a severely and persistently distressed county or area;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the population and area to be served by the project or class of projects, including the per capita market income and the unemployment rates in the area;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the relative financial resources available to the State or political subdivisions or instrumentalities of the State that seek to undertake the project;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the importance of the project or class of projects in relation to other projects or classes of projects that may be in competition for the same amounts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the prospects that the project for which assistance is sought will improve, on a continuing rather than a temporary basis, the opportunities for employment, the average level of income, or the economic and social development of the area served by the project; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the extent to which the project design provides for detailed outcome measurements by which grant expenditures may be evaluated.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use</inline>.—</heading><content>Financial assistance made available under this subtitle shall not be used to assist establishments relocating from one area to another.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination Required Before Amounts May Be Provided</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts may be provided for programs and projects in a State under this subtitle only if the Commission determines that the level of federal and state financial assistance under other laws for the same type of programs or projects in that part of the State within the Appalachian region will not be diminished in order to substitute amounts authorized by this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Amount of Assistance to Distressed Counties and Areas</inline>.—</heading><content>For each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent of the amount of grant expenditures the Commission approves shall support activities or projects that benefit severely and persistently distressed counties and areas.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14525">§ 14525. </num><heading>State development planning process</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Development Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Pursuant to policies the Appalachian Regional Commission establishes, each state member shall submit a development plan for the area of the State within the Appalachian region. The plan shall—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1276">116 STAT. 1276</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>be submitted according to a schedule the Commission prescribes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in the regional development plan and in any subregional development plan that may be approved for the subregion of which the State is a part;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>describe the state organization and continuous process for Appalachian development planning, including—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the procedures established by the State for the participation of local development districts in the process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>how the process is related to overall statewide planning and budgeting processes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the method of coordinating planning and projects in the region under this subtitle, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.), and other federal, state, and local programs;</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>set forth the goals, objectives, and priorities of the State for the region, as established by the Governor, and identify the needs on which the goals, objectives, and priorities are based; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>describe the development strategies for achieving the goals, objectives, and priorities, including funding sources, and recommendations for specific projects to receive assistance under this subtitle.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Areawide Action Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall encourage the preparation and execution of areawide action programs that specify interrelated projects and schedules of actions, the necessary agency funding, and other commitments to implement the programs. The programs shall make appropriate use of existing plans affecting the area.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local Development Districts</inline>.—</heading><content>Local development districts certified by the State as described in section 14102(a)(2) of this title provide the linkage between state and substate planning and development. The districts shall assist the States in the coordination of areawide programs and projects and may prepare and adopt areawide plans or action programs. In carrying out the development planning process, including the selection of programs and projects for assistance, States shall consult with local development districts, local units of government, and citizen groups and shall consider the goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations of those bodies.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the maximum extent practicable, federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities undertaking or providing financial assistance for programs or projects in the region shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>take into account the policies, goals, and objectives the Commission and its member States establish pursuant to this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>recognize Appalachian state development strategies approved by the Commission as satisfying requirements for overall economic development planning under the programs or projects; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>accept the boundaries and organization of any local development district certified under this subtitle that the Governor may designate as the areawide agency required under any of those programs undertaken or assisted by those federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1277">116 STAT. 1277</page> <section><num value="14526">§ 14526. </num><heading>Distressed and economically strong counties</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Appalachian Regional Commission, in accordance with criteria the Commission may establish, each year shall—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>designate as “distressed counties” those counties in the Appalachian region that are the most severely and persistently distressed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>designate two categories of economically strong counties, consisting of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>“competitive counties”, which shall be those counties in the region that are approaching economic parity with the rest of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>“attainment counties”, which shall be those counties in the region that have attained or exceeded economic parity with the rest of the United States.</content></clause></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual review of designations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>conduct an annual review of each designation of a county under paragraph (1) to determine if the county still meets the criteria for the designation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>renew the designation for another one-year period only if the county still meets the criteria.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distressed Counties</inline>.—</heading><content>. —In program and project development and implementation and in the allocation of appropriations made available to carry out this subtitle, the Commission shall give special consideration to the needs of counties for which a distressed county designation is in effect under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Economically Strong Counties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Competitive counties</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4), assistance under this subtitle for a project that is carried out in a county for which a competitive county designation is in effect under this section shall not be more than 30 percent of the project cost.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Attainment counties</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4), amounts may not be provided under this subtitle for a project that is carried out in a county for which an attainment county designation is in effect under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a project on the Appalachian development highway system authorized by section 14501 of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a local development district administrative project assisted under section 14321(a)(1)(A) of this title; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>a multicounty project that is carried out in at least two counties designated under this section if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>at least one of the participating counties is designated as a distressed county under this section; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the project will be of substantial direct benefit to at least one distressed county.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may waive the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) for a project when the recipient of assistance for the project shows the existence of any of the following: </chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a significant pocket of distress in the part of the county in which the project is carried out.</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1278">116 STAT. 1278</page> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a significant potential benefit from the project in at least one area of the region outside the designated county.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives an annual report describing each waiver granted under subparagraph (A) during the period covered by the report.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> </section> </subchapter> </chapter> <chapter><num value="147">CHAPTER 147—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14701.</designator><label>Applicable labor standards.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14702.</designator><label>Nondiscrimination.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14703.</designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>14704.</designator><label>Termination.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="14701">§ 14701. </num><heading>Applicable labor standards</heading> <content>All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating, of projects, buildings, and works which are financially assisted through federal amounts authorized under this subtitle shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as the Secretary of Labor determines in accordance with sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of this title. With respect to those labor standards, the Secretary has the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (eff. May 24, 1950, 64 Stat. 1267) and section 3145 of this title.</content> </section> <section><num value="14702">§ 14702. </num><heading>Nondiscrimination</heading> <content>An individual in the United States shall not, because of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, a program or activity receiving federal financial assistance under this subtitle.</content> </section> <section><num value="14703">§ 14703. </num><heading>Authorization of appropriations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to amounts authorized by section 14501 of this title and other amounts made available for the Appalachian development highway system program, the following amounts may be appropriated to the Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$88,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002-2004.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>$90,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>$92,000,000 for fiscal year 2006.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telecommunications and Technology Initiative</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amounts made available under subsection (a), the following amounts are available to carry out section 14504 of this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>$8,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>$5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004—2006.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available under subsection (a) remain available until expended.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="14704">§ 14704. </num><heading>Termination</heading> <content>This subtitle, except sections 14102(a)(1) and (b) and 14501, ceases to be in effect on October 1, 2006.</content> </section> </chapter></subtitle> <subtitle style="font-size:larger;"><num value="V">SUBTITLE V—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1279">116 STAT. 1279</page> <toc> <headingItem> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter</inline> </designator> <target><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline></target> </headingItem> <referenceItem><designator>171.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES </label><target>17101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>173.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">GOVERNMENT LOSSES IN SHIPMENT </label><target>17301</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>175.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE EXPENDITURE CONTROL </label><target>17501</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>177.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS DISPOSAL </label><target>17701</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>179.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">ALASKA FEDERAL-CIVILIAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY SWAP </label><target>17901</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>181.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESSIBILITY FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED AND SPEECH-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. </label><target>18101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem><designator>183.</designator><label leaderChar="." leaderAlign="right">NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA INTEREST ARBITRATION STANDARDS </label><target>18301</target></referenceItem> </toc> <chapter><num value="171">CHAPTER 171—</num><heading>SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17101.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17102.</designator><label>Prohibition on acquisition or purchase of motor vehicles by Federal Government.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17103.</designator><label>Commercial standards for passenger safety devices.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section role="definitions"><num value="17101">§ 17101. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal government</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Federal Government” includes the government of the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Motor vehicle</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “motor vehicle” means a vehicle, self-propelled or drawn by mechanical power, designed for use on the highways principally for the transportation of passengers, except a vehicle designed or used for military field training, combat, or tactical purposes.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17102">§ 17102. </num><heading>Prohibition on acquisition or purchase of motor vehicles by Federal Government</heading> <content>The Federal Government shall not purchase a motor vehicle for use by the Government unless that motor vehicle is equipped with reasonable passenger safety devices that the Administrator of General Services requires. Those devices shall conform with standards the Administrator prescribes under section 17103 of this title.</content> </section> <section><num value="17103">§ 17103. </num><heading>Commercial standards for passenger safety devices</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services shall prescribe and publish in the Federal Register commercial standards for passenger safety devices the Administrator requires under section 17102 of this title. Changes in the standards take effect one year and 90 days after the publication of the standards in the Federal Register.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="173">CHAPTER 173—</num><heading>GOVERNMENT LOSSES IN SHIPMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17301.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17302.</designator><label>Compliance.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17303.</designator><label>Fund for the payment of Government losses in shipment.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17304.</designator><label>Claim for replacement.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17305.</designator><label>Replacing lost, destroyed, or damaged stamps, securities, obligations, or money.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17306.</designator><label>Agreements of indemnity.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17307.</designator><label>Purchase of insurance.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17308.</designator><label>Presumption of lawful conduct.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17309.</designator><label>Rules and regulations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1280">116 STAT. 1280</page> <section role="definitions"><num value="17301">§ 17301. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Replacement</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “replacement” means payment, reimbursement, replacement, or duplication or the expenses incident to payment, reimbursement, replacement, or duplication.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Shipment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “shipment”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means the transportation, or the effecting of transportation, of valuables, without limitation as to the means or facilities used or by which the transportation is effected or the person to whom it is made; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>includes shipments made to any executive department, independent establishment, agency, wholly owned or mixed-ownership Government corporation, officer, or employee of the Federal Government, or any person acting on behalf of, or at the direction of, the executive department, independent establishment, agency, wholly or partly owned Government corporation, officer, or employee.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Valuables</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “valuables” means any articles or things or representatives of value—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in which the Government, its executive departments, independent establishments, and agencies, including wholly owned Government corporations, and officers and employees of the Government or its executive departments, independent establishments, and agencies while acting in their official capacity, have any interest, or in connection with which they have any obligation or responsibility; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>which the Secretary of the Treasury declares to be valuables within the meaning of this chapter.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for declaring articles or things valuable</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not declare articles or things that are lost, destroyed, or damaged in the course of shipment to be valuables unless the Secretary determines that replacement of the articles or things in accordance with the procedure established in this chapter would be in the public interest.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wholly owned government corporation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “wholly owned Government corporation”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means any corporation, regardless of the law under which it is incorporated, the capital of which is entirely owned by the Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>includes the authorized officers, employees, and agents of the corporation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17302">§ 17302. </num><heading>Compliance</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prescribing Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the President, the Secretary of the Treasury and the United States Postal Service jointly shall prescribe regulations governing the shipment of valuables by an executive department, independent establishment, agency, wholly owned Government corporation, officer, or employee of the Federal Government, with a view to minimizing the risk of loss and destruction of, and damage to, valuables in shipment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>Each executive department, independent establishment, agency, wholly owned Government corporation, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1281">116 STAT. 1281</page> officer, and employee of the Government, and each person acting for, or at the direction of, the executive department, independent establishment, agency, wholly owned Government corporation, officer, or employee, must comply with the regulations when making any shipment of valuables.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17303">§ 17303. </num><heading>Fund for the payment of Government losses in shipment</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is a revolving fund in the Treasury known as “the fund for the payment of Government losses in shipment”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use</inline>.—</heading><content>The fund shall be used for the replacement of valuables, or the value of valuables, lost, destroyed, or damaged while being shipped in accordance with regulations prescribed under section 17302 of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unavailability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The fund is not available with respect to any loss, destruction, or damage affecting valuables—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>that relates to property of the United States Postal Service that is chargeable to its officers or employees; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>of which shipment shall have been made at the risk of persons other than the Federal Government and the executive departments, independent establishments, agencies, wholly owned Government corporations, officers and employees of the Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Crediting of Recoveries and Repayments</inline>.—</heading><content>All recoveries and repayments on account of loss, destruction, or damage to valuables for which replacement is made out of the fund shall be credited to it and are available for the purposes of the fund.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Necessary amounts are appropriated for the fund.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17304">§ 17304. </num><heading>Claim for replacement</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presentation of Claim</inline>.—</heading><content>When valuables that have been shipped in accordance with regulations prescribed under section 17302 of this title are lost, destroyed, or damaged, a claim in writing for replacement shall be made on the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decision of the Secretary of the Treasury</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Replacement made from fund</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary is satisfied that the loss, destruction, or damage has occurred and that shipment was made substantially in accordance with the regulations, the Secretary shall have replacement be made out of the fund described in section 17303 of this title through an officer the Secretary designates.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Replacement made by credit</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the Secretary decides that any part of the replacement can be made, without actual or ultimate injury to the Federal Government, by a credit in the accounts of the executive department, independent establishment, agency, officer, employee, or other accountable person making the claim, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>certify the decision to the Comptroller General who, on receiving the certification, shall make the credit in the settlement of accounts in the General Accounting Office; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>use the fund only to the extent that the replacement cannot be made by the credit.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1282">116 STAT. 1282</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decision of Secretary Not Reviewable</inline>.—</heading><content>The decision of the Secretary that a loss, destruction, or damage has occurred or that a shipment was made substantially in accordance with regulations is final and conclusive and is not subject to review by any other officer of the Government.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17305">§ 17305. </num><heading>Replacing lost, destroyed, or damaged stamps, securities, obligations, or money</heading> <content>Stamps, securities, or other obligations of the Federal Government, or money lost, destroyed, or damaged while in the custody or possession of, or charged to, the United States Postal Service while it is acting as agent for, or on behalf of, the Secretary of the Treasury for the sale of the stamps, securities, or obligations and for the collection of the money, shall be replaced out of the fund described in section 17303 of this title under regulations the Secretary may prescribe, regardless of how the loss, destruction, or damage occurs.</content> </section> <section><num value="17306">§ 17306. </num><heading>Agreements of indemnity</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decision of Secretary Not Reviewable</inline>.—</heading><content>The decision of the Secretary that a loss, destruction, or damage has occurred or that a shipment was made substantially in accordance with regulations is final and conclusive and is not subject to review by any other officer of the Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “Federal Government” includes wholly owned Government corporations, and officers and employees of the Government or its executive departments, independent establishments, and agencies while acting in their official capacity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Make Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Treasury may make and deliver, on behalf of the Federal Government, a binding agreement of indemnity the Secretary considers necessary and proper to enable the Government to obtain the replacement of any instrument or document—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>received by the Government or an agent of the Government in the agent’s official capacity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>which, after having been received, is lost, destroyed, or so mutilated as to impair its value.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">When Federal Government Not Obligated</inline>.—</heading><content>The Government is not obligated under an agreement of indemnity if the obligee named in the agreement makes a payment or delivery not required by law on the original of the instrument or document covered by the agreement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Fund for the Payment of Government Losses in Shipment</inline>.—</heading><content>The fund described in section 17303 of this title is available to pay any obligation arising out of an agreement the Secretary makes under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17307">§ 17307. </num><heading>Purchase of insurance</heading> <content>An executive department, independent establishment, agency, wholly owned Government corporation, officer, or employee may expend money, or incur an obligation, for insurance, or for the payment of premiums on insurance, against loss, destruction, or damage in the shipment of valuables only as specifically authorized by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary may give the authorization if the Secretary finds that the risk of loss, destruction, or damage in the shipment cannot be guarded against adequately by the facilities of the Federal Government or that adequate replacement cannot be provided under this chapter.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1283">116 STAT. 1283</page> <section><num value="17308">§ 17308. </num><heading>Presumption of lawful conduct</heading> <content>for purposes of the propriety of an act or omission related to a shipment to which the regulations prescribed under section 17302 of this title apply, every officer and employee of the Federal Government and every individual acting on behalf of a wholly owned Government corporation who makes a shipment of valuables in good faith under, and substantially in accordance with, the regulations is deemed to be acting in the faithful execution of the officer’s, employee’s, or individual’s duties of office and in full performance of any conditions of the officer’s, employee’s, or individual’s bond and oath of office.</content> </section> <section><num value="17309">§ 17309. </num><heading>Rules and regulations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the President, the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe regulations necessary to carry out the duties and powers vested in the Secretary under this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Providing Information</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out subsection (a), the Secretary may require a person making a shipment of valuables or a claim for replacement to make a declaration or to provide other information the Secretary considers necessary.</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="175">CHAPTER 175—</num><heading>FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE EXPENDITURE CONTROL</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17501.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17502.</designator><label>Monitoring system.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17503.</designator><label>Data collection.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17504.</designator><label>Agency statements with respect to motor vehicle use.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17505.</designator><label>Presidential report.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17506.</designator><label>Reduction of storage and disposal costs.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17507.</designator><label>Savings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17508.</designator><label>Compliance.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17509.</designator><label>Applicability.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17510.</designator><label>Cooperation.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section role="definitions"><num value="17501">§ 17501. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive agency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “executive agency”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means an executive agency (as that term is defined in section 105 of title 5) that operates at least 300 motor vehicles; but</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>does not include the Tennessee Valley Authority.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Motor vehicle</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “motor vehicle” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a vehicle self-propelled or drawn by mechanical power; but not</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a vehicle designed or used for military field training, combat, or tactical purposes, or any other special purpose vehicle exempted from the requirements of this chapter by the Administrator of General Services.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17502">§ 17502. </num><heading>Monitoring system</heading> <chapeau>The head of each executive agency shall designate one office, officer, or employee of the agency—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to establish and operate a central monitoring system for the motor vehicle operations of the agency, related activities, and related reporting requirements; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>provide oversight of those operations, activities, and requirements.</content></paragraph> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1284">116 STAT. 1284</page> <section><num value="17503">§ 17503. </num><heading>Data collection</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Identification and Analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of each executive agency shall develop a system to identify, collect, and analyze data with respect to all costs (including obligations and outlays) the agency incurs in the operation, maintenance, acquisition, and disposition of motor vehicles, including vehicles owned or leased by the Federal Government and privately owned vehicles used for official purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Data Systems</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>In cooperation with the Comptroller General of the United States and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Administrator of General Services shall prescribe requirements governing the establishment and operation by executive agencies of the systems required by subsection (a), including requirements with respect to data on the costs and uses of motor vehicles and with respect to the uniform collection and submission of the data.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conformity with principles and standards</inline>.—</heading><content>Requirements prescribed under this section shall conform to accounting principles and standards issued by the Comptroller General. Each executive agency shall comply with those requirements.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17504">§ 17504. </num><heading>Agency statements with respect to motor vehicle use</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Statement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of each executive agency shall include with the appropriation request the agency submits under section 1108 of title 31 for each fiscal year, a statement—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>specifying—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the total motor vehicle acquisition, maintenance, leasing, operation, and disposal costs (including obligations and outlays) the agency incurred in the most recently completed fiscal year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an estimate of those costs for the fiscal year in which the request is submitted and for the succeeding fiscal year; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>justifying why the existing and any new motor vehicle acquisition, maintenance, leasing, operation, and disposal requirements of the agency cannot be met through the biteragency Fleet Management System the Administrator of General Services operates, a qualified private fleet management firm, or any other method which is less costly to the Federal Government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance with Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of each executive agency shall comply with the requirements prescribed under section 17503(b) of this title in preparing each statement required under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17505">§ 17505. </num><heading>Presidential report</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Summary and Analysis of Agency Statements</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall include with the budget transmitted under section 1105 of title 31 for each fiscal year, or in a separate written report to Congress for that fiscal year, a summary and analysis of the statements most recently submitted by the heads of executive agencies pursuant to section 17504(a) of this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Summary and Analysis</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each summary and analysis shall include a review, for the fiscal year preceding the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1285">116 STAT. 1285</page> fiscal year in which the budget is submitted, the current fiscal year, and the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted, of the cost savings that have been achieved, that are estimated will be achieved, and that could be achieved, in the acquisition, maintenance, leasing, operation, and disposal of motor vehicles by executive agencies through—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the use of a qualified private fleet management firm or another private contractor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>increased reliance by executive agencies on the Interagency Fleet Management System the Administrator of General Services operates; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>other existing motor vehicle management systems.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17506">§ 17506. </num><heading>Reduction of storage and disposal costs</heading> <content>The Administrator of General Services shall take such actions as may be necessary to reduce motor vehicle storage and disposal costs and to improve the rate of return on motor vehicle sales through a program of vehicle reconditioning prior to sale.</content> </section> <section><num value="17507">§ 17507. </num><heading>Savings</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions by President Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall establish, for each executive agency, goals to reduce outlays for the operation, maintenance, leasing, acquisition, and disposal of motor vehicles in order to reduce, by fiscal year 1988, the total amount of outlays by all executive agencies for the operation, maintenance, leasing, acquisition, and disposal of motor vehicles to an amount which is $150,000,000 less than the amount for the operation, maintenance, leasing, acquisition, and disposal of motor vehicles requested by the President in the budget submitted under section 1105 of title 31 for fiscal year 1986.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring of Compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall monitor compliance by executive agencies with the goals established by the President under subsection (a) and shall include, in each summary and analysis required under section 17505 of this title, a statement specifying the reductions in expenditures by executive agencies, including the Department of Defense, achieved under those goals.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17508">§ 17508. </num><heading>Compliance</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator of General Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall comply with and be subject to this chapter with regard to all motor vehicles that are used within the General Services Administration for official purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Managers of Other Motor Pools</inline>.—</heading><content>This chapter with respect to motor vehicles from the Interagency Fleet Management System shall be complied with by the executive agencies to which such motor vehicles are assigned.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17509">§ 17509. </num><heading>Applicability</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority in Reducing Headquarters Use</inline>.—</heading><content>The heads of executive agencies shall give first priority to meeting the goals established by the President under section 17507(a) of this title by reducing the costs of administrative motor vehicles used at the headquarters and regional headquarters of executive agencies, rather than by reducing the costs of motor vehicles used by line agency personnel working in agency field operations or activities.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1286">116 STAT. 1286</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations, Standards, and Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall require the Administrator of General Services, in cooperation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to prescribe appropriate regulations, standards, and definitions to ensure that executive agencies meet the goals established under section 17507(a) of this title in the manner prescribed by subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17510">§ 17510. </num><heading>Cooperation</heading> <content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall cooperate closely in the implementation of this chapter.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="177">CHAPTER 177—</num><heading>ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS DISPOSAL</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17701.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17702.</designator><label>Monitoring system.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17703.</designator><label>Data collection.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17704.</designator><label>Agency statements with respect to motor vehicle use.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17705.</designator><label>Presidential report.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17706.</designator><label>Reduction of storage and disposal costs.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17707.</designator><label>Savings.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17708.</designator><label>Compliance.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="17701">§ 17701. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency concerned</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “agency concerned” means a department, agency, wholly owned corporation, or instrumentality of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Long-lines communication facilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “long-lines communication facilities” means the transmission systems connecting points inside the State with each other and with points outside the State by radio or wire, and includes all kinds of property and rights of way necessary to accomplish this interconnection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “transfer” means the conveyance by the Government of any element of ownership, including any estate or interest in property, and franchise rights, by sale, exchange, lease, easement, or permit, for cash, credit, or other property with or without warranty.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17702">§ 17702. </num><heading>Transfer of Government-owned long-lines communication facilities in and to Alaska</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of the secretary of defense</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements prior to transfer</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to section 17703 of this title and with the advice, assistance, and, in the case of an agency not under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, the consent of the agency concerned, and after approval of the President, the Secretary of Defense shall transfer for adequate consideration any or all long-lines communication facilities in or to Alaska under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government to any person qualifying under section 17703.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to carry out chapter</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may take action and exercise powers as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1287">116 STAT. 1287</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consent of secretary concerned</inline>.—</heading><content>An interest in public lands, withdrawn or otherwise appropriated, shall not be transferred under this chapter without the prior consent of the Secretary of the Interior, or, with respect to lands in a national forest, of the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures and methods</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a transfer under this chapter in accordance with the procedures and methods required of the Administrator of General Services by section 545(a) and (b) of this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Documents of Title or Other Property Interests</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of the agency concerned (or a designee of the head) shall execute documents for the transfer of title or other interest in property, except any mineral rights in the property, and take other action that the Secretary of Defense decides is necessary or proper to transfer the property under this chapter. A copy of a deed, lease, or other instrument executed by or on behalf of the head of the agency concerned purporting to transfer title or another interest in public land shall be provided to the Secretary of the Interior.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Solicitation of Offers To Purchase Certain Facilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In connection with soliciting offers to purchase long-lines facilities of the Alaska Communication System, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>provide any prospective purchaser who requests it data on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the facilities available for purchase;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the amounts considered to be the current fair and reasonable value of those facilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the initial rates that will be charged to the purchaser for capacity in facilities retained by the Government and available for commercial use;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>provide in the request for offers to purchase that offerors must specify the rates the offerors propose to charge for service and the improvements in service the offerors propose to initiate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>provide an opportunity for prospective purchasers to meet as a group with Department of Defense representatives to ensure that the data and public interest requirements described in clauses (1) and (2) are fully understood; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>seek the advice and assistance of the Federal Communications Commission and the Governor of Alaska (or a designee of the Governor) to ensure consideration of all public interest factors associated with the transfer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Antitrust Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of section 559 of this title apply to transfers under this chapter.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17703">§ 17703. </num><heading>National defense considerations and qualification of transferee</heading> <chapeau>A transfer under this chapter shall not be made unless the Secretary of Defense determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Federal Government does not need to retain the property involved in the transfer for national defense purposes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the transfer is in the public interest;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the person to whom the transfer is made is prepared and qualified to provide the communication service involved in the transfer without interruption; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the long-lines communication facilities will not directly or indirectly be owned, operated, or controlled by a person <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1288">116 STAT. 1288</page> that would legally be disqualified from holding a radio station license by section 310(a) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 310(a)).</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17704">§ 17704. </num><heading>Contents of agreements for transfer</heading> <chapeau>An agreement by which a transfer is made under this chapter shall provide that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>subject to regulations of the Federal Communications Commission and of any body or commission established by Alaska to govern and regulate communications services to the public and all applicable statutes, treaties, and conventions, the person to whom the transfer is made shall provide the communication services involved in the transfer without interruption, except those services reserved by the Federal Government in the transfer;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the rates and charges for those services applicable at the time of transfer shall not be changed for a period of one year from the date of the transfer unless approved by a governmental body or commission having jurisdiction; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the transfer will not be final until the transferee receives the requisite license and certificate of convenience and necessity to operate interstate and intrastate commercial communications in Alaska from the appropriate governmental regulatory bodies.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17705">§ 17705. </num><heading>Approval of Federal Communications Commission</heading> <content>A transfer under this chapter does not require the approval of the Federal Communications Commission except to the extent that the approval of the Commission is necessary under section 17704(3) of this title.</content> </section> <section><num value="17706">§ 17706. </num><heading>Gross proceeds as miscellaneous receipts in the Treasury</heading> <content>The gross proceeds of each transfer shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</content> </section> <section><num value="17707">§ 17707. </num><heading>Reports</heading> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall report to the Congress and the President—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in January of each year, the actions taken under this chapter during the preceding 12 months; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>not later than 90 days after completion of each transfer under this chapter, a full account of that transfer.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17708">§ 17708. </num><heading>Nonapplication</heading> <content>This chapter does not modify in any manner the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="179">CHAPTER 179—</num><heading>ALASKA FEDERAL-CIVILIAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY SWAP</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17901.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17902.</designator><label>Sale of electric energy.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17903.</designator><label>Purchase of electric power.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>17904.</designator><label>Implementation powers and limitations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="17901">§ 17901. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1289">116 STAT. 1289</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “federal agency” means a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federally generated electric energy</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “federally generated electric energy” means any electric power generated by an electric generating facility owned and operated by a federal agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal person</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “non-federal person” means a corporation, cooperative, municipality, or other non-federal entity that generates electric energy through a facility other than a federally owned electric generating facility.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17902">§ 17902. </num><heading>Sale of electric energy</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To conserve oil and natural gas and better utilize coal, the head of a federal agency may sell, or enter into a contract to sell, to any non-federal person electric energy generated by coal-fired electric generating facilities of that agency in Alaska without regard to any provision of law that precludes the sale when the electric energy to be sold is available from other local sources, if the head of the federal agency determines that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the electric energy to be sold is generated by an existing coal-fired generating facility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the electric energy to be sold is surplus to the federal agency’s needs and is in excess of the electric energy specifically generated for consumption by, or necessary to serve the requirements of, another federal agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the cost to the ultimate consumers of the electric energy to be sold is less than the cost that, in the absence of the sale, would be incurred by those consumers for the purchase of an equivalent amount of energy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the sale will reduce the total consumption of oil or natural gas by the non-federal person purchasing the electric energy below the level of consumption that would occur in the absence of the sale.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pricing Policies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Federally generated electric energy sold by the head of a federal agency under subsection (a) shall be priced to recover the fuel and variable operation and maintenance costs of the facility generating the energy that are attributable to that sale, plus an amount equal to one-half the difference between—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the costs of producing the electric energy by coal generation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the costs of producing electric energy by the oil or gas generation being displaced.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="17903">§ 17903. </num><heading>Purchase of electric power</heading> <chapeau>for purposes of economy, efficiency, and conserving oil and natural gas, the head of a federal agency, when practicable and consistent with other laws and requirements applicable to that agency, shall endeavor to purchase electric energy from a non-federal person for consumption in Alaska by a facility of that agency when (taking into account the remaining useful life of any facility available to that agency to generate electric energy for that agency and the cost of maintaining the facility on a standby basis) the purchase will result in—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1290">116 STAT. 1290</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a savings to other consumers of electric energy sold by that non-federal person without increasing the cost incurred by any federal agency for electric energy; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a cost savings to the federal agency purchasing the electric energy without increasing costs to other consumers of electric energy.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="17904">§ 17904. </num><heading>Implementation powers and limitations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accommodation of Needs for Electric Energy</inline>.—</heading><content>This chapter does not require or authorize a federal agency to construct a new electric generating facility or related facility, to modify an existing facility, or to employ reserve or standby equipment to accommodate the needs of a non-federal person for electric energy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Revenue From Sales</inline>.—</heading><content>Revenue received by a federal agency pursuant to section 17902 of this title from the sale of electric energy generated from a facility of that agency is available to the agency without fiscal year limitation to purchase fuel and for operation, maintenance, and other costs associated with that facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exercise of Authorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority under this chapter shall be exercised for those periods and pursuant to terms and conditions that the head of the federal agency concerned decides are necessary consistent with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>this chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>responsibilities of the head of the federal agency under other law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Negotiation and Execution of Contracts and Other Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract or other agreement executed under this chapter shall be negotiated and executed by the head of the federal agency selling or purchasing electric energy under this chapter.</content></subsection> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="181">CHAPTER 181—</num><heading>TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESSIBILITY FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED AND SPEECH-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>18101.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>18102.</designator><label>Federal telecommunications system.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>18103.</designator><label>Research and development.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>18104.</designator><label>TTY installation by Congress.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section role="definitions"><num value="18101">§ 18101. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “federal agency” has the same meaning given that term in section 102 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">TTY</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “TTY” means a text-telephone used in the transmission of coded signals through the nationwide telecommunications system.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="18102">§ 18102. </num><heading>Federal telecommunications system</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations To Ensure Accessibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services, after consultation with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, the Interagency Committee on Computer Support of Handicapped Employees, the Federal Communications Commission, and affected federal agencies, shall prescribe regulations to ensure that the federal telecommunications system is fully accessible to hearing-impaired and speech-impaired individuals, including federal employees, for communications with and within federal agencies.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1291">116 STAT. 1291</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Relay System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall provide for the continuation of the existing federal relay system for users of TTY’S.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Directory</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall assemble, publish, and maintain a directory of TTY’S and other devices used by federal agencies to comply with regulations prescribed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of Access Numbers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall publish access numbers of TTY’S and such other devices in federal agency directories.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Logo</inline>.—</heading><content>After consultation with the Board, the Administrator shall adopt the design of a standard logo to signify the presence of a TTY or other device used by a federal agency to comply with regulations prescribed under subsection (a).</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="18103">§ 18103. </num><heading>Research and development</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support for Research</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission, shall seek to promote research by federal agencies, state agencies, and private entities to reduce the cost and improve the capabilities of telecommunications devices and systems that provide accessibility to hearing-impaired and speech-impaired individuals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning To Assimilate Technological Developments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In planning future alterations to and modifications of the federal telecommunications system, the Administrator shall take into account—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>modifications that the Administrator determines are necessary to achieve the objectives of section 18102(a) of this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>technological improvements in telecommunications devices and systems that provide accessibility to hearing-impaired and speech-impaired individuals.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="18104">§ 18104. </num><heading>TTY installation by Congress</heading> <content>Each House of Congress shall establish a policy under which Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate may obtain TTY’S for use in communicating with hearing-impaired and speech-impaired individuals, and for the use of hearing-impaired and speech-impaired employees.</content> </section> </chapter> <chapter><num value="183">CHAPTER 183—</num><heading>NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA INTEREST ARBITRATION STANDARDS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec.</designator><label/></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>18301.</designator><label>Findings and purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>18302.</designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>18303.</designator><label>Standards for arbitrators.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>18304.</designator><label>Procedures for enforcement of awards.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="18301">§ 18301. </num><heading>Findings and purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>affordable public transportation is essential to the economic vitality of the national capital area and is an essential component of regional efforts to improve air quality to meet environmental requirements and to improve the health of both residents of and visitors to the national capital area as well as to preserve the beauty and dignity of the Nation’s capital;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>use of mass transit by both residents of and visitors to the national capital area is substantially affected by the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1292">116 STAT. 1292</page>prices charged for mass transit services, prices that are substantially affected by labor costs, since more than two-thirds of operating costs are attributable to labor costs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>labor costs incurred in providing mass transit in the national capital area have increased at an alarming rate and wages and benefits of operators and mechanics currently are among the highest in the Nation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>higher operating costs incurred for public transit in the national capital area cannot be offset by increasing costs to patrons, since this often discourages ridership and thus undermines the public interest in promoting the use of public transit;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>spiraling labor costs cannot be offset by the governmental entities that are responsible for subsidy payments for public transit services since local governments generally, and the District of Columbia government in particular, are operating under severe fiscal constraints;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>imposition of mandatory standards applicable to arbitrators resolving arbitration disputes involving interstate compact agencies operating in the national capital area will ensure that wage increases are justified and do not exceed the ability of transit patrons and taxpayers to fund the increase; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>federal legislation is necessary under section 8 of Article I of the United States Constitution to balance the need to moderate and lower labor costs while maintaining industrial peace.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this chapter is to adopt standards governing arbitration that must be applied by arbitrators resolving disputes involving interstate compact agencies operating in the national capital area in order to lower operating costs for public transportation in the Washington metropolitan area.</content></subsection> </section> <section role="definitions"><num value="18302">§ 18302. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>In this chapter, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Arbitration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “arbitration”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means the arbitration of disputes, regarding the terms and conditions of employment, that is required under an interstate compact governing an interstate compact agency operating in the national capital area; but</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>does not include the interpretation and application of rights arising from an existing collective bargaining agreement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Arbitrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “arbitrator” refers to either a single arbitrator, or a board of arbitrators, chosen under applicable procedures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interstate compact agency operating in the national capital area</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “interstate compact agency operating in the national capital area” means any interstate compact agency that provides public transit services and that was established by an interstate compact to which the District of Columbia is a signatory.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="18303">§ 18303. </num><heading>Standards for arbitrators</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “public welfare” includes, with respect to arbitration under an interstate compact—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the financial ability of the individual jurisdictions participating in the compact to pay for the costs of providing public transit services; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1293">116 STAT. 1293</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the average per capita tax burden, during the term of the collective bargaining agreement to which the arbitration relates, of the residents of the Washington metropolitan area, and the effect of an arbitration award rendered under that arbitration on the respective income or property tax rates of the jurisdictions that provide subsidy payments to the interstate compact agency established under the compact.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factors in Making Arbitration Award</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An arbitrator rendering an arbitration award involving the employees of an interstate compact agency operating in the national capital area may not make a finding or a decision for inclusion in a collective bargaining agreement governing conditions of employment without considering the following factors:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The existing terms and conditions of employment of the employees in the bargaining unit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>All available financial resources of the interstate compact agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The annual increase or decrease in consumer prices for goods and services as reflected in the most recent consumer price index for the Washington metropolitan area, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The wages, benefits, and terms and conditions of the employment of other employees who perform, in other jurisdictions in the Washington standard metropolitan statistical area, services similar to those in the bargaining unit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The special nature of the work performed by the employees in the bargaining unit, including any hazards or the relative ease of employment, physical requirements, educational qualifications, job training and skills, shift assignments, and the demands placed upon the employees as compared to other employees of the interstate compact agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The interests and welfare of the employees in the bargaining unit, including—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the overall compensation presently received by the employees, having regard not only for wage rates but also for wages for time not worked, including vacations, holidays, and other excused absences;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>all benefits received by the employees, including previous bonuses, insurance, and pensions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the continuity and stability of employment.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>The public welfare.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ability To Finance Salaries and Benefits Provided in Award</inline>.—</heading><content>An arbitrator rendering an arbitration award involving the employees of an interstate compact agency operating in the national capital area may not, with respect to a collective bargaining agreement governing conditions of employment, provide for salaries and other benefits that exceed the ability of the interstate compact agency, or of any governmental jurisdiction that provides subsidy payments or budgetary assistance to the interstate compact agency, to obtain the necessary financial resources to pay for wage and benefit increases for employees of the interstate compact agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Final Award</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Written award</inline>.—</heading><content>In resolving a dispute submitted to arbitration involving the employees of an interstate compact agency operating in the national capital area, the arbitrator shall issue a written award that demonstrates that all the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1294">116 STAT. 1294</page> factors set forth in subsections (b) and (c) have been considered and applied.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prerequisites</inline>.—</heading><content>An award may grant an increase in pay rates or benefits (including insurance and pension benefits), or reduce hours of work, only if the arbitrator concludes that any costs to the agency do not adversely affect the public welfare.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Substantial evidence</inline>.—</heading><content>The arbitrator’s conclusion regarding the public welfare must be supported by substantial evidence.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="18304">§ 18304. </num><heading>Procedures for enforcement of awards</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modifications and Finality of Award</inline>.—</heading><content>Within 10 days after the parties receive an arbitration award to which section 18303 of this title applies, the interstate compact agency and the employees, through their representative, may agree in writing on any modifications to the award. After the end of that 10-day period, the award, and any modifications, become binding on the interstate compact agency, the employees in the bargaining unit, and the employees’ representative.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each party to an award that becomes binding under subsection (a) shall take all actions necessary to implement the award.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Within 60 days after an award becomes binding under subsection (a), the interstate compact agency or the exclusive representative of the employees concerned may bring a civil action in a court that has jurisdiction over the interstate compact agency for review of the award. The court shall review the award on the record, and shall vacate the award or any part of the award, after notice and a hearing, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the award is in violation of applicable law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the arbitrator exceeded the arbitrator’s powers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the decision by the arbitrator is arbitrary or capricious;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the arbitrator conducted the hearing contrary to the provisions of this chapter or other laws or rules that apply to the arbitration so as to substantially prejudice the rights of a party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>there was partiality or misconduct by the arbitrator prejudicing the rights of a party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the award was procured by corruption, fraud, or bias on the part of the arbitrator; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the arbitrator did not comply with the provisions of section 18303 of this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="2">SEC. 2. </num><heading>TRANSFER OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT TO THE ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL.</heading> <chapeau>Chapter 443 of title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Insert immediately after section 4688 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="4689">§ 4689. </num><heading>Transfer of material and equipment to the Architect of the Capitol</heading> <content>“The Secretary of the Army is authorized to transfer, without payment, to the Architect of the Capitol, such material and equipment, not required by the Department of the Army, as the Architect <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1295">116 STAT. 1295</page> may request for use at the Capitol power plant, the Capitol Building, and the Senate and House Office Buildings.”.</content></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Insert immediately below item 4688 in the analysis of the chapter the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“4689. </designator><label>Transfer of material and equipment to the Architect of the Capitol.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="3">SEC. 3. </num><heading>CONFORMING CROSS-REFERENCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 5.—</heading><chapeau>Title 5, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In section 7342(e)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of” before “the Federal”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>insert “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)” after “of 1949”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 9505(b), strike “division E of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 679)” and substitute “subtitle III of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>In section 9508(a)(2)(A), strike “division E of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 679)” and substitute “subtitle III of title 40”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 10.—</heading><chapeau>Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In section 2223—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), strike “section 5125 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1425)” and substitute “section 11315 of title 40”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), strike “section 5125 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1425)” and substitute “section 11315 of title 40”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2). strike “section 5002 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401)” and substitute “section 11101 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in subsection (c)(3), strike “section 5142 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1452)” and substitute “section 11103 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 2302(2)(A), strike “title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.)” and substitute “chapter 11 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>In section 2304(h)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>before clause (1), strike “laws”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike clause (2) and substitute “(2) Sections 31413144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>In section 2305a(a), strike “the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.)” and substitute “chapter 11 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>In section 2315(a), strike “division E of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.)” and substitute “subtitle III of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>In section 2381(c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “section 201(a) of that Act (40 U.S.C. 481(a))” and substitute “section 501(a)(2) of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>In section 2535(b)(1)(G), strike “title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481 et seq.)” and substitute “chapter 5 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>In subsection 2562(a)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of” before “the Federal”; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1296">116 STAT. 1296</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 472 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>In section 2572(d)(1), strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>In section 2576(a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>In section 2577(a)(2), strike “section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 484)” and substitute “sections 541-555 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>In section 2667—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), strike “section 3 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 472)” and substitute “section 102 of title 40”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(5), strike “section 321 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b)” and substitute “section 1302 of title 40"; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)(1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strike “such Act is” and substitute “subtitle I and title III are”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>In section 2667a(a)(3), strike “section 3 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 472)” and substitute “section 102 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><chapeau>In section 2676(a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><chapeau>In section 2691(b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><chapeau>In section 2696—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of” before “the Federal”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>strike subsection (e)(5) and substitute—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="“5">“(5) </num><content>Chapter 5 of title 40.”.</content></paragraph> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><chapeau>In section 2701(i)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>strike “the Miller Act (40 U.S.C. 270a et seq.)” and substitute “sections 3131 and 3133 of title 40”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “the Act of April 29, 1941 (40 U.S.C. 270e-270f)” and substitute “section 3134 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>strike “the Miller Act” and substitute “sections 3131 and 3133”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>In section 2814(j)(3), strike “Sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483, 484)” and substitute “Subchapter II of chapter 5 and sections 541-555 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1297">116 STAT. 1297</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><content>In section 2831(b)(3), strike “section 204(b) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 485(b))” and substitute “section 572(a) of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><content>In section 2852(b)(1), strike “section 355 of the Revised Statutes (40 U.S.C. 255)” and substitute “section 3111 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21) </num><chapeau>In section 2854a(d)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>strike “The” and substitute “Subtitle I of title 40 and title III of the”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="22">(22) </num><content>In subsection 2855(a), strike “title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.)” and substitute “chapter 11 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="23">(23) </num><chapeau>In section 2878(d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in clause (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>strike “The” and substitute “Subtitle I of title 40 and title III of the”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>strike clause (3) and substitute—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="“3">“(3) </num><content>Section 1302 of title 40.”.</content></paragraph> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="24">(24) </num><content>In section 4681, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="25">(25) </num><content>In section 4682, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="26">(26) </num><content>In section 4684, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="27">(27) </num><content>In section 4686, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="28">(28) </num><chapeau>In section 7305(d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>strike “that Act” and substitute “subtitle I of title 40 and title III”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="29">(29) </num><content>In section 7306(a), strike “subsections (c) and (d) of section 602 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 474)” and substitute “section 113 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="30">(30) </num><content>In section 7422(c)(1), strike “the Act of February 26, 1931 (40 U.S.C. 258a-258e)” and substitute “sections 31143116 and 3118 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="31">(31) </num><content>In section 7541, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="32">(32) </num><content>In section 7541a, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="33">(33) </num><content>In section 7542(a), strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1298">116 STAT. 1298</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="34">(34) </num><content>In section 7545(a), strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="35">(35) </num><chapeau>In section 9444(b)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of” before “the Federal”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="36">(36) </num><content>In section 9681, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="37">(37) </num><content>In section 9682, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="38">(38) </num><content>In section 9684, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="39">(39) </num><content>In section 9686, strike “section 205 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486)” and substitute “section 121 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="40">(40) </num><chapeau>In section 9781—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2)(D), strike “title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481 et seq.)” and substitute “chapter 5 of title 40”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (d), strike “title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481 et seq.)” and substitute “chapter 5 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and subtitle III of’ before “the Federal”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>add at the end of the subsection “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="41">(41) </num><content>In section 12603(d), strike “section 201(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481(a))” and substitute “section 501 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="42">(42) </num><content>In section 18239(b)(1), strike “section 355 of the Revised Statutes (40 U.S.C. 255)” and substitute “section 3111 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 14.—</heading><chapeau>Title 14, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In section 92—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>In section 93(h)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>In section 641—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1299">116 STAT. 1299</page></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2), strike “section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 484)” and substitute “sections 541-555 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>In section 685(c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in clause (1), strike—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>“The” and substitute “Subtitle I of title 40 and title III of the”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>“(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike clause (2) and substitute— <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="“2">“(2) </num><content>Section 1302 of title 40.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 18.—</heading><content>Section 3668(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “sections 304f-304m of Title 40” and substituting “section 1306 of title 40”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 23.—</heading><chapeau>Title 23, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 112(b)(2)(A), strike “title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949” and substitute “chapter 11 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 113(a), strike “the Act of March 3, 1931, known as the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a)” and substitute “sections 3141—3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">The Internal Revenue Code oe 1986</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 7608(c)(1)(a)(i)(IV) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 7608(c)(1)(a)(i)(IV)) is amended by striking “section 34 of title 40, United States Code” and substituting “section 8141 of title 40”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 28.—</heading><chapeau>Title 28, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 604(g)(3)(B), strike “section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 484)” and substitute “sections 541-555 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 612(f), strike “section 201 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481)” and substitute “sections 501-505 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>In section 1499, strike “section 104 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act” and substitute “section 3703 of title 40”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 31.—</heading><chapeau>Title 31, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 781(a), strike “section 7 of the Public Buildings Act of 1959, as amended (40 U.S.C. 606)” and substitute “section 3307 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 782, strike “(as defined in section 105 of the Public Buildings Cooperative Use Act of 1976 (40 U.S.C. 612a))” and substitute “(as defined in section 3306(a) of title 40)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>In section 1105(g)(2)(b)(ii), strike “section 901 of the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act (40 U.S.C. 541)” and substitute section “1102 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>In section 3126—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), strike “section 2 of the Government Losses in Shipment Act (40 U.S.C. 722)” and substitute “section 17303(a) of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), strike “Section 3 of the Government Losses in Shipment Act (40 U.S.C. 723) (related to finality of decisions of the Secretary)” and substitute “Section 17304(c) of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>In section 3511(c)(1), strike “section 205(b) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 486(b))” and substitute “section 121(b) of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1300">116 STAT. 1300</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>In section 3551(3), strike “section 3 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 472)” and substitute “section 102 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>In section 3905(f)(1), strike “section 2 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (40 U.S.C. 270b)” and substitute “section 3133(b) of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>In section 6703(d)(5)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>strike “the Act of March 3, 1931 (commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act); as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a-5)” and substitute “sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “section 2 of the Act of June 1, 1934 (commonly known as the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act), as amended (40 U.S.C. 276c, 48 Stat. 948)” and substitute “section 3145 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>In section 9303—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d), before clause (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>strike “the Act of August 24, 1935 (known as the Miller Act) (40 U.S.C. 270a-270d)” and substitute “sections 3131 and 3133 of title 40”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strike “section 3 of the Act (40 U.S.C. 270c)” and substitute “section 3133(a) of title 40”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>strike “the Act of August 24, 1935 (known as the Miller Act) (40 U.S.C. 270a-270d)” and substitute “sections 3131 and 3133 of title 40”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strike “section 2 of the Act (40 U.S.C. 270b)” and substitute “section 3133(b) of title 40”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (e)(2)(A), strike “the Act of August 24, 1935 (known as the Miller Act) (40 U.S.C. 270a-270d)” and substitute “sections 3131 and 3133 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 36.—</heading><chapeau>Title 36, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 2103(a)(1), strike “section 355 of the Revised Statutes (40 U.S.C. 255)” and substitute “section 3111 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 220314(b), strike “section 451 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 (40 U.S.C. 193m-1)” and substitute “section 5108 of title 40”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 38.—</heading><chapeau>Title 38, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 115(1), strike “section 355 of the Revised Statutes (40 U.S.C. 255)” and substitute “section 3111 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 310(b), strike “division E of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.)” and substitute “subtitle III of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>In section 8122(a)(1), strike “section 321 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b)” and substitute “section 1302 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>In section 8135(a)(8), strike “the Act of March 3, 1931 (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a-5) (known as the Davis-Bacon Act)” and substitute “sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>In section 8162(a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), strike “section 321 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b), sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483, 484)” and substitute “subchapter <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1301">116 STAT. 1301</page> II of chapter 5 of title 40, sections 541-555 and 1302 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), strike “the Act of March 3, 1931 (40 U.S.C. 276a et seq.)” and substitute “sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>In section 8165(c), strike “section 204 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 485) or the Act of June 8, 1896 (40 U.S.C. 485a)” and substitute “subchapter IV of chapter 5 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>In section 8201(e), strike “section 321 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b)” and substitute “section 1302 of title 40”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 39.—</heading><content>Section 410(b)(4) of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>the following provisions of title 40:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>sections 3114-3116, 3118, 3131, 3133, and 3141-3147; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>chapters 37 and 173;”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 44.—</heading><chapeau>Title 44, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 311(a), strike “the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, approved June 30, 1949, as amended,” and substitute “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 2901(13), strike “section 3(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 472(a))” and substitute “section 102 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>In section 3501(8)(B), strike “the Computer Security Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-235)” and substitute “section 11332 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>In section 3502(9)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>strike “section 5002 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401)” and substitute “section 11101 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “section 5142 of that Act (40 U.S.C. 1452)” and substitute “section 11103 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>In section 3504—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (g)(2), strike “section 5131 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1441), and sections 5 and 6 of the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759 note)” and substitute “sections 11331 and 11332(b) and (c) of title 40”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (g)(3), strike “section 5131 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1441) and sections 5 and 6 of the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759 note)” and substitute “sections 11331 and 11332(b) and (c) of title 40”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (h)(1)(B), strike “section 5131 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1441)” and substitute “section 11331 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)(2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>strike “division E of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.)” and substitute “subtitle III of title 40”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strike “section 110 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 757)” and substitute “section 322 of title 40”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1302">116 STAT. 1302</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>In section 3506—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (g)(2), strike “the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759 note)” and substitute “section 11332 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (g)(3), strike “the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759 note)” and substitute “section 11332 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>In section 3518(d), strike “section 5131 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1441) and the Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759 note)” and substitute “sections 11331 and 11332 of title 40”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 46.—</heading><chapeau>Title 46, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In section 2101(17), strike “section 13 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1986” and substitute “section 558 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 3305(c), strike “section 13 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1986” and substitute “section 558 of title 40”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">(n) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 49.—</heading><chapeau>Title 49, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In section 103(e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>insert “subtitle I of title 40 and title III of’ before “the Federal Property”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “(40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)” and substitute “(41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In section 5325(b), strike “title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.)” and substitute “chapter 11 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>In section 5333(a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>strike “the Act of March 3, 1931 (known as the Davis-Bacon Act) (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a—5)” and substitute “sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>strike “section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934 (40 U.S.C. 276c)” and substitute “section 3145 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>In section 24312—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>strike “the Act of March 3, 1931 (known as the Davis-Bacon Act) (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a-5)” and substitute “sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>strike “section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 333)” and substitute “section 3704 of title 40”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), strike “the Act of March 3, 1931 (known as the Davis-Bacon Act) (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a-5)” and substitute “sections 3141—3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40”</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>In section 40110(c)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subclause (C), strike “(as defined in section 13 of the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (40 U.S.C. 612))” and substitute “(as defined in section 3301(a) of title 40)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subclause (F), strike “title II of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481 et seq.)” and substitute “sections 121, 123, and 126 and chapter 5 of title 40”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1303">116 STAT. 1303</page> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>In section 44305(a)(1), strike “sections 1 and 2 of the Government Losses in Shipment Act (40 U.S.C. 721, 722)” and substitute “sections 17302 and 17303 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>In section 47107(a)(17), strike “title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.)” and substitute “chapter 11 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>In section 47112(b), strike “the Act of March 3, 1931 (known as the Davis-Bacon Act) (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a-5)” and substitute “sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>In section 49111(d)(1), strike “section 5 of the Act of June 6, 1924 (40 U.S.C. 71d),” and substitute “section 8722 of title 40”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">(o) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Veterans’ Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 403(e) of the Veterans’ Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991 (Pub. L. 102-86, 105 Stat. 424) is amended by striking<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2400">38 USC 2400 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> “section 303b of title 40, sections 483 and 484 of title 40” and substituting “subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 40, sections 541—555 and 1302 of title 40”.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="4">SEC. 4. </num><heading>REPEAL OF TITLE V OF THE FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ACT OF 1949.</heading> <content>Title V of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288), as added by section 6(d) of the Act of September 5, 1950 (ch. 849, 64 Stat. 583), is repealed.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t44/s101">44 USC note prec. 101</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </section> <section><num value="5">SEC. 5. </num><heading>LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s101">40 USC note prec. 101</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this Act is to revise, codify, and enact without substantive change the general and permanent laws of the United States related to public buildings, property, and works, in order to remove ambiguities, contradictions, and other imperfections and to repeal obsolete, superfluous, and superseded provisions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Substantive Change</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>This Act makes no substantive change in existing law and may not be construed as making a substantive change in existing law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deemed date of enactment for certain purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of determining whether one provision of law supersedes another based on enactment later in time, and otherwise to ensure that this Act makes no substantive change in existing law, the date of enactment of a provision restated in section 1 or 2 of this Act is deemed to remain unchanged, continuing to be the date of enactment of the underlying provision of public law that is being restated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inconsistent laws enacted after March 31, 2002</inline>.—</heading><content> This Act restates certain laws enacted before April 1, 2002. Any law enacted after March 31, 2002, that is inconsistent with this Act, including any law purporting to amend or repeal a provision that is repealed by this Act, supersedes this Act to the extent of the inconsistency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>A reference to a law replaced by section 1 or 2 of this Act, including a reference in a regulation, order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding provision enacted by this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing Effect</inline>.—</heading><content>An order, rule, or regulation in effect under a law replaced by section 1 or 2 of this Act continues in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1304">116 STAT. 1304</page> effect under the corresponding provision enacted by this Act until repealed, amended, or superseded.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions and Offenses Under Prior Law</inline>.—</heading><content>An action taken or an offense committed under a law replaced by section 1 or 2 of this Act is deemed to have been taken or committed under the corresponding provision enacted by this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inferences</inline>.—</heading><content>An inference of a legislative construction is not to be drawn by reason of the location in the United States Code of a provision enacted by this Act or by reason of a caption or catch line of the provision.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Severability</inline>.—</heading><content>If a provision enacted by this Act is held invalid, all valid provisions that are severable from the invalid provision remain in effect. If a provision enacted by this Act is held invalid in any of its applications, the provision remains valid for all valid applications that are severable from any of the invalid applications.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="6">SEC. 6. </num><heading>REPEALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s101">40 USC note prec. 101</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inferences of Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>The repeal of a law by this Act may not be construed as a legislative inference that the provision was or was not in effect before its repeal.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s101">40 USC note prec. 101</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repealer Schedule</inline>.—</heading><content>The laws specified in the following schedule are repealed, except for rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before the date of enactment of this Act: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1822</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">692</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">307</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1874</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">28</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">50</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;" leaders="yes">(proviso)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">29</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1876</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">246</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;">(proviso (related to report) in 1st par. on p. 115).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">115</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">27</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1877</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;">(proviso (related to report) in 16th par. on p. 359).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">359</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">27</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;">(words after 2d semicolon in 3d par. under heading “Miscellaneous”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">370</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">34</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1878</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">359</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;">(proviso in 2d par. under heading “Building and Grounds in and Around Washington and the Executive Mansion”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">220</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1879</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">182</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;">1 (words after semicolon in 5th par. on p. 388).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">388</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">30</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">307</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1882</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">389</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1pt solid black;">1 (2d sentence in 8th par. on p. 241).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">241</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1305">116 STAT. 1305</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1883</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">405</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">42</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1888</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">728</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">357</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">257, 258</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1890</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">837</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">412</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">120</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1892</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">320</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">325</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">352</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">340</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">323</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1893</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">211</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">715</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">286</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1895</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">189</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">(words after last comma in 1st par. on p. 959).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">959</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">190a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1896</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">373</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">268</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1898</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">543</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">570</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">546</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (6th complete par. on p. 614)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">614</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">285</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">571</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under catchline “Capitol and Grounds”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">672</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">164</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1899</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">458</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2 (2d par.)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1378</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">89</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1900</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">192</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">(words between 1st and 2d semicolons (related to absence, disability, or vacancy) under catchline “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">125</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">164</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1901</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">830</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1 (words between 1st and 2d semicolons related to absence, disability, or vacancy) under catchline "Office of the Architect of the Capitol").</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1000</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">164</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1902</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">594</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (6th, last pars, on p. 152)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">32</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">152</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">19, 231</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1903</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">755</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (7th par. on p. 865)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">32</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">865</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1007</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (4th complete par. on p. 1112)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">32</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">865</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1905</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1483</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words before “namely” in last sentence of 9th par. on p. 1161).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1161</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">279</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1908</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">200</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1 (7th complete par. on p. 327, 1st complete par. on p. 356, proviso on p. 358).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">35</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">327, 356, 358.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43 note, 64, 283</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">228</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">34</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">35</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">545</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">261</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1909</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">(3d par. under heading “War Department”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">35</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">615</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">299</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (proviso in 2d par. on p. 997)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">35</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">997</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1910</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">243</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">36</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">371</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">104, 106</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1306">116 STAT. 1306</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">384</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (8th complete par. on p. 728 (less appropriations)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">36</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">728</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">105</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1912</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">350</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (2d complete par. on p. 375)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">37</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">375</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">251</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">355</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last proviso in last par. on p. 432, 10th par. on p. 444).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">37</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">432, 444</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68, 280</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">408</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last par. on p. 605).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">37</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">605</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">174</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1913</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 “Sec. 3”, 4.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">37</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">727</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">323</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">142</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words after 4th comma in last par. on p. 771).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">37</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">771</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">38</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (proviso on p. 17, last proviso in 2d complete par. on p. 22, 1st, 3d pars. under heading “Central Heating and Power Plant”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">38</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">17, 22, 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">22, 253, 281</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1914</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">223</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last par. on p. 633)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">38</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">633</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1917</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words before 10th comma in 4th par. on p. 112, last par. on p. 133).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">112, 133</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">22,91</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1918</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">143</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. on p. 850)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">850</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">314</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">164</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (6th par., words before “and over” in last par. under heading “Washington Aqueduct.”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">951</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1919</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">39</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1173</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">314</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">52</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">281</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">271</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1920</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">213</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">316</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso in last par. under heading “Public Buildings”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">507</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">272</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">214</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (1st complete par. on p. 642, words in par. under heading “Independent Treasury”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">642, 654</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">42, 285</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">235</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d complete par. on p. 913)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">913</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">113</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">253</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (1st par. under heading “Legislative”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1035</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">186</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1921</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">123</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1251</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">307</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1922</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso in 2d par. and 3d par. under heading “General Supply Committee”, last proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 387, 1st proviso on p. 388).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">42</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">369, 387, 388.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 284, 312, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. (related to inspection) on p. 430).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">42</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">430</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1923</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso in 2d par. and 3d par. under heading “General Supply Committee”, last proviso in 2d par. on p. 1108, 1st proviso on p. 1109).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">42</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1090, 1108, 1109.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 284, 312, 313</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1307">116 STAT. 1307</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">42</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 1211).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">42</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1211</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. (related to inspection) under catchline “Capitol Power Plant”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">42</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1273</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1924</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso in 1st par. and 1st complete par. on. p. 67, last proviso in 2d par. under heading “Public Buildings, Operating Expenses”, 1st proviso on p. 83).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">67, 82, 83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 284, 312, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">264</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso in 2d complete par. on p. 422).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">422</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">270</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-4(a), (d), (e), 5, 7-13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">463</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71-71d, 71f-72, 73, 74</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">303</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1(words between 1st and 2d semi-colons (related to inspection) in 9th par. under heading “Capitol Buildings and Grounds”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">587</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1925</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso in 2d par. and 3d par. under heading “General Supply Committee”, last proviso in complete par. and 1st proviso in last par. on p. 781)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">766, 781</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 284, 312, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">339</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">983</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">2-6</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">462</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso in 1st par. on p. 1176)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1176</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">549</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 1st and 2d semi-colons (related to inspection) in 1st par. on p. 1296).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1296</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">556</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (1st par. under heading “Public Buildings and Grounds”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1323</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">91</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1926</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (proviso in 1st par. and 1st complete par. on p. 139, last proviso in 2d par. under heading “Public Buildings, Operating Expenses”, 1st proviso on p. 154).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">139, 153, 154.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 284, 312, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last par. under heading “Department of the Interior, Contingent Expenses”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">139, 153, 154.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 284, 312, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">195</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso in 3d complete par. on p. 368).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">368</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">198</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">374</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">294</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 1st and 2d semi-colons (related to inspection) in 1st par. and 4th complete par. on p. 547).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">547</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26, 222</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">380</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3, 5 (related to “amendment” by Act of Feb. 16, 1931 (ch. 203, 46 Stat. 1164)), 8.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">632, 633, 635.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">343, 345a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1927</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">58</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last proviso in 1st par. and 1st complete par. on p. 1030, last proviso in 2d par. under heading "Public Buildings, Operating Expenses", 1st proviso on p. 1045).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1030, 1044, 1045.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 284, 312, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">168</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 1st and 2d semicolons (related to inspection) in 5th par. on p. 1156).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1156</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">189</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(provisos in 3d par. on p. 1219)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">44</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1219</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115, 115a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1928</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">57</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(provisos in 3d complete par. on p. 103).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115, 115a</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1308">116 STAT. 1308</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">126</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last proviso in 1st par. and 1st complete par. on p. 165, last proviso in 2d par. under heading “Public Buildings, Operating Expenses”, provisos and last sentence in 1st par. on p. 186).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">165, 185, 186.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 112a, 284, 312, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">551</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 1st and 2d semicolons (related to inspection) in last par. on p. 526).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">526</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">726</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">726</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">901</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1(8), (85)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">986, 992</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">174, 314</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">39</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (1st par. on p. 1031, 2d proviso and provisos in 1st complete par. on p. 1048).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1031, 1048</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 30a, 284, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1070</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72a, 72b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1929</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(provisos in 4th par. on p. 1133)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1133</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115, 155a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">367</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 1st and 2d semicolons (related to inspection) in 8th par. on p. 1396).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1396</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">423</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1425</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">271</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">33</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">6 (words after 1st comma)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">39</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">161a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1930</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">184</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(provisos in 2d complete par. on p. 212).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">212</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115, 115a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">289</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (5th par. under heading “Division of Supply”, 1st proviso and provisos in 1st complete par. on p. 358).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">337, 358</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 30a, 284, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">291</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">366</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">121, 121 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">407</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 5th and 6th semicolons (related to inspection) in 1st par. under heading “Capitol Buildings and Grounds”, 1st complete par. on p. 514 (related to care and operation of Senate Office Building)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">513, 514</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26, 174a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">710</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">828</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">255</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1931</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">203</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1164</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">345a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">234</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 5th and 6th semicolons (related to inspection) in 1st par. under heading “Capitol Buildings and Grounds”, 1st complete par. on p. 1184 (related to care and operation of Senate Office Building)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1183, 1184</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26, 174a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">277</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (3d par. on p. 1219, last proviso in complete par. and proviso in last par. on p. 1234, proviso in 1st par. on p. 1235).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1219, 1234, 1235.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 30a, 284, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">280</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (provisos in 3d par. on p. 1349)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1349</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115, 115a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">307</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1421</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">258a—258e-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">411</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1494</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276a—276a-6</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1932</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">197</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">161</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">122 123</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">200</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">163</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">124-126</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1309">116 STAT. 1309</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">314</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 5th and 6th semicolons (related to inspection) in 1st par. under heading “Capitol Buildings and Grounds”, 1st par. on p. 392 (related to care and operation of Senate Office Building)), 320, 321.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">391, 392, 412.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26, 174a, 267a, 303b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">361</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (2d, last provisos in 1st par. on p. 517).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">517</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115, 115a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">430</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (1st complete par. on p. 582, last proviso in 1st complete par. and provisos in last par. on p. 596).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">582, 596</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 30a, 284, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1933</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">799</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">124, 125</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">134</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 5th and 6th semicolons (related to inspection) in 1st par. under heading “Capitol Buildings and Grounds”, last par. on p. 1360 (related to care and operation of Senate Office Building)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1360</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26, 174a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">144</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (provisos in 4th par. on p. 1406)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1406</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115, 115a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">212</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d par. under heading “General Supply (Committee”, last proviso in complete par. and last proviso on p. 1505, proviso in 1st par. on p. 1506).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">47</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1491, 1505, 1506.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 30a, 284, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">202-210, 220, 303, 304</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">201, 210, 211.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">402-411, 413, 414</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">305</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">315</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1934</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">34</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">336</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">191</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words before 1st proviso (related to continuation of Civil Works program)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">351</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">411a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (1st complete par. on p. 438, last proviso in 2d par. under heading “Public Buildings, Operating Expenses”, provisos in 1st par. on p. 442, last proviso in 4th par. under heading “Public Buildings, Maintenance and Operation”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">438, 441, 442, 449.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">25, 30a, 284, 313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">222</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">668</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13a-13c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">372</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (words between 5th and 6th semicolons (related to inspection) in 1st par. and 5th complete par. on p. 827 (related to care and operation of Senate Office Building)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">827</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">26, 174a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">482</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">948</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">648</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. on p. 1044)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1044</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">22a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1935</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last proviso in 3d par. on p. 233, last proviso and last par. on p. 234).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">233, 234</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">320</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">425</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">22b, 22b note, 22c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">374</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d complete par. on p. 470 (related to care and operation of Senate Office Building)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">470</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">174a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">642</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">793</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270, 270a, 270a notes. 270b—270d-1</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1310">116 STAT. 1310</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">684</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">800</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">345b, 345c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">740</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">301-308</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">879</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">304f-304m</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">744</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">885</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">304a-304e</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">825</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1011</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276a—276a-6</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1936</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">725</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last proviso in 2d complete par. on p. 1843, last proviso and last par. on p. 1844).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1843, 1844</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">822</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1938</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">290</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">860</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2025</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">421-425</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1937</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">180</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last proviso in 2d complete par. on p. 153, last proviso and last par. on p. 154, last proviso in 1st par. on p. 163). </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">50</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">153, 154, 163.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">223</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. on p. 179 (related to care and operation of Senate Office Building)). </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">50</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">179</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">174a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">444</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-7, 10, 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">50</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">479, 484</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">721, 721 notes, 722-729</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1938</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last proviso on p. 137, last proviso and 1st complete par. on p. 139, last proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 147).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">52</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">137, 139, 147.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">236</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st par. under catchline “Senate Ofifice Building” (related to care and operation of Senate Office Building)).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">52</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">391</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">174a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">400</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">52</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">693</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">311b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">534</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">52</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">802</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">None</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1939</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">115</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (last proviso in 2d complete par. on p. 672, 4th and last provisos and 1st complete par. on p. 674, last proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 682). </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">53</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">672, 674, 682.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109a, 284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">176</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">53</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">808</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">311b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">281</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d par. under heading “Department of Vehicles and Traffic”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">53</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1033</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">400</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">53</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1144</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">121</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">449</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">53</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1211</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72c, 72c note, 72d, 72d note, 72e, 72e note, 74a, 74a note, 74b, 74c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">665</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">53</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1358</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">723-725, 729</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1940</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">255</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">71</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(6th and last provisos on p. 69, 1st par. on p. 70, last proviso in 2d complete par. on p. 77).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">69, 70, 77</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109a, 284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">333</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d par. under heading “Department of Vehicles and Traffic”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">334</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">373</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">399</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276a, 276a note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">396</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">472</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">634</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">764</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109, 109a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">635</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">764</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">304a-304d</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1311">116 STAT. 1311</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">666</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">788</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">316</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">717</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d proviso under heading “Military Posts”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">873</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">269a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">756</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st proviso on p. 968)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">968</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">269a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">793</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1083</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">255</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">908</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1208</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13e</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1941</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso in 5th complete par. on p. 53).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">53</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276a-7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">147</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270e, 270f</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">156</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 (6th and last provisos on p. 226, 2d par. under heading “Procurement Division”, last proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 234).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">226, 234</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109a, 284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">262</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d proviso under heading “Military Posts”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">375</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">269a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">268</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">457</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">271</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st par. on p. 529)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">529</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">395</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso in 14th par. on p. 664).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">664</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276a-7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">563</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">55</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">796</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">291</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1942</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(words after last comma in 1st par. on p. 109).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">56</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">109</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">178</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(5th and 6th provisos emd 1st complete par. on p. 161, 2d proviso on p. 169).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">56</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">161, 169</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109a, 284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">249</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">56</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">247</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">278b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">396</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">56</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">341</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">450</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st proviso in 2d complete par. and last par. on p. 407).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">56</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">407</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">277a, 284</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">452</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st complete par. on p. 451)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">56</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">451</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">618</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">56</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">797</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">258f</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1943</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">145</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (proviso in par. under heading “Office of the Administrator”, last proviso on p. 177, 1st and 2d complete pars, on p. 178).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">57</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">176, 177, 178.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">7a, 265a, 277a, 284</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">173</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st complete par. on p. 451)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">57</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">232</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">179</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(5th and 6th provisos and 1st complete par. on p. 262), 201 (last proviso).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">57</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">262, 269</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109a, 284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">184</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d par. under heading “Department of Vehicles and Traffic”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">57</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">338</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1944</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">152</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(words before proviso in last par. under heading “Treasury Department”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">58</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">162</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">175</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(7th proviso and 1st complete par. on p. 206, last proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 214).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">58</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">206, 214</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">277</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">58</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">346</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">286</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (1st proviso on p. 367, 1st proviso in 2d complete par. and last par. on p. 368, 1st complete par. on p. 369).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">58</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">367, 368, 369.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">7a, 265a, 277a, 284</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">300</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso on p. 526)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">58</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">526</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1312">116 STAT. 1312</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1945</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d proviso and 1st complete par. on p. 67, last proviso in 3d par. under heading “Public Buildings, Maintenance and Operation”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">59</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">67,74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (proviso in 1st par. under heading “Office of the Administrator”, proviso in 1st and 2d complete pars., last complete par., and last par. on p. 114, 1st and 2d complete pars, on p. 115).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">59</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">112, 114</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">7a, 265a, 277a, 284, 292, 293</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">189</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (2d par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">59</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">251</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">209</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 289).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">59</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">289</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1946</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (proviso in 1st par. under heading “Office of the Administrator”, proviso in 1st and 2d pars, and 3d-last pars, on p. 67).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">65,67</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">7a, 265a, 277a, 284, 292,</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">404</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-4, 7-9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">257, 258</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">128, 295, 296, 304b, 304c, 341 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">530</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (2d par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">400</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">544</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 518).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">518</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">588</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (5th proviso and 1st complete par. on p. 579, last proviso in 3d par. under heading “Public Buildings, Maintenance and Operation” ).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">579, 585</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">589</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">302</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">595</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">707</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-8, 10-13, 15, 16(a)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">718, 719, 720.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193a-193h, 193h note, 193i-193m, 194-205, 213</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">770</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(55)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">870</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">314</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1947</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">186</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso and 1st complete par. on p. 224, last proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 233).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">61</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">224, 233</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">262</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (2d par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">61</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">369</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">324</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th proviso in 1st par. on p. 443)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">61</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">443</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">327</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2(a) (5th par.)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">61</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">451</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">358</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">302</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">61</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">583</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">359</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (proviso in last complete par. and last par. on p. 593, 1st and 2d complete pars, on p. 594).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">61</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">593, 594</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">277a, 284, 292</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">493</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2 (1st sentence)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">61</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">774</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">303</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1948</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">219</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (proviso in 1st and 2d complete pars., last complete par., and last par. on p. 183).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">183</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">277a, 284, 292</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">290</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">235</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">129a-130a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">359</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">281</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">318-318d</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">466</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(5th proviso and 1st complete par. on p. 415, 3d complete par. on p. 416, last proviso on p. 421).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">415, 416, 421.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">284, 313, 313a, 756 note</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1313">116 STAT. 1313</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">467</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">430</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">555</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 553).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">553</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">646</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">6, 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">986, 990</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13c, 257</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">773</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">302</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1194</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1949</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">139</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">134</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">218</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">404, 405, 410-413</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">199, 200</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">298a, 298a note, 298b, 298d, 356, 356a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">235</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (1st complete par. on p. 224)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">224</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">279</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st proviso on p. 319)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">319</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">286</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso in 1st par. under heading “Bureau of Federal Supply”, 2d-last sentences in 1st complete par. on p. 364, par. under heading “General Supply Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">363, 364</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-1, 314a, 756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">288</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-3, 101-103, 106, 107, 109(a)-(c), (e)-(g), 110, 112, 201, 202(a)-(e), (g), (h), 203-212, 401-404, 601, 602(a), ichie), 603, 605, 606, 801-806, 901-905.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">377, 381, 382, 383, 385, 397, 399, 401, 403.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">471, 471 notes. 472-476, 481, 483, 484, 485, 486-490, 491, 492, 511-514, 531, 531 note, 532-535, 541, 541 note, 542-544, 751-755, 756, 757, 758, 760</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">479</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">616</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13f-13p</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">506</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (provisos and 3d and 4th complete pars, on p. 640), 307</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">640, 662</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a, 277a, 284, 292</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">685</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-5, 7, 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">841, 842</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">451-455, 457, 458</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">737</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">920</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">482</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1950</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">467</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d proviso on p. 364)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">64</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">364</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">849</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-5, 6(a) (related to §§601, 602(a) and (c)-(e), 603, and 605), (b) (related to §§601, 602(a) and (c)-(e), 603, and 605), (c), 7(a)(d), (e)(“Sec. 602(c)”), (f), (g), 8(a), (b), (c) (related to § 602(e)), 9, 10(b), 11.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">64</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">578, 583, 590, 591.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">471 note. 472, 472 note, 473, 474, 475, 481, 484, 486, 490, 491, 492, 752, 756, 756 note, 758</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">896</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”, 1st complete par. on p. 706, 1st par. and 2d-last sentences in last par. on p. 708, "Sec. 1207").</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">64</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">602, 706, 708, 764.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a, 166a, 278c, 313-1, 756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1052</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">64</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1056</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1951</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">292</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d proviso in 1st par. on p. 167)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">167</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">376</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st proviso on p. 275)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">275</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1314">116 STAT. 1314</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">485</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">396</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">559</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-9, 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">634</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193n-193v, 193x</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">654</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1(73)(97), 2(1), (20), (24), 4(8)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">704, 706, 707, 709.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">5a, 7, 8-13, 14, 15-18, 20, 21, 27a, 44, 110-112, 114, 116, 117, 119, 266, 269, 273, 287, 294, 302, 303a, 304, 311b, 312, 484-1, 485a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">664</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1307</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">756</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1952</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">576</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 385, proviso on p. 400).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">385, 400</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a, 313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">598</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">472</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">630</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">633</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">537</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">703</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1(a)-(1)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">593</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">472, 483, 484, 487, 490, 756, 41:259</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">758</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1407</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">660</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">949</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 “Sec. l-4(a), (d), (e), 5, 7-10”, 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">781, 787, 789.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71, 71 note, 71a-71d, 71f-72, 73,74</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1953</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">299</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th proviso in 1st complete par. on p. 290, last proviso on p. 304).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">67</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">290, 304</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a, 313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">304</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">67</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">327</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">305</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">630</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">67</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">355</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">340</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1307, 1316</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">67</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">436, 439</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a, 483b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1954</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">399</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">67</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">521</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">359</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso on p. 282)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">282</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">432</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">723</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">355</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">449</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso on p. 386)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">386</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">455</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">405</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">481</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">474</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">649</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">702(a), (b), (d)-(g), 703</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">641</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">460, 462</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">935</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1307</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">829</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1076</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(20)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">967</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">122</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1178</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1051</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1211</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1126</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">471, 472, 490, 491, 491 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1955</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">106</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">129</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270e</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">130</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484, 484 notes</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">226</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">207</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">196</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">244</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso on p. 205)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">205</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">272</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d par. under heading “Department of Vehicles and Traffic”). 622</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">254</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">358</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">622</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">319</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">442</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">430</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1315">116 STAT. 1315</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">568</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">515</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">783</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">641</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">462</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">874</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1, 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">721</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">472</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1956</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">385</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">207</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">281</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">452</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d par. on p. 344, 3d par. on p. 345).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">344, 345</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2, 756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">453</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">365</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">479</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d par. under heading “Department of Vehicles and Traffic”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">447</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">60a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">488</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">618</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">471</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">513</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-3, 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">493, 495</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484, 484 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">748</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">686</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">942</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1020</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1957</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-48 </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">207</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d complete par. on p. 231, 5th complete par. on p. 232).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">231, 232</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2, 756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d par. under heading “Office of the Architect of the Capitol”). 618</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">251</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-117</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">618</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">326</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1958</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-337</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">472</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-468</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">207</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">225</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-486</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">288</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-493</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">294</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">304c, 490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-542</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">399</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">298d</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-570</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">448</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-680</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">631</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">488</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-724</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">617</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">727</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-726</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1406</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">808</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-781</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">936</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">481</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-800</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">967</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-844</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”, last par. on p. 1069).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1068, 1069</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2, 756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">85-886</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1, 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1709</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1959</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-30 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">43</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-70 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">30(a)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">148</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">472</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-79 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">207</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">166</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-135</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">279</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270b, 270b note, 270c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-166</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">616</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">381</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-176</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">407</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-215</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">446</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1316">116 STAT. 1316</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-249</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-17(5), (7H23), 19-21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">479, 484</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">23, 24, 32, 33, 59, 260, 262-265, 267, 268, 274-276, 277, 278, 282, 297-298, 298c, 341-342a, 344, 345, 346-350a, 352-354, 490, 601, 601 note, 602, 603-612, 613-615, 617-619</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-255</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th par. under heading “General Provisions”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">507</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-372</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">801</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">686</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">462</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1960</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-461</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">128</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">106</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-527</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">223</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">131, 131 note, 132-135</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-591</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">330</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-601</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">516</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">352</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-608</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">363</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">345c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-624</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">26, 27(a)-(c)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">418</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276a, 472, 491, 514</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-626</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (3d and 6th complete pars, on p. 434)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">434</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2, 484a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-628</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">455</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-642</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">207</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">478</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">86-764</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">904</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">126</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1961</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-70</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">502</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">175</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">462</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">199</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">174j-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">213</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-125</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">507</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">283</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">33a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-130</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">329</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-141</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”, 2d par. on p. 353)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">351, 353</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2, 756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-144</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">616</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">378</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-275</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">574</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">318d</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-372</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">802</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1962</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-456</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">303(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-476</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">607</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-545</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">212</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-571</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">307</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193f, 193h</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-577</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">516</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">331</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-581</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1, 2, 101-108, 203, 204</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">357, 360</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">321, 321 note, 322, 324r-327, 327 notes, 328-334</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-600</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">401</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-619</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">414</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">486</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-658</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">544</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">462</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-683</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">575</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71a</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1317">116 STAT. 1317</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-730</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">688</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-741</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”, last par. on p. 727)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">725, 727</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2, 756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-786</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">805</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-847</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1117</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">757</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">87-852</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">76</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1129</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">319c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1963</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-25 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">77</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-149</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">516</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">77</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">267</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-215</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”, 4th par. on p. 436)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">77</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">434, 436</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2, 756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-248</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">77</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">812</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1964</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-349</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">238</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-391</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">365</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193r, 193t, 193v, 193x</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-426</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">203(d) (related to Assistant Architect of the Capitol), (e)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">415</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166b, 166b-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-446</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">516</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">477</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-454</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">544</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-507</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d complete par. on p. 655)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">655</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-515</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">696</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">701, 701 note, 702, 703</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">88-560</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">602</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">799</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">462</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1965</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1, 2, 101-108, 201, 202, 207, 214, 221-226, 301-304, 401-405</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5, 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:1, 2, 101-108, 201, 202, 207, 214, 221-226, 301-304, 401-405</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">118</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">301, 306, 308-310</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(1st par. on p. 276)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">276</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-117</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">503</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">462</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-128</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d complete par. on p. 531)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">531</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-173</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1, 5(a), 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">663, 665, 666</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">684, 685</td> </tr><tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-213</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">616</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">876</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-276</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1010</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-343</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1303</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-344</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1304</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-348</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2(4)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">79</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1312</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1966</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-545</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">80</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">364</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-555</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th par. on p. 674)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">80</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">674</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-670</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">8(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">80</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">942</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:201</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-687</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">616</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">80</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">994</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-698</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">401</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">80</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1072</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">214a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-719</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">80</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1139</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">89-790</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">80</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1424</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1967</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-19 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">7, 10(a) (related to §702), (d)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">460, 462, 474</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-21 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">33</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1318">116 STAT. 1318</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-57 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">136</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-96 ,</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">616</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">245</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-104, 106, 107, 112, 116-123</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">257, 258, 261, 263</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:l note, 102, 105, 106, 201, 202, 207, 214, 221, 223, 224, 302, 303, 401, 403</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">275</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101, 193a, 193a note, 193f, 193h, 193m</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-121</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d complete par. on p. 349)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">349</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-135</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">441</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">771, 771 note, 781-786, 791, 792</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-206</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">219(3), (4)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">81</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">639</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166b, 166b-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1968</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Mar. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-264</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1, 101-107, 109-116(a)(1), (b), 117-120, 201-203</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">43, 45</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">801, 801 note, 802-804, 804 note, 805-808, 811-819a, 821-823</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-351</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">525</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-376</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">286</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193v</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-417</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">407</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-417</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">407</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">167a note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-448</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">201(f), 607, 807(f)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">502, 534, 544</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">462, 612, 40 App.:207</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-550</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d complete par. on p. 944)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">944</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-577</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">501</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">531, 531 note, 532-535</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-580</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">516</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1132</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">90-626</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1319</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1969</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-34 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2(c)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193m</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-54 .</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">327 notes, 333</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-123</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-104, 106-111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">214, 215</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:1 note, 105, 201, 202, 207, 214, 302, 401, 403, 405</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-126</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th par. under heading “General Provisions”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">228</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-143</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">322</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">651, 652, 661, 663-665, 671, 682-684</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-145</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">350</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-171</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">617</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">483</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1970</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">May 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-258</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">52(b)(5)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">235</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:214</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-297</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">201(c)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">357</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">210a note</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1319">116 STAT. 1319</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-358</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">173(a)(1)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">591</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">129a note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-375</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">6(m)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">782</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">356, 474, 615, 723, 724</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-382</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(words before proviso (related to salary of Executive Assistant Architect of the Capitol) in 1st par. under heading “Salaries”), 1st complete par. on p. 818)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">817, 818</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a, 166b-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-393</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1,2,4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">835</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">255, 256, 258e</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-426</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">883</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">481, 512</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-466</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">990</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">521-524</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-469</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">39</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1036</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270f</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-485</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2-4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1084</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-510</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">451(a)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1193</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193n-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-513</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1102(o)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1293</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">304m</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-556</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(4th par. under heading General Provisions)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1448</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1971</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">91-668</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">817</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">84</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2033</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">611</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">85</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">124</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">313-2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-51</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">85</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">137</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">201-204, 206, 208, 210-214</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">85</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">168, 169, 171</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:1 note, 105, 106, 201, 201 note, 202, 207, 214, 223 note, 302, 401, 405</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-204</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">717</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">85</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">730</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1972</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-313</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-4, 7, 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">86</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">216, 221, 222</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490, 601 note, 603, 603 notes, 606, 611</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-317</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3(f)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">86</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">235</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">14a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-342</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">86</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">442</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-362</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">86</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">503</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-520</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1,41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">86</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1019, 1026</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">601 note, 616 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-570</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">717</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">86</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1199</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-578</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-14, 16, 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">86</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1266, 1274</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">871, 871 note, 872-885</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">92-582</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">86</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1278</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">541-544</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1973</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">87</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">146</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">802, 804</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-72</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">87</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">169</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">607</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">87</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">216</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-145</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">87</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">540</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-198</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">203, 739(a)-(c), (e)-(g)(2), (7), (8), (h)-(j)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">87</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">779, 825, 826, 829</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13n, 71a, 71c-71g, 136, 193a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-226</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">87</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">943</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193a note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1974</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-238</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">717</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">87</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1041</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-371</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">437</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-383</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">401(c)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">691</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">460</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-400</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">800</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474, 487, 581</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1320">116 STAT. 1320</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-427</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1170</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">873, 876, 885</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-437</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">817</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1228</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-478</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1449</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">802</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-529</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Development Programs”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1711</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:208 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1975</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-594</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1926</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">472</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-599</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1954</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">93-604</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">701</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1963</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-59</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(3d par. under heading Salaries)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">89</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">287</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">204(b) Sec. 203(d) (related to Assistant Architect of the Capitol)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">89</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">421</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-91</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">401</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">89</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">452</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-188</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-111, 113, 115-122, 124</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">89</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1079, 1082, 1083, 1086</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:l note, 2, 2 note, 101, 102, 105-107, 201, 201 note, 202, 207, 214, 223-225, 302, 303, 401, 405</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1976</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-212</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">717</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">171</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-273</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2(19), 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">375, 379</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">74, 756</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-375</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">16(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1076</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">461 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-388</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1188</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">885</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-419</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">717</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1294</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-440</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1452</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-519</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-5, 7-9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2451, 2456</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">476, 483, 483c, 484, 484 note, 484c, 512</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">94-541</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2505</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490, 601 note, 606, 611, 612a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1977</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">91</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">672</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">817</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">91</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">902</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-193</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">91</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1412</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:202, 202 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1978</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-391</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last par. under heading “Salaries”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">781</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-431</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso in par. under heading Care of the Building and Grounds)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1036</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13a, 13b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-457</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">818</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1247</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-491</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1641</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">760, 760 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-506</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1756</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">491</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-585</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2484</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-598</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">325</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2679</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">316</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-599</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">138(a)(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2710</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:201</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">95-629</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">92</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3635</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">872-875, 877, 885</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1979</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-38</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">93</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">124</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-41</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3(d)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">93</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">325</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">203(c)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">93</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">399</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1321">116 STAT. 1321</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">93</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">652</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474, 481, 487</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">509(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">93</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">695</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:202</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-146</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1(2)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">93</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1086</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-152</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">93</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1099</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-154</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">718</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">93</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1155</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1980</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-399</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">402</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1667</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">461 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-432</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2, 4, 6(c)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1852, 1853</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193a, 193a note, 193d note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-470</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(a), 202(a), 211</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2237, 2242, 2246</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">50, 514, 610</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-506</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2746</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:105, 106, 201, 214, 401, 405</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-514</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2972</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">131 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-515</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">505</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3005</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">874 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-527</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">718</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3084</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-536</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(c) [H.R. 7593 (related to expenses of travel by the Office of the Architect of the Capitol)]</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3167</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-545</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3215</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:202</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-571</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3341</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">795, 795 note, 795a-795c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">96-610</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">94</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3564</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">801 note, 802 note, 809</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1981</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “General Supply Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">75</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756 note, 756a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">12(12)-(15)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">154</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270f, 474, 483a, 484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-35</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">313(b), 1404, 1822(a)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">398, 749, 767</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">461,40 App.:105, 201, 401</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-51</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(c) [H.R. 4120 (related to expenses of travel by the Office of the Architect of the Capitol)]</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">959</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-88</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par under heading “Appalachian Regional Development Programs”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1146</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-98</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1443</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1321</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-114</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">717</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1581</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-125</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-3(2), (3) “Secs. 111-116(a)(1), (b), 117-119”, 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1667, 1671</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">801 note, 802, 811, 811 note, 812-819</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1982</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-164</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">160(a)(13)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">96</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">48</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">330</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-276</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(e) [S. 2939 (related to expenses of travel by the Office of the Architect of the Capitol)].</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">96</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1189</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-377</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(c) Ititle VII, §717], (1) (related to programs authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965), 120.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">96</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1853, 1906, 1913</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a, 490c note, 40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">97-390</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">96</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1957</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13f, 131, 13n, 13p</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-50</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par under heading “Appalachian Regional Development Programs”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">97</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">259</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-51</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">97</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">273</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1322">116 STAT. 1322</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-63</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101 (lst-9th sentences in par. under heading “Consumer Information Center Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">97</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">321</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">761</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-141</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">97</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">910</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">872, 874, 875, 880, 885</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-151</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">97</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">976</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490c note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-181</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">126(a)(1)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">97</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1175</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-191</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">8(d), 9(a)(2,), (3)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">97</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1331</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474, 481, 487</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-212</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">716</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">97</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1441</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1984</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-269</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">98</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">156</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270c</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-360</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par under heading “Appalachian Regional Development Programs”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">98</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">418</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-367</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">98</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">482</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-369</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2713(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">98</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1184</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">759 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-473</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(h) [title VIII, §8013], 0) [H.R. 5798, title rV, §6, title V, §507], 701, 702</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">98</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1925, 1963, 2129</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a, 484, 490c note, 490d note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">98-524</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4(e)(2)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">98</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2489</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:214</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1985</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-141</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par under heading “Appalachian Regional Development Programs”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">99</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">577</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-145</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1241(a)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">99</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">734</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">328</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-151</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">99</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">800</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-190</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(h) [H.R. 3036, title IV, §6, title V, §507], 139</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">99</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1291, 1323</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490b, 490c note, 490d note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-218</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">99</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1729</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13n</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1986</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-272</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">15301-15313</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">335</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">901-913</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-386</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">201, 207</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">822, 823</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-492</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1240</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13n</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-500</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(e) [title rV, par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”], (j) [H.R. 5203 (related to use of appropriations for travel expenses)], (m) [title IV, §6, title V, §507, title VI, §616, title VIII, §§ 821(a)(1), 832], 151</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1783-210, 1783-287, 1783-321, 1783-324, 1783-331, 1783-340, 1783-345, 1783-352,</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a, 490b, 490c note, 490d note, 751, 756b, 757, 40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-591</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(e) [title IV, par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”], (j) [H.R. 5203 (related to use of appropriations for travel expenses)], (m) [title IV, §6, title V, §507, title VI, §616, title VIII, §§821(a)(1), 832], 151.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3341-210, 3341-287, 3341-321, 3341-324, 3341-331, 3341-340, 3341-345, 3341-355</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a, 490b, 490c note, 490d note, 751, 756b, 757, 40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-627</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3509</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">512, 512 notes</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-640</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">13(a)-(c)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3551</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484d</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-652</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3650</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1001, 1001 note, 1002-1010</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-656</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3668</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">258a, 258e-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">99-662</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">945</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4200</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483d</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1987</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-77</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">502(a)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">510</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1323">116 STAT. 1323</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-6, 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">735, 747</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1101, 1101 note, 1102-1105, 1109</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-202</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(b) [title VIII, §8093], (d) [title IV, par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”], (f) [title II, §3], (i) [title I, §4 and par. under heading “Travel”], (m) [title IV, §5, title V, §507, title VI, §§616, 619].</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1329-79, 1329-127, 1329-196, 1329-294, 1329-301, 1329-410, 1329-415, 1329-423, 1329-427</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a, 490 note, 490b, 490c note, 490d note, 756 notes, 756b, 1003, 40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1988</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-230</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1564</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1003</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Jan. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-235</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1, 2, 5-8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1724, 1729</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1441 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-242</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">524</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1939</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">462</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-370</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">l(k)(3)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">849</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">483a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-371</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">871</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-415</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">885</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-418</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5115(c)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1433</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-440</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5, 11, 507</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1741, 1742, 1747</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490a-1 note, 490c note, 490d note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-458</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2169</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-480</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2328</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">816, 1201, 1201 note, 1202-1208</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-542</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2721</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">762, 762 note, 762a-762d</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-612</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3180</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">471 note, 481, 484, 485, 488, 493</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-656</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">742</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3897</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">541</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-678</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1-8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4049</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">278a, 318-318b, 601 note, 603, 606, 617- 619, 619 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-679</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4068</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">541</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">100-690</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2081(b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">102</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4216</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-73</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">744(f), (g)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">438</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474, 612</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-101</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">663</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-136</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5, 7, 9, 22, 25, 506</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">802, 803, 807, 808, 812</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490a-1, 490c note, 490d, 490e, 491 note, 757</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-162</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso in par. under heading “Care of the Building and Grounds”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1010</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13a note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-163</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”), 106(a), (b)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">103</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1055, 1056</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a, 166b-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1990</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-427</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">927</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:221</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1324">116 STAT. 1324</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-434</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">985</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:403</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 25</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-462</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1079</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13n</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-509</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">8, 15, 507</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1414, 1415, 1423</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490c note, 490f, 490g note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-510</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2805</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1786</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-514</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Apalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2095</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101-520</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2266</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1991</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-54</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">13(o)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">278</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">612</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-90</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”), 312(f)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">458, 469</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a, 184b-184f</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-104</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">533</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-141</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">7, 11, 505</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">856, 862</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490c note, 490f, 490g note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-216</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1666</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1010, 1010 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-219</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1673</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">885</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-240</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1087</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">105</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2022</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:403</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1992</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-336</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">864</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193v</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-377</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1339</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-392</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”), 311, 318, 324</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1714, 1723, 1724, 1726</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a, 193a note, 1204, 1205, 1207</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-393</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5, 13, 505, 528</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1750, 1751, 1757, 1760</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490b, 490c note, 490f, 490g</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-439</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2223</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">885</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">102-486</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">153</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2851</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1993</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-4</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">107</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1201 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 11</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-69</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">107</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">702</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">202(f)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">107</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">888</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-123</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5, 7, 505</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">107</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1246, 1247, 1252</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485, 490c note, 755a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-126</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">107</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1331</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-160</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2927</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">107</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1932</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-193</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">107</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2293</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13n</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1994</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-279</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1416</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193r, 193u, 193v</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-283</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1434</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-316</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1720</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-321</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1793</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1001 note, 1002, 1003, 1006-1010</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-329</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Payment of Government Losses in Shipment”), 505, 611.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2387, 2409, 2418</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">486a, 490c note, 722a</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1325">116 STAT. 1325</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-355</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1555, 4104(b), (c), 7301-7306, 8301(b), 10005(a)(2), (b)(2), (f)(1), (2)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3300, 3341, 3382, 3396, 3406, 3408</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270a, 270a notes. 270d-l, 276d, 276d notes, 276d-l— 276d-3, 329, 333, 334, 471 notes, 481, 541 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">103-437</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">14(b), (d), (e)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">108</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4590, 4591</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">606, 610, 874, 40 App.:403</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1995</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-46</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">416</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 15</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-50</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">401-405</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">463</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1301, 1301 note, 1302-1304</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-52</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5, 503, 611</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">486, 491, 499</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">486a, 490c, 490h</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-53</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">527</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2091(a)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">730</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-68</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">109</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">766</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1101 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1996</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Feb. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-106</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5121-5124, 5125(b)-(d), 5126- 5128, 5131(a)-(d), 5132, 5141, 5142, 5201, 5301-5305, 5311, 5312, 5401-5403, 5607(b), 5608(a), 5701</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">510, 555, 676, 679, 685, 686, 689, 691, 701, 702</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270a note, 485, 759, 1401, 1401 notes, 1411-1413, 1421-1428, 1441, 1441 note, 1442, 1451, 1452, 1461, 1471-1475, 1491, 1492, 1501-1503 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 24</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-132</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">803</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1305</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">137</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Apr. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-134</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(c) [title I, proviso in 1st par. under heading "John F. Ken- nedy Center for the Performing Arts", title III, §313]</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1321-193, 1321-198</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193n, 872, 872 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-182</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">306</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1685</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">45 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 20</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-186</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">221(15), (18)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1750</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">756b, 1003</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 16</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-197</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Travel”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2404</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">166a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 23</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-201</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">823, 1067</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2609, 2654</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">318c, 490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-204</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(2d proviso under heading “Consumer Information Center Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2916</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">761a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-206</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3000</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-208</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(f) [title VI, §640]</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3009-365</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1411 note</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1326">116 STAT. 1326</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-208</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(e) [title VII, §709(aX4), (5)], (f) [title IV, 3d-6th provisos on p. 3009-335, §407, title VI, §611, title VIII, §808(b)]</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3009-312, 3009-335, 3009-337, 3009-355, 3009-394</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">276d-3, 486a, 490, 612, 872 note, 1401 note, 40 App.:214</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-280</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3359</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13n</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-316</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">120</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3836</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485a, 490</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">104-333</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">814(d)(1)(G)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">110</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4196</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">805</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1997</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">July 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">244</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-50</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1167</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-61</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(proviso related to buildings considered to be federally owned), 413.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1297, 1300</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">481, 490i note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-62</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1336</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso in par. under heading “Consumer Information Center Fund”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1377</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">761a</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 14</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-83</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(last proviso in par. under heading “National Capital Plaiming Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1589</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">71a note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 18</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-85</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">850(f)(2), 852, 1073(h)(4)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1849, 1851, 1907</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">1441 note, 1492, 1501</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 19</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-95</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4 (related to section 9(3) of the Act of October 24, 1951)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2149</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">193v</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-100</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">157(f)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2187</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">138</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 26</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-119</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">118</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">111</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2468</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1998</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">June 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-178</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1117(c), 1211(b), 1212(a)(2)(B)(iii), 1222.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">160, 188, 193, 223.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">819a, 40 App.:201, 403, 405, 405 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-220</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">199(a)(4)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1059</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:211</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-245</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1854</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-277</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">101(h) (title IV, 6th and 9th provisos on p. 2681-502, title VI, §§603,630], 1335(h).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2681-502, 2681-513, 2681-522, 2681-788.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490 note, 490b note, 490i, 1106</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 31</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-332</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3(g)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3126</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:214</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 10</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-362</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">401(g)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3282</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">795d</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">105-393</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">201-220(c)(1), 221, 222</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">112</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3618, 3625</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:1 note, 2, 101, 105, 106, 202-208, 211-214, 224, 226, 302, 401, 405</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1999</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Aug. 17</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-49</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"/> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">231</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">270a, 270a notes, 270b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Sept. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-60</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">(par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">498</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-65</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1067(18)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">775</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 22</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-78</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">752(b)(14)</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1170</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">474</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 29</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1000(a)(5) [§ 233(a)]</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1501A-301</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-168</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">301</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">113</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1821</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">2000</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 27</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-377</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1(a)(2) (par. under heading “Appalachian Regional Commission”).</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">114</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1441A-82</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">40 App.:401 note</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1327">116 STAT. 1327</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Statutes at Large</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> <col style="width:200pt ; max-width:200pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:30pt ; max-width:30pt;"/> <col style="width:60pt ; max-width:60pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h1;"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Date</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Chapter or Public Law</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Section</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Statutes at Large</th> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;">U.S. Code<br xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm"/>(title 40 unless otherwise specified)</th></tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:6pt; border-bottom:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:h2;"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Volume</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;">Page</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Oct. 30</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-398</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1 [§§809,2814]</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">114</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1654A-208, 1654A-419.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">484, 1492</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 13</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-518</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">313</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">114</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2421</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">13n</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 21</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">106-554</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1(a)(3) [§643], (7) [§ 307(a)]</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">114</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2763A-169, 2763A-635.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">258e-1, 490b</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">2001</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Nov. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">107-67</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">630</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">552</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">490b-1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">Dec. 28</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">107-107</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2812</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">115</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1307</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black">485</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">2002</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black"/> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Mar. 12</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black" leaders="yes">107-149</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black" leaders="yes">116</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">66</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black" leaders="yes">40 App.:1 note, 2, 2 note, 101, 102, 104, 106, 202-205, 207, 214, 224, 225, 302, 303, 401, 403, 405.</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"/> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content></subsection> </section></chapter></subtitle> Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2068: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–479 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 11, considered and passed House.

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Aug. 23, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–218: To revise the boundary of the Tumacacori National Historical Park in the State of Arizona. Public Law218 Public Law 107–218116 STAT. 1328 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1328 Public Law 107–218 107th Congress
An Act To revise the boundary of the Tumacacori National Historical Park in the State of Arizona.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 2234]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tumacacori National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2002.

16 USC 410ss note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Tumacacori National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.—

16 USC 410ss note.

The Congress finds the following: (1) Tumacacori Mission in southern Arizona was declared a National Monument in 1908 in recognition of its great historical significance as “one of the oldest mission ruins in the southwest”. (2) In establishing Tumacacori National Historical Park in 1990 to include the Tumacacori Mission and the ruins of the mission of Los Santos Angeles de Guevavi and the Kino visita and rancheria of Calabazas, Congress recognized the importance of these sites “to protect and interpret, for the education and benefit of the public, sites in the State of Arizona associated with the early Spanish missionaries and explorers of the 17th and 18th centuries”. (3) Tumacacori National Historical Park plays a major role in interpreting the Spanish colonial heritage of the United States. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are— (1) to protect and interpret the resources associated with the Tumacacori Mission by revising the boundary of Tumacacori National Historical Park to include approximately 310 acres of land adjacent to the park; and (2) to enhance the visitor experience at Tumacacori by developing access to these associated mission resources.
SEC. 3. BOUNDARY REVISION, TUMACACORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, ARIZONA. Section 1(b) of Public Law 101–344 (16 U.S.C. 410ss(b)) is amended— (1) by inserting after the first sentence the following new sentence: “The park shall also consist of approximately 310 acres of land adjacent to the original Tumacacori unit of the park and generally depicted on the map entitled 'Tumacacori National Historical Park, Arizona Proposed Boundary Revision 2001', numbered 310/80,044, and dated July 2001.”; and116 STAT. 1329 (2) in the last sentence— (A) by striking “The map” and inserting “The maps”; and (B) by striking “the offices” and inserting “the appropriate offices”.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2234: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–327 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–185 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Jan. 23, considered and passed House.

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–219: To rename Wolf Trap Farm Park as “Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts”, and for other purposes. Public Law219 Public Law 107–219116 STAT. 1330 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1330 Public Law 107–219 107th Congress
An Act To rename Wolf Trap Farm Park as “Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts”, and for other purposes.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 2440]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of

Virginia.

the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. RENAMING OF WOLF TRAP FARM PARK. (a) Amendment.—The Wolf Trap Farm Park Act (Public Law 89–671; 16 U.S.C. 284 et seq.) is amended— (1)

16 USC 284 and note, 284j.

by striking “Wolf Trap Farm Park” each place it appears and inserting “Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts”; (2)

16 USC 284a.

in section 2, by inserting before the final period “, except that laws, rules, or regulations that are applicable solely to units of the National Park System that are designated as a ‘National Park’ shall not apply to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 14. REFERENCES. “(a) By Federal Employees.—

16 USC 284k.

The Secretary of the Interior, any other Federal employee, and any employee of the Foundation, with respect to any reference to the park in any map, publication, sign, notice, or other official document or communication of the Federal Government or Foundation shall refer to the park as ‘Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts’. “(b) Other Signs and Notices.—Any directional or official sign or notice pertaining to the park shall refer to the park as ‘Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts’. “(c) Federal Laws and Documents.—

16 USC 1e, 284c note.

Any reference in any law (other than this Act), regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United States to ‘Wolf Trap Farm Park’ shall be considered to be a reference to ‘Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts’.”.
(b) Applicability.—

16 USC 284k note.

Section 14(c) of the Wolf Trap Farm Park Act (as added by subsection (a) of this section) shall not apply to this Act.
SEC. 2. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. Section 4(c) of the Wolf Trap Farm Park Act (Public Law 89–671; 16 U.S.C. 284c(c)) is amended— (1) by realigning the second sentence so as to appear flush with the left margin; and116 STAT. 1331 (2) by striking “Funds” and inserting “funds”.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2440: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–330 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–185 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–182 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 11, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–220: To amend the Public Health Service Act to redesignate a facility as the National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center, and for other purposes. Public Law220 Public Law 107–220116 STAT. 1332 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1332 Public Law 107–220 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to redesignate a facility as the National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center, and for other purposes.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 2441]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL HANSEN'S DISEASE PROGRAMS CENTER. (a) References in Public Health Service Act.—Section 320(a)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247e(a)(1)) is amended by striking “Gillis W. Long Hansen’s Disease Center” and inserting “National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center”. (b) Public Law 105–78.—

42 USC 247e note.

References in section 211 of Public Law 105–78, and in deeds, agreements, or other documents under such section, to the Gillis W. Long Hansen’s Disease Center shall be deemed to be references to the National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center.
SEC. 2. OTHER REFERENCES.

42 USC 247e note.

Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Gillis W. Long Hansen’s Disease Center shall be deemed to be a reference to the “National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center”.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2441: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–174 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 4, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–221: To authorize the acquisition of additional lands for inclusion in the Fort Clatsop National Memorial in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes. Public Law221 Public Law 107–221116 STAT. 1333 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1333 Public Law 107–221 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the acquisition of additional lands for inclusion in the Fort Clatsop National Memorial in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 2643]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002.

16 USC 450mm note.

16 USC 450mm–1 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Fort Clatsop National Memorial is the only unit of the National Park System solely dedicated to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. (2) In 1805, the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition built Fort Clatsop at the mouth of the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon, and they spent 106 days at the fort waiting for the end of winter and preparing for their journey home. (3) In 1958, Congress enacted Public Law 85–435 authorizing the establishment of Fort Clatsop National Memorial for the purpose of commemorating the culmination, and the winter encampment, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition following its successful crossing of the North American continent. (4) The 1995 General Management Plan for Fort Clatsop National Memorial, prepared with input from the local community, recommends the expansion of the memorial to include the trail used by expedition members to access the Pacific Ocean from the fort and the shore and forest lands surrounding the fort and trail to protect their natural settings. (5) Expansion of Fort Clatsop National Memorial requires Federal legislation because the size of the memorial is currently limited by statute to 130 acres. (6) Congressional action to allow for the expansion of Fort Clatsop National Memorial to include the trail to the Pacific Ocean would be timely and appropriate before the start of the bicentennial celebration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition planned to take place during the years 2004 through 2006.
SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF FORT CLATSOP NATIONAL MEMORIAL, OREGON. (a) Revised Boundaries.—Section 2 of Public Law 85–435 (16 U.S.C. 450mm–1) is amended— (1) by inserting “(a) Initial Designation of Lands.—” before “The Secretary”;116 STAT. 1334 (2) by striking “coast:” and all that follows through the end of the sentence and inserting “coast.”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsections: “(b) Authorized Expansion.—The Fort Clatsop National Memorial shall also include the lands depicted on the map entitled ‘Fort Clatsop Boundary Map’, numbered ‘405–80026C–CCO’, and dated June 1996. “(c) Maximum Designated Area.—The total area designated as the Fort Clatsop National Memorial shall not exceed 1,500 acres.”. (b) Authorized Acquisition Methods.—Section 3 of Public Law 85–435 (16 U.S.C. 450mm–2) is amended— (1) by inserting “(a) Acquisition Methods.—” before “Within”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(b) Limitation.—The lands (other than corporately owned timberlands) depicted on the map referred to in section 2(b) may be acquired by the Secretary of the Interior only by donation or purchase from willing sellers.”. (c) Memorandum of Understanding.—Section 4 of Public Law 85–435 (16 U.S.C. 450mm–3) is amended— (1) by striking “Establishment” and all that follows through “its establishment,” and inserting “(a) Administration.—”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(b) Memorandum of Understanding.—If the owner of corporately owned timberlands depicted on the map referred to in section 2(b) agrees to enter into a sale of such lands as a result of actual condemnation proceedings or in lieu of condemnation proceedings, the Secretary of the Interior shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the owner regarding the manner in which such lands will be managed after acquisition by the United States.”.
SEC. 4. STUDY OF STATION CAMP SITE AND OTHER AREAS FOR POSSIBLE INCLUSION IN NATIONAL MEMORIAL.

Washington.

 shall conduct a study of the area near McGowan, Washington, where the Lewis and Clark Expedition first camped after reaching the Pacific Ocean and known as the “Station Camp” site, as well as the Megler Rest Area and Fort Canby State Park, to determine the suitability, feasibility, and national significance of these sites for inclusion in the National 116 STAT. 1335Park System. The study shall be conducted in accordance with section 8 of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5).
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2643 (S. 423): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–456 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–69 accompanying S. 423 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 8, considered and passed House.

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–222: To amend title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes. Public Law222 Public Law 107–222116 STAT. 1336 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1336 Public Law 107–222 107th Congress
An Act To amend title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 3343]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REAUTHORIZATION OF THORIUM REIMBURSEMENT. (a) Payments to Licensees.—Section 1001(b)(2)(C) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 2296a(b)(2)(C)) is amended— (1) by striking “$140,000,000” and inserting “$365,000,000”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: "Such payments shall not exceed the following amounts: “(i) $90,000,000 in fiscal year 2002. “(ii) $55,000,000 in fiscal year 2003. “(iii) $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2004. “(iv) $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2005. “(v) $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2006. “(vi) $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2007. Any amounts authorized to be paid in a fiscal year under this subparagraph that are not paid in that fiscal year may be paid in subsequent fiscal years.”. (b) Authorization.—Section 1003(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2296a–2(a)) is amended by striking “$490,000,000” and inserting “$715,000,000”. (c) Deposits.—Section 1802(a) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2297g-1(a)) is amended by striking “$488,333,333” and inserting “$518,233,333” and by inserting after “inflation” the phrase “beginning on the date of the enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 1992”. (d) Portsmouth.—(1) Chapter 19 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2015 and following) is amended by inserting the following after section 241:
“SEC. 242. COLD STANDBY.

42 USC 2015a.

“The Secretary is authorized to expend such funds as may be necessary for the purposes of maintaining enrichment capability at the Portsmouth, Ohio, facility.”.
(2) The table of contents for such chapter is amended by inserting the following new item after the item relating to section 241: “Sec. 242.
SEC. 2. COMPTROLLER GENERAL AUDIT. The Comptroller General shall conduct an audit on the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund 116 STAT. 1337established under section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2297g). Not later than March 1, 2003, the Comptroller

Deadline.

Reports.

 General shall transmit to the Congress a report on the results of the audit. Such report shall assess whether the Fund as currently authorized will be of sufficient size and duration for carrying out decontamination and decommissioning and remedial action activities anticipated to be paid for from the fund, and shall include recommendations for minimizing increases in such activities. In conducting the audit, the Comptroller General shall specifically address whether the deposits collected under sections 1802(c) and 1802(d) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2297g-1(c) and 2297g-1(d)) are sufficient to— (1) pay for decontamination and decommissioning activities pursuant to section 1803(b) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2297g-2(b)); (2) pay for the remedial action costs pursuant to section 1803(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2297g-2(c)); and (3) pay for the remedial action costs pursuant to section 1001(b)(2)(C) and (D) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 2296a(b)(2)(C) and (D)).
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3343: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–341 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 18, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–223: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue right-of-way permits for natural pipelines within the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Public Law223 Public Law 107–223116 STAT. 1338 2002-08-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1338 Public Law 107–223 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue right-of-way permits for natural pipelines within the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Aug. 21, 2002

[H.R. 3380]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PERMITS FOR EXISTING NATURAL GAS PIPELINES. (a) In General.—

16 USC 403 note.

The Secretary of the Interior may issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines that exist as of September 1, 2001, within the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (b) Terms and Conditions.—A permit issued under subsection (a) shall be— (1) issued consistent with laws and regulations generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System; and (2) subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary deems necessary.
SEC. 2. PERMITS FOR PROPOSED NATURAL GAS PIPELINES. (a) In General.—

16 USC 403 note.

The Secretary of the Interior may issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines within the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park that are proposed to be constructed across the following: (1) The Foothills Parkway. (2) The Foothills Parkway Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. (3) The Gatlinburg Bypass. (b) Terms and Conditions.—A permit issued under subsection (a) shall be— (1) issued consistent with laws and regulations generally applicable to utility rights-of-way within units of the National Park System; and (2) subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary deems necessary, including— (A) provisions for the protection and restoration of park resources that are disturbed by pipeline construction; and116 STAT. 1339 (B) assurances that construction and operation of the pipeline will not adversely affect Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Approved August 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3380 (S. 1097): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–491 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–72 accompanying S. 1097 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources) CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 8, considered and passed House.

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–224: To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a project for construction of a plaza adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. Public Law224 Public Law 107–224116 STAT. 1340 2002-09-18 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1340 Public Law 107–224 107th Congress
An Act To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a project for construction of a plaza adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and for other purposes.

Sept. 18, 2002

[H.R. 5012]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002. District of Columbia.

20 USC 76h note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER PLAZA. The John F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76h et seq.) is amended— (1)

20 USC 76r, 76s.

by redesignating sections 12 and 13 as sections 13 and 14, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 11 the following:
“SEC. 12. JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER PLAZA. “(a) Definitions.—

20 USC 76q–1.

In this section, the following definitions apply: “(1) Air rights.—The term ‘air rights’ means real property interests conveyed by deed, lease, or permit for the use of space between streets and alleys within the boundaries of the Project. “(2) Center.—The term ‘Center’ means the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. “(3) Green spaces.—The term ‘green spaces’ means areas within the boundaries of the Project or affected by the Project that are covered by grass, trees, or other vegetation. “(4) Plaza.—The term ‘Plaza’ means improvements to the area surrounding the John F. Kennedy Center building carried out under the Project and comprised of transportation elements (including roadways, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes) and non-transportation elements (including landscaping, green space, open public space, water, sewer, and utility connections). “(5) Project.—The term ‘Project’ means the Plaza project, as described in the TEA-21 report, providing for construction of a Plaza adjacent to the Center and for improved bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular access to and around the Center. The term includes planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Plaza, buildings to be constructed on the Plaza, and related transportation improvements and may include any other elements of the Project identified in the TEA-21 report.116 STAT. 1341 “(6) Secretary.—The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Transportation. “(7) TEA-21 report.—The term ‘TEA-21 report’ means the report of the Secretary submitted to Congress under section 1214 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (20 U.S.C. 76j note; 112 Stat. 204). “(b) Responsibilities of the Secretary.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary shall be responsible for the Project and may undertake such activities as may be necessary to construct the Project, other than buildings to be constructed on the Plaza, substantially as described in the TEA-21 report. “(2) Planning, design, engineering, and construction.—The Secretary shall be responsible for the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project, other than buildings to be constructed on the Plaza. “(3) Agreements with the board and other agencies.—The Secretary shall enter into memoranda of agreement with the Board and any appropriate Federal or other governmental agency to facilitate the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project. “(4) Consultation with the board.—The Secretary shall consult with the Board to maximize efficiencies in planning and executing the Project, including the construction of any buildings on the Plaza. “(5) Contracts.—Subject to the approval of the Board, the Secretary may enter into contracts on behalf of the Center related to the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project. “(c) Responsibilities of the board.— “(1) In general.—The Board may undertake such activities as may be necessary to construct buildings on the Plaza for the Project. “(2) Receipt of transfers of air rights.—The Board may receive from the District of Columbia such transfers of air rights as may be necessary for the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project. “(3) Construction of buildings.—The Board may construct, with non-appropriated funds, buildings on the Plaza for the Project and shall be responsible for the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the buildings. “(4) Acknowledgment of contributions.— “(A) In general.—The Board may acknowledge private contributions used in the construction of buildings on the Plaza for the Project in the interior of the buildings, but may not acknowledge private contributions on the exterior of the buildings. “(B) Applicability of other requirements.—Any acknowledgment of private contributions under this paragraph shall be consistent with the requirements of section 4(b). “(d) Responsibilities of the District of Columbia.— “(1) Modification of highway system.—Notwithstanding any State or local law, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, in consultation with the National Capital Planning Commission and the Secretary, shall have exclusive authority to amend or modify the permanent system of highways of the District 116 STAT. 1342of Columbia as may be necessary to meet the requirements and needs of the Project. “(2) Conveyances.— “(A) Authority.—Notwithstanding any State or local law, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall have exclusive authority to convey or dispose of any interests in real estate (including air rights or air space as that term is defined by District of Columbia law) owned or controlled by the District of Columbia, as may be necessary to meet the requirements and needs of the Project. “(B) Conveyance to the board.—

Deadline.

Not later than 90 days following the date of receipt of notification from the Secretary of the requirements and needs of the Project, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall convey or dispose of to the Board without compensation interests in real estate described in subparagraph (A). “(3) Agreements with the board.—The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall have the authority to enter into memoranda of agreement with the Board and any Federal or other governmental agency to facilitate the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the Project. “(e) Ownership.— “(1) Roadways and sidewalks.—Upon completion of the Project, responsibility for maintenance and oversight of roadways and sidewalks modified or improved for the Project shall remain with the owner of the affected roadways and sidewalks. “(2) Maintenance of green spaces.—Subject to paragraph (3), upon completion of the Project, responsibility for maintenance and oversight of any green spaces modified or improved for the Project shall remain with the owner of the affected green spaces. “(3) Buildings and green spaces on the plaza.—Upon completion of the Project, the Board shall own, operate, and maintain the buildings and green spaces established on the Plaza for the Project. “(f) National Highway Boundaries.— “(1) Realignment of boundaries.—The Secretary may realign national highways related to proposed changes to the Northern and Southern Interchanges and the E Street Approach recommended in the TEA-21 report in order to facilitate the flow of traffic in the vicinity of the Center. “(2) Access to center from i-66.—The Secretary may improve direct access and egress between Interstate Route 66 and the Center, including its garages.”.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Section 13 of John F. Kennedy Center Act (as redesignated by section 2 of this Act) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: “(c) John F. Kennedy Center Plaza.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for capital costs incurred in the planning, design, engineering, and construction of the project authorized by section 12 (including roadway improvements related to the North and South Interchanges and construction of the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza, but not including construction of any buildings on the plaza) a total of $400,000,000 for fiscal 116 STAT. 1343years 2003 through 2010. Such sums shall remain available until expended.”.
SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Selection of Contractors.—Section 4(a)(2)(D) of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C 76j(a)(2)(D)) is amended to read as follows: “(D) Selection of Contractors.—In carrying out the duties of the Board under this Act, the Board may negotiate any contract— “(i) for planning, design, engineering, or construction of buildings to be erected on the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza under section 12 and for landscaping and other improvements to the Plaza; or “(ii) for an environmental system for, a protection system for, or a repair to, maintenance of, or restoration of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with selected contractors and award the contract on the basis of contractor qualifications as well as price.”. (b) Definitions.—Section 14 of the John F. Kennedy Center Act (as redesignated by section 2 of this Act) is amended by adding at the end the following: “Upon completion of the project for establishment of the John F. Kennedy Center Plaza authorized by section 12, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall amend the map that is on file and available for public inspection under the preceding sentence.”.
Approved September 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5012 (S. 2771): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–622 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 4, considered and passed House.

Sept. 5, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Sept. 18, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–225: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, in Washington, D.C., as the “Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center”. Public Law225 Public Law 107–225116 STAT. 1344 2002-09-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1344 Public Law 107–225 107th Congress
An Act To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, in Washington, D.C., as the “Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center”.

Sept. 24, 2002

[H.R. 3287]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, in Washington, D.C., and known as the Brentwood Processing and Distribution Center, shall be known and designated as the “Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center”.
Approved September 24, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3287: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 4, considered and passed House.

Sept. 5, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–226: To authorize a national memorial to commemorate the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who, on September 11, 2001, courageously gave their lives thereby thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital, and for other purposes. Public Law226 Public Law 107–226116 STAT. 1345 2002-09-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1345 Public Law 107–226 107th Congress
An Act To authorize a national memorial to commemorate the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who, on September 11, 2001, courageously gave their lives thereby thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital, and for other purposes.

Sept. 24, 2002

[H.R. 3917]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Flight 93 National Memorial Act.

16 USC 431 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Flight 93 National Memorial Act”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.—Congress finds the following: (1) Passengers and crewmembers of United Airlines Flight 93 of September 11, 2001, courageously gave their lives, thereby thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital. (2) In the months since the historic events of September 11, thousands of people have visited the Flight 93 site, drawn by the heroic action and sacrifice of the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93. (3) Many are profoundly concerned about the future disposition of the crash site, including grieving families of the passengers and crew, the people of the region who are the current stewards of the site, and a broad spectrum of citizens across the United States. Many of these people are forming the Flight 93 Task Force as a broad, inclusive organization to provide a voice for all interested and concerned parties. (4) The crash site commemorates Flight 93 and is a profound symbol of American patriotism and spontaneous leadership of citizen-heroes. The determination of appropriate recognition at the crash site of Flight 93 will be a slowly unfolding process in order to address the interests and concerns of all interested parties. Appropriate national assistance and recognition must give ample opportunity for those involved to voice these broad concerns. (5) It is appropriate that the crash site of Flight 93 be designated a unit of the National Park System. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are as follows: (1) To establish a national memorial to honor the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 of September 11, 2001. (2) To establish the Flight 93 Advisory Commission to assist with consideration and formulation of plans for a permanent memorial to the passengers and crew of Flight 93, including its nature, design, and construction.116 STAT. 1346 (3) To authorize the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) to coordinate and facilitate the activities of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission, provide technical and financial assistance to the Flight 93 Task Force, and to administer a Flight 93 memorial.
SEC. 3. MEMORIAL TO HONOR THE PASSENGERS AND CREWMEMBERS OF FLIGHT 93.

Pennsylvania.

There is established a memorial at the September 11, 2001, crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in the Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, to honor the passengers and crew of Flight 93.
SEC. 4. FLIGHT 93 ADVISORY COMMISSION. (a) Establishment.—There is established a commission to be known as the “Flight 93 Advisory Commission” (hereafter in this Act referred to as the “Commission”). (b) Membership.—The Commission shall consist of 15 members, including the Director of the National Park Service, or the Director's designee, and 14 members appointed by the Secretary from recommendations of the Flight 93 Task Force. (c) Term.—The term of the members of the Commission shall be for the fife of the Commission. (d) Chair.—The members of the Commission shall select the Chair of the Commission. (e) Vacancies.—Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers if a quorum is present, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (f) Meetings.—The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or a majority of the members, but not less often than

Notice.

Newspapers.

Federal Register, publication.

quarterly. Notice of the Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers in the vicinity of Somerset County and in the Federal Register. Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (relating to open meetings). (g) Quorum.—A majority of the members serving on the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. (h) No Compensation.—Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Commission. (i) Duties.—The duties of the Commission shall be as follow: (1)

Deadline.

Reports.

Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Secretary and Congress a report containing recommendations for the planning, design, construction, and long-term management of a permanent memorial at the crash site. (2) The Commission shall advise the Secretary on the boundaries of the memorial site. (3) The Commission shall advise the Secretary in the development of a management plan for the memorial site. (4) The Commission shall consult and coordinate closely with the Flight 93 Task Force, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and other interested parties, as appropriate, to support and not supplant the efforts of the Flight 93 Task Force on and before the date of the enactment of this Act to commemorate Flight 93.116 STAT. 1347 (5) The Commission shall provide significant opportunities for public participation in the planning and design of the memorial. (j) Powers.—The Commission may— (1) make such expenditures for services and materials for the purpose of carrying out this Act as the Commission considers advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for that purpose; (2) subject to approval by the Secretary, solicit and accept donations of funds and gifts, personal property, supplies, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private or public entities to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of the memorial; (3) hold hearings, enter into contracts for personal services and otherwise; (4) do such other things as are necessary to carry out this Act; and (5) by a vote of the majority of the Commission, delegate such of its duties as it determines appropriate to employees of the National Park Service. (k) Termination.—The Commission shall terminate upon dedication of the completed memorial.
SEC. 5. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. The Secretary is authorized to— (1) provide assistance to the Commission, including advice on collections, storage, and archives; (2) consult and assist the Commission in providing information, interpretation, and the conduct of oral history interviews; (3) provide assistance in conducting public meetings and forums held by the Commission; (4) provide project management assistance to the Commission for planning, design, and construction activities; (5) provide programming and design assistance to the Commission for possible memorial exhibits, collections, or activities; (6) provide staff assistance and support to the Commission and the Flight 93 Task Force; (7) participate in the formulation of plans for the design of the memorial, to accept funds raised by the Commission for construction of the memorial, and to construct the memorial; (8) acquire from willing sellers the land or interests in land for the memorial site by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange; and (9) to administer the Flight 93 memorial as a unit of the National Park System in accordance with this Act and with the laws generally applicable to units of the National Park System such as the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 585).116 STAT. 1348
SEC. 6. CLARIFICATION OF PASSENGERS AND CREW. For the purposes of this Act, the terrorists on United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, shall not be considered passengers or crew of that flight.
Approved September 24, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3917: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–597 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 22, considered and passed House.

Sept. 10, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–227: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6101 West Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington, Minnesota, as the “Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building”. Public Law227 Public Law 107–227116 STAT. 1349 2002-09-24 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 1349 Public Law 107–227 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6101 West Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington, Minnesota, as the “Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building”.

Sept. 24, 2002

[H.R. 5207]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6101 West Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the “Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building”.
Approved September 24, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5207: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 4, considered and passed House.

Sept. 5, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107-228: To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2003, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. Public Law228 Public Law 107-228 116 STAT. 1350 2002-09-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2020-12-30 107public 116 STAT. 1350 Public Law107–228 107th Congress
An Act To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2003, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Sept. 30, 2002

[H.R. 16461]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003”.

22 USC 2651 note.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Divisions.—This Act is organized into two divisions as follows: (1) Division a.—Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003. (2) Division b.—Security Assistance Act of 2002. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. Sec. 3. DIVISION A— Sec. 101. TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 111. Sec. 112. Sec. 113. Sec. 114. Sec. 115. Sec. 116. Subtitle B— Sec. 121. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. 116 STAT. 1351 Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. Sec. 210. Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. Sec. 216. Subtitle B— Sec. 221. Sec. 222. Sec. 223. Sec. 224. Sec. 225. Sec. 226. Sec. 227. Sec. 228. Sec. 229. Subtitle C— Sec. 231. Sec. 232. Sec. 233. Sec. 234. Subtitle D— Sec. 241. Sec. 242. Sec. 243. TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Subtitle B— Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. Sec. 314. Sec. 315. Sec. 316. Sec. 317. Sec. 318. Sec. 319. Sec. 320. Sec. 321. Sec. 322. Sec. 323. Sec. 324. Sec. 325. Sec. 326. Sec. 327. Sec. 328. 116 STAT. 1352 TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. Sec. 405. Sec. 406. Sec. 407. Sec. 408. Sec. 409. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Sec. 505. Sec. 506. Sec. 507. TITLE VI— Subtitle A— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603. Sec. 604. Subtitle B— Sec. 611. Sec. 612. Sec. 613. Sec. 614. Sec. 615. Sec. 616. Sec. 617. Sec. 618. Sec. 619. Sec. 620. Sec. 621. Subtitle C— Sec. 631. Sec. 632. Sec. 633. Sec. 634. Sec. 635. Sec. 636. Sec. 637. Sec. 638. Subtitle D— Sec. 641. Sec. 642. Sec. 643. Sec. 644. Sec. 645. Sec. 646. Sec. 647. Sec. 648. Sec. 649. Sec. 650. 116 STAT. 1353 Sec. 651. Sec. 652. Subtitle E— Sec. 661. Sec. 662. Sec. 663. Sec. 664. Sec. 665. Subtitle F— Sec. 671. Sec. 672. Subtitle G— Sec. 681. Sec. 682. Sec. 683. Sec. 684. Sec. 685. Sec. 686. Sec. 687. Sec. 688. Sec. 689. Sec. 690. Sec. 691. Sec. 692. Sec. 693. Sec. 694. Sec. 695. Sec. 696. Sec. 697. Sec. 698. Sec. 699. Sec. 700. Sec. 701. Sec. 702. Sec. 703. Sec. 704. Sec. 705. Sec. 706. DIVISION B— TITLE X— Sec. 1001. Sec. 1002. TITLE XI— Sec. 1101. Sec. 1102. Sec. 1103. TITLE XII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1201. Sec. 1202. 116 STAT. 1354 Sec. 1203. Sec. 1204. Sec. 1205. Sec. 1206. Subtitle B— Sec. 1211. Sec. 1212. Sec. 1213. Subtitle C— Sec. 1221. Sec. 1222. Sec. 1223. Sec. 1224. Subtitle D— Sec. 1231. Sec. 1232. Sec. 1233. Sec. 1234. Subtitle E— Sec. 1241. Subtitle F— Sec. 1251. Subtitle G— Sec. 1261. Sec. 1262. Sec. 1263. TITLE XIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1301. Sec. 1302. Sec. 1303. Sec. 1304. Sec. 1305. Sec. 1306. Sec. 1307. Sec. 1308. Sec. 1309. Subtitle B— Sec. 1311. Sec. 1312. Sec. 1313. Sec. 1314. Sec. 1315. Sec. 1316. Sec. 1317. Sec. 1318. Sec. 1319. Sec. 1320. Sec. 1321. Subtitle C— Sec. 1331. 116 STAT. 1355 Sec. 1332. Sec. 1333. Sec. 1334. Sec. 1335. Sec. 1336. Sec. 1337. Sec. 1338. Sec. 1339. Subtitle D— Sec. 1341. Sec. 1342. Sec. 1343. Sec. 1344. Sec. 1345. TITLE XIV— Sec. 1401. Sec. 1402. Sec. 1403. Sec. 1404. Sec. 1405. Sec. 1406. TITLE XV— Sec. 1501. Sec. 1502. TITLE XVI— Sec. 1601. Sec. 1602. Sec. 1603. Sec. 1604. Sec. 1605. TITLE XVII— Sec. 1701.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.—

22 USC 2651 note.

The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives. (2) Department.—The term “Department” means the Department of State. (3) Secretary.—Except as otherwise provided, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of State.
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 2003

Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003.
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.

22 USC 2651 note.

 This division may be cited as the “Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003”.
116 STAT. 1356 <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>AUTHORIZATIONS OFAPPROPRIATIONS</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Department of State</heading> <section><num value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The following amounts are authorized to be appropriated for the Department under “Administration of Foreign Affairs” to carry out the authorities, functions, duties, and responsibilities in the conduct of the foreign affairs of the United States, and for other purposes authorized by law, including public diplomacy activities and the diplomatic security program:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Diplomatic and consular programs.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For “Diplomatic and Consular Programs”, $4,030,023,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Worldwide security upgrades.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by subparagraph (A), $564,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be appropriated for worldwide security upgrades.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bureau of democracy, human rights, and labor</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by subparagraph (A), $20,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be appropriated for salaries and expenses of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recruitment of minority groups.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by subparagraph (A), $2,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be appropriated for the recruitment of members of minority groups for careers in the Foreign Service and international affairs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capital investment fund.—</inline></heading><content>For “Capital Investment Fund”, $200,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Embassy security, construction and maintenance.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For “Embassy Security, Construction and Maintenance”, $555,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003, in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for such purpose by section 604 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113 and contained in appendix G of that Act; 113 Stat. 1501A- 470).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment of the nance-donovan foreign relations authorization Act.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 604(a)(4) of that Act (113 Stat. 1501A-453) is amended by striking “$900,000,000” and inserting “$1,000,000,000”.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4865">22 USC 4865</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Representation allowances.—</inline></heading><content>For “Representation Allowances”, $9,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of foreign missions and officials.</inline>—</heading><content>For “Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials”, $11,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1357">116 STAT. 1357</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service.</inline>—</heading><content>For “Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service”, $15,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repatriation loans.</inline>—</heading><content>For “Repatriation Loans”, $1,250,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment to the American institute in Taiwan.—</inline></heading><content>For “Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan”, $18,817,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the inspector general.</inline>—</heading><content>For “Office of the Inspector General”, $30,800,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds for Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials.</inline>—</heading><content>The amount appropriated pursuant to subsection (a)(5) is authorized to remain available through September 30, 2004.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="112">SEC. 112. </num><heading>UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY PROGRAMS.</heading> <chapeau>The following amounts are authorized to be appropriated for the Department to carry out public diplomacy programs of the Department under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Reorganization Plan Number 2 of 1977, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West Act of 1960, the Dante B. Fascell North-South Center Act of 1991, and the National Endowment for Democracy Act, and to carry out other authorities in law consistent with such purposes:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Educational and cultural exchange programs.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fulbright academic exchange programs.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For the “Fulbright Academic Exchange Programs” (other than programs described in subparagraph (B)), $135,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vietnam Fulbright academic exchange program.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by clause (i), $5,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available to carry out the Vietnam scholarship program established by section 229 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (Public Law 102-138).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New century scholars initiative—hiv/aids.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under clause (i), $1,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for HIV/AIDS research and mitigation strategies under the Health Issues in a Border-Less World academic program of the New Century Scholars Initiative.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other educational and cultural exchange programs.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For other educational and cultural exchange programs authorized by law, $125,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tibetan exchanges.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by clause (i), $500,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for “Ngawang Choephel Exchange Programs” (formerly known as “programs of educational and cultural <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1358">116 STAT. 1358</page>exchange between the United States and the people of Tibet”) under section 103(a) of the Human Rights, Refugee, and Other Foreign Relations Provisions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-319).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">East timorese scholarships.—</inline></heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by clause (i), $500,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for “East Timorese Scholarships”.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Montenegro parliamentary development.—</inline></heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by clause (i), $500,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for a program of parliamentary development and exchanges in Montenegro.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">South pacific exchanges.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under clause (i), $750,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for “South Pacific Exchanges”.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Israel-arab peace partners program</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under clause (i), $750,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for people-to-people activities (with a focus on young people) to support the Middle East peace process involving participants from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Arab countries, and the United States, to be known as the “Israel-Arab Peace Partners Program”.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sudanese scholarships.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under clause (i), $500,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for scholarships for students from southern Sudan for secondary or postsecondary education in the United States, to be known as “Sudanese Scholarships”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National endowment for democracy.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For the “National Endowment for Democracy”, $42,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reagan-fascell democracy fellows.—</inline></heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph (A), $1,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for a fellowship program known as the “Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows”, for democracy activists and scholars from around the world at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Washington, D.C., to study, write, and exchange views with other activists and scholars and with Americans.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Center for cultural and technical interchange between east and west.</inline>—</heading><content>For the “Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange between East and West”, $15,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dante b. fascell north-south center.</inline>—</heading><content>For the “Dante B. Fascell North-South Center”, $2,500,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="113">SEC. 113. </num><heading>CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessed Contributions to International Organizations.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1359">116 STAT. 1359</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations.—</inline></heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated under the heading “Contributions to International Organizations” $891,378,000 for the fiscal year 2003 for the Department to carry out the authorities, functions, duties, and responsibilities in the conduct of the foreign affairs of the United States with respect to international organizations and to carry out other authorities in law consistent with such purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds for civil budget of nato.—</inline></heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under the heading “Contributions to International Organizations” for fiscal year 2003, and for each fiscal year thereafter, such sums as may be necessary are authorized for the United States assessment for the civil budget of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities.</inline>—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated under the heading “Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities” $725,981,000 for the fiscal year 2003 for the Department to carry out the authorities, functions, duties, and responsibilities in the conduct of the foreign affairs of the United States with respect to international peacekeeping activities and to carry out other authorities in law consistent with such purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Funding Other Framework TreatyBased Organizations.</inline>—</heading><content>None of the funds made available for the 2002-2003 biennium budget under subsection (a) for United States contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations may be available for the United States proportionate share of any framework treaty-based organization, including the Framework Convention on Global Climate Change, the International Seabed Authority, and the International Criminal Court.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign Currency Exchange Rates.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the amount authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the fiscal year 2003 to offset adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated under this subsection may be available for obligation and expenditure only to the extent that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such amounts are necessary due to such fluctuations.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Refund of Excess Contributions.—</inline></heading><content>The United States shall continue to insist that the United Nations and its specialized and affiliated agencies shall credit or refund to each member of the organization or agency concerned its proportionate share of the amount by which the total contributions to the organization or agency exceed the expenditures of the regular assessed budget of the organization or agency.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s287e">22 USC 287e</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="114">SEC. 114. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS.</heading> <chapeau>The following amounts are authorized to be appropriated under “International Commissions” for the Department to carry out the authorities, functions, duties, and responsibilities in the conduct of the foreign affairs of the United States with respect to international commissions, and for other purposes authorized by law:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1360">116 STAT. 1360</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International boundary and water commission, united states and mexico.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For “International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>for “Salaries and Expenses”, $28,387,000 for the fiscal year 2003; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for “Construction”, $9,517,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International boundary commission, united states and canada</inline>.—</heading><content>For “International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada”, $1,157,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International joint commission.</inline>—</heading><content>For “International Joint Commission”, $7,544,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International fisheries commissions.—</inline></heading><content>For “International Fisheries Commissions”, $19,780,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="115">SEC. 115. </num><heading>MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated for the Department for “Migration and Refugee Assistance” for authorized activities, $820,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Refugees Resettling in Israel.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a), $60,000,000 is authorized to be available for the fiscal year 2003 for the resettlement of refugees in Israel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tibetan Refugees in India and Nepal.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a), $2,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for humanitarian assistance, including food, medicine, clothing, and medical and vocational training, to Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal who have fled Chinese-occupied Tibet.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Humanitarian Assistance for Displaced Burmese.—</inline></heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a), $2,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for humanitarian assistance (including food, medicine, clothing, and medical and vocational training) to persons displaced as a result of civil conflict in Burma, including persons still within Burma.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds appropriated pursuant to this section are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="116">SEC. 116. </num><heading>GRANTS TO THE ASIA FOUNDATION.</heading> <content>Section 404 of The Asia Foundation Act (title IV of Public Law 98-164; 22 U.S.C. 4403) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="404"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec.</inline> 404. </num><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State $15,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 for grants to The Asia Foundation pursuant to this title.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>United States InternationalBroadcasting Activities</heading> <section><num value="121">SEC. 121. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The following amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out United States Government broadcasting activities under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, the Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act, and the Foreign Affairs <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1361">116 STAT. 1361</page>Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, and to carry out other authorities in law consistent with such purposes:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International broadcasting operations.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For “International Broadcasting Operations”, $485,823,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by subparagraph (A) for the fiscal year 2003, there is authorized to be available for Radio Free Asia $35,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Broadcasting capital improvements.</inline>—</heading><content>For “Broadcasting Capital Improvements”, $13,740,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Broadcasting to Cuba.</inline>—</heading><content>For “Broadcasting to Cuba”, $25,923,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of Additional Authorization for Broadcasting to the People’s Republic of China and Neighboring Countries.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 701 of Public Law 106-286 (22 U.S.C. 7001) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a) by striking “2001” and inserting “2003”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by striking “2001 and 2002” and inserting “2001, 2002, and 2003”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authorization of Appropriations for Middle East Radio Network of Voice of America.—</inline></heading><content>In addition to such amounts as are made available for the Middle East Radio Network of Voice of America pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003 for the Middle East Radio Network of Voice of America.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORITIES AND ACTIVITIES</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Basic Authorities and Activities</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>EMERGENCY EVACUATION SERVICES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 4(b)(2)(A) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2671(b)(2)(A)) is amended to read as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the evacuation when their lives are endangered by war, civil unrest, or natural disaster of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>United States Government employees and their dependents; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>private United States citizens or third-country nationals, on a reimbursable basis to the maximum extent practicable, with such reimbursements to be credited to the applicable Department of State appropriation and to remain available until expended, except that no reimbursement under this clause shall be paid that is greater than the amount the person evacuated would have been charged for a reasonable commercial air fare immediately prior to the events giving rise to the evacuation;”.</content></clause></subparagraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1362">116 STAT. 1362</page> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>SPECIAL AGENT AUTHORITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Authority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>obtain and execute search and arrest warrants, as well as obtain and serve subpoenas and summonses issued under the authority of the United States;”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(F), by inserting “or President-elect” after “President”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>make arrests without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such felony.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 37(b) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “(b) <inline class="smallCaps">Agreement.</inline>—” and all that follows through the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements with Attorney General and Secretary of the Treasury and Firearms Regulations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement with attorney general.—</inline></heading><content>The authority conferred by paragraphs (1) and (4) of subsection (a) shall be exercised subject to an agreement between the Secretary and the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement with attorney general and secretary of the treasury.</inline>—</heading><content>The authority conferred by paragraphs (2) and (5) of subsection (a) shall be exercised subject to an agreement among the Secretary, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of the Treasury.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Search, Seizure, Service, and Arrest Authority.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2709">22 USC 2709</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The authority conferred by paragraphs (2) and (5) of section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by subsection (a), may not be exercised until the date on which the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>submits the agreement required by subsection (b)(2) of section 37 of such Act to the appropriate congressional committees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>publishes in the Federal Register a notice that the agreement has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p>Federal Register, publication.</p> </sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The authority conferred by paragraphs (2) and (5) of subsection (a) of section 37 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, may continue to be exercised until the date on which the notice described in paragraph (1)(B) is published in the Federal Register.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION FUND.</heading> <content>Section 38 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2710) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention of Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>To reimburse the expenses of the United States Government in preparing or prosecuting a proceeding before an international tribunal, or a claim against a foreign <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1363">116 STAT. 1363</page>government or other foreign entity, the Secretary may retain 1.5 percent of any amount between $100,000 and $5,000,000, and one percent of any amount over $5,000,000, received per claim under chapter 34 of the Act of February 27, 1896 (22 U.S.C. 2668a; 29 Stat. 32).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts retained under the authority of paragraph (1) shall be deposited into the fund under subsection (d).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>STATE DEPARTMENT RECORDS OF OVERSEAS DEATHS OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS FROM NONNATURAL CAUSES.</heading> <content>Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="57">“SEC. 57.</num> <heading>STATE DEPARTMENT RECORDS OF OVERSEAS DEATHS OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS FROM NONNATURAL CAUSES.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2729">22 USC 2729</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection of Information.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, collect, with respect to each foreign country, the following information with respect to each United States citizen who dies in that country from a nonnatural cause on or after the date of enactment of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The date of death.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The locality where the death occurred (including the state or province and municipality, if available).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The cause of death, including information on the circumstances of the death, and including, if the death resulted from an act of terrorism, a statement disclosing that information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Such other information as the Secretary shall prescribe.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Database.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish and maintain a database containing the information collected under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Availability of Information.—</inline></heading><content>Beginning three months after the date of enactment of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, the Secretary, shall make available, on a country-by-country basis, on the Internet website of the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, the information from the database described in subsection (b) with respect to deaths occurring since the date of enactment of that Act, or occurring during the preceding three calendar years, whichever period is shorter. The information shall be updated at least every six months.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>FOREIGN RELATIONS HISTORICAL SERIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports by the Advisory Committee.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 404(d) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4354(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking <inline class="smallCaps">“Reporting</inline> Requirement.—” and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“Annual Reports by the Advisory Committee.— </inline>and by inserting “and to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives” after “Secretary of State”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports by the Secretary.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 404(e) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4354(e)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1364">116 STAT. 1364</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports by the Secretary.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives on the compliance of the Department of State with the provisions of this title, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the volumes published in the previous calendar year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the degree to which the Department is not in compliance with the deadline set forth in section 401(c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the factors relevant to the inability of the Department to comply with the provisions of this title, including section 401(c).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form of reports.</inline>—</heading><content>Each report required to be submitted by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, together with a classified annex if necessary.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11(b)(4)(A) of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926 (22 U.S.C. 302(b)(4)(A)) is amended by inserting “or at a United States diplomatic or consular establishment abroad” after “United States”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.—</inline></heading><content>Section 402(c)(2)(D) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4852(c)(2)(D)) is amended by inserting “or at a United States diplomatic or consular establishment abroad” after “United States”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL CHANCERY CENTER.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/stat/82/958">82 Stat. 958</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Section 1 of the Act of October 8, 1968 (Public Law 90-553, as amended; commonly known as the “International Center Act”) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating clauses (a) and (b) as clauses (1) and (2), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “(a)” after “That”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsections: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>There is established in the Treasury of the United States an account into which may be deposited funds provided as advance payments pursuant to subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><content>The Secretary of State may request the Secretary of the Treasury to invest such portion of the funds deposited in that account as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary of State, required to meet the current needs of the account. Such investments shall be made by the Secretary of the Treasury in public debt securities with maturities suitable to the needs of the account, as determined by the Secretary of State, and bearing interest at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration the current market yields on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturity.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>TRAVEL TO GREAT LAKES FISHERIES MEETINGS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 4(c) of the Great Lakes Fisheries Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 933(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “five” and inserting “ten”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “each” and inserting “the annual”.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1365">116 STAT. 1365</page> <section><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>CORRECTION OF FISHERMEN’S PROTECTIVE ACT OF 1967.</heading> <content>Section 7(a)(3) of the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1977(a)(3)) is amended by striking “Secretary of Commerce” and inserting “Secretary of State”.</content></section> <section><num value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading>USE OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION.</heading> <content>Section 5 of the Act entitled “<shortTitle role="act">An Act providing for a study regarding the equitable use of the waters of the Rio Grande below Fort Quitman, Texas, in cooperation with the United States of Mexico</shortTitle>”, approved May 13, 1924 (22 U.S.C. 277d), is amended by inserting “, the North American Development Bank, or the Border Environment Cooperation Commission” after “United Mexican States”.</content></section> <section><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>FEE COLLECTIONS RELATING TO INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS AND AFFIDAVITS OF SUPPORT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adoption Fees.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 403(b) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-279) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14943">42 USC 14943</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such fees shall remain available for obligation until expended.”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking paragraph (3).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Affidavit of Support Fees.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 232 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113 and contained in appendix G of that Act; 113 Stat. 1501A—425) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1183a">8 USC 1183a</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such fees shall remain available for obligation until expended.”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE HAGUE CONVENTION ON THE CIVIL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION.</heading> <content>Section 2803(a) of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (as contained in division G of Public Law 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-846) is amended by striking “during the period ending September 30, 2001”.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s330411601">42 USC 11601</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </section> <section><num value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>REPEAL OF PROVISION REGARDING HOUSING FOR FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL ATTACHES.</heading> <content>Section 738 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106-387; 114 Stat. 1549A-34) is repealed.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1765d-1">7 USC 1765d-1</ref>.</p> </sidenote></section> <section><num value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>UNITED STATES POLICY WITH RESPECT TO JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Statement of Policy.—</inline></heading><content>The Congress maintains its commitment to relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and urges the President, pursuant to the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-45; 109 Stat. 398), to immediately begin the process of relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Funds for Consulate in Jerusalem.</inline>—</heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1366">116 STAT. 1366</page>Act may be expended for the operation of a United States consulate or diplomatic facility in Jerusalem unless such consulate or diplomatic facility is under the supervision of the United States Ambassador to Israel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Funds for Publications.—</inline></heading><content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be available for the publication of any official government document which lists countries and their capital cities unless the publication identifies Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Record of Place of Birth as Israel for Passport Purposes.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of the registration of birth, certification of nationality, or issuance of a passport of a United States citizen bom in the city of Jerusalem, the Secretary shall, upon the request of the citizen or the citizen’s legal guardian, record the place of birth as Israel.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>REPORT CONCERNING EFFORTS TO PROMOTE ISRAEL’S DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Israel is a friend and ally of the United States whose security is vital to regional stability and United States interests.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Israel currently maintains diplomatic relations with approximately 160 countries. Approximately 30 countries do not have any diplomatic relations with Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The State of Israel has been actively seeking to establish formal relations with a number of countries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The United States should assist its ally, Israel, in its efforts to establish diplomatic relations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>After more than 50 years of existence, Israel deserves to be treated as an equal nation by its neighbors and the world community.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report concerning united states efforts to promote Israel’s Diplomatic Relations With Other Countries.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes the following information (in classified or unclassified form, as appropriate):</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Actions taken by the United States to encourage other countries to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Specific responses solicited and received by the Secretary from countries that do not maintain full diplomatic relations with Israel with respect to the status of negotiations to enter into diplomatic relations with Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Other measures being undertaken, and measures that will be undertaken, by the United States to ensure and promote Israel’s full participation in the world diplomatic community.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading>CONTINUATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Claims by United States Firms Against the Government of Saudi Arabia.</inline>—</heading> <content><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6091">22 USC 6091</ref> note.</p></sidenote>Section 2801(b)(1) of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (as enacted by division G of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supple-mental Appropriations Act, 1999; Public Law 105-277) is amended by striking “seventh” and inserting “eleventh”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Determinations Under Title IV of the Libertad Act.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 2802(a) of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (as enacted by division G of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1367">116 STAT. 1367</page>1999; Public Law 105-277) is amended by striking “September 30, 2001,” and inserting “September 30, 2003,”.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/stat/112/2681-845">112 Stat. 2681-845</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Terrorist Activity in Which United States Citizens Were Killed and Related Matters.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 805(a) of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (section 805(a) of division A of H.R. 3427, as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113; appendix G; 113 Stat. 1501A—470) is amended by striking “Not later” and all that follows through “2001,” and inserting “Not later than May 1, 2003, and not later than May 1, 2004,”</content></subsection> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656f">22 USC 2656f</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Educational, Cultural, and Public Diplomacy Authorities</heading> <section><num value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading>FULBRIGHT-HAYS ACT AUTHORITIES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 112(d) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(1)” immediately after “(d)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Bureau may also exercise the authorities of this Act to administer programs authorized by, or funded pursuant to, the FREEDOM Support Act, the Support for East European Democracy Act, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or any other Act authorizing educational or cultural exchanges or activities, to the extent that such programs are consistent with the purposes of this Act.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="222">SEC. 222. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TIBETANS AND BURMESE.</heading> <content>Section 103(b)(1) of the Human Rights, Refugee, and Other Foreign Relations Provisions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-319; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is amended by striking “for the fiscal year 2000” and inserting “for the fiscal year 2003”.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s2452">22 USC 2452</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="223">SEC. 223. </num><heading>PLAN FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OBJECTIVES.</heading> <chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a plan for the Department designed to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Full integration of public diplomacy policy into overall policy formulation and implementation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Closer communication and policy coordination between public diplomacy officers and other officers in the regional bureaus of the Department and at overseas posts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The creation of channels of direct communication between the public diplomacy officers in regional bureaus of the Department and the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Minimizing any adverse consequences of public diplomacy officers in country posts reporting to the regional bureaus of the Department.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1368">116 STAT. 1368</page> <section><num value="224">SEC. 224. </num><heading>ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CULTURAL DIPLOMACY.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2451">22 USC 2451</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There is established an Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy (in this section referred to as the “Advisory Committee”), which shall be composed of nine members, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, who shall serve as Chair.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Seven members appointed pursuant to subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Advisory Committee shall advise the Secretary on programs and policies to advance the use of cultural diplomacy in United States foreign policy. The Advisory Committee shall, in particular, provide advice to the Secretary on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>increasing the presentation abroad of the finest of the creative, visual, and performing arts of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>strategies for increasing public-private partnerships to sponsor cultural exchange programs that promote the national interests of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointments.</inline>—</heading><content>The members of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the Secretary, not more than four of whom shall be from the same political party, from among distinguished Americans with a demonstrated record of achievement in the creative, visual, and performing arts, or international affairs. No officer or employee of the United States shall be appointed to the Advisory Committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline> .—</heading><content>A vacancy in the membership of the Advisory Committee shall be filled in the same manner as provided under this subsection to make the original appointment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings.</inline>—</heading><content>A majority of the members of the Advisory Committee shall constitute a quorum. The Advisory Committee shall meet at least twice each year or as frequently as may be necessary to carry out its duties.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Support.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to provide the Advisory Committee with necessary administrative support from among the staff of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation.</inline>—</heading><content>Members of the Advisory Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services of the Advisory Committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption From Federal Advisory Committee Act.—</inline></heading><content>The Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the Advisory Committee to the extent that the provisions of this section are inconsistent with that Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination.</inline>—</heading><content>The Advisory Committee shall terminate September 30, 2005.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1369">116 STAT. 1369</page> <section><num value="225">SEC. 225. </num><heading>ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR “AMERICAN CORNERS” IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finding.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that joint ventures with host libraries in the Russian Federation known as “American Corners” are an effective means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide information about United States history, government, society, and values;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide access to computers and the Internet; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to leverage United States assistance and exchange programs in the Russian Federation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 112(1)(B) of this Act for the fiscal year 2003, $500,000 is authorized to be available for “American Corner” centers operating in the Russian Federation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="226">SEC. 226. </num><heading>REPORT RELATING TO COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE.</heading> <content>Section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe” (22 U.S.C. 3005) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="5">“SEC. 5. </num><content>In order to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Commission an annual report discussing the overall United States policy objectives that are advanced through meetings of decision-making bodies of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the OSCE implementation review process, and other activities of the OSCE. The report shall also include a summary of specific United States policy objectives with respect to participating states where there is particular concern relating to the implementation of OSCE commitments or where an OSCE presence exists. Such summary shall address the role played by OSCE institutions, mechanisms, or field activities in achieving United States policy objectives. Each annual report shall cover the period from January Deadline. 1 to December 31, shall be submitted not more than 90 days after the end of the reporting period, and shall be posted on the Internet website of the Department of State.”.</content></section></quotedContent> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p></sidenote></content></section> <section><num value="227">SEC. 227. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE VIETNAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACT OF 2000.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2451">22 USC 2451</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes of the Act.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 202 of the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 (title II of division B of H.R. 5666, as enacted by section 1(a)(4) of Public Law 106—554 and contained in appendix D of that Act; 114 Stat. 2763A-255) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting “in the United States” after “technology)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by striking “appropriate Vietnamese institutions” and inserting “academic institutions in Vietnam”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election of the Chair.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 205(c) of such Act is amended by inserting “voting members of the” after “The”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Doties of the Board.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 205(e) of such Act is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide overall supervision and direction of the Foundation;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1370">116 STAT. 1370</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>establish criteria for the eligibility of applicants, including criteria established by section 206(b), and for the selection of fellowship recipients; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>select the fellowship recipients.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Presidential Appointees to the Board of Directors.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 205 of such Act is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), each member of the Board shall serve without compensation.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation of presidential appointees.</inline>—</heading><content>The members of the Board appointed under subsection (a)(6) shall be paid at the daily equivalent of the rate of basic pay payable for positions at level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which the member is engaged in the actual performance of duties as a Board member.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent>“<subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Presidential Appointees as Special Government Employees.</inline>—</heading><content>The members of the Board appointed under subsection (a)(6) shall be special Government employees, as defined in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel Regulations.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 205 of such Act, as amended by subsection (d), is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel Regulations.</inline>—</heading><content>Members of the Board shall be subject to the same travel regulations as apply to officers and employees of the Department of State.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 205(b) of such Act is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Any member appointed to fill a vacancy prior to the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Upon the expiration of his or her term of office, any member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">English Proficiency.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 206(a)(2) of such Act is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scientific and technical vocabulary in English.—</inline></heading><content>Fellowships awarded to Vietnamese nationals under paragraph (1) may include funding to improve English proficiency in a fellowship recipient’s field of study.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection Criteria.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 206(b) of such Act is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “Vietnamese candidates for fellowships” and inserting “Fellowship candidates from Vietnam”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “teaching candidates” and inserting “candidates for teaching fellowships”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Such Act is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 207(d), by striking “Board” and inserting “Secretary of the Treasury”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 209(b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “Foundation” and inserting “Board”; and</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1371">116 STAT. 1371</page></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “its operations under this title” and inserting “the operations of the Foundation under this title, including the financial condition of the Foundation”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation of Executive Director.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 208(d) of such Act is amended by striking “level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316” and inserting “level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Corrections.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Such Act is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 206(d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by striking <inline class="smallCaps">“Matching” </inline>and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“Cost-Sharing”;</inline> and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “matching” and inserting “cost-sharing”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 206(e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “proficiency” and inserting “progress”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting before the period at the end the following: “and applicable law”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 208(a), by striking “Secretary” and inserting “Director”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 208(d), by striking “title V” and inserting “title 5”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in section 209(a)(5), by striking “District of Columbia” and inserting “metropolitan Washington, D.C., area”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="228">SEC. 228. </num><heading>ETHICAL ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2464">22 USC 2464</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make available funds for international exchanges to provide opportunities to researchers in developing countries to participate in activities related to ethical issues in human subject research, as described in subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Other Programs.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall coordinate programs conducted pursuant to this section with similar programs that may be conducted by the United States Agency for International Development and other Federal agencies as part of United States international health programs, particularly with respect to research and treatment of infectious diseases.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ethical Issues in Human Subject Research.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of subsection (a), the phrase “activities related to ethical issues in human subject research” includes courses of study, conferences, and fora on development of and compliance with international ethical standards for clinical trials involving human subjects, particularly with respect to responsibilities of researchers to individuals and local communities participating in such trials, and on management and monitoring of such trials based on such international ethical standards.</content></subsection></section> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="229">SEC. 229. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 112(g) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(g)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “United States Information Agency” and inserting “Department of State”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “Associate Director for Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Information Agency” and inserting “Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (B); and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1372">116 STAT. 1372</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F), respectively;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by striking “United States Information Agency” and inserting “Department of State”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (6)(G), by striking “United States Information Agency” and inserting “Department of State”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by striking “Director of the United States Information Agency” and inserting “Secretary of State, acting through the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Consular Authorities</heading> <section><num value="231">SEC. 231. </num><heading>REPORT ON VISA ISSUANCE TO INADMISSIBLE ALIENS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 51(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2723(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(1) <inline class="smallCaps">Denial of visas.</inline>—” before “The Secretary”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Visa issuance to inadmissible aliens.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall, on a semiannual basis, submit to the appropriate committees of the Congress a report describing every instance during the period covered by the report in which a consular post or the Visa Office of the Department of State issued an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to an alien who is inadmissible to the United States based upon terrorist activity or failed to object to the issuance of an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa to an alien notwithstanding any such ground of inadmissibility. The report shall set forth the name and nationality of the alien, the issuing post, and a brief factual statement of the basis for issuance of the visa or the failure to object. The report may be submitted in classified or unclassified form.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="232">SEC. 232. </num><heading>DENIAL OF ENTRY INTO UNITED STATES OF CHINESE AND OTHER NATIONALS ENGAGED IN COERCED ORGAN OR BODILY TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182f">8 USC 1182f</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Denial of Entry.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall direct consular officers not to issue a visa to any person whom the Secretary finds, based on credible and specific information, to have been directly involved with the coercive transplantation of human organs or bodily tissue, unless the Secretary has substantial grounds for believing that the foreign national has discontinued his or her involvement with, and support for, such practices.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception.</inline>—</heading><content>The prohibitions in subsection (a) do not apply to an applicant who is a head of state, head of government, or cabinet-level minister.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may waive the prohibitions in subsection (a) with respect to a foreign national if the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>determines that it is important to the national interest of the United States to do so; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>not later than 30 days after the issuance of a visa, provides written notification to the appropriate congressional committees containing a justification for the waiver.</content> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> </subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1373">116 STAT. 1373</page> <section><num value="233">SEC. 233. </num><heading>PROCESSING OF VISA APPLICATIONS. </heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1201">8 USC 1201</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>It shall be the policy of the Department<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> to process each visa application from an alien classified as an immediate relative or as a K-l nonimmigrant within 30 days of the receipt of all necessary documents from the applicant and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. In the case of an immigrant visa application where the petitioner is a relative other than an immediate relative, it should be the policy of the Department to process such an application within 60 days of the receipt of all necessary documents from the applicant and the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immediate relative</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “immediate relative” has the meaning given the term in section 201(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)(A)(i)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">K-1 nonimmigrant</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “K-1 nonimmigrant” means a nonimmigrant alien described in section 101(a)(15)(K)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. U01(a)(15)(K)(i)).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="234">SEC. 234. </num><heading>MACHINE READABLE VISAS.</heading> <content>Section 140(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (8 U.S.C. 1351 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>For the fiscal year 2003, any amount that exceeds $460,000,000 may be made available only if a notification is submitted to Congress in accordance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications under section 34 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Migration and Refugees</heading> <section><num value="241">SEC. 241. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON FUNDING THE INVOLUNTARY RETURN OF REFUGEES.</heading> <content>Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq.), as amended by section 204 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent><section><num value="58">“SEC. 58. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON FUNDING THE INVOLUNTARY RETURN OF REFUGEES.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2730">22 USC 2730</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), none of the funds made available to the Department or State, or the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund established in section 2(c) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)), may be available to effect the involuntary return by the United States of any person to a country in which the person has a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The prohibition in paragraph (1) does not apply to the return of any person on grounds recognized as precluding protection as a refugee under the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of July 28, 1951, and the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees of January 31, 1967, subject to the reservations contained in the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1374">116 STAT. 1374</page>United States Senate resolution of advice and consent to ratification of the Protocol.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification Required in All Cases.—</inline></heading><content>None of the funds made available to the Department of State, or the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund established in section 2(c) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)), may be available to effect the involuntary return by the United States of any person to any country unless the Secretary first notifies the appropriate congressional committees, except that, in the case of an emergency involving a threat to human life, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees as soon as practicable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting activities of the Department of State that relate to removal proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act or extradition.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">To effect the involuntary return</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “to effect the involuntary return” means to require, by means of physical force or circumstances amounting to a threat thereof, a person to return to a country against the person’s will, regardless of whether the person is physically present in the United States and regardless of whether the United States acts directly or through an agent.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="242">SEC. 242. </num><heading>UNITED STATES MEMBERSHIP IN THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2(a) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(a)) is amended to read as follows:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The President is authorized to continue membership for the United States in the International Organization for Migration in accordance with the constitution of such organization approved in Venice, Italy, on October 19, 1953, as amended in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 24, 1998, upon entry into force of such amendments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>For the purpose of assisting in the movement of refugees and migrants, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President such amounts as may be necessary from time to time for payment by the United States of its contributions to the International Organization for Migration and all necessary salaries and expenses incidental to United States participation in such organization.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="243">SEC. 243. </num><heading>REPORT ON OVERSEAS REFUGEE PROCESSING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Overseas Refuge Processing.—</inline></heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on overseas processing of refugees for admission to the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The report shall include the following detailed information:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>United States procedures for the identification of refugees who are particularly vulnerable or whose individual circumstances otherwise suggest an urgent need for resettlement, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1375">116 STAT. 1375</page>including the extent to which the Department now insists on referral by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as a prerequisite to consideration of such refugees for resettlement in the United States, together with a plan for the expanded use of alternatives to such referral, including the use of field-based nongovernmental organizations to identify refugees in urgent need of resettlement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The extent to which the Department makes use in overseas refugee processing of the designation of groups of refugees who are of special concern to the United States, together with the reasons for any decline in such use over the last 10 years and a plan for making more generous use of such categories in the future.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The extent to which the United States currently provides opportunities for resettlement in the United States of individuals who are close family members of citizens or lawful residents of the United States, together with the reasons for any decline in the extent of such provision over the last 10 years and a plan for expansion of such opportunities in the future.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The extent to which opportunities for resettlement in the United States are currently provided to “urban refugees” and others who do not currently reside in refugee camps, together with a plan for increasing such opportunities, particularly for refugees who are in urgent need of resettlement, who are members of refugee groups of special interest to the United States, or who are close family members of United States citizens or lawful residents.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Department’s assessment of the feasibility and desirability of modifying the Department’s current list of refugee priorities to create an additional category for refugees whose need for resettlement is based on a long period of residence in a refugee camp with no immediate prospect of safe and voluntary repatriation to their country of origin or last permanent residence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The extent to which the Department uses private voluntary agencies to assist in the identification of refugees for admission to the United States, including the Department’s assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of private voluntary agencies, the reasons for any decline in the Department’s use of voluntary agencies over the last 10 years, and a plan for the expanded use of such agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>The extent to which the per capita reception and placement grant to voluntary agencies assisting in resettlement of refugees has increased over the last 10 years commensurate with the cost to such agencies of providing such services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>An estimate of the cost of each change in current practice or procedure discussed in the report, together with an estimate of any increase in the annual refugee admissions ceiling that would be necessary to implement each change.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> 116 STAT. 1376 <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Organizational Matters</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>COMPREHENSIVE WORKFORCE PLAN.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">22 USC 2651a</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Workforce Plan.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p>Deadlines.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive workforce plan for the Department for the fiscal years 2003 through 2007. The plan shall consider personnel needs in both the Civil Service and the Foreign Service and expected domestic and overseas personnel allocations. The workforce plan should set forth—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the detailed mission of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the definition of work to be done;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of cyclical personnel needs based on expected retirements and attrition; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>a statement of the time required to hire, train, and deploy new personnel.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Domestic Staffing Model.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall compile and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a domestic staffing model for the Department.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>“RIGHTSIZING” OVERSEAS POSTS.</heading> <sidenote><p>Deadlines.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">“Rightsizing” at the Department of State.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">22 USC 2651a</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a task force within the Department on the issue of “rightsizing” overseas posts.</content> <sidenote><p>Establishment.</p> </sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preliminary report.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that outlines the status, plans, and activities of the task force. In addition to such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate, the report shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The objectives of the task force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Measures for achieving the objectives under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Identification of the official of the Department with primary responsibility for the issue of “rightsizing”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The plans of the Department for the reallocation of staff and resources based on changing needs at overseas posts and in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report reviewing the activities and progress of the task force established under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency Working Group.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish an interagency working group on the issue of “rightsizing” the overseas presence of the United States Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preliminary report.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1377">116 STAT. 1377</page>submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report which outlines the status, plans, and activities of the interagency working group. In addition to such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate, the report shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The objectives of the working group.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Measures for achieving the objectives under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Identification of the official of each agency with primary responsibility for the issue of “rightsizing”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report reviewing the activities and progress of the working group established under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>QUALIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsections (f) and (g); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications of Certain Officers of the Department of State.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officer having primary responsibility for personnel management.</inline>—</heading><content>The officer of the Department of State with primary responsibility for assisting the Secretary with respect to matters relating to personnel in the Department of State, or that officer’s principal deputy, shall have substantial professional qualifications in the field of human resource policy and management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officer having primary responsibility for diplomatic security</inline>.—</heading><content>The officer of the Department of State with primary responsibility for assisting the Secretary with respect to diplomatic security, or that officer’s principal deputy, shall have substantial professional qualifications in the fields of (A) management, and (B) Federal law enforcement, intelligence, or security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officer having primary responsibility for international narcotics and law enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>The officer of the Department of State with primary responsibility for assisting the Secretary with respect to international narcotics and law enforcement, or that officer’s principal deputy, shall have substantial professional qualifications in the fields of (A) management, and (B) law enforcement or international narcotics policy.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Personnel Matters</heading> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>THOMAS JEFFERSON STAR FOR FOREIGN SERVICE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 36A of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2708a) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by striking <b>“FOREIGN SERVICE STAR”</b> and inserting <b>“THOMAS JEFFERSON STAR FOR FOREIGN SERVICE”</b>; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1378">116 STAT. 1378</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “Foreign Service star” each place it appears and inserting “Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>PRESIDENTIAL RANK AWARDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comparable Payments.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 405(b)(3) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3965(b)(3)) is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting “Payments under this paragraph to a member of the Senior Foreign Service may not exceed, in any fiscal year, the percentage of basic pay established under section 4507(e)(1) of title 5, United States Code, for a Meritorious Executive, except that payments of the percentage of the basic pay established under section 4507(e)(2) of such title for Distinguished Executives may be made in any fiscal year to up to 1 percent of the members of the Senior Foreign Service.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3965">22 USC 3965</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect October 1, 2002.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>FOREIGN SERVICE NATIONAL SAVINGS FUND.</heading> <content>Section 408(a)(1) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3968(a)(1)) is amended in the third sentence by striking “(C)” and all that follows through “covered employees.” and inserting “(C) payments by the Government and employees to (i) a trust or other fund in a financial institution in order to finance future benefits for employees, including provision for retention in the fund of accumulated interest and dividends for the benefit of covered employees; or (ii) a Foreign Service National Savings Fund established in the Treasury of the United States, which (I) shall be administered by the Secretary, at whose direction the Secretary of the Treasury shall invest amounts not required for the current needs of the Fund; and (II) shall be public monies, which are authorized to be appropriated and remain available without fiscal year limitation to pay benefits, to be invested in public debt obligations bearing interest at rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury taking into consideration current average market yields on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturity, and to pay administrative expenses.”.</content></section> <section><num value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF SEPARATION FOR CAUSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 610(a) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4010(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “decide to” after “may”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), whenever the Secretary decides under paragraph (1) to separate, on the basis of misconduct, any member of the Service (other than a United States citizen employed under section 311 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 who is not a family member) who either—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is serving under a career appointment, or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is serving under a limited appointment, the member may not be separated from the Service until the member receives a hearing before the Foreign Service Grievance Board and the Board decides that cause for separation has been established, unless the member waives, in writing, the right to such a hearing, or the member’s appointment has expired, whichever is sooner.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The right to a hearing in subparagraph (A) does not apply in the case of an individual who has been convicted of a<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1379">116 STAT. 1379</page>crime for which a sentence of imprisonment of more than one year may be imposed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>If the Board decides that cause for separation has not been established, the Board may direct the Department to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees to the extent and in the manner provided by section 1107(b)(5). The hearing provided under this paragraph shall be conducted in accordance with the hearing procedures applicable to grievances under section 1106 and shall be in lieu of any other administrative procedure authorized or required by this or any other Act. Section 1110 shall apply to proceedings under this paragraph.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Notwithstanding the hearing required by paragraph (2), at the time that the Secretary decides to separate a member of the Service for cause, the member shall be placed on leave without pay. If the member does not waive the right to a hearing, and the Board decides that cause for separation has not been established, the member shall be reinstated with back pay.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 1106(8) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4136(8)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “the involuntary separation of the grievant,”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “grievant, or” and inserting “grievant or”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the last sentence.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>DEPENDENTS ON FAMILY VISITATION TRAVEL.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4801">22 USC 4801</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 901(8) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4081(8)) is amended by striking “Service” and inserting “Service, and members of his or her family,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Promulgation of Guidance.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promulgate guidance for the implementation of the amendment made by subsection (a) to ensure its implementation in a manner which does not substantially increase the total amount of travel expenses paid or reimbursed by the Department for travel under section 901 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4081).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4801">22 USC 4801</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date on which guidance for implementation of such amendment is issued by the Secretary.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading>HEALTH EDUCATION AND DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Section 904(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4084(b)) is amended by striking “families, and (3)” and inserting “families, (3) health education and disease prevention programs for all employees, and (4)”.</content></section> <section><num value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading>CORRECTION OF TIME LIMITATION FOR GRIEVANCE FILING.</heading> <content>Section 1104(a) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4134(a)) is amended in the first sentence by striking “but in no case less than two years” and inserting “but in no case more than three years”.</content></section> <section><num value="318">SEC. 318. </num><heading>TRAINING AUTHORITIES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2205 of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (as enacted by division G of Public Law 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-808) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the section heading, by striking <inline class="smallCaps">“pilot”;</inline></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (a)(3); and</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4021">22 USC 4021</ref> and note.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1380">116 STAT. 1380</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking subsection (c).</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2725">22 USC 2725</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph></section> <section><num value="319">SEC. 319. </num><heading>UNACCOMPANIED AIR BAGGAGE.</heading> <content>Section 5924(4)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: “At the election of the employee, in lieu of the transportation of the baggage of a dependent from the dependent's school, the costs incurred to store the baggage at or in the vicinity of the school during the dependent’s annual trip between the school and the employee’s duty station may be paid or reimbursed to the employee, except that the amount of the payment or reimbursement may not exceed the cost that the Government would incur to transport the baggage.”.</content></section> <section><num value="320">SEC. 320. </num><heading>EMERGENCY MEDICAL ADVANCE PAYMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 5927 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by amending subsection (a)(3) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>to an employee compensated pursuant to section 408 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>pursuant to United States Government authorization is located outside the country of employment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>requires medical treatment outside the country of employment in circumstances specified by the President in regulations.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “appointed” and inserting “hired”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="321">SEC. 321. </num><heading>RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT SERVICE PERFORMED ABROAD.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8411">5 USC 8411</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement Credit for Certain Government Service Performed Abroad.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (bXD, credit under chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, shall be allowed for any service performed by an individual if or to the extent that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>it was performed by such individual—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>after December 31, 1988, and before May 24, 1998;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>at a United States diplomatic mission, consular post (other than a consular agency), or other Foreign Service post abroad; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>under a temporary appointment pursuant to sections 309 and 311 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3949 and 3951);</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>at the time of performing such service, such individual would have satisfied all eligibility requirements under regulations of the Department (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act) for a family member limited noncareer appointment (within the meaning of such regulations, as in effect on such date of enactment), except that, in applying this paragraph, an individual not employed by the Department while performing such service shall be treated as if then so employed;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>such service would have been creditable under section 8411(b)(3) of such title 5 if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the service had been performed before January 1, 1989; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the deposit requirements of section 8411(f) of such title 5 had been met with respect to such service;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1381">116 STAT. 1381</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>such service would not otherwise be creditable under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System or any other retirement system for employees of the United States Government (disregarding title II of the Social Security Act); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the total amount of service performed by such individual (satisfying paragraphs (1) through (4)) is not less than 90 days.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements of the individual</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to receive credit under chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, for any service described in subsection (a), the individual who performed such service (or, if deceased, any person who is or would be eligible for a survivor annuity under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System based on the service of such individual)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall file a written application with the Office<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Personnel Management not later than 36 months after the effective date of the regulations prescribed to carry out this section (as specified in those regulations); and</content> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall remit to the Office (for deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund) the total amount that, under section 8422 of such title 5, should have been deducted from the basic pay of such individual for such service if such service had then been creditable under such chapter 84.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Government contributions.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to any other payment that it is required to make under chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, a department, agency, or other instrumentality of the United States shall remit to the Office of Personnel Management (for deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Fund) the amount described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount described.</inline>—</heading><content>The amount described in this subparagraph is, with respect to a remittance under paragraph (1), the total amount of Government contributions that would, under section 8423 of title 5, United States Code, have been required of the instrumentality involved (to the extent that it was the employing entity during the period of service to which such remittance relates) in connection with such service.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule.</inline>—</heading><content>If an amount cannot be remitted under this paragraph because an instrumentality has ceased to exist, such amount shall instead be treated as part of the supplemental liability referred to in section 8423(b)(1) (A) or (B) of title 5, United States Code (whichever would be appropriate).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Related requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Any remittance under paragraph (1) or(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall be made in such time, form, and manner as the Office of Personnel Management may by regulation require; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall be computed with interest (in accordance with section 8334(e) of title 5, United States Code, and such requirements as the Office may by regulation prescribe).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1382">116 STAT. 1382</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification and assistance requirements.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office of Personnel Management shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate to inform individuals entitled to have any service credited under this section, or to have any annuity computed or recomputed under this section, of their entitlement to such credit, computation, or recomputation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance to individuals.</inline>—</heading><content>The Office shall, on request, assist any individual referred to in subparagraph (A) in obtaining from any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the United States such information in the possession of such instrumentality as may be necessary to verify the entitlement of such individual to have any service credited, or to have any annuity computed or recomputed, pursuant to this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance from instrumentalities.</inline>—</heading><content>Any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the United States that possesses any information with respect to any service described in subsection (a) shall, at the request of the Office, furnish such information to the Office.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Abroad.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “abroad” has the meaning given such term under section 102 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3902).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basic pay.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “basic pay” has the meaning given such term under section 8401 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil service retirement and disability fund.—</inline></heading><content>The term “Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund” or “Fund” means the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund under section 8348 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary appointment.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “temporary appointment” means an appointment that is limited by its terms to a period of one year or less.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be considered to permit or require the making of any contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund that would not otherwise have been permitted or required had this section not been enacted.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annuities commencing on or after effective date of implementing regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An annuity or survivor annuity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>which is based on the service of an individual who performed service described in subsection (a), and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>which commences on or after the effective date of the regulations prescribed to carry out this section (as determined under subsection (b)(1)(A)),</content></subparagraph> <continuation>shall (subject to subsection (b)(1)) be computed taking into account all service described in subsection (a) that was performed by such individual.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annuities with commencement date preceding effective date of implementing regulations</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recomputation cases.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An annuity or survivor annuity—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>which is based on the service of an individual who performed service described in subsection (a), and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1383">116 STAT. 1383</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>which commences before the effective date referred to in paragraph (1)(B),</content></clause> <continuation>shall (subject to subsection (b)(1)) be recomputed taking into account all service described in subsection (a) that was performed by such individual.</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other cases.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An annuity or survivor annuity—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>which is based on the service of an individual who performed service described in subsection (a),</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the requirements for entitlement which could not be met without taking into account service described in subsection (a), and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>which (if service described in subsection (a) had been taken into account, and an appropriate application been submitted) would have commenced before the effective date referred to in paragraph (1)(B),</content></clause> <continuation>shall (subject to subsection (b)(1)) be computed taking into account all service described in subsection (a) that was performed by such individual.</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retroactive effect.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Any computation or recomputation of an annuity or survivor annuity pursuant to this paragraph shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>if pursuant to subparagraph (A), be effective as of the commencement date of the annuity or survivor annuity involved; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>if pursuant to subparagraph (B), be effective as of the commencement date that would have applied if application for the annuity or survivor annuity involved had been submitted on the earliest date possible in order for it to have been approved.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lump-sum payment.</inline>—</heading><content>Any amounts which by virtue of subparagraph (C) are payable for any months preceding the first month (on or after the effective date referred to in paragraph (1)(B)) as of which annuity or survivor annuity payments become payable fully reflecting the computation or recomputation under subparagraph (A) or (B) (as the case may be) shall be payable in the form of a lump-sum payment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Order of precedence.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 8424(d) of title 5, United States Code, shall apply in the case of any payment under subparagraph (D) payable to an individual who has died.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Office of Personnel Management, Regulations, in consultation with the Secretary, shall prescribe such regulations and take such action as may be necessary and appropriate to implement this section.</content> <sidenote><p>Regulations.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="322">SEC. 322. </num><heading>COMPUTATION OF FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT ANNUITIES AS IF WASHINGTON, D.C., LOCALITY-BASED COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO OVERSEAS-STATIONED FOREIGN SERVICE MEMBERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation of annuities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 806(a) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4046(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>For purposes of any annuity computation under this subsection, the basic salary or basic pay of any member of the Service whose official duty station is outside the continental United States <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1384">116 STAT. 1384</page>shall be considered to be the salary or pay that would have been paid to the member had the member’s official duty station been Washington, D.C., including locality-based comparability payments under section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, that would have been payable to the member if the member’s official duty station had been Washington, D.C.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Government contributions and individual deductions and withholdings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 805(a) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4045(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the first sentence, by striking “7” and inserting “7.25”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the second sentence, by striking “An equal amount shall be contributed by the Department” and inserting “The contribution by the employing agency shall be a percentage of basic salary equal to the percentage in effect under section 7001(d)(1) of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-33; 22 U.S.C. 4045 note), and section 505(h) of the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (as enacted by Public Law 106346; 114 Stat. 1356A-54), plus .25 percent of basic salary, and shall be made”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by inserting at the end of the first sentence “, plus an amount equal to .25 percent of basic pay”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by inserting at the end of the first sentence “, plus an amount equal to .25 percent of basic pay”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraphs (1) and (2), by striking “Department” each place it appears and inserting “employing agency”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by inserting at the end of the first sentence “, plus .25 percent”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign Service Pension System.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation of annuities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 855(a) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4071d(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>For purposes of any annuity computation under this subsection, the average pay (as used in section 8414 of title 5, United States Code) of any member of the Service whose official duty station is outside the continental United States shall be considered to be the salary that would have been paid to the member had the member’s official duty station been Washington, D.C., including locality-based comparability payments under section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, that would have been payable to the member if the member’s official duty station had been Washington, D.C.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individual deductions and withholdings.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 856(a)(2) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 407 le(a)(2)) is amended by striking: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“7.5</designator> <label>After December 31, 2000.”</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent> <p>and inserting the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1385">116 STAT. 1385</page> </p> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“7.55</designator> <label>After January 11, 2003.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent> </content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Dates.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation of annuities.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1) shall apply to service performed on or after the first day of the first pay period beginning on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4046">22 USC 4046</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Government contributions and individual deductions and withholdings.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2) shall take effect with the first pay period beginning on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s4045">22 USC 4045</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="323">SEC. 323. </num><heading>PLAN FOR IMPROVING RECRUITMENT OF VETERANS INTO THE FOREIGN SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a plan for the Department to improve the recruitment of veterans for the career Foreign Service. The plan shall—</chapeau> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>address personnel issues relevant to such recruitment efforts; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>include proposals for improving coordination between the Department and the Departments of Defense, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs in promoting the recruitment of veterans to the career Foreign Service.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>In this section, the term “veterans” has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="324">SEC. 324. </num><heading>REPORT CONCERNING MINORITY EMPLOYMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">22 USC 2651a</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>On April 1, 2003, and April 1, 2004, the Secretary shall submit a comprehensive report to Congress, with respect to the preceding calendar year, concerning the employment of members of minority groups at the Department, including the Civil Service and the Foreign Service. The report shall include the following data (reported in terms of real numbers and percentages and not as ratios):</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For the last preceding Foreign Service examination and promotion cycles for which such information is available—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the numbers and percentages of members of all minority groups taking the written Foreign Service examination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the numbers and percentages of members of all minority groups successfully completing and passing the written Foreign Service examination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the numbers and percentages of members of all minority groups successfully completing and passing the oral Foreign Service examination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the numbers and percentages of members of all minority groups entering the junior officer class of the Foreign Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the numbers and percentages of members of all minority groups who are Foreign Service officers at each grade; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1386">116 STAT. 1386</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>the numbers and percentages of members of all minority groups promoted to each grade of the Foreign Service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>For the last preceding year for Civil Service employment at the Department for which such information is available—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>numbers and percentages of members of all minority groups entering the Civil Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the number and percentages of members of all minority groups who are Civil Service employees at each grade of the Civil Service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the number of and percentages of members of all minority groups promoted at each grade of the Civil Service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="325">SEC. 325. </num><heading>USE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR MINORITY RECRUITMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conduct of Recruitment Activities.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2651a">22 USC 2651a</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts authorized to be appropriated for minority recruitment under section 111(1)(D) shall be used only for activities directly related to minority recruitment, such as recruitment materials designed to target members of minority groups and the travel expenses of recruitment trips to colleges, universities, and other institutions or locations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts authorized to be appropriated for minority recruitment under section 111(1)(D) may not be used to pay salaries of employees of the Department.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recruitment Activities at Academic Institutions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall expand the recruitment efforts of the Department to include not less than 25 percent of the part B institutions (as defined under section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) in the United States and not less than 25 percent of the Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 502(a)(5) of such Act) in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of Recruitment Efforts.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a database relating to efforts to recruit members of minority groups into the Foreign Service and the Civil Service and shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the evaluation of efforts to recruit such individuals, including an analysis of the information collected in the database created under this subsection. Such report shall be included in each of the two reports required under section 324.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="326">SEC. 326. </num><heading>ASSIGNMENTS AND DETAILS OF PERSONNEL TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN.</heading> <chapeau>Section 503 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3983) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary may assign a member of the Service, or otherwise detail an employee of the Department, for duty at the American Institute in Taiwan, if the Secretary determines that to do so is in the national interest of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The head of any other department or agency of the United States may, with the concurrence of the Secretary, detail an employee of that department or agency to the American Institute in Taiwan, if the Secretary determines that to do so is in the national interest of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘employee’ does not include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a noncareer appointee, limited term appointee, or limited emergency appointee (as such terms are defined in section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1387">116 STAT. 1387</page>3132(a) of title 5, United States Code) in the Senior Executive Service; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an employee in a position that has been excepted from the competitive service by reason of its confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>An assignment or detail under this subsection may be made with or without reimbursement from the American Institute in Taiwan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>The period of an assignment or detail under this subsection shall not exceed a total of 6 years, except that the Secretary (or any other head of a department or agency of the United States, with the concurrence of the Secretary) may extend the period of an assignment or detail for an additional period of not more than 6 years.’’; and</content></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “Assignments” and inserting “Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d)(5), assignments”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="327">SEC. 327. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 702(c) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4022(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “March 31” and inserting “January 31”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “calendar year” and inserting “fiscal year”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="328">SEC. 328. </num><heading>TRAVEL OF CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE ASSIGNED ABROAD.</heading> <content>Section 901(15) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4081(15)) is amended by striking “port of entry in the contiguous 48 States which is nearest to that post” and inserting “residence of the other parent, or between the post to which the member is assigned and the residence of the child if the child does not reside with a parent”.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>PAYMENT OF THIRD INSTALLMENT OF ARREARAGES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The United Nations Reform Act of 1999 (title IX of division A of H.R. 3427, as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113; appendix G; 113 Stat. 1501A-475) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 912(b)(3) is amended by striking “, upon the certification described in section 941” and inserting the following: “upon a certification described in section 941 with respect to the United Nations or a particular designated specialized agency, and immediately with respect to organizations to which none of the conditions in section 941(b) apply”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 941(a)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “also”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “in subsection (b)(4)” both places it appears; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “, if the other conditions in subsection (b) are satisfied”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1388">116 STAT. 1388</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 941(a)(3) is amended by striking “and for any other organization to which none of the conditions in subsection (b) apply”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Section 941(b)(3) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the paragraph heading, by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">New Budget procedures</inline>” and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“Budget practices”;</inline></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “has established and”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “procedures” and inserting “practices”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in subparagraphs (A) and (B) by striking “require” each place it appears and inserting “result in”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Section 941(b)(9) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the paragraph heading by striking <inline class="smallCaps">“New budget procedures”</inline> and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“Budget practices</inline>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “Each designated specialized agency has established procedures to—” and inserting “The practices of each designated specialized agency—”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) by striking “require” each place it appears and inserting “result in”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The undesignated paragraph under the heading <inline class="smallCaps">“arrearage payments”</inline> in title IV of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000 (as contained in section 1000 of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2000; Public Law 106-113) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/stat/113/1501A-42">113 Stat 1501A—42</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first proviso, by striking “the share of the total of all assessed contributions for any designated specialized agency of the United Nations does not exceed 22 percent for any single member of the agency, and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after “respective agencies:” the following: <proviso><i>“Provided further,</i> That none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading for payment of arrearages may be obligated with respect to a designated specialized agency of the United Nations until such time as the share of the total of all assessed contributions for that designated specialized agency does not exceed 22 percent for any member of the agency:”</proviso>.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal of Certifications to Congress.—</inline></heading><content>Section 912(c) of the United Nations Reform Act of 1999 (title IX of division A of H.R. 3427, as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113; appendix G; 113 Stat. 1501A-477) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance Congressional Notification.—</inline></heading><content>Funds made available pursuant to section 911 may be obligated and expended only if the appropriate certification has been submitted to the appropriate congressional committees 15 days prior to payment of the funds, in the case of a certification submitted with respect to funds made available for fiscal year 2000.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON THE UNITED STATES SHARE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS IN CALENDAR YEARS 2001 THROUGH 2004.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 404(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (22 U.S.C. 287e note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Funds” and inserting “(A) <inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), funds”; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1389">116 STAT. 1389</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction in united states share of assessed contributions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the percentage limitation contained in subparagraph (A), the United States share of assessed contributions for each United Nations peacekeeping operation during the following periods is authorized to be as follows:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>For assessments made during calendar year 2001, 28.15 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>For assessments made during calendar year 2002, 27.90 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>For assessments made during calendar year 2003, 27.40 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>For assessments made during calendar year 2004, 27.40 percent.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments to Public Law 92-544.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Title I of the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1973 (22 U.S.C. 287e note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the next to the last sentence of the undesignated paragraph under the heading “<inline class="smallCaps">contributions to international organizations</inline>” in Public Law 92-544 (22 U.S.C. 287e note), by striking “After” and inserting “Subject to section 404(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (22 U.S.C. 287e note), after”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in the last sentence of the undesignated paragraph under the heading <inline class="smallCaps">“contributions to international organizations”</inline> in Public Law 92-544 (22 U.S.C. 287e note)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “Appropriations are authorized” and inserting “Subject to section 404(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (22 U.S.C. 287e note), appropriations are authorized”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “(other than United Nations peacekeeping operations) conducted” and inserting “conducted by or under the auspices of the United Nations or”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON THE UNITED STATES SHARE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR UNITED NATIONS REGULAR BUDGET.</heading> <content>The United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C. 287 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent><section><num value="11">“SEC. 11. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON THE UNITED STATES SHARE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR UNITED NATIONS REGULAR BUDGET.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s287e-3">22 USC 287e-3</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>“None of the funds available to the Department of State shall be used to pay the United States share of assessed contributions for the regular budget of the United Nations in an amount greater than 22 percent of the total of all assessed contributions for that budget”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="404">SEC. 404. </num><heading>PROMOTION OF SOUND FINANCIAL PRACTICES BY THE UNITED NATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In the early 1980s, the United States Government began to pay United States assessments to certain international organizations in the last quarter of the calendar year in which they were due. This practice allowed the United States to pay its annual assessment to the United Nations and otherinternational organizations with the next fiscal year’s appropriations, taking advantage of the fact that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1390">116 STAT. 1390</page>international organizations operate on calendar years. It also allowed the United States to reduce budgetary outlays, making the United States budget deficit appear smaller.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The United States, which is assessed 22 percent of the United Nations regular budget, now pays its dues at least 10 months late, and often later depending on when the relevant appropriation is enacted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>This practice causes the United Nations to operate throughout much of the year without a significant portion of its operating budget. By midyear, the budget is usually depleted, forcing the United Nations to borrow from its separate peacekeeping budget (the organization is prohibited from external borrowing). As a result, countries that contribute to United Nations peacekeeping missions are not reimbursed on a timely basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>For years, the United States has been encouraging the United Nations and other international organizations to engage in sound, fiscally responsible budgetary practices. In fact, many of the conditions in United States law for paying nearly $1,000,000,000 in debt to the United Nations and other international organizations are aimed at this goal. But late payment of United States dues forces the United Nations and other international organizations to engage in budgetary practices that are neither sound nor responsible.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the United States should initiate a process to synchronize the payment of its assessments to the United Nations and other international organizations over a multiyear period so that the United States can resume paying its dues to such international organizations at the beginning of each calendar year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to amounts otherwise available for the purpose of payment of the United States assessed contributions to the United Nations and other international organizations, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the policy described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="405">SEC. 405. </num><heading>REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON UNITED NATIONS ACTIVITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to United Nations Participation Act.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 4 of the United Nations Participation Act (22 U.S.C. 287b) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsections (b) and (c);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Financial Contributions.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than July 1 of each year, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the designated congressional committees on the extent and disposition of all financial contributions made by the United States during the preceding year to international organizations in which the United States participates as a member.”;</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1391">116 STAT. 1391</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (e)(5) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p>President.</p></sidenote> <content>The President shall submit an annual report to the designated congressional committees on all assistance provided by the United States during the preceding calendar year to the United Nations to support peacekeeping operations. Each such report shall describe the assistance provided for each such operation, listed by category of assistance.”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f), respectively.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2 of Public Law 81-806 (22 U.S.C. 262a) is amended by striking the last sentence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 409 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (22 U.S.C. 287e note), is amended by striking subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="406">SEC. 406. </num> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p> <p>Reports.</p> </sidenote> <heading>USE OF SECRET BALLOTS WITHIN THE UNITED NATIONS.</heading> <content>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees containing a detailed analysis, and a determination based on such analysis, on whether the use of secret ballots within the United Nations and the specialized agencies of the United Nations serves the interests of the United States.</content></section> <section><num value="407">SEC. 407. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES IN UNESCO.</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the President, having announced that the United States will rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), should submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>describing the merits of renewing the membership and participation of the United States in UNESCO; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>detailing the projected costs of United States membership in UNESCO.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="408">SEC. 408. </num><heading>UNITED STATES MEMBERSHIP ON THE UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t27/s287">22 USC 287</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The United States, in connection with its voice and vote in the United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations Economic and Social Council, shall make every reasonable effort—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to secure a seat for the United States on the United Nations Commission on Human Rights;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to secure a seat for a United States national on the United Nations International Narcotics Control Board; and to prevent membership on the Human Rights</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Commission by any member nation the government of which, in the judgment of the Secretary, based on the Department’s Annual Country Reports on Human Rights and the Annual Report on International Report on Religious Freedom, consistently violates internationally recognized human rights or has engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom in that country.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1392">116 STAT. 1392</page> <section><num value="409">SEC. 409. </num><heading>PLAN FOR ENHANCED DEPARTMENT OF STATE EFFORTS TO PLACE UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED NATIONS AND ITS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES.</heading> <chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a plan that provides for—</chapeau> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p> <p>Reports.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>proposals to reverse the decline in recent years in funding and personnel resources devoted to the placement of United States citizens in positions within the United Nations system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>steps to intensify coordinated, high-level diplomatic efforts to place United States citizens in senior posts in the United Nations Secretariat and the specialized agencies of the United Nations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>appropriate mechanisms to address the underrepresentation, relative to the United States share of assessed contributions to the United Nations, of United States citizens in junior positions within the United Nations and its specialized agencies.</content></paragraph></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>UNITED STATES INTER NATIONAL BROADCASTING ACTIVITIES</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON GRANT AMOUNTS TO RFE/RL, INCORPORATED.</heading> <content>Section 308(c) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6207(c)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><content>The total amount of grants made for the operating costs of RFE/RL, Incorporated, may not exceed $85,000,000 in fiscal year 2003”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>PAY PARITY FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF RFE/RL, INCORPORATED.</heading> <chapeau>Section 308(h)(1) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6207(h)(1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Notwithstanding the limitations under subparagraph (A), grant funds provided under this section may be used by RFE/RL, Incorporated, to pay up to three employees employed in Washington, D.C., salary or other compensation not to exceed the rate of pay payable for level III of the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5, United States Code.”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “(B),” and inserting “(B) or (C),”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LOCAL BROADCASTING SERVICES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 802(b)(4) of the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1472(b)(4)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting before the period the following: “and is authorized to enter into contracts for periods not to exceed ten years to acquire local broadcasting services outside the United States”; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1393">116 STAT. 1393</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “United States Information Agency” and inserting “Broadcasting Board of Governors”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTING PILOT PROGRAM.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6206">22 USC 6206</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau (in this section referred to as the “Director”) may establish a pilot program (in this section referred to as the “program”) for the purpose of hiring United States citizens or aliens as personal services contractors, without regard to Civil Service and classification laws, for service in the United States as broadcasters, producers, and writers in the International Broadcasting Bureau to respond to new or emerging broadcast needs or to augment broadcast services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Director is authorized to use the authority of subsection (a) subject to the following conditions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Director determines that existing personnel resources are insufficient and the need is not of permanent duration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Director approves each employment of a personal services contractor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The contract length, including options, may not exceed 2 years, unless the Director makes a finding that exceptional circumstances justify an extension of up to one additional year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Not more than a total of 60 United States citizens or aliens are employed at any one time as personal services contractors under the program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority.—</inline></heading><content>The authority to award personal services contracts under the pilot program authorized by this section shall terminate on December 31, 2005. A contract entered into prior to the termination date under this subsection may remain in effect for a period not to exceed 6 months after such termination date.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading>TRAVEL BY VOICE OF AMERICA CORRESPONDENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption From Responsibilities of the Secretary.—</inline></heading><content>Section 103(a)(1)(A) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4802(a)(1)(A)) is amended in the parenthetical clause by inserting “Voice of America correspondents on official assignment and” after “other than”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption From Chief of Mission Responsibilities.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3927) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the parenthetical clause in subsection (a)(1), by inserting “Voice of America correspondents on official assignment and” after “except for”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the parenthetical clause in subsection (a)(2), by inserting “Voice of America correspondents on official assignment and” after “except for”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in the parenthetical clause in subsection (b), by inserting “Voice of America correspondents on official assignment and” after “except for”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>REPORT ON BROADCASTING PERSONNEL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Broadcasting Board of Governors shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding senior personnel of the United States Broadcasting Board of Governors and efforts to diversify the workforce. The report shall includethe <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1394">116 STAT. 1394</page>following information, reported separately, for the International Broadcasting Bureau, RFE/RL, Incorporated, and Radio Free Asia:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A list of all personnel positions at or above the GS-13 pay level.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The number and percentage of women and members of minority groups in positions under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The increase or decrease in the representation of women and members of minority groups in positions under paragraph (1) from previous years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The recruitment budget for each broadcasting entity and the aggregate budget.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Information concerning the recruitment efforts of the Broadcasting Board of Governors relating to women and members of minority groups, including the percentage of the recruitment budget utilized for such efforts.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>The United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C.6201 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 305(a)(4) (22 U.S.C. 6204(a)(4)), by striking “annually,,” and inserting “annually,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 313(a) (22 U.S.C. 6212(a)), in the text above paragraph (1), by striking “the direction and”.</content></paragraph></section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Middle East PeaceCommitments Act of 2002</heading> <sidenote><p>Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In 1993, the Palestine Liberation Organization (in this subtitle referred to as the “PLO”) made the following commitments in an exchange of letters with the Prime Minister of Israel:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Recognition of the right of the State of Israel to exist in peace and security.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Acceptance of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Resolution of all outstanding issues in the conflict between the two sides through negotiations and exclusively peaceful means.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Renunciation of the use of terrorism and all other acts of violence and responsibility over all PLO elements and personnel in order to assure their compliance, prevent violations, and discipline violators.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Palestinian Authority, the governing body of autonomous Palestinian territories, was created as a result of agreements between the PLO and the State of Israel that are a direct outgrowth of the commitments made in 1993.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1395">116 STAT. 1395</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Congress has provided authorities to the President to suspend certain statutory restrictions relating to the PLO, subject to Presidential certifications that the PLO has continued to abide by commitments made.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading>REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The President shall, at the times specified in subsection (b), transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on compliance by the PLO or the Palestinian Authority, as appropriate, with each of the commitments specified in section 602(1). The report shall include, with respect to each such commitment, the determination of the President as to whether or not the PLO or the Palestinian Authority, as appropriate, has complied with that commitment during the period since the submission of the preceding report or, in the case of the initial report, during the preceding six-month period. In the event that the President imposed one or more sanctions under section 604 during the period covered by the report, the report shall include a description of each such sanction imposed.</content> <sidenote><p>President.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmission.</inline>—</heading><content>The initial report required under subsection (a) shall be transmitted not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Each subsequent report shall be submitted on the date on which the President is next required to submit a report under the P.L.O. Commitments Compliance Act of 1989 (title VIII of Public Law 101-246) and may be combined with such report.</content> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading>IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If, in any report transmitted pursuant to section 603, the President determines that the PLO or the Palestinian Authority, as appropriate, has not complied with each of the commitments specified in section 602(1), or if the President fails to make a determination with respect to such compliance, the President shall, for a period of time not less than the period described in subsection (b), impose one or more of the following sanctions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Denial of visas to plo and Palestinian authority officials.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall direct consular officers not to issue a visa to any member of the PLO or any official of the Palestinian Authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Downgrade in status of plo office in the united states</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall withdraw or terminate any waiver by the President of the requirements of section 1003 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1988 and 1989 (22 U.S.C. 5202) (prohibiting the establishment or maintenance of a Palestinian information office in the United States), and such section shall apply so as to prohibit the operation of a PLO or Palestinian Authority office in the United States from carrying out any function other than those functions carried out by the Palestinian information office in existence prior to the Oslo Accords.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation as a foreign terrorist organization.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall designate the PLO, or one or more of its constituent groups (including Fatah and Tanzim) or groups operating as arms of the Palestinian Authority (including Force 17), as a foreign terrorist organization, in accordance with section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1396">116 STAT. 1396</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on united states assistance to the west bank and gaza.</inline>—</heading><content>United States assistance (except humanitarian assistance) may not be provided to programs or projects in the West Bank or Gaza.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Sanctions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The period of time referred to in subsection (a) is the period of time commencing on the date that the report pursuant to section 603 was transmitted and ending on the later of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the date that is 180 days after such date; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the date that the next report under section 603 is required to be transmitted.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority.</inline>—</heading><content>The President may waive any sanction imposed under subsection (a) if the President determines that such a waiver is in the national security interest of the United States. The President shall report such a determination to the appropriate congressional committees.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Tibet Policy</heading> <sidenote><p>Tibetan Policy Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="611">SEC. 611. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Tibetan Policy Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="612">SEC. 612. </num><heading>STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.</heading> <sidenote><p>22 USC 6901 note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The purpose of this subtitle is to support the aspirations of the Tibetan people to safeguard their distinct identity.</content></section> <section><num value="613">SEC. 613. </num><heading>TIBET NEGOTIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policy.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The President and the Secretary should encourage the Government of the People’s Republic of China to enter into a dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives leading to a negotiated agreement on Tibet.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance</inline> .—</heading><content>After such an agreement is reached, the President and the Secretary should work to ensure compliance with the agreement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Reports.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 12 months thereafter, the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on—</chapeau> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the steps taken by the President and the Secretary in accordance with subsection (a)(1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the status of any discussions between the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section><num value="614">SEC. 614. </num><heading>REPORTING ON TIBET.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>Whenever a report is transmitted to Congress under section 116 or 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151m, 2304) or under section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6412(b)), Tibet shall be included in such report as a separate section.</content></section> <section><num value="615">SEC. 615. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note, 6912.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Section 302(h) of the U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000 (Public Law 106—286), relating to the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China, is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1397">116 STAT. 1397</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “shall include specific information” and inserting the following: “shall include— <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>specific information”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a description of the status of negotiations between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives, and measures taken to safeguard Tibet’s distinct historical, religious, cultural, and linguistic identity and the protection of human rights.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="616">SEC. 616. </num><heading>ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TIBET.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declarations of Policy.—</inline></heading><content>It is the policy of the United States to support economic development, cultural preservation, health care, and education and environmental sustainability for Tibetans inside Tibet. In support of this policy, the United States shall use its voice and vote to support projects designed in accordance with the principles contained in subsection (d) that are designed to raise the standard of living for the Tibetan people and assist Tibetans to become self-sufficient.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International Financial Institutions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States executive director of each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the United States to support projects in Tibet, if the projects are designed in accordance with the principles contained in subsection (d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Export-Import Bank and TDA.—</inline></heading><content>The Export-Import Bank of the United States and the Trade and Development Agency should support projects proposed to be funded or otherwise supported by such entities in Tibet, if the projects are designed in accordance with the principles contained in subsection (d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tibet Project Principles—</inline></heading><chapeau>Projects in Tibet supported by international financial institutions, other international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the United States entities referred to in subsection (c), should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>be implemented only after conducting a thorough assessment of the needs of the Tibetan people through field visits and interviews;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>be preceded by cultural and environmental impact assessments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>foster self-sufficiency and self-reliance of Tibetans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>promote accountability of the development agencies to the Tibetan people and active participation of Tibetans in all project stages;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>respect Tibetan culture, traditions, and the Tibetan knowledge and wisdom about their landscape and survival techniques;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>be subject to on-site monitoring by the development agencies to ensure that the intended target group benefits;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>be implemented by development agencies prepared to use Tibetan as the working language of the projects;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>neither provide incentive for, nor facilitate the migration and settlement of, non-Tibetans into Tibet; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>neither provide incentive for, nor facilitate the transfer of ownership of, Tibetan land or natural resources to non-Tibetans.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1398">116 STAT. 1398</page> <section><num value="617">SEC. 617. </num><heading>RELEASE OF PRISONERS AND ACCESS TO PRISONS.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>The President and the Secretary, in meetings with representatives of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>request the immediate and unconditional release of all those held prisoner for expressing their political or religious views in Tibet;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>seek access for international humanitarian organizations to prisoners in Tibet to ensure that prisoners are not being mistreated and are receiving necessary medical care; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>seek the immediate medical parole of Tibetan prisoners known to be in serious ill health.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="618">SEC. 618. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNITED STATES BRANCH OFFICE IN LHASA, TIBET.</heading> <sidenote><p><sidenote>22 USC 6901</sidenote> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The Secretary should make best efforts to establish an office in Lhasa, Tibet, to monitor political, economic, and cultural developments in Tibet.</content></section> <section><num value="619">SEC. 619. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR TIBETAN LANGUAGE TRAINING.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The Secretary shall ensure that Tibetan language training is available to Foreign Service officers, and that every effort is made to ensure that a Tibetan-speaking Foreign Service officer is assigned to a United States post in the People’s Republic of China responsible for monitoring developments in Tibet.</content></section> <section><num value="620">SEC. 620. </num><heading>RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION IN TIBET.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">High-Level Contacts.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Pursuant to section 105 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6414), the United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>meet with the 11th Panchen Lama, who was taken from his home on May 17, 1995, and otherwise ascertain information concerning his whereabouts and well-being; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>request that the Government of the People’s Republic of China release the 11th Panchen Lama and allow him to pursue his religious studies without interference and according to tradition.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion of Increased Advocacy.—</inline></heading><content>Pursuant to section 108(a) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6417(a)), it is the sense of Congress that representatives of the United States Government in exchanges with officials of the Government of the People’s Republic of China should call for and otherwise promote the cessation of all interference by the Government of the People’s Republic of China or the Communist Party in the religious affairs of the Tibetan people.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="621">SEC. 621. </num><heading>UNITED STATES SPECIAL COORDINATOR FOR TIBETAN ISSUES.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s6901">22 USC 6901</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues.</inline>—</heading><content>There shall be within the Department a United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues (in this section referred to as the “Special Coordinator”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consult with the chairmen and ranking minority members of the appropriate congressional committees prior to the designation of the Special Coordinator.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1399">116 STAT. 1399</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Central Objective.</inline>—</heading><content>The central objective of the Special Coordinator is to promote substantive dialogue between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Special Coordinator shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>coordinate United States Government policies, programs, and projects concerning Tibet;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>vigorously promote the policy of seeking to protect the distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and national identity of Tibet, and pressing for improved respect for human rights;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>maintain close contact with religious, cultural, and political leaders of the Tibetan people, including regular travel to Tibetan areas of the People’s Republic of China, and to Tibetan refugee settlements in India and Nepal;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>consult with Congress on policies relevant to Tibet and the future and welfare of the Tibetan people;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>make efforts to establish contacts in the foreign ministries of other countries to pursue a negotiated solution for Tibet; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>take all appropriate steps to ensure adequate resources, staff, and bureaucratic support to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Special Coordinator.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>East Timor Transition toIndependence Act of 2002</heading> <sidenote><p>East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="631">SEC. 631. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="632">SEC. 632. </num><heading>BILATERAL ASSISTANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The President, acting through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>support the development of civil society, including nongovernmental organizations in East Timor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>promote the development of an independent news media;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>support job creation, including support for small business and microenterprise programs, environmental protection, sustainable development, development of East Timor’s health care infrastructure, educational programs, and programs strengthening the role of women in society;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>promote reconciliation, conflict resolution, and prevention of further conflict with respect to East Timor, including establishing accountability for past gross human rights violations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>support the voluntary and safe repatriation and reintegration of refugees into East Timor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>support political party development, voter education, voter registration, and other activities in support of free and fair elections in East Timor; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>promote the development of the rule of law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1400">116 STAT. 1400</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out this section $25,000,000 for the fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under paragraph (1) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="633">SEC. 633. </num><heading>MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States executive director at each international financial institution to which the United States is a member to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to support economic and democratic development in East Timor.</content></section> <section><num value="634">SEC. 634. </num><heading>TRADE AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading>OPIC.—</heading><content>The President should initiate negotiations with the Government of East Timor to enter into a new agreement authorizing the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to carry out programs with respect to East Timor in order to expand United States investment in East Timor, emphasizing partnerships with local East Timorese enterprises.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trade and Development Agency.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Trade and Development Agency is authorized to carry out projects in East Timor under section 661 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2421).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Trade and Development Agency to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subparagraph (A) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Export-Import Bank.</inline>—</heading><content>The Export-Import Bank of the United States should expand its activities in connection with exports to East Timor to the extent such activities are requested and to the extent there is a reasonable assurance of repayment.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="635">SEC. 635. </num><heading>GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.</heading> <sidenote><p>Records.</p> <p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>As soon as possible after the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative and the Commissioner of Customs should send an assessment team to East Timor to compile a list of duty-free eligible products so that the Government of East Timor can begin the process of applying for General System of Preference benefits.</content></section> <section><num value="636">SEC. 636. </num><heading>AUTHORITY FOR RADIO BROADCASTING.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The Broadcasting Board of Governors should broadcast to East Timor in an appropriate language or languages.</content></section> <section><num value="637">SEC. 637. </num><heading>SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR EAST TIMOR.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall conduct a study to determine—</chapeau> <sidenote><p>President.</p> </sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the extent to which East Timor’s security needs can be met by the transfer of excess defense articles under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1401">116 STAT. 1401</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the extent to which international military education and training (IMET) assistance will enhance professionalism of the armed forces of East Timor, provide training in human rights, and promote respect for human rights and humanitarian law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the terms and conditions under which such defense articles or training, as appropriate, should be provided.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Assistance.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <sidenote><p>Effective date.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Beginning on the date on which Congress receives the report transmitted under subsection (a)(2), or the date on which Congress receives the certification transmitted under paragraph (2), whichever occurs later, the President is authorized—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to transfer excess defense articles under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j) to East Timor in accordance with such section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to provide military education and training under chapter 5 of part II of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.) for the armed forces of East Timor in accordance with such chapter.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A certification described in this paragraph is a certification that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>East Timor has established an independent armed forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the assistance proposed to be provided pursuant to paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>is in the national security interests of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>will promote both human rights in East Timor and the professionalization of the armed forces of East Timor.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="638">SEC. 638. </num><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 12 months thereafter for the next five years, the Secretary shall prepare and transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the information described in subsection (b).</content> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>developments in East Timor’s political and economic situation in the period covered by the report, including an evaluation of any elections which have occurred in East Timor and the refugee reintegration process in East Timor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the initial report, a 3-year plan for United States foreign assistance to East Timor in accordance with section 632, prepared by the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, which outlines the goals for United States foreign assistance to East Timor during the 3-year period;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of the activities undertaken in East Timor by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Asian Development Bank, and other international financial <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1402">116 STAT. 1402</page>institutions, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of these activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>an assessment of the status of United States trade and investment relations with East Timor, including a detailed analysis of any trade and investment-related activity supported by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, or the Trade and Development Agency during the period of time since the previous report;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a comprehensive study and report on local agriculture in East Timor, emerging opportunities for producing, processing, and exporting indigenous agricultural products, and recommendations for appropriate technical assistance from the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>statistical data drawn from other sources on economic growth, health, education, and distribution of resources in East Timor.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><sidenote><p>Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote><heading>Clean Water for the Americas Partnership</heading> <section><num value="641">SEC. 641. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002”.</content></section> <section><num value="642">SEC. 642. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p></sidenote><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint project</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “joint project” means a project between a United States association or nonprofit entity and a Latin American or Caribbean association or nongovernmental organization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Latin American or Caribbean nongovernmental organization</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Latin American or Caribbean nongovernmental organization” includes any institution of higher education, any private nonprofit entity involved in international education activities, or any research institute or other research organization, based in the region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Region.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “region” refers to the region comprised of the member countries of the Organization of American States (other than the United States and Canada).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states association.—</inline></heading><content>The term “United States association” means a business league described in section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(6)), and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code (26 U.S.C. 501(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states nonprofit entity.—</inline></heading><content>The term “United States nonprofit entity” includes any institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)), any private nonprofit entity involved in international education activities, or any research institute or other research organization, based in the United States.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="643">SEC. 643. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.</heading> <content>The President is authorized to establish a program which shall be known as the “Clean Water for the Americas Partnership”.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1403">116 STAT. 1403</page> <section><num value="644">SEC. 644. </num><heading>ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <chapeau>The President is authorized to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the environmental problems in the region to determine—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>which environmental problems threaten human health the most, particularly the health of the urban poor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>which environmental problems are most threatening, in the long-term, to the region’s natural resources;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>which countries have the most pressing environmental problems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>whether and to what extent there is a market for United States environmental technology, practices, knowledge, and innovations in the region.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="645">SEC. 645. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AMERICA CENTERS.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Establish.</inline>—</heading><content>The President, acting through the Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce, is authorized to establish Technology America Centers (TEAMs) in the region to serve the entire region and, where appropriate, to establish TEAMs in urban areas of the region to focus on urban environmental problems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.</inline>—</heading><content>The TEAMs would link United States private sector environmental technology firms with local partners, both public and private, by providing logistic and information support to United States firms seeking to find local partners and opportunities for environmental projects. TEAMs should emphasize assisting United States small businesses.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Location.</inline>—</heading><content>In determining whether to locate a TEAM in a country, the President, acting through the Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce, shall take into account the country’s need for logistic and informational support and the opportunities presented for United States firms in the country. A TEAM may be located in a country without regard to whether a mission of the United States Agency for International Development is established in that country.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="646">SEC. 646. </num><heading>PROMOTION OF WATER QUALITY, WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.<sidenote><p>Grants.</p> <p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the President is authorized to provide matching grants to United States associations and United States nonprofit entities for the purpose of promoting water quality, water treatment systems, and energy efficiency in the region. The grants shall be used to support joint projects, including professional exchanges, academic fellowships, training programs in the United States or in the region, cooperation in regulatory review, development of training materials, the establishment and development in the region of local chapters of the associations or nonprofit entities, and the development of online exchanges.</content></section> <section><num value="647">SEC. 647. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR PREFEASIBILITY STUDIES WITHIN A DESIGNATED SUBREGION.<sidenote><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Authority.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Director of the Trade and Development Agency is authorized to make grants for prefeasibility studies for water projects in any country within a single subregion or in a single country designated under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1404">116 STAT. 1404</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of subregion.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director of the Trade and Development Agency shall designate in advance a single subregion or a single country for purposes of paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Requirement.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director of the Trade and Development Agency may not make any grant under this section unless there are made available non-Federal contributions in an amount equal to not less than 25 percent of the amount of Federal funds provided under the grant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation Per Single Project.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect to any single project, grant funds under this section shall be available only for the prefeasibility portion of that project.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prefeasibility.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “prefeasibility” means, with respect to a project, not more than 25 percent of the design phase of the project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subregion.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “subregion” means an area within the region and includes areas such as Central America, the Andean region, and the Southern cone.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="648">SEC. 648. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>CLEAN WATER TECHNICAL SUPPORT COMMITTEE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The President is authorized to establish a Clean Water Technical Support Committee (in this section referred to as the “Committee”) to provide technical support and training services for individual water projects.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition.</inline>—</heading><content>The Committee shall consist of international investors, lenders, water service providers, suppliers, advisers, and others with a direct interest in accelerating development of water projects in the region.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.</inline>—</heading><content>Members of the Committee shall act as field advisers and may form specialized working groups to provide in-country training and technical assistance, and shall serve as a source of technical support to resolve barriers to project development.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="649">SEC. 649. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the President $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005 to carry out this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="650">SEC. 650. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT.</heading> <chapeau>Eighteen months after the establishment of the program pursuant to section 643, the President shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees containing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an assessment of the progress made in carrying out the program established under this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any recommendations for the enactment of legislation to make changes in the program established under this subtitle.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="651">SEC. 651. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>TERMINATION DATE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), the authorities of this subtitle shall terminate 3 years after the date of establishment of the program described in section 643.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception.</inline>—</heading><content>In lieu of the termination date specified in subsection (a), the termination required by that subsection shall take effect five years after the date of establishment of the program described in section 643 if, prior to the termination date specified <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1405">116 STAT. 1405</page>in subsection (a), the President determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that it would be in the national interest of the United States to continue the program described in such section 643 for an additional 2-year period.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="652">SEC. 652. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151p">22 USC 2151p</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <content>This subtitle shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Freedom Investment Act of 2002<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Freedom Investment Act of 2002.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Human rights.</p></sidenote></heading> <section><num value="661">SEC. 661. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 USC 2151</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Freedom Investment Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="662">SEC. 662. </num><heading>PURPOSES.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151n-2">22 USC 2151n-2</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>The purposes of this subtitle are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>To underscore that promoting and protecting human rights is in the national interests of the United States and is consistent with American values and beliefs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To establish a goal of devoting one percent of the funds available to the Department under “Diplomatic and Consular Programs”, other than such funds that will be made available for worldwide security upgrades and information resource management, to enhance the ability of the United States to promote respect for human rights and the protection of human rights defenders.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="663">SEC. 663. </num><heading>HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVITIES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increasing Resources and Importance of Human Rights.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the budget for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor for fiscal years 2003 and 2004 should be substantially increased so that beginning in fiscal year 2005, and each fiscal year thereafter, not less than 1 percent of the amounts made available to the Department under the heading “Diplomatic and Consular Programs”, other than amounts made available for worldwide security upgrades and information resource management, should be made available for salaries and expenses of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any assignment of an individual to a political officer position at a United States mission abroad that has the primary responsibility for monitoring human rights developments in a foreign country should be made upon the recommendation of the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in conjunction with the head of the Department’s regional bureau having primary responsibility for that country.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Related to Human Rights Activities.</inline>—</heading> <chapeau>Not later<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a plan for the Department designed to achieve the following objectives:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1406">116 STAT. 1406</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Improving the integration of human rights policy into the Department’s overall policy formulation and implementation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Achieving closer communication and policy coordination between the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the regional bureaus of the Department, both within the United States and at overseas posts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Assigning individuals recommended by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, in conjunction with the relevant Department regional bureau, to political officer positions at United States missions abroad that have the primary responsibility for monitoring human rights developments in foreign countries.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="664">SEC. 664. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151n-2">22 USC 2151n-2</ref>.</p> </sidenote><heading>HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY FUND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established a Human Rights and Democracy Fund (in this section referred to as the “Fund”) to be administered by the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes of Fund</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the Fund shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to support defenders of human rights;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to assist the victims of human rights violations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to respond to human rights emergencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to promote and encourage the growth of democracy, including the support for nongovernmental organizations in foreign countries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>to carry out such other related activities as are consistent with paragraphs (1) through (4).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts made available to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for fiscal year 2003, $21,500,000 is authorized to be available to the Fund for carrying out the purposes described in subsection (b). Amounts made available to the Fund under this paragraph shall also be deemed to have been made available under section 116(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(e)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of funds for the documentation center of cambodia</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be available to the Fund under paragraph (1) for fiscal year 2003, $1,000,000 is authorized to be available for the Documentation Center of Cambodia for the purpose of collecting, cataloguing, and disseminating information about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge against the Cambodian people.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Father john kaiser memorial fund</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be available to the Fund under paragraph (1) for fiscal year 2003, $500,000 is authorized to be available to advance the extraordinary work and values of Father John Kaiser with respect to solving ethnic conflict and promoting government accountability and respect for human rights. The amount made available under this paragraph may be referred to as the “Father John Kaiser Memorial Fund”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="665">SEC. 665. </num><heading>REPORTS ON ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE UNITED STATES TO ENCOURAGE RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 116 Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1407">116 STAT. 1407</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by striking “and” at the end and inserting a semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>for each country with respect to which the report indicates that extrajudicial killings, torture, or other serious violations of human rights have occurred in the country, the extent to which the United States has taken or will take action to encourage an end to such practices in the country.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 502B Report.—</inline></heading><content>Section 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(b)) is amended by inserting after the fourth sentence the following: “Such report shall also include, for each country with respect to which the report indicates that extrajudicial killings, torture, or other serious violations of human rights have occurred in the country, the extent to which the United States has taken or will take action to encourage an end to such practices in the country.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separate Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The information to be included in the<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151n">22 USC 2151n</ref> note.</p></sidenote> report required by sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 pursuant to the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) may be submitted by the Secretary as a separate report. If the Secretary elects to submit such information as a separate report, such report shall be submitted not later than 30 days after the date of submission of the report required by section 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Elimination and Streamliningof Reporting Requirements</heading> <section><num value="671">SEC. 671. </num><heading>ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>The following provisions of law are hereby repealed:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Economic policy and trade practices.—</inline></heading><content>Section 2202 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 4711).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual reports on economic and social growth.—</inline></heading><content>Section 574 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996 (22 U.S.C. 2394 note).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirements regarding certain leases of real property.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 488(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291g(3); relating to reporting requirements regarding certain leases of real property).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirements regarding placement of senior foreign service personnel.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 324 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (section 324 of division A of H.R. 3427, as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113; appendix G; 113 Stat. 1501A-437).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="672">SEC. 672. </num><heading>BIENNIAL REPORTS ON PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE GOOD GOVERNANCE.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s3945">22 USC 3945</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion of annual reports to biennial reports.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 133(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2152c(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1408">116 STAT. 1408</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the subsection heading, by striking <inline class="smallCaps">“Annual Report” </inline>and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“Biennial Reports”;</inline> and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the text above subparagraph (A), by striking “an annual report” and inserting “a biennial report”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “prior year” and inserting “preceding two-year period”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “prior year” and inserting “preceding two-year period”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>The first biennial report under section 133(d) <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2152c">22 USC 2152c</ref> note.</p></sidenote>of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2152c(d)), as amended by subsection (a), is required to be submitted not later than two years after the date of submission of the last annual report required under such section 133 (as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act).</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section><num value="681">SEC. 681. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ACT OF 1998.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violations of Religious Freedom.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 102(b)(1)(B) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6412(b)(1)(B)) is amended by inserting “including policies that discriminate against particular religious groups or members of such groups,” after “the existence of government policies violating religious freedom,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Staggered Terms of Members of Commission.—</inline></heading><content>Section 201(c) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 6431(c)) is amended by adding after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of staggered terms.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), members of the Commission appointed to serve on the Commission during the period May 15, 2003, through May 14, 2005, shall be appointed to terms in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential appointments.—</inline></heading><content>Of the three members of the Commission appointed by the President under subsection (b)(1)(B)(i), two shall be appointed to a 1-year term and one shall be appointed to a 2-year term.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointments by the president pro tempore of the senate</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the three members of the Commission appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate under subsection (b)(1)(B)(ii), one of the appointments made upon the recommendation of the leader in the Senate of the political party that is not the political party of the President shall be appointed to a 1-year term, and the other two appointments under such clause shall be 2-year terms.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointments by the speaker of the house of representatives.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the three members of the Commission appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives under subsection (b)(1)(B)(iii), one of the appointments made upon the recommendation of the leader in the House of the political party that is not the political party of the President shall be to a 1-year term, and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1409">116 STAT. 1409</page>the other two appointments under such clause shall be 2-year terms.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointments to 1-year terms.—</inline></heading><content>The term of each member of the Commission appointed to a 1-year term shall be considered to have begun on May 15, 2003, and shall end on May 14, 2004, regardless of the date of the appointment to the Commission. Each vacancy which occurs upon the expiration of the term of a member appointed to a 1-year term shall be filled by the appointment of a successor to a 2-year term.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointments to 2-year terms.</inline>—</heading><content>Each appointment of a member to a two-year term shall identify the member succeeded thereby, and each such term shall end on May 14 of the year that is at least two years after the expiration of the previous term, regardless of the date of the appointment to the Commission.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election of Chair of Commission.—</inline></heading><content>Section 201(d) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 6431(d)) is amended by striking “in each calendar” and inserting “after May 30 of each”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 201(g) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 6431(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “A member may serve after the expiration of that member’s term until a successor has taken office. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorizations of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 207(a) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 6435(a)) is amended by inserting “for the fiscal year 2003” after “$3,000,000”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Nongovernmental Services.—</inline></heading><content>The third sentence of section 208(c)(1) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 6435a(c)(1)) is amended to read as follows: “The Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under the authority of section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, except that the Commission may not expend more than $100,000 in any fiscal year to procure such services.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Termination Date of Commission.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6436) is amended by striking “May 14, 2003” and inserting “September 30, 2011”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="682">SEC. 682. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AND VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2000.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Victims in Other Countries.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 107(a)(1) of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent>“In addition, such programs and initiatives shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include the following: <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Support for local in-country nongovernmental organization-operated hotlines, culturally and linguistically appropriate protective shelters, and regional and international nongovernmental organization networks and databases on trafficking, including support to assist nongovernmental organizations in establishing service centers and systems that are mobile and extend beyond large cities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Support for nongovernmental organizations and advocates to provide legal, social, and other services and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1410">116 STAT. 1410</page>assistance to trafficked individuals, particularly those individuals in detention.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Education and training for trafficked women and girls.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>The safe integration or reintegration of trafficked individuals into an appropriate community or family, with full respect for the wishes, dignity, and safety of the trafficked individual.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Support for developing or increasing programs to assist families of victims in locating, repatriating, and treating their trafficked family members, in assisting the voluntary repatriation of these family members or their integration or resettlement into appropriate communities, and in providing them with treatment.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 113 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7110) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “for fiscal year 2002” and inserting “for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002” and inserting “, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State” and inserting “there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State for each of the fiscal years 2001, 2002, and 2003”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “for fiscal year 2001” and inserting “for such fiscal year”; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (e), by striking “and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002” each place it appears and inserting “, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="683">SEC. 683. </num><heading>ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS COUNTRY REPORTS ON CHILD SOLDIERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Countries Receiving Economic Assistance.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 116(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)), as amended by section 665(a) of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by striking “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>of the compulsory recruitment and conscription of individuals under the age of 18 by armed forces of the government of the country, government-supported paramilitaries, or other armed groups, and the participation of such individuals in such groups; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>that such individuals take a direct part in hostilities;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>what steps, if any, taken by the government of the country to eliminate such practices; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1411">116 STAT. 1411</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>such other information related to the use by such government of individuals under the age of 18 as soldiers, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Countries Receiving Security Assistance.—</inline></heading><content>Section 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(b)) is amended by inserting after the sixth sentence the following: “Each report under this section shall also include (i) wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent of the compulsory recruitment and conscription of individuals under the age of 18 by armed forces of the government of the country, government-supported paramilitaries, or other armed groups, the participation of such individuals in such groups, and the nature and extent that such individuals take a direct part in hostilities, (ii) what steps, if any, taken by the government of the country to eliminate such practices, and (iii) such other information related to the use by such government of individuals under the age of 18 as soldiers, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary of State.”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="684">SEC. 684. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL.</heading> <content>Section 814(i) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 (Public Law 99-93) is amended by striking<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2291">22 USC 2291</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> “2002” and inserting “2005”.</content></section> <section><num value="685">SEC. 685. </num><heading>PARTICIPATION OF SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.</heading> <content>The Secretary shall ensure, where practicable, that appropriate government officials from countries in the South Asia region shall be eligible to attend courses at the International Law Enforcement Academy located in Bangkok, Thailand, and Budapest, Hungary, consistent with other provisions of law, with the goal of enhancing regional cooperation in the fight against transnational crime.</content></section> <section><num value="686">SEC. 686. </num><heading>PAYMENT OF ANTI-TERRORISM JUDGMENTS.</heading> <content>Section 2002(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-386; 114 Stat. 1542)) is amended by striking “or July 27, 2000” and inserting “June 6, 2000, July 27, 2000, or January 16, 2002”.</content></section> <section><num value="687">SEC. 687. </num><heading>REPORTS ON PARTICIPATION BY SMALL BUSINESSES IN PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS OF USAID.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2352">22 USC 2352</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the designated congressional committees a report that contains the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For each of the fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The total number of the contracts that were awarded by the Agency to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>all small businesses;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>small business concerns owned and controlled by women;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>small businesses participating in the program under section 8(a) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>qualified HUBZone small business concerns.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The percentage of all contracts awarded by the Agency that were awarded to the small businesses in each <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1412">116 STAT. 1412</page>category of small businesses specified in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A), as computed on the basis of dollar amounts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Of all contracts awarded by the Agency for performance in the United States, the percentage of the contracts that were awarded to the small businesses in each category of small businesses specified in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A), as computed on the basis of dollar amounts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>To the extent available—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the total number of grant and cooperative agreements that were made by the Agency to the small businesses in each category of small businesses specified in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the percentage of all grant and cooperative agreements awarded by the Agency that were awarded to small businesses in each category of small businesses specified in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A), as computed on the basis of dollar amounts; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>of all grant and cooperative agreements made by the Agency to entities in the United States, the percentage of the grant and cooperative agreements that were awarded to small businesses in each category of small businesses specified in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A), as computed on the basis of dollar amounts.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>To the extent available—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the total dollar amount of all subcontracts entered into with the small businesses in each category specified in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A) by the prime contractors for contracts entered into by the Agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the percentage of all contracts entered >nto by the Agency that were performed under subcontracts described in clause (i), as computed on the basis of dollar amounts.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>An analysis of any specific industries or sectors that are underrepresented by small businesses in the awarding of contracts by the Agency and, to the extent such information is available, such analysis pertaining to the making of grants and cooperative agreements by the Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A specific plan of outreach, including measurable achievement milestones, to increase the total number of contracts that are awarded by the Agency, and the percentage of all contracts awarded by the Agency (computed on the basis of dollar amount) that are awarded, to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>all small businesses;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>small business concerns owned and controlled by women;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>small businesses participating in the program under section 8(a) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>qualified HUBZone small business concerns, in order to meet the statutory and voluntary targets established by the Agency and the Small Business Administration, with <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1413">116 STAT. 1413</page>a particular focus on the industries or sectors identified in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Any other information the Administrator determines appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan To Increase Small Business Contracting.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The plan required for the report under subsection (a)(3) shall include the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Proposals and milestones that apply to all contracts entered into by or on behalf of the Agency in Washington, D.C., and proposals and milestones that apply to all contracts entered into by or on behalf of the Agency by offices outside Washington, D.C.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Proposals and milestones of the Agency to increase the amount of subcontracting to businesses described in such subsection (a)(3) by the prime contractors of the Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>With the milestones described in paragraph (2), a description of how the Administrator plans to use the failure of a prime contractor to meet goals as a ranking factor for evaluating any other submission from the contractor for future contracts by the Agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading> <content>Not later than January 31, 2004,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> January 31, 2005, and January 31, 2006, the Administrator shall submit to the designated congressional committees a report for the preceding fiscal year that contains a description of the percentage of total contract and grant and cooperative agreement dollar amounts that were entered into by the Agency, and the total number of contracts and grants and cooperative agreements that were awarded by the Agency, to small businesses in each category specified in clauses (i) through (v) of subsection (a)(1)(A) during such fiscal year. The report for a fiscal year shall include, separately stated for contracts and grant and cooperative agreements entered into by the Agency, the percentage of the contracts and grant and cooperative agreements, respectively, that were awarded to small businesses in each such category, as computed on the basis of dollar amounts. The report shall also include a description of achievements toward measurable milestones for direct contracts of the Agency entered into by offices outside of Washington, D.C., and for subcontracting by prime contractors of the Agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator.—</inline></heading><content>The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Agency” means the United States Agency for International Development.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designated congressional committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “designated congressional committees” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Small Business of the Senate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="688">SEC. 688. </num><heading>PROGRAM TO IMPROVE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND PRACTICES IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2152e">22 USC 2152e</ref>.</p> </sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The President, acting through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized, under such terms and conditions as the President <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1414">116 STAT. 1414</page>may determine, to carry out a program to improve building construction codes and practices in Ecuador, El Salvador, and other Latin American countries (in this section referred to as the “program”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Description.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program shall be in the form of grants to, or contracts with, organizations described in paragraph (2) to support the following activities:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training.</inline>—</heading><content>Training of appropriate professionals in Latin America from both the public and private sectors to enhance their understanding of building and housing codes and standards.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Translation and distribution.—</inline></heading><content>Translating and distributing in the region detailed construction manuals, model building codes, and publications from organizations described in paragraph (2), including materials that address zoning, egress, fire and life safety, plumbing, sewage, sanitation, electrical installation, mechanical installation, structural engineering, and seismic design.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other assistance.</inline>—</heading><content>Offering other relevant assistance as needed, such as helping government officials develop seismic micro-zonation maps or draft pertinent legislation, to implement building codes and practices that will help improve the resistance of buildings and housing in the region to seismic activity and other natural disasters.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered organizations.</inline>—</heading><content>Grants and contracts provided under this section shall be carried out through United States organizations with expertise in the areas described in paragraph (1), including the American Society of Testing Materials, the Underwriters Laboratories, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, the International Code Council, and the National Fire Protection Association.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="689">SEC. 689. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO HTV/AIDS AND UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS.</heading> <content>It is the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Secretary and the United States Representative to the United Nations to urge the United Nations to adopt an HIV/AIDS mitigation strategy as a component of United Nations peacekeeping operations.</content></section> <section><num value="690">SEC. 690. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO MAGEN DAVID ADOM SOCIETY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>It is the mission of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found, without discrimination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a worldwide institution in which all national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies have equal status.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Magen David Adorn Society is the national humanitarian society in the State of Israel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Since 1949 the Magen David Adorn Society has been refused admission into the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and has been relegated to observer status without a vote because it has used the Red Shield of David, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1415">116 STAT. 1415</page>the only such national organization denied membership in the Movement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the International Committee of the Red Cross should immediately recognize the Magen David Adorn Society;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies should grant full membership to the Magen David Adorn Society immediately following recognition by the International Committee of the Red Cross of the Magen David Adorn Society as a full member of the International Committee of the Red Cross;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Red Shield of David should be accorded the same protections under international law as the Red Cross and the Red Crescent; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the United States should continue to press for full membership for the Magen David Adorn Society in the International Red Cross Movement.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="691">SEC. 691. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE LOCATION OF PEACE CORPS OFFICES ABROAD.</heading> <content>It is the sense of the Congress that, to the degree permitted by security considerations, the Secretary should give favorable consideration to requests by the Director of the Peace Corps that the Secretary exercise his authority under section 606(a)(2)(B) of the Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999 (22 U.S.C. 4865(a)(2)(B)) to waive certain requirements of that Act in order to permit the Peace Corps to maintain offices in foreign countries at locations separate from the United States embassy.</content></section> <section><num value="692">SEC. 692. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO RESOLUTION OF THE TAIWAN STRAIT ISSUE.</heading> <content>It is the sense of the Congress that Taiwan is a mature democracy that fully respects human rights and it is the policy of the United States that any resolution of the Taiwan Strait issue must be peaceful and include the assent of the people of Taiwan.</content></section> <section><num value="693">SEC. 693. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO DISPLAY OF THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN.</heading> <content>It is the sense of the Congress that the American Institute in Taiwan and the residence of the director of the American Institute in Taiwan should publicly display the flag of the United States in the same manner as United States embassies, consulates, and official residences throughout the world.</content></section> <section><num value="694">SEC. 694. </num><heading>REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES IN COLOMBIA.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2291">22 USC 2291</ref> note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Reform Activities.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> of the enactment of this Act, and not later than April 1 of each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of activities funded or authorized, in whole or in part, by the Department or the Department of Defense in Colombia to promote alternative development, recovery and resettlement of internally displaced persons, judicial reform, the peace process, and human rights.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each such report shall contain the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1416">116 STAT. 1416</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A summary of activities described in paragraph (1) during the previous 12-month period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>An estimated timetable for the conduct of such activities in the subsequent 12-month period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>An explanation of any delay in meeting timetables contained in the previous report submitted in accordance with this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of steps to be taken to correct any delays in meeting such timetables.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Certain Counternarcotics Activities.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declaration of policy</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the policy of the United States to encourage the transfer of counternarcotics activities carried out in Colombia by United States businesses that have entered into agreements with the Department or the Department of Defense to conduct such activities, to Colombian nationals, in particular personnel of the Colombian antinarcotics police, when properly qualified personnel are available.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than April 1 of each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities of United States businesses that have entered into agreements in the previous 12-month period with the Department or the Department of Defense to carry out counternarcotics activities in Colombia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each such report shall contain the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The name of each United States business described in paragraph (2) and description of the counternarcotics activities carried out by the business in Colombia.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The total value of all payments by the Department and the Department of Defense to each such business for such activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>A written statement justifying the decision by the Department and the Department of Defense to enter into an agreement with each such business for such activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>An assessment of the risks to personal safety and potential involvement in hostilities incurred by employees of each such business as a result of their activities in Colombia.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>A plan to provide for the transfer of the counternarcotics activities carried out by such United States businesses to Colombian nationals, in particular personnel of the Colombian antinarcotics police.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “United States business” means any person (including any corporation, partnership, or other organization) that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or organized under the laws of the United States, but does not include any person (including any corporation, partnership, or other organization) that performs contracts involving personal services.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="695">SEC. 695. </num><heading>REPORT ON UNITED STATES-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES IN COLOMBIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1417">116 STAT. 1417</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Heroin originating from Colombia is beginning to dominate the illicit market of that narcotic in the United States partly because law enforcement has struggled to interdict effectively what is often voluminous importations of small quantities of Colombia’s inexpensive and pure heroin.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Destruction of opium, from which heroin is derived, at its source in Colombia is traditionally one of the best strategies to combat the heroin crisis in the United States, according to Federal law enforcement officials.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>There is a growing alarm concerning the spillover effect of Plan Colombia on Ecuador, a frontline state. The northern region of Ecuador, including the Sucumbios province, is an area of particular concern.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>As a result of Plan Colombia-related activities, drug traffickers, guerrillas, and paramilitary groups have made incursions from Colombia into Ecuador, increasing the level of violence and delinquency in the border region.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading> <inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 150 days after the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees which sets forth a statement of policy and comprehensive strategy for United States activities in Colombia related to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the eradication of all opium cultivation at its source in Colombia; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the impact of Plan Colombia on Ecuador and the other adjacent countries to Colombia.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="696">SEC. 696. </num><heading>REPORT ON EXTRADITION POLICY AND PRACTICE.</heading> <chapeau>Not later than May 1, 2003, the Secretary shall submit a<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> report to the appropriate congressional committees on extradition practice between the United States and governments of foreign countries with which the United States has an extradition relationship. The report shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>an aggregate list, by country, of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of extradition requests made by the United States to that country in 2002; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the number of fugitives extradited by that country to the United States in 2002;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>an aggregate list, by country, of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of extradition requests made by that country to the United States in 2002; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the number of fugitives extradited by the United States to that country in 2002;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>any other relevant information regarding difficulties the United States has experienced in obtaining the extradition of fugitives (including a discussion of the unwillingness of treaty partners to extradite nationals or where fugitives may face capital punishment or life imprisonment); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>a summary of the Department’s efforts in 2002 to negotiate new or revised extradition treaties, and its agenda for such negotiations in 2003.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="697">SEC. 697. </num><heading>SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finding</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress finds that prompt establishment of a Special Court for Sierra Leone is an important step in restoring a credible system of justice and accountability for the crimes committed in Sierra Leone and would contribute to the process of national reconciliation in that country.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1418">116 STAT. 1418</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the United States should support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Sierra Leone, including through assistance in the collection of human rights data relevant to the Commission’s work.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amounts made available to the Department of State for fiscal year 2003, there is authorized to be available $5,000,000 to support the Special Court for Sierra Leone.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Rewards Program.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 102 of Public Law 105-323, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2708 note), is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by inserting “the Special Court of Sierra Leone” after “by,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>For the purposes of subsection (a), the Statute of the Special Court for Sierra Leone means the Statute contained in the Annex to the Agreement Between the United Nations and the Government of Sierra Leone on the Establishment of a Special Court for Sierra Leone.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="698">SEC. 698. </num><heading>UNITED STATES ENVOY FOR PEACE IN SUDAN.</heading> <content>There should continue to be a United States Envoy for Peace in Sudan until the full implementation of a comprehensive settlement to the conflict in Sudan that is acceptable to the parties to the conflict.</content></section> <section><num value="699">SEC. 699. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2301">22 USC 2301</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>TRANSFER OF PROSCRIBED WEAPONS TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES IN THE WEST BANK AND GAZA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination Regarding Transfers.—</inline></heading><content>If the President determines, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that a foreign person or entity has knowingly transferred proscribed weapons to Palestinian entities in the West Bank or Gaza, then, for the period specified in subsection (b), no assistance may be provided to the person or entity under part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and no sales of defense articles or defense services may be made to the person or entity under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Prohibition.</inline>—</heading><content>The period referred to in subsection (a) is the period commencing on the date on which a notification of a determination under subsection (a) is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and ending on the date that is two years after such date.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>In conjunction with the report required under title VIII of the P.L.O. Commitments Compliance Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-246), the President shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on transfers reviewed pursuant to subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>In this section, the term “proscribed weapons” means arms, ammunition, and equipment the transfer of which is not in compliance with the Agreement on the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area of May 4, 1994, its annexes, or subsequent agreements between Israel and the PLO, or Palestinian Authority, as appropriate.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="700">SEC. 700. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ARSENIC CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER IN BANGLADESH.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1419">116 STAT. 1419</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>beginning in 1993, naturally occurring inorganic arsenic contamination of water began to be confirmed in Bangladesh in tube-wells installed in the 1970s, when standard water testing did not include arsenic tests;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>because health effects of ingesting arsenic-contaminated drinking water appear slowly, preventative measures are critical to preventing future contamination in the Bangladeshi population; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>health effects of exposure to arsenic include skin lesions, skin cancer, and mortality from internal cancers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>work with appropriate United States Government agencies, national laboratories, universities in the United States, the Government of Bangladesh, international financial institutions and organizations, and international donors to identify a long-term solution to the arsenic-contaminated drinking water problem in Bangladesh, including drawing arsenic out of the existing tube-wells and finding alternate sources of water; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on proposals to bring about arsenic-free drinking water to Bangladeshis and to facilitate treatment for those who have already been affected by arsenic-contaminated drinking water in Bangladesh.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading>POLICING REFORM AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Statement of Policy.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>supports independent judicial public inquiries into the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Patrick Finucane.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Rosemary Nelson.</p></sidenote> murders of defense attorneys Patrick Finucane and Rosemary Nelson as a way to instill confidence in the Police Service of Northern Ireland; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>continues to urge the United Kingdom to take appropriate action to protect defense lawyers and human rights defenders in Northern Ireland.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decommissioning Weapons.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress-</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>calls on the Irish Republican Army to continue and complete the decommissioning of all their arms and explosives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>calls for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the decommissioning of all weapons held by paramilitaries on all sides, such as the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA), the Real Irish Republican Army (RIRA), the Continuity Irish Republican Army (CIRA), the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF), the Orange Volunteers (OV), the Red Hand Defenders (RHD), the Ulster Defense Association/Ulster Freedom Fighters (UDA/UFF), the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the immediate cessation of paramilitary punishment attacks and exiling.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support for Global War on Terrorism.</inline>—</heading><content>Congress recognizes the United Kingdom’s commitment to support the United States in a global war on terrorism.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Policing Reform and Human Rights in Northern Ireland.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit a report<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> to the appropriate congressional committees on the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1420">116 STAT. 1420</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The extent to which the Governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland have implemented the recommendations relating to the 175 policing reforms contained in the Patten Commission report issued on September 9, 1999, including a description of the progress of the integration of human rights, as well as recruitment procedures aimed at increasing Catholic representation, including the effectiveness of such procedures, in the new Police Service of Northern Ireland.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Robert Hammill.</p></sidenote><content>The status of the investigations into the murders of Patrick Finucane, Rosemary Nelson, and Robert Hammill, including the extent to which progress has been made on recommendations for independent judicial public inquiries into these murders.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>All decommissioning acts taken to date by the Irish Republican Army, including the quantity and precise character of what the IRA decommissioned, as reported and verified by the International Commission on Decommissioning.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>All acts of decommissioning taken by other paramilitary organizations, including a description of all weapons and explosives decommissioned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the measures taken to ensure that the programs described under subsection (e) comply with the requirements of that subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance With Prior Provisions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Any training or exchange program conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation or any other Federal law enforcement agency for the Police Service of Northern Ireland or its members shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>be necessary to improve the professionalism of policing in Northern Ireland;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>be necessary to advance the peace process in Northern Ireland;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>include in the curriculum a significant human rights component; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>only be provided to Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) members who have been subject to a vetting procedure established by the Department and the Department of Justice to ensure that such program does not include PSNI members who there are substantial ground for believing have committed or condoned violations of internationally recognized human rights, including any role in the murder of Patrick Finucane or Rosemary Nelson or other violence or serious threat of violence against defense attorneys in Northern Ireland.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="702">SEC. 702. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151n">22 USC 2151n</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS ON UNITED STATES-VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE MEETINGS.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than December 31 of each year or 60 days after the second United States-Vietnam human rights dialogue meeting held in a calendar year, whichever is earlier, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report covering the issues discussed at the previous two meetings and describing to what extent the Government of Vietnam has made progress during the calendar year toward achieving the following objectives:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Improving the Government of Vietnam’s commercial and criminal codes to bring them into conformity with international standards, including the repeal of the Government of Vietnam’s administrative detention decree (Directive 31/CP).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1421">116 STAT. 1421</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Releasing political and religious activists who have been imprisoned or otherwise detained by the Government of Vietnam, and ceasing surveillance and harassment of those who have been released.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Ending official restrictions on religious activity, including implementing the recommendations of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Religious Intolerance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Promoting freedom for the press, including freedom of movement of members of the Vietnamese and foreign press.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Improving prison conditions and providing transparency in the penal system of Vietnam, including implementing the recommendations of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Respecting the basic rights of indigenous minority groups, especially in the central and northern highlands of Vietnam.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Respecting the basic rights of workers, including working with the International Labor Organization to improve mechanisms for promoting such rights.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Cooperating with requests by the United States to obtain full and free access to persons who may be eligible for admission to the United States as refugees or immigrants, and allowing such persons to leave Vietnam without being subjected to extortion or other corrupt practices.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN INDONESIA.</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the Government of Indonesia should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>demonstrate substantial progress toward ending human rights violations by the armed forces in Indonesia (TNI);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>terminate any TNI support for and cooperation with terrorist organizations, including Laskar Jihad and militias operating in the Malukus, Central Sulawesi, West Papua (Irian Jaya), and elsewhere;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>investigate and prosecute those responsible for human rights violations, including TNI officials, members of Laskar Jihad, militias, and other terrorist organizations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>make concerted and demonstrable efforts to find and prosecute those responsible for the murders of Papuan leader Theys Elvay, Acehnse human rights advocate Jafar Siddiq Hamzah, and United States citizens Edwin L. Burgon and Ricky L. Spier.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading>REPORT CONCERNING THE GERMAN FOUNDATION “REMEM BRANCE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND THE FUTURE”.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Concerning the German Foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility, and the Future”.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until all funds made available to the German Foundation have been disbursed, the Secretary shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of the implementation of the Agreement and, to the extent possible, on whether or not—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>during the 180-day period preceding the date of the report, the German Bundestag has authorized the allocation of funds to the Foundation, in accordance with section 17 of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1422">116 STAT. 1422</page>the law on the creation of the Foundation, enacted by the Federal Republic of Germany on August 8, 2000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the entire sum of 10,000,000,000 deutsche marks has been made available to the German Foundation in accordance with Annex B to the Joint Statement of July 17, 2000;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>during the 180-day period preceding the date of the report, any company or companies investigating a claim, who are members of ICHEIC, were required to provide to the claimant, within 90 days after receiving the claim, a status report on the claim, or a decision that included—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>an explanation of the decision, pursuant to those standards of ICHEIC to be applied in approving claims;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>all documents relevant to the claim that were retrieved in the investigation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>an explanation of the procedures for appeal of the decision;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>during the 180-day period preceding the date of the report, any entity that elected to determine claims under Article 1(4) of the Agreement was required to comply with the standards of proof, criteria for publishing policyholder names, valuation standards, auditing requirements, and decisions of the Chairman of ICHEIC;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>during the 180-day period preceding the date of the report, an independent process to appeal decisions made by any entity that elected to determine claims under Article 1(4) of the Agreement was available to and accessible by any claimant wishing to appeal such a decision, and the appellate body had the jurisdiction and resources necessary to fully investigate each claim on appeal and provide a timely response;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>an independent audit of compliance by every entity that has elected to determine claims under Article 1(4) of the Agreement has been conducted; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the administrative and operational expenses incurred by the companies that are members of ICHEIC are appropriate for the administration of claims described in paragraph (3). The Secretary’s report shall include the Secretary’s justification for each determination under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of the Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the resolution of slave and forced labor claims is an urgent issue for aging Holocaust survivors, and the German Bundestag should allocate funds for disbursement by the German Foundation to Holocaust survivors as soon as possible; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ICHEIC should work in consultation with the Secretary in gathering the information required for the report under subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Agreement” means the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany concerning the Foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility and the Future”, done at Berlin July 17, 2000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annex b to the joint statement of july 17, 2000.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Annex B to the Joint Statement of July 17, 2000” means Annex B to the Joint Statement on occasion of the final plenary meeting concluding international talks on the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1423">116 STAT. 1423</page>preparation of the Federal Foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility and the Future”, done at Berlin on July 17, 2000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">German foundation.—</inline></heading><content>The term “German Foundation” means the Foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility and the Future” referred to in the Agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading>ICHEIC.—</heading><content>The term “ICHEIC” means the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims referred to in Article 1(4) of the Agreement.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON RETURN OF PORTRAITS OF HOLOCAUST VICTIMS TO THE ARTIST DINA BABBITT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Dina Babbitt (formerly known as Dinah Gottliebova),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Dinah Gottliebova.</p></sidenote> a United States citizen has requested the return of watercolor portraits she painted while suffering a 1½-year-long internment at the Auschwitz death camp during World War II;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Dina Babbitt was ordered to paint the portraits by the infamous war criminal Dr. Josef Mengele;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Dina Babbitt’s life, and her mother’s life, were spared only because she painted portraits of doomed inmates of Auschwitz-Birkenau, under orders from Dr. Josef Mengele;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>these paintings are currently in the possession of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Dina Babbitt is the rightful owner of the artwork, since the paintings were produced by her own talented hands as she endured the unspeakable conditions that existed at the Auschwitz death camp;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the artwork is not available for the public to view at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and therefore this unique and important body of work is essentially lost to history; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>this continued injustice can be righted through cooperation between agencies of the United States and Poland.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>recognizes the moral right of Dina Babbitt to obtain the artwork she created, and recognizes her courage in the face of the evils perpetrated by the Nazi command of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, including the atrocities committed by Dr. Josef Mengele;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>urges the President to make all efforts necessary to retrieve the 7 watercolor portraits Dina Babbitt painted, while suffering a 1½-year-long internment at the Auschwitz death camp, and return them to her;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>urges the Secretary to make immediate diplomatic efforts to facilitate the transfer of the 7 original watercolors painted by Dina Babbitt from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum to Dina Babbitt, their rightful owner;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>urges the Government of Poland to immediately facilitate the return to Dina Babbitt of the artwork painted by her that is now in the possession of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>urges the officials of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum to transfer the 7 original paintings to Dina Babbitt as expeditiously as possible.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1424">116 STAT. 1424</page> <section class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="706">SEC. 706. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2291j-1">22 USC 2291j—1</ref>.</p> </sidenote><heading>INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES.</heading> <chapeau>During any fiscal year, funds that would otherwise be withheld from obligation or expenditure under section 490 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 may be obligated or expended beginning October 1 of such fiscal year provided that:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than September 15 of the previous fiscal year the President has submitted to the appropriate congressional committees a report identifying each country determined by the President to be a major drug transit country or major illicit drug producing country as defined in section 481(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation and justification.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In each report under paragraph (1), the President shall also—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>designate each country, if any, identified in such report that has failed demonstrably, during the previous 12 months, to make substantial efforts—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>to adhere to its obligations under international counternarcotics agreements; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to take the counternarcotics measures set forth in section 489(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>include a justification for each country so designated.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on assistance for designated countries.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In the case of a country identified in a report under paragraph (1) that is also designated under paragraph (2) in the report, United States assistance may be provided to such country in the subsequent fiscal year only if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provision of such assistance to the country in such fiscal year is vital to the national interests of the United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>subsequent to the designation being made under paragraph (2)(A), the country has made substantial efforts—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>to adhere to its obligations under international counternarcotics agreements; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to take the counternarcotics measures set forth in section 489(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International counternarcotics agreement defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “international counternarcotics agreement” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any bilateral or multilateral agreement in force between the United States and another country or countries that addresses issues relating to the control of illicit drugs, such as—</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the production, distribution, and interdiction of illicit drugs;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>demand reduction;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the activities of criminal organizations;</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1425">116 STAT. 1425</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>international legal cooperation among courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies (including the exchange of information and evidence);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>the extradition of nationals and individuals involved in drug-related criminal activity;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the temporary transfer for prosecution of nationals and individuals involved in drug-related criminal activity;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>border security;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>money laundering;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix) </num><content>illicit firearms trafficking;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">(x) </num><content>corruption;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xi">(xi) </num><content>control of precursor chemicals;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xii">(xii) </num><content>asset forfeiture; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xiii">(xiii) </num><content>related training and technical assistance,</content></clause> <continuation>and includes, where appropriate, timetables and objective and measurable standards to assess the progress made by participating countries with respect to such issues.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 490 (a) through (h) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291j(a)-(h)) shall not apply during any fiscal year with respect to any country identified in the report required by paragraph (1) of this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (5)(A) of this section, the President may apply the procedures set forth in section 490 (a) through (h) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 during any fiscal year with respect to any country determined to be a major drug transit country or major illicit drug producing country as defined in section 481(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory construction.—</inline></heading><content>Nothing in this section supersedes or modifies the requirement in section 489(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (with respect to the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report) for the transmittal of a report not later than March 1, each fiscal year under that section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition rule.</inline>—</heading><content>For funds obligated or expended under this section in fiscal year 2003, the date for submission of the report required by paragraph (1) of this section shall be at least 15 days before funds are obligated or expended.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date.</inline>—</heading><content>This section shall take effect upon the date of enactment of this Act into law and shall remain in effect thereafter unless Congress enacts subsequent legislation repealing such section.</content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> DIVISION B—SECURITY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2002

Security Assistance Act of 2002.

 <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 USC 2151</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <content>This division may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="division">Security Assistance Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="1002">SEC. 1002. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2151">22 USC 2151</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <chapeau>In this division:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1426">116 STAT. 1426</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense article.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “defense article” has the meaning given the term in section 47(3) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2794 note).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense service.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “defense service” has the meaning given the term in section 47(4) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2794 note).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Excess defense article.—</inline></heading><content>The term “excess defense article” has the meaning given the term in section 644(g) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2403(g)).</content></paragraph></section> <num value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading>VERIFICATION OF ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION AGREEMENTS</heading> <section><num value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><heading>VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE BUREAU PERSONNEL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 111(a)(1)(A), $14,000,000 is authorized to be available for the Bureau of Verification and Compliance of the Department of State for Bureau-administered activities, including the Key Verification Assets Fund and to upgrade Bureau spaces for certification as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Personnel.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to the amount made available under subsection (a), $1,800,000 is authorized to be available for the fiscal year 2003 from the Department’s American Salaries Account, for the purpose of hiring new personnel to carry out the Bureau’s responsibilities, as set forth in section 112 of the Arms Export Control and Nonproliferation Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 1501A-486), as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113, including the assignment of one full-time person to the Bureau to manage the document control, tracking, and printing requirements of the Bureau’s operation in a SCIF.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading>KEY VERIFICATION ASSETS FUND.</heading> <content>Of the total amount made available to the Department for fiscal year 2003, $7,000,000 is authorized to be available within the Verification and Compliance Bureau’s account to carry out section 1111 of the Arms Control and Nonproliferation Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 1501A—486), as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113.</content></section> <section><num value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>REVISED VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <content>Section 403(a) of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a(a)) is amended by striking “January 31” and inserting “April 15”.</content></section> 116 STAT. 1427 <num value="XII">TITLE XII—</num><heading>MILITARY AND RELATED ASSISTANCE</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Foreign Military Sales and Financing Authorities</heading> <section><num value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the President for grant assistance under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763) and for the subsidy cost, as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, of direct loans under such section $4,107,200,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></section> <section><num value="1202">SEC. 1202. </num><heading>RELATIONSHIP OF FOREIGN MILITARY SALES TO UNITED STATES NONPROLIFERATION INTERESTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Purposes.—</inline></heading><content>The first sentence of section 4 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2754) is amended by inserting “for preventing or hindering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and of the means of delivering such weapons,” after “self-defense,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of “Weapons of Mass Destruction”.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 47 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2794) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (8);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>‘weapons of mass destruction’ has the meaning provided by section 1403(1) of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (title XIV of Public Law 104-201; 110 Stat. 2717; 50 U.S.C. 2302(1)).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1203">SEC. 1203. </num><heading>OFFICIAL RECEPTION AND REPRESENTATION EXPENSES.</heading> <content>Section 43(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2792(c)), is amended by striking “$72,500” and inserting “$86,500”.</content></section> <section><num value="1204">SEC. 1204. </num><heading>ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT PROHIBITION ON TRANSACTIONS WITH COUNTRIES THAT HAVE REPEATEDLY PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR ACTS OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM.</heading> <chapeau>The second sentence of section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “groups or” and inserting “groups,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting before the period the following: “, or willfully aid or abet the efforts of an individual or group to use, develop, produce, stockpile, or otherwise acquire chemical, biological, or radiological weapons”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1205">SEC. 1205. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS LICENSE APPROVALS; REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification of Export License Approvals.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(c)) is amended by inserting “(or, in the case of a defense article that is a firearm controlled under category I of the United States Munitions List, $1,000,000 or more)” after “$50,000,000 or more”.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1428">116 STAT. 1428</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 40A(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2785(c)) is amended by inserting before the period the following: “and the numbers, range, and findings of end-use monitoring of United States transfers of small arms and light weapons”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Military Assistance Reports.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 655(b)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2415(b)(3)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, including, in the case of defense articles that are firearms controlled under category I of the United States Munitions List, a statement of the aggregate dollar value and quantity of semiautomatic assault weapons, or spare parts for such weapons, the manufacture, transfer, or possession of which is unlawful under section 922 of title 18, United States Code, that were licensed for export during the period covered by the report”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Arms Brokering.—</inline></heading> <chapeau>Not later than June 30, 2003, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on activities of registered arms brokers, which shall discuss—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the role of such brokers in the United States and other countries;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>United States law, regulations, and policy regarding arms brokers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>violations of the Arms Export Control Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>United States resources and personnel devoted to the monitoring of arms brokers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>any needed changes in law, regulation, policy, or resources; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>any implications for the regulation of arms brokers in other countries.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1206">SEC. 1206. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2321k">22 USC 2321k</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>TREATMENT OF TAIWAN RELATING TO TRANSFERS OF DEFENSE ARTICLES AND DEFENSE SERVICES.</heading> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of the transfer or possible transfer of defense articles or defense services under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), or any other provision of law, Taiwan shall be treated as though it were designated a major non-NATO ally (as defined in section 644(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2403(q)).</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>International Military Education and Training</heading> <section><num value="1211">SEC. 1211. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the President $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 to carry out chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.; relating to international military education and training).</content></section> <section><num value="1212">SEC. 1212. </num><heading>HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1429">116 STAT. 1429</page> <quotedContent><section><num value="549">“SEC. 549. </num><heading>HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2347h">22 USC 2347h</ref>.</p> </sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading> <content>Not later than March 1 of each year<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the Secretary of State shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report describing, to the extent practicable, any involvement of a foreign military or defense ministry civilian participant in education and training activities under this chapter in a violation of internationally recognized human rights reported under section 116(d) of this Act subsequent to such participation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form.</inline>—</heading><content>The report described in subsection (a) shall be in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Records Regarding Foreign Participants.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 548 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347g) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “In” and inserting: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development and Maintenance of Database.—</inline></heading><content>In”; and</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsections: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual List of Foreign Personnel.—</inline></heading><content>For the purposes of preparing the report required pursuant to section 549 of this Act, the Secretary of State may annually request the Secretary of Defense to provide information contained in the database, with respect to a list submitted to the Secretary of Defense by the Secretary of State, that contains the names of foreign personnel or military units. To the extent practicable, the Secretary of Defense shall provide, and the Secretary of State may take into account, the information contained in the database, if any, relating to the Secretary of State’s submission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Updating of Database.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Secretary of State determines and reports to Congress under section 549 of this Act that a foreign person identified in the database maintained pursuant to this section was involved in a violation of internationally recognized human rights, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the database is updated to contain such fact and all relevant information.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1213">SEC. 1213. </num><heading>PARTICIPATION IN POST-UNDERGRADUATE FLYING TRAINING AND TACTICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Section 544 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347c) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The President is authorized to enter into cooperative arrangements providing for the participation of foreign and United States military and civilian defense personnel in post-undergraduate flying training and tactical leadership programs at training locations in Southwest Asia without charge to participating foreign countries, and without charge to funds available to carry out this chapter (notwithstanding section 632(d) of this Act). Such training must satisfy common requirements with the United States for post-undergraduate flying and tactical leadership training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Cooperative arrangements under this subsection shall require an equitable contribution of support and services from each participating country. The President may waive the requirement for an equitable contribution of a participating foreign country if he determines that to do so is important to the national security interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1430">116 STAT. 1430</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Costs incurred by the United States shall be charged to the current applicable appropriations accounts or funds of the participating United States Government agencies.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Assistance for Select Countries</heading> <section><num value="1221">SEC. 1221. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE FOR ISRAEL AND EGYPT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Israel.</inline>—</heading> <chapeau>Section <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/stat/114/856">114 Stat 856</ref>.</p> </sidenote>513 of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-280) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “2001 and 2002” and inserting “2002 and 2003”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new sentence: “Such funds are authorized to be made available on a grant basis as a cash transfer.”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional esf assistance for fiscal year 2003.</inline>—</heading><content>Only for fiscal year 2003, in addition to the amount computed under paragraph (2) for that fiscal year, an additional amount of $200,000,000 is authorized to be made available for ESF assistance for Israel, notwithstanding section 531(e) or 660(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, for defensive, nonlethal, antiterrorism assistance, which amount shall be considered, for purposes of subsection (d), as an amount appropriated by an Act making supplemental appropriations.”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by striking “2001 and 2002” and inserting “2002 and 2003”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(3), by striking “Funds authorized” and all that follows through “later” and inserting: “Funds authorized to be available for Israel under subsection (b)(1) and paragraph (1) of this subsection for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 shall be disbursed not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of an Act making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for fiscal year 2002, and not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of an Act making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for fiscal year 2003, or October 31 of the respective fiscal year, whichever is later.”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(4)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “fiscal year 2001” and inserting “fiscal years 2002 and 2003”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “$520,000,000” and inserting “$535,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and not less than $550,000,000 for fiscal year 2003”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Egypt.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/stat/114/857">114 Stat 857</ref>.</p> </sidenote>514 of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-280) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “2001 and 2002” each place it appears and inserting “2002 and 2003”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), by striking “Funds estimated” and all that follows through “and” at the end of paragraph (2) <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>and inserting the following: “Funds estimated to be outlayed for Egypt under subsection (c) during fiscal years 2002 and 2003 shall be disbursed to an interest-bearing account for Egypt <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1431">116 STAT. 1431</page>in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of an Act making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for fiscal year 2002, and not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of an Act making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for fiscal year 2003, or by October 31 of the respective fiscal year, whichever is later, provided that— <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>withdrawal of funds from such account shall be made only on authenticated instructions from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service of the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>in the event such account is closed, the balance of the account shall be transferred promptly to the appropriations account for the Foreign Military Financing Program.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1222">SEC. 1222. </num><heading>SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR GREECE AND TURKEY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount made available for the fiscal year 2003 to carry out chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$1,120,000 for fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for Greece; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>$2,800,000 for fiscal year 2003 is authorized to be available for Turkey.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use for Professional Military Education.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amounts available under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) for fiscal year 2003, $500,000 of each such amount should be available for purposes of professional military education.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use for Joint Training.</inline>—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that, to the maximum extent practicable, amounts available under subsection (a) that are used in accordance with subsection (b) should be used for joint training of Greek and Turkish officers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal.</inline>—</heading><content>Effective October 1, 2002, section 512 of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-280; 114 Stat. 856) is repealed.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1223">SEC. 1223. </num><heading>SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN OTHER COUNTRIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading>FMF <inline class="smallCaps">for Certain Other Countries.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Of the total amount made available for the fiscal year 2003 under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763), the following amounts are authorized to be available on a grant basis for the following countries:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">The Baltic states.</inline>—</heading><content>For all of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, $22,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bulgaria.</inline>—</heading><content>For Bulgaria, $11,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">The czech republic.—</inline></heading><content>For the Czech Republic, $11,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Georgia.—</inline></heading><content>For Georgia, $7 000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hungary.</inline>—</heading><content>For Hungary, $11,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jordan.</inline>—</heading><content>For Jordan, $198,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Malta.—</inline></heading><content>For Malta, $1,150,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">The Philippines.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Philippines, $25,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Poland.</inline>—</heading><content>For Poland, $16,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Romania.</inline>—</heading><content>For Romania, $12,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Slovakia.—</inline></heading><content>For Slovakia, $9,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Slovenia.</inline>—</heading><content>For Slovenia, $5,000,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading>IMET.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount made available for the fiscal year 2003 to carry out chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1432">116 STAT. 1432</page>Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.), the following amounts are authorized to be available for the following countries:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">The baltic states</inline>.—</heading><content>For all of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, $3,300,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bulgaria</inline>.—</heading><content>For Bulgaria, $1,370,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">The czech republic.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Czech Republic, $1,900,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Georgia.</inline>—</heading><content>For Georgia, $1,200,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hungary.</inline>—</heading><content>For Hungary, $1,900,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jordan.</inline>—</heading><content>For Jordan, $4,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Malta.—</inline></heading><content>For Malta, $350,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">The Philippines.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Philippines, $2,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Poland.—</inline></heading><content>For Poland, $2,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Romania.</inline>—</heading><content>For Romania, $1,500,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading>Slovakia.—For Slovakia, $950,000.</heading></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Slovenia.</inline>—</heading><content>For Slovenia, $950,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeals.</inline>—</heading><content>Sections 511 (a) and (b) and 515 of the Security <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/stat/114/855">114 Stat. 855</ref>, <ref href="/us/stat/114/858">858</ref>.</p></sidenote>Assistance Act of 2000 are repealed.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1224">SEC. 1224. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2346">22 USC 2346</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, $10,000,000 of the amounts made available for fiscal year 2003 or any subsequent fiscal year that are allocated for assistance to Lebanon under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.; relating to the economic support fund) may not be obligated unless and until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the armed forces of Lebanon have been deployed to the internationally recognized border between Lebanon and Israel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Government of Lebanon is effectively asserting its authority in the area in which such armed forces have been deployed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement Relating to Funds Withheld.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any funds withheld pursuant to subsection (a) may not be programmed in order to be used for a purpose other than for assistance to Lebanon until the last month of the fiscal year in which the authority to obligate such funds lapses.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Excess Defense Article and Drawdown Authorities</heading> <section><num value="1231">SEC. 1231. </num><heading>EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES FOR CERTAIN COUNTRIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 516(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j(e)), during the fiscal year 2003 funds available to the Department of Defense may be expended for crating, packing, handling, and transportation of excess defense articles transferred under the authority of section 516 of such Act to Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Pakistan, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the authority provided under this section should be utilized only <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1433">116 STAT. 1433</page>for those countries demonstrating a genuine commitment to democracy and human rights.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1232">SEC. 1232. </num><heading>ANNUAL LISTING OF POSSIBLE EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 25(a) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2765(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (12)(B);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>a list of weapons systems that are significant military equipment (as defined in section 47(9) of this Act), and numbers thereof, that are believed likely to become available for transfer as excess defense articles during the next 12 months; and”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1233">SEC. 1233. </num><heading>LEASES OF DEFENSE ARTICLES FOR FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 61(b) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2796(b)), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(b) Each lease agreement” and inserting “(b)(1) Each lease agreement”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “of not to exceed five years” and inserting “which may not exceed (A) five years, and (B) a specified period of time required to complete major refurbishment work of the leased articles to be performed prior to the delivery of the leased articles,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>In this subsection, the term “major refurbishment work’ means work for which the period of performance is 6 months or more.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1234">SEC. 1234. </num><heading>PRIORITY WITH RESPECT TO TRANSFER OF EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES.</heading> <content>Section 516(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j(c)(2)) is amended by striking “and to major non-NATO allies on such southern and southeastern flank” and inserting “, to major non-NATO allies on such southern and southeastern flank, and to the Philippines”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Political-Military Assistance</heading> <section><num value="1241">SEC. 1241. </num><heading>DESTRUCTION OF SURPLUS WEAPONS STOCKPILES.</heading> <content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the President for fiscal year 2003 to carry out chapters 1 and 10 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), relating to development assistance, up to $10,000,000 is authorized to be made available for the destruction of surplus stockpiles of small arms, light weapons, and other munitions.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Antiterrorism Assistance</heading> <section><num value="1251">SEC. 1251. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 574(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349aa-4(a)) is amended by striking “and $73,000,000 for fiscal <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1434">116 STAT. 1434</page>year 2002” and inserting “, $73,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $64,200,000 for fiscal year 2003”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section><num value="1261">SEC. 1261. </num><heading>ADDITIONS TO UNITED STATES WAR RESERVE STOCKPILES FOR ALLIES.</heading> <content>Section 514(b)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321h(b)(2)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The value of such additions to stockpiles of defense articles in foreign countries shall not exceed $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Of the amount specified in subparagraph (A) for fiscal year 2003, not more than $100,000,000 may be made available for stockpiles in the State of Israel.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="1262">SEC. 1262. </num><heading>REVISED MILITARY ASSISTANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Certain Countries.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 656(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2416(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.</inline>—Not” and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not”; and</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for certain countries.</inline>—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) does not apply to any NATO member, Australia, Japan, or New Zealand, unless one of the appropriate congressional committees has specifically requested, in writing, inclusion of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>such country in the report. Such request shall be made not later than 90 calendar days prior to the date on which the report is required to be transmitted.”.</content> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Military Assistance Reports.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 655 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2415) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quarterly Reports on Government-To-Government Arms Exports.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 36(a) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking paragraph (7); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), and (13) as paragraphs (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), and (12), respectively.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1263">SEC. 1263. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote><heading>CONSULTATION WITH CONGRESS WITH REGARD TO TAIWAN.</heading> <content>Beginning 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall provide detailed briefings to and consult with the appropriate congressional committees regarding the United States security assistance to Taiwan, including the provision of defense articles and defense services.</content></section> </subtitle> 116 STAT. 1435 <num value="XIII">TITLE XIII—</num><heading>NONPROLIFERATION AND EXPORT CONTROL ASSISTANCE</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>General Provisions</heading> <section><num value="1301">SEC. 1301. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 585 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349bb-4) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking all after “chapter” and inserting “$162,000,000 for fiscal year 2003."; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the subsection heading by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year </inline>2001”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “2001” and inserting “2002”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Suballocations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated to the President for fiscal year 2003 by section 585 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349bb-4)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$2,000,000 is authorized to be available for such fiscal year for the purpose of carrying out section 584 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as added by section 1303 of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>$65,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 are authorized to be available for science and technology centers in the independent states of the former Soviet Union.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 302 of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-280; 114 Stat. 853) is repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Further Authorization.</inline>—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated under “Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs” $382,400,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1302">SEC. 1302. </num><heading>NONPROLIFERATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION PROGRAMS FOR FRIENDLY FOREIGN COUNTRIES.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2349bb">22 USC 2349bb</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For the purpose of enhancing the nonproliferation and export control capabilities of friendly countries, of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 by section 585 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349bb et seq.), the Secretary is authorized to make available—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$5,000,000 for the procurement and provision of nuclear, chemical, and biological detection systems, including spectroscopic and pulse echo technologies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>$10,000,000 for the procurement and provision of x-ray systems capable of imaging sea-cargo containers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Training Program.—</inline><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2003, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees setting forth his plans and budget for a multiyear training program to train foreign personnel in the utilization of the systems described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent reports.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2004, and annually thereafter for the next three years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the progress, current status, and budget of that training program and of the provision of those systems.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1436">116 STAT. 1436</page> <section><num value="1303">SEC. 1303. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL NONPROLIFERATION AND EXPORT CONTROL TRAINING.</heading> <chapeau>Chapter 9 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349bb et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2349bb-3">22 USC 2349bb-3</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2349bb-4">2349bb-4</ref>.</sidenote><content>by redesignating sections 584 and 585 as sections 585 and 586, respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after section 583 the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="584">“SEC. 584. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2349bb-2a">22 USC 2349bb-2a</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>INTERNATIONAL NONPROLIFERATION EXPORT CONTROL TRAINING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Authority.—</inline></heading><content>The President is authorized to furnish, on such terms and conditions consistent with this chapter (but whenever feasible on a reimbursable basis), education and training to appropriate military and civilian personnel of foreign countries for the purpose of enhancing the nonproliferation and export control capabilities of such personnel through their attendance in special courses of instruction conducted by the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Courses.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall have overall responsibility for the development and conduct of international nonproliferation education and training programs under this section, and may utilize other departments and agencies of the United States, as appropriate, to recommend personnel for the education and training and to administer specific courses of instruction.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Education and training activities conducted under this section shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>of a technical nature, emphasizing techniques for detecting, deterring, monitoring, interdicting, and countering proliferation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>designed to encourage effective and mutually beneficial relations and increased understanding between the United States and friendly countries; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>designed to improve the ability of friendly countries to utilize their resources with maximum effectiveness, thereby contributing to greater self-reliance by such countries.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority to Certain Countries.</inline>—</heading><content>In selecting personnel for education and training pursuant to this section, priority should be given to personnel from countries determined by the Secretary of State to be countries frequently transited by proliferation-related shipments of cargo.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1304">SEC. 1304. </num><heading>RELOCATION OF SCIENTISTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reinstatement of Classification Authority.—</inline></heading><content>Section 4 of the Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992 (Public Law 102509; 106 Stat. 3316; 8 U.S.C. 1153 note) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Authority.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The authority under subsection (a) shall be in effect during the following periods:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 4 years after such date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Security Assistance Act of 2002 and ending 4 years after such date.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Number of Scientists Eligible for Visas Under Authority.—</inline></heading><content>Section 4(c) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153 note) is amended by striking “750” and inserting “950”.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1437">116 STAT. 1437</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Eligibility.—</inline></heading><content>Section 4(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1153 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “A scientist is not eligible for designation under this subsection if the scientist has previously been granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)).”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation Requirement—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall 8USC 1153note, consult with the Secretary, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the heads of other appropriate agencies of the United States regarding—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>previous experience in implementing the Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any changes that those officials would recommend in the regulations prescribed under that Act.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1305">SEC. 1305. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY REGULAR BUDGET ASSESSMENTS AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Department has concluded that the International Atomic Energy Agency (in this section referred to as the “IAEA”) is a critical and effective instrument for verifying compliance with international nuclear nonproliferation agreements, and that it serves as an essential barrier to the spread of nuclear weapons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The IAEA furthers United States national security objectives by helping to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons material, especially through its work on effective verification and safeguards measures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The IAEA can also perform a critical role in monitoring and verifying aspects of nuclear weapons reduction agreements between nuclear weapons states.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The IAEA has adopted a multifaceted action plan, to be funded by voluntary contributions, to address the threats posed by radioactive sources that could be used in a radiological weapon and will be the leading international agency in this effort.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>As the IAEA has negotiated and developed more effective verification and safeguards measures, it has experienced significant real growth in its mission, especially in the vital area of nuclear safeguards inspections.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Nearly two decades of zero budget growth have affected the ability of the IAEA to carry out its mission and to hire and retain the most qualified inspectors and managers, as evidenced in the decreasing proportion of such personnel who hold doctorate degrees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Increased voluntary contributions by the United States will be needed if the IAEA is to increase its safeguards activities and also to implement its action plan to address the worldwide risks posed by lost or poorly secured radioactive sources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Although voluntary contributions by the United States lessen the IAEA’s budgetary constraints, they cannot readily be used for the long-term capital investments or permanent staff increases necessary to an effective IAEA safeguards regime.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1438">116 STAT. 1438</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>The recent United States decision to accept a 25 percent IAEA regular budget assessment was based upon a correct interpretation of existing law. It was not the intent of Congress that the United States contributions to all United Nations-related organizations and activities be reduced pursuant to the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113; 113 Stat. 1501A-405 et seq.), which sets 22 percent assessment rates as benchmarks for the general United Nations budget, the Food and Agricultural Organization, the World Health Organization, and the International Labor Organization. Rather, contributions for an important and effective agency such as the IAEA should be maintained at levels commensurate with the criticality of its mission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>The Secretary should negotiate a gradual and sustained increase in the regular budget of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which should begin with the 2004 budget.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs there is authorized to be appropriated $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 for a United States voluntary contribution to the International Atomic Energy Agency, including for the purpose of implementing the Protection Against Nuclear Terrorism program adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors in March 2002.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1306">SEC. 1306. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE IRAN NONPROLIFERATION ACT OF 2000.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Proliferation to Iran</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2 of the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-178; 114 Stat. 39; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report under subsection (a) shall contain, with respect to each foreign person identified in such report, a brief description of the type and quantity of the goods, services, or technology transferred by that person to Iran, the circumstances surrounding the transfer, the usefulness of the transfer to Iranian weapons programs, and the probable awareness or lack thereof of the transfer on the part of the government with primary jurisdiction over the person.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination Exempting Foreign Persons From Certain Measures Under the Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5(a)(2) of such Act is amended by striking “systems” and inserting “systems, or weapons listed on the Wassenaar Arrangement Munitions List of July 12, 1996, or any subsequent revision of that list”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1307">SEC. 1307. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTH KOREA THREAT REDUCTION ACT OF 1999.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restrictions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 822(a) of the North Korea Threat Reduction Act of 1999 (subtitle B of title VIII of division A of H.R. 3427, as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113; appendix G; 113 Stat. 1501A-472) is amended by striking “nuclear material, facilities, components, or other goods, services, or technology that would be subject to such agreement,” each of the two places it appears and inserting “specified nuclear item,”.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1439">116 STAT. 1439</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specified Nuclear Item Defined.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 823 of the North Korea Threat Reduction Act of 1999 is amended by inserting<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/stat/113/1501A-473">113 Stat. 1501A-473</ref>.</p> </sidenote> at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specified nuclear item.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘specified nuclear item’ includes—</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>nuclear material, facilities, components, or other goods, services, or technology the transfer of which to North Korea would be required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to be subject to an agreement for cooperation, as defined in section 11 b. of that Act (42 U.S.C. 2014 b.), between the United States and North Korea; and</content></subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>components that are listed on Annex A or Annex B to the Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines for the Export of Nuclear Material, Equipment and Technology (published by the International Atomic Energy Agency as Information Circular INFCIRC/254/Rev. 5/Part 1, or any subsequent revision thereof).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1308">SEC. 1308. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE PROLIFERATION OF MISSILES AND ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND RADIOLOGICAL WEAPONS.<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2368">50 USC 2368</ref>.</p> </sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2003, and annually<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> thereafter, the President shall transmit to the designated congressional committees an annual report on the transfer by any country of weapons, technology, components, or materials that can be used to deliver, manufacture (including research and experimentation), or weaponize nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological weapons (in this section referred to as “NBC weapons”) to any country other than a country referred to in subsection (d) that is seeking to possess or otherwise acquire such weapons, technology, or materials, or other system that the Secretary or the Secretary of Defense has reason to believe could be used to develop, acquire, or deliver NBC weapons.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matters To Be Included.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Each such report shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the transfer of all aircraft, cruise missiles, artillery weapons, unguided rockets and multiple rocket systems, and related bombs, shells, warheads and other weaponization technology and materials that the Secretary or the Secretary of Defense has reason to believe may be intended for the delivery of NBC weapons;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>international transfers of MTCR equipment or technology to any country that is seeking to acquire such equipment or any other system that the Secretary or the Secretary of Defense has reason to believe may be used to deliver NBC weapons; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the transfer of technology, test equipment, radioactive materials, feedstocks and cultures, and all other specialized materials that the Secretary or the Secretary of Defense has reason to believe could be used to manufacture NBC weapons.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each such report shall include the following with respect to preceding calendar year:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The status of missile, aircraft, and other NBC weapons delivery and weaponization programs in any such country, including efforts by such country or by any subnational group to acquire MTCR-controlled equipment, NBC-capable aircraft, or any other weapon or major weapon component which may <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1440">116 STAT. 1440</page>be utilized in the delivery of NBC weapons, whose primary use is the delivery of NBC weapons, or that the Secretary or the Secretary of Defense has reason to believe could be used to deliver NBC weapons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The status of NBC weapons development, acquisition, manufacture, stockpiling, and deployment programs in any such country, including efforts by such country or by any subnational group to acquire essential test equipment, manufacturing equipment and technology, weaponization equipment and technology, and radioactive material, feedstocks or components of feedstocks, and biological cultures and toxins.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>A description of assistance provided by any person or government, after the date of the enactment of this Act, to any such country or subnational group in the acquisition or development of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>NBC weapons;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>missile systems, as defined in the MTCR or that the Secretary or the Secretary of Defense has reason to believe may be used to deliver NBC weapons; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>aircraft and other delivery systems and weapons that the Secretary or the Secretary of Defense has reason to believe could be used to deliver NBC weapons.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>A listing of those persons and countries that continue to provide such equipment or technology described in paragraph (3) to any country or subnational group as of the date of submission of the report, including the extent to which foreign persons and countries were found to have knowingly and materially assisted such programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>A description of the use of, or substantial preparations to use, the equipment of technology described in paragraph (3) by any foreign country or subnational group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>A description of the diplomatic measures that the United States, and that other adherents to the MTCR and other arrangements affecting the acquisition and delivery of NBC weapons, have made with respect to activities and private persons and governments suspected of violating the MTCR and such other arrangements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>An analysis of the effectiveness of the regulatory and enforcement regimes of the United States and other countries that adhere to the MTCR and other arrangements affecting the acquisition and delivery of NBC weapons in controlling the export of MTCR and other NBC weapons and delivery system equipment or technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>A summary of advisory opinions issued under section UB(b)(4) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2401b(b)(4)) and under section 73(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2797b(d)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>An explanation of United States policy regarding the transfer of MTCR equipment or technology to foreign missile programs, including programs involving launches of space vehicles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>A description of each transfer by any person or government during the preceding 12-month period which is subject to sanctions under the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 (title XVI of Public Law 102-484).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions.</inline>—</heading><content>The countries excluded under subsection (a) are Australia, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1441">116 STAT. 1441</page>France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classification of Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall make every effort to submit all of the information required by this section in unclassified form. Whenever the Secretary submits any such information in classified form, the Secretary shall submit such classified information in an addendum and shall also submit concurrently a detailed summary, in unclassified form, of that classified information.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designated congressional committees.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “designated congressional committees” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Missile; mtcr; mtcr equipment or technology.—</inline></heading><content>The terms “missile”, “MTCR”, and “MTCR equipment or technology” have the meanings given those terms in section 74 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2797c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Person</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “person” means any United States or foreign individual, partnership, corporation, or other form of association, or any of its successor entities, parents, or subsidiaries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Weaponize; weaponization.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “weaponize” or “weaponization” means to incorporate into, or the incorporation into, usable ordnance or other militarily useful means of delivery.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeals.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of law are repealed:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 1097 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (22 U.S.C. 2751 note).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 308 of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (22 U.S.C. 5606).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 1607(a) of the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-484).<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">50 USC 1701</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Paragraph (d) of section 585 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 (as contained in section 101(c) of title I of division A of Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-171).<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 585 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (b), by adding “and” at the end;<sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2656">22 USC 2656</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (c), by striking “; and” and inserting a period.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1309">SEC. 1309. </num><heading>THREE-YEAR INTERNATIONAL ARMS CONTROL AND NON-PROLIFERATION STRATEGY.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1442">116 STAT. 1442</page>appropriate congressional committees a 3-year international arms control and nonproliferation strategy. The strategy shall contain the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A 3-year plan for the reduction of existing nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and ballistic missiles and for controlling the proliferation of these weapons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Identification of the goals and objectives of the United States with respect to arms control and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of the programs, projects, and activities of the Department of State intended to accomplish goals and objectives described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><sidenote><p>Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote><heading>Russian Federation Debt Reduction for Nonproliferation</heading> <section><num value="1311">SEC. 1311. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="1312">SEC. 1312. </num><sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><heading>FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>It is in the vital security interests of the United States to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction to additional states or to terrorist organizations, and to ensure that other nations’ obligations to modify their stockpiles of such arms in accordance with treaties, executive agreements, or political commitments are fulfilled.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>In particular, it is in the vital national security interests of the United States to ensure that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>all stocks of nuclear weapons and weapons-usable nuclear material in the Russian Federation are secure and accounted for;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>stocks of nuclear weapons and weapons-usable nuclear material that are excess to military needs in the Russian Federation are monitored and reduced;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any chemical or biological weapons, related materials, and facilities in the Russian Federation are destroyed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the Russian Federation’s nuclear weapons complex is reduced to a size appropriate to its post-Cold War missions, and its experts in weapons of mass destruction technologies are shifted to gainful and sustainable civilian employment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the Russian Federation’s export control system blocks any proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the means of delivering such weapons, and materials, equipment, know-how, or technology that would be used to develop, produce, or deliver such weapons; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>these objectives are accomplished with sufficient monitoring and transparency to provide confidence that they have in fact been accomplished and that the funds provided to accomplish these objectives have been spent efficiently and effectively.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>United States programs should be designed to accomplish these vital objectives in the Russian Federation as rapidly <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1443">116 STAT. 1443</page>as possible, and the President should develop and present to Congress a plan for doing so.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Substantial progress has been made in United States-Russian Federation cooperative programs to achieve these objectives, but much more remains to be done to reduce the urgent risks to United States national security posed by the current state of the Russian Federation’s weapons of mass destruction stockpiles and complexes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>The threats posed by inadequate management of weapons of mass destruction stockpiles and complexes in the Russian Federation remain urgent. Incidents in years immediately preceding 2001, which have been cited by the Russia Task Force of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a conspiracy at one of the Russian Federation’s largest nuclear weapons facilities to steal nearly enough highly enriched uranium for a nuclear bomb;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an attempt by an employee of the Russian Federation’s premier nuclear weapons facility to sell nuclear weapons designs to agents of Iraq and Afghanistan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the theft of radioactive material from a Russian Federation submarine base.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Addressing these threats to United States and world security will ultimately consume billions of dollars, a burden that will have to be shared by the Russian Federation, the United States, and other governments, if these threats are to be neutralized.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>The creation of new funding streams could accelerate progress in reducing these threats to United States security and help the government of the Russian Federation to fulfill its responsibility for secure management of its weapons stockpiles and complexes as United States assistance phases out.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>The Russian Federation has a significant foreign debt, a substantial proportion of which it inherited from the Soviet Union.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Past debt-for-environment exchanges, in which a portion of a country’s foreign debt is canceled in return for certain environmental commitments or payments by that country, suggest that a debt-for-nonproliferation exchange with the Russian Federation could be designed to provide additional funding for nonproliferation and arms reduction initiatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Most of the Russian Federation’s official bilateral debt is held by United States allies that are advanced industrial democracies. Since the issues described pose threats to United States allies as well, United States leadership that results in a larger contribution from United States allies to cooperative threat reduction activities will be needed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>At the June 2002 meeting of the G-8 countries, agreement was achieved on a G—8 Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, under which the advanced industrial democracies committed to contribute $20,000,000,000 to nonproliferation programs in the Russian Federation during a 10-year period, with each contributing country having the option to fund some or all of its contribution through reduction in the Russian Federation’s official debt to that country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>The Russian Federation’s Soviet-era official debt to the United States is estimated to be $480,000,000 in Lend-<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1444">116 STAT. 1444</page>Lease debt and $2,250,000,000 in debt as a result of credits extended under title I of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this subtitle are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to facilitate the accomplishment of the United States objectives described in the findings set forth in subsection (a) by providing for the use of a portion of the Russian Federation’s foreign debt to fund nonproliferation programs, thus allowing the use of additional resources for these purposes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to help ensure that the resources made available to the Russian Federation are targeted to the accomplishment of the United States objectives described in the findings set forth in subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1313">SEC. 1313. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate congressional committees.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “cost” has the meaning given that term in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Russian federation nonproliferation investment agreement or agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Russian Federation Nonproliferation Investment Agreement” or “Agreement” means the agreement between the United States and the Russian Federation entered into under section 1315(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Soviet-era debt.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Soviet-era debt” means debt owed as a result of loans or credits provided by the United States (or any agency of the United States) to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics under the Lend Lease Act of 1941 or the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State sponsor of international terrorism.—</inline></heading><content>The term “state sponsor of international terrorism” means those countries that have been determined by the Secretary of State, for the purposes of section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act, section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1314">SEC. 1314. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO REDUCE THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION’S SOVIET-ERA DEBT OBLIGATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Reduce Debt.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the entry into force of a Russian Federation Nonproliferation Investment Agreement, the President may reduce amounts of Soviet-era debt owed by the Russian Federation to the United States (or any agency or instrumentality of the United States) that are outstanding as of the last day of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which appropriations are available for the reduction of debt, in accordance with this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>The authority provided by paragraph (1) shall be available only to the extent that appropriations for the cost (as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1445">116 STAT. 1445</page>Reform Act of 1990) of reducing any debt pursuant to such subsection are made in advance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supersedes existing law.—</inline></heading><content>The authority provided by paragraph (1) may be exercised notwithstanding section 620(r) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2370(r)) or section 321 of the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1975.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may delegate any authority conferred upon the President in this subtitle to the Secretary of State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of terms and conditions.</inline>—</heading><content>Consistent with this subtitle, the President shall establish the terms and conditions under which loans and credits may be reduced pursuant to subsection (a).</content> <sidenote><p>President.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In exercising the authority of subsection (a), the President—</chapeau> <sidenote><p>President.</p> </sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>shall notify—</chapeau> <sidenote><p>Notification.</p> </sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the Department of State, with respect to obligations of the former Soviet Union under the Lend Lease Act of 1941; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Commodity Credit Corporation, with respect to obligations of the former Soviet Union under the Commodity Credit Corporation Act;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall direct the cancellation of old obligations and the substitution of new obligations consistent with the Russian Federation Nonproliferation Investment Agreement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall direct the appropriate agency to make an adjustment in the relevant accounts to reflect the new debt treatment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of repayments.</inline>—</heading><content>All repayments of outstanding loan amounts under subsection (a) that are not designated under a Russian Federation Nonproliferation Investment Agreement shall be deposited in the United States Government accounts established for repayments of the original obligations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Not treated as foreign assistance.</inline>—</heading><content>Any reduction of Soviet-era debt pursuant to this subtitle shall not be considered assistance for the purposes of any provision of law limiting assistance to a country.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriation.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For the cost (as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990) of modifying any Soviet-era debt obligation pursuant to subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated to the President such sums as may be necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1315">SEC. 1315. </num><heading>RUSSIAN FEDERATION NONPROLIFERATION INVESTMENT AGREEMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The President is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Russian Federation under which an amount equal to the value of the debt reduced pursuant to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1446">116 STAT. 1446</page>section 1314 will be used to promote the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering such weapons. An agreement entered into under this section may be referred to as the “Russian Federation Nonproliferation Investment Agreement”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional notification.—</inline></heading><content>The President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees at least 15 days in advance of the United States entering into a Russian Federation Nonproliferation Investment Agreement.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p>President.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of the Agreement.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Russian Federation Nonproliferation Investment Agreement shall ensure that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an amount equal to the value of the debt reduced pursuant to this subtitle will be made available by the Russian Federation for agreed nonproliferation programs and projects;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>each program or project funded pursuant to the Agreement will be approved by the President;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the administration and oversight of nonproliferation programs and projects will incorporate best practices from established threat reduction and nonproliferation assistance programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>each program or project funded pursuant to the Agreement will be subject to monitoring and audits conducted by or for the United States Government to confirm that agreed funds are expended on agreed projects and meet agreed targets and benchmarks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>unobligated funds for investments pursuant to the Agreement will not be diverted to other purposes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>funds allocated to programs and projects pursuant to the Agreement will not be subject to any taxation by the Russian Federation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>all matters relating to the intellectual property rights and legal liabilities of United States firms in any project will be agreed upon before the expenditure of funds would be authorized for that project; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>not less than 75 percent of the funds made available for each nonproliferation program or project under the Agreement will be spent in the Russian Federation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Existing Mechanisms.—</inline>It is the sense of Congress that, to the extent practicable, the boards and administrative mechanisms of existing threat reduction and nonproliferation programs should be used in the administration and oversight of programs and projects under the Agreement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Auditing.</inline>—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the United States and the Russian Federation should consider commissioning the United States General Accounting Office and the Russian Chamber of Accounts to conduct joint audits to ensure that the funds saved by the Russian Federation as a result of any debt reduction are used exclusively, efficiently, and effectively to implement agreed programs or projects pursuant to the Agreement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Structure of the Agreement.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the Agreement should provide for significant penalties—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>if funds obligated for approved programs or projects are determined to have been misappropriated; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if the President is unable to make the certification required by section 1317(a) for two consecutive years.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1447">116 STAT. 1447</page> <section><num value="1316">SEC. 1316. </num><heading>INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND THE RULE OF LAW.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding section 1315 (a)(1) and (b)(1), up to 10 percent of the amount equal to the value of the debt reduced pursuant to this subtitle may be used to promote a vibrant, independent media sector and the rule of law in the Russian Federation through an endowment to support the establishment of a “Center for an Independent Press and the Rule of Law” in the Russian Federation, which shall be directed by a joint United States-Russian Board of Directors in which the majority of members, including the chairman, shall be United States personnel, and which shall be responsible for management of the endowment, its funds, and the Center’s programs.</content></section> <section><num value="1317">SEC. 1317. </num><heading>RESTRICTION ON DEBT REDUCTION AUTHORITY.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proliferation to State Sponsors of Terrorism.—</inline></heading><content>Subject to the provisions of subsection (c), the debt reduction authority provided by section 1314 may not be exercised unless and until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the Russian Federation has made material progress in stemming the flow of sensitive goods, technologies, material, and knowhow related to the design, development, and production of weapons of mass destruction and the means to deliver them to state sponsors of international terrorism.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Determination.</inline>—</heading><content>If, in any annual report to Congress submitted pursuant to section 1321, the President cannot certify that the Russian Federation continues to meet the condition required in subsection (a), then, subject to the provisions of subsection (c), the debt reduction authority provided by section 1314 may not be exercised unless and until such certification is made to the appropriate congressional committees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Waiver.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The President may waive the requirements of subsection (a) or (b) for a fiscal year if the President—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>determines that application of the subsection for a fiscal year would be counter to the national interest of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>so reports to the appropriate congressional committees.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1318">SEC. 1318. </num><heading>DISCUSSION OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION DEBT REDUCTION FOR NONPROLIFERATION WITH OTHER CREDITOR STATES.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the President and such other appropriate officials as the President may designate should pursue discussions with other creditor states with the objectives of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>ensuring that other advanced industrial democracies, especially the largest holders of Soviet-era Russian debt, dedicate significant proportions of their bilateral official debt with the Russian Federation or equivalent amounts of direct assistance to the G—8 Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, as agreed upon in the Statement by G—8 Leaders on June 27, 2002; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>reaching agreement, as appropriate, to establish a unified Russian Federation official debt reduction fund to manage and provide financial transparency for the resources provided by creditor states through debt reductions.</content></paragraph> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1448">116 STAT. 1448</page> <section><num value="1319">SEC. 1319. </num><heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF UNITED STATES POLICY.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>It is the sense of Congress that implementation of debt-for-nonproliferation programs with the Russian Federation should be overseen by the coordinating mechanism established pursuant to section 1334 of this Act.</content></section> <section><num value="1320">SEC. 1320. </num><heading>CONSULTATIONS WITH CONGRESS.</heading> <sidenote><p>President.</p> <p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The President shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on a periodic basis to review the implementation of this subtitle and the Russian Federation’s eligibility for debt reduction pursuant to this subtitle.</content></section> <section><num value="1321">SEC. 1321. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS TO CONGRESS.</heading> <sidenote><p>Deadlines.</p> <p>President.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than December 31, 2003, and not later than December 31 of each year thereafter, the President shall prepare and transmit to Congress a report concerning actions taken to implement this subtitle during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is transmitted. The report on a fiscal year shall include—</chapeau> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s5952">22 USC 5952</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the activities undertaken pursuant to this subtitle during the fiscal year;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a description of the nature and amounts of the loans reduced pursuant to this subtitle during the fiscal year;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of any agreement entered into under this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>a description of the progress during the fiscal year of any projects funded pursuant to this subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a summary of the results of relevant audits performed in the fiscal year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>a certification, if appropriate, that the Russian Federation continued to meet the condition required by section 1317(a), and an explanation of why the certification was or was not made.</content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination</heading> <sidenote><p>Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="1331">SEC. 1331. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2301">50 USC 2301</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="1332">SEC. 1332. </num><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2357">50 USC 2357</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>United States nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union have achieved important results in ensuring that weapons of mass destruction, weapons-usable material and technology, and weapons-related knowledge remain beyond the reach of terrorists and weapons- proliferating states;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>although these efforts are in the United States national security interest, the effectiveness of these efforts has suffered from a lack of coordination within and among United States Government agencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>increased spending and investment by the United States private sector on nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, specifically, spending and investment by the United States private sector in job creation <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1449">116 STAT. 1449</page>initiatives and proposals for unemployed Russian Federation weapons scientists and technicians, are making an important contribution in ensuring that knowledge related to weapons of mass destruction remains beyond the reach of terrorists and weapons-proliferating states; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>increased spending and investment by the United States private sector on nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union make advisable the establishment of a coordinating body to ensure that United States public and private efforts are not in conflict, and to ensure that public spending on efforts by the independent states of the former Soviet Union is maximized to ensure efficiency and further United States national security interests.</content></paragraph> </section> <section><num value="1333">SEC. 1333. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2357a">50 USC 2357a</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Independent States of the Former Soviet Union.—</inline></heading><content>In this subtitle, the term “independent states of the former Soviet Union” has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5801).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress.—</inline></heading><content>In this subtitle, the term “the appropriate committees of Congress” means the Committees on Foreign Relations, Armed Services, and Appropriations of the Senate and the Committees on International Relations, Armed Services, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1334">SEC. 1334. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE ON NONPROLIFERATION ASSISTANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p>President.</p> <p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2357b">50 USC 2357b</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The President shall establish a mechanism to coordinate, with the maximum possible effectiveness and efficiency, the efforts of United States Government departments and agencies engaged in formulating policy and carrying out programs for achieving nonproliferation and threat reduction.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The coordination mechanism established pursuant to subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>representatives designated by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Secretary of Energy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the Secretary of Commerce;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the Attorney General; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>the Director of the Office of Homeland Security, or the head of a successor department or agency; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such other executive branch officials as the President may select.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Level of Representation.</inline>—</heading><content>To the maximum extent possible, each department or agency’s representative designated pursuant to subsection (b)(1) shall be an official of that department or agency who has been appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The President shall designate an official to direct the coordination mechanism established pursuant to subsection (a). The official so designated may invite the head of any other department or agency of the United States to designate a representative of that department or agency to participate from time to time in the activities of the Committee.</content></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1450">116 STAT. 1450</page> <section><num value="1335">SEC. 1335. </num><heading>PURPOSES AND AUTHORITY.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2357c">50 USC 2357c</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The primary purpose of the coordination mechanism established pursuant to section 1334 of this Act should be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to exercise continuing responsibility for coordinating worldwide United States nonproliferation and threat reduction efforts to ensure that they effectively implement United States policy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to enhance the ability of participating departments and agencies to anticipate growing nonproliferation areas of concern.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program monitoring and coordination.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The coordination mechanism established pursuant to section 1334 of this Act should have primary continuing responsibility within the executive branch of the Government for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>United States nonproliferation and threat reduction efforts, and particularly such efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>coordinating the implementation of United States policy with respect to such efforts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection (a), the coordination mechanism established pursuant to section 1334 of this Act should have, at a minimum, the authority to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>establish such subcommittees and working groups as it deems necessary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>direct the preparation of analyses on issues and problems relating to coordination within and among United States departments and agencies on nonproliferation and threat reduction efforts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>direct the preparation of analyses on issues and problems relating to coordination between the United States public and private sectors on nonproliferation and threat reduction efforts, including coordination between public and private spending on nonproliferation and threat reduction programs and coordination between public spending and private investment in defense conversion activities of the independent states of the former Soviet Union;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>provide guidance on arrangements that will coordinate, deconflict, and maximize the utility of United States public spending on nonproliferation and threat reduction programs, and particularly such efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>encourage companies and nongovernmental organizations involved in nonproliferation efforts of the independent states of the former Soviet Union or other countries of concern to voluntarily report these efforts to it;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>direct the preparation of analyses on issues and problems relating to the coordination between the United States and other countries with respect to nonproliferation efforts, and particularly such efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>consider, and make recommendations to the President with respect to, proposals for such new legislation or regulations relating to United States nonproliferation efforts as may be necessary.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1451">116 STAT. 1451</page> <section><num value="1336">SEC. 1336. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2357d">50 USC 2357d</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>All United States departments and agencies shall provide, to the extent permitted by law, such information and assistance as may be requested by the coordination mechanism established pursuant to section 1334 of this Act, in carrying out its functions and activities under this subtitle.</content></section> <section><num value="1337">SEC. 1337. </num><heading>CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2357e">50 USC 2357e</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>Information which has been submitted to or received by the coordination mechanism established pursuant to section 1334 of this Act in confidence shall not be publicly disclosed, except to the extent required by law, and such information shall be used by it only for the purpose of carrying out the functions set forth in this subtitle.</content></section> <section><num value="1338">SEC. 1338. </num><heading>STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2357f">50 USC 2357f</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Nothing in this subtitle—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>applies to the data-gathering, regulatory, or enforcement authority of any existing United States department or agency over nonproliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union, and the review of those efforts undertaken by the coordination mechanism established pursuant to section 1334 of this Act shall not in any way supersede or prejudice any other process provided by law; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>applies to any activity that is reportable pursuant to title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413 et seq.).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1339">SEC. 1339. </num><heading>REPORTING AND CONSULTATION.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2357g">50 USC 2357g</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Report.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than 120 days after each inauguration of a President, the President shall submit a report to the Congress on his general and specific nonproliferation and threat reduction objectives and how the efforts of executive branch agencies will be coordinated most effectively, pursuant to section 1334 of this Act, to achieve those objectives.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation.</inline>—</heading><content>The President should consult with and brief, from time to time, the appropriate committees of Congress regarding the efficacy of the coordination mechanism established pursuant to section 1334 of this Act in achieving its stated objectives.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002</heading> <sidenote><p>Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="1341">SEC. 1341. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2021">22 USC 2021</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">A|Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="1342">SEC. 1342. </num><heading>WITHHOLDING OF VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN IRAN.</heading> <content>Section 307 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2227) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Notwithstanding subsection (c), if the Secretary of State determines that programs and projects of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Iran are inconsistent with United States nuclear <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1452">116 STAT. 1452</page>nonproliferation and safety goals, will provide Iran with training or expertise relevant to the development of nuclear weapons, or are being used as a cover for the acquisition of sensitive nuclear technology, the limitations of subsection (a) shall apply to such programs and projects, and the Secretary of State shall so notify the appropriate congressional committees (as defined in section 3 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>A determination made by the Secretary of State under paragraph (1) shall be effective for the 1-year period beginning on the date of the determination.”.</content> <sidenote><p>Effective date.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="1343">SEC. 1343. </num><heading>ANNUAL REVIEW BY SECRETARY OF STATE OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY; UNITED STATES OPPOSITION TO CERTAIN PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF THE AGENCY.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2027">22 USC 2027</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Review.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall undertake a comprehensive annual review of all programs and projects of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the countries described in section 307(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2227(a)) and shall determine if such programs and projects are consistent with United States nuclear nonproliferation and safety goals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter for five years, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the review under paragraph (1).</content><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Opposition To Certain Programs and Projects of International Atomic Energy Agency.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall direct the United States representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency to oppose programs of the Agency that are determined by the Secretary under the review conducted under subsection (a)(1) to be inconsistent with nuclear nonproliferation and safety goals of the United States.</content> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2021">22 USC 2021</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1344">SEC. 1344. </num><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter for five years, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, shall prepare and submit to Congress a report that contains—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of the total amount of annual assistance to Iran from the International Atomic Energy Agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a list of Iranian officials in leadership positions at the Agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the expected timeframe for the completion of the nuclear power reactors at the Bushehr nuclear power plant;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>a summary of the nuclear materials and technology transferred to Iran from the Agency in the preceding year that could assist in the development of Iran’s nuclear weapons program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a description of all programs and projects of the International Atomic Energy Agency in each country described in section 307(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2227(a)) and any inconsistencies between the technical cooperation and assistance programs and projects of the Agency and United States nuclear nonproliferation and safety goals in those countries.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1453">116 STAT. 1453</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirement.—</inline></heading><content>The report required to be submitted under subsection (a) shall be submitted in an unclassified form, to the extent appropriate, but may include a classified annex.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1345">SEC. 1345. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading> <content>It is the sense of Congress that the President should pursue internal reforms at the International Atomic Energy Agency that will ensure that all programs and projects funded under the Technical Cooperation and Assistance Fund of the Agency are compatible with United States nuclear nonproliferation policy and international nuclear nonproliferation norms.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="XIV">TITLE XIV—</num><heading>EXPEDITING THE MUNITIONS LICENSING PROCESS</heading> <section><num value="1401">SEC. 1401. </num><heading>LICENSE OFFICER STAFFING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 111(a)(1)(A), $10,000,000 is authorized to be available for salaries and expenses of the Office of Defense Trade Controls of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of License Review Officers.—</inline></heading><content>Effective January 1, 2003, the Secretary shall assign to the Office of Defense Trade Controls of the Department a sufficient number of license review officers to ensure that the average weekly caseload for each officer does not routinely exceed 40.</content> <sidenote><p>Effective date.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detailees</inline>.—</heading><content>Given the priority placed on expedited license reviews in recent years by the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense should ensure that 10 military officers are continuously detailed to the Office of Defense Trade Controls of the Department of State on a nonreimbursable basis.</content></subsection></section> <section> <num value="1402">SEC. 1402. </num><heading>FUNDING FOR DATABASE AUTOMATION.</heading> <content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 111(a)(2), $4,000,000 is authorized to be available for the Office of Defense Trade Controls of the Department for the modernization of information management systems.</content></section> <section><num value="1403">SEC. 1403. </num><heading>INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2778">22 USC 2778</ref> note.</p> <p>Internet.</p> <p>Records.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Objective.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a secure, Internet-based system for the filing and review of applications for export of Munitions List items.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of an Electronic System.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount made available pursuant to section 1402 of this Act, $3,000,000 is authorized to be available to fully automate the Defense Trade Application System, and to ensure that the system—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is a secure, electronic system for the filing and review of Munitions List license applications;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>is accessible by United States companies through the Internet for the purpose of filing and tracking their Munitions List license applications; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>is capable of exchanging data with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Export Control Automated Support System of the Department of Commerce;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Foreign Disclosure and Technology Information System and the USXPORTS systems of the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1454">116 STAT. 1454</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Export Control System of the Central Intelligence Agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the Proliferation Information Network System of the Department of Energy.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Munitions List Defined.</inline>—</heading><content>In this section, the term “Munitions List” means the United States Munitions List of defense articles and defense services controlled under section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1404">SEC. 1404. </num><heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contribution to the Automated Export System.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount provided under section 1402 of this Act, $250,000 is authorized to be available for the purpose of—</chapeau> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t13/s301">13 USC 301</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>providing the Department with full access to the Automated Export System;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ensuring that the system is modified to meet the needs of the Department, if such modifications are consistent with the needs of other United States Government agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>providing operational support.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Filing.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Commerce, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Treasury, shall publish regulations in the Federal Register to require, upon the effective date of those regulations, that all persons who are required to file export information under chapter 9 of title 13, United States Code, file such information through the Automated Export System.</content> <sidenote><p>Regulations.</p> <p>Federal Register, publication.</p> <p><ref href="/us/usc/t13/s301">13 USC 301</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Information Sharing.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall conclude an information-sharing arrangement with the heads of the United States Customs Service and the Census Bureau—</chapeau> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t13/s301">13 USC 301</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to allow the Department to access information on controlled exports made through the United States Postal Service; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to adjust the Automated Export System to parallel information currently collected by the Department.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Treasury Functions.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 303 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by striking “, other than by mail,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Filing Export Information, Delayed Filings, Penalties for Failure To File.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 304 of title 13, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by striking “the penal sum of $1,000” and inserting “a penal sum of $10,000”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the third sentence, by striking “a penalty not to exceed $100 for each day’s delinquency beyond the prescribed period, but not more than $1,000,” and inserting “a penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day’s delinquency beyond the prescribed period, but not more than $10,000 per violation”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Any person, other than a person described in subsection (a), required to submit export information, shall file such information in accordance with any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to this chapter. In the event any such information or reports are not filed within such prescribed period, the Secretary of Commerce (and officers of the Department of Commerce specifically <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1455">116 STAT. 1455</page>designated by the Secretary) may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day’s delinquency beyond the prescribed period, but not more than $10,000 per violation.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Penalties.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 305 of title 13, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="305">“SEC. 305. </num><heading>PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL EXPORT INFORMATION ACTIVITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criminal Penalties.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to file; submission of false or misleading information</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who knowingly fails to file or knowingly submits false or misleading export information through the Shippers Export Declaration (SED) (or any successor document) or the Automated Export System (AES) shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per violation or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Furtherance of illegal activities.—</inline></heading><content>Any person who knowingly reports any information on or uses the SED or the AES to further any illegal activity shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per violation or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forfeiture penalties.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Any person who is convicted under this subsection shall, in addition to any other penalty, be subject to forfeiting to the United States—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any of that person’s interest in, security of, claim against, or property or contractual rights of any kind in the goods or tangible items that were the subject of the violation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any of that person’s interest in, security of, claim against, or property or contractual rights of any kind in tangible property that was used in the export or attempt to export that was the subject of the violation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any of that person’s property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalties.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary (and officers of the Department of Commerce specifically designated by the Secretary) may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation on any person violating the provisions of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued thereunder, except as provided in section 304. Such penalty may be in addition to any other penalty imposed by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalty Procedure.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Whenever a civil penalty is sought for a violation of this section or of section 304, the charged party is entitled to receive a formal complaint specifying the charges and, at his or her request, to contest the charges in a hearing before an administrative law judge. Any such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with sections 556 and 557 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of civil actions.—</inline></heading><content>If any person fails to pay a civil penalty imposed under this chapter, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to recover the amount imposed (plus interest at currently prevailing rates <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1456">116 STAT. 1456</page>from the date of the final order). No such action may be commenced more than 5 years after the date the order imposing the civil penalty becomes final. In such action, the validity, amount, and appropriateness of such penalty shall not be subject to review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Remission or mitigation of penalties.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Secretary may remit or mitigate any penalties imposed under paragraph (1) if, in the Secretary’s opinion—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the penalties were incurred without willful negligence or fraud; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>other circumstances exist that justify a remission or mitigation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable law for delegated functions.—</inline></heading><content>If, pursuant to section 306, the Secretary delegates functions under this section to another agency, the provisions of law of that agency relating to penalty assessment, remission or mitigation of such penalties, collection of such penalties, and limitations of actions and compromise of claims, shall apply.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of payments in general fund of the treasury.</inline>—</heading><content>Any amount paid in satisfaction of a civil penalty imposed under this section or section 304 shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and credited as miscellaneous receipts.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">By the secretary of commerce.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary of Commerce may designate officers or employees of the Office of Export Enforcement to conduct investigations pursuant to this chapter. In conducting such investigations, those officers or employees may, to the extent necessary or appropriate to the enforcement of this chapter, exercise such authorities as are conferred upon them by other laws of the United States, subject to policies and procedures approved by the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">By the commissioner of customs.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commissioner of Customs may designate officers or employees of the Customs Service to enforce the provisions of this chapter, or to conduct investigations pursuant to this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Commerce shall promulgate regulations for the implementation and enforcement of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption.</inline>—</heading><content>The criminal fines provided for in this section are exempt from the provisions of section 3571 of title 18, United States Code.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment.—</inline></heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 9 of title 13, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 305 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“305. </designator><label>Penalties for unlawful export information activities.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1405">SEC. 1405. </num><heading>ADJUSTMENT OF THRESHOLD AMOUNTS FOR CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Arms Export Control Act is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 3(d) (22 U.S.C. 2753(d))—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraphs (1) and (3)(A), by striking “The President may not” and inserting “Subject to paragraph (5), the President may not”; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1457">116 STAT. 1457</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end of the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>In the case of a transfer to a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or Australia, Japan, or New Zealand that does not authorize a new sales territory that includes any country other than such countries, the limitations on consent of the President set forth in paragraphs (1) and (3)(A) shall apply only if the transfer is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a transfer of major defense equipment valued (in terms of its original acquisition cost) at $25,000,000 or more; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a transfer of defense articles or defense services valued (in terms of its original acquisition cost) at $100,000,000 or more).”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 36 (22 U.S.C. 2776)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “(1) In the case of” and inserting “(1) Subject to paragraph (6), in the case of”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (5)(C), by striking “(C) If” and inserting “(C) Subject to paragraph (6), if”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by adding at the end of the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>The limitation in paragraph (1) and the requirement in paragraph (5)(C) shall apply in the case of a letter of offer to sell to a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or Australia, Japan, or New Zealand that does not authorize a new sales territory that includes any country other than such countries only if the letter of offer involves—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the sale of major defense equipment under this Act for, or the enhancement or upgrade of major defense equipment at a cost of, $25,000,000 or more, as the case may be; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the sale of defense articles or services for, or the enhancement or upgrade of defense articles or services at a cost of, $100,000,000 or more, as the case may be; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the sale of design and construction services for, or the enhancement or upgrade of design and construction services at a cost of, $300,000,000 or more, as the case may be.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “(1) In the case of” and inserting “(1) Subject to paragraph (5), in the case of”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>In the case of an application by a person (other than with regard to a sale under section 21 or 22 of this Act) for a license for the export to a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or Australia, Japan, or New Zealand that does not authorize a new sales territory that includes any country other than such countries, the limitations on the issuance of the license set forth in paragraph (1) shall apply only if the license is for export of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>major defense equipment sold under a contract in the amount of $25,000,000 or more; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>defense articles or defense services sold under a contract in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in section 63(a) (22 U.S.C. 2796b(a))—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1458">116 STAT. 1458</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “In the case of” and inserting “(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in the case of”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>In the case of an agreement described in paragraph (1) that is entered into with a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or Australia, Japan, or New Zealand, the limitations in paragraph (1) shall apply only if the agreement involves a lease or loan of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>major defense equipment valued (in terms of its replacement cost less any depreciation in its value) at $25,000,000 or more; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>defense articles valued (in terms of their replacement cost less any depreciation in their value) at $100,000,000 or more.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in section 47 (22 U.S.C. 2794), as amended by section 1202(b) of this Act—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (9);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of paragraph (10) and inserting “; and”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>‘Sales territory’ means a country or group of countries to which a defense article or defense service is authorized to be reexported.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Licenses for Exports to India and Pakistan.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 9001(e) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-79) is amended by adding at the end the following: “The application of these requirements shall be subject to the dollar amount thresholds specified in that section.”. <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2799aa-1">22 USC 2799aa-1</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1406">SEC. 1406. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE MUNITIONS LIST.</heading> <content>Section 38(f)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(f)(1)) is amended by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: “The President may not remove any item from the Munitions List until 30 days after the date on which the President has provided notice of the proposed removal to the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate in accordance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications under section 634A(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Such notice shall describe the nature of any controls to be imposed on that item under any other provision of law.”.</content></section> <num value="XV">TITLE XV—</num><heading>NATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE STRATEGY</heading> <section><num value="1501">SEC. 1501. </num><heading>BRIEFING ON THE STRATEGY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than March 31, 2003, officials of the Department and the Department of Defense shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding their plans and progress in formulating and implementing a national security assistance strategy. This briefing shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a description of how, and to what extent, the elements of the strategy recommended in section 501(b) of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 2305(b)) have been or will be incorporated in security assistance plans and decisions;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1459">116 STAT. 1459</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the number of out-years considered in the strategy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a description of the actions taken to include the programs listed in section 501(c) of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 2305(c)), as well as similar programs of military training or other assistance to the military or security forces of a foreign country;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>a description of how a national security assistance strategy is being implemented regarding specific countries;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a description of any programmatic changes adopted or expected as a result of adopting a strategic approach to security assistance policymaking;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>a description of any obstacles encountered in formulating or implementing a national security assistance strategy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>a description of any resource or legislative needs highlighted by this process.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1502">SEC. 1502. </num><heading>SECURITY ASSISTANCE SURVEYS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Utilization.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary should utilize security assistance surveys in preparation of a national security assistance strategy pursuant to section 501 of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 2305).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amount made available for the fiscal year 2003 under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763), $2,000,000 is authorized to be available to the Secretary to conduct security assistance surveys, or to request such surveys, on a reimbursable basis, by the Department of Defense or other United States Government agencies. Such surveys shall be conducted consistent with the requirements of section 26 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2766).</content></subsection></section> <num value="XVI">TITLE XVI—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="1601">SEC. 1601. </num><heading>NUCLEAR AND MISSILE NONPROLIFERATION IN SOUTH ASIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Policy.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>It shall be the policy of the United States, consistent with its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (21 U.S.T. 483), to encourage and work with the governments of India and Pakistan to achieve the following objectives by September 30, 2003:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Continuation of a nuclear testing moratorium.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Commitment not to deploy nuclear weapons.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Commitment not to deploy ballistic missiles that can carry nuclear weapons and to restrain the ranges and types of missiles developed or deployed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Agreement by both governments to bring their export controls in accord with the guidelines and requirements of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Agreement by both governments to bring their export controls in accord with the guidelines and requirements of the Zangger Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Agreement by both governments to bring their export controls in accord with the guidelines, requirements, and annexes of the Missile Technology Control Regime.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1460">116 STAT. 1460</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Establishment of a modern, effective system to control the export of sensitive dual-use items, technology, technical information, and materiel that can be used in the design, development, or production of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Conduct of bilateral meetings between Indian and Pakistani senior officials to discuss security issues and establish confidence-building measures with respect to nuclear policies and programs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Further United States Policy—</inline></heading><content>It shall also be the policy of the United States, consistent with its obligations under the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (21 U.S.T. 483), to encourage, and, where appropriate, to work with, the Governments of India and Pakistan to achieve not later than September 30, 2003, the establishment by those governments of modem, effective systems to protect and secure their nuclear devices and materiel from unauthorized use, accidental employment, or theft. Any such dialogue with India or Pakistan would not be represented or considered, nor would it be intended, as granting any recognition to India or Pakistan, as appropriate, as a nuclear weapon state (as defined in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2003, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing United States efforts to achieve the objectives listed in subsections (a) and (b), the progress made toward the achievement of those objectives, and the likelihood that each objective will be achieved by September 30, 2003.</content> <sidenote><p>Deadline.</p> <p>President.</p> </sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1602">SEC. 1602. </num><heading>REAL-TIME PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF RAW SEISMOLOGICAL DATA.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s7704">42 USC 7704</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The head of the Air Force Technical Applications Center shall make available to the public, immediately upon receipt or as soon after receipt as is practicable, all raw seismological data provided to the United States Government by any international monitoring organization that is directly responsible for seismological monitoring.</content></section> <section><num value="1603">SEC. 1603. </num><heading>DETAILING UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL TO INTERNATIONAL ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION ORGANIZATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Energy and the heads of other relevant United States departments and agencies, as appropriate, should develop measures to improve the process by which United States Government personnel may be detailed to international arms control and nonproliferation organizations without adversely affecting the pay or career advancement of such personnel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2003, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives setting forth the measures taken under subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1604">SEC. 1604. </num><heading>DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE OVERSEAS.</heading> <sidenote><p><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s2655b">22 USC 2655b</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of this section is to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>elevate the stature given United States diplomatic initiatives relating to nonproliferation and political-military issues; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1461">116 STAT. 1461</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>develop a group of highly specialized, technical experts with country expertise capable of administering the nonproliferation and political-military affairs functions of the Department.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out the purposes of subsection (a), the Secretary is authorized to establish the position of Counselor for Nonproliferation and Political Military Affairs in United States diplomatic missions overseas, to be filled by individuals who are career Civil Service officers or Foreign Service officers committed to follow-on assignments in the Nonproliferation Bureau or the Political Military Affairs Bureau of the Department.</content> <sidenote><p>Government organization.</p> </sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training.</inline>—</heading><content>After being selected to serve as Counselor, any person so selected shall spend not less than 10 months in language training courses at the Foreign Service Institute, or in technical courses administered by the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, or other appropriate departments and agencies of the United States, except that such requirement for training may be waived by the Secretary.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1605">SEC. 1605. </num><heading>COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>On April 24, 1997, the Senate provided its advice and consent to ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention subject to the condition, among others, that the President certify that no sample collected in the United States pursuant to the Convention will be transferred for analysis to any laboratory outside the territory of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Congress enacted the same condition into law as section 304(f)(1) of the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6724(f)(1)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Part II, paragraph 57, of the Verification Annex of the Convention requires that all samples requiring off-site analysis under the Convention shall be analyzed by at least two laboratories that have been designated as capable of conducting such testing by the OPCW.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The only United States laboratory currently designated by the OPCW is the United States Army Edgewood Forensic Science Laboratory.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>In order to comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention, the certification submitted pursuant to condition (18) of the resolution of ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the requirements of section 304(f)(1) of the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6724(f)(1)), the United States must possess, at a minimum, a second OPCW-designated laboratory.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The possession of a second OPCW-designated laboratory is necessary in view of the potential for a challenge inspection to be initiated against the United States by a foreign nation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>The possession of a third OPCW-designated laboratory would enable the OPCW to implement its normal sample analysis procedures, which randomly assign real and manufactured samples so that no laboratory knows the origin of a given sample.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>To qualify as a designated laboratory, a laboratory must be certified under ISO Guide 25 or a higher standard and complete three proficiency tests. The laboratory must have the full capability to handle substances listed on Schedule <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1462">116 STAT. 1462</page>1 of the Annex on Schedules of Chemicals of the Chemical Weapons Convention. In order to handle such substances in the United States, a laboratory also must operate under a bailment agreement with the United States Army.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Several existing United States commercial laboratories have approved quality control systems, already possess bailment agreements with the United States Army, and have the capabilities necessary to obtain OPCW designation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>In order to bolster the legitimacy of United States analysis of samples taken on its national territory, it is preferable that one designated laboratory not be a United States Government facility.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Non-Governmental Designated Laboratory.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p>Deadlines.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2003, the United States National Authority, as designated under section 101 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6711) (referred to in this section as the “National Authority”), shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing a plan for securing OPCW designation of a nongovernmental United States laboratory by December 1, 2004.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Directive.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than June 1, 2003, the National Authority shall select, through competitive procedures, a nongovernmental laboratory within the United States to pursue designation by the OPCW.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation.</inline>—</heading><content>The National Authority may delegate the authority and administrative responsibility for carrying out paragraph (2) to one or more of the heads of the agencies described in section 101(b)(2) of the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6711(b)(2)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chemical weapons convention or convention.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “Chemical Weapons Convention” or “Convention” means the Convention on the Prohibition of Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction, Opened for Signature and Signed by the United States at Paris on January 13, 1993, including the following protocols and memorandum of understanding:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Annex on Chemicals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The Annex on Implementation and Verification.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The Annex on the Protection of Confidential Information.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The Resolution Establishing the Preparatory Commission for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The Text on the Establishment of a Preparatory Commission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading>OPCW.—</heading><content>The term “OPCW” means the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons established under the Convention.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> 116 STAT. 1463 <num value="XVII">TITLE XVII—</num><heading>AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER NAVAL VESSELS</heading> <section><num value="1701">SEC. 1701. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER NAVAL VESSELS TO CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers by Grant.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The President is authorized to transfer vessels to foreign countries on a grant basis under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j) as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Poland.</inline>—</heading><content>To the Government of Poland, the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class guided missile frigate WADSWORTH (FFG 9).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Turkey.</inline>—</heading><content>To the Government of Turkey, the KNOX class frigates CAPODANNO (FF 1093), THOMAS C. HART (FF 1092), DONALD B. BEARY (FF 1085), McCANDLESS (FF 1084), REASONER (FF 1063), and BOWEN (FF 1079).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers by Sale.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The President is authorized to transfer vessels to foreign governments and foreign governmental entities on a sale basis under section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761) as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mexico.</inline>—</heading><content>To the Government of Mexico, the NEWPORT class tank landing ship FREDERICK (LST 1184).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Taiwan.</inline>—</heading><content>To the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (which is the Taiwan instrumentality designated pursuant to section 10(a) of the Taiwan Relations Act), the KIDD class guided missile destroyers KIDD (DDG 993), CALLAGHAN (DDG 994), SCOTT (DDG 995), and CHANDLER (DDG 996).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Turkey.</inline>—</heading><content>To the Government of Turkey, the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class guided missile frigates ESTOCIN (FFG 15) and SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (FFG 13).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants Not Counted in Annual Total of Transferred Excess Defense Articles.</inline>—</heading><content>The value of a vessel transferred to another country on a grant basis under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 232 1j) pursuant to authority provided by subsection (a) shall not be counted for the purposes of subsection (g) of that section in the aggregate value of excess defense articles transferred to countries under that section in any fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Costs of Transfers on Grant Basis.</inline>—</heading><content>Any expense incurred by the United States in connection with a transfer authorized by this section shall be charged to the recipient (notwithstanding section 516(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j(e)(1))) in the case of a transfer authorized to be made on a grant basis under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority.</inline>—</heading><content>For a vessel transferred on a grant basis pursuant to authority provided by subsection (a)(2), the President may waive reimbursement of charges for the lease of that vessel under section 61(a) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2796(a)) for a period of one year before the date of the transfer of that vessel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repair and Refurbishment in United States Shipyards.</inline>—</heading><content>To the maximum extent practicable, the President shall require, as a condition of the transfer of a vessel under this section, that the country to which the vessel is transferred have such repair or refurbishment of the vessel as is needed, before the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1464">116 STAT. 1464</page>vessel joins the naval forces of that country, performed at a shipyard located in the United States, including a United States Navy shipyard.</content> <sidenote><p>President.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority.—</inline></heading><content>The authority to transfer a vessel under this section shall expire at the end of the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> Approved September 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1646 (S. 1401): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107-57 (Comm. on International Relations) and 107-671 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-60 accompanying S. 1401 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): May 16, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): May 1, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Sept. 25, House agreed to conference report.

Sept. 26, Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Sept. 30, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–229: Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. Public Law229 Public Law 107–229 116 Stat. 1465 2002-09-30 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1465 Public Law107–229 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Sept. 30, 2002

[H.J. Res. 111]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the following sums are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and out of applicable corporate or other revenues, receipts, and funds, for the several departments, agencies, corporations, and other organizational units of Government for fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes, namely:
Sec. 101. Such amounts as may be necessary under the authority and conditions provided in the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal year 2002 for continuing projects or activities including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees (not otherwise specifically provided for in this joint resolution) which were conducted in fiscal year 2002, at a rate for operations not exceeding the current rate, and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority was made available in the following appropriations Acts: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002, notwithstanding section 15 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, section 313 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236), and section 504(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414(a)(1)); (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002, notwithstanding section 504(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414(a)(1)); (4) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002; (5) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2002, notwithstanding section 504(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414(a)(1); (6) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002, notwithstanding section 10 of Public Law 91-672 and section 15 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956; (7) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (8) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (9) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002; (10) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2002; 116 STAT. 1466 (11) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002; (12) the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2002; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002.
Sec. 102. No appropriation or funds made available or authority granted pursuant to section 101 for the Department of Defense shall be used for new production of items not funded for production in fiscal year 2002 or prior years, for the increase in production rates above those sustained with fiscal year 2002 funds, or to initiate, resume, or continue any project, activity, operation, or organization which are defined as any project, subproject, activity, budget activity, program element, and subprogram within a program element and for investment items are further defined as a P-1 line item in a budget activity within an appropriation account and an R-1 line item which includes a program element and subprogram element within an appropriation account, for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during fiscal year 2002: Provided, That no appropriation or funds made available or authority granted pursuant to section 101 for the Department of Defense shall be used to initiate multi-year procurements utilizing advance procurement funding for economic order quantity procurement unless specifically appropriated later.
Sec. 103. Appropriations made by section 101 shall be available to the extent and in the manner which would be provided by the pertinent appropriations Act.
Sec. 104. No appropriation or funds made available or authority granted pursuant to section 101 shall be used to initiate or resume any project or activity for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were not available during fiscal year 2002.
Sec. 105. (a) For purposes of section 101, the term “rate for operations not exceeding the current rate”— (1) has the meaning given such term (including supplemental appropriations and rescissions) in the attachment to Office of Management and Budget Bulletin No. 01-10 entitled “Apportionment of the Continuing Resolution(s) for Fiscal Year 2002” and dated September 27, 2001, applied by substituting “FY 2002” for “FY 2001” each place it appears; but (2) does not include any unobligated balance of funds appropriated in Public Law 107-38 and carried forward to fiscal year 2002, other than funds transferred by division B of Public Law 107-117. (b) The appropriations Acts listed in section 101 shall be deemed to include supplemental appropriation laws enacted during fiscal year 2002.
Sec. 106. Appropriations made and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall cover all obligations or expenditures incurred for any program, project, or activity during the period for which funds or authority for such project or activity are available under this joint resolution.
Sec. 107. Unless otherwise provided for in this joint resolution or in the applicable appropriations Act, appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be available until (a) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution, 116 STAT. 1467or (b) the enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act by both Houses without any provision for such project or activity, or (c) October 4, 2002, whichever first occurs.

Expiration date.
Sec. 108. Expenditures made pursuant to this joint resolution shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a bill in which such applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization is contained is enacted into law.
Sec. 109. Appropriations and funds made available by or authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution may be used without regard to the time limitations for submission and approval of apportionments set forth in section 1513 of title 31, United States Code, but nothing herein shall be construed to waive any other provision of law governing the apportionment of funds.
Sec. 110. Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint resolution, except section 107, for those programs that had high initial rates of operation or complete distribution of fiscal year 2002 appropriations at the beginning of that fiscal year because of distributions of funding to States, foreign countries, grantees or others, similar distributions of funds for fiscal year 2003 shall not be made and no grants shall be awarded for such programs funded by this resolution that would impinge on final funding prerogatives.
Sec. 111. This joint resolution shall be implemented so that only the most limited funding action of that permitted in the joint resolution shall be taken in order to provide for continuation of projects and activities.
Sec. 112. For the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Program account, for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, at an annual rate not to exceed $19,000,000, to be derived by transfer from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation non-credit account, subject to section 107(c).
Sec. 113. Activities authorized by section 403(f) of Public Law 103-356, as amended by section 634 of Public Law 107-67, and activities authorized under the heading “Treasury Franchise Fund” in the Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 1997 (Pub. L. 104-208), as amended by section 120 of the Treasury Department Appropriations Act, 2001 (Pub. L. 106-554), may continue through the date specified in section 107(c) of this joint resolution.
Sec. 114. Activities authorized by Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, and by sections 510, 1108(b), and 1925 of such Act, shall continue in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2002 through December 31, 2002 (notwithstanding section 1902(e)(1)(A) of such Act): Provided, That grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority at the beginning of fiscal year 2003 for the first quarter of such year, at the level provided for such activities for the first quarter of fiscal year 2002: Provided further, That notwithstanding Rule 3 of the Budget Scorekeeping Guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105-117, the provisions of this section that would have been estimated by the Office of Management and Budget as changing direct spending or receipts under section 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 were they included in an Act other than an appropriations Act shall be treated as direct spending or receipts legislation, as appropriate, under section 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, and by the Chairmen of 116 STAT. 1468the House and Senate Budget Committees, as appropriate, under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
Sec. 115. Activities authorized by section 1722A of title 38, United States Code may continue through the date specified in section 107(c) of this joint resolution.
Sec. 116. In addition to amounts made available in section 101 and subject to sections 107(c) and 108 of this joint resolution, such sums as may be necessary for contributions authorized by 10 U.S.C. 1111 for the Uniformed Services of the Department of Defense, the Coast Guard, the Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are made available to accounts for the pay of members of such participating uniformed services, to be paid from such accounts into the Fund established under 10 U.S.C. 1111, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1116(c).
Sec. 117. None of the funds made available under this Act, or any other Act, shall be used by an Executive agency to implement any activity in violation of section 501 of title 44, United States Code.
Sec. 118. Collection and use of maintenance fees as authorized by section 4(i) and 4(k) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. Sec. 136a-1(i) and (k)) may continue through the date specified in section 107(c) of this joint resolution. Prohibitions against collecting “other fees” as described in section 4(i)(6) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a-1(i)(6)) shall continue in effect through the date specified in section 107(c) of this joint resolution.
Sec. 119. Security service fees authorized under 49 U.S.C. 44940 shall be credited as offsetting collections and the maximum amount collected shall be used for providing security services authorized by that section: Provided, That the sum available from the General Fund shall be reduced as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year 2003.
Approved September 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 111: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 26, considered and passed House and Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Sept. 30, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–230: To provide a temporary waiver from certain transportation conformity requirements and metropolitan transportation planning requirements under the Clean Air Act and under other laws for certain areas in New York where the planning offices and resources have been destroyed by acts of terrorism, and for other purposes. Public Law230 Public Law 107–230 116 Stat. 1469 2002-10-01 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1469 Public Law107–230 107th Congress
An Act To provide a temporary waiver from certain transportation conformity requirements and metropolitan transportation planning requirements under the Clean Air Act and under other laws for certain areas in New York where the planning offices and resources have been destroyed by acts of terrorism, and for other purposes.

Oct. 1, 2002

[H.R. 3880]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CLEAN AIR TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY; TEMPORARY WAIVER FOR NEW YORK AREAS. (a) Temporary Waiver.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, until September 30, 2005, the provisions of section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, shall not apply to transportation projects, programs, and plans (as defined in 40 C.F.R. Part 93, Subpart A) for the counties of New York, Queens, Kings, Bronx, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, or the towns of Blooming Grove, Chester, Highlands, Monroe, Tuxedo, Warwick, and Woodbury in Orange County, New York. The preceding sentence shall not apply to the regulations under section 176(c)(4)(B)(i) of such Act relating to Federal and State interagency consultation procedures. (b) Interim Progress Report.—Not later than January 1, 2004, the Governor of New York shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Transportation a report regarding the status of the State’s progress towards achieving compliance with the provisions of law and regulation subject to the temporary waiver provided by subsection (a). Such report shall explain in detail the steps that the State has taken towards achieving such compliance and identify the necessary steps that remain to be taken by September 30, 2005, in order for the transportation projects, programs, and plans for the counties referred to in subsection (a) to be in compliance with the provisions of section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, by September 30, 2005. The report shall also include a regional emissions analysis generally consistent with the requirements of 40 CFR 93.122, together with the relevant air quality data.

Deadline.

SEC. 2. METROPOLITAN PLANNING REQUIREMENTS; TEMPORARY WAIVER FOR NEW YORK AREAS. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, until September 30, 2005, the provisions of sections 134(h)(1)(D), 134(i)(3), 134(i)(5), 116 STAT. 1470and 134(l)(1) of title 23 of the United States Code and sections 5304(a)(1), 5305(c), and 5305(e)(1) of title 49 of the United States Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, shall not apply to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council or to the Metropolitan Planning Organization designated under section 134(b) of title 23 of the United States Code.
SEC. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) Prohibition on Capacity Expansion.—During the period of the temporary transportation conformity waiver for transportation plans, programs, and projects under section 1, no regionally significant capacity expanding highway project shall be added to the Regional Transportation Plan for the counties referred to in section 1 and no such project may be advanced from the out years of the Plan into the TIP, except as provided in subsection (b). (b) Exception.—Any regionally significant capacity expanding highway project south of Canal Street and West of Broadway in Manhattan may be added to the Plan referred to in subsection (a) if— (1) the project is part of a redevelopment plan for lower Manhattan subject to NEPA and the New York State Environmental Quality Act, as applicable; and (2) any projected increases in transportation related emissions resulting from the project are offset by corresponding reductions within the affected county, with best efforts made to secure reductions from within the immediate area affected by the project’s emissions.
Approved October 1, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3880: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-649 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 10, considered and passed House.

Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–231: To provide for the establishment of investigative teams to assess building performance and emergency response and evacuation procedures in the wake of any building failure that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed significant potential of substantial loss of life. Public Law231 Public Law 107–231 116 Stat. 1471 2002-10-01 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1471 Public Law107–231 107th Congress
An Act To provide for the establishment of investigative teams to assess building performance and emergency response and evacuation procedures in the wake of any building failure that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed significant potential of substantial loss of life.

Oct. 1, 2002

[H.R. 4687]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Construction Safety Team Act.

15 USC 7301 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “National Construction Safety Team Act”.

15 USC 7301.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TEAMS. (a) Establishment.—The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (in this Act referred to as the “Director”) is authorized to establish National Construction Safety Teams (in this Act referred to as a “Team”) for deployment after events causing the failure of a building or buildings that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed significant potential for substantial loss of life. To the maximum extent practicable, the Director shall establish and deploy a Team within 48 hours after such an event. The Director shall promptly publish in the Federal Register notice of the establishment of each Team.

Federal Register, publication.

 (b) Purpose of Investigation; Duties.— (1) Purpose.—The purpose of investigations by Teams is to improve the safety and structural integrity of buildings in the United States. (2) Duties.—A Team shall— (A) establish the likely technical cause or causes of the building failure; (B) evaluate the technical aspects of evacuation and emergency response procedures; (C) recommend, as necessary, specific improvements to building standards, codes, and practices based on the findings made pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B); and (D) recommend any research and other appropriate actions needed to improve the structural safety of buildings, and improve evacuation and emergency response procedures, based on the findings of the investigation. (c) Procedures.— (1) Development.—Not later than 3 months after the date

Deadline.

 of the enactment of this Act, the Director, in consultation with the United States Fire Administration and other appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop procedures for the establishment and deployment of Teams. The Director shall 116 STAT. 1472update such procedures as appropriate. Such procedures shall include provisions— (A) regarding conflicts of interest related to service on the Team; (B) defining the circumstances under which the Director will establish and deploy a Team; (C) prescribing the appropriate size of Teams; (D) guiding the disclosure of information under section 8; (E) guiding the conduct of investigations under this Act, including procedures for providing written notice of inspection authority under section 4(a) and for ensuring compliance with any other applicable law; (F) identifying and prescribing appropriate conditions for the provision by the Director of additional resources and services Teams may need; (G) to ensure that investigations under this Act do not impede and are coordinated with any search and rescue efforts being undertaken at the site of the building failure; (H) for regular briefings of the public on the status of the investigative proceedings and findings; guiding the Teams in moving and preserving evidence as described in section 4 (a)(4), (b)(2), and (d)(4); (I) providing for coordination with Federal, State, and local entities that may sponsor research or investigations of building failures, including research conducted under the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977; and (J) regarding such other issues as the Director considers appropriate. (2)

Federal Register, publication.

Publication.—The Director shall publish promptly in the Federal Register final procedures, and subsequent updates thereof, developed under paragraph (1).
SEC. 3.

15 USC 7302.

COMPOSITION OF TEAMS. Each Team shall be composed of individuals selected by the Director and led by an individual designated by the Director. Team members shall include at least 1 employee of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and snail include other experts who are not employees of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, who may include private sector experts, university experts, representatives of professional organizations with appropriate expertise, and appropriate Federal, State, or local officials. Team members who are not Federal employees shall be considered Federal Government contractors.
SEC. 4.

15 USC 7303.

AUTHORITIES. (a) Entry and Inspection.—In investigating a building failure under this Act, members of a Team, and any other person authorized by the Director to support a Team, on display of appropriate credentials provided by the Director and written notice of inspection authority, may— (1) enter property where a building failure being investigated has occurred, or where building components, materials, and artifacts with respect to the building failure are located, and take action necessary, appropriate, and reasonable in light of the nature of the property to be inspected to carry out the duties of the Team under section 2(b)(2)(A) and (B); 116 STAT. 1473 (2) during reasonable hours, inspect any record (including any design, construction, or maintenance record), process, or facility related to the investigation; (3) inspect and test any building components, materials, and artifacts related to the building failure; and (4) move such records, components, materials, and artifacts as provided by the procedures developed under section 2(c)(1). (b) Avoiding Unnecessary Interference and Preserving Evidence.—An inspection, test, or other action taken by a Team under this section shall be conducted in a way that— (1) does not interfere unnecessarily with services provided by the owner or operator of the building components, materials, or artifacts, property, records, process, or facility; and (2) to the maximum extent feasible, preserves evidence related to the building failure, consistent with the ongoing needs of the investigation. (c) Coordination.— (1) With search and rescue efforts.—A Team shall not impede, and shall coordinate its investigation with, any search and rescue efforts being undertaken at the site of the building failure. (2) With other research.—A Team shall coordinate its investigation, to the extent practicable, with qualified researchers who are conducting engineering or scientific (including social science) research relating to the building failure. (3) Memoranda of understanding.—The National Institute of Standards and Technology shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with each Federal agency that may conduct or sponsor a related investigation, providing for coordination of investigations. (4) With state and local authorities.—A Team shall cooperate with State and local authorities carrying out any activities related to a Team’s investigation. (d) Interagency Priorities.— (1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2) or (3), a Team investigation shall have priority over any other investigation of any other Federal agency. (2) National transportation safety board.—If the National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation related to an investigation of a Team, the National Transportation Safety Board investigation shall have priority over the Team investigation. Such priority shall not otherwise affect the authority of the Team to continue its investigation under this Act. (3) Criminal acts.—If the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director, determines, and notifies the Director, that circumstances reasonably indicate that the building failure being investigated by a Team may have been caused by a criminal act, the Team shall relinquish investigative priority to the appropriate law enforcement agency. The relinquishment of investigative priority by the Team shall not otherwise affect the authority of the Team to continue its investigation under this Act. (4) Preservation of evidence.—If a Federal law enforcement agency suspects and notifies the Director that a building failure being investigated by a Team under this Act may have 116 STAT. 1474 been caused by a criminal act, the Team, in consultation with the Federal law enforcement agency, shall take necessary actions to ensure that evidence of the criminal act is preserved.

15 USC 7304.
SEC. 5. BRIEFINGS, HEARINGS, WITNESSES, AND SUBPOENAS. (a) General Authority.—The Director or his designee, on behalf of a Team, may conduct hearings, administer oaths, and require, by subpoena (pursuant to subsection (e)) and otherwise, necessary witnesses and evidence as necessary to carry out this Act. (b) Briefings.—The Director or his designee (who may be the leader or a member of a Team), on behalf of a Team, shall hold regular public briefings on the status of investigative proceedings and findings, including a final briefing after the report required by section 8 is issued. (c) Public Hearings.—During the course of an investigation by a Team, the National Institute of Standards and Technology may, if the Director considers it to be in the public interest, hold a public hearing for the purposes of— (1) gathering testimony from witnesses; and (2) informing the public on the progress of the investigation. (d) Production of Witnesses.—A witness or evidence in an investigation under this Act may be summoned or required to be produced from any place in the United States. A witness summoned under this subsection is entitled to the same fee and mileage the witness would have been paid in a court of the United States. (e) Issuance of Subpoenas.—A subpoena shall be issued only under the signature of the Director but may be served by any person designated by the Director. (f) Failure To Obey Subpoena.—If a person disobeys a subpoena issued by the Director under this Act, the Attorney General, acting on behalf of the Director, may bring a civil action in a district court of the United States to enforce the subpoena. An action under this subsection may be brought in the judicial district in which the person against whom the action is brought resides, is found, or does business. The court may punish a failure to obey an order of the court to comply with the subpoena as a contempt of court.
SEC. 6. ADDITIONAL POWERS.

15 USC 7305.

 In order to support Teams in carrying out this Act, the Director may— (1) procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants under section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; (2) request the use, when appropriate, of available services, equipment, personnel, and facilities of a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government on a reimbursable or other basis; (3) confer with employees and request the use of services, records, and facilities of State and local governmental authorities; (4) accept voluntary and uncompensated services; (5) accept and use gifts of money and other property, to the extent provided in advance in appropriations Acts; (6) make contracts with nonprofit entities to carry out studies related to purpose, functions, and authorities of the Teams; and 116 STAT. 1475 (7) provide nongovernmental members of the Team reasonable compensation for time spent carrying out activities under this Act.
SEC. 7. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.

15 USC 7306.

 (a) General Rule.—Except as otherwise provided in this section, a copy of a record, information, or investigation submitted or received by a Team shall be made available to the public on request and at reasonable cost.

Records.

 (b) Exceptions.—Subsection (a) does not require the release of— (1) information described by section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code, or protected from disclosure by any other law of the United States; or (2) information described in subsection (a) by the National Institute of Standards and Technology or by a Team until the report required by section 8 is issued. (c) Protection of Voluntary Submission of Information.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Team, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and any agency receiving information from a Team or the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall not disclose voluntarily provided safety-related information if that information is not directly related to the building failure being investigated and the Director finds that the disclosure of the information would inhibit the voluntary provision of that type of information. (d) Public Safety Information.—A Team and the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall not publicly release any information it receives in the course of an investigation under this Act if the Director finds that the disclosure of that information might jeopardize public safety.
SEC. 8. NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TEAM REPORT.

15 USC 7307.

 Not later than 90 days after completing an investigation, a Team shall issue a public report which includes—

Deadline.

 (1) an analysis of the likely technical cause or causes of the building failure investigated; (2) any technical recommendations for changes to or the establishment of evacuation and emergency response procedures; (3) any recommended specific improvements to building standards, codes, and practices; and (4) recommendations for research and other appropriate actions needed to help prevent future building failures.
SEC. 9. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ACTIONS.

15 USC 7308.

 After the issuance of a public report under section 8, the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall comprehensively review the report and, working with the United States Fire Administration and other appropriate Federal and non-Federal agencies and organizations— (1) conduct, or enable or encourage the conducting of, appropriate research recommended by the Team; and (2) promote (consistent with existing procedures for the establishment of building standards, codes, and practices) the 116 STAT. 1476appropriate adoption by the Federal Government, and encourage the appropriate adoption by other agencies and organizations, of the recommendations of the Team with respect to— (A) technical aspects of evacuation and emergency response procedures; (B) specific improvements to building standards, codes, and practices; and (C) other actions needed to help prevent future building failures.
SEC. 10. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ANNUAL REPORT.

15 USC 7309.

Deadline.

Not later than February 15 of each year, the Director shall transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that includes— (1) a summary of the investigations conducted by Teams during the prior fiscal year; (2) a summary of recommendations made by the Teams in reports issued under section 8 during the prior fiscal year and a description of the extent to which those recommendations have been implemented; and (3) a description of the actions taken to improve building safety and structural integrity by the National Institute of Standards and Technology during the prior fiscal year in response to reports issued under section 8.
SEC. 11. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

15 USC 7310.

 (a) Establishment and Functions.—The Director, in consultation with the United States Fire Administration and other appropriate Federal agencies, shall establish an advisory committee to advise the Director on carrying out this Act and to review the procedures developed under section 2(c)(1) and the reports issued under section 8.

Deadline.

 (b) Annual Report.—On January 1 of each year, the advisory committee shall transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that includes— (1) an evaluation of Team activities, along with recommendations to improve the operation and effectiveness of Teams; and (2) an assessment of the implementation of the recommendations of Teams and of the advisory committee. (c) Duration of Advisory Committee.—Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the advisory committee established under this section.
SEC. 12.

15 USC 7311.

ADDITIONAL APPLICABILITY. The authorities and restrictions applicable under this Act to the Director and to Teams shall apply to the activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001.
SEC. 13. AMENDMENT. Section 7 of the National Bureau of Standards Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986 (15 U.S.C. 281a) is amended by inserting “, or from an investigation under the National Construction Safety Team Act,” after “from such investigation”.
116 STAT. 1477
SEC. 14. CONSTRUCTION.

15 USC 7312.

 Nothing in this Act shall be construed to confer any authority on the National Institute of Standards and Technology to require the adoption of building standards, codes, or practices.
SEC. 15. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

15 USC 7313..

 The National Institute of Standards and Technology is authorized to use funds otherwise authorized by law to carry out this Act.
Approved October 1, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4687: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-530 (Comm. on Science). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 12, considered and passed House.

Sept. 9, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Sept. 17, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–232: To amend section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, to allow transit systems in urbanized areas that, for the first time, exceeded 200,000 in population according to the 2000 census to retain flexibility in the use of Federal transit formula grants in fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. Public Law232 Public Law 107–232 116 Stat. 1478 2002-10-01 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1478 Public Law107–232 107th Congress
An Act To amend section 5307 of title 49, United States Code, to allow transit systems in urbanized areas that, for the first time, exceeded 200,000 in population according to the 2000 census to retain flexibility in the use of Federal transit formula grants in fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Oct. 1, 2002

[H.R. 5157]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. URBANIZED AREA FORMULA GRANTS. Section 5307(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the last sentence of paragraph (1); (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs and (4), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) Special rule for fiscal year 2003.— “(A) Increased flexibility.—The Secretary may make grants under this section, from funds made available to carry out this section for fiscal year 2003, to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in mass transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000 as determined under the 2000 decennial census of population if— “(i) the urbanized area had a population of less than 200,000 as determined under the 1990 Federal decennial census of population; “(ii) a portion of the urbanized area was a separate urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000 as determined under the 1990 Federal decennial census of population; or “(iii) the area was not designated as an urbanized area as determined under the 1990 Federal decennial census of population. “(B) Maximum amounts.—Amounts made available pursuant to subparagraphs (A)(i) and (A)(ii) shall be no more than the amount apportioned in fiscal year 2002 to the urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000 as determined in the 1990 Federal decennial census of population. Amounts made available pursuant to subparagraph (A)(iii) shall be no more than the amount apportioned under this section for fiscal year 2003.”; and 116 STAT. 1479 (4) in paragraph (3) (as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this section) by aligning subparagraph (C) with subparagraphs (A) and (B).
Approved October 1, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5157 HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-644 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 9, considered and passed House.

Sept. 13, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–233: To amend the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to extend the deadline forthe INTELSAT initial public offering. Public Law233 Public Law 107–233 116 Stat. 1480 2002-10-01 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1480 Public Law107–233 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to extend the deadline forthe INTELSAT initial public offering.

Oct. 1, 2002

[S. 2810]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF IPO DEADLINE. Section 621(5)(A)(i) of the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 (47 U.S.C. 763(5)(A)(i)) is amended— (1) by striking “October 1, 2001,” and inserting “December 31, 2003,”; and (2) by striking “December 31, 2002;” and inserting “June 30, 2004;”.
Approved October 1, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2810: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 26, considered and passed Senate.

Sept. 10, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107-234: To extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program. Public Law234 Public Law 107-234 116 STAT. 1481 2002-10-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1481 Public Law107–234 107th Congress
An Act To extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program.

Oct. 04, 2002

[H.R. 4558]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF IRISH PEACE PROCESS CULTURAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM. Section 2 of the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(2)(A) by striking “3” and inserting “4”; (2) in subsection (a)(3) by striking “3” and inserting “4”; (3) in subsection (d)(1) by striking “2005,” and inserting “2006,”; and (4) in subsection (d)(2) by striking “2005,” and inserting “2006,”.
Approved October 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4558: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-596, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 22, considered and passed House.

Sept. 18, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–235: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. Public Law235 Public Law 107–235 116 Stat. 1482 2002-10-04 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1482 Public Law107–235 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Oct. 04, 2002

[H.J. Res. 112]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107-229 is amended by striking the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof “October 11, 2002”.

Ante, p. 1467.
Approved October 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 112: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 3, considered and passed House and Senate.

 Public Law 107–236: To adjust the boundaries of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area,and for other purposes. Public Law236 Public Law 107–236 116 Stat. 1483 2002-10-09 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1483 Public Law107–236 107th Congress
An Act To adjust the boundaries of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area,and for other purposes.

Oct. 9, 2002

[H.R. 640]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Adjustment Act, California.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act”.
SEC. 2. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.

16 USC 1 note.

 Section 507(c) of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (92 Stat. 3501; 16 U.S.C. 460kk) establishing Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking “‘Boundary Map, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California, and Santa Monica Mountains Zone’, numbered SMM-NRA 80,000, and dated May 1978” and inserting “‘Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Santa Monica Mountains Zone, California, Boundary Map’, numbered 80,047-C and dated August 2001”; and (2) by adding the following sentence after the third sentence of paragraph (2)(A): “Lands within the ‘Wildlife Corridor Expansion Zone’ identified on the boundary map referred to in paragraph (1) may be acquired only by donation or with donated funds.”.
SEC. 3. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. Section 507 of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (92 Stat. 3501; 16 U.S.C. 460kk) establishing Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking “Committee on Natural Resources” and inserting “Committee on Resources”; (2) in subsection (c)(2)(B), by striking “of certain” in the first sentence and inserting “certain”; and 116 STAT. 1484 (3) in subsection (n)(5), by striking “laws” in the second sentence and inserting “laws,”.
Approved October 9, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 640: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 170-90 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-204 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): June 6, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Sept. 24, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107-237: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies on water optimization in the Burnt River basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and Powder River basin, Oregon. Public Law237 Public Law 107-237 116 STAT. 1485 2002-10-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1485 Public Law107–237 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies on water optimization in the Burnt River basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and Powder River basin, Oregon.

Oct. 11, 2002

[S. 238]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. STUDY. The Secretary of the Interior may conduct feasibility studies on water optimization in the Burnt River basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River basin, and Powder River basin, Oregon.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.
Approved October 11, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 238 (H.R. 1883): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107-638 and 107-363 accompanying H.R. 1883 (both from Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-22 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Aug. 3, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002): Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107-238: To modify the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park to include the propertyknown as Pemberton’s Headquarters, and for other purposes. Public Law238 Public Law 107-238 116 STAT. 1486 2002-10-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1486 Public Law107–238 107th Congress
An Act To modify the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park to include the propertyknown as Pemberton’s Headquarters, and for other purposes.

Oct. 11, 2002

[S. 1175]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

16 USC 430h note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.

16 USC 430h-10.

 The boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park is modified to include the property known as Pemberton’s Headquarters, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Boundary Map, Pemberton’s Headquarters at Vicksburg National Military Park”, numbered 306/ 80015A, and dated August, 2001. The map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
SEC. 3. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY.

16 USC 430h-11.

 (a) Pemberton’s Headquarters.—The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire the properties described in section 2 and 3(b) by purchase, donation, or exchange, except that each property may only be acquired with the consent of the owner thereof. (b) Parking.—The Secretary is also authorized to acquire not more than one acre of land, or interest therein, adjacent to or near Pemberton’s Headquarters for the purpose of providing parking and other facilities related to the operation of Pemberton’s Headquarters. Upon the acquisition of the property referenced in this subsection, the Secretary add it to Vicksburg National Military Park and shall modify the boundaries of the park to reflect its inclusion.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION.

16 USC 430h-12.

 The Secretary shall administer any properties acquired under this Act as part of the Vicksburg National Military Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
116 STAT. 1487
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

16 USC 430h-13.

 There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
Approved October 11, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1175 (H.R. 3307): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-508 accompanying H.R. 3307 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-183 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 24, considered and passed Senate.

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 11, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107-239: To ratify an agreement between The Aleut Corporation and the United States of America to exchange land rights received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for certain land interests on Adak Island, and for other purposes. Public Law239 Public Law 107-239 116 STAT. 1488 2002-10-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1488 Public Law107–239 107th Congress
An Act To ratify an agreement between The Aleut Corporation and the United States of America to exchange land rights received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for certain land interests on Adak Island, and for other purposes.

Oct. 11, 2002

[S. 1325]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alaska.
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

16 USC 668dd note.

 Congress finds that: (1) Adak Island is an isolated island located 1,200 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, between the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. The Island, with its unique physical and biological features, including a deep water harbor and abundant marine-associated wildlife, was recognized early for both its natural and military values. In 1913, Adak Island was reserved and set aside as a Preserve because of its value to seabirds, marine mammals, and fisheries. Withdrawals of portions of Adak Island for various military purposes date back to 1901 and culminated in the 1959 withdrawal of approximately half of the Island for use by the Department of the Navy for military purposes. (2) By 1990, military development on Adak Island supported a community of 6,000 residents. Outside of the Adak Naval Complex, there was no independent community on Adak Island. (3) As a result of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 1808), as amended, the Adak Naval Complex has been closed by the Department of Defense. (4) The Aleut Corporation is an Alaskan Native Regional Corporation incorporated in the State of Alaska pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), as amended (43 U.S.C. 1601, et seq.). The Aleut Corporation represents the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands who prior to the Russian exploration and settlement of the Aleutian Islands were found throughout the Aleutian Islands which includes Adak Island. (5) None of Adak Island was available for selection by The Aleut Corporation under section 14(h)(8) of ANCSA (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(8)) because it was part of a National Wildlife Refuge and because the portion comprising the Adak Naval Complex was withdrawn for use by the United States Navy for military purposes prior to the passage of ANCSA in December 1971. (6) The Aleut Corporation is attempting to establish a community on Adak and has offered to exchange ANCSA land 116 STAT. 1489selections and entitlements for conveyance of certain lands and interests therein on a portion of Adak formerly occupied by the Navy. (7) Removal of a portion of the Adak Island land from refuge status will be offset by the acquisition of high quality wildlife habitat in other Aleut Corporation selections within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, maintaining a resident human population on Adak to control caribou, and making possible a continued United States Fish and Wildlife Service presence in that remote location to protect the natural resources of the Aleutian Islands Unit of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. (8) It is in the public interest to promote reuse of the Adak Island lands by exchanging certain lands for lands selected by The Aleut Corporation elsewhere in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Experience with environmental problems associated with formerly used defense sites in the State of Alaska suggests that the most effective and efficient way to avoid future environmental problems on Adak is to support and encourage active reuse of Adak.
SEC. 2. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. The document entitled the “Agreement Concerning the Conveyance of Property at the Adak Naval Complex” (hereinafter “the Agreement”), and dated September 20, 2000, executed by The Aleut Corporation, the Department of the Interior and the Department of the Navy, together with any technical amendments or modifications to the boundaries that may be agreed to by the parties is hereby ratified, confirmed, and approved and the terms, conditions, procedures, covenants, reservations, indemnities and other provisions set forth in the Agreement are declared to be obligations and commitments of the United States and The Aleut Corporation: Provided, That modifications to the maps and legal descriptions of lands to be removed from the National Wildlife Refuge System within the military withdrawal on Adak Island set forth in Public Land Order 1949 may be made only upon agreement of all Parties to the Agreement and notification given to the Committee on Resources of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate: Provided further, That the acreage conveyed to the United States by The Aleut Corporation under the Agreement, as modified, shall be at least 36,000 acres.
SEC. 3. REMOVAL OF LANDS FROM REFUGE. Effective on the date of conveyance to The Aleut Corporation of the Adak Exchange Lands as described in the Agreement, all such lands shall be removed from the National Wildlife Refuge System and shall neither be considered as part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge nor be subject to any laws pertaining to lands within the boundaries of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, including the conveyance restrictions imposed by section 22(g) of ANCSA (43 U.S.C. 1621(g)), for land in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Secretary shall adjust the boundaries of the Refuge so as to exclude all interests in lands and land rights, surface and subsurface, received by The Aleut Corporation in accordance with this Act and the Agreement.

Effective date.

 116 STAT. 1490
SEC. 4. ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT. Lands and interests therein exchanged and conveyed by the United States pursuant to this Act shall be considered and treated as conveyances of lands or interests therein under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, except that receipt of such lands and interests therein shall not constitute a sale or disposition of land or interests received pursuant to such Act. The public easements for access to public lands and waters reserved pursuant to the Agreement are deemed to satisfy the requirements and purposes of section 17(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
SEC. 5. REACQUISITION OF LANDS. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by purchase or exchange, on a willing seller basis only, any land conveyed to The Aleut Corporation under the Agreement and this Act. In the event any of the lands are subsequently acquired by the United States, they shall be automatically included in the Refuge System. The laws and regulations applicable to Refuge lands shall then apply to these lands and the Secretary shall then adjust the boundaries accordingly.

Applicability.

SEC. 6. GENERAL. (a) Notwithstanding the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 483—484) and the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, as amended (10 U.S.C. 2687), and for the purposes of the transfer of property authorized by this Act, Department of Navy personal property that remains on Adak Island is deemed related to the real property and shall be conveyed by the Department of the Navy to The Aleut Corporation at no additional cost when the related real property is conveyed by the Department of the Interior. (b) The Secretary of the Interior shall convey to The Aleut Corporation those lands identified in the Agreement as the former landfill sites without charge to The Aleut Corporation’s entitlement under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. (c) Any property, including, but not limited to, appurtenances and improvements, received pursuant to this Act shall, for purposes of section 21(d) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, as amended, and section 907(d) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, as amended, be treated as not developed until such property is actually occupied, leased (other than leases for nominal consideration to public entities) or sold by The Aleut Corporation, or, in the case of a lease or other transfer by The Aleut Corporation to a wholly owned development subsidiary, actually occupied, leased, or sold by the subsidiary. (d) Upon conveyance to The Aleut Corporation of the lands described in Appendix A of the Agreement, the lands described in Appendix C of the Agreement will become unavailable for selection under ANCSA. 116 STAT. 1491 (e) The maps included as part of Appendix A to the Agreement depict the lands to be conveyed to The Aleut Corporation. The maps shall be left on file at the Region 7 Office of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the offices of Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in Homer, Alaska. The written legal descriptions of the lands to be conveyed to The Aleut Corporation are also part of Appendix A. In case of any discrepancies, the maps shall be controlling.
Approved October 11, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1325: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-180 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107-240: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. Public Law240 Public Law 107-240 116 STAT. 1492 2002-10-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1492 Public Law107–240 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Oct. 11, 2002

[H.J. Res. 122]

 Resolved by the Seriate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107-229 is further amended by striking the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting “October 18, 2002”.

Ante, p. 1482.
Sec. 2. Section 101(2) of Public Law 107-229 is amended by striking “section 15” and all that follows through “(Public Law 103-236), and”.

Ante, p. 1465.
Sec. 3. Section 114 of Public Law 107-229 is amended by inserting before the colon at the end of the first proviso the following: Provided further. That section 3001 of the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act (H.R. 2215) is amended by striking subsection (d), and such amendment shall take effect as if included in such Act on the date of its enactment”.

Ante, p. 1467.

Effective date.

42 USC 10601 and note.
Sec. 4. Section 117 of Public Law 107-229 is amended to read as follows:

Ante, p. 1468.
“Sec. 117. (a) The Congress finds that section 501 of title 44, United States Code, and section 207(a) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 (44 U.S.C. 501 note) require that (except as otherwise provided in such sections) all printing, binding, and blank book work for Congress, the Executive Office, the Judiciary, other than the Supreme Court of the United States, and every executive department, independent office, and establishment of the Government, shall be done at the Government Printing Office. “(b) No funds appropriated under this joint resolution or any other Act may be used— “(1) to implement or comply with the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-02-07, ‘Procurement of Printing and Duplicating through the Government Printing Office’, issued May 3, 2002, or any other memorandum or similar opinion reaching the same, or substantially the same, result as such memorandum; or “(2) to pay for the printing (other than by the Government Printing Office) of the budget of the United States Government submitted by the President of the United States under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code.”.
Sec. 5. Public Law 107-229 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections:

Ante, p. 1468.
“Sec. 120. For entitlements and other mandatory payments whose budget authority was provided in appropriations Acts for fiscal year 2002, and for activities under the Food Stamp Act of 1977, activities shall be continued at a rate to maintain program 116 STAT. 1493levels under current law, under the authority and conditions provided in the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal year 2002, to be continued through the date specified in section 107(c): Provided, That notwithstanding section 107, funds shall be available and obligations for mandatory payments due on or about November 1, and December 1, 2002, may continue to be made.
“Sec. 121. Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint resolution, the annual rate of operations for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Salaries and Expenses Account shall not exceed $71,960,000 and shall include the cost of lease of office space for the CFTC’s New York regional office at an annual rate not to exceed $1,949,000.
“Sec. 122. In addition to funds made available in section 101, the Department of Justice may transfer to the Immigration User Fee Account established by section 286(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(h)) such sums as may be necessary from unobligated balances from funds appropriated to the Immigration and Naturalization Service by Public Law 107—77 and division B of Public Law 107-117, at a rate not to exceed $90,000,000 for the first quarter, through the date specified in section 107(c): Provided, That the sums transferred under this section shall be reimbursed from the Immigration User Fee Account by not later than April 1, 2003.

Deadline.

“Sec. 123. Notwithstanding section 105(a)(2), in addition to amounts made available in section 101, and subject to sections 107(c) and 108, for purposes of calculating the rate of operations of General Legal Activities (GLA) in the Department of Justice, $7,300,000 available during fiscal year 2002 from the Executive Office of the President shall be credited to GLA for purposes of administering the Victims Compensation Program.
“Sec. 124. Activities authorized by the Parole Commission and Reorganization Act, P.L. 94-233, as amended, may continue through the date specified in section 107(c).
“Sec. 125. Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint resolution, in addition to amounts made available in section 101, and subject to sections 107(c) and 108, such funds, from fee collections in fiscal year 2003, shall be available for the Securities and Exchange Commission to continue implementation of section 8 of Public Law 107-123.
“Sec. 126. Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint resolution, except section 107, the District of Columbia may expend local funds at a rate in excess of the rate under authority applicable prior to October 1, 2002 to cover payments that would be funded under the heading ‘Repayment of Loans and Interest’.
“Sec. 127. No funds appropriated in this joint resolution or any other Act may be used to implement any restructuring of the Civil Works Program of the US Army Corps of Engineers which would involve the transfer of Civil Works missions, functions, or responsibilities from the US Army Corps of Engineers to any other executive branch agency or department without explicit congressional authorization.
“Sec. 128. Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint resolution, during fiscal year 2003, direct loans under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act may be made available for Poland, gross obligations for the principal amounts of which shall not exceed 3,800,000,000: Provided, That such loans shall be repaid in not more than 15 years, including a grace period of up to 8 years 116 STAT. 1494on repayment of principal: Provided further, That no funds are available for the subsidy costs of these loans: Provided further,That the Government of Poland shall pay the full cost, as defined in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, as amended, associated with the loans, including the cost of any defaults: Provided further, That any fees associated with these loans shall be paid by the Government of Poland prior to any disbursement of loan proceeds: Provided further, That no funds made available to Poland under this joint resolution or any other Act may be used for payment of any fees associated with these loans.
“Sec. 129. Notwithstanding section 1(c) of Public Law 103-428, as amended, sections 1(a) and (b) of Public Law 103—428 shall remain in effect until the date specified in section 107(c).

Expiration date.

12 USC 635 note.
“Sec. 130. Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint resolution, there is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for payment to John F. Mink, widower of Patsy Mink, late a Representative from the State of Hawaii, $150,000.

John F. Mink.
“Sec. 131. Notwithstanding section 105(a)(2), in addition to amounts made available in section 101, and subject to sections107(c) and 108, for purposes of calculating the rate of operations for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the amount transferred by Public Law 107-206 from TSA to FEMA shall be credited to TSA, and such amount shall be deducted from FEMA.
“Sec. 132. Activities authorized by section 24 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437v) may continue through the date specified in section 107(c) of this joint resolution.
“Sec. 133. (a) Each specified department or agency shall, by December 6, 2002, submit directly to the Committees on Appropriations a report containing an evaluation of the effect on the specified management areas of operating through September 30, 2003, under joint resolutions making continuing appropriations for fiscal year2003 that fund programs and activities at not exceeding the current rate of operations.

Deadline.

Reports.

 “(b) For purposes of subsection (a): “(1) The term ‘specified department or agency’ means a department or agency identified on page 49 or 50 of the Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2003 (H. Doc.107-159, Vol. I), except for the Department of Defense. “(2) The term ‘specified management areas’ means the following management priorities described in the President’s Management Agenda (August 2001): strategic management of human capital, competitive sourcing, improved financial performance, expanded electronic government, and budget and performance integration.
“Sec. 134. (a) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations a monthly report on all departmental and agency obligations made since the beginning of fiscal year 2003 while operating under joint resolutions making continuing appropriations for such fiscal year.
“(b) Each report required by subsection (a) shall set forth obligations by account, and shall contain a comparison of such obligations to the obligations incurred during the same period for fiscal year2002.

Reports.

“(c) Reports shall be submitted under subsection (a) beginning1 month after the enactment of this section, and ending 1 month 116 STAT. 1495after the expiration of the period covered by the final joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2003. “(d)(1) Each report required by subsection (a) shall include Records. a list of all executive branch accounts for which departments and agencies are operating under apportionments that provide for a rate of operations that is lower than the current rate, within the meaning of sections 101 and 105. For each such account, the report shall include an estimate of the current rate for the period covered by this joint resolution and the estimate of obligations during such period. “(2) By December 6, 2002, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report identifying executive branch accounts for which apportionments made from funds appropriated or authority granted by this joint resolution provide for a rate of operations that differs from the current rate, within the meaning of sections 101 and 105.

Deadline.
“Sec. 135. Appropriations made by this joint resolution are hereby reduced, at an annual rate, by the amounts specified and in the accounts identified for one-time, non-recurring projects and activities in Attachment C of Office of Management and Budget Bulletin No. 02-06, Supplement No. 1, dated October 4, 2002.
“Sec. 136. Activities authorized for 2002 by sections 1902(a)(10)(E)(iv) and 1933 of the Social Security Act, as amended, with respect to individuals described in section 1902(a)(10)(E)(iv)(I) of such Act may continue through 60 days after the date specified in section 107(c) of Public Law 107-229, as amended.
“Sec. 137. Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint resolution, except sections 107(c) and 108, during fiscal year 2003, the annual rate of operations for the Federal-aid highways program for fiscal year 2003 shall be $31,799,104,000: Provided, That total obligations for this program while operating under joint resolutions making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2003 shall not exceed $27,700,000,000, unless otherwise specified in a subsequent appropriations Act. This section shall not affect the availability of unobligated balances carried forward into fiscal year 2003 that would otherwise be available for obligation.”.
Approved October 11, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 122: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 10, considered and passed House and Senate.

 Public Law 107-241: To amend the charter of the AMVETS organization. Public Law241 Public Law 107-241 116 STAT. 1496 2002-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1496 Public Law107–241 107th Congress
An Act To amend the charter of the AMVETS organization.

Oct. 16, 2002

[H.R. 3214]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO AMVETS CHARTER. (a) Name of Organization.—(1) Sections 22701(a) and 22706 of title 36, United States Code, are amended by striking “AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam)” and inserting “AMVETS (American Veterans)”. (2)(A) The heading of chapter 227 of such title is amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 227—AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)”.
 (B) The item relating to such chapter in the table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle II of such title is amended to read as follows: “227. 22701”. (b) Governing Body.—Section 22704(c)(1) of such title is amended by striking “seven national vice commanders” and all that follows through “a judge advocate,” and inserting “two national vice commanders, a finance officer, a judge advocate, a chaplain, six national district commanders,”. (c) Headquarters and Principal Place of Business.—Section 22708 of such title is amended— (1) by striking “the District of Columbia” in the first sentence and inserting “Maryland”; and (2) by striking “the District of Columbia” in the second sentence and inserting “Maryland”.
Approved October 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3214 (S. 1972): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-569 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 15, considered and passed House.

Oct. 2, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–242: To amend the charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States organization to make members of the armed forces who receive special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger eligible for membership in the organization, and for other purposes. Public Law242 Public Law 107–242 116 Stat. 1497 2002-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1497 Public Law107–242 107th Congress
An Act To amend the charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States organization to make members of the armed forces who receive special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger eligible for membership in the organization, and for other purposes.

Oct. 16, 2002

[H.R. 3838]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES CHARTER. (a) Eligibility for Membership of Individuals Receiving Special Pay for Duty Subject to Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger.—Section 230103 of title 36, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking “or” at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting “; or”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(3) in an area which entitled the individual to receive special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger under section 310 of title 37.”.
SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION. Section 230102 of such title is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting “charitable,” before “and educational,”.
Approved October 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3838: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107—570 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 15, considered and passed House.

Oct. 2, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107-243: To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq. Public Law243 Public Law 107-243 116 STAT. 1498 2002-10-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1498 Public Law107–243 107th Congress
Joint Resolution To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.

Oct. 16, 2002

[H.J. Res. 114]

 Whereas in 1990 in response to Iraq’s war of aggression against and illegal occupation of Kuwait, the United States forged a coalition of nations to liberate Kuwait and its people in order to defend the national security of the United States and enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions relating to Iraq; Whereas after the liberation of Kuwait in 1991, Iraq entered into a United Nations sponsored cease-fire agreement pursuant to which Iraq unequivocally agreed, among other things, to eliminate its nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons programs and the means to deliver and develop them, and to end its support for international terrorism; Whereas the efforts of international weapons inspectors, United States intelligence agencies, and Iraqi defectors led to the discovery that Iraq had large stockpiles of chemical weapons and a large scale biological weapons program, and that Iraq had an advanced nuclear weapons development program that was much closer to producing a nuclear weapon than intelligence reporting had previously indicated; Whereas Iraq, in direct and flagrant violation of the cease-fire, attempted to thwart the efforts of weapons inspectors to identify and destroy Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction stockpiles and development capabilities, which finally resulted in the withdrawal of inspectors from Iraq on October 31, 1998; Whereas in Public Law 105—235 (August 14, 1998), Congress concluded that Iraq’s continuing weapons of mass destruction programs threatened vital United States interests and international peace and security, declared Iraq to be in “material and unacceptable breach of its international obligations” and urged the President “to take appropriate action, in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws of the United States, to bring Iraq into compliance with its international obligations”; Whereas Iraq both poses a continuing threat to the national security of the United States and international peace and security in the Persian Gulf region and remains in material and unacceptable breach of its international obligations by, among other things, continuing to possess and develop a significant chemical and biological weapons capability, actively seeking a nuclear weapons capability, and supporting and harboring terrorist organizations; Whereas Iraq persists in violating resolution of the United Nations Security Council by continuing to engage in brutal repression of its civilian population thereby threatening international peace 116 STAT. 1499and security in the region, by refusing to release, repatriate, or account for non-Iraqi citizens wrongfully detained by Iraq, including an American serviceman, and by failing to return property wrongfully seized by Iraq from Kuwait; Whereas the current Iraqi regime has demonstrated its capability and willingness to use weapons of mass destruction against other nations and its own people; Whereas the current Iraqi regime has demonstrated its continuing hostility toward, and willingness to attack, the United States, including by attempting in 1993 to assassinate former President Bush and by firing on many thousands of occasions on United States and Coalition Armed Forces engaged in enforcing the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council; Whereas members of al Qaida, an organization bearing responsibility for attacks on the United States, its citizens, and interests, including the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, are known to be in Iraq; Whereas Iraq continues to aid and harbor other international terrorist organizations, including organizations that threaten the lives and safety of United States citizens; Whereas the attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001, underscored the gravity of the threat posed by the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by international terrorist organizations; Whereas Iraq’s demonstrated capability and willingness to use weapons of mass destruction, the risk that the current Iraqi regime will either employ those weapons to launch a surprise attack against the United States or its Armed Forces or provide them to international terrorists who would do so, and the extreme magnitude of harm that would result to the United States and its citizens from such an attack, combine to justify action by the United States to defend itself; Whereas United Nations Security Council Resolution 678 (1990) authorizes the use of all necessary means to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 660 (1990) and subsequent relevant resolutions and to compel Iraq to cease certain activities that threaten international peace and security, including the development of weapons of mass destruction and refusal or obstruction of United Nations weapons inspections in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 687 (1991), repression of its civilian population in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 (1991), and threatening its neighbors or United Nations operations in Iraq in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 949 (1994); Whereas in the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public Law 102-1), Congress has authorized the President “to use United States Armed Forces pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 678 (1990) in order to achieve implementation of Security Council Resolution 660, 661, 662, 664, 665, 666, 667, 669, 670, 674, and 677”; Whereas in December 1991, Congress expressed its sense that it “supports the use of all necessary means to achieve the goals of United Nations Security Council Resolution 687 as being consistent with the Authorization of Use of Military Force Against 116 STAT. 1500Iraq Resolution (Public Law 102-1),” that Iraq’s repression of its civilian population violates United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 and “constitutes a continuing threat to the peace, security, and stability of the Persian Gulf region,” and that Congress, “supports the use of all necessary means to achieve the goals of United Nations Security Council Resolution 688”; Whereas the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-338) expressed the sense of Congress that it should be the policy of the United States to support efforts to remove from power the current Iraqi regime and promote the emergence of a democratic government to replace that regime; Whereas on September 12, 2002, President Bush committed the United States to “work with the United Nations Security Council to meet our common challenge” posed by Iraq and to “work for the necessary resolutions,” while also making clear that “the Security Council resolutions will be enforced, and the just demands of peace and security will be met, or action will be unavoidable”; Whereas the United States is determined to prosecute the war on terrorism and Iraq’s ongoing support for international terrorist groups combined with its development of weapons of mass destruction in direct violation of its obligations under the 1991 cease-fire and other United Nations Security Council resolutions make clear that it is in the national security interests of the United States and in furtherance of the war on terrorism that all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions be enforced, including through the use of force if necessary; Whereas Congress has taken steps to pursue vigorously the war on terrorism through the provision of authorities and funding requested by the President to take the necessary actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations, or persons who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such persons or organizations; Whereas the President and Congress are determined to continue to take all appropriate actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations, or persons who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such persons or organizations; Whereas the President has authority under the Constitution to take action in order to deter and prevent acts of international terrorism against the United States, as Congress recognized in the joint resolution on Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40); and Whereas it is in the national security interests of the United States to restore international peace and security to the Persian Gulf region: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
SECTION 1.

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

SHORT TITLE. This joint resolution may be cited as the “Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002”.

50 USC 1541 note.

 116 STAT. 1501
SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR UNITED STATES DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS. The Congress of the United States supports the efforts by the President to— (1) strictly enforce through the United Nations Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq and encourages him in those efforts; and (2) obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. (a) Authorization.—The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be necessary and appropriate in order to— (1) defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and (2) enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq. (b) Presidential Determination.—In connection with the exercise of the authority granted in subsection (a) to use force the President shall, prior to such exercise or as soon thereafter as may be feasible, but no later than 48 hours after exercising such authority, make available to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate his determination that— (1) reliance by the United States on further diplomatic or other peaceful means alone either (A) will not adequately protect the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq or (B) is not likely to lead to enforcement of all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq; and (2) acting pursuant to this joint resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take the necessary actions against international terrorist and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations, or persons who planned, authorized, committed or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. (c) War Powers Resolution Requirements.— (1) Specific statutory authorization.—Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. (2) Applicability of other requirements.—Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
SEC. 4. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. (a) Reports.—The President shall, at least once every 60 days, submit to the Congress a report on matters relevant to this joint resolution, including actions taken pursuant to the exercise of authority granted in section 3 and the status of planning for efforts that are expected to be required after such actions are completed, including those actions described in section 7 of the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-338).

President.

 116 STAT. 1502 (b) Single Consolidated Report.—To the extent that the submission of any report described in subsection (a) coincides with the submission of any other report on matters relevant to this joint resolution otherwise required to be submitted to Congress pursuant to the reporting requirements of the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), all such reports may be submitted as a single consolidated report to the Congress. (c) Rule of Construction.—To the extent that the information required by section 3 of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public Law 102-1) is included in the report required by this section, such report shall be considered as meeting the requirements of section 3 of such resolution.
Approved October 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 114 (S.J. Res. 45) (S.J. Res. 46): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-721 (Comm. on International Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 8, 9, considered in House.

Oct. 10, considered and passed House and Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002).

Oct. 16, Presidential remarks and statement.

 Public Law 107–244: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. Public Law244 Public Law 107–244 116 Stat. 1503 2002-10-18 United States Government Publishing Officetext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1503 Public Law107–244 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Oct. 18, 2002

[H.J. Res. 123]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107-229 is further amended by striking the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof “November 22, 2002”.

Ante, p. 1492.

Approved October 18, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 123: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 16, considered and passed House and Senate.

 Public Law 107–245: To facilitate famine relief efforts and a comprehensive solution to the war in Sudan. Public Law245 Public Law 107–245 116 Stat. 1504 2002-10-21 United States Government Publishing Officetext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1504 Public Law107–245 107th Congress
An Act To facilitate famine relief efforts and a comprehensive solution to the war in Sudan.

Oct. 21, 2002

[H.R. 5531]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sudan Peace Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

50 USC 1701 note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Sudan Peace Act”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

50 USC 1701 note.

 The Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Government of Sudan has intensified its prosecution of the war against areas outside of its control, which has already cost more than 2,000,000 lives and has displaced more than 4,000,000 people. (2) A viable, comprehensive, and internationally sponsored peace process, protected from manipulation, presents the best chance for a permanent resolution of the war, protection of human rights, and a self-sustaining Sudan. (3) Continued strengthening and reform of humanitarian relief operations in Sudan is an essential element in the effort to bring an end to the war. (4) Continued leadership by the United States is critical. (5) Regardless of the future political status of the areas of Sudan outside of the control of the Government of Sudan, the absence of credible civil authority and institutions is a major impediment to achieving self-sustenance by the Sudanese people and to meaningful progress toward a viable peace process. It is critical that credible civil authority and institutions play an important role in the reconstruction of postwar Sudan. (6) Through the manipulation of traditional rivalries among peoples in areas outside of its full control, the Government of Sudan has used divide-and-conquer techniques effectively to subjugate its population. However, internationally sponsored reconciliation efforts have played a critical role in reducing human suffering and the effectiveness of this tactic. (7) The Government of Sudan utilizes and organizes militias, Popular Defense Forces, and other irregular units for raiding and enslaving parties in areas outside of the control of the Government of Sudan in an effort to disrupt severely the ability of the populations in those areas to sustain themselves. The tactic helps minimize the Government of Sudan’s accountability internationally. (8) The Government of Sudan has repeatedly stated that it intends to use the expected proceeds from future oil sales 116 STAT. 1505to increase the tempo and lethality of the war against the areas outside of its control. (9) By regularly banning air transport relief flights by the United Nations relief operation OLS, the Government of Sudan has been able to manipulate the receipt of food aid by the Sudanese people from the United States and other donor countries as a devastating weapon of war in the ongoing effort by the Government of Sudan to starve targeted groups and subdue areas of Sudan outside of the Government’s control. (10) The acts of the Government of Sudan, including the acts described in this section, constitute genocide as defined by the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (78 U.N.T.S. 277). (11) The efforts of the United States and other donors in delivering relief and assistance through means outside of OLS have played a critical role in addressing the deficiencies in OLS and offset the Government of Sudan’s manipulation of food donations to advantage in the civil war in Sudan. (12) While the immediate needs of selected areas in Sudan facing starvation have been addressed in the near term, the population in areas of Sudan outside of the control of the Government of Sudan are still in danger of extreme disruption of their ability to sustain themselves. (13) The Nuba Mountains and many areas in Bahr al Ghazal and the Upper Nile and the Blue Nile regions have been excluded completely from relief distribution by OLS, consequently placing their populations at increased risk of famine. (14) At a cost which has sometimes exceeded $1,000,000 per day, and with a primary focus on providing only for the immediate food needs of the recipients, the current international relief operations are neither sustainable nor desirable in the long term. (15) The ability of populations to defend themselves against attack in areas outside of the control of the Government of Sudan has been severely compromised by the disengagement of the front-line states of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Uganda, fostering the belief among officials of the Government of Sudan that success on the battlefield can be achieved. (16) The United States should use all means of pressure available to facilitate a comprehensive solution to the war in Sudan, including— (A) the multilateralization of economic and diplomatic tools to compel the Government of Sudan to enter into a good faith peace process; (B) the support or creation of viable democratic civil authority and institutions in areas of Sudan outside of government control; (C) continued active support of people-to-people reconciliation mechanisms and efforts in areas outside of government control; (D) the strengthening of the mechanisms to provide humanitarian relief to those areas; and (E) cooperation among the trading partners of the United States and within multilateral institutions toward those ends. 116 STAT. 1506
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

50 USC 1701 note.

 In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.—The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) Government of Sudan.—The term “Government of Sudan” means the National Islamic Front government in Khartoum, Sudan. (3) OLS.—The term “OLS” means the United Nations relief operation carried out by UNICEF, the World Food Program, and participating relief organizations known as “Operation Lifeline Sudan”.
SEC. 4. CONDEMNATION OF SLAVERY, OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES, AND TACTICS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SUDAN.

50 USC 1701 note.

 The Congress hereby— (1) condemns— (A) violations of human rights on all sides of the conflict in Sudan; (B) the Government of Sudan’s overall human rights record, with regard to both the prosecution of the war and the denial of basic human and political rights to all Sudanese; (C) the ongoing slave trade in Sudan and the role of the Government of Sudan in abetting and tolerating the practice; (D) the Government of Sudan’s use and organization of “murahalliin” or “mujahadeen”, Popular Defense Forces, and regular Sudanese Army units into organized and coordinated raiding and slaving parties in Bahr al Ghazal, the Nuba Mountains, and the Upper Nile and the Blue Nile regions; and (E) aerial bombardment of civilian targets that is sponsored by the Government of Sudan; and (2) recognizes that, along with selective bans on air transport relief flights by the Government of Sudan, the use of raiding and slaving parties is a tool for creating food shortages and is used as a systematic means to destroy the societies, culture, and economies of the Dinka, Nuer, and Nuba peoples in a policy of low-intensity ethnic cleansing.
SEC. 5. ASSISTANCE FOR PEACE AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE.

50 USC 1701 note.

 (a) Assistance to Sudan.—The President is authorized to provide increased assistance to the areas of Sudan that are not controlled by the Government of Sudan to prepare the population for peace and democratic governance, including support for civil administration, communications infrastructure, education, health, and agriculture. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.— (1) In general.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out the activities described in subsection (a) of this section $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005. (2) Availability.—Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under paragraph (1) of this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended.
116 STAT. 1507
SEC. 6. SUPPORT FOR AN INTERNATIONALLY SANCTIONED PEACE PROCESS.

President.

50 USC 1701 note.

 (a) Findings.—Congress hereby— (1) recognizes that— (A) a single, viable internationally and regionally sanctioned peace process holds the greatest opportunity to promote a negotiated, peaceful settlement to the war in Sudan; and (B) resolution to the conflict in Sudan is best made through a peace process based on the Declaration of Principles reached in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 20, 1994, and on the Machakos Protocol in July 2002; and (2) commends the efforts of Special Presidential Envoy, Senator Danforth and his team in working to assist the parties to the conflict in Sudan in finding a just, permanent peace to the conflict in Sudan.

John C.

Danforth.

 (b) Measures of Certain Conditions Not Met.— (1) Presidential determination.— (A) The President shall make a determination and certify in writing to the appropriate congressional committees within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and each 6 months thereafter, that the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement are negotiating in good faith and that negotiations should continue.

Certification.

Deadlines.

 (B) If, under subparagraph (A) the President determines and certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that the Government of Sudan has not engaged in good faith negotiations to achieve a permanent, just, and equitable peace agreement, or has unreasonably interfered with humanitarian efforts, then the President, after consultation with the Congress, shall implement the measures set forth in paragraph (2). (C) If, under paragraph (A) the President determines and certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement has not engaged in good faith negotiations to achieve a permanent, just, and equitable peace agreement, then paragraph (2) shall not apply to the Government of Sudan. (D) If the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the Government of Sudan is not in compliance with the terms of a permanent peace agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, then the President, after consultation with the Congress, shall implement the measures set forth in paragraph (2). (E) If, at any time after the President has made a certification under subparagraph (B), the President makes a determination and certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that the Government of Sudan has resumed good faith negotiations, or makes a determination and certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that the Government of Sudan is in compliance with a peace agreement, then paragraph (2) shall not apply to the Government of Sudan. (2) Measures in support of the peace process.—Subject to the provisions of paragraph (1), the President— 116 STAT. 1508 (A) shall, through the Secretary of the Treasury, instruct the United States executive directors to each international financial institution to continue to vote against and actively oppose any extension by the respective institution of any loan, credit, or guarantee to the Government of Sudan; (B) should consider downgrading or suspending diplomatic relations between the United States and the Government of Sudan; (C) shall take all necessary and appropriate steps, including through multilateral efforts, to deny the Government of Sudan access to oil revenues to ensure that the Government of Sudan neither directly nor indirectly utilizes any oil revenues to purchase or acquire military equipment or to finance any military activities; and (D) shall seek a United Nations Security Council Resolution to impose an arms embargo on the Government of Sudan. (c) Report on the Status of Negotiations.—If, at any time after the President has made a certification under subsection (b)(1)(A), the Government of Sudan discontinues negotiations with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement for a 14-day period, then the President shall submit a quarterly report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of the peace process until negotiations resume. (d) Report on United States Opposition to Financing by International Financial Institutions.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall submit a semiannual report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the steps taken by the United States to oppose the extension of a loan, credit, or guarantee if, after the Secretary of the Treasury gives the instructions described in subsection (b)(2)(A), such financing is extended. (e) Report on Efforts To Deny Oil Revenues.—Not later than 45 days after the President takes an action under subsection (b)(2)(C), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive plan for implementing the actions described in such subsection.

Deadline.

 (f) Definition.—In this section, the term “international financial institution” means the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Development Association, the International Monetary Fund, the African Development Bank, and the African Development Fund.
SEC. 7. MULTILATERAL PRESSURE ON COMBATANTS.

50 USC 1701 note.

 It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United Nations should help facilitate peace and recovery in Sudan; (2) the President, acting through the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, should seek to end the veto power of the Government of Sudan over the plans by OLS for air transport relief flights and, by doing so, to end the manipulation of the delivery of relief supplies to the advantage of the Government of Sudan on the battlefield; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures, including the implementation of recommendations of the International Eminent Persons Commission contained in the report 116 STAT. 1509issued on May 22, 2002, to end slavery and aerial bombardment of civilians by the Government of Sudan.
SEC. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENT.

Deadlines.

50 USC 1701 note.

 Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the conflict in Sudan. Such report shall include— (1) a description of the sources and current status of Sudan’s financing and construction of infrastructure and pipelines for oil exploitation, the effects of such financing and construction on the inhabitants of the regions in which the oil fields are located, and the ability of the Government of Sudan to finance the war in Sudan with the proceeds of the oil exploitation; (2) a description of the extent to which that financing was secured in the United States or with involvement of United States citizens; (3) the best estimates of the extent of aerial bombardment by the Government of Sudan, including targets, frequency, and best estimates of damage; and (4) a description of the extent to which humanitarian relief has been obstructed or manipulated by the Government of Sudan or other forces.
SEC. 9. CONTINUED USE OF NON-OLS ORGANIZATIONS FOR RELIEF EFFORTS.

50 USC 1701 note.

 (a) Sense of Congress.—It is the sense of the Congress that the President should continue to increase the use of non-OLS agencies in the distribution of relief supplies in southern Sudan. (b) Report.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report describing the progress made toward carrying out subsection (a).

Deadline.

President.
SEC. 10. CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR ANY BAN ON AIR TRANSPORT RELIEF FLIGHTS.

President.

50 USC 1701 note.

 (a) Plan.—The President shall develop a contingency plan to provide, outside the auspices of the United Nations if necessary, the greatest possible amount of United States Government and privately donated relief to all affected areas in Sudan, including the Nuba Mountains and the Upper Nile and the Blue Nile regions, in the event that the Government of Sudan imposes a total, partial, or incremental ban on OLS air transport relief flights. (b) Reprogramming Authority.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in carrying out the plan developed under subsection (a), the President may reprogram up to 100 percent of the funds available for support of OLS operations for the purposes of the plan.
SEC. 11. INVESTIGATION OF WAR CRIMES.

50 USC 1701 note.

 (a) In General.—The Secretary of State shall collect information about incidents which may constitute crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes, and other violations of international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict in Sudan, including slavery, rape, and aerial bombardment of civilian targets. (b) Report.—Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of

Deadline.

 116 STAT. 1510State shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report on the information that the Secretary of State has collected under subsection (a) and any findings or determinations made by the Secretary on the basis of that information. The report under this subsection may be submitted as part of the report required under section 8. (c) Consultations With Other Departments.—In preparing the report required by this section, the Secretary of State shall consult and coordinate with all other Government officials who have information necessary to complete the report. Nothing contained in this section shall require the disclosure, on a classified or unclassified basis, of information that would jeopardize sensitive sources and methods or other vital national security interests.
Approved October 21, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5531: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 7, considered and passed House.

Oct. 9, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 21, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–246: To make available funds under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to expand democracy, good governance, and anti-corruption programs in the Russian Federation in order to promote and strengthen democratic government and civil society and independent media in that country. Public Law246 Public Law 107–246 116 Stat. 1511 2002-10-23 United States Government Publishing Officetext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1511 Public Law107–246 107th Congress
An Act To make available funds under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to expand democracy, good governance, and anti-corruption programs in the Russian Federation in order to promote and strengthen democratic government and civil society and independent media in that country.

Oct. 23, 2002

[H.R. 2121]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Russian Democracy Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

22 USC 2151 note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Russian Democracy Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

22 USC 2295 note.

 (a) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings: (1) Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the leadership of the Russian Federation has publicly committed itself to building— (A) a society with democratic political institutions and practices, the observance of universally recognized standards of human rights, and religious and press freedom; and (B) a market economy based on internationally accepted principles of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. (2) In order to facilitate this transition, the international community has provided multilateral and bilateral technical assistance, and the United States’ contribution to these efforts has played an important role in developing new institutions built on democratic and liberal economic foundations and the rule of law. (3)(A) Since 1992, United States Government democratic reform programs and public diplomacy programs, including training, and small grants have provided access to and training in the use of the Internet, brought nearly 40,000 Russian citizens to the United States, and have led to the establishment of more than 65,000 nongovernmental organizations, thousands of independent local media outlets, despite governmental opposition, and numerous political parties. (B) These efforts contributed to the substantially free and fair Russian parliamentary elections in 1995 and 1999. (4) The United States has assisted Russian efforts to replace its centrally planned, state-controlled economy with a market economy and helped create institutions and infrastructure for a market economy. Approximately two-thirds of the Russian Federation’s gross domestic product is now generated 116 STAT. 1512by the private sector, and the United States recognized Russia as a market economy on June 7, 2002. (5)(A) The United States has fostered grassroots entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation by focusing United States economic assistance on small- and medium-sized businesses and by providing training, consulting services, and small loans to more than 250,000 Russian entrepreneurs. (B) There are now more than 900,000 small businesses in the Russian Federation, producing 12 to 15 percent, depending on the estimate, of the gross domestic product of the Russian Federation. (C) United States-funded programs have contributed to fighting corruption and financial crime, such as money laundering, by helping to— (i) establish a commercial legal infrastructure; (ii) develop an independent judiciary; (iii) support the drafting of a new criminal code, civil code, and bankruptcy law; (iv) develop a legal and regulatory framework for the Russian Federation’s equivalent of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; (v) support Russian law schools; (vi) create legal aid clinics; and (vii) bolster law-related activities of nongovernmental organizations. (6) Because the capability of Russian democratic forces and the civil society to organize and defend democratic gains without international support is uncertain, and because the gradual integration of the Russian Federation into the global order of free-market, democratic nations would enhance Russian cooperation with the United States on a wide range of political, economic, and security issues, the success of democracy in Russia is in the national security interest of the United States, and the United States Government should develop a far-reaching and flexible strategy aimed at strengthening Russian society’s support for democracy and a market economy, particularly by enhancing Russian democratic institutions and education, promoting the rule of law, and supporting Russia’s independent media. (7) Since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the Russian Federation has stood with the United States and the rest of the civilized world in the struggle against terrorism and has cooperated in the war in Afghanistan by sharing intelligence and through other means. (8) United States-Russia relations have improved, leading to a successful summit between President Bush and President Putin in May 2002, resulting in a “Foundation for Cooperation”. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are— (1) to strengthen and advance institutions of democratic government and of free and independent media, and to sustain the development of an independent civil society in the Russian Federation based on religious and ethnic tolerance, internationally recognized human rights, and an internationally recognized rule of law; and (2) to focus United States foreign assistance programs on using local expertise and to give local organizations a greater 116 STAT. 1513role in designing and implementing such programs, while maintaining appropriate oversight and monitoring.
SEC. 3. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

22 USC 2295 note.

 (a) Sense of Congress.—It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) recognize that a democratic and economically stable Russian Federation is inherently less confrontational and destabilizing in its foreign policy and therefore that the promotion of democracy in Russia is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) continue and increase assistance to the democratic forces in the Russian Federation, including the independent media, regional administrations, democratic political parties, and nongovernmental organizations. (b) Statement of Policy.—It shall be the policy of the United States— (1) to facilitate Russia’s integration into the Western community of nations, including supporting the establishment of a stable democracy and a market economy within the framework of the rule of law and respect for individual rights, including Russia’s membership in the appropriate international institutions; (2) to engage the Government of the Russian Federation and Russian society in order to strengthen democratic reform and institutions, and to promote transparency and good governance in all aspects of society, including fair and honest business practices, accessible and open legal systems, freedom of religion, and respect for human rights; (3) to advance a dialogue among United States Government officials, private sector individuals, and representatives of the Government of the Russian Federation regarding Russia’s integration into the Western community of nations; (4) to encourage United States Government officials and private sector individuals to meet regularly with democratic activists, human rights activists, representatives of the independent media, representatives of nongovernmental organizations, civic organizers, church officials, and reform-minded politicians from Moscow and all other regions of the Russian Federation; (5) to incorporate democratic reforms, the promotion of independent media, and economic reforms in a broader United States dialogue with the Government of the Russian Federation; (6) to encourage the Government of the Russian Federation to address, in a cooperative and transparent manner consistent with internationally recognized and accepted principles, crossborder issues, including the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction, environmental degradation, crime, trafficking, and corruption; (7) to consult with the Government of the Russian Federation and the Russian Parliament on the adoption of economic and social reforms necessary to sustain Russian economic growth and to ensure Russia’s transition to a fully functioning market economy and membership in the World Trade Organization; (8) to persuade the Government of the Russian Federation to honor its commitments made to the Organization for Security 116 STAT. 1514and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) at the November 1999 Istanbul Conference, and to conduct a genuine good neighbor policy toward the other independent states of the former Soviet Union in the spirit of internationally accepted principles of regional cooperation; and (9) to encourage the G—8 partners and international financial institutions, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, to develop financial safeguards and transparency practices in lending to the Russian Federation.
SEC. 4. AMENDMENTS TO THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961. (a) In General.— (1) Democracy and rule of law.—Section 498(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2295(2)) is amended— (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking “Democracy” and inserting “Democracy and rule of law”; (B) by striking subparagraphs (E) and (G); (C) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (I); (D) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: “(E) development and support of grass-roots and nongovernmental organizations promoting democracy, the rule of law, transparency, and accountability in the political process, including grants in small amounts to such organizations; “(F) international exchanges and other forms of public diplomacy to promote greater understanding on how democracy, the public policy process, market institutions, and an independent judiciary function in Western societies; “(G) political parties and coalitions committed to promoting democracy, human rights, and economic reforms; “(H) support for civic organizations committed to promoting human rights;”; and (E) by adding at the end the following: “(J) strengthened administration of justice through programs and activities carried out in accordance with section 498B(e), including— “(i) support for nongovernmental organizations, civic organizations, and political parties that favor a strong and independent judiciary; “(ii) support for local organizations that work with judges and law enforcement officials in efforts to achieve a reduction in the number of pretrial detainees; and “(iii) support for the creation of legal associations or groups that provide training in human rights and advocacy, public education with respect to human rights-related laws and proposed legislation, and legal assistance to persons subject to improper government interference.”. (2) Independent media.—Section 498 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2295) is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (13) as paragraphs (4) through (14), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: 116 STAT. 1515 “(3) Independent media.—Developing free and independent media, including— “(A) supporting all forms of independent media reporting, including print, radio, and television; “(B) providing special support for, and unrestricted public access to, nongovernmental Internet-based sources of information, dissemination and reporting, including providing technical and other support for web radio services, providing computers and other necessary resources for Internet connectivity and training new Internet users in nongovernmental civic organizations on methods and uses of Internet-based media; and “(C) training in journalism, including investigative journalism techniques that educate the public on the costs of corruption and act as a deterrent against corrupt officials.”. (b) Conforming Amendment.—Section 498B(e) of such Act is amended by striking “paragraph (2)(G)” and inserting “paragraph (2)(J)”.

22 USC 2295b.
SEC. 5. ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

22 USC 2295 note.

 (a) Assistance Programs.—In providing assistance to the Russian Federation under chapter 11 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2295 et seq.), the President is authorized to— (1) work with the Government of the Russian Federation, the Duma, and representatives of the Russian Federation judiciary to help implement a revised and improved code of criminal procedure and other laws; (2) establish civic education programs relating to democracy, public policy, the rule of law, and the importance of independent media, including the establishment of “American Centers” and public policy schools at Russian universities and encourage cooperative programs with universities in the United States to offer courses through Internet-based off-site learning centers at Russian universities; and (3) support the Regional Initiatives (RI) program, which provides targeted assistance in those regions of the Russian Federation that have demonstrated a commitment to reform, democracy, and the rule of law, and which promotes the concept of such programs as a model for all regions of the Russian Federation. (b) Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America.—RFE/RL, Incorporated, and the Voice of America should use new and innovative techniques, in cooperation with local independent media sources and using local languages as appropriate and as possible, to disseminate throughout the Russian Federation information relating to democracy, free-market economics, the rule of law, and human rights.
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE FOR DEMOCRACY, INDEPENDENT MEDIA, AND THE RULE OF LAW. Of the amounts made available to carry out the provision of chapter 11 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2295 et seq.) and the FREEDOM Support Act for fiscal year 2003, $50,000,000 is authorized to be available for the activities authorized by paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 498 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended by section 4(a) of this Act.
116 STAT. 1516
SEC. 7. PRESERVING THE ARCHIVES OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER ANDREI SAKHAROV.

Brandeis University.

 (a) Authorization.—The President is authorized, on such terms and conditions as the President determines to be appropriate, to make a grant to Brandeis University for an endowment for the Andrei Sakharov Archives and Human Rights Center for the purpose of collecting and preserving documents related to the life of Andrei Sakharov and the administration of such Center. (b) Funding.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out subsection (a) not more than $1,500,000.
SEC. 8. EXTENSION OF LAW.

Applicability.

 The provisions of section 108(c) of H.R. 3427, as enacted by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106-113, shall apply to United States contributions for fiscal year 2003 to the organization described in section 108(c) of H.R. 3427.
Approved October 23, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2121: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 11, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Oct. 7, House concurred in Senate amendments.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 23, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107-247: To increase, effective as of December 1, 2002, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans. Public Law247 Public Law 107-247 116 STAT. 1517 2002-10-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1517 Public Law107–247 107th Congress
An Act To increase, effective as of December 1, 2002, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans.

Oct. 23, 2002

[H.R. 4085]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost- of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002”.

38 USC 101 note.
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION.

38 USC 1114 note.

 (a) Rate Adjustment.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, effective on December 1, 2002, increase the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary, as specified in subsection (b). (b) Amounts To Be Increased.—The dollar amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are the following:(1) Compensation.—Each of the dollar amounts in effect under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (2) Additional compensation for dependents.—Each of the dollar amounts in effect under section 1115(1) of such title. (3) Clothing allowance.—The dollar amount in effect under section 1162 of such title. (4) New DIC RATES.—The dollar amounts in effect under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 1311(a) of such title. (5) Old dic rates.—Each of the dollar amounts in effect under section 1311(a)(3) of such title. (6) Additional dic for surviving spouses with minor CHILDREN.—The dollar amount in effect under section 1311(b) of such title. (7) Additional dic for disability.—The dollar amounts in effect under sections 1311(c) and 1311(d) of such title. (8) for dependent children.—The dollar amounts in effect under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (c) Determination of Increase.—(1) The increase under subsection (a) shall be made in the dollar amounts specified in subsection (b) as in effect on November 30, 2002. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), each such amount shall be increased by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1,116 STAT. 1518 2002, as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). (3) Each dollar amount increased pursuant to paragraph (2) shall, if not a whole dollar amount, be rounded down to the next lower whole dollar amount. (d) Special Rule.—The Secretary may adjust administratively, consistent with the increases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability compensation payable to persons within the purview of section 10 of Public Law 85-857 (72 Stat. 1263) who are not in receipt of compensation payable pursuant to chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code.
SECTION 3.

Federal Register, publication.

38 USC 1114 note.

PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. At the same time as the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required to be published by reason of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2003, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the Federal Register the amounts specified in subsection (b) of section 2, as increased pursuant to that section.
Approved October 23, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4085 (S. 1090) (S. 2074): HOUSE REPORTS:: No. 107–472 (Comm. on Veteran’s Affairs). SENATE REPORTS:: Nos. 107–87 accompanying S. 1090 and 107–215 accompanying S. 2074 (both from Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 20, 21, considered and passed House.

Sept. 26, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Oct. 7, House concurred in Senate amendments.

 Public Law 107-248: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year endingSeptember 30, 2003, and for other purposes. Public Law248 Public Law 107-248 116 STAT. 1519 2002-10-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1519 Public Law107–248 107th Congress
An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year endingSeptember 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

Oct. 23, 2002

[H.R. 5010]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, for military functions administered by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes, namely:
<num value="I">TITLE I</num> <heading class="centered">MILITARY PERSONNEL</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Personnel, Army</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, individual clothing, subsistence, interest on deposits, gratuities, permanent change of station travel (including all expenses thereof for organizational movements), and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations, for members of the Army on active duty (except members of reserve components provided for elsewhere), cadets, and aviation cadets; and for payments pursuant to section 156 of Public Law 97-377, as amended (42 U.S.C. 402 note), and to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $26,855,017,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Personnel, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, individual clothing, subsistence, interest on deposits, gratuities, permanent change of station travel (including all expenses thereof for organizational movements), and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations, for members of the Navy on active duty (except members of the Reserve provided for elsewhere), midshipmen, and aviation cadets; and for payments pursuant to section 156 of Public Law 97-377, as amended (42 U.S.C. 402 note), and to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $21,927,628,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Personnel, Marine Corps</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, individual clothing, subsistence, interest on deposits, gratuities, permanent change of station travel (including all expenses thereof for organizational movements), and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations, for members of the Marine Corps on active duty (except <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1520">116 STAT. 1520</page>members of the Reserve provided for elsewhere); and for payments pursuant to section 156 of Public Law 97-377, as amended (42 U.S.C. 402 note), and to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $8,501,087,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Personnel, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, individual clothing, subsistence, interest on deposits, gratuities, permanent change of station travel (including all expenses thereof for organizational movements), and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations, for members of the Air Force on active duty (except members of reserve components provided for elsewhere), cadets, and aviation cadets; and for payments pursuant to section 156 of Public Law 97-377, as amended (42 U.S.C. 402 note), and to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $21,981,277,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reserve Personnel, Army</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses for personnel of the Army Reserve on active duty under sections 10211, 10302, and 3038 of title 10, United States Code, or while serving on active duty under section 12301(d) of title 10, United States Code, in connection with performing duty specified in section 12310(a) of title 10, United States Code, or while undergoing reserve training, or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty, and for members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and expenses authorized by section 16131 of title 10, United States Code; and for payments to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $3,374,355,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reserve Personnel, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses for personnel of the Navy Reserve on active duty under section 10211 of title 10, United States Code, or while serving on active duty under section 12301(d) of title 10, United States Code, in connection with performing duty specified in section 12310(a) of title 10, United States Code, or while undergoing reserve training, or while performing drills or equivalent duty, and for members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and expenses authorized by section 16131 of title 10, United States Code; and for payments to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $1,907,552,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reserve Personnel, Marine Corps</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses for personnel of the Marine Corps Reserve on active duty under section 10211 of title 10, United States Code, or while serving on active duty under section 12301(d) of title 10, United States Code, in connection with performing duty specified in section 12310(a) of title 10, United States Code, or while undergoing reserve training, or while performing drills or equivalent duty, and for members of the Marine Corps platoon leaders class, and expenses authorized by section 16131 of title 10, United States Code; and for payments to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $553,983,000.</content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1521">116 STAT. 1521</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reserve Personnel, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses for personnel of the Air Force Reserve on active duty under sections 10211, 10305, and 8038 of title 10, United States Code, or while serving on active duty under section 12301(d) of title 10, United States Code, in connection with performing duty specified in section 12310(a) of title 10, United States Code, or while undergoing reserve training, or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty, and for members of the Air Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and expenses authorized by section 16131 of title 10, United States Code; and for payments to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $1,236,904,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Guard Personnel, Army</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses for personnel of the Army National Guard while on duty under section 10211, 10302, or 12402 of title 10 or section 708 of title 32, United States Code, or while serving on duty under section 12301(d) of title 10 or section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code, in connection with performing duty specified in section 12310(a) of title 10, United States Code, or while undergoing training, or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty, and expenses authorized by section 16131 of title 10, United States Code; and for payments to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $5,114,588,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Guard Personnel, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses for personnel of the Air National Guard on duty under section 10211, 10305, or 12402 of title 10 or section 708 of title 32, United States Code, or while serving on duty under section 12301(d) of title 10 or section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code, in connection with performing duty specified in section 12310(a) of title 10, United States Code, or while undergoing training, or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty, and expenses authorized by section 16131 of title 10, United States Code; and for payments to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $2,125,161,000.</content></appropriations> <num value="II">TITLE II</num> <heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Army</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Army, as authorized by law; and not to exceed $10,818,000 can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of the Army, and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes, $23,992,082,000: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That of the funds appropriated in this <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1522">116 STAT. 1522</page>paragraph, not less than $355,000,000 shall be made available only for conventional ammunition care and maintenance:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That of the funds made available under this heading, $2,500,000 shall be available for Fort Baker, in accordance with the terms and conditions as provided under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Army”, in Public Law 107-117.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Navy and the Marine Corps, as authorized by law; and not to exceed $4,415,000 can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of the Navy, and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes, $29,331,526,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Marine Corps, as authorized by law, $3,585,759,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Air Force, as authorized by law; and not to exceed $7,902,000 can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of the Air Force, and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes, $27,339,533,000: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That notwithstanding any other provision of law, that of the funds available under this heading, $750,000 shall only be available to the Secretary of the Air Force for a grant to Florida Memorial College for the purpose of funding minority aviation training:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That of the amount provided under this heading, $2,000,000 may be obligated for the deployment of Air Force active and Reserve aircrews that perform combat search and rescue operations to operate and evaluate the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force EH-101 helicopter, to receive training using that helicopter, and to exchange operational techniques and procedures regarding that helicopter.</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Florida Memorial College.</p> </sidenote> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), as authorized by law, $14,773,506,000, of which not to exceed $25,000,000 may be available for the CINC initiative fund account; and of which not to exceed $34,500,000 can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of Defense, and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes: <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the funds provided in this Act for Civil Military programs under this heading, <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1523">116 STAT. 1523</page>$750,000 shall be available for a grant for Outdoor Odyssey, Roaring Run, Pennsylvania, to support the Youth Development and Leadership program and Department of Defense STARBASE program;</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to plan or implement the consolidation of a budget or appropriations liaison office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the office of the Secretary of a military department, or the service headquarters of one of the Armed Forces into a legislative affairs or legislative liaison office:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That $4,675,000, to remain available until expended, is available only for expenses relating to certain classified activities, and may be transferred as necessary by the Secretary to operation and maintenance appropriations or research, development, test and evaluation appropriations, to be merged with and to be available for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That any ceiling on the investment item unit cost of items that may be purchased with operation and maintenance funds shall not apply to the funds described in the preceding proviso:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this Act.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Army Reserve</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance, including training, organization, and administration, of the Army Reserve; repair of facilities and equipment; hire of passenger motor vehicles; travel and transportation; care of the dead; recruiting; procurement of services, supplies, and equipment; and communications, $1,970,180,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Navy Reserve</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance, including training, organization, and administration, of the Navy Reserve; repair of facilities and equipment; hire of passenger motor vehicles; travel and transportation; care of the dead; recruiting; procurement of services, supplies, and equipment; and communications, $1,236,809,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps Reserve</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance, including training, organization, and administration, of the Marine Corps Reserve; repair of facilities and equipment; hire of passenger motor vehicles; travel and transportation; care of the dead; recruiting; procurement of services, supplies, and equipment; and communications, $187,532,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Air Force Reserve</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the operation and maintenance, including training, organization, and administration, of the Air Force Reserve; repair of facilities and equipment; hire of passenger motor vehicles; travel and transportation; care of the dead; recruiting; procurement of services, supplies, and equipment; and communications, $2,163,104,000.</content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1524">116 STAT. 1524</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard</inline></heading> <content>For expenses of training, organizing, and administering the Army National Guard, including medical and hospital treatment and related expenses in non-Federal hospitals; maintenance, operation, and repairs to structures and facilities; hire of passenger motor vehicles; personnel services in the National Guard Bureau; travel expenses (other than mileage), as authorized by law for Army personnel on active duty, for Army National Guard division, regimental, and battalion commanders while inspecting units in compliance with National Guard Bureau regulations when specifically authorized by the Chief, National Guard Bureau; supplying and equipping the Army National Guard as authorized by law; and expenses of repair, modification, maintenance, and issue of supplies and equipment (including aircraft), $4,261,707,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard</inline></heading> <content>For operation and maintenance of the Air National Guard, including medical and hospital treatment and related expenses in non-Federal hospitals; maintenance, operation, repair, and other necessary expenses of facilities for the training and administration of the Air National Guard, including repair of facilities, maintenance, operation, and modification of aircraft; transportation of things, hire of passenger motor vehicles; supplies, materials, and equipment, as authorized by law for the Air National Guard; and expenses incident to the maintenance and use of supplies, materials, and equipment, including such as may be furnished from stocks under the control of agencies of the Department of Defense; travel expenses (other than mileage) on the same basis as authorized by law for Air National Guard personnel on active Federal duty, for Air National Guard commanders while inspecting units in compliance with National Guard Bureau regulations when specifically authorized by the Chief, National Guard Bureau, $4,117,585,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Account</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For expenses directly relating to Overseas Contingency Operations by United States military forces, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense may transfer these funds only to military personnel accounts; operation and maintenance accounts within this title; the Defense Health Program appropriation; procurement accounts; research, development, test and evaluation accounts; and to working capital funds:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the funds transferred shall be merged with and shall be available for the same purposes and for the same time period, as the appropriation to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the transfer authority provided in this paragraph is in addition to any other transfer authority contained elsewhere in this Act.</proviso></content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1525">116 STAT. 1525</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces</inline></heading> <content>For salaries and expenses necessary for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, $9,614,000, of which not to exceed $2,500 can be used for official representation purposes.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration, Army</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For the Department of the Army, $395,900,000, to remain available until transferred: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of the Army shall, upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration, reduction and recycling of hazardous waste, removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the Department of the Army, or for similar purposes, transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the Department of the Army, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration, Navy</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For the Department of the Navy, $256,948,000, to remain available until transferred: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of the Navy shall, upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration, reduction and recycling of hazardous waste, removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the Department of the Navy, or for similar purposes, transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the Department of the Navy, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration, Air Force</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For the Department of the Air Force, $389,773,000, to remain available until transferred: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of the Air Force shall, upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration, reduction and recycling of hazardous waste, removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the Department of the Air Force, or for similar purposes, transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the Department of the Air Force, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation.</proviso></content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1526">116 STAT. 1526</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration, Defense-Wide</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For the Department of Defense, $23,498,000, to remain available until transferred: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense shall, upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration, reduction and recycling of hazardous waste, removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the Department of Defense, or for similar purposes, transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the Department of Defense, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For the Department of the Army, $246,102,000, to remain available until transferred: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of the Army shall, upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration, reduction and recycling of hazardous waste, removal of unsafe buildings and debris at sites formerly used by the Department of Defense, transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the Department of the Army, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid</inline></heading> <content>For expenses relating to the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid programs of the Department of Defense (consisting of the programs provided under sections 401, 402, 404, 2547, and 2551 of title 10, United States Code), $58,400,000, to remain available until September 30, 2004.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Former Soviet Union Threat Reduction</inline></heading> <content>For assistance to the republics of the former Soviet Union, including assistance provided by contract or by grants, for facilitating the elimination and the safe and secure transportation and storage of nuclear, chemical and other weapons; for establishing programs to prevent the proliferation of weapons, weapons components, and weapon-related technology and expertise; for programs relating to the training and support of defense and military personnel for demilitarization and protection of weapons, weapons components and weapons technology and expertise, and for defense and military contacts, $416,700,000, to remain available until September 30, 2005: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That of the amounts provided under this heading, $10,000,000 shall be available only to support the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1527">116 STAT. 1527</page>dismantling and disposal of nuclear submarines and submarine reactor components in the Russian Far East.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support for International Sporting Competitions, Defense</inline></heading> <content>For logistical and security support for international sporting competitions (including pay and non-travel related allowances only for members of the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States called or ordered to active duty in connection with providing such support), $19,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content></appropriations> <num value="III">TITLE III</num> <heading>PROCUREMENT</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft Procurement, Army</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, modification, and modernization of aircraft, equipment, including ordnance, ground handling equipment, spare parts, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, including the land necessary therefor, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, $2,285,574,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005: <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That of the funds made available under this heading, $39,100,000 shall be available only to support a restructured CH-47F helicopter upgrade program for the full fleet to facilitate increases in the planned production rate to an economically optimal rate by fiscal year 2005:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That funds in the immediately preceding proviso shall not be made available until the Secretary of the Army has certified to the congressional defense committees that the Army intends to budget for the upgrade of the entire CH-47 fleet required for the Objective Force at economically optimal production rates in order to complete this program within ten years after it is initiated.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Missile Procurement, Army</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, modification, and modernization of missiles, equipment, including ordnance, ground handling equipment, spare parts, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, including the land necessary therefor, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, $1,096,548,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1528">116 STAT. 1528</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles,Army</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, and modification of weapons and tracked combat vehicles, equipment, including ordnance, spare parts, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, including the land necessary therefor, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, $2,266,508,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Ammunition, Army</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, and modification of ammunition, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, including ammunition facilities authorized by section 2854 of title 10, United States Code, and the land necessary therefor, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, $1,253,099,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Procurement, Army</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, and modification of vehicles, including tactical, support, and non-tracked combat vehicles; the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; and the purchase of 6 vehicles required for physical security of personnel, notwithstanding price limitations applicable to passenger vehicles but not to exceed $180,000 per vehicle; communications and electronic equipment; other support equipment; spare parts, ordnance, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, including the land necessary therefor, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, $5,874,674,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft Procurement, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, modification, and modernization of aircraft, equipment, including ordnance, spare parts, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment; expansion of public and private plants, including the land necessary therefor, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1529">116 STAT. 1529</page>construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway, $8,812,855,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Weapons Procurement, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, modification, and modernization of missiles, torpedoes, other weapons, and related support equipment including spare parts, and accessories therefor; expansion of public and private plants, including the land necessary therefor, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway, $1,868,517,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Ammunition, Navy and Marine Corps</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, and modification of ammunition, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, including ammunition facilities authorized by section 2854 of title 10, United States Code, and the land necessary therefor, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, $1,165,730,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy</inline></heading> <content><p style="-uslm-lc:I658120" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For expenses necessary for the construction, acquisition, or conversion of vessels as authorized by law, including armor and armament thereof, plant equipment, appliances, and machine tools and installation thereof in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; procurement of critical, long leadtime components and designs for vessels to be constructed or converted in the future; and expansion of public and private plants, including land necessary therefor, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title, as follows:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Carrier Replacement Program, $90,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Carrier Replacement Program (AP), $403,703,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">NSSN, $1,499,152,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">NSSN (AP), $645,209,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">SSGN, $404,305,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">SSGN (AP), $421,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">CVN Refuelings (AP), $221,781,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Submarine Refuelings, $435,792,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Submarine Refuelings (AP), $64,000,000; DDG-51 Destroyer, $2,321,502,000;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1530">116 STAT. 1530</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">LPD-17, $596,492,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">LHD-8, $243,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">LCAC Landing Craft Air Cushion, $89,638,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Mine Hunter SWATH, $7,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Prior year shipbuilding costs, $1,279,899,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Service Craft, $9,756,000; and</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">For outfitting, post delivery, conversions, and first destination transportation, $300,608,000;</listContent></listItem> </list> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">In all: $9,032,837,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2007: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That additional obligations may be incurred after September 30, 2007, for engineering services, tests, evaluations, and other such budgeted work that must be performed in the final stage of ship construction:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That none of the funds provided under this heading for the construction or conversion of any naval vessel to be constructed in shipyards in the United States shall be expended in foreign facilities for the construction of major components of such vessel:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That none of the funds provided under this heading shall be used for the construction of any naval vessel in foreign shipyards.</proviso></p></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Procurement, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For procurement, production, and modernization of support equipment and materials not otherwise provided for, Navy ordnance (except ordnance for new aircraft, new ships, and ships authorized for conversion); the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, and the purchase of 3 vehicles required for physical security of personnel, notwithstanding price limitations applicable to passenger vehicles but not to exceed $240,000 per unit for one unit and not to exceed $125,000 per unit for the remaining two units; expansion of public and private plants, including the land necessary therefor, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway, $4,612,910,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement, Marine Corps</inline></heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the procurement, manufacture, and modification of missiles, armament, military equipment, spare parts, and accessories therefor; plant equipment, appliances, and machine tools, and installation thereof in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; vehicles for the Marine Corps, including the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; and expansion of public and private plants, including land necessary therefor, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title, $1,388,583,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft Procurement, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, lease, and modification of aircraft and equipment, including armor and armament, specialized <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1531">116 STAT. 1531</page>ground handling equipment, and training devices, spare parts, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment; expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; reserve plant and Government and contractor- owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes including rents and transportation of things, $13,137,255,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That amounts provided under this heading shall be used for the advance procurement of 15 C-17 aircraft.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Missile Procurement, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, and modification of missiles, spacecraft, rockets, and related equipment, including spare parts and accessories therefor, ground handling equipment, and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes including rents and transportation of things, $3,174,739,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For construction, procurement, production, and modification of ammunition, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, including ammunition facilities authorized by section 2854 of title 10, United States Code, and the land necessary therefor, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, $1,288,164,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Procurement, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For procurement and modification of equipment (including ground guidance and electronic control equipment, and ground electronic and communication equipment), and supplies, materials, and spare parts therefor, not otherwise provided for; the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, and the purchase of 2 vehicles required for physical security of personnel, notwithstanding price limitations applicable to passenger vehicles but not to exceed $232,000 per vehicle; lease of passenger motor vehicles; and expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land, for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon, prior to approval of title; reserve plant and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1532">116 STAT. 1532</page>Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway, $10,672,712,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement, Defense-Wide</inline></heading> <content>For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments) necessary for procurement, production, and modification of equipment, supplies, materials, and spare parts therefor, not otherwise provided for; the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; the purchase of 4 vehicles required for physical security of personnel, notwithstanding price limitations applicable to passenger vehicles but not to exceed $250,000 per vehicle; expansion of public and private plants, equipment, and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned equipment layaway, $3,444,455,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Guard and Reserve Equipment</inline></heading> <content>For procurement of aircraft, missiles, tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, other weapons, and other procurement for the reserve components of the Armed Forces, $100,000,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Chiefs of the Reserve and National Guard components shall, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act, individually submit to the congressional defense committees the modernization priority assessment for their respective Reserve or National Guard component.</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Production Act Purchases</inline></heading> <content>For activities by the Department of Defense pursuant to sections 108, 301, 302, and 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2078, 2091, 2092, and 2093), $73,057,000, to remain available until expended, of which, $5,000,000 may be used for a Processable Rigid-Rod Polymeric Material Supplier Initiative under title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2091 et seq.) to develop affordable production methods and a domestic supplier for military and commercial processable rigid-rod polymeric materials.</content></appropriations> <num value="IV">TITLE IV</num> <heading>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army</inline></heading> <content>For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $7,669,656,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004.</content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1533">116 STAT. 1533</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy</inline></heading> <content>For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $13,946,085,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That funds appropriated in this paragraph which are available for the V-22 may be used to meet unique operational requirements of the Special Operations Forces.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force</inline></heading> <content>For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $18,822,569,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide</inline></heading> <content>For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation; advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to law; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, $17,924,642,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operational Test and Evaluation, Defense</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the independent activities of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, in the direction and supervision of operational test and evaluation, including initial operational test and evaluation which is conducted prior to, and in support of, production decisions; joint operational testing and evaluation; and administrative expenses in connection therewith, $245,554,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004.</content></appropriations> <num value="V">TITLE V</num> <heading>REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Working Capital Funds</inline></heading> <content>For the Defense Working Capital Funds, $1,784,956,000: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That during fiscal year 2003, funds in the Defense Working Capital Funds may be used for the purchase of not to exceed 315 passenger carrying motor vehicles for replacement only for the Defense Security Service, and the purchase of not to exceed 7 vehicles for replacement only for the Defense Logistics Agency.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Defense Sealift Fund</inline></heading> <content>For National Defense Sealift Fund programs, projects, and activities, and for expenses of the National Defense Reserve Fleet, as established by section 11 of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C. App. 1744), and for the necessary expenses to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1534">116 STAT. 1534</page>maintain and preserve a U.S.-flag merchant fleet to serve the national security needs of the United States, $942,629,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That none of the funds provided in this paragraph shall be used to award a new contract that provides for the acquisition of any of the following major components unless such components are manufactured in the United States: auxiliary equipment, including pumps, for all shipboard services; propulsion system components (that is; engines, reduction gears, and propellers); shipboard cranes; and spreaders for shipboard cranes:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the exercise of an option in a contract awarded through the obligation of previously appropriated funds shall not be considered to be the award of a new contract:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the Secretary of the military department responsible for such procurement may waive the restrictions in the first proviso on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet Department of Defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, $8,500,000 of the funds available under this heading shall be available in addition to other amounts otherwise available, only to finance the cost of constructing additional sea lift capacity.</proviso></content></appropriations> <num value="VI">TITLE VI</num> <heading>OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Health Program</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, for medical and health care programs of the Department of Defense, as authorized by law, $14,843,542,000, of which $14,100,386,000 shall be for Operation and maintenance, of which not to exceed 2 percent shall remain available until September 30, 2004; of which $284,242,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005, shall be for Procurement; of which $458,914,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2004, shall be for Research, development, test and evaluation, and of which not less than $7,000,000 shall be available for HIV prevention educational activities undertaken in connection with U.S. military training, exercises, and humanitarian assistance activities conducted primarily in African nations.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army</inline></heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the destruction of the United States stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with the provisions of section 1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521), and for the destruction of other chemical warfare materials that are not in the chemical weapon stockpile, $1,490,199,000, of which $974,238,000 shall be for Operation and maintenance to remain available until September 30, 2004, $213,278,000 shall be for Procurement to remain available until September 30, 2005, and $302,683,000 shall be for Research, development, test and evaluation to remain available until September 30, 2004.</content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1535">116 STAT. 1535</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For drug interdiction and counter-drug activities of the Department of Defense, for transfer to appropriations available to the Department of Defense for military personnel of the reserve components serving under the provisions of title 10 and title 32, United States Code; for Operation and maintenance; for Procurement; and for Research, development, test and evaluation, $881,907,000: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for obligation for the same time period and for the same purpose as the appropriation to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority contained elsewhere in this Act.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of the Inspector General</inline></heading> <content>For expenses and activities of the Office of the Inspector General in carrying out the provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, $157,165,000, of which $155,165,000 shall be for Operation and maintenance, of which not to exceed $700,000 is available for emergencies and extraordinary expenses to be expended on the approval or authority of the Inspector General, and payments may be made on the Inspector General’s certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes; and of which $2,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2005, shall be for Procurement.</content></appropriations> <num value="VII">TITLE VII</num> <heading>RELATED AGENCIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and DisabilitySystem Fund</inline></heading> <content>For payment to the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, to maintain the proper funding level for continuing the operation of the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, $222,500,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intelligence Community Management Account</inline></heading> <subheading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</subheading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Intelligence Community Management Account, $163,479,000, of which $24,252,000 for the Advanced Research and Development Committee shall remain available until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That of the funds appropriated under this heading, $34,100,000 shall be transferred to the Department of Justice for the National Drug Intelligence Center to support the Department of Defense’s counter-drug intelligence responsibilities, and of the said amount, $1,500,000 for Procurement shall remain available until September 30, 2005 and $1,000,000 for Research, development, test and evaluation shall remain available <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1536">116 STAT. 1536</page> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Records.</p> </sidenote>until September 30, 2004:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the National Drug Intelligence Center shall maintain the personnel and technical resources to provide timely support to law enforcement authorities and the intelligence community by conducting document and computer exploitation of materials collected in Federal, State, and local law enforcement activity associated with counter-drug, counter-terrorism, and national security investigations and operations.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment to Kaho’olawe Island Conveyance, Remediation, andEnvironmental Restoration Fund</inline></heading> <content>For payment to Kaho’olawe Island Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Fund, as authorized by law, $75,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Education Trust Fund</inline></heading> <content>For the purposes of title VIII of Public Law 102-183, $8,000,000, to be derived from the National Security Education Trust Fund, to remain available until expended.</content></appropriations> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII</num> <level><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <level><section><num value="8001"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8001. </num><content>No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by the Congress.</content></section> <section><num value="8002"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8002. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, provisions of law prohibiting the payment of compensation to, or employment of, any person not a citizen of the United States shall not apply to personnel of the Department of Defense: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That salary increases granted to direct and indirect hire foreign national employees of the Department of Defense funded by this Act shall not be at a rate in excess of the percentage increase authorized by law for civilian employees of the Department of Defense whose pay is computed under the provisions of section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, or at a rate in excess of the percentage increase provided by the appropriate host nation to its own employees, whichever is higher:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That this section shall not apply to Department of Defense foreign service national employees serving at United States diplomatic missions whose pay is set by the Department of State under the Foreign Service Act of 1980:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the limitations of this provision shall not apply to foreign national employees of the Department of Defense in the Republic of Turkey.</proviso></content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1584">10 USC 1584</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="8003"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8003. </num><content>No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year, unless expressly so provided herein.</content></section> <section><num value="8004"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8004. </num><content>No more than 20 percent of the appropriations in this Act which are limited for obligation during the current fiscal year shall be obligated during the last 2 months of the fiscal year: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That this section shall not apply to obligations for support of active duty training of reserve components or summer camp training of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.</proviso></content></section></level> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1537">116 STAT. 1537</page> <level><section><heading><inline class="smallCaps">(transfer of funds)</inline></heading> <num value="8005"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8005. </num><content>Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, he may, with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget, transfer not to exceed $2,000,000,000 of working capital funds of the Department of Defense or funds made available in this Act to the Department of Defense for military functions (except military construction) between such appropriations or funds or any subdivision thereof, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation or fund to which transferred: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items, based on unforeseen military requirements, than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the Secretary of Defense shall notify the Congress promptly of all transfers made pursuant to this authority or any other authority in this Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That no part of the funds in this Act shall be available to prepare or present a request to the Committees on Appropriations for reprogramming of funds, unless for higher priority items, based on unforeseen military requirements, than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which reprogramming is requested has been denied by the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That a request for multiple reprogrammings of funds using authority provided in this section must be made prior to May 31, 2003:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That section 8005 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-117) is amended by striking “$2,000,000,000”, and inserting “$2,500,000,000”.</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/115/2247">115 Stat. 2247</ref>.</p> </sidenote></content></section></level> <level><section><heading><inline class="smallCaps">(transfer of funds)</inline></heading> <num value="8006"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8006. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, cash balances in working capital funds of the Department of Defense established pursuant to section 2208 of title 10, United States Code, may be maintained in only such amounts as are necessary at any time for cash disbursements to be made from such funds: <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That transfers may be made between such funds:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That transfers may be made between working capital funds and the “Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Defense” appropriation and the “Operation and Maintenance” appropriation accounts in such amounts as may be determined by the Secretary of Defense, with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget, except that such transfers may not be made unless the Secretary of Defense has notified the Congress of the proposed transfer. Except in amounts equal to the amounts appropriated to working capital funds in this Act, no obligations may be made against a working capital fund to procure or increase the value of war reserve material inventory, unless the Secretary of Defense has notified the Congress prior to any such obligation.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8007"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8007. </num><content>Funds appropriated by this Act may not be used to initiate a special access program without prior notification 30 calendar days in session in advance to the congressional defense committees.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="8008"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8008. </num><content>None of the funds provided in this Act shall be available to initiate: (1) a multiyear contract that employs economic order quantity procurement in excess of $20,000,000 in any 1 year <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2306b">10 USC 2306b</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1538">116 STAT. 1538</page>of the contract or that includes an unfunded contingent liability in excess of $20,000,000; or (2) a contract for advance procurement leading to a multiyear contract that employs economic order quantity procurement in excess of $20,000,000 in any 1 year, unless the congressional defense committees have been notified at least 30 days in advance of the proposed contract award: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That no part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be available to initiate a multiyear contract for which the economic order quantity advance procurement is not funded at least to the limits of the Government’s liability:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That no part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be available to initiate multiyear procurement contracts for any systems or component thereof if the value of the multiyear contract would exceed $500,000,000 unless specifically provided in this Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That no multiyear procurement contract can be terminated without 10-day prior notification to the congressional defense committees:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the execution of multiyear authority shall require the use of a present value analysis to determine lowest cost compared to an annual procurement.</proviso> <p style="-uslm-lc:I658120" class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Funds appropriated in title III of this Act may be used for multiyear procurement contracts as follows:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">C—130 aircraft;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">FMTV; and</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">F/A-18E and F engine.</listContent></listItem></list> </content></section> <section><num value="8009"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8009. </num><content>Within the funds appropriated for the operation and maintenance of the Armed Forces, funds are hereby appropriated pursuant to section 401 of title 10, United States Code, for humanitarian and civic assistance costs under chapter 20 of title 10, United States Code. Such funds may also be obligated for humanitarian and civic assistance costs incidental to authorized operations and pursuant to authority granted in section 401 of chapter 20 of title 10, United States Code, and these obligations shall be reported to the Congress as of September 30 of each year: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That funds available for operation and maintenance shall be available for providing humanitarian and similar assistance by using Civic Action Teams in the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands and freely associated states of Micronesia, pursuant to the Compact of Free Association as authorized by Public Law 99-239:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That upon a determination by the Secretary of the Army that such action is beneficial for graduate medical education programs conducted at Army medical facilities located in Hawaii, the Secretary of the Army may authorize the provision of medical services at such facilities and transportation to such facilities, on a nonreimbursable basis, for civilian patients from American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Guam.</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s401">10 USC 401</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </content></section> <section><num value="8010"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8010. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>During fiscal year 2003, the civilian personnel of the Department of Defense may not be managed on the basis of any end-strength, and the management of such personnel during that fiscal year shall not be subject to any constraint or limitation (known as an end-strength) on the number of such personnel who may be employed on the last day of such fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The fiscal year 2004 budget request for the Department of Defense as well as all justification material and other documentation supporting the fiscal year 2004 Department of Defense budget request shall be prepared and submitted to the Congress as if <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1539">116 STAT. 1539</page> subsections (a) and (b) of this provision were effective with regard to fiscal year 2004.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to military (civilian) technicians.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8011"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8011. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available by this Act shall be used by the Department of Defense to exceed, outside the 50 United States, its territories, and the District of Columbia, 125,000 civilian workyears: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That workyears shall be applied as defined in the Federal Personnel Manual: </proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That workyears expended in dependent student hiring programs for disadvantaged youths shall not be included in this workyear limitation.</proviso></content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="8012"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8012. </num><content>None of the funds made available by this Act shall be used in any way, directly or indirectly, to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before the Congress.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Lobbying.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="8013"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8013. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be available for the basic pay and allowances of any member of the Army participating as a full-time student and receiving benefits paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from the Department of Defense Education Benefits Fund when time spent as a fulltime student is credited toward completion of a service commitment: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That this subsection shall not apply to those members who have reenlisted with this option prior to October 1, 1987:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That this subsection applies only to active components of the Army.</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> </content></section> <section><num value="8014"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8014. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be available to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Department of Defense that, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, is performed by more than 10 Department of Defense civilian employees until a most efficient and costeffective organization analysis is completed on such activity or function and certification of the analysis is made to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That this section and subsections (a), (b), and (c) of 10 U.S.C. 2461 shall not apply to a commercial or industrial type function of the Department of Defense that: (1) is included on the procurement list established pursuant to section 2 of the Act of June 25, 1938 (41 U.S.C. 47), popularly referred to as the Javits- Wagner-O’Day Act; (2) is planned to be converted to performance by a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or by a qualified nonprofit agency for other severely handicapped individuals in accordance with that Act; or (3) is planned to be converted to performance by a qualified firm under 51 percent ownership by an Indian tribe, as defined in section 450b(e) of title 25, United States Code, or a Native Hawaiian organization, as defined in section 637(a)(15) of title 15, United States Code.</proviso> </content></section></level> <level><section><heading><inline class="smallCaps">(transfer of funds)</inline></heading> <num value="8015"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8015. </num><content>Funds appropriated in title III of this Act for the Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Program may be transferred to any other appropriation contained in this Act solely for the purpose of implementing a Mentor-Protege Program developmental assistance agreement pursuant to section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2301 note), as amended, under the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1540">116 STAT. 1540</page>authority of this provision or any other transfer authority contained in this Act.</content></section> <section><num value="8016"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8016. </num><content>None of the funds in this Act may be available for the purchase by the Department of Defense (and its departments and agencies) of welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain 4 inches in diameter and under unless the anchor and mooring chain are manufactured in the United States from components which are substantially manufactured in the United States: <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That for the purpose of this section manufactured will include cutting, heat treating, quality control, testing of chain and welding (including the forging and shot blasting process):</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That for the purpose of this section substantially all of the components of anchor and mooring chain shall be considered to be produced or manufactured in the United States if the aggregate cost of the components produced or manufactured in the United States exceeds the aggregate cost of the components produced or manufactured outside the United States:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That when adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet Department of Defense requirements on a timely basis, the Secretary of the service responsible for the procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the Committees on Appropriations that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8017"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8017. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated by this Act available for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) or TRICARE shall be available for the reimbursement of any health care provider for inpatient mental health service for care received when a patient is referred to a provider of inpatient mental health care or residential treatment care by a medical or health care professional having an economic interest in the facility to which the patient is referred: <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That this limitation does not apply in the case of inpatient mental health services provided under the program for persons with disabilities under subsection (d) of section 1079 of title 10, United States Code, provided as partial hospital care, or provided pursuant to a waiver authorized by the Secretary of Defense because of medical or psychological circumstances of the patient that are confirmed by a health professional who is not a Federal employee after a review, pursuant to rules prescribed by the Secretary, which takes into account the appropriate level of care for the patient, the intensity of services required by the patient, and the availability of that care.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8018"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8018. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the current fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense may, by executive agreement, establish with host nation governments in NATO member states a separate account into which such residual value amounts negotiated in the return of United States military installations in NATO member states may be deposited, in the currency of the host nation, in lieu of direct monetary transfers to the United States Treasury: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That such credits may be utilized only for the construction of facilities to support United States military forces in that host nation, or such real property maintenance and base operating costs that are currently executed through monetary transfers to such host nations:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the Department of Defense’s budget submission for fiscal year 2004 shall identify such sums anticipated in residual value settlements, and identify such construction, real property maintenance or base <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2687">10 USC 2687</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1541">116 STAT. 1541</page>operating costs that shall be funded by the host nation through such credits:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That all military construction projects to be executed from such accounts must be previously approved in a prior Act of Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That each such executive agreement with a NATO member host nation shall be reported to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate 30 days prior to the conclusion and endorsement of any such agreement established under this provision.</proviso></content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="8019"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8019. </num><content>None of the funds available to the Department of Defense may be used to demilitarize or dispose of M-l Carbines, M-l Garand rifles, M-14 rifles, .22 caliber rifles, .30 caliber rifles, or M-1911 pistols.</content></section> <section><num value="8020"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8020. </num><content>No more than $500,000 of the funds appropriated or made available in this Act shall be used during a single fiscal year for any single relocation of an organization, unit, activity or function of the Department of Defense into or within the National Capital Region: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the congressional defense committees that such a relocation is required in the best interest of the Government.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8021"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8021. </num><content>In addition to the funds provided elsewhere in this Act, $8,000,000 is appropriated only for incentive payments authorized by Section 504 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1544): <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That a prime contractor or a subcontractor at any tier that makes a subcontract award to any subcontractor or supplier as defined in 25 U.S.C. 1544 or a small business owned and controlled by an individual defined under 25 U.S.C. 4221(9) shall be considered a contractor for the purposes of being allowed additional compensation under section 504 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1544) whenever the prime contract or subcontract amount is over $500,000 and involves the expenditure of funds appropriated by an Act making Appropriations for the Department of Defense with respect to any fiscal year:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That notwithstanding 41 U.S.C. §430, this section shall be applicable to any Department of Defense acquisition of supplies or services, including any contract and any subcontract at any tier for acquisition of commercial items produced or manufactured, in whole or in part by any subcontractor or supplier defined in 25 U.S.C. § 1544 or a small business owned and controlled by an individual defined under 25 U.S.C. 4221(9).</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8022"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8022. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be available to perform any cost study pursuant to the provisions of OMB Circular A-76 if the study being performed exceeds a period of 24 months after initiation of such study with respect to a single function activity or 48 months after initiation of such study for a multi-function activity.</content></section> <section><num value="8023"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8023. </num><content>Funds appropriated by this Act for the American Forces Information Service shall not be used for any national or international political or psychological activities.</content></section> <section><num value="8024"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8024. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, the Secretary of Defense may adjust wage rates for civilian employees hired for certain health care occupations as authorized for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs by section 7455 of title 38, United States Code.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1542">116 STAT. 1542</page> <section><num value="8025"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8025. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Of the funds for the procurement of supplies or services appropriated by this Act, qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or other severely handicapped shall be afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors and suppliers in the performance of contracts let by the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>During the current fiscal year, a business concern which has negotiated with a military service or defense agency a subcontracting plan for the participation by small business concerns pursuant to section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)) shall be given credit toward meeting that subcontracting goal for any purchases made from qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or other severely handicapped.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>For the purpose of this section, the phrase “qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or other severely handicapped” means a nonprofit agency for the blind or other severely handicapped that has been approved by the Committee for the Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8026"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8026. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, net receipts pursuant to collections from third party payers pursuant to section 1095 of title 10, United States Code, shall be made available to the local facility of the uniformed services responsible for the collections and shall be over and above the facility’s direct budget amount.</content></section> <section><num value="8027"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8027. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, the Department of Defense is authorized to incur obligations of not to exceed $350,000,000 for purposes specified in section 2350j(c) of title 10, United States Code, in anticipation of receipt of contributions, only from the Government of Kuwait, under that section: <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That upon receipt, such contributions from the Government of Kuwait shall be credited to the appropriations or fund which incurred such obligations.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8028"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8028. </num><content>Of the funds made available in this Act, not less than $21,188,000 shall be available for the Civil Air Patrol Corporation, of which $19,688,000 shall be available for Civil Air Patrol Corporation operation and maintenance to support readiness activities which includes $1,500,000 for the Civil Air Patrol counterdrug program: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That funds identified for “Civil Air Patrol” under this section are intended for and shall be for the exclusive use of the Civil Air Patrol Corporation and not for the Air Force or any unit thereof.</proviso> </content></section> <section><num value="8029"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8029. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>None of the funds appropriated in this Act are available to establish a new Department of Defense (department) federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), either as a new entity, or as a separate entity administrated by an organization managing another FFRDC, or as a nonprofit membership corporation consisting of a consortium of other FFRDCs and other non-profit entities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>No member of a Board of Directors, Trustees, Overseers, Advisory Group, Special Issues Panel, Visiting Committee, or any similar entity of a defense FFRDC, and no paid consultant to any defense FFRDC, except when acting in a technical advisory capacity, may be compensated for his or her services as a member of such entity, or as a paid consultant by more than one FFRDC in a fiscal year: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That a member of any such entity referred to previously in this subsection shall be allowed travel expenses and per diem as authorized under the Federal Joint Travel <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1543">116 STAT. 1543</page>Regulations, when engaged in the performance of membership duties.</proviso></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds available to the department from any source during fiscal year 2003 may be used by a defense FFRDC, through a fee or other payment mechanism, for construction of new buildings, for payment of cost sharing for projects funded by Government grants, for absorption of contract overruns, or for certain charitable contributions, not to include employee participation in community service and/or development.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the funds available to the department during fiscal year 2003, not more than 6,321 staff years of technical effort (staff years) may be funded for defense FFRDCs: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That of the specific amount referred to previously in this subsection, not more than 1,050 staff years may be funded for the defense studies and analysis FFRDCs.</proviso></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall, with the submission of the department’s fiscal year 2004 budget request, submit a report presenting the specific amounts of staff years of technical effort to be allocated for each defense FFRDC during that fiscal year.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the total amount appropriated in this Act for FFRDCs is hereby reduced by $74,200,000.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8030"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8030. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated or made available in this Act shall be used to procure carbon, alloy or armor steel plate for use in any Government-owned facility or property under the control of the Department of Defense which were not melted and rolled in the United States or Canada: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That these procurement restrictions shall apply to any and all Federal Supply Class 9515, American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) or American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) specifications of carbon, alloy or armor steel plate:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the Secretary of the military department responsible for the procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet Department of Defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That these restrictions shall not apply to contracts which are in being as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> </content></section> <section><num value="8031"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8031. </num><content>For the purposes of this Act, the term “congressional defense committees” means the Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives, the Armed Services Committee of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></section> <section><num value="8032"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8032. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, the Department of Defense may acquire the modification, depot maintenance and repair of aircraft, vehicles and vessels as well as the production of components and other Defense-related articles, through competition between Department of Defense depot maintenance activities and private firms: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Senior Acquisition Executive of the military department or defense agency concerned, with power of delegation, shall certify that successful bids include comparable estimates of all direct and indirect costs for both public and private bids:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That Office of Management and Budget <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1544">116 STAT. 1544</page>Circular A-76 shall not apply to competitions conducted under this section.</proviso></content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Certification.</p> </sidenote> </section> <section><num value="8033"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8033. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s10b-2">41 USC 10b-2</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the United States Trade Representative, determines that a foreign country which is party to an agreement described in paragraph (2) has violated the terms of the agreement by discriminating against certain types of products produced in the United States that are covered by the agreement, the Secretary of Defense shall rescind the Secretary’s blanket waiver of the Buy American Act with respect to such types of products produced in that foreign country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>An agreement referred to in paragraph (1) is any reciprocal defense procurement memorandum of understanding, between the United States and a foreign country pursuant to which the Secretary of Defense has prospectively waived the Buy American Act for certain products in that country.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> </sidenote> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Congress a report on the amount of Department of Defense purchases from foreign entities in fiscal year 2003. Such report shall separately indicate the dollar value of items for which the Buy American Act was waived pursuant to any agreement described in subsection (a)(2), the Trade Agreement Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.), or any international agreement to which the United States is a party.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>For purposes of this section, the term “Buy American Act” means title III of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, and for other purposes”, approved March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8034"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8034. </num><content>Appropriations contained in this Act that remain available at the end of the current fiscal year as a result of energy cost savings realized by the Department of Defense shall remain available for obligation for the next fiscal year to the extent, and for the purposes, provided in section 2865 of title 10, United States Code.</content></section></level> <level><section><heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8035"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8035. </num><content>Amounts deposited during the current fiscal year to the special account established under 40 U.S.C. 485(h)(2) and to the special account established under 10 U.S.C. 2667(d)(1) are appropriated and shall be available until transferred by the Secretary of Defense to current applicable appropriations or funds of the Department of Defense under the terms and conditions specified by 40 U.S.C. 485(h)(2)(A) and (B) and 10 U.S.C. 2667(d)(1)(B), to be merged with and to be available for the same time period and the same purposes as the appropriation to which transferred.</content></section> <section><num value="8036"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8036. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The President shall include with each budget for a fiscal year submitted to the Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, materials that shall identify clearly and separately the amounts requested in the budget for appropriation for that fiscal year for salaries and expenses related to administrative activities of the Department of Defense, the military departments, and the defense agencies.</content></section> <section><num value="8037"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8037. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds available for “Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense” may be obligated for the Young Marines program.</content></section></level> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1545">116 STAT. 1545</page> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8038"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 8038. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, amounts contained in the Department of Defense Overseas Military Facility Investment Recovery Account established by section 2921(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) shall be available until expended for the payments specified by section 2921(c)(2) of that Act.</content></section> <section><num value="8039"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8039. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">State listing.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Air Force may convey at no cost to the Air Force, without consideration, to Indian tribes located in the States of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota relocatable military housing units located at Grand Forks Air Force Base and Minot Air Force Base that are excess to the needs of the Air Force.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Processing of Requests.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall convey, at no cost to the Air Force, military housing units under subsection (a) in accordance with the request for such units that are submitted to the Secretary by the Operation Walking Shield Program on behalf of Indian tribes located in the States of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resolution of Housing Unit Conflicts.—</inline></heading><content>The Operation Walking Shield program shall resolve any conflicts among requests of Indian tribes for housing units under subsection (a) before submitting requests to the Secretary of the Air Force under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian Tribe Defined.</inline>—</heading><content>In this section, the term “Indian tribe” means any recognized Indian tribe included on the current list published by the Secretary of the Interior under section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-454; 108 Stat. 4792; 25 U.S.C. 479a-1).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8040"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8040. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, appropriations which are available to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance may be used to purchase items having an investment item unit cost of not more than $100,000.</content></section> <section> <num value="8041"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8041. </num><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>During the current fiscal year, none of the appropriations or funds available to the Department of Defense Working Capital Funds shall be used for the purchase of an investment item for the purpose of acquiring a new inventory item for sale or anticipated sale during the current fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year to customers of the Department of Defense Working Capital Funds if such an item would not have been chargeable to the Department of Defense Business Operations Fund during fiscal year 1994 and if the purchase of such an investment item would be chargeable during the current fiscal year to appropriations made to the Department of Defense for procurement.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The fiscal year 2004 budget request for the Department of Defense as well as all justification material and other documentation supporting the fiscal year 2004 Department of Defense budget shall be prepared and submitted to the Congress on the basis that any equipment which was classified as an end item and funded in a procurement appropriation contained in this Act shall be budgeted for in a proposed fiscal year 2004 procurement appropriation and not in the supply management business area or any other area or category of the Department of Defense Working Capital Funds.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1546">116 STAT. 1546</page> <section><num value="8042"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8042. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s403u">50 USC 403u</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>None of the funds appropriated by this Act for programs of the Central Intelligence Agency shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year, except for funds appropriated for the Reserve for Contingencies, which shall remain available until September 30, 2004: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That funds appropriated, transferred, or otherwise credited to the Central Intelligence Agency Central Services Working Capital Fund during this or any prior or subsequent fiscal year shall remain available until expended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That any funds appropriated or transferred to the Central Intelligence Agency for agent operations and for covert action programs authorized by the President under section 503 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, shall remain available until September 30, 2004.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8043"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8043. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds made available in this Act for the Defense Intelligence Agency may be used for the design, development, and deployment of General Defense Intelligence Program intelligence communications and intelligence information systems for the Services, the Unified and Specified Commands, and the component commands.</content></section> <section><num value="8044"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8044. </num><content>Of the funds appropriated to the Department of Defense under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, not less than $10,000,000 shall be made available only for the mitigation of environmental impacts, including training and technical assistance to tribes, related administrative support, the gathering of information, documenting of environmental damage, and developing a system for prioritization of mitigation and cost to complete estimates for mitigation, on Indian lands resulting from Department of Defense activities.</content></section> <section><num value="8045"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8045. </num><content>Of the funds made available in this Act, not less than $68,900,000 shall be available to maintain an attrition reserve force of 18 B-52 aircraft, of which $3,700,000 shall be available from “Military Personnel, Air Force”, $40,000,000 shall be available from “Operation and Maintenance, Air Force”, and $25,200,000 shall be available from “Aircraft Procurement, Air Force”: <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That the Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a total force of 94 B-52 aircraft, including 18 attrition reserve aircraft, during fiscal year 2003:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the Secretary of Defense shall include in the Air Force budget request for fiscal year 2004 amounts sufficient to maintain a B-52 force totaling 94 aircraft.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8046"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8046. </num><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>None of the funds appropriated in this Act may be expended by an entity of the Department of Defense unless the entity, in expending the funds, complies with the Buy American Act. For purposes of this subsection, the term “Buy American Act” means title III of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, and for other purposes”, approved March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>If the Secretary of Defense determines that a person has been convicted of intentionally affixing a label bearing a “Made in America” inscription to any product sold in or shipped to the United States that is not made in America, the Secretary shall determine, in accordance with section 2410f of title 10, United States Code, whether the person should be debarred from contracting with the Department of Defense.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>In the case of any equipment or products purchased with appropriations provided under this Act, it is the sense of the Congress that any entity of the Department of Defense, in expending <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1547">116 STAT. 1547</page>the appropriation, purchase only American-made equipment and products, provided that American-made equipment and products are cost-competitive, quality-competitive, and available in a timely fashion.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8047"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8047. </num><chapeau>None of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be available for a contract for studies, analysis, or consulting services entered into without competition on the basis of an unsolicited proposal unless the head of the activity responsible for the procurement determines—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>as a result of thorough technical evaluation, only one source is found fully qualified to perform the proposed work;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the purpose of the contract is to explore an unsolicited proposal which offers significant scientific or technological promise, represents the product of original thinking, and was submitted in confidence by one source; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the purpose of the contract is to take advantage of unique and significant industrial accomplishment by a specific concern, or to insure that a new product or idea of a specific concern is given financial support:</content></paragraph> <continuation><proviso><i>Provided,</i> That this limitation shall not apply to contracts in an amount of less than $25,000, contracts related to improvements of equipment that is in development or production, or contracts as to which a civilian official of the Department of Defense, who has been confirmed by the Senate, determines that the award of such contract is in the interest of the national defense.</proviso></continuation></section> <section> <num value="8048"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8048. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), none of the funds made available by this Act may be used—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to establish a field operating agency; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to pay the basic pay of a member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee of the department who is transferred or reassigned from a headquarters activity if the member or employee’s place of duty remains at the location of that headquarters.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense or Secretary of a military department may waive the limitations in subsection (a), on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary determines, and certifies to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate that the granting of the waiver will reduce the personnel requirements or the financial requirements of the department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>This section does not apply to field operating agencies funded within the National Foreign Intelligence Program.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8049"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8049. </num><content>Notwithstanding section 303 of Public Law 96487 or any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Navy is authorized to lease real and personal property at Naval Air Facility, Adak, Alaska, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2667(f), for commercial, industrial or other purposes: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Navy may remove hazardous materials from facilities, buildings, and structures at Adak, Alaska, and may demolish or otherwise dispose of such facilities, buildings, and structures.</proviso></content></section></level> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">rescissions</inline>)</heading> <num value="8050"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8050. </num><content>Of the funds appropriated in Department of Defense Appropriations Acts, the following funds are hereby rescinded from the following accounts and programs in the specified amounts: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army, 2001/2003”, $9,500,000;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1548">116 STAT. 1548</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement of Ammunition, Army, 2001/2003”, $4,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Army, 2001/2003”, $8,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Navy, 2001/2003”, $5,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Missile Procurement, Air Force, 2001/2003”, $93,600,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Missile Procurement, Army, 2002/2004”, $37,650,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement of Ammunition, Army, 2002/2004”, $19,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Army, 2002/2004”, $21,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Missile Procurement, Air Force, 2002/2004”, $114,600,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy, 2002/ 2003”, $1,700,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force, 2002/2003”, $69,000,000; and</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide, 2002/2003”, $19,500,000.</listContent></listItem> </list></content> </section> <section><num value="8051"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8051. </num><content>None of the funds available in this Act may be used to reduce the authorized positions for military (civilian) technicians of the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve for the purpose of applying any administratively imposed civilian personnel ceiling, freeze, or reduction on military (civilian) technicians, unless such reductions are a direct result of a reduction in military force structure.</content></section> <section><num value="8052"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8052. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this Act may be obligated or expended for assistance to the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea unless specifically appropriated for that purpose.</content></section> <section><num value="8053"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8053. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, funds appropriated in this Act are available to compensate members of the National Guard for duty performed pursuant to a plan submitted by a Governor of a State and approved by the Secretary of Defense under section 112 of title 32, United States Code: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That during the performance of such duty, the members of the National Guard shall be under State command and control:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That such duty shall be treated as full-time National Guard duty for purposes of sections 12602(a)(2) and (b)(2) of title 10, United States Code.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8054"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8054. </num><content>Funds appropriated in this Act for operation and maintenance of the Military Departments, Combatant Commands and Defense Agencies shall be available for reimbursement of pay, allowances and other expenses which would otherwise be incurred against appropriations for the National Guard and Reserve when members of the National Guard and Reserve provide intelligence or counterintelligence support to Combatant Commands, Defense Agencies and Joint Intelligence Activities, including the activities and programs included within the National Foreign Intelligence Program (NFIP), the Joint Military Intelligence Program (JMIP), and the Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities (TIARA) aggregate: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That nothing in this section authorizes deviation from established Reserve and National Guard personnel and training procedures.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8055"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8055. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, none of the funds appropriated in this Act may be used to reduce the civilian medical and medical support personnel assigned to military treatment facilities below the September 30, 2002 level: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Service Surgeons General may waive this section by certifying to the congressional defense committees that the beneficiary population <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1549">116 STAT. 1549</page>is declining in some catchment areas and civilian strength reductions may be consistent with responsible resource stewardship and capitation-based budgeting.</proviso> </content></section> <section><num value="8056"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8056. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2674">10 USC 2674</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Pentagon Renovation Costs.—</inline></heading><content>Not later than the date each year on which the President submits to Congress the budget under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a certification that the total cost for the planning, design, construction, and installation of equipment for the renovation of wedges 2 through 5 of the Pentagon Reservation, cumulatively, will not exceed four times the total cost for the planning, design, construction, and installation of equipment for the renovation of wedge 1.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Adjustment.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of applying the limitation in subsection (a), the Secretary shall adjust the cost for the renovation of wedge 1 by any increase or decrease in costs attributable to economic inflation, based on the most recent economic assumptions issued by the Office of Management and Budget for use in preparation of the budget of the United States under section 1104 of title 31, United States Code.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of Certain Costs.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of calculating the limitation in subsection (a), the total cost for wedges 2 through 5 shall not include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any repair or reconstruction cost incurred as a result of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon that occurred on September 11, 2001;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any increase in costs for wedges 2 through 5 attributable to compliance with new requirements of Federal, State, or local laws; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>any increase in costs attributable to additional security requirements that the Secretary of Defense considers essential to provide a safe and secure working environment.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Cost Reports.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>As part of the annual certification under subsection (a), the Secretary shall report the projected cost (as of the time of the certification) for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the renovation of each wedge, including the amount adjusted or otherwise excluded for such wedge under the authority of paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (c) for the period covered by the certification; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the repair and reconstruction of wedges 1 and 2 in response to the terrorist attack on the Pentagon that occurred on September 11, 2001.</content></paragraph></subsection></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Certification Requirement.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote><content>The requirement to make an annual certification under subsection (a) shall apply until the Secretary certifies to Congress that the renovation of the Pentagon Reservation is completed.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8057"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8057. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, that not more than 35 percent of funds provided in this Act for environmental remediation may be obligated under indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts with a total contract value of $130,000,000 or higher.</content></section> <section><num value="8058"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8058. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s374">10 USC 374</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>None of the funds available to the Department of Defense for any fiscal year for drug interdiction or counterdrug activities may be transferred to any other department or agency of the United States except as specifically provided in an appropriations law.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1550">116 STAT. 1550</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>None of the funds available to the Central Intelligence Agency for any fiscal year for drug interdiction and counter-drug activities may be transferred to any other department or agency of the United States except as specifically provided in an appropriations law.</content></subsection></section></level> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s403f">50 USC 403f</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <num value="8059"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8059. </num><content>Appropriations available in this Act under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” for increasing energy and water efficiency in Federal buildings may, during their period of availability, be transferred to other appropriations or funds of the Department of Defense for projects related to increasing energy and water efficiency, to be merged with and to be available for the same general purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation or fund to which transferred.</content></section> <section><num value="8060"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8060. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used for the procurement of ball and roller bearings other than those produced by a domestic source and of domestic origin: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of the military department responsible for such procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet Department of Defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That this restriction shall not apply to the purchase of “commercial items”, as defined by section 4(12) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, except that the restriction shall apply to ball or roller bearings purchased as end items.</proviso></content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> </section> <section><num value="8061"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8061. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds available to the Department of Defense shall be made available to provide transportation of medical supplies and equipment, on a nonreimbursable basis, to American Samoa, and funds available to the Department of Defense shall be made available to provide transportation of medical supplies and equipment, on a nonreimbursable basis, to the Indian Health Service when it is in conjunction with a civil-military project.</content></section> <section><num value="8062"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8062. </num><content>None of the funds in this Act may be used to purchase any supercomputer which is not manufactured in the United States, unless the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes that is not available from United States manufacturers.</content></section> <section><num value="8063"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8063. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Naval shipyards of the United States shall be eligible to participate in any manufacturing extension program financed by funds appropriated in this or any other Act.</content></section> <section><num value="8064"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8064. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each contract awarded by the Department of Defense during the current fiscal year for construction or service performed in whole or in part in a State (as defined in section 381(d) of title 10, United States Code) which is not contiguous with another State and has an unemployment rate in excess of the national average rate of unemployment as determined by the Secretary of Labor, shall include a provision requiring the contractor to employ, for the purpose of performing that portion of the contract in such State <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1551">116 STAT. 1551</page>that is not contiguous with another State, individuals who are residents of such State and who, in the case of any craft or trade, possess or would be able to acquire promptly the necessary skills: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements of this section, on a case-by-case basis, in the interest of national security.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8065"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8065. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>None of the funds made available in this or any other Act may be used to pay the salary of any officer or employee of the Department of Defense who approves or implements the transfer of administrative responsibilities or budgetary resources of any program, project, or activity financed by this Act to the jurisdiction of another Federal agency not financed by this Act without the express authorization of Congress: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That this limitation shall not apply to transfers of funds expressly provided for in Defense Appropriations Acts, or provisions of Acts providing supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense.</proviso></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>None of the funds in this or any other Act may be used to dismantle national memorials commemorating United States participation in World War I.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8066"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8066. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notice.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Transfer of Defense Articles and Services.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds available to the Department of Defense for the current fiscal year may be obligated or expended to transfer to another nation or an international organization any defense articles or services (other than intelligence services) for use in the activities described in subsection (b) unless the congressional defense committees, the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate are notified 15 days in advance of such transfer.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Activities.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>This section applies to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any international peacekeeping or peace-enforcement operation under the authority of chapter VI or chapter VII of the United Nations Charter under the authority of a United Nations Security Council resolution; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any other international peacekeeping, peace-enforcement, or humanitarian assistance operation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Notice.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A notice under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the equipment, supplies, or services to be transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A statement of the value of the equipment, supplies, or services to be transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>In the case of a proposed transfer of equipment or supplies—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a statement of whether the inventory requirements of all elements of the Armed Forces (including the reserve components) for the type of equipment or supplies to be transferred have been met; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a statement of whether the items proposed to be transferred will have to be replaced and, if so, how the President proposes to provide funds for such replacement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="8067"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8067. </num><content>To the extent authorized by subchapter VI of chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense may issue loan guarantees in support of United States defense exports not otherwise provided for: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the total contingent liability of the United States for guarantees issued under the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1552">116 STAT. 1552</page>authority of this section may not exceed $15,000,000,000:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the exposure fees charged and collected by the Secretary for each guarantee shall be paid by the country involved and shall not be financed as part of a loan guaranteed by the United States:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the Secretary shall provide quarterly reports to the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and International Relations in the House of Representatives on the implementation of this program:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That amounts charged for administrative fees and deposited to the special account provided for under section 2540c(d) of title 10, shall be available for paying the costs of administrative expenses of the Department of Defense that are attributable to the loan guarantee program under subchapter VI of chapter 148 of title 10, United States Code.</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> </sidenote> </content></section> <section><num value="8068"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8068. </num><chapeau>None of the funds available to the Department of Defense under this Act shall be obligated or expended to pay a contractor under a contract with the Department of Defense for costs of any amount paid by the contractor to an employee when—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>such costs are for a bonus or otherwise in excess of the normal salary paid by the contractor to the employee; and such bonus is part of restructuring costs associated with a business combination.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="8069"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8069. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this Act may be used to transport or provide for the transportation of chemical munitions or agents to the Johnston Atoll for the purpose of storing or demilitarizing such munitions or agents.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any obsolete World War II chemical munition or agent of the United States found in the World War II Pacific Theater of Operations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>The President may suspend the application of subsection (a) during a period of war in which the United States is a party.</content></subsection></section></level> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8070"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8070. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, no more than $30,000,000 of appropriations made in this Act under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” may be transferred to appropriations available for the pay of military personnel, to be merged with, and to be available for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred, to be used in support of such personnel in connection with support and services for eligible organizations and activities outside the Department of Defense pursuant to section 2012 of title 10, United States Code.</content></section> <section> <num value="8071"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8071. </num><chapeau>During the current fiscal year, in the case of an appropriation account of the Department of Defense for which the period of availability for obligation has expired or which has closed under the provisions of section 1552 of title 31, United States Code, and which has a negative unliquidated or unexpended balance, an obligation or an adjustment of an obligation may be charged to any current appropriation account for the same purpose as the expired or closed account if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the obligation would have been properly chargeable (except as to amount) to the expired or closed account before the end of the period of availability or closing of that account;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1553">116 STAT. 1553</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the obligation is not otherwise properly chargeable to any current appropriation account of the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in the case of an expired account, the obligation is not chargeable to a current appropriation of the Department of Defense under the provisions of section 1405(b)(8) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991, Public Law 101-510, as amended (31 U.S.C. 1551 note): <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That in the case of an expired account, if subsequent review or investigation discloses that there was not in fact a negative unliquidated or unexpended balance in the account, any charge to a current account under the authority of this section shall be reversed and recorded against the expired account:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the total amount charged to a current appropriation under this section may not exceed an amount equal to 1 percent of the total appropriation for that account.</proviso></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="8072"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8072. </num><content>Funds appropriated in title II of this Act and for the Defense Health Program in title VI of this Act for supervision and administration costs for facilities maintenance and repair, minor construction, or design projects may be obligated at the time the reimbursable order is accepted by the performing activity: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That for the purpose of this section, supervision and administration costs includes all in-house Government cost.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8073"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8073. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note prec. 2161</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>During the current fiscal year and hereafter, the Secretary of Defense may waive reimbursement of the cost of conferences, seminars, courses of instruction, or similar educational activities of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies for military officers and civilian officials of foreign nations if the Secretary determines that attendance by such personnel, without reimbursement, is in the national security interest of the United States: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That costs for which reimbursement is waived pursuant to this section shall be paid from appropriations available for the Asia-Pacific Center.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8074"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8074. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau may permit the use of equipment of the National Guard Distance Learning Project by any person or entity on a space-available, reimbursable basis. The Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall establish the amount of reimbursement for such use on a case-by-case basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Amounts collected under subsection (a) shall be credited to funds available for the National Guard Distance Learning Project and be available to defray the costs associated with the use of equipment of the project under that subsection. Such funds shall be available for such purposes without fiscal year limitation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8075"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8075. </num><content>Using funds available by this Act or any other Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, pursuant to a determination under section 2690 of title 10, United States Code, may implement cost-effective agreements for required heating facility modernization in the Kaiserslautern Military Community in the Federal Republic of Germany: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That in the City of Kaiserslautern such agreements will include the use of United States anthracite as the base load energy for municipal district heat to the United States Defense installations:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center and Ramstein Air Base, furnished heat may be obtained from private, regional or municipal services, if provisions are included for the consideration of United States coal as an energy source.</proviso></content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1554">116 STAT. 1554</page> <section><num value="8076"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8076. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated in title IV of this Act may be used to procure end-items for delivery to military forces for operational training, operational use or inventory requirements: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That this restriction does not apply to end-items used in development, prototyping, and test activities preceding and leading to acceptance for operational use:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That this restriction does not apply to programs funded within the National Foreign Intelligence Program:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the Secretary of Defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate that it is in the national security interest to do so.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8077"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8077. </num><content>None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to approve or license the sale of the F-22 advanced tactical fighter to any foreign government.</content></section> <section> <num value="8078"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8078. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may, on a case-by-case basis, waive with respect to a foreign country each limitation on the procurement of defense items from foreign sources provided in law if the Secretary determines that the application of the limitation with respect to that country would invalidate cooperative programs entered into between the Department of Defense and the foreign country, or would invalidate reciprocal trade agreements for the procurement of defense items entered into under section 2531 of title 10, United States Code, and the country does not discriminate against the same or similar defense items produced in the United States for that country.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>Subsection (a) applies with respect to—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>contracts and subcontracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>options for the procurement of items that are exercised after such date under contracts that are entered into before such date if the option prices are adjusted for any reason other than the application of a waiver granted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Subsection (a) does not apply to a limitation regarding construction of public vessels, ball and roller bearings, food, and clothing or textile materials as defined by section 11 (chapters 50-65) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and products classified under headings 4010, 4202, 4203, 6401 through 6406, 6505, 7019, 7218 through 7229, 7304.41 through 7304.49, 7306.40, 7502 through 7508, 8105, 8108, 8109, 8211, 8215, and 9404.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8079"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8079. </num><content>Funds made available to the Civil Air Patrol in this Act under the heading “Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense” may be used for the Civil Air Patrol Corporation’s counterdrug program, including its demand reduction program involving youth programs, as well as operational and training drug reconnaissance missions for Federal, State, and local government agencies; and for equipment needed for mission support or performance: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Department of the Air Force should waive reimbursement from the Federal, State, and local government agencies for the use of these funds.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8080"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8080. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition.</inline>—</heading><content>None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to support any training program involving a unit of the security forces of a foreign country if the Secretary of Defense has received credible information from the Department of State that the unit has committed a gross violation of human rights, unless all necessary corrective steps have been taken.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1555">116 STAT. 1555</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall ensure that prior to a decision to conduct any training program referred to in subsection (a), full consideration is given to all credible information available to the Department of State relating to human rights violations by foreign security forces.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Secretary of State, may waive the prohibition in subsection (a) if he determines that such waiver is required by extraordinary circumstances.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not more than 15 days after the exercise of any waiver under subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees describing the extraordinary circumstances, the purpose and duration of the training program, the United States forces and the foreign security forces involved in the training program, and the information relating to human rights violations that necessitates the waiver.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> </section> <section><num value="8081"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8081. </num><content>The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may carry out a program to distribute surplus dental equipment of the Department of Defense, at no cost to the Department of Defense, to Indian Health Service facilities and to federally-qualified health centers (within the meaning of section 1905(1)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(1)(2)(B))).</content></section> <section><num value="8082"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8082. </num><content>The total amount appropriated in this Act is hereby reduced by $338,000,000 to reflect savings from favorable foreign currency fluctuations, to be derived as follows: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Military Personnel, Army”, $80,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Military Personnel, Navy”, $6,500,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Military Personnel, Marine Corps”, $11,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Military Personnel, Air Force”, $29,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Army”, $102,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Navy”, $21,500,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps”, $2,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Air Force”, $46,000,000; and</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $40,000,000.</listContent></listItem></list></content></section> <section><num value="8083"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8083. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated or made available in this Act to the Department of the Navy shall be used to develop, lease or procure the T-AKE class of ships unless the main propulsion diesel engines and propulsors are manufactured in the United States by a domestically operated entity: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet Department of Defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes or there exists a significant cost or quality difference.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8084"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8084. </num><content>None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or other Department of Defense Appropriations Acts may be obligated or expended for the purpose of performing repairs or maintenance to military family housing units of the Department of Defense, including areas in such military family housing units that may be used for the purpose of conducting official Department of Defense business.</content></section> <section><num value="8085"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8085. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds appropriated in this Act under the heading “Research, Development, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1556">116 STAT. 1556</page>Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide” for any advanced concept technology demonstration project may only be obligated 30 days after a report, including a description of the project and its estimated annual and total cost, has been provided in writing to the congressional defense committees: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying to the congressional defense committees that it is in the national interest to do so.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8086"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8086. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of establishing all Department of Defense policies governing the provision of care provided by and financed under the military health care system’s case management program under 10 U.S.C. 1079(a)(17), the term “custodial care” shall be defined as care designed essentially to assist an individual in meeting the activities of daily living and which does not require the supervision of trained medical, nursing, paramedical or other specially trained individuals: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the case management program shall provide that members and retired members of the military services, and their dependents and survivors, have access to all medically necessary health care through the health care delivery system of the military services regardless of the health care status of the person seeking the health care:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the case management program shall be the primary obligor for payment of medically necessary services and shall not be considered as secondarily liable to title XIX of the Social Security Act, other welfare programs or charity based care.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8087"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8087. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, refunds attributable to the use of the Government travel card, refunds attributable to the use of the Government Purchase Card and refunds attributable to official Government travel arranged by Government Contracted Travel Management Centers may be credited to operation and maintenance accounts of the Department of Defense which are current when the refunds are received.</content></section> <section><num value="8088"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8088. </num><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registering Financial Management Information Technology Systems With</inline> DOD <inline class="smallCaps">Chief Information Officer.</inline>—</heading><content>None of the funds appropriated in this Act may be used for a mission critical or mission essential financial management information technology system (including a system funded by the defense working capital fund) that is not registered with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense. A system shall be considered to be registered with that officer upon the furnishing to that officer of notice of the system, together with such information concerning the system as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe. A financial management information technology system shall be considered a mission critical or mission essential information technology system as defined by the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certifications as to Compliance With Financial Management Modernization Plan.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>During the current fiscal year, a financial management major automated information system may not receive Milestone A approval, Milestone B approval, or full rate production, or their equivalent, within the Department of Defense until the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) certifies, with respect to that milestone, that the system is being developed and managed in accordance with the Department’s Financial Management Modernization Plan. The Under Secretary of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1557">116 STAT. 1557</page>Defense (Comptroller) may require additional certifications, as appropriate, with respect to any such system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Chief Information Officer shall provide the congressional defense committees timely notification of certifications under paragraph (1).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certifications as to Compliance With Clinger-Cohen Act.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>During the current fiscal year, a major automated information system may not receive Milestone A approval, Milestone B approval, or full rate production approval, or their equivalent, within the Department of Defense until the Chief Information Officer certifies, with respect to that milestone, that the system is being developed in accordance with the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.). The Chief Information Officer may require additional certifications, as appropriate, with respect to any such system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The Chief Information Officer shall provide the congressional defense committees timely notification of certifications under paragraph (1). Each such notification shall include, at a minimum, the funding baseline and milestone schedule for each system covered by such a certification and confirmation that the following steps have been taken with respect to the system:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p> </sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Business process reengineering.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>An analysis of alternatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>An economic analysis that includes a calculation of the return on investment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Performance measures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>An information assurance strategy consistent with the Department’s Global Information Grid.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “Chief Information Officer” means the senior official of the Department of Defense designated by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 3506 of title 44, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “information technology system” has the meaning given the term “information technology” in section 5002 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The term “major automated information system” has the meaning given that term in Department of Defense Directive 5000.1.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="8089"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8089. </num><content>During the current fiscal year, none of the funds available to the Department of Defense may be used to provide support to another department or agency of the United States if such department or agency is more than 90 days in arrears in making payment to the Department of Defense for goods or services previously provided to such department or agency on a reimbursable basis: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That this restriction shall not apply if the department is authorized by law to provide support to such department or agency on a nonreimbursable basis, and is providing the requested support pursuant to such authority:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That the Secretary of Defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate that it is in the national security interest to do so.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8090"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8090. </num><content>None of the funds provided in this Act may be used to transfer to any nongovernmental entity ammunition held by the Department of Defense that has a center-fire cartridge and a United States military nomenclature designation of “armor <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1558">116 STAT. 1558</page> penetrator”, “armor piercing (AP)”, “armor piercing incendiary (API)”, or “armor-piercing incendiary-tracer (API-T)”, except to an entity performing demilitarization services for the Department of Defense under a contract that requires the entity to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department of Defense that armor piercing projectiles are either: (1) rendered incapable of reuse by the demilitarization process; or (2) used to manufacture ammunition pursuant to a contract with the Department of Defense or the manufacture of ammunition for export pursuant to a License for Permanent Export of Unclassified Military Articles issued by the Department of State.</content></section> <section><num value="8091"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8091. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, or his designee, may waive payment of all or part of the consideration that otherwise would be required under 10 U.S.C. 2667, in the case of a lease of personal property for a period not in excess of 1 year to any organization specified in 32 U.S.C. 508(d), or any other youth, social, or fraternal non-profit organization as may be approved by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, or his designee, on a case-by-case basis.</content></section> <section><num value="8092"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8092. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Alcohol and alcoholic beverages.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2488">10 USC 2488</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>None of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be used for the support of any nonappropriated funds activity of the Department of Defense that procures malt beverages and wine with nonappropriated funds for resale (including such alcoholic beverages sold by the drink) on a military installation located in the United States unless such malt beverages and wine are procured within that State, or in the case of the District of Columbia, within the District of Columbia, in which the military installation is located: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That in a case in which the military installation is located in more than one State, purchases may be made in any State in which the installation is located:</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That such local procurement requirements for malt beverages and wine shall apply to all alcoholic beverages only for military installations in States which are not contiguous with another State:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That alcoholic beverages other than wine and malt beverages, in contiguous States and the District of Columbia shall be procured from the most competitive source, price and other factors considered.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8093"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8093. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s182">10 USC 182</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>During the current fiscal year and hereafter, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Center of Excellence for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance may also pay, or authorize payment for, the expenses of providing or facilitating education and training for appropriate military and civilian personnel of foreign countries in disaster management, peace operations, and humanitarian assistance.</content></section> <section><num value="8094"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8094. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The Department of Defense is authorized to enter into agreements with the Department of Veterans Affairs and federally-funded health agencies providing services to Native Hawaiians for the purpose of establishing a partnership similar to the Alaska Federal Health Care Partnership, in order to maximize Federal resources in the provision of health care services by federally-funded health agencies, applying telemedicine technologies. For the purpose of this partnership, Native Hawaiians shall have the same status as other Native Americans who are eligible for the health care services provided by the Indian Health Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The Department of Defense is authorized to develop a consultation policy, consistent with Executive Order No. 13084 (issued <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1559">116 STAT. 1559</page>May 14, 1998), with Native Hawaiians for the purpose of assuring maximum Native Hawaiian participation in the direction and administration of governmental services so as to render those services more responsive to the needs of the Native Hawaiian community.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>For purposes of this section, the term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii.</content></subsection></section></level> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8095"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8095. </num><content>Of the amounts appropriated in this Act under the heading “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide”, $136,000,000 shall be made available for the Arrow missile defense program: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That of this amount, $66,000,000 shall be available for the purpose of continuing the Arrow System Improvement Program (ASIP), and $70,000,000 shall be available for the purpose of producing Arrow missile components in the United States and Arrow missile components and missiles in Israel to meet Israel’s defense requirements, consistent with each nation’s laws, regulations and procedures:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That funds made available under this provision for production of missiles and missile components may be transferred to appropriations available for the procurement of weapons and equipment, to be merged with and to be available for the same time period and the same purposes as the appropriation to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the transfer authority provided under this provision is in addition to any other transfer authority contained in this Act.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8096"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8096. </num><content>Funds available to the Department of Defense for the Global Positioning System during the current fiscal year may be used to fund civil requirements associated with the satellite and ground control segments of such system’s modernization program.</content></section></level> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8097"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8097. </num><content>Of the amounts appropriated in this Act under the heading, “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $68,000,000 shall remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense is authorized to transfer such funds to other activities of the Federal Government.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8098"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8098. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s113">10 USC 113</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>Section 8106 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1997 (titles I through VIII of the matter under subsection 101(b) of Public Law 104—208; 110 Stat. 3009-111; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) shall continue in effect to apply to disbursements that are made by the Department of Defense in fiscal year 2003.</content></section> <section><num value="8099"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8099. </num><content>In addition to amounts provided in this Act, $1,700,000 is hereby appropriated for “Defense Health Program”, to remain available for obligation until expended: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That notwithstanding any other provision of law, these funds shall be available only for a grant to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., only for the construction and furnishing of additional Fisher Houses to meet the needs of military family members when confronted with the illness or hospitalization of an eligible military beneficiary.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8100"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8100. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the total amount appropriated in this Act is hereby reduced by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1560">116 STAT. 1560</page>$850,000,000, to reflect savings to be achieved from business process reforms, management efficiencies, and procurement of administrative and management support, to be distributed as follows: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Army”, $26,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Navy”, $60,300,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps”, $8,400,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Air Force”, $91,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $199,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Army Reserve”, $5,900,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps Reserve”, $900,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Air Force Reserve”, $1,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard”, $4,300,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard”, $2,600,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Aircraft Procurement, Army”, $3,700,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Missile Procurement, Army”, $1,100,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army”, $3,100,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Army”, $17,700,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Aircraft Procurement, Navy”, $22,800,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Weapons Procurement, Navy”, $4,800,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement of Ammunition, Navy and Marine Corps”, $1,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy”, $15,700,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Navy”, $7,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement, Marine Corps”, $2,600,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Aircraft Procurement, Air Force”, $9,700,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Missile Procurement, Air Force”, $6,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Air Force”, $6,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement, Defense-Wide”, $1,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army”, $23,500,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy”, $55,700,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force”, $66,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide”, $154,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operational Test and Evaluation, Defense”, $5,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“National Defense Sealift Fund”, $1,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Defense Health Program”, $12,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Army”, $20,000,000; and</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense”, $10,000,000:</listContent></listItem> </list> <p><proviso><i>Provided,</i> That these reductions shall be applied proportionally to each budget activity, activity group and subactivity group and each program, project, and activity within each appropriation account:</proviso> </p> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> </content></section></level> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1561">116 STAT. 1561</page> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8101. </num><content>Of the amounts appropriated in this Act under the heading “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy”, $1,279,899,000 shall be available until September 30, 2003, to fund prior year shipbuilding cost increases: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That upon enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall transfer such funds to the following appropriations in the amounts specified:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That the amounts transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the appropriations to which transferred:</proviso> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">To:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent2 fontsize10 depth1">Under the heading, “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, 1996/03”:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">LPD-17 Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Program, $300,681,000;</listContent></listItem></list></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent2 fontsize10 depth1">Under the heading, “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, 1998/03”:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">DDG-51 Destroyer Program, $76,100,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">New SSN, $190,882,000;</listContent></listItem></list></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent2 fontsize10 depth1">Under the heading, “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, 1999/03”:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">DDG-51 Destroyer Program, $93,736,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">LPD-17 Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Program, $82,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">New SSN, $135,800,000;</listContent></listItem></list></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent2 fontsize10 depth1">Under the heading, “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, 2000/03”:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">DDG-51 Destroyer Program, $51,724,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">LPD-17 Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Program, $187,000,000;</listContent></listItem></list></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent2 fontsize10 depth1">Under the heading, “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, 2001/03”:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">DDG-51 Destroyer Program, $63,976,000; and</listContent></listItem></list></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent2 fontsize10 depth1">Under the heading, “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, 2002/03”:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">DDG-51 Destroyer Program, $98,000,000.</listContent></listItem></list></listItem></list></listItem></list></content> </section> <section><num value="8102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8102. </num><content>The Secretary of the Navy may settle, or compromise, and pay any and all admiralty claims under 10 U.S.C. 7622 arising out of the collision involving the U.S.S. GREENEVILLE and the EHIME MARU, in any amount and without regard to the monetary limitations in subsections (a) and (b) of that section: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That such payments shall be made from funds available to the Department of the Navy for operation and maintenance.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8103. </num><content>The total amount appropriated in title II of this Act is hereby reduced by $97,000,000, to reflect savings attributable to improved supervision in determining appropriate purchases to be made using the Government purchase card, to be derived as follows: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Army”, $24,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Navy”, $29,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps”, $3,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Air Force”, $27,000,000; and</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $14,000,000.</listContent></listItem> </list></content></section> <section><num value="8104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8104. </num><content>Funds provided for the current fiscal year or hereafter for Operation and maintenance for the Armed Forces may <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1562">116 STAT. 1562</page>be used, notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purchase of ultralightweight camouflage net systems as unit spares.</content></section></level> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8105"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8105. </num><content>During the current fiscal year and for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense may transfer not more than $20,000,000 of unobligated balances remaining in a Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army appropriation account during the last fiscal year before the account closes under section 1552 of title 31 United States Code, to a current Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army appropriation account to be used only for the continuation of the Venture Capital Fund demonstration, as originally approved in Section 8150 of Public Law 107-117, to pursue high payoff technology and innovations in science and technology: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That any such transfer shall be made not later than July 31 of each year:</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote><proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That funds so transferred shall be merged with and shall be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriation to which transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the transfer authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department of Defense:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That no funds for programs, projects, or activities designated as special congressional interest items in DD Form 1414 shall be eligible for transfer under the authority of this section:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That any unobligated balances transferred under this authority may be restored to the original appropriation if required to cover unexpected upward adjustments:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further.</i> That the Secretary of the Army shall provide an annual report to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees no later than 15 days prior to the annual transfer of funds under authority of this section describing the sources and amounts of funds proposed to be transferred, summarizing the projects funded under this demonstration program (including the name and location of project sponsors) to date, a description of the major program accomplishments to date, and an overall assessment of the benefits of this demonstration program compared to the goals expressed in the legislative history accompanying Section 8150 of Public Law 107-117.</proviso> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> </content></section> <section> <num value="8106"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8106. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, the Secretary of Defense may exercise the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 7403(g) for occupations listed in 38 U.S.C. 7403(a)(2) as well as the following: <list><listHeading class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Pharmacists, Audiologists, and Dental Hygienists.</listHeading> <listItem class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><listContent>The requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7403(g)(1)(A) shall apply.</listContent></listItem> <listItem class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><listContent>The limitations of 38 U.S.C. 7403(g)(1)(B) shall not apply.</listContent></listItem></list></content></section> <section><num value="8107"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8107. </num><content>Funds appropriated by this Act, or made available by the transfer of funds in this Act, for intelligence activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress for purposes of section 504 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414) during fiscal year 2003 until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2003.</content></section> <section><num value="8108"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8108. </num><content>In addition to funds made available elsewhere in this Act $7,750,000 is hereby appropriated and shall remain available until expended to provide assistance, by grant or otherwise (such as, but not limited to, the provision of funds for repairs, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1563">116 STAT. 1563</page>maintenance, construction, and/or for the purchase of information technology, text books, teaching resources), to public schools that have unusually high concentrations of special needs military dependents enrolled: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That in selecting school systems to receive such assistance, special consideration shall be given to school systems in States that are considered overseas assignments, and all schools within these school systems shall be eligible for assistance:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That up to $2,000,000 shall be available for the Department of Defense to establish a non-profit trust fund to assist in the public-private funding of public school repair and maintenance projects, or provide directly to non-profit organizations who in return will use these monies to provide assistance in the form of repair, maintenance, or renovation to public school systems that have high concentrations of special needs military dependents and are located in States that are considered overseas assignments, and of which 2 percent shall be available to support the administration and execution of the funds:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That to the extent a federal agency provides this assistance, by contract, grant, or otherwise, it may accept and expend non-federal funds in combination with these federal funds to provide assistance for the authorized purpose, if the non-federal entity requests such assistance and the non-federal funds are provided on a reimbursable basis:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That $2,750,000 shall be available for a grant to the Central Kitsap School District, Washington.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8109"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8109. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Washington.</p> </sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, the total amount appropriated in this Act is hereby reduced by $400,000,000, to reduce cost growth in information technology development, to be distributed as follows: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $19,500,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Army”, $53,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Navy”, $20,600,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement, Marine Corps”, $3,400,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Other Procurement, Air Force”, $12,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Procurement, Defense-Wide”, $3,500,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army”, $17,700,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy”, $25,600,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force”, $27,200,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide”, $36,600,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Defense Working Capital Funds”, $148,600,000; and</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Defense Health Program”, $32,100,000:</listContent></listItem></list> <p><proviso><i>Provided,</i> That these reductions shall be applied proportionally to each budget activity, activity group and subactivity group and each program, project, and activity within each appropriation account.</proviso></p> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote></content></section> <section><num value="8110"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8110. </num><content>Notwithstanding section 1116(c) of title 10, United States Code, payments into the Department of Defense Medicare- Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund for fiscal year 2003 under section 1116(a) of such title shall be made from funds available in this Act for the pay of military personnel.</content></section> <section><num value="8111"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8111. </num><content>None of the funds in this Act may be used to initiate a new start program without prior notification to the Office of Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense committees.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1564">116 STAT. 1564</page> <section><num value="8112"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8112. </num><content>The amount appropriated in title II of this Act is hereby reduced by $120,000,000, to reflect Working Capital Fund cash balance and rate stabilization adjustments, to be derived as follows: <quotedContent><content>“Operation and Maintenance, Navy”, $120,000,000.</content></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="8113"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8113. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, the total amount appropriated in this Act is hereby reduced by $48,000,000, to reduce excess funded carryover, to be derived as follows: <quotedContent><content>“Operation and Maintenance, Army”, $48,000,000.</content></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="8114"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8114. </num><content>Of the amounts appropriated in title II of this Act, not less than $1,000,000,000 is available for operations of the Department of Defense to prosecute the war on terrorism.</content></section> <section><num value="8115"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8115. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>In addition to the amounts provided elsewhere in this Act, the amount of $3,400,000 is hereby appropriated to the Department of Defense for “Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard”. Such amount shall be made available to the Secretary of the Army only to make a grant in the amount of $3,400,000 to the entity specified in subsection (b) to facilitate access by veterans to opportunities for skilled employment in the construction industry.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The entity referred to in subsection (a) is the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment, a nonprofit labor-management co-operation committee provided for by section 302(c)(9) of the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. 186(c)(9)), for the purposes set forth in section 6(b) of the Labor Management Cooperation Act of 1978 (29 U.S.C. 175a note).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8116"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8116. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>During the current fiscal year, funds available to the Secretary of a military department for Operation and Maintenance may be used for the purposes stated in subsection (b) to support chaplain-led programs to assist members of the Armed Forces and their immediate family members in building and maintaining a strong family structure.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The purposes referred to in subsection (a) are costs of transportation, food, lodging, supplies, fees, and training materials for members of the Armed Forces and their family members while participating in such programs, including participation at retreats and conferences.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8117"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8117. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2401a">10 USC 2401a</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Section 8159 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002 (division A of Public Law 107-117; 115 Stat. 2284), is revised as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c) by inserting at the end of paragraph (1) the following new sentence: “Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3324 of Title 31, United States Code, payment for the acquisition of leasehold interests under this section may be made for each annual term up to one year in advance ”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding the following paragraph (g): <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any payments required fo r a lease entered into under this Section, or any payments made pursuant to subsection (c)(3) above, may be made from appropriations available for operation and maintenance or for lease or procurement of aircraft at the time that the lease takes effect; appropriations available for operation and maintenance or for lease or procurement of aircraft at the time that the payment is due; or funds appropriated for those payments.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1565">116 STAT. 1565</page> <section><num value="8118"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8118. </num><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Additional</inline> NMCI <inline class="smallCaps">Contract Work Stations.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 814 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A-215) or any other provision of law, the total number of work stations provided under the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract (as defined in subsection (i) of such section 814) may not exceed 160,000 work stations until the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense certify to the congressional defense committees that all of the conditions specified in subsection (b) have been satisfied.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The conditions referred to in subsection (a) are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Commander of the Navy Operational Test and Evaluation Force conducts an operational assessment of the work stations that have been fully transitioned to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, as defined in the Test and Evaluation Strategy Plan for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet approved on September 4, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The results of the assessment are submitted to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, and they determine that the results of the assessment are acceptable.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="8119"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8119. </num><chapeau>None of the funds in this Act, excluding funds provided for advance procurement of fiscal year 2004 aircraft, may be obligated for acquisition of more than 16 F-22 aircraft until the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics has provided to the congressional defense committees:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>A formal risk assessment which identifies and characterizes the potential cost, technical, schedule or other significant risks resulting from increasing the F—22 procurement quantities prior to the conclusion of Dedicated Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (DIOT&E) of the aircraft: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That such risk assessment shall evaluate, based on the best available current information: (1) the range of potential additional program costs (compared to the program costs assumed in the President’s fiscal year 2003 budget) that could result from retrofit modifications to F-22 production aircraft that are placed under contract or delivered to the government prior to the conclusion of DIOT&E; and (2) a cost-benefit analysis comparing, in terms of unit cost and total program cost, the cost advantages of increasing aircraft production at this time to the potential cost of retrofitting production aircraft once DIOT&E has been completed; and</proviso></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Certification that increasing the F-22 production quantity for fiscal year 2003 beyond 16 airplanes involves lower risk and lower total program cost than staying at that quantity, or he submits a revised production plan, funding plan and test schedule.</content></subsection></section></level> <level><section><heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8120"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8120. </num><content>Section 305(a) of the Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 (division B of Public Law 107-117; 115 Stat. 2300), is amended by adding at the end the following new sentences: “From amounts transferred to the Pentagon Reservation Maintenance Revolving Fund pursuant to the preceding sentence, not to exceed $305,000,000 may be transferred to the Defense Emergency <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1566">116 STAT. 1566</page>Response Fund, but only in amounts necessary to reimburse that fund (and the category of that fund designated as ‘Pentagon Repair/ Upgrade’) for expenses charged to that fund (and that category) between September 11, 2001, and February 19, 2002, for reconstruction costs of the Pentagon Reservation. Funds transferred to the Defense Emergency Response Fund pursuant to this section shall be available only for reconstruction, recovery, force protection, or security enhancements for the Pentagon Reservation.”.</content></section> <section><num value="8121"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8121. </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Financing and Fielding of Key Army Capabilities.</inline> </heading><content>The Department of Defense and the Department of the Army shall make future budgetary and programming plans to fully finance the Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Objective Force cannon and resupply vehicle program in order to field this system in the 2008 timeframe. As an interim capability to enhance Army lethality, survivability, and mobility for light and medium forces before complete fielding of the Objective Force, the Army shall ensure that budgetary and programmatic plans will provide for no fewer than six Stryker Brigade Combat Teams to be fielded between 2003 and 2008.</content></section> <section><num value="8122"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8122. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1521">50 USC 1521</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of Chemical Demilitarization Activities at Bluegrass Army Depot, Kentucky.</inline>—</heading><content>If a technology other than the baseline incineration program is selected for the destruction of lethal chemical munitions pursuant to section 142 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-261; 50 U.S.C. 1521 note), the program manager for the Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment shall be responsible for management of the construction, operation, and closure, and any contracting relating thereto, of chemical demilitarization activities at Bluegrass Army Depot, Kentucky, including management of the pilot-scale facility phase of the alternative technology.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of Chemical Demilitarization Activities at Pueblo Depot, Colorado.</inline>—</heading><content>The program manager for the Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment shall be responsible for management of the construction, operation, and closure, and any contracting relating thereto, of chemical demilitarization activities at Pueblo Army Depot, Colorado, including management of the pilot-scale facility phase of the alternative technology selected for the destruction of lethal chemical munitions.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8123"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8123. </num><content>Of the total amount appropriated pursuant to this Act for any selected component of the Department of Defense that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines shall require audited financial statements under subsection (c) of section 3515 of title 31, United States Code, not more than 99 percent may be expended until the Inspector General of the Department of Defense certifies to the Congress of the United States that the head of the affected agency has made a formal decision as to whether to audit vouchers of the agency pursuant to section 3521(b) of title 31, United States Code: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That such certification shall include a written assessment of the agency head’s decision by the Inspector General.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8124"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8124. </num><content>Of the funds made available under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Air Force”, $8,000,000 shall be available to realign railroad track on Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson.</content></section></level> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1567">116 STAT. 1567</page> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">transfer of funds</inline>)</heading> <num value="8125"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8125. </num><content>Upon enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall make the following transfers of funds: <i>Provided,</i> That the amounts transferred shall be available for the same purpose as the appropriations to which transferred, and for the same time period as the appropriation from which transferred: <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the amounts shall be transferred between the following appropriations in the amount specified:</proviso> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">From:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent2 fontsize10 depth1">Under the heading, “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, 1994/2003”:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">DDG—51 Destroyer program, $7,900,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">LHD-1 Amphibious Assault Ship program, $6,500,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">Oceanographic Ship program, $3,416,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">Craft, outfitting, post delivery, first destination transportation, $1,800,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">Mine warfare command and control ship, $604,000;</listContent></listItem></list></listItem></list></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">To:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent2 fontsize10 depth1">Under the heading, “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy, 1999/2003”:</listContent> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent3 fontsize10 depth2">LPD-17 Amphibious Transport Dock Ship program, $20,220,000.</listContent></listItem> </list></listItem></list></listItem> </list></content></section> <section><num value="8126"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8126. </num><content>Of the amounts appropriated in Public Law 107-206 under the heading “Defense Emergency Response Fund”, an amount up to the fair market value of the leasehold interest in adjacent properties necessary for the force protection requirements of Tooele Army Depot, Utah, may be made available to resolve any property disputes associated with Tooele Army Depot, Utah, and to acquire such leasehold interest as required: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That none of these funds may be used to acquire fee title to the properties.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8127"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8127. </num><content>Up to $3,000,000 of the funds appropriated under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Navy” in this Act for the Pacific Missile Range Facility may be made available to contract for the repair, maintenance, and operation of adjacent off-base water, drainage, and flood control systems critical to base operations.</content></section> <section><num value="8128"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8128. </num><content>Of the total amount appropriated by this Act under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $3,000,000 may be available for payments under section 363 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A-77).</content></section> <section><num value="8129"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8129. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p> </sidenote> <content>In addition to the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in this Act, $8,100,000, to remain available until September 30, 2003, is hereby appropriated to the Department of Defense: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense shall make grants in the amount of $2,800,000 to the American Red Cross for Armed Forces Emergency Services; $2,800,000 to the United Service Organizations, Incorporated; and $2,500,000 to the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Foundation.</proviso></content></section> <section> <num value="8130"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8130. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> <content>None of the funds appropriated in this Act under the heading “Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund” may be transferred or obligated for Department of Defense expenses not directly related to the conduct of overseas contingencies: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report no <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1568">116 STAT. 1568</page>later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives that details any transfer of funds from the “Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund”:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That the report shall explain any transfer for the maintenance of real property, pay of civilian personnel, base operations support, and weapon, vehicle or equipment maintenance.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8131"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8131. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> <content>For purposes of section 1553(b) of title 31, United States Code, any subdivision of appropriations made in this Act under the heading “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy” shall be considered to be for the same purpose as any subdivision under the heading “Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy” appropriations in any prior year, and the 1 percent limitation shall apply to the total amount of the appropriation.</content></section> <section><num value="8132"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8132. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Budget.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s221">10 USC 221</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The budget of the President for fiscal year 2004 submitted to the Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, and each annual budget request thereafter, shall include separate budget justification documents for costs of United States Armed Forces’ participation in contingency operations for the Military Personnel accounts, the Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund, the Operation and Maintenance accounts, and the Procurement accounts: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That these budget justification documents shall include a description of the funding requested for each anticipated contingency operation, for each military service, to include active duty and Guard and Reserve components, and for each appropriation account:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further, </i>That these documents shall include estimated costs for each element of expense or object class, a reconciliation of increases and decreases for ongoing contingency operations, and programmatic data including, but not limited to troop strength for each active duty and Guard and Reserve component, and estimates of the major weapons systems deployed in support of each contingency:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That these documents shall include budget exhibits OP-5 and OP-32, as defined in the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation, for the Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund for fiscal years 2002 and 2003.</proviso></content></section> <section><num value="8133"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8133. </num> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, the total amount appropriated in this Act is hereby reduced by $59,260,000, to reduce cost growth in travel, to be distributed as follows: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Army”, $14,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Navy”, $9,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">“Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps”, $10,000,000; “Operation and Maintenance, Air Force”, $15,000,000; and “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $11,260,000.</listContent></listItem> </list></content> </section> <section><num value="8134"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8134. </num><content>None of the funds in this Act may be used for research, development, test, evaluation, procurement or deployment of nuclear armed interceptors of a missile defense system.</content></section></level> <level><section> <heading>(<inline class="smallCaps">including rescissions</inline>)</heading> <num value="8135"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8135. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The total amount appropriated or otherwise made available in titles II, III, and IV of this Act is hereby reduced by $1,374,000,000 to reflect revised economic assumptions: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense shall allocate this reduction proportionately to each budget activity, activity group, subactivity group, and each program, project, and activity within each <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1569">116 STAT. 1569</page>applicable appropriation account:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further,</i> That appropriations made available in this Act for the pay and benefits of military personnel are exempt from reductions under this provision.</proviso></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Of the funds provided in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002, (division A of Public Law 107-117), $300,000,000 are rescinded from amounts made available under titles III and IV of that Act: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That the Secretary of Defense shall allocate this rescission proportionately by program, project, and activity.</proviso></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8136"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8136.</num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> <content>During the current fiscal year, section 2533a(f) of Title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to any fish, shellfish, or seafood product. This section is applicable to contracts and subcontracts for the procurement of commercial items notwithstanding section 34 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 430).</content></section> <section><num value="8137"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8137. </num><chapeau>None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used to convert the 939th Combat Search and Rescue Wing of the Air Force Reserve until the Secretary of the Air Force certifies to the Congress the following:</chapeau> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>that a functionally comparable search and rescue capability is available in the 939th Search and Rescue Wing’s area of responsibility;</content></subsection> <subsection class="inline"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>that any new aircraft assigned to the unit will comply with local environmental and noise standards; and (c) that the Air Force has developed a plan for the transition of personnel and manpower billets currently assigned to this unit.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8138"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8138. </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Navy Dry-Dock</inline> AFDL-47</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Sale.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Navy shall sell the Navy Dry-dock AFDL-47, located in Charleston, South Carolina, to Detyens Shipyards, Inc., the current lessee of the dry-dock from the Navy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration.</inline>—</heading><content>As consideration for the sale of the dry-dock under subsection (a), the Secretary shall receive an amount equal to the fair market value of the dry-dock at the time of the sale, as determined by the Secretary, taking into account amounts paid by, or due and owing from, the lessee.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8139"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8139. </num><content>From funds made available in this Act for the Office of Economic Adjustment under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $100,000 shall be available for the elimination of asbestos at former Battery 204, Odiorne Point, New Hampshire.</content></section> <section><num value="8140"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8140. </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may, using amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act, make a grant to the National D-Day Museum in the amount of $3,000,000.</content></section> <section><num value="8141"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8141. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preliminary Study and Analysis Required.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary of the Army shall carry out a preliminary engineering study and environmental analysis regarding the establishment of a connector road between United States Route 1 and Telegraph Road in the vicinity of Fort Belvoir, Virginia.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount appropriated by title II under the heading <inline class="smallCaps">“Operation and Maintenance, Army”,</inline> up to $5,000,000 may be available for the preliminary study and analysis required by subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8142"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8142. </num><content>Of the amount appropriated by title V under the heading <inline class="smallCaps">“National Defense Sealift Fund”,</inline> up to $10,000,000 may be available for implementing the recommendations resulting from the Navy’s Non-Self Deployable Watercraft (NDSW) Study and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Focused Logistics Study, which are <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1570">116 STAT. 1570</page>to determine the requirements of the Navy for providing lift support for mine warfare ships and other vessels.</content></section> <section><num value="8143"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8143. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t36/s903">36 USC 903</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Medal of Honor was established by Congress during the Civil War to recognize soldiers who had distinguished themselves by gallantry in action;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Medal of Honor was conceived by Senator James Grimes of the State of Iowa in 1861; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the Medal of Honor is the Nation’s highest military honor, awarded for acts of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="903">“§ 903. </num><heading>Designation of Medal of Honor Flag</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall design and designate a flag as the Medal of Honor Flag. In selecting the design for the flag, the Secretary shall consider designs submitted by the general public.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presentation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Medal of Honor Flag shall be presented as specified in sections 3755, 6257, and 8755 of title 10 and section 505 of title 14.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“903. </designator><label>Designation of Medal of Honor Flag.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c)</num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Chapter 357 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent><section><num value="3755">“§ 3755. </num><heading>Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag</heading> <content>“The President shall provide for the presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag designated under section 903 of title 36 to each person to whom a medal of honor is awarded under section 3741 of this title after the date of the enactment of this section. Presentation of the flag shall be made at the same time as the presentation of the medal under section 3741 or 3752(a) of this title”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3755. </designator><label>Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Chapter 567 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent><section><num value="6257">“§ 6257. </num><heading>Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag</heading> <content>“The President shall provide for the presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag designated under section 903 of title 36 to each person to whom a medal of honor is awarded under section 6241 of this title after the date of the enactment of this section. Presentation of the flag shall be made at the same time as the presentation of the medal under section 6241 or 6250 of this title.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“6257. </designator><label>Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Chapter 857 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1571">116 STAT. 1571</page> <quotedContent><section><num value="8755">“§ 8755. </num><heading>Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag</heading> <content>“The President shall provide for the presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag designated under section 903 of title 36 to each person to whom a medal of honor is awarded under section 8741 of this title after the date of the enactment of this section. Presentation of the flag shall be made at the same time as the presentation of the medal under section 8741 or 8752(a) of this title.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“8755. </designator><label>Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 504 the following new section: <quotedContent><section><num value="505">“§ 505. </num><heading>Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag</heading> <content>“The President shall provide for the presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag designated under section 903 of title 36 to each person to whom a medal of honor is awarded under section 491 of this title after the date of the enactment of this section. Presentation of the flag shall be made at the same time as the presentation of the medal under section 491 or 498 of this title.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 504 the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“505. </designator><label>Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag ”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>The President shall provide for the presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag designated under section 903 of title 36, United States Code, as added by subsection (b), to each person awarded the Medal of Honor before the date of enactment of this Act who is living as of that date. Such presentation shall be made as expeditiously as possible after the date of the designation of the Medal of Honor Flag by the Secretary of Defense under such section.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t36/s903">36 USC 903</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="8144"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8144. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>The conditions described in section 1305 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65; 22 U.S.C. 5952 note) shall not apply to the obligation and expenditure of funds for fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 for the planning, design, or construction of a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia if the President submits to Congress a written certification that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a statement as to why waiving the conditions is important to the national security interests of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a full and complete justification for exercising this waiver; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a plan to promote a full and accurate disclosure by Russia regarding the size, content, status, and location of its chemical weapons stockpile.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority.</inline>—</heading><content>The authority under paragraph (a) shall expire on September 30, 2003.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8145"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8145. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Effective as of August 2, 2002, the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States (Public Law 107-206) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 305(a) (116 Stat. 840), by striking “fiscal year 2002” and inserting “fiscal years 2002 and 2003”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 309 (116 Stat. 841), by striking “of” after “instead”.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1572">116 STAT. 1572</page> <section><num value="8146"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8146. </num><content>The Secretary of Defense may modify the grant made to the State of Maine pursuant to section 310 of the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States (Public Law 107-206) such that the modified grant is for purposes of supporting community adjustment activities relating to the closure of the Naval Security Group Activity, Winter Harbor, Maine (the naval base on Schoodic Point, within Acadia National Park), and the reuse of such Activity, including reuse as a research and education center the activities of which may be consistent with the purposes of Acadia National Park, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. The grant may be so modified not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></section> <section><num value="8147"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8147. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> <content>None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used for leasing of transport/VIP aircraft under any contract entered into under any procurement procedures other than pursuant to the Competition and Contracting Act.</content></section> <section><num value="8148"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8148. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Funds appropriated by title II under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” may be used by the Military Community and Family Policy Office of the Department of Defense for the operation of multidisciplinary, impartial domestic violence fatality review teams of the Department of Defense that operate on a confidential basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Of the total amount appropriated by title II under the heading “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide”, $5,000,000 may be used for an advocate of victims of domestic violence to provide confidential assistance to victims of domestic violence at military installations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> </sidenote> <content>Not later than June 30, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Congress a report on the implementation of the recommendations included in the reports submitted to the Secretary by the Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8149"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8149. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s2748">10 USC 2784</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Number of Government Charge Card Accounts during Fiscal Year</inline> 2003.—</heading><content>The total number of accounts for government purchase charge cards and government travel charge cards for Department of Defense personnel during fiscal year 2003 may not exceed 1,500,000 accounts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Creditworthiness for Issuance of Government Charge Card.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate the creditworthiness of an individual before issuing the individual a government purchase charge card or government travel charge card.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>An individual may not be issued a government purchase charge card or government travel charge card if the individual is found not credit worthy as a result of the evaluation under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Guidelines.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p> </sidenote> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disciplinary Action for Misuse of Government Charge Card.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish guidelines and procedures for disciplinary actions to be taken against Department personnel for improper, fraudulent, or abusive use of government purchase charge cards and government travel charge cards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The guidelines and procedures under this subsection shall include appropriate disciplinary actions for use of charge cards for purposes, and at establishments, that are inconsistent with the official business of the Department or with applicable standards of conduct.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The disciplinary actions under this subsection may include—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1573">116 STAT. 1573</page> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the review of the security clearance of the individual involved; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the modification or revocation of such security clearance in light of the review.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The guidelines and procedures under this subsection shall apply uniformly among the Armed Forces and among the elements of the Department.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than June 30, 2003, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the requirements and limitations in this section, including the guidelines and procedures established under subsection (c).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="8150"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec.</inline> 8150. </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Government organization.</p> </sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding any provision of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) or any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Navy shall transfer administrative jurisdiction of the portion of the former Charleston Naval Base, South Carolina, comprising a law enforcement training facility of the Department of Justice, together with any improvements thereon, to the head of the department of the Federal Government having jurisdiction of the Border Patrol as of the date of the transfer under this section.</content></section></level></level> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>COMMERCIAL REUSABLE IN-SPACE TRANSPORTATION</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14701">42 USC 14701</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="902">SEC. 902. </num><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14751">42 USC 14751</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>It is in the national interest to encourage the production of cost-effective, in-space transportation systems, which would be built and operated by the private sector on a commercial basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The use of reusable in-space transportation systems will enhance performance levels of in-space operations, enhance efficient and safe disposal of satellites at the end of their useful lives, and increase the capability and reliability of existing ground-to-space launch vehicles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Commercial reusable in-space transportation systems will enhance the economic well-being and national security of the United States by reducing space operations costs for commercial and national space programs and by adding new space capabilities to space operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Commercial reusable in-space transportation systems will provide new cost-effective space capabilities (including orbital transfers from low altitude orbits to high altitude orbits and return, the correction of erroneous satellite orbits, and the recovery, refurbishment, and refueling of satellites) and the provision of upper stage functions to increase ground-to-orbit launch vehicle payloads to geostationary and other high energy orbits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Commercial reusable in-space transportation systems can enhance and enable the space exploration of the United States by providing lower cost trajectory injection from earth <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1574">116 STAT. 1574</page>orbit, transit trajectory control, and planet arrival deceleration to support potential National Aeronautics and Space Administration missions to Mars, Pluto, and other planets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Satellites stranded in erroneous earth orbit due to deficiencies in their launch represent substantial economic loss to the United States and present substantial concerns for the current backlog of national space assets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Commercial reusable in-space transportation systems can provide new options for alternative planning approaches and risk management to enhance the mission assurance of national space assets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Commercial reusable in-space transportation systems developed by the private sector can provide in-space transportation services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Defense, the National Reconnaissance Office, and other agencies without the need for the United States to bear the cost of production of such systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>The availability of loan guarantees, with the cost of credit risk to the United States paid by the private-sector, is an effective means by which the United States can help qualifying private-sector companies secure otherwise unattainable private financing for the production of commercial reusable in-space transportation systems, while at the same time minimizing Government commitment and involvement in the development of such systems.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading>LOAN GUARANTEES FOR PRODUCTION OF COMMERCIAL REUSABLE IN-SPACE TRANSPORTATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14752">42 USC 14752</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Make Loan Guarantees.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary may guarantee loans made to eligible United States commercial providers for purposes of producing commercial reusable in-space transportation services or systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible United States Commercial Providers.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Requirements.</p> </sidenote> <content>The Secretary shall prescribe requirements for the eligibility of United States commercial providers for loan guarantees under this section. Such requirements shall ensure that eligible providers are financially capable of undertaking a loan guaranteed under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Loans Guaranteed.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary may not guarantee a loan for a United States commercial provider under this section unless the Secretary determines that credit would not otherwise be reasonably available at the time of the guarantee for the commercial reusable in-space transportation service or system to be produced utilizing the proceeds of the loan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Credit Subsidy.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall collect from each United States commercial provider receiving a loan guarantee under this section an amount equal to the amount, as determined by the Secretary, to cover the cost, as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, of the loan guarantee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic disbursements.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of a loan guarantee in which proceeds of the loan are disbursed over time, the Secretary shall collect the amount required under this subsection on a pro rata basis, as determined by the Secretary, at the time of each disbursement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Terms and Conditions.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1575">116 STAT. 1575</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on subordination</inline>.—</heading><content>A loan guaranteed under this section may not be subordinated to another debt contracted by the United States commercial provider concerned, or to any other claims against such provider.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on income.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A loan guaranteed under this section may not—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provide income which is excluded from gross income for purposes of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>provide significant collateral or security, as determined by the Secretary, for other obligations the income from which is so excluded.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of guarantee.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The guarantee of a loan under this section shall be conclusive evidence of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>That the guarantee has been properly obtained.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>That the loan qualifies for the guarantee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>That, but for fraud or material misrepresentation by the holder of the loan, the guarantee is valid, legal, and enforceable.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other terms and conditions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may establish any other terms and conditions for a guarantee of a loan under this section, as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the financial interests of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement of Rights.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may take any action the Attorney General considers appropriate to enforce any right accruing to the United States under a loan guarantee under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forbearance.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General may, with the approval of the parties concerned, forebear from enforcing any right of the United States under a loan guaranteed under this section for the benefit of a United States commercial provider if such forbearance will not result in any cost, as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Utilization of property.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to the terms of a loan guaranteed under this section, upon the default of a United States commercial provider under the loan, the Secretary may, at the election of the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>assume control of the physical asset financed by the loan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>complete, recondition, reconstruct, renovate, repair, maintain, operate, or sell the physical asset.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Credit Instruments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Authority to issue instruments.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate, issue credit instruments to United States commercial providers of in-space transportation services or system, with the aggregate cost (as determined under the provisions of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)) of such instruments not to exceed $1,500,000,000, but only to the extent that new budget authority to cover such costs is provided in subsequent appropriations Acts or authority is otherwise provided in subsequent appropriations Acts.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1576">116 STAT. 1576</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Credit subsidy.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide a credit subsidy for any credit instrument issued under this subsection in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>The eligibility of a United States commercial provider of in-space transportation services or systems for a credit instrument under this subsection is in addition to any eligibility of such provider for a loan guarantee under other provisions of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="904">SEC. 904. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14753">42 USC 14753</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial provider.—</inline></heading><content>The term “commercial provider” means any person or entity providing commercial reusable in-orbit space transportation services or systems, primary control of which is held by persons other than the Federal Government, a State or local government, or a foreign government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In-space transportation services.—</inline></heading><content>The term “in-space transportation services” means operations and activities involved in the direct transportation or attempted transportation of a payload or object from one orbit to another by means of an in-space transportation vehicle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In-space transportation system.—</inline></heading><content>The term “in-space transportation system” means the space and ground elements, including in-space transportation vehicles and support space systems, and ground administration and control facilities and associated equipment, necessary for the provision of in-space transportation services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In-space transportation vehicle.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “in-space transportation vehicle” means a vehicle designed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to be based and operated in space;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to transport various payloads or objects from one orbit to another orbit; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to be reusable and refueled in space.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states commercial provider.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “United States commercial provider” means any commercial provider organized under the laws of the United States that is more than 50 percent owned by United States nationals.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1577">116 STAT. 1577</page> <level><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003</shortTitle>”.</p> </level> Approved October 23, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5010: HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107-532 (Comm. on Appropriations) and 107-732 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-213 (Comm. on Appropriations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 27, considered and passed House.

July 31, Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Oct. 10, House agreed to conference report.

Oct. 16, Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 23, Presidential remarks and statement.

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An Act Making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.

Oct. 23, 2002

[H.R. 5011]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Military Construction Appropriation Act, 2003.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure functions administered by the Department of Defense, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes, namely:
Military Construction, Army (including rescission) For acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of temporary or permanent public works, military installations, facilities, and real property for the Army as currently authorized by law, including personnel in the Army Corps of Engineers and other personal services necessary for the purposes of this appropriation, and for construction and operation of facilities in support of the functions of the Commander in Chief, $1,683,710,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That of this amount, not to exceed $163,135,000 shall be available for study, planning, design, architect and engineer services, and host nation support, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of Defense determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of his determination and the reasons therefor: Provided further, That of the funds appropriated for “Military Construction, Army” in previous Military Construction Appropriation Acts, $49,376,000 are rescinded. Military Construction, Navy (including rescission) For acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of temporary or permanent public works, naval installations, facilities, and real property for the Navy as currently authorized by law, including personnel in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and other personal services necessary for the purposes of this appropriation, $1,305,128,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That of this amount, not to exceed $87,043,000 shall be available for study, planning, design, architect and engineer 116 STAT. 1579services, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of Defense determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of his determination and the reasons therefor: Provided further, That of the funds appropriated for “Military Construction, Navy” in previous Military Construction Appropriation Acts, $1,340,000 are rescinded. Military Construction, Air Force (including rescission) For acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of temporary or permanent public works, military installations, facilities, and real property for the Air Force as currently authorized by law, $1,080,247,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That of this amount, not to exceed $72,283,000 shall be available for study, planning, design, architect and engineer services, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of Defense determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of his determination and the reasons therefor: Provided further, That of the funds appropriated for “Military Construction, Air Force” in previous Military Construction Appropriation Acts, $13,281,000 are rescinded. Military Construction, Defense-wide (including transfer and rescission of funds) For acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of temporary or permanent public works, installations, facilities, and real property for activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), as currently authorized by law, $874,645,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That such amounts of this appropriation as may be determined by the Secretary of Defense may be transferred to such appropriations of the Department of Defense available for military construction or family housing as he may designate, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation or fund to which transferred: Provided further, That of the amount appropriated, not to exceed $50,432,000 shall be available for study, planning, design, architect and engineer services, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of Defense determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of his determination and the reasons therefor: Provided further, That of the funds appropriated for “Military Construction, Defense-wide” in previous Military Construction Appropriation Acts, $2,976,000 are rescinded. Military Construction, Army National Guard For construction, acquisition, expansion, rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the Army National Guard, and contributions therefor, as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code, and Military 116 STAT. 1580Construction Authorization Acts, $241,377,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007. Military Construction, Air National Guard For construction, acquisition, expansion, rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the Air National Guard, and contributions therefor, as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code, and Military Construction Authorization Acts, $203,813,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007. Military Construction, Army Reserve For construction, acquisition, expansion, rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the Army Reserve as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code, and Military Construction Authorization Acts, $100,554,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007. Military Construction, Naval Reserve For construction, acquisition, expansion, rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the reserve components of the Navy and Marine Corps as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code, and Military Construction Authorization Acts, $74,921,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007. Military Construction, Air Force Reserve For construction, acquisition, expansion, rehabilitation, and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the Air Force Reserve as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code, and Military Construction Authorization Acts, $67,226,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program For the United States share of the cost of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program for the acquisition and construction of military facilities and installations (including international military headquarters) and for related expenses for the collective defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Area as authorized in Military Construction Authorization Acts and section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, $167,200,000, to remain available until expended. Family Housing Construction, Army (including rescission) For expenses of family housing for the Army for construction, including acquisition, replacement, addition, expansion, extension and alteration, as authorized by law, $280,356,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That of the funds appropriated for “Family Housing Construction, Army” in previous Military Construction Appropriation Acts, $4,920,000 are rescinded. 116 STAT. 1581 Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army For expenses of family housing for the Army for operation and maintenance, including debt payment, leasing, minor construction, principal and interest charges, and insurance premiums, as authorized by law, $1,106,007,000. Family Housing Construction, Navy and Marine Corps (including rescission) For expenses of family housing for the Navy and Marine Corps for construction, including acquisition, replacement, addition, expansion, extension and alteration, as authorized by law, $376,468,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That of the funds appropriated for “Family Housing Construction, Navy and Marine Corps” in previous Military Construction Appropriation Acts, $2,652,000 are rescinded. Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Navy and Marine Corps For expenses of family housing for the Navy and Marine Corps for operation and maintenance, including debt payment, leasing, minor construction, principal and interest charges, and insurance premiums, as authorized by law, $861,788,000. Family Housing Construction, Air Force (including rescission) For expenses of family housing for the Air Force for construction, including acquisition, replacement, addition, expansion, extension and alteration, as authorized by law, $684,824,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That of the funds appropriated for “Family Housing Construction, Air Force” in previous Military Construction Appropriation Acts, $8,782,000 are rescinded. Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air Force For expenses of family housing for the Air Force for operation and maintenance, including debt payment, leasing, minor construction, principal and interest charges, and insurance premiums, as authorized by law, $863,050,000. Family Housing Construction, Defense-wide For expenses of family housing for the activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments) for construction, including acquisition, replacement, addition, expansion, extension and alteration, as authorized by law, $5,480,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007. Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide For expenses of family housing for the activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments 116 STAT. 1582for operation and maintenance, leasing, and minor construction, as authorized by law, $42,395,000. Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund For the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund, $2,000,000, to remain available until expended, for family housing initiatives undertaken pursuant to section 2883 of title 10, United States Code, providing alternative means of acquiring and improving military family housing, and supporting facilities. Base Realignment and Closure Account For deposit into the Department of Defense Base Closure Account 1990 established by section 2906(a)(1) of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1991 (Public Law 101-510), $561,138,000, to remain available until expended. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 101. None of the funds appropriated in Military Construction Appropriations Acts shall be expended for payments under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for construction, where cost estimates exceed $25,000, to be performed within the United States, except Alaska, without the specific approval in writing of the Secretary of Defense setting forth the reasons therefor.

Contracts.
Sec. 102. Funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for construction shall be available for hire of passenger motor vehicles.
Sec. 103. Funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for construction may be used for advances to the Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, for the construction of access roads as authorized by section 210 of title 23, United States Code, when projects authorized therein are certified as important to the national defense by the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 104. None of the funds appropriated in this Act may be used to begin construction of new bases inside the continental United States for which specific appropriations have not been made.
Sec. 105. No part of the funds provided in Military Construction Appropriations Acts shall be used for purchase of land or land easements in excess of 100 percent of the value as determined by the Army Corps of Engineers or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, except: (1) where there is a determination of value by a Federal court; (2) purchases negotiated by the Attorney General or his designee; (3) where the estimated value is less than $25,000; or (4) as otherwise determined by the Secretary of Defense to be in the public interest.
Sec. 106. None of the funds appropriated in Military Construction Appropriations Acts shall be used to: (1) acquire land; (2) provide for site preparation; or (3) install utilities for any family housing, except housing for which funds have been made available in annual Military Construction Appropriations Acts.
Sec. 107. None of the funds appropriated in Military Construction Appropriations Acts for minor construction may be used to transfer or relocate any activity from one base or installation to another, without prior notification to the Committees on Appropriations.
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Sec. 108. No part of the funds appropriated in Military Construction Appropriations Acts may be used for the procurement of steel for any construction project or activity for which American steel producers, fabricators, and manufacturers have been denied the opportunity to compete for such steel procurement.
Sec. 109. None of the funds available to the Department of Defense for military construction or family housing during the current fiscal year may be used to pay real property taxes in any foreign nation.
Sec. 110. None of the funds appropriated in Military Construction Appropriations Acts may be used to initiate a new installation overseas without prior notification to the Committees on Appropriations.
Sec. 111. None of the funds appropriated in Military Construction Appropriations Acts may be obligated for architect and engineer contracts estimated by the Government to exceed $500,000 for projects to be accomplished in Japan, in any NATO member country, or in countries bordering the Arabian Sea, unless such contracts are awarded to United States firms or United States firms in joint venture with host nation firms.
Sec. 112. None of the funds appropriated in Military Construction Appropriations Acts for military construction in the United States territories and possessions in the Pacific and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bordering the Arabian Sea, may be used to award any contract estimated by the Government to exceed $1,000,000 to a foreign contractor: Provided, That this section shall not be applicable to contract awards for which the lowest responsive and responsible bid of a United States contractor exceeds the lowest responsive and responsible bid of a foreign contractor by greater than 20 percent: Provided further, That this section shall not apply to contract awards for military construction on Kwajalein Atoll for which the lowest responsive and responsible bid is submitted by a Marshallese contractor.
Sec. 113. The Secretary of Defense is to inform the appropriate committees of Congress, including the Committees on Appropriations, of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving United States personnel 30 clays prior to its occurring, if amounts expended for construction, either temporary or permanent, are anticipated to exceed $100,000.

Notification.

Sec. 114. Not more than 20 percent of the appropriations in Military Construction Appropriations Acts which are limited for obligation during the current fiscal year shall be obligated during the last 2 months of the fiscal year.
(transfer of funds) Sec. 115. Funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for construction in prior years shall be available for construction authorized for each such military department by the authorizations enacted into law during the current session of Congress.
Sec. 116. For military construction or family housing projects that are being completed with funds otherwise expired or lapsed for obligation, expired or lapsed funds may be used to pay the cost of associated supervision, inspection, overhead, engineering and design on those projects and on subsequent claims, if any.
Sec. 117. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any funds appropriated to a military department or defense agency for the construction of military projects may be obligated for a 116 STAT. 1584military construction project or contract, or for any portion of such a project or contract, at any time before the end of the fourth fiscal year after the fiscal year for which funds for such project were appropriated if the funds obligated for such project: (1) are obligated from funds available for military construction projects; and (2) do not exceed the amount appropriated for such project, plus any amount by which the cost of such project is increased pursuant to law.

10 USC 2860 note.
(transfer of funds) Sec. 118. During the 5-year period after appropriations available to the Department of Defense for military construction and family housing operation and maintenance and construction have expired for obligation, upon a determination that such appropriations will not be necessary for the liquidation of obligations or for making authorized adjustments to such appropriations for obligations incurred during the period of availability of such appropriations, unobligated balances of such appropriations may be transferred into the appropriation “Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Construction, Defense” to be merged with and to be available for the same time period and for the same purposes as the appropriation to which transferred.

10 USC 2860 note.
Sec. 119. The Secretary of Defense is to provide the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives with an annual report by February 15, containing details of the specific actions proposed to be taken by the Department of Defense during the current fiscal year to encourage other member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Japan, Korea, and United States allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States.

Reports.

Deadline.
(transfer of funds) Sec. 120. During the current fiscal year, in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department of Defense, proceeds deposited to the Department of Defense Base Closure Account established by section 207(a)(1) of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100-526) pursuant to section 207(a)(2)(C) of such Act, may be transferred to the account established by section 2906(a)(1) of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1991, to be merged with, and to be available for the same purposes and the same time period as that account.
Sec. 121. (a) No funds appropriated pursuant to this Act may be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the assistance the entity will comply with sections 2 through 4 of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a-10c, popularly known as the “Buy American Act”). (b) No funds made available under this Act shall be made available to any person or entity who has been convicted of violating the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a-10c, popularly known as the “Buy American Act”).
Sec. 122. (a) In the case of any equipment or products that may be authorized to be purchased with financial assistance provided under this Act, it is the sense of the Congress that entities 116 STAT. 1585receiving such assistance should, in expending the assistance, purchase only American-made equipment and products. (b) In providing financial assistance under this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to each recipient of the assistance a notice describing the statement made in subsection (a) by the Congress.

Notice.
(transfer of funds)Sec. 123. Subject to 30 days prior notification to the Committees on Appropriations, such additional amounts as may be determined by the Secretary of Defense may be transferred to the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund from amounts appropriated for construction in “Family Housing” accounts, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same period of time as amounts appropriated directly to the Fund: Provided, That appropriations made available to the Fund shall be available to cover the costs, as defined in section 502(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, of direct loans or loan guarantees issued by the Department of Defense pursuant to the provisions of subchapter IV of chapter 169, title 10, United States Code, pertaining to alternative means of acquiring and improving military family housing and supporting facilities.
Sec. 124. None of the funds appropriated or made available by this Act may be obligated for Partnership for Peace Programs in the New Independent States of the former Soviet Union.
Sec. 125. (a) Not later than 60 days before issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing the Secretary of the military department concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees the notice described in subsection (b).

Deadline.

Notice.

 (b)(1) A notice referred to in subsection (a) is a notice of any guarantee (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be made by the Secretary to the private party under the contract involved in the event of— (A) the closure or realignment of the installation for which housing is provided under the contract; (B) a reduction in force of units stationed at such installation; or (C) the extended deployment overseas of units stationed at such installation. (2) Each notice under this subsection shall specify the nature of the guarantee involved and assess the extent and likelihood, if any, of the liability of the Federal Government with respect to the guarantee. (c) In this section, the term “congressional defense committees” means the following: (1) The Committee on Armed Services and the Military Construction Subcommittee, Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (2) The Committee on Armed Services and the Military Construction Subcommittee, Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
(transfer of funds)Sec. 126. During the current fiscal year, in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Department of Defense, 116 STAT. 1586amounts may be transferred from the account established by section 2906(a)(1) of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1991, to the fund established by section 1013(d) of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3374) to pay for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program. Any amounts transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the fund to which transferred.
Sec. 127. Notwithstanding this or any other provision of law, funds appropriated in Military Construction Appropriations Acts for operations and maintenance of family housing shall be the exclusive source of funds for repair and maintenance of all family housing units, including general or flag officer quarters: Provided, That not more than $35,000 per unit may be spent annually for the maintenance and repair of any general or flag officer quarters without 30 days advance prior notification to the appropriate committees of Congress, except that an after-the-fact notification shall be submitted if the limitation is exceeded solely due to costs associated with environmental remediation that could not be reasonably anticipated at the time of the budget submission: Provided further, That the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) is to report annually to the Committees on Appropriations all operations and maintenance expenditures for each individual general or flag officer quarters for the prior fiscal year.

10 USC 2821 note.

Reports.
Sec. 128. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Navy is authorized to use funds received pursuant to section 2601 of title 10, United States Code, for the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of the historic residences located at Marine Corps Barracks, 8th and I Streets, Washington, D.C.: Provided, That the Secretary notifies the appropriate committees of Congress 30 days in advance of the intended use of such funds: Provided further, That this section remains effective until September 30, 2004.

Notification.

Expiration date.
Sec. 129. None of the funds made available in this Act may be transferred to any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government, except pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer authority provided in, this Act or any other appropriation Act.
Sec. 130. Amounts appropriated for a military construction project at Camp Kyle, Korea, relating to construction of a physical fitness center, as authorized by section 8160 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2000 (Public Law 106-79; 113 Stat. 1274), shall be available instead for a similar project at Camp Bonifas, Korea.
Sec. 131. (a) Requests for Funds for Environmental Restoration at BRAC Sites in Future Fiscal Years.—In the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2003, the amount requested for environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance activities in such fiscal year with respect to military installations approved for closure or realignment under the base closure laws shall accurately reflect the anticipated cost of such activities in such fiscal year.

10 USC 221 note.

 (b) Base Closure Laws Defined—In this section, the term “base closure laws” means the following: (1) Section 2687 of title 10, United States Code. 116 STAT. 1587 (2) The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note). (3) Title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100-526; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note). This Act may be cited as the “Military Construction Appropriation Act, 2003”.
 Approved October 23, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5011 (S. 2709): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107-533 (Comm. on Appropriations) and 107-731 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-202 accompanying S. 2709 (Comm. on Appropriations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 27, considered and passed House.

July 17, 18, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Oct. 10, House and Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 23, Presidential remarks and statement.

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An Act To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make improvements in the regulation of medical devices, and for other purposes.

Oct. 26, 2002

[H.R. 5651]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002”.

21 USC 301 note.

 (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. Sec. 210. Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303.
116 STAT. 1589 <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>FEES RELATED TO MEDICAL DEVICES</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379i">21 USC 379i</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>prompt approval and clearance of safe and effective devices is critical to the improvement of the public health so that patients may enjoy the benefits of devices to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the public health will be served by making additional funds available for the purpose of augmenting the resources of the Food and Drug Administration that are devoted to the process for the review of devices and the assurance of device safety and effectiveness so that statutorily mandated deadlines may be met; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the fees authorized by this title will be dedicated to meeting the goals identified in the letters from the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, as set forth in the Congressional Record.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Subchapter C of chapter VII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 379F et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following part: <quotedContent> <part><num value="3">“PART 3—</num><heading>FEES RELATING TO DEVICES</heading> <section><num value="737">“SEC. 737. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379i">21 USC 379i</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>“For purposes of this subchapter:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The term ‘premarket application’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an application for approval of a device submitted under section 515(c) or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a product development protocol described in section 515(f).</content></subparagraph> <continuation>Such term does not include a supplement, a premarket report, or a premarket notification submission.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘premarket report’ means a report submitted under section 515(c)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘premarket notification submission’ means a report submitted under section 510(k).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The term ‘supplement’, with respect to a panel-track supplement, a 180-day supplement, a real-time supplement, or an efficacy supplement, means a request to the Secretary to approve a change in a device for which—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>an application or report has been approved under section 515(d), or an application has been approved under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a notice of completion has become effective under section 515(f).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The term ‘panel-track supplement’ means a supplement to an approved premarket application or premarket report under section 515 that requests a significant change in design or performance of the device, or a new indication for use of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1590">116 STAT. 1590</page>the device, and for which clinical data are generally necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The term ‘180-day supplement’ means a supplement to an approved premarket application or premarket report under section 515 that is not a panel-track supplement and requests a significant change in components, materials, design, specification, software, color additives, or labeling.</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>The term ‘real-time supplement’ means a supplement to an approved premarket application or premarket report under section 515 that requests a minor change to the device, such as a minor change to the design of the device, software, manufacturing, sterilization, or labeling, and for which the applicant has requested and the agency has granted a meeting or similar forum to jointly review and determine the status of the supplement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>The term ‘efficacy supplement’ means a supplement to an approved premarket application under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act that requires substantive clinical data.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>The term ‘process for the review of device applications’ means the following activities of the Secretary with respect to the review of premarket applications, premarket reports, supplements, and premarket notification submissions:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The activities necessary for the review of premarket applications, premarket reports, supplements, and premarket notification submissions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The issuance of action letters that allow the marketing of devices or which set forth in detail the specific deficiencies in such applications, reports, supplements, or submissions and, where appropriate, the actions necessary to place them in condition for approval.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The inspection of manufacturing establishments and other facilities undertaken as part of the Secretary’s review of pending premarket applications, premarket reports, and supplements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Monitoring of research conducted in connection with the review of such applications, reports, supplements, and submissions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Review of device applications subject to section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for an investigational new drug application under section 505(i) or for an investigational device exemption under section 520(g) and activities conducted in anticipation of the submission of such applications under section 505(i) or 520(g).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>The development of guidance, policy documents, or regulations to improve the process for the review of premarket applications, premarket reports, supplements, and premarket notification submissions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>The development of voluntary test methods, consensus standards, or mandatory performance standards under section 514 in connection with the review of such applications, reports, supplements, or submissions and related activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>The provision of technical assistance to device manufacturers in connection with the submission of such applications, reports, supplements, or submissions.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1591">116 STAT. 1591</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Any activity undertaken under section 513 or 515(i) in connection with the initial classification or reclassification of a device or under section 515(b) in connection with any requirement for approval of a device.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>Evaluation of postmarket studies required as a condition of an approval of a premarket application under section 515 or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K) </num><content>Compiling, developing, and reviewing information on relevant devices to identify safety and effectiveness issues for devices subject to premarket applications, premarket reports, supplements, or premarket notification submissions.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>The term ‘costs of resources allocated for the process for the review of device applications’ means the expenses incurred in connection with the process for the review of device applications for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>officers and employees of the Food and Drug Administration, contractors of the Food and Drug Administration, advisory committees, and costs related to such officers, employees, and committees and to contracts with such contractors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>management of information, and the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of computer resources;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>leasing, maintenance, renovation, and repair of facilities and acquisition, maintenance, and repair of fixtures, furniture, scientific equipment, and other necessary materials and supplies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>collecting fees and accounting for resources allocated for the review of premarket applications, premarket reports, supplements, and submissions.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The term ‘adjustment factor’ applicable to a fiscal year is the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (all items; United States city average) for April of the preceding fiscal year divided by such Index for April 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>The term ‘affiliate’ means a business entity that has a relationship with a second business entity if, directly or indirectly—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>one business entity controls, or has the power to control, the other business entity; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a third party controls, or has power to control, both of the business entities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="738">“SEC. 738. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO ASSESS AND USE DEVICE FEES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379j">21 USC 379j</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Types of Fees.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Beginning on the date of the enactment of the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002, the Secretary shall assess and collect fees in accordance with this section as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Premarket application, premarket report, supplement, and submission fee</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B) and subsection (d), each person who submits any of the following, on or after October 1, 2002, shall be subject to a fee established under subsection (c)(5) for the fiscal year involved in accordance with the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>A premarket application.</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1592">116 STAT. 1592</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>For a premarket report, a fee equal to the fee that applies under clause (i).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>For a panel track supplement, a fee equal to the fee that applies under clause (i).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>For a 180-day supplement, a fee equal to 21.5 percent of the fee that applies under clause (i), subject to any adjustment under subsection (c)(3).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>For a real-time supplement, a fee equal to 7.2 percent of the fee that applies under clause (i).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>For an efficacy supplement, a fee equal to the fee that applies under clause (i).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>For a premarket notification submission, a fee equal to 1.42 percent of the fee that applies under clause (i), subject to any adjustment under subsection (c)(3) and any adjustment under subsection (e)(2)(C)(ii).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Humanitarian device exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>An application under section 520(m) is not subject to any fee under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Further manufacturing use</inline>.—</heading><content>No fee shall be required under subparagraph (A) for the submission of a premarket application under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act for a product licensed for further manufacturing use only.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State or federal government sponsors</inline>.—</heading><content>No fee shall be required under subparagraph (A) for a premarket application, premarket report, supplement, or premarket notification submission submitted by a State or Federal Government entity unless the device involved is to be distributed commercially.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Premarket notifications by third parties</inline>.—</heading><content>No fee shall be required under subparagraph (A) for a premarket notification submission reviewed by an accredited person pursuant to section 523.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pediatric conditions of use</inline>.—</heading> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>No fee shall be required under subparagraph (A) for a premarket application, premarket report, or premarket notification submission if the proposed conditions of use for the device involved are solely for a pediatric population. No fee shall be required under such subparagraph for a supplement if the sole purpose of the supplement is to propose conditions of use for a pediatric population.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent proposal of adult conditions of use</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a person who submits a premarket application or premarket report for which, under subclause (I), a fee under subparagraph (A) is not required, any supplement to such application that proposes conditions of use for any adult population is subject to the fee that applies under such subparagraph for a premarket application.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The fee required by subparagraph (A) shall be due upon submission of the premarket application, premarket report, supplement, or premarket notification submission except that invoices for applications submitted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1593">116 STAT. 1593</page>between October 1, 2002, and the date of the enactment of the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 shall be payable on October 30, 2002. Applicants submitting portions of applications pursuant to section 515(c)(3) shall pay such fees upon submission of the first portion of such applications. The fees credited to fiscal year 2003 under this section shall include all fees payable from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Refunds.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application refused for filing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall refund 75 percent of the fee paid under subparagraph (A) for any application or supplement that is refused for filing.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application withdrawn before filing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall refund 75 percent of the fee paid under subparagraph (A) for any application or supplement that is withdrawn prior to the filing decision of the Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application withdrawn before first action.</inline>—</heading><content>After receipt of a request for a refund of the fee paid under subparagraph (A) for a premarket application, premarket report, or supplement that is withdrawn after filing but before a first action, the Secretary may return some or all of the fee. The amount of refund, if any, shall be based on the level of effort already expended on the review of such application, report, or supplement. The Secretary shall have sole discretion to refund a fee or portion of the fee under this subparagraph. A determination by the Secretary concerning a refund under this paragraph shall not be reviewable.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fee Revenue Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsections (c), (d), (e), (g), and (h), the fees under subsection (a) shall be established to generate the following revenue amounts: $25,125,000 in fiscal year 2003; $27,255,000 in fiscal year 2004; $29,785,000 in fiscal year 2005; $32,615,000 in fiscal year 2006, and $35,000,000 in fiscal year 2007. If legislation is enacted after the date of the enactment of the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 requiring the Secretary to fund additional costs of the retirement of Federal personnel, fee revenue amounts under this subsection shall be increased in each year by the amount necessary to fully fund the portion of such additional costs that are attributable to the process for the review of device applications.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inflation adjustment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The revenues established in subsection (b) shall be adjusted by the Secretary by notice, published in the Federal Register, for a fiscal year to reflect the greater of—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the total percentage change that occurred in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (all items; U.S. city average) for the 12 month period ending June 30 preceding the fiscal year for which fees are being established, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the total percentage change for the previous fiscal year in basic pay under the General Schedule in accordance with section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, as adjusted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1594">116 STAT. 1594</page>by any locality-based comparability payment pursuant to section 5304 of such title for Federal employees stationed in the District of Columbia.</content></subparagraph> <continuation>The adjustment made each fiscal year by this subsection shall be added on a compounded basis to the sum of all adjustments made each fiscal year after fiscal year 2003 under this subsection.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Workload adjustment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>After the fee revenues established in subsection (b) are adjusted for a fiscal year for inflation in accordance with paragraph (1), the fee revenues shall, beginning with fiscal year 2004, be adjusted further each fiscal year to reflect changes in the workload of the Secretary for the process for the review of device applications. With respect to such adjustment:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The adjustment shall be determined by the Secretary based on a weighted average of the change in the total number of premarket applications, investigational new device applications, premarket reports, supplements, and premarket notification submissions submitted to the Secretary. The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the fee revenues and fees resulting from the adjustment and the supporting methodologies.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Under no circumstances shall the adjustment result in fee revenues for a fiscal year that are less than the fee revenues for the fiscal year established in subsection (b), as adjusted for inflation under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensating adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>After the fee revenues established in subsection (b) are adjusted for a fiscal year for inflation in accordance with paragraph (1), and for workload in accordance with paragraph (2), the fee revenues shall, beginning with fiscal year 2004, be adjusted further each fiscal year, if necessary, to reflect the cumulative amount by which collections for previous fiscal years, beginning with fiscal year 2003, fell below the cumulative revenue amounts for such fiscal years specified in subsection (b), adjusted for such fiscal years for inflation in accordance with paragraph (1), and for workload in accordance with paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final year adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2007, the Secretary may, in addition to adjustments under paragraphs (1) and (2), further increase the fees and fee revenues established in subsection (b) if such adjustment is necessary to provide for not more than three months of operating reserves of carryover user fees for the process for the review of device applications for the first three months of fiscal year 2008. If such an adjustment is necessary, the rationale for the amount of the increase shall be contained in the annual notice establishing fee revenues and fees for fiscal year 2007. If the Secretary has carryover user fee balances for such process in excess of three months of such operating reserves, the adjustment under this paragraph shall not be made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual fee setting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, 60 days before the start of each fiscal year after September 30, 2002, establish, for the next fiscal year, and publish in the Federal Register, fees under subsection (a), based on the revenue amounts established under subsection (b) and the adjustment provided under this subsection and subsection (e)(2)(C)(ii), <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1595">116 STAT. 1595</page>except that the fees established for fiscal year 2003 shall be based on a premarket application fee of $154,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limit.</inline>—</heading><content>The total amount of fees charged, as adjusted under this subsection, for a fiscal year may not exceed the total costs for such fiscal year for the resources allocated for the process for the review of device applications.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small Businesses; Fee Waiver and Fee Reduction Regarding Premarket Approval Fees.</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall grant a waiver of the fee required under subsection (a) for one premarket application, or one premarket report, where the Secretary finds that the applicant involved is a small business submitting its first premarket application to the Secretary, or its first premarket report, respectively, for review. In addition, for subsequent premarket applications, premarket reports, and supplements where the Secretary finds that the applicant involved is a small business, the fees specified in clauses (i) through (vi) of subsection (a)(1)(A) may be paid at a reduced rate in accordance with paragraph (2)(C).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules relating to premarket approval fees</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘small business’ means an entity that reported $30,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates, partners, and parent firms.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may adjust the $30,000,000 threshold established in clause (i) if the Secretary has evidence from actual experience that this threshold results in a reduction in revenues from premarket applications, premarket reports, and supplements that is 16 percent or more than would occur without small business exemptions and lower fee rates. To adjust this threshold, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register setting out the rationale for the adjustment, and the new threshold.</content></clause> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notice.</p></sidenote></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evidence of qualification</inline>.—</heading><content>An applicant shall pay the higher fees established by the Secretary each year unless the applicant submits evidence that it qualifies for a waiver of the fee or the lower fee rate. The applicant shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subparagraph (A) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, partners, and parent firms. which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subparagraph (A). The applicant, and each of such affiliates, partners, and parent firms, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. If no tax forms are submitted for affiliates, partners, or parent firms, the applicant shall certify that the applicant has no affiliates, partners, or parent firms, respectively.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduced fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Where the Secretary finds that the applicant involved meets the definition under subparagraph (A), the fees established under subsection (c)(5) may <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1596">116 STAT. 1596</page>be paid at a reduced rate of 38 percent of the fee established under such subsection for a premarket application, a premarket report, or a supplement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request for fee waiver or reduction.</inline>—</heading><content>An applicant seeking a fee waiver or reduction under this subsection shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subsection (a). The decision of the Secretary regarding whether an entity qualifies for such a waiver or reduction is not reviewable.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small Businesses; Fee Reduction Regarding Pre-market Notification Submissions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Where the Secretary finds that the applicant involved is a small business, the fee specified in subsection (a)(1)(A)(vii) may be paid at a reduced rate in accordance with paragraph (2)(C).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules relating to premarket notification submissions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘small business’ means an entity that reported $30,000,000 or less of gross receipts or sales in its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, including such returns of all of its affiliates, partners, and parent firms.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evidence of qualification</inline>.—</heading><content>An applicant shall pay the higher fees established by the Secretary each year unless the applicant submits evidence that it qualifies for the lower fee rate. The applicant shall support its claim that it meets the definition under subparagraph (A) by submission of a copy of its most recent Federal income tax return for a taxable year, and a copy of such returns of its affiliates, partners, and parent firms, which show an amount of gross sales or receipts that is less than the maximum established in subparagraph (A). The applicant, and each of such affiliates, partners, and parent firms, shall certify that the information provided is a true and accurate copy of the actual tax forms they submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. If no tax forms are submitted for affiliates, partners, or parent firms, the applicant shall certify that the applicant has no affiliates, partners, or parent firms, respectively.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduced fees</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Where the Secretary finds that the applicant involved meets the definition under subparagraph (A), the fee for a premarket notification submission may be paid at 80 percent of the fee that applies under subsection (a)(1)(A)(vii), as adjusted under clause (ii) and as established under subsection (c)(5).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment per fee revenue amount</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2004 and each subsequent fiscal year, the Secretary, in setting the revenue amount under subsection (c)(5) for premarket notification submissions, shall determine the revenue amount that would apply if all such submissions for the fiscal year involved paid a fee equal to 1.42 percent of the amount that applies under subsection (a)(1)(A)(i) for premarket <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1597">116 STAT. 1597</page>applications, and shall adjust the fee under subsection (a)(1)(A)(vii) for premarket notification submissions such that the reduced fees collected under clause (i) of this subparagraph, when added to fees for such submissions that are not paid at the reduced rate, will equal such revenue amount for the fiscal year.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request for reduction.</inline>—</heading><content>An applicant seeking a fee reduction under this subsection shall submit supporting information to the Secretary at least 60 days before the fee is required pursuant to subsection (a). The decision of the Secretary regarding whether an entity qualifies for such a reduction is not reviewable.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Failure to Pay Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>A premarket application, premarket report, supplement, or premarket notification submission submitted by a person subject to fees under subsection (a) shall be considered incomplete and shall not be accepted for filing by the Secretary until all fees owed by such person have been paid.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance goals through fiscal year 2005; termination of program after fiscal year 2005</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to the amount that, under the salaries and expenses account of the Food and Drug Administration, is appropriated for a fiscal year for devices and radiological products:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>For each of the fiscal years 2003 and 2004, the Secretary is expected to meet all of the goals identified for the fiscal year involved in any letter referred to in section 101(3) of the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 (referred to in this paragraph as ‘performance goals’) if the amount so appropriated for such fiscal year, excluding the amount of fees appropriated for such fiscal year, is equal to or greater than $205,720,000 multiplied by the adjustment factor applicable to the fiscal year.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>For each of the fiscal years 2003 and 2004, if the amount so appropriated for the fiscal year involved, excluding the amount of fees appropriated for such fiscal year, is less than the amount that applies under clause (i) for such fiscal year, the following applies:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>The Secretary is expected to meet such goals to the extent practicable, taking into account the amounts that are available to the Secretary for such purpose, whether from fees under subsection (a) or otherwise.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Congress a report describing whether and to what extent the Secretary is meeting the performance goals identified for such fiscal year, and whether the Secretary will be able to meet all performance goals identified for fiscal year 2005. A report under the preceding sentence shall be submitted to the Congress not later than July 1 of the fiscal year with which the report is concerned.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>For fiscal year 2005, the Secretary is expected to meet all of the performance goals identified for the fiscal year if the total of the amounts so appropriated for fiscal years 2003 through 2005, excluding the amount <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1598">116 STAT. 1598</page>of fees appropriated for such fiscal years, is equal to or greater than the sum of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>$205,720,000 multiplied by the adjustment factor applicable to fiscal year 2003;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>$205,720,000 multiplied by the adjustment factor applicable to fiscal year 2004; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>$205,720,000 multiplied by the adjustment factor applicable to fiscal year 2005.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>For fiscal year 2005, if the total of the amounts so appropriated for fiscal years 2003 through 2005, excluding the amount of fees appropriated for such fiscal years, is less than the sum that applies under clause (i) for fiscal year 2005, the following applies:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>The Secretary is expected to meet such goals to the extent practicable, taking into account the amounts that are available to the Secretary for such purpose, whether from fees under subsection (a) or otherwise.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Congress a report describing whether and to what extent the Secretary is meeting the performance goals identified for such fiscal year, and whether the Secretary will be able to meet all performance goals identified for fiscal year 2006. The report under the preceding sentence shall be submitted to the Congress not later than July 1, 2005.</content></subclause> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>For fiscal year 2006, fees may not be assessed under subsection (a) for the fiscal year, and the Secretary is not expected to meet any performance goals identified for the fiscal year, if the total of the amounts so appropriated for fiscal years 2003 through 2006, excluding the amount of fees appropriated for such fiscal years, is less than the sum of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$205,720,000 multiplied by the adjustment factor applicable to fiscal year 2006; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an amount equal to the sum that applies for purposes of subparagraph (B)(i).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>For fiscal year 2007, fees may not be assessed under subsection (a) for the fiscal year, and the Secretary is not expected to meet any performance goals identified for the fiscal year, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the amount so appropriated for the fiscal year, excluding the amount of fees appropriated for the fiscal year, is less than $205,720,000 multiplied by the adjustment factor applicable to fiscal year 2007; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>pursuant to subparagraph (C), fees were not assessed under subsection (a) for fiscal year 2006.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Secretary does not assess fees under subsection (a) during any portion of a fiscal year because of subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (1) and if at a later date in such fiscal year the Secretary may assess such fees, the Secretary may assess and collect such fees, without any modification in the rate for premarket applications, supplements, premarket reports, and premarket notification submissions, and at any time in such fiscal year, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) relating to the date fees are to be paid.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1599">116 STAT. 1599</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Crediting and Availability of Fees.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Fees authorized under subsection (a) shall be collected and available for obligation only to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriation Acts. Such fees are authorized to be appropriated to remain available until expended. Such sums as may be necessary may be transferred from the Food and Drug Administration salaries and expenses appropriation account without fiscal year limitation to such appropriation account for salaries and expenses with such fiscal year limitation. The sums transferred shall be available solely for the process for the review of device applications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collections and appropriation acts</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The fees authorized by this section—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall be retained in each fiscal year in an amount not to exceed the amount specified in appropriation Acts, or otherwise made available for obligation, for such fiscal year, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall only be collected and available to defray increases in the costs of the resources allocated for the process for the review of device applications (including increases in such costs for an additional number of full-time equivalent positions in the Department of Health and Human Services to be engaged in such process) over such costs, excluding costs paid from fees collected under this section, for fiscal year 2002 multiplied by the adjustment factor.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall be considered to have met the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) in any fiscal year if the costs funded by appropriations and allocated for the process for the review of device applications—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>are not more than 3 percent below the level specified in subparagraph (A)(ii); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>are more than 3 percent below the level specified in subparagraph (A)(ii), and fees assessed for a subsequent fiscal year are decreased by the amount in excess of 3 percent by which such costs fell below the level specified in such subparagraph; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>such costs are not more than 5 percent below the level specified in such subparagraph.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for fees under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$25,125,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$27,255,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$29,785,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>$32,615,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>$35,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, as adjusted to reflect adjustments in the total fee revenues made under this section and changes in the total amounts collected by application fees.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offset</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amount of fees collected for a fiscal year under this section that exceeds the amount of fees specified in appropriation Acts for such fiscal year shall be credited to the appropriation account of the Food and Drug Administration as provided in paragraph (1), and shall be subtracted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1600">116 STAT. 1600</page>from the amount of fees that would otherwise be authorized to be collected under this section pursuant to appropriation Acts for a subsequent fiscal year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection of Unpaid Fees.</inline>—</heading><content>In any case where the Secretary does not receive payment of a fee assessed under subsection (a) within 30 days after it is due, such fee shall be treated as a claim of the United States Government subject to subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 31, United States Code.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Written Requests for Refunds.</inline>—</heading><content>To qualify for consideration for a refund under subsection (a)(1)(D), a person shall submit to the Secretary a written request for such refund not later than 180 days after such fee is due.</content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>This section may not be construed to require that the number of full-time equivalent positions in the Department of Health and Human Services, for officers, employees, and advisory committees not engaged in the process of the review of device applications, be reduced to offset the number of officers, employees, and advisory committees so engaged.”.</content></subsection> </section></part></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fee Exemption for Certain Entities Submitting Pre-market Reports</inline>.—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379j">21 USC 379j</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A person submitting a premarket report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services is exempt from the fee under section 738(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (as added by subsection (a) of this section) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the premarket report is the first such report submitted to the Secretary by the person; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>before October 1, 2002, the person submitted a premarket application to the Secretary for the same device as the device for which the person is submitting the premarket report.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of paragraph (1), the terms “device”, “premarket application”, and “premarket report” have the same meanings as apply to such terms for purposes of section 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (as added by subsection (a) of this section).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379i">21 USC 379i</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Beginning with fiscal year 2003, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate a report concerning—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the progress of the Food and Drug Administration in achieving the goals identified in the letters described in section 101(3) during such fiscal year and the future plans of the Food and Drug Administration for meeting the goals, not later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year during which fees are collected under this part; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the implementation of the authority for such fees during such fiscal year, and the use, by the Food and Drug Administration, of the fees collected during such fiscal year, not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year during which fees are collected under the medical device user-fee program established under the amendment made by section 102.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>POSTMARKET SURVEILLANCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For the purpose of carrying out postmarket surveillance of medical devices, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1601">116 STAT. 1601</page>there are authorized to be appropriated to the Food and Drug Administration the following amounts, stated as increases above the amount obligated for such purpose by such Administration for fiscal year 2002:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>For fiscal year 2003, an increase of $3,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For fiscal year 2004, an increase of $6,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>For fiscal year 2005 and each subsequent fiscal year, an increase of such sums as may be necessary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall conduct a study for the purpose of determining the following with respect to the medical device user-fee program established under the amendment made by section 102:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The impact of such program on the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to conduct postmarket surveillance on medical devices.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The programmatic improvements, if any, needed for adequate postmarket surveillance of medical devices.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The amount of funds needed to conduct adequate postmarket surveillance of medical devices.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The extent to which device companies comply with the postmarket surveillance requirements, including postmarket study commitments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The recommendations of the Secretary as to whether, and in what amounts, user fees collected under such user-fee program should be dedicated to postmarket surveillance if the program is extended beyond fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379i">21 USC 379i</ref> note.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 10, 2007, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report that describes the findings of the study under paragraph (1).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading>CONSULTATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379i">21 USC 379i</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>In developing recommendations to the Congress for the goals and plans for meeting the goals for the process for the review of medical device applications for fiscal years after fiscal year 2007, and for the reauthorization of sections 737 and 738 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall consult with the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, appropriate scientific and academic experts, health care professionals, representatives of patient and consumer advocacy groups, and the regulated industry.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register recommendations under subsection (a), after negotiations with the regulated industry; shall present such recommendations to the congressional committees specified in such paragraph; shall hold a meeting at which the public may present its views on such recommendations; and shall provide for a period of 30 days for the public to provide written comments on such recommendations.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1602">116 STAT. 1602</page> <section><num value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379i">21 USC 379i</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>The amendments made by this title shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, except that fees shall be assessed for all premarket applications, premarket reports, supplements, and premarket notification submissions received on or after October 1, 2002, regardless of the date of enactment.</content></section> <section><num value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading>SUNSET CLAUSE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s379i">21 USC 379i</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The amendments made by this title cease to be effective October 1, 2007, except that section 103 with respect to annual reports ceases to be effective January 31, 2008.</content></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>AMENDMENTS REGARDING REGULATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>INSPECTIONS BY ACCREDITED PERSONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 704 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 374) is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall, subject to the provisions of this subsection, accredit persons for the purpose of conducting inspections of establishments that manufacture, prepare, propagate, compound, or process class II or class III devices that are required in section 510(h), or inspections of such establishments required to register pursuant to section 510(i). The owner or operator of such an establishment that is eligible under paragraph (6) may, from the list published under paragraph (4), select an accredited person to conduct such inspections.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register criteria to accredit or deny accreditation to persons who request to perform the duties specified in paragraph (1). Thereafter, the Secretary shall inform those requesting accreditation, within 60 days after the receipt of such request, whether the request for accreditation is adequate for review, and the Secretary shall promptly act on the request for accreditation. Any resulting accreditation shall state that such person is accredited to conduct inspections at device establishments identified in paragraph (1). The accreditation of such person shall specify the particular activities under this subsection for which such person is accredited. In the first year following the publication in the Federal Register of criteria to accredit or deny accreditation to persons who request to perform the duties specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall accredit no more than 15 persons who request to perform duties specified in paragraph (1).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>An accredited person shall, at a minimum, meet the following requirements:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Such person may not be an employee of the Federal Government.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Such person shall be an independent organization which is not owned or controlled by a manufacturer, supplier, or vendor of articles regulated under this Act and which has no organizational, material, or financial affiliation (including a consultative affiliation) with such a manufacturer, supplier, or vendor.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1603">116 STAT. 1603</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Such person shall be a legally constituted entity permitted to conduct the activities for which it seeks accreditation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Such person shall not engage in the design, manufacture, promotion, or sale of articles regulated under this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>The operations of such person shall be in accordance with generally accepted professional and ethical business practices, and such person shall agree in writing that at a minimum the person will—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>certify that reported information accurately reflects data reviewed, inspection observations made, other matters that relate to or may influence compliance with this Act, and recommendations made during an inspection or at an inspection’s closing meeting;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>limit work to that for which competence and capacity are available;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>treat information received, records, reports, and recommendations as confidential commercial or financial information or trade secret information, except such information may be made available to the Secretary;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>promptly respond and attempt to resolve complaints regarding its activities for which it is accredited; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>protect against the use, in carrying out paragraph (1), of any officer or employee of the accredited person who has a financial conflict of interest regarding any product regulated under this Act, and annually make available to the public disclosures of the extent to which the accredited person, and the officers and employees of the person, have maintained compliance with requirements under this clause relating to financial conflicts of interest.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Secretary shall publish on the Internet site of the Food and Drug Administration a list of persons who are accredited under paragraph (2). Such list shall be updated to ensure that the identity of each accredited person, and the particular activities for which the person is accredited, is known to the public. The updating of such list shall be no later than one month after the accreditation of a person under this subsection or the suspension or withdrawal of accreditation, or the modification of the particular activities for which the person is accredited.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Publication.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>To ensure that persons accredited under this subsection continue to meet the standards of accreditation, the Secretary shall (i) audit the performance of such persons on a periodic basis through the review of inspection reports and inspections by persons designated by the Secretary to evaluate the compliance status of a device establishment and the performance of accredited persons, and (ii) take such additional measures as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary may withdraw accreditation of any person accredited under paragraph (2), after providing notice and an opportunity for an informal hearing, when such person is substantially not in compliance with the standards of accreditation, or poses a threat to public health or fails to act in a manner that is consistent with the purposes of this subsection. The Secretary may suspend the accreditation of such person during the pendency of the process under the preceding sentence.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1604">116 STAT. 1604</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), a device establishment is eligible for inspections by persons accredited under paragraph (2) if the following conditions are met:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>The Secretary classified the results of the most recent inspection of the establishment pursuant to subsection (h) or (i) of section 510 as ‘no action indicated’ or ‘voluntary action indicated’.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>With respect to each inspection to be conducted by an accredited person—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the owner or operator of the establishment submits to the Secretary a notice requesting clearance to use such a person to conduct the inspection, and the Secretary provides such clearance; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>such notice identifies the accredited person whom the establishment has selected to conduct the inspection, and the Secretary agrees to the selected accredited person.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>With respect to the devices that are manufactured, prepared, propagated, compounded, or processed by the establishment, at least one of such devices is marketed in the United States, and the following additional conditions are met:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>At least one of such devices is marketed, or is intended to be marketed, in one or more foreign countries, one of which countries certifies, accredits, or otherwise recognizes the person accredited under paragraph (2) and identified under subclause (II) of this clause.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>The owner or operator of the establishment submits to the Secretary a statement that the law of a country in which such a device is marketed, or is intended to be marketed, recognizes an inspection of the establishment by the Secretary, and not later than 30 days after receiving such statement, the Secretary informs the owner or operator of the establishment that the owner or operator may submit a notice requesting clearance under clause (ii).</content></subclause> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>In the case of an inspection to be conducted pursuant to 510(h), persons accredited under paragraph (2) did not conduct the two immediately preceding inspections of the establishment, except that the establishment may petition the Secretary for a waiver of such condition. Such a waiver may be granted only if the petition states a commercial reason for the waiver; the Secretary determines that the public health would be served by granting the waiver; and the Secretary has conducted an inspection of the establishment during the four-year period preceding the date on which the notice under clause (ii) is submitted to the Secretary. Such a waiver is deemed to be granted only if the petition states a commercial reason for the waiver; the Secretary has not determined that the public health would be served by granting the waiver; and the owner or operator of the device establishment has requested in writing, not later than 18 months following the most recent inspection of such establishment by a person accredited under paragraph (2), that the Secretary inspect the establishment and the Secretary has not conducted an inspection within 30 months after the most recent inspection. With respect to such a waiver that is granted or deemed to be granted, no additional such waiver may be granted until after the Secretary has conducted an inspection of the establishment.</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1605">116 STAT. 1605</page> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>In the case of an inspection to be conducted pursuant to 510(i), the Secretary periodically conducts inspections of the establishment.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The Secretary shall respond to a notice under subparagraph (A) from a device establishment not later than 30 days after the Secretary receives the notice. Through such response, the Secretary shall (I) provide clearance under such subparagraph, and agree to the selection of an accredited person, or (II) make a request under clause (ii). If the Secretary fails to respond to the notice within such 30-day period, the establishment is deemed to have such clearance, and to have the agreement of the Secretary for such selection.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>The request referred to in clause (i)(II) is—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>a request to the device establishment involved to submit to the Secretary compliance data in accordance with clause (iii); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>a request to the establishment, or to the accredited person identified in the notice under subparagraph (A), for information concerning the relationship between the establishment and such accredited person, including information about the number of inspections of the establishment, or other establishments owned or operated by the owner or operator of the establishment, that have been conducted by the accredited person.</content></subclause> <continuation>The Secretary may make both such requests.</continuation></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The compliance data to be submitted by a device establishment under clause (ii) are data describing whether the quality controls of the establishment have been sufficient for ensuring consistent compliance with current good manufacturing practice within the meaning of section 501(h), and data otherwise describing whether the establishment has consistently been in compliance with sections 501 and 502 and other applicable provisions of this Act. Such data shall include complete reports of inspections regarding good manufacturing practice or other quality control audits that, during the preceding two-year period, were conducted at the establishment by persons other than the owner or operator of the establishment, together with all other compliance data the Secretary deems necessary. Data under the preceding sentence shall demonstrate to the Secretary whether the establishment has facilitated consistent compliance by promptly correcting any compliance problems identified in such inspections.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Not later than 60 days after receiving compliance data under clause (iii) from a device establishment, the Secretary shall provide or deny clearance under subparagraph (A). The Secretary may deny clearance if the Secretary determines that the establishment has failed to demonstrate consistent compliance for purposes of clause (iii). The Secretary shall provide to the establishment a statement of such reasons for such determination. If the Secretary fails to provide such statement to the establishment within such 60-day period, the establishment is deemed to have such clearance.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v)</num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>A request to an accredited person under clause (ii)(II) may not seek any information that is not required to be maintained by such person in records under subsection (f)(1). Not later than 60 days after receiving the information sought by the request, the Secretary shall agree to, or reject, the selection of such person by the device establishment involved. The Secretary may reject <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1606">116 STAT. 1606</page>the selection if the Secretary provides to the establishment a statement of the reasons for such rejection. Reasons for the rejection may include that the establishment or the accredited person, as the case may be, has failed to fully respond to the request, or that the Secretary has concerns regarding the relationship between the establishment and such accredited person. If within such 60-day period the Secretary fails to agree to or reject the selection in accordance with this subclause, the Secretary is deemed to have agreed to the selection.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>If the Secretary rejects the selection of an accredited person by a device establishment, the establishment may make an additional selection of an accredited person by submitting to the Secretary a notice that identifies the additional selection. Clauses (i) and (ii), and subclause (I) of this clause, apply to the selection of an accredited person through a notice under the preceding sentence in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to a selection of an accredited person through a notice under subparagraph (A).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>In the case of a device establishment that under clause (iv) is denied clearance under subparagraph (A), or whose selection of an accredited person is rejected under clause (v), the Secretary shall designate a person to review the findings of the Secretary under such clause if, during the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the establishment receives the findings, the establishment requests the review. The review shall commence not later than 30 days after the establishment requests the review, unless the Secretary and the establishment otherwise agree.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>In the case of a device establishment for which the Secretary classified the results of the most recent inspection of the establishment by a person accredited under paragraph (2) as ‘official action indicated’, the establishment, if otherwise eligible under subparagraph (A), is eligible for further inspections by persons accredited under such paragraph if (I) the Secretary issues a written statement to the owner or operator of the establishment that the violations leading to such classification have been resolved, and (II) the Secretary, either upon the Secretary’s own initiative or a petition of the owner or operator of the establishment, notifies the establishment that it has clearance to use an accredited person for the inspections. The Secretary shall respond to such petition within 30 days after the receipt of the petition.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>If the Secretary denies a petition under clause (i), the device establishment involved may, after the expiration of one year after such denial, again petition the Secretary for a determination of eligibility for inspection by persons accredited by the Secretary under paragraph (2). If the Secretary denies such petition, the Secretary shall provide the establishment with such reasons for such denial within 60 days after the denial. If, as of the expiration of 48 months after the receipt of the first petition, the establishment has not been inspected by the Secretary in accordance with section 510(h), or has not during such period been inspected pursuant to section 510(i), as applicable, the establishment is eligible for further inspections by accredited persons.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Persons accredited under paragraph (2) to conduct inspections shall record in writing their inspection observations and shall present the observations to the device establishment’s designated representative and describe each observation. Additionally, such accredited person shall prepare an inspection report <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1607">116 STAT. 1607</page>(including for inspections classified as ‘no action indicated’) in a form and manner consistent with such reports prepared by employees and officials designated by the Secretary to conduct inspections.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>At a minimum, an inspection report under subparagraph (A) shall identify the persons responsible for good manufacturing practice compliance at the inspected device establishment, the dates of the inspection, the scope of the inspection, and shall describe in detail each observation identified by the accredited person, identify other matters that relate to or may influence compliance with this Act, and describe any recommendations during the inspection or at the inspection’s closing meeting.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>An inspection report under subparagraph (A) shall be sent to the Secretary and to the designated representative of the inspected device establishment at the same time, but under no circumstances later than three weeks after the last day of the inspection. The report to the Secretary shall be accompanied by all written inspection observations previously provided to the designated representative of the establishment.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Any statement or representation made by an employee or agent of a device establishment to a person accredited under paragraph (2) to conduct inspections shall be subject to section 1001 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>If at any time during an inspection by an accredited person the accredited person discovers a condition that could cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to the public health, the accredited person shall immediately notify the Secretary of the identification of the device establishment subject to inspection and such condition.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>Compensation for an accredited person shall be determined by agreement between the accredited person and the person who engages the services of the accredited person, and shall be paid by the person who engages such services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>Nothing in this subsection affects the authority of the Secretary to inspect any device establishment pursuant to this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>For fiscal year 2005 and each subsequent fiscal year, no device establishment may be inspected during the fiscal year involved by a person accredited under paragraph (2) if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>of the amounts appropriated for salaries and expenses of the Food and Drug Administration for the preceding fiscal year (referred to in this subparagraph as the ‘first prior fiscal year’), the amount obligated by the Secretary for inspections of device establishments by the Secretary was less than the adjusted base amount applicable to such first prior fiscal year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>of the amounts appropriated for salaries and expenses of the Food and Drug Administration for the fiscal year preceding the first prior fiscal year (referred to in this subparagraph as the ‘second prior fiscal year’), the amount obligated by the Secretary for inspections of device establishments by the Secretary was less than the adjusted base amount applicable to such second prior fiscal year.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Subject to clause (ii), the Comptroller General of the United States shall determine the amount that was obligated by the Secretary for fiscal year 2002 for compliance activities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to devices (referred <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1608">116 STAT. 1608</page>to in this subparagraph as the ‘compliance budget’), and of such amount, the amount that was obligated for inspections by the Secretary of device establishments (referred to in this subparagraph as the ‘inspection budget’).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>For purposes of determinations under clause (i), the Comptroller General shall not include in the compliance budget or the inspection budget any amounts obligated for inspections of device establishments conducted as part of the process of reviewing applications under section 515.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Not later than March 31, 2003, the Comptroller General shall complete the determinations required in this subparagraph and submit to the Secretary and the Congress a reporting describing the findings made through such determinations.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>The term ‘base amount’ means the inspection budget determined under subparagraph (B) for fiscal year 2002.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The term ‘adjusted base amount’, in the case of applicability to fiscal year 2003, means an amount equal to the base amount increased by 5 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The term ‘adjusted base amount’, with respect to applicability to fiscal year 2004 or any subsequent fiscal year, means the adjusted based amount applicable to the preceding year increased by 5 percent.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>The authority provided by this subsection terminates on October 1, 2012.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><chapeau>No later than four years after the enactment of this subsection the Comptroller General shall report to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> </sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the number of inspections pursuant to subsections (h) and (i) of section 510 conducted by accredited persons and the number of inspections pursuant to such subsections conducted by Federal employees;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the number of persons who sought accreditation under this subsection, as well as the number of persons who were accredited under this subsection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the reasons why persons who sought accreditation, but were denied accreditation, were denied;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the number of audits conducted by the Secretary of accredited persons, the quality of inspections conducted by accredited persons, whether accredited persons are meeting their obligations under this Act, and whether the number of audits conducted is sufficient to permit these assessments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>whether this subsection is achieving the goal of ensuring more information about device establishment compliance is being presented to the Secretary, and whether that information is of a quality consistent with information obtained by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (h) or (i) of section 510;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>whether this subsection is advancing efforts to allow device establishments to rely upon third-party inspections for purposes of compliance with the laws of foreign governments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>whether the Congress should continue, modify, or terminate the program under this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1609">116 STAT. 1609</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><content>The Secretary shall include in the annual report required under section 903(g) the names of all accredited persons and the particular activities under this subsection for which each such person is accredited and the name of each accredited person whose accreditation has been withdrawn during the year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><content>Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection, this subsection does not have any legal effect on any agreement described in section 803(b) between the Secretary and a foreign country.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of Records.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 704(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 374(f)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking “A person accredited” and all that follows through “shall maintain records” and inserting the following: “An accredited person described in paragraph (3) shall maintain records”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “a person accredited under section 523” and inserting “an accredited person described in paragraph (3)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>For purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), an accredited person described in this paragraph is a person who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is accredited under subsection (g); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is accredited under section 523.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Money Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 303(g)(1)(A) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 333(g)(1)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “For purposes of the preceding sentence, a person accredited under paragraph (2) of section 704(g) who is substantially not in compliance with the standards of accreditation under such section, or who poses a threat to public health or fails to act in a manner that is consistent with the purposes of such section, shall be considered to have violated a requirement of this Act that relates to devices.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Acts</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <item class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="gg">“(gg) </num><content>The knowing failure of a person accredited under paragraph (2) of section 704(g) to comply with paragraph (7)(E) of such section; the knowing inclusion by such a person of false information in an inspection report under paragraph (7)(A) of such section; or the knowing failure of such a person to include material facts in such a report.”.</content></item></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 510(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360(h)) is amended by inserting after “duly designated by the Secretary” the following: “, or by persons accredited to conduct inspections under section 704(g)”.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>THIRD PARTY REVIEW OF PREMARKET NOTIFICATION.</heading> <chapeau>Section 523 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360m) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “The authority” and all that follows and inserting the following: “The authority provided by this section terminates October 1, 2007.”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following subsection: <quotedContent><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 10, 2007, the Secretary shall conduct a study based on the experience under the program under this section and submit to the Committee on Energy and <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1610">116 STAT. 1610</page>Commerce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, a report describing the findings of the study. The objectives of the study shall include determining—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the number of devices reviewed under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the number of devices reviewed under this section that were ultimately cleared by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the number of devices reviewed under this section that were ultimately not cleared by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the average time period for a review under this section (including the time it takes for the Secretary to review a recommendation of an accredited person under subsection (a) and determine the initial device classification);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the average time period identified in paragraph (4) compared to the average time period for review of devices solely by the Secretary pursuant to section 510(k);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>if there is a difference in the average time period under paragraph (4) and the average time period under paragraph (5), the reasons for such difference;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>whether the quality of reviews under this section for devices for which no guidance has been issued is qualitatively inferior to reviews by the Secretary for devices for which no guidance has been issued;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>whether the quality of reviews under this section of devices for which no guidance has been issued is qualitatively inferior to reviews under this section of devices for which guidance has been issued;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>whether this section has in any way jeopardized or improved the public health;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>any impact of this section on resources available to the Secretary to review reports under section 510(k); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>any suggestions for continuation, modification (including contraction or expansion of device eligibility), or termination of this section that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>DEBARMENT OF ACCREDITED PERSONS.</heading> <content>Section 306 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 335a) is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">“(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Devices; Mandatory Debarment Regarding Third-Party Inspections and Reviews.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary finds that a person has been convicted of a felony under section 301(gg), the Secretary shall debar such person from being accredited under section 523(b) or 704(g)(2) and from carrying out activities under an agreement described in section 803(b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Debarment period</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall debar a person under paragraph (1) for the following periods:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The period of debarment of a person (other than an individual) shall not be less than 1 year or more than 10 years, but if an act leading to a subsequent debarment under such paragraph occurs within 10 years after such person has been debarred under such paragraph, the period of debarment shall be permanent.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The debarment of an individual shall be permanent.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1611">116 STAT. 1611</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of debarment; judicial review; other matters.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsections (c)(3), (d), (e), (i), (j), and (l)(1) apply with respect to a person (other than an individual) or an individual who is debarred under paragraph (1) to the same extent and in the same manner as such subsections apply with respect to a person who is debarred under subsection (a)(1), or an individual who is debarred under subsection (a)(2), respectively.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>DESIGNATION AND REGULATION OF COMBINATION PRODUCTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 503(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 353(g)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by striking “shall designate a component of the Food and Drug Administration” and inserting “shall in accordance with this subsection assign an agency center”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in each of subparagraphs (A) through (C), by striking “the persons charged” and inserting “the agency center charged”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall establish within the Office of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs an office to ensure the prompt assignment of combination products to agency centers, the timely and effective premarket review of such products, and consistent and appropriate postmarket regulation of like products subject to the same statutory requirements to the extent permitted by law. Additionally, the office shall, in determining whether a product is to be designated a combination product, consult with the component within the Office of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs that is responsible for such determinations. Such office (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘Office’) shall have appropriate scientific and medical expertise, and shall be headed by a director.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>In carrying out this subsection, the Office shall, for each combination product, promptly assign an agency center with primary jurisdiction in accordance with paragraph (1) for the premarket review of such product.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>In carrying out this subsection, the Office shall ensure timely and effective premarket reviews by overseeing the timeliness of and coordinating reviews involving more than one agency center.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>In order to ensure the timeliness of the premarket review of a combination product, the agency center with primary jurisdiction for the product, and the consulting agency center, shall be responsible to the Office with respect to the timeliness of the premarket review.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>In carrying out this subsection, the Office shall ensure the consistency and appropriateness of postmarket regulation of like products subject to the same statutory requirements to the extent permitted by law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Any dispute regarding the timeliness of the premarket review of a combination product may be presented to the Office for resolution, unless the dispute is clearly premature.</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1612">116 STAT. 1612</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>During the review process, any dispute regarding the substance of the premarket review may be presented to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs after first being considered by the agency center with primary jurisdiction of the premarket review, under the scientific dispute resolution procedures for such center. The Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall consult with the Director of the Office in resolving the substantive dispute.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>The Secretary, acting through the Office, shall review each agreement, guidance, or practice of the Secretary that is specific to the assignment of combination products to agency centers and shall determine whether the agreement, guidance, or practice is consistent with the requirements of this subsection. In carrying out such review, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders and the directors of the agency centers. After such consultation, the Secretary shall determine whether to continue in effect, modify, revise, or eliminate such agreement, guidance, or practice, and shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of the availability of such modified or revised agreement, guidance or practice. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as preventing the Secretary from following each agreement, guidance, or practice until continued, modified, revised, or eliminated.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register publication.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notice.</p> </sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the activities and impact of the Office. The report shall include provisions—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> </sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>describing the numbers and types of combination products under review and the timeliness in days of such assignments, reviews, and dispute resolutions;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>identifying the number of premarket reviews of such products that involved a consulting agency center; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>describing improvements in the consistency of postmarket regulation of combination products.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the regulatory authority of any agency center.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5) (as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this section)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting before subparagraph (B) the following subparagraph: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The term ‘agency center’ means a center or alternative organizational component of the Food and Drug Administration.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>REPORT ON CERTAIN DEVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s360e">21 USC 360e</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the timeliness and effectiveness of device premarket reviews by centers other than the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Such report shall include information on the times required to log in and review original submissions and supplements, times required to review manufacturers’ replies to submissions, and times to approve or clear such devices. Such report shall contain the Secretary’s recommendations on any measures needed to improve performance including, but not limited to, the allocation of additional resources. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1613">116 STAT. 1613</page>Such report also shall include the Secretary’s specific recommendation on whether responsibility for regulating such devices should be reassigned to those persons within the Food and Drug Administration who are primarily charged with regulating other types of devices, and whether such a transfer could have a deleterious impact on the public health and on the safety of such devices.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> </section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>ELECTRONIC LABELING.</heading> <content>Section 502(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “Required labeling for prescription devices intended for use in health care facilities may be made available solely by electronic means provided that the labeling complies with all applicable requirements of law and, that the manufacturer affords health care facilities the opportunity to request the labeling in paper form, and after such request, promptly provides the health care facility the requested information without additional cost.”.</content></section> <section><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION.</heading> <content>Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="p">“(p) </num><content>Registrations under subsections (b), (c), (d), and (i) (including the submission of updated information) shall be submitted to the Secretary by electronic means, upon a finding by the Secretary that the electronic receipt of such registrations is feasible, unless the Secretary grants a request for waiver of such requirement because use of electronic means is not reasonable for the person requesting such waiver.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>INTENDED USE.</heading> <content>Section 513(i)(1)(E) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360c(i)(1)(E)) is amended by striking clause (iv).</content></section> <section><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>MODULAR REVIEW.</heading> <content>Section 515(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360e(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Prior to the submission of an application under this subsection, the Secretary shall accept and review any portion of the application that the applicant and the Secretary agree is complete, ready, and appropriate for review, except that such requirement does not apply, and the Secretary has discretion whether to accept and review such portion, during any period in which, under section 738(g), the Secretary does not have the authority to collect fees under section 738(a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Each portion of a submission reviewed under subparagraph (A) and found acceptable by the Secretary shall not be further reviewed after receipt of an application that satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1), unless an issue of safety or effectiveness provides the Secretary reason to review such accepted portion.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Whenever the Secretary determines that a portion of a submission under subparagraph (A) is unacceptable, the Secretary shall, in writing, provide to the applicant a description of any deficiencies in such portion and identify the information that is required to correct these deficiencies, unless the applicant is no longer pursuing the application.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1614">116 STAT. 1614</page> <section><num value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading>PEDIATRIC EXPERTISE REGARDING CLASSIFICATION-PANEL REVIEW OF PREMARKET APPLICATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 515(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360e(c)), as amended by section 302(c)(2)(A) of this Act, is amended in paragraph (3) by adding at the end the following: “Where appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that such panel includes, or consults with, one or more pediatric experts.”.</content></section> <section><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>INTERNET LIST OF CLASS II DEVICES EXEMPTED FROM REQUIREMENT OF PREMARKET NOTIFICATION.</heading> <content>Section 510(m)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360(m)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary shall publish such list on the Internet site of the Food and Drug Administration. The list so published shall be updated not later than 30 days after each revision of the list by the Secretary.”.</content></section> <section><num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>STUDY BY INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE OF POSTMARKET SURVEILLANCE REGARDING PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s360l">21 USC 360<i>l</i></ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) shall request the Institute of Medicine to enter into an agreement with the Secretary under which such Institute conducts a study for the purpose of determining whether the system under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the postmarket surveillance of medical devices provides adequate safeguards regarding the use of devices in pediatric populations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall ensure that determinations made in the study under subsection (a) include determinations of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>whether postmarket surveillance studies of implanted medical devices are of long enough duration to evaluate the impact of growth and development for the number of years that the child will have the implant, and whether the studies are adequate to evaluate how children’s active lifestyles may affect the failure rate and longevity of the implant; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>whether the postmarket surveillance by the Food and Drug Administration of medical devices used in pediatric populations is sufficient to provide adequate safeguards for such populations, taking into account the Secretary’s monitoring of commitments made at the time of approval of medical devices, such as phase IV trials, and the Secretary’s monitoring and use of adverse reaction reports, registries, and other postmarket surveillance activities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that, not later than four years after the date of the enactment of this Act, a report describing the findings of the study under subsection (a) is submitted to the Congress. The report shall include any recommendations of the Secretary for administrative or legislative changes to the system of postmarket surveillance referred to in such subsection.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> </section> <section><num value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>GUIDANCE REGARDING PEDIATRIC DEVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s360j">21 USC 360j</ref> note.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance on the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1615">116 STAT. 1615</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The type of information necessary to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of medical devices intended for use in pediatric populations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Protections for pediatric subjects in clinical investigations of the safety or effectiveness of such devices.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>BREAST IMPLANTS; STUDY BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s289g-3">42 USC 289g-3</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General of the United Statesshall conduct a study to determine the following with respect to breast implants:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The content of information typically provided by health professionals to women who consult with such professionals on the issue of whether to undergo breast implant surgery.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Whether such information is provided by physicians or other health professionals, and whether the information is provided verbally or in writing, and at what point in the process of determining whether to undergo surgery is such information provided.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Whether the information presented, as a whole, provides a complete and accurate discussion of the risks and benefits of breast implants, and the extent to which women who receive such information understand the risks and benefits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The number of adverse events that have been reported, and whether such events have been adequately investigated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>With respect to women who participate as subjects in research being carried out regarding the safety and effective-ness of breast implants:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The content of information provided to the women during the process of obtaining the informed consent of the women to be subjects, and the extent to which such information is updated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Whether such process provides written explanations of the criteria for being subjects in the research.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The point at which, in the planning or conduct of the research, the women are provided information regarding the provision of informed consent to be subjects.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report describing the findings of the study.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “breast implant” means a breast prosthesis that is implanted to augment or reconstruct the female breast.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>BREAST IMPLANTS; RESEARCH THROUGH NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Status of Current Research.—</inline></heading><content>Not later than180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institutes of Health shall submit to the Congress a report describing the status of research on breast implants (as defined in section 213(c)) being conducted or supported by such Institutes.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research on Long-Term Implications.</inline>—</heading><content>Part H of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 289 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end of the following section: <quotedContent><section><num value="498C">“SEC. 498C. </num><heading>BREAST IMPLANT RESEARCH.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Director of NIH may conduct or support research to examine the long-term health implications of silicone <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s289g-3">42 USC 289g-3</ref>.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1616">116 STAT. 1616</page>breast implants, both gel and saline filled. Such research studies may include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Developing and examining techniques to measure concentrations of silicone in body fluids and tissues.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Surveillance of recipients of silicone breast implants, including long-term outcomes and local complications.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘breast implant’ means a breast prosthesis that is implanted to augment or reconstruct the female breast.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>IDENTIFICATION OF MANUFACTURER OF MEDICAL DEVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 352) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="u">“(u) </num><content>If it is a device, unless it, or an attachment thereto, prominently and conspicuously bears the name of the manufacturer of the device, a generally recognized abbreviation of such name, or a unique and generally recognized symbol identifying such manufacturer, except that the Secretary may waive any requirement under this paragraph for the device if the Secretary determines that compliance with the requirement is not feasible for the device or would compromise the provision of reasonable assurance of the safety or effectiveness of the device.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)takes effect 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and only applies to devices introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce after such effective date.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s352">21 USC 352</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>SINGLE-USE MEDICAL DEVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Statements on Labeling.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by section 301 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>If it is a reprocessed single-use device, unless all labeling of the device prominently and conspicuously bears the statement ‘Reprocessed device for single use. Reprocessed by <inline class="underline"> </inline>.’ The name of the manufacturer of the reprocessed device shall be placed in the space identifying the person responsible for reprocessing.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendment made by paragraph (1) takes effect 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and only applies to devices introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce after such effective date.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Premarket Notification</inline>.—</heading> <content>Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360) is amended by inserting after subsection (n) the following: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s352">21 USC 352</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">“(o)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>With respect to reprocessed single-use devices for which reports are required under subsection (k):</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Secretary shall identify such devices or types of devices for which reports under such subsection must, in order to ensure that the device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device, include validation data, the types of which shall be specified by the Secretary, regarding cleaning and sterilization, and functional performance demonstrating <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1617">116 STAT. 1617</page>that the single-use device will remain substantially equivalent to its predicate device after the maximum number of times the device is reprocessed as intended by the person submitting the premarket notification. Within six months after enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a list of the types so identified, and shall revise the list as appropriate. Reports under subsection (k) for devices or types of devices within a type included on the list are, upon publication of the list, required to include such validation data.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>In the case of each report under subsection (k) that was submitted to the Secretary before the publication of the initial list under subparagraph (A), or any revision thereof, and was for a device or type of device included on such list, the person who submitted the report under subsection (k) shall submit validation data as described in subparagraph (A) to the Secretary not later than nine months after the publication of the list. During such nine-month period, the Secretary may not take any action under this Act against such device solely on the basis that the validation data for the device have not been submitted to the Secretary. After the submission of the validation data to the Secretary, the Secretary may not determine that the device is misbranded under section 502(o), adulterated under section 501(f)(1)(B), or take action against the device under section 301(p) for failure to provide any information required by subsection (k) until (i) the review is terminated by withdrawal of the submission of the report under subsection (k); (ii) the Secretary finds the data to be acceptable and issues a letter; or (iii) the Secretary determines that the device is not substantially equivalent to a predicate device. Upon a determination that a device is not substantially equivalent to a predicate device, or if such submission is withdrawn, the device can no longer be legally marketed.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>In the case of a report under subsection (k) for a device identified under subparagraph (A) that is of a type for which the Secretary has not previously received a report under such subsection, the Secretary may, in advance of revising the list under subparagraph (A) to include such type, require that the report include the validation data specified in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Section 502(o) applies with respect to the failure of a report under subsection (k) to include validation data required under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>With respect to critical or semi-critical reprocessed single use devices that, under subsection (1) or (m), are exempt from the requirement of submitting reports under subsection (k):</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Secretary shall identify such devices or types of devices for which such exemptions should be terminated in order to provide a reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the devices. The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a list of the devices or types of devices so identified, and shall revise the list as appropriate. The exemption for each device or type included on the list is terminated upon the publication of the list. For each report under subsection (k) submitted pursuant to this subparagraph the Secretary shall require the validation data described in paragraph (1)(A).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1618">116 STAT. 1618</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>For each device or type of device included on the list under subparagraph (A), a report under subsection (k) shall be submitted to the Secretary not later than 15 months after the publication of the initial list, or a revision of the list, whichever terminates the exemption for the device. During such 15-month period, the Secretary may not take any action under this Act against such device solely on the basis that such report has not been submitted to the Secretary. After the submission of the report to the Secretary the Secretary may not determine that the device is misbranded under section 502(o), adulterated under section 501(f)(1)(B), or take action against the device under section 301(p) for failure to provide any information required by subsection (k) until (i) the review is terminated by withdrawal of the submission; (ii) the Secretary determines by order that the device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device; or (iii) the Secretary determines by order that the device is not substantially equivalent to a predicate device. Upon a determination that a device is not substantially equivalent to a predicate device, the device can no longer be legally marketed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>In the case of semi-critical devices, the initial list under subparagraph (A) shall be published not later than 18 months after the effective date of this subsection. In the case of critical devices, the initial list under such subparagraph shall be published not later than six months after such effective date.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Section 502(o) applies with respect to the failure to submit a report under subsection (k) that is required pursuant to subparagraph (A), including a failure of the report to include validation data required in such subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>The termination under subparagraph (A) of an exemption under subsection (1) or (m) for a critical or semicritical reprocessed single-use device does not terminate the exemption under subsection (1) or (m) for the original device.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Premarket Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 515 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360e) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), in the matter after and below paragraph (2), by inserting before the period the following: “or, as applicable, an approval under subsection (c)(2) of a report seeking premarket approval”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Any person may file with the Secretary a report seeking premarket approval for a class III device referred to in subsection (a) that is a reprocessed single-use device. Such a report shall contain the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>The device name, including both the trade or proprietary name and the common or usual name.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The establishment registration number of the owner or operator submitting the report.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Actions taken to comply with performance standards under section 514.</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1619">116 STAT. 1619</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Proposed labels, labeling, and advertising sufficient to describe the device, its intended use, and directions for use.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>Full reports of all information, published or known to or which should be reasonably known to the applicant, concerning investigations which have been made to show whether or not the device is safe or effective.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>A description of the device’s components, ingredients, and properties.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>A full description of the methods used in, and the facilities and controls used for, the reprocessing and packing of the device.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>Such samples of the device that the Secretary may reasonably require.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>A financial certification or disclosure statement or both, as required by part 54 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">“(x) </num><content>A statement that the applicant believes to the best of the applicant’s knowledge that all data and information submitted to the Secretary are truthful and accurate and that no material fact has been omitted in the report.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xi">“(xi) </num><content>Any additional data and information, including information of the type required in paragraph (1) for an application under such paragraph, that the Secretary determines is necessary to determine whether there is reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness for the reprocessed device.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xii">“(xii) </num><content>Validation data described in section 510(o)(1)(A) that demonstrates that the reasonable assurance of the safety or effectiveness of the device will remain after the maximum number of times the device is reprocessed as intended by the person submitting such report.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>In the case of a class III device referred to in subsection (a) that is a reprocessed single-use device:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph applies in lieu of paragraph (1).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Subject to clause (i), the provisions of this section apply to a report under subparagraph (A) to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply to an application under paragraph (1).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Each reference in other sections of this Act to an application under this section, other than such a reference in section 737 or 738, shall be considered to be a reference to a report under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Each reference in other sections of this Act to a device for which an application under this section has been approved, or has been denied, suspended, or withdrawn, other than such a reference in section 737 or 738, shall be considered to be a reference to a device for which a report under subparagraph (A) has been approved, or has been denied, suspended, or withdrawn, respectively.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="ll">(ll)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The term ‘single-use device’ means a device that is intended for one use, or on a single patient during a single procedure.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1620">116 STAT. 1620</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The term ‘reprocessed’, with respect to a single-use device, means an original device that has previously been used on a patient and has been subjected to additional processing and manufacturing for the purpose of an additional single use on a patient. The subsequent processing and manufacture of a reprocessed single-use device shall result in a device that is reprocessed within the meaning of this definition.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>A single-use device that meets the definition under clause (A) shall be considered a reprocessed device without regard to any description of the device used by the manufacturer of the device or other persons, including a description that uses the term ‘recycled’ rather than the term ‘reprocessed’.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘original device’ means a new, unused single use device.</content></paragraph> <item class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="mm">“(mm)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The term ‘critical reprocessed single-use device’ means a reprocessed single-use device that is intended to contact normally sterile tissue or body spaces during use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term ‘semi-critical reprocessed single-use device’ means a reprocessed single-use device that is intended to contact intact mucous membranes and not penetrate normally sterile areas of the body.”.</content></paragraph></item></subsection> </quotedContent></content> </subsection></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>MEDWATCH.</heading> <content>Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall modify the MedWatch mandatory and voluntary forms to facilitate the reporting of information by user facilities or distributors as appropriate relating to reprocessed single-use devices, including the name of the reprocessor and whether the device has been reused. <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote></content></section> Approved October 26, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5651: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 26, 28, Presidential remarks and statement.
POPULAR NAME INDEX Note: Part 1 contains pages 1–810; Part 2 contains pages 811–1620; Part 3 contains pages 1621–2456; Part 4 contains pages 2457–. Each part contains entire Popular Name and Subject Indexes. Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Animal Health Protection Act 494 Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002 1856 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Anton’s Law 2772 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Armed Forces Domestic Security Act 2455 Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Atomic Energy Defense Act 2756 Auction Reform Act of 2002 715 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act 1743 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission Act 739 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2458 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act 2845 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Child Status Protection Act 927 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Community Access to Emergency Defibrillation Act of 2002 634 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 335 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 2432 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1806 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 2450 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 2358 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 1519 Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1355 Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 2024 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act 2887 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259, 2946 Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002 1818 FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 2792 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002 305 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 Freedom Investment Act of 2002 1405 Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 590 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Guam War Claims Review Commission Act 2873 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Help America Vote Act of 2002 1666 Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002 541 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security Information Sharing Act 2252, 2413 Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act 2871 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002 3079 Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 2350 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2835 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1901 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2383 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002 1819 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act 1055 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act 2855 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 1869 Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002 2973 Law Enforcement Tribute Act 1815 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 2093 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002 2457 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Military Construction Appropriation Act, 2003 1578 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2681 Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act 2876 Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002 719 National Assesment of Educational Progress Authorization Act 1982 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 3082 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002 1448 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Nurse Reinvestment Act 811 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 1899 Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act 1734 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002 1836 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002 687 Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002 2445 Protection of Family Farmers Act of 200 3115 Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002 2342 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Russian River Land Act 3021 SAFETY Act 2238 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 745 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 Sudan Peace Act 1504 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act 736 Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 Trade Act of 2002 933 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 935 Tumacacori National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2002 1328 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 1758 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 2820 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 1517 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002 1486 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act 2838 SUBJECT INDEX Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Conservation security and farmland protection 223 Family farmer debt adjustments 133 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002 305 Protection of Family Farmers Act of 2002 3115 See Transportation Muscle Shoals National Historic Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Adak Naval Complex, land conveyance 2727 Land conveyances 2711 Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, land transfer 2710 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Russian River Land Act 3021 The Aleut Corporation, land exchange agreement 1488 Aleut Corporation, The 1488 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002 1836 Vietnamese refugees 587 Eligibility clarification 2449 National Park of American Samoa, boundary adjustment 2882 Animal Health Protection Act 494 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002 1856 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Bob Stimoip National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2383 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2681 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 State Department, 2003 1355 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 1758 Continuing, 2003 1465, 1482, 1492, 1503, 2062 Defense Department, 2003 1519 Military Construction, 2003 1578 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Awards, vacation, grounds and rehearing 132 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Timiacacori National Historical Park Bountary Revision Act of 2002 1328 Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building, designation 714 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Armed Forces Domestic Security Act 2455 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract 1733 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues 2553 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002 1448 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 See Energy Marquis de Lafayette, honorary citizenship posthumously 931 Medal of Honor Flag 1570 Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act 736 Family farmer debt adjustments 133 European Central Bank 1939 Export-Import Bank, extensions 117,131, 589 Benoit, David 3119 Benoit, James D 3119 Benoit, Wan Sook 3119 bin Laden, Osama 909 Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy, establishment 1368 Antitrust Modernization Commission, establishment 1856 Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee, establishment 3065 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission, establishment 739 Centers for Research on Learning and Education Improvement, establishment 3053 Chief Information Officers Council, establishment 2905 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee, amendment 2105 Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center, establishment 2487 Election Assistance Commission, establishment 1673 Election Assistance Commission Standards Board, establishment 1678 Emergency Public Information and Communication Advisory Committee, establishment 605 Flight 93 Advisory Commission, establisment 1346 Food Safety Commission, establishment 527 Foreign Terrorist Asset Tracking Center, establishment 2398 Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency, establishment 2169 Homeland Security Institute, establishment 2176 Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, establishment 2174 Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Hydrographic Services Review Panel, establishment 3080 Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board, amendment 2959 Institute of Education Sciences, establishment 1944 Interagency Committee on Dam Safety, amendment 2450 Interagency Coordinating Council on Appalachia, establishment authorization 67 Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Medical emergency preparedness centers, establishment 2024 National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, establishment 605 National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center, establishment 2318 National Board for Education Sciences, establishment 1948 National Board on Rural America, establishment 405 National Boating Safety Advisory Council, extension 2105 National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, establishment 1962 National Center for Education Research, establishment 1954 National Center for Education Statistics, establishment 1957 National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community, establishment 2438 National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, establishment 2408 National Construction Safety Teams, establishment 1471 National Counterintelligence Policy Board, amendment 2433 National Homeland Security Council, establishment 2258 National Virtual Translation Center, establishment 2391 Navigation Safety Advisory Council, extension 2105 Office for National Capital Region Coordination, establishment 2246 Office for National Laboratories, establishment 2173 Office for State and Local Government Coordination, establishment 2220 Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, establishment 1633 Office of Electronic Government, establishment 2902 Office of International Affairs, establishment 2245 Office of Rare Diseases, establishment 1989 Office of Science and Technology, establishment 2159 Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, establishment 2434 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, establishment 750 Technical Guidelines Development Committee, establishment 1682 Terrorist Lookout Committees, establishment 554 Towing Safety Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Violence Against Women Office, establishment 1789 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 PAYGO, reduction of preexisting balances 2456 Public debt limit, increase 734 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Bob Hope Veterans Chapel, designation 585 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office, designation 2023 Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building, designation 710 Los Angeles Air Force Base, land conveyance 2724 Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, land conveyance 2719 Nat King Cole Post Office, redesignation 1755 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building, designation 1754 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Tiburon Laboratory, conveyance from NOAA 3099 See Political Activities Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 See Health and Health Care Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Anton’s Law 2772 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 926 Child Status Protection Act 927 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Homeless persons, continuum care grants in Florida 76 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Conveyance of property in Hampton Township, MI 2125 Conveyance of property in Portland, ME 2108 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Barney Apodaca Post Office, designation 2020 Buckley Air Force Base, land conveyance 2724 Clear Creek County, land disposal extension 1050 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Act 1055 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Trade Act of 2002 933 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 935 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 3082 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Auction Reform Act of 2002 715 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 INTELSAT, deadline extension 1480 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Transition to digital television 695 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2946 Adjournment 3129, 3130, 3133, 3142, 3144, 3148, 3165 American Society of Civil Engineers, 150th anniversary 3143 Days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust commemoration ceremony, authorization 3129 Henry H. Shelton Congressional gold medal presentation, authorization 3153 National Book Festival, authorization 3149 National peace officers’ memorial service, authorization 3140 3140 Ronald and Nancy Reagan Congressional gold medal ceremony, authorization 3130 Soap box derby races, authorization 3141 Census Bureau, 100th anniversary 3133 Corinne “Lindy” Claiborne Boggs, commendation 3146 District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Defense Department, commendation 3145 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 3134 Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, amendments 3134 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 3155 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 3142 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act 3140,3160 Flight attendants, courage and dedication, resolution of gratitude 3153 Hunger to Harvest: Decade of Support for Sub-Saharan Africa Resolution 3130 Joint session 3129 Khobar Towers terrorist bombing, fifth anniversary 3144 Laos Veterans of America, honoring and commending 3158 Lionel Hampton, birthday greetings and best wishes 3137 Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, recognition and commendation 3155 Modem air-conditioning invention, 100th anniversary 3146 National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month, support 3155 September 11,2001 terrorist attacks, transcripts of meetings and statements in New York City 3162 Red Ribbon Week, support 3163 S.S. Henry Bacon’s Officers and Crew, recognition 3157 First anniversary 3150 Public safety officer medal of valor 3138 Special meeting 3147 Special meeting, representation 3148 Sexual exploitation of children by humanitarian aid workers, condemnation 3164 United States Congressional Philharmonic Society, appreciation 3151 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Adjournment 3129, 3130, 3133, 3142, 3144, 3148, 3165 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Henry H. Shelton 3153 Ronald and Nancy Reagan 3130 Joint session 3129 One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session, convening 2814 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Conservation security and farmland protection 223 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 Low-speed electric bicycles 2776 Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002 2445 Cook Inlet Region, Inc 3021 See Science and Technology Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Sarbanes-OxleyAct of 2002 745 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Awards, vacation, grounds and rehearing 132 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Multiparty, Multiforum Trail Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Seei Law Enforcement and Crime Danforth, John C 1507 September 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians 3019 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Commemorative work honoring former President John Adams, location 2763 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center, redesignation 1344 Police retirees, longevity component estimates 2051 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act 1982 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Students Loan interest rates 8 Help America Vote Act of 2002 1666 Help America Vote Foundation 1718 Emerson, Bill 335 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 September 11,2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 Atomic Energy Defense Act 2756 North Carolina construction project, deadline extension 2786 Oregon construction project, deadline extension 3114 Remedial action program, reauthorization 1336 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Safe Explosives Act 2280 Export-Import Bank, extensions 117, 131, 589 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 See Children, Youth, and Families See Agriculture Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building, RI, designation 1745 Barney Apodaca Post Office, CO, designation 2020 Bob Davis Post Office Building, MI, designation 126 Bob Hope Veterans Chapel, CA, designation 585 Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building, RI, designation 1746 Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building, AR, designation 714 Clarence Miller Post Office Building, OH, designation 1753 Donald J. Pease Federal Building, OH, designation 577 Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building, MT, designation 127 Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office, CA, designation 2023 Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, NJ, designation 1747 Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building, CA, designation 710 Herbert Arlene Post Office Building, PA, designation 1748 Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building, VA, designation 125 Horatio King Post Office Building, ME, designation 19 Jim Fonteno Post Office Building, TX, designation 1752 Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center, DC, redesignation 1344 Joseph D. Early Post Office, MA, designation 2021 Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Post Office, NV, designation 18 Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, FL, designation 713 Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, GA, designation 123 Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office, GA, designation 2052 Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse, MT, designation 579 National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center, redesignation 1332 Nat King Cole Post Office, CA, redesignation 1755 Norman Sisisky Post Office Building, VA, designation 128 Pat King Post Office Building, NJ, designation 20 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, IL, designation 584 Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building, NY, designation 2022 Philip E. Rupe Post Office Building, MI, designation 711 Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, NY, designation 130 Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building, PA, designation 1749 Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, KS, designation 586 Robert Wayne Jenkins Station, OK, designation 1757 Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building, NV, designation 1751 Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building, CA, designation 1754 Ron de Lugo Federal Building, VI, designation 576 Teno Roncalio Post Office Building, WY, designation 712 Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, MN, designation 1349 Title 40 codification, Public Buildings, Property, and Works 1062 Tom Bliley Post Office Building, VA, designation 124 Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building, NC, designation 129 Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse, OR, designation 1737 William A. Cibotti Post Office Building, PA, designation 1750 William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse, IL, designation 578 See Political Activities Finucane, Patrick 1419 Forest Service firefighter deaths, investigations 744 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, authorization extension 3113 Reaffirming Pledge of Allegiance, delivery 2057 Homeless persons, continuum care grants 76 Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, designation 713 Virginia Key Beach Park, study and report 2892 Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Foti, Anisha Goveas 3123 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Andersonville National Historic Site, land additions 3014 Chatham County, land conveyance 2778 Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, designation 123 Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office, designation 2052 Gottliebova, Dinah 1423 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Forest Service firefighter deaths, investigations 744 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions 2363 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Bureau of Border Security, establishment 2193 Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, establishment 2195 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, establishment 335 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 Executive Office for Immigration Review, establishment 2273 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security, Department of, establishment 2142 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 Crime Free Rural States Grants 1834 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Homeless persons, continuum care grants in Florida 76 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 Transit systems, urbanized area formula grants 1478 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Hammill, Robert 1420 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 926 Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act 1743 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians 3019 Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002 541 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002 2457 Nurse Reinvestment Act 811 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002 687 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status for Taiwan 121 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Andersonville National Historic Site, land additions 3014 Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act 2883 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, boundary revisions 2984 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Muscle Shoals National Historic Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, IL, establishment authorization 3 Tumacacori National Historical Park Bountary Revision Act of 2002 1328 Vancouver National Historic Reserve, authorization increase 2891 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 2432 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 2450 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security Information Sharing Act 2252, 2413 Florida, continuum care grants 76 FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 2792 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 335 Hussein, Saddam 909 Craters of the Moon National Monument, land redesignation 1052 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes, Federal disclaimer 3076 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, designation 584 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, establishment authorization 3 William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse, designation 578 Child Status Protection Act 927 See Native Americans Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 See also Computers Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2946 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 See Employment and Labor Jun, So Hyun 3124 Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, designation 586 Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, land conveyance 2712 Bluegrass Army Depot, land conveyance 2713 Fort Campbell, land conveyance 2714 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1806 Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002 1818 James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002 1819 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 1869 Law Enforcement Tribute Act 1815 Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Leland, George T. (Mickey) 335 Student and parent interest rates 8 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Portland 2108 Horatio King Post Office Building, designation 19 Winter Harbor, land transfer and conveyance 2721 Makuch, Barbara 3121 Makuch, Eugene 3122 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 2093 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Joseph D. Early Post Office, designation 2021 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Westover Air Reserve Base, land conveyance 2722 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 Bob Davis Post Office Building, designation 126 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Hampton Township 2125 Philip E. Rupe Post Office Building, designation 711 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Milosovic, Slobodan 909 Acoma Indian Reservation, NM, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, permits for natural gas pipelines 1338 Naval oil shale reserves, receipts 2894 Mink, Patsy Takemoto 1734 Army Reserve Training Center, land conveyance 2715 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, designation 1349 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 Release of interest in the former O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield 2352 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2834 PAYGO, reduction of preexisting balances 2456 Public debt limit, increase 734 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 745 Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building, designation 127 Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse, designation 579 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 See also Homeland Security Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259, 2946 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Safe Explosives Act 2280 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Reaffirming National Motto 2057 American Fork Canyon, UT, Timpanogos interagency land exchange 2815 Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Craters of the Moon National Monument, land redesignation 1052 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, boundary revisions 2984 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, permits for natural gas pipelines 1338 Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act 2871 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 National Park of American Samoa, boundary adjustment 2882 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, establishment authorization 3 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002 1486 Virginia Key Beach Park, study and report 2892 Waco Mammoth Site Area, study and report 2890 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, renamed 1330 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, authorization extension 3113 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Act 1055 Acoma Indian Reservation, NM, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act 2845 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes 3019 Gila River Indian Community Reservation restricted-land leasing, arbitration 122 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2834 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act 2855 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Tribal claims, negotiated settlement 79 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act 2838 Gerald B.H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 590 Nelson, Rosemary 1419 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clark County, land conveyance 2975 Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act 2887 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Post Office, designation 18 Nuclear waste disposal site development, Yucca Mountain 735 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building, designation 1751 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 Wendover Air Force Base Auxilary Field, land conveyances 2725 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 Fort Monmouth, land conveyance 2715 Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, designation 1747 Pat King Post Office Building, designation 20 Acoma Indian Reservation, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Clean air transportation conformity, etc., temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism in New York 1469 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building, designation 2022 Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, designation 130 United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 Hydroelectric construction project, deadline extension 2786 Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, sale authorization 2727 Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building, designation 129 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 Policy reform and human rights 1419 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 Disposal site development, Yucca Mountain, NV 735 See Health and Health Care Clarence Miller Post Office Building, designation 1753 Donald J. Pease Federal Building, designation 577 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Robert Wayne Jenkins Station, designation 1757 Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002 1485 City of Haines, land conveyance 2789 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 Hydroelectric construction project, deadline extension 3114 Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse, designation 1737 West Butte Road, county right-of-way 3111 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 1899 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Herbert Arlene Post Office Building, designation 1748 Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building, designation 1749 William A. Cibotti Post Office Building, designation 1750 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 See also Federal Buildings and Facilities Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 Americans with Disabilities Act, anniversary 3283 Clean water, year of 3323 Cote d’Ivoire. Republic of, designation as a beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country 3261 Lewis and Clark expedition, bicentennial 3278 Adoption Month 3339 African American History Month 3176 Airborne Day 3286 Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 3298 Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month 3337 American Heart Month 3174 American Indian Heritage Month 3341 American Red Cross Month 3180 America Recycles Day 3353 Armed Forces Day 3262 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month 3248 Bicentennial Day of the United States Military Academy at West Point 3226 Black Music Month 3270 Bone and Joint Decade 3228 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 3309 Cancer Control Month 3232 Captive Nations Week 3280 Character Counts Week 3324 Child Abuse Prevention Month 3234 Child Health Day 3314 Child’s Day 3273 Citizenship Day and Constitution Week 3304 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 3182 Columbus Day 3318 Consumer Protection Week 3177 Crime Victims’ Rights Week 3240 Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week 3320 D.A.R.E. Day 3236 Day of Prayer 3245 Days of Prayer and Remembrance 3297 Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week 3259 Diabetes Month 3338 Disability Employment Awareness Month 3310 Domestic Violence Awareness Month 3312 Education and Sharing Day 3230 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week 3345 Family Caregivers Month 3327 Family Day 3307 Family Week 3356 Farm-City Week 3355 Farm Safety and Health Week 3302 Father’s Day 3277 Fire Prevention Week 3313 Fishing and Boating Week 3271 Flag Day and National Flag Week 3275 Forest Products Week 3325 Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day 3235 German-American Day 3315 Gold Star Mother’s Day 3308 Great Outdoors Week 3274 Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy 3231 Health Center Week 3287 Hispanic Heritage Month 3300 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week 3303 Homeownership Month 3272 Hospice Month 3342 Hurricane Awareness Week 3260 Irish-American Heritage Month 3181 Jewish Heritage Week 3238 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 3282 Law Day, U.S.A 3246 Leif Erikson 3317 Loyalty Day 3247 Maritime Day 3267 Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal holiday 3171 Mentoring Month 3172 Minority Enterprise Development Week 3306 Missing Children’s Day 3268 Mother’s Day 3257 National Charter Schools Week 3250 Older Americans Month 3249 Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week 3241 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 3296 Pan American Day and Pan American Week 3237 Parents’ Day 3284 Park Week 3244 Patriot Day 3299 Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 3258 Poison Prevention Week 3227 POW/MIA Recognition Day 3305 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day 3269 Religious Freedom Day 3170 Safe Boating Week 3264 Sanctity of Human Life Day 3173 Save Your Vision Week 3183 School Lunch Week 3321 Small Business Week 3254 Thanksgiving Day 3354 Tourism Week 3256 United Nations Day 3326 Veterans Day 3344 Volunteer Week 3242 White Cane Safety Day 3322 Women’s Equality Day 3288 Women’s History Month 3225 World Freedom Day 3346 World Trade Week 3265 Afghanistan, normal trade relations, nondiscriminatory treatment restoration 3251 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act, implementation 3328 Argentina, duty-free treatment 3293 Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and the African Growth and Opportunity Act, implementation 3347 China, trade relations, nondiscriminatiory treatment extension 3169 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, modifications 3254 Israel, duty-free treatment for certain agricultural products 3252 Line pipe, imports 3290 Steel products, imports 3184, 3279 United States Patent and Trademark Office, bicentennial 3285 White, Byron R., death 3240 White House, celebration of the centennial of the West Wing 3343 Zimbabwe, democratic transition, entry suspension as immigrants or nonimmigrants of persons that impede 3178 Chatham County, GA, land conveyance 2778 City of Haines, OR, land conveyance 2789 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clark County, NV, land conveyance 2975 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Land conveyances 2710 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes, Idaho, Federal disclaimer 3076 Vancouver National Historic Reserve, authorization increase 2891 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Reagan, Ronald 17 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002 719 Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 2350 Intelligence reports 2418 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 State and local political committee exemptions 1929 State Justice Institutes, operations report 580 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 DC police retirees, longevity component estimates 2051 Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions 2363 Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building, designation 1745 Bruce F. Gotta Post Office Building, designation 1746 Naval Station, Newport, land conveyance 2722 Robert Noyce Scholarship Program 3049 Robson, John E. 708 Ronald, Reagan 3 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Health care services 1628 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1901 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, reauthorization 3033 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 See also Proclamations, Concurrent Resolutions United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 See Education Sudan Peace Act 1504 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status for Taiwan 121 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status 121 Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 State and local political committee exemptions 1929 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Glean air transportation conformity, etc.; temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism 1469 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 September 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Terrorist Lookout Committees, establishment 554 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act 2883 Texas-Continued Fort Bliss, land conveyance 2716 Fort Hood, land conveyance 2717 Jim Fonteno Post Office Building, designation 1752 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Waco Mammoth Site Area, study and report 2890 Thompson, Tommy 121 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 See Patents and Trademarks Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Anton–s Law 2772 Clean air transportation conformity, etc.; temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism in New York 1469 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002 2342 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Urbanized area formula grants 1478 Title 40 codification, Public Buildings, Property, and Works 1062 Central Utah Project, amendments 3030 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Timpanogos interagency land exchange 2815 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 AMVETS, charter amendment 1496 Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 2024 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 2820 Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 1517 Veterans of Foreign Wars, membership eligibility 1497 Vietnamese refugees 587 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Fort Belvoir, land conveyance 2718 Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building, designation 125 Marine Corps Base, Quantico and Prince William Forest Park, land exchange and boundary adjustments 2723 Navy Annex, Arlington, land transfer modification 2726 Norman Sisisky Post Office Building, designation 128 Tom Bliley Post Office Building, designation 124 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, renamed 1330 Ron de Lugo Federal Building, designation 576 See Elections Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Lakehaven Utility District, reuse waterwaste project 2893 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002 1485 Central Utah Project, amendments 3030 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 2358 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002 3079 Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002 2973 Lakehaven Utility District, WA, reuse project 2893 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, reauthorization 3033 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act 2876 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Teno Roncalio Post Office Building, designation 712 3 UNITED STATESSTATUTES AT LARGE

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 CONTENTS Page List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–137 Through 107–204 3 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–205 Through 107–250 811 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–251 Through 107–312 1621 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–313 Through 107–377 2457 Private Laws 3119 Concurrent Resolutions 3129 Proclamations 3169 Popularname Index A1 Subject Index B1 LIST OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PUBLIC LAW THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES SECOND SESSION, 2002 BILL PUBLIC LAW H.R. 38107–332 H.R. 169107–174 H.R. 223107–211 H.R. 308107–333 H.R. 309107–212 H.R. 327107–198 H.R. 400107–137 H.R. 451107–334 H.R. 495107–175 H.R. 601107–213 H.R. 640107–236 H.R. 669107–261 H.R. 670107–262 H.R. 700107–141 H.R. 706107–335 H.R. 727107–319 H.R. 819107–176 H.R. 861107–169 H.R. 1070107–303 H.R. 1209107–208 H.R. 1366107–190 H.R. 1374107–191 H.R. 1384107–214 H.R. 1432107–160 H.R. 1456107–215 H.R. 1499107–157 H.R. 1576107–216 H.R. 1646107–228 H.R. 1712107–336 H.R. 1748107–161 H.R. 1749107–162 H.R. 1776107–337 H.R. 1814107–338 H.R. 1840107–185 H.R. 1870107–339 H.R. 1892107–150 H.R. 1906107–340 H.R. 1913107–138 H.R. 1925107–341 H.R. 1937107–142 H.R. 2048107–179 H.R. 2068107–217 H.R. 2099107–342 H.R. 2109107–343 H.R. 2115107–344 H.R. 2121107–246 H.R. 2175107–207 H.R. 2187107–345 H.R. 2215107–273 H.R. 2234107–218 H.R. 2305107–180 H.R. 2356107–155 H.R. 2362107–202 H.R. 2385107–346 H.R. 2440107–219 H.R. 2441107–220 H.R. 2458107–347 H.R. 2486107–253 H.R. 2546107–298 H.R. 2577107–163 H.R. 2595107–320 H.R. 2621107–307 H.R. 2628107–348 H.R. 2643107–221 H.R. 2646107–171 H.R. 2733107–277 H.R. 2739107–158 H.R. 2818107–361 H.R. 2828107–349 H.R. 2876107–164 H.R. 2910107–165 H.R. 2937107–350 H.R. 2990107–351 H.R. 2998107–148 H.R. 3009107–210 H.R. 3034107–263 H.R. 3048107–362 H.R. 3072107–166 H.R. 3090107–147 H.R. 3093107–177 H.R. 3167107–187 H.R. 3180107–352 H.R. 3210107–297 H.R. 3214107–241 H.R. 3253107–287 H.R. 3275107–197 H.R. 3282107–178 H.R. 3287107–225 H.R. 3295107–252 H.R. 3340107–304 H.R. 3343107–222 H.R. 3379107–167 H.R. 3380107–223 H.R. 3389107–299 H.R. 3394107–305 H.R. 3401107–353 H.R. 3448107–188 H.R. 3449107–354 H.R. 3487107–205 H.R. 3525107–173 H.R. 3609107–355 H.R. 3656107–278 H.R. 3699107–151 H.R. 3738107–264 H.R. 3739107–265 H.R. 3740107–266 H.R. 3747107–363 H.R. 3763107–204 H.R. 3789107–192 H.R. 3801107–279 H.R. 3833107–317 H.R. 3838107–242 H.R. 3858107–356 H.R. 3880107–230 H.R. 3908107–308 H.R. 3909107–364 H.R. 3917107–226 H.R. 3954107–365 H.R. 3960107–193 H.R. 3971107–203 H.R. 3985107–159 H.R. 3986107–154 H.R. 3988107–309 H.R. 4013107–280 H.R. 4014107–281 H.R. 4015107–288 H.R. 4085107–247 H.R. 4102107–267 H.R. 4129107–366 H.R. 4156107–181 H.R. 4167107–170 H.R. 4486107–194 H.R. 4546107–314 H.R. 4558107–234 H.R. 4560107–195 H.R. 4592107–183 H.R. 4608107–184 H.R. 4628107–306 H.R. 4638107–367 H.R. 4664107–368 H.R. 4682107–369 H.R. 4685107–289 H.R. 4687107–231 H.R. 4692107–357 H.R. 4717107–268 H.R. 4727107–310 H.R. 4750107–370 H.R. 4755107–269 H.R. 4775107–206 H.R. 4782107–186 H.R. 4794107–270 H.R. 4797107–271 H.R. 4823107–358 H.R. 4851107–272 H.R. 4874107–371 H.R. 4878107–300 H.R. 4883107–372 H.R. 4944107–373 H.R. 4953107–374 H.R. 4967107–274 H.R. 5005107–296 H.R. 5010107–248 H.R. 5011107–249 H.R. 5012107–224 H.R. 5099107–375 H.R. 5125107–359 H.R. 5157107–232 H.R. 5200107–282 H.R. 5205107–290 H.R. 5207107–227 H.R. 5308107–283 H.R. 5333107–284 H.R. 5336107–285 H.R. 5340107–286 H.R. 5349107–301 H.R. 5436107–376 H.R. 5469107–321 H.R. 5472107–377 H.R. 5504107–318 H.R. 5531107–245 H.R. 5542107–275 H.R. 5574107–291 H.R. 5590107–311 H.R. 5596107–276 H.R. 5647107–254 H.R. 5651107–250 H.R. 5708107–312 H.R. 5716107–313 H.R. 5738107–360 H.J. Res. 82107–143 H.J. Res. 87107–200 H.J. Res. 111107–229 H.J. Res. 112107–235 H.J. Res. 113107–255 H.J. Res. 114107–243 H.J. Res. 117107–315 H.J. Res. 122107–240 H.J. Res. 123107–244 H.J. Res. 124107–294 S. 238107–237 S. 378107–182 S. 737107–144 S. 970107–145 S. 1010107–322 S. 1026107–146 S. 1094107–172 S. 1175107–238 S. 1206107–149 S. 1210107–292 S. 1214107–295 S. 1226107–323 S. 1227107–256 S. 1240107–329 S. 1270107–257 S. 1325107–239 S. 1339107–258 S. 1372107–189 S. 1533107–251 S. 1646107–259 S. 1762107–139 S. 1857107–153 S. 1888107–140 S. 1907107–324 S. 1946107–325 S. 2017107–331 S. 2019107–156 S. 2237107–330 S. 2239107–326 S. 2248107–168 S. 2431107–196 S. 2558107–260 S. 2578107–199 S. 2594107–201 S. 2690107–293 S. 2712107–327 S. 2810107–233 S. 3044107–302 S. 3156107–316 S.J. Res. 13107–209 S.J. Res. 32107–152 S.J. 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 Public Law 107–251: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and strengthen the health centers program and the National Health Service Corps, and to establish the Healthy Communities Access Program, which will help coordinate services for the uninsured and underinsured, and for other purposes. Public Law251 Public Law 107–251 116 STAT. 1621 2002-10-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1621 Public Law107–251 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and strengthen the health centers program and the National Health Service Corps, and to establish the Healthy Communities Access Program, which will help coordinate services for the uninsured and underinsured, and for other purposes.

Oct. 26, 2002

[S. 1533]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002”.

42 USC 201 note.

 (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201. Subtitle B— Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Subtitle C— Sec. 221. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. Sec. 310. Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. Sec. 314. Sec. 315. Sec. 316. Sec. 317. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. TITLE VI— Sec. 601.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>CONSOLIDATED HEALTH CENTER PROGRAM AMENDMENTS</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>HEALTH CENTERS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(1)(A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (i)(III)(bb), by striking “<quotedText>screening for breast and cervical cancer</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>appropriate cancer screening</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (ii), by inserting “<quotedText>(including specialty referral when medically indicated)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>medical services</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in clause (iii), by inserting “<quotedText>housing</quotedText>,” after “<quotedText>social</quotedText>,”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking “<quotedText>associated with water supply</quotedText>;” and inserting the following: <quotedContent>“associated with— <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>water supply;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>chemical and pesticide exposures;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>air quality; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>exposure to lead;”;</content></subclause></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting before subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated by subparagraph (B)) the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>behavioral and mental health and substance abuse services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>recuperative care services;”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the heading, by striking <inline class="smallCaps">“<quotedText>Comprehensive service delivery</quotedText>”</inline> and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“<quotedText>Managed care</quotedText>”;</inline></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “<quotedText>network or plan</quotedText>” and all that follows to the period and inserting “<quotedText>managed care network or plan</quotedText>.”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in the matter following clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText>Any such grant may include</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Practice management networks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may make grants to health centers that receive assistance under this section to enable the centers to plan <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1623">116 STAT. 1623</page>and develop practice management networks that will enable the centers to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>reduce costs associated with the provision of health care services;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>improve access to, and availability of, health care services provided to individuals served by the centers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>enhance the quality and coordination of health care services; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>improve the health status of communities.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds.</inline>—</heading><content>The activities for which a grant may be made under subparagraph (B) or (C) may include the purchase or lease of equipment, which may include data and information systems (including paying for the costs of amortizing the principal of, and paying the interest on, loans for equipment), the provision of training and technical assistance related to the provision of health care services on a prepaid basis or under another managed care arrangement, and other activities that promote the development of practice management or managed care networks and plans.”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the subsection heading and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“<quotedText>Loan Guarantee Program</quotedText>.—”;</inline></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>the principal and interest on loans</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period and inserting “up to 90 percent of the principal and interest on loans made by non-Federal lenders to health centers, funded under this section, for the costs of developing and operating managed care networks or plans described in subsection (c)(1)(B), or practice management networks described in subsection (c)(1)(C).”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText>or</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>to refinance an existing loan (as of the date of refinancing) to the center or centers, if the Secretary determines—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>that such refinancing will be beneficial to the health center and the Federal Government;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>that the center (or centers) can demonstrate an ability to repay the refinanced loan equal to or greater than the ability of the center (or centers) to repay the original loan on the date the original loan was made.”; and</content></subclause></clause></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision directly to networks or plans.—</inline></heading><content>At the request of health centers receiving assistance under this section, loan guarantees provided under this paragraph may be made directly to networks or plans that are at least majority controlled and, as applicable, at least majority owned by those health centers.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1624">116 STAT. 1624</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal credit reform.</inline>—</heading><content>The requirements of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) shall apply with respect to loans refinanced under subparagraph (B)(iii).”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking paragraphs (6) and (7); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (6);</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>subsection(j)(3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsection (k)(3)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation of networks and plans.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may make grants to health centers that receive assistance under this section, or at the request of the health centers, directly to a network or plan (as described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (c)(1)) that is at least majority controlled and, as applicable, at least majority owned by such health centers receiving assistance under this section, for the costs associated with the operation of such network or plan, including the purchase or lease of equipment (including the costs of amortizing the principal of, and paying the interest on, loans for equipment).”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText>subparagraphs (A) and (B) of</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>any fiscal year under</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Networks and plans.</inline>—</heading><content>The total amount of grant funds made available for any fiscal year under paragraph(1)(C) and subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (c)(1) to a health center or to a network or plan shall be determined by the Secretary, but may not exceed 2 percent of the total amount appropriated under this section for such fiscal year.”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText>and seasonal agricultural worker</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>agricultural worker</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>and members of their families</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>and seasonal agricultural workers, and members of their families,</quotedText>”; and (B)</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(A), by striking “<quotedText>on a seasonal basis</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>homeless children and children at risk of homelessness</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>homeless children and youth and children and youth at risk of homelessness</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1625">116 STAT. 1625</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary continued provision of services to certain former homeless individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>If any grantee under this subsection has provided services described in this section under the grant to a homeless individual, such grantee may, notwithstanding that the individual is no longer homeless as a result of becoming a resident in permanent housing, expend the grant to continue to provide such services to the individual for not more than 12 months.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (5)(C) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B)), by striking “<quotedText>and residential treatment</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>, risk reduction, outpatient treatment, residential treatment, and rehabilitation</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (j)(3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (E)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in clause (i)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(i)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(i)(I)</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>plan; or</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>plan; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>has or will have a contractual or other arrangement with the State agency administering the program under title XXI of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.) with respect to individuals who are State children’s health insurance program beneficiaries; or”; and</content></subclause></quotedContent></content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>has made or will make every reasonable effort to enter into arrangements described in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i);”;</content></clause></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (G)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in clause (ii)(II), by striking “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and inserting “;”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by inserting after clause (ii) the following: <quotedContent><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>will assure that no patient will be denied health care services due to an individual’s inability to pay for such services; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>will assure that any fees or payments required by the center for such services will be reduced or waived to enable the center to fulfill the assurance described in subclause (I); and”;</content></subclause></clause></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (H), in the matter following clause (iii), by striking “<quotedText>or (p)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>or (q)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in subparagraph (K)(ii), by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in subparagraph (L), by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (L), the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="M">“(M) </num><content>the center encourages persons receiving or seeking health services from the center to participate in any public or private (including employer-offered) health programs or plans for which the persons are eligible, so long as the center, in complying with this subparagraph, does not violate the requirements of subparagraph (G)(iii)(I) ”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (1) as subsection (s) and moving that subsection (s) to the end of the section;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1626">116 STAT. 1626</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (j), (k), and (m) through (q) as subsections (n), (o), and (p) through (s), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (i) the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access Grants.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may award grants to eligible health centers with a substantial number of clients with limited English speaking proficiency to provide translation, interpretation, and other such services for such clients with limited English speaking proficiency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible health center</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘eligible health center’ means an entity that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is a health center as defined under subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>provides health care services for clients for whom English is a second language; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>has exceptional needs with respect to linguistic access or faces exceptional challenges with respect to linguistic access.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant amount.</inline>—</heading><content>The amount of a grant awarded to a center under this subsection shall be determined by the Administrator. Such determination of such amount shall be based on the number of clients for whom English is a second language that is served by such center, and larger grant amounts shall be awarded to centers serving larger numbers of such clients.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible health center that receives a grant under this subsection may use funds received through such grant to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide translation, interpretation, and other such services for clients for whom English is a second language, including hiring professional translation and interpretation services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>compensate bilingual or multilingual staff for language assistance services provided by the staff for such clients.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible health center desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an estimate of the number of clients that the center serves for whom English is a second language;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the ratio of the number of clients for whom English is a second language to the total number of clients served by the center;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a description of any language assistance services that the center proposes to provide to aid clients for whom English is a second language; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a description of the exceptional needs of such center with respect to linguistic access or a description of the exceptional challenges faced by such center with respect to linguistic access.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection, in addition to any funds authorized to be appropriated or appropriated for health centers under any other subsection of this <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1627">116 STAT. 1627</page>section, such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.”;</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>by striking subsection (m) (as redesignated by paragraph (9)(B)) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">“(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a program through which the Secretary shall provide technical and other assistance to eligible entities to assist such entities to meet the requirements of subsection (1)(3). Services provided through the program may include necessary technical and non-financial assistance, including fiscal and program management assistance, training in fiscal and program management, operational and administrative support, and the provision of information to the entities of the variety of resources available under this title and how those resources can be best used to meet the health needs of the communities served by the entities.”;</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>in subsection (q) (as redesignated by paragraph (9)(B)), by striking “<quotedText>(j)(3)(G)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(1)(3)(G)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>in subsection (s) (as redesignated by paragraph (9)(A))—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “$802,124,000” and all that follows through the period and inserting “$1,340,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “(j)(3))” and inserting “(1)(3))”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “(j)(3)(G)(ii)” and inserting “(1)(3)(H)”; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of grants.</inline>—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2002 and each of the following fiscal years, the Secretary, in awarding grants under this section, shall ensure that the proportion of the amount made available under each of subsections (g), (h), and (i), relative to the total amount appropriated to carry out this section for that fiscal year, is equal to the proportion of the amount made available under that subsection for fiscal year 2001, relative to the total amount appropriated to carry out this section for fiscal year 2001.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>TELEMEDICINE; INCENTIVE GRANTS REGARDING COORDINATION AMONG STATES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254c-17">42 USC 254c-17</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Health and Human Services may make grants to State professional licensing boards to carry out programs under which such licensing boards of various States cooperate to develop and implement State policies that will reduce statutory and regulatory barriers to telemedicine.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of carrying out subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2006.</content></subsection></section> 116 STAT. 1628 <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>RURAL HEALTH</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Rural Health Care Services Outreach, Rural Health Network Development, and Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Grant Programs</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>GRANT PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Section 330A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="330A">“SEC. 330A. </num><heading>RURAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES OUTREACH, RURAL HEALTH NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, AND SMALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose.</inline>—</heading><content>The purpose of this section is to provide grants for expanded delivery of health care services in rural areas, for the planning and implementation of integrated health care networks in rural areas, and for the planning and implementation of small health care provider quality improvement activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline> .—</heading><content>The term ‘Director’ means the Director specified in subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federally qualified health center; rural health clinic.</inline>—</heading><content>The terms ‘Federally qualified health center’ and ‘rural health clinic’ have the meanings given the terms in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health professional shortage area.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘health professional shortage area’ means a health professional shortage area designated under section 332.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Medically underserved community</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘medically underserved community’ has the meaning given the term in section 799B.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Medically underserved population.—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘medically underserved population’ has the meaning given the term in section 330(b)(3).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish, under section 301, a small health care provider quality improvement grant program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The rural health care services outreach, rural health network development, and small health care provider quality improvement grant programs established under section 301 shall be administered by the Director of the Office of Rural Health Policy of the Health Resources and Services Administration, in consultation with State offices of rural health or other appropriate State government entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the programs described in paragraph (1), the Director may award grants under subsections (e), (f), and (g) to expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential health care services, and enhance the delivery of health care, in rural areas.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1629">116 STAT. 1629</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Types of grants.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Director may award the grants—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to promote expanded delivery of health care services in rural areas under subsection (e);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to provide for the planning and implementation of integrated health care networks in rural areas under subsection (f); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>to provide for the planning and implementation of small health care provider quality improvement activities under subsection (g).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grants.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may award grants to eligible entities to promote rural health care services outreach by expanding the delivery of health care services to include new and enhanced services in rural areas. The Director may award the grants for periods of not more than 3 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection for a project, an entity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be a rural public or rural nonprofit private entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>shall represent a consortium composed of members—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>that include 3 or more health care providers; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>that may be nonprofit or for-profit entities; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>shall not previously have received a grant under this subsection for the same or a similar project, unless the entity is proposing to expand the scope of the project or the area that will be served through the project.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity, in consultation with the appropriate State office of rural health or another appropriate State entity, shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a description of the project that the eligible entity will carry out using the funds provided under the grant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a description of the manner in which the project funded under the grant will meet the health care needs of rural underserved populations in the local community or region to be served;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a description of how the local community or region to be served will be involved in the development and ongoing operations of the project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a plan for sustaining the project after Federal support for the project has ended;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>a description of how the project will be evaluated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>other such information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural Health Network Development Grants.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director may award rural health network development grants to eligible entities to promote, through planning and implementation, the development of integrated health care networks that have <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1630">116 STAT. 1630</page>combined the functions of the entities participating in the networks in order to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>achieve efficiencies;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential health care services; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>strengthen the rural health care system as a whole.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant periods.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director may award such a rural health network development grant for implementation activities for a period of 3 years. The Director may also award such a rural health network development grant for planning activities for a period of 1 year, to assist in the development of an integrated health care network, if the proposed participants in the network do not have a history of collaborative efforts and a 3-year grant would be inappropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an entity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be a rural public or rural nonprofit private entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>shall represent a network composed of participants—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>that include 3 or more health care providers; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>that may be nonprofit or for-profit entities; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>shall not previously have received a grant under this subsection (other than a grant for planning activities) for the same or a similar project.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity, in consultation with the appropriate State office of rural health or another appropriate State entity, shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a description of the project that the eligible entity will carry out using the funds provided under the grant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an explanation of the reasons why Federal assistance is required to carry out the project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>a description of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the history of collaborative activities carried out by the participants in the network;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the degree to which the participants are ready to integrate their functions; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>how the local community or region to be served will benefit from and be involved in the activities carried out by the network;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a description of how the local community or region to be served will experience increased access to quality health care services across the continuum of care as a result of the integration activities carried out by the network;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>a plan for sustaining the project after Federal support for the project has ended;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>a description of how the project will be evaluated; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1631">116 STAT. 1631</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>other such information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Grants.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may award grants to provide for the planning and implementation of small health care provider quality improvement activities. The Director may award the grants for periods of 1 to 3 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an entity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>shall be a rural public or rural nonprofit private health care provider or provider of health care services, such as a critical access hospital or a rural health clinic; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall be another rural provider or network of small rural providers identified by the Secretary as a key source of local care; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall not previously have received a grant under this subsection for the same or a similar project.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity, in consultation with the appropriate State office of rural health or another appropriate State entity shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a description of the project that the eligible entity will carry out using the funds provided under the grant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an explanation of the reasons why Federal assistance is required to carry out the project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a description of the manner in which the project funded under the grant will assure continuous quality improvement in the provision of services by the entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a description of how the local community or region to be served will experience increased access to quality health care services across the continuum of care as a result of the activities carried out by the entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>a plan for sustaining the project after Federal support for the project has ended;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>a description of how the project will be evaluated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>other such information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenditures for small health care provider quality improvement grants</inline>.—</heading><content>In awarding a grant under this subsection, the Director shall ensure that the funds made available through the grant will be used to provide services to residents of rural areas. The Director shall award not less than 50 percent of the funds made available under this subsection to providers located in and serving rural areas.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Requirements.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited uses of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An entity that receives a grant under this section may not use funds provided through the grant—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to build or acquire real property; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>for construction.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with other agencies.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall coordinate activities carried out under grant programs <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1632">116 STAT. 1632</page>described in this section, to the extent practicable, with Federal and State agencies and nonprofit organizations that are operating similar grant programs, to maximize the effect of public dollars in funding meritorious proposals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preference.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to entities that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>are located in health professional shortage areas or medically underserved communities, or serve medically underserved populations; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>propose to develop projects with a focus on primary care, and wellness and prevention strategies.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2005, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress and accomplishments of the grant programs described in subsections (e), (f), and (g).</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Telehealth Grant Consolidation</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s201">42 USC 201</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>CONSOLIDATION AND REAUTHORIZATION OF PROVISIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254c-14">42 USC 254c-14</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>Subpart I of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="3301">“SEC. 3301. </num><heading>TELEHEALTH NETWORK AND TELEHEALTH RESOURCE CENTERS GRANT PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director; office</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms ‘Director’ and ‘Office’ mean the Director and Office specified in subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federally qualified health center and rural health clinic</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Federally qualified health center’ and ‘rural health clinic’ have the meanings given the terms in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Frontier community</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘frontier community’ shall have the meaning given the term in regulations issued under subsection (r).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Medically underserved area.—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘medically underserved area’ has the meaning given the term ‘medically underserved community’ in section 799B.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Medically underserved population</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘medically underserved population’ has the meaning given the term in section 330(b)(3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth services</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘telehealth services’ means services provided through telehealth technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth technologies</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘telehealth technologies’ means technologies relating to the use of electronic information, and telecommunications technologies, to support <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1633">116 STAT. 1633</page>and promote, at a distance, health care, patient and professional health-related education, health administration, and public health.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Programs.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish, under section 301, telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Health and Resources and Services Administration an Office for the Advancement of Telehealth. The Office shall be headed by a Director.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><content>The telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs established under section 301 shall be administered by the Director, in consultation with the State offices of rural health, State offices concerning primary care, or other appropriate State government entities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth network grants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director may, in carrying out the telehealth network grant program referred to in subsection (b), award grants to eligible entities for projects to demonstrate how telehealth technologies can be used through telehealth networks in rural areas, frontier communities, and medically underserved areas, and for medically underserved populations, to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of health care services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>improve and expand the training of health care providers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>expand and improve the quality of health information available to health care providers, and patients and their families, for decision making.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth resource centers grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may, in carrying out the telehealth resource centers grant program referred to in subsection (b), award grants to eligible entities for projects to demonstrate how telehealth technologies can be used in the areas and communities, and for the populations, described in paragraph (1), to establish telehealth resource centers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Periods</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may award grants under this section for periods of not more than 4 years.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth network grants</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant recipient</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (d)( 1), an entity shall be a nonprofit entity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth networks</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (d)(1), an entity shall demonstrate that the entity will provide services through a telehealth network.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nature of entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Each entity participating in the telehealth network may be a nonprofit or for-profit entity.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition of network</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The telehealth network shall include at least 2 of the following entities (at least 1 of which shall be a community-based health care provider):<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1634">116 STAT. 1634</page></chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Community or migrant health centers or other Federally qualified health centers.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>Health care providers, including pharmacists, in private practice.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>Entities operating clinics, including rural health clinics.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>Local health departments.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><content>Nonprofit hospitals, including community access hospitals.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">“(VI) </num><content>Other publicly funded health or social service agencies.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VII">“(VII) </num><content>Long-term care providers.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VIII">“(VIII) </num><content>Providers of health care services in the home.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IX">“(IX) </num><content>Providers of outpatient mental health services and entities operating outpatient mental health facilities.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="X">“(X) </num><content>Local or regional emergency health care providers.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="XI">“(XI) </num><content>Institutions of higher education.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="XII">“(XII) </num><content>Entities operating dental clinics.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth resource centers grants.</inline>—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (d)(2), an entity shall be a nonprofit entity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (d), an eligible entity, in consultation with the appropriate State office of rural health or another appropriate State entity, shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a description of the project that the eligible entity will carry out using the funds provided under the grant;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a description of the manner in which the project funded under the grant will meet the health care needs of rural or other populations to be served through the project, or improve the access to services of, and the quality of the services received by, those populations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>evidence of local support for the project, and a description of how the areas, communities, or populations to be served will be involved in the development and ongoing operations of the project;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>a plan for sustaining the project after Federal support for the project has ended;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>information on the source and amount of non-Federal funds that the entity will provide for the project;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>information demonstrating the long-term viability of the project, and other evidence of institutional commitment of the entity to the project;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>in the case of an application for a project involving a telehealth network, information demonstrating how the project will promote the integration of telehealth technologies into the operations of health care providers, to avoid redundancy, and improve access to and the quality of care; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>other such information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms; Conditions; Maximum Amount of Assistance.— </inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall establish the terms and conditions of each <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1635">116 STAT. 1635</page>grant program described in subsection (b) and the maximum amount of a grant to be awarded to an individual recipient for each fiscal year under this section. The Secretary shall publish, in a publication of the Health Resources and Services Administration, notice of the application requirements for each grant program described in subsection (b) for each fiscal year.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Publication.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notice.</p></sidenote> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preferences.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth networks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In awarding grants under subsection (d)(1) for projects involving telehealth networks, the Secretary shall give preference to an eligible entity that meets at least 1 of the following requirements:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Organization</inline>.—</heading><content>The eligible entity is a rural community-based organization or another community-based organization.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Services.</inline>—</heading><content>The eligible entity proposes to use Federal funds made available through such a grant to develop plans for, or to establish, telehealth networks that provide mental health, public health, long-term care, home care, preventive, or case management services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination.</inline>—</heading><content>The eligible entity demonstrates how the project to be carried out under the grant will be coordinated with other relevant federally funded projects in the areas, communities, and populations to be served through the grant.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Network</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The eligible entity demonstrates that the project involves a telehealth network that includes an entity that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>provides clinical health care services, or educational services for health care providers and for patients or their families; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>is—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>a public library;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>an institution of higher education; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>a local government entity.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Connectivity.</inline>—</heading><content>The eligible entity proposes a project that promotes local connectivity within areas, communities, or populations to be served through the project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Integration.</inline>—</heading><content>The eligible entity demonstrates that health care information has been integrated into the project.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth resource centers.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In awarding grants under subsection (d)(2) for projects involving telehealth resource centers, the Secretary shall give preference to an eligible entity that meets at least 1 of the following requirements:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of services.—</inline></heading><content>The eligible entity has a record of success in the provision of telehealth services to medically underserved areas or medically underserved populations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration and sharing of expertise.</inline>—</heading><content>The eligible entity has a demonstrated record of collaborating and sharing expertise with providers of telehealth services at the national, regional, State, and local levels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Broad range of telehealth services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The eligible entity has a record of providing a broad range of telehealth services, which may include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a variety of clinical specialty services;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1636">116 STAT. 1636</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>patient or family education;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>health care professional education; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>rural residency support programs.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In awarding grants under this section, the Director shall ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that such grants are equitably distributed among the geographical regions of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth networks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In awarding grants under subsection (d)(1) for a fiscal year, the Director shall ensure that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>not less than 50 percent of the funds awarded shall be awarded for projects in rural areas; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the total amount of funds awarded for such projects for that fiscal year shall be not less than the total amount of funds awarded for such projects for fiscal year 2001 under section 330A (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth network program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The recipient of a grant under subsection (d)(1) may use funds received through such grant for salaries, equipment, and operating or other costs, including the cost of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>developing and delivering clinical telehealth services that enhance access to community-based health care services in rural areas, frontier communities, or medically underserved areas, or for medically underserved populations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>developing and acquiring, through lease or purchase, computer hardware and software, audio and video equipment, computer network equipment, interactive equipment, data terminal equipment, and other equipment that furthers the objectives of the telehealth network grant program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>developing and providing distance education, in a manner that enhances access to care in rural areas, frontier communities, or medically underserved areas, or for medically underserved populations; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>mentoring, precepting, or supervising health care providers and students seeking to become health care providers, in a manner that enhances access to care in the areas and communities, or for the populations, described in clause (i);</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>developing and acquiring instructional programming;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>providing for transmission of medical data, and maintenance of equipment; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>providing for compensation (including travel expenses) of specialists, and referring health care providers, who are providing telehealth services through the telehealth network, if no third party payment is available for the telehealth services delivered through the telehealth network;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>developing projects to use telehealth technology to facilitate collaboration between health care providers;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1637">116 STAT. 1637</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>collecting and analyzing usage statistics and data to document the cost-effectiveness of the telehealth services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>carrying out such other activities as are consistent with achieving the objectives of this section, as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth resource centers.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The recipient of a grant under subsection (d)(2) may use funds received through such grant for salaries, equipment, and operating or other costs for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>providing technical assistance, training, and support, and providing for travel expenses, for health care providers and a range of health care entities that provide or will provide telehealth services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>disseminating information and research findings related to telehealth services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>promoting effective collaboration among telehealth resource centers and the Office;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>conducting evaluations to determine the best utilization of telehealth technologies to meet health care needs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>promoting the integration of the technologies used in clinical information systems with other telehealth technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>fostering the use of telehealth technologies to provide health care information and education for health care providers and consumers in a more effective manner; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>implementing special projects or studies under the direction of the Office.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">“(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited Uses of Funds.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An entity that receives a grant under this section may not use funds made available through the grant—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to acquire real property;</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>for expenditures to purchase or lease equipment, to the extent that the expenditures would exceed 40 percent of the total grant funds;</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>in the case of a project involving a telehealth network, to purchase or install transmission equipment (such as laying cable or telephone lines, or purchasing or installing microwave towers, satellite dishes, amplifiers, or digital switching equipment);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to pay for any equipment or transmission costs not directly related to the purposes for which the grant is awarded;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>to purchase or install general purpose voice telephone systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>for construction; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>for expenditures for indirect costs (as determined by the Secretary), to the extent that the expenditures would exceed 15 percent of the total grant funds.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">“(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collaboration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In providing services under this section, an eligible entity shall collaborate, if feasible, with entities that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are private or public organizations, that receive Federal or State assistance; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>are public or private entities that operate centers, or carry out programs, that receive Federal or State assistance; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide telehealth services or related activities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1638">116 STAT. 1638</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">“(n) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Other Agencies.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall coordinate activities carried out under grant programs described in subsection (b), to the extent practicable, with Federal and State agencies and nonprofit organizations that are operating similar programs, to maximize the effect of public dollars in funding meritorious proposals.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">“(o) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish and implement procedures to carry out outreach activities to advise potential end users of telehealth services in rural areas, frontier communities, medically underserved areas, and medically underserved populations in each State about the grant programs described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="p">“(p) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that, for purposes of this section, States should develop reciprocity agreements so that a provider of services under this section who is a licensed or otherwise authorized health care provider under the law of 1 or more States, and who, through telehealth technology, consults with a licensed or otherwise authorized health care provider in another State, is exempt, with respect to such consultation, from any State law of the other State that prohibits such consultation on the basis that the first health care provider is not a licensed or authorized health care provider under the law of that State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="q">“(q) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2005, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the progress and accomplishments of the grant programs described in subsection (b).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="r">“(r) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall issue regulations specifying, for purposes of this section, a definition of the term ‘frontier area’. The definition shall be based on factors that include population density, travel distance in miles to the nearest medical facility, travel time in minutes to the nearest medical facility, and such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. The Secretary shall develop the definition in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of the Census and the Administrator of the Economic Research Service of the Department of Agriculture.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="s">“(s) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>for grants under subsection (d)(1), $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>for grants under subsection (d)(2), $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Mental Health Services Telehealth Program and Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program</heading> <section><num value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading>PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Subpart I of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) (as amended by section 212) is further amended by adding at the end the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1639">116 STAT. 1639</page> <quotedContent><section><num value="330J">“SEC. 330J. </num><heading>RURAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254c-15">42 USC 254c-15</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’) shall award grants to eligible entities to enable such entities to provide for improved emergency medical services in rural areas.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a State emergency medical services office;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a State emergency medical services association;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a State office of rural health;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a local government entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>a State or local ambulance provider; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>any other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>prepare and submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, that includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a description of the activities to be carried out under the grant; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an assurance that the eligible entity will comply with the matching requirement of subsection (e).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An entity shall use amounts received under a grant made under subsection (a), either directly or through grants to emergency medical service squads that are located in, or that serve residents of, a nonmetropolitan statistical area, an area designated as a rural area by any law or regulation of a State, or a rural census tract of a metropolitan statistical area (as determined under the most recent Goldsmith Modification, originally published in a notice of availability of funds in the Federal Register on February 27, 1992, 57 Fed. Reg. 6725), to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>recruit emergency medical service personnel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>recruit volunteer emergency medical service personnel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>train emergency medical service personnel in emergency response, injury prevention, safety awareness, and other topics relevant to the delivery of emergency medical services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>fund specific training to meet Federal or State certification requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>develop new ways to educate emergency health care providers through the use of technology-enhanced educational methods (such as distance learning);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>acquire emergency medical services equipment, including cardiac defibrillators;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>acquire personal protective equipment for emergency medical services personnel as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>educate the public concerning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, injury prevention, safety awareness, illness prevention, and other related emergency preparedness topics.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preference</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In awarding grants under this section the Secretary shall give preference to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>applications that reflect a collaborative effort by 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of subsection (b)(1); and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1640">116 STAT. 1640</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>applications submitted by entities that intend to use amounts provided under the grant to fund activities described in any of paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Requirement.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may not award a grant under this section to an entity unless the entity agrees that the entity will make available (directly or through contributions from other public or private entities) non-Federal contributions toward the activities to be carried out under the grant in an amount equal to 25 percent of the amount received under the grant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Medical Services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘emergency medical services’—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>means resources used by a qualified public or private nonprofit entity, or by any other entity recognized as qualified by the State involved, to deliver medical care outside of a medical facility under emergency conditions that occur—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>as a result of the condition of the patient; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>as a result of a natural disaster or similar situation; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>includes services delivered by an emergency medical services provider (either compensated or volunteer) or other provider recognized by the State involved that is licensed or certified by the State as an emergency medical technician or its equivalent (as determined by the State), a registered nurse, a physician assistant, or a physician that provides services similar to services provided by such an emergency medical services provider.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative costs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use not more than 10 percent of the amount appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year for the administrative expenses of carrying out this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="330K">“SEC. 330K. </num><heading>MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERED VIA TELEHEALTH.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254c-16">42 USC 254c-16</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entity.—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘eligible entity’ means a public or nonprofit private telehealth provider network that offers services that include mental health services provided by qualified mental health providers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified mental health professionals</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘qualified mental health professionals’ refers to providers of mental health services reimbursed under the medicare program carried out under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) who have additional training in the treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents or who have additional training in the treatment of mental illness in the elderly.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special populations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘special populations’ refers to the following 2 distinct groups:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Children and adolescents in mental health underserved rural areas or in mental health underserved urban areas.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Elderly individuals located in long-term care facilities in mental health underserved rural or urban areas.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1641">116 STAT. 1641</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telehealth</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘telehealth’ means the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health, and health administration.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall award grants to eligible entities to establish demonstration projects for the provision of mental health services to special populations as delivered remotely by qualified mental health professionals using telehealth and for the provision of education regarding mental illness as delivered remotely by qualified mental health professionals using telehealth.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Populations served.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall award the grants under paragraph (1) in a manner that distributes the grants so as to serve equitably the populations described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(4).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>for the populations described in subsection (a)(4)(A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to provide mental health services, including diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, as delivered remotely by qualified mental health professionals using telehealth; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to collaborate with local public health entities to provide the mental health services; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>for the populations described in subsection (a)(4)(B)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to provide mental health services, including diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, in long-term care facilities as delivered remotely by qualified mental health professionals using telehealth; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to collaborate with local public health entities to provide the mental health services.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other uses.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may also use the grant funds to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>pay telecommunications costs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>pay qualified mental health professionals on a reasonable cost basis as determined by the Secretary for services rendered.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited uses.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall not use the grant funds to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>purchase or install transmission equipment (other than such equipment used by qualified mental health professionals to deliver mental health services using telehealth under the project involved); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>build upon or acquire real property.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equitable Distribution.</inline>—</heading><content>In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that such grants are equitably distributed among geographical regions of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><content>An entity that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1642">116 STAT. 1642</page>in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary determines to be reasonable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of the Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that shall evaluate activities funded with grants under this section.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 331 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by adding at the end of subsection (a)(3) the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The term ‘behavioral and mental health professionals’ means health service psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurse specialists, and psychiatrists.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The term ‘<quotedText>graduate program of behavioral and mental health</quotedText>’ means a program that trains behavioral and mental health professionals.”;</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>health professions</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>health professions, including schools at which graduate programs of behavioral and mental health are offered</quotedText>,”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText>behavioral and mental health professionals</quotedText>,” after “<quotedText>dentists,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary may reimburse an applicant for a position in the Corps (including an individual considering entering into a written agreement pursuant to section 338D) for the actual and reasonable expenses incurred in traveling to and from the applicant’s place of residence to an eligible site to which the applicant may be assigned under section 333 for the purpose of evaluating such site with regard to being assigned at such site. The Secretary may establish a maximum total amount that may be paid to an individual as reimbursement for such expenses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary may also reimburse the applicant for the actual and reasonable expenses incurred for the travel of 1 family member to accompany the applicant to such site. The Secretary may establish a maximum total amount that may be paid to an individual as reimbursement for such expenses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>In the case of an individual who has entered into a contract for obligated service under the Scholarship Program or under the Loan Repayment Program, the Secretary may reimburse such individual for all or part of the actual and reasonable expenses incurred in transporting the individual, the individual’s family, and the family’s possessions to the site of the individual’s assignment under section 333. The Secretary may establish a maximum total amount <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1643">116 STAT. 1643</page>that may be paid to an individual as reimbursement for such expenses.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Projects.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 331 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (h) the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In carrying out subpart III, the Secretary may, in accordance with this subsection, carry out demonstration projects in which individuals who have entered into a contract for obligated service under the Loan Repayment Program receive waivers under which the individuals are authorized to satisfy the requirement of obligated service through providing clinical service that is not fulltime.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A waiver described in paragraph (1) may be provided by the Secretary only if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the entity for which the service is to be performed—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has been approved under section 333A for assignment of a Corps member; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has requested in writing assignment of a health professional who would serve less than full time;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary has determined that assignment of a health professional who would serve less than full time would be appropriate for the area where the entity is located;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a Corps member who is required to perform obligated service has agreed in writing to be assigned for less than full-time service to an entity described in subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the entity and the Corps member agree in writing that the less than full-time service provided by the Corps member will not be less than 16 hours of clinical service per week;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the Corps member agrees in writing that the period of obligated service pursuant to section 338B will be extended so that the aggregate amount of less than full-time service performed will equal the amount of service that would be performed through full-time service under section 338C; and </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the Corps member agrees in writing that if the Corps member begins providing less than full-time service but fails to begin or complete the period of obligated service, the method stated in 338E(c) for determining the damages for breach of the individual’s written contract will be used after converting periods of obligated service or of service performed into their full-time equivalents.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>In evaluating a demonstration project described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall examine the effect of multidisciplinary teams.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>DESIGNATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting after the first sentence the following: “All Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, as denned in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)), that meet the requirements of section 334 shall be automatically designated as having such a shortage. Not earlier than 6 years after such date of enactment, and every 6 years <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1644">116 STAT. 1644</page>thereafter, each such center or clinic shall demonstrate that the center or clinic meets the applicable requirements of the Federal regulations, issued after the date of enactment of this Act, that revise the definition of a health professional shortage area for purposes of this section.”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “340(r)) may be a population group” and inserting “330(h)(4)) seasonal agricultural workers (as defined in section 330(g)(3)) and migratory agricultural workers (as so defined)), and residents of public housing (as defined in section 3(b)(1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(1))) may be population groups”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2), by striking “<quotedText>with special consideration to the indicators of</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>services</quotedText>.” and inserting a period; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(B), by striking “<quotedText>XVIII or XIX</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>XVIII, XIX, or XXI</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254e">42 USC 254e</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall submit the report described in subparagraph (B) if the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, issues—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a regulation that revises the definition of a health professional shortage area for purposes of section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a regulation that revises the standards concerning priority of such an area under section 333A of that Act (42 U.S.C. 254f-1).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>On issuing a regulation described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report that describes the regulation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>Each regulation described in paragraph (1)(A) shall take effect 180 days after the committees described in paragraph (1)(B) receive a report referred to in paragraph (1)(B) describing the regulation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with organizations representing individuals in the dental field and organizations representing publicly funded health care providers, shall develop and implement a plan for increasing the participation of dentists and dental hygienists in the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program under section 338A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l) and the Loan Repayment Program under section 338B of such Act (42 U.S.C. 254l-1).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254">42 USC 254<i>l</i></ref> note.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Site Designation Process.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254e">42 USC 254e</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Improvement of designation process</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, in consultation with the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors, dental societies, and other interested parties, shall revise the criteria on which the designations of dental <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1645">116 STAT. 1645</page>health professional shortage areas are based so that such criteria provide a more accurate reflection of oral health care need, particularly in rural areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public health service act.—</inline></heading><content>Section 332 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dissemination.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration shall disseminate information concerning the designation criteria described in subsection (b) to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Governor of each State;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the representative of any area, population group, or facility selected by any such Governor to receive such information;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the representative of any area, population group, or facility that requests such information; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the representative of any area, population group, or facility determined by the Administrator to be likely to meet the criteria described in subsection (b).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading>GAO <inline class="smallCaps">Study.</inline>—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254e">42 USC 254e</ref> note.</p></sidenote>Not later than February 1, 2005, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Congress a report on the appropriateness of the criteria, including but not limited to infant mortality rates, access to health services taking into account the distance to primary health services, the rate of poverty and ability to pay for health services, and low birth rates, established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the designation of health professional shortage areas and whether the deeming of federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics as such areas is appropriate and necessary.</content> </subsection></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>ASSIGNMENT OF CORI’S PERSONNEL.</heading> <chapeau>Section 333 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254f) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the matter before subparagraph (A), by striking “(<quotedText>specified in the agreement described in section 334</quotedText>)”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>nonprofit</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the entity agrees to comply with the requirements of section 334; and”; and</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by adding at the end “<quotedText>In approving such applications, the Secretary shall give preference to applications in which a nonprofit entity or public entity shall provide a site to which Corps members may be assigned.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4), by striking “<quotedText>nonprofit</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the second sentence—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “and” at the end; and</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1646">116 STAT. 1646</page> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText>, and (E) developing long-term plans for addressing health professional shortages and improving access to health care.</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText>The Secretary shall encourage entities that receive technical assistance under this paragraph to communicate with other communities, State Offices of Rural Health, State Primary Care Associations and Offices, and other entities concerned with site development and community needs assessment.</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>PRIORITIES IN ASSIGNMENT OF CORPS PERSONNEL.</heading> <chapeau>Section 333A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254f-1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking “<quotedText>, as determined in accordance with subsection (b)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking the second sentence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting before paragraph (2) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proposed list</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Publication.</p></sidenote>The Secretary shall prepare and publish a proposed list of health professional shortage areas and entities that would receive priority under subsection (a)(1) in the assignment of Corps members. The list shall contain the information described in paragraph (2), and the relative scores and relative priorities of the entities submitting applications under section 333, in a proposed format. All such entities shall have 30 days after the date of publication of the list to provide additional data and information in support of inclusion on the list or in support of a higher priority determination and the Secretary shall reasonably consider such data and information in preparing the final list under paragraph (2).”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)), in the matter before subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph (3)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>prepare a list of health professional shortage areas</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>prepare and, as appropriate, update a list of health professional shortage areas and entities</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>for the period applicable under subsection (f)</quotedText>”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking paragraph (3) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>Notification of affected parties.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Entities</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the Secretary has added to a list under paragraph (2) an entity specified as described in subparagraph (A) of such paragraph, the Secretary shall notify such entity that the entity has been provided an authorization to receive assignments of Corps members in the event that Corps members are available for the assignments.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1647">116 STAT. 1647</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individuals.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of an individual obligated to provide service under the Scholarship Program, not later than 3 months before the date described in section 338C(b)(5), the Secretary shall provide to such individual the names of each of the entities specified as described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) that is appropriate for the individual’s medical specialty and discipline.”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>by striking paragraph (4) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revisions</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary proposes to make a revision in the list under paragraph (2), and the revision would adversely alter the status of an entity with respect to the list, the Secretary shall notify the entity of the revision. Any entity adversely affected by such a revision shall be notified in writing by the Secretary of the reasons for the revision and shall have 30 days to file a written appeal of the determination involved which shall be reasonably considered by the Secretary before the revision to the list becomes final. The revision to the list shall be effective with respect to assignment of Corps members beginning on the date that the revision becomes final.”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Number of Entities Offered as Assignment Choices in Scholarship Program.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of available corps members</inline>.—</heading><content>By April 1 of each calendar year, the Secretary shall determine the number of participants in the Scholarship Program who will be available for assignments under section 333 during the program year beginning on July 1 of that calendar year.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of number of entities.—</inline></heading><chapeau>At all times during a program year, the number of entities specified under subsection (c)(2)(B)(i) shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>not less than the number of participants determined with respect to that program year under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>not greater than twice the number of participants determined with respect to that program year under paragraph (1).”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>by striking subsection (f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (b), (c), and (d) respectively.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>COST-SHARING.</heading> <content>Subpart II of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254d et seq.) is amended by striking section 334 and inserting the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="334">“SEC. 334. </num><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254g">42 USC 254g</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>CHARGES FOR SERVICES BY ENTITIES USING CORPS MEMBERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Services Regardless of Ability To Pay or Payment Source</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An entity to which a Corps member is assigned shall not deny requested health care services, and shall not discriminate in the provision of services to an individual—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>because the individual is unable to pay for the services; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>because payment for the services would be made under—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1648">116 STAT. 1648</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the medicaid program under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the State children’s health insurance program under title XXI of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Charges for Services.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The following rules shall apply to charges for health care services provided by an entity to which a Corps member is assigned:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Schedule of fees or payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the entity shall prepare a schedule of fees or payments for the entity’s services, consistent with locally prevailing rates or charges and designed to cover the entity’s reasonable cost of operation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Schedule of discounts.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the entity shall prepare a corresponding schedule of discounts (including, in appropriate cases, waivers) to be applied to such fees or payments. In preparing the schedule, the entity shall adjust the discounts on the basis of a patient’s ability to pay.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of schedules</inline>.—</heading><content>The entity shall make every reasonable effort to secure from patients fees and payments for services in accordance with such schedules, and fees or payments shall be sufficiently discounted in accordance with the schedule described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Services to beneficiaries of federal and federally assisted programs.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In the case of health care services furnished to an individual who is a beneficiary of a program listed in subsection (a)(2), the entity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall accept an assignment pursuant to section 1842(b)(3)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395u(b)(3)(B)(ii)) with respect to an individual who is a beneficiary under the medicare program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>shall enter into an appropriate agreement with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the State agency administering the program under title XIX of such Act with respect to an individual who is a beneficiary under the medicaid program; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the State agency administering the program under title XXI of such Act with respect to an individual who is a beneficiary under the State children’s health insurance program.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection of payments</inline>.—</heading><content>The entity shall take reasonable and appropriate steps to collect all payments due for health care services provided by the entity, including payments from any third party (including a Federal, State, or local government agency and any other third party) that is responsible for part or all of the charge for such services.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS.</heading> <content>Section 335(e)(1)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254h(e)(1)(B)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>XVIII or XIX</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>XVIII, XIX, or XXI</quotedText>”.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1649">116 STAT. 1649</page> <section><num value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading>FACILITATION OF EFFECTIVE PROVISION OF CORPS SERVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Health Professional Shortage Areas.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 336 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254h-1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText>health manpower</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>health professional</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1), by striking “<quotedText>health manpower</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>health professional</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 336A(8) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254i(8)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>agreements under</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 338(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254k(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(1) For</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>For</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>1991 through 2000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2002 through 2006</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading>NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 338A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254l) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by inserting “<quotedText>behavioral and mental health professionals</quotedText>,” after “<quotedText>dentists</quotedText>,”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1)(B), by inserting “<quotedText>, or an appropriate degree from a graduate program of behavioral and mental health</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>other health profession</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>338D</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>338E</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>338C</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>338D</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary, in considering applications from individuals accepted for enrollment or enrolled in dental school, shall consider applications from all individuals accepted for enrollment or enrolled in any accredited dental school in a State; and”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)(B)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in clause (iii), by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause:</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>if pursuing a degree from a school of medicine or osteopathic medicine, to complete a residency in a specialty that the Secretary determines is consistent with the needs of the Corps; and”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText>338D</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>338E</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1650">116 STAT. 1650</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>by striking subsection (i).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="310">SEC. 310. </num><heading>NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 338B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 25411) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText>behavioral and mental health professionals</quotedText>,” after “<quotedText>dentists</quotedText>,”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “(<quotedText>including mental health professionals</quotedText>)”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>have a degree in medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, or another health profession, or an appropriate degree from a graduate program of behavioral and mental health, or be certified as a nurse midwife, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant;”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (e), by striking “(1) <inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking subsection (i).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>OBLIGATED SERVICE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 338C of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254m) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>section 338A(f)(1)(B)(iv)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 338A(f)(1)(B)(v)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking all that precedes subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>In the case of the Scholarship Program, the date referred to in paragraphs (1) through (4) shall be the date on which the individual completes the training required for the degree for which the individual receives the scholarship, except that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>for an individual receiving such a degree after September 30, 2000, from a school of medicine or osteopathic medicine, such date shall be the date the individual completes a residency in a specialty that the Secretary determines is consistent with the needs of the Corps; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>at the request of an individual, the Secretary may, consistent with the needs of the Corps, defer such date until the end of a period of time required for the individual to complete advanced training (including an internship or residency).”;</content></clause></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (D);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (E) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in clause (i) of subparagraph (C) (as redesignated by clause (iii)) by striking “<quotedText>subparagraph (A), (B), or (D)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subparagraph (A)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (e).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>PRIVATE PRACTICE.</heading> <content>Section 338D of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254n) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The written agreement described in subsection (a) shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1651">116 STAT. 1651</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide that, during the period of private practice by an individual pursuant to the agreement, the individual shall comply with the requirements of section 334 that apply to entities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>contain such additional provisions as the Secretary may require to carry out the objectives of this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary shall take such action as may be appropriate to ensure that the conditions of the written agreement prescribed by this subsection are adhered to.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>BREACH OF SCHOLARSHIP CONTRACT OR LOAN REPAYMENT CONTRACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 338E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254o) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking the comma and inserting a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking the comma and inserting “; or”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “or” at the end; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (D);</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)(A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>338F(d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>338G(d)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>either</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>338D or</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>338D,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by inserting “<quotedText>or to complete a required residency as specified in section 338A(f)(1)(B)(iv),</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>the United States</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may terminate a contract with an individual under section 338A if, not later than 30 days before the end of the school year to which the contract pertains, the individual—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>submits a written request for such termination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>repays all amounts paid to, or on behalf of, the individual under section 338A(g).”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>338F(d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>338G(d)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the total of the amounts paid by the United States under section 338B(g) on behalf of the individual for any period of obligated service not served;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an amount equal to the product of the number of months of obligated service that were not completed by the individual, multiplied by $7,500; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the interest on the amounts described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), at the maximum legal prevailing rate, as determined by the Treasurer of the United States, from the date of the breach;</content></subparagraph> <continuation>except that the amount the United States is entitled to recover under this paragraph shall not be less than $31,000.”;</continuation></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1652">116 STAT. 1652</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may terminate a contract with an individual under section 338B if, not later than 45 days before the end of the fiscal year in which the contract was entered into, the individual—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>submits a written request for such termination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>repays all amounts paid on behalf of the individual under section 338B(g).”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3);</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (d)(3)(A), by striking “only if such discharge is granted after the expiration of the five-year period” and inserting “only if such discharge is granted after the expiration of the 7-year period”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, there shall be no limitation on the period within which suit may be filed, a judgment may be enforced, or an action relating to an offset or garnishment, or other action, may be initiated or taken by the Secretary, the Attorney General, or the head of another Federal agency, as the case may be, for the repayment of the amount due from an individual under this section.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)(4) shall apply to any obligation for which a discharge in bankruptcy has not been granted before the date that is 31 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254o">42 USC 254<i>o</i></ref> note.</p></sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="314">SEC. 314. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 338H of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254q) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="338H">“SEC. 338H. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations—</inline></heading><content>For the purposes of carrying out this subpart, there are authorized to be appropriated $146,250,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scholarships for New Participants</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amounts appropriated under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall obligate not less than 10 percent for the purpose of providing contracts for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>scholarships under this subpart to individuals who have not previously received such scholarships; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>scholarships or loan repayments under the Loan Repayment Program under section 338B to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scholarships and Loan Repayments</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to certification as a nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or physician assistant, the Secretary shall, from amounts appropriated under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, obligate not less than a total of 10 percent for contracts for both scholarships under the Scholarship Program under section 338A and loan repayments under the Loan Repayment Program under section 338B to individuals who are entering the first year of a course of study or program described in section 338A(b)(1)(B) that leads to such a certification or individuals who are eligible for the loan repayment program as specified in section 338B(b) for a loan related to such certification.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1653">116 STAT. 1653</page> <section><num value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading>GRANTS TO STATES FOR LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 3381 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254q-1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for grants.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, may make grants to States for the purpose of assisting the States in operating programs described in paragraph (2) in order to provide for the increased availability of primary health care services in health professional shortage areas. The National Advisory Council established under section 337 shall advise the Administrator regarding the program under this section.”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to submit to the Secretary such reports regarding the States loan repayment program, as are determined to be appropriate by the Secretary; and”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (i), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of making grants under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="316">SEC. 316. </num><heading>DEMONSTRATION GRANTS TO STATES FOR COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Section 338L of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254t) is repealed.</content></section> <section><num value="317">SEC. 317. </num><heading>DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.</heading> <content>Subpart III of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 2541 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="338L">“SEC. 338L. </num><heading>DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254t">42 USC 254t</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a demonstration project to provide for the participation of individuals who are chiropractic doctors or pharmacists in the Loan Repayment Program described in section 338B.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure.</inline>—</heading><content>An individual that receives assistance under this section with regard to the program described in section 338B shall comply with all rules and requirements described in such section (other than subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 338B(b)(1)) in order to receive assistance under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The demonstration project described in this section shall provide for the participation of individuals who shall provide services in rural and urban areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of other health professionals.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may not assign an individual receiving assistance under this section to provide obligated service at a site unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary has assigned a physician (as defined in section 1861(r) of the Social Security Act) or other health professional licensed to prescribe drugs to provide obligated service at such site under section 338C or 338D; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1654">116 STAT. 1654</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>such physician or other health professional will provide obligated service at such site concurrently with the individual receiving assistance under this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules of construction.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supervision of individuals</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to require or imply that a physician or other health professional licensed to prescribe drugs must supervise an individual receiving assistance under the demonstration project under this section, with respect to such project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Licensure of health professionals</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede State law regarding licensure of health professionals.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designations.</inline>—</heading><content>The demonstration project described in this section, and any providers who are selected to participate in such project, shall not be considered by the Secretary in the designation of a health professional shortage area under section 332 during fiscal years 2002 through 2004.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>This section shall not be construed to require any State to participate in the project described in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall evaluate the participation of individuals in the demonstration projects under this section and prepare and submit a report containing the information described in paragraph (2) to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The report described in paragraph (1) shall detail—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the manner in which the demonstration project described in this section has affected access to primary care services, patient satisfaction, quality of care, and health care services provided for traditionally underserved populations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>how the participation of chiropractic doctors and pharmacists in the Loan Repayment Program might affect the designation of health professional shortage areas; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>whether adding chiropractic doctors and pharmacists as permanent members of the National Health Service Corps would be feasible and would enhance the effectiveness of the National Health Service Corps.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><chapeau>Authorization of Appropriations.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">in general</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2002 through 2004.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal year 2005</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines and certifies to Congress by not later than September 30, 2004, <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1655">116 STAT. 1655</page>that the number of individuals participating in the demonstration project established under this section is insufficient for purposes of performing the evaluation described in subsection (f)(1), the authorization of appropriations under paragraph (1) shall be extended to include fiscal year 2005.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ACCESS PROGRAM</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>PURPOSE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s256">42 USC 256</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The purpose of this title is to provide assistance to communities and consortia of health care providers and others, to develop or strengthen integrated community health care delivery systems that coordinate health care services for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and to develop or strengthen activities related to providing coordinated care for individuals with chronic conditions who are uninsured or underinsured, through the—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>coordination of services to allow individuals to receive efficient and higher quality care and to gain entry into and receive services from a comprehensive system of care;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>development of the infrastructure for a health care delivery system characterized by effective collaboration, information sharing, and clinical and financial coordination among all providers of care in the community; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>provision of new Federal resources that do not supplant funding for existing Federal categorical programs that support entities providing services to low-income populations.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>CREATION OF HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ACCESS PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by inserting after subpart IV the following new subpart: <quotedContent><subpart><num value="V">“Subpart V—</num><heading>Healthy Communities Access Program</heading> <section><num value="340">“SEC. 340. </num><heading>GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN THE EFFECTIVENESS, EFFICIENCY, AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s256">42 USC 256</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities to assist in the development of integrated health care delivery systems to serve communities of individuals who are uninsured and individuals who are underinsured—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to improve the efficiency of, and coordination among, the providers providing services through such systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to assist communities in developing programs targeted toward preventing and managing chronic diseases; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to expand and enhance the services provided through such systems.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be an entity that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>represents a consortium—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>whose principal purpose is to provide a broad range of coordinated health care services for a community <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1656">116 STAT. 1656</page>defined in the entity’s grant application as described in paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>that includes at least one of each of the following providers that serve the community (unless such provider does not exist within the community, declines or refuses to participate, or places unreasonable conditions on their participation)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a Federally qualified health center (as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)));</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a hospital with a low-income utilization rate (as defined in section 1923(b)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r—4(b)(3)), that is greater than 25 percent;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a public health department; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>an interested public or private sector health care provider or an organization that has traditionally served the medically uninsured and underserved; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>submits to the Secretary an application, in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>defines a community or geographic area of uninsured and underinsured individuals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>identifies the providers who will participate in the consortium’s program under the grant, and specifies each provider’s contribution to the care of uninsured and underinsured individuals in the community, including the volume of care the provider provides to beneficiaries under the medicare, medicaid, and State child health insurance programs and to patients who pay privately for services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>describes the activities that the applicant and the consortium propose to perform under the grant to further the objectives of this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>demonstrates the consortium’s ability to build on the current system (as of the date of submission of the application) for serving a community or geographic area of uninsured and underinsured individuals by involving providers who have traditionally provided a significant volume of care for that community;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>demonstrates the consortium’s ability to develop coordinated systems of care that either directly provide or ensure the prompt provision of a broad range of high-quality, accessible services, including, as appropriate, primary, secondary, and tertiary services, as well as substance abuse treatment and mental health services in a manner that assures continuity of care in the community or geographic area;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>provides evidence of community involvement in the development, implementation, and direction of the program that the entity proposes to operate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>demonstrates the consortium’s ability to ensure that individuals participating in the program are enrolled in public insurance programs for which the individuals are eligible or know of private insurance programs where available;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>presents a plan for leveraging other sources of revenue, which may include State and local sources and private grant funds, and integrating current and proposed <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1657">116 STAT. 1657</page>new funding sources in a way to assure long-term sustainability of the program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>describes a plan for evaluation of the activities carried out under the grant, including measurement of progress toward the goals and objectives of the program and the use of evaluation findings to improve program performance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>demonstrates fiscal responsibility through the use of appropriate accounting procedures and appropriate management systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K) </num><content>demonstrates the consortium’s commitment to serve the community without regard to the ability of an individual or family to pay by arranging for or providing free or reduced charge care for the poor; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">“(L) </num><content>includes such other information as the Secretary may prescribe.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number of awards</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006, the Secretary may not make more than 35 new awards under subsection (a) (excluding renewals of such awards).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>This paragraph shall not be construed to affect awards made before fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible entity may not receive a grant under this section (including with respect to any such grant made before fiscal year 2003) for more than 3 consecutive fiscal years, except that such entity may receive such a grant award for not more than 1 additional fiscal year if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the eligible entity submits to the Secretary a request for a grant for such an additional fiscal year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances (as defined in paragraph (3)) justify the granting of such request; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Secretary determines that granting such request is necessary to further the objectives described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extraordinary circumstances</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In paragraph (2), the term ‘extraordinary circumstances’ means an event (or events) that is outside of the control of the eligible entity that has prevented the eligible entity from fulfilling the objectives described by such entity in the application submitted under subsection (b)(2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Examples</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Extraordinary circumstances include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>natural disasters or other major disruptions to the security or health of the community or geographic area served by the eligible entity; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a significant economic deterioration in the community or geographic area served by such eligible entity, that directly and adversely affects the entity receiving an award under subsection (a).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priorities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1658">116 STAT. 1658</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall accord priority to applicants that demonstrate the extent of unmet need in the community involved for a more coordinated system of care; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>may accord priority to applicants that best promote the objectives of this section, taking into consideration the extent to which the application involved—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>identifies a community whose geographical area has a high or increasing percentage of individuals who are uninsured;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>demonstrates that the applicant has included in its consortium providers, support systems, and programs that have a tradition of serving uninsured individuals and underinsured individuals in the community;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>shows evidence that the program would expand utilization of preventive and primary care services for uninsured and underinsured individuals and families in the community, including behavioral and mental health services, oral health services, or substance abuse services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>proposes a program that would improve coordination between health care providers and appropriate social service providers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>demonstrates collaboration with State and local governments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>demonstrates that the applicant makes use of non-Federal contributions to the greatest extent possible; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>demonstrates a likelihood that the proposed program will continue after support under this section ceases.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use by grantees.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), a grantee may use amounts provided under this section only for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>direct expenses associated with achieving the greater integration of a health care delivery system so that the system either directly provides or ensures the provision of a broad range of culturally competent services, as appropriate, including primary, secondary, and tertiary services, as well as substance abuse treatment and mental health services; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>direct patient care and service expansions to fill identified or documented gaps within an integrated delivery system.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific uses.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The following are examples of purposes for which a grantee may use grant funds under this section, when such use meets the conditions stated in subparagraph (A):</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>Increases in outreach activities and closing gaps in health care service.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Improvements to case management.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Improvements to coordination of transportation to health care facilities.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>Development of provider networks and other innovative models to engage physicians in voluntary efforts to serve the medically underserved within a community.</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1659">116 STAT. 1659</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>Recruitment, training, and compensation of necessary personnel.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>Acquisition of technology for the purpose of coordinating care.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>Improvements to provider communication, including implementation of shared information systems or shared clinical systems.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>Development of common processes for determining eligibility for the programs provided through the system, including creating common identification cards and single sliding scale discounts.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>Development of specific prevention and disease management tools and processes.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">“(x) </num><content>Translation services.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xi">“(xi) </num><content>Carrying out other activities that may be appropriate to a community and that would increase access by the uninsured to health care, such as access initiatives for which private entities provide non-Federal contributions to supplement the Federal funds provided through the grants for the initiatives.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direct patient care limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>Not more than 15 percent of the funds provided under a grant awarded under this section may be used for providing direct patient care and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reservation of funds for national program purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use not more than 3 percent of funds appropriated to carry out this section for providing technical assistance to grantees, obtaining assistance of experts and consultants, holding meetings, developing of tools, disseminating of information, evaluation, and carrying out activities that will extend the benefits of programs funded under this section to communities other than the community served by the program funded.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grantee Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of effectiveness</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A grantee under this section shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>report to the Secretary annually regarding—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>progress in meeting the goals and measurable objectives set forth in the grant application submitted by the grantee under subsection (b); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the extent to which activities conducted by such grantee have—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>improved the effectiveness, efficiency, and coordination of services for uninsured and underinsured individuals in the communities or geographic areas served by such grantee;</content></subclause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>resulted in the provision of better quality health care for such individuals; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>resulted in the provision of health care to such individuals at lower cost than would have been possible in the absence of the activities conducted by such grantee; and</content></clause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>provide for an independent annual financial audit of all records that relate to the disposition of funds received through the grant.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Progress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not renew an annual grant under this section for an entity for a fiscal year unless <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1660">116 STAT. 1660</page>the Secretary is satisfied that the consortium represented by the entity has made reasonable and demonstrable progress in meeting the goals and measurable objectives set forth in the entity’s grant application for the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of Effort.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect to activities for which a grant under this section is authorized, the Secretary may award such a grant only if the applicant for the grant, and each of the participating providers, agree that the grantee and each such provider will maintain its expenditures of non-Federal funds for such activities at a level that is not less than the level of such expenditures during the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year for which the applicant is applying to receive such grant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may, either directly or by grant or contract, provide any entity that receives a grant under this section with technical and other nonfinancial assistance necessary to meet the requirements of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of Program.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2005, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that describes the extent to which projects funded under this section have been successful in improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and coordination of services for uninsured and underinsured individuals in the communities or geographic areas served by such projects, including whether the projects resulted in the provision of better quality health care for such individuals, and whether such care was provided at lower costs, than would have been provided in the absence of such projects.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Authority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may make demonstration awards under this section to historically black health professions schools for the purposes of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>developing patient-based research infrastructure at historically black health professions schools, which have an affiliation, or affiliations, with any of the providers identified in subsection (b)(1)(B);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>establishment of joint and collaborative programs of medical research and data collection between historically black health professions schools and such providers, whose goal is to improve the health status of medically underserved populations; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>supporting the research-related costs of patient care, data collection, and academic training resulting from such affiliations.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">“(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date Certain for Termination of Program.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds may not be appropriated to carry out this section after September 30, 2006.”.</content></subsection></section></subpart></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>EXPANDING AVAILABILITY OF DENTAL SERVICES.</heading> <content>Part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1661">116 STAT. 1661</page> <quotedContent><subpart><num value="X">“Subpart X—</num><heading>Primary Dental Programs</heading> <section><num value="340F">“SEC. 340F. </num><heading>DESIGNATED DENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s256f">42 USC 256f</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“In this subpart, the term ‘designated dental health professional shortage area’ means an area, population group, or facility that is designated by the Secretary as a dental health professional shortage area under section 332 or designated by the applicable State as having a dental health professional shortage.</content></section> <section><num value="340G">“SEC. 340G. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s256g">42 USC 256g</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Program Authorized.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, is authorized to award grants to States for the purpose of helping States develop and implement innovative programs to address the dental workforce needs of designated dental health professional shortage areas in a manner that is appropriate to the States’ individual needs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A State receiving a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received under the grant for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>loan forgiveness and repayment programs for dentists who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>agree to practice in designated dental health professional shortage areas;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>are dental school graduates who agree to serve as public health dentists for the Federal, State, or local government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>agree to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>provide services to patients regardless of such patients’ ability to pay; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>use a sliding payment scale for patients who are unable to pay the total cost of services;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>dental recruitment and retention efforts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>grants and low-interest or no-interest loans to help dentists who participate in the medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) to establish or expand practices in designated dental health professional shortage areas by equipping dental offices or sharing in the overhead costs of such practices;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the establishment or expansion of dental residency programs in coordination with accredited dental training institutions in States without dental schools;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>programs developed in consultation with State and local dental societies to expand or establish oral health services and facilities in designated dental health professional shortage areas, including services and facilities for children with special needs, such as—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the expansion or establishment of a community-based dental facility, free-standing dental clinic, consolidated health center dental facility, school-linked dental facility, or United States dental school-based facility;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the establishment of a mobile or portable dental clinic; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the establishment or expansion of private dental services to enhance capacity through additional equipment or additional hours of operation;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1662">116 STAT. 1662</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>placement and support of dental students, dental residents, and advanced dentistry trainees;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>continuing dental education, including distance-based education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>practice support through teledentistry conducted in accordance with State laws;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>community-based prevention services such as water fluoridation and dental sealant programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>coordination with local educational agencies within the State to foster programs that promote children going into oral health or science professions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>the establishment of faculty recruitment programs at accredited dental training institutions whose mission includes community outreach and service and that have a demonstrated record of serving underserved States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><content>the development of a State dental officer position or the augmentation of a State dental office to coordinate oral health and access issues in the State; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><content>any other activities determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Each State desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assurances.</inline>—</heading><content>The application shall include assurances that the State will meet the requirements of subsection (d) and that the State possesses sufficient infrastructure to manage the activities to be funded through the grant and to evaluate and report on the outcomes resulting from such activities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Requirement.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may not make a grant to a State under this section unless that State agrees that, with respect to the costs to be incurred by the State in carrying out the activities for which the grant was awarded, the State will provide non-Federal contributions in an amount equal to not less than 40 percent of Federal funds provided under the grant. The State may provide the contributions in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment, and services and may provide the contributions from State, local, or private sources.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing data relating to whether grants provided under this section have increased access to dental services in designated dental health professional shortage areas.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $50,000,000 for the 5-fiscal year period beginning with fiscal year 2002.”.</content></subsection></section></subpart></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="404">SEC. 404. </num><heading>STUDY REGARDING BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION OF FARMWORKERS IN HEALTH PROGRAMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1396a">42 USC 1396a</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall conduct a study of the problems experienced by farmworkers (including their families) under Medicaid and SCHIP. Specifically, the Secretary shall examine the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Barriers to enrollment.</inline>—</heading><content>Barriers to their enrollment, including a lack of outreach and outstationed eligibility <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1663">116 STAT. 1663</page>workers, complicated applications and eligibility determination procedures, and linguistic and cultural barriers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lack of portability.—</inline></heading><content>The lack of portability of Medicaid and SCHIP coverage for farmworkers who are determined eligible in one State but who move to other States on a seasonal or other periodic basis.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Possible solutions</inline>.—</heading><content>The development of possible solutions to increase enrollment and access to benefits for farmworkers, because, in part, of the problems identified in paragraphs (1) and (2), and the associated costs of each of the possible solutions described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Possible Solutions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Possible solutions to be examined shall include each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interstate compacts.</inline>—</heading><content>The use of interstate compacts among States that establish portability and reciprocity for eligibility for farmworkers under the Medicaid and SCHIP and potential financial incentives for States to enter into such compacts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration projects</inline>.—</heading><content>The use of multi-state demonstration waiver projects under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) to develop comprehensive migrant coverage demonstration projects.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of current law flexibility</inline>.—</heading><content>Use of current law Medicaid and SCHIP State plan provisions relating to coverage of residents and out-of-State coverage.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National migrant family coverage.</inline>—</heading><content>The development of programs of national migrant family coverage in which States could participate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public-private partnerships</inline>.—</heading><content>The provision of incentives for development of public-private partnerships to develop private coverage alternatives for farmworkers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other possible solutions.</inline>—</heading><content>Such other solutions as the Secretary deems appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult with the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Farmworkers affected by the lack of portability of coverage under the Medicaid program or the State children’s health insurance program (under titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Individuals with expertise in providing health care to farmworkers, including designees of national and local organizations representing migrant health centers and other providers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Resources with expertise in health care financing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Representatives of foundations and other nonprofit entities that have conducted or supported research on farmworker health care financial issues.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Representatives of Federal agencies which are involved in the provision or financing of health care to farmworkers, including the Health Care Financing Administration and the Health Research and Services Administration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Representatives of State governments.</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Representatives from the farm and agricultural industries.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Designees of labor organizations representing farmworkers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1664">116 STAT. 1664</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Farmworker</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “farmworker” means a migratory agricultural worker or seasonal agricultural worker, as such terms are defined in section 330(g)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c(g)(3)), and includes a family member of such a worker.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Medicaid.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Medicaid” means the program under title XIX of the Social Security Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading>SCHIP.—</heading><content>The term “SCHIP” means the State children’s health insurance program under title XXI of the Social Security Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit a report to the President and the Congress on the study conducted under this section. The report shall contain a detailed statement of findings and conclusions of the study, together with its recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>STUDY AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>GUARANTEE STUDY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s254b">42 USC 254b</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall conduct a study regarding the ability of the Department of Health and Human Services to provide for solvency for managed care networks involving health centers receiving funding under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. The Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to the appropriate Committees of Congress regarding such ability not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002.</content></section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION.</heading> <content>Section 762(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 294o(k)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2003</quotedText>”.</content></section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS</heading> <section><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Homeless Programs.—</inline></heading><content>Subsections (g)(1)(G)(ii), (k)(2), and (n)(1)(C) of section 224, and sections 317A(a)(2), 317E(c), 318A(e), 332(a)(2)(C), 340D(c)(5), 799B(6)(B), 1313, and 2652(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 233, 247b-1(a)(2), 247b-6(c), 247c-1(e), 254e(a)(2)(C), 256d(c)(5), 295p(6)(B), 300e-12, and 300ff-52(2)) are amended by striking “<quotedText>340</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>330(h)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1665">116 STAT. 1665</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Homeless Individual.—</inline></heading><content>Section 534(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290cc-34(2)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>340(r)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>330(h)(5)</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> Approved October 26, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1533 (H.R. 3450): SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-83 (Comm. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 16, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 16, considered and passed House, amended.

Oct. 17, Senate concurred in House amendment.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 26, Presidential remarks.

 Public Law 107–252: To establish a program to provide funds to States to replace punch card voting systems, to establish the Election Assistance Commission to assist in the administration of Federal elections and to otherwise provide assistance with the administration of certain Federal election laws and programs, to establish minimum election administration standards for States and units of local government with responsibility for the administration of Federal elections, and for other purposes. Public Law252 Public Law 107–252 116 STAT. 1666 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1666 Public Law107–252 107th Congress
An Act To establish a program to provide funds to States to replace punch card voting systems, to establish the Election Assistance Commission to assist in the administration of Federal elections and to otherwise provide assistance with the administration of certain Federal election laws and programs, to establish minimum election administration standards for States and units of local government with responsibility for the administration of Federal elections, and for other purposes.

Oct. 29, 2002

[H.R. 3295]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Help America Vote Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

42 USC 15301 note.

 (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Help America Vote Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I- Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. TITLE II- Subtitle A— Part 1— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. Sec. 210. Part 2— Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. Sec. 216. Part 3— Sec. 221. Sec. 222. Subtitle B— Sec. 231. Subtitle C— Sec. 241. Sec. 242. Sec. 243. Sec. 244. Sec. 245. Sec. 246. Sec. 247. Subtitle D— Part 1— Sec. 251. Sec. 252. Sec. 253. Sec. 254. Sec. 255. Sec. 256. Sec. 257. Sec. 258. Part 2— Sec. 261. Sec. 262. Sec. 263. Sec. 264. Sec. 265. Part 3— Sec. 271. Sec. 272. Sec. 273. Part 4— Sec. 281. Sec. 282. Sec. 283. Part 5— Sec. 291. Sec. 292. Part 6— Sec. 295. Sec. 296. TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Subtitle B— Sec. 311. Sec. 312. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. TITLE VI— Sec. 601. TITLE VII— Sec. 701. Sec. 702. Sec. 703. Sec. 704. Sec. 705. Sec. 706. Sec. 707. TITLE VIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 801. Sec. 802. Sec. 803. Sec. 804. Subtitle B— Sec. 811. Sec. 812. TITLE IX— Sec. 901. Sec. 902. Sec. 903. Sec. 904. Sec. 905. Sec. 906.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>PAYMENTS TO STATES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENTS AND REPLACEMENT OF PUNCH CARD AND LEVER VOTING MACHINES</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>PAYMENTS TO STATES FOR ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15301">42 USC 15301</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote>Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1669">116 STAT. 1669</page>(in this title referred to as the “Administrator”) shall establish a program under which the Administrator shall make a payment to each State in which the chief executive officer of the State, or designee, in consultation and coordination with the chief State election official, notifies the Administrator not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act that the State intends to use the payment in accordance with this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Payment.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A State shall use the funds provided under a payment made under this section to carry out one or more of the following activities:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Complying with the requirements under title III.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Improving the administration of elections for Federal office.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Educating voters concerning voting procedures, voting rights, and voting technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Developing the State plan for requirements payments to be submitted under part 1 of subtitle D of title II.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Improving, acquiring, leasing, modifying, or replacing voting systems and technology and methods for casting and counting votes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Improving the accessibility and quantity of polling places, including providing physical access for individuals with disabilities, providing nonvisual access for individuals with visual impairments, and providing assistance to Native Americans, Alaska Native citizens, and to individuals with limited proficiency in the English language.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Establishing toll-free telephone hotlines that voters may use to report possible voting fraud and voting rights violations, to obtain general election information, and to access detailed automated information on their own voter registration status, specific polling place locations, and other relevant information.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A State may not use the funds provided under a payment made under this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to pay costs associated with any litigation, except to the extent that such costs otherwise constitute permitted uses of a payment under this section; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for the payment of any judgment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds To Be Consistent With Other Laws and Requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In order to receive a payment under the program under this section, the State shall provide the Administrator with certifications that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the State will use the funds provided under the payment in a manner that is consistent with each of the laws described in section 906, as such laws relate to the provisions of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the proposed uses of the funds are not inconsistent with the requirements of title III.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Payment.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to section 103(b), the amount of payment made to a State under this section shall be the minimum payment amount described in paragraph (2) plus <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1670">116 STAT. 1670</page>the voting age population proportion amount described in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum payment amount.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The minimum payment amount described in this paragraph is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of any of the several States or the District of Columbia, one-half of 1 percent of the aggregate amount made available for payments under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the United States Virgin Islands, one-tenth of 1 percent of such aggregate amount.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting age population proportion amount.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The voting age population proportion amount described in this paragraph is the product of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the aggregate amount made available for payments under this section minus the total of all of the minimum payment amounts determined under paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the voting age population proportion for the State (as defined in paragraph (4)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting age population proportion defined.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The term “voting age population proportion” means, with respect to a State, the amount equal to the quotient of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the voting age population of the State (as reported in the most recent decennial census); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the total voting age population of all States (as reported in the most recent decennial census).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>REPLACEMENT OF PUNCH CARD OR LEVER VOTING MACHINES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15302">42 USC 15302</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Program.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish a program under which the Administrator shall make a payment to each State eligible under subsection (b) in which a precinct within that State used a punch card voting system or a lever voting system to administer the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2000 (in this section referred to as a “qualifying precinct”).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A State shall use the funds provided under a payment under this section (either directly or as reimbursement, including as reimbursement for costs incurred on or after January 1, 2001, under multiyear contracts) to replace punch card voting systems or lever voting systems (as the case may be) in qualifying precincts within that State with a voting system (by purchase, lease, or such other arrangement as may be appropriate) that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>does not use punch cards or levers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is not inconsistent with the requirements of the laws described in section 906; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>meets the requirements of section 301.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a State receiving a payment under the program under this section shall ensure that all of the punch card voting systems or lever voting systems in the qualifying precincts <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1671">116 STAT. 1671</page>within that State have been replaced in time for the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office to be held in November 2004.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver.</inline>—</heading><content>If a State certifies to the Administrator not later than January 1, 2004, that the State will not meet the deadline described in subparagraph (A) for good cause and includes in the certification the reasons for the failure to meet such deadline, the State shall ensure that all of the punch card voting systems or lever voting systems in the qualifying precincts within that State will be replaced in time for the first election for Federal office held after January 1, 2006.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A State is eligible to receive a payment under the program under this section if it submits to the Administrator a notice not later than the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act (in such form as the Administrator may require) that contains—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>certifications that the State will use the payment (either directly or as reimbursement, including as reimbursement for costs incurred on or after January 1, 2001, under multiyear contracts) to replace punch card voting systems or lever voting systems (as the case may be) in the qualifying precincts within the State by the deadline described in subsection (a)(3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>certifications that the State will continue to comply with the laws described in section 906;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>certifications that the replacement voting systems will meet the requirements of section 301; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>such other information and certifications as the Administrator may require which are necessary for the administration of the program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance of states that require changes to state law.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out an activity covered by any certification submitted under this subsection, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted at the time the certification is submitted and such State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Payment.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2) and section 103(b), the amount of payment made to a State under the program under this section shall be equal to the product of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of the qualifying precincts within the State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$4,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction.</inline>—</heading><content>If the amount of funds appropriated pursuant to the authority of section 104(a)(2) is insufficient to ensure that each State receives the amount of payment calculated under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall reduce the amount specified in paragraph (1)(B) to ensure that the entire amount appropriated under such section is distributed to the States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment of Funds for Failure To Meet Deadlines.— </inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>If a State receiving funds under the program under this section fails to meet the deadline applicable <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1672">116 STAT. 1672</page>to the State under subsection (a)(3), the State shall pay to the Administrator an amount equal to the noncompliant precinct percentage of the amount of the funds provided to the State under the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncompliant precinct percentage defined.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “noncompliant precinct percentage” means, with respect to a State, the amount (expressed as a percentage) equal to the quotient of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of qualifying precincts within the State for which the State failed to meet the applicable deadline; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the total number of qualifying precincts in the State.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Punch Card Voting System Defined.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, a “punch card voting system" includes any of the following voting systems:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>C.E.S.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Datavote.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>PBC Counter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Pollstar.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Punch Card.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Vote Recorder.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Votomatic.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>GUARANTEED MINIMUM PAYMENT AMOUNT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15303">42 USC 15303</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to any other payments made under this title, the Administrator shall make a payment to each State to which a payment is made under either section 101 or 102 and with respect to which the aggregate amount paid under such sections is less than $5,000,000 in an amount equal to the difference between the aggregate amount paid to the State under sections 101 and 102 and $5,000,000. In the case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands, the previous sentence shall be applied as if each reference to “$5,000,000” were a reference to “$1,000,000”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pro Rata Reductions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator shall make such pro rata reductions to the amounts described in sections 101(d) and 102(c) as are necessary to comply with the requirements of subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15304">42 USC 15304</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under this title $650,000,000, of which—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>50 percent shall be for payments under section 101; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>50 percent shall be for payments under section 102.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing Availability of Funds After Appropriation.</inline>—</heading><content>Any payment made to a State under this title shall be available to the State without fiscal year limitation (subject to subsection (c)(2)(B)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Returned Funds and Funds Remaining Unexpended for Requirements Payments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amounts described in paragraph (2) shall be transferred to the Election Assistance Commission (established under title II) and used by the Commission to make requirements payments under part 1 of subtitle D of title II.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1673">116 STAT. 1673</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amounts described.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The amounts referred to in this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Any amounts paid to the Administrator by a State under section 102(d)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Any amounts appropriated for payments under this title which remain unobligated as of September 1, 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of Amounts in State Election Fund.</inline>—</heading><content>When a State has established an election fund described in section 254(b), the State shall ensure that any funds provided to the State under this title are deposited and maintained in such fund.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Administrator.— </inline></heading><content>In addition to the amounts authorized under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator such sums as may be necessary to administer the programs under this title.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15305">42 USC 15305</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In administering the programs under this title, the Administrator shall take such actions as the Administrator considers appropriate to expedite the payment of funds to States.</content></section> <section><num value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <content>The Administrator shall implement the programs established under this title in a manner that ensures that the Administrator is able to make payments under the program not later than the expiration of the 45-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15306">42 USC 15306</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>COMMISSION</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Establishment and General Organization</heading> <part> <num value="1">PART 1—</num><heading>ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.</heading> <content>There is hereby established as an independent entity the Election Assistance Commission (hereafter in this title referred to as the “Commission”), consisting of the members appointed under this part. Additionally, there is established the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board (including the Executive Board of such Board) and the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors under part 2 (hereafter in this part referred to as the “Standards Board” and the “Board of Advisors”, respectively) and the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under part 3.</content></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202.</num> <heading>DUTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15322">42 USC 15322</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Commission shall serve as a national clearinghouse and resource for the compilation of information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of Federal elections by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>carrying out the duties described in part 3 (relating to the adoption of voluntary voting system guidelines), including the maintenance of a clearinghouse of information on the experiences of State and local governments in implementing the guidelines and in operating voting systems in general;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1674">116 STAT. 1674</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>carrying out the duties described in subtitle B (relating to the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>carrying out the duties described in subtitle C (relating to conducting studies and carrying out other activities to promote the effective administration of Federal elections);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>carrying out the duties described in subtitle D (relating to election assistance), and providing information and training on the management of the payments and grants provided under such subtitle;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>carrying out the duties described in subtitle B of title III (relating to the adoption of voluntary guidance); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>developing and carrying out the Help America Vote College Program under title V.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15323">42 USC 15323</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall have four members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations.</inline>—</heading><content>Before the initial appointment of the members of the Commission and before the appointment of any individual to fill a vacancy on the Commission, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each submit to the President a candidate recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the Commission affiliated with the political party of the Member of Congress involved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications.</inline>—</heading><content>Each member of the Commission shall have experience with or expertise in election administration or the study of elections.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date of appointment.</inline>—</heading><content>The appointments of the members of the Commission shall be made not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Service.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), members shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed for not more than one additional term.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms of initial appointees.—</inline></heading><chapeau>As designated by the President at the time of nomination, of the members first appointed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>two of the members (not more than one of whom may be affiliated with the same political party) shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>two of the members (not more than one of whom may be affiliated with the same political party) shall be appointed for a term of 4 years.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and shall be subject to any conditions which applied with respect to the original appointment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expired terms.</inline>—</heading><content>A member of the Commission shall serve on the Commission after the expiration of the member’s term until the successor of such member has taken office as a member of the Commission.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1675">116 STAT. 1675</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unexpired terms.</inline>—</heading><content>An individual appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member replaced.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chair and Vice Chair.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall select a chair and vice chair from among its members for a term of 1 year, except that the chair and vice chair may not be affiliated with the same political party.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number of terms.</inline>—</heading><content>A member of the Commission may serve as the chairperson and vice chairperson for only 1 term each during the term of office to which such member is appointed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each member of the Commission shall be compensated at the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other activities.</inline>—</heading><content>No member appointed to the Commission under subsection (a) may engage in any other business, vocation, or employment while serving as a member of the Commission and shall terminate or liquidate such business, vocation, or employment before sitting as a member of the Commission.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>STAFF.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15324">42 USC 15324</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Director, General Counsel, and Other Staff.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall have an Executive Director, who shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of service for executive director.—</inline></heading><content>The Executive Director shall serve for a term of 4 years. An Executive Director may serve for a longer period only if reappointed for an additional term or terms by a vote of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedure for appointment.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>When a vacancy exists in the position of the Executive Director, the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each appoint a search committee to recommend at least three nominees for the position.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requiring consideration of nominees.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the Commission shall consider the nominees recommended by the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors in appointing the Executive Director.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim service of general counsel.</inline>—</heading><content>If a vacancy exists in the position of the Executive Director, the General Counsel of the Commission shall serve as the acting Executive Director until the Commission appoints a new Executive Director in accordance with this paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for interim executive director.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Convening of search committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each appoint a search committee and recommend nominees for the position of Executive Director in accordance <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1676">116 STAT. 1676</page>with subparagraph (A) as soon as practicable after the appointment of their members.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim initial appointment.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), the Commission may appoint an individual to serve as an interim Executive Director prior to the recommendation of nominees for the position by the Standards Board or the Board of Advisors, except that such individual’s term of service may not exceed 6 months. Nothing in the previous sentence may be construed to prohibit the individual serving as the interim Executive Director from serving any additional term.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General counsel.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission shall have a General Counsel, who shall be appointed by the Commission and who shall serve under the Executive Director. The General Counsel shall serve for a term of 4 years, and may serve for a longer period only if reappointed for an additional term or terms by a vote of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other staff.</inline>—</heading><content>Subject to rules prescribed by the Commission, the Executive Director may appoint and fix the pay of such additional personnel as the Executive Director considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of certain civil service laws.</inline>—</heading><content>The Executive Director, General Counsel, and staff of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that an individual so appointed may not receive pay in excess of the annual rate of basic pay for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of that title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Experts and Consultants.</inline>—</heading><content>Subject to rules prescribed by the Commission, the Executive Director may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, by a vote of the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staff of Federal Agencies.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon request of the Commission, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that department or agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its duties under this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Arranging for Assistance for Board of Advisors and Standards Board.</inline>—</heading><content>At the request of the Board of Advisors or the Standards Board, the Commission may enter into such arrangements as the Commission considers appropriate to make personnel available to assist the Boards with carrying out their duties under this title (including contracts with private individuals for providing temporary personnel services or the temporary detailing of personnel of the Commission).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Board of Advisors and Standards Board on Certain Matters.</inline>—</heading><content>In preparing the program goals, long-term plans, mission statements, and related matters for the Commission, the Executive Director and staff of the Commission shall consult with the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1677">116 STAT. 1677</page></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>POWERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15325">42 USC 15325</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings and Sessions.—</inline></heading><content>The Commission may hold such hearings for the purpose of carrying out this Act, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this Act. The Commission may administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information From Federal Agencies.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Support Services.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services that are necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties under this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may contract with and compensate persons and Federal agencies for supplies and services without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (41 U.S.C. 5).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15326">42 USC 15326</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In carrying out its duties, the Commission shall, on an ongoing basis, disseminate to the public (through the Internet, published reports, and such other methods as the Commission considers appropriate) in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of chapter 19 of title 44, United States Code, information on the activities carried out under this Act.</content> </section> <section><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15327">42 USC 15327</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than January 31 of each year (beginning with 2004), the Commission shall submit a report to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate detailing its activities during the fiscal year which ended on September 30 of the previous calendar year, and shall include in the report the following information:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A detailed description of activities conducted with respect to each program carried out by the Commission under this Act, including information on each grant or other payment made under such programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A copy of each report submitted to the Commission by a recipient of such grants or payments which is required under such a program, including reports submitted by States receiving requirements payments under part 1 of subtitle D, and each other report submitted to the Commission under this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Information on the voluntary voting system guidelines adopted or modified by the Commission under part 3 and information on the voluntary guidance adopted under subtitle B of title III.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>All votes taken by the Commission.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1678">116 STAT. 1678</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Such other information and recommendations as the Commission considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>REQUIRING MAJORITY APPROVAL FOR ACTIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15328">42 USC 15328</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Any action which the Commission is authorized to carry out under this Act may be carried out only with the approval of at least three of its members.</content></section> <section><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15329">42 USC 15329</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Commission shall not have any authority to issue any rule, promulgate any regulation, or take any other action which imposes any requirement on any State or unit of local government, except to the extent permitted under section 9(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-7(a)).</content></section> <section><num value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15330">42 USC 15330</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In addition to the amounts authorized for payments and grants under this title and the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the program under section 503, there are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2005 such sums as may be necessary (but not to exceed $10,000,000 for each such year) for the Commission to carry out this title.</content></section> </part> <part> <num value="2">PART 2—</num><heading>ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION STANDARDS BOARD AND BOARD OF ADVISORS</heading> <section><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15341">42 USC 15341</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>There are hereby established the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board (hereafter in this title referred to as the “Standards Board”) and the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors (hereafter in this title referred to as the “Board of Advisors”).</content></section> <section><num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>DUTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15342">42 USC 15342</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each, in accordance with the procedures described in part 3, review the voluntary voting system guidelines under such part, the voluntary guidance under title III, and the best practices recommendations contained in the report submitted under section 242(b).</content></section> <section><num value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>MEMBERSHIP OF STANDARDS BOARD.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15343">42 USC 15343</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to certification by the chair of the Federal Election Commission under subsection (b), the Standards Board shall be composed of 110 members as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Fifty-five shall be State election officials selected by the chief State election official of each State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Fifty-five shall be local election officials selected in accordance with paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">List of local election officials.</inline>—</heading><content>Each State’s local election officials, including the local election officials of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, shall select (under a process supervised by the chief election official of the State) a representative local election official from the State for purposes of paragraph (1)(B). In the case of the District of Columbia, Guam, and American Samoa, the chief election official shall establish a procedure for selecting an individual to serve as a local election official for purposes of such paragraph, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1679">116 STAT. 1679</page>except that under such a procedure the individual selected may not be a member of the same political party as the chief election official.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requiring mix of political parties represented.—</inline></heading><content>The two members of the Standards Board who represent the same State may not be members of the same political party.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Notice and Certification of Appointment.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to chair of federal election commission</inline>.—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the chief State election official of the State shall transmit a notice to the chair of the Federal Election Commission containing—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the name of the State election official who agrees to serve on the Standards Board under this title; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the name of the representative local election official from the State selected under subsection (a)(2) who agrees to serve on the Standards Board under this title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon receiving a notice from a State under paragraph (1), the chair of the Federal Election Commission shall publish a certification that the selected State election official and the representative local election official are appointed as members of the Standards Board under this title.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Publication.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of failure to provide notice.—</inline></heading><content>If a State does not transmit a notice to the chair of the Federal Election Commission under paragraph (1) within the deadline described in such paragraph, no representative from the State may participate in the selection of the initial Executive Board under subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Role of commission.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon the appointment of the members of the Election Assistance Commission, the Election Assistance Commission shall carry out the duties of the Federal Election Commission under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Board.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the last day on which the appointment of any of its members may be certified under subsection (b), the Standards Board shall select nine of its members to serve as the Executive Board of the Standards Board, of whom—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not more than five may be State election officials;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not more than five may be local election officials; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>not more than five may be members of the same political party.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (3), members of the Executive Board of the Standards Board shall serve for a term of 2 years and may not serve for more than 3 consecutive terms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staggering of initial terms.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Of the members first selected to serve on the Executive Board of the Standards Board—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>three shall serve for 1 term;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>three shall serve for 2 consecutive terms; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>three shall serve for 3 consecutive terms, as determined by lot at the time the members are first appointed.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1680">116 STAT. 1680</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to any other duties assigned under this title, the Executive Board of the Standards Board may carry out such duties of the Standards Board as the Standards Board may delegate.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD OF ADVISORS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15344">42 USC 15344</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps"><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Board of Advisors shall be composed of 37 members appointed as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Two members appointed by the National Governors Association.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Two members appointed by the National Conference of State Legislatures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Two members appointed by the National Association of Secretaries of State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Two members appointed by the National Association of State Election Directors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Two members appointed by the National Association of Counties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Two members appointed by the National Association of County Recorders, Election Administrators, and Clerks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Two members appointed by the United States Conference of Mayors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Two members appointed by the Election Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Two members appointed by the International Association of County Recorders, Election Officials, and Treasurers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Two members appointed by the United States Commission on Civil Rights.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Two members appointed by the Architectural and Transportation Barrier Compliance Board under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>The chief of the Office of Public Integrity of the Department of Justice, or the chief's designee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>The chief of the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice or the chiefs designee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>The director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><chapeau>Four members representing professionals in the field of science and technology, of whom—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>one each shall be appointed by the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>one each shall be appointed by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><chapeau>Eight members representing voter interests, of whom—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>four members shall be appointed by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, of whom two shall be appointed by the chair and two shall be appointed by the ranking minority member; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>four members shall be appointed by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, of whom two shall be appointed by the chair and two shall be appointed by the ranking minority member.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Manner of Appointments</inline>.—</heading><content>Appointments shall be made to the Board of Advisors under subsection (a) in a manner which ensures that the Board of Advisors will be bipartisan in nature and will reflect the various geographic regions of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Service; Vacancy</inline>.—</heading><content>Members of the Board of Advisors shall serve for a term of 2 years, and may be reappointed. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1681">116 STAT. 1681</page>Any vacancy in the Board of Advisors shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chair.</inline>—</heading><content>The Board of Advisors shall elect a Chair from among its members.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>POWERS OF BOARDS; NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15345">42 USC 15345</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings and Sessions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that funds are made available by the Commission, the Standards Board (acting through the Executive Board) and the Board of Advisors may each hold such hearings for the purpose of carrying out this Act, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as each such Board considers advisable to carry out this title, except that the Boards may not issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of any evidence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors shall each hold a meeting of its members—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not less frequently than once every year for purposes of voting on the voluntary voting system guidelines referred to it under section 222;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of the Standards Board, not less frequently than once every 2 years for purposes of selecting the Executive Board; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>at such other times as it considers appropriate for purposes of conducting such other business as it considers appropriate consistent with this title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information From Federal Agencies.</inline>—</heading><content>The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors may each secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Board considers necessary to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Executive Board (in the case of the Standards Board) or the Chair (in the case of the Board of Advisors), the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Board.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services.</inline>—</heading><content>The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as a department or agency of the Federal Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Support Services.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon the request of the Executive Board (in the case of the Standards Board) or the Chair (in the case of the Board of Advisors), the Administrator of the General Services Administration shall provide to the Board, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services that are necessary to enable the Board to carry out its duties under this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Compensation for Service.—</inline></heading><content>Members of the Standards Board and members of the Board of Advisors shall not receive any compensation for their service, but shall be paid travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Board.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading>STATUS OF BOARDS AND MEMBERS FOR PURPOSES OF CLAIMS AGAINST BOARD.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15346">42 USC 15346</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote>The provisions of chapters 161 and 171 of title 28, United States Code, shall apply with respect to the liability <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1682">116 STAT. 1682</page>of the Standards Board, the Board of Advisors, and their members for acts or omissions performed pursuant to and in the course of the duties and responsibilities of the Board.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Criminal Acts and Other Willful Conduct.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsection (a) may not be construed to limit personal liability for criminal acts or omissions, willful or malicious misconduct, acts or omissions for private gain, or any other act or omission outside the scope of the service of a member of the Standards Board or the Board of Advisors.</content></subsection></section> </part> <part> <num value="3">PART 3—</num><heading>TECHNICAL GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE</heading> <section><num value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading>TECHNICAL GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15361">42 USC 15361</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>There is hereby established the Technical Guidelines Development Committee (hereafter in this part referred to as the “Development Committee”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Development Committee shall assist the Executive Director of the Commission in the development of the voluntary voting system guidelines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for initial set of recommendations.—</inline></heading><content>The Development Committee shall provide its first set of recommendations under this section to the Executive Director of the Commission not later than 9 months after all of its members have been appointed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Development Committee shall be composed of the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (who shall serve as its chair), together with a group of 14 other individuals appointed jointly by the Commission and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, consisting of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>An equal number of each of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Members of the Standards Board.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Members of the Board of Advisors.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Members of the Architectural and Transportation Barrier Compliance Board under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A representative of the American National Standards Institute.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>A representative of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Two representatives of the National Association of State Election Directors selected by such Association who are not members of the Standards Board or Board of Advisors, and who are not of the same political party.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Other individuals with technical and scientific expertise relating to voting systems and voting equipment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum.</inline>—</heading><content>A majority of the members of the Development Committee shall constitute a quorum, except that the Development Committee may not conduct any business prior to the appointment of all of its members.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Compensation for Service.—</inline></heading><content>Members of the Development Committee shall not receive any compensation for their service, but shall be paid travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1683">116 STAT. 1683</page>under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Development Committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Support From National Institute of Standards and Technology.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of the Development Committee, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall provide the Development Committee with technical support necessary for the Development Committee to carry out its duties under this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical support.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The technical support provided under paragraph (1) shall include intramural research and development in areas to support the development of the voluntary voting system guidelines under this part, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the security of computers, computer networks, and computer data storage used in voting systems, including the computerized list required under section 303(a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>methods to detect and prevent fraud;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the protection of voter privacy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the role of human factors in the design and application of voting systems, including assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities (including blindness) and varying levels of literacy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>remote access voting, including voting through the Internet.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No private sector intellectual property rights in guidelines</inline>.—</heading><content>No private sector individual or entity shall obtain any intellectual property rights to any guideline or the contents of any guideline (or any modification to any guideline)adopted by the Commission under this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of Recommendations in Federal Register —</inline></heading><content>At the time the Commission adopts any voluntary voting system guideline pursuant to section 222, the Development Committee shall cause to have published in the Federal Register the recommendations it provided under this section to the Executive Director of the Commission concerning the guideline adopted.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="222">SEC. 222. </num><heading>PROCESS FOR ADOPTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15362">42 USC 15362</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Requirement for Notice and Comment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Consistent with the requirements of this section, the final adoption of the voluntary voting system guidelines (or modification of such a guideline) shall be carried out by the Commission in a manner that provides for each of the following:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Publication of notice of the proposed guidelines in the Federal Register.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>An opportunity for public comment on the proposed guidelines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>An opportunity for a public hearing on the record.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Publication of the final guidelines in the Federal Register.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Recommendations of Development Committee; Submission of Proposed Guidelines to Board of Advisors and Standards Board.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of recommendations of development committee</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the voluntary voting system guide-lines and modifications of such guidelines under this section, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1684">116 STAT. 1684</page>the Executive Director of the Commission shall take into consideration the recommendations provided by the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under section 221.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board of advisors.—</inline></heading><content>The Executive Director of the Commission shall submit the guidelines proposed to be adopted under this part (or any modifications to such guidelines) to the Board of Advisors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards board.—</inline></heading><content>The Executive Director of the Commission shall submit the guidelines proposed to be adopted under this part (or any modifications to such guidelines) to the Executive Board of the Standards Board, which shall review the guidelines (or modifications) and forward its recommendations to the Standards Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon receipt of voluntary voting system guidelines described in subsection (b) (or a modification of such guidelines) from the Executive Director of the Commission, the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board shall each review and submit comments and recommendations regarding the guideline (or modification) to the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final Adoption.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A voluntary voting system guideline described in subsection (b) (or modification of such a guideline) shall not be considered to be finally adopted by the Commission unless the Commission votes to approve the final adoption of the guideline (or modification), taking into consideration the comments and recommendations submitted by the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board under subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum period for consideration of comments and recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may not vote on the final adoption of a guideline described in subsection (b) (or modification of such a guideline) until the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date the Executive Director of the Commission submits the proposed guideline (or modification) to the Board of Advisors and the Standards Board under subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule for Initial Set of Guidelines.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the most recent set of voting system standards adopted by the Federal Election Commission prior to the date of the enactment of this Act shall be deemed to have been adopted by the Commission as of the date of the enactment of this Act as the first set of voluntary voting system guidelines adopted under this part.</content></subsection></section> </part> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Testing, Certification, Decertification, and Recertification of Voting System Hardware and Software</heading> <section><num value="231">SEC. 231. </num><heading>CERTIFICATION AND TESTING OF VOTING SYSTEMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15371">42 USC 15371</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification and Testing.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall provide for the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software by accredited laboratories.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1685">116 STAT. 1685</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Optional use by states.—</inline></heading><content>At the option of a State, the State may provide for the testing, certification, decertification, or recertification of its voting system hardware and software by the laboratories accredited by the Commission under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laboratory Accreditation.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations by national institute of standards and technology</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote>Not later than 6 months after the Commission first adopts voluntary voting system guidelines under part 3 of subtitle A, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall conduct an evaluation of independent, non-Federal laboratories and shall submit to the Commission a list of those laboratories the Director proposes to be accredited to carry out the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification provided for under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval by commission.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall vote on the accreditation of any laboratory under this section, taking into consideration the list submitted under paragraph (1), and no laboratory may be accredited for purposes of this section unless its accreditation is approved by a vote of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accreditation laboratories not on director list</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Publication.</p></sidenote>The Commission shall publish an explanation for the accreditation of any laboratory not included on the list submitted by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing Review by National Institute of Standards and Technology.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In cooperation with the Commission and in consultation with the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall monitor and review, on an ongoing basis, the performance of the laboratories accredited by the Commission under this section, and shall make such recommendations to the Commission as it considers appropriate with respect to the continuing accreditation of such laboratories, including recommendations to revoke the accreditation of any such laboratory.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval by commission required for revocation.—</inline></heading><content>The accreditation of a laboratory for purposes of this section may not be revoked unless the revocation is approved by a vote of the Commission.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition.</inline>—</heading><content>Until such time as the Commission provides for the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software by accredited laboratories under this section, the accreditation of laboratories and the procedure for the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software used as of the date of the enactment of this Act shall remain in effect.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1686">116 STAT. 1686</page></content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Studies and Other Activities To Promote Effective Administration of Federal Elections</heading> <section><num value="241">SEC. 241. </num><heading>PERIODIC STUDIES OF ELECTION ADMINISTRATION ISSUES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15381">42 USC 15381</ref>.</p></sidenote>On such periodic basis as the Commission may determine, the Commission shall conduct and make available to the public studies regarding the election administration issues described in subsection (b), with the goal of promoting methods of voting and administering elections which—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>will be the most convenient, accessible, and easy to use for voters, including members of the uniformed services and overseas voters, individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, and voters with limited proficiency in the English language;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>will yield the most accurate, secure, and expeditious system for voting and tabulating election results;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>will be nondiscriminatory and afford each registered and eligible voter an equal opportunity to vote and to have that vote counted; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>will be efficient and cost-effective for use.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election Administration Issues Described.—</inline></heading><chapeau>For purposes of subsection (a), the election administration issues described in this subsection are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Methods and mechanisms of election technology and voting systems used in voting and counting votes in elections for Federal office, including the over-vote and under-vote notification capabilities of such technology and systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Ballot designs for elections for Federal office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Methods of voter registration, maintaining secure and accurate lists of registered voters (including the establishment of a centralized, interactive, statewide voter registration list linked to relevant agencies and all polling sites), and ensuring that registered voters appear on the voter registration list at the appropriate polling site.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Methods of conducting provisional voting.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Methods of ensuring the accessibility of voting, registration, polling places, and voting equipment to all voters, including individuals with disabilities (including the blind and visually impaired), Native American or Alaska Native citizens, and voters with limited proficiency in the English language.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Nationwide statistics and methods of identifying, deterring, and investigating voting fraud in elections for Federal office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Identifying, deterring, and investigating methods of voter intimidation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Methods of recruiting, training, and improving the performance of poll workers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Methods of educating voters about the process of registering to vote and voting, the operation of voting mechanisms, the location of polling places, and all other aspects of participating in elections.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>The feasibility and advisability of conducting elections for Federal office on different days, at different places, and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1687">116 STAT. 1687</page>during different hours, including the advisability of establishing a uniform poll closing time and establishing—</chapeau><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a legal public holiday under section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, as the date on which general elections for Federal office are held;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Tuesday next after the 1st Monday in November, in every even numbered year, as a legal public holiday under such section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>a date other than the Tuesday next after the 1st Monday in November, in every even numbered year as the date on which general elections for Federal office are held; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>any date described in subparagraph (C) as a legal public holiday under such section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Federal and State laws governing the eligibility of persons to vote.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>Ways that the Federal Government can best assist State and local authorities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office and what levels of funding would be necessary to provide such assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The laws and procedures used by each State that govern—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>recounts of ballots cast in elections for Federal office;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>contests of determinations regarding whether votes are counted in such elections; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>standards that define what will constitute a vote on each type of voting equipment used in the State to conduct elections for Federal office.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The best practices (as identified by the Commission) that are used by States with respect to the recounts and contests described in clause (i).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Whether or not there is a need for more consistency among State recount and contest procedures used with respect to elections for Federal office.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>The technical feasibility of providing voting materials in eight or more languages for voters who speak those languages and who have limited English proficiency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>Matters particularly relevant to voting and administering elections in rural and urban areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>Methods of voter registration for members of the uniformed services and overseas voters, and methods of ensuring that such voters receive timely ballots that will be properly and expeditiously handled and counted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>The best methods for establishing voting system performance benchmarks, expressed as a percentage of residual vote in the Federal contest at the top of the ballot.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>Broadcasting practices that may result in the broadcast of false information concerning the location or time of operation of a polling place.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19)</num> <content>Such other matters as the Commission determines are appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission shall submit to the President and to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate a report on each study conducted under subsection (a) together with such recommendations for administrative and legislative action as the Commission determines is appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1688">116 STAT. 1688</page></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="242">SEC. 242. </num><heading>STUDY, REPORT, AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR FACILITATING MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTING.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15382">42 USC 15382</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct a study on the best practices for facilitating voting by absent uniformed services voters (as defined in section 107(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) and overseas voters (as defined in section 107(5) of such Act).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issues considered.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study under paragraph (1) the Commission shall consider the following issues:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The rights of residence of uniformed services voters absent due to military orders.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The rights of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to register to vote and cast absentee ballots, including the right of such voters to cast a secret ballot.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The rights of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to submit absentee ballot applications early during an election year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The appropriate preelection deadline for mailing absentee ballots to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The appropriate minimum period between the mailing of absentee ballots to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters and the deadline for receipt of such ballots.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>The timely transmission of balloting materials to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Security and privacy concerns in the transmission, receipt, and processing of ballots from absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters, including the need to protect against fraud.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>The use of a single application by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for absentee ballots for all Federal elections occurring during a year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>The use of a single application for voter registration and absentee ballots by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>The use of facsimile machines and electronic means of transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>Other issues related to the rights of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to participate in elections.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Recommendations.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than the date that is 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress are port on the study conducted under subsection (a)(1) together with recommendations identifying the best practices used with respect to the issues considered under subsection (a)(2).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> </section> <section><num value="243">SEC. 243. </num><heading>REPORT ON HUMAN FACTOR RESEARCH.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15383">42 USC 15383</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission, in consultation with the Director of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1689">116 STAT. 1689</page>National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall submit are port to Congress which assesses the areas of human factor research, including usability engineering and human-computer and human-machine interaction, which feasibly could be applied to voting products and systems design to ensure the usability and accuracy of voting products and systems, including methods to improve access for individuals with disabilities (including blindness) and individuals with limited proficiency in the English language and to reduce voter error and the number of spoiled ballots in elections.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="244">SEC. 244. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON VOTERS WHO REGISTER BY MAILAND USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15384">42 USC 15384</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration by Mail.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a study of the impact of section 303(b) on voters who register by mail.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific issues studied.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The study conducted under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>an examination of the impact of section 303(b) on first time mail registrant voters who vote in person, including the impact of such section on voter registration;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>an examination of the impact of such section on the accuracy of voter rolls, including preventing ineligible names from being placed on voter rolls and ensuring that all eligible names are placed on voter rolls; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>an analysis of the impact of such section on existing State practices, such as the use of signature verification or attestation procedures to verify the identity of voters in elections for Federal office, and an analysis of other changes that may be made to improve the voter registration process, such as verification or additional information on the registration card.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date on which section 303(b)(2) takes effect, the Commission shall submit a report to the President and Congress on the study conducted under paragraph (1)(A) together with such recommendations for administrative and legislative action as the Commission determines is appropriate.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Social Security Information.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date on which section 303(a)(5) takes effect, the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security, shall study and report to Congress on the feasibility and advisability of using Social Security identification numbers or other information compiled by the Social Security Administration to establish voter registration or other election law eligibility or identification requirements, including the matching of relevant information specific to an individual voter, the impact of such use on national security issues, and whether adequate safeguards or waiver procedures exist to protect the privacy of an individual voter.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1690">116 STAT. 1690</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="245">SEC. 245. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON ELECTRONIC VOTING AND THE ELECTORAL PROCESS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15385">42 USC 15385</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall conduct a thorough study of issues and challenges, specifically to include the potential for election fraud, presented by incorporating communications and Internet technologies in the Federal, State, and local electoral process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issues to be studied.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Commission may include in the study conducted under paragraph (1) an examination of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the appropriate security measures required and minimum standards for certification of systems or technologies in order to minimize the potential for fraud in voting or in the registration of qualified citizens to register and vote;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the possible methods, such as Internet or other communications technologies, that may be utilized in the electoral process, including the use of those technologies to register voters and enable citizens to vote online, and recommendations concerning statutes and rules to be adopted in order to implement an online or Internet system in the electoral process;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the impact that new communications or Internet technology systems for use in the electoral process could have on voter participation rates, voter education, public accessibility, potential external influences during the elections process, voter privacy and anonymity, and other issues related to the conduct and administration of elections;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>whether other aspects of the electoral process, such as public availability of candidate information and citizen communication with candidates, could benefit from the increased use of online or Internet technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the requirements for authorization of collection, storage, and processing of electronically generated and transmitted digital messages to permit any eligible person to register to vote or vote in an election, including applying for and casting an absentee ballot;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>the implementation cost of an online or Internet voting or voter registration system and the costs of elections after implementation (including a comparison of total cost savings for the administration of the electoral process by using Internet technologies or systems);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>identification of current and foreseeable online and Internet technologies for use in the registration of voters, for voting, or for the purpose of reducing election fraud, currently available or in use by election authorities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>the means by which to ensure and achieve equity of access to online or Internet voting or voter registration systems and address the fairness of such systems to all citizens; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the impact of technology on the speed, timeliness, and accuracy of vote counts in Federal, State, and local elections.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1691">116 STAT. 1691</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 20 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall transmit to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including such legislative recommendations or model State laws as are required to address the findings of the Commission.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Internet posting.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to the dissemination requirements under chapter 19 of title 44, United States Code, the Election Administration Commission shall post the report transmitted under paragraph (1) on an Internet website.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="246">SEC. 246. </num><heading>STUDY AND REPORT ON FREE ABSENTEE BALLOT POSTAGE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15386">42 USC 15386</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study on the Establishment of a Free Absentee Ballot Postage Program.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission, in consultation with the Postal Service, shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of the establishment of a program under which the Postal Service shall waive or otherwise reduce the amount of postage applicable with respect to absentee ballots submitted by voters in general elections for Federal office (other than balloting materials mailed under section 3406 of title 39, United States Code) that does not apply with respect to the postage required to send the absentee ballots to voters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public survey.</inline>—</heading><content>As part of the study conducted under paragraph (1), the Commission shall conduct a survey of potential beneficiaries under the program described in such paragraph, including the elderly and disabled, and shall take into account the results of such survey in determining the feasibility and advisability of establishing such a program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a)(1) together with recommendations for such legislative and administrative action as the Commission determines appropriate.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain an estimate of the costs of establishing the program described in subsection (a)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation.</inline>—</heading><content>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain an analysis of the feasibility of implementing the program described in subsection (a)(1) with respect to the absentee ballots to be submitted in the general election for Federal office held in 2004.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations regarding the elderly and disabled.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>include recommendations on ways that program described in subsection (a)(1) would target elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>identify methods to increase the number of such individuals who vote in elections for Federal office.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Service Defined.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Postal Service” means the United States Postal Service established under section 201of title 39, United States Code.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1692">116 STAT. 1692</page></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="247">SEC. 247. </num><heading>CONSULTATION WITH STANDARDS BOARD AND BOARD OF ADVISORS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15387">42 USC 15387</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Commission shall carry out its duties under this subtitle in consultation with the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Election Assistance</heading> <part> <num value="1">PART 1—</num><heading>REQUIREMENTS PAYMENTS</heading> <section><num value="251">SEC. 251. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS PAYMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15401">42 USC 15401</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission shall make a requirements payment each year in an amount determined under section 252 to each State which meets the conditions described in section 253 for the year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), a State receiving a requirements payment shall use the payment only to meet the requirements of title III.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other activities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A State may use a requirements payment to carry out other activities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office if the State certifies to the Commission that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the State has implemented the requirements of title III; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the amount expended with respect to such other activities does not exceed an amount equal to the minimum payment amount applicable to the State under section 252(c).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retroactive Payments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, including the maintenance of effort requirements of section 254(a)(7), a State may use a requirements payment as a reimbursement for costs incurred in obtaining voting equipment which meets the requirements of section 301 if the State obtains the equipment after the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule regarding multiyear contracts.—</inline></heading><content>A State may use a requirements payment for any costs for voting equipment which meets the requirements of section 301 that, pursuant to a multiyear contract, were incurred on or after January 1, 2001, except that the amount that the State is otherwise required to contribute under the maintenance of effort requirements of section 254(a)(7) shall be increased by the amount of the payment made with respect to such multiyear contract.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adoption of Commission Guidelines and Guidance Not Required To Receive Payment.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this part may be construed to require a State to implement any of the voluntary voting system guidelines or any of the voluntary guidance adopted by the Commission with respect to any matter as a condition for receiving a requirements payment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Schedule of Payments.</inline>—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the initial appointment of all members of the Commission (but in no event later than 6 months thereafter), and not less frequently than once each calendar year thereafter, the Commission shall make requirements payments to States under this part.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1693">116 STAT. 1693</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A State may not use any portion of a requirements payment—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to pay costs associated with any litigation, except to the extent that such costs otherwise constitute permitted uses of a requirements payment under this part; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>for the payment of any judgment.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="252">SEC. 252. </num><heading>ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15402">42 USC 15402</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (c), the amount of a requirements payment made to a State for a year shall be equal to the product of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the total amount appropriated for requirements payments for the year pursuant to the authorization under section 257; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the State allocation percentage for the State (as determined under subsection (b)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Allocation Percentage Defined.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The “State allocation percentage” for a State is the amount (expressed as a percentage) equal to the quotient of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the voting age population of the State (as reported in the most recent decennial census); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the total voting age population of all States (as reported in the most recent decennial census).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Amount of Payment.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The amount of a requirements payment made to a State for a year may not be less than—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the case of any of the several States or the District of Columbia, one-half of 1 percent of the total amount appropriated for requirements payments for the year under section 257; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the case of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the United States Virgin Islands, one-tenth of 1 percent of such total amount.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pro Rata Reductions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator shall make such pro rata reductions to the allocations determined under subsection (a) as are necessary to comply with the requirements of subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing Availability of Funds After Appropriation.</inline>—</heading><content>A requirements payment made to a State under this part shall be available to the State without fiscal year limitation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="253">SEC. 253. </num><heading>CONDITION FOR RECEIPT OF FUNDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15403">42 USC 15403</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>A State is eligible to receive a requirements payment for a fiscal year if the chief executive officer of the State, or designee, in consultation and coordination with the chief State election official, has filed with the Commission a statement certifying that the State is in compliance with the requirements referred to in subsection (b). A State may meet the requirement of the previous sentence by filing with the Commission a statement which reads as follows: “<inline class="underline"> </inline> hereby certifies that it is in compliance with the requirements referred to in section 253(b) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002.” (with the blank to be filled in with the name of the State involved).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Plan Requirement; Certification of Compliance With Applicable Laws and Requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The requirements referred to in this subsection are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The State has filed with the Commission a State plan covering the fiscal year which the State certifies—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1694">116 STAT. 1694</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>contains each of the elements described in section 254 with respect to the fiscal year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is developed in accordance with section 255; and (C) meets the public notice and comment requirements of section 256.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The State has filed with the Commission a plan for the implementation of the uniform, nondiscriminatory administrative complaint procedures required under section 402 (or has included such a plan in the State plan filed under paragraph (1)), and has such procedures in place for purposes of meeting the requirements of such section. If the State does not include such an implementation plan in the State plan filed under paragraph (1), the requirements of sections 255(b) and 256 shall apply to the implementation plan in the same manner as such requirements apply to the State plan.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><content><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The State is in compliance with each of the laws described in section 906, as such laws apply with respect to this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>To the extent that any portion of the requirements payment is used for activities other than meeting the requirements of title III—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the State’s proposed uses of the requirements payment are not inconsistent with the requirements of title III; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the use of the funds under this paragraph is consistent with the requirements of section 251(b).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The State has appropriated funds for carrying out the activities for which the requirements payment is made in an amount equal to 5 percent of the total amount to be spent for such activities (taking into account the requirements payment and the amount spent by the State) and, in the case of a State that uses a requirements payment as a reimbursement under section 251(c)(2), an additional amount equal to the amount of such reimbursement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Methods of Compliance Left to Discretion of State.—</inline></heading><content>The specific choices on the methods of complying with the elements of a State plan shall be left to the discretion of the State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing for Filing of Certification.—</inline></heading><content>A State may not file a statement of certification under subsection (a) until the expiration of the 45-day period (or, in the case of a fiscal year other than the first fiscal year for which a requirements payment is made to the State under this subtitle, the 30-day period) which begins on the date the State plan under this subtitle is published in the Federal Register pursuant to section 255(b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief State Election Official Defined.—</inline></heading><content>In this subtitle, the “Chief State Election Official” of a State is the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-8) to be responsible for coordination of the State’s responsibilities under such Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="254">SEC. 254. </num><heading>STATE PLAN.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15404">42 USC 15404</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The State plan shall contain a description of each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>How the State will use the requirements payment to meet the requirements of title III, and, if applicable under section 251(a)(2), to carry out other activities to improve the administration of elections.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1695">116 STAT. 1695</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>How the State will distribute and monitor the distribution of the requirements payment to units of local government or other entities in the State for carrying out the activities described in paragraph (1), including a description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the criteria to be used to determine the eligibility of such units or entities for receiving the payment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the methods to be used by the State to monitor the performance of the units or entities to whom the payment is distributed, consistent with the performance goals and measures adopted under paragraph (8).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>How the State will provide for programs for voter education, election official education and training, and poll worker training which will assist the State in meeting the requirements of title III.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>How the State will adopt voting system guidelines and processes which are consistent with the requirements of section 301.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>How the State will establish a fund described in subsection (b) for purposes of administering the State’s activities under this part, including information on fund management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>The State’s proposed budget for activities under this part, based on the State’s best estimates of the costs of such activities and the amount of funds to be made available, including specific information on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the costs of the activities required to be carried out to meet the requirements of title III;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the portion of the requirements payment which will be used to carry out activities to meet such requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the portion of the requirements payment which will be used to carry out other activities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>How the State, in using the requirements payment, will maintain the expenditures of the State for activities funded by the payment at a level that is not less than the level of such expenditures maintained by the State for the fiscal year ending prior to November 2000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>How the State will adopt performance goals and measures that will be used by the State to determine its success and the success of units of local government in the State in carrying out the plan, including timetables for meeting each of the elements of the plan, descriptions of the criteria the State will use to measure performance and the process used to develop such criteria, and a description of which official is to be held responsible for ensuring that each performance goal is met.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>A description of the uniform, nondiscriminatory State based administrative complaint procedures in effect under section 402.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>If the State received any payment under title I, a description of how such payment will affect the activities proposed to be carried out under the plan, including the amount of funds available for such activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>How the State will conduct ongoing management of the plan, except that the State may not make any material change in the administration of the plan unless the change—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1696">116 STAT. 1696</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is developed and published in the Federal Register in accordance with section 255 in the same manner as the State plan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is subject to public notice and comment in accordance with section 256 in the same manner as the State plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>takes effect only after the expiration of the 30-day period which begins on the date the change is published in the Federal Register in accordance with subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>In the case of a State with a State plan in effect under this subtitle during the previous fiscal year, a description of how the plan reflects changes from the State plan for the previous fiscal year and of how the State succeeded in carrying out the State plan for such previous fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>A description of the committee which participated in the development of the State plan in accordance with section 255 and the procedures followed by the committee under such section and section 256.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Election Fund.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election fund described</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of subsection (a)(5), a fund described in this subsection with respect to a State is a fund which is established in the treasury of the State government, which is used in accordance with paragraph (2), and which consists of the following amounts:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by the State for carrying out the activities for which the requirements payment is made to the State under this part.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The requirements payment made to the State under this part.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Such other amounts as may be appropriated under law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Interest earned on deposits of the fund.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of fund.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts in the fund shall be used by the State exclusively to carry out the activities for which the requirements payment is made to the State under this part.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of states that require changes to state law.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of a State that requires State legislation to establish the fund described in this subsection, the Commission shall defer disbursement of the requirements payment to such State until such time as legislation establishing the fund is enacted.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection Against Actions Based on Information in Plan.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>No action may be brought under this Act against a State or other jurisdiction on the basis of any information contained in the State plan filed under this part.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for criminal acts.</inline>—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) may not be construed to limit the liability of a State or other jurisdiction for criminal acts or omissions.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1697">116 STAT. 1697</page></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="255">SEC. 255. </num><heading>PROCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND FILING OF PLAN; PUBLICATION BY COMMISSION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15405">42 USC 15405</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The chief State election official shall develop the State plan under this subtitle through a committee of appropriate individuals, including the chief election officials of the two most populous jurisdictions within the States, other local election officials, stake holders (including representatives of groups of individuals with disabilities), and other citizens, appointed for such purpose by the chief State election official.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication of Plan by Commission.—</inline></heading><content>After receiving the State plan of a State under this subtitle, the Commission shall cause to have the plan published in the Federal Register.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="256">SEC. 256. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15406">42 USC 15406</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>For purposes of section 251(a)(1)(C), a State plan meets the public notice and comment requirements of this section if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>not later than 30 days prior to the submission of the plan, the State made a preliminary version of the plan available for public inspection and comment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the State publishes notice that the preliminary version of the plan is so available; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the State took the public comments made regarding the preliminary version of the plan into account in preparing the plan which was filed with the Commission.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="257">SEC. 257. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15407">42 USC 15407</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In addition to amounts transferred undersection 104(c), there are authorized to be appropriated for requirements payments under this part the following amounts:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>For fiscal year 2003, $1,400,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For fiscal year 2004, $1,000,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>For fiscal year 2005, $600,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Any amounts appropriated pursuant to the authority of subsection (a) shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="258">SEC. 258. </num><heading>REPORTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15408">42 USC 15408</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than 6 months after the end of each fiscal year for which a State received a requirements payment under this part, the State shall submit a report to the Commission on the activities conducted with the funds provided during the year, and shall include in the report—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a list of expenditures made with respect to each category of activities described in section 251(b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the number and type of articles of voting equipment obtained with the funds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>an analysis and description of the activities funded under this part to meet the requirements of this Act and an analysis and description of how such activities conform to the State plan under section 254.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1698">116 STAT. 1698</page></content></paragraph></section> </part> <part> <num value="2">PART 2—</num><heading>PAYMENTS TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ASSURE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES</heading> <section><num value="261">SEC. 261. </num><heading>PAYMENTS TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ASSURE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15421">42 USC 15421</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make a payment to each eligible State and each eligible unit of local government (as described in section 263).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An eligible State and eligible unit of local government shall use the payment received under this part for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>making polling places, including the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling facility, accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>providing individuals with disabilities and the other individuals described in paragraph (1) with information about the accessibility of polling places, including outreach programs to inform the individuals about the availability of accessible polling places and training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of individuals with disabilities in elections for Federal office.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Schedule of Payments.</inline>—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act (but in no event later than6 months thereafter), and not less frequently than once each calendar year thereafter, the Secretary shall make payments under this part.</content></subsection></section> <section> <num value="262">SEC. 262. </num><heading>AMOUNT OF PAYMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15422">42 USC 15422</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The amount of a payment made to an eligible State or an eligible unit of local government for a year under this part shall be determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing Availability of Funds After Appropriation.</inline>—</heading><content>A payment made to an eligible State or eligible unit of local government under this part shall be available without fiscal year limitation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="263">SEC. 263. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15423">42 USC 15423</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><content>Each State or unit of local government that desires to receive a payment under this part for a fiscal year shall submit an application for the payment to the Secretary at such time and in such manner and containing such information as the Secretary shall require.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Application.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Each application submitted under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>provide such additional information and certifications as the Secretary determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this part.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1699">116 STAT. 1699</page></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection Against Actions Based on Information in Application.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>No action may be brought under this Act against a State or unit of local government on the basis of any information contained in the application submitted under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for criminal acts.</inline>—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) may not be construed to limit the liability of a State or unit of local government for criminal acts or omissions.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="264">SEC. 264. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15424">42 USC 15424</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this part the following amounts:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>For fiscal year 2003, $50,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For fiscal year 2004, $25,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>For fiscal year 2005, $25,000,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Any amounts appropriated pursuant to the authority of subsection (a) shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="265">SEC. 265. </num><heading>REPORTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15425">42 USC 15425</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports by Recipients.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than the 6 months after the end of each fiscal year for which an eligible State or eligible unit of local government received a payment under this part, the State or unit shall submit a report to the Secretary on the activities conducted with the funds provided during the year, and shall include in the report a list of expenditures made with respect to each category of activities described in section 261(b).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report by Secretary to Committees.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect teach fiscal year for which the Secretary makes payments under this part, the Secretary shall submit a report on the activities carried out under this part to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.</content></subsection></section> </part> <part> <num value="3">PART 3—</num><heading>GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON VOTING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS</heading> <section><num value="271">SEC. 271. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON VOTING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15441">42 USC 15441</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission shall make grants to assist entities in carrying out research and development to improve the quality, reliability, accuracy, accessibility, affordability, and security of voting equipment, election systems, and voting technology.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An entity is eligible to receive a grant under this part if it submits to the Commission (at such time and in such form as the Commission may require) an application containing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>certifications that the research and development funded with the grant will take into account the need to make voting equipment fully accessible for individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, the need to ensure that such individuals can vote independently and with privacy, and the need to provide alternative language accessibility for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language (consistent with the requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965); and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1700">116 STAT. 1700</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such other information and certifications as the Commission may require.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Regulations Governing Patent Rights in Inventions Made With Federal Assistance.</inline>—</heading><content>Any invention made by the recipient of a grant under this part using funds provided under this part shall be subject to chapter 18 of title 35, United States Code (relating to patent rights in inventions made with Federal assistance).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation of Topics for Research.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (hereafter in this section referred to as the “Director”) shall submit to the Commission an annual list of the Director’s suggestions for issues which may be the subject of research funded with grants awarded under this part during the year.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of grant applications received by commission.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission shall submit each application it receives for a grant under this part to the Director, who shall review the application and provide the Commission with such comments as the Director considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring and adjustment of grant activities at request of commission.</inline>—</heading><content>After the Commission has awarded a grant under this part, the Commission may request that the Director monitor the grant, and (to the extent permitted under the terms of the grant as awarded) the Director may recommend to the Commission that the recipient of the grant modify and adjust the activities carried out under the grant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of grants at request of commission.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a grant for which the Commission submits the application to the Director under paragraph (2) or requests that the Director monitor the grant under paragraph (3), the Director shall prepare and submit to the Commission an evaluation of the grant and the activities carried out under the grant.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion in reports.—</inline></heading><content>The Commission shall include the evaluations submitted under subparagraph (A) for a year in the report submitted for the year undersection 207.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of Information on Projects.—</inline></heading><content>The Commission may provide to the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under part 3 of subtitle A such information regarding the activities funded under this part as the Commission deems necessary to assist the Committee in carrying out its duties.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="272">SEC. 272. </num><heading>REPORT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15442">42 USC 15442</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Each entity which receives a grant under this part shall submit to the Commission a report describing the activities carried out with the funds provided under the grant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline.</inline>—</heading><content>An entity shall submit a report required under subsection (a) not later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year for which the entity received the grant which is the subject of the report.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="273">SEC. 273. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15443">42 USC 15443</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this part $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1701">116 STAT. 1701</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this section shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until expended.</content></subsection></section> </part> <part> <num value="4">PART 4—</num><heading>PILOT PROGRAM FOR TESTING OFEQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY</heading> <section><num value="281">SEC. 281.</num> <heading>PILOT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15451">42 USC 15451</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Commission shall make grants to carryout pilot programs under which new technologies in voting systems and equipment are tested and implemented on a trial basis so that the results of such tests and trials are reported to Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An entity is eligible to receive a grant under this part if it submits to the Commission (at such time and in such form as the Commission may require) an application containing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>certifications that the pilot programs funded with the grant will take into account the need to make voting equipment fully accessible for individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, the need to ensure that such individuals can vote independently and with privacy, and the need to provide alternative language accessibility for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language (consistent with the requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the requirements of this Act); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such other information and certifications as the Commission may require.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation of Topics for Pilot Programs.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (hereafter in this section referred to as the “Director”) shall submit to the Commission an annual list of the Director’s suggestions for issues which may be the subject of pilot programs funded with grants awarded under this part during the year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of grant applications received by commission.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission shall submit each application it receives for a grant under this part to the Director, who shall review the application and provide the Commission with such comments as the Director considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring and adjustment of grant activities at request of commission.</inline>—</heading><content>After the Commission has awarded a grant under this part, the Commission may request that the Director monitor the grant, and (to the extent permitted under the terms of the grant as awarded) the Director may recommend to the Commission that the recipient of the grant modify and adjust the activities carried out under the grant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of grants at request of commission.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a grant for which the Commission submits the application to the Director under paragraph (2) or requests that the Director monitor the grant under paragraph (3), the Director shall prepare and submit to the Commission an evaluation of the grant and the activities carried out under the grant.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion in reports.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission shall include the evaluations submitted under subparagraph (A) for a year in the report submitted for the year under section 207.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1702">116 STAT. 1702</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of Information on Projects—</inline></heading><content>The Commission may provide to the Technical Guidelines Development Committee under part 3 of subtitle A such information regarding the activities funded under this part as the Commission deems necessary to assist the Committee in carrying out its duties.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="282">SEC. 282. </num><heading>REPORT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15452">42 USC 15452</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Each entity which receives a grant under this part shall submit to the Commission a report describing the activities carried out with the funds provided under the grant.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline.</inline>—</heading><content>An entity shall submit a report required under subsection (a) not later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year for which the entity received the grant which is the subject of the report.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="283">SEC. 283. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15453">42 USC 15453</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this part $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds.—</inline></heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this section shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until expended.</content></subsection></section> </part> <part> <num value="5">PART 5—</num><heading>PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEMS</heading> <section><num value="291">SEC. 291. </num><heading>PAYMENTS FOR PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15461">42 USC 15461</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to any other payments made under this subtitle, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall pay the protection and advocacy system (as defined in section102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15002)) of each State to ensure full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote and accessing polling places. In providing such services, protection and advocacy systems shall have the same general authorities as they are afforded under subtitle C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15041 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Grant Amount.</inline>—</heading><content>The minimum amount of each grant to a protection and advocacy system shall be determined and allocated as set forth in subsections (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), (e), and (g) of section 509 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.794e), except that the amount of the grants to systems referred to in subsections (c)(3)(B) and (c)(4)(B) of that section shall be not less than $70,000 and $35,000, respectively.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training and Technical Assistance Program.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 90 days after the date on which the initial appropriation of funds for a fiscal year is made pursuant to the authorization under section 292, the Secretary shall set aside 7 percent of the amount appropriated under such section and use such portion to make payments to eligible entities to provide training and technical assistance with respect to the activities carried out under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds.</inline>—</heading><content>A recipient of a payment under this subsection may use the payment to support training in the use of voting systems and technologies, and to demonstrate and evaluate the use of such systems and technologies, by individuals with disabilities (including blindness) in order to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1703">116 STAT. 1703</page>assess the availability and use of such systems and technologies for such individuals. At least one of the recipients under this subsection shall use the payment to provide training and technical assistance for nonvisual access.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An entity is eligible to receive a payment under this subsection if the entity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is a public or private nonprofit entity with demonstrated experience in voting issues for individuals with disabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is governed by a board with respect to which the majority of its members are individuals with disabilities or family members of such individuals or individuals who are blind; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>submits to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="292">SEC. 292. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15462">42 USC 15462</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subtitle, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006, and for each subsequent fiscal year such sums as may be necessary, for the purpose of making payments undersection 291(a); except that none of the funds provided by this subsection shall be used to initiate or otherwise participate in any litigation related to election-related disability access, not with-standing the general authorities that the protection and advocacy systems are otherwise afforded under subtitle C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15041 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Any amounts appropriated pursuant to the authority of this section shall remain available until expended.</content></subsection></section> </part> <part> <num value="6">PART 6—</num><heading>NATIONAL STUDENT AND PARENT MOCK ELECTION</heading> <section><num value="295">SEC. 295. </num><heading>NATIONAL STUDENT AND PARENT MOCK ELECTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15471">42 USC 15471</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Election Assistance Commission is authorized to award grants to the National Student and Parent Mock Election, a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to promote voter participation in American elections to enable it to carry out voter education activities for students and their parents. Such activities may—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>include simulated national elections at least 5 days before the actual election that permit participation by students and parents from each of the 50 States in the United States, its territories, the District of Columbia, and United States schools overseas; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>consist of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>school forums and local cable call-in shows on the national issues to be voted upon in an “issues forum”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>speeches and debates before students and parents by local candidates or stand-ins for such candidates;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>quiz team competitions, mock press conferences, and speech writing competitions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>weekly meetings to follow the course of the campaign; or<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1704">116 STAT. 1704</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>school and neighborhood campaigns to increase voter turnout, including newsletters, posters, telephone chains, and transportation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement.—</inline></heading><content>The National Student and Parent Mock Election shall present awards to outstanding student and parent mock election projects.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Awards.</p></sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="296">SEC. 296. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15472">42 USC 15472</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subtitle $200,000 for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 6 succeeding fiscal years.</content></section> </part> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>UNIFORM AND NONDISCRIMINATORY ELECTION TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Requirements</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>VOTING SYSTEMS STANDARDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15481">42 USC 15481</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each voting system used in an election for Federal office shall meet the following requirements:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the voting system (including any lever voting system, optical scanning voting system, or direct recording electronic system) shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>permit the voter to verify (in a private and independent manner) the votes selected by the voter on the ballot before the ballot is cast and counted;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>provide the voter with the opportunity (in a private and independent manner) to change the ballot or correct any error before the ballot is cast and counted (including the opportunity to correct the error through the issuance of a replacement ballot if the voter was otherwise unable to change the ballot or correct any error); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>if the voter selects votes for more than one candidate for a single office—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>notify the voter that the voter has selected more than one candidate for a single office on the ballot;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>notify the voter before the ballot is cast and counted of the effect of casting multiple votes for the office; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>provide the voter with the opportunity to correct the ballot before the ballot is cast and counted.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>A State or jurisdiction that uses a paper ballot voting system, a punch card voting system, or a central count voting system (including mail-in absentee ballots and mail-in ballots), may meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(iii) by—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1705">116 STAT. 1705</page></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>establishing a voter education program specific to that voting system that notifies each voter of the effect of casting multiple votes for an office; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>providing the voter with instructions on how to correct the ballot before it is cast and counted (including instructions on how to correct the error through the issuance of a replacement ballot if the voter was otherwise unable to change the ballot or correct any error).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The voting system shall ensure that any notification required under this paragraph preserves the privacy of the voter and the confidentiality of the ballot.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audit capacity.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The voting system shall produce a record with an audit capacity for such system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Manual audit capacity.—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The voting system shall produce a permanent paper record with a manual audit capacity for such system.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The voting system shall provide the voter with an opportunity to change. the ballot or correct any error before the permanent paper record is produced.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The paper record produced under subparagraph (A) shall be available as an official record for any recount conducted with respect to any election in which the system is used.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accessibility for individuals with disabilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The voting system shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>be accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>satisfy the requirement of subparagraph (A) through the use of at least one direct recording electronic voting system or other voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities at each polling place; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>if purchased with funds made available under title II on or after January 1, 2007, meet the voting system standards for disability access (as outlined in this paragraph).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative language accessibility</inline>.—</heading><content>The voting system shall provide alternative language accessibility pursuant to the requirements of section 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973aa-1a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Error rates</inline>.—</heading><content>The error rate of the voting system in counting ballots (determined by taking into account only those errors which are attributable to the voting system and not attributable to an act of the voter) shall comply with the error rate standards established under section 3.2.1 of the voting systems standards issued by the Federal Election Commission which are in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uniform definition of what constitutes a vote</inline>.—</heading><content>Each State shall adopt uniform and nondiscriminatory standards that define what constitutes a vote and what will be <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1706">116 STAT. 1706</page>counted as a vote for each category of voting system used in the State.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting System Defined.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “voting system” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment (including the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment) that is used—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to define ballots;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to cast and count votes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to report or display election results; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to maintain and produce any audit trail information; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the practices and associated documentation used—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to identify system components and versions of such components;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to test the system during its development and maintenance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to maintain records of system errors and defects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to determine specific system changes to be made to a system after the initial qualification of the system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to make available any materials to the voter (such as notices, instructions, forms, or paper ballots).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a State or jurisdiction which used a particular type of voting system in the elections for Federal office held in November 2000 from using the same type of system after the effective date of this section, so long as the system meets or is modified to meet the requirements of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of paper ballot voting systems.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of subsection (a)(1)(A)(i), the term “verify” may not be defined in a manner that makes it impossible for a paper ballot voting system to meet the requirements of such sub-section or to be modified to meet such requirements.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>Each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of this section on and after January 1, 2006.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>PROVISIONAL VOTING AND VOTING INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15482">42 USC 15482</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisional Voting Requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If an individual declares that such individual is a registered voter in the jurisdiction in which the individual desires to vote and that the individual is eligible to vote in an election for Federal office, but the name of the individual does not appear on the official list of eligible voters for the polling place or an election official asserts that the individual is not eligible to vote, such individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote>An election official at the polling place shall notify the individual that the individual may cast a provisional ballotin that election.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The individual shall be permitted to cast a provisional ballot at that polling place upon the execution of a written affirmation by the individual before an election official at the polling place stating that the individual is—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1707">116 STAT. 1707</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a registered voter in the jurisdiction in which the individual desires to vote; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>eligible to vote in that election.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>An election official at the polling place shall transmit the ballot cast by the individual or the voter information contained in the written affirmation executed by the individual under paragraph (2) to an appropriate State or local election official for prompt verification under paragraph (4).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>If the appropriate State or local election official to whom the ballot or voter information is transmitted under paragraph (3) determines that the individual is eligible under State law to vote, the individual’s provisional ballot shall be counted as a vote in that election in accordance with State law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>At the time that an individual casts a provisional ballot, the appropriate State or local election official shall give the individual written information that states that any individual who casts a provisional ballot will be able to ascertain under the system established under subparagraph (B) whether the vote was counted, and, if the vote was not counted, the reason that the vote was not counted.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The appropriate State or local election official shall establish a free access system (such as a toll-free telephone number or an Internet website) that any individual who casts a provisional ballot may access to discover whether the vote of that individual was counted, and, if the vote was not counted, the reason that the vote was not counted.</content></subparagraph> <continuation>States described in section 4(b) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-2(b)) may meet the requirements of this subsection using voter registration procedures established under applicable State law. The appropriate State or local official shall establish and maintain reasonable procedures necessary to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information collected, stored, or otherwise used by the free access system established under paragraph (5)(B). Access to information about an individual provisional ballot shall be restricted to the individual who cast the ballot.</continuation></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting Information Requirements.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public posting on election day</inline>.—</heading><content>The appropriate State or local election official shall cause voting information to be publicly posted at each polling place on the day of each election for Federal office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting information defined.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “voting information” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a sample version of the ballot that will be used for that election;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>information regarding the date of the election and the hours during which polling places will be open;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>instructions on how to vote, including how to cast a vote and how to cast a provisional ballot;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>instructions for mail-in registrants and first-time voters under section 303(b);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>general information on voting rights under applicable Federal and State laws, including information on the right of an individual to cast a provisional ballot and instructions on how to contact the appropriate officials if these rights are alleged to have been violated; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1708">116 STAT. 1708</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>general information on Federal and State laws regarding prohibitions on acts of fraud and misrepresentation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voters Who Vote After the Polls Close.</inline>—</heading><content>Any individual who votes in an election for Federal office as a result of a Federal or State court order or any other order extending the time established for closing the polls by a State law in effect 10 days before the date of that election may only vote in that election by casting a provisional ballot under subsection (a). Any such ballot cast under the preceding sentence shall be separated and held apart from other provisional ballots cast by those not affected by the order.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date for Provisional Voting and Voting Information.</inline>—</heading><content>Each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of this section on and after January 1, 2004.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>COMPUTERIZED STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION LIST REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTERS WHO REGISTER BY MAIL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15483">42 USC 15483</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computerized Statewide Voter Registration List Requirements.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph(B), each State, acting through the chief State election official, shall implement, in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner, a single, uniform, official, centralized, interactive computerized statewide voter registration list defined, maintained, and administered at the State level that contains the name and registration information of every legally registered voter in the State and assigns a unique identifier to each legally registered voter in the State (in this subsection referred to as the “computerized list”), and includes the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The computerized list shall serve as the single system for storing and managing the official list of registered voters throughout the State.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The computerized list contains the name and registration information of every legally registered voter in the State.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Under the computerized list, a unique identifier is assigned to each legally registered voter in the State.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The computerized list shall be coordinated with other agency databases within the State.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>Any election official in the State, including any local election official, may obtain immediate electronic access to the information contained in the computerized list.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>All voter registration information obtained by any local election official in the State shall be electronically entered into the computerized list on an expedited basis at the time the information is provided to the local official.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>The chief State election official shall provide such support as may be required so that local election <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1709">116 STAT. 1709</page>officials are able to enter information as described in clause (vi).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>The computerized list shall serve as the official voter registration list for the conduct of all elections for Federal office in the State.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception.</inline>—</heading><content>The requirement under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a State in which, under a State law in effect continuously on and after the date of the enactment of this Act, there is no voter registration requirement for individuals in the State with respect to elections for Federal office.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computerized list maintenance.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The appropriate State or local election official shall perform list maintenance with respect to the computerized list on a regular basis as follows:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>If an individual is to be removed from the computerized list, such individual shall be removed in accordance with the provisions of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.), including subsections (a)(4), (c)(2), (d), and (e) of section 8 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-6).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>For purposes of removing names of ineligible voters from the official list of eligible voters—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>under section 8(a)(3)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-6(a)(3)(B)), the State shall coordinate the computerized list with State agency records on felony status; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by reason of the death of the registrant under section 8(a)(4)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-6(a)(4)(A)), the State shall coordinate the computerized list with State agency records on death.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this subparagraph, if a State is described in section 4(b) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-2(b)), that State shall remove the names of ineligible voters from the computerized list in accordance with State law.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conduct.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The list maintenance performed under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in a manner that ensures that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the name of each registered voter appears in the computerized list;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>only voters who are not registered or who are not eligible to vote are removed from the computerized list; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>duplicate names are eliminated from the computerized list.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technological security of computerized list.</inline>—</heading><content>The appropriate State or local official shall provide adequate technological security measures to prevent the unauthorized access to the computerized list established under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum standard for accuracy of state voter registration records.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The State election system shall include provisions to ensure that voter registration records in the State are accurate and are updated regularly, including the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1710">116 STAT. 1710</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A system of file maintenance that makes a reasonable effort to remove registrants who are ineligible to vote from the official list of eligible voters. Under such system, consistent with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993(42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.), registrants who have not responded to a notice and who have not voted in 2 consecutive general elections for Federal office shall be removed from the official list of eligible voters, except that no registrant may be removed solely by reason of a failure to vote.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Safeguards to ensure that eligible voters are not removed in error from the official list of eligible voters.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Verification of voter registration information.—</inline></heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requiring provision of certain information by applicants.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, an application for voter registration for an election for Federal office may not be accepted or processed by a State unless the application includes—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>in the case of an applicant who has been issued a current and valid driver’s license, the applicant’s driver’s license number; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>in the case of any other applicant (other than an applicant to whom clause (ii) applies), the last 4 digits of the applicant’s social security number.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for applicants without driver’s license or social security number.—</inline></heading><content>If an applicant for voter registration for an election for Federal office has not been issued a current and valid driver’s license or a social security number, the State shall assign the applicant a number which will serve to identify the applicant for voter registration purposes. To the extent that the State has a computerized list in effect under this subsection and the list assigns unique identifying numbers to registrants, the number assigned under this clause shall be the unique identifying number assigned under the list.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of validity of numbers provided.</inline>—</heading><content>The State shall determine whether the information provided by an individual is sufficient to meet the requirements of this subparagraph, in accordance with State law.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for state officials.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing information in databases</inline>.—</heading><content>The chief State election official and the official responsible for the State motor vehicle authority of a State shall enter into an agreement to match information in the database of the statewide voter registration system with information in the database of the motor vehicle authority to the extent required to enable each such official to verify the accuracy of the information provided on applications for voter registration.</content></clause> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements with commissioner of social security.</inline>—</heading><content>The official responsible for the State motor vehicle authority shall enter into an agreement with <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1711">116 STAT. 1711</page>the Commissioner of Social Security under section 205(r)(8) of the Social Security Act (as added by subparagraph (C)).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access to federal information.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 205(r) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(r)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The Commissioner of Social Security shall, upon the request of the official responsible for a State driver’s license agency pursuant to the Help America Vote Act of 2002—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>enter into an agreement with such official for the purpose of verifying applicable information, so long as the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) are met; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>include in such agreement safeguards to assure the maintenance of the confidentiality of any applicable information disclosed and procedures to permit such agency to use the applicable information for the purpose of maintaining its records.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Confidentiality.</p></sidenote></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Information provided pursuant to an agreement under this paragraph shall be provided at such time, in such place, and in such manner as the Commissioner determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The Commissioner shall develop methods to verify the accuracy of information provided by the agency with respect to applications for voter registration, for whom the last 4 digits of a social security number are provided instead of a driver’s license number.</content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the term ‘applicable information’ means information regarding whether—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the name (including the first name and any family forename or surname), the date of birth (including the month, day, and year), and social security number of an individual provided to the Commissioner match the information contained in the Commissioner’s records, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>such individual is shown on the records of the Commissioner as being deceased; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the term ‘State driver’s license agency’ means the State agency which issues driver’s licenses to individuals within the State and maintains records relating to such licensure.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to require the provision of applicable information with regard to a request for a record of an individual if the Commissioner determines there are exceptional circumstances warranting an exception (such as safety of the individual or interference with an investigation).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>Applicable information provided by the Commission pursuant to an agreement under this paragraph or by an individual to any agency that has entered into an agreement under this paragraph shall be considered as strictly confidential and shall be used only for the purposes described in this paragraph and for carrying out an agreement under this paragraph. Any officer or employee or former officer or employee of a State, or any officer or employee or former officer or employee of a contractor of a State who, without the written authority of the Commissioner, publishes or communicates any applicable information in such individual’s possession by reason of such employment or position as such an officer, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1712">116 STAT. 1712</page>thereof shall be fined or imprisoned, or both, as described in section 208.”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Penalties.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for certain states.—</inline></heading><content>In the case of a State which is permitted to use social security numbers, and provides for the use of social security numbers, on applications for voter registration, in accordance with section 7 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a note), the provisions of this paragraph shall be optional.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Voters Who Register by Mail.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 6(c) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-4(c)) and subject to paragraph (3), a State shall, in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner, require an individual to meet the requirements of paragraph (2) if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the individual registered to vote in a jurisdiction by mail; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the individual has not previously voted in an election for Federal office in the State; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the individual has not previously voted in such an election in the jurisdiction and the jurisdiction is located in a State that does not have a computerized list that complies with the requirements of subsection (a).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An individual meets the requirements of this paragraph if the individual—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the case of an individual who votes in person—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>presents to the appropriate State or local election official a current and valid photo identification; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>presents to the appropriate State or local election official a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter; or</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in the case of an individual who votes by mail, submits with the ballot—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>a copy of a current and valid photo identification; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, pay check, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fail-safe voting.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In person</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual who desires to vote in person, but who does not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(i), may cast a provisional ballot under section 302(a).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">By mail.</inline>—</heading><content>An individual who desires to vote by mail but who does not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) may cast such a ballot by mail and the ballot shall be counted as a provisional ballot in accordance with section 302(a).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a person—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1713">116 STAT. 1713</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>who registers to vote by mail under section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C.1973gg-4) and submits as part of such registration either—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a copy of a current and valid photo identification; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows the name and address of the voter;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>who registers to vote by mail under section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-4) and submits with such registration either—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>a driver’s license number; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>at least the last 4 digits of the individual’s social security number; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>with respect to whom a State or local election official matches the information submitted under clause (i) with an existing State identification record bearing the same number, name and date of birth as provided in such registration; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>who is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-1 et seq.);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>provided the right to vote otherwise than in person under section 3(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ee-1(b)(2)(B)(ii)); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>entitled to vote otherwise than in person under any other Federal law.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of mail-in registration form.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The mail voter registration form developed under section 6 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-4) shall include the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The question “Are you a citizen of the United States of America?” and boxes for the applicant to check to indicate whether the applicant is or is not a citizen of the United States.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The question “Will you be 18 years of age on or before election day?” and boxes for the applicant to check to indicate whether or not the applicant will be 18 years of age or older on election day.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The statement “If you checked ‘no’ in response to either of these questions, do not complete this form.”.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>A statement informing the individual that if the form is submitted by mail and the individual is registering for the first time, the appropriate information required under this section must be submitted with the mail-in registration form in order to avoid the additional identification requirements upon voting for the first time.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incomplete forms</inline>.—</heading><content>If an applicant for voter registration fails to answer the question included on the mail voter registration form pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i), the registrar shall notify the applicant of the failure and provide the applicant with an opportunity to complete the form in a timely manner to allow for the completion of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1714">116 STAT. 1714</page>the registration form prior to the next election for Federal office (subject to State law).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a State that was not required to comply with a provision of the National Voter Registration Act of1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.) before the date of the enactment of this Act to comply with such a provision after such date.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permitted Use of Last 4 Digits of Social Security Numbers.</inline>—</heading><content>The last 4 digits of a social security number described in subsections (a)(5)(A)(i)(II) and (b)(3)(B)(i)(II) shall not be considered to be a social security number for purposes of section 7 of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a note).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computerized statewide voter registration list requirements</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph(B), each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) on and after January 1, 2004.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver.</inline>—</heading><content>If a State or jurisdiction certifies to the Commission not later than January 1, 2004, that the State or jurisdiction will not meet the deadline described in subparagraph (A) for good cause and includes in the certification the reasons for the failure to meet such deadline, subparagraph (A) shall apply to the State or jurisdiction as if the reference in such subparagraph to “January 1, 2004” were a reference to “January 1, 2006”.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for voters who register by mail.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Each State and jurisdiction shall be required to comply with the requirements of subsection (b) on and after January 1, 2004, and shall be prepared to receive registration materials submitted by individuals described in subparagraph (B) on and after the date described in such subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability with respect to individuals.</inline>—</heading><content>The provisions of subsection (b) shall apply to any individual who registers to vote on or after January 1, 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15484">42 USC 15484</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The requirements established by this title are minimum requirements and nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent a State from establishing election technology and administration requirements that are more strict than the requirements established under this title so long as such State requirements are not inconsistent with the Federal requirements under this title or any law described in section 906.</content></section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION LEFT TO DISCRETION OF STATE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15485">42 USC 15485</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The specific choices on the methods of complying with the requirements of this title shall be left to the discretion of the State.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1715">116 STAT. 1715</page></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Voluntary Guidance</heading> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>ADOPTION OF VOLUNTARY GUIDANCE BY COMMISSION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15501">42 USC 15501</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>To assist States in meeting the requirements of subtitle A, the Commission shall adopt voluntary guidance consistent with such requirements in accordance with the procedures described in section 312.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadlines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall adopt the recommendations under this section not later than—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 301, January 1, 2004;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 302, October 1, 2003; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 303, October 1, 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quadrennial Update</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall review and update recommendations adopted with respect to section 301 no less frequently than once every 4 years.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>PROCESS FOR ADOPTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The adoption of the voluntary guidance under this subtitle shall be carried out by the Commission in a manner that provides for each of the following:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15502">42 USC 15502</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Publication of notice of the proposed recommendations in the Federal Register.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>An opportunity for public comment on the proposed recommendations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>An opportunity for a public hearing on the record.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Publication of the final recommendations in the Federal Register.</content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>ENFORCEMENT</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>ACTIONS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR DECLARATORYAND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15511">42 USC 15511</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Attorney General may bring a civil action against any State or jurisdiction in an appropriate United States District Court for such declaratory and injunctive relief (including a temporary restraining order, a permanent or temporary injunction, or other order) as may be necessary to carry out the uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administration requirements undersections 301, 302, and 303.</content></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-BASED ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES TO REMEDY GRIEVANCES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15512">42 USC 15512</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of State-Based Administrative Complaint Procedures To Remedy Grievances.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of procedures as condition of receiving funds</inline>.—</heading><content>If a State receives any payment under a program under this Act, the State shall be required to establish and maintain State-based administrative complaint procedures which meet the requirements of paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirements of this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The procedures shall be uniform and nondiscriminatory.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1716">116 STAT. 1716</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Under the procedures, any person who believes that there is a violation of any provision of title III (including a violation which has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur) may file a complaint.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Any complaint filed under the procedures shall be in writing and notarized, and signed and sworn by the person filing the complaint.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The State may consolidate complaints filed under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>At the request of the complainant, there shall be a hearing on the record.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>If, under the procedures, the State determines that there is a violation of any provision of title III, the State shall provide the appropriate remedy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph><num value="G">(G) </num><content>If, under the procedures, the State determines that there is no violation, the State shall dismiss the complaint and publish the results of the procedures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph><num value="H">(H)</num> <content>The State shall make a final determination with respect to a complaint prior to the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date the complaint is filed, unless the complainant consents to a longer period for making such a determination.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>If the State fails to meet the deadline applicable under subparagraph (H), the complaint shall be resolved within 60 days under alternative dispute resolution procedures established for purposes of this section. The record and other materials from any proceedings conducted under the complaint procedures established under this section shall be made available for use under the alternative dispute resolution procedures.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requiring Attorney General Approval of Compliance Plan for States Not Receiving Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2004, each nonparticipating State shall elect—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to certify to the Commission that the State meets the requirements of subsection (a) in the same manner as a State receiving a payment under this Act; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to submit a compliance plan to the Attorney General which provides detailed information on the steps the State will take to ensure that it meets the requirements of title III.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">States without approved plan deemed out of compliance.</inline>—</heading><content>A nonparticipating State (other than a State which makes the election described in paragraph (1)(A)) shall be deemed to not meet the requirements of title III if the Attorney General has not approved a compliance plan submitted by the State under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonparticipating state defined.—</inline></heading><content>In this section, a “nonparticipating State” is a State which, during 2003, does not notify any office which is responsible for making payments to States under any program under this Act of its intent to participate in, and receive funds under, the program.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1717">116 STAT. 1717</page></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>HELP AMERICA VOTE COLLEGE PROGRAM</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15521">42 USC 15521</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the appointment of its members, the Election Assistance Commission shall develop a program to be known as the “Help America Vote College Program” (hereafter in this title referred to as the “Program”).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes of Program.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The purpose of the Program shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges) to assist State and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to encourage State and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the Program.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>ACTIVITIES UNDER PROGRAM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15522">42 USC 15522</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>In carrying out the Program, the Commission (in consultation with the chief election official of each State) shall develop materials, sponsor seminars and workshops, engage in advertising targeted at students, make grants, and take such other actions as it considers appropriate to meet the purposes described in section 501(b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Grant Recipients.</inline>—</heading><content>In making grants under the Program, the Commission shall ensure that the funds provided are spent for projects and activities which are carried out without partisan bias or without promoting any particular point of view regarding any issue, and that each recipient is governed in a balanced manner which does not reflect any partisan bias.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Institutions of Higher Education.—</inline></heading><content>The Commission shall encourage institutions of higher education (including community colleges) to participate in the Program, and shall make all necessary materials and other assistance (including materials and assistance to enable the institution to hold workshops and poll worker training sessions) available without charge to any institution which desires to participate in the Program.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15523">42 USC 15523</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In addition to any funds authorized to be appropriated to the Commission under section 210, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year.</content></paragraph></section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>HELP AMERICA VOTE FOUNDATION</heading> <section><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>HELP AMERICA VOTE FOUNDATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.—</inline></heading><content>Part B of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1525 the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1718">116 STAT. 1718</page> <quotedContent> <chapter> <num value="1526">“CHAPTER 1526—</num><heading>HELP AMERICA VOTE FOUNDATION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec.</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152601. </designator><label>Organization.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152602. </designator><label>Purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152603. </designator><label>Board of directors.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152604. </designator><label>Officers and employees.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152605. </designator><label>Powers.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152606. </designator><label>Principal office.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152607. </designator><label>Service of process.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152608. </designator><label>Annual audit.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152609. </designator><label>Civil action by Attorney Genera] for equitable relief.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152610. </designator><label>Immunity of United States Government.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152611. </designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“152612. </designator><label>Annual report.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </chapter> <section><num value="152601">“§ 152601. </num><heading>Organization</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Charter.</inline>—</heading><content>The Help America Vote Foundation (in this chapter, the ‘foundation’) is a federally chartered corporation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nature of Foundation.</inline>—</heading><content>The foundation is a charitable and nonprofit corporation and is not an agency or establishment of the United States Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Perpetual Existence.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided, the foundation has perpetual existence.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="152602">“§ 152602. </num><heading>Purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the foundation are to— </chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>mobilize secondary school students (including students educated in the home) in the United States to participate in the election process in a nonpartisan manner as poll workers or assistants (to the extent permitted under applicable State law);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>place secondary school students (including students educated in the home) as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants to local election officials in precinct polling places across the United States (to the extent permitted under applicable State law); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>establish cooperative efforts with State and local election officials, local educational agencies, superintendents and principals of public and private secondary schools, and other appropriate nonprofit charitable and educational organizations exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of such Code to further the purposes of the foundation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requiring Activities To Be Carried Out on Nonpartisan Basis.</inline>—</heading><content>The foundation shall carry out its purposes without partisan bias or without promoting any particular point of view regarding any issue, and shall ensure that each participant in its activities is governed in a balanced manner which does not reflect any partisan bias.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With State Election Officials.</inline>—</heading><content>The foundation shall carry out its purposes under this section in consultation with the chief election officials of the States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="152603">“§ 152603. </num><heading>Board of directors</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General.</inline>—</heading><content>The board of directors is the governing body of the foundation.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1719">116 STAT. 1719</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Members and Appointment.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The board consists of 12 directors, who shall be appointed not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this chapter as follows:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Four directors (of whom not more than two may be members of the same political party) shall be appointed by the President.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Two directors shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Two directors shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Two directors shall be appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Two directors shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>In addition to the directors described in paragraph (1), the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (or their designees) and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (or their designees) shall each serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>A director is not an employee of the Federal Government and appointment to the board does not constitute appointment as an officer or employee of the United States Government for the purpose of any law of the United States (except as may otherwise be provided in this chapter).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The terms of office of the directors are 4 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>A vacancy on the board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chair.</inline>—</heading><content>The directors shall select one of the directors as the chair of the board. The individual selected may not be a current or former holder of any partisan elected office or a current or former officer of any national committee of a political party.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum.</inline>—</heading><content>The number of directors constituting a quorum of the board shall be established under the bylaws of the foundation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings.</inline>—</heading><content>The board shall meet at the call of the chair of the board for regularly scheduled meetings, except that the board shall meet not less often than annually.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement of Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Directors shall serve without compensation but may receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability of Directors.</inline>—</heading><content>Directors are not personally liable, except for gross negligence.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="152604">“§ 152604. </num><heading>Officers and employees</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of Officers and Employees.</inline>—</heading><content>The board of directors appoints, removes, and replaces officers and employees of the foundation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status and Compensation of Employees.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Officers and employees of the foundation—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>are not employees of the Federal Government (except as may otherwise be provided in this chapter);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall be appointed and removed without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1720">116 STAT. 1720</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>may be paid without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of federal employee rates for travel.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of any schedules of rates negotiated by the Administrator of General Services for the use of employees of the Federal Government who travel on official business, officers and employees of the foundation who travel while engaged in the performance of their duties under this chapter shall be deemed to be employees of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="152605">“§ 152605. </num><heading>Powers</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The foundation may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>adopt a constitution and bylaws;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers as Trustee.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To carry out its purposes, the foundation has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in the District of Columbia, including the power—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift, devise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any income from or other interest in property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to acquire property or an interest in property by purchase or exchange;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>unless otherwise required by an instrument of transfer, to sell, donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income from property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to borrow money and issue instruments of indebtedness;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>to make contracts and other arrangements with public agencies and private organizations and persons and to make payments necessary to carry out its functions;</content></paragraph> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>to sue and be sued; and</content></clause> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the foundation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Encumbered or Restricted Gifts.</inline>—</heading><content>A gift, devise, or bequest may be accepted by the foundation even though it is encumbered, restricted, or subject to beneficial interests of private persons, if any current or future interest is for the benefit of the foundation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts.</inline>—</heading><content>The foundation may enter into such contracts with public and private entities as it considers appropriate to carry out its purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Conference in Washington Metropolitan Area.</inline>—</heading><content>During each year (beginning with 2003), the foundation may sponsor a conference in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to honor secondary school students and other individuals who have served (or plan to serve) as poll workers and assistants and who have otherwise participated in the programs and activities of the foundation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="152606">“§ 152606. </num><heading>Principal office</heading> <content>“The principal office of the foundation shall be in the District of Columbia unless the board of directors determines otherwise. However, the foundation may conduct business throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1721">116 STAT. 1721</page></content></section> <section><num value="152607">“§ 152607. </num><heading>Service of process</heading> <content>“The foundation shall have a designated agent to receive service of process for the foundation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to orservice on the foundation.</content></section> <section><num value="152608">“§ 152608. </num><heading>Annual audit</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> <content>“The foundation shall enter into a contract with an independent auditor to conduct an annual audit of the foundation.</content></section> <section><num value="152609">“§ 152609. </num><heading>Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief</heading> <chapeau>“The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for appropriate equitable relief if the foundation—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or policy that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 152602 of this title; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its obligations under this chapter or threatens to do so.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="152610">“§ 152610. </num><heading>Immunity of United States Government</heading> <content>“The United States Government is not liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the foundation. The full faith and credit of the Government does not extend to any obligation of the foundation.</content></section> <section><num value="152611">“§ 152611. </num><heading>Authorization of appropriations</heading> <chapeau>“There are authorized to be appropriated to the foundation for carrying out the purposes of this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="152612">“§ 152612. </num><heading>Annual report</heading> <content>“As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the foundation shall submit a report to the Commission, the President, and Congress on the activities of the foundation during the prior fiscal year, including a complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments. Such report shall contain information gathered from participating secondary school students describing the nature of the work they performed in assisting local election officials and the value they derived from the experience of educating participants about the electoral process.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of chapters for part B of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1525 the following new item: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“1526. </designator><label>Help America Vote Foundation 152601”.</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1722">116 STAT. 1722</page></content> </subsection> </section> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>VOTING RIGHTS OF MILITARY MEMBERS AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS</heading> <section><num value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading>VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting Assistance Officers.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (f) of section 1566 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 1602(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107-107; 115 Stat. 1274), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Voting assistance” in the first sentence and inserting “(1) Voting assistance”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Under regulations and procedures (including directives) prescribed by the Secretary, a member of the armed forces appointed or assigned to duty as a voting assistance officer shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be given the time and resources needed to perform the member’s duties as a voting assistance officer during the period in advance of a general election when members and their dependents are preparing and submitting absentee ballots.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote></subsection> <section><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Postmarking of Overseas Voting Materials</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (g)(2) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, implement measures to ensure that a postmark or other official proof of mailing date is provided on each absentee ballot collected at any overseas location or vessel at sea whenever the Department of Defense is responsible for collecting mail for return shipment to the United States. The Secretary snail ensure that the measures implemented under the preceding sentence do not result in the delivery of absentee ballots to the final destination of such ballots after the date on which the election for Federal office is held. Not later than the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the measures to be implemented to ensure the timely transmittal and postmarking of voting materials and identifying the persons responsible for implementing such measures.”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote></section> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Providing Notice of Deadlines and Requirements.—</inline></heading><content>Such section is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of Deadlines and Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of each military department, utilizing the voting assistance officer network established for each military installation, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide notice to members of the Armed Forces stationed at that installation of the last date before a general Federal election for which absentee ballots mailed from a postal facility located at that installation can reasonably be expected to be timely delivered to the appropriate State and local election officials.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration and Voting Information for Members and Dependents</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration and Voting Information for Members and Dependents</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary of each military department, using a variety of means including both print and electronic media, shall, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1723">116 STAT. 1723</page>to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are qualified to vote have ready access to information regarding voter registration requirements and deadlines (including voter registration), absentee ballot application requirements and deadlines, and the availability of voting assistance officers to assist members and dependents to understand and comply with these requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary of each military department shall make the national voter registration form prepared for purposes of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act by the Federal Election Commission available so that each person who enlists shall receive such form at the time of the enlistment, or as soon thereafter as practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Where practicable, a special day or days shall be designated at each military installation for the purpose of informing members of the Armed Forces and their dependents of election timing, registration requirements, and voting procedures.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading>DESIGNATION OF SINGLE STATE OFFICE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR ALL VOTERS IN STATE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 102 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">In General.—”</inline> before “Each State”; and</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>Designation of Single State Office To Provide Information on Registration and Absentee Ballot Procedures for All Voters in State.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each State shall designate a single office which shall be responsible for providing information regarding voter registration procedures and absentee ballot procedures to be used by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters with respect to elections for Federal office (including procedures relating to the use of the Federal write-in absentee ballot) to all absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters who wish to register to vote or vote in any jurisdiction in the State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendation regarding use of office to accept and process materials</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress recommends that the State office designated under paragraph (1) be responsible for carrying out the State’s duties under this Act, including accepting valid voter registration applications, absentee ballot applications, and absentee ballots (including Federal write-in absentee ballots) from all absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters who wish to register to vote or vote in any jurisdiction in the State.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading>REPORT ON ABSENTEE BALLOTS TRANSMITTED AND RECEIVED AFTER GENERAL ELECTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 102 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-1), as amended by section 702, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Number of Absentee Ballots Transmitted and Received</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office, each State and unit of local government which administered the election shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1724">116 STAT. 1724</page>(through the State, in the case of a unit of local government) submit a report to the Election Assistance Commission (established under the Help America Vote Act of 2002) on the combined number of absentee ballots transmitted to absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters for the election and the combined number of such ballots which were returned by such voters and cast in the election, and shall make such report available to the general public.”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Standardized Format for Reports.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff-1">42 USC 1973ff-1</ref>note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><content>The Election Assistance Commission, working with the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors and the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board, shall develop a standardized format for the reports submitted by States and units of local government under section 102(c) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (as added by subsection (a)), and shall make the format available to the States and units of local government submitting such reports.</content></subsection></subsection></section> <section><num value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PERIOD COVERED BY SINGLE ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION.</heading> <content>Section 104(a) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-1), as amended by section 1606(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107-107; 115 Stat. 1279), is amended by striking “during that year,” and all that follows and inserting the following: “through the next 2 regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office (including any runoff elections which may occur as a result of the outcome of such general elections), the State shall provide an absentee ballot to the voter for each such subsequent election.”. <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff-3">42 USC 1973ff-3</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></section> <section><num value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF PRESIDENTIAL DESIGNEE UNDER UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Educating Election Officials on Responsibilities Under Act.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 101(b)(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff(b)(1)) is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following: “<quotedText>, and ensure that such officials are aware of the requirements of this Act;</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Standard Oath for Use With Materials.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 101(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (5);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting“; and”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>prescribe a standard oath for use with any document under this title affirming that a material misstatement of fact in the completion of such a document may constitute grounds for a conviction for perjury.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requiring states to use standard oath.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 102(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-1(b)), as amended by section 702, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and inserting “; and”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1725">116 STAT. 1725</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>if the State requires an oath or affirmation to accompany any document under this title, use the standard oath prescribed by the Presidential designee under section101(b)(7).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Providing Statistical Analysis of Voter Participation for Both Overseas Voters and Absent Uniformed Services Voters.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 101(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff(b)(6)) is amended by striking “a general assessment” and inserting “a separate statistical analysis”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="706">SEC. 706. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF REFUSAL OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS ON GROUNDS OF EARLY SUBMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 104 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-3), as amended by section 1606(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107-107; 115 Stat. 1279), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of Refusal of Applications on Grounds of Early Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>A State may not refuse to accept or process, with respect to any election for Federal office, any otherwise valid voter registration application or absentee ballot application(including the postcard form prescribed under section 101) submitted by an absent uniformed services voter during a year on the grounds that the voter submitted the application before the first date on which the State otherwise accepts or processes such applications for that year submitted by absentee voters who are not members of the uniformed services.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office that occur after January 1, 2004.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1973ff-3">42 USC 1973ff-3</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="707">SEC. 707. </num><heading>OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION OF OVERSEAS AND ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTERS.</heading> <content>Section 102 of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-1), as amended by the preceding provisions of this title, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registration Notification.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect to each absent uniformed services voter and each overseas voter who submits a voter registration application or an absentee ballot request, if the State rejects the application or request, the State shall provide the voter with the reasons for the rejection.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>TRANSITION PROVISIONS</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Transfer to Commission of Functions Under Certain Laws</heading> <section><num value="801">SEC. 801. </num><heading>FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT OF 1971.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Functions of Office of Election Administration of Federal Election Commission.</inline>—</heading><content>There are transferred to the Election Assistance Commission established undersection 201 all functions which the Office of Election Administration, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1726">116 STAT. 1726</page>established within the Federal Election Commission, exercised before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15531">42 USC 15531</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 311(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 438(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by inserting “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (9), by striking and” and insertinga period; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking paragraph (10) and the second and third sentences.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="802">SEC. 802. </num><heading>NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15532">42 USC 15532</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Functions.</inline>—</heading><content>There are transferred to the Election Assistance Commission established under section 201 all functions which the Federal Election Commission exercised undersection 9(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-7(a)) before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9(a) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-7(a)) is amended by striking “Federal Election Commission” and inserting “Election Assistance Commission”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="803">SEC. 803. </num><heading>TRANSFER OF PROPERTY, RECORDS, AND PERSONNEL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15533">42 USC 15533</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property and Records.</inline>—</heading><content>The contracts, liabilities, records, property, and other assets and interests of, or made available in connection with, the offices and functions of the Federal Election Commission which are transferred by this subtitle are transferred to the Election Assistance Commission for appropriate allocation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The personnel employed in connection with the offices and functions of the Federal Election Commission which are transferred by this subtitle are transferred to the Election Assistance Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect</inline>.—</heading><content>Any full-time or part-time personnel employed in permanent positions shall not be separated or reduced in grade or compensation because of the transfer under this sub-section during the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="804">SEC. 804. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15534">42 USC 15534</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>This title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect upon the appointment of all members of the Election Assistance Commission under section 203.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>With the consent of the entity involved, the Election Assistance Commission is authorized to utilize the services of such officers, employees, and other personnel of the entities from which functions have been transferred to the Election Assistance Commission under this title or the amendments made by this title for such period of time as may reasonably be needed to facilitate the orderly transfer of such functions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Effect on Authorities of Office of Election Administration Prior to Appointment of Members of Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act and ends on the effective date described in subsection(a), the Office of Election Administration of the Federal Election Commission shall continue to have the authority to carry out any of the functions (including the development of voluntary standards for voting systems and procedures for the certification of voting <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1727">116 STAT. 1727</page>systems) which it has the authority to carry out as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Coverage of Commission Under Certain Laws and Programs</heading> <section><num value="811">SEC. 811. </num><heading>TREATMENT OF COMMISSION PERSONNEL UNDER CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE LAWS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coverage Under Hatch Act.—</inline></heading><content>Section 7323(b)(2)(B)(i)(I) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting “or the Election Assistance Commission” after “Commission”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion From Senior Executive Service</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3132(a)(1)(C) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting “or the Election Assistance Commission” after “Commission”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="812">SEC. 812. </num><heading>COVERAGE UNDER INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 8G(a)(2) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting “the Election Assistance Commission,” after “Federal Election Commission,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the appointment of all members of the Election Assistance Commission under section 203.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/app8G">5 USC app. 8G</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> </subtitle> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading>STATE DEFINED.</heading> <content>In this Act, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15541">42 USC 15541</ref>.</p> </sidenote></section> <section><num value="902">SEC. 902. </num><heading>AUDITS AND REPAYMENT OF FUNDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15542">42 USC 15542</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recordkeeping Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Each recipient of a grantor other payment made under this Act shall keep such records with respect to the payment as are consistent with sound accounting principles, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of funds, the total cost of the projector undertaking for which such funds are used, and the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audits and Examinations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Audits and examinations.—Except as provided in paragraph (5), each office making a grant or other payment under this Act, or any duly authorized representative of such office, may audit or examine any recipient of the grant or payment and shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipient which in the opinion of the entity may be related or pertinent to the grant or payment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recipients of assistance subject to provisions of section</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of this section shall apply to all recipients of grants or other payments under this Act, whether by direct grant, cooperative agreement, or contract under this <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1728">116 STAT. 1728</page>Act or by subgrant or subcontract from primary grantees or contractors under this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory audit.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to audits conducted pursuant to paragraph (1), all funds provided under this Act shall be subject to mandatory audit by the Comptroller General at least once during the lifetime of the program involved. For purposes of an audit under this paragraph, the Comptroller General shall have access to books, documents, papers, and records of recipients of funds in the same manner as the office making the grant or payment involved has access to such books, documents, papers, and records under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for payments by general services administration</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to any grant or payment made under this Act by the Administrator of General Services, the Election Assistance Commission shall be deemed to be the office making the grant or payment for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of grants or payments made under section 251, audits and examinations conducted under paragraph (1) shall be performed on a regular basis (as determined by the Commission).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for audits by the commission.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to the audits described in paragraph (1), the Election Assistance Commission may conduct a special audit or special examination of a recipient described in paragraph (1) upon a vote of the Commission.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recoupment of Funds.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If the Comptroller General determines as a result of an audit conducted under subsection (b) that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a recipient of funds under this Act is not in compliance with each of the requirements of the program under which the funds are provided; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>an excess payment has been made to the recipient under the program,</content></paragraph> <continuation>the recipient shall pay to the office which made the grant or payment involved a portion of the funds provided which reflects the proportion of the requirements with which the recipient is not in compliance, or the extent to which the payment is in excess, under the program involved.</continuation></subsection></section> <section><num value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF ABILITY OF ELECTION OFFICIALS TO REMOVE REGISTRANTS FROM OFFICIAL LIST OF VOTERS ON GROUNDS OF CHANGE OF RESIDENCE.</heading> <content>Section 8(b)(2) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-6(b)(2)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: <quotedContent>“, except that nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prohibit a State from using the procedures described in subsections (c) and (d) to remove an individual from the official list of eligible voters if the individual— <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>has not either notified the applicable registrar (in person or in writing) or responded during the period described in subparagraph (B) to the notice sent by the applicable registrar; and then</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>has not voted or appeared to vote in 2 or more consecutive general elections for Federal office.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1729">116 STAT. 1729</page></content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="904">SEC. 904. </num><heading>REVIEW AND REPORT ON ADEQUACY OF EXISTING ELECTORAL FRAUD STATUTES AND PENALTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15543">42 USC 15543</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall conduct a review of existing criminal statutes concerning election offenses to determine—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>whether additional statutory offenses are needed to secure the use of the Internet for election purposes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>whether existing penalties provide adequate punishment and deterrence with respect to such offenses.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives on the review conducted under subsection (a) together with such recommendations for legislative and administrative action as the Attorney General determines appropriate.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="905">SEC. 905. </num><heading>OTHER CRIMINAL PENALTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15544">42 USC 15544</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conspiracy To Deprive Voters of a Fair Election.—</inline></heading><content>Any individual who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering or voting in violation of section 11(c) of the National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973i(c)), or conspires with another to violate such section, shall be fined or imprisoned, or both, in accordance with such section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">False Information in Registering and Voting.—</inline></heading><content>Any individual who knowingly commits fraud or knowingly makes a false statement with respect to the naturalization, citizenry, or alien registry of such individual in violation of section 1015 of title 18, United States Code, shall be fined or imprisoned, or both, in accordance with such section.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="906">SEC. 906. </num><heading>NO EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15545">42 USC 15545</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as specifically provided in section 303(b) of this Act with regard to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.), nothing in this Act maybe construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under any of the following laws, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of such laws:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973 etseq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ee et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1730">116 STAT. 1730</page></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Effect on Preclearance or Other Requirements Under Voting Rights Act.—</inline></heading><content>The approval by the Administrator or the Commission of a payment or grant application under title I or title II, or any other action taken by the Commission or a State under such title, shall not be considered to have any effect on requirements for preclearance under section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973c) or any other requirements of such Act.</content></subsection></section> Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3295 (S. 565): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107-329, Pt. 1 (Comm. on House Administration) and 107-730 (Comm. of Conference). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 12, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 565.

Oct. 10, House agreed to conference report.

Oct. 15, 16, Senate considered, receded from its amendment, and agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 29, Presidential remarks and statement.

 Public Law 107–253: To authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through the United States Weather Research Program, to conduct research and development, training, and outreach activities relating to inland flood forecasting improvement, and for other purposes. Public Law253 Public Law 107–253 116 STAT. 1731 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1731 Public Law107–253 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through the United States Weather Research Program, to conduct research and development, training, and outreach activities relating to inland flood forecasting improvement, and for other purposes.

Oct. 29, 2002

[H.R. 2486]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002”.

15 USC 311 note.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.

15 USC 313c.

 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through the United States Weather Research Program, shall— (1) improve the capability to accurately forecast inland flooding (including inland flooding influenced by coastal and ocean storms) through research and modeling; (2) develop, test, and deploy a new flood warning index that will give the public and emergency management officials fuller, clearer, and more accurate information about the risks and dangers posed by expected floods; (3) train emergency management officials, National Weather Service personnel, meteorologists, and others as appropriate regarding improved forecasting techniques for inland flooding, risk management techniques, and use of the inland flood warning index developed under paragraph (2); (4) conduct outreach and education activities for local meteorologists and the public regarding the dangers and risks associated with inland flooding and the use and understanding of the inland flood warning index developed under paragraph (2); and (5) assess, through research and analysis of previous trends, among other activities— (A) the long-term trends in frequency and severity of inland flooding; and (B) how shifts in climate, development, and erosion patterns might make certain regions vulnerable to more continual or escalating flood damage in the future.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

15 USC 313c note.

 There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for carrying out this Act $1,250,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2005, of which $100,000 for each fiscal year shall be available for competitive 116 STAT. 1732merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to carry out the activities described in section 2(5), and $1,150,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 and 2007. Of the amounts authorized under this section, $250,000 for each fiscal year shall be available for competitive merit-reviewed grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) to develop models that can improve the ability to forecast the coastal and estuary-inland flooding that is influenced by tropical cyclones. The models should incorporate the interaction of such factors as storm surges, soil saturation, and other relevant phenomena.
SEC. 4. REPORT.

Deadlines.

15 USC 313c note.

 Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2007, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on its activities under this Act and the success and acceptance of the inland flood warning index developed under section 2(2) by the public and emergency management professionals. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall also, not later than January 1, 2006, transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the likely long-term trends in inland flooding, the results of which shall be used in outreach activities conducted under section 2(4), especially to alert the public and builders to flood hazards.
Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2486: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-495 (Comm. on Science). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-310 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 11, considered and passed House.

Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–254: To authorize the duration of the base contract of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract to be more than five years but not more than seven years. Public Law254 Public Law 107–254 116 STAT. 1733 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1733 Public Law107–254 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the duration of the base contract of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract to be more than five years but not more than seven years.

Oct. 29, 2002

[H.R. 5647]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZED DURATION OF BASE CONTRACT FOR NAVY-MARINE CORPS INTRANET. Section 814 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as enacted into law by Public Law 106-398 (114 Stat. 1654A-215) and amended by section 362 of Public Law 107-107 (115 Stat. 1065), is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and (2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection (i): “(i) Duration of Base Navy-Marine Corps Intranet Contract.—Notwithstanding section 2306c of title 10, United States Code, the base contract of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract may have a term in excess of five years, but not more than seven years.”.
Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5647: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–255: Recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto Mink. Public Law255 Public Law 107–255 116 STAT. 1734 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1734 Public Law107–255 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto Mink.

Oct. 29, 2002

[H.J. Res. 113]

 Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was one of the country’s leading voices for women’s rights, civil rights, and working families and was devoted to raising living standards and providing economic and educational opportunity to all Americans; Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was a passionate and persistent fighter against economic and social injustices in Hawaii and across America; Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was one of the first women of color to win national office in 1964 and opened doors of opportunity to millions of women and people of color across America; Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink won unprecedented legislative accomplishments on issues affecting women’s health, children, students, and working families; and Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink’s heroic, visionary, and tireless leadership to win the landmark passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 opened doors to women’s academic and athletic achievements and redefined what is possible for a generation of women and for future generations our Nation’s daughters: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Short title.

20 USC 1681 note.
That title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; Public Law 92-318) may be cited as the “Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act”.
Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 113: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 7, 9, considered and passed House Oct. 10, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–256: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes. Public Law256 Public Law 107–256 116 STAT. 1735 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1735 Public Law107–256 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes.

Oct. 29, 2002

[S. 1227]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act”.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) Study area.—The term “study area” means lands in Niagara County, New York, along and in the vicinity of the Niagara River.
SEC. 3. NIAGARA FALLS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. (a) In General.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing a heritage area in the State of New York to be known as the “Niagara Falls National Heritage Area”. (b) Analyses and Documentation.—The study shall include analysis and documentation of whether the study area— (1) contains an assemblage of natural, historical, scenic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States that— (A) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continued use; and (B) would best be managed— (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historical, scenic, or cultural features; (4) provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities; (5) contains resources important to the identified theme of the study area that retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; 116 STAT. 1736 (6) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that— (A) are involved in planning a national heritage area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan for a national heritage area that outlines the roles for all participants, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the concept of a national heritage area; (7) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments to develop a national heritage area consistent with continued State and local economic activity; and (8) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. (c) Consultation.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult with— (1) State and local agencies; and (2) interested organizations within the study area. (d) Report.—

Deadline.

 Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study under subsection (a).
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated $300,000 to carry out this Act.
Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1227: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-668 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-179 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Oct. 30, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–257: To designate the United States courthouse to be constructed at 8th Avenue and Mill Street in Eugene, Oregon, as the “Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse”. Public Law257 Public Law 107–257 116 STAT. 1737 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1737 Public Law107–257 107th Congress
An Act To designate the United States courthouse to be constructed at 8th Avenue and Mill Street in Eugene, Oregon, as the “Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse”.

Oct. 29, 2002

[S. 1270]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF WAYNE LYMAN MORSE UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE. The United States courthouse to be constructed at 8th Avenue and Mill Street in Eugene, Oregon, shall be known and designated as the “Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse.
Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-S. 1270 (H.R. 2672): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-428 accompanying H.R. 2672 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002): Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–258: To amend the Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 to provide an asylum program with regard to American Persian Gulf War POW/MIAs, and for other purposes. Public Law258 Public Law 107–258 116 STAT. 1738 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1738 Public Law107–258 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 to provide an asylum program with regard to American Persian Gulf War POW/MIAs, and for other purposes.

Oct. 29, 2002

[S. 1339]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002”.

8 USC 1101 note.

SEC. 2. AMERICAN PERSIAN GULF WAR POW/MIA ASYLUM PROGRAM. (a) Asylum Program.—The Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-484; 114 Stat. 2195; 8 U.S.C. 1157 note) is amended by inserting after section 3 the following new section:
“SEC. 3A. AMERICAN PERSIAN GULF WAR POW/MIA ASYLUM PROGRAM. “(a) Asylum for Eligible Aliens.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall grant refugee status in the United States to any alien described in subsection (b), upon the application of that alien. “(b) Eligibility.— “(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), an alien described in this subsection is— “(A) any alien who— “(i) is a national of Iraq or a nation of the Greater Middle East Region (as determined by the Attorney General in consultation with the Secretary of State); and “(ii) personally delivers into the custody of the United States Government a living American Persian Gulf War POW/MIA; and “(B) any parent, spouse, or child of an alien described in subparagraph (A). “(2) Exceptions.—An alien described in this subsection does not include a terrorist, a persecutor, a person who has been convicted of a serious criminal offense, or a person who presents a danger to the security of the United States, as set forth in clauses (i) through (v) of section 208(b)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(2)(A)). 116 STAT. 1739 “(c) Definitions.—In this section: “(1) American Persian gulf war pow/mia.— “(A) In general.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term ‘American Persian Gulf War POW/MIA’ means an individual— “(i) who is a member of a uniformed service (within the meaning of section 101(3) of title 37, United States Code) in a missing status (as defined in section 551(2) of such title and this subsection) as a result of the Persian Gulf War, or any successor conflict, operation, or action; or “(ii) who is an employee (as defined in section 5561(2) of title 5, United States Code) in a missing status (as defined in section 5561(5) of such title) as a result of the Persian Gulf War, or any successor conflict, operation, or action. “(B) Exclusion.—Such term does not include an individual with respect to whom it is officially determined under section 552(c) of title 37, United States Code, that such individual is officially absent from such individual’s post of duty without authority. “(2) Missing status.—The term ‘missing status’, with respect to the Persian Gulf War, or any successor conflict, operation, or action, means the status of an individual as a result of the Persian Gulf War, or such conflict, operation, or action, if immediately before that status began the individual— “(A) was performing service in Kuwait, Iraq, or another nation of the Greater Middle East Region; or “(B) was performing service in the Greater Middle East Region in direct support of military operations in Kuwait or Iraq. “(3) Persian gulf war.—The term ‘Persian Gulf War’ means the period beginning on August 2, 1990, and ending on the date thereafter prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law.”.
 (b)

8 USC 1157 note.

 Broadcasting Information.—Section 4(a)(2) of that Act is amended— (1) by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting “; and”; and 116 STAT. 1740 (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(C) Iraq, Kuwait, or any other country of the Greater Middle East Region (as determined by the International Broadcasting Bureau in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State).”.
Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1339: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-749, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 29, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 15, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–259: To identify certain routes in the States of Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico as part of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, a high priority corridor on the National Highway System. Public Law259 Public Law 107–259 116 STAT. 1741 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1741 Public Law107–259 107th Congress
An Act To identify certain routes in the States of Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico as part of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, a high priority corridor on the National Highway System.

Oct. 29, 2002

[S. 1646]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION OF PORTS-TO-PLAINS HIGH PRIORITY CORRIDOR ROUTES. Section 1105(c)(38) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 2032; 114 Stat. 2763A-201) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by redesignating clauses (i) through (viii) as subclauses (I) through (VIII), respectively; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (A) as clause (i); (3) by striking “(38) The” and inserting “(38)(A) The”; (4) in subparagraph (A) (as designated by paragraph (3))— (A) in clause (i) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))— (i) in subclause (VII) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), by striking “and” at the end; (ii) in subclause (VIII) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: “(IX) United States Route 287 from Dumas to the border between the States of Texas and Oklahoma, and also United States Route 87 from Dumas to the border between the States of Texas and New Mexico.”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “(ii) In the State of Oklahoma, the Ports-to-Plains Corridor shall generally follow United States Route 287 from the border between the States of Texas and Oklahoma to the border between the States of Oklahoma and Colorado. “(iii) In the State of Colorado, the Ports-to-Plains Corridor shall generally follow— “(I) United States Route 287 from the border between the States of Oklahoma and Colorado to Limon; and “(II) Interstate Route 70 from Limon to Denver. “(iv) In the State of New Mexico, the Ports-to-Plains Corridor shall generally follow United States Route 87 from the border between the States of Texas and New Mexico to Raton.”; and 116 STAT. 1742 (5) by striking “(B) The corridor designation contained in paragraph (A)” and inserting the following: “(B) The corridor designation contained in subclauses (I) through (VIII) of subparagraph (A)(i)”
Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1646: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-165 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 26, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–260: To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the collection of data on benign brain-related tumors through the national program of cancer registries. Public Law260 Public Law 107–260 116 STAT. 1743 2002-10-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1743 Public Law107–260 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the collection of data on benign brain-related tumors through the national program of cancer registries.

Oct. 29, 2002

[S. 2558]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act”.

42 USC 201 note.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL PROGRAM OF CANCER REGISTRIES; BENIGN BRAIN-RELATED TUMORS AS ADDITIONAL CATEGORY OF DATA COLLECTED. (a) In General.—Section 399B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280e), as redesignated by section 502(2)(A) of Public Law 106-310 (114 Stat. 1115), is amended in subsection (a)— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) by striking “(a) In General.—The Secretary” and inserting the following: “(a) In General.— “(1) Statewide cancer registries.—The Secretary”; (3) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking “population-based” and all that follows through “data” and inserting the following: “population-based, statewide registries to collect, for each condition specified in paragraph (2)(A), data”; and (4) by adding at the end the following: “(2) Cancer; benign brain-related tumors.— “(A) In general.—For purposes of paragraph (1), the conditions referred to in this paragraph are the following: “(i) Each form of in-situ and invasive cancer (with the exception of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin), including malignant brain-related tumors. “(ii) Benign brain-related tumors. “(B) Brain-related tumor.—For purposes of subparagraph (A): “(i) The term ‘brain-related tumor’ means a listed primary tumor (whether malignant or benign) occurring in any of the following sites: “(I) The brain, meninges, spinal cord, cauda equina, a cranial nerve or nerves, or any other part of the central nervous system. 116 STAT. 1744 “(II) The pituitary gland, pineal gland, or craniopharyngeal duct. “(ii) The term ‘listed’, with respect to a primary tumor, means a primary tumor that is listed in the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (commonly referred to as the ICD-O). “(iii) The term ‘International Classification of Diseases for Oncology’ means a classification system that includes topography (site) information and histology (cell type information) developed by the World Health Organization, in collaboration with international centers, to promote international comparability in the collection, classification, processing, and presentation of cancer statistics. The ICD-0 system is a supplement to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (commonly known as the ICD) and is the standard coding system used by cancer registries worldwide. Such term includes any modification made to such system for purposes of the United States. Such term further includes any published classification system that is internationally recognized as a successor to the classification system referred to in the first sentence of this clause. “(C) Statewide cancer registry.—References in this section to cancer registries shall be considered to be references to registries described in this subsection.”. (b) Applicability.—

Grants.

42 USC 280e note.

 The amendments made by subsection (a) apply to grants under section 399B of the Public Health Service Act for fiscal year 2002 and subsequent fiscal years, except that, in the case of a State that received such a grant for fiscal year 2000, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may delay the applicability of such amendments to the State for not more than 12 months if the Secretary determines that compliance with such amendments requires the enactment of a statute by the State or the issuance of State regulations.
Approved October 29, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2558: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 10, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–261: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as the “Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building”. Public Law261 Public Law 107–261 116 STAT. 1745 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1745 Public Law107–261 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as the “Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 669]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the “Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 669: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 10, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–262: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7 Commercial Street in Newport, Rhode Island, as the “Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building”. Public Law262 Public Law 107–262 116 STAT. 1746 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1746 Public Law107–262 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7 Commercial Street in Newport, Rhode Island, as the “Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 670]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7 Commercial Street in Newport, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the “Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 670: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 10, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–263: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 89 River Street in Hoboken, New Jersey, as the “Frank Sinatra Post Office Building”. Public Law263 Public Law 107–263 116 STAT. 1747 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1747 Public Law107–263 107th Congress
An Act To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 89 River Street in Hoboken, New Jersey, as the “Frank Sinatra Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 3034]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 89 River Street in Hoboken, New Jersey, and known as the Hoboken Main Post Office, shall be known and designated as the “Frank Sinatra Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Frank Sinatra Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3034 (S. 1222): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 25, 27, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–264: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1299 North 7th Street in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, as the “Herbert Arlene Post Office Building”. Public Law264 Public Law 107–264 116 STAT. 1748 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1748 Public Law107–264 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1299 North 7th Street in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, as the “Herbert Arlene Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 3738]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1299 North 7th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the “Herbert Arlene Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Herbert Arlene Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3738: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 11, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–265: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6150 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the “Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building”. Public Law265 Public Law 107–265 116 STAT. 1749 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1749 Public Law107–265 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6150 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the “Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 3739]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6150 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the “Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3739: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 11, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–266: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 925 Dickinson Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the “William A. Cibotti Post Office Building”. Public Law266 Public Law 107–266 116 STAT. 1750 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1750 Public Law107–266 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 925 Dickinson Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the “William A. Cibotti Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 3740]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 925 Dickinson Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the “William A. Cibotti Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “William A. Cibotti Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3740: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 11, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–267: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 NorthMaine Street in Fallon, Nevada, as the “Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building”. Public Law267 Public Law 107–267 116 STAT. 1751 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1751 Public Law107–267 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 NorthMaine Street in Fallon, Nevada, as the “Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 4102]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 North Maine Street in Fallon, Nevada, shall be known and designated as the “Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4102 (S. 2840): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 17, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–268: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1199 Pasadena Boulevard in Pasadena, Texas, as the “Jim Fonteno Post Office Building”. Public Law268 Public Law 107–268 116 STAT. 1752 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1752 Public Law107–268 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1199 Pasadena Boulevard in Pasadena, Texas, as the “Jim Fonteno Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 4717]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1199 Pasadena Boulevard in Pasadena, Texas, shall be known and designated as the “Jim Fonteno Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Jim Fonteno Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4717: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 18, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–269: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 204 South Broad Street in Lancaster, Ohio, as the “Clarence Miller Post Office Building”. Public Law269 Public Law 107–269 116 STAT. 1753 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1753 Public Law107–269 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 204 South Broad Street in Lancaster, Ohio, as the “Clarence Miller Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 4755]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 204 South Broad Street in Lancaster, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the “Clarence Miller Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Clarence Miller Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R 4755: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 15, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–270: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1895 Avenida Del Oro in Oceanside, California, as the “Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building”. Public Law270 Public Law 107–270 116 STAT. 1754 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1754 Public Law107–270 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1895 Avenida Del Oro in Oceanside, California, as the “Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 4794]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1895 Avenida Del Oro in Oceanside, California, shall be known and designated as the “Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4794: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 18, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–271: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 265 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California, as the “Nat King Cole Post Office”. Public Law271 Public Law 107–271 116 STAT. 1755 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1755 Public Law107–271 107th Congress
An Act To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 265 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California, as the “Nat King Cole Post Office”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 4797]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Nat King Cole was born Nathaniel Adams Coles in Montgomery, Alabama, during the difficult period of segregation in the United States, and was raised in the ghettos of the south side of Chicago, Illinois, where he endured the harshness of poverty. (2) Nat King Cole was often confronted with racism during his career, including being attacked by members of a white supremacist group while he was on stage in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1956. (3) Nat King Cole allowed neither poverty nor racism to prevent him from sharing his music with people worldwide and from leaving a lasting impression on American culture. (4) Nat King Cole established himself as the best selling African-American recording artist of his generation. (5) Nat King Cole and his family became the first African-American family to integrate the community of Hancock Park in Los Angeles when, despite threats and protests from local residents, they purchased their English Tudor mansion in 1948. (6) “The Nat King Cole Show”, primarily broadcast from Burbank, California, aired nationally for more than a year beginning in 1956 and was the first television show to be hosted by an African-American artist. (7) Nat King Cole graced southern California with his music during the formative years of his music career and formed the successful “King Cole Trio” in Los Angeles, California. (8) Nat King Cole’s recording of “Route 66” serenaded generations of eager California immigrants. (9) Nat King Cole’s recorded rendition of “The Christmas Song” symbolizes the family warmth of the yuletide season. (10) Nat King Cole’s disarming delivery teaches people the meaning of “Unforgettable”. (11) Although Nat King Cole died from lung cancer on February 15, 1965, the music and embracing baritone voice of Nat King Cole are lasting legacies that continue to be enjoyed by people worldwide. 116 STAT. 1756 (12) Nat King Cole exemplifies the American dream by having overcome societal and other barriers to become one of the great American entertainers. (13) Members of the community surrounding the Oakwood Station Post Office in Los Angeles, California, have advocated for the renaming of the post office in honor of Nat King Cole, a former resident of the area.
SEC. 2. REDESIGNATION AND REFERENCES. (a) Redesignation.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 265 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California, and known as the Oakwood Station Post Office, shall be known and designated as the “Nat King Cole Post Office”. (b) References.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Nat King Cole Post Office”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4797 (S. 2929): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 9, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–272: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6910South Yorktown Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the “Robert Wayne Jenkins Station”. Public Law272 Public Law 107–272 116 STAT. 1757 2002-10-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-31 107public 116 STAT. 1757 Public Law107–272 107th Congress
An Act To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6910South Yorktown Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the “Robert Wayne Jenkins Station”.

Oct. 30, 2002

[H.R. 4851]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6910 South Yorktown Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and known as the Southside Station, shall be known and designated as the “Robert Wayne Jenkins Station”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Robert Wayne Jenkins Station”.
Approved October 30, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4851 (S. 2828): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–273: To authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002,and for other purposes. Public Law273 Public Law 107–273 116 STAT. 1758 2002-11-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1758 Public Law107–273 107th Congress
An Act To authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002,and for other purposes.

Nov. 2, 2002

[H.R. 2215]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents of this Act is as follows: DIVISION A— TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. Sec. 310. Sec. 311. Sec. 312. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. 116 STAT. 1759 Sec. 402. Sec. 403. DIVISION B— TITLE I— Sec. 1101. TITLE II— Sec. 2001. Subtitle A— Sec. 2101. Sec. 2102. Sec. 2103. Subtitle B— Sec. 2201. Sec. 2202. Sec. 2203. Subtitle C— Sec. 2301. Sec. 2302. Sec. 2303. Subtitle D— Chapter 1— Sec. 2411. Chapter 2— Sec. 2421. Subtitle E— Sec. 2501. Sec. 2502. Sec. 2503. Sec. 2504. TITLE III— Sec. 3001. Sec. 3002. Sec. 3003. Sec. 3004. Sec. 3005. Sec. 3006. Sec. 3007. TITLE IV— Sec. 4001. Sec. 4002. Sec. 4003. Sec. 4004. 116 STAT. 1760 Sec. 4005. Sec. 4006. TITLE V— Sec. 5001. Sec. 5002. DIVISION C— TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 11001. Sec. 11002. Sec. 11003. Sec. 11004. Sec. 11005. Sec. 11006. Sec. 11007. Sec. 11008. Sec. 11009. Sec. 11010. Sec. 11011. Sec. 11012. Sec. 11013. Sec. 11014. Sec. 11015. Sec. 11016. Sec. 11017. Sec. 11018. Sec. 11019. Sec. 11020. Sec. 11021. Sec. 11022. Sec. 11023. Sec. 11024. Sec. 11025. Sec. 11026. Sec. 11027. Sec. 11028. Sec. 11029. Sec. 11030. Sec. 11030A. Sec. 11030B. Subtitle B— Chapter 1— Sec. 11031. Sec. 11032. Sec. 11033. Sec. 11034. Chapter 2— Sec. 11035. Sec. 11036. Sec. 11037. Subtitle C— Sec. 11041. Sec. 11042. Sec. 11043. 116 STAT. 1761 Sec. 11044. Subtitle D— Sec. 11051. Sec. 11052. Sec. 11053. Sec. 11054. Sec. 11055. Sec. 11056. Sec. 11057. Sec. 11058. Sec. 11059. Sec. 11060. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 12101. Sec. 12102. Subtitle B— Sec. 12201. Sec. 12202. Sec. 12203. Sec. 12204. Sec. 12205. Sec. 12206. Sec. 12207. Sec. 12208. Sec. 12209. Sec. 12210. Sec. 12211. Sec. 12212. Sec. 12213. Sec. 12214. Sec. 12215. Sec. 12216. Sec. 12217. Sec. 12218. Sec. 12219. Sec. 12220. Sec. 12221. Sec. 12222. Sec. 12223. Subtitle C— Sec. 12301. TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 13101. Sec. 13102. Sec. 13103. Sec. 13104. Sec. 13105. Sec. 13106. Subtitle B— Sec. 13201. Sec. 13202. Sec. 13203. Sec. 13204. Sec. 13205. Sec. 13206. Sec. 13207. Sec. 13208. 116 STAT. 1762 Sec. 13209. Sec. 13210. Sec. 13211. Subtitle C— Sec. 13301. Subtitle D— Sec. 13401. Sec. 13402. Sec. 13403. TITLE IV— Sec. 14101. Sec. 14102. Sec. 14103.
DIVISION A—21ST CENTURY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2002 AND 2003</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>SPECIFIC SUMS AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002.</heading> <chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2002, to carry out the activities of the Department of Justice (including any bureau, office, board, division, commission, subdivision, unit, or other component thereof), the following sums:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General administration.</inline>—</heading><content>For General Administration: $92,668,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative review and appeals.</inline>—</heading><content>For Administrative Review and Appeals: $173,647,000 for administration of pardon and clemency petitions and for immigration-related activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of inspector general.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Office of Inspector General: $50,735,000, which shall include for each such fiscal year, not to exceed $10,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General legal activities.—</inline></heading><chapeau>For General Legal Activities: $549,176,000, which shall include for each such fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not less than $4,000,000 for the investigation and prosecution of denaturalization and deportation cases involving alleged Nazi war criminals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not to exceed $20,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Antitrust division.—</inline></heading><content>For the Antitrust Division: $130,791,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states attorneys.</inline>—</heading><content>For United States Attorneys: $1,353,968,000, which shall include not less than $10,000,000 for the investigation and prosecution of intellectual property crimes, including software counterfeiting crimes and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1763">116 STAT. 1763</page> crimes identified in the No Electronic Theft (NET) Act (Public Law 105-147): <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That such amounts in the appropriations account “General Legal Services” as may be expended for such investigations or prosecutions shall count towards this minimum as though expended from this appropriations account.</proviso></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal bureau of investigation.—</inline></heading><chapeau>For the Federal Bureau of Investigation: $3,524,864,000, which shall include for each such fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not to exceed $33,791,000 for construction, to remain available until expended; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not to exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states marshals service.</inline>—</heading><content>For the United States Marshals Service: $648,696,000, which shall include for each such fiscal year not to exceed $15,000,000 for construction, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal prison system.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Federal Prison System, including the National Institute of Corrections: $4,622,152,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal prisoner detention.</inline>—</heading><content>For the support of United States prisoners in non-Federal institutions, as authorized by section 4013(a) of title 18 of the United States Code: $706,182,000, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drug enforcement administration.—</inline></heading><content>For the Drug Enforcement Administration: $1,481,783,000, which shall include not to exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immigration and naturalization service.—</inline></heading><chapeau>For the Immigration and Naturalization Service: $3,499,854,000, which shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not to exceed $2,739,695,000 for salaries and expenses of enforcement and border affairs (i.e., the Border Patrol, deportation, intelligence, investigations, and inspection programs, and the detention program);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not to exceed $631,745,000 for salaries and expenses of citizenship and benefits (i.e., programs not included under subparagraph (A));</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>for each such fiscal year, not to exceed $128,454,000 for construction, to remain available until expended; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>not to exceed $50,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees and expenses of witnesses.</inline>—</heading><content>For Fees and Expenses of Witnesses: $156,145,000 to remain available until expended, which shall include for each such fiscal year not to exceed $6,000,000 for construction of protected witness safesites.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency crime and drug enforcement.</inline>—</heading><content>For Interagency Crime and Drug Enforcement: $338,577,000, for expenses not otherwise provided for, for the investigation and prosecution of persons involved in organized crime drug trafficking, except that any funds obligated from appropriations authorized by this paragraph may be used under authorities available to the organizations reimbursed from such funds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign claims settlement commission.—</inline></heading><content>For the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: $1,136,000.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1764">116 STAT. 1764</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Community relations service.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Community Relations Service: $9,269,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assets forfeiture fund.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Assets Forfeiture Fund: $22,949,000 for expenses authorized by section 524 of title 28, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states parole commission.—</inline></heading><content>For the United States Parole Commission: $9,876,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal detention trustee.—</inline></heading><content>For the necessary expenses of the Federal Detention Trustee: $1,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint automated booking system.—</inline></heading><content>For expenses necessary for the operation of the Joint Automated Booking System: $1,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Narrowband communications—</inline></heading><content>For the costs of conversion to narrowband communications, including the cost for operation and maintenance of Land Mobile Radio legacy systems: $94,615,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="22">(22) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Radiation exposure compensation.—</inline></heading><content>For administrative expenses in accordance with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: such sums as necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="23">(23) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Counterterrorism fund.—</inline></heading><content>For the Counterterrorism Fund for necessary expenses, as determined by the Attorney General: $4,989,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="24">(24) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of justice programs.—</inline></heading><content>For administrative expenses not otherwise provided for, of the Office of Justice Programs: $132,862,000.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>SPECIFIC SUMS AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003.</heading> <chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003, to carry out the activities of the Department of Justice (including any bureau, office, board, division, commission, subdivision, unit, or other component thereof), the following sums:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General administration.—</inline></heading><content>For General Administration: $121,079,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative review and appeals.—</inline></heading><content>For Administrative Review and Appeals: $198,869,000 for administration of pardon and clemency petitions and for immigration-related activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of inspector general.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Office of Inspector General: $66,288,000, which shall include for each such fiscal year, not to exceed $10,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General legal activities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For General Legal Activities: $659,181,000, which shall include for each such fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not less than $4,000,000 for the investigation and prosecution of denaturalization and deportation cases involving alleged Nazi war criminals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not to exceed $20,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Antitrust division.—</inline></heading><content>For the Antitrust Division: $141,855,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states Attorneys</inline>.—</heading><content>For United States Attorneys: $1,550,948,000, which shall include not less than $10,000,000 for the investigation and prosecution of intellectual property crimes, including software counterfeiting crimes and crimes identified in the No Electronic Theft (NET) Act (Public <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1765">116 STAT. 1765</page>Law 105-147): <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That such amounts in the appropriations account “General Legal Services” as may be expended for such investigations or prosecutions shall count towards this minimum as though expended from this appropriations account.</proviso></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal bureau of investigation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For the Federal Bureau of Investigation: $4,323,912,000, which shall include for each such fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not to exceed $1,250,000 for construction, to remain available until expended; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not to exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states marshals service.—</inline></heading><content>For the United States Marshals Service: $737,346,000, which shall include for each such fiscal year not to exceed $15,153,000 for construction, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal prison system.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Federal Prison System, including the National Institute of Corrections: $4,605,068,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drug enforcement administration.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Drug Enforcement Administration: $1,582,044,000, which shall include not to exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immigration and naturalization service.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For the Immigration and Naturalization Service: $4,131,811,000, which shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not to exceed $3,253,561,000 for salaries and expenses of Border Patrol, detention and removals, intelligence, investigations, inspections, and international enforcement, including not to exceed $50,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>not to exceed $88,598,000 for salaries and expenses of immigration services, including international services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>not to exceed $789,652,000 for salaries and expenses for support and administration (i.e., data and communications, information and records management, construction, etc.).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees and expenses of witnesses</inline>.—</heading><content>For Fees and Expenses of Witnesses: $156,145,000 to remain available until expended, which shall include for each such fiscal year not to exceed $6,000,000 for construction of protected witness safesites.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency crime and drug enforcement.—</inline></heading><content>For Interagency Crime and Drug Enforcement: $362,131,000, for expenses not otherwise provided for, for the investigation and prosecution of persons involved in organized crime drug trafficking, except that any funds obligated from appropriations authorized by this paragraph may be used under authorities available to the organizations reimbursed from such funds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign claims settlement commission.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: $1,194,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Community relations service.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Community Relations Service: $10,732,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assets forfeiture fund.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Assets Forfeiture Fund: $22,949,000 for expenses authorized by section 524 of title 28, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1766">116 STAT. 1766</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states parole commission.—</inline></heading><content>For the United States Parole Commission: $11,355,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal detention trustee.</inline>—</heading><content>For the necessary expenses of the Federal Detention Trustee: $1,388,583,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification system integration.—</inline></heading><content>For expenses necessary for the operation of the Identification System Integration: $24,505,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Narrowband communications.—</inline></heading><content>For the costs of conversion to narrowband communications, including the cost for operation and maintenance of Land Mobile Radio legacy systems: $149,292,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Radiation exposure compensation.</inline>—</heading><content>For administrative expenses in accordance with the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: such sums as necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="22">(22) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Counterterrorism fund.</inline>—</heading><content>For the Counterterrorism Fund for necessary expenses, as determined by the Attorney General: $35,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="23">(23) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of justice programs.</inline>—</heading><content>For administrative expenses not otherwise provided for, of the Office of Justice Programs: $215,811,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="24">(24) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Legal activities office.</inline>—</heading><content>For necessary expenses related to office automation: $15,942,000.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS; REDUCTION OF CERTAIN LITIGATION POSITIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointments.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than September 30, 2003, the Attorney General may exercise authority under section 542 of title 28, United States Code, to appoint 200 assistant United States attorneys in addition to the number of assistant United States attorneys serving on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Appointees.—</inline></heading><content>Individuals first appointed under subsection (a) shall be appointed from among attorneys who are incumbents of 200 full-time litigation positions in divisions of the Department of Justice and whose official duty station is at the seat of Government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Positions.</inline>—</heading><content>Each of the 200 litigation positions that become vacant by reason of an appointment made in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) shall be terminated at the time the vacancy arises.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.</content></subsection></section> <section><heading>SEC. 104. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS FOR PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s509">28 USC 509</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall establish a program for each United States Attorney to provide for coordination with State and local law enforcement officials in the identification and prosecution of violations of Federal firearms laws including school gun violence and juvenile gun offenses.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization for Hiring</inline> 94 <inline class="smallCaps">Additional Assistant United States Attorneys.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $9,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 to hire an additional Assistant United States Attorney in each United States Attorney Office.</content></subsection></section> 116 STAT. 1767 <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>PERMANENT ENABLING PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>PERMANENT AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="530C">“§ 530C. </num><heading>Authority to use available funds</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except to the extent provided otherwise by law, the activities of the Department of Justice (including any bureau, office, board, division, commission, subdivision, unit, or other component thereof) may, in the reasonable discretion of the Attorney General, be carried out through any means, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>through the Department’s own personnel, acting within, from, or through the Department itself;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>by sending or receiving details of personnel to other branches or agencies of the Federal Government, on a reimbursable, partially-reimbursable, or nonreimbursable basis;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>through reimbursable agreements with other Federal agencies for work, materials, or equipment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>through contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements with non-Federal parties; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>as provided in subsection (b), in section 524, and in any other provision of law consistent herewith, including, without limitation, section 102(b) of Public Law 102-395 (106 Stat. 1838), as incorporated by section 815(d) of Public Law 104-132(110 Stat. 1315).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permitted Uses.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General permitted uses.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Funds available to the Attorney General (i.e., all funds available to carry out the activities described in subsection (a)) may be used, without limitation, for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The purchase, lease, maintenance, and operation of passenger motor vehicles, or police-type motor vehicles for law enforcement purposes, without regard to general purchase price limitation for the then-current fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The purchase of insurance for motor vehicles, boats, and aircraft operated in official Government business in foreign countries.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Services of experts and consultants, including private counsel, as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, and at rates of pay for individuals not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable from time to time under section 5332 of title 5.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Official reception and representation expenses (i.e., official expenses of a social nature intended in whole or in predominant part to promote goodwill toward the Department or its missions, but excluding expenses of public tours of facilities of the Department of Justice), in accordance with distributions and procedures established, and rules issued, by the Attorney General, and expenses of public tours of facilities of the Department of Justice.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>Unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1768">116 STAT. 1768</page>General and accounted for solely on the certificate of the Attorney General.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>Miscellaneous and emergency expenses authorized or approved by the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, the Associate Attorney General, or the Assistant Attorney General for Administration.</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>In accordance with procedures established and rules issued by the Attorney General—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>attendance at meetings and seminars;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>conferences and training; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>advances of public moneys under section 3324 of title 31: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That travel advances of such moneys to law enforcement personnel engaged in undercover activity shall be considered to be public money for purposes of section 3527 of title 31.</proviso></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>Contracting with individuals for personal services abroad, except that such individuals shall not be regarded as employees of the United States for the purpose of any law administered by the Office of Personnel Management.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>Payment of interpreters and translators who are not citizens of the United States, in accordance with procedures established and rules issued by the Attorney General.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>Expenses or allowances for uniforms as authorized by section 5901 of title 5, but without regard to the general purchase price limitation for the then-current fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K) </num><chapeau>Expenses of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>primary and secondary schooling for dependents of personnel stationed outside the United States at cost not in excess of those authorized by the Department of Defense for the same area, when it is determined by the Attorney General that schools available in the locality are unable to provide adequately for the education of such dependents; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>transportation of those dependents between their place of residence and schools serving the area which those dependents would normally attend when the Attorney General, under such regulations as he may prescribe, determines that such schools are not accessible by public means of transportation.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">“(L) </num><chapeau>payment of rewards (i.e., payments pursuant to public advertisements for assistance to the Department of Justice), in accordance with procedures and regulations established or issued by the Attorney General: <proviso><i>Provided, </i>That—</proviso></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>no such reward shall exceed $2,000,000, unless—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the reward is to combat domestic terrorism or international terrorism (as defined in section 2331 of title 18); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>a statute should authorize a higher amount;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>no such reward of $250,000 or more may be made or offered without the personal approval of either the Attorney General or the President;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the Attorney General shall give written notice to the Chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committees on Appropriations and the Judiciary <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notice.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1769">116 STAT. 1769</page>of the Senate and of the House of Representatives not later than 30 days after the approval of a reward under clause (ii);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>any executive agency or military department (as defined, respectively, in sections 105 and 102 of title 5) may provide the Attorney General with funds for the payment of rewards; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>neither the failure of the Attorney General to authorize a payment nor the amount authorized shall be subject to judicial review.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific permitted uses.—</inline></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aircraft and boats.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds available to the Attorney General for United States Attorneys, for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for the United States Marshals Service, for the Drug Enforcement Administration, and for the Immigration and Naturalization Service may be used for the purchase, lease, maintenance, and operation of aircraft and boats, for law enforcement purposes.</content></subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchase of ammunition and firearms; firearms competitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Funds available to the Attorney General for United States Attorneys, for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for the United States Marshals Service, for the Drug Enforcement Administration, for the Federal Prison System, for the Office of the Inspector General, and for the Immigration and Naturalization Service may be used for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the purchase of ammunition and firearms; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>participation in firearms competitions.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds available to the Attorney General for construction may be used for expenses of planning, designing, acquiring, building, constructing, activating, renovating, converting, expanding, extending, remodeling, equipping, repairing, or maintaining buildings or facilities, including the expenses of acquisition of sites therefor, and all necessary expenses incident or related thereto; but the foregoing shall not be construed to mean that funds generally available for salaries and expenses are not also available for certain incidental or minor construction, activation, remodeling, maintenance, and other related construction costs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees and expenses of witnesses.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Funds available to the Attorney General for fees and expenses of witnesses may be used for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>expenses, mileage, compensation, protection, and per diem in lieu of subsistence, of witnesses (including advances of public money) and as authorized by section 1821 or other law, except that no witness may be paid more than 1 attendance fee for any 1 calendar day;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>fees and expenses of neutrals in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, where the Department of Justice is a party; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>construction of protected witness safesites.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal bureau of investigation.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds available to the Attorney General for the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States may be used for the conduct of all its authorized activities.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1770">116 STAT. 1770</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immigration and naturalization service.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Funds available to the Attorney General for the Immigration and Naturalization Service may be used for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>acquisition of land as sites for enforcement fences, and construction incident to such fences;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>cash advances to aliens for meals and lodging en route;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>refunds of maintenance bills, immigration fines, and other items properly returnable, except deposits of aliens who become public charges and deposits to secure payment of fines and passage money; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>expenses and allowances incurred in tracking lost persons, as required by public exigencies, in aid of State or local law enforcement agencies.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal prison system.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Funds available to the Attorney General for the Federal Prison System may be used for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>inmate medical services and inmate legal services, within the Federal prison system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the purchase and exchange of farm products and livestock;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the acquisition of land as provided in section 4010 of title 18; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the construction of buildings and facilities for penal and correctional institutions (including prison camps), by contract or force account, including the payment of United States prisoners for their work performed in any such construction;</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">except that no funds may be used to distribute or make available to a prisoner any commercially published information or material that is sexually explicit or features nudity.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detention trustee.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds available to the Attorney General for the Detention Trustee may be used for all the activities of such Trustee in the exercise of all power and functions authorized by law relating to the detention of Federal prisoners in non-Federal institutions or otherwise in the custody of the United States Marshals Service and to the detention of aliens in the custody of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, including the overseeing of construction of detention facilities or for housing related to such detention, the management of funds appropriated to the Department for the exercise of detention functions, and the direction of the United States Marshals Service and Immigration Service with respect to the exercise of detention policy setting and operations for the Department of Justice.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Related Provisions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation of compensation of individuals employed as attorneys</inline>.—</heading><content>No funds available to the Attorney General may be used to pay compensation for services provided by an individual employed as an attorney (other than an individual employed to provide services as a foreign attorney in special cases) unless such individual is duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the law of a State, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursements paid to governmental entities.—</inline></heading><content>Funds available to the Attorney General that are paid as reimbursement to a governmental unit of the Department of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1771">116 STAT. 1771</page>Justice, to another Federal entity, or to a unit of State or local government, may be used under authorities available to the unit or entity receiving such reimbursement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign Reimbursements.</inline>—</heading><content>Whenever the Department of Justice or any component participates in a cooperative project to improve law enforcement or national security operations or services with a friendly foreign country on a cost-sharing basis, any reimbursements or contributions received from that foreign country to meet its share of the project may be credited to appropriate current appropriations accounts of the Department of Justice or any component. The amount of a reimbursement or contribution credited shall be available only for payment of the share of the project expenses allocated to the participating foreign country.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Railroad Police Training Fees.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General is authorized to establish and collect a fee to defray the costs of railroad police officers participating in a Federal Bureau of Investigation law enforcement training program authorized by Public Law 106-110, and to credit such fees to the appropriation account ‘Federal Bureau of Investigation, Salaries and Expenses’, to be available until expended for salaries and expenses incurred in providing such services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Warranty Work.</inline>—</heading><content>In instances where the Attorney General determines that law enforcement-, security-, or mission-related considerations mitigate against obtaining maintenance or repair services from private sector entities for equipment under warranty, the Attorney General is authorized to seek reimbursement from such entities for warranty work performed at Department of Justice facilities, and to credit any payment made for such work to any appropriation charged therefor.”.</content></subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections of chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“530C. </designator><label>Authority to use available funds.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>PERMANENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code (as amended by section 201), is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="530D">“§ 530D. </num><heading>Report on enforcement of laws</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall submit to the Congress a report of any instance in which the Attorney General or any officer of the Department of Justice—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>establishes or implements a formal or informal policy to refrain—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>from enforcing, applying, or administering any provision of any Federal statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law whose enforcement, application, or administration is within the responsibility of the Attorney General or such officer on the grounds that such provision is unconstitutional; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>within any judicial jurisdiction of or within the United States, from adhering to, enforcing, applying, or complying with, any standing rule of decision (binding upon courts of, or inferior to those of, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1772">116 STAT. 1772</page>that jurisdiction) established by a final decision of any court of, or superior to those of, that jurisdiction, respecting the interpretation, construction, or application of the Constitution, any statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law whose enforcement, application, or administration is within the responsibility of the Attorney General or such officer;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>determines—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to contest affirmatively, in any judicial, administrative, or other proceeding, the constitutionality of any provision of any Federal statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to refrain (on the grounds that the provision is unconstitutional) from defending or asserting, in any judicial, administrative, or other proceeding, the constitutionality of any provision of any Federal statute, rule, regulation, program, policy, or other law, or not to appeal or request review of any judicial, administrative, or other determination adversely affecting the constitutionality of any such provision; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>approves (other than in circumstances in which a report is submitted to the Joint Committee on Taxation, pursuant to section 6405 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) the settlement or compromise (other than in bankruptcy) of any claim, suit, or other action—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>against the United States (including any agency or instrumentality thereof) for a sum that exceeds, or is likely to exceed, $2,000,000, excluding prejudgment interest; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>by the United States (including any agency or instrumentality thereof) pursuant to an agreement, consent decree, or order (or pursuant to any modification of an agreement, consent decree, or order) that provides injunctive or other nonmonetary relief that exceeds, or is likely to exceed, 3 years in duration: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That for purposes of this clause, the term “injunctive or other nonmonetary relief” shall not be understood to include the following, where the same are a matter of public record—</proviso></chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>debarments, suspensions, or other exclusions from Government contracts or grants;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>mere reporting requirements or agreements (including sanctions for failure to report);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>requirements or agreements merely to comply with statutes or regulations;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>requirements or agreements to surrender professional licenses or to cease the practice of professions, occupations, or industries;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><content>any criminal sentence or any requirements or agreements to perform community service, to serve probation, or to participate in supervised release from detention, confinement, or prison; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">“(VI) </num><content>agreements to cooperate with the government in investigations or prosecutions (whether or not the agreement is a matter of public record).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1773">116 STAT. 1773</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of report to the congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For the purposes of paragraph (1), a report shall be considered to be submitted to the Congress if the report is submitted to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Speaker, majority leader, and minority leader of the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Senate Legal Counsel and the General Counsel of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline.—</inline></heading><chapeau>A report shall be submitted—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>under subsection (a)(I)(A), not later than 30 days after the establishment or implementation of each policy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>under subsection (a)(l)(B), within such time as will reasonably enable the House of Representatives and the Senate to take action, separately or jointly, to intervene in timely fashion in the proceeding, but in no event later than 30 days after the making of each determination; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>under subsection (a)(l)(C), not later than 30 days after the conclusion of each fiscal-year quarter, with respect to all approvals occurring in such quarter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A report required by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>specify the date of the establishment or implementation of the policy described in subsection (a)(1)(A), of the making of the determination described in subsection (a)(l)(B), or of each approval described in subsection (a)(1)(C);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>include a complete and detailed statement of the relevant issues and background (including a complete and detailed statement of the reasons for the policy or determination, and the identity of the officer responsible for establishing or implementing such policy, making such determination, or approving such settlement or compromise), except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>such details may be omitted as may be absolutely necessary to prevent improper disclosure of national-security- or classified information, of any information subject to the deliberative-process-, executive-, attorney-work- product-, or attorney-client privileges, or of any information the disclosure of which is prohibited by section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or other law or any court order if the fact of each such omission (and the precise ground or grounds therefor) is clearly noted in the statement: <proviso><i>Provided,</i> That this subparagraph shall not be construed to deny to the Congress (including any House, Committee, or agency thereof) any such omitted details (or related information) that it lawfully may seek, subsequent to the submission of the report; and</proviso></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the requirements of this paragraph shall be deemed satisfied—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>in the case of an approval described in subsection (a)(1)(C)(i), if an unredacted copy of the entire settlement agreement and consent decree or order (if any) is provided, along with a statement indicating the legal and factual basis or bases for the settlement <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1774">116 STAT. 1774</page>or compromise (if not apparent on the face of documents provided); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the case of an approval described in subsection (a)(1)(C)(ii), if an unredacted copy of the entire settlement agreement and consent decree or order (if any) is provided, along with a statement indicating the injunctive or other nonmonetary relief (if not apparent on the face of documents provided); and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>in the case of a determination described in subsection (a)(1)(B) or an approval described in subsection (a)(1)(C), indicate the nature, tribunal, identifying information, and status of the proceeding, suit, or action.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declaration.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of a determination described in subsection (a)(1)(B), the representative of the United States participating in the proceeding shall make a clear declaration in the proceeding that any position expressed as to the constitutionality of the provision involved is the position of the executive branch of the Federal Government (or, as applicable, of the President or of any executive agency or military department).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to the President and to Executive Agencies and Military Departments—</inline></heading><content>The reporting, declaration, and other provisions of this section relating to the Attorney General and other officers of the Department of Justice shall apply to the President (but only with respect to the promulgation of any unclassified Executive order or similar memorandum or order), to the head of each executive agency or military department (as defined, respectively, in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code) that establishes or implements a policy described in subsection (a)(1)(A) or is authorized to conduct litigation, and to the officers of such executive agency.”.</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code (as amended by section 201), is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“530D. </designator><label>Report on enforcement of laws.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 712 of Public Law 95-521 (92 Stat. 1883) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s288k">2 USC 288k</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>The Attorney General shall notify Counsel as required by section 530D of title 28.”.</content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall advise the head of each executive agency or military department (as defined, respectively, in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code) of the enactment of this section.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s530D">28 USC 530D</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General (and, as applicable, the President, and the head of any executive agency or military department described in subsection (e) of section 530D of title 28, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)) shall submit to Congress a report (in accordance with subsections (a), (c), and (e) of such section) on—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s530D">28 USC 530D</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>all policies of which the Attorney General and applicable official are aware described in subsection (a)(1)(A) of such section that were established or implemented before the date of the enactment of this Act and were in effect on such date; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1775">116 STAT. 1775</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>all determinations of which the Attorney General and applicable official are aware described in subsection (a)(1)(B) of such section that were made before the date of the enactment of this Act and were in effect on such date.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>If a determination described in subparagraph (A)(ii) relates to any judicial, administrative, or other proceeding that is pending in the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, with respect to any such determination, then the report required by this paragraph shall be submitted within such time as will reasonably enable the House of Representatives and the Senate to take action, separately or jointly, to intervene in timely fashion in the proceeding, but not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 101 of Public Law 106-57 (113 Stat. 414) is amended by striking subsection (b).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t2/s130f">2 USC 130f</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS USES OF FUNDS; TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Programs—</inline></heading><chapeau>Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 504(a) by striking “<quotedText>502</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>501(b)</quotedText>”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3754">42 USC 3754</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 506(a)(1) by striking “participating”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3756">42 USC 3756</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 510(a)(3) by striking “<quotedText>502</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>501(b)</quotedText>”; <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3760">42 USC 3760</ref>.</p></sidenote> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 510 by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><content>No grants or contracts under subsection (b) may be made, entered into, or used, directly or indirectly, to provide any security enhancements or any equipment to any non-governmental entity that is not engaged in law enforcement or law enforcement support, criminal or juvenile justice, or delinquency prevention.”; and</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in section 511 by striking “<quotedText>503</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>501(b)</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3761">42 USC 3761</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Attorneys Specially Retained by the Attorney General.</inline>—</heading><content>The 3d sentence of section 515(b) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>at not more than $12,000</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AUTHORITIES; AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER PROPERTY OF MARGINAL VALUE; RECORDKEEPING; PROTECTION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Section 524 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a) by inserting “<quotedText>to the Attorney General</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>available</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the semicolon at the end of the 1st subparagraph (I) and inserting a period;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the 2d subparagraph (I);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(A)(iv), (B), (F), (G), and (H)</quotedText>” in the first sentence following the second subparagraph (I) and inserting “<quotedText>(B), (F), and (G)</quotedText>"; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>fund</quotedText>” in the 3d sentence following the 2d subparagraph (I) and inserting “<quotedText>Fund</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(2)—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1776">116 STAT. 1776</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting before the period in the last sentence without both the personal approval of the Attorney General and written notice within 30 days thereof to the Chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committees on Appropriations and the Judiciary of the Senate and of the House of Representatives”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>for information</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>$250,000</quotedText>” the 2d and 3d places it appears and inserting “<quotedText>$500,000</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (c)(3) by striking “<quotedText>(F)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(G)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (c)(5) by striking “<quotedText>Fund which</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Fund, that</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (c)(8)(A), by striking “<quotedText>(A)(iv), (B), (F), (G), and (H)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(B), (F), and (G)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)(9)(B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>year 1997</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>years 2002 and 2003</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>Such transfer shall not</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Each such transfer shall be subject to satisfaction by the recipient involved of any outstanding hen against the property transferred, but no such transfer shall</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Section 522 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>(a)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”, and by inserting at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>With respect to any data, records, or other information acquired, collected, classified, preserved, or published by the Attorney General for any statistical, research, or other aggregate reporting purpose beginning not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act and continuing thereafter, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the same criteria shall be used (and shall be required to be used, as applicable) to classify or categorize offenders and victims (in the criminal context), and to classify or categorize actors and acted upon (in the noncriminal context).”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Section 534(a)(3) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Section 509(3) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking the 2d period.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><chapeau>Section 533 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding after paragraph (2) a new paragraph as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to assist in the protection of the person of the Attorney General.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><content>No compensation or reimbursement paid pursuant to section 501(a) of Public Law 99-603 (100 Stat. 3443) or section 241(i) of the Act of June 27, 1952 (ch. 477) shall be subject to section 6503(d) of title 31, United States Code, and no funds available to the Attorney General may be used to pay any assessment made pursuant to such section 6503 with respect to any such compensation or reimbursement.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s6503">31 USC 6503</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><content>Section 108 of Public Law 103-121 (107 Stat. 1164) is amended by replacing “<quotedText>three</quotedText>” with “<quotedText>six</quotedText>”, by replacing “<quotedText>only</quotedText>” with “<quotedText>, first,</quotedText>”, and by replacing “<quotedText>litigation.</quotedText>” with “<quotedText>litigation, and, thereafter, for financial systems, and other personnel, administrative, and litigation expenses of debt collection activities.</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s527">28 USC 527</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1777">116 STAT. 1777</page> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>OVERSIGHT; WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Section 529 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>(a)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Beginning</quotedText>”, and by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the amount of management or administrative expenses, the Attorney General shall, not later than May 2, 2003, and of every year thereafter, prepare and provide to the Committees on the Judiciary and Appropriations of each House of the Congress using funds available for the underlying programs—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a report identifying and describing every grant (other than one made to a governmental entity, pursuant to a statutory formula), cooperative agreement, or programmatic services contract that was made, entered into, awarded, or, for which additional or supplemental funds were provided in the immediately preceding fiscal year, by or on behalf of the Office of Justice Programs (including any component or unit thereof, and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services), and including, without limitation, for each such grant, cooperative agreement, or contract: the term, the dollar amount or value, a description of its specific purpose or purposes, the names of all grantees or parties, the names of each unsuccessful applicant or bidder, and a description of the specific purpose or purposes proposed in each unsuccessful application or bid, and of the reason or reasons for rejection or denial of the same; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>a report identifying and reviewing every grant (other than one made to a governmental entity, pursuant to a statutory formula), cooperative agreement, or programmatic services contract over $5,000,000 made, entered into, awarded, or for which additional or supplemental funds were provided, after October 1, 2002, by or on behalf of the Office of Justice Programs (including any component or unit thereof, and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services) that was programmatically and financially closed out or that otherwise ended in the immediately preceding fiscal year (or even if not yet closed out, was terminated or otherwise ended in the fiscal year that ended 2 years before the end of such immediately preceding fiscal year), and including, without limitation, for each such grant, cooperative agreement, or contract: a description of how the appropriated funds involved actually were spent, statistics relating to its performance, its specific purpose or purposes, and its effectiveness, and a written declaration by each non-Federal grantee and each non-Federal party to such agreement or to such contract, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the appropriated funds were spent for such purpose or purposes, and only such purpose or purposes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the terms of the grant, cooperative agreement, or contract were complied with; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>all documentation necessary for conducting a full and proper audit under generally accepted accounting principles, and any (additional) documentation that may nave been required under the grant, cooperative agreement, or contract, have been kept in orderly fashion and will be preserved for not less than 3 years from the date of such close out, termination, or end; <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1778">116 STAT. 1778</page>except that the requirement of this paragraph shall be deemed satisfied with respect to any such description, statistics, or declaration if such non-Federal grantee or such non-Federal party shall have failed to provide the same to the Attorney General, and the Attorney General notes the fact of such failure and the name of such grantee or such party in the report.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Section 1913 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>to favor</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>a jurisdiction, or an official of any government, to favor, adopt,</quotedText>”, by inserting “<quotedText>, law, ratification, policy,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>legislation</quotedText>” every place it appears, by striking “<quotedText>by Congress</quotedText>” the 2d place it appears, by inserting “<quotedText>or such official</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>, through the proper</quotedText>”, by inserting “<quotedText>, measure,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>or resolution</quotedText>”, by striking “<quotedText>Members of Congress on the request of any Member</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>any such Member or official, at his request,</quotedText>”, by striking “<quotedText>for legislation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>for any legislation</quotedText>”, and by striking the period and the paragraph following “<quotedText>business</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>, or from making any communication whose prohibition by this section might, in the opinion of the Attorney General, violate the Constitution or interfere with the conduct of foreign policy, counter-intelligence, intelligence, or national security activities. Violations of this section shall constitute violations of section 1352(a) of title 31.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Section 1516(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>, entity, or program</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>person</quotedText>”, and by inserting “<quotedText>grant, or cooperative agreement,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>subcontract,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Section 112 of title I of section 101(b) of division A of Public Law 105—277 (112 Stat. 2681-67) is amended by striking “<quotedText>fiscal year</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>Justice—</quotedText>”, and inserting “<quotedText>any fiscal year the Attorney General—</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3712">42 USC 3712</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><chapeau>Section 2320(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>title 18</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>this title</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(f)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The report under paragraph (1), with respect to criminal infringement of copyright, shall include the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>The number of infringement cases in these categories: audiovisual (videos and films); audio (sound recordings); literary works (books and musical compositions); computer programs; video games; and, others.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The number of online infringement cases.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The number and dollar amounts of fines assessed in specific categories of dollar amounts. These categories shall be: no fines ordered; fines under $500; fines from $500 to $1,000; fines from $1,000 to $5,000; fines from $5,000 to $10,000; and fines over $10,000.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>The total amount of restitution ordered in all copyright infringement cases.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>In this paragraph, the term ‘online infringement cases’ as used in paragraph (2) means those cases where the infringer—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>advertised or publicized the infringing work on the Internet; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>made the infringing work available on the Internet for download, reproduction, performance, or distribution by other persons.</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1779">116 STAT. 1779</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The information required under subparagraph (A) shall be submitted in the report required in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAWS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.</heading> <content>Section 535 of title 28, United States Code, is amended in subsections (a) and (b), by replacing “<quotedText>title 18</quotedText>” with “<quotedText>Federal criminal law</quotedText>”, and in subsection (b), by replacing “<quotedText>or complaint</quotedText>” the 1st place it appears with “<quotedText>matter, or complaint witnessed, discovered, or</quotedText>”, and by inserting “<quotedText>or the witness, discoverer, or recipient, as appropriate,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>agency,</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN UNITED STATES TERRITORIES, COMMONWEALTHS, AND POSSESSIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extended Assignment Incentive.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subchapter IV, by inserting at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="5757">“§ 5757. </num><heading>Extended assignment incentive</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The head of an Executive agency may pay an extended assignment incentive to an employee if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the employee has completed at least 2 years of continuous service in 1 or more civil service positions located in a territory or possession of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the agency determines that replacing the employee with another employee possessing the required qualifications and experience would be difficult; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the agency determines it is in the best interest of the Government to encourage the employee to complete a specified additional period of employment with the agency in the territory or possession, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, except that the total amount of service performed in a particular territory, commonwealth, or possession under 1 or more agreements established under this section may not exceed 5 years.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>The sum of extended assignment incentive payments for a service period may not exceed the greater of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>an amount equal to 25 percent of the annual rate of basic pay of the employee at the beginning of the service period, times the number of years in the service period; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>$15,000 per year in the service period.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Payment of an extended assignment incentive shall be contingent upon the employee entering into a written agreement with the agency specifying the period of service and other terms and conditions under which the extended assignment incentive is payable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The agreement shall set forth the method of payment, including any use of an initial lump-sum payment, installment payments, or a final lump-sum payment upon completion of the entire period of service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The agreement shall describe the conditions under which the extended assignment incentive may be canceled prior to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1780">116 STAT. 1780</page>completion of agreed-upon service period and the effect of the cancellation. The agreement shall require that if, at the time of cancellation of the incentive, the employee has received incentive payments which exceed the amount which bears the same relationship to the total amount to be paid under the agreement as the completed service period bears to the agreed-upon service period, the employee shall repay that excess amount, at a minimum, except that an employee who is involuntarily reassigned to a position stationed outside the territory, commonwealth, or possession or involuntarily separated (not for cause on charges of misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency) may not be required to repay any excess amounts.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><content>An agency may not put an extended assignment incentive into effect during a period in which the employee is fulfilling a recruitment or relocation bonus service agreement under section 5753 or for which an employee is receiving a retention allowance under section 5754.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>Extended assignment incentive payments may not be considered part of the basic pay of an employee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><content>The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe regulations for the administration of this section, including regulations on an employee’s entitlement to retain or receive incentive payments when an agreement is canceled. Neither this section nor implementing regulations may impair any agency’s independent authority to administratively determine compensation for a class of its employees.”; and</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the analysis by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“5757. </designator><label>Extended assignment incentive.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.—</inline></heading><content>Section 5307(a)(2)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>or 5755</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>5755, or 5757</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5307">5 USC 5307</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>No later than 3 years after the effective date of this section, the Office of Personnel Management, after consultation with affected agencies, shall submit a report to Congress assessing the effectiveness of the extended assignment incentive authority as a human resources management tool and making recommendations for any changes necessary to improve the effectiveness of the incentive authority. Each agency shall maintain such records and report such information, including the number and size of incentive offers made and accepted or declined by geographic location and occupation, in such format and at such times as the Office of Personnel Management may prescribe, for use in preparing the report.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5757">5 USC 5757</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>REPEALERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Open-Ended Authorization of Appropriations for National Institute of Corrections.—</inline></heading><content>Chapter 319 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking section 4353.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1781">116 STAT. 1781</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Open-Ended Authorization of Appropriations for United States Marshals Service.—</inline></heading><content>Section 561 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (i).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Redundant Authorizations of Payments for Rewards.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Public Law 107-56 is amended by striking section 501.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Chapter 203 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking sections 3059, 3059A, 3059B, 3075, and all the matter after the first sentence of 3072.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3071">18 USC 3071</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Public Law 101-647 is amended in section 2565, by replacing all the matter after “<quotedText>2561</quotedText>” in subsection (c)(1) with “<quotedText>the Attorney General may, in his discretion, pay a reward to the declarant</quotedText>” and by striking subsection (e); and by striking section 2569.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s4205">12 USC 4205</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s4209">4209</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE.</heading> <chapeau>Title 18 of the United States Code is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 4041 by striking “at a salary of $10,000 a year”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 4013—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by replacing “<quotedText>the support of United States prisoners</quotedText>” with “<quotedText>Federal prisoner detention</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2) by adding “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>hire;</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in paragraph (3) by replacing “<quotedText>entities; and</quotedText>” with “<quotedText>entities.</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in paragraph (4) by inserting “<quotedText>The Attorney General, in support of Federal prisoner detainees in non-Federal institutions, is authorized to make payments, from funds appropriated for State and local law enforcement assistance, for</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>entering</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>by redesignating—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>paragraph (a)(4) as subsection (b), and subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), of such paragraph (a)(4) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of such subsection (b); and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in section 209(a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>or makes</quotedText>” and inserting “makes”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>supplements the salary of, any</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>supplements, the salary of any</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2004 AND 2005.</heading> <content>When the President submits to the Congress the budget of the United States Government for fiscal year 2004, the President shall simultaneously submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate such proposed legislation authorizing appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 as the President may judge necessary and expedient.</content></section> <section><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>STUDY OF UNTESTED RAPE EXAMINATION KITS.</heading> <content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall conduct a study to assess and report to Congress the number of untested rape examination kits <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1782">116 STAT. 1782</page>that currently exist nationwide and shall submit to the Congress a report containing a summary of the results of such study. For the purpose of carrying out such study, the Attorney General shall attempt to collect information from all law enforcement jurisdictions in the United States.</content></section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>REPORTS ON USE OF DCS 1000 (CARNIVORE).</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Use of</inline> DCS 1000 <inline class="smallCaps">(Carnivore) to Implement Orders Under</inline> 18 U.S.C. 3123.—</heading><chapeau>At the same time that the Attorney General submits to Congress the annual reports required by section 3126 of title 18, United States Code, that are respectively next due after the end of each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003, the Attorney General shall also submit to the Chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and of the House of Representatives a report, covering the same respective time period, on the number of orders under section 3123 applied for by law enforcement agencies of the Department of Justice whose implementation involved the use of the DCS 1000 program (or any subsequent version of such program), which report shall include information concerning—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3126">18 USC 3126</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the period of interceptions authorized by the order, and the number and duration of any extensions of the order;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the offense specified in the order or application, or extension of an order;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the number of investigations involved;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the number and nature of the facilities affected;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the identity of the applying investigative or law enforcement agency making the application for an order; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the specific persons authorizing the use of the DCS 1000 program (or any subsequent version of such program) in the implementation of such order.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Use of</inline> DCS 1000 <inline class="smallCaps">(Carnivore) to Implement Orders Under</inline> 18 U.S.C. 2518.—</heading><chapeau>At the same time that the Attorney General, or Assistant Attorney General specially designated by the Attorney General, submits to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts the annual report required by section 2519(2) of title 18, United States Code, that is respectively next due after the end of each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003, the Attorney General shall also submit to the Chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and of the House of Representatives a report, covering the same respective time period, that contains the following information with respect to those orders described in that annual report that were applied for by law enforcement agencies of the Department of Justice and whose implementation involved the use of the DCS 1000 program (or any subsequent version of such program)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the kind of order or extension applied for (including whether or not the order was an order with respect to which the requirements of sections 2518(l)(b)(ii) and 2518(3)(d) of title 18, United States Code, did not apply by reason of section 2518 (11) of title 18);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the period of interceptions authorized by the order, and the number and duration of any extensions of the order;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the offense specified in the order or application, or extension of an order;</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2519">18 USC 2519</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1783">116 STAT. 1783</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the identity of the applying investigative or law enforcement officer and agency making the application and the person authorizing the application;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the nature of the facilities from which or place where communications were to be intercepted;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>a general description of the interceptions made under such order or extension, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the approximate nature and frequency of incriminating communications intercepted;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the approximate nature and frequency of other communications intercepted;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the approximate number of persons whose communications were intercepted;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the number of orders in which encryption was encountered and whether such encryption prevented law enforcement from obtaining the plain text of communications intercepted pursuant to such order; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the approximate nature, amount, and cost of the manpower and other resources used in the interceptions;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the number of arrests resulting from interceptions made under such order or extension, and the offenses for which arrests were made;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>the number of trials resulting from such interceptions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>the number of motions to suppress made with respect to such interceptions, and the number granted or denied;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>the number of convictions resulting from such interceptions and the offenses for which the convictions were obtained and a general assessment of the importance of the interceptions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>the specific persons authorizing the use of the DCS 1000 program (or any subsequent version of such program) in the implementation of such order.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>STUDY OF ALLOCATION OF LITIGATING ATTORNEYS.</heading> <content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, detailing the distribution or allocation of appropriated funds, attorneys and other personnel, and per-attorney workloads, for each Office of United States Attorney and each division of the Department of Justice except the Justice Management Division.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading>USE OF TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING AND VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION GRANTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 20105(b) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13705(b)) is amended to read as follows:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Truth-in-Sentencing and Violent Offender Incarceration Grants.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Funds provided under section 20103 or 20104 may be applied to the cost of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>altering existing correctional facilities to provide separate facilities for juveniles under the jurisdiction of an adult criminal court who are detained or are serving sentences in adult prisons or jails;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>providing correctional staff who are responsible for supervising juveniles who are detained or serving sentences <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1784">116 STAT. 1784</page>under the jurisdiction of an adult criminal court with orientation and ongoing training regarding the unique needs of such offenders; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>providing ombudsmen to monitor the treatment of juveniles who are detained or serving sentences under the jurisdiction of an adult criminal court in adult facilities, consistent with guidelines issued by the Assistant Attorney General.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INSPECTOR GENERAL.</heading> <chapeau>Section 8E of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>except as specified in subsection (a) and paragraph (3), may investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing or administrative misconduct by an employee of the Department of Justice, or may, in the discretion of the Inspector General, refer such allegations to the Office of Professional Responsibility or the internal affairs office of the appropriate component of the Department of Justice;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall refer to the Counsel, Office of Professional Responsibility of the Department of Justice, allegations of misconduct involving Department attorneys, investigators, or law enforcement personnel, where the allegations relate to the exercise of the authority of an attorney to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice, except that no such referral shall be made if the attorney is employed in the Office of Professional Responsibility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>may investigate allegations of criminal wrongdoing or administrative misconduct by a person who is the head of any agency or component of the Department of Justice; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>shall forward the results of any investigation conducted under paragraph (4), along with any appropriate recommendation for disciplinary action, to the Attorney General.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><content>The Attorney General shall ensure by regulation that any component of the Department of Justice receiving a nonfrivolous allegation of criminal wrongdoing or administrative misconduct by an employee of the Department of Justice, except with respect to allegations described in subsection (b)(3), shall report that information to the Inspector General.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading>REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of Oversight Official Within the Office of Inspector General.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/app8E">5 USC app. 8E</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall direct that 1 official from the office of the Inspector General be responsible for supervising and coordinating independent oversight of programs and operations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation until September 30, 2004.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of oversight.</inline>—</heading><content>The Inspector General may continue individual oversight in accordance with paragraph (1) after September 30, 2004, at the discretion of the Inspector General.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspector General Oversight Plan for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 30 days after the date <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1785">116 STAT. 1785</page>of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall submit to the Chairperson and ranking member of the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives, a plan for oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which plan may include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an audit of the financial systems, information technology systems, and computer security systems of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>an audit and evaluation of programs and processes of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to identify systemic weaknesses or implementation failures and to recommend corrective action;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a review of the activities of internal affairs offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including the Inspections Division and the Office of Professional Responsibility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>an investigation of allegations of serious misconduct by personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a review of matters relating to any other program or operation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the Inspector General determines requires review; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>an identification of resources needed by the Inspector General to implement a plan for oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Inspector General for Federal Bureau of Investigation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report and recommendation to the Chairperson and ranking member of the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives concerning—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>whether there should be established, within the Department of Justice, a separate office of the Inspector General for the Federal Bureau of Investigation that shall be responsible for supervising independent oversight of programs and operations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>what changes have been or should be made to the rules, regulations, policies, or practices governing the Federal Bureau of Investigation in order to assist the Office of the Inspector General in effectively exercising its authority to investigate the conduct of employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>what differences exist between the methods and practices used by different Department of Justice components in the investigation and adjudication of alleged misconduct by Department of Justice personnel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>what steps should be or are being taken to make the methods and practices described in paragraph (3) uniform throughout the Department of Justice; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>whether a set of recommended guidelines relating to the discipline of Department of Justice personnel for misconduct should be developed, and what factors, such as the nature and seriousness of the misconduct, the prior history of the employee, and the rank and seniority of the employee at the time of the misconduct, should be taken into account in establishing such recommended disciplinary guidelines.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1786">116 STAT. 1786</page> <section><num value="310">SEC. 310. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Justice.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 to the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2003—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>for salary, pay, retirement, and other costs associated with increasing the staffing level of the Office of Inspector General by 25 full-time employees who shall conduct an increased number of audits, inspections, and investigations of alleged misconduct by employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to fund expanded audit coverage of the grant programs administered by the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to conduct special reviews of efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to implement recommendations made by the Office of Inspector General in reports on alleged mis-conduct by the Bureau.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Bureau of Investigation—</inline></heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated $1,700,000 to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for fiscal year 2003 for salary, pay, retirement, and other costs associated with increasing the staffing level of the Office of Professional Responsibility by 10 full-time special agents and 4 full-time support employees.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>REPORT ON THREATS AND ASSAULTS AGAINST FEDERALLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, UNITED STATES JUDGES, UNITED STATES OFFICIALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Compilation of Statistics Relating To Intimidation Of Government Employees.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 808 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (Public Law104-132; 110 Stat. 1310) is repealed.</content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s534">28 USC 534</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Threats and Assaults Against Federal Law Enforcement Officers, United States Judges, United States Officials and Their Families—</inline></heading><content>Not later than 45 days after the end of fiscal year 2002, the Attorney General shall submit to the Chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and of the House of Representatives a report on the number of investigations and prosecutions undersection 111 of title 18, United States Code, and section 115 of title 18, United States Code, for the fiscal year 2002.</content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL FEDERAL JUDGESHIPS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent District Judges for the District Courts.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s133">28 USC 133</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>5 additional district judges for the southern district of California;</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>1 additional district judge for the western district of North Carolina; and</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>2 additional district judges for the western district of Texas.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tables.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In order that the table contained in section 133 of title 28, United States Code, will, with respect to each judicial district, reflect the changes in the total number of permanent district judgeships authorized as a result of paragraph (1) of this subsection, such table is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s133">28 USC 133</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1787">116 STAT. 1787</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the item relating to California and inserting the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><label>“California:</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Northern</label> <target>14</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Eastern</label> <target>6</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Central</label> <target>27</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Southern</label> <target>13”;</target></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(B) </num><content>by striking the item relating to North Carolina and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><label>“North Carolina:</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Eastern</label> <target>4</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Middle</label> <target>4</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Western</label> <target>4”;</target></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent> and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking the item relating to Texas and inserting the following: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><label>“Texas:</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Northern</label> <target>12</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Southern</label> <target>19</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Eastern</label> <target>7</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Western</label> <target>13”.</target></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date.</inline>—</heading><content>This subsection shall take effect on July 15, 2003.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s133">28 USC 133</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">District Judgeships for the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, the Northern District of New York, and the Eastern District of Virginia.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s133">28 USC 133</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion of temporary judgeships to permanent judgeships</inline>.—</heading><content>The existing district judgeships for the central district and the southern district of Illinois, the northern district of New York, and the eastern district of Virginia authorized by section 203(c) (3), (4), (9), and (12) of the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-650, 28 U.S.C. 133 note) shall be authorized under section 133 of title 28, United States Code, and the incumbents in such offices shall hold the offices under section 133 of title 28, United States Code (as amended by this section).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendment.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The table contained in section 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the item relating to Illinois and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><label>“Illinois:</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Northern</label> <target>22</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Central</label> <target>4</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Southern</label> <target>4”;</target></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the item relating to New York and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><label>“New York:</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Northern</label> <target>5</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Southern</label> <target>28</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Eastern</label> <target>15</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Western</label> <target>4”;</target></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent> and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking the item relating to Virginia and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><label>“Virginia:</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Eastern</label> <target>11</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><label>Western</label> <target>4”.</target></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1788">116 STAT. 1788</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date.—</inline></heading><chapeau>With respect to the central or southern district of Illinois, the northern district of New York, or the eastern district of Virginia, this subsection shall take effect on the earlier of—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s133">28 USC 133</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the date on which the first vacancy in the office of district judge occurs in such district; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>July 15, 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Judgeships.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s133">28 USC 133</ref> note.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>1 additional district judge for the northern district of Alabama;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>1 additional judge for the district of Arizona;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>1 additional judge for the central district of California;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>1 additional judge for the southern district of Florida;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>1 additional district judge for the district of New Mexico;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>1 additional district judge for the western district of North Carolina; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>1 additional district judge for the eastern district of Texas.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies not filled.—</inline></heading><content>The first vacancy in the office of district judge in each of the offices of district judge authorized by this subsection, occurring 10 years or more after the confirmation date of the judge named to fill the temporary district judgeship created in the applicable district by this subsection, shall not be filled.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date.</inline>—</heading><content>This subsection shall take effect on July 15, 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Temporary Federal District Court Judgeship for the Northern District of Ohio.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.—</inline></heading> <chapeau>Section 203(c) of the Judicial Improvement Act of 1990 (28 U.S.C. 133 note) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence following paragraph (12), bystriking “<quotedText>and the eastern district of Pennsylvania</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>, the eastern district of Pennsylvania, and the northern district of Ohio</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting after the third sentence following paragraph (12) “The first vacancy in the office of district judge in the northern district of Ohio occurring 15 years or more after the confirmation date of the judge named to fill the temporary judgeship created under this subsection shall not be filled.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section, including such sums as may be necessary to provide appropriate space and facilities for the judicial positions created by this section.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s133">28 USC 133</ref> note.</p> </sidenote></subsection> </section> 116 STAT. 1789 <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Violence Against Women Office Act.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3711">42 USC 3711</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Violence Against Women Office Act</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE.</heading> <chapeau>Part T of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796gg et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 2002(d)—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg-1">42 USC 3796gg-1</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>section 2005</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 2010</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText>section 2006</quotedText>” and inserting “<sidenote>section 2011</sidenote>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating sections 2002 through 2006 as sections 2006 through 2011, respectively; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg-1">42 USC 3796gg-1</ref>—<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s37966gg-5">3796gg-5</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after section 2001 the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="2002">“SEC. 2002. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg-0">42 USC 3796gg-0</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>There is hereby established within the Department of Justice, under the general authority of the Attorney General, a Violence Against Women Office (in this part referred to as the “<quotedText>Office</quotedText>”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separate Office.</inline>—</heading><content>The Office shall be a separate and distinct office within the Department of Justice, headed by a Director, who shall report to the Attorney General and serve as Counsel to the Attorney General on the subject of violence against women, and who shall have final authority over all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts awarded by the Office.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Under the general authority of the Attorney General, the Office—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall have sole jurisdiction over all duties and functions described in section 2004; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall be solely responsible for coordination with other departments, agencies, or offices of all activities authorized or undertaken under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title VI of Public 103-322) and the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (Division B of Public Law 106-386).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="2003">“SEC. 2003. </num><heading>DIRECTOR OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg-0a">42 USC 3796gg-0a</ref>.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>The President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a Director for the Violence Against Women Office (in this title referred to as the ‘Director’) to be responsible, under the general authority of the Attorney General, for the administration, coordination, and implementation of the programs and activities of the Office.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Employment.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Director shall not—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>engage in any employment other than that of serving as Director; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>hold any office in, or act in any capacity for, any organization, agency, or institution with which the Office makes any contract or other agreement under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103-322) or the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of Public Law 106-386).</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1790">116 STAT. 1790</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancy.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of a vacancy, the President may designate an officer or employee who shall act as Director during the vacancy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director shall be compensated at a rate of pay not to exceed the rate payable for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2004">“SEC. 2004.</num><heading> DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF DIRECTOR OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE.</heading> <sidenote><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg-0b">42 USC 3796gg-0b</ref>.</sidenote> <chapeau>“The Director shall have the following duties:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Maintaining liaison with the judicial branches of the Federal and State Governments on matters relating to violence against women.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Providing information to the President, the Congress, the judiciary, State, local, and tribal governments, and the general public on matters relating to violence against women.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Serving, at the request of the Attorney General, as the representative of the Department of Justice on domestic task forces, committees, or commissions addressing policy or issues relating to violence against women.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Serving, at the request of the President, acting through the Attorney General, as the representative of the United States Government on human rights and economic justice matters related to violence against women in international fora, including, but not limited to, the United Nations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>Carrying out the functions of the Department of Justice under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103-322) and the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of Public Law 106-386), including with respect to those functions—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the development of policy, protocols, and guidelines;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the development and management of grant programs and other programs, and the provision of technical assistance under such programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the award and termination of grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>Providing technical assistance, coordination, and support to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>other components of the Department of Justice, in efforts to develop policy and to enforce Federal laws relating to violence against women, including the litigation of civil and criminal actions relating to enforcing such laws;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>other Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies, in efforts to develop policy, provide technical assistance, and improve coordination among agencies carrying out efforts to eliminate violence against women, including Indian or indigenous women; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>grantees, in efforts to combat violence against women and to provide support and assistance to victims of such violence.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>Exercising such other powers and functions as may be vested in the Director pursuant to this part or by delegation of the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1791">116 STAT. 1791</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>Establishing such rules, regulations, guidelines, andprocedures as are necessary to carry out any function of the Office.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="2005">“SEC. 2005. </num><heading>STAFF OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE.</heading> <content>“The Attorney General shall ensure that the Director has adequate staff to support the Director in carrying out the Director’s responsibilities under this part.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg-0c">42 USC 3796gg-0c</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="2006">“SEC. 2006. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg-0d">42 USC 3796gg-0d</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this part for each fiscal year until fiscal year 2005.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796gg-0">42 USC 3796gg-0</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This title shall take effect 90 days after this bill becomes law.</content></section> DIVISION B—MISCELLANEOUS DIVISION <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA</heading> <section><num value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><heading>BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA.</heading> <chapeau>Section 401 of the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C.13751 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>1,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>1,200</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>2,500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>4,000</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 1999</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2005, serving not less than 5,000,000 young people</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>1997, 1998, 1999,2000, and 2001</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,and 2006</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>1,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>1,200</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs of America facilities in operation before January 1, 2000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>4,000 Boys and Girls Clubs of America facilities in operation before January 1, 2007</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (e), by striking paragraph (1) and para-graph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>$70,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>$80,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>$80,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>$80,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> 116 STAT. 1792 <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2002</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="2001">SEC. 2001. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3711">42 USC 3711</ref> note.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Drug-Free Prisons and Jails</heading> <section><num value="2101">SEC. 2101. </num><heading>USE OF RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GRANTS TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICES DURING AND AFTER INCARCERATION.</heading> <content>Section 1901 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796ff) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Use of Funds.—</inline></heading><content>States that demonstrate that they have existing in-prison drug treatment programs that are in compliance with Federal requirements may use funds awarded under this part for treatment and sanctions both during incarceration and after release.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="2102">SEC. 2102. </num><heading>JAIL-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.</heading> <chapeau>Part S of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 1901(a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>purpose of developing</quotedText>” and inserting the following: “purpose of— <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>developing”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>encouraging the establishment and maintenance of drug-free prisons and jails.”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 1902, by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Grant Amounts for Nonresidential Aftercare Services.</inline>—</heading><content>A State may use amounts received under this part to provide nonresidential substance abuse treatment aftercare services for inmates or former inmates that meet the requirements of subsection (c), if the chief executive officer of the State certifies to the Attorney General that the State is providing, and will continue to provide, an adequate level of residential treatment services.”; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ff-1">42 USC 3796ff-1</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 1904, by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local Allocation.</inline>—</heading><content>At least 10 percent of the total amount made available to a State under section 1904(a) for any fiscal year shall be used by the State to make grants to local correctional and detention facilities in the State (provided such facilities exist therein), for the purpose of assisting jail-based substance abuse treatment programs that are effective and science based established by those local correctional facilities.”. <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ff-3">42 USC 3796ff-3</ref>.</p> </sidenote></content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1793">116 STAT. 1793</page> <section><num value="2103">SEC. 2103. </num><heading>MANDATORY REVOCATION OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE FOR FAILING A DRUG TEST.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation of Probation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 3565(b) of title 18,United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText>(4),</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(4); or</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding after paragraph (3) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>as a part of drug testing, tests positive for illegal controlled substances more than 3 times over the course of 1 year;”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation of Supervised Release.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 3583(g) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “or” after the semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by inserting “or” after the semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding after paragraph (3) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>as a part of drug testing, tests positive for illegal controlled substances more than 3 times over the course of 1 year;”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Treatment and Prevention</heading> <section><num value="2201">SEC. 2201. </num><heading>REPORT ON DRUG-TESTING TECHNOLOGIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3722">42 USC 3722</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement.</inline>—</heading><content>The National Institute of Justice shall con-duct a study of drug-testing technologies in order to identify and assess the efficacy, accuracy, and usefulness for purposes of the National effort to detect the use of illicit drugs of any drug-testing technologies (including the testing of hair) that may be used as alternatives or complements to urinalysis as a means of detecting the use of such drugs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Institute shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2202">SEC. 2202. </num><heading>DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH STUDY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President, after consultation with the Attorney General, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Education, and other appropriate Federal officers, shall—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct a thorough review of all Federal drug and substance abuse treatment, prevention, education, and research programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>make such recommendations to Congress as the President may judge necessary and expedient to streamline, consolidate, coordinate, simplify, and more effectively conduct and deliver drug and substance abuse treatment, prevention, and education.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The report to Congress shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>contain a survey of all Federal drug and substance abuse treatment, prevention, education, and research programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>indicate the legal authority for each program, the amount of funding in the last 2 fiscal years for each program, and a brief description of the program; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1794">116 STAT. 1794</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>identify authorized programs that were not funded in fiscal year 2002 or 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="2203">SEC. 2203. </num><heading>DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION RESEARCH.</heading> <content>Section 464N of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285o-2) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drug Abuse and Addition Research.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants or cooperative agreements—</inline></heading><content>The Director of the Institute may make grants or enter into cooperative agreements to expand the current and ongoing interdisciplinary research and clinical trials with treatment centers of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network relating to drug abuse and addiction, including related biomedical, behavioral, and social issues.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Amounts made available under a grant or cooperative agreement under paragraph (1) for drug abuse and addiction may be used for research and clinical trials relating to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the effects of drug abuse on the human body, including the brain;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the addictive nature of drugs and how such effects differ with respect to different individuals;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the connection between drug abuse and mental health;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the identification and evaluation of the most effective methods of prevention of drug abuse and addiction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the identification and development of the most effective methods of treatment of drug addiction, including pharmacological treatments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>risk factors for drug abuse;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>effects of drug abuse and addiction on pregnant women and their fetuses; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>cultural, social, behavioral, neurological, and psychological reasons that individuals abuse drugs, or refrain from abusing drugs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research results.—</inline></heading><content>The Director shall promptly disseminate research results under this subsection to Federal, State, and local entities involved in combating drug abuse and addiction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supplement not supplant.—</inline></heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year shall supplement and not supplant any other amounts appropriated in such fiscal year for research on drug abuse and addiction.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Drug Courts</heading> <section><num value="2301">SEC. 2301. </num><heading>DRUG COURTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drug Courts.</inline>—</heading><content>Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) is amended by inserting after part DD the following new part: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1795">116 STAT. 1795</page> <quotedContent> <part><num value="EE">“PART EE—</num><heading>DRUG COURTS</heading> <section><num value="2951">“SEC. 2951. </num><heading>GRANT AUTHORITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u">42 USC 3797u</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General may make grants to States, State courts, local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments, acting directly or through agreements with other public or private entities, for adult drug courts, juvenile drug courts, family drug courts, and tribal drug courts that involve—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>continuing judicial supervision over offenders with substance abuse problems who are not violent offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>coordination with the appropriate State or local prosecutor; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>the integrated administration of other sanctions and services, which shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>mandatory periodic testing for the use of controlled substances or other addictive substances during any period of supervised release or probation for each participant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>substance abuse treatment for each participant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>diversion, probation, or other supervised release involving the possibility of prosecution, confinement, or incarceration based on noncompliance with program requirements or failure to show satisfactory progress;</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>offender management, and aftercare services such as relapse prevention, health care, education, vocational training, job placement, housing placement, and child care or other family support services for each participant who requires such services;</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>payment, in whole or part, by the offender of treatment costs, to the extent practicable, such as costs for urinalysis or counseling; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>payment, in whole or part, by the offender of restitution, to the extent practicable, to either a victim of the offender’s offense or to a restitution or similar victim support fund.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>Economic sanctions imposed on an offender pursuant to this section shall not be at a level that would interfere with the offender’s rehabilitation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2952">“SEC. 2952. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF PARTICIPATION BY VIOLENT OFFENDERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u-1">42 USC 3797u-1</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>“The Attorney General shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>issue regulations or guidelines to ensure that the programs authorized in this part do not permit participation by violent offenders; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>immediately suspend funding for any grant under this part, pending compliance, if the Attorney General finds that violent offenders are participating in any program funded under this part.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="2953">“SEC. 2953. </num><heading>DEFINITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u-2">42 USC 3797u-2</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), in this part, the term ‘violent offender’ means a person who—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>is charged with or convicted of an offense, during the course of which offense or conduct—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the person carried, possessed, or used a firearm or dangerous weapon;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1796">116 STAT. 1796</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>there occurred the death of or serious bodily injury to any person; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>there occurred the use of force against the person of another, without regard to whether any of the circumstances described in subparagraph (A) or (B) is an element of the offense or conduct of which or for which the person is charged or convicted; or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>has 1 or more prior convictions for a felony crime of violence involving the use or attempted use of force against a person with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition for Purposes of Juvenile Drug Courts.—</inline></heading><chapeau>For purposes of juvenile drug courts, the term ‘violent offender’ means a juvenile who has been convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for, an offense that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>has as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or the possession or use of a firearm; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="2954">“SEC. 2954. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u-3">42 USC 3797u-3</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and any other appropriate officials in carrying out this part.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Components.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General may utilize any component or components of the Department of Justice in carrying out this part.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulatory Authority.—</inline></heading><content>The Attorney General may issue regulations and guidelines necessary to carry out this part.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In addition to any other requirements that may be specified by the Attorney General, an application for a grant under this part shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>include a long-term strategy and detailed implementation plan that shall provide for the consultation and coordination with appropriate State and local prosecutors, particularly when program participants fail to comply with program requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>explain the applicant’s inability to fund the program adequately without Federal assistance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>certify that the Federal support provided will be used to supplement, and not supplant, State, Indian tribal, and local sources of funding that would otherwise be available;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>identify related governmental or community initiatives which complement or will be coordinated with the proposal;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>certify that there has been appropriate consultation with all affected agencies and that there will be appropriate coordination with all affected agencies in the implementation of the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>certify that participating offenders will be supervised by 1 or more designated judges with responsibility for the drug court program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>specify plans for obtaining necessary support and continuing the proposed program following the conclusion of Federal support; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>describe the methodology that will be used in evaluating the program.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1797">116 STAT. 1797</page> <section><num value="2955">“SEC. 2955. </num><heading>APPLICATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u-4">42 USC 3797u-4</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“To request funds under this part, the chief executive or the chief justice of a State or the chief executive or judge of a unit of local government or Indian tribal government, or the chief judge of a State court or the judge of a local court or Indian tribal court shall submit an application to the Attorney General in such form and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.</content></section> <section><num value="2956">“SEC. 2956. </num><heading>FEDERAL SHARE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u-5">42 USC 3797u-5</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Federal share of a grant made under this part may not exceed 75 percent of the total costs of the program described in the application submitted under section 2955 for the fiscal year for which the program receives assistance under this part, unless the Attorney General waives, wholly or in part, the requirement of a matching contribution under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In-Kind Contributions.</inline>—</heading><content>In-kind contributions may constitute a portion of the non-Federal share of a grant.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2957">“SEC. 2957. </num><heading>DISTRIBUTION AND ALLOCATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u-6">42 USC 3797u-6</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Geographic Distribution.—</inline></heading><content>The Attorney General shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, an equitable geographic distribution of grant awards is made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Allocation.</inline>—</heading><content>Unless all eligible applications submitted by any State or unit of local government within such State for a grant under this part have been funded, such State, together with grantees within the State (other than Indian tribes), shall be allocated in each fiscal year under this part not less than 0.50 percent of the total amount appropriated in the fiscal year for grants pursuant to this part.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2958">“SEC. 2958. </num><heading>REPORT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u-7">42 USC 3797u-7</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“A State, Indian tribal government, or unit of local government that receives funds under this part during a fiscal year shall submit to the Attorney General a description and an evaluation report on a date specified by the Attorney General regarding the effectiveness of this part.</content></section> <section><num value="2959">“SEC. 2959. </num><heading>TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND EVALUATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u-8">42 USC 3797u-8</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance and Training.—</inline></heading><content>The Attorney General may provide technical assistance and training in furtherance of the purposes of this part.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluations.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to any evaluation requirements that may be prescribed for grantees (including uniform data collection standards and reporting requirements), the Attorney General shall carry out or make arrangements for evaluations of programs that receive support under this part.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration.</inline>—</heading><content>The technical assistance, training, and evaluations authorized by this section may be carried out directly by the Attorney General, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or through grants, contracts, or other cooperative arrangements with other entities.”.</content></subsection></section></part></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of contents of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the matter relating to part DD the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1798">116 STAT. 1798</page> <quotedContent> <toc><referenceItem role="part"><designator><inline class="smallCaps">“Part</inline> EE—</designator><label><inline class="smallCaps">Drug Courts</inline></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2951. </designator><label>Grant authority.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2952. </designator><label>Prohibition of participation by violent offenders.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2953. </designator><label>Definition.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2954. </designator><label>Administration.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2955. </designator><label>Applications.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2956. </designator><label>Federal share.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2957. </designator><label>Distribution and allocation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2958. </designator><label>Report.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2959. </designator><label>Technical assistance, training, and evaluation.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Recommendations.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the AttorneyGeneral shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>devise a plan to implement recommendations of the General Accounting Office to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>develop and implement a management information system that is able to track and readily identify the universe of drug court programs funded by the Drug Court Program Office of the Department of Justice;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>take steps to ensure and sustain an adequate grantee response rate to the Drug Court Program Office’s data collection efforts by improving efforts to notify and remind grantees of their reporting requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>take corrective action toward grantees that do not comply with the data collection reporting requirement of the Department of Justice;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>reinstate the collection of post-program data in the Drug Court Program Office’s data collection effort, selectively spot checking grantee responses to ensure accurate reporting;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>analyze performance and outcome data collected from grantees and report annually on the results;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>consolidate the multiple Department of Justice-funded drug court program-related data collection efforts to better ensure that the primary focus is on the collection and reporting of data on Drug Court Program Office-funded drug court programs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>conduct a methodologically sound national impact evaluation of Drug Court Program Office-funded drug court programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>consider ways to reduce the time needed to provide information on the overall impact of Federally-funded drug court programs; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>submit a report on the plan to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section> <num value="2302">SEC. 2302. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1001(a) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3793) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>or EE</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="25">“(25)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in subparagraph (C), there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part EE—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>$54,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>$58,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>$60,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1799">116 STAT. 1799</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Attorney General shall reserve not less than 1 percent and not more than 4.5 percent of the sums appropriated for this program in each fiscal year for research and evaluation of this program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>No funds made available to carry out part EE shall be expended if the Attorney General fails to submit the report required to be submitted under section 2401(c) of title II of Division B of the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="2303">SEC. 2303. </num><heading>STUDY BY THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797u">42 USC 3797u</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Comptroller General of the United States shall study and assess the effectiveness and impact of grants authorized by part EE of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 as added by section 2401 and report to Congress the results of the study on or before January 1, 2005.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Documents and Information.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General and grant recipients shall provide the Comptroller General with all relevant documents and information that the Comptroller General deems necessary to conduct the study under subsection (a),including the identities and criminal records of program participants.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In assessing the effectiveness of the grants made under programs authorized by part EE of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, the Comptroller General shall consider, among other things—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>recidivism rates of program participants;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>completion rates among program participants;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>drug use by program participants; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the costs of the program to the criminal justice system.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Program for Successful Re-entry of Criminal Offenders Into Local Communities</heading> <chapter> <num value="1">CHAPTER 1—</num><heading>POST INCARCERATION VOCATIONAL AND REMEDIAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INMATES</heading> <section><num value="2411">SEC. 2411. </num><heading>POST INCARCERATION VOCATIONAL AND REMEDIAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INMATES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3601">18 USC 3601</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Reentry Center Demonstration.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority and establishment of demonstration project.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, shall establish the Federal Reentry Center Demonstration project. The project shall involve appropriate prisoners from the Federal prison population and shall utilize community corrections facilities, home confinement, and a coordinated response by Federal agencies to assist participating prisoners in preparing for and adjusting to reentry into the community.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project elements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The project authorized by para-graph (1) shall include the following core elements:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A Reentry Review Team for each prisoner, consisting of a representative from the Bureau of Prisons, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1800">116 STAT. 1800</page>the United States Probation System, the United States Parole Commission, and the relevant community corrections facility, who shall initially meet with the prisoner to develop a reentry plan tailored to the needs of the prisoner.</content></subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A system of graduated levels of supervision with the community corrections facility to promote community safety, provide incentives for prisoners to complete the reentry plan, including victim restitution, and provide a reasonable method for imposing sanctions for a prisoner’s violation of the conditions of participation in the project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Substance abuse treatment and aftercare, mental and medical health treatment and aftercare, vocational and educational training, life skills instruction, conflict resolution skills training, batterer intervention programs, assistance obtaining suitable affordable housing, and other programming to promote effective reintegration into the community as needed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Probation officers.</inline>—</heading><content>From funds made available to carry out this section, the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall assign 1 or more probation officers from each participating judicial district to the Reentry Demonstration project. Such officers shall be assigned to and stationed at the community corrections facility and shall serve on the Reentry Review Teams.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project duration.</inline>—</heading><content>The Reentry Center Demonstration project shall begin not later than 6 months following the availability of funds to carry out this subsection, and shall last 3 years.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “appropriate prisoner” shall mean a person who is considered by prison authorities—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to pose a medium to high risk of committing a criminal act upon reentering the community; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to lack the skills and family support network that facilitate successful reintegration into the community.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated, to remain available until expended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>to the Federal Bureau of Prisons—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$1,375,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$1,110,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>$1,130,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>$1,155,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>$1,230,000 for fiscal year 2007; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>to the Federal Judiciary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$3,380,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$3,540,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>$3,720,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>$3,910,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>$4,100,000 for fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection></section></chapter> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1801">116 STAT. 1801</page> <chapter> <num value="2">CHAPTER 2—</num><heading>STATE REENTRY GRANT PROGRAMS</heading> <section><num value="2421">SEC. 2421. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.), as amended, is amended by inserting after part EE the following new part: <quotedContent> <part><num value="FF">“PART FF—</num><heading>OFFENDER REENTRY AND COMMUNITY SAFETY</heading> <section><num value="2976">“SEC. 2976. </num><heading>ADULT AND JUVENILE OFFENDER STATE AND LOCAL REENTRY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797w">42 USC 3797w</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Authorization.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall make grants of up to $1,000,000 to States, Territories, and Indian tribes, in partnership with units of local government and nonprofit organizations, for the purpose of establishing adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adult Offender Reentry Demonstration Projects.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Funds for adult offender demonstration projects may be expended for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>oversight/monitoring of released offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>substance abuse treatment and aftercare, mental and medical health treatment and aftercare, vocational and basic educational training, and other programming to promote effective reintegration into the community as needed;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>convening community impact panels, victim impact panels or victim impact educational classes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>establishing and implementing graduated sanctions and incentives.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Juvenile Offender Reentry Demonstration Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds for the juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects may be expended for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>providing returning juvenile offenders with drug and alcohol testing and treatment and mental and medical health assessment and services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>convening victim impact panels, restorative justice panels, or victim impact educational classes for juvenile offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>oversight/monitoring of released juvenile offenders; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>providing for the planning of reentry services when the youth is initially incarcerated and coordinating the delivery of community-based services, such as education, family involvement and support, and other services as needed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Application.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In addition to any other requirements that may be specified by the Attorney General, an application for a grant under this subpart shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>describe a long-term strategy and detailed implementation plan, including how the jurisdiction plans to pay for the program after the Federal funding ends;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>identify the governmental and community agencies that will be coordinated by this project;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>certify that there has been appropriate consultation with all affected agencies and there will be appropriate coordination with all affected agencies in the implementation <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1802">116 STAT. 1802</page>of the program, including existing community corrections and parole; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>describe the methodology and outcome measures that will be used in evaluating the program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicants.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The applicants as designated under 2601(a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall prepare the application as required under subsection 2601(b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall administer grant funds in accordance with the guidelines, regulations, and procedures promulgated by the Attorney General, as necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>The Federal share of a grant received under this title may not exceed 75 percent of the costs of the project funded under this title unless the Attorney General waives, wholly or in part, the requirements of this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each entity that receives a grant under this part shall submit to the Attorney General, for each year in which funds from a grant received under this part is expended, a description and an evaluation report at such time and in such manner as the Attorney General may reasonably require that contains—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a summary of the activities carried out under the grant and an assessment of whether such activities are meeting the needs identified in the application funded under this part; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>such other information as the Attorney General may require.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003,$15,500,000 for fiscal year 2004, and $16,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount made available to carry out this section in any fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>not more than 2 percent or less than 1 percent may be used by the Attorney General for salaries and administrative expenses; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>not more than 3 percent or less than 2 percent may be used for technical assistance and training.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="2977">“SEC. 2977. </num><heading>STATE REENTRY PROJECT EVALUATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797w-1">42 USC 3797w-1</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall evaluate the demonstration projects authorized by section 2976 to determine their effectiveness.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than April 30, 2005, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate containing—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the findings of the evaluation required by subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>any recommendations the Attorney General has with regard to expanding, changing, or eliminating the demonstration projects.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></part></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of contents of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the matter relating to part EE the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1803">116 STAT. 1803</page> <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="part"><designator><inline class="smallCaps">“Part</inline> FF—</designator><label><inline class="smallCaps">Offender Reentry and Community Safety Act</inline></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2976. </designator><label>Adult Offender State and Local Reentry Demonstration Projects.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2977. </designator><label>State reentry project evaluation.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection> </section></chapter></subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section><num value="2501">SEC. 2501. </num><heading>AMENDMENT TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.</heading> <chapeau>Section 303(g)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)(2)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (I), by striking “<quotedText>on October 17, 2000,</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>such drugs,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>on the date of approval by the Food and Drug Administration of a drug in schedule III, IV, or V, a State may not preclude a practitioner from dispensing or prescribing such drug, or combination of such drugs,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (J)(i), by striking “<quotedText>October 17, 2000,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the date referred to in subparagraph (I),</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="2502">SEC. 2502. </num><heading>STUDY OF METHAMPHETAMINE TREATMENT.</heading> <content>Section 3633 of the Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 1236) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the National Institute on Drug Abuse</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="2503">SEC. 2503. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR DEA POLICE TRAINING IN SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA.</heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General not less than $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 for regional antidrug training by the Drug Enforcement Administration for law enforcement entities (including police, border control, and other entities engaged in drug interdiction and narcotics control efforts), as well as increased precursor chemical control efforts in the South and Central Asia region.</content></section> <section><num value="2504">SEC. 2504. </num><heading>UNITED STATES-THAILAND DRUG PROSECUTOR EXCHANGE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorization.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall establish an exchange program in which prosecutors, judges, or policy makers from the Kingdom of Thailand participate in an exchange program to observe Federal prosecutors in an effort to learn about the various rules and procedures used to prosecute violations of federal criminal narcotics laws.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $75,000 for fiscal year 2003 and $75,000 for fiscal year 2004.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>SAFEGUARDING THE INTEGRITY OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM</heading> <section><num value="3001">SEC. 3001. </num><heading>INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR USING PHYSICAL FORCE TO TAMPER WITH WITNESSES, VICTIMS, OR INFORMANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 1512 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1804">116 STAT. 1804</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>as provided in paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>as provided in paragraph (3)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Whoever uses physical force or the threat of physical force against any person, or attempts to do so, with intent to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>influence, delay, or prevent the testimony of any person in an official proceeding;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>cause or induce any person to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>withhold testimony, or withhold a record, document, or other object, from an official proceeding;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>alter, destroy, mutilate, or conceal an object with intent to impair the integrity or availability of the object for use in an official proceeding;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>evade legal process summoning that person to appear as a witness, or to produce a record, document, or other object, in an official proceeding; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>be absent from an official proceeding to which that person has been summoned by legal process; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>hinder, delay, or prevent the communication to a law enforcement officer or judge of the United States of information relating to the commission or possible commission of a Federal offense or a violation of conditions of probation, supervised release, parole, or release pending judicial proceedings;</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall be punished as provided in paragraph (3)."; and</continuation></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3), as redesignated—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end of subparagraph (A); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>in the case of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>an attempt to murder; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the use or attempted use of physical force against any person;</content></clause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">imprisonment for not more than 20 years; and</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>in the case of the threat of use of physical force against any person, imprisonment for not more than 10 years.”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “or physical force”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><content>Whoever conspires to commit any offense under this section shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense the commission of which was the object of the conspiracy.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retaliating Against a Witness.—</inline></heading><content>Section 1513 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>Whoever conspires to commit any offense under this section shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense the commission of which was the object of the conspiracy.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Witness tampering</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1512 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsections (b)(3) and (d)(2) by inserting “<quotedText>supervised release,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>probation</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retaliation against a witness.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 1513 of title 18, United States Code, is amended in subsections (a)(1)(B) and (b)(2) by inserting “<quotedText>supervised release,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>probation</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1805">116 STAT. 1805</page> <section><num value="3002">SEC. 3002. </num><heading>CORRECTION OF ABERRANT STATUTES TO PERMIT IMPOSITION OF BOTH A FINE AND IMPRISONMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Title 18 of the United States Code is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 401, by inserting “<quotedText>or both,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>fine or imprisonment,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 1705, by inserting “<quotedText>, or both</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>years</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in sections 1916, 2234, and 2235, by inserting “<quotedText>, or both</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>year</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Imposition by Magistrate.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 636 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (e)(2), by inserting “<quotedText>, or both,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>fine or imprisonment</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (e)(3), by inserting “<quotedText>or both,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>fine or imprisonment,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3003">SEC. 3003. </num><heading>REINSTATEMENT OF COUNTS DISMISSED PURSUANT TO APLEA AGREEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 213 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="3296">“§ 3296. </num><heading>Counts dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any counts of an indictment or information that are dis-missed pursuant to a plea agreement shall be reinstated by the District Court if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the counts sought to be reinstated were originally filed within the applicable limitations period;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the counts were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement approved by the District Court under which the defendant pled guilty to other charges;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the guilty plea was subsequently vacated on the motion of the defendant; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the United States moves to reinstate the dismissed counts within 60 days of the date on which the order vacating the plea becomes final.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defenses; Objections.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall preclude the District Court from considering any defense or objection, other than statute of limitations, to the prosecution of the counts reinstated under subsection (a).”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 213of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the table of sections by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3296. </designator><label>Counts dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="3004">SEC. 3004. </num><heading>APPEALS FROM CERTAIN DISMISSALS.</heading> <content>Section 3731 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>, or any part thereof</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>as to any one or more counts</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="3005">SEC. 3005. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF LENGTH OF SUPERVISED RELEASE TERMS IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CASES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drug Abuse Penalties.</inline>—</heading><content>Subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and(D) of section 401(b)(1) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.841(b)(1)) are amended by striking “<quotedText>Any sentence</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Notwithstanding section 3583 of title 18, any sentence</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1806">116 STAT. 1806</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties for Drug Import and Export.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 1010(b) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), by striking “<quotedText>Any sentence</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Notwithstanding section 3583 of title 18, any sentence</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by inserting “<quotedText>notwithstanding section 3583 of title 18,</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>in addition to such term of imprisonment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3006">SEC. 3006. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF COURT TO IMPOSE A SENTENCE OF PROBATION OR SUPERVISED RELEASE WHEN REDUCING A SENTENCE OF IMPRISONMENT IN CERTAIN CASES.</heading> <content>Section 3582(c)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>(and may impose a term of probation or supervised release with or without conditions that does not exceed the unserved portion of the original term of imprisonment)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>may reduce the term of imprisonment</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="3007">SEC. 3007. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION THAT MAKING RESTITUTION IS A PROPER CONDITION OF SUPERVISED RELEASE.</heading> <content>Subsections (c) and (e) of section 3583 of title 18, United States Code, are amended by striking “and (a)(6) and inserting “(a)(6), and (a)(7)”.</content></section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>CRIMINAL LAW TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2002</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="4001">SEC. 4001. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1">18 USC 1</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="4002">SEC. 4002. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Missing and Incorrect Words.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of garbled sentence.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 510(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>fine of under this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>fine under this title</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insertion of missing words.—</inline></heading><content>Section 981(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>proceeds from the sale of this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>proceeds from the sale of such property under this section</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of incorrect word.—</inline></heading><content>Sections 1425 through 1427,1541 through 1544 and 1546(a) of title 18, United States Code, are each amended by striking “<quotedText>to facility</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>to facilitate</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1091">18 USC 1091</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correcting erroneous amendatory language on executed amendment.—</inline></heading><content>Effective on the date of the enactment of Public Law 103-322, section 60003(a)(13) of such public law is amended by striking “<quotedText>$1,000,000 or imprisonment</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$1,000,000 and imprisonment</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of reference to short title of law.—</inline></heading><content>That section 2332d(a) of title 18, United States Code, which relates to financial transactions is amended by inserting “<quotedText>of 1979</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Export Administration Act</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1807">116 STAT. 1807</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of typographical error.—</inline></heading><content>Section 1992(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>term or years</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>term of years</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Spelling correction.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 2339A(a) of title 18,United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>or an escape</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>of an escape</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 3553</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3553(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>a</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>minimum</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Misspelling in section</inline> 205.—</heading><content>Section 205(d)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>groups’s</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>group’s</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming change and inserting missing word in section 709.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The paragraph in section 709 of title 18, United States Code, that begins with “<quotedText>A person who</quotedText>” is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>A person who</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Who-ever</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “or” after the semicolon at the end.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Error in language being stricken.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 726(2) of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-132) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1956">18 USC 1956</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraphs (C) and (E), by striking “<quotedText>section</quotedText>” the first place it appears; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (G), by striking “<quotedText>relating to</quotedText>” the first place it appears.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Margins, Punctuation, and Similar Errors.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Margin error</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1030(c)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended so that the margins of subparagraph(B) and each of its clauses, are moved 2 ems to the left.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correcting capitalization in language to be stricken.</inline>—</heading><content>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 607(g)(2) of the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 is amended by striking “<quotedText>territory</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Territory</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1716">18 USC 1716</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correcting paragraphing.</inline>—</heading><content>The material added to section 521(a) of title 18, United States Code, by section 607(q) of the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 is amended to appear as a paragraph indented 2 ems from the left margin.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsection placement correction.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 1513 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by transferring subsection (d) so that it appears following subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction to allow for insertion of new subparagraph and correction of erroneous indentation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1956(c)(7) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (B)(ii), by moving the margin 2ems to the right;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “or” at the end of subparagraph (D);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (F)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>Any</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>any</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of confusing subdivision designation.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 1716 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first undesignated paragraph, by inserting “<quotedText>(j)(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Whoever</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1808">116 STAT. 1808</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in the second undesignated paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>not more than $10,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under this title</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting “<quotedText>(2)</quotedText>” at the beginning of that paragraph;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting “<quotedText>(3)</quotedText>” at the beginning of the third undesignated paragraph; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Punctuation correction in section 1091.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 1091(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>subsection (a)(1),</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsection (a)(1)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Punctuation correction in section 2311.—</inline></heading><content>Section 2311 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the period after “<quotedText>carcasses thereof</quotedText> ” the second place that term appears and inserting a semicolon.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Syntax correction.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 115(b)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>, attempted kidnapping, or conspiracy to kidnap of a person</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>or attempted kidnapping of, or a conspiracy to kidnap, a person</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correcting capitalization in section 982.—</inline></heading><content>Section 982(a)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>Court</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>court</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Punctuation corrections in section 1029</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1029 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii), by striking “<quotedText>(9),</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(9)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (e), by adding a semicolon at the end of paragraph (8).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corrections of connectors and punctuation in section 1030.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 1030 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end of subsection (c)(2)(B)(iii); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of subsection (e)(4)(I) and inserting a semicolon.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of punctuation in section 1032.—</inline></heading><content>Section 1032(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>13,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>13</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of punctuation in section 1345.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 1345(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>, or</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of punctuation in section 3612.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 3612(f)(2)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>preceding.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>preceding</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of indentation in controlled substances act.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 402(c)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 842(c)(2)) is amended by moving the margin of subparagraph (C) 2 ems to the left.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Redundancies.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of duplicate amendments.—</inline></heading><content>Effective on the date of its enactment, paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of section 601(b), paragraph (2) of section 601(d), paragraph (2) of section 601(f), paragraphs (1) and (2)(A) of section 601(j), paragraphs <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1809">116 STAT. 1809</page>(1) and (2) of section 601(k), subsection (d) of section 602, paragraph (4) of section 604(b), subsection (r) of section 605, and paragraph (2) of section 607(j) of the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 are repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of extra comma.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 1956(c)(7)(D) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>Code,,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Code,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>services),,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>services),</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s247">18 USC 247</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s281">281</ref>, <ref>1114</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2339A">2339A</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2423">2423</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2516">2516</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3286">3286</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3563">3563</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t21/s802">21 USC 802</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of section granting duplicative authority.</inline>—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 3503 of title 18, United States Code, is repealed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 223 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 3503.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of outmoded reference to parole.—</inline></heading><content>Section 929(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the last sentence.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of Outmoded Fine Amounts.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In title 18, united states code</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In section 492.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 492 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>not more than $100</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In section 665.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 665(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>a fine of not more than $5,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>a fine under this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In sections 1924, 2075, 2113(b), and 2236.</inline>—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Section 1924(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>not more than $1,000,</quotedText>” and inserting “under this title”.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Sections 2075 and 2113(b) of title 18, United States Code, are each amended by striking “<quotedText>not more than $1,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under this title</quotedText>”.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Section 2236 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>under this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>warrant, shall be fined</quotedText>”, and by striking “<quotedText>not more than $1,000</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In section 372 and 752</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 372 and 752(a) of title 18, United States Code, are each amended by striking “<quotedText>not more than $5,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In section 924(e)(1).</inline>—</heading><content>Section 924(e)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>not more than $25,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under this title</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In the controlled substances act.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In section 401.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 401(d) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>and shall be fined not more than $10,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>or fined under title 18, United States Code, or both</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>and shall be fined not more than $20,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>or fined under title 18, United States Code, or both</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In section 402.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 402(c)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 842(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1810">116 STAT. 1810</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>of not more than $25,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under title 18, United States Code</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>of $50,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under title 18, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In section 403.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 403(d) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 843(d)) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>of not more than $30,000</quotedText>” each place that term appears and inserting “<quotedText>under title 18, United States Code</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>of not more than $60,000</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>under title 18, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cross Reference Corrections.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 3664.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 3664(o)(1)(C) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 3664(d)(3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsection (d)(5)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter 228.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 3592(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 36</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 37</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correcting erroneous cross reference in controlled substances act.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 511(a)(10) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 881(a)(10)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>1822 of the Mail Order Drug Paraphernalia Control Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>422</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction to reflect cross reference change made by other law.</inline>—</heading><content>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 601(c)(3) of the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 is amended by striking “<quotedText>247(d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>247(e)</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s247">18 USC 247</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Typographical and typeface error in table of chapters.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The item relating to chapter 123 in the table of chapters at the beginning of part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>2271</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2721</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>so that the item appears in bold face type.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 4104.—</inline></heading><content>Section 4104(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 3653 of this title and rule 32(f) of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 3565 of this title and the applicable provisions of</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Error in amendatory language.</inline>—</heading><content>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 583 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998 (111 Stat. 2436) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Section 2401</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Section 2441</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2441">18 USC 2441</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Error in cross reference to court rules.</inline>—</heading><content>The first sentence of section 3593(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>rule 32(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>rule 32</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 1836.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 1836 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>this chapter</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText>this subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of erroneous cite in chapter 119.—</inline></heading><content>Section 2510(10) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>shall have</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>United <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1811">116 STAT. 1811</page> States Code;</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934;</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of outmoded cite in section 2339A.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 2339A(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>2332c,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of references in amendatory language.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Effective the date of its enactment, section 115(a)(8)(B) of Public Law 105-119 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in clause (i)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>at the end of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>following</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraph</quotedText>” the second place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>subsection</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText>subparagraph (A)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>clause (i)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s3563">18 USC 3563</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tables of Sections Corrections.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming table of sections to heading of section</inline>.—</heading><content>The item relating to section 1837 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>Conduct</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Applicability to conduct</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming heading to table of sections entry.—</inline></heading><content>The heading of section 1920 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking <b>“<quotedText>employee’s</quotedText>” </b>and inserting <b>“<quotedText>employees’</quotedText>”.</b></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4003">SEC. 4003. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL TECHNICALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 18.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 922(t)(1)(C), by striking “<quotedText>1028(d)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>1028(d)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 1005—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking “<quotedText>Act,,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Act,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end of the third undesignated paragraph;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 1071, by striking “<quotedText>fine of under this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>fine under this title</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 1368(a), by inserting “<quotedText>to</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>serious bodily injury</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsections (b)( 1) and (c) of section 2252A, by striking “paragraphs” and inserting “paragraph”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in section 2254(a)(3), by striking the comma before the period at the end.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 28.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 509(3), by striking the second period;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 526—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the heading, by striking <inline class="smallCaps"><b>“<quotedText>and</quotedText>”</b></inline> before <b>“<inline class="smallCaps">trustees</inline>”; </b>and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking the second comma after “<quotedText>marshals</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 529(b)(2), as hereinbefore added, by striking the matter between “<quotedText>services contract</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>made,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 534(a)(3), by inserting “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in the item relating to section 526 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 31, by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>trustees</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1812">116 STAT. 1812</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>in the item relating to chapter 37 in the table of chapters at the beginning of part II, by inserting “<quotedText>Service</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Marshals</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>in the item relating to section 532 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 33, by inserting “<quotedText>the</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>of</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>in the item relating to section 537 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 33, by striking “<quotedText>nature</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>character</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="4004">SEC. 4004. </num><heading>REPEAL OF OUTMODED PROVISIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Section 14 of title 18, United States Code, and the item relating thereto in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1 of title 18, United States Code, are repealed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>Section 1261 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(a) The Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Section 1821 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>, the Canal Zone</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Section 3183 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>or the Panama Canal Zone,</quotedText>”</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><content>Section 3241 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>United States District Court for the Canal Zone and the</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><content>Any section of any Act enacted on the antepenultimate day of November 2001, which section provides for any amendment to chapter 31 of title 28, United States Code, is hereby repealed.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s504">28 USC 504</ref> and note.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="4005">SEC. 4005. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS RESULTING FROM PUBLIC LAW 107-56.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Margin Corrections.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2516(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by moving the left margin for subsection (q) 2 ems to the right.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 2703(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by moving the left margin of subparagraph (E) 2 ems to the left.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1030(a)(5) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by moving the left margin of subparagraph (B) 2 ems to the left.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of Wrongly Worded Clerical Amendment.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> <content>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 223(c)(2) of Public Law 107-56 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 121 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“2712. </designator><label>Civil actions against the United States.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of Erroneous Placement of Amendment Language.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1805">50 USC 1805</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 225 of Public Law 107-56 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>after subsection (g)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>after subsection (h)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating the subsection added to section 105 of section 105 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1805) as subsection (i).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Punctuation Corrections.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1956(c)(6)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the period and inserting a semicolon.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1813">116 STAT. 1813</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 803(a) of Public Law 107-56 is amended by striking the close quotation mark and period that follows at the end of subsection (a) in the matter proposed to be inserted in title 18, United States Code, as a new section 2339.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2339">18 USC 2339</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 1030(c)(3)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting a comma after “<quotedText>(a)(4)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Duplicate Amendment.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1956">18 USC 1956</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 805 of Public Law 107-56 is amended by striking subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of Unexecutable Amendments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 813(2) of Public Law 107-56 is amended by striking “<quotedText>semicolon</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>period</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1961">18 USC 1961</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Effective on the date of its enactment, section 815 of Public Law 107-56 is amended by inserting “<sidenote>a</sidenote><quotedText/>” before “<quotedText>statutory authorization</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">18 USC 2707 note.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correction of Heading Style.—</inline></heading><content>The heading for section 175b of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="175b">“§ 175b. </num><content>Possession by restricted persons”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="4006">SEC. 4006. </num><heading>CROSS REFERENCE CORRECTION.</heading> <content>Section 2339C(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “described in subsection (c)” and inserting “described in subsection (b)”.</content></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANTS</heading> <section><num value="5001">SEC. 5001. </num><heading>PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Applications.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 503(a)(13)(A)(iii) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3753(a)(13)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>or the National Association of Medical Examiners,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>, the National Association of Medical Examiners, or any other nonprofit, professional organization that may be recognized within the forensic science community as competent to award such accreditation,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forensic Sciences Improvement Grants.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Part BB of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797j et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 2801, by inserting after “<quotedText>States</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText> and units of local government</quotedText>”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797j">42 USC 3797j</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 2802—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797k">42 USC 3797k</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter before paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText>or unit of local government</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>State</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a certification that the State or unit of local government has developed a plan for forensic science laboratories under a program described in section 2804(a), and a specific description of the manner in which the grant will be used to carry out that plan;”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText>or appropriate certifying bodies</quotedText>” before the semicolon; and</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1814">116 STAT. 1814</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by inserting “for a State or local plan” after “program”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 2803(a)(2), by striking “<quotedText>to States with</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period and inserting “<quotedText>for competitive awards to States and units of local government. In making awards under this part, the Attorney General shall consider the average annual number of part 1 violent crimes reported by each State to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the 3 most recent calendar years for which data is available and consider the existing resources and current needs of the potential grant recipient.</quotedText>”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797l">42 USC 3797<i>l</i> </ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in section 2804—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797m">42 USC 3797m</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText>or unit of local government</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>A State</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1), by inserting “<quotedText>(including grants received by units of local government within a State)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>under this part</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in section 2806(a)—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797o">42 USC 3797<i>o</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter before paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText>or unit of local government</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>each State</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting before the semicolon the following: “<quotedText>, which shall include a comparison of pregrant and post-grant forensic science capabilities</quotedText>”</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “and” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>an identification of the number and type of cases currently accepted by the laboratory; and”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="5002">SEC. 5002. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for the Center for Domestic Preparedness of the Department of Justice in Anniston, Alabama;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for the Texas Engineering Extension Service of Texas A&M University;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for the Energetic Materials Research and Test Center of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for the Academy of Counterterrorist Education at Louisiana State University;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for the National Exercise, Test, and Training Center of the Department of Energy, located at the Nevada test site;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for the National Center for the Study of Counter-Terrorism and Cyber-Crime at Norwich University; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.</content></paragraph></section> 116 STAT. 1815 DIVISION C—IMPROVEMENTS TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CIVIL JUSTICE, IMMIGRATION, JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ANTITRUST LAWS <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CIVILJUSTICE, AND IMMIGRATION</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>General Improvements</heading> <section><num value="11001">SEC. 11001. </num><heading>LAW ENFORCEMENT TRIBUTE ACT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Law Enforcement Tribute Act.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s15208">42 USC 15208</ref>.</p></sidenote> <inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="section">Law Enforcement Tribute Act</shortTitle>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The well-being of all citizens of the United States is preserved and enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance and dedication of law enforcement and public safety personnel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>More than 700,000 law enforcement officers, both men and women, at great risk to their personal safety, serve their fellow citizens as guardians of peace.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Nationwide, 51 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2000, according to statistics released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This number is an increase of 9 from the 1999 total of 42.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>In 1999, 112 firefighters died while on duty, an increase of 21 deaths from the previous year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Every year, 1 in 9 peace officers is assaulted, 1 in 25 is injured, and 1 in 4,400 is killed in the line of duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>In addition, recent statistics indicate that 83 officers were accidentally killed in the performance of their duties in 2000, an increase of 18 from the 65 accidental deaths in 1999.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>A permanent tribute is a powerful means of honoring the men and women who have served our Nation with distinction. However, many law enforcement and public safety agencies lack the resources to honor their fallen colleagues.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized.</inline>—</heading><content>From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General may make grants to States, units of local government, and Indian tribes to carry out programs to honor, through permanent tributes, men and women of the United States who were killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses of Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Grants awarded under this section shall be distributed directly to the State, unit of local government, or Indian tribe, and shall be used for the purposes specified in subsection (c).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading>$150,000 <inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.—</inline></heading><content>A grant under this section may not exceed $150,000 to any single recipient.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Federal portion of the costs of a program provided by a grant under this section may not exceed 50 percent.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1816">116 STAT. 1816</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Any funds appropriated by Congress for the activities of any agency of an Indian tribal government or the Bureau of Indian Affairs performing law enforcement or public safety functions on any Indian lands may be used to provide the non-Federal share of a matching requirement funded under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications.</inline>—</heading><content>To request a grant under this section, the chief executive of a State, unit of local government, or Indian tribe shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may require.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report to Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than November 30 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Congress regarding the activities carried out under this section. Each such report shall include, for the preceding fiscal year, the number of grants funded under this section, the amount of funds provided under those grants, and the activities for which those funds were used.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11002">SEC. 11002. </num><heading>DISCLOSURE OF GRAND JURY MATTERS RELATING TO MONEY LAUNDERING OFFENSES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 3322(d)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>or 1344; or</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>1344, 1956, or 1957;</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by inserting “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” after the semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any provision of subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code;”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="11003">SEC. 11003. </num><heading>GRANT PROGRAM FOR STATE AND LOCAL DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office</inline>.—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3714">42 USC 3714</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Section 1014(a) of the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law 107-56) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Office of State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Office for Domestic Preparedness</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Percent.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 1014(c)(3) of the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law 107-56) is amended by inserting “<quotedText>not less than</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>0.25 percent</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Use of Grant Amounts.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 1014(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law 107-56) is amended by inserting at the end the following: “<quotedText>In addition, grants under this section may be used to construct, develop, expand, modify, operate, or improve facilities to provide training or assistance to State and local first responders.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11004">SEC. 11004. </num><heading>UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION ACCESS TO NCIC TERMINAL.</heading> <content>Section 534(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>exchange such records and information with, and for the official use of, authorized officials of the Federal Government, including the United States Sentencing Commission, the States, cities, and penal and other institutions.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1817">116 STAT. 1817</page> <section><num value="11005">SEC. 11005. </num><heading>DANGER PAY FOR FBI AGENTS.</heading> <content>Section 151 of the Foreign Relations Act, fiscal years 1990 and 1991 (5 U.S.C. 5928 note), is amended by inserting “<quotedText>or Federal Bureau of Investigation</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Drug Enforcement Administration</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="11006">SEC. 11006. </num><heading>POLICE CORPS.</heading> <chapeau>Subtitle A of title XX of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the Police Corps Act (42 U.S.C. 14091 et seq.), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 200106—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14095">42 USC 14095</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>$7,500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$10,000</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>$10,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$13,333</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText>$30,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$40,000</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>$7,500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$10,000</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>$10,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$13,333</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “$30,000” and inserting “$40,000”;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 200108, by striking “<quotedText>$250</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$400</quotedText>”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14097">42 USC 14097</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 200110(2), by striking “<quotedText>no more than 10 percent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>except with permission of the Director, no more than 25 percent</quotedText>”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14099">42 USC 14099</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking section 200111; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14100">42 USC 14100</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in section 200112, by striking “<quotedText>fiscal year 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>each of fiscal years 2002 through 2005</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s14101">42 USC 14101</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></section> <section><num value="11007">SEC. 11007. </num><heading>RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 4(b)(1)(C), by inserting “<quotedText>, and that part of Arizona that is north of the Grand Canyon</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Gila</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in section 4(b)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>lung cancer (other than in situ lung cancer that is discovered during or after a post-mortem exam),</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>or liver (except if cirrhosis or hepatitis B is indicated).</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>liver (except if cirrhosis or hepatitis B is indicated), or lung.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 5(a)(1)(A)(ii)(I), by inserting “<quotedText>or worked for at least 1 year during the period described under clause (i)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>months of radiation</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 5(a)(2)(A), by striking “<quotedText>an Atomic Energy Commission</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>a</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in section 5(b)(5), by striking “<quotedText>or lung cancer</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>in section 5(c)(1)(B)(i), by striking “<quotedText>or lung cancer</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>in section 5(c)(2)(B)(i), by striking “<quotedText>or lung cancer</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>in section 6(e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>The</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Except as otherwise authorized by law, the</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1818">116 STAT. 1818</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “<quotedText>, mill, or while employed in the transport of uranium ore or vanadium-uranium ore from such mine or mill</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>radiation in a uranium mine</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>in section 6(i), by striking the second sentence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>in section 6(k), by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000, the Attorney General shall issue revised regulations to carry out this Act.</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>in section 7, by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Choice of Remedies.</inline>—</heading><content>No individual may receive more than 1 payment under this Act.”; and</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="14">“SEC. 14. </num><heading>GAO REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000, and every 18 months thereafter, the General Accounting Office shall submit a report to Congress containing a detailed accounting of the administration of this Act by the Department of Justice.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each report submitted under this section shall include an analysis of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>claims, awards, and administrative costs under this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the budget of the Department of Justice relating to this Act.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 3 of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000 (Public Law 106245) is amended by striking subsection (i).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2210">42 USC 2210</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="11008">SEC. 11008. </num><heading>FEDERAL JUDICIARY PROTECTION ACT OF 2002.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="section">Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers or Employees.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s111">18 USC 111</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “three” and inserting “<quotedText>8</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText>ten</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>20</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Influencing, Impeding, or Retaliating Against a Federal Official by Threatening or Injuring a Family Member.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 115(b)(4) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>five</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>10</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>three</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>6</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mailing Threatening Communications.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 876 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by designating the first 4 undesignated paragraphs as subsections (a) through (d), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText>If such a communication is addressed to a United States judge, a Federal law enforcement officer, or an official who is covered by section 1114, the individual shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText>If such a communication <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1819">116 STAT. 1819</page> is addressed to a United States judge, a Federal law enforcement officer, or an official who is covered by section 1114, the individual shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment of the Sentencing Guidelines for Assaults and Threats Against Federal Judges and Certain Other Federal Officials and Employees.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s994">28 USC 994</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to its authority under section 994 of title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and the policy statements of the commission, if appropriate, to provide an appropriate sentencing enhancement for offenses involving influencing, assaulting, resisting, impeding, retaliating against, or threatening a Federal judge, magistrate judge, or any other official described in section 111 or 115 of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factors for consideration.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the United States Sentencing Commission shall consider, with respect to each offense described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any expression of congressional intent regarding the appropriate penalties for the offense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the range of conduct covered by the offense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the existing sentences for the offense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the extent to which sentencing enhancements within the Federal sentencing guidelines and the authority of the court to impose a sentence in excess of the applicable guideline range are adequate to ensure punishment at or near the maximum penalty for the most egregious conduct covered by the offense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the extent to which the Federal sentencing guideline sentences for the offense have been constrained by statutory maximum penalties;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>the extent to which the Federal sentencing guidelines for the offense adequately achieve the purposes of sentencing as set forth in section 3553(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>the relationship of the Federal sentencing guidelines for the offense to the Federal sentencing guidelines for other offenses of comparable seriousness; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>any other factors that the Commission considers to be appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="11009">SEC. 11009. </num><heading>JAMES GUELFF AND CHRIS McCURLEY BODY ARMOR ACT OF 2002.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="section">James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ll">42 USC 3796<i>ll</i>-3</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>nationally, police officers and ordinary citizens are facing increased danger as criminals use more deadly weaponry, body armor, and other sophisticated assault gear;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>crime at the local level is exacerbated by the interstate movement of body armor and other assault gear;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>there is a traffic in body armor moving in or otherwise affecting interstate commerce, and existing Federal controls over such traffic do not adequately enable the States to control this traffic within their own borders through the exercise of their police power;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1820">116 STAT. 1820</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>recent incidents, such as the murder of San Francisco Police Officer James Guelff by an assailant wearing 2 layers of body armor, a 1997 bank shoot out in north Hollywood, California, between police and 2 heavily armed suspects outfitted in body armor, and the 1997 murder of Captain Chris McCurley of the Etowah County, Alabama Drug Task Force by a drug dealer shielded by protective body armor, demonstrate the serious threat to community safety posed by criminals who wear body armor during the commission of a violent crime;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>of the approximately 1,500 officers killed in the line of duty since 1980, more than 30 percent could have been saved by body armor, and the risk of dying from gunfire is 14 times higher for an officer without a bulletproof vest;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the Department of Justice has estimated that 25 percent of State and local police are not issued body armor;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>the Federal Government is well-equipped to grant local police departments access to body armor that is no longer needed by Federal agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Congress has the power, under the interstate commerce clause and other provisions of the Constitution of the United States, to enact legislation to regulate interstate commerce that affects the integrity and safety of our communities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Body armor.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “body armor” means any product sold or offered for sale, in interstate or foreign commerce, as personal protective body covering intended to protect against gunfire, regardless of whether the product is to be worn alone or is sold as a complement to another product or garment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Law enforcement agency.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “law enforcement agency” means an agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Law Enforcement Officer.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “law enforcement officer” means any officer, agent, or employee of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment of Sentencing Guidelines With Respect to Body Armor.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to its authority under section 994(p) of title 28, United States Code, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and the policy statements of the Commission, as appropriate, to provide an appropriate sentencing enhancement for any crime of violence (as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code) or drug trafficking crime (as defined in section 924(c) of title 18, United States Code) (including a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime that provides for an enhanced punishment if committed by the use of a deadly or dangerous weapon or device) in which the defendant used body armor.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1821">116 STAT. 1821</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.—</inline></heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that any sentencing enhancement under this subsection should be at least 2 levels.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of Purchase, Use, or Possession of Body Armor by Violent Felons.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of body armor.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="35">“(35) </num><content>The term ‘body armor' means any product sold or offered for sale, in interstate or foreign commerce, as personal protective body covering intended to protect against gunfire, regardless of whether the product is to be worn alone or is sold as a complement to another product or garment.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><num value="931">“§931. </num><heading>Prohibition on purchase, ownership, or possession of body armor by violent felons</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a person to purchase, own, or possess body armor, if that person has been convicted of a felony that is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a crime of violence (as defined in section 16); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>an offense under State law that would constitute a crime of violence under paragraph (1) if it occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Affirmative Defense.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>It shall be an affirmative defense under this section that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the defendant obtained prior written certification from his or her employer that the defendant’s purchase, use, or possession of body armor was necessary for the safe performance of lawful business activity; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the use and possession by the defendant were limited to the course of such performance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employer.</inline>—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term ‘employer’ means any other individual employed by the defendant’s business that supervises defendant’s activity. If that defendant has no supervisor, prior written certification is acceptable from any other employee of the business.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The analysis for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“931. </designator><label>Prohibition on purchase, ownership, or possession of body armor by violent felons.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 924(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>Whoever knowingly violates section 931 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Donation of Federal Surplus Body Armor.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the terms “Federal agency” and “surplus property” have the meanings given such terms under section 3 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 472).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1822">116 STAT. 1822</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Donation of body armor.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 484), the head of a Federal agency may donate body armor directly to any State or local law enforcement agency, if such body armor—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is in serviceable condition;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is surplus property; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>meets or exceeds the requirements of National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.03 (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to administrator</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of a Federal agency who donates body armor under this subsection shall submit to the Administrator of General Services a written notice identifying the amount of body armor donated and each State or local law enforcement agency that received the body armor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Donation by certain officers.</inline>—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of justice</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the administration of this subsection with respect to the Department of Justice, in addition to any other officer of the Department of Justice designated by the Attorney General, the following officers may act as the head of a Federal agency:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>The Director of the United States Marshals Service.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of the treasury.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In the administration of this subsection with respect to the Department of the Treasury, in addition to any other officer of the Department of the Treasury designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, the following officers may act as the head of a Federal agency:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The Commissioner of Customs.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The Director of the United States Secret Service.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No liability</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States shall not be liable for any harm occurring in connection with the use or misuse of any body armor donated under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="11010">SEC. 11010. </num><heading>PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SERVE SEARCH WARRANT.</heading> <content>Section 2703 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presence of Officer Not Required.—</inline></heading><content>Notwithstanding section 3105 of this title, the presence of an officer shall not be required for service or execution of a search warrant issued in accordance with this chapter requiring disclosure by a provider of electronic communications service or remote computing service of the contents of communications or records or other information pertaining to a subscriber to or customer of such service.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1823">116 STAT. 1823</page> <section><num value="11011">SEC. 11011. </num><heading>STUDY ON REENTRY, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ii">42 USC 3796ii</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall commission a study of offenders, or a sampling of such offenders, with mental illness released from prison or jail in 2 or more jurisdictions, including at least 1 State or local and 1 Federal, to determine the extent to which participation in public benefit programs correlates with successful reentry and improved public safety.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>a report detailing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a) with findings that address—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the number of offenders with mental illness released from the prison or jail who qualify for medicaid, SSI, or SSDI;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the number of offenders with mental illness who qualify for medicaid, SSI, or SSDI benefits and who are enrolled in these programs upon release from prison or jail; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>how enrollment in medicaid, SSI, or SSDI affects—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>rearrest;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>violation of condition(s) of release;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>reincarceration;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>rehospitalization;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>the length of time upon release from prison or jail time to the first contact with a mental health or substance abuse service; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the number of contacts with a mental health or substance abuse services within the first 90 days of release; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any recommendations.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized such sums as necessary to conduct the study and issue the report required by this section.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11012">SEC. 11012. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT.</heading> <content>Section 802(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText>U,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>T,</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3783">42 USC 3783</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="11013">SEC. 11013. </num><heading>DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, or any other statute affecting the crediting of collections, the Attorney General may credit, as an offsetting collection, to the Department of Justice Working Capital Fund up to 3 percent of all amounts collected pursuant to civil debt collection litigation activities of the Department of Justice. Such amounts in the Working Capital Fund shall remain available until expended and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of that fund, and shall be used first, for paying the costs of processing and tracking civil and criminal debt-collection litigation, and, thereafter, for financial systems and for debt-collection-related personnel, administrative, and litigation expenses.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s527">28 USC 527</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.—</inline></heading><content>Section 108 of Public Law 103121 is repealed.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s527">28 USC 527</ref> note.</p></sidenote></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1824">116 STAT. 1824</page> <section><num value="11014">SEC. 11014. </num><heading>SCAAP AUTHORIZATION.</heading> <content>Section 241(i)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(i)(5)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>, of which</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>2000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>in fiscal years 2003 and 2004</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="11015">SEC. 11015. </num><heading>USE OF ANNUITY BROKERS IN STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s519">28 USC 519</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Transmission of List of Approved Annuity Brokers.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a list of annuity brokers who meet minimum qualifications for providing annuity brokerage services in connection with structured settlements entered by the United States. This list shall be updated upon request by any annuity broker that meets the minimum qualifications for inclusion on the list. The Attorney General shall transmit such list, and any updates to such list, to all United States Attorneys.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Select Annuity Broker for Structured Settlements.</inline>—</heading><content>In any structured settlement that is not negotiated exclusively through the Civil Division of the Department of Justice, the United States Attorney (or his designee) involved in any settlement negotiations shall have the exclusive authority to select an annuity broker from the list of such brokers established by the Attorney General, provided that all documents related to any settlement comply with Department of Justice requirements.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11016">SEC. 11016. </num><heading>INS PROCESSING FEES.</heading> <chapeau>The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 344(c) (8 U.S.C. 1455(c)), by striking “<quotedText>All</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Except as provided by section 286(q)(2) or any other law, all</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 286(q)(2) (8 U.S.C. 1356(q)(2)), by inserting “<quotedText>, including receipts for services performed in processing forms I-94, I-94W, and I-68, and other similar applications processed at land border ports of entry,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>subsection</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="11017">SEC. 11017. </num><heading>UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION EXTENSION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s4202">18 USC 4202</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of the Parole Commission.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of section 235(b) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (98 Stat. 2032) as such section relates to chapter 311 of title 18, United States Code, and the Parole Commission, each reference in such section to “<quotedText>fifteen years</quotedText>” or “<quotedText>fifteen-year period</quotedText>” shall be deemed to be a reference to “<quotedText>eighteen years</quotedText>” or “<quotedText>eighteen-year period</quotedText>”, respectively.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study by Attorney General.—</inline></heading><content>The Attorney General, not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, should establish a committee within the Department of Justice to evaluate the merits and feasibility of transferring the United States Parole Commission’s functions regarding the supervised release of District of Columbia offenders to another entity or entities outside the Department of Justice. This committee should consult with the District of Columbia Superior Court and the District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, and should report its findings and recommendations to the Attorney General. The Attorney General, in turn, should submit to Congress, not later than 18 months after the enactment of this Act, a long-term plan <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1825">116 STAT. 1825</page>for the most effective and cost-efficient assignment of responsibilities relating to the supervised release of District of Columbia offenders.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service as Commissioner.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), the final clause of the fourth sentence of section 4202 of title 18, United States Code, which begins “<quotedText>except that</quotedText>”, shall not apply to a person serving as a Commissioner of the United States Parole Commission when this Act takes effect.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11018">SEC. 11018. </num><heading>WAIVER OF FOREIGN COUNTRY RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Numerical Limitation on Waivers Requested by States.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 214(l)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(l)(1)(B)) is amended by striking “20;” and inserting “<quotedText>30;</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Deadline.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 220(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 (8 U.S.C. 1182 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>2002.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2004.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Correction.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(e)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>214(k):</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>214(1):</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if this Act were enacted on May 31, 2002.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1182">8 USC 1182</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="11019">SEC. 11019. </num><heading>PRETRIAL DISCLOSURE OF EXPERT TESTIMONY RELATING TO DEFENDANT’S MENTAL CONDITION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Proposed Amendments—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2074">28 USC 2074</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>The proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure that are embraced by an order entered by the Supreme Court of the United States on April 29, 2002, shall take effect on December 1, 2002, as otherwise provided by law, but with the amendments made in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pretrial Disclosure of Expert Testimony.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/app">18 USC app</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subdivision (a)(1), by amending subparagraph (G) to read as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expert witnesses.—</inline></heading><content>At the defendant’s request, the government must give to the defendant a written summary of any testimony that the government intends to use under Rules 702, 703, or 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence during its case-in-chief at trial. If the government requests discovery under subdivision (b)(1)(C)(ii) and the defendant complies, the government must, at the defendant’s request, give to the defendant a written summary of testimony that the government intends to use under Rules 702, 703, or 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence as evidence at trial on the issue of the defendant’s mental condition. The summary provided under this subparagraph must describe the witness’s opinions, the bases and reasons for those opinions, and the witness’s qualifications.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subdivision (b)(1), by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expert witnesses.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The defendant must, at the government’s request, give to the government a written summary of any testimony that the defendant intends to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1826">116 STAT. 1826</page>use under Rules 702, 703, or 705 of the Federal Rules of Evidence as evidence at trial, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the defendant requests disclosure under subdivision (a)(1)(G) and the government complies; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the defendant has given notice under Rule 12.2(b) of an intent to present expert testimony on the defendant’s mental condition.</content></clause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">This summary must describe the witness’s opinions, the bases and reasons for those opinions, and the witness’s qualifications”.</continuation></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (b) shall take effect on December 1, 2002.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">18 USC app.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="11020">SEC. 11020. </num><heading>MULTIPARTY, MULTIFORUM TRIAL JURISDICTION ACT OF 2002.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="section">Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1">28 USC 1</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction of District Courts.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basis of jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent><section><num value="1369">“§ 1369. </num><heading>Multiparty, multiforum jurisdiction</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action involving minimal diversity between adverse parties that arises from a single accident, where at least 75 natural persons have died in the accident at a discrete location, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a defendant resides in a State and a substantial part of the accident took place in another State or other location, regardless of whether that defendant is also a resident of the State where a substantial part of the accident took place;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>any two defendants reside in different States, regardless of whether such defendants are also residents of the same State or States; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>substantial parts of the accident took place in different States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation of Jurisdiction of District Courts.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The district court shall abstain from hearing any civil action described in subsection (a) in which—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the substantial majority of all plaintiffs are citizens of a single State of which the primary defendants are also citizens; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the claims asserted will be governed primarily by the laws of that State.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rules and Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>minimal diversity exists between adverse parties if any party is a citizen of a State and any adverse party is a citizen of another State, a citizen or subject of a foreign state, or a foreign state as defined in section 1603(a) of this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a corporation is deemed to be a citizen of any State, and a citizen or subject of any foreign state, in which it is incorporated or has its principal place of business, and is <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1827">116 STAT. 1827</page>deemed to be a resident of any State in which it is incorporated or licensed to do business or is doing business;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>the term ‘injury’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>physical harm to a natural person; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>physical damage to or destruction of tangible property, but only if physical harm described in subparagraph (A) exists;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the term ‘accident’ means a sudden accident, or a natural event culminating in an accident, that results in death incurred at a discrete location by at least 75 natural persons; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the term ‘State’ includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intervening Parties.</inline>—</heading><content>In any action in a district court which is or could have been brought, in whole or in part, under this section, any person with a claim arising from the accident described in subsection (a) shall be permitted to intervene as a party plaintiff in the action, even if that person could not have brought an action in a district court as an original matter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.</inline>—</heading><content>A district court in which an action under this section is pending shall promptly notify the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation of the pendency of the action.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 85 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“1369. </designator><label>Multiparty, multiforum jurisdiction.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Venue</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1391 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><content>A civil action in which jurisdiction of the district court is based upon section 1369 of this title may be brought in any district in which any defendant resides or in which a substantial part of the accident giving rise to the action took place.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of actions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 1441 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (e) by striking “<quotedText>(e) The court to which such civil action is removed</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(f) The court to which a civil action is removed under this section</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a defendant in a civil action in a State court may remove the action to the district court of the United States for the district and division embracing the place where the action is pending if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the action could have been brought in a United States district court under section 1369 of this title; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the defendant is a party to an action which is or could have been brought, in whole or in part, under section 1369 in a United States district court and arises from the same accident as the action in State court, even if the action to be removed could not have been brought in a district court as an original matter. </content></subparagraph></paragraph><continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1828">116 STAT. 1828</page>The removal of an action under this subsection shall be made in accordance with section 1446 of this title, except that a notice of removal may also be filed before trial of the action in State court within 30 days after the date on which the defendant first becomes a party to an action under section 1369 in a United States district court that arises from the same accident as the action in State court, or at a later time with leave of the district court.</continuation> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Whenever an action is removed under this subsection and the district court to which it is removed or transferred under section 1407(j) has made a liability determination requiring further proceedings as to damages, the district court shall remand the action to the State court from which it had been removed for the determination of damages, unless the court finds that, for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice, the action should be retained for the determination of damages.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Any remand under paragraph (2) shall not be effective until 60 days after the district court has issued an order determining liability and has certified its intention to remand the removed action for the determination of damages. An appeal with respect to the liability determination of the district court may be taken during that 60-day period to the court of appeals with appellate jurisdiction over the district court. In the event a party files such an appeal, the remand shall not be effective until the appeal has been finally disposed of. Once the remand has become effective, the liability determination shall not be subject to further review by appeal or otherwise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Any decision under this subsection concerning remand for the determination of damages shall not be reviewable by appeal or otherwise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>An action removed under this subsection shall be deemed to be an action under section 1369 and an action in which jurisdiction is based on section 1369 of this title for purposes of this section and sections 1407, 1697, and 1785 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>Nothing in this subsection shall restrict the authority of the district court to transfer or dismiss an action on the ground of inconvenient forum.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service of process.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other than subpoenas</inline>.—</heading><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Chapter 113 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent><section><num value="1697">“§ 1697. </num><heading>Service in multiparty, multiforum actions</heading> <content>“When the jurisdiction of the district court is based in whole or in part upon section 1369 of this title, process, other than subpoenas, may be served at any place within the United States, or anywhere outside the United States if otherwise permitted by law.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 113 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“1697. </designator><label>Service in multiparty, multiforum actions.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service of subpoenas.—</inline></heading><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Chapter 117 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1829">116 STAT. 1829</page> <quotedContent><section><num value="1785">“§ 1785. </num><heading>Subpoenas in multiparty, multiforum actions</heading> <content>“When the jurisdiction of the district court is based in whole or in part upon section 1369 of this title, a subpoena for attendance at a hearing or trial may, if authorized by the court upon motion for good cause shown, and upon such terms and conditions as the court may impose, be served at any place within the United States, or anywhere outside the United States if otherwise permitted by law.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 117 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“1785. </designator><label>Subpoenas in multiparty, multiforum actions.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to a civil action if the accident giving rise to the cause of action occurred on or after the 90th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1369">28 USC 1369</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="11021">SEC. 11021. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL PLACE OF HOLDING COURT IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO.</heading> <content>Section 115(b)(2) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>St. Clairsville,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Columbus,</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="11022">SEC. 11022. </num><heading>DIRECT SHIPMENT OF WINE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t27/s124">27 USC 124</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">conditions for Transporting Certain Wine</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During any period in which the Federal Aviation Administration has in effect restrictions on airline passengers to ensure safety, the direct shipment of wine shall be permitted from States where wine is purchased from a winery, to another State or the District of Columbia, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the wine was purchased while the purchaser was physically present at the winery;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the purchaser of the wine provided the winery verification of legal age to purchase alcohol;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the shipping container in which the wine is shipped is marked to require an adult’s signature upon delivery;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the wine is for personal use only and not for resale; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the purchaser could have carried the wine lawfully into the State or the District of Columbia to which the wine is shipped.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Violations.</inline>—</heading><content>If any person fails to meet any of the conditions under subsection (a), the attorney general of any State may bring a civil action under the same terms as those set out in section 2 of the Act entitled “<shortTitle role="act">An Act divesting intoxicating liquors of their interstate character in certain cases</shortTitle>”, approved March 1, 1913 (commonly known as the “<quotedText>Webb-Kenyon Act</quotedText>”) (27 U.S.C. 122a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and at 2-year intervals thereafter, the Attorney General of the United States, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of this section.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1830">116 STAT. 1830</page> </section> <section><num value="11023">SEC. 11023. </num><heading>WEBSTER COMMISSION IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s532">28 USC 532</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading> <inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Plan.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the appropriate Committees of Congress a plan for implementation of the recommendations of the Commission for Review of FBI Security Programs, dated March 31, 2002, including the costs of such implementation. <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports.</inline>—</heading><content>On the date that is 1 year after the submission of the plan described in subsection (a), and for 2 years thereafter, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the appropriate Committees of Congress a report on the implementation of such plan.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, the term “appropriate Committees of Congress” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="11024">SEC. 11024. </num><heading>FBI POLICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="540C">“§ 540C. </num><heading>FBI Police</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Director</quotedText>” means the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">FBI buildings and grounds</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The term “FBI buildings and grounds” means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the whole or any part of any building or structure which is occupied under a lease or otherwise by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is subject to supervision and control by the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the land upon which there is situated any building or structure which is occupied wholly by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>any enclosed passageway connecting 2 or more buildings or structures occupied in whole or in part by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “FBI buildings and grounds” includes adjacent streets and sidewalks not to exceed 500 feet from such property.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">FBI police.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “FBI police” means the permanent police force established under subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of FBI Police; Duties.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the supervision of the Attorney General, the Director may establish a permanent police force, to be known as the FBI police.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1831">116 STAT. 1831</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties.</inline>—</heading><content>The FBI police shall perform such duties as the Director may prescribe in connection with the protection of persons and property within FBI buildings and grounds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uniformed representative.—</inline></heading><content>The Director, or designated representative duly authorized by the Attorney General, may appoint uniformed representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as FBI police for duty in connection with the policing of all FBI buildings and grounds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In accordance with regulations prescribed by the Director and approved by the Attorney General, the FBI police may—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>police the FBI buildings and grounds for the purpose of protecting persons and property;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>in the performance of duties necessary for carrying out subparagraph (A), make arrests and otherwise enforce the laws of the United States, including the laws of the District of Columbia;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>carry firearms as may be required for the performance of duties;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>prevent breaches of the peace and suppress affrays and unlawful assemblies; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>hold the same powers as sheriffs and constables when policing FBI buildings and grounds.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception.</inline>—</heading><content>The authority and policing powers of FBI police under this paragraph shall not include the service of civil process.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pay and benefits.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The rates of basic pay, salary schedule, pay provisions, and benefits for members of the FBI police shall be equivalent to the rates of basic pay, salary schedule, pay provisions, and benefits applicable to members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Pay and benefits for the FBI police under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>shall be established by regulation;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>shall apply with respect to pay periods beginning after January 1, 2003; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>shall not result in any decrease in the rates of pay or benefits of any individual.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Metropolitan Police Force.—</inline></heading><content>This section does not affect the authority of the Metropolitan Police Force of the District of Columbia with respect to FBI buildings and grounds.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“540C. </designator><label>FBI police.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11025">SEC. 11025. </num><heading>REPORT ON FBI INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with appropriate comments from other components of the Department of Justice, shall submit to Congress a report on the information management and technology programs of the Federal <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1832">116 STAT. 1832</page>Bureau of Investigation including recommendations for any legislation that may be necessary to enhance the effectiveness of those programs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall provide—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an analysis and evaluation of whether authority for waiver of any provision of procurement law (including any regulation implementing such a law) is necessary to expeditiously and cost-effectively acquire information technology to meet the unique needs of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to improve its investigative operations in order to respond better to national law enforcement, intelligence, and counterintelligence requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the results of the studies and audits conducted by the Strategic Management Council and the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to evaluate the information management and technology programs of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including systems, policies, procedures, practices, and operations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>a plan for improving the information management and technology programs of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Results.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The results provided under subsection (b)(2) shall include an evaluation of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>information technology procedures and practices regarding procurement, training, and systems maintenance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>record keeping policies, procedures, and practices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, focusing particularly on how information is inputted, stored, managed, utilized, and shared within the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>how information in a given database is related or compared to, or integrated with, information in other technology databases within the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the effectiveness of the existing information technology infrastructure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in supporting and accomplishing the overall mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>the management of information technology projects of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, focusing on how the Federal Bureau of Investigation—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>selects its information technology projects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>ensures that projects under development deliver benefits; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>ensures that completed projects deliver the expected results; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the security and access control techniques for classified and sensitive but unclassified information systems in the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Plan.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The plan provided under subsection (b)(3) shall include consideration of, among other things—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to what extent appropriate key technology management positions in the Federal Bureau of Investigation should be filled by personnel with experience in the commercial sector;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>how access to the most sensitive information can be audited in such a manner that suspicious activity is subject to near contemporaneous security review;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1833">116 STAT. 1833</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>how critical information systems can employ a public key infrastructure to validate both users and recipients of messages or records;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>how security features can be tested to meet national information systems security standards;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>which employees in the Federal Bureau of Investigation should receive instruction in records and information management policies and procedures relevant to their positions and how frequently they should receive that instruction;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>whether and to what extent a reserve should be established for research and development to guide strategic information management and technology investment decisions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>whether administrative requirements for software purchases under $2,000,000 are necessary and could be eliminated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>whether the Federal Bureau of Investigation should contract with an expert technology partner to provide technical support for the information technology procurement for the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>whether procedures should be implemented to permit procurement of products and services through contracts of other agencies, as necessary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>whether a systems integration and test center should be established, with the participation of field personnel, to test each series of information systems upgrades or application changes before their operational deployment to confirm that they meet proper requirements.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="11026">SEC. 11026. </num><heading>GAO REPORT ON CRIME STATISTICS REPORTING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the issue of how statistics are reported and used by Federal law enforcement agencies.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report submitted under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>identify the current regulations, procedures, internal policies, or other conditions that allow the investigation or arrest of an individual to be claimed or reported by more than 1 Federal or State agency charged with law enforcement responsibility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>identify and examine the conditions that allow the investigation or arrest of an individual to be claimed or reported by the Offices of Inspectors General and any other Federal agency charged with law enforcement responsibility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>examine the statistics reported by Federal law enforcement agencies, and document those instances in which more than 1 agency, bureau, or office claimed or reported the same investigation or arrest during the years 1998 through 2001;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>examine the issue of Federal agencies simultaneously claiming arrest credit for in-custody situations that have already occurred pursuant to a State or local agency arrest situation during the years 1998 through 2001;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>examine the issue of how such statistics are used for administrative and management purposes;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1834">116 STAT. 1834</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>set forth a comprehensive definition of the terms “<quotedText>investigation</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>arrest</quotedText>” as those terms apply to Federal agencies charged with law enforcement responsibilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>include recommendations, that when implemented, would eliminate unwarranted and duplicative reporting of investigation and arrest statistics by all Federal agencies charged with law enforcement responsibilities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Agency Compliance.</inline>—</heading><content>Federal law enforcement agencies shall comply with requests made by the General Accounting Office for information that is necessary to assist in preparing the report required by this section.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11027">SEC. 11027. </num><heading>CRIME-FREE RURAL STATES GRANTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="section">Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3711">42 USC 3711</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.), as amended, is amended by inserting after part FF the following new part: <quotedContent> <part><num value="GG">“PART GG—</num><heading>CRIME FREE RURAL STATEGRANTS</heading> <section><num value="2985">“SEC. 2985. </num><heading>GRANT AUTHORITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797y">42 USC 3797y</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>“The Attorney General shall award grants to rural State criminal justice agencies, Byrne agencies, or other agencies as designated by the Governor of that State and approved by the Attorney General, to develop rural States’ capacity to assist local communities in the prevention and reduction of crime, violence, and substance abuse.</content></section> <section><num value="2986">“SEC. 2986. </num><heading>USE OF FUNDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797y-l">42 USC 3797y-l</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>A capacity building grant shall be used to develop a statewide strategic plan as described in section 2987 to prevent and reduce crime, violence, and substance abuse.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permissive Use.</inline>—</heading><content>A rural State may also use its grant to provide training and technical assistance to communities and promote innovation in the development of policies, technologies, and programs to prevent and reduce crime.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Data Collection.</inline>—</heading><content>A rural State may use up to 5 percent of the grant to assist grant recipients in collecting statewide data related to the costs of crime, violence, and substance abuse for purposes of supporting the statewide strategic plan.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2987">“SEC. 2987. </num><heading>STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PREVENTION PLAN.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797y-2">42 USC 3797y-2</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>A statewide strategic prevention plan shall be used by the rural State to assist local communities, both directly and through existing State programs and services, in building comprehensive, strategic, and innovative approaches to reducing crime, violence, and substance abuse based on local conditions and needs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Goals.</inline>—</heading><content>The plan must contain statewide long-term goals and measurable annual objectives for reducing crime, violence, and substance abuse.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accountability.</inline>—</heading><content>The rural State shall be required to develop and report in its plan relevant performance targets and measures for the goals and objectives to track changes in crime, violence, and substance abuse.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1835">116 STAT. 1835</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation.</inline>—</heading><content>The rural State shall form a State crime free communities commission that includes representatives of State and local government, and community leaders who will provide advice and recommendations on relevant community goals and objectives, and performance targets and measures.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2988">“SEC. 2988. </num><heading>REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797y-3">42 USC 3797y-3</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training and Technical Assistance.</inline>—</heading><content>The rural State shall provide training and technical assistance, including through such groups as the National Crime Prevention Council, to assist local communities in developing Crime Prevention Plans that reflect statewide strategic goals and objectives, and performance targets and measures.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The rural State shall provide a report on its statewide strategic plan to the Attorney General, including information about—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>involvement of relevant State-level agencies to assist communities in the development and implementation of their Crime Prevention Plans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>support for local applications for Community Grants; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>community progress toward reducing crime, violence, and substance abuse.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification.</inline>—</heading><content>Beginning in the third year of the program, States must certify that the local grantee’s project funded under the community grant is generally consistent with statewide strategic goals and objectives, and performance targets and measures.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="2989">“SEC. 2989. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3797y-4">42 USC 3797y-4</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this part for each of fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005.”.</content></section></part></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of contents of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the matter relating to part FF the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="part"><designator><inline class="smallCaps">“Part</inline> GG—</designator><label><inline class="smallCaps">Crime Free Rural State Grants</inline></label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2985. </designator><label>Grant authority.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2986. </designator><label>Use of funds.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2987. </designator><label>Statewide strategic prevention plan.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2988. </designator><label>Requirements.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 2989. </designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11028">SEC. 11028. </num><heading>MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE CONTRACT DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1226">15 USC 1226</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election of Arbitration.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the term “motor vehicle” has the meaning given such term in section 30102(6) of title 49 of the United States Code; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the term “motor vehicle franchise contract” means a contract under which a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor sells motor vehicles to any other person for resale to an ultimate purchaser and authorizes such other person to repair and service the manufacturer’s motor vehicles.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1836">116 STAT. 1836</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consent required</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever a motor vehicle franchise contract provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to such contract, arbitration may be used to settle such controversy only if after such controversy arises all parties to such controversy consent in writing to use arbitration to settle such controversy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Explanation required.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever arbitration is elected to settle a dispute under a motor vehicle franchise contract, the arbitrator shall provide the parties to such contract with a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall apply to contracts entered into, amended, altered, modified, renewed, or extended after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11029">SEC. 11029. </num><heading>HOLDING COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s95">28 USC 95</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period beginning on January 1, 2003, through July 1, 2005, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>with the consent of the parties in any case filed in the Eastern Division or the Davenport Division of the Southern District of Iowa, hold court on that case in Rock Island, Illinois; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>summon jurors from the Southern District of Iowa to serve in any case described under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="11030">SEC. 11030. </num><heading>POSTHUMOUS CITIZENSHIP RESTORATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="section">Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline Extension.—</inline></heading><content>Section 329A(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1440-1(c)(1)(A)) is amended by striking “this section,” and inserting “<quotedText>the Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002,</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1101">8 USC 1101</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="11030A">SEC. 11030A. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF H-1B STATUS FOR ALIENS WITH LENGTHY ADJUDICATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption From Limitation.—</inline></heading><content>Section 106(a) of American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 (8 U.S.C. 1184 note) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption From Limitation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The limitation contained in section 214(g)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(4)) with respect to the duration of authorized stay shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien previously issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C.1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)), if 365 days or more have elapsed since the filing of any of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Any application for labor certification under section 212(a)(5)(A) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(5)(A)), in a case in which certification is required or used by the alien to obtain status under section 203(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>A petition described in section 204(b) of such Act (3 U. S.C. 1154(b)) to accord the alien a status under section 203(b) of such Act.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of</inline> H-1B <inline class="smallCaps">Worker Status.—</inline></heading><content>Section 106(b) of American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 (8 U.S.C. 1184 note) is amended to read as follows: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1837">116 STAT. 1837</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of</inline> H-1B <inline class="smallCaps">Worker Status.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall extend the stay of an alien who qualifies for an exemption under subsection (a) in one-year increments until such time as a final decision is made—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to deny the application described in subsection (a)(1), or, in a case in which such application is granted, to deny a petition described in subsection (a)(2) filed on behalf of the alien pursuant to such grant;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to deny the petition described in subsection (a)(2); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to grant or deny the alien’s application for an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11030B">SEC. 11030B. </num><heading>APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION BY ALTERNATIVE APPLICANT IF CITIZEN PARENT HAS DIED.</heading> <chapeau>Section 322(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1433(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “<quotedText>(or, if the citizen parent has died during the preceding 5 years, a citizen grandparent or citizen legal guardian)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>citizen of the United States</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>such parent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>such applicant</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText>(or, at the time of his or her death, was)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>parent</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText>(or, at the time of his or her death, had)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>has</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by inserting “<quotedText>(or, at the time of his or her death, had)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>has</quotedText>” the first place such term appears;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by amending paragraph (4), to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The child is residing outside of the United States in the legal and physical custody of the applicant (or, if the citizen parent is deceased, an individual who does not object to the application).”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>The child is temporarily present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission, and is maintaining such lawful status.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>EB-5 Amendments</heading> <chapter> <num value="1">CHAPTER 1—</num><heading>IMMIGRATION BENEFITS</heading> <section><num value="11031">SEC. 11031. </num><heading>REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL BASIS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN ALIEN ENTREPRENEURS, SPOUSES, AND CHILDREN.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 USC 1186b</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>In lieu of the provisions of section 216A(c)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(3)), subsection (c) shall apply in the case of an eligible alien described in subsection (b)(1).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Aliens Described.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An alien is an eligible alien described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1838">116 STAT. 1838</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>filed, under section 204(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)) (or any predecessor provision), a petition to accord the alien a status under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)) that was approved by the Attorney General after January 1, 1995, and before August 31, 1998;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>pursuant to such approval, obtained the status of an alien entrepreneur with permanent resident status on a conditional basis described in section 216A of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>timely filed, in accordance with section 216A(c)(1)(A) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(l)(A)) and before the date of the enactment of this Act, a petition requesting the removal of such conditional basis.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reopening petitions previously denied.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.—</inline></heading><content>In the case of a petition described in paragraph (1)(C) that was denied under section 216A(c)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(3)(C)) before the date of the enactment of this Act, upon a motion to reopen such petition filed by the eligible alien not later than 60 days after such date, the Attorney General shall make determinations on such petition pursuant to subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Petitioners abroad.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In the case of such an eligible alien who is no longer physically present in the United States, the Attorney General shall establish a process under which the alien may be paroled into the United States if necessary in order to obtain the determinations under subsection (c), unless the Attorney General finds that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the alien is inadmissible or deportable on any ground; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the petition described in paragraph (1)(C) was denied on the ground that it contains a material misrepresentation in the facts and information described in section 216A(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1) and alleged in the petition with respect to a commercial enterprise.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deportation or removal proceedings.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of such an eligible alien who was placed in deportation or removal proceedings by reason of the denial of the petition described in paragraph (1)(C), a motion to reopen filed under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a motion to reopen such proceedings. The Attorney General shall grant such motion notwithstanding any time and number limitations imposed by law on motions to reopen such proceedings, except that the scope of any proceeding reopened on this basis shall be limited to whether any order of deportation or removal should be vacated, and the alien granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (unconditionally or on a conditional basis), by reason of the determinations made under subsection (c). An alien who is inadmissible or deportable on any ground shall not be granted such status, except that this prohibition shall not apply to an alien who has been paroled into the United States under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1839">116 STAT. 1839</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations on Petitions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Initial determination.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to each eligible alien described in subsection (b)(1), the Attorney General shall make a determination, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, whether—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the petition described in subsection (b)(1)(C) contains any material misrepresentation in the facts and information described in section 216A(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)) and alleged in the petition with respect to a commercial enterprise (regardless of whether such enterprise is a limited partnership and regardless of whether the alien entered the enterprise after its formation);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), such enterprise created full-time jobs for not fewer than 10 United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence or other immigrants lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States (other than the eligible alien and the alien’s spouse, sons, or daughters), and those jobs exist or existed on any of the dates described in subparagraph (D); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>on any of the dates described in subparagraph (D), the alien is in substantial compliance with the capital investment requirement described in section 216A(d)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)(B)).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment under pilot immigration program.—</inline></heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), an investment that satisfies the requirements of section 610(c) of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 (8 U.S.C. 1153 note), as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of such subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for troubled businesses.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of an eligible alien who has made a capital investment in a troubled business (as defined in 8 CFR 204.6(e), as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), in lieu of the determination under subparagraph (A)(ii), the Attorney General shall determine whether the number of employees of the business, as measured on any of the dates described in subparagraph (D), is at no less than the pre-investment level.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dates.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The dates described in this subparagraph the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>The date on which the petition described in subsection (b)(1)(C) is filed.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>6 months after the date described in clause (i).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>The date on which the determination under subparagraph (A) or (C) is made.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of conditional basis if favorable determination</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an affirmative determination with respect to clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (A), and if the Attorney General renders a negative determination with respect to clause (i) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1840">116 STAT. 1840</page>of such subparagraph, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)) effective as of the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements relating to adverse determinations.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an adverse determination with respect to clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved. The notice shall be in writing and shall state the factual basis for any adverse determination. The Attorney General shall provide the alien with an opportunity to submit evidence to rebut any adverse determination. If the Attorney General reverses all adverse determinations pursuant to such rebuttal, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)) effective as of the second anniversary of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of conditional basis if certain adverse determinations.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an adverse determination with respect to clause (ii) or (iii) of subparagraph (A), and the eligible alien’s rebuttal does not cause the Attorney General to reverse such determination, the Attorney General shall continue the conditional basis of the alien’s permanent resident status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)) for a 2-year period.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination if adverse determination.—</inline></heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an adverse determination with respect to subparagraph (A)(i), and the eligible alien’s rebuttal does not cause the Attorney General to reverse such determination, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and, subject to subsection (d), shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained on a conditional basis under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative and judicial review.—</inline></heading><content>An alien may seek administrative review of an adverse determination made under subparagraph (A) by filing a petition for such review with the Board of Immigration Appeals. If the Board of Immigration Appeals denies the petition, the alien may seek judicial review. The procedures for judical review under this clause shall be the same as the procedures for judical review of a final order of removal under section 242(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1841">116 STAT. 1841</page>1252(a)(1)). During the period in which an administrative or judicial appeal under this clause is pending, the Attorney General shall continue the conditional basis of the alien’s permanent resident status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Second determination.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization to consider investments in other commercial enterprises.</inline>—</heading><content>In determining under this paragraph whether to remove a conditional basis continued under paragraph (1)(F)(ii) with respect to an alien, the Attorney General shall consider any capital investment made by the alien in a commercial enterprise (regardless of whether such enterprise is a limited partnership and regardless of whether the alien entered the enterprise after its formation), in the United States, regardless of whether that investment was made before or after the determinations under paragraph (1) and regardless of whether the commercial enterprise is the same as that considered in the determinations under such paragraph, if facts and information with respect to the investment and the enterprise are included in the petition submitted under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Petition.</inline>—</heading><content>In order for a conditional basis continued under paragraph (1)(F)(ii) for an eligible alien (and the alien’s spouse and children) to be removed, the alien must submit to the Attorney General, during the period described in subparagraph (C), a petition which requests the removal of such conditional basis and which states, under penalty of perjury, the facts and information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 216A(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)) with respect to any commercial enterprise (regardless of whether such enterprise is a limited partnership and regardless of whether the alien entered the enterprise after its formation) which the alien desires to have considered under this paragraph, regardless of whether such enterprise was created before or after the determinations made under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period for filing petition.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">90-day period before second anniversary</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in clause (ii), the petition under subparagraph (B) must be filed during the 90-day period before the second anniversary of the continuation, under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), of the conditional basis of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date petitions for good cause.</inline>—</heading><content>Such a petition may be considered if filed after such date, but only if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General good cause and extenuating circumstances for failure to file the petition during the period described in clause (i).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of permanent resident status for failure to file petition.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1842">116 STAT. 1842</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of an alien with permanent resident status on a conditional basis under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), if no petition is filed with respect to the alien in accordance with subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained on a conditional basis under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)) as of the second anniversary of the continuation, under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), of the conditional basis of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearing in removal proceeding—</inline></heading><content>In any removal proceeding with respect to an alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under clause (i), the burden of proof shall be on the alien to establish compliance with subparagraph (B).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations after petition.—</inline></heading><chapeau>If a petition is filed by an eligible alien in accordance with subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall make a determination, within 90 days of the date of such filing, whether—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the petition contains any material misrepresentation in the facts and information alleged in the petition with respect to the commercial enterprises included in such petition;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>all such enterprises, considered together, created full-time jobs for not fewer than 10 United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence or other immigrants lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States (other than the eligible alien and the alien’s spouse, sons, or daughters), and those jobs exist on the date on which the determination is made, except that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>this clause shall apply only if the Attorney General made an adverse determination with respect to the eligible alien under paragraph (1)(A)(ii);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the provisions of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall apply to a determination under this clause in the same manner as they apply to a determination under paragraph (1)(A)(ii); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>if the Attorney General determined under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) that any jobs satisfying the requirement of such paragraph were created, the number of those jobs shall be subtracted from the number of jobs otherwise needed to satisfy the requirement of this clause; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>considering all such enterprises together, on the date on which the determination is made, the eligible alien is in substantial compliance with the capital investment requirement described in section 216A(d)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)(B)), except that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>this clause shall apply only if the Attorney General made an adverse determination with <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1843">116 STAT. 1843</page>respect to the eligible alien under paragraph (1)(A)(ii); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>if the Attorney General determined under paragraph (1)(A)(iii) that any capital amount was invested that could be credited towards compliance with the capital investment requirement described in section 216A(d)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)(B)), such amount shall be subtracted from the amount of capital otherwise needed to satisfy the requirement of this clause.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of conditional basis if favorable determination.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an affirmative determination with respect to clauses (ii) and (iii) of subparagraph (E), and if the Attorney General renders a negative determination with respect to clause (i) of such subparagraph, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)) effective as of the second anniversary of the continuation, under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), of the conditional basis of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements relating to adverse determinations.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General renders an adverse determination under subparagraph (E), the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved. The notice shall be in writing and shall state the factual basis for any adverse determination. The Attorney General shall provide the alien with an opportunity to submit evidence to rebut any adverse determination. If the Attorney General reverses all adverse determinations pursuant to such rebuttal, the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and shall remove the conditional basis of the alien’s status (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)) effective as of the second anniversary of the continuation, under paragraph (1)(F)(ii), of the conditional basis of the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination if adverse determination.</inline>—</heading><content>If the eligible alien’s rebuttal does not cause the Attorney General to reverse each adverse determination under subparagraph (E), the Attorney General shall so notify the alien involved and, subject to subsection (d), shall terminate the permanent resident status of the alien (and that of the alien’s spouse and children if it was obtained on a conditional basis under section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b)).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearing in Removal Proceeding.</inline>—</heading><content>Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated under paragraph (1)(F)(iii) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1844">116 STAT. 1844</page>or (2)(G)(ii) of subsection (c) may request a review of such determination in a proceeding to remove the alien. In such proceeding, the burden of proof shall be on the Attorney General.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification With Respect to Children.</inline>—</heading><content>In the case of an alien who obtained the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis before the date of the enactment of this Act by virtue of being the child of an eligible alien described in subsection (b)(1), the alien shall be considered to be a child for purposes of this section regardless of any change in age or marital status after obtaining such status.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Full-Time.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “full-time” means a position that requires at least 35 hours of service per week at any time, regardless of who fills the position.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11032">SEC. 11032. </num><heading>CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN ALIEN ENTREPRENEURS, SPOUSES, AND CHILDREN.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 USC 1186b</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect to each eligible alien described in subsection (b), the Attorney General or the Secretary of State shall approve the application described in subsection (b)(2) and grant the alien (and any spouse or child of the alien, if the spouse or child is eligible to receive a visa under section 203(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(d))) the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis under section 216A of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b). Such application shall be approved not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Aliens Described.—</inline></heading><chapeau>An alien is an eligible alien described in this subsection if the alien—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>filed, under section 204(a)(l)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)) (or any predecessor provision), a petition to accord the alien a status under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)) that was approved by the Attorney General after January 1, 1995, and before August 31, 1998;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>pursuant to such approval, timely filed before the date of the enactment of this Act an application for adjustment of status under section 245 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) or an application for an immigrant visa under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>is not inadmissible or deportable on any ground.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Certain Applications.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation of approval of petitions</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Attorney General revoked the approval of a petition described in subsection (b)(1), such revocation shall be disregarded for purposes of this section if it was based on a determination that the alien failed to satisfy section 203(b)(5)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(A)(ii)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications no longer pending.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an application described in subsection (b)(2) is not pending on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall disregard the circumstances leading to such lack of pendency and treat it as reopened, if such lack of pendency is due to a determination that the alien—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1845">116 STAT. 1845</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>failed to satisfy section 203(b)(5)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)(A)(ii)); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>departed the United States without advance parole.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicants abroad.—</inline></heading><content>In the case of an eligible alien who filed an application for adjustment of status described in subsection (b)(2), but who is no longer physically present in the United States, the Attorney General shall establish a process under which the alien may be paroled into the United States if necessary in order to obtain adjustment of status under this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recordation of Date; Reduction of Numbers.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon the approval of an application under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall record the alien’s lawful admission for permanent residence on a conditional basis as of the date of such approval and the Secretary of State shall reduce by one the number of visas authorized to be issued under sections 201(d) and 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(d) and 1153(b)(5)) for the fiscal year then current.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of Conditional Basis.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Petition</inline>.—</heading><content>In order for a conditional basis established under this section for an alien (and the alien’s spouse and children) to be removed, the alien must satisfy the requirements of section 216A(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(1), including the submission of a petition in accordance with subparagraph (A) of such section. Such petition may include the facts and information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 216A(d)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1) with respect to any commercial enterprise (regardless of whether such enterprise is a limited partnership and regardless of whether the alien entered the enterprise after its formation) in the United States in which the alien has made a capital investment at any time.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out section 216A(c)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(3)) with respect to an alien described in paragraph (1), the Attorney General, in lieu of the determination described in such section 216A(c)(3), shall make a determination, within 90 days of the date of such filing, whether—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the petition described in paragraph (1) contains any material misrepresentation in the facts and information alleged in the petition with respect to the commercial enterprises included in the petition;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 11031(c)(1), all such enterprises, considered together, created full-time jobs for not fewer than 10 United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence or other immigrants lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States (other than the alien and the alien’s spouse, sons, or daughters), and those jobs exist or existed on either of the dates described in paragraph (3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>considering the alien’s investments in such enterprises on either of the dates described in paragraph (3), or on both such dates, the alien is or was in substantial compliance with the capital investment requirement <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1846">116 STAT. 1846</page>described in section 216A(d)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(d)(1)(B)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dates.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The dates described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The date on which the application described in subsection (b)(2) was filed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The date on which the determination under paragraph (2) is made.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification With Respect to Children.—</inline></heading><content>In the case of an alien who was a child on the date on which the application described in subsection (b)(2) was filed, the alien shall be considered to be a child for purposes of this section regardless of any change in age or marital status after such date.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11033">SEC. 11033. </num><heading>REGULATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 USC 1186b</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall promulgate regulations to implement this chapter not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Until such regulations are promulgated, the Attorney General shall not deny a petition filed or pending under section 216A(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(1)(A)) that relates to an eligible alien described in section 11031, or on an application filed or pending under section 245 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) that relates to an eligible alien described in section 11032. Until such regulations are promulgated, the Attorney General shall not initiate or proceed with removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229a) that relate to an eligible alien described in section 11031 or 11032.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="11034">SEC. 11034. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1186b">8 USC 1186b</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>Except as otherwise provided, the terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning given such terms in section 101(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(b)).</content></section> </chapter> <chapter> <num value="2">CHAPTER 2—</num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS</heading> <section><num value="11035">SEC. 11035. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF “FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT”.</heading> <content>Section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Full-time employment defined.—</inline></heading><content>In this paragraph, the term ‘full-time employment’ means employment in a position that requires at least 35 hours of service per week at any time, regardless of who fills the position.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="11036">SEC. 11036. </num><heading>ELIMINATING ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHMENT REQUIREMENT FOR ALIEN ENTREPRENEURS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preference Allocation for Employment Creation.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “<quotedText>enterprise—</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>enterprise (including a limited partnership)—</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking clause (i); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking “<quotedText>establish</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>invest in</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1847">116 STAT. 1847</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditional Permanent Resident Status for Alien Entrepreneurs, Spouses, and Children.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 216A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText>establishment of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>investment in</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the alien did not invest, or was not actively in the process of investing, the requisite capital; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the alien was not sustaining the actions described in clause (i) throughout the period of the alien’s residence in the United States; or”;</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by amending subsection (d)(1) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of petition.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each petition under subsection (c)(1)(A) shall contain facts and information demonstrating that the alien—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>invested, or is actively in the process of investing, the requisite capital; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>sustained the actions described in clause (i) throughout the period of the alien’s residence in the United States; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is otherwise conforming to the requirements of section 203(b)(5).”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end of subsection (f) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term ‘commercial enterprise’ includes a limited partnership.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to aliens having any of the following petitions pending on or after the date of the enactment of this Act:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">8 USC 1153</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A petition under section 204(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)) (or any predecessor provision), with respect to status under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A petition under section 216A(c)(1)(A) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(1)(A)) to remove the conditional basis of an alien’s permanent resident status.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="11037">SEC. 11037. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO PILOT IMMIGRATION PROGRAM FOR REGIONAL CENTERS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose of Program.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 610(a) of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 (8 U.S.C. 1153 note), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting after “<quotedText>regional center in the United States</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>, designated by the Attorney General on the basis of a general proposal,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>and increased domestic</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>or increased domestic</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><content>“A regional center shall have jurisdiction over a limited geographic area, which shall be described in the proposal and consistent with the purpose of concentrating pooled investment in defined economic zones. The establishment of a regional center may be based on general predictions, contained in the proposal, concerning the kinds of commercial enterprises that will receive capital from aliens, the jobs that will be created directly or indirectly as a result <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1848">116 STAT. 1848</page>of such capital investments, and the other positive economic effects such capital investments will have.”.</content></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1153">8 USC 1153</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any proposal for a regional center pending before the Attorney General (whether for an initial decision or on appeal) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>any of the following petitions, if filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A petition under section 204(a)(1)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(H)) (or any predecessor provision) (or any predecessor provision), with respect to status under section 203(b)(5) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A petition under section 216A(c)(1)(A) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1186b(c)(1)(A)) to remove the conditional basis of an alien’s permanent resident status.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </chapter> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Judicial Improvements Act of 2002</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Judicial Improvements Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="11041">SEC. 11041. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1">28 USC 1</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Judicial Improvements Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="11042">SEC. 11042. </num><heading>JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Part I of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 15 the following new chapter: <quotedContent> <chapter> <num value="16">“CHAPTER 16—</num><heading>COMPLAINTS AGAINST JUDGESAND JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec.</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“351. </designator><label>Complaints; judge defined.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“352. </designator><label>Review of complaint by chief judge.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“353. </designator><label>Special committees.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“354. </designator><label>Action by judicial council.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“355. </designator><label>Action by Judicial Conference.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“356. </designator><label>Subpoena power.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“357. </designator><label>Review of orders and actions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“358. </designator><label>Rules.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“359. </designator><label>Restrictions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“360. </designator><label>Disclosure of information.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“361. </designator><label>Reimbursement of expenses.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“362. </designator><label>Other provisions and rules not affected.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“363. </designator><label>Court of Federal Claims, Court of International Trade, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“364. </designator><label>Effect of felony conviction.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </chapter> <section><num value="351">“§ 351. </num><heading>Complaints; judge defined</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Filing of Complaint by Any Person—</inline></heading><content>Any person alleging that a judge has engaged in conduct prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts, or alleging that such judge is unable to discharge all the duties of office by reason of mental or physical disability, may file with the clerk of the court of appeals for the circuit a written complaint containing a brief statement of the facts constituting such conduct.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1849">116 STAT. 1849</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identifying Complaint by Chief Judge.—</inline></heading><content>In the interests of the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts and on the basis of information available to the chief judge of the circuit, the chief judge may, by written order stating reasons therefor, identify a complaint for purposes of this chapter and thereby dispense with filing of a written complaint.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal of Complaint.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon receipt of a complaint filed under subsection (a), the clerk shall promptly transmit the complaint to the chief judge of the circuit, or, if the conduct complained of is that of the chief judge, to that circuit judge in regular active service next senior in date of commission (hereafter, for purposes of this chapter only, included in the term ‘chief judge’). The clerk shall simultaneously transmit a copy of the complaint to the judge whose conduct is the subject of the complaint. The clerk shall also transmit a copy of any complaint identified under subsection (b) to the judge whose conduct is the subject of the complaint.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the term ‘judge’ means a circuit judge, district judge, bankruptcy judge, or magistrate judge; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the term ‘complainant’ means the person filing a complaint under subsection (a) of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="352">“§ 352. </num><heading>Review of complaint by chief judge</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expeditious Review; Limited Inquiry.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The chief judge shall expeditiously review any complaint received under section 351(a) or identified under section 351(b). In determining what action to take, the chief judge may conduct a limited inquiry for the purpose of determining—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>whether appropriate corrective action has been or can be taken without the necessity for a formal investigation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>whether the facts stated in the complaint are either plainly untrue or are incapable of being established through investigation.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">For this purpose, the chief judge may request the judge whose conduct is complained of to file a written response to the complaint. Such response shall not be made available to the complainant unless authorized by the judge filing the response. The chief judge or his or her designee may also communicate orally or in writing with the complainant, the judge whose conduct is complained of, and any other person who may have knowledge of the matter, and may review any transcripts or other relevant documents. The chief judge shall not undertake to make findings of fact about any matter that is reasonably in dispute.</continuation></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action by Chief Judge Following Review.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>After expeditiously reviewing a complaint under subsection (a), the chief judge, by written order stating his or her reasons, may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>dismiss the complaint—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>if the chief judge finds the complaint to be—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>not in conformity with section 351(a);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>directly related to the merits of a decision or procedural ruling; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>frivolous, lacking sufficient evidence to raise an inference that misconduct has occurred, or containing allegations which are incapable of being established through investigation; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1850">116 STAT. 1850</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>when a limited inquiry conducted under subsection (a) demonstrates that the allegations in the complaint lack any factual foundation or are conclusively refuted by objective evidence; or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>conclude the proceeding if the chief judge finds that appropriate corrective action has been taken or that action on the complaint is no longer necessary because of intervening events. </content></paragraph><continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The chief judge shall transmit copies of the written order to the complainant and to the judge whose conduct is the subject of the complaint.</continuation></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Orders of Chief Judge.</inline>—</heading><content>A complainant or judge aggrieved by a final order of the chief judge under this section may petition the judicial council of the circuit for review thereof. The denial of a petition for review of the chief judge’s order shall be final and conclusive and shall not be judicially reviewable on appeal or otherwise.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Referral of Petitions for Review to Panels of the Judicial Council.</inline>—</heading><content>Each judicial council may, pursuant to rules prescribed under section 358, refer a petition for review filed under subsection (c) to a panel of no fewer than 5 members of the council, at least 2 of whom shall be district judges.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="353">“§ 353. </num><heading>Special committees</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If the chief judge does not enter an order under section 352(b), the chief judge shall promptly—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>appoint himself or herself and equal numbers of circuit and district judges of the circuit to a special committee to investigate the facts and allegations contained in the complaint;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>certify the complaint and any other documents pertaining thereto to each member of such committee; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>provide written notice to the complainant and the judge whose conduct is the subject of the complaint of the action taken under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Change in Status or Death of Judges.</inline>—</heading><content>A judge appointed to a special committee under subsection (a) may continue to serve on that committee after becoming a senior judge or, in the case of the chief judge of the circuit, after his or her term as chief judge terminates under subsection (a)(3) or (c) of section 45. If a judge appointed to a committee under subsection (a) dies, or retires from office under section 371(a), while serving on the committee, the chief judge of the circuit may appoint another circuit or district judge, as the case may be, to the committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investigation by Special Committee.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <content>Each committee appointed under subsection (a) shall conduct an investigation as extensive as it considers necessary, and shall expeditiously file a comprehensive written report thereon with the judicial council of the circuit. Such report shall present both the findings of the investigation and the committee’s recommendations for necessary and appropriate action by the judicial council of the circuit.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="354">“§ 354. </num><heading>Action by judicial council</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions Upon Receipt of Report.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The judicial council of a circuit, upon receipt of a report filed under section 353(c)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>may conduct any additional investigation which it considers to be necessary;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1851">116 STAT. 1851</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>may dismiss the complaint; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>if the complaint is not dismissed, shall take such action as is appropriate to assure the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts within the circuit.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of possible actions if complaint not dismissed</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.—</inline></heading> <chapeau>Action by the judicial council under paragraph (1)(C) may include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>ordering that, on a temporary basis for a time certain, no further cases be assigned to the judge whose conduct is the subject of a complaint;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>censuring or reprimanding such judge by means of private communication; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>censuring or reprimanding such judge by means of public announcement.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">For article iii judges—</inline></heading><chapeau>If the conduct of a judge appointed to hold office during good behavior is the subject of the complaint, action by the judicial council under paragraph (1)(C) may include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>certifying disability of the judge pursuant to the procedures and standards provided under section 372(b); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>requesting that the judge voluntarily retire, with the provision that the length of service requirements under section 371 of this title shall not apply.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">For magistrate judges.</inline>—</heading><content>If the conduct of a magistrate judge is the subject of the complaint, action by the judicial council under paragraph (1)(C) may include directing the chief judge of the district of the magistrate judge to take such action as the judicial council considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on judicial council regarding removals.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Article iii judges.</inline>—</heading><content>Under no circumstances may the judicial council order removal from office of any judge appointed to hold office during good behavior.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Magistrate and bankruptcy judges.—</inline></heading><content>Any removal of a magistrate judge under this subsection shall be in accordance with section 631 and any removal of a bankruptcy judge shall be in accordance with section 152.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of action to judge.—</inline></heading><content>The judicial council shall immediately provide written notice to the complainant and to the judge whose conduct is the subject of the complaint of the action taken under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Referral to Judicial Conference.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the authority granted under subsection (a), the judicial council may, in its discretion, refer any complaint under section 351, together with the record of any associated proceedings and its recommendations for appropriate action, to the Judicial Conference of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special circumstances.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In any case in which the judicial council determines, on the basis of a complaint and an investigation under this chapter, or on the basis of information otherwise available to the judicial council, that a judge <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1852">116 STAT. 1852</page>appointed to hold office during good behavior may have engaged in conduct—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>which might constitute one or more grounds for impeachment under article II of the Constitution, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>which, in the interest of justice, is not amenable to resolution by the judicial council, the judicial council shall promptly certify such determination, together with any complaint and a record of any associated proceedings, to the Judicial Conference of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to complainant and judge.</inline>—</heading><content>A judicial council acting under authority of this subsection shall, unless contrary to the interests of justice, immediately submit written notice to the complainant and to the judge whose conduct is the subject of the action taken under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="355">“§355. </num><heading>Action by Judicial Conference</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon referral or certification of any matter under section 354(b), the Judicial Conference, after consideration of the prior proceedings and such additional investigation as it considers appropriate, shall by majority vote take such action, as described in section 354(a)(1)(C) and (2), as it considers appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">If Impeachment Warranted.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Judicial Conference concurs in the determination of the judicial council, or makes its own determination, that consideration of impeachment may be warranted, it shall so certify and transmit the determination and the record of proceedings to the House of Representatives for whatever action the House of Representatives considers to be necessary. Upon receipt of the determination and record of proceedings in the House of Representatives, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make available to the public the determination and any reasons for the determination.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In case of felony conviction.</inline>—</heading><content>If a judge has been convicted of a felony under State or Federal law and has exhausted all means of obtaining direct review of the conviction, or the time for seeking further direct review of the conviction has passed and no such review has been sought, the Judicial Conference may, by majority vote and without referral or certification under section 354(b), transmit to the House of Representatives a determination that consideration of impeachment may be warranted, together with appropriate court records, for whatever action the House of Representatives considers to be necessary.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="356">“§ 356. </num><heading>Subpoena power</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial Councils and Special Committees.</inline>—</heading><content>In conducting any investigation under this chapter, the judicial council, or a special committee appointed under section 353, shall have full subpoena powers as provided in section 332(d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial Conference and Standing Committees.—</inline></heading><content>In conducting any investigation under this chapter, the Judicial Conference, or a standing committee appointed by the Chief Justice under section 331, shall have full subpoena powers as provided in that section.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1853">116 STAT. 1853</page> <section><num value="357">“§ 357. </num><heading>Review of orders and actions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Action of Judicial Council.</inline>—</heading><content>A complainant or judge aggrieved by an action of the judicial council under section 354 may petition the Judicial Conference of the United States for review thereof.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action of Judicial Conference.</inline>—</heading><content>The Judicial Conference, or the standing committee established under section 331, may grant a petition filed by a complainant or judge under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Judicial Review.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as expressly provided in this section and section 352(c), all orders and determinations, including denials of petitions for review, shall be final and conclusive and shall not be judicially reviewable on appeal or otherwise.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="358">“§ 358. </num><heading>Rules</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Each judicial council and the Judicial Conference may prescribe such rules for the conduct of proceedings under this chapter, including the processing of petitions for review, as each considers to be appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Provisions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Rules prescribed under subsection (a) shall contain provisions requiring that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>adequate prior notice of any investigation be given in writing to the judge whose conduct is the subject of a complaint under this chapter;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the judge whose conduct is the subject of a complaint under this chapter be afforded an opportunity to appear (in person or by counsel) at proceedings conducted by the investigating panel, to present oral and documentary evidence, to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents, to cross-examine witnesses, and to present argument orally or in writing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the complainant be afforded an opportunity to appear at proceedings conducted by the investigating panel, if the panel concludes that the complainant could offer substantial information.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notice.</p></sidenote> <content>Any rule prescribed under this section shall be made or amended only after giving appropriate public notice and an opportunity for comment. Any such rule shall be a matter of public record, and any such rule promulgated by a judicial council may be modified by the Judicial Conference. No rule promulgated under this section may limit the period of time within which a person may file a complaint under this chapter.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="359">“§ 359. </num><heading>Restrictions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on Individuals Who Are Subject of Investigation.</inline>—</heading><content>No judge whose conduct is the subject of an investigation under this chapter shall serve upon a special committee appointed under section 353, upon a judicial council, upon the Judicial Conference, or upon the standing committee established under section 331, until all proceedings under this chapter relating to such investigation have been finally terminated.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amicus Curiae.</inline>—</heading><content>No person shall be granted the right to intervene or to appear as amicus curiae in any proceeding before a judicial council or the Judicial Conference under this chapter.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1854">116 STAT. 1854</page> <section><num value="360">“§ 360. </num><heading>Disclosure of information</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Confidentiality of Proceedings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in section 355, all papers, documents, and records of proceedings related to investigations conducted under this chapter shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed by any person in any proceeding except to the extent that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the judicial council of the circuit in its discretion releases a copy of a report of a special committee under section 353(c) to the complainant whose complaint initiated the investigation by that special committee and to the judge whose conduct is the subject of the complaint;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the judicial council of the circuit, the Judicial Conference of the United States, or the Senate or the House of Representatives by resolution, releases any such material which is believed necessary to an impeachment investigation or trial of a judge under article I of the Constitution; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>such disclosure is authorized in writing by the judge who is the subject of the complaint and by the chief judge of the circuit, the Chief Justice, or the chairman of the standing committee established under section 331.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Availability of Written Orders.—</inline></heading><content>Each written order to implement any action under section 354(a)(1)(C), which is issued by a judicial council, the Judicial Conference, or the standing committee established under section 331, shall be made available to the public through the appropriate clerk’s office of the court of appeals for the circuit. Unless contrary to the interests of justice, each such order shall be accompanied by written reasons therefor.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="361">“§ 361. </num><heading>Reimbursement of expenses</heading> <content>“Upon the request of a judge whose conduct is the subject of a complaint under this chapter, the judicial council may, if the complaint has been finally dismissed under section 354(a)(1)(B), recommend that the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts award reimbursement, from funds appropriated to the Federal judiciary, for those reasonable expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by that judge during the investigation which would not have been incurred but for the requirements of this chapter.</content></section> <section><num value="362">“§ 362. </num><heading>Other provisions and rules not affected</heading> <content>“Except as expressly provided in this chapter, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect any other provision of this title, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, or the Federal Rules of Evidence.</content></section> <section><num value="363">“§ 363. </num><heading>Court of Federal Claims, Court of International Trade, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit</heading> <content>“The United States Court of Federal Claims, the Court of International Trade, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit shall each prescribe rules, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, establishing procedures for the filing of complaints with respect to the conduct of any judge of such court and for the investigation and resolution of such complaints. In investigating and taking action with respect to any such complaint, each such <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1855">116 STAT. 1855</page>court shall have the powers granted to a judicial council under this chapter.</content></section> <section><num value="364">“§ 364. </num><heading>Effect of felony conviction</heading> <chapeau>“In the case of any judge or judge of a court referred to in section 363 who is convicted of a felony under State or Federal law and has exhausted all means of obtaining direct review of the conviction, or the time for seeking further direct review of the conviction has passed and no such review has been sought, the following shall apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The judge shall not hear or decide cases unless the judicial council of the circuit (or, in the case of a judge of a court referred to in section 363, that court) determines otherwise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any service as such judge or judge of a court referred to in section 363, after the conviction is final and all time for filing appeals thereof has expired, shall not be included for purposes of determining years of service under section 371(c), 377, or 178 of this title or creditable service under subchapter III of chapter 83, or chapter 84, of title 5.”.</content></paragraph></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of chapters for part I of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 15 the following new item: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“16. </designator><label>Complaints against judges and judicial discipline</label> <target>351”.</target></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11043">SEC. 11043. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retirement for Disability.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 372 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the section caption by striking “; <b><quotedText>judicial discipline</quotedText></b>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking subsection (c).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The item relating to section 372 in the table of sections for chapter 17 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>; judicial discipline</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial Conference.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 331 of title 28, United States Code, is amended in the fourth undesignated paragraph by striking “<quotedText>section 372(c)</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>chapter 16</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Judicial Councils.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 332 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>section 372(c) of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>chapter 16 of this title</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>372(c)(4)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>353</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the second subsection designated as subsection (h).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recall of Bankruptcy Judges and Magistrate Judges.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 375(d) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 372(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>chapter 16</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 604 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(20)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>372(c)(11)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>358</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText>372(c)(15)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>360(b)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1856">116 STAT. 1856</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>section 372</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>chapter 16</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>section 372(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>chapter 16</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 7253(g) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>section 372(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>chapter 16</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>such section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>such chapter</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText>paragraphs (7) through (15) of section 372(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>sections 354(b) through 360</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (7) or (8) of section 372(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 354(b) or 355</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(B), by striking “<quotedText>372(c)(16)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>361</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="11044">SEC. 11044. </num><heading>SEVERABILITY.</heading> <content>If any provision of this subtitle, an amendment made by this subtitle, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this subtitle, the amendments made by this subtitle, and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s351">28 USC 351</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="11051">SEC. 11051. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1">15 USC 1</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="11052">SEC. 11052. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.</heading> <content>There is established the Antitrust Modernization Commission (in this subtitle referred to as the “<quotedText>Commission</quotedText>”).</content></section> <section><num value="11053">SEC. 11053. </num><heading>DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.</heading> <chapeau>The duties of the Commission are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to examine whether the need exists to modernize the antitrust laws and to identify and study related issues;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to solicit views of all parties concerned with the operation of the antitrust laws;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to evaluate the advisability of proposals and current arrangements with respect to any issues so identified; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to prepare and to submit to Congress and the President a report in accordance with section 11058.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="11054">SEC. 11054. </num><heading>MEMBERSHIP.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number and Appointment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 12 members appointed as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> <content>Four members, no more than 2 of whom shall be of the same political party, shall be appointed by the President. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1857">116 STAT. 1857</page>The President shall appoint members of the opposing party only on the recommendation of the leaders of Congress from that party.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ineligibility for Appointment.</inline>—</heading><content>Members of Congress shall be ineligible for appointment to the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term of Appointment.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), members of the Commission shall be appointed for the life of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Early termination of appointment.—</inline></heading><chapeau>If a member of the Commission who is appointed to the Commission as—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>an officer or employee of a government ceases to be an officer or employee of such government; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an individual who is not an officer or employee of a government becomes an officer or employee of a government;</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">then such member shall cease to be a member of the Commission on the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date such member ceases to be such officer or employee of such government, or becomes an officer or employee of a government, as the case may be.</continuation></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum.</inline>—</heading><content>Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may conduct meetings.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment Deadline.</inline>—</heading><content>Initial appointments under subsection (a) shall be made not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson. The first meeting of the Commission shall be held not later than 30 days after the date on which all members of the Commission are first appointed under subsection (a) or funds are appropriated to carry out this subtitle, whichever occurs later.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancy.</inline>—</heading><content>A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment is made.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation Before Appointment.—</inline></heading><content>Before appointing members of the Commission, the President, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall consult with each other to ensure fair and equitable representation of various points of view in the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson; Vice Chairperson.—</inline></heading><content>The President shall select the chairperson of the Commission from among its appointed members. The leaders of Congress from the opposing party of the President shall select the vice chairperson of the Commission from among its remaining members.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="11055">SEC. 11055. </num><heading>COMPENSATION OF THE COMMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pay.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Nongovernment employees.—Each member of the Commission who is not otherwise employed by a government <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1858">116 STAT. 1858</page>shall be entitled to receive the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5 United States Code, as in effect from time to time, for each day (including travel time) during which such member is engaged in the actual performance of duties of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Government employees.</inline>—</heading><content>A member of the Commission who is an officer or employee of a government shall serve without additional pay (or benefits in the nature of compensation) for service as a member of the Commission.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel Expenses.</inline>—</heading><content>Members of the Commission shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11056">SEC. 11056. </num><heading>STAFF OF COMMISSION; EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staff.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment.</inline>—</heading><content>The chairperson of the Commission may, without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 of title 5 of the United States Code (relating to appointments in the competitive service), appoint and terminate an executive director and such other staff as are necessary to enable the Commission to perform its duties. The appointment of an executive director shall be subject to approval by the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation.</inline>—</heading><content>The chairperson of the Commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and other staff without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5 of the United States Code (relating to classification of positions and General Schedule pay rates), except that the rate of pay for the executive director and other staff may not exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5 United States Code, as in effect from time to time. </content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Experts and Consultants.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11057">SEC. 11057. </num><heading>POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings and Meetings.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission, or a member of the Commission if authorized by the Commission, may hold such hearings, sit and act at such time and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Commission considers to be appropriate. The Commission or a member of the Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission or such member.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Official Data.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission may obtain directly from any executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5 of the United States Code) or court information necessary to enable it to carry out its duties under this subtitle. On the request of the chairperson of the Commission, and consistent with any other law, the head of an executive agency or of a Federal court shall provide such information to the Commission.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facilities and Support Services.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis such facilities and support services as the Commission may request. On request of the Commission, the head of an executive agency may make any of the facilities or services of such agency available to the Commission, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1859">116 STAT. 1859</page>basis, to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties under this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenditures and Contracts—</inline></heading><content>The Commission or, on authorization of the Commission, a member of the Commission may make expenditures and enter into contracts for the procurement of such supplies, services, and property as the Commission or such member considers to be appropriate for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Commission. Such expenditures and contracts may be made only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mails.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gifts, Bequests, and Devises.</inline>—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Commission. Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and proceeds from sales of other property received as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be deposited in the Treasury and shall be available for disbursement upon order of the Commission.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="11058">SEC. 11058. </num><heading>REPORT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than 3 years after the first meeting of the Commission, the Commission shall submit to Congress and the President a report containing a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with recommendations for legislative or administrative action the Commission considers to be appropriate.</content></section> <section><num value="11059">SEC. 11059. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF COMMISSION.</heading> <content>The Commission shall cease to exist 30 days after the date on which the report required by section 8 is submitted.</content></section> <section><num value="11060">SEC. 11060. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated $4,000,000 to carry out this subtitle.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>JUVENILE JUSTICE</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Juvenile Offender Accountability</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="12101">SEC. 12101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3711">42 USC 3711</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="12102">SEC. 12102. </num><heading>JUVENILE OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Program.</inline>—</heading><content>Part R of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796ee et seq.) is amended to read as follows: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1860">116 STAT. 1860</page> <quotedContent> <part><num value="R">“PART R—</num><heading>JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS</heading> <section><num value="1801">“SEC. 1801. </num><heading>PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee">42 USC 3796ee</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General is authorized to provide grants to States, for use by States and units of local government, and in certain cases directly to specially qualified units.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Activities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Amounts paid to a State or a unit of local government under this part shall be used by the State or unit of local government for the purpose of strengthening the juvenile justice system, which includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>developing, implementing, and administering graduated sanctions for juvenile offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>building, expanding, renovating, or operating temporary or permanent juvenile correction, detention, or community corrections facilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>hiring juvenile court judges, probation officers, and court-appointed defenders and special advocates, and funding pretrial services (including mental health screening and assessment) for juvenile offenders, to promote the effective and expeditious administration of the juvenile justice system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>hiring additional prosecutors, so that more cases involving violent juvenile offenders can be prosecuted and case backlogs reduced;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>providing funding to enable prosecutors to address drug, gang, and youth violence problems more effectively and for technology, equipment, and training to assist prosecutors in identifying and expediting the prosecution of violent juvenile offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>establishing and maintaining training programs for law enforcement and other court personnel with respect to preventing and controlling juvenile crime;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>establishing juvenile gun courts for the prosecution and adjudication of juvenile firearms offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>establishing drug court programs for juvenile offenders that provide continuing judicial supervision over juvenile offenders with substance abuse problems and the integrated administration of other sanctions and services for such offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>establishing and maintaining a system of juvenile records designed to promote public safety;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>establishing and maintaining interagency information-sharing programs that enable the juvenile and criminal justice systems, schools, and social services agencies to make more informed decisions regarding the early identification, control, supervision, and treatment of juveniles who repeatedly commit serious delinquent or criminal acts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>establishing and maintaining accountability-based programs designed to reduce recidivism among juveniles who are referred by law enforcement personnel or agencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><content>establishing and maintaining programs to conduct risk and need assessments of juvenile offenders that facilitate the effective early intervention and the provision of comprehensive services, including mental health screening and treatment and substance abuse testing and treatment to such offenders;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1861">116 STAT. 1861</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><content>establishing and maintaining accountability-based programs that are designed to enhance school safety;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><content>establishing and maintaining restorative justice programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15) </num><content>establishing and maintaining programs to enable juvenile courts and juvenile probation officers to be more effective and efficient in holding juvenile offenders accountable and reducing recidivism; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">“(16) </num><content>hiring detention and corrections personnel, and establishing and maintaining training programs for such personnel to improve facility practices and programming.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>In this section the term ‘restorative justice program’ means a program that emphasizes the moral accountability of an offender toward the victim and the affected community and may include community reparations boards, restitution (in the form of monetary payment or service to the victim or, where no victim can be identified, service to the affected community), and mediation between victim and offender.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1801A">“SEC. 1801A. </num><heading>TRIBAL GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-1">42 USC 3796ee-1</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>From the amount reserved under section 1810(b), the Attorney General shall make grants to Indian tribes for programs to strengthen tribal juvenile justice systems and to hold tribal youth accountable.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><content>Indian tribes, as defined by section 102 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a), or a consortia of such tribes, shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form and containing such information as the Attorney General may require. Only tribes that carry out tribal juvenile justice functions shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Awards.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall award grants under this section on a competitive basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall issue guidelines establishing application, use, and award criteria and processes consistent with the purposes and requirements of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1802">“SEC. 1802. </num><heading>GRANT ELIGIBILITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-2">42 USC 3796ee-2.</ref></p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under this part, a State shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such form, and containing such assurances and information as the Attorney General may require by guidelines, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>information about—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the activities proposed to be carried out with such grant; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the criteria by which the State proposes to assess the effectiveness of such activities on achieving the purposes of this part; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>assurances that the State and any unit of local government to which the State provides funding under section 1803(b), has in effect (or shall have in effect, not later than 1 year after the date that the State submits such application) laws, or has implemented (or shall implement, not later than 1 year after the date that the State submits such application) policies and programs, that provide for a system of graduated sanctions described in subsection (d).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local Eligibility.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1862">116 STAT. 1862</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subgrant eligibility.—</inline></heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a subgrant, a unit of local government, other than a specially qualified unit, shall provide to the State—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>information about—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the activities proposed to be carried out with such subgrant; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the criteria by which the unit proposes to assess the effectiveness of such activities on achieving the purposes of this part; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>such assurances as the State shall require, that, to the maximum extent applicable, the unit of local government has in effect (or shall have in effect, not later than 1 year after the date that the unit submits such application) laws, or has implemented (or shall implement, not later than 1 year after the date that the unit submits such application) policies and programs, that provide for a system of graduated sanctions described in subsection (d).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule.</inline>—</heading><content>The requirements of paragraph (1) shall apply to a specially qualified unit that receives funds from the Attorney General under section 1803(e), except that information that is otherwise required to be submitted to the State shall be submitted to the Attorney General.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Role of Courts.</inline>—</heading><content>In the development of the grant application, the States and units of local governments shall take into consideration the needs of the judicial branch in strengthening the juvenile justice system and specifically seek the advice of the chief of the highest court of the State and where appropriate, the chief judge of the local court, with respect to the application.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Graduated Sanctions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A system of graduated sanctions, which may be discretionary as provided in subsection (e), shall ensure, at a minimum, that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>sanctions are imposed on a juvenile offender for each delinquent offense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>sanctions escalate in intensity with each subsequent, more serious delinquent offense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>there is sufficient flexibility to allow for individualized sanctions and services suited to the individual juvenile offender; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>appropriate consideration is given to public safety and victims of crime.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discretionary Use of Sanctions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary participation.—</inline></heading><chapeau>A State or unit of local government may be eligible to receive a grant under this part if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>its system of graduated sanctions is discretionary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>it demonstrates that it has promoted the use of a system of graduated sanctions by taking steps to encourage implementation of such a system by juvenile courts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirement if graduated sanctions not used.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Juvenile courts.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A State or unit of local government in which the imposition of graduated sanctions is discretionary shall require each juvenile court within its jurisdiction—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>which has not implemented a system of graduated sanctions, to submit an annual report that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1863">116 STAT. 1863</page>explains why such court did not implement graduated sanctions; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>which has implemented a system of graduated sanctions but has not imposed graduated sanctions in all cases, to submit an annual report that explains why such court did not impose graduated sanctions in all cases.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Units of local government.</inline>—</heading><content>Each unit of local government, other than a specially qualified unit, that has 1 or more juvenile courts that use a discretionary system of graduated sanctions shall collect the information reported under subparagraph (A) for submission to the State each year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">States.</inline>—</heading><content>Each State and specially qualified unit that has 1 or more juvenile courts that use a discretionary system of graduated sanctions shall collect the information reported under subparagraph (A) for submission to the Attorney General each year. A State shall also collect and submit to the Attorney General the information collected under subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discretionary.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘discretionary’ means that a system of graduated sanctions is not required to be imposed by each and every juvenile court in a State or unit of local government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sanctions.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘sanctions’ means tangible, proportional consequences that hold the juvenile offender accountable for the offense committed. A sanction may include counseling, restitution, community service, a fine, supervised probation, or confinement.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1803">“SEC. 1803. </num><heading>ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-3">42 USC 3796ee—3</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Allocation.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with regulations promulgated pursuant to this part and except as provided in paragraph (3), the Attorney General shall allocate—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>0.50 percent for each State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>of the total funds remaining after the allocation under subparagraph (A), to each State, an amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of remaining funds described in this subparagraph as the population of people under the age of 18 living in such State for the most recent calendar year in which such data is available bears to the population of people under the age of 18 of all the States for such fiscal year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition.</inline>—</heading><content>No funds allocated to a State under this subsection or received by a State for distribution under subsection (b) may be distributed by the Attorney General or by the State involved for any program other than a program contained in an approved application.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local Distribution.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), each State which receives funds under subsection (a)(1) in a fiscal year shall distribute among units of local government, for the purposes specified in section 1801, not less than 75 percent of such amounts received.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1864">116 STAT. 1864</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If a State submits to the Attorney General an application for waiver that demonstrates and certifies to the Attorney General that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the State’s juvenile justice expenditures in the fiscal year preceding the date in which an application is submitted under this part (the ‘<quotedText>State percentage</quotedText>’) is more than 25 percent of the aggregate amount of juvenile justice expenditures by the State and its eligible units of local government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the State has consulted with as many units of local government in such State, or organizations representing such units, as practicable regarding the State’s calculation of expenditures under subparagraph (A), the State’s application for waiver under this paragraph, and the State’s proposed uses of funds.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In making the distribution under paragraph (1), the State shall allocate to such units of local government an amount which bears the same ratio to the aggregate amount of such funds as—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>the sum of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>the product of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>three-quarters; multiplied by</content></subclause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the average juvenile justice expenditure for such unit of local government for the 3 most recent calendar years for which such data is available; plus</content></clause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the product of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>one-quarter; multiplied by</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>the average annual number of part 1 violent crimes in such unit of local government for the 3 most recent calendar years for which such data is available, bears to—</chapeau></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the sum of the products determined under subparagraph (A) for all such units of local government in the State.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenditures.</inline>—</heading><content>The allocation any unit of local government shall receive under paragraph (3) for a payment period shall not exceed 100 percent of juvenile justice expenditures of the unit for such payment period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reallocation.</inline>—</heading><content>The amount of any unit of local government’s allocation that is not available to such unit by operation of paragraph (4) shall be available to other units of local government that are not affected by such operation in accordance with this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unavailability of Data for Units of Local Government.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If the State has reason to believe that the reported rate of part 1 violent crimes or juvenile justice expenditures for a unit of local government is insufficient or inaccurate, the State shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>investigate the methodology used by the unit to determine the accuracy of the submitted data; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>if necessary, use the best available comparable data regarding the number of violent crimes or juvenile justice expenditures for the relevant years for the unit of local government.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Local Government With Allocations Less Than $10,000.—</inline></heading><content>If under this section a unit of local government is allocated less than $10,000 for a payment period, the amount allotted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1865">116 STAT. 1865</page>shall be expended by the State on services to units of local government whose allotment is less than such amount in a manner consistent with this part.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direct Grants to Specially Qualified Units.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>If a State does not qualify or apply for funds reserved for allocation under subsection (a) by the application deadline established by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall reserve not more than 75 percent of the allocation that the State would have received under subsection (a) for such fiscal year to provide grants to specially qualified units which meet the requirements for funding under section 1802.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Award basis.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to the qualification requirements for direct grants for specially qualified units the Attorney General may use the average amount allocated by the States to units of local government as a basis for awarding grants under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1804">“SEC. 1804. </num><heading>GUIDELINES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-4">42 USC 3796ee-4</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall issue guidelines establishing procedures under which a State or specifically qualified unit of local government that receives funds under section 1803 is required to provide notice to the Attorney General regarding the proposed use of funds made available under this part.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advisory Board.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The guidelines referred to in subsection (a) shall include a requirement that such eligible State or unit of local government establish and convene an advisory board to recommend a coordinated enforcement plan for the use of such funds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The board shall include representation from, if appropriate—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the State or local police department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the local sheriffs department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the State or local prosecutor’s office;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the State or local juvenile court;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the State or local probation office;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the State or local educational agency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>a State or local social service agency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>a nonprofit, nongovernmental victim advocacy organization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>a nonprofit, religious, or community group.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1805">“SEC. 1805.</num><heading>PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-5">42 USC 3796ee-5</ref>.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of Payments.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General shall pay to each State or specifically qualified unit of local government that receives funds under section 1803 that has submitted an application under this part the amount awarded to such State or unit of local government not later than the later of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the date that is 180 days after the date that the amount is available; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the first day of the payment period if the State has provided the Attorney General with the assurances required by subsection (c).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment of Unexpended Amounts.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment required.</inline>—</heading><content>From amounts awarded under this part, a State or specially qualified unit shall repay to the Attorney General, before the expiration of the 36-month <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1866">116 STAT. 1866</page>period beginning on the date of the award, any amount that is not expended by such State or unit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General may adopt policies and procedures providing for a one-time extension, by not more than 12 months, of the period referred to in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty for failure to repay.</inline>—</heading><content>If the amount required to be repaid is not repaid, the Attorney General shall reduce payment in future payment periods accordingly.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of amounts repaid.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts received by the Attorney General as repayments under this subsection shall be deposited in a designated fund for future payments to States and specially qualified units.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Costs.</inline>—</heading><content>A State or unit of local government that receives funds under this part may use not more than 5 percent of such funds to pay for administrative costs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonsupplanting Requirement.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds made available under this part to States and units of local government shall not be used to supplant State or local funds as the case may be, but shall be used to increase the amount of funds that would, in the absence of funds made available under this part, be made available from State or local sources, as the case may be.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Federal share of a grant received under this part may not exceed 90 percent of the total program costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction of facilities.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), with respect to the cost of constructing juvenile detention or correctional facilities, the Federal share of a grant received under this part may not exceed 50 percent of approved cost.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1806">“SEC. 1806. </num><heading>UTILIZATION OF PRIVATE SECTOR.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-6">42 USC 3796ee-6</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“Funds or a portion of funds allocated under this part may be used by a State or unit of local government that receives a grant under this part to contract with private, nonprofit entities, or community-based organizations to carry out the purposes specified under section 1801(b).</content></section> <section><num value="1807">“SEC. 1807. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-7">42 USC 3796ee-7</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.—</inline></heading><chapeau>A State or specially qualified unit that receives funds under this part shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>establish a trust fund in which the government will deposit all payments received under this part;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>use amounts in the trust fund (including interest) during the period specified in section 1805(b)(1) and any extension of that period under section 1805(b)(2);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>designate an official of the State or specially qualified unit to submit reports as the Attorney General reasonably requires, in addition to the annual reports required under this part; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>spend the funds only for the purpose of strengthening the juvenile justice system.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title I Provisions.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided, the administrative provisions of part H shall apply to this part and for purposes of this section any reference in such provisions to title I shall be deemed to include a reference to this part.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1867">116 STAT. 1867</page> <section><num value="1808">“SEC. 1808. </num><heading>ASSESSMENT REPORTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-8">42 USC 3796ee-8</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Attorney General.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (4), for each fiscal year for which a grant or subgrant is awarded under this part, each State or specially qualified unit of local government that receives such a grant shall submit to the Attorney General a grant report, and each unit of local government that receives such a subgrant shall submit to the State a subgrant report, at such time and in such manner as the Attorney General may reasonably require.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each grant report required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a summary of the activities carried out with such grant;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if such activities included any subgrant, a summary of the activities carried out with each such subgrant; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>an assessment of the effectiveness of such activities on achieving the purposes of this part.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subgrant report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each subgrant report required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a summary of the activities carried out with such subgrant; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an assessment of the effectiveness of such activities on achieving the purposes of this part.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waivers.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General may waive the requirement of an assessment in paragraph (2)(C) for a State or specially qualified unit of local government, or in paragraph (3)(B) for a unit of local government, if the Attorney General determines that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the nature of the activities are such that assessing their effectiveness would not be practical or insightful;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the amount of the grant or subgrant is such that carrying out the assessment would not be an effective use of those amounts; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the resources available to the State or unit are such that carrying out the assessment would pose a financial hardship on the State or unit.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 120 days after the last day of each fiscal year for which 1 or more grants are awarded under this part, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report, which shall include—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a summary of the information provided under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>an assessment by the Attorney General of the grant program carried out under this part; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>such other information as the Attorney General considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1809">“SEC. 1809. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-9">42 USC 3796ee-9</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>“In this part:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unit of local government.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The term ‘unit of local government’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a county, township, city, or political subdivision of a county, township, or city, that is a unit of local government as determined by the Secretary of Commerce for general statistical purposes;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1868">116 STAT. 1868</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>any law enforcement district or judicial enforcement district that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is established under applicable State law; and </content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has the authority, in a manner independent of other State entities, to establish a budget and raise revenues; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the District of Columbia and the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village that carries out substantial governmental duties and powers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specially qualified unit.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘specially qualified unit’ means a unit of local government which may receive funds under this part only in accordance with section 1803(e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘State’ means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands, except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands (the ‘partial States’) shall collectively be considered as 1 State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>for purposes of section 1803(a), the amount allocated to a partial State shall bear the same proportion to the amount collectively allocated to the partial States as the population of the partial State bears to the collective population of the partial States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Juvenile.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘juvenile’ means an individual who is 17 years of age or younger.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Juvenile justice expenditures.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The term ‘juvenile justice expenditures’ means expenditures in connection with the juvenile justice system, including expenditures in connection with such system to carry out—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>activities specified in section 1801(b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>other activities associated with prosecutorial and judicial services and corrections as reported to the Bureau of the Census for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which a determination is made under this part.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Part 1 violent crimes.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘part 1 violent crimes’ means murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault as reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1810">“SEC. 1810. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee-10">42 USC 3796ee-10</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part, $350,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2005.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight Accountability and Administration.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under section 261 of title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5611 et seq.), there shall be available to the Attorney General, for each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2004 (as applicable), to remain available until expended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>not more than 2 percent of that amount, for research, evaluation, and demonstration consistent with this part;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1869">116 STAT. 1869</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>not more than 2 percent of that amount, for training and technical assistance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>not more than 1 percent, for administrative costs to carry out the purposes of this part.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall establish and execute an oversight plan for monitoring the activities of grant recipients.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tribal Set-Aside.</inline>—</heading><content>Of the amounts appropriated under subsection (a), 2 percent shall be made available for programs that receive grants under section 1801A.”.</content></subsection></section></part> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s3796ee">42 USC 3796ee</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition of Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants Program.</inline>—</heading><content>For each grant made from amounts made available for the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants program (as described under the heading “<quotedText>VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION PROGRAMS, STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE</quotedText>” in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2000 (as enacted by Public Law 106-113; 113 Stat. 1537-14)), the grant award shall remain available to the grant recipient for not more than 36 months after the date of receipt of the grant.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="12201">SEC. 12201. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5601">42 USC 5601</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="12202">SEC. 12202. </num><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <content>Section 101 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5601) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <heading class="centered">“FINDINGS</heading> <num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec.</inline> 101. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>The Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Although the juvenile violent crime arrest rate in 1999 was the lowest in the decade, there remains a consensus that the number of crimes and the rate of offending by juveniles nationwide is still too high.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, allowing 1 youth to leave school for a life of crime and of drug abuse costs society $1,700,000 to $2,300,000 annually.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>One in every 6 individuals (16.2 percent) arrested for committing violent crime in 1999 was less than 18 years of age. In 1999, juveniles accounted for 9 percent of murder arrests, 17 percent of forcible rape arrests, 25 percent of robbery arrest, 14 percent of aggravated assault arrests, and 24 percent of weapons arrests.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>More than 1/2 of juvenile murder victims are killed with firearms. Of the nearly 1,800 murder victims less than 18 years of age, 17 percent of the victims less than 13 years of age were murdered with a firearm, and 81 percent of the victims 13 years of age or older were killed with a firearm.</content> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1870">116 STAT. 1870</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>Juveniles accounted for 13 percent of all drug abuse violation arrests in 1999. Between 1990 and 1999, juvenile arrests for drug abuse violations rose 132 percent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>Over the last 3 decades, youth gang problems have increased nationwide. In the 1970’s, 19 States reported youth gang problems. By the late 1990’s, all 50 States and the District of Columbia reported gang problems. For the same period, the number of cities reporting youth gang problems grew 843 percent, and the number of counties reporting gang problems increased more than 1,000 percent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>According to a national crime survey of individuals 12 years of age or older during 1999, those 12 to 19 years old are victims of violent crime at higher rates than individuals in all other age groups. Only 30.8 percent of these violent victimizations were reported by youth to police in 1999.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>One-fifth of juveniles 16 years of age who had been arrested were first arrested before attaining 12 years of age. Juveniles who are known to the juvenile justice system before attaining 13 years of age are responsible for a disproportionate share of serious crimes and violence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>The increase in the arrest rates for girls and young juvenile offenders has changed the composition of violent offenders entering the juvenile justice system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><chapeau>These problems should be addressed through a 2-track common sense approach that addresses the needs of individual juveniles and society at large by promoting—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>quality prevention programs that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>work with juveniles, their families, local public agencies, and community-based organizations, and take into consideration such factors as whether or not juveniles have been the victims of family violence (including child abuse and neglect); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>are designed to reduce risks and develop competencies in at-risk juveniles that will prevent, and reduce the rate of, violent delinquent behavior; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>programs that assist in holding juveniles accountable for their actions and in developing the competencies necessary to become responsible and productive members of their communities, including a system of graduated sanctions to respond to each delinquent act, requiring juveniles to make restitution, or perform community service, for the damage caused by their delinquent acts, and methods for increasing victim satisfaction with respect to the penalties imposed on juveniles for their acts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>Coordinated juvenile justice and delinquency prevention projects that meet the needs of juveniles through the collaboration of the many local service systems juveniles encounter can help prevent juveniles from becoming delinquent and help delinquent youth return to a productive life.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Congress must act now to reform this program by focusing on juvenile delinquency prevention programs, as well as programs that hold juveniles accountable for their acts and which provide opportunities for competency development. Without true reform, the juvenile justice system will not be able to overcome the challenges it will face in the coming years when the number of juveniles is expected to increase by 18 percent between 2000 and 2030.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1871">116 STAT. 1871</page> <section><num value="12203">SEC. 12203. </num><heading>PURPOSE.</heading> <content>Section 102 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5602) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section><heading class="centered">“PURPOSES</heading> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec.</inline> 102. </num><chapeau>The purposes of this title and title II are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to support State and local programs that prevent juvenile involvement in delinquent behavior;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to assist State and local governments in promoting public safety by encouraging accountability for acts of juvenile delinquency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to assist State and local governments in addressing juvenile crime through the provision of technical assistance, research, training, evaluation, and the dissemination of information on effective programs for combating juvenile delinquency.”.</content></paragraph></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12204">SEC. 12204. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 103 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5603) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (3) by striking “to help prevent juvenile delinquency” and inserting “designed to reduce known risk factors for juvenile delinquent behavior, provides activities that build on protective factors for, and develop competencies in, juveniles to prevent, and reduce the rate of, delinquent juvenile behavior”,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (4) by inserting “<quotedText>title I of</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>the Omnibus</quotedText>” each place it appears,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (7) by striking “<quotedText>the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,</quotedText>”,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (12)(B) by striking “<quotedText>, of any nonoffender,</quotedText>”,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in paragraph (13)(B) by striking “<quotedText>, any nonoffender,</quotedText>”,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>in paragraph (14) by inserting “<quotedText>drug trafficking,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>assault,</quotedText>”,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (16)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A) by adding “and” at the end, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (C),</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (22)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (i), (ii), and (iii) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end,</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>in paragraph (23) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="24">“(24) </num><content>the term ‘graduated sanctions’ means an accountability-based, graduated series of sanctions (including incentives, treatment, and services) applicable to juveniles within the juvenile justice system to hold such juveniles accountable for their actions and to protect communities from the effects of juvenile delinquency by providing appropriate sanctions for every act for which a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent, by inducing their law-abiding behavior, and by preventing their subsequent involvement with the juvenile justice system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="25">“(25) </num><content>the term ‘<quotedText>contact</quotedText>’ means the degree of interaction allowed between juvenile offenders in a secure custody status and incarcerated adults under section 31.303(d)(1)(i) of title <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1872">116 STAT. 1872</page>28, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on December 10, 1996;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="26">“(26) </num><chapeau>the term ‘adult inmate’ means an individual who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>has reached the age of full criminal responsibility under applicable State law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>has been arrested and is in custody for or awaiting trial on a criminal charge, or is convicted of a criminal offense;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="27">“(27) </num><chapeau>the term ‘violent crime’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>murder or nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, or robbery, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>aggravated assault committed with the use of a firearm;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="28">“(28) </num><content>the term ‘collocated facilities’ means facilities that are located in the same building, or are part of a related complex of buildings located on the same grounds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="29">“(29) </num><chapeau>the term ‘related complex of buildings’ means 2 or more buildings that share—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>physical features, such as walls and fences, or services beyond mechanical services (heating, air conditioning, water and sewer); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the specialized services that are allowable under section 31.303(e)(3)(i)(C)(3) of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on December 10, 1996.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="12205">SEC. 12205. </num><heading>CONCENTRATION OF FEDERAL EFFORT.</heading> <chapeau>Section 204 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5614) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3) by striking “<quotedText>and of the prospective</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>administered</quotedText>”,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (5) by striking “<quotedText>parts C and D</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>parts D and E</quotedText>”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by amending paragraph (7) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, issue model standards for providing mental health care to incarcerated juveniles.”,</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c) by striking “<quotedText>and reports</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>this part</quotedText>”, and inserting “<quotedText>as may be appropriate to prevent the duplication of efforts, and to coordinate activities, related to the prevention of juvenile delinquency</quotedText>”,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by amending subsection (d) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><content>The Administrator shall have the sole authority to delegate any of the functions of the Administrator under this Act.”;</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking subsection (i), and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (f).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="12206">SEC. 12206. </num><heading>COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION.</heading> <content>Section 206(c)(2)(B) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5616(c)(2)(B)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Education and Labor</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Education and the Workforce</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="12207">SEC. 12207. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT.</heading> <content>Section 207 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5617) is amended by striking paragraphs (4) and (5), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1873">116 STAT. 1873</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>An evaluation of the programs funded under this title and their effectiveness in reducing the incidence of juvenile delinquency, particularly violent crime, committed by juveniles.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12208">SEC. 12208. </num><heading>ALLOCATION.</heading> <chapeau>Section 222 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5632) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(other than parts D and E)</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>amount, up to $400,000,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>amount up to $400,000</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>1992</quotedText>” the 1st place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>2000,</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>1992</quotedText>” the last place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>2000</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,</quotedText>”, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">(VI) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>amount, up to $100,000,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>amount up to $100,000</quotedText>”,</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(other than part D)</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>$400,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$600,000</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>or such greater amount, up to $600,000</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>section 299(a)(1) and (3)</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>amount, up to $100,000,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>amount up to $100,000</quotedText>”, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">(VI) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>1992</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2000,</quotedText>”,</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>allot</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>allocate</quotedText>”, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>1992</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>2000</quotedText>”, and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b) by striking “<quotedText>the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="12209">SEC. 12209. </num><heading>STATE PLANS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 223 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5633) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the 2d sentence by striking “<quotedText>and challenge</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>part E</quotedText>”, and inserting “<quotedText>, projects, and activities</quotedText>”,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>, which—</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>that—</quotedText>”,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(i) by striking “<quotedText>or the administration of juvenile justice</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>, the administration of juvenile justice, or the reduction of juvenile delinquency</quotedText>”, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (D)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>in clause (i) by inserting “and” at the end, and</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1874">116 STAT. 1874</page> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>in clause (ii) by striking “<quotedText>paragraphs</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>part E</quotedText>”, and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (11), (12), and (13)</quotedText>”,</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking “<quotedText>, other than</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>reduced by the percentage (if any) specified by the State under the authority of paragraph (25) and excluding</quotedText>”, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (C) by striking “<quotedText>paragraphs (12)(A), (13), and (14)</quotedText>” and inserting “<content>paragraphs (11), (12), and (13)</content>”,</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking paragraph (6),</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (7) by inserting “<quotedText>, including in rural areas</quotedText>” before the semicolon at the end,</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (8)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>for (i)</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>relevant jurisdiction</quotedText>”, and inserting “<quotedText>for an analysis of juvenile delinquency problems in, and the juvenile delinquency control and delinquency prevention needs (including educational needs) of, the State</quotedText>”, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>of the jurisdiction; (ii)</quotedText>” and all that follows through the semicolon at the end, and inserting “<quotedText>of the State; and</quotedText>”,</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>contain—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a plan for providing needed gender-specific services for the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a plan for providing needed services for the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency in rural areas; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a plan for providing needed mental health services to juveniles in the juvenile justice system, including information on how such plan is being implemented and how such services will be targeted to those juveniles in such system who are in greatest need of such services;”, and</content></clause></subsection></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D),</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>by amending paragraph (9) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>provide for the coordination and maximum utilization of existing juvenile delinquency programs, programs operated by public and private agencies and organizations, and other related programs (such as education, special education, recreation, health, and welfare programs) in the State;”,</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (10)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>, specifically</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>including</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking clause (i), and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively,</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>programs that provide treatment to juvenile offenders who are victims of child abuse or neglect, and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1875">116 STAT. 1875</page>to their families, in order to reduce the likelihood that such juvenile offenders will commit subsequent violations of law;”,</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (E)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii), and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>juveniles, provided</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>provides; and</quotedText>”, and inserting the following: <quotedContent><chapeau>“juveniles—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>to encourage juveniles to remain in elementary and secondary schools or in alternative learning situations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to provide services to assist juveniles in making the transition to the world of work and self-sufficiency; and”,</content></clause></quotedContent></content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (F) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau>expanding the use of probation officers—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>particularly for the purpose of permitting nonviolent juvenile offenders (including status offenders) to remain at home with their families as an alternative to incarceration or institutionalization; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to ensure that juveniles follow the terms of their probation;”,</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (G) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>counseling, training, and mentoring programs, which may be in support of academic tutoring, vocational and technical training, and drug and violence prevention counseling, that are designed to link at-risk juveniles, juvenile offenders, or juveniles who have a parent or legal guardian who is or was incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local correctional facility or who is otherwise under the jurisdiction of a Federal, State, or local criminal justice system, particularly juveniles residing in low-income and high-crime areas and juveniles experiencing educational failure, with responsible individuals (such as law enforcement officials, Department of Defense personnel, individuals working with local businesses, and individuals working with community-based and faith-based organizations and agencies) who are properly screened and trained;”,</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>in subparagraph (H) by striking “<quotedText>handicapped youth</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>juveniles with disabilities</quotedText>”,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (K),</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (L)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>in clause (iv) by adding “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end,</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>in clause (v) by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>by striking clause (vi),</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">(x) </num><content>in subparagraph (M) by striking “<quotedText>boot camps</quotedText>”,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xi">(xi) </num><content>by amending subparagraph (N) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="N">“(N) </num><content>community-based programs and services to work with juveniles, their parents, and other family members during and after incarceration in order to strengthen families so that such juveniles may be retained in their homes;”,</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1876">116 STAT. 1876</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xii">(xii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (O)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>in striking “<quotedText>cultural</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>other</quotedText>”, and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon,</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xiii">(xiii) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (L), (M), (N), and (O) as subparagraphs (K), (L), (M), and (N), respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xiii">(xiii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="O">“(O) </num><content>programs designed to prevent and to reduce hate crimes committed by juveniles;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="P">“(P) </num><content>after-school programs that provide at-risk juveniles and juveniles in the juvenile justice system with a range of age-appropriate activities, including tutoring, mentoring, and other educational and enrichment activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="Q">“(Q) </num><content>community-based programs that provide follow-up post-placement services to adjudicated juveniles, to promote successful reintegration into the community;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="R">“(R) </num><content>projects designed to develop and implement programs to protect the rights of juveniles affected by the juvenile justice system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="S">“(S) </num><content>programs designed to provide mental health services for incarcerated juveniles suspected to be in need of such services, including assessment, development of individualized treatment plans, and discharge plans.”,</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by amending paragraph (12) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><chapeau>shall, in accordance with rules issued by the Administrator, provide that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>juveniles who are charged with or who have committed an offense that would not be criminal if committed by an adult, excluding—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>juveniles who are charged with or who have committed a violation of section 922(x)(2) of title 18, United States Code, or of a similar State law;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>juveniles who are charged with or who have committed a violation of a valid court order; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>juveniles who are held in accordance with the Interstate Compact on Juveniles as enacted by the State;</content></clause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall not be placed in secure detention facilities or secure correctional facilities; and</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>juveniles—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>who are not charged with any offense; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>who are—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>aliens; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>alleged to be dependent, neglected, or abused;</content></subclause></clause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">shall not be placed in secure detention facilities or secure correctional facilities;”,</continuation></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>by amending paragraph (13) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><chapeau>provide that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>juveniles alleged to be or found to be delinquent or juveniles within the purview of paragraph (11) will not be detained or confined in any institution in which they have contact with adult inmates; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1877">116 STAT. 1877</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>there is in effect in the State a policy that requires individuals who work with both such juveniles and such adult inmates, including in collocated facilities, have been trained and certified to work with juveniles;”,</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>by amending paragraph (14) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><chapeau>provide that no juvenile will be detained or confined in any jail or lockup for adults except—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>juveniles who are accused of nonstatus offenses and who are detained in such jail or lockup for a period not to exceed 6 hours—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>for processing or release;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>while awaiting transfer to a juvenile facility; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>in which period such juveniles make a court appearance;</content></clause> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">and only if such juveniles do not have contact with adult inmates and only if there is in effect in the State a policy that requires individuals who work with both such juveniles and adult inmates in collocated facilities have been trained and certified to work with juveniles;</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>juveniles who are accused of nonstatus offenses, who are awaiting an initial court appearance that will occur within 48 hours after being taken into custody (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays), and who are detained in a jail or lockup—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>in which—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>such juveniles do not have contact with adult inmates; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>there is in effect in the State a policy that requires individuals who work with both such juveniles and adults inmates in collocated facilities have been trained and certified to work with juveniles; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>is located outside a metropolitan statistical area (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget) and has no existing acceptable alternative placement available;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>is located where conditions of distance to be traveled or the lack of highway, road, or transportation do not allow for court appearances within 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) so that a brief (not to exceed an additional 48 hours) delay is excusable; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>is located where conditions of safety exist (such as severe adverse, life-threatening weather conditions that do not allow for reasonably safe travel), in which case the time for an appearance may be delayed until 24 hours after the time that such conditions allow for reasonable safe travel;”;</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (15)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (12)(A), paragraph (13), and paragraph (14)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (11), (12), and (13)</quotedText>”, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (12)(A) and paragraph (13)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (11) and (12)</quotedText>”,</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1878">116 STAT. 1878</page> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="M">(M) </num><content>in paragraph (16) by striking “<quotedText>mentally, emotionally, or physically handicapping conditions</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>disability</quotedText>”,</content></subclause> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="N">(N) </num><content>by amending paragraph (19) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">“(19) </num><chapeau>provide assurances that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any assistance provided under this Act will not cause the displacement (including a partial displacement, such as a reduction in the hours of nonovertime work, wages, or employment benefits) of any currently employed employee;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>activities assisted under this Act will not impair an existing collective bargaining relationship, contract for services, or collective bargaining agreement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>no such activity that would be inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement shall be undertaken without the written concurrence of the labor organization involved;”,</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="O">(O) </num><content>by amending paragraph (22) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="22">“(22) </num><chapeau>provide that the State agency designated under paragraph (1) will—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to the extent practicable give priority in funding to programs and activities that are based on rigorous, systematic, and objective research that is scientifically based;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>from time to time, but not less than annually, review its plan and submit to the Administrator an analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and activities carried out under the plan, and any modifications in the plan, including the survey of State and local needs, that it considers necessary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>not expend funds to carry out a program if the recipient of funds who carried out such program during the preceding 2-year period fails to demonstrate, before the expiration of such 2-year period, that such program achieved substantial success in achieving the goals specified in the application submitted by such recipient to the State agency;”,</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="P">(P) </num><content>by amending paragraph (23) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="23">“(23) </num><content>address juvenile delinquency prevention efforts and system improvement efforts designed to reduce, without establishing or requiring numerical standards or quotas, the disproportionate number of juvenile members of minority groups, who come into contact with the juvenile justice system;”,</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="Q">(Q) </num><content>by amending paragraph (24) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="24">“(24) </num><chapeau>provide that if a juvenile is taken into custody for violating a valid court order issued for committing a status offense—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an appropriate public agency shall be promptly notified that such juvenile is held in custody for violating such order;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>not later than 24 hours during which such juvenile is so held, an authorized representative of such agency shall interview, in person, such juvenile; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>not later than 48 hours during which such juvenile is so held—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1879">116 STAT. 1879</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>such representative shall submit an assessment to the court that issued such order, regarding the immediate needs of such juvenile; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>such court shall conduct a hearing to determine—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>whether there is reasonable cause to believe that such juvenile violated such order; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the appropriate placement of such juvenile pending disposition of the violation alleged;”,</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="R">(R) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (25)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “1992” and inserting “<quotedText>2000</quotedText>”, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon,</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="S">(S) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (25) as paragraphs (6) through (24), respectively, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="T">(T) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="25">“(25) </num><content>specify a percentage (if any), not to exceed 5 percent, of funds received by the State under section 222 (other than funds made available to the State advisory group under section 222(d)) that the State will reserve for expenditure by the State to provide incentive grants to units of general local government that reduce the caseload of probation officers within such units;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="26">“(26) </num><content>provide that the State, to the maximum extent practicable, will implement a system to ensure that if a juvenile is before a court in the juvenile justice system, public child welfare records (including child protective services records) relating to such juvenile that are on file in the geographical area under the jurisdiction of such court will be made known to such court;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="27">“(27) </num><content>establish policies and systems to incorporate relevant child protective services records into juvenile justice records for purposes of establishing and implementing treatment plans for juvenile offenders; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="28">“(28) </num><content>provide assurances that juvenile offenders whose placement is funded through section 472 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 672) receive the protections specified in section 471 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 671), including a case plan and case plan review as defined in section 475 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 675).”,</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><chapeau>If a State fails to comply with any of the applicable requirements of paragraphs (11), (12), (13), and (22) of subsection (a) in any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2001, then—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>subject to paragraph (2), the amount allocated to such State under section 222 for the subsequent fiscal year shall be reduced by not less than 20 percent for each such paragraph with respect to which the failure occurs, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the State shall be ineligible to receive any allocation under such section for such fiscal year unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the State agrees to expend 50 percent of the amount allocated to the State for such fiscal year to achieve compliance with any such paragraph with respect to which the State is in noncompliance; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>the Administrator determines that the State—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has achieved substantial compliance with such applicable requirements with respect to which the State was not in compliance; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1880">116 STAT. 1880</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has made, through appropriate executive or legislative action, an unequivocal commitment to achieving full compliance with such applicable requirements within a reasonable time.”,</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>allotment</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>allocation</quotedText>”, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>subsection (a) (12)(A), (13), (14) and (23)</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (11), (12), (13), and (22) of subsection (a)</quotedText>”, and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator shall establish appropriate administrative and supervisory board membership requirements for a State agency designated under subsection (a)(1) and permit the State advisory group appointed under subsection (a)(3) to operate as the supervisory board for such agency, at the discretion of the chief executive officer of the State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator shall provide technical and financial assistance to an eligible organization composed of member representatives of the State advisory groups appointed under subsection (a)(3) to assist such organization to carry out the functions specified in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive such assistance, such organization shall agree to carry out activities that include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>conducting an annual conference of such member representatives for purposes relating to the activities of such State advisory groups;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>disseminating information, data, standards, advanced techniques, and program models;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>reviewing Federal policies regarding juvenile justice and delinquency prevention;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>advising the Administrator with respect to particular functions or aspects of the work of the Office; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>advising the President and Congress with regard to State perspectives on the operation of the Office and Federal legislation pertaining to juvenile justice and delinquency prevention.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="12210">SEC. 12210. </num><heading>JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5611 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking parts C, D, E, F, G, and H,</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5651">42 USC 5651</ref> <i>et seq.</i></p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the 1st part I,</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by redesignating the 2d part I as part F, and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5667g">42 USC 5667g</ref>—<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5667g-5">5667g-5</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by inserting after part B the following: <quotedContent> <part><num value="C">“PART C—</num><heading>JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM</heading> <section><num value="241">“SEC. 241. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5651">42 USC 5651</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants to Eligible States.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Administrator may make grants to eligible States, from funds allocated under section 242, for the purpose of providing financial assistance to eligible <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1881">116 STAT. 1881</page>entities to carry out projects designed to prevent juvenile delinquency, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>projects that provide treatment (including treatment for mental health problems) to juvenile offenders, and juveniles who are at risk of becoming juvenile offenders, who are victims of child abuse or neglect or who have experienced violence in their homes, at school, or in the community, and to their families, in order to reduce the likelihood that such juveniles will commit violations of law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>educational projects or supportive services for delinquent or other juveniles—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to encourage juveniles to remain in elementary and secondary schools or in alternative learning situations in educational settings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to provide services to assist juveniles in making the transition to the world of work and self-sufficiency;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>to assist in identifying learning difficulties (including learning disabilities);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>to prevent unwarranted and arbitrary suspensions and expulsions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>to encourage new approaches and techniques with respect to the prevention of school violence and vandalism;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>which assist law enforcement personnel and juvenile justice personnel to more effectively recognize and provide for learning-disabled and other juveniles with disabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>which develop locally coordinated policies and programs among education, juvenile justice, and social service agencies; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>to provide services to juveniles with serious mental and emotional disturbances (SED) in need of mental health services;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><chapeau> projects which expand the use of probation officers—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>particularly for the purpose of permitting nonviolent juvenile offenders (including status offenders) to remain at home with their families as an alternative to incarceration or institutionalization; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to ensure that juveniles follow the terms of their probation;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>counseling, training, and mentoring programs, which may be in support of academic tutoring, vocational and technical training, and drug and violence prevention counseling, that are designed to link at-risk juveniles, juvenile offenders, or juveniles who have a parent or legal guardian who is or was incarcerated in a Federal, State, or local correctional facility or who is otherwise under the jurisdiction of a Federal, State, or local criminal justice system, particularly juveniles residing in low-income and high-crime areas and juveniles experiencing educational failure, with responsible individuals (such as law enforcement officers, Department of Defense personnel, individuals working with local businesses, and individuals working with community-based and faith-based organizations and agencies) who are properly screened and trained;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>community-based projects and services (including literacy and social service programs) which work with juvenile offenders and juveniles who are at risk of becoming juvenile offenders, including those from families with limited English-<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1882">116 STAT. 1882</page>speaking proficiency, their parents, their siblings, and other family members during and after incarceration of the juvenile offenders, in order to strengthen families, to allow juvenile offenders to be retained in their homes, and to prevent the involvement of other juvenile family members in delinquent activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>projects designed to provide for the treatment (including mental health services) of juveniles for dependence on or abuse of alcohol, drugs, or other harmful substances;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>projects which leverage funds to provide scholarships for postsecondary education and training for low-income juveniles who reside in neighborhoods with high rates of poverty, violence, and drug-related crimes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>projects which provide for an initial intake screening of each juvenile taken into custody—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to determine the likelihood that such juvenile will commit a subsequent offense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to provide appropriate interventions (including mental health services) to prevent such juvenile from committing subsequent offenses;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>projects (including school- or community-based projects) that are designed to prevent, and reduce the rate of, the participation of juveniles in gangs that commit crimes (particularly violent crimes), that unlawfully use firearms and other weapons, or that unlawfully traffic in drugs and that involve, to the extent practicable, families and other community members (including law enforcement personnel and members of the business community) in the activities conducted under such projects;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>comprehensive juvenile justice and delinquency prevention projects that meet the needs of juveniles through the collaboration of the many local service systems juveniles encounter, including schools, courts, law enforcement agencies, child protection agencies, mental health agencies, welfare services, health care agencies (including collaboration on appropriate prenatal care for pregnant juvenile offenders), private nonprofit agencies, and public recreation agencies offering services to juveniles;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>to develop, implement, and support, in conjunction with public and private agencies, organizations, and businesses, projects for the employment of juveniles and referral to job training programs (including referral to Federal job training programs);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><content>delinquency prevention activities which involve youth clubs, sports, recreation and parks, peer counseling and teaching, the arts, leadership development, community service, volunteer service, before- and after-school programs, violence prevention activities, mediation skills training, camping, environmental education, ethnic or cultural enrichment, tutoring, and academic enrichment;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><content>to establish policies and systems to incorporate relevant child protective services records into juvenile justice records for purposes of establishing treatment plans for juvenile offenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><content>programs that encourage social competencies, problem-solving skills, and communication skills, youth leadership, and civic involvement;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1883">116 STAT. 1883</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15) </num><content>programs that focus on the needs of young girls at-risk of delinquency or status offenses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">“(16) </num><chapeau>projects which provide for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an assessment by a qualified mental health professional of incarcerated juveniles who are suspected to be in need of mental health services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the development of an individualized treatment plan for those incarcerated juveniles determined to be in need of such services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the inclusion of a discharge plan for incarcerated juveniles receiving mental health services that addresses aftercare services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>all juveniles receiving psychotropic medications to be under the care of a licensed mental health professional;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">“(17) </num><content>after-school programs that provide at-risk juveniles and juveniles in the juvenile justice system with a range of age-appropriate activities, including tutoring, mentoring, and other educational and enrichment activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">“(18) </num><content>programs related to the establishment and maintenance of a school violence hotline, based on a public-private partnership, that students and parents can use to report suspicious, violent, or threatening behavior to local school and law enforcement authorities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">“(19) </num><content>programs (excluding programs to purchase guns from juveniles) designed to reduce the unlawful acquisition and illegal use of guns by juveniles, including partnerships between law enforcement agencies, health professionals, school officials, firearms manufacturers, consumer groups, faith-based groups and community organizations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="20">“(20) </num><content>programs designed to prevent animal cruelty by juveniles and to counsel juveniles who commit animal cruelty offenses, including partnerships among law enforcement agencies, animal control officers, social services agencies, and school officials;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="21">“(21) </num><content>programs that provide suicide prevention services for incarcerated juveniles and for juveniles leaving the incarceration system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="22">“(22) </num><content>programs to establish partnerships between State educational agencies and local educational agencies for the design and implementation of character education and training programs that reflect the values of parents, teachers, and local communities, and incorporate elements of good character, including honesty, citizenship, courage, justice, respect, personal responsibility, and trustworthiness;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="23">“(23) </num><content>programs that foster strong character development in at-risk juveniles and juveniles in the juvenile justice system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="24">“(24) </num><content>local programs that provide for immediate psychological evaluation and follow-up treatment (including evaluation and treatment during a mandatory holding period for not less than 24 hours) for juveniles who bring a gun on school grounds without permission from appropriate school authorities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="25">“(25) </num><content>other activities that are likely to prevent juvenile delinquency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants to Eligible Indian Tribes.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator may make grants to eligible Indian tribes from funds allocated <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1884">116 STAT. 1884</page>under section 242(b), to carry out projects of the kinds described in subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="242">“SEC. 242. </num><heading>ALLOCATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5652">42 USC 5652</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation Among Eligible States.</inline>—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), funds appropriated to carry out this part shall be allocated among eligible States proportionately based on the population that is less than 18 years of age in the eligible States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation Among Indian Tribes Collectively.</inline>—</heading><content>Before allocating funds under subsection (a) among eligible States, the Administrator shall allocate among eligible Indian tribes as determined under section 246(a), an aggregate amount equal to the amount such tribes would be allocated under subsection (a), and without regard to this subsection, if such tribes were treated collectively as an eligible State.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="243">“SEC. 243. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF STATES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5653">42 USC 5653</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under section 241, a State shall submit to the Administrator an application that contains the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>An assurance that the State will use—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>not more than 5 percent of such grant, in the aggregate, for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the costs incurred by the State to carry out this part; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to evaluate, and provide technical assistance relating to, projects and activities carried out with funds provided under this part; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the remainder of such grant to make grants under section 244.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>An assurance that, and a detailed description of how, such grant will supplement, and not supplant State and local efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>An assurance that such application was prepared after consultation with and participation by the State advisory group, community-based organizations, and organizations in the local juvenile justice system, that carry out programs, projects, or activities to prevent juvenile delinquency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>An assurance that the State advisory group will be afforded the opportunity to review and comment on all grant applications submitted to the State agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>An assurance that each eligible entity described in section 244 that receives an initial grant under section 244 to carry out a project or activity shall also receive an assurance from the State that such entity will receive from the State, for the subsequent fiscal year to carry out such project or activity, a grant under such section in an amount that is proportional, based on such initial grant and on the amount of the grant received under section 241 by the State for such subsequent fiscal year, but that does not exceed the amount specified for such subsequent fiscal year in such application as approved by the State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>Such other information and assurances as the Administrator may reasonably require by rule.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of Applications.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval required.</inline>—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Administrator shall approve an application, and amendments <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1885">116 STAT. 1885</page>to such application submitted in subsequent fiscal years, that satisfy the requirements of subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may not approve such application (including amendments to such application) for a fiscal year unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the State submitted a plan under section 223 for such fiscal year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>such plan is approved by the Administrator for such fiscal year; or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Administrator waives the application of subparagraph (A) to such State for such fiscal year, after finding good cause for such a waiver.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="244">“SEC. 244. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5654">42 USC 5654</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants by States.</inline>—</heading><content>Using a grant received under section 241, a State may make grants to eligible entities whose applications are received by the State, and reviewed by the State advisory group, to carry out projects and activities described in section 241.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Consideration.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of making grants under subsection (a), the State shall give special consideration to eligible entities that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>propose to carry out such projects in geographical areas in which there is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a disproportionately high level of serious crime committed by juveniles; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a recent rapid increase in the number of nonstatus offenses committed by juveniles;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>agreed to carry out such projects or activities that are multidisciplinary and involve more than 2 private nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions that have experience dealing with juveniles; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>represent communities that have a comprehensive plan designed to identify at-risk juveniles and to prevent or reduce the rate of juvenile delinquency, and that involve other entities operated by individuals who have a demonstrated history of involvement in activities designed to prevent juvenile delinquency; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the amount of resources (in cash or in kind) such entities will provide to carry out such projects and activities.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="245">“SEC. 245. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY OF ENTITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5655">42 USC 5655</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), to be eligible to receive a grant under section 244, a unit of general purpose local government, acting jointly with not fewer than 2 private nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions that have experience dealing with juveniles, shall submit to the State an application that contains the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>An assurance that such applicant will use such grant, and each such grant received for the subsequent fiscal year, to carry out throughout a 2-year period a project or activity described in reasonable detail, and of a kind described in one or more of paragraphs (1) through (25) of section 241(a) as specified in, such application.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>A statement of the particular goals such project or activity is designed to achieve, and the methods such entity will use to achieve, and assess the achievement of, each of such goals.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1886">116 STAT. 1886</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>A statement identifying the research (if any) such entity relied on in preparing such application.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>If an eligible entity that receives a grant under section 244 to carry out a project or activity for a 2-year period, and receives technical assistance from the State or the Administrator after requesting such technical assistance (if any), fails to demonstrate, before the expiration of such 2-year period, that such project or such activity has achieved substantial success in achieving the goals specified in the application submitted by such entity to receive such grants, then such entity shall not be eligible to receive any subsequent grant under such section to continue to carry out such project or activity.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="246">“SEC. 246. </num><heading>GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5656">42 USC 5656</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><content>To be eligible to receive a grant under section 241(b), an Indian tribe shall submit to the Administrator an application in accordance with this section, in such form and containing such information as the Administrator may require by rule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plans.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Such application shall include a plan for conducting programs, projects, and activities described in section 241(a), which plan shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide evidence that the applicant Indian tribe performs law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>identify the juvenile justice and delinquency problems and juvenile delinquency prevention needs to be addressed by activities conducted with funds provided by the grant for which such application is submitted, by the Indian tribe in the geographical area under the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>provide for fiscal control and accounting procedures that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>are necessary to ensure the prudent use, proper disbursement, and accounting of grants received by applicants under this section; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>are consistent with the requirement specified in subparagraph (B); and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>comply with the requirements specified in section 223(a) (excluding any requirement relating to consultation with a State advisory group) and with the requirements specified in section 222(c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>contain such other information, and be subject to such additional requirements, as the Administrator may reasonably require by rule to ensure the effectiveness of the projects for which grants are made under section 241(b).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Factors for Consideration.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For the purpose of selecting eligible applicants to receive grants under section 241(b), the Administrator shall consider—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the resources that are available to each applicant Indian tribe that will assist, and be coordinated with, the overall juvenile justice system of the Indian tribe; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>with respect to each such applicant—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the juvenile population; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1887">116 STAT. 1887</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the population and the entities that will be served by projects proposed to be carried out with the grant for which the application is submitted.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Process.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of grant recipients.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection Requirements.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>make grants under this section on a competitive basis; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>specify in writing to each applicant selected to receive a grant under this section, the terms and conditions on which such grant is made to such applicant.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of grant.—</inline></heading><content>A grant made under this section shall be available for expenditure during a 2-year period.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in the 2-year period for which a grant made under this section shall be expended, the recipient of such grant applies to receive a subsequent grant under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Administrator determines that such recipient performed during the year preceding the 2-year period for which such recipient applies to receive such subsequent grant satisfactorily and in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable to the grant received;</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">then the Administrator may waive the application of the competition-based requirement specified in paragraph (1)(A)(i) and may allow the applicant to incorporate by reference in the current application the text of the plan contained in the recipient’s most recent application previously approved under this section.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to modify application process for subsequent grants.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator may modify by rule the operation of subsection (a) with respect to the submission and contents of applications for subsequent grants described in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirement.</inline>—</heading><content>Each Indian tribe that receives a grant under this section shall be subject to the fiscal accountability provisions of section 5(f)(1) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450c(f)(1)), relating to the submission of a single-agency audit report required by chapter 75 of title 31, United States Code.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Requirement.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Funds appropriated for the activities of any agency of an Indian tribal government or the Bureau of Indian Affairs performing law enforcement functions on any Indian lands may be used to provide the non-Federal share of any program or project with a matching requirement funded under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to funds appropriated before the date of the enactment of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>If the Administrator determines that an Indian tribe does not have sufficient funds available to meet the non-Federal share of the cost of any program or activity to be funded under the grant, the Administrator may increase the Federal share of the cost thereof to the extent the Administrator deems necessary.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></part></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1888">116 STAT. 1888</page> <section><num value="12211">SEC. 12211. </num><heading>RESEARCH; EVALUATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; TRAINING.</heading> <content>Title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5611 et seq.) is amended by inserting after part C, as added by section 12510, the following: <quotedContent> <part><num value="D">“PART D—</num><heading>RESEARCH; EVALUATION; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; TRAINING</heading> <section><num value="251">“SEC. 251. </num><heading>RESEARCH AND EVALUATION; STATISTICAL ANALYSES; INFORMATION DISSEMINATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5661">42 USC 5661</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research and Evaluation.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>plan and identify the purposes and goals of all agreements carried out with funds provided under this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>conduct research or evaluation in juvenile justice matters, for the purpose of providing research and evaluation relating to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the prevention, reduction, and control of juvenile delinquency and serious crime committed by juveniles;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the link between juvenile delinquency and the incarceration of members of the families of juveniles;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>successful efforts to prevent first-time minor offenders from committing subsequent involvement in serious crime;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>successful efforts to prevent recidivism;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>the juvenile justice system;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>juvenile violence;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>appropriate mental health services for juveniles and youth at risk of participating in delinquent activities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>reducing the proportion of juveniles detained or confined in secure detention facilities, secure correctional facilities, jails, and lockups who are members of minority groups;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>evaluating services, treatment, and aftercare placement of juveniles who were under the care of the State child protection system before their placement in the juvenile justice system;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">“(x) </num><chapeau>determining—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the frequency, seriousness, and incidence of drug use by youth in schools and communities in the States using, if appropriate, data submitted by the States pursuant to this subparagraph and subsection (b); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau>the frequency, degree of harm, and morbidity of violent incidents, particularly firearm-related injuries and fatalities, by youth in schools and communities in the States, including information with respect to—</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>the relationship between victims and perpetrators;</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>demographic characteristics of victims and perpetrators; and</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="cc">“(cc) </num><content>the type of weapons used in incidents, as classified in the Uniform Crime Reports of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and</content></subsection></subclause></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1889">116 STAT. 1889</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xi">“(xi) </num><content>other purposes consistent with the purposes of this title and title I.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Administrator shall ensure that an equitable amount of funds available to carry out paragraph (1)(B) is used for research and evaluation relating to the prevention of juvenile delinquency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals involved in studies, or in data-collection efforts, carried out under paragraph (1)(B)(x).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph,the Administrator shall conduct a study with respect to juveniles who, prior to placement in the juvenile justice system, were under the care or custody of the State child welfare system, and to juveniles who are unable to return to their family after completing their disposition in the juvenile justice system and who remain wards of the State. Such study shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the number of juveniles in each category;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the extent to which State juvenile justice systems and child welfare systems are coordinating services and treatment for such juveniles;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Federal and local sources of funds used for placements and post-placement services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>barriers faced by State in providing services to these juveniles;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the types of post-placement services used;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the frequency of case plans and case plan reviews; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the extent to which case plans identify and address permanency and placement barriers and treatment plans.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statistical Analyses.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>plan and identify the purposes and goals of all agreements carried out with funds provided under this subsection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>undertake statistical work in juvenile justice matters, for the purpose of providing for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistical data and information relating to juvenile delinquency and serious crimes committed by juveniles, to the juvenile justice system, to juvenile violence, and to other purposes consistent with the purposes of this title and title I.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Authority and Competitive Selection Process.—</inline></heading><content>The Administrator may make grants and enter into contracts with public or private agencies, organizations, or individuals and shall use a competitive process, established by rule by the Administrator, to carry out subsections (a) and (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Agreements.</inline>—</heading><content>A Federal agency that makes an agreement under subsections (a)(lXB) and (b)(2) with the Administrator may carry out such agreement directly or by making grants to or contracts with public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Dissemination.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>review reports and data relating to the juvenile justice system in the United States and in foreign nations (as appropriate), collect data and information from studies and research into all aspects of juvenile delinquency (including the causes, prevention, and treatment of juvenile delinquency) and serious crimes committed by juveniles;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1890">116 STAT. 1890</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>establish and operate, directly or by contract, a clearinghouse and information center for the preparation, publication, and dissemination of information relating to juvenile delinquency, including State and local prevention and treatment programs, plans, resources, and training and technical assistance programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>make grants and contracts with public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations, for the purpose of disseminating information to representatives and personnel of public and private agencies, including practitioners in juvenile justice, law enforcement, the courts, corrections, schools, and related services, in the establishment, implementation, and operation of projects and activities for which financial assistance is provided under this title.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="252">“SEC. 252. </num><heading>TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5662">42 USC 5662</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>develop and carry out projects for the purpose of training representatives and personnel of public and private agencies, including practitioners in juvenile justice, law enforcement, courts (including model juvenile and family courts), corrections, schools, and related services, to carry out the purposes specified in section 102; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>make grants to and contracts with public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations for the purpose of training representatives and personnel of public and private agencies, including practitioners in juvenile justice, law enforcement, courts (including model juvenile and family courts), corrections, schools, and related services, to carry out the purposes specified in section 102.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>develop and implement projects for the purpose of providing technical assistance to representatives and personnel of public and private agencies and organizations, including practitioners in juvenile justice, law enforcement, courts (including model juvenile and family courts), corrections, schools, and related services, in the establishment, implementation, and operation of programs, projects, and activities for which financial assistance is provided under this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>make grants to and contracts with public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations, for the purpose of providing technical assistance to representatives and personnel of public and private agencies, including practitioners in juvenile justice, law enforcement, courts (including model juvenile and family courts), corrections, schools, and related services, in the establishment, implementation, and operation of programs, projects, and activities for which financial assistance is provided under this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training and Technical Assistance to Mental Health Professionals and Law Enforcement Personnel.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator shall provide training and technical assistance to mental health professionals and law enforcement personnel (including public defenders, police officers, probation officers, judges, parole officials, and correctional officers) to address or to promote the development, testing, or demonstration of promising or innovative models (including model juvenile and family courts), programs, or delivery systems that address the needs of juveniles who are <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1891">116 STAT. 1891</page>alleged or adjudicated delinquent and who, as a result of such status, are placed in secure detention or confinement or in nonsecure residential placements.”.</content></subsection></section></part></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12212">SEC. 12212. </num><heading>DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.</heading> <content>Title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5611 et seq.) is amended by inserting after part D, as added by section 12511, the following: <quotedContent> <part><num value="E">“PART E—</num><heading>DEVELOPING, TESTING, AND DEMONSTRATING PROMISING NEW INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS</heading> <section><num value="261">“SEC. 261. </num><heading>GRANTS AND PROJECTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5665">42 USC 5665</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Make Grants.—</inline></heading><content>The Administrator may make grants to and contracts with States, units of general local government, Indian tribal governments, public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals, or combinations thereof, to carry out projects for the development, testing, and demonstration of promising initiatives and programs for the prevention, control, or reduction of juvenile delinquency. The Administrator shall ensure that, to the extent reasonable and practicable, such grants are made to achieve an equitable geographical distribution of such projects throughout the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Grants.</inline>—</heading><content>A grant made under subsection (a) may be used to pay all or part of the cost of the project for which such grant is made.</content></subsection></section> <section> <num value="262">“SEC. 262. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5666">42 USC 5666</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“The Administrator may make grants to and contracts with public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals to provide technical assistance to States, units of general local government, Indian tribal governments, local private entities or agencies, or any combination thereof, to carry out the projects for which grants are made under section 261.</content></section> <section><num value="263">“SEC. 263. </num><heading>ELIGIBILITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5667">42 USC 5667</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“To be eligible to receive a grant made under this part, a public or private agency, Indian tribal government, organization, institution, individual, or combination thereof shall submit an application to the Administrator at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Administrator may reasonably require by rule.</content></section> <section><num value="264">“SEC. 264. </num><heading>REPORTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5668">42 USC 5668</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“Recipients of grants made under this part shall submit to the Administrator such reports as may be reasonably requested by the Administrator to describe progress achieved in carrying out the projects for which such grants are made.”.</content></section></part></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12213">SEC. 12213. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 299 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5671) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (e), and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsections (a), (b), and (c), and inserting the following: <quotedContent><page identifier="/us/stat/116/1892">116 STAT. 1892</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Title</inline> II <inline class="smallCaps">(Excluding Parts</inline> C <inline class="smallCaps">and</inline> E).—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title such sums as may be appropriate for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Of such sums as are appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out this title (other than parts C and E)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>not more than 5 percent shall be available to carry out part A;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>not less than 80 percent shall be available to carry out part B; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>not more than 15 percent shall be available to carry out part D.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Part</inline> C.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part C such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations for Part</inline> E.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part E, and authorized to remain available until expended, such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="12214">SEC. 12214. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY.</heading> <chapeau>Section 299A of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5672) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (d) by striking “<quotedText>as are consistent with the purpose of this Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>only to the extent necessary to ensure that there is compliance with the specific requirements of this title or to respond to requests for clarification and guidance relating to such compliance</quotedText>”, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>If a State requires by law compliance with the requirements described in paragraphs (11), (12), and (13) of section 223(a), then for the period such law is in effect in such State such State shall be rebuttably presumed to satisfy such requirements.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="12215">SEC. 12215. </num><heading>USE OF FUNDS.</heading> <content>Section 299C(c) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5674(c)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><chapeau>No funds may be paid under this title to a residential program (excluding a program in a private residence) unless—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>there is in effect in the State in which such placement or care is provided, a requirement that the provider of such placement or such care may be licensed only after satisfying, at a minimum, explicit standards of discipline that prohibit neglect, and physical and mental abuse, as defined by State law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>such provider is licensed as described in paragraph (1) by the State in which such placement or care is provided; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>in a case involving a provider located in a State that is different from the State where the order for placement originates, the chief administrative officer of the public agency or the officer of the court placing the juvenile certifies that such provider—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>satisfies the originating State’s explicit licensing standards of discipline that prohibit neglect, physical and mental abuse, and standards for education and health care as defined by that State’s law; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1893">116 STAT. 1893</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>otherwise complies with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children as entered into by such other State.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12216">SEC. 12216. </num><heading>LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FUNDS.</heading> <content>Part F of title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5671 et seq.), as so redesignated by section 12510, is amended adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="299F">“SEC. 299F. </num><heading>LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FUNDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5677">42 USC 5677</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“None of the funds made available to carry out this title may be used to advocate for, or support, the unsecured release of juveniles who are charged with a violent crime.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12217">SEC. 12217. </num><heading>RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.</heading> <content>Part F of title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5671 et seq.), as so redesignated by section 12510 and amended by section 12516, is amended adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="299G">“SEC. 299G. </num><heading>RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5678">42 USC 5678</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>“Nothing in this title or title I shall be construed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to prevent financial assistance from being awarded through grants under this title to any otherwise eligible organization; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to modify or affect any Federal or State law relating to collective bargaining rights of employees.”.</content></paragraph></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12218">SEC. 12218. </num><heading>LEASING SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY.</heading> <content>Part F of title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5671 et seq.), as so redesignated by section 12510 and amended by sections 12516 and 12517, is amended adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="299H">“SEC. 299H. </num><heading>LEASING SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5679">42 USC 5679</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“The Administrator may receive surplus Federal property (including facilities) and may lease such property to States and units of general local government for use in or as facilities for juvenile offenders, or for use in or as facilities for delinquency prevention and treatment activities.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12219">SEC. 12219. </num><heading>ISSUANCE OF RULES.</heading> <content>Part F of title II or the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5671 et seq.), as so redesignated by section 12510 and amended by sections 12516, 12517, and 12518, is amended adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="299I">“SEC. 299I.</num><heading> ISSUANCE OF RULES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5680">42 USC 5680</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“The Administrator shall issue rules to carry out this title, including rules that establish procedures and methods for making grants and contracts, and distributing funds available, to carry out this title.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12220">SEC. 12220. </num><heading>CONTENT OF MATERIALS.</heading> <content>Part F of title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5671 et seq.), as so redesignated by section 12510 and amended by sections 12516, 12517, 12518, and 12519, is amended by adding at the end the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1894">116 STAT. 1894</page> <quotedContent><section><num value="299J">“SEC. 299J. </num><heading>CONTENT OF MATERIALS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5681">42 USC 5681</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“Materials produced, procured, or distributed both using funds appropriated to carry out this Act and for the purpose of preventing hate crimes that result in acts of physical violence, shall not recommend or require any action that abridges or infringes upon the constitutionally protected rights of free speech, religion, or equal protection of juveniles or of their parents or legal guardians.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="12221">SEC. 12221. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5601 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 202(b) by striking “<quotedText>prescribed for GS-18 of the General Schedule by section 5332</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>payable under section 5376</quotedText>”,</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5612">42 USC 5612</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 221(b)(2) by striking the last sentence,</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5631">42 USC 5631</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 299D by striking subsection (d), and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5675">42 USC 5675</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking title IV, as originally enacted by Public Law 93-415 (88 Stat. 1132-1143).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13001 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 214(b)(1) by striking “<quotedText>262, 293, and 296 of subpart II of title II</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>299B and 299E</quotedText>”,</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s13002">42 USC 13002</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 214A(c)(1) by striking “<quotedText>262, 293, and 296 of subpart II of title II</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>299B and 299E</quotedText>”,</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s13003">42 USC 13003</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in section 217(c)(1) by striking “<quotedText>sections 262, 293, and 296 of subpart II of title II</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>sections 299B and 299E</quotedText>”, and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s13013">42 USC 13013</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in section 223(c) by striking “<quotedText>section 262, 293, and 296</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>sections 262, 299B, and 299E</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s13023">42 USC 13023</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 404(a)(5)(E) of the Missing Children’s Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5773) is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 313</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 331</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="12222">SEC. 12222. </num><heading>INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR LOCAL DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>Title V of the of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5781-5785), as added by Public Law 102-586, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <title><num value="V">“TITLE V—</num><heading>INCENTIVE GRANTS FOR LOCAL DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="501">“SEC. 501. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5601">42 USC 5601</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>“This title may be cited as the ‘<shortTitle role="title">Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002</shortTitle>’.</content></section> <section><num value="502">“SEC. 502. </num><heading>DEFINITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5781">42 USC 5781</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>“In this title, the term ‘State advisory group’ means the advisory group appointed by the chief executive officer of a State under a plan described in section 223(a).</content></section> <section><num value="503">“SEC. 503. </num><heading>DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5782">42 USC 5782</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>“The Administrator shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>issue such rules as are necessary or appropriate to carry out this title;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1895">116 STAT. 1895</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>make such arrangements as are necessary and appropriate to facilitate coordination and policy development among all activities funded through the Department of Justice relating to delinquency prevention (including the preparation of an annual comprehensive plan for facilitating such coordination and policy development);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>provide adequate staff and resources necessary to properly carry out this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, submit a report to the chairman of the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>describing activities and accomplishments of grant activities funded under this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>describing procedures followed to disseminate grant activity products and research findings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>describing activities conducted to develop policy and to coordinate Federal agency and interagency efforts related to delinquency prevention; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>identifying successful approaches and making recommendations for future activities to be conducted under this title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="504">“SEC. 504. </num><heading>GRANTS FOR DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5783">42 USC 5783</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may make grants to a State, to be transmitted through the State advisory group to units of local government that meet the requirements of subsection (b), for delinquency prevention programs and activities for juveniles who have had contact with the juvenile justice system or who are likely to have contact with the juvenile justice system, including the provision to juveniles and their families of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>alcohol and substance abuse prevention services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>tutoring and remedial education, especially in reading and mathematics;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>child and adolescent health and mental health services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>recreation services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>leadership and youth development activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>the teaching that people are and should be held accountable for their actions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>assistance in the development of job training skills; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>other data-driven evidence based prevention programs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The requirements of this subsection are met with respect to a unit of general local government if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the unit is in compliance with the requirements of part B of title II;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the unit has submitted to the State advisory group a minimum 3-year comprehensive plan outlining the unit’s local front end plans for investment for delinquency prevention and early intervention activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the unit has included in its application to the Administrator for formula grant funds a summary of the minimum 3-year comprehensive plan described in paragraph (2);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>pursuant to its minimum 3-year comprehensive plan, the unit has appointed a local policy board of not fewer than <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1896">116 STAT. 1896</page>15 and not more than 21 members, with balanced representation of public agencies and private nonprofit organizations serving juveniles, their families, and business and industry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the unit has, in order to aid in the prevention of delinquency, included in its application a plan for the coordination of services to at-risk juveniles and their families, including such programs as nutrition, energy assistance, and housing;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>the local policy board is empowered to make all recommendations for distribution of funds and evaluation of activities funded under this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>the unit or State has agreed to provide a 50 percent match of the amount of the grant, including the value of inkind contributions, to fund the activity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In considering grant applications under this section, the Administrator shall give priority to applicants that demonstrate ability in—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>plans for service and agency coordination and collaboration including the colocation of services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>innovative ways to involve the private nonprofit and business sector in delinquency prevention activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>developing or enhancing a statewide subsidy program to local governments that is dedicated to early intervention and delinquency prevention;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>coordinating and collaborating with programs established in local communities for delinquency prevention under part C of this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>developing data-driven prevention plans, employing evidence-based prevention strategies, and conducting program evaluations to determine impact and effectiveness.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="505">“SEC. 505. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5784">42 USC 5784</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>“There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.”.</content></section> (b) Effective Date; Application of Amendment.—

42 USC 5781 note.

 The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2002, and shall not apply with respect to grants made before such date.
SEC. 12223. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.

42 USC 5601 note.

 (a) Effective Date.—Except as provided in subsection (b), this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of Amendments.—The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2002.
Subtitle C—Juvenile Disposition Hearing
SEC. 12301. JUVENILE DISPOSITION HEARING. Section 5037 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the second sentence— (i) by striking “enter an order of restitution pursuant to section 3556,”; and 116 STAT. 1897 (ii) by inserting after “official detention” the following: “which may include a term of juvenile delinquent supervision to follow detention”; and (B) by inserting after the second sentence the following: “In addition, the court may enter an order of restitution pursuant to section 3556.”; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking the last sentence; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “The provisions dealing with probation set forth in sections 3563 and 3564 are applicable to an order placing a juvenile on probation. If the juvenile violates a condition of probation at any time prior to the expiration or termination of the term of probation, the court may, after a dispositional hearing and after considering any pertinent policy statements promulgated by the Sentencing Commission pursuant to section 994 of title 28, revoke the term of probation and order a term of official detention. The term of official detention authorized upon revocation of probation shall not exceed the terms authorized in section 5037(c)(2) (A) and (B). The application of sections 5037(c)(2) (A) and (B) shall be determined based upon the age of the juvenile at the time of the disposition of the revocation proceeding. If a juvenile is over the age of 21 years old at the time of the revocation proceeding, the mandatory revocation provisions of section 3565(b) are applicable. A disposition of a juvenile who is over the age of 21 years shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5037(c)(2), except that in the case of a juvenile who if convicted as an adult would be convicted of a Class A, B, or C felony, no term of official detention may continue beyond the juvenile’s 26th birthday, and in any other case, no term of official detention may continue beyond the juvenile’s 24th birthday. A term of official detention may include a term of juvenile delinquent supervision.”; (3) in subsection (c)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking “or”; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: “(B) the maximum of the guideline range, pursuant to section 994 of title 28, applicable to an otherwise similarly situated adult defendant unless the court finds an aggravating factor to warrant an upward departure from the otherwise applicable guideline range; or”; (4) in subsection (c)(2)(A), by striking “five years; or” and inserting: “the lesser of— “(i) five years; or “(ii) the maximum of the guideline range, pursuant to section 994 of title 28, applicable to an otherwise similarly situated adult defendant unless the court finds an aggravating factor to warrant an upward departure from the otherwise applicable guideline range; or”; (5) in subsection (c)(2)(B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “or”; (B) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii); and (C) by inserting after clause (i) the following: “(ii) the maximum of the guideline range, pursuant to section 994 of title 28, applicable to an otherwise 116 STAT. 1898similarly situated adult defendant unless the court finds an aggravating factor to warrant an upward departure from the otherwise applicable guideline range; or”; (6) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (7) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: “(d)(1) The court, in ordering a term of official detention, may include the requirement that the juvenile be placed on a term of juvenile delinquent supervision after official detention. “(2) The term of juvenile delinquent supervision that may be ordered for a juvenile found to be a juvenile delinquent may not extend— “(A) in the case of a juvenile who is less than 18 years old, a term that extends beyond the date when the juvenile becomes 21 years old; or “(B) in the case of a juvenile who is between 18 and 21 years old, a term that extends beyond the maximum term of official detention set forth in section 5037(c)(2) (A) and (B), less the term of official detention ordered. “(3) The provisions dealing with probation set forth in sections 3563 and 3564 are applicable to an order placing a juvenile on juvenile delinquent supervision. “(4) The court may modify, reduce, or enlarge the conditions of juvenile delinquent supervision at any time prior to the expiration or termination of the term of supervision after a dispositional hearing and after consideration of the provisions of section 3563 regarding the initial setting of the conditions of probation. “(5) If the juvenile violates a condition of juvenile delinquent supervision at any time prior to the expiration or termination of the term of supervision, the court may, after a dispositional hearing and after considering any pertinent policy statements promulgated by the Sentencing Commission pursuant to section 994 of title 18, revoke the term of supervision and order a term of official detention. The term of official detention which is authorized upon revocation of juvenile delinquent supervision shall not exceed the term authorized in section 5037(c)(2) (A) and (B), less any term of official detention previously ordered. The application of sections 5037(c)(2) (A) and (B) shall be determined based upon the age of the juvenile at the time of the disposition of the revocation proceeding. If a juvenile is over the age of 21 years old at the time of the revocation proceeding, the mandatory revocation provisions of section 3565(b) are applicable. A disposition of a juvenile who is over the age of 21 years old shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5037(c)(2), except that in the case of a juvenile who if convicted as an adult would be convicted of a Class A, B, or C felony, no term of official detention may continue beyond the juvenile’s 26th birthday, and in any other case, no term of official detention may continue beyond the juvenile’s 24th birthday. “(6) When a term of juvenile delinquent supervision is revoked and the juvenile is committed to official detention, the court may include a requirement that the juvenile be placed on a term of juvenile delinquent supervision. Any term of juvenile delinquent supervision ordered following revocation for a juvenile who is over the age of 21 years old at the time of the revocation proceeding shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5037(d)(1), except that in the case of a juvenile who if convicted as an adult 116 STAT. 1899would be convicted of a Class A, B, or C felony, no term of juvenile delinquent supervision may continue beyond the juvenile’s 26th birthday, and in any other case, no term of juvenile delinquent supervision may continue beyond the juvenile’s 24th birthday.”.
 <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Patent and Trademark Office Authorization</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="13101">SEC. 13101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="13102">SEC. 13102. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS AVAILABLE TO THE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s42">35 USC 42</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for salaries and necessary expenses for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2008 an amount equal to the fees estimated by the Secretary of Commerce to be collected in each such fiscal year, respectively, under—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>title 35, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Act entitled “<shortTitle role="act">An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes</shortTitle>”, approved July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.) (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Estimates.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than February 15, of each fiscal year, the Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and the Director of the Patent and Trademark Office (in this subtitle referred to as the Director) shall submit an estimate of all fees referred to under subsection (a) to be collected in the next fiscal year to the chairman and ranking member of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Committees on Appropriations and Judiciary of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Committees on Appropriations and Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="13103">SEC. 13103. </num><heading>ELECTRONIC FILING AND PROCESSING OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2">35 USC 2</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic Filing and Processing.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote><chapeau>The Director shall, beginning not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and during the 3-year period thereafter, develop an electronic system for the filing and processing of patent and trademark applications, that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is user friendly; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>includes the necessary infrastructure—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to allow examiners and applicants to send all communications electronically; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to allow the Office to process, maintain, and search electronically the contents and history of each application.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading><content>Of amounts authorized under section 13102, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (a) of this section not more than $50,000,000 <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1900">116 STAT. 1900</page>for each of fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005. Amounts made available pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="13104">SEC. 13104. </num><heading>STRATEGIC PLAN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Plan.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall, in close consultation with the Patent Public Advisory Committee and the Trademark Public Advisory Committee, develop a strategic plan that sets forth the goals and methods by which the United States Patent and Trademark Office will, during the 5-year period beginning on January 1, 2003—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>enhance patent and trademark quality;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>reduce patent and trademark pendency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>develop and implement an effective electronic system for use by the Patent and Trademark Office and the public for all aspects of the patent and trademark processes, including, in addition to the elements set forth in section 13103, searching, examining, communicating, publishing, and making publicly available, patents and trademark registrations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents and consultation.</inline>—</heading><content>The strategic plan shall include milestones and objective and meaningful criteria for evaluating the progress and successful achievement of the plan. The Director shall consult with the Public Advisory Committees with respect to the development of each aspect of the strategic plan.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congressional Committees.—</inline></heading><content>Not later than 4 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit the plan developed under subsection (a) to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="13105">SEC. 13105. </num><heading>DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL NEW QUESTION OF PATENTABILITY IN REEXAMINATION PROCEEDINGS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Sections 303(a) and 312(a) of title 35, United States Code, are each amended by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText>The existence of a substantial new question of patentability is not precluded by the fact that a patent or printed publication was previously cited by or to the Office or considered by the Office.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s303">35 USC 303</ref> note.</p></sidenote><content>The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any determination of the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office that is made under section 303(a) or 312(a) of title 35, United States Code, on of after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="13106">SEC. 13106. </num><heading>APPEALS IN INTER PARTES REEXAMINATION PROCEEDINGS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appeals by Third-Party Requester in Proceedings.—</inline></heading><content>Section 315(b) of title 35, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Third-Party Requester.—</inline></heading><chapeau>A third-party requester—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>may appeal under the provisions of section 134, and may appeal under the provisions of sections 141 through 144, with respect to any final decision favorable to the patentability of any original or proposed amended or new claim of the patent; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1901">116 STAT. 1901</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>may, subject to subsection (c), be a party to any appeal taken by the patent owner under the provisions of section 134 or sections 141 through 144.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appeal to Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 134(c) of title 35, United States Code, is amended by striking the last sentence.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appeal to Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.—</inline></heading><content>Section 141 of title 35, United States Code, is amended in the third sentence by inserting “<quotedText>, or a third-party requester in an inter partes reexamination proceeding, who is</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>patent owner</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section apply with respect to any reexamination proceeding commenced on or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s134">35 USC 134</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="13201">SEC. 13201. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s1">35 USC 1</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </section> <section><num value="13202">SEC. 13202. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF REEXAMINATION PROCEDURE ACT OF 1999; TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Optional Inter Partes Reexamination Procedures.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Title 35, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 311 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText>person</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>third-party requester</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “Unless the requesting person is the owner of the patent, the” and inserting “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 312 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking the second sentence; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText>, if any</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 314(b)(1) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(1) This</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>the third-party requester shall receive a copy</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the Office shall send to the third- party requester a copy</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 315(c) is amended by striking “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Section 317 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “patent owner nor the third-party requester, if any, nor privies of either” and inserting “third-party requester nor its privies”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appeal to the board of patent appeals and interferences.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 134 of title 35, United States Code, are each amended by striking “<quotedText>administrative patent judge</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>primary examiner</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proceeding on appeal.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 143 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by amending the third sentence to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1902">116 STAT. 1902</page>read as follows: “<quotedText>In an ex parte case or any reexamination case, the Director shall submit to the court in writing the grounds for the decision of the Patent and Trademark Office, addressing all the issues involved in the appeal. The court shall, before hearing an appeal, give notice of the time and place of the hearing to the Director and the parties in the appeal.</quotedText>”</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 4604(a) of the Intellectual Property and Communications Omnibus Reform Act of 1999, as enacted by section 1000(a)(9) of Public Law 106-113, is amended by striking “<quotedText>Part 3</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Part III</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s311">35 USC 311</ref>-<ref href="/us/usc/t35/s318">318</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 4604(b) of that Act is amended by striking “<quotedText>title 25</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>title 35</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendments made by section 4605 (b), (c), and (e) of the Intellectual Property and Communications Omnibus Reform Act, as enacted by section 1000(a)(9) of Public Law 106-113, shall apply to any reexamination filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on or after the date of enactment of Public Law 106-113.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s134">35 USC 134</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="13203">SEC. 13203. </num><heading>PATENT AND TRADEMARK EFFICIENCY ACT AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deputy Commissioner.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 17(b) of the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the “<quotedText>Trademark Act of 1946</quotedText>”) (15 U.S.C. 1067(b)), is amended by inserting “<quotedText>the Deputy Commissioner,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Commissioner,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 6(a) of title 35, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>the Deputy Commissioner,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Commissioner,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Advisory Committees.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 5 of title 35, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (i), by inserting “<quotedText>, privileged,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>personnel</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Patent Prohibition.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 4 shall not apply to voting members of the Advisory Committees.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Miscellaneous.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 153 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>and attested by an officer of the Patent and Trademark Office designated by the Director,</quotedText>”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="13204">SEC. 13204. </num><heading>DOMESTIC PUBLICATION OF FOREIGN FILED PATENT APPLICATIONS ACT OF 1999 AMENDMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 154(d)(4)(A) of title 35, United States Code, as in effect on November 29, 2000, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>on which the Patent and Trademark Office receives a copy of the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>of</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>international application</quotedText>” the last place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>publication</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="13205">SEC. 13205. </num><heading>DOMESTIC PUBLICATION OF PATENT APPLICATIONS PUBLISHED ABROAD.</heading> <chapeau>Subtitle E of title IV of the Intellectual Property and Communications Omnibus Reform Act of 1999, as enacted by section 1000(a)(9) of Public Law 106-113, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 4505 is amended to read as follows: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s102">35 USC 102</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1903">116 STAT. 1903</page> <quotedContent> <section><num value="4505">“SEC. 4505. </num><heading>PRIOR ART EFFECT OF PUBLISHED APPLICATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>“Section 102(e) of title 35, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“‘(e) </num><content>the invention was described in (1) an application for patent, published under section 122(b), by another filed in the United States before the invention by the applicant for patent or (2) a patent granted on an application for patent by another filed in the United States before the invention by the applicant for patent, except that an international application filed under the treaty defined in section 351(a) shall have the effects for the purposes of this subsection of an application filed in the United States only if the international application designated the United States and was published under Article 21(2) of such treaty in the English language; or’. ”.</content> </subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 4507 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>Section 11</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Section 10</quotedText>”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s10">35 USC 10</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>Section 12</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Section 11</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s11">35 USC 11</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText>Section 13</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Section 12</quotedText>”;</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s12">35 USC 12</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText>12 and 13</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>11 and 12</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in section 374 of title 35, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (10), by striking “<quotedText>confer the same rights and shall have the same effect under this title as an application for patent published</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>be deemed a publication</quotedText>”; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s374">35 USC 374</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><content>The item relating to section 374 in the table of contents for chapter 37 of title 35, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“‘374. </designator><label>Publication of international application.’”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent> </content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 4508 is amended to read as follows: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s10">35 USC 10</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <quotedContent> <section> <num value="4508">“SEC. 4508. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <content>“Except as otherwise provided in this section, sections 4502 through 4504 and 4506 through 4507, and the amendments made by such sections, shall be effective as of November 29, 2000, and shall apply only to applications (including international applications designating the United States) filed on or after that date. The amendments made by section 4504 shall additionally apply to any pending application filed before November 29, 2000, if such pending application is published pursuant to a request of the applicant under such procedures as may be established by the Director. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amendments made by section 4505 shall be effective as of November 29, 2000 and shall apply to all patents and all applications for patents pending on or filed after November 29, 2000. Patents resulting from an international application filed before November 29, 2000 and applications published pursuant to section 122(b) or Article 21(2) of the treaty defined in section 351(a) resulting from an international application filed before November 29, 2000 shall not be effective as prior art as of the filing date of the international application; however, such patents shall be effective as prior art in accordance with section 102(e) in effect on November 28, 2000.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1904">116 STAT. 1904</page> <section><num value="13206">SEC. 13206.</num><heading> MISCELLANEOUS CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to Title</inline> 35.—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of title 35, United States Code, are amended:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2(b) is amended in paragraphs (2)(B) and (4)(B), by striking “<quotedText>, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Section 3 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2)(B), by striking “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the first sentence of subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>, United States Code</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence of subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>, United States Code</quotedText>”;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in the second sentence of subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>, United States Code.</quotedText>” and inserting a period;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in the last sentence of subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>, United States Code</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “, United States Code”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in the subsection caption, by striking “, <inline class="smallCaps">United States Code”;</inline> and</content></clause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content></subclause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 5 is amended in subsections (e) and (g), by striking “<quotedText>, United States Code</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The table of chapters for part I is amended in the item relating to chapter 3, by striking <b>“before” </b>and inserting <b>“Before”.</b></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The item relating to section 21 in the table of contents for chapter 2 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“21. </designator><label>Eiling date and day for taking action.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The item relating to chapter 12 in the table of chapters for part II is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“12. </designator><label>Examination of Application</label> <target>131”.</target></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>The item relating to section 116 in the table of contents for chapter 11 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“116. </designator><label>Inventors.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 154(b)(4) is amended by striking “<quotedText>, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>Section 156 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b)(3)(B), by striking “<quotedText>paragraphs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (d)(2)(B)(i), by striking “<quotedText>below the office</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>below the Office</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subsection (g)(6)(B)(iii), by striking “<quotedText>submittted</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>submitted</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>The item relating to section 183 in the table of contents for chapter 17 is amended by striking “<quotedText>of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>to</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Section 185 is amended by striking the second period at the end of the section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>Section 201(a) is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1905">116 STAT. 1905</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>5, United States Code.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>5.</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><chapeau>Section 202 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b)(4), by striking “<quotedText>last paragraph of section 203(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 203(b)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText>rights;</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>rights,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by striking “<quotedText>of the United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><chapeau>Section 203 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(b)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the quotation marks and comma before “<quotedText>as appropriate</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraphs (a) and (c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in the first paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(a)</quotedText>”, “<quotedText>(b)</quotedText>”, “<quotedText>(c)</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText>(d)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>”, “<quotedText>(2)</quotedText>”, “<quotedText>(3)</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText>(4)</quotedText>”, respectively; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(1.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(a)</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>Section 209 is amended in subsections (d)(2) and (f), by striking “<quotedText>of the United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><chapeau>Section 210 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (11), by striking “<quotedText>5901</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>5908</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (20) by striking “<quotedText>178(j)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>178j</quotedText>”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraph 202(c)(4)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 202(c)(4)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>title..</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>title.</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>The item relating to chapter 29 in the table of chapters for part III is amended by inserting a comma after “<quotedText>Patent</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>The item relating to section 256 in the table of contents for chapter 25 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“256. </designator><label>Correction of named inventor.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><chapeau>Section 294 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c), in the second sentence by striking “<quotedText>court to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>court of</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><content>Section 371(d) is amended by adding at the end a period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21) </num><content>Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 376(a) are each amended by striking the semicolon and inserting a period.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Amendments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 4732(a) of the Intellectual Property and Communications Omnibus Reform Act of 1999 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num> <sidenote><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s303">35 USC 303</ref>.</sidenote> <content>in paragraph (9)(A)(ii), by inserting “<quotedText>in subsection (b),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(ii)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1906">116 STAT. 1906</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s7">35 USC 7</ref> <i>et seq.</i></p> </sidenote> <content>in paragraph (10)(A), by inserting after “<quotedText>title 35, United States Code,</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>other than sections 1 through 6 (as amended by chapter 1 of this subtitle),</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 4802(1) of that Act is amended by inserting “<quotedText>to</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>citizens</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s119">35 USC 119</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 4804 of that Act is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText>11(a)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>10(a)</quotedText>”; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s10">35 USC 10</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText>13</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>12</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s12">35 USC 12</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 4402(b)(1) of that Act is amended by striking “<quotedText>in the fourth paragraph</quotedText>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t35/s382">35 USC 382</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="13207">SEC. 13207. </num><heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN TRADEMARK LAW.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Award of Damages.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 35(a) of the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the “<quotedText>Trademark Act of 1946</quotedText>”) (15 U.S.C. 1117(a)), is amended by striking “a<quotedText> violation under section 43(a), (c), or (d),</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>a violation under section 43(a) or (d),</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Technical Amendments.</inline>—</heading><content>The Trademark Act of 1946 is further amended as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1(d)(1) (15 U.S.C. 1051(d)(1) is amended in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText>specifying the date of the applicant’s first use</quotedText>” and all that follows through the end of the sentence and inserting “<quotedText>specifying the date of the applicant’s first use of the mark in commerce and those goods or services specified in the notice of allowance on or in connection with which the mark is used in commerce.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1(e) (15 U.S.C. 1051(e)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>If the applicant is not domiciled in the United States the applicant may designate, by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark. Such notices or process may be served upon the person so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation so filed. If the person so designated cannot be found at the address given in the last designation, or if the registrant does not designate by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark, such notices or process may be served on the Director.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 8(f) (15 U.S.C. 1058(f)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><content>If the registrant is not domiciled in the United States, the registrant may designate, by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark. Such notices or process may be served upon the person so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation so filed. If the person so designated cannot be found at the address given in the last designation, or if the registrant does not designate by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the name <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1907">116 STAT. 1907</page>and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark, such notices or process may be served on the Director.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 9(c) (15 U.S.C. 1059(c)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><content>If the registrant is not domiciled in the United States the registrant may designate, by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark. Such notices or process may be served upon the person so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation so filed. If the person so designated cannot be found at the address given in the last designation, or if the registrant does not designate by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark, such notices or process may be served on the Director.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Subsections (a) and (b) of section 10 (15 U.S.C. 1060(a) and (b)) are amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A registered mark or a mark for which an application to register has been filed shall be assignable with the good will of the business in which the mark is used, or with that part of the good will of the business connected with the use of and symbolized by the mark. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no application to register a mark under section 1(b) shall be assignable prior to the filing of an amendment under section 1(c) to bring the application into conformity with section 1(a) or the filing of the verified statement of use under section 1(d), except for an assignment to a successor to the business of the applicant, or portion thereof, to which the mark pertains, if that business is ongoing and existing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>In any assignment authorized by this section, it shall not be necessary to include the good will of the business connected with the use of and symbolized by any other mark used in the business or by the name or style under which the business is conducted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Assignments shall be by instruments in writing duly executed. Acknowledgment shall be prima facie evidence of the execution of an assignment, and when the prescribed information reporting the assignment is recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the record shall be prima facie evidence of execution.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>An assignment shall be void against any subsequent purchaser for valuable consideration without notice, unless the prescribed information reporting the assignment is recorded in the United States Patent and Trademark Office within 3 months after the date of the assignment or prior to the subsequent purchase.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>The United States Patent and Trademark Office shall maintain a record of information on assignments, in such form as may be prescribed by the Director.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>An assignee not domiciled in the United States may designate by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark. Such notices or process may be served <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1908">116 STAT. 1908</page>upon the person so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation so filed. If the person so designated cannot be found at the address given in the last designation, or if the assignee does not designate by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the name and address of a person resident in the United States on whom may be served notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark, such notices or process may be served upon the Director.”.</content></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 23(c) (15 U.S.C. 1091(c)) is amended by striking the second comma after “numeral”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 33(b)(8) (15 U.S.C. 1115(b)(8)) is amended by aligning the text with paragraph (7).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 34(d)(1)(A) (15 U.S.C. 1116(d)(1)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 110</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(36 U.S.C. 380)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 220506 of title 36, United States Code</quotedText>,”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 34(d)(1)(B)(ii) (15 U.S.C. 1116(d)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 110</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(36 U.S.C. 380)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 220506 of title 36, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 34(d)(11) is amended by striking “<quotedText>6621 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>6621(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>Section 35(b) (15 U.S.C. 1117(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>section 110</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(36 U.S.C. 380)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 220506 of title 36, United States Code,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>6621 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>6621(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>Section 44(e) (15 U.S.C. 1126(e)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>a certification</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>a true copy, a photocopy, a certification,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="13208">SEC. 13208.</num><heading> PATENT AND TRADEMARK FEE CLERICAL AMENDMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1113">15 USC 1113</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>The Patent and Trademark Fee Fairness Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 1537-546 et seq.), as enacted by section 1000(a)(9) of Public Law 106-113, is amended in section 4203, by striking “<quotedText>111(a)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>1113(a)</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="13209">SEC. 13209. </num><heading>COPYRIGHT RELATED CORRECTIONS TO 1999 OMNIBUS REFORM ACT.</heading> <chapeau>Title I of the Intellectual Property and Communications Omnibus Reform Act of 1999, as enacted by section 1000(a)(9) of Public Law 106-113, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 1007 is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t17/s119">17 USC 119</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph (2)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText>1005(e)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>1005(d)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1006(b) is amended by striking “119(b)(1)(B)(iii)” and inserting “119(b)(1)(B)(ii)”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t17/s119">17 USC 119</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Section 1006(a) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by adding “and” after the semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1909">116 STAT. 1909</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 1011(b)(2)(A) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking ‘<quotedText>primary transmission made by a superstation and embodying a performance or display of a work</quotedText>’ and inserting ‘<quotedText>performance or display of a work embodied in a primary transmission made by a superstation or by the Public Broadcasting Service satellite feed</quotedText>’;”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="13210">SEC. 13210. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17, UNITED STATES CODE.</heading> <chapeau>Title 17, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 119(a)(6) is amended by striking “<quotedText>of performance</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>of a performance</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The section heading for section 122 is amended by striking <b>“<quotedText>rights; secondary</quotedText>” </b>and inserting <b>“<quotedText>rights: Secondary</quotedText>”.</b></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The item relating to section 122 in the table of contents for chapter 1 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“122. </designator><label>Limitations on exclusive rights: Secondary transmissions by satellite carriers within local markets.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The section heading for section 121 is amended by striking <b>“<quotedText>reproduction</quotedText>” </b>and inserting <b>“<quotedText>Reproduction</quotedText>”.</b></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The item relating to section 121 in the table of contents for chapter 1 is amended by striking “<quotedText>reproduction</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Reproduction</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 106 is amended by striking “<quotedText>107 through 121</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>107 through 122</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 501(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText>106 through 121</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>106 through 122</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 511(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText>106 through 121</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>106 through 122</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Section 101 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by moving the definition of “<quotedText>computer program</quotedText>” so that it appears after the definition of “<quotedText>compilation</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by moving the definition of “<quotedText>registration</quotedText>” so that it appears after the definition of “<quotedText>publicly</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 110(4)(B) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “<quotedText>conditions;</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>conditions:</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 118(b)(1) is amended in the second sentence by striking “<quotedText>to it</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>Section 119(b)(1)(A) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>transmitted</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>retransmitted</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>transmissions</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>retransmissions</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><chapeau>Section 203(a)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(A) the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(A) The</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(B) the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(B) The</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1910">116 STAT. 1910</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText>(C) the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(C) The</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>Section 304(c)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(A) the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(A) The</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>(B) the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(B) The</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText>(C) the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(C) The</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>The item relating to section 903 in the table of contents for chapter 9 is amended by striking “<quotedText>licensure</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>licensing</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="13211">SEC. 13211. </num><heading>OTHER COPYRIGHT RELATED TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment to Title</inline> 18.—</heading><content>Section 2319(e)(2) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>107 through 120</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>107 through 122</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standard Reference Data.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s290e">15 USC 290e</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 105(f) of Public Law 94—553 is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 290(e) of title 15</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 6 of the Standard Reference Data Act (15 U.S.C. 290e)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 6(a) of the Standard Reference Data Act (15 U.S.C. 290e) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Notwithstanding</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>United States Code,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Notwithstanding the limitations under section 105 of title 17, United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Educational Use Copyright Exemption</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="13301">SEC. 13301. </num><heading>EDUCATIONAL USE COPYRIGHT EXEMPTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t17/s101">17 USC 101</ref> note.</p> </sidenote><content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption of Certain Performances and Displays for Educational Uses.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 110 of title 17, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>except with respect to a work produced or marketed primarily for performance or display as part of mediated instructional activities transmitted via digital networks, or a performance or display that is given by means of a copy or phonorecord that is not lawfully made and acquired under this title, and the transmitting government body or accredited nonprofit educational institution knew or had reason to believe was not lawfully made and acquired, the performance of a nondramatic literary or musical work or reasonable and limited portions of any other work, or display of a work in an amount comparable to that which is typically displayed in the course of a live classroom session, by or in the course of a transmission, if—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1911">116 STAT. 1911</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the performance or display is made by, at the direction of, or under the actual supervision of an instructor as an integral part of a class session offered as a regular part of the systematic mediated instructional activities of a governmental body or an accredited nonprofit educational institution;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the performance or display is directly related and of material assistance to the teaching content of the transmission;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>the transmission is made solely for, and, to the extent technologically feasible, the reception of such transmission is limited to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>students officially enrolled in the course for which the transmission is made; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>officers or employees of governmental bodies as a part of their official duties or employment; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>the transmitting body or institution—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>institutes policies regarding copyright, provides informational materials to faculty, students, and relevant staff members that accurately describe, and promote compliance with, the laws of the United States relating to copyright, and provides notice to students that materials used in connection with the course may be subject to copyright protection; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>in the case of digital transmissions—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau>applies technological measures that reasonably prevent—</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="aa">“(aa) </num><content>retention of the work in accessible form by recipients of the transmission from the transmitting body or institution for longer than the class session; and</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>unauthorized further dissemination of the work in accessible form by such recipients to others; and</content></subsection></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>does not engage in conduct that could reasonably be expected to interfere with technological measures used by copyright owners to prevent such retention or unauthorized further dissemination;”; and</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section><content class="inline">“In paragraph (2), the term ‘mediated instructional activities’ with respect to the performance or display of a work by digital transmission under this section refers to activities that use such work as an integral part of the class experience, controlled by or under the actual supervision of the instructor and analogous to the type of performance or display that would take place in a live classroom setting. The term does not refer to activities that use, in 1 or more class sessions of a single course, such works as textbooks, course packs, or other material in any media, copies or phonorecords of which are typically purchased or acquired by the students in higher education for their independent use and retention or are typically purchased or acquired for elementary and secondary students for their possession and independent use.</content></section> <section><chapeau>“For purposes of paragraph (2), accreditation—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>with respect to an institution providing post-secondary education, shall be as determined by a regional <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1912">116 STAT. 1912</page>or national accrediting agency recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>with respect to an institution providing elementary or secondary education, shall be as recognized by the applicable state certification or licensing procedures.</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">“For purposes of paragraph (2), no governmental body or accredited nonprofit educational institution shall be liable for infringement by reason of the transient or temporary storage of material carried out through the automatic technical process of a digital transmission of the performance or display of that material as authorized under paragraph (2). No such material stored on the system or network controlled or operated by the transmitting body or institution under this paragraph shall be maintained on such system or network in a manner ordinarily accessible to anyone other than anticipated recipients. No such copy shall be maintained on the system or network in a manner ordinarily accessible to such anticipated recipients for a longer period than is reasonably necessary to facilitate the transmissions for which it was made.”.</continuation></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ephemeral Recordings.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 112 of title 17, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (e) the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106, and without limiting the application of subsection (b), it is not an infringement of copyright for a governmental body or other nonprofit educational institution entitled under section 110(2) to transmit a performance or display to make copies or phonorecords of a work that is in digital form and, solely to the extent permitted in paragraph (2), of a work that is in analog form, embodying the performance or display to be used for making transmissions authorized under section 110(2), if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>such copies or phonorecords are retained and used solely by the body or institution that made them, and no further copies or phonorecords are reproduced from them, except as authorized under section 110(2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>such copies or phonorecords are used solely for transmissions authorized under section 110(2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>This subsection does not authorize the conversion of print or other analog versions of works into digital formats, except that such conversion is permitted hereunder, only with respect to the amount of such works authorized to be performed or displayed under section 110(2), if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>no digital version of the work is available to the institution; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the digital version of the work that is available to the institution is subject to technological protection measures that prevent its use for section 110(2).”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 802(c) of title 17, United States Code, is amended in the third sentence by striking “<quotedText>section 112(f)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 112(g)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Patent and Trademark Office Report.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act and after a period for public comment, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1913">116 STAT. 1913</page>the Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, after consultation with the Register of Copyrights, shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report describing technological protection systems that have been implemented, are available for implementation, or are proposed to be developed to protect digitized copyrighted works and prevent infringement, including upgradeable and self-repairing systems, and systems that have been developed, are being developed, or are proposed to be developed in private voluntary industry-led entities through an open broad based consensus process. The report submitted to the Committees shall not include any recommendations, comparisons, or comparative assessments of any commercially available products that may be mentioned in the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The report under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is intended solely to provide information to Congress; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall not be construed to affect in any way, either directly or by implication, any provision of title 17, United States Code, including the requirements of clause (ii) of section 110(2)(D) of that title (as added by this subtitle), or the interpretation or application of such provisions, including evaluation of the compliance with that clause by any governmental body or nonprofit educational institution.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Madrid Protocoli Implementation</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Madrid Protocol Implementation Act.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="13401">SEC. 13401. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1051">15 USC 1051</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Madrid Protocol Implementation Act</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="13402">SEC. 13402. </num><heading>PROVISIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROTOCOL RELATING TO THE MADRID AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION OF MARKS.</heading> <content>The Act entitled “<shortTitle role="act">An Act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other purposes</shortTitle>”, approved July 5, 1946, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1051 and following) (commonly referred to as the “<quotedText>Trademark Act of 1946</quotedText>”) is amended by adding after section 51 the following: <quotedContent> <title> <num value="XII">“TITLE XII—</num><heading>THE MADRID PROTOCOL</heading> <section><num value="60">“SEC. 60. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141">15 USC 1141</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>“In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basic application.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘basic application’ means the application for the registration of a mark that has been filed with an Office of a Contracting Party and that constitutes the basis for an application for the international registration of that mark.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basic registration.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘basic registration’ means the registration of a mark that has been granted by an Office of a Contracting Party and that constitutes the basis <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1914">116 STAT. 1914</page>for an application for the international registration of that mark.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting party.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘Contracting Party’ means any country or inter-governmental organization that is a party to the Madrid Protocol.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Date of recordal.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘date of recordal’ means the date on which a request for extension of protection, filed after an international registration is granted, is recorded on the International Register.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce’ means a declaration that is signed by the applicant for, or holder of, an international registration who is seeking extension of protection of a mark to the United States and that contains a statement that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the applicant or holder has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the person making the declaration believes himself or herself, or the firm, corporation, or association in whose behalf he or she makes the declaration, to be entitled to use the mark in commerce; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>no other person, firm, corporation, or association, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, has the right to use such mark in commerce either in the identical form of the mark or in such near resemblance to the mark as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods of such other person, firm, corporation, or association, to cause confusion, mistake, or deception.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of protection.—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘extension of protection’ means the protection resulting from an international registration that extends to the United States at the request of the holder of the international registration, in accordance with the Madrid Protocol.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Holder of an international registration.</inline>—</heading><content>A ‘holder’ of an international registration is the natural or juristic person in whose name the international registration is recorded on the International Register.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International application.—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘international application’ means an application for international registration that is filed under the Madrid Protocol.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International bureau.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘International Bureau’ means the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International register—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘International Register’ means the official collection of data concerning international registrations maintained by the International Bureau that the Madrid Protocol or its implementing regulations require or permit to be recorded.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International registration.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘international registration’ means the registration of a mark granted under the Madrid Protocol.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">International registration date.—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘international registration date’ means the date assigned to the international registration by the International Bureau.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1915">116 STAT. 1915</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Madrid protocol—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘Madrid Protocol’ means the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, adopted at Madrid, Spain, on June 27, 1989.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of refusal.—</inline></heading><content>The term ‘notification of refusal’ means the notice sent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to the International Bureau declaring that an extension of protection cannot be granted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of a contracting party.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The term ‘Office of a Contracting Party’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the office, or governmental entity, of a Contracting Party that is responsible for the registration of marks; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the common office, or governmental entity, of more than 1 Contracting Party that is responsible for the registration of marks and is so recognized by the International Bureau.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">“(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of origin.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘office of origin’ means the Office of a Contracting Party with which a basic application was filed or by which a basic registration was granted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">“(17) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Opposition period.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘opposition period’ means the time allowed for filing an opposition in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including any extension of time granted under section 13.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="61">“SEC. 61. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS BASED ON UNITED STATES APPLICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141a">15 USC 1141a</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The owner of a basic application pending before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or the owner of a basic registration granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office may file an international application by submitting to the United States Patent and Trademark Office a written application in such form, together with such fees, as may be prescribed by the Director.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified Owners.—</inline></heading><chapeau>A qualified owner, under subsection (a), shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>be a national of the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>be domiciled in the United States; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>have a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="62">“SEC. 62. </num><heading>CERTIFICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141b">15 USC 1141b</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification Procedure.—</inline></heading><content>Upon the filing of an application for international registration and payment of the prescribed fees, the Director shall examine the international application for the purpose of certifying that the information contained in the international application corresponds to the information contained in the basic application or basic registration at the time of the certification.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transmittal.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon examination and certification of the international application, the Director shall transmit the international application to the International Bureau.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="63">“SEC. 63. </num><heading>RESTRICTION, ABANDONMENT, CANCELLATION, OR EXPIRATION OF A BASIC APPLICATION OR BASIC REGISTRATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141c">15 USC 1141c</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>“With respect to an international application transmitted to the International Bureau under section 62, the Director shall notify the International Bureau whenever the basic application or basic <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1916">116 STAT. 1916</page>registration which is the basis for the international application has been restricted, abandoned, or canceled, or has expired, with respect to some or all of the goods and services listed in the international registration—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>within 5 years after the international registration date; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>more than 5 years after the international registration date if the restriction, abandonment, or cancellation of the basic application or basic registration resulted from an action that began before the end of that 5-year period.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="64">“SEC. 64. </num><heading>REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PROTECTION SUBSEQUENT TO INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141d">15 USC 1141d</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>“The holder of an international registration that is based upon a basic application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or a basic registration granted by the Patent and Trademark Office may request an extension of protection of its international registration by filing such a request—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>directly with the International Bureau; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for transmittal to the International Bureau, if the request is in such form, and contains such transmittal fee, as may be prescribed by the Director.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="65">“SEC. 65. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF PROTECTION OF AN INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE MADRID PROTOCOL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141e">15 USC 1141e</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Subject to the provisions of section 68, the holder of an international registration shall be entitled to the benefits of extension of protection of that international registration to the United States to the extent necessary to give effect to any provision of the Madrid Protocol.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">If the United States Is Office of Origin.</inline>—</heading><content>Where the United States Patent and Trademark Office is the office of origin for a trademark application or registration, any international registration based on such application or registration cannot be used to obtain the benefits of the Madrid Protocol in the United States.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="66">“SEC. 66. </num><heading>EFFECT OF FILING A REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PROTECTION OF AN INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION TO THE UNITED STATES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141f">15 USC 1141f.</ref></p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Request for Extension of Protection.—</inline></heading><content>A request for extension of protection of an international registration to the United States that the International Bureau transmits to the United States Patent and Trademark Office shall be deemed to be properly filed in the United States if such request, when received by the International Bureau, has attached to it a declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce that is verified by the applicant for, or holder of, the international registration.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Proper Filing.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Unless extension of protection is refused under section 68, the proper filing of the request for extension of protection under subsection (a) shall constitute constructive use of the mark, conferring the same rights as those specified in section 7(c), as of the earliest of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The international registration date, if the request for extension of protection was filed in the international application.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1917">116 STAT. 1917</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The date of recordal of the request for extension of protection, if the request for extension of protection was made after the international registration date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The date of priority claimed pursuant to section 67.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="67">“SEC. 67. </num><heading>RIGHT OF PRIORITY FOR REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PROTECTION TO THE UNITED STATES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141g">15 USC 1141g</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>“The holder of an international registration with a request for an extension of protection to the United States shall be entitled to claim a date of priority based on a right of priority within the meaning of Article 4 of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the request for extension of protection contains a claim of priority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the date of international registration or the date of the recordal of the request for extension of protection to the United States is not later than 6 months after the date of the first regular national filing (within the meaning of Article 4(A)(3) of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property) or a subsequent application (within the meaning of Article 4(C)(4) of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="68">“SEC. 68. </num><heading>EXAMINATION OF AND OPPOSITION TO REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PROTECTION; NOTIFICATION OF REFUSAL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141h">15 USC 1141h</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Examination and Opposition.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A request for extension of protection described in section 66(a) shall be examined as an application for registration on the Principal Register under this Act, and if on such examination it appears that the applicant is entitled to extension of protection under this title, the Director shall cause the mark to be published in the Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Subject to the provisions of subsection (c), a request for extension of protection under this title shall be subject to opposition under section 13.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Extension of protection shall not be refused on the ground that the mark has not been used in commerce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Extension of protection shall be refused to any mark not registrable on the Principal Register.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Refusal.</inline>—</heading><content>If, a request for extension of protection is refused under subsection (a), the Director shall declare in a notification of refusal (as provided in subsection (c)) that the extension of protection cannot be granted, together with a statement of all grounds on which the refusal was based.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to International Bureau.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Within 18 months after the date on which the International Bureau transmits to the Patent and Trademark Office a notification of a request for extension of protection, the Director shall transmit to the International Bureau any of the following that applies to such request:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>A notification of refusal based on an examination of the request for extension of protection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>A notification of refusal based on the fifing of an opposition to the request.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>A notification of the possibility that an opposition to the request may be filed after the end of that 18-month period.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>If the Director has sent a notification of the possibility of opposition under paragraph (1)(C), the Director shall, if <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1918">116 STAT. 1918</page>applicable, transmit to the International Bureau a notification of refusal on the basis of the opposition, together with a statement of all the grounds for the opposition, within 7 months after the beginning of the opposition period or within 1 month after the end of the opposition period, whichever is earlier.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>If a notification of refusal of a request for extension of protection is transmitted under paragraph (1) or (2), no grounds for refusal of such request other than those set forth in such notification may be transmitted to the International Bureau by the Director after the expiration of the time periods set forth in paragraph (1) or (2), as the case may be.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>If a notification specified in paragraph (1) or (2) is not sent to the International Bureau within the time period set forth in such paragraph, with respect to a request for extension of protection, the request for extension of protection shall not be refused and the Director shall issue a certificate of extension of protection pursuant to the request.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Agent for Service of Process.—</inline></heading><content>In responding to a notification of refusal with respect to a mark, the holder of the international registration of the mark may designate, by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the name and address of a person residing in the United States on whom notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark may be served. Such notices or process may be served upon the person designated by leaving with that person, or mailing to that person, a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation filed. If the person designated cannot be found at the address given in the last designation, or if the holder does not designate by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the name and address of a person residing in the United States for service of notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark, the notice or process may be served on the Director.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="69">“SEC. 69. </num><heading>EFFECT OF EXTENSION OF PROTECTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141i">15 USC 1141i</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance of Extension of Protection.—</inline></heading><content>Unless a request for extension of protection is refused under section 68, the Director shall issue a certificate of extension of protection pursuant to the request and shall cause notice of such certificate of extension of protection to be published in the Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Extension of Protection—</inline></heading><chapeau>From the date on which a certificate of extension of protection is issued under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>such extension of protection shall have the same effect and validity as a registration on the Principal Register; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the holder of the international registration shall have the same rights and remedies as the owner of a registration on the Principal Register.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="70">“SEC. 70. </num><heading>DEPENDENCE OF EXTENSION OF PROTECTION TO THE UNITED STATES ON THE UNDERLYING INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141j">15 USC 1141j</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Cancellation of International Registration.</inline>—</heading><content>If the International Bureau notifies the United States Patent and Trademark Office of the cancellation of an international registration with respect to some or all of the goods and services listed in the international registration, the Director shall cancel <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1919">116 STAT. 1919</page>any extension of protection to the United States with respect to such goods and services as of the date on which the international registration was canceled.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Failure To Renew International Registration.</inline>—</heading><content>If the International Bureau does not renew an international registration, the corresponding extension of protection to the United States shall cease to be valid as of the date of the expiration of the international registration.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transformation of an Extension of Protection Into a United States Application.</inline>—</heading><content>The holder of an international registration canceled in whole or in part by the International Bureau at the request of the office of origin, under article 6(4) of the Madrid Protocol, may file an application, under section 1 or 44 of this Act, for the registration of the same mark for any of the goods and services to which the cancellation applies that were covered by an extension of protection to the United States based on that international registration. Such an application shall be treated as if it had been filed on the international registration date or the date of recordal of the request for extension of protection with the International Bureau, whichever date applies, and, if the extension of protection enjoyed priority under section 67 of this title, shall enjoy the same priority. Such an application shall be entitled to the benefits conferred by this subsection only if the application is filed not later than 3 months after the date on which the international registration was canceled, in whole or in part, and only if the application complies with all the requirements of this Act which apply to any application filed pursuant to section 1 or 44.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="71">“SEC. 71. </num><heading>AFFIDAVITS AND FEES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141k">15 USC 1141k</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Affidavits and Fees.—</inline></heading><chapeau>An extension of protection for which a certificate of extension of protection has been issued under section 69 shall remain in force for the term of the international registration upon which it is based, except that the extension of protection of any mark shall be canceled by the Director—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>at the end of the 6-year period beginning on the date on which the certificate of extension of protection was issued by the Director, unless within the 1-year period preceding the expiration of that 6-year period the holder of the international registration files in the Patent and Trademark Office an affidavit under subsection (b) together with a fee prescribed by the Director; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>at the end of the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the certificate of extension of protection was issued by the Director, and at the end of each 10-year period thereafter, unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>within the 6-month period preceding the expiration of such 10-year period the holder of the international registration files in the United States Patent and Trademark Office an affidavit under subsection (b) together with a fee prescribed by the Director; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>within 3 months after the expiration of such 10 year period, the holder of the international registration files in the Patent and Trademark Office an affidavit under subsection (b) together with the fee described in subparagraph (A) and the surcharge prescribed by the Director.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p> </sidenote></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1920">116 STAT. 1920</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Affidavit.</inline>—</heading><content>The affidavit referred to in subsection (a) shall set forth those goods or services recited in the extension of protection on or in connection with which the mark is in use in commerce and the holder of the international registration shall attach to the affidavit a specimen or facsimile showing the current use of the mark in commerce, or shall set forth that any nonuse is due to special circumstances which excuse such nonuse and is not due to any intention to abandon the mark. Special notice of the requirement for such affidavit shall be attached to each certificate of extension of protection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director shall notify the holder of the international registration who files 1 of the affidavits of the Director’s acceptance or refusal thereof and, in case of a refusal, the reasons therefor.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service of Notice or Process.</inline>—</heading><content>The holder of the international registration of the mark may designate, by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the name and address of a person residing in the United States on whom notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark may be served. Such notices or process may be served upon the person so designated by leaving with that person, or mailing to that person, a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation so filed. If the person designated cannot be found at the address given in the last designation, or if the holder does not designate by a document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the name and address of a person residing in the United States for service of notices or process in proceedings affecting the mark, the notice or process may be served on the Director.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="72">“SEC. 72. </num><heading>ASSIGNMENT OF AN EXTENSION OF PROTECTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141l">15 USC 1141<i>l</i></ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>“An extension of protection may be assigned, together with the goodwill associated with the mark, only to a person who is a national of, is domiciled in, or has a bona fide and effective industrial or commercial establishment either in a country that is a Contracting Party or in a country that is a member of an intergovernmental organization that is a Contracting Party.</content></section> <section><num value="73">“SEC. 73. </num><heading>INCONTESTABILITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141m">15 USC 1141m</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>“The period of continuous use prescribed under section 15 for a mark covered by an extension of protection issued under this title may begin no earlier than the date on which the Director issues the certificate of the extension of protection under section 69, except as provided in section 74.</content></section> <section><num value="74">“SEC. 74. </num><heading>RIGHTS OF EXTENSION OF PROTECTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1141n">15 USC 1141n</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>“When a United States registration and a subsequently issued certificate of extension of protection to the United States are owned by the same person, identify the same mark, and list the same goods or services, the extension of protection shall have the same rights that accrued to the registration prior to issuance of the certificate of extension of protection.”.</content></section>
SEC. 13403. EFFECTIVE DATE.

15 USC 1141 note.

 This subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on the later of— (1) the date on which the Madrid Protocol (as defined in section 60 of the Trademark Act of 1946) enters into force with respect to the United States; or 116 STAT. 1921 (2) the date occurring 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
<num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>ANTITRUST TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2002</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="14101">SEC. 14101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1">15 USC 1</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="14102">SEC. 14102. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Panama Canal Act.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 11 of the Panama Canal Act (37 Stat. 566; 15 U.S.C. 31) is amended by striking the undesignated paragraph that begins “<quotedText>No vessel permitted</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sherman Act.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 3 of the Sherman Act (15 U.S.C. 3) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a)” after <inline class="smallCaps">“Sec.</inline> 3.”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce in any Territory of the United States or of the District of Columbia, or between any such Territory and another, or between any such Territory or Territories and any State or States or the District of Columbia, or with foreign nations, or between the District of Columbia, and any State or States or foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine not exceeding $10,000,000 if a corporation, or, if any other person, $350,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding three years, or by both said punishments, in the discretion of the court.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wilson Tariff Act.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical amendment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Wilson Tariff Act (28 Stat. 509; 15 U.S.C. 8 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking section 77; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s15">15 USC 15</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in section 78—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8">15 USC 8</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “<quotedText>76, and 77</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>and 76</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by redesignating such section as section 77.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments to other laws.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clayton act</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of the 1st section of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 12(a)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>seventy-seven</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>seventy-six</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal trade commission act.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 44) is amended by striking “<quotedText>77</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>76</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Packers and stockyards act, 1921.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 405(a) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 225(a)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>77</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>76</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Atomic energy act of 1954.—</inline></heading><content>Section 105 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2135) is amended by striking “<quotedText>seventy-seven</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>seventy-six</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deep seabed hard mineral resources act.—</inline></heading><content>Section 103(d)(7) of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (30 U.S.C. 1413(d)(7)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>77</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>76</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1922">116 STAT. 1922</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clayton act.</inline>—</heading><content>The first section 27 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 27) is redesignated as section 28 and is transferred so as to appear at the end of such Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s1">15 USC 1</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>Section 5(a)(2) of the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act (Public Law 105-271) is amended by inserting a period after “<quotedText>failure</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Act of March 3, 1913.</inline>—</heading><content>The Act of March 3, 1913 (chapter 114, 37 Stat. 731; 15 U.S.C. 30) is repealed.</content></subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal.</inline>—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s41309">49 USC 41309</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <content>Section 116 of the Act of November 19, 2001 is repealed.</content></subsection></section> <section><heading>SEC. 14103. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s3">15 USC 3</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application to Cases.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 14102(f) shall apply to cases pending on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The amendments made by subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 14102 shall apply only with respect to cases commenced on or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> Approved November 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2215 (S. 1319): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107-125 (Comm. on the Judiciary) and 107-685 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-96 accompanying S. 1319 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): July 23, considered and passed House.

Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Vol. 148 (2002): Sept. 26, House agreed to conference report.

Oct. 1, 3, Senate considered and agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Nov. 2, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–274: To establish new nonimmigrant classes for border commuter students. Public Law274 Public Law 107–274 116 STAT. 1923 2002-11-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1923 Public Law107–274 107th Congress
An Act To establish new nonimmigrant classes for border commuter students.

Nov. 2, 2002

[H.R. 4967]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Border Commuter Student Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Border Commuter Student Act of 2002”

8 USC 1101 note.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF BORDER COMMUTER NONIMMIGRANT CLASS. (a) Class for Academic or Language Studies.—Section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)) is amended by striking “and (ii)” and all that follows through the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting the following: “(ii) the alien spouse and minor children of any alien described in clause (i) if accompanying or following to join such an alien, and (iii) an alien who is a national of Canada or Mexico, who maintains actual residence and place of abode in the country of nationality, who is described in clause (i) except that the alien’s qualifications for and actual course of study may be full or part-time, and who commutes to the United States institution or place of study from Canada or Mexico;” (b) Class for Vocational or Nonacademic Studies.—Section 101(a)(15)(M) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(M)) is amended by striking “and (ii)” and all that follows through the end of subparagraph (M) and inserting the following: “(ii) the alien spouse and minor children of any alien described in clause (i) if accompanying or following to join such an alien, and (iii) an alien who is a national of Canada or Mexico, who maintains actual residence and place of abode in the country of nationality, who is described in clause (i) except that the alien’s course of study may be full or part-time, and who commutes to the United States institution or place of study from Canada or Mexico;” (c) Limitation.—Section 214(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(m); as redesignated by section 107(e)(2)(A) of Public Law 106-386) is amended by striking “section 116 STAT. 1924101(a)(15)(F)(i)” both places it appears and inserting “clause (i) or (iii) of section 101(a)(15)(F)”
Approved November 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 4967: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-753 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 15, considered and passed House.

Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–275: To consolidate all black lung benefit responsibility under a single official, and for other purposes. Public Law275 Public Law 107–275 116 STAT. 1925 2002-11-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1925 Public Law107–275 107th Congress
An Act To consolidate all black lung benefit responsibility under a single official, and for other purposes.

Nov. 2, 2002

[H.R. 5542]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act.

30 USC 801 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act”.

Government organization.
SEC. 2. TRANSFER OF PART B BLACK LUNG BENEFIT RESPONSIBILITIES FROM COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY TO SECRETARY OF LABOR.

30 USC 921-924.

 (a) In General.—Part B of the Black Lung Benefits Act (30 U.S.C. 921 et seq.) other than section 415(b) (30 U.S.C. 925(b)) is amended by striking “Commissioner of Social Security” each place such term appears and inserting “Secretary”. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 402 of such Act (30 U.S.C. 902) is amended— (A) in subsection (c), by striking “where used in part C” and inserting “, except where expressly otherwise provided,”; (B) in subsection (f)(1), by inserting after “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” the following: “, which were in effect on the date of enactment of the Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibilities Act,”; (C) in subsection (f)(2)— (i) by striking “which is subject to review by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare,” and inserting “arising under part B”; and (ii) by striking the comma after “Secretary of Labor”; and (D) in subsection (i), by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: “(1) for benefits under part B that was denied by the official responsible for administration of such part; or”. (2) Section 413(b) of such Act (30 U.S.C. 923(b)) is amended by striking “In carrying out the provisions of this part” and all that follows through “Social Security Act, but no” and inserting “No”. (3) Section 415 of such Act (30 U.S.C. 925) is amended— (A) in subsection (a)— (i) by striking paragraph (2); (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively; and 116 STAT. 1926 (iii) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking “paragraph 4” and inserting “paragraph (2)”, and (B) in subsection (b), by striking “, after consultation with the Commissioner of Social Security,”. (4) Section 426 of such Act (30 U.S.C. 936) is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking “, the Commissioner of Social Security,”; and (B) in subsection (b), by amending the first sentence to read as follows: “At the end of fiscal year 2003 and each succeeding fiscal year, the Secretary of Labor shall submit to the Congress an annual report on the subject matter of parts B and C of this title.”. (5) Public Law 94-504 (30 U.S.C. 932a) is amended by striking “under part C” and inserting “under part B or part C”. (c) Repeal of Obsolete Provisions.—The following provisions of law are repealed: (1) Section 435 of the Black Lung Benefits Act (30 U.S.C. 945). (2) Sections 11 and 19 of the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 924a, 904).

30 USC 921 note.
SEC. 3. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS. (a) Applicability.—This section shall apply to the transfer of all functions relating to the administration of pent B of subchapter IV (30 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) from the Commissioner of Social Security (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Commissioner”) to the Secretary of Labor, as provided by this Act. (b) Transfer of Assets, Liabilities, etc.— (1) The Commissioner shall transfer to the Secretary of Labor all property and records that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget determines relate to the functions transferred to the Secretary of Labor by this Act or amendments made by this Act.

Applicability.

 (2) Section 1531 of title 31, United States Code, shall apply in carrying out this Act and amendments made by this Act, except that, for purposes of carrying out this Act and amendments made by this Act, the functions of the President under section 1531(b) shall be performed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget unless otherwise directed by the President. (c) Continuation of Orders, Determinations, etc.— (1) This Act shall not affect the validity of any order, determination, rule, regulation, operating procedure (to the extent applicable to the Secretary of Labor), or contract that— (A) relates to a function transferred by this Act; and (B) is in effect on the date this Act takes effect. (2) Any order, determination, rule, regulation, operating procedure, or contract described in paragraph (1) shall— (A) apply on and after the effective date of this Act to the Secretary of Labor; and (B) continue in effect, according to its terms, until it is modified, superseded, terminated, or otherwise deprived of legal effect by the Secretary of Labor, a court of competent jurisdiction, or operation of law. (d) Continuation of Administrative Proceedings.— 116 STAT. 1927 (1) Any proceeding before the Commissioner involving the functions transferred by this Act that is pending on the date this Act takes effect shall continue before the Secretary of Labor, except as provided in paragraph (2) Any proceeding pending before an Administrative Law Judge or the Appeals Council pursuant to part B and the applicable regulations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall continue before the Commissioner consistent with the following provisions: (A) Any proceeding described in this paragraph shall continue as if this Act had not been enacted, and shall include all rights to hearing, administrative review, and judicial review available under part B and the applicable regulations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (B) Any decision, order, or other determination issued in any proceeding described in this subsection shall apply to the Secretary of Labor and continue in effect, according to its terms, until it is modified, superseded, terminated, or otherwise deprived of legal effect by the Secretary of Labor, a court of competent jurisdiction, or operation of law. (C) Nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to prohibit the discontinuance or modification of any such proceeding under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that such proceeding could have been discontinued or modified if this Act had not been enacted. (3) Any proceeding before the Secretary of Labor involving the functions transferred by this Act shall be subject to the statutory requirements for notice, hearing, action upon the record, administrative review, and judicial review that apply to similar proceedings before the Commissioner conducted prior to the enactment of this Act. (e) Continuation of Actions and Causes of Action.— (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), this Act shall not abrogate, terminate, or otherwise affect any action or cause of action, that— (A) relates to a function transferred by this Act; and (B) is pending or otherwise in existence on the date this Act takes effect. (2) Any action pending before the Commissioner or any court on the date this Act takes effect that involves a function transferred by this Act shall continue before the Commissioner or court consistent with the following provisions: (A) Any proceeding described in this paragraph shall continue as if this Act had not been enacted. (B) Any decision, order, or other determination issued in any proceeding subject to this paragraph shall apply to the Secretary of Labor and continue in effect, according to its terms, until it is modified, superseded, terminated, or otherwise deprived of legal effect by the Secretary of Labor, a court of competent jurisdiction, or operation of law. (3) Any cause of action by or against the Commissioner that exists on the date this Act takes effect and involves any function transferred by this Act may be asserted by or against the Secretary of Labor or the United States. 116 STAT. 1928 (f) Continuation of Actions Against Officers.—No suit, action, or other proceeding commenced by or against any officer in his official capacity as an officer of the Social Security Administration, and relating to a function transferred by this Act, shall abate by reason of the enactment of this Act. No cause of action by or against the Social Security Administration, or by or against any officer thereof in his official capacity, relating to a function transferred by this Act, shall abate by reason of enactment of this Act. (g) Preservation of Penalties, etc.—The transfer of functions under this Act shall not release or extinguish any penalty, forfeiture, liability, prosecution, investigation, or right to initiate a future investigation or prosecution involving any function transferred by this Act.

30 USC 902 note.
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved November 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 5542: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 7, 9, considered and passed House.

Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–276: To amend section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate notification and return requirements for State and local party committees and candidate committees and avoid duplicate reporting by certain State and local political committees of information required to be reported and made publicly available under State law, and for other purposes. Public Law276 Public Law 107–276 116 STAT. 1929 2002-11-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1929 Public Law107–276 107th Congress
An Act To amend section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate notification and return requirements for State and local party committees and candidate committees and avoid duplicate reporting by certain State and local political committees of information required to be reported and made publicly available under State law, and for other purposes.

Nov. 2, 2002

[H.R. 5596]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL POLITICAL COMMITTEES FROM NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Exemption From Notification Requirements.—Paragraph (5) of section 527(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to organizations must notify Secretary that they are section 527 organizations) is amended by striking “or” at the end of subparagraph (A), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting “, or”, and by adding at the end the following:

26 USC 527.

 “(C) which is a political committee of a State or local candidate or which is a State or local committee of a political party.”. (b) Effective Date.—The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the amendments made by Public Law 106-230.

26 USC 527 note.
SEC. 2. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL POLITICAL COMMITTEES FROM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.—Section 527(j)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to coordination with other requirements) is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) as subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph: “(C) to any organization which is a qualified State or local political organization,”. (b) Qualified State or Local Political Organization.—Subsection (e) of section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to other definitions) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(5) Qualified state or local political organization.— “(A) In general.—The term ‘qualified State or local political organization’ means a political organization— “(i) all the exempt functions of which are solely for the purposes of influencing or attempting to influence the selection, nomination, election, or appointment 116 STAT. 1930of any individual to any State or local public office or office in a State or local political organization, “(ii) which is subject to State law that requires the organization to report (and it so reports)— “(I) information regarding each separate expenditure from and contribution to such organization, and “(II) information regarding the person who makes such contribution or receives such expenditure, which would otherwise be required to be reported under this section, and “(iii) with respect to which the reports referred to in clause (ii) are (I) made public by the agency with which such reports are filed, and (II) made publicly available for inspection by the organization in the manner described in section 6104(d). “(B) Certain state law differences disregarded.—An organization shall not be treated as failing to meet the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii) solely by reason of 1 or more of the following: “(i) The minimum amount of any expenditure or contribution required to be reported under State law is not more than $300 greater than the minimum amount required to be reported under subsection (j). “(ii) The State law does not require the organization to identify 1 or more of the following: “(I) The employer of any person who makes contributions to the organization. “(II) The occupation of any person who makes contributions to the organization. “(III) The employer of any person who receives expenditures from the organization. “(IV) The occupation of any person who receives expenditures from the organization. “(V) The purpose of any expenditure of the organization. “(VI) The date any contribution was made to the organization. “(VII) The date of any expenditure of the organization. “(C) De minimis errors.—An organization shall not fail to be treated as a qualified State or local political organization solely because such organization makes de minimis errors in complying with the State reporting requirements and the public inspection requirements described in subparagraph (A) as long as the organization corrects such errors within a reasonable period after the organization becomes aware of such errors. “(D) Participation of federal candidate or office holder.—The term ‘qualified State or local political organization’ shall not include any organization otherwise described in subparagraph (A) if a candidate for nomination or election to Federal elective public office or an individual who holds such office— “(i) controls or materially participates in the direction of the organization, 116 STAT. 1931 “(ii) solicits contributions to the organization (unless the Secretary determines that such solicitations resulted in de minimis contributions and were made without the prior knowledge and consent, whether explicit or implicit, of the organization or its officers, directors, agents, or employees), or “(iii) directs, in whole or in part, disbursements by the organization.”. (c) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the amendments made by Public Law 106-230.

26 USC 527 note.
SEC. 3. EXEMPTION FROM ANNUAL RETURN REQUIREMENTS. (a) Income Tax Returns Required Only for Political Organization Taxable Income.—Paragraph (6) of section 6012(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to persons required to make returns of income) is amended by striking “or which has” and all that follows through “section)”.

26 USC 6012.

 (b) Income Tax Returns Not Subject to Disclosure.— (1) Disclosure by the secretary.—Subsection (b) of section 6104 of such Code (relating to disclosure by the Secretary of annual information returns) is amended by striking “6012(a)(6),”.

26 USC 6104.

 (2) Public inspection.—Subsection (d) of section 6104 of such Code (relating to public inspection of certain annual returns) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)(A)(i) by striking “or section 6012(a)(6) (relating to returns by political organizations)”, and (B) in subparagraph (2) by striking “or section 6012(a)(6)”. (c) Information Returns.—Subsection (g) of section 6033 of such Code (relating to returns required by political organizations) is amended to read as follows:

26 USC 6033.

Applicability.

 “(g) Returns Required by Political Organizations.— “(1) In general.—This section shall apply to a political organization (as defined by section 527(e)(l)) which has gross receipts of $25,000 or more for the taxable year. In the case of a political organization which is a qualified State or local political organization (as defined in section 527(e)(5)), the preceding sentence shall be applied by substituting ‘$100,000’ for ‘$25,000’. “(2) Annual returns.—Political organizations described in paragraph (1) shall file an annual return— “(A) containing the information required, and complying with the other requirements, under subsection (a)(1) for organizations exempt from taxation under section 501(a), with such modifications as the Secretary considers appropriate to require only information which is necessary for the purposes of carrying out section 527, and “(B) containing such other information as the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection. “(3) Mandatory exceptions from filing.—Paragraph (2) shall not apply to an organization— “(A) which is a State or local committee of a political party, or political committee of a State or local candidate, 116 STAT. 1932 “(B) which is a caucus or association of State or local officials, “(C) which is an authorized committee (as defined in section 301(6) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971) of a candidate for Federal office, “(D) which is a national committee (as defined in section 301(14) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971) of a political party, “(E) which is a United States House of Representatives or United States Senate campaign committee of a political party committee, “(F) which is required to report under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 as a political committee (as defined in section 301(4) of such Act), or “(G) to which section 527 applies for the taxable year solely by reason of subsection (f)(1) of such section. “(4) Discretionary exception.—The Secretary may relieve any organization required under paragraph (2) to file an information return from filing such a return if the Secretary determines that such filing is not necessary to the efficient administration of the internal revenue laws”. (d) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the amendments made by Public Law 106-230.

26 USC 6012 note.

SEC. 4. NOTIFICATION OF INTERACTION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Public information.

26 USC 527 note.

 (a) In General.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Federal Election Commission, shall publicize— (1) the effect of the amendments made by this Act, and (2) the interaction of requirements to file a notification or report under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and reports under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. (b) Information.—Information provided under subsection (a) shall be included in any appropriate form, instruction, notice, or other guidance issued to the public by the Secretary of the Treasury or the Federal Election Commission regarding reporting requirements of political organizations (as defined in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) or reporting requirements under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
SEC. 5. WAIVER OF FILING AMOUNTS. (a) Waiver of Filing Amounts.—Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following:

26 USC 527.

 “(k) Authority To Waive.—The Secretary may waive all or any portion of the— “(1) tax assessed on an organization by reason of the failure of the organization to comply with the requirements of subsection (i), or “(2) amount imposed under subsection (j) for a failure to comply with the requirements thereof, on a showing that such failure was due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect.”. (b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any tax assessed or amount imposed after June 30, 2000.

26 USC 527 note.
116 STAT. 1933
SEC. 6. MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 527 ORGANIZATION DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS. (a) Unsegregated Funds Not To Avoid Tax.—Paragraph (4) of section 527(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to failure to notify) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term ‘exempt function income’ means any amount described in a subparagraph of subsection (c)(3), whether or not segregated for use for an exempt function.”.

26 USC 527.

 (b) Procedures for Assessment and Collection of Amounts.—Paragraph (1) of section 527(j) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to required disclosure of expenditures and contributions) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “For purposes of subtitle F, the amount imposed by this paragraph shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as penalties imposed by section 6652(c).”. (c) Duplicate Written Filings Not Required.—Subparagraph (A) of section 527(i)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking “, electronically and in writing,” and inserting “electronically”. (d) Application of Fraud Penalty.— Section 7207 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to fraudulent returns, statements, and other documents) is amended by striking “pursuant to subsection (b) of section 6047 or pursuant to subsection (d) of section 6104” and inserting “pursuant to section 6047(b), section 6104(d), or subsection (i) or (j) of section 527”.

26 USC 7207.

 (e) Contents and Filing of Report.— (1) Contents.—Section 527(j)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to contents of report) is amended— (A) by inserting “, date, and purpose” after “The amount” in subparagraph (A), and (B) by inserting “and date” after “the amount” in subparagraph (B). (2) Electronic filing.—Section 527(j) such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(7) Electronic filing.—Any report required under paragraph (2) with respect to any calendar year shall be filed in electronic form if the organization has, or has reason to expect to have, contributions exceeding $50,000 or expenditures exceeding $50,000 in such calendar year.”. (3) Electronic filing and access of required disclosures.—Section 527 of such Code, as amended by section 5(a), is amended by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l) and by inserting after subsection (j) the following new subsection: “(k) Public Availability of Notices and Reports.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary shall make any notice described in subsection (i)(l) or report described in subsection (j)(7) available for public inspection on the Internet not later than 48 hours after such notice or report has been filed (in addition to such public availability as may be made under section 6104(d)(7)).

Deadline.

 “(2) Access.—The Secretary shall make the entire database of notices and reports which are made available to the public under paragraph (1) searchable by the following items (to the extent the items are required to be included in the notices and reports): 116 STAT. 1934 “(A) Names, States, zip codes, custodians of records, directors, and general purposes of the organizations. “(B) Entities related to the organizations. “(C) Contributors to the organizations. “(D) Employers of such contributors. “(E) Recipients of expenditures by the organizations. “(F) Ranges of contributions and expenditures. “(G) Time periods of the notices and reports. Such database shall be downloadable.”. (f) Contents of Notice.—Section 527(i)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to contents of notice) is amended by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (D), by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F), and by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph:

26 USC 527.

 “(E) whether the organization intends to claim an exemption from the requirements of subsection (j) or section 6033, and”. (g) Timing of Notice in Case of Material Change.— (1) In general.—Subparagraph (B) of section 527(i)(l) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to general notification requirement) is amended by inserting “or, in the case of any material change in the information required under paragraph (3), for the period beginning on the date on which the material change occurs and ending on the date on which such notice is given” after “given”. (2) Time to give notice.—Section 527(i)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to time to give notice) is amended by inserting “or, in the case of any material change in the information required under paragraph (3), not later than 30 days after such material change” after “established”.

Deadline.

 (3) Effect of failure.—Paragraph (4) of section 527(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to effect of failure) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “or, in the case of a failure relating to a material change, by taking into account such income and deductions only during the period beginning on the date on which the material change occurs and ending on the date on which notice is given under this subsection”. (h) Effective Dates.—

Applicability.

 (1) Subsections (a) and (b).—The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to failures occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

26 USC 527 note.

 (2) Subsection (c).—The amendments made by subsection (c) shall take effect as if included in the amendments made by Public Law 106-230.

26 USC 527 note.

 (3) Subsection (d).—The amendment made by subsection (d) shall apply to reports and notices required to be filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

26 USC 7207 note.

 (4) Subsections (e)(1) and (f).—The amendments made by subsections (e)(1) and (f) shall apply to reports and notices required to be filed more than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

26 USC 527 note.

 (5) Subsections (e)(2) and (e)(3).—The amendments made by subsections (e)(2) and (e)(3) shall apply to reports required to be filed on or after June 30, 2003.

26 USC 527 note.

 (6) Subsection (g).— 116 STAT. 1935 (A) In general.—The amendments made by subsection (g) shall apply to material changes on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) Transition rule.—In the case of a material change occurring during the 30-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, a notice under section 527(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as amended by this Act) shall not be required to be filed under such section before the later of— (i) 30 days after the date of such material change, or (ii) 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 7. EFFECT OF AMENDMENTS ON EXISTING DISCLOSURES.

26 USC 6104 note.

 Notices, reports, or returns that were required to be filed with the Secretary of the Treasury before the date of the enactment of the amendments made by this Act and that were disclosed by the Secretary of the Treasury consistent with the law in effect at the time of disclosure shall remain subject on and after such date to the disclosure provisions of section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Approved November 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5596: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–277: To authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to work with major manufacturing industries on an initiative of standards development and implementation for electronic enterprise integration. Public Law277 Public Law 107–277 116 STAT. 1936 2002-11-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1936 Public Law107–277 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to work with major manufacturing industries on an initiative of standards development and implementation for electronic enterprise integration.

Nov. 5, 2002

[H.R. 2733]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Enterprise Integration Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

15 USC 278g-5 note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Enterprise Integration Act of 2002”.

15 USC 278g-5 note.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress makes the following findings: (1) Over 90 percent of United States companies engaged in manufacturing are small- and medium-sized businesses. (2) Most of these manufacturers produce goods for assemblage into products of large companies. (3) The emergence of the World Wide Web and the promulgation of international standards for product data exchange greatly accelerated the movement toward electronically integrated supply chains during the last half of the 1990’s. (4) European and Asian countries are investing heavily in electronic enterprise standards development, and in preparing their smaller manufacturers to do business in the new environment. European efforts are well advanced in the aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding industries and are beginning in other industries including home building, furniture manufacturing, textiles, and apparel. This investment could give overseas companies a major competitive advantage. (5) The National Institute of Standards and Technology, because of the electronic commerce expertise in its laboratories and quality program, its long history of working cooperatively with manufacturers, and the nationwide reach of its manufacturing extension program, is in a unique position to help United States large and smaller manufacturers alike in their responses to this challenge. (6) It is, therefore, in the national interest for the National Institute of Standards and Technology to accelerate its efforts in helping industry develop standards and enterprise integration processes that are necessary to increase efficiency and lower costs.

15 USC 278g-5 and note.
SEC. 3. ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION INITIATIVE. (a) Establishment.—The Director shall establish an initiative for advancing enterprise integration within the United States. In 116 STAT. 1937carrying out this section, the Director shall involve, as appropriate, the various units of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology laboratories (including the Building and Fire Research Laboratory), the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program established under sections 25 and 26 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k and 278l), and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program. This initiative shall build upon ongoing efforts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and of the private sector, shall involve consortia that include government and industry, and shall address the enterprise integration needs of each United States major manufacturing industry at the earliest possible date. (b) Assessment.—For each major manufacturing industry, the Director may work with industry, trade associations, professional societies, and others as appropriate, to identify enterprise integration standardization and implementation activities underway in the United States and abroad that affect that industry and to assess the current state of enterprise integration within that industry. The Director may assist in the development of roadmaps to permit supply chains within the industry to operate as an integrated electronic enterprise. The roadmaps shall be based on voluntary consensus standards.

Deadline.

 (c) Reports.—Within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s activities under subsection (b). (d) Authorized Activities.—In order to carry out this Act, the Director may work with industry, trade associations, professional societies, and others as appropriate— (1) to raise awareness in the United States, including awareness by businesses that are majority owned by women, minorities, or both, of enterprise integration activities in the United States and abroad, including by the convening of conferences; (2) on the development of enterprise integration roadmaps; (3) to support the development, testing, promulgation, integration, adoption, and upgrading of standards related to enterprise integration including application protocols; and (4) to provide technical assistance and, if necessary, financial support to small- and medium-sized businesses that set up pilot projects in enterprise integration. (e) Manufacturing Extension Program.—The Director shall ensure that the Manufacturing Extension Program is prepared to advise small- and medium-sized businesses on how to acquire the expertise, equipment, and training necessary to participate fully in supply chains using enterprise integration.

15 USC 278g-5 note.
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act— (1) the term “automotive” means land-based engine-powered vehicles including automobiles, trucks, busses, trains, defense vehicles, farm equipment, and motorcycles; (2) the term “Director” means the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; 116 STAT. 1938 (3) the term “enterprise integration” means the electronic linkage of manufacturers, assemblers, suppliers, and customers to enable the electronic exchange of product, manufacturing, and other business data among all partners in a product supply chain, and such term includes related application protocols and other related standards; (4) the term “major manufacturing industry” includes the aerospace, automotive, electronics, shipbuilding, construction, home building, furniture, textile, and apparel industries and such other industries as the Director designates; and (5) the term “roadmap” means an assessment of manufacturing interoperability requirements developed by an industry describing that industry’s goals related to enterprise integration, the knowledge and standards including application protocols necessary to achieve those goals, and the necessary steps, timetable, and assignment of responsibilities for acquiring the knowledge and developing the standards and protocols.

15 USC 278g-5 note.
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director to carry out functions under this Act— (1) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; (2) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (3) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and (4) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.
Approved November 5, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2733: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-520 (Comm. on Science). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-319 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 11, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–278: To amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to provide for the applicability of that Act to the European Central Bank. Public Law278 Public Law 107–278 116 STAT. 1939 2002-11-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1939 Public Law107–278 107th Congress
An Act To amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to provide for the applicability of that Act to the European Central Bank.

Nov. 5, 2002

[H.R. 3656]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IMMUNITIES ACT. The International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“Sec. 15. The provisions of this title may be extended to the European Central Bank in the same manner, to the same extent, and subject to the same conditions, as they may be extended to a public international organization in which the United States participates pursuant to any treaty or under the authority of any Act of Congress authorizing such participation or making an appropriation for such participation.”.

22 USC 288f-5.
Approved November 5, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3656: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–279: To provide for improvement of Federal education research, statistics, evaluation, information, and dissemination, and for other purposes. Public Law279 Public Law 107–279 116 STAT. 1940 2002-11-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1940 Public Law107–279 107th Congress
An Act To provide for improvement of Federal education research, statistics, evaluation, information, and dissemination, and for other purposes.

Nov. 5, 2002

[H.R. 3801]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. PART A— Sec. 111. Sec. 112. Sec. 113. Sec. 114. Sec. 115. Sec. 116. Sec. 117. Sec. 118. Sec. 119. Sec. 120. PART B— Sec. 131. Sec. 132. Sec. 133. Sec. 134. PART C— Sec. 151. Sec. 152. Sec. 153. Sec. 154. Sec. 155. Sec. 156. Sec. 157. Sec. 158. PART D— Sec. 171. Sec. 172. Sec. 173. Sec. 174. PART E— Sec. 181. 116 STAT. 1941 Sec. 182. Sec. 183. Sec. 184. Sec. 185. Sec. 186. Sec. 187. Sec. 188. Sec. 189. Sec. 190. Sec. 191. Sec. 192. Sec. 193. Sec. 194. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. Sec. 405. Sec. 406.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>EDUCATION SCIENCES REFORM</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9501">20 USC 9501 note</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9501">20 USC 9501</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “elementary school”, “secondary school”, “local educational agency”, and “State educational agency” have the meanings given those terms in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) and the terms “freely associated states” and “outlying area” have the meanings given those terms in section 1121(c) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 6331(c)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applied research.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “applied research” means research—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to gain knowledge or understanding necessary for determining the means by which a recognized and specific need may be met; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>that is specifically directed to the advancement of practice in the field of education.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basic research.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “basic research” means research—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1942">116 STAT. 1942</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to gain fundamental knowledge or understanding of phenomena and observable facts, without specific application toward processes or products; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for the advancement of knowledge in the field of education.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Board” means the National Board for Education Sciences established under section 116.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bureau</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Bureau” means the Bureau of Indian Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive center</inline>—</heading><content>The term “comprehensive center” means an entity established under section 203 of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Department” means the Department of Education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “development” means the systematic use of knowledge or understanding gained from the findings of scientifically valid research and the shaping of that knowledge or understanding into products or processes that can be applied and evaluated and may prove useful in areas such as the preparation of materials and new methods of instruction and practices in teaching, that lead to the improvement of the academic skills of students, and that are replicable in different educational settings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Director” means the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dissemination</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “dissemination” means the communication and transfer of the results of scientifically valid research, statistics, and evaluations, in forms that are understandable, easily accessible, and usable, or adaptable for use in, the improvement of educational practice by teachers, administrators, librarians, other practitioners, researchers, parents, policymakers, and the public, through technical assistance, publications, electronic transfer, and other means.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Early childhood educator</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “early childhood educator” means a person providing, or employed by a provider of, nonresidential child care services (including center-based, family-based, and in-home child care services) that is legally operating under State law, and that complies with applicable State and local requirements for the provision of child care services to children at any age from birth through the age at which a child may start kindergarten in that State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Field-initiated research</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “field-initiated research” means basic research or applied research in which specific questions and methods of study are generated by investigators (including teachers and other practitioners) and that conforms to standards of scientifically valid research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Historically black college or university</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “historically Black college or university” means a part B institution as defined in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Institute</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Institute” means the Institute of Education Sciences established under section 111.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Institution of higher education</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1943">116 STAT. 1943</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National research and development center</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “national research and development center” means a research and development center supported under section 133(c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provider of early childhood services.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “provider of early childhood services” means a public or private entity that serves young children, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>child care providers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Head Start agencies operating Head Start programs, and entities carrying out Early Head Start programs, under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>preschools;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>kindergartens; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>libraries.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scientifically based research standards.</inline>—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The term “scientifically based research standards” means research standards that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>apply rigorous, systematic, and objective methodology to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>present findings and make claims that are appropriate to and supported by the methods that have been employed.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>The term includes, appropriate to the research being conducted—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>employing systematic, empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>involving data analyses that are adequate to support the general findings;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>relying on measurements or observational methods that provide reliable data;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>making claims of causal relationships only in random assignment experiments or other designs (to the extent such designs substantially eliminate plausible competing explanations for the obtained results);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>ensuring that studies and methods are presented in sufficient detail and clarity to allow for replication or, at a minimum, to offer the opportunity to build systematically on the findings of the research;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>obtaining acceptance by a peer-reviewed journal or approval by a panel of independent experts through a comparably rigorous, objective, and scientific review; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>using research designs and methods appropriate to the research question posed.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scientifically valid education evaluation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “scientifically valid education evaluation” means an evaluation that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>adheres to the highest possible standards of quality with respect to research design and statistical analysis;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>provides an adequate description of the programs evaluated and, to the extent possible, examines the relationship between program implementation and program impacts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>provides an analysis of the results achieved by the program with respect to its projected effects;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1944">116 STAT. 1944</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>employs experimental designs using random assignment, when feasible, and other research methodologies that allow for the strongest possible causal inferences when random assignment is not feasible; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>may study program implementation through a combination of scientifically valid and reliable methods.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scientifically valid research.—</inline></heading><content>The term “scientifically valid research” includes applied research, basic research, and field-initiated research in which the rationale, design, and interpretation are soundly developed in accordance with scientifically based research standards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="22">(22) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “State” includes (except as provided in section 158) each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the freely associated states, and the outlying areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="23">(23) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical assistance.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “technical assistance” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>assistance in identifying, selecting, or designing solutions based on research, including professional development and high-quality training to implement solutions leading to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>improved educational and other practices and classroom instruction based on scientifically valid research; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>improved planning, design, and administration of programs;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>assistance in interpreting, analyzing, and utilizing statistics and evaluations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>other assistance necessary to encourage the improvement of teaching and learning through the applications of techniques supported by scientifically valid research.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <part> <num value="A">PART A—</num><heading>THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES</heading> <section><num value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.</heading> <sidenote><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9511">20 USC 9511</ref>.</sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be in the Department the Institute of Education Sciences, to be administered by a Director (as described in section 114) and, to the extent set forth in section 116, a board of directors.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mission.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The mission of the Institute is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of education from early childhood through postsecondary study, in order to provide parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable information about—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the condition and progress of education in the United States, including early childhood education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>educational practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to educational opportunities for all students; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the effectiveness of Federal and other education programs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1945">116 STAT. 1945</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carrying out mission.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the mission described in paragraph (1), the Institute shall compile statistics, develop products, and conduct research, evaluations, and wide dissemination activities in areas of demonstrated national need (including in technology areas) that are supported by Federal funds appropriated to the Institute and ensure that such activities—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>conform to high standards of quality, integrity, and accuracy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>are objective, secular, neutral, and nonideological and are free of partisan political influence and racial, cultural, gender, or regional bias.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Organization.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Institute shall consist of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Office of the Director (as described in section 114).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The National Board for Education Sciences (as described in section 116).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The National Education Centers, which include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the National Center for Education Research (as described in part B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the National Center for Education Statistics (as described in part C); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (as described in part D).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="112">SEC. 112. </num><heading>FUNCTIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9512">20 USC 9512</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>From funds appropriated under section 194, the Institute, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct and support scientifically valid research activities, including basic research and applied research, statistics activities, scientifically valid education evaluation, development, and wide dissemination;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>widely disseminate the findings and results of scientifically valid research in education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>promote the use, development, and application of knowledge gained from scientifically valid research activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>strengthen the national capacity to conduct, develop, and widely disseminate scientifically valid research in education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>promote the coordination, development, and dissemination of scientifically valid research in education within the Department and the Federal Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>promote the use and application of research and development to improve practice in the classroom.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="113">SEC. 113. </num><heading>DELEGATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9513">20 USC 9513</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of Authority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 412 of the Department of Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3472), the Secretary shall delegate to the Director all functions for carrying out this title (other than administrative and support functions), except that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>nothing in this title or in the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act (except section 302(e)(1)(J) of such Act) shall be construed to alter or diminish the role, responsibilities, or authority of the National Assessment Governing Board with respect to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (including with respect to the methodologies of the National Assessment of Educational Progress <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1946">116 STAT. 1946</page>described in section 302(e)(1)(E)) from those authorized by the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9001 et seq.) on the day before the date of enactment of this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>members of the National Assessment Governing Board shall continue to be appointed by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>section 302(f)(1) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act shall apply to the National Assessment Governing Board in the exercise of its responsibilities under this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>sections 115 and 116 shall not apply to the National Assessment of Educational Progress; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>sections 115 and 116 shall not apply to the National Assessment Governing Board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Activities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may assign the Institute responsibility for administering other activities, if those activities are consistent with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Institute’s priorities, as approved by the National Board for Education Sciences under section 116, and the Institute’s mission, as described in section 111(b); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Institute’s mission, but only if those activities do not divert the Institute from its priorities.</content></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="114">SEC. 114. </num><heading>OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9514">20 USC 9514</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b)(2), the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the Director of the Institute.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Term</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall serve for a term of 6 years, beginning on the date of appointment of the Director.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First director</inline>.—</heading><content>The President, without the advice and consent of the Senate, may appoint the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (as such office existed on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) to serve as the first Director of the Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent directors</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board may make recommendations to the President with respect to the appointment of a Director under subsection (a), other than a Director appointed under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall receive the rate of basic pay for level II of the Executive Schedule.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall be selected from individuals who are highly qualified authorities in the fields of scientifically valid research, statistics, or evaluation in education, as well as management within such areas, and have a demonstrated capacity for sustained productivity and leadership in these areas.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>administer, oversee, and coordinate the activities carried out under the Institute, including the activities of the National Education Centers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>coordinate and approve budgets and operating plans for each of the National Education Centers for submission to the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Director shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>To propose to the Board priorities for the Institute, in accordance with section 115(a).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1947">116 STAT. 1947</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To ensure the methodology applied in conducting research, development, evaluation, and statistical analysis is consistent with the standards for such activities under this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>To coordinate education research and related activities carried out by the Institute with such research and activities carried out by other agencies within the Department and the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>To advise the Secretary on research, evaluation, and statistics activities relevant to the activities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>To establish necessary procedures for technical and scientific peer review of the activities of the Institute, consistent with section 116(b)(3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>To ensure that all participants in research conducted or supported by the Institute are afforded their privacy rights and other relevant protections as research subjects, in accordance with section 183 of this title, section 552a of title 5, United States Code, and sections 444 and 445 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g, 1232h).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>To ensure that activities conducted or supported by the Institute are objective, secular, neutral, and nonideological and are free of partisan political influence and racial, cultural, gender, or regional bias.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>To undertake initiatives and programs to increase the participation of researchers and institutions that have been historically underutilized in Federal education research activities of the Institute, including historically Black colleges or universities or other institutions of higher education with large numbers of minority students.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>To coordinate with the Secretary to promote and provide for the coordination of research and development activities and technical assistance activities between the Institute and comprehensive centers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>To solicit and consider the recommendations of education stakeholders, in order to ensure that there is broad and regular public and professional input from the educational field in the planning and carrying out of the Institute’s activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>To carry out and support other activities consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expert Guidance and Assistance.—</inline></heading><content>The Director may establish technical and scientific peer-review groups and scientific program advisory committees for research and evaluations that the Director determines are necessary to carry out the requirements of this title. The Director shall appoint such personnel, except that officers and employees of the United States shall comprise no more than ¼ of the members of any such group or committee and shall not receive additional compensation for their service as members of such a group or committee. The Director shall ensure that reviewers are highly qualified and capable to appraise education research and development projects. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to a peer-review group or an advisory committee established under this subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director may, when requested by other officers of the Department, and shall, when directed by the Secretary, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1948">116 STAT. 1948</page>review the products and publications of other offices of the Department to certify that evidence-based claims about those products and publications are scientifically valid.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="115">SEC. 115. </num><heading>PRIORITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9515">20 USC 9515</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Proposal.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall propose to the Board priorities for the Institute (taking into consideration long-term research and development on core issues conducted through the national research and development centers). The Director shall identify topics that may require long-term research and topics that are focused on understanding and solving particular education problems and issues, including those associated with the goals and requirements established in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), such as—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>closing the achievement gap between high-performing and low-performing children, especially achievement gaps between minority and nonminority children and between disadvantaged children and such children’s more advantaged peers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>ensuring—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>that all children have the ability to obtain a high-quality education (from early childhood through postsecondary education) and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and State academic assessments, particularly in mathematics, science, and reading or language arts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>access to, and opportunities for, postsecondary education; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the efficacy, impact on academic achievement, and cost-effectiveness of technology use within the Nation’s schools.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall approve or disapprove the priorities for the Institute proposed by the Director, including any necessary revision of those priorities. The Board shall transmit any priorities so approved to the appropriate congressional committees.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consistency</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall ensure that priorities of the Institute and the National Education Centers are consistent with the mission of the Institute.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Availability and Comment.</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Before submitting to the Board proposed priorities for the Institute, the Director shall make such priorities available to the public for comment for not less than 60 days (including by means of the Internet and through publishing such priorities in the Federal Register). The Director shall provide to the Board a copy of each such comment submitted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon approval of such priorities, the Director shall make the Institute’s plan for addressing such priorities available for public comment in the same manner as under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="116">SEC. 116. </num><heading>NATIONAL BOARD FOR EDUCATION SCIENCES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9516">20 USC 9516</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Institute shall have a board of directors, which shall be known as the National Board for Education Sciences.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Board shall be the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1949">116 STAT. 1949</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>To advise and consult with the Director on the policies of the Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To consider and approve priorities proposed by the Director under section 115 to guide the work of the Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>To review and approve procedures for technical and scientific peer review of the activities of the Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>To advise the Director on the establishment of activities to be supported by the Institute, including the general areas of research to be carried out by the National Center for Education Research.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>To present to the Director such recommendations as it may find appropriate for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the strengthening of education research; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the funding of the Institute.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>To advise the Director on the funding of applications for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements for research, after the completion of peer review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>To review and regularly evaluate the work of the Institute, to ensure that scientifically valid research, development, evaluation, and statistical analysis are consistent with the standards for such activities under this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>To advise the Director on ensuring that activities conducted or supported by the Institute are objective, secular, neutral, and nonideological and are free of partisan political influence and racial, cultural, gender, or regional bias.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>To solicit advice and information from those in the educational field, particularly practitioners and researchers, to recommend to the Director topics that require long-term, sustained, systematic, programmatic, and integrated research efforts, including knowledge utilization and wide dissemination of research, consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>To advise the Director on opportunities for the participation in, and the advancement of, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in education research, statistics, and evaluation activities of the Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>To recommend to the Director ways to enhance strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts among other Federal and State research agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>To recommend to the Director individuals to serve as Commissioners of the National Education Centers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voting members</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board shall have 15 voting members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advice.—</inline></heading><content>The President shall solicit advice regarding individuals to serve on the Board from the National Academy of Sciences, the National Science Board, and the National Science Advisor.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonvoting ex officio members.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Board shall have the following nonvoting ex officio members:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Each of the Commissioners of the National Education Centers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The Director of the Census.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1950">116 STAT. 1950</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The Commissioner of Labor Statistics.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>The Director of the National Science Foundation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointed membership.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Members appointed under paragraph (1) shall be highly qualified to appraise education research, statistics, evaluations, or development, and shall include the following individuals:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Not fewer than 8 researchers in the field of statistics, evaluation, social sciences, or physical and biological sciences, which may include those researchers recommended by the National Academy of Sciences.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Individuals who are knowledgeable about the educational needs of the United States, who may include school-based professional educators, parents (including parents with experience in promoting parental involvement in education), Chief State School Officers, State postsecondary education executives, presidents of institutions of higher education, local educational agency superintendents, early childhood experts, principals, members of State or local boards of education or Bureau-funded school boards, and individuals from business and industry with experience in promoting private sector involvement in education.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each member appointed under paragraph (1) shall serve for a term of 4 years, except that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>the terms of the initial members appointed under such paragraph shall (as determined by a random selection process at the time of appointment) be for staggered terms of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>4 years for each of 5 members;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>3 years for each of 5 members; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>2 years for each of 5 members; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>no member appointed under such paragraph shall serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unexpired terms.—</inline></heading><content>Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflict of interest.</inline>—</heading><content>A voting member of the Board shall be considered a special Government employee for the purposes of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chair.</inline>—</heading><content>The Board shall elect a chair from among the members of the Board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation.</inline>—</heading><content>Members of the Board shall serve without pay for such service. Members of the Board who are officers or employees of the United States may not receive additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their service on the Board.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel expenses.</inline>—</heading><content>The members of the Board shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers of the board.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Executive director.—The Board shall have an Executive Director who shall be appointed by the Board.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1951">116 STAT. 1951</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional staff.</inline>—</heading><content>The Board shall utilize such additional staff as may be appointed or assigned by the Director, in consultation with the Chair and the Executive Director.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detail of personnel.—</inline></heading><content>The Board may use the services and facilities of any department or agency of the Federal Government. Upon the request of the Board, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail any of the personnel of that department or agency to the Board to assist the Board in carrying out this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Board may enter into contracts or make other arrangements as may be necessary to carry out its functions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information.</inline>—</heading><content>The Board may, to the extent otherwise permitted by law, obtain directly from any executive department or agency of the Federal Government such information as the Board determines necessary to carry out its functions.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings.</inline>—</heading><content>The Board shall meet not less than 3 times each year. The Board shall hold additional meetings at the call of the Chair or upon the written request of not less than 6 voting members of the Board. Meetings of the Board shall be open to the public.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum.</inline>—</heading><content>A majority of the voting members of the Board serving at the time of the meeting shall constitute a quorum.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standing Committees.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Board may establish standing committees—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>that will each serve 1 of the National Education Centers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Director and the Commissioner of the appropriate National Education Center.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A majority of the members of each standing committee shall be voting members of the Board whose expertise is needed for the functioning of the committee. In addition, the membership of each standing committee may include, as appropriate—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>experts and scientists in research, statistics, evaluation, or development who are recognized in their discipline as highly qualified to represent such discipline and who are not members of the Board, but who may have been recommended by the Commissioner of the appropriate National Education Center and approved by the Board;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>ex officio members of the Board; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>policymakers and expert practitioners with knowledge of, and experience using, the results of research, evaluation, and statistics who are not members of the Board, but who may have been recommended by the Commissioner of the appropriate National Education Center and approved by the Board.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each standing committee shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>review and comment, at the discretion of the Board or the standing committee, on any grant, contract, or <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1952">116 STAT. 1952</page>cooperative agreement entered into (or proposed to be entered into) by the applicable National Education Center;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>prepare for, and submit to, the Board an annual evaluation of the operations of the applicable National Education Center;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>review and comment on the relevant plan for activities to be undertaken by the applicable National Education Center for each fiscal year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>report periodically to the Board regarding the activities of the committee and the applicable National Education Center.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The Board shall submit to the Director, the Secretary, and the appropriate congressional committees, not later than July 1 of each year, a report that assesses the effectiveness of the Institute in carrying out its priorities and mission, especially as such priorities and mission relate to carrying out scientifically valid research, conducting unbiased evaluations, collecting and reporting accurate education statistics, and translating research into practice.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations.</inline>—</heading><content>The Board shall submit to the Director, the Secretary, and the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes any recommendations regarding any actions that may be taken to enhance the ability of the Institute to carry out its priorities and mission. The Board shall submit an interim report not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and a final report not later than 5 years after such date of enactment.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> </section> <section><num value="117">SEC. 117. </num><heading>COMMISSIONERS OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9517">20 USC 9517</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of Commissioners.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (b), each of the National Education Centers shall be headed by a Commissioner appointed by the Director. In appointing Commissioners, the Director shall seek to promote continuity in leadership of the National Education Centers and shall consider individuals recommended by the Board. The Director may appoint a Commissioner to carry out the functions of a National Education Center without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pay and qualifications.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), each Commissioner shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>receive the rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>be highly qualified in the field of education research or evaluation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), each Commissioner shall report to the Director. A Commissioner shall serve for a period of not more than 6 years, except that a Commissioner—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>may be reappointed by the Director; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may serve after the expiration of that Commissioner’s term, until a successor has been appointed, for a period not to exceed 1 additional year.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1953">116 STAT. 1953</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment of Commissioner for Education Statistics.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The National Center for Education Statistics shall be headed by a Commissioner for Education Statistics who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>have substantial knowledge of programs assisted by the National Center for Education Statistics;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>receive the rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>serve for a term of 6 years, with the term to expire every sixth June 21, beginning in 2003.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination.</inline>—</heading><content>Each Commissioner of a National Education Center shall coordinate with each of the other Commissioners of the National Education Centers in carrying out such Commissioner’s duties under this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supervision and Approval.</inline>—</heading><content>Each Commissioner, except the Commissioner for Education Statistics, shall carry out such Commissioner’s duties under this title under the supervision and subject to the approval of the Director.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="118">SEC. 118. </num><heading>AGREEMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9518">20 USC 9518</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Institute may carry out research projects of common interest with entities such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development through agreements with such entities that are in accordance with section 430 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1231).</content></section> <section><num value="119">SEC. 119. </num><heading>BIENNIAL REPORT<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9519">20 USC 9519</ref>.</p></sidenote>.</heading> <chapeau>The Director shall, on a biennial basis, transmit to the President, the Board, and the appropriate congressional committees, and make widely available to the public (including by means of the Internet), a report containing the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A description of the activities carried out by and through the National Education Centers during the prior fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A summary of each grant, contract, and cooperative agreement in excess of $100,000 funded through the National Education Centers during the prior fiscal years, including, at a minimum, the amount, duration, recipient, purpose of the award, and the relationship, if any, to the priorities and mission of the Institute, which shall be available in a user-friendly electronic database.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>A description of how the activities of the National Education Centers are consistent with the principles of scientifically valid research and the priorities and mission of the Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Such additional comments, recommendations, and materials as the Director considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="120">SEC. 120. </num><heading>COMPETITIVE AWARDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9520">20 USC 9520</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Activities carried out under this Act through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, at a minimum, shall be awarded on a competitive basis and, when practicable, through a process of peer review.</content></section> </part> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1954">116 STAT. 1954</page> <part> <num value="B">PART B—</num><heading>NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH</heading> <section><num value="131">SEC. 131. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9531">20 USC 9531</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>There is established in the Institute a National Center for Education Research (in this part referred to as the “Research Center”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The mission of the Research Center is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>to sponsor sustained research that will lead to the accumulation of knowledge and understanding of education, to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure that all children have access to a high-quality education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>improve student academic achievement, including through the use of educational technology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>close the achievement gap between high-performing and low-performing students through the improvement of teaching and learning of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and other academic subjects; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>improve access to, and opportunity for, postsecondary education;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to support the synthesis and, as appropriate, the integration of education research;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to promote quality and integrity through the use of accepted practices of scientific inquiry to obtain knowledge and understanding of the validity of education theories, practices, or conditions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to promote scientifically valid research findings that can provide the basis for improving academic instruction and lifelong learning.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="132">SEC. 132. </num><heading>COMMISSIONER FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9532">20 USC 9532</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Research Center shall be headed by a Commissioner for Education Research (in this part referred to as the “Research Commissioner”) who shall have substantial knowledge of the activities of the Research Center, including a high level of expertise in the fields of research and research management.</content></section> <section><num value="133">SEC. 133. </num><heading>DUTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9533">20 USC 9533</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Duties.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Research Center shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>maintain published peer-review standards and standards for the conduct and evaluation of all research and development carried out under the auspices of the Research Center in accordance with this part;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>propose to the Director a research plan that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute and the mission of the Research Center and includes the activities described in paragraph (3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall be carried out pursuant to paragraph (4) and, as appropriate, be updated and modified;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>carry out specific, long-term research activities that are consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute, and are approved by the Director;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>implement the plan proposed under paragraph (2) to carry out scientifically valid research that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1955">116 STAT. 1955</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>uses objective and measurable indicators, including timelines, that are used to assess the progress and results of such research;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>meets the procedures for peer review established by the Director under section 114(f)(5) and the standards of research described in section 134; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>includes both basic research and applied research, which shall include research conducted through field-initiated research and ongoing research initiatives;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>promote the use of scientifically valid research within the Federal Government, including active participation in interagency research projects described in section 118;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>ensure that research conducted under the direction of the Research Center is relevant to education practice and policy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>synthesize and disseminate, through the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, the findings and results of education research conducted or supported by the Research Center;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>assist the Director in the preparation of a biennial report, as described in section 119;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>carry out research on successful State and local education reform activities, including those that result in increased academic achievement and in closing the achievement gap, as approved by the Director;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><chapeau>carry out research initiatives regarding the impact of technology, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>research into how technology affects student achievement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>long-term research into cognition and learning issues as they relate to the uses of technology;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>rigorous, peer-reviewed, large-scale, long-term, and broadly applicable empirical research that is designed to determine which approaches to the use of technology are most effective and cost-efficient in practice and under what conditions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>field-based research on how teachers implement technology and Internet-based resources in the classroom, including an understanding how these resources are being accessed, put to use, and the effectiveness of such resources; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>carry out research that is rigorous, peer-reviewed, and large scale to determine which methods of mathematics and science teaching are most effective, cost efficient, and able to be applied, duplicated, and scaled up for use in elementary and secondary classrooms, including in low-performing schools, to improve the teaching of, and student achievement in, mathematics and science as required under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><content>Research carried out under subsection (a) through contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements shall be carried out only by recipients with the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Research and Development Centers.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out activities under subsection (a)(3), the Research Commissioner shall support not less than 8 national research and development centers. The Research <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1956">116 STAT. 1956</page>Commissioner shall assign each of the 8 national research and development centers not less than 1 of the topics described in paragraph (2). In addition, the Research Commissioner may assign each of the 8 national research and development centers additional topics of research consistent with the mission and priorities of the Institute and the mission of the Research Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Topics of research.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Research Commissioner shall support the following topics of research, through national research and development centers or through other means:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Adult literacy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Assessment, standards, and accountability research.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Early childhood development and education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>English language learners research.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Improving low achieving schools.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Innovation in education reform.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>State and local policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Postsecondary education and training.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Rural education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>Teacher quality.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>Reading and literacy.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of centers</inline>.—</heading><content>The national research and development centers shall address areas of national need, including in educational technology areas. The Research Commissioner may support additional national research and development centers to address topics of research not described in paragraph (2) if such topics are consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute and the mission of the Research Center. The research carried out by the centers shall incorporate the potential or existing role of educational technology, where appropriate, in achieving the goals of each center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Support for a national research and development center shall be for a period of not more than 5 years, shall be of sufficient size and scope to be effective, and notwithstanding section 134(b), may be renewed without competition for not more than 5 additional years if the Director, in consultation with the Research Commissioner and the Board, determines that the research of the national research and development center—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>continues to address priorities of the Institute; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>merits renewal (applying the procedures and standards established in section 134).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limit</inline>.—</heading><content>No national research and development center may be supported under this subsection for a period of more than 10 years without submitting to a competitive process for the award of the support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of awards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall continue awards made to the national research and development centers that are in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act in accordance with the terms of those awards and may renew them in accordance with paragraphs (4) and (5).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disaggregation</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent feasible, research conducted under this subsection shall be disaggregated by age, race, gender, and socioeconomic background.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1957">116 STAT. 1957</page> <section><num value="134">SEC. 134. </num><heading>STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND EVALUATION OF RESEARCH.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9534">20 USC 9534</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this part, the Research Commissioner shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure that all research conducted under the direction of the Research Center follows scientifically based research standards;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>develop such other standards as may be necessary to govern the conduct and evaluation of all research, development, and wide dissemination activities carried out by the Research Center to assure that such activities meet the highest standards of professional excellence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>review the procedures utilized by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and other Federal departments or agencies engaged in research and development, and actively solicit recommendations from research organizations and members of the general public in the development of the standards described in paragraph (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>ensure that all research complies with Federal guidelines relating to research misconduct.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Peer Review.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall establish a peer review system, involving highly qualified individuals with an in-depth knowledge of the subject to be investigated, for reviewing and evaluating all applications for grants and cooperative agreements that exceed $100,000, and for evaluating and assessing the products of research by all recipients of grants and cooperative agreements under this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Research Commissioner shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>develop the procedures to be used in evaluating applications for research grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts, and specify the criteria and factors (including, as applicable, the use of longitudinal data linking test scores, enrollment, and graduation rates over time) which shall be considered in making such evaluations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>evaluate the performance of each recipient of an award of a research grant, contract, or cooperative agreement at the conclusion of the award.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Long-Term Research.</inline>—</heading><content>The Research Commissioner shall ensure that not less than 50 percent of the funds made available for research for each fiscal year shall be used to fund long-term research programs of not less than 5 years, which support the priorities and mission of the Institute and the mission of the Research Center.</content></subsection></section> </part> <part> <num value="C">PART C—</num><heading>NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS</heading> <section><num value="151">SEC. 151. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9541">20 USC 9541</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>There is established in the Institute a National Center for Education Statistics (in this part referred to as the “Statistics Center”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mission.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The mission of the Statistics Center shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to collect and analyze education information and statistics in a manner that meets the highest methodological standards;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1958">116 STAT. 1958</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to report education information and statistics in a timely manner; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>to collect, analyze, and report education information and statistics in a manner that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>is objective, secular, neutral, and nonideological and is free of partisan political influence and racial, cultural, gender, or regional bias; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is relevant and useful to practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and the public.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="152">SEC. 152. </num><heading>COMMISSIONER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9542">20 USC 9542</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Statistics Center shall be headed by a Commissioner for Education Statistics (in this part referred to as the “Statistics Commissioner”) who shall be highly qualified and have substantial knowledge of statistical methodologies and activities undertaken by the Statistics Center.</content></section> <section><num value="153">SEC. 153. </num><heading>DUTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9543">20 USC 9543</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Duties.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Statistics Center shall collect, report, analyze, and disseminate statistical data related to education in the United States and in other nations, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>collecting, acquiring, compiling (where appropriate, on a State-by-State basis), and disseminating full and complete statistics (disaggregated by the population characteristics described in paragraph (3)) on the condition and progress of education, at the preschool, elementary, secondary, postsecondary, and adult levels in the United States, including data on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>State and local education reform activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>State and local early childhood school readiness activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>student achievement in, at a minimum, the core academic areas of reading, mathematics, and science at all levels of education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>secondary school completions, dropouts, and adult literacy and reading skills;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>access to, and opportunity for, postsecondary education, including data on financial aid to postsecondary students;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><heading>teaching, including—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>data on in-service professional development, including a comparison of courses taken in the core academic areas of reading, mathematics, and science with courses in noncore academic areas, including technology courses; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the percentage of teachers who are highly qualified (as such term is defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) in each State and, where feasible, in each local educational agency and school;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>instruction, the conditions of the education workplace, and the supply of, and demand for, teachers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><chapeau>the incidence, frequency, seriousness, and nature of violence affecting students, school personnel, and other individuals participating in school activities, as well as other indices of school safety, including information regarding—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1959">116 STAT. 1959</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the relationship between victims and perpetrators;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>demographic characteristics of the victims and perpetrators; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the type of weapons used in incidents, as classified in the Uniform Crime Reports of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the financing and management of education, including data on revenues and expenditures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>the social and economic status of children, including their academic achievement;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>the existence and use of educational technology and access to the Internet by students and teachers in elementary schools and secondary schools;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><content>access to, and opportunity for, early childhood education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="M">(M) </num><content>the availability of, and access to, before-school and after-school programs (including such programs during school recesses);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="N">(N) </num><content>student participation in and completion of secondary and postsecondary vocational and technical education programs by specific program area; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="O">(O) </num><content>the existence and use of school libraries;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>conducting and publishing reports on the meaning and significance of the statistics described in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>collecting, analyzing, cross-tabulating, and reporting, to the extent feasible, information by gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, limited English proficiency, mobility, disability, urban, rural, suburban districts, and other population characteristics, when such disaggregated information will facilitate educational and policy decisionmaking;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>assisting public and private educational agencies, organizations, and institutions in improving and automating statistical and data collection activities, which may include assisting State educational agencies and local educational agencies with the disaggregation of data and with the development of longitudinal student data systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>determining voluntary standards and guidelines to assist State educational agencies in developing statewide longitudinal data systems that link individual student data consistent with the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), promote linkages across States, and protect student privacy consistent with section 183, to improve student academic achievement and close achievement gaps;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>acquiring and disseminating data on educational activities and student achievement (such as the Third International Math and Science Study) in the United States compared with foreign nations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>conducting longitudinal and special data collections necessary to report on the condition and progress of education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>assisting the Director in the preparation of a biennial report, as described in section 119; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>determining, in consultation with the National Research Council of the National Academies, methodology by which States may accurately measure graduation rates (defined as the percentage of students who graduate from secondary school <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1960">116 STAT. 1960</page>with a regular diploma in the standard number of years), school completion rates, and dropout rates.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training Program.</inline>—</heading><content>The Statistics Commissioner may establish a program to train employees of public and private educational agencies, organizations, and institutions in the use of standard statistical procedures and concepts, and may establish a fellowship program to appoint such employees as temporary fellows at the Statistics Center, in order to assist the Statistics Center in carrying out its duties.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="154">SEC. 154. </num><heading>PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9544">20 USC 9544</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements.</inline>—</heading><content>In carrying out the duties under this part, the Statistics Commissioner, may award grants, enter into contracts and cooperative agreements, and provide technical assistance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gathering Information.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sampling</inline>.—</heading><content>The Statistics Commissioner may use the statistical method known as sampling (including random sampling) to carry out this part.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Source of information.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Statistics Commissioner may, as appropriate, use information collected—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>from States, local educational agencies, public and private schools, preschools, institutions of higher education, vocational and adult education programs, libraries, administrators, teachers, students, the general public, and other individuals, organizations, agencies, and institutions (including information collected by States and local educational agencies for their own use); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by other offices within the Institute and by other Federal departments, agencies, and instrumentalities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau><inline class="smallCaps">Collection.</inline>—The Statistics Commissioner may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>enter into interagency agreements for the collection of statistics;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>arrange with any agency, organization, or institution for the collection of statistics; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>assign employees of the Statistics Center to any such agency, organization, or institution to assist in such collection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical assistance and coordination.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In order to maximize the effectiveness of Department efforts to serve the educational needs of children and youth, the Statistics Commissioner shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>provide technical assistance to the Department offices that gather data for statistical purposes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>coordinate with other Department offices in the collection of data.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements under this section may be awarded, on a competitive basis, for a period of not more than 5 years, and may be renewed at the discretion of the Statistics Commissioner for an additional period of not more than 5 years.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="155">SEC. 155. </num><heading>REPORTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9545">20 USC 9545</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Issuance of Reports.</inline>—</heading><content>The Statistics Commissioner, shall establish procedures, in accordance with section 186, to ensure that the reports issued under this section are relevant, of high quality, useful to customers, subject to rigorous <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1961">116 STAT. 1961</page>peer review, produced in a timely fashion, and free from any partisan political influence.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Condition and Progress of Education.—</inline></heading><content>Not later than June 1, 2003, and each June 1 thereafter, the Deadline. Statistics Commissioner, shall submit to the President and the appropriate congressional committees a statistical report on the condition and progress of education in the United States.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statistical Reports.</inline>—</heading><content>The Statistics Commissioner shall issue regular and, as necessary, special statistical reports on education topics, particularly in the core academic areas of reading, mathematics, and science, consistent with the priorities and the mission of the Statistics Center.</content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="156">SEC. 156. </num><heading>DISSEMINATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9546">20 USC 9546</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Requests.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Statistics Center may furnish transcripts or copies of tables and other statistical records and make special statistical compilations and surveys for State and local officials, public and private organizations, and individuals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compilations.</inline>—</heading><content>The Statistics Center shall provide State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education with opportunities to suggest the establishment of particular compilations of statistics, surveys, and analyses that will assist those educational agencies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Requests.</inline>—</heading><content>The Statistics Center shall furnish such special statistical compilations and surveys as the relevant congressional committees may request.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Statistical Projects.</inline>—</heading><content>The Statistics Center may engage in joint statistical projects related to the mission of the Center, or other statistical purposes authorized by law, with nonprofit organizations or agencies, and the cost of such projects shall be shared equitably as determined by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Statistical compilations and surveys under this section, other than those carried out pursuant to subsections (b) and (c), may be made subject to the payment of the actual or estimated cost of such work.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds received.</inline>—</heading><content>All funds received in payment for work or services described in this subsection may be used to pay directly the costs of such work or services, to repay appropriations that initially bore all or part of such costs, or to refund excess sums when necessary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Statistics Center shall, consistent with section 183, cooperate with other Federal agencies having a need for educational data in providing access to educational data received by the Statistics Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interested parties.</inline>—</heading><content>The Statistics Center shall, in accordance with such terms and conditions as the Center may prescribe, provide all interested parties, including public and private agencies, parents, and other individuals, direct access, in the most appropriate form (including, where possible, electronically), to data collected by the Statistics Center for the purposes of research and acquiring statistical information.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1962">116 STAT. 1962</page> <section><num value="157">SEC. 157. </num><heading>COOPERATIVE EDUCATION STATISTICS SYSTEMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9547">20 USC 9547</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Statistics Center may establish 1 or more national cooperative education statistics systems for the purpose of producing and maintaining, with the cooperation of the States, comparable and uniform information and data on early childhood education, elementary and secondary education, postsecondary education, adult education, and libraries, that are useful for policymaking at the Federal, State, and local levels.</content></section> <section><num value="158">SEC. 158. </num><heading>STATE DEFINED.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9548">20 USC 9548</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In this part, the term “State” means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.</content></section> </part> <part> <num value="D">PART D—</num><heading>NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION EVALUATION AND REGIONAL ASSISTANCE</heading> <section><num value="171">SEC. 171. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9561">20 USC 9561</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>There is established in the Institute a National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The mission of the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide technical assistance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to conduct evaluations of Federal education programs administered by the Secretary (and as time and resources allow, other education programs) to determine the impact of such programs (especially on student academic achievement in the core academic areas of reading, mathematics, and science);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to support synthesis and wide dissemination of results of evaluation, research, and products developed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>to encourage the use of scientifically valid education research and evaluation throughout the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements—</inline></heading><content>In carrying out the duties under this part, the Director may award grants, enter into contracts and cooperative agreements, and provide technical assistance.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="172">SEC. 172. </num><heading>COMMISSIONER FOR EDUCATION EVALUATION AND REGIONAL ASSISTANCE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9562">20 USC 9562</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance shall be headed by a Commissioner for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (in this part referred to as the “Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner”) who is highly qualified and has demonstrated a capacity to carry out the mission of the Center and shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>conduct evaluations pursuant to section 173;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>widely disseminate information on scientifically valid research, statistics, and evaluation on education, particularly to State educational agencies and local educational agencies, to institutions of higher education, to the public, the media, voluntary organizations, professional associations, and other constituencies, especially with respect to information relating to, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the core academic areas of reading, mathematics, and science;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>closing the achievement gap between high-performing students and low-performing students;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1963">116 STAT. 1963</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>educational practices that improve academic achievement and promote learning;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>education technology, including software; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>those topics covered by the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouses (established under section 941(f) of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 6041(f)) (as such provision was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act);</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>make such information accessible in a user-friendly, timely, and efficient manner (including through use of a searchable Internet-based online database that shall include all topics covered in paragraph (2)(E)) to schools, institutions of higher education, educators (including early childhood educators), parents, administrators, policymakers, researchers, public and private entities (including providers of early childhood services), entities responsible for carrying out technical assistance through the Department, and the general public;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>support the regional educational laboratories in conducting applied research, the development and dissemination of educational research, products and processes, the provision of technical assistance, and other activities to serve the educational needs of such laboratories’ regions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>manage the National Library of Education described in subsection (d), and other sources of digital information on education research;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>assist the Director in the preparation of a biennial report, described in section 119; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>award a contract for a prekindergarten through grade 12 mathematics and science teacher clearinghouse.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Duties.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out subsection (a), the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure that information disseminated under this section is provided in a cost-effective, nonduplicative manner that includes the most current research findings, which may include through the continuation of individual clearinghouses authorized under the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (title IX of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act; 20 U.S.C. 6001 et seq.) (as such Act existed on the day before the date of enactment of this Act);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>describe prominently the type of scientific evidence that is used to support the findings that are disseminated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>explain clearly the scientifically appropriate and inappropriate uses of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the findings that are disseminated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the types of evidence used to support those findings; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>respond, as appropriate, to inquiries from schools, educators, parents, administrators, policymakers, researchers, public and private entities, and entities responsible for carrying out technical assistance.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director shall continue awards for the support of the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouses and contracts for regional educational laboratories (established under subsections (f) and (h) of section 941 of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 6041(f) and (h)) (as such awards were in effect <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1964">116 STAT. 1964</page>on the day before the date of enactment of this Act)) for the duration of those awards, in accordance with the terms and agreements of such awards.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Library of Education.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is established within the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance a National Library of Education that shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>be headed by an individual who is highly qualified in library science;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>collect and archive information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>provide a central location within the Federal Government for information about education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>provide comprehensive reference services on matters related to education to employees of the Department of Education and its contractors and grantees, other Federal employees, and members of the public; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>promote greater cooperation and resource sharing among providers and repositories of education information in the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The information collected and archived by the National Library of Education shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>products and publications developed through, or supported by, the Institute; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>other relevant and useful education-related research, statistics, and evaluation materials and other information, projects, and publications that are—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>consistent with—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>scientifically valid research; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the priorities and mission of the Institute; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>developed by the Department, other Federal agencies, or entities (including entities supported under the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 and the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouses (established under section 941(f) of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 6041(f) (as such provision was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act))).</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="173">SEC. 173. </num><heading>EVALUATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9563">20 USC 9563</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out its missions, the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>conduct or support evaluations consistent with the Center’s mission as described in section 171(b);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>evaluate programs under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to the extent practicable, examine evaluations conducted or supported by others in order to determine the quality and relevance of the evidence of effectiveness generated by those evaluations, with the approval of the Director;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1965">116 STAT. 1965</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>coordinate the activities of the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance with other evaluation activities in the Department;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>review and, where feasible, supplement Federal education program evaluations, particularly those by the Department, to determine or enhance the quality and relevance of the evidence generated by those evaluations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>establish evaluation methodology; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>assist the Director in the preparation of the biennial report, as described in section 119.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each evaluation conducted by the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance pursuant to paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>adhere to the highest possible standards of quality for conducting scientifically valid education evaluation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>be subject to rigorous peer-review.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Evaluations Under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.</inline>—</heading><content>The Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner, consistent with the mission of the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance under section 171(b), shall administer all operations and contracts associated with evaluations authorized by part E of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6491 et seq.) and administered by the Department as of the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph></section> <section><num value="174">SEC. 174. </num><heading>REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LABORATORIES FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DISSEMINATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9564">20 USC 9564</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regional Educational Laboratories.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director shall enter into contracts with entities to establish a networked system of 10 regional educational laboratories that serve the needs of each region of the United States in accordance with the provisions of this section. The amount of assistance allocated to each laboratory by the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner shall reflect the number of local educational agencies and the number of school-age children within the region served by such laboratory, as well as the cost of providing services within the geographic area encompassed by the region.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regions.</inline>—</heading><content>The regions served by the regional educational laboratories shall be the 10 geographic regions served by the regional educational laboratories established under section 941(h) of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (as such provision existed on the day before the date of enactment of this Act).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Applicants.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director may enter into contracts under this section with research organizations, institutions, agencies, institutions of higher education, or partnerships among such entities, or individuals, with the demonstrated ability or capacity to carry out the activities described in this section, including regional entities that carried out activities under the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (as such Act existed on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) and title XIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as such title existed on the day before the date of enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110)).</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1966">116 STAT. 1966</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Each applicant desiring a contract under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may reasonably require.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain a 5-year plan for carrying out the activities described in this section in a manner that addresses the priorities established under section 207 and addresses the needs of all States (and to the extent practicable, of local educational agencies) within the region to be served by the regional educational laboratory, on an ongoing basis.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Entering into Contracts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In entering into contracts under this section, the Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>enter into contracts for a 5-year period; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure that regional educational laboratories established under this section have strong and effective governance, organization, management, and administration, and employ qualified staff.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to ensure coordination and prevent unnecessary duplication of activities among the regions, the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>share information about the activities of each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section with each other regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section and with the Department of Education, including the Director and the Board;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>oversee a strategic plan for ensuring that each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section increases collaboration and resource-sharing in such activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>ensure, where appropriate, that the activities of each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section also serve national interests; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>ensure that each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section coordinates such laboratory’s activities with the activities of each other regional technical assistance provider.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting competitions for contracts under this section, the Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>actively encourage eligible entities to compete for such awards by making information and technical assistance relating to the competition widely available; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>seek input from the chief executive officers of States, chief State school officers, educators, and parents regarding the need for applied research, wide dissemination, training, technical assistance, and development activities authorized by this title in the regions to be served by the regional educational laboratories and how those educational needs could be addressed most effectively.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives and indicators</inline>.—</heading><content>Before entering into a contract under this section, the Director shall design specific objectives and measurable indicators to be used to assess the particular programs or initiatives, and ongoing progress and performance, of the regional educational laboratories, in order to ensure that the educational needs of the region are being <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1967">116 STAT. 1967</page>met and that the latest and best research and proven practices are being carried out as part of school improvement efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards.</inline>—</heading><content>The Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner shall establish a system for technical and peer review to ensure that applied research activities, research-based reports, and products of the regional educational laboratories are consistent with the research standards described in section 134 and the evaluation standards adhered to pursuant to section 173(a)(2)(A).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Central Mission and Primary Function.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section shall support applied research, development, wide dissemination, and technical assistance activities by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>providing training (which may include supporting internships and fellowships and providing stipends) and technical assistance to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, school boards, schools funded by the Bureau as appropriate, and State boards of education regarding, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the administration and implementation of programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>scientifically valid research in education on teaching methods, assessment tools, and high quality, challenging curriculum frameworks for use by teachers and administrators in, at a minimum—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, and reading;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>English language acquisition;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>education technology; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the replication and adaption of exemplary and promising practices and new educational methods, including professional development strategies and the use of educational technology to improve teaching and learning; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the facilitation of communication between educational experts, school officials, and teachers, parents, and librarians, to enable such individuals to assist schools to develop a plan to meet the State education goals;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>developing and widely disseminating, including through Internet-based means, scientifically valid research, information, reports, and publications that are usable for improving academic achievement, closing achievement gaps, and encouraging and sustaining school improvement, to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>schools, districts, institutions of higher education, educators (including early childhood educators and librarians), parents, policymakers, and other constituencies, as appropriate, within the region in which the regional educational laboratory is located; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>developing a plan for identifying and serving the needs of the region by conducting a continuing survey of the educational needs, strengths, and weaknesses within the region, including a process of open hearings to solicit the views of schools, teachers, administrators, parents, local educational <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1968">116 STAT. 1968</page>agencies, librarians, and State educational agencies within the region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in the event such quality applied research does not exist as determined by the regional educational laboratory or the Department, carrying out applied research projects that are designed to serve the particular educational needs (in prekindergarten through grade 16) of the region in which the regional educational laboratory is located, that reflect findings from scientifically valid research, and that result in userfriendly, replicable school-based classroom applications geared toward promoting increased student achievement, including using applied research to assist in solving site-specific problems and assisting in development activities (including high-quality and on-going professional development and effective parental involvement strategies);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>supporting and serving the educational development activities and needs of the region by providing educational applied research in usable forms to promote school-improvement, academic achievement, and the closing of achievement gaps and contributing to the current base of education knowledge by addressing enduring problems in elementary and secondary education and access to postsecondary education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>collaborating and coordinating services with other technical assistance providers funded by the Department of Education;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>assisting in gathering information on school finance systems to promote improved access to educational opportunities and to better serve all public school students;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>assisting in gathering information on alternative administrative structures that are more conducive to planning, implementing, and sustaining school reform and improved academic achievement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>bringing teams of experts together to develop and implement school improvement plans and strategies, especially in low-performing or high poverty schools; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>developing innovative approaches to the application of technology in education that are unlikely to originate from within the private sector, but which could result in the development of new forms of education software, education content, and technology-enabled pedagogy.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Activities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section shall carry out the following activities:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Collaborate with the National Education Centers in order to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>maximize the use of research conducted through the National Education Centers in the work of such laboratory;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>keep the National Education Centers apprised of the work of the regional educational laboratory in the field; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>inform the National Education Centers about additional research needs identified in the field.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Consult with the State educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region in developing the plan for serving the region.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1969">116 STAT. 1969</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Develop strategies to utilize schools as critical components in reforming education and revitalizing rural communities in the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Report and disseminate information on overcoming the obstacles faced by educators and schools in high poverty, urban, and rural areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Identify successful educational programs that have either been developed by such laboratory in carrying out such laboratory’s functions or that have been developed or used by others within the region served by the laboratory and make such information available to the Secretary and the network of regional educational laboratories so that such programs may be considered for inclusion in the national education dissemination system.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Governing Board and Allocation.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In GENERAL</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out its responsibilities, each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section, in keeping with the terms and conditions of such laboratory’s contract, shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>establish a governing board that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>reflects a balanced representation of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the States in the region;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the interests and concerns of regional constituencies; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>technical expertise;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>includes the chief State school officer or such officer’s designee of each State represented in such board’s region;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>includes—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>representatives nominated by chief executive officers of States and State organizations of superintendents, principals, institutions of higher education, teachers, parents, businesses, and researchers; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>other representatives of the organizations described in subclause (I), as required by State law in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>is the sole entity that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>guides and directs the laboratory in carrying out the provisions of this subsection and satisfying the terms and conditions of the contract award;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>determines the regional agenda of the laboratory;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>engages in an ongoing dialogue with the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner concerning the laboratory’s goals, activities, and priorities; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>determines at the start of the contract period, subject to the requirements of this section and in consultation with the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner, the mission of the regional educational laboratory for the duration of the contract period;</content></subclause></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1970">116 STAT. 1970</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>ensures that the regional educational laboratory attains and maintains a high level of quality in the laboratory’s work and products;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>establishes standards to ensure that the regional educational laboratory has strong and effective governance, organization, management, and administration, and employs qualified staff;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>directs the regional educational laboratory to carry out the laboratory’s duties in a manner that will make progress toward achieving the State education goals and reforming schools and educational systems; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>conducts a continuing survey of the educational needs, strengths, and weaknesses within the region, including a process of open hearings to solicit the views of schools and teachers; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>allocate the regional educational laboratory’s resources to and within each State in a manner which reflects the need for assistance, taking into account such factors as the proportion of economically disadvantaged students, the increased cost burden of service delivery in areas of sparse populations, and any special initiatives being undertaken by State, intermediate, local educational agencies, or Bureau-funded schools, as appropriate, which may require special assistance from the laboratory.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule.</inline>—</heading><content>If a regional educational laboratory needs flexibility in order to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(A)(i), the regional educational laboratory may select not more than 10 percent of the governing board from individuals outside those representatives nominated in accordance with paragraph (1)(A)(iii).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of Governing Board.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regional educational laboratories, the governing boards of the regional educational laboratories shall establish and maintain a network to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>share information about the activities each laboratory is carrying out;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>plan joint activities that would meet the needs of multiple regions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>create a strategic plan for the development of activities undertaken by the laboratories to reduce redundancy and increase collaboration and resource-sharing in such activities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>otherwise devise means by which the work of the individual laboratories could serve national, as well as regional, needs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluations.</inline>—</heading><content>The Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner shall provide for independent evaluations of each of the regional educational laboratories in carrying out the duties described in this section in the third year that such laboratory receives assistance under this section in accordance with the standards developed by the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner and approved by the Board and shall transmit the results of such evaluations to the relevant committees of Congress, the Board, and the appropriate regional educational laboratory governing board.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1971">116 STAT. 1971</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>No regional educational laboratory receiving assistance under this section shall, by reason of the receipt of that assistance, be ineligible to receive any other assistance from the Department of Education as authorized by law or be prohibited from engaging in activities involving international projects or endeavors.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance Payment System.</inline>—</heading><content>Each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section shall participate in the advance payment system at the Department of Education.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">(m) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Projects.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to activities authorized under this section, the Director is authorized to enter into contracts or agreements with a regional educational laboratory for the purpose of carrying out additional projects to enable such regional educational laboratory to assist in efforts to achieve State education goals and for other purposes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">(n) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report and Plan.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Not later than July 1 of each Deadline, year, each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section shall submit to the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a plan covering the succeeding fiscal year, in which such laboratory’s mission, activities, and scope of work are described, including a general description of the plans such laboratory expects to submit in the remaining years of such laboratory’s contract; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a report of how well such laboratory is meeting the needs of the region, including a summary of activities during the preceding year, a list of entities served, a list of products, and any other information that the regional educational laboratory may consider relevant or the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner may require.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">(o) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any modifications in a regional educational laboratory contract in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> </part> <part> <num value="E">PART E—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="181">SEC. 181. </num><heading>INTERAGENCY DATA SOURCES AND FORMATS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9571">20 USC 9571</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall ensure that the Department and the Institute use common sources of data in standardized formats.</content></section> <section><num value="182">SEC. 182. </num><heading>PROHIBITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9572">20 USC 9572</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Database.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this title may be construed to authorize the establishment of a nationwide database of individually identifiable information on individuals involved in studies or other collections of data under this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Government and Use of Federal Funds.— </inline></heading><content>Nothing in this title may be construed to authorize an officer or employee of the Federal Government to mandate, direct, or control the curriculum, program of instruction, or allocation of State or local resources of a State, local educational agency, or school, or to mandate a State, or any subdivision thereof, to spend any funds or incur any costs not provided for under this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Endorsement of Curriculum.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, no funds provided under this title to the Institute, including any office, board, committee, or center of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1972">116 STAT. 1972</page>the Institute, may be used by the Institute to endorse, approve, or sanction any curriculum designed to be used in an elementary school or secondary school.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federally Sponsored Testing.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), no funds provided under this title to the Secretary or to the recipient of any award may be used to develop, pilot test, field test, implement, administer, or distribute any federally sponsored national test in reading, mathematics, or any other subject, unless specifically and explicitly authorized by law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall not apply to international comparative assessments developed under the authority of section 153(a)(6) of this title or section 404(a)(6) of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9003(a)(6)) (as such section was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) and administered to only a representative sample of pupils in the United States and in foreign nations.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="183">SEC. 183. </num><heading>CONFIDENTIALITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9573">20 USC 9573</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>All collection, maintenance, use, and wide dissemination of data by the Institute, including each office, board, committee, and center of the Institute, shall conform with the requirements of section 552a of title 5, United States Code, the confidentiality standards of subsection (c) of this section, and sections 444 and 445 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g, 1232h).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Student Information.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director shall ensure that all individually identifiable information about students, their academic achievements, their families, and information with respect to individual schools, shall remain confidential in accordance with section 552a of title 5, United States Code, the confidentiality standards of subsection (c) of this section, and sections 444 and 445 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g, 1232h).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="184">SEC. 184. </num><heading>AVAILABILITY OF DATA.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9574">20 USC 9574</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Subject to section 183, data collected by the Institute, including any office, board, committee, or center of the Institute, in carrying out the priorities and mission of the Institute, shall be made available to the public, including through use of the Internet.</content></section> <section><num value="185">SEC. 185. </num><heading>PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9575">20 USC 9575</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Director shall ensure that all activities conducted or supported by the Institute or a National Education Center make customer service a priority. The Director shall ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through the following methods:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Establishing and improving feedback mechanisms in order to anticipate customer needs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Disseminating information in a timely fashion and in formats that are easily accessible and usable by researchers, practitioners, and the general public.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Utilizing the most modem technology and other methods available, including arrangements to use data collected electronically by States and local educational agencies, to ensure the efficient collection and timely distribution of information, including data and reports.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1973">116 STAT. 1973</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Establishing and measuring performance against a set of indicators for the quality of data collected, analyzed, and reported.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Continuously improving management strategies and practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Making information available to the public in an expeditious fashion.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="186">SEC. 186. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO PUBLISH.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication</inline> .—</heading><content>The Director may prepare and publish (including through oral presentation) such research, statistics (consistent with part C), and evaluation information and reports from any office, board, committee, and center of the Institute, as needed to carry out the priorities and mission of the Institute without the approval of the Secretary or any other office of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance Copies.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director shall provide the Secretary and other relevant offices with an advance copy of any information to be published under this section before publication.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Peer Review</inline>.—</heading><content>All research, statistics, and evaluation reports conducted by, or supported through, the Institute shall be subjected to rigorous peer review before being published or otherwise made available to the public.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Items Not Covered</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in subsections (a), (b), or (c) shall be construed to apply to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>information on current or proposed budgets, appropriations, or legislation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>information prohibited from disclosure by law or the Constitution, classified national security information, or information described in section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>review by officers of the United States in order to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of information described in paragraph (1) or (2).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="187">SEC. 187. </num><heading>VACANCIES.</heading> <content>Any member appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term. A vacancy in an office, board, committee, or center of the Institute shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. This section does not apply to employees appointed under section 188.</content></section> <section><num value="188">SEC. 188. </num><heading>SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9578">20 USC 9578</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director may appoint, for terms not to exceed 6 years (without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointment in the competitive service) and may compensate (without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates) such scientific or technical employees to carry out the functions of the Institute or the office, board, committee, or center, respectively, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>at least 30 days prior to the appointment of any such employee, public notice is given of the availability of such position and an opportunity is provided for qualified individuals to apply and compete for such position;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the rate of basic pay for such employees does not exceed the maximum rate of basic pay payable for positions at GS-<page identifier="/us/stat/116/1974">116 STAT. 1974</page>15, as determined in accordance with section 5376 of title 5, United States Code, except that not more than 7 individuals appointed under this section may be paid at a rate that does not exceed the rate of basic pay for level III of the Executive Schedule;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the appointment of such employee is necessary (as determined by the Director on the basis of clear and convincing evidence) to provide the Institute or the office, board, committee, or center with scientific or technical expertise which could not otherwise be obtained by the Institute or the office, board, committee, or center through the competitive service; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the total number of such employees does not exceed 40 individuals or ⅕ of the number of full-time, regular scientific or professional employees of the Institute, whichever is greater.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of Employees.</inline>—</heading><content>All employees described in subsection (a) shall work on activities of the Institute or the office, board, committee, or center, and shall not be reassigned to other duties outside the Institute or the office, board, committee, or center during their term.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="189">SEC. 189. </num><heading>FELLOWSHIPS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9579">20 USC 9579</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In order to strengthen the national capacity to carry out high-quality research, evaluation, and statistics related to education, the Director shall establish and maintain research, evaluation, and statistics fellowships in institutions of higher education (which may include the establishment of such fellowships in historically Black colleges and universities and other institutions of higher education with large numbers of minority students) that support graduate and postdoctoral study onsite at the Institute or at the institution of higher education. In establishing the fellowships, the Director shall ensure that women and minorities are actively recruited for participation.</content></section> <section><num value="190">SEC. 190. </num><heading>VOLUNTARY SERVICE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9580">20 USC 9580</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Director may accept voluntary and uncompensated services to carry out and support activities that are consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute.</content></section> <section><num value="191">SEC. 191. </num><heading>RULEMAKING.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9581">20 USC 9581</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Notwithstanding section 437(d) of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232(d)), the exemption for public property, loans, grants, and benefits in section 553(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to the Institute.</content></section> <section><num value="192">SEC. 192. </num><heading>COPYRIGHT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9582">20 USC 9582</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the rights, remedies, limitations, or defense under title 17, United States Code.</content></section> <section><num value="193">SEC. 193. </num><heading>REMOVAL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9583">20 USC 9583</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director, each member of the Board, and the Commissioner for Education Statistics may be removed by the President prior to the expiration of the term of each such appointee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Commissioner appointed by the Director pursuant to section 117 may be removed by the Director prior to the expiration of the term of each such Commissioner.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1975">116 STAT. 1975</page> <section><num value="194">SEC. 194. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9584">20 USC 9584</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to administer and carry out this title (except section 174) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years, of which—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>not less than the amount provided to the National Center for Education Statistics (as such Center was in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) for fiscal year 2002 shall be provided to the National Center for Education Statistics, as authorized under part C; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>not more than the lesser of 2 percent of such funds or $1,000,000 shall be made available to carry out section 116 (relating to the National Board for Education Sciences).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regional Educational Laboratories.—</inline></heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 174 $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years. Of the amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence for a fiscal year, the Director shall obligate not less than 25 percent to carry out such purpose with respect to rural areas (including schools funded by the Bureau which are located in rural areas).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts made available under this section shall remain available until expended.</content></subsection></section> </part> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>EDUCATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9501">20 USC 9501</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9601">20 USC 9601</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The terms “local educational agency” and “State educational agency” have the meanings given those terms in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>COMPREHENSIVE CENTERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9602">20 USC 9602</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), beginning in fiscal year 2004, the Secretary is authorized to award not less than 20 grants to local entities, or consortia of such entities, with demonstrated expertise in providing technical assistance and professional development in reading, mathematics, science, and technology, especially to low-performing schools and districts, to establish comprehensive centers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall ensure that not less than 1 comprehensive center is established in each of the 10 geographic regions served by the regional educational laboratories established under section 941(h) of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (as <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1976">116 STAT. 1976</page>such provision existed on the day before the date of enactment of this Act); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>after meeting the requirements of subparagraph (A), shall consider, in awarding the remainder of the grants, the school-age population, proportion of economically disadvantaged students, the increased cost burdens of service delivery in areas of sparse population, and the number of schools identified for school improvement (as described in section 1116(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316(b)) in the population served by the local entity or consortium of such entities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible applicants.</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Grants under this section may be made with research organizations, institutions, agencies, institutions of higher education, or partnerships among such entities, or individuals, with the demonstrated ability or capacity to carry out the activities described in subsection (f), including regional entities that carried out activities under the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (as such Act existed on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) and title XIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as such title existed on the day before the date of enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting competitions for grants under this section, the Secretary shall actively encourage potential applicants to compete for such awards by making widely available information and technical assistance relating to the competition.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives and indicators</inline>.—</heading><content>Before awarding a grant under this section, the Secretary shall design specific objectives and measurable indicators, using the results of the assessment conducted under section 206, to be used to assess the particular programs or initiatives, and ongoing progress and performance, of the regional entities, in order to ensure that the educational needs of the region are being met and that the latest and best research and proven practices are being carried out as part of school improvement efforts.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>Each local entity, or consortium of such entities, seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably require.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain a 5-year plan for carrying out the activities described in this section in a manner that addresses the priorities established under section 207 and addresses the needs of all States (and to the extent practicable, of local educational agencies) within the region to be served by the comprehensive center, on an ongoing basis.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each comprehensive center established under this section shall allocate such center’s resources to and within each State in a manner which reflects the need for assistance, taking into account such factors as the proportion of economically disadvantaged students, the increased cost burden of service delivery in areas of sparse populations, and any special initiatives being undertaken by State, intermediate, local educational agencies, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1977">116 STAT. 1977</page>or Bureau-funded schools, as appropriate, which may require special assistance from the center.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Work.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each comprehensive center established under this section shall work with State educational agencies, local educational agencies, regional educational agencies, and schools in the region where such center is located on school improvement activities that take into account factors such as the proportion of economically disadvantaged students in the region, and give priority to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>schools in the region with high percentages or numbers of students from low-income families, as determined under section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)), including such schools in rural and urban areas, and schools receiving assistance under title I of that Act (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>local educational agencies in the region in which high percentages or numbers of school-age children are from low-income families, as determined under section 1124(c)(1)(A) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6333(c)(1)(A)), including such local educational agencies in rural and urban areas; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>schools in the region that have been identified for school improvement under section 1116(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316(b)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Activities.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A comprehensive center established under this section shall support dissemination and technical assistance activities by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>providing training, professional development, and technical assistance regarding, at a minimum—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the administration and implementation of programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>the use of scientifically valid teaching methods and assessment tools for use by teachers and administrators in, at a minimum—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the core academic subjects of mathematics, science, and reading or language arts;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>English language acquisition; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>education technology; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the facilitation of communication between education experts, school officials, teachers, parents, and librarians, as appropriate; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>disseminating and providing information, reports, and publications that are usable for improving academic achievement, closing achievement gaps, and encouraging and sustaining school improvement (as described in section 1116(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316(b))), to schools, educators, parents, and policymakers within the region in which the center is located; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>developing teacher and school leader inservice and preservice training models that illustrate best practices in the use of technology in different content areas.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination and collaboration.</inline>—</heading><content>Each comprehensive center established under this section shall coordinate its activities, collaborate, and regularly exchange information with <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1978">116 STAT. 1978</page>the regional educational laboratory in the region in which the center is located, the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, the Office of the Secretary, the State service agency, and other technical assistance providers in the region.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive Center Advisory Board.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Each comprehensive center established under this section shall have an advisory board that shall support the priorities of such center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each advisory board established under paragraph (1) shall advise the comprehensive center—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>concerning the activities described in subsection (d);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>on strategies for monitoring and addressing the educational needs of the region, on an ongoing basis;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>on maintaining a high standard of quality in the performance of the center’s activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>on carrying out the center’s duties in a manner that promotes progress toward improving student academic achievement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Composition.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each advisory board shall be composed of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the chief State school officers, or such officers’ designees or other State officials, in each State served by the comprehensive center who have primary responsibility under State law for elementary and secondary education in the State; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>not more than 15 other members who are representative of the educational interests in the region served by the comprehensive center and are selected jointly by the officials specified in clause (i) and the chief executive officer of each State served by the comprehensive center, including the following:</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Representatives of local educational agencies and regional educational agencies, including representatives of local educational agencies serving urban and rural areas.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>Representatives of institutions of higher education.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>Parents.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV) </num><content>Practicing educators, including classroom teachers, principals, and administrators.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V) </num><content>Representatives of business.</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">(VI) </num><content>Policymakers, expert practitioners, and researchers with knowledge of, and experience using, the results of research, evaluation, and statistics.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a State in which the chief executive officer has the primary responsibility under State law for elementary and secondary education in the State, the chief executive officer shall consult, to the extent permitted by State law, with the State educational agency in selecting additional members of the board under subparagraph (A)(i).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Secretary</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each comprehensive center established under this section shall submit to the Secretary an annual <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1979">116 STAT. 1979</page>report, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A summary of the comprehensive center’s activities during the preceding year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A listing of the States, local educational agencies, and schools the comprehensive center assisted during the preceding year.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>EVALUATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9603">20 USC 9603</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Secretary shall provide for ongoing independent evaluations by the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance of the comprehensive centers receiving assistance under this title, the results of which shall be transmitted to the appropriate congressional committees and the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences. Such evaluations shall include an analysis of the services provided under this title, the extent to which each of the comprehensive centers meets the objectives of its respective plan, and whether such services meet the educational needs of State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools in the region.</content></section> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>EXISTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9604">20 USC 9604</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Secretary shall continue awards for the support of the Eisenhower Regional Mathematics and Science Education Consortia established under part M of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (as such part existed on the day before the date of enactment of this Act), the Regional Technology in Education Consortia under section 3141 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as such section existed on the day before the date of enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110)), and the Comprehensive Regional Assistance Centers established under part K of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (as such part existed on the day before the date of enactment of this Act), in accordance with the terms of such awards, until the comprehensive centers authorized under section 203 are established.</content></section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9605">20 USC 9605</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>Beginning in 2004, the Secretary shall establish a regional advisory committee for each region described in section 174(b) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The membership of each regional advisory committee shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not exceed 25 members;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>contain a balanced representation of States in the region; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>include not more than one representative of each State educational agency geographically located in the region.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The membership of each regional advisory committee may include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Representatives of local educational agencies, including rural and urban local educational agencies.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1980">116 STAT. 1980</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Representatives of institutions of higher education, including individuals representing university-based education research and university-based research on subjects other than education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Parents.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Practicing educators, including classroom teachers, principals, administrators, school board members, and other local school officials.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Representatives of business.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Researchers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations.</inline>—</heading><content>In choosing individuals for membership on a regional advisory committee, the Secretary shall consult with, and solicit recommendations from, the chief executive officers of States, chief State school officers, and education stakeholders within the applicable region.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Special rule.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Total number</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of members on each committee who are selected under subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of paragraph (2), collectively, shall exceed the total number of members who are selected under paragraph (1)(C) and subparagraphs (B), (E), and (F) of paragraph (2), collectively.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dissolution</inline>.—</heading><content>Each regional advisory committee shall be dissolved by the Secretary after submission of such committee’s report described in subsection (c)(2) to the Secretary, but each such committee may be reconvened at the discretion of the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each regional advisory committee shall advise the Secretary on the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An educational needs assessment of its region (using the results of the assessment conducted under subsection (d)), in order to assist in making decisions regarding the regional educational priorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Not later than 6 months after the committee is first convened, a report based on the assessment conducted under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regional Assessments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each regional advisory committee shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>assess the educational needs within the region to be served;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in conducting the assessment under paragraph (1), seek input from chief executive officers of States, chief State school officers, educators, and parents (including through a process of open hearings to solicit the views and needs of schools (including public charter schools), teachers, administrators, members of the regional educational laboratory governing board, parents, local educational agencies, librarians, businesses, State educational agencies, and other customers (such as adult education programs) within the region) regarding the need for the activities described in section 174 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and section 203 of this title and how those needs would be most effectively addressed; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>submit the assessment to the Secretary and to the Director of the Academy of Education Sciences, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1981">116 STAT. 1981</page> <section><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>PRIORITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9606">20 USC 9606</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Secretary shall establish priorities for the regional educational laboratories (established under section 174 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002) and comprehensive centers (established under section 203 of this title) to address, taking onto account the regional assessments conducted under section 206 and other relevant regional surveys of educational needs, to the extent the Secretary deems appropriate.</content></section> <section><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>GRANT PROGRAM FOR STATEWIDE, LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants Authorized.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to State educational agencies to enable such agencies to design, develop, and implement statewide, longitudinal data systems to efficiently and accurately manage, analyze, disaggregate, and use individual student data, consistent with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.).</content></subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applications.</inline>—</heading><content>Each State educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.</content></subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Awarding of Grants.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall use a peer review process that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>ensures technical quality (including validity and reliability), promotes linkages across States, and protects student privacy consistent with section 183;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>promotes the generation and accurate and timely use of data that is needed—</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>for States and local educational agencies to comply with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and other reporting requirements and close achievement gaps; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to facilitate research to improve student academic achievement and close achievement gaps; and</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>gives priority to applications that meet the voluntary standards and guidelines described in section 153(a)(5).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supplement Not Supplant.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other State or local funds used for developing State data systems.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002, and again 3 years after such date of enactment, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Academies Committee on National Statistics, shall make publicly available a report on the implementation and effectiveness of Federal, State, and local efforts related to the goals of this section, including—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>identifying and analyzing State practices regarding the development and use of statewide, longitudinal data systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>evaluating the ability of such systems to manage individual student data consistent with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), promote linkages across States, and protect student privacy consistent with section 183; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>identifying best practices and areas for improvement.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1982">116 STAT. 1982</page> <section><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9608">20 USC 9608</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years.</content></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9501">20 USC 9501</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be referred to as the “<shortTitle role="title">National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9623">20 USC 9623</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="21">(1) </num><content>The term “Director” means the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “State” means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9624">20 USC 9624</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>for fiscal year 2003—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>$4,600,000 to carry out section 302, as amended by section 401 of this Act (relating to the National Assessment Governing Board); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>$107,500,000 to carry out section 303, as amended by section 401 of this Act (relating to the National Assessment of Educational Progress); and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years to carry out sections 302 and 303, as amended by section 401 of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Amounts made available under this section shall remain available until expended.</content></subsection></section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>AMENDATORY PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>REDESIGNATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Confidentiality.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 408 of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9007) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “center”, “Center”, and “Commissioner” each place any such term appears and inserting “Director”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2)(A), by striking “statistical purpose” and inserting “research, statistics, or evaluation purpose under this title”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking subsection (b)(1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><content>No Federal department, bureau, agency, officer, or employee and no recipient of a Federal grant, contract, or cooperative agreement may, for any reason, require the Director, any Commissioner of a National Education Center, or any other employee of the Institute to disclose individually identifiable information that has been collected or retained under this title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immunity.</inline>—</heading><content>Individually identifiable information collected or retained under this title shall be immune from <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1983">116 STAT. 1983</page>legal process and shall not, without the consent of the individual concerned, be admitted as evidence or used for any purpose in any action, suit, or other judicial or administrative proceeding.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><content>This paragraph does not apply to requests for individually identifiable information submitted by or on behalf of the individual identified in the information.”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraphs (2) and (6) of subsection (b), by striking “subsection (a)(2)” each place such term appears and inserting “subsection (c)(2)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in paragraphs (3) and (7) of subsection (b), by striking “Center’s” each place such term appears and inserting “Director’s”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>by striking the section heading and transferring all the subsections (including subsections (a) through (c)) and redesignating such subsections as subsections (c) through (e), respectively, at the end of section 183 of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9007">20 USC 9007</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9573">9573</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.—</inline></heading><content>Sections 302 and 303 of this Act are redesignated as sections 304 and 305, respectively.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><i>Ante,</i> p. 1982.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Assessment Governing Board.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 412 of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9011) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “referred to as the ‘Board’” and inserting “referred to as the ‘Assessment Board’”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “(carried out under section 303)” after “for the National Assessment”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “Board” each place such term appears (other than in subsection (a)) and inserting “Assessment Board”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “Commissioner” each place such term appears and inserting “Commissioner for Education Statistics”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking <inline class="smallCaps">“Assistant secretary for educational research”</inline> in the heading and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“Director of the institute of education sciences”;</inline> and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “Assistant Secretary for Educational Research and Improvement” and inserting “Director of the Institute of Education Sciences”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “section 411(b)” and inserting “section 303(b)”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “section 411(e)” and inserting “section 303(e)”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by striking “, including the Advisory Council established under section 407”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in subparagraphs (F) and (I), by striking “section 411” each place such term appears and inserting “section 303”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>in subparagraph (H), by striking “and” after the semicolon;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>in subparagraph (I), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>by inserting at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>plan and execute the initial public release of National Assessment of Educational Progress reports. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1984">116 STAT. 1984</page>The National Assessment of Educational Progress data shall not be released prior to the release of the reports described in subparagraph (J).”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by striking “and the Advisory Council on Education Statistics”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by striking “section 411(e)” and inserting “section 303(e)”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>by transferring and redesignating the section as section 302 (following section 301) of title III of this Act.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9011">20 USC 9011</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9621">9621</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Assessment of Educational Progress.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 411 of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9010) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Commissioner” each place such term appears and inserting “Commissioner for Education Statistics”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “National Assessment Governing Board” and “National Board” each place either such term appears and inserting “Assessment Board”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “section 412” and inserting “section 302”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “and with the technical assistance of the Advisory Council established under section 407,”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “of” after “academic achievement and reporting”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)(A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in clause (i), by striking “paragraphs (1)(B) and (1)(E)” and inserting “paragraphs (2)(B) and (2)(E)”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in clause (ii), by striking “paragraph (1)(C)” and inserting “paragraph (2)(C)”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in clause (iii), by striking “paragraph (1)(D)” and inserting “paragraph (2)(D)”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by striking “(c)(2)” and inserting “(c)(3)”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (c)(2)(D), by striking “subparagraph (B)” and inserting “subparagraph (C)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (e)(4), by striking “subparagraph (2)(C)” and inserting “paragraph (2)(C) of such subsection”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>in subsection (f)(1)(B)(iv), by striking “section 412(e)(4)” and inserting “section 302(e)(4)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>by transferring and redesignating the section as section 303 (following section 302) of title III of this Act.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9010">20 USC 9010</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9622">9622</ref>.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Table of Contents Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The items relating to title III in the table of contents of this Act, as amended by section 401 of this Act, are amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc><referenceItem role="title"><designator>“TITLE III—</designator><label>NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 301. </designator><label>Short title.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 302. </designator><label>National Assessment Governing Board.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 303. </designator><label>National Assessment of Educational Progress.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 304. </designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 305. </designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATION ACT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s3412">20 USC 3412</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Department of Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking section 202(b)(4) and inserting the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1985">116 STAT. 1985</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>There shall be in the Department a Director of the Institute of Education Sciences who shall be appointed in accordance with section 114(a) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 and perform the duties described in that Act.”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking section 208 and inserting the following: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s3419">20 USC 3419</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent>“<quotedText>INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES</quotedText> <section><num value="208"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec.</inline> 208. </num><content>There shall be in the Department of Education the Institute of Education Sciences, which shall be administered in accordance with the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 by the Director appointed under section 114(a) of that Act.”; and</content></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking the item relating to section 208 in the table of contents in section 1 and inserting the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 208. </designator><label>Institute of Education Sciences”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>REPEALS.</heading> <chapeau>The following provisions of law are repealed:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9001 et seq.).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9001">20 USC 9001</ref> note, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9001">9001</ref>-<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9009">9009</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9012">9012</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Parts A through E and K through N of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (title IX of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act) (20 U.S.C. 6001 et seq.).</content> <sidenote><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s1221/e">20 USC 1221e</ref> notes, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6011">6011</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6021">6021</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6031">6031</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6041">6041</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6051">6051</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6053">6053</ref>-<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6053/e">6053e</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6054">6054</ref>-<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6054/b">6054b</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6055">6055</ref>-<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6055/h">6055h</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6056">6056</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6056/a">6056a</ref>.</sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 401(b)(2) of the Department of Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3461(b)(2)).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="404">SEC. 404. </num><heading>CONFORMING AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Goals 2000: Educate America Act.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act (20 U.S.C. 5801 note) is amended by striking the items relating to parts A through E of title IX (including the items relating to sections within those parts).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 5, United States Code.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the following: “<quotedText>Commissioner, National Center for Education Statistics.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Education Provisions Act.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 447(b) of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232j(b)) is amended by striking “section 404(a)(6) of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9003(a)(6))” and inserting “section 153(a)(6) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1111(c)(2) is amended by striking “section 411(b)(2) of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994” and inserting “section 303(b)(2) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act”.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6311">20 USC 6311</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1112(b)(1)(F) is amended by striking “section 411(b)(2) of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994” and inserting “section 303(b)(2) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6312">20 USC 6312</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 1117(a)(3) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6317">20 USC 6317</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “(as such section existed on the day before the date of enactment of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002)” after “Act of 1994”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “regional educational laboratories established under part E of the Education Sciences Reform <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1986">116 STAT. 1986</page>Act of 2002 and comprehensive centers established under the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 and” after “assistance from”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 1501(a)(3) is amended by striking “section 411 of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994” and inserting “section 303 of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s6491">20 USC 6491</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>The following provisions are each amended by striking “Office of Educational Research and Improvement” and inserting “Institute of Education Sciences”:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 3222(a) (20 U.S.C. 6932(a)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 3303(1) (20 U.S.C. 7013(1)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 5464(e)(1) (20 U.S.C. 7253c(e)(1)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 5615(d) (20 U.S.C. 7283d(d)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 7131(c) (20 U.S.C. 7451(c)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 5464(e) (20 U.S.C. 7253c(e)) are each amended by striking “such Office” and inserting “such Institute”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>Section 5613 (20 U.S.C. 7283b) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(5), by striking “Assistant Secretary of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement” and inserting “Director of the Institute of Education Sciences”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking “research institutes of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement” and inserting “National Education Centers of the Institute of Education Sciences”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Sections 5615(d)(1) and 7131(c)(1) (20 U.S.C. 7283d(d)(1), 7451(c)(1)) are each amended by striking “by the Office” and inserting “by the Institute”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 9529(b) is amended by striking “section 404(a)(6) of the National Education Statistics Act of 1994” and inserting “section 153(a)(5) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002”.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7909">20 USC 7909</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 404 of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 6194) is amended by inserting “(as such Act existed on the day before the date of enactment of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002)” after “Act of 1994”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="405">SEC. 405. </num><heading>ORDERLY TRANSITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s9501">20 USC 9501</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>The Secretary of Education shall take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition to, and implementation of, the offices, boards, committees, and centers (and their various functions and responsibilities) established or authorized by this Act, and by the amendments made by this Act, from those established or authorized by the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 6001 et seq.) and the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9001 et seq.).</content></section> <section><num value="406">SEC. 406. </num><heading>IMPACT AID.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments for Federally Connected Children</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8003(b)(2)(C)(i)(II)(bb) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(B)(2)(c)(i))(II)(bb)) is amended to read as follows: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1987">116 STAT. 1987</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="bb">“(bb) </num><content>for a local educational agency that has a total student enrollment of less than 350 students, has a per-pupil expenditure that is less than the average per-pupil expenditure of a comparable local education agency or three comparable local educational agencies in the State in which the local educational agency is located; and”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendment made by section 406(a) shall be effective on September 30, 2001, and shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2001, and all subsequent fiscal years.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7703">20 USC 7703</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bonesteel-Fairfax School District.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Education shall deem the local educational agency serving the Bonesteel-Fairfax school district, 26-5, in Bonesteel, South Dakota, as eligible in fiscal year 2003 for a basic support payment for heavily impacted local educational agencies under section 8003(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(b)(2)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Central School District.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Education shall treat as timely filed an application filed by Central School District, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, for payment for federally connected students for fiscal year 2003, pursuant to section 8003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703), and shall process such application for payment, if the Secretary has received such application not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></section> Approved November 5, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3801: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-404 (Comm. on Education and the Workforce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 30, considered and passed House.

Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Oct. 16, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Nov. 5, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–280: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes. Public Law280 Public Law 107–280 116 STAT. 1988 2002-11-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1988 Public Law107–280 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes.

Nov. 6, 2002

[H.R. 4013]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rare Diseases Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

42 USC 201 note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Rare Diseases Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

42 USC 283h note.

 (a) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings: (1) Rare diseases and disorders are those which affect small patient populations, typically populations smaller than 200,000 individuals in the United States. Such diseases and conditions include Huntington’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), Tourette syndrome, Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, cystinosis, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (2) For many years, the 25,000,000 Americans suffering from the over 6,000 rare diseases and disorders were denied access to effective medicines because prescription drug manufacturers could rarely make a profit from marketing drugs for such small groups of patients. The prescription drug industry did not adequately fund research into such treatments. Despite the urgent health need for these medicines, they came to be known as “orphan drugs” because no companies would commercialize them. (3) During the 1970s, an organization called the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) was founded to provide services and to lobby on behalf of patients with rare diseases and disorders. NORD was instrumental in pressing Congress for legislation to encourage the development of orphan drugs. (4) The Orphan Drug Act created financial incentives for the research and production of such orphan drugs. New Federal programs at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration encouraged clinical research and commercial product development for products that target rare diseases. An Orphan Products Board was established to promote the development of drugs and devices for rare diseases or disorders. (5) Before 1983, some 38 orphan drugs had been developed. Since the enactment of the Orphan Drug Act, more than 220 new orphan drugs have been approved and marketed in the 116 STAT. 1989United States and more than 800 additional drugs are in the research pipeline. (6) Despite the tremendous success of the Orphan Drug Act, rare diseases and disorders deserve greater emphasis in the national biomedical research enterprise. The Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health was created in 1993, but lacks a statutory authorization. (7) The National Institutes of Health has received a substantial increase in research funding from Congress for the purpose of expanding the national investment of the United States in behavioral and biomedical research. (8) Notwithstanding such increases, funding for rare diseases and disorders at the National Institutes of Health has not increased appreciably. (9) To redress this oversight, the Department of Health and Human Services has proposed the establishment of a network of regional centers of excellence for research on rare diseases. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are to— (1) amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Rare Diseases at the National Institutes of Health; and (2) increase the national investment in the development of diagnostics and treatments for patients with rare diseases and disorders.
SEC. 3. NIH OFFICE OF RARE DISEASES AT NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. Title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 281 et seq.), as amended by Public Law 107-84, is amended by inserting after section 404E the following:
“OFFICE OF RARE DISEASES “Sec. 404F. (a) Establishment.—There is established within the Office of the Director of NIH an office to be known as the Office of Rare Diseases (in this section referred to as the ‘Office’), which shall be headed by a Director (in this section referred to as the ‘Director’), appointed by the Director of NIH.

42 USC 283h.

 “(b) Duties.— (1) In general.—The Director of the Office shall carry out the following: “(A) The Director shall recommend an agenda for conducting and supporting research on rare diseases through the national research institutes and centers. The agenda shall provide for a broad range of research and education activities, including scientific workshops and symposia to identify research opportunities for rare diseases. “(B) The Director shall, with respect to rare diseases, promote coordination and cooperation among the national research institutes and centers and entities whose research is supported by such institutes. “(C) The Director, in collaboration with the directors of the other relevant institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, may enter into cooperative agreements with and make grants for regional centers of excellence on rare diseases in accordance with section 404G. 116 STAT. 1990 “(D) The Director shall promote the sufficient allocation of the resources of the National Institutes of Health for conducting and supporting research on rare diseases. “(E) The Director shall promote and encourage the establishment of a centralized clearinghouse for rare and genetic disease information that will provide understandable information about these diseases to the public, medical professionals, patients and families. “(F) The Director shall biennially prepare a report that describes the research and education activities on rare diseases being conducted or supported through the national research instituted and centers, and that identifies particular projects or types of projects that should in the future be conducted or supported by the national research institutes and centers or other entities in the field of research on rare diseases.

Reports.

 “(G) The Director shall prepare the NIH Director’s annual report to Congress on rare disease research conducted by or supported through the national research institutes and centers.

Reports.

 “(2) Principal advisor regarding orphan diseases.— With respect to rare diseases, the Director shall serve as the principal advisor to the Director of NIH and shall provide advice to other relevant agencies. The Director shall provide liaison with national and international patient, health and scientific organizations concerned with rare diseases. “(c) Definition.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘rare disease’ means any disease or condition that affects less than 200,000 persons in the United States. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as already have been appropriated for fiscal year 2002, and $4,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.
SEC. 4. RARE DISEASE REGIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE. Title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 281 et seq.), as amended by section 3, is further amended by inserting after section 404F the following:
“RARE DISEASE REGIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

42 USC 283i.

 “Sec. 404G. (a) Cooperative Agreements and Grants.— “(1) In general.—The Director of the Office of Rare Diseases (in this section referred to as the ‘Director’), in collaboration with the directors of the other relevant institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, may enter into cooperative agreements with and make grants to public or private nonprofit entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, or strengthening, and providing basic operating support for regional centers of excellence for clinical research into, training in, and demonstration of diagnostic, prevention, control, and treatment methods for rare diseases. “(2) Policies.—A cooperative agreement or grant under paragraph (1) shall be entered into in accordance with policies established by the Director of NIH. “(b) Coordination With Other Institutes.—The Director shall coordinate the activities under this section with similar activities conducted by other national research institutes, centers and agencies 116 STAT. 1991of the National Institutes of Health and by the Food and Drug Administration to the extent that such institutes, centers and agencies have responsibilities that are related to rare diseases. “(c) Uses for Federal Payments Under Cooperative Agreements or Grants.—Federal payments made under a cooperative agreement or grant under subsection (a) may be used for— “(1) staffing, administrative, and other basic operating costs, including such patient care costs as are required for research; “(2) clinical training, including training for allied health professionals, continuing education for health professionals and allied health professions personnel, and information programs for the public with respect to rare diseases; and “(3) clinical research and demonstration programs. “(d) Period of Support; Additional Periods.—Support of a center under subsection (a) may be for a period of not to exceed 5 years. Such period may be extended by the Director for additional periods of not more than 5 years if the operations of such center have been reviewed by an appropriate technical and scientific peer review group established by the Director and if such group has recommended to the Director that such period should be extended. “(e) Authorization of Appropriations.—For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as already have been appropriated for fiscal year 2002, and $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.
Approved November 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4013 (S. 1379): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-543 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-129 accompanyng S. 1379 (Comm. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–281: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the development of products for rare diseases. Public Law281 Public Law 107–281 116 STAT. 1992 2002-11-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1992 Public Law107–281 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the development of products for rare diseases.

Nov. 6, 2002

[H.R. 4014]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002.

21 USC 301 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002”.

21 USC 360ee note.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings: (1) Rare diseases and disorders are those which affect small patient populations, typically populations smaller than 200,000 individuals in the United States. Such diseases and conditions include Huntington’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), Tourette syndrome, Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, cystinosis, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (2) For many years, the 25,000,000 Americans suffering from the over 6,000 rare diseases and disorders were denied access to effective medicines because prescription drug manufacturers could rarely make a profit from marketing drugs for such small groups of patients. The prescription drug industry did not adequately fund research into such treatments. Despite the urgent health need for these medicines, they came to be known as “orphan drugs” because no companies would commercialize them. (3) During the 1970s, an organization called the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) was founded to provide services and to lobby on behalf of patients with rare diseases and disorders. NORD was instrumental in pressing Congress for legislation to encourage the development or orphan drugs. (4) The Orphan Drug Act created financial incentives for the research and production of such orphan drugs. New Federal programs at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration encouraged clinical research and commercial product development for products that target rare diseases. An Orphan Products Board was established to promote the development of drugs and devices for rare diseases or disorders. (5) Before 1983, some 38 orphan drugs had been developed. Since the enactment of the Orphan Drug Act, more than 220 new orphan drugs have been approved and marketed in the 116 STAT. 1993 United States and more than 800 additional drugs are in the research pipeline. (6) Despite the tremendous success of the Orphan Drug Act, rare diseases and disorders deserve greater emphasis in the national biomedical research enterprise. (7) The Food and Drug Administration supports small clinical trials through Orphan Products Research Grants. Such grants embody successful partnerships of government and industry, and have led to the development of at least 23 drugs and four medical devices for rare diseases and disorders. Yet the appropriations in fiscal year 2001 for such grants were less than in fiscal year 1995. (b) Purposes.—The purpose of this Act is to increase the national investment in the development of diagnostics and treatments for patients with rare diseases and disorders.
SEC. 3. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION; GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORPHAN DRUGS. Subsection (c) of section 5 of the Orphan Drug Act (21 U.S.C. 360ee(c)) is amended to read as follows:

Appropriation authorization.

 “(c) For grants and contracts under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as already have been appropriated for fiscal year 2002, and $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006.”.
SEC. 4. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT. Section 527(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360cc(a)) is amended in the matter following paragraph (2)— (1) by striking of such certification,”; and (2) by striking “, the issuance of the certification,”.
Approved November 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4014: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-702 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–282: To establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for high quality development in Clark County, Nevada, and for other purposes. Public Law282 Public Law 107–282 116 STAT. 1994 2002-11-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 1994 Public Law107–282 107th Congress
An Act To establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for high quality development in Clark County, Nevada, and for other purposes.

Nov. 6, 2002

[H.R. 5200]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

16 USC 460qqq note.

 This Act may be cited as the “Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. Sec. 3. Sec. 4. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. Sec. 210. Sec. 211. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. 116 STAT. 1995 TITLE VI— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603. Sec. 604. Sec. 605. Sec. 606. Sec. 607. TITLE VII— Sec. 701. Sec. 702. Sec. 703. Sec. 704. Sec. 705. Sec. 706. TITLE VIII— Sec. 801. Sec. 802. Sec. 803. Sec. 804. Sec. 805. Sec. 806. Sec. 807. Sec. 808. Sec. 809. TITLE IX— Sec. 901.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

16 USC 460qqq-l note.

 In this Act: (1) Agreement.—The term “Agreement” means the Agreement entitled “Interim Cooperative Management Agreement Between the United States of the Interior Bureau of Land Management and Clark County”, dated November 4, 1992. (2) County.—The term “County” means Clark County, Nevada. (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to land in the National Forest System; or (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to other Federal land. (4) State.—The term “State” means the State of Nevada.
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA LAND EXCHANGE AND BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002.</p> </sidenote> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460ccc-4">16 USC 460ccc-4</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1996">116 STAT. 1996</page> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460ccc-4">16 USC 460ccc-4</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>As used in this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corporation.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Corporation” means the Howard Hughes Corporation, an affiliate of the Rouse Company, with its principal place of business at 10000 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Red rock canyon.—</inline></heading><content>The term “Red Rock Canyon” means the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, consisting of approximately 195,780 acres of public lands in Clark County, Nevada, specially designated for protection in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 460ccc et seq.), as depicted on the Red Rock Canyon Map.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Red rock canyon map.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Red Rock Canyon Map” means the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act”, dated October 1, 2002.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460ccc-4">16 USC 460ccc-4</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Red Rock Canyon is a natural resource of major significance to the people of Nevada and the United States. It must be protected in its natural state for the enjoyment of future generations of Nevadans and Americans, and enhanced wherever possible.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In 1998, the Congress enacted the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105—263), which provided among other things for the protection and enhancement of Red Rock Canyon.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Corporation owns much of the private land on Red Rock Canyon’s eastern boundary, and is engaged in developing a large-scale master-planned community.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Included in the Corporation’s land holdings are 1,071 acres of high-ground lands at the eastern edge of Red Rock Canyon. These lands were intended to be included in Red Rock, but to date have not been acquired by the United States. The protection of this high-ground acreage would preserve an important element of the western Las Vegas Valley viewshed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Corporation has volunteered to forgo development of the high-ground lands, and proposes that the United States acquire title to the lands so that they can be preserved in perpetuity to protect and expand Red Rock Canyon.</content></paragraph></subsection> <section><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this title are:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>To accomplish an exchange of lands between the United States and the Corporation that would transfer certain high-ground lands to the United States in exchange for the transfer of other lands of approximately equal value to the Corporation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To protect Red Rock Canyon and to expand its boundaries as contemplated by the Bureau of Land Management, as depicted on the Red Rock Canyon Map.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>To further fulfill the purposes of the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998 and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment Act of 1990.</content></paragraph></section></section> <section><num value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>RED ROCK CANYON LAND EXCHANGE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460ccc-4">16 USC 460ccc-4</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition Requirement.—</inline></heading><chapeau>If the Corporation offers to convey to the United States all right, title, and interest in and to the approximately 1,082 acres of non-Federal land owned by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1997">116 STAT. 1997</page>the Corporation and depicted on the Red Rock Canyon Map as “Offered Lands proposed addition to the Red Rock Canyon NCA”, the Secretary shall accept such offer on behalf of the United States, and not later than 90 days after the date of the offer, except as otherwise provided in this title, shall make the following conveyances:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>To the Corporation, the approximately 998 acres of Federal lands depicted on the Red Rock Canyon Map as “Public land selected for exchange”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To Clark County, Nevada, the approximately 1,221 acres of Federal lands depicted on the Red Rock Canyon Map as “Proposed BLM transfer for county park”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simultaneous Conveyances.</inline>—</heading><content>Title to the private property and the Federal property to be conveyed pursuant to this section shall be conveyed at the same time.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Map.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall keep the Red Rock Canyon Map on file and available for public inspection in the Las Vegas District Office of the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada, and the State Office of the Bureau of Land Management, Reno, Nevada.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hazardous materials</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition of the conveyance under —subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall require that the Corporation be responsible for removal of and remediation related to any hazardous materials that are present on the property conveyed to the United States under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Survey.</inline>—</heading><content>As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a)(1) the Secretary shall require that not later than 90 days after the date of the offer referred to in subsection (a), the Corporation shall provide a metes and bounds survey, that is acceptable to the Corporation, Clark County, and the Secretary, of the common boundary between the parcels of land to be conveyed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lands conveyed to clark county.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>As a condition of the conveyance under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall require that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the lands transferred to Clark County by the United States must be held in perpetuity by the County for use only as a public park or as part of a public regional trail system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>if the County attempts to transfer the lands or to undertake a use on the lands that is inconsistent with their preservation and use as described in subparagraph (A), such lands shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Valuation.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equal value exchange</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The values of the Federal parcel and the non-Federal parcel, as determined under paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall be equal; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>if the values are not equal, shall be equalized in accordance with paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appraisal.</inline>—</heading><content>The values of the Federal parcel and the non-Federal parcel shall be determined by an appraisal, to be approved by the Secretary, that complies with the Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equalization.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1998">116 STAT. 1998</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If the value of the non-Federal parcel is less than the value of the Federal parcel—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the Corporation shall make a cash equalization payment to the Secretary; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the Secretary shall, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary and the Corporation, reduce the acreage of the Federal parcel.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposition of proceeds.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall deposit any cash equalization payments received under subparagraph (A)(i) in accordance with section 4(e)(1)(C) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2345).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading>STATUS AND MANAGEMENT OF LANDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460ccc-4">16 USC 460ccc-4</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion and Management of Lands.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall administer the lands depicted on the Red Rock Map as “Public Lands-proposed addition to the Red Rock Canyon NCA”, exclusive of those lands used for the Corps of Engineers R-4 Detention Basin, as part of Red Rock and in accordance with the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 460ccc et seq.) and all other applicable laws.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Acquired Lands.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Upon acquisition by the United States of lands under this Act, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>administer the lands as part of Red Rock and in accordance with the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 460ccc et seq.), the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263), and all other applicable laws; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>create new maps showing the boundaries of Red Rock as modified or pursuant to this Act, and make such maps available for review at the Las Vegas District Office of the Bureau of Land Management and the State Office of the Bureau of Land Management, Reno, Nevada.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 3(a)(2) of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 460ccc-1(a)(2)) is amended by inserting before the period the following: “, and such additional areas as are included in the conservation area pursuant to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Appraisal—</inline></heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a review of the appraisal entitled, “Complete Self-Contained Appraisal Red Rock Exchange, Las Vegas, Nevada”, completed on or about June 3, 2002. The difference in appraisal values shall be reimbursed to the Secretary by the Corporation in accordance with the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Valid Existing Rights.</inline>—</heading><content>The land exchange under this Act shall be subject to valid existing rights. Each party to which property is conveyed under this Act shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the conveying party with respect to any lease, right-of-way, permit, or other valid existing right to which the property is subject.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act prohibits the parties to the conveyances under this Act from agreeing to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/1999">116 STAT. 1999</page>the correction of technical errors or omissions in the Red Rock Map.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal of Affected Lands.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To the extent not already accomplished under law or administrative action, the Secretary shall withdraw from operation of the public land and mining laws, subject to valid existing rights—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>those Federal lands acquired by the United States under this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>those Federal lands already owned by the United States on the date of enactment of this Act but included within the Red Rock National Conservation Area boundaries by this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>WILDERNESS AREAS</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <chapeau>The Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>public land in the County contains unique and spectacular natural resources, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>priceless habitat for numerous species of plants and wildlife; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>thousands of acres of pristine land that remain in a natural state;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>continued preservation of those areas would benefit the County and all of the United States by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>ensuring the conservation of ecologically diverse habitat;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>conserving primitive recreational resources; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>protecting air and water quality.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The following land in the State is designated as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1132">16 USC 1132</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Arrow canyon wilderness.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 27,530 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Arrow Canyon”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Arrow Canyon Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Black canyon wilderness</inline>.—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 17,220 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Eldorado/Spirit Mountain”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Black Canyon Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Bridge canyon wilderness.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising approximately 7,761 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Eldorado/Spirit Mountain”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Bridge Canyon Wilderness”.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eldorado wilderness.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 31,950 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Eldorado/Spirit Mountain”, dated <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2000">116 STAT. 2000</page>October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Eldorado Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ireteba peaks wilderness</inline>.—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 32,745 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Eldorado/Spirit Mountain”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Ireteba Peaks Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jimbilnan wilderness</inline>.—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising approximately 18,879 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Muddy Mountains”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Jimbilnan Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jumbo springs wilderness.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 4,631 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Gold Butte”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Jumbo Springs Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">La madre mountain wilderness.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Toiyabe National Forest and an adjacent portion of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 47,180 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Spring Mountains”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “La Madre Mountain Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lime canyon wilderness.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 23,233 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Gold Butte”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Lime Canyon Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mt. charleston wilderness additions.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Toiyabe National Forest and an adjacent portion of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 13,598 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Spring Mountains”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be included in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Muddy mountains wilderness.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 48,019 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Muddy Mountains”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Muddy Mountains Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nellis wash wilderness</inline>.—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising approximately 16,423 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Eldorado/Spirit Mountain”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Nellis Wash Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">North mccullough wilderness.</inline>—</heading><content>Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 14,763 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “McCulloughs”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “North McCullough Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pinto valley wilderness.—</inline></heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2001">116 STAT. 2001</page>approximately 39,173 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Muddy Mountains”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Pinto Valley Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rainbow mountain wilderness.—</inline></heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Toiyabe National Forest and an adjacent portion of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 24,997 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Spring Mountains”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Rainbow Mountain Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">South mccullough wilderness</inline>.—</heading><content>Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 44,245 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “McCulloughs”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “South McCullough Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Spirit mountain wilderness</inline>.—</heading><content>Certain Federal land within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 33,518 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Eldorado/Spirit Mountain”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Spirit Mountain Wilderness”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wee thump joshua tree wilderness</inline>.—</heading><content>Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 6,050 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “McCulloughs”, dated October 1, 2002, which shall be known as the “Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Boundary</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lake offset</inline>.—</heading><content>The boundary of any portion of a wilderness area designated by subsection (a) that is bordered by Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, or the Colorado River shall be 300 feet inland from the high water line.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Road offset</inline>.—</heading><content>The boundary of any portion of a wilderness area designated by subsection (a) that is bordered by a road shall be at least 100 feet from the edge of the road to allow public access.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Map and Legal Description</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of each wilderness area designated by subsection (a) with the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect</inline>.—</heading><content>Each map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or legal description.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Each map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, or Forest Service, as applicable.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public inspection.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to valid existing rights, the wilderness areas designated in this section are withdrawn from—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2002">116 STAT. 2002</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subject to valid existing rights, each area designated as wilderness by this title shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any reference in that Act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary of the Interior with respect to lands administered by the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Livestock.</inline>—</heading><content>Within the wilderness areas designated under this title that are administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the grazing of livestock in areas in which grazing is established as of the date of enactment of this Act shall be allowed to continue, subject to such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices that the Secretary considers necessary, consistent with section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)), including the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of House Report 101-405.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incorporation of Acquired Lands and Interests.—</inline></heading><content>Any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area designated as wilderness by this title that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act shall be added to and administered as part of the wilderness area within which the acquired land or interest is located.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Water Rights.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the lands designated as Wilderness by this Act are within the Mojave Desert, are arid in nature, and include ephemeral streams;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the hydrology of the lands designated as wilderness by this Act is locally characterized by complex flow patterns and alluvial fans with impermanent channels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the subsurface hydrogeology of the region is characterized by ground water subject to local and regional flow gradients and artesian aquifers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the lands designated as wilderness by this Act are generally not suitable for use or development of new water resource facilities and there are no actual or proposed water resource facilities and no opportunities for diversion, storage, or other uses of water occurring outside such lands that would adversely affect the wilderness or other values of such lands; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>because of the unique nature and hydrology of these desert lands designated as wilderness by this Act and the existence of the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan it is possible to provide for proper management and protection of the wilderness, perennial springs and other values of such lands in ways different from those used in other legislation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory construction.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Nothing in this Act shall constitute or be construed to constitute either an express or implied reservation by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2003">116 STAT. 2003</page>the United States of any water or water rights with respect to the lands designated as Wilderness by this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Nothing in this Act shall affect any water rights in the State of Nevada existing on the date of the enactment of this Act, including any water rights held by the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as establishing a precedent with regard to any future wilderness designations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Nothing in this Act shall be construed as limiting, altering, modifying, or amending any of the interstate compacts or equitable apportionment decrees that apportion water among and between the State of Nevada and other States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as limiting, altering, modifying, or amending the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) with respect to the lands designated as Wilderness by this Act including the MSHCP’s specific management actions for the conservation of perennial springs.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nevada water law.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall follow the procedural and substantive requirements of the law of the State of Nevada in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of enactment of this Act with respect to the wilderness areas designated by this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New projects.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>As used in this paragraph, the term “water resource” facility means irrigation and pumping facilities, reservoirs, water conservation works, aqueducts, canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, and transmission and other ancillary facilities, and other water diversion, storage, and carriage structures. The term “water resource” facility does not include wildlife guzzlers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Except as otherwise provided in this Act, on and after the date of the enactment of this Act, neither the President nor any other officer, employee, or agent of the United States shall fund, assist, authorize, or issue a license or permit for the development of any new water resource facility within the wilderness areas designated by this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>ADJACENT MANAGEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness in the State pursuant to this title to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around any such wilderness area.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonwilderness Activities.</inline>—</heading><content>The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within a wilderness designated under this title shall not preclude the conduct of those activities or uses outside the boundary of the wilderness area.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>MILITARY OVERFLIGHTS.</heading> <chapeau>Nothing in this title restricts or precludes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>low-level overflights of military aircraft over the areas designated as wilderness by this title, including military overflights that can be seen or heard within the wilderness areas;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>flight testing and evaluation; or</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2004">116 STAT. 2004</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace, or the establishment of military flight training routes, over the wilderness areas.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS USES.</heading> <content>Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish the rights of any Indian Tribe. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish tribal rights regarding access to Federal lands for tribal activities, including spiritual, cultural, and traditional food-gathering activities.</content></section> <section><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finding.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782), the public land in the County administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service in the following areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Garrett Buttes Wilderness Study Area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Quail Springs Wilderness Study Area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Nellis A, B, C Wilderness Study Area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>Any portion of the wilderness study areas—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>not designated as wilderness by section 202(a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>designated for release on—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the map entitled “Muddy Mountains” and dated October 1, 2002;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the map entitled “Spring Mountains” and dated October 1, 2002;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the map entitled “Arrow Canyon” and dated October 1, 2002;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>the map entitled “Gold Butte” and dated October 1, 2002;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>the map entitled “McCullough Mountains” and dated October 1, 2002;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>the map entitled “El Dorado/Spirit Mountain” and dated October 1, 2002; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Release.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (c), any public land described in subsection (a) that is not designated as wilderness by this title—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>shall be managed in accordance with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>land management plans adopted under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>existing cooperative conservation agreements.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right-of-Way Grant.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall issue to the State-regulated sponsor of the Centennial Project the right-of-way for the construction and maintenance of two 500-kilovolt electrical transmission lines. The construction shall occur within a 500-footwide corridor that is released from the Sunrise Mountains Instant Study Area in the County as depicted on the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act map, dated October 1, 2002.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2005">116 STAT. 2005</page> <section><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title affects or diminishes the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife management, including the regulation of hunting, fishing, and trapping, in the wilderness areas designated by this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management Activities.</inline>—</heading><content>In furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness Act, management activities to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and the habitats to support such populations may be carried out within wilderness areas designated by this title where consistent with relevant wilderness management plans, in accordance with appropriate policies such as those set forth in Appendix B of House Report 101-405, including the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles, if such use, as determined by the Secretary, would promote healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values and accomplish those purposes with the minimum impact necessary to reasonably accomplish the task.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existing Activities.</inline>—</heading><content>Consistent with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)) and in accordance with appropriate policies such as those set forth in Appendix B of House Report 101—405, the State may continue to use aircraft, including helicopters, to survey, capture, transplant, monitor, and provide water for wildlife populations, including bighorn sheep, and feral stock, horses, and burros.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wildlife Water Development Projects.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subject to subsection (f), the Secretary shall, authorize structures and facilities, including existing structures and facilities, for wildlife water development projects, including guzzlers, in the wilderness areas designated by this title if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the structures and facilities will, as determined by the Secretary, enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the visual impacts of the structures and facilities on the wilderness areas can reasonably be minimized.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may designate by regulation areas in consultation with the appropriate State agency (except in emergencies), in which, and establish periods during which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing, or trapping will be permitted in the wilderness areas designated by this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreement.</inline>—</heading><content>No later than one year after Deadline, the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Nevada. The cooperative agreement shall specify the terms and conditions under which the State (including a designee of the State) may use wildlife management activities in the wilderness areas designated by this title.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT.</heading> <content>Consistent with section 4 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133), nothing in this title precludes a Federal, State, or local agency from conducting wildfire management operations (including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment) to manage wildfires in the wilderness areas designated by this title.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2006">116 STAT. 2006</page> <section><num value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading>CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION.</heading> <content>Subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, nothing in this title precludes the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas designated by this title if the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning, flood control, and water reservoir operation activities.</content></section> <section><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LANDS.</heading> <content>To the extent any of the provisions of this title are in conflict with laws, regulations, or management policies applicable to the National Park Service for Lake Mead National Recreation Area, those laws, regulations, or policies shall control.</content></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>TRANSFERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s668dd">16 USC 668dd</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION TO THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Administrative jurisdiction over the land described in subsection (b) is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for inclusion in the Desert National Wildlife Range.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Land.</inline>—</heading><content>The parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 26,433 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management as generally depicted on the map entitled “Arrow Canyon” and dated October 1, 2002.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wilderness Release.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Congress finds that the parcel of land described in subsection (b) has been adequately studied for wilderness designation for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>The parcel of land described in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall not be subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>shall be managed in accordance with</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>existing cooperative conservation agreements.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460n-1">16 USC 460n-1</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Administrative jurisdiction over the parcel of land described in subsection (b) is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service for inclusion in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Land.</inline>—</heading><content>The parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 10 acres of Bureau of Land Management land, as depicted on the map entitled “Eldorado/Spirit Mountain” and dated October 1, 2002.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Land.</inline>—</heading><content>The parcel of land described in subsection (b) shall be used by the National Park Service for administrative facilities.</content></subsection></section> 116 STAT. 2007 <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>AMENDMENTS TO THE SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>DISPOSAL AND EXCHANGE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 4 of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2344) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking “entitled Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, Land Disposal Map, dated April 10, 1997” and inserting “entitled Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, dated October 1, 2002”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)(3)(A)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in clause (iv)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by inserting “or regional governmental entity” after “local government”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting after clause (iv) the following: <quotedContent><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>up to 10 percent of amounts available, to be used for conservation initiatives on Federal land in Clark County, Nevada, administered by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture; and”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.—</inline></heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) take effect on January 31, 2003.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal.—</inline></heading><content>Subject to valid existing rights, the land designated for disposal in this section is withdrawn from entry and appropriation under the public land laws, location and entry, under the mining laws, and from operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws until such times as the Secretary terminates the withdrawal or the lands are patented.</content></subsection></section> <num value="V">TITLE V-</num><heading>IVANPAH CORRIDOR</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>INTERSTATE ROUTE 15 SOUTH CORRIDOR.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of Interstate Route 15 Corridor Land.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall manage the land located along the Interstate Route 15 corridor south of the Las Vegas Valley to the border between the States of California and Nevada, generally depicted as Interstate 15 South Corridor on the map entitled “Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002” and dated October 1, 2002, in accordance with the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2343) and this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of map.—</inline></heading><content>The map described in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple use management.—</inline></heading><content>Subject to any land management designations under the 1998 Las Vegas District Resource Management Plan or the Clark County Multi-Species Conservation Plan, land depicted on the map described in paragraph (1) shall be managed for multiple use purposes.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2008">116 STAT. 2008</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of administrative withdrawal.</inline>—</heading><content>The administrative withdrawal of the land identified as the Interstate 15 South Corridor on the map entitled “Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002” and dated October 1, 2002, from mineral entry dated July 23, 1997, and as amended March 9, 1998, as further amended July 2, 2002, is terminated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal of land.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subject to valid existing rights, the corridor described in subsection (b) and the land described in subsection (c)(1) are withdrawn from location and entry under the mining laws, and from operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, until such time as—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Secretary terminates the withdrawal; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the corridor or land, respectively, is patented.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation and Utilities Corridor.—</inline></heading><content>Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary, in consultation with the City of Henderson and the County, and in accordance with this section and other applicable laws and subject to valid existing rights, shall establish a 2,640-foot-wide corridor between the Las Vegas valley and the proposed Ivanpah Airport for the placement, on a nonexclusive basis, of utilities and transportation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ivanpah Airport Environs Overlay District Land Transfer.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2) and valid existing rights, on request by the County, the Secretary shall transfer to the County, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land identified as Ivanpah Airport noise compatibility area on the map entitled “Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002” and dated October 1, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions for transfer.—</inline></heading><chapeau>As a condition of the transfer under paragraph (1), the County shall agree—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to manage the transferred land in accordance with section 47504 of title 49, United States Code (including regulations promulgated under that section); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>that if any portion of the transferred land is sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed or leased by the County—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>the sale, lease, or other conveyance shall be—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>subject to a limitation that requires that any use of the transferred land be consistent with the Agreement and section 47504 of title 49, United States Code (including regulations promulgated under that section); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>for fair market value; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>of any gross proceeds received by the County from the sale, lease, or other conveyance of the land, the County shall—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>contribute 85 percent to the special account established by section 4(e)(1)(C) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2345);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>contribute 5 percent to the State for use in the general education program of the State; and</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2009">116 STAT. 2009</page> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>reserve 10 percent for use by the Clark County Department of Aviation for airport development and noise compatibility programs.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsections (b) and (c) shall not take effect until construction of the Ivanpah Valley Airport is approved in accordance with Public Law 106-362.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>AREA OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN SEGREGATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Withdrawal.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subject to valid existing rights, any Federal land in an Area of Critical Environmental Concern that is designated for withdrawal under the 1998 Las Vegas Resource Management Plan, and which is not already withdrawn by the effect of this or any other Act, is hereby withdrawn from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws for a period not to exceed five years. The withdrawal shall lapse at the earlier—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>five years; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>when the Secretary issues a final decision on each proposed withdrawal.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Withdrawal.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall make final decisions on each of the temporary withdrawals described in subsection (a) within five years of the date of enactment of this Act. Such decisions shall be made consistent with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1714), and in accordance with the 1998 Las Vegas Resource Management Plan.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mineral Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The mineral reports required by section 204(c)(12) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act shall be the responsibility of the United States Geological Survey and shall be completed for each of the temporary withdrawals described in subsection (a) within four years of the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>SLOAN CANYON NATIONALCONSERVATION AREA</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460qqq">16 USC 460qqq</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading>PURPOSE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460qqq">16 USC 460qqq</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The purpose of this title is to establish the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the cultural, archaeological, natural, wilderness, scientific, geological, historical, biological, wildlife, educational, and scenic resources of the Conservation Area.</content> </section> <section> <num value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460qqq-1">16 USC 460qqq-1</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation area.—</inline></heading><content>The term “Conservation Area” means the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area established by section 604(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal parcel.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Federal parcel” means the parcel of Federal land consisting of approximately 500 acres that is identified as Tract A on the map entitled “Southern <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2010">116 STAT. 2010</page>Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management plan.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Conservation Area developed under section 605(b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Map.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “map” means the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460qqq-2">16 USC 460qqq-2</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose described in section 602, there is established in the State a conservation area to be known as the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Area Included.</inline>—</heading><content>The Conservation Area shall consist of approximately 48,438 acres of public land in the County, as generally depicted on the map.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Map and Legal Description.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the Conservation Area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect.</inline>—</heading><content>The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct minor errors in the map or legal description.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public availability.</inline>—</heading><content>A copy of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="605">SEC. 605. </num><heading>MANAGEMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460qqq-3">16 USC 460qqq-3</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, shall manage the Conservation Area—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources of the Conservation Area; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in accordance with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>other applicable law, including this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management Plan.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the State, the city of Henderson, the County, and any other interested persons, shall develop a management plan for the Conservation Area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The management plan shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>describe the appropriate uses and management of the Conservation Area;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>authorize the use of motorized vehicles in the Conservation Area—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>for installing, repairing, maintaining, and reconstructing water development projects, including guzzlers, that would enhance the Conservation Area by promoting healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>subject to any limitations that are not more restrictive than the limitations on such uses authorized in wilderness areas under section 208; and</content></subclause></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2011">116 STAT. 2011</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>include or provide recommendations on ways of minimizing the visual impacts of such activities on the Conservation Area;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>include a plan for litter cleanup and public lands awareness campaign on public lands in and around the Conservation Area; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>include a recommendation on the location for a right-of-way for a rural roadway to provide the city of Henderson with access to the Conservation Area, in accordance with the application numbered N-65874.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Uses.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall allow only such uses of the Conservation Area that the Secretary determines will further the purpose described in section 602.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Motorized Vehicles</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as needed for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for the use of motorized vehicles by the management plan developed under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><chapeau>Withdrawal.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to valid existing rights, all public land in the Conservation Area is withdrawn from—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional land</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Secretary acquires mineral or other interests in a parcel of land within the Conservation Area after the date of enactment of this Act, the parcel is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date of acquisition of the land.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife, including hunting, fishing, and trapping in the Conservation Area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may designate by regulation areas in which, and establish periods during which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing, or trapping will be permitted in the Conservation Area.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>Except in emergencies, the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate State agency before promulgating regulations under subparagraph (A) that close a portion of the Conservation Area to hunting, fishing, or trapping.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Buffer Zones</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The establishment of the Conservation Area shall not create an express or implied protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Conservation Area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Private land</inline>.—</heading><content>If the use of, or conduct of an activity on, private land that shares a boundary with the Conservation Area is consistent with applicable law, nothing in this title concerning the establishment of the Conservation Area shall prohibit or limit the use or conduct of the activity.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2012">116 STAT. 2012</page> <section><num value="606">SEC. 606. </num><heading>SALE OF FEDERAL PARCEL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460qqq-4">16 USC 460qqq-4</ref>.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713) and subject to valid existing rights, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the highest qualified bidder all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal parcel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposition of Proceeds.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Of the gross proceeds from the conveyance of land under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>5 percent shall be available to the State for use in the general education program of the State; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the remainder shall be deposited in the special account established under the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2345), to be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the construction and operation of facilities to support the management of the Conservation Area;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the construction and repair of trails and roads in the Conservation Area authorized under the management plan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>research on and interpretation of the archaeological and geological resources of the Conservation Area;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>conservation and research relating to the Conservation Area; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>any other purpose that the Secretary determines to be consistent with the purpose described in section 602.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="607">SEC. 607. </num><heading>RIGHT-OF-WAY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s460qqq-5">16 USC 460qqq-5</ref>.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the City of Henderson the public right-of-way requested for public trail purposes under the application numbered N-76312 and the public right-of-way requested for public trail purposes under the application numbered N-65874.</content></section> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>PUBLIC INTEREST CONVEYANCES</heading> <section><num value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF MAP.</heading> <content>In this title, the term “map” means the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002.</content></section> <section> <num value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA AT LAS VEGAS RESEARCH FOUNDATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings and Purposes.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, needs land in the greater Las Vegas area to provide for the future growth of the university;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the proposal by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for construction of a research park and technology center in the greater Las Vegas area would enhance the high tech industry and entrepreneurship in the State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the land transferred to the Clark County Department of Aviation under section 4(g) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2346) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2013">116 STAT. 2013</page>is the best location for the research park and technology center.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this section are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to provide a suitable location for the construction of a research park and technology center in the greater Las Vegas area;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to provide the public with opportunities for education and research in the field of high technology; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to provide the State with opportunities for competition and economic development in the field of high technology.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><chapeau>Technology Research Center.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 4(g)(4) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2347), the Clark County Department of Aviation may convey, without consideration, all right, title, and interest in and to the parcel of land described in paragraph (3) to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research Foundation (referred to in this section as “Foundation”) for the development of a technology research center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Condition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the condition that the Foundation enter into an agreement that if the land described in paragraph (3) is sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed by the Foundation.</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Foundation shall sell, lease, or otherwise convey the land for fair market value;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Foundation shall contribute 85 percent of the gross proceeds from the sale, lease, or conveyance of the land to the special account;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>with respect to land identified on the map entitled “Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, Land Sales Map”, numbered 7306A, and dated May 1980, the proceeds from the sale, lease, or conveyance of the land identified on the map contributed to the special account by the Foundation under subparagraph (B) shall be used by the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire environmentally sensitive land in the Lake Tahoe Basin under section 3 of Public Law 96-586 (94 Stat. 3383);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the Foundation shall contribute 5 percent of the gross proceeds from the sale, lease, or conveyance of the land to the State of Nevada for use in the general education program of the State; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the remainder of the gross proceeds from the sale, lease, or conveyance of the land shall be available for use by the Foundation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of land</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The parcel of land referred to in paragraph (1) is the parcel of Clark County Department of Aviation land—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>consisting of approximately 115 acres; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>located in the SAW¼ of section 33, T. 21 S., R. 60 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE TO THE LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT.</heading> <content>The Secretary shall convey to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, without consideration, all right, title, and interest <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2014">116 STAT. 2014</page>in and to the parcel of land identified as “Tract F” on the map for use as a shooting range.</content> </section> <section><num value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF HENDERSON FOR THE NEVADA STATE COLLEGE AT HENDERSON.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chancellor.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">City</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “City” means the city of Henderson, Nevada.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">College</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “College” means the Nevada State College at Henderson.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Survey.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “survey” means the land survey required under Federal law to define the official metes and bounds of the parcel of Federal land identified as “Tract H” on the map.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">University system.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “University system” means the University and Community College System of Nevada.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline</p>.</sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and section 1(c) of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (43 U.S.C. 869(c)), not later than 180 days after the date on which the survey is approved, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of Federal land identified as “Tract H” on the map for use as a campus for the College.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As a condition of the conveyance under paragraph (1), the Chancellor and the City shall agree in writing—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>to pay any administrative costs associated with the conveyance, including the costs of any environmental, wildlife, cultural, or historical resources studies;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to use the Federal land conveyed for educational and recreational purposes;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>to release and indemnify the United States from any claims or liabilities which may arise from uses that are carried out on the Federal land on or before the date of enactment of this Act by the United States or any person;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>as soon as practicable after the date of the conveyance under paragraph (1), to erect at the College an appropriate and centrally located monument that acknowledges the conveyance of the Federal land by the United States for the purpose of furthering the higher education of citizens in the State; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><chapeau>to assist the Bureau of Land Management in providing information to the students of the College and the citizens of the State on—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>public land in the State; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the role of the Bureau of Land Management in managing, preserving, and protecting the public land.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2015">116 STAT. 2015</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Valid existing rights.</inline>—</heading><content>The conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be subject to all valid existing rights.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of federal land.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The College and the City may use the land conveyed under paragraph (1) for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>any purpose relating to the establishment, operation, growth, and maintenance of the College; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>any uses relating to such purposes, including residential and commercial development that would generally be associated with an institution of higher education.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other entities—</inline></heading><chapeau>The College and the City may—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>consistent with Federal and State law, lease or otherwise provide property or space at the College, with or without consideration, to religious, public interest, community, or other groups for services and events that are of interest to the College, the City, or any community located in the Las Vegas Valley;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>allow the City or any other community in the Las Vegas Valley to use facilities of the College for educational and recreational programs of the City or community; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in conjunction with the City, plan, finance, (including the provision of cost-share assistance), construct, and operate facilities for the City on the Federal land conveyed for educational or recreational purposes consistent with this section.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversion.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Federal land or any portion of the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) ceases to be used for the College, the Federal land or any portion of the Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">City.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “City” means the city of Las Vegas, Nevada.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall convey to the City, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land identified as “Tract C” and “Tract D” on the map.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversion.</inline>—</heading><content>If a parcel of land conveyed to the City under subsection (b) ceases to be used for affordable housing or for a purpose related to affordable housing, the parcel shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="706">SEC. 706. </num><heading>SALE OF FEDERAL PARCEL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713) and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall convey as a single parcel to the highest qualified bidder all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 360 acres that is identified as the North Half (N½) of Section 7, Township 23 South, Range 61 East, M.D.B.&M., Clark County, Nevada and the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of the Southeast <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2016">116 STAT. 2016</page>Quarter (SE¼) of Section 7, Township 23 South, Range 61 East, M.D.M., Clark County, Nevada.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposition of Proceeds.</inline>—</heading><content>The proceeds from the conveyance of the lands described in subsection (a) shall be deposited in accordance with section 4(e)(1) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2345).</content></subsection> </section> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>HUMBOLDT PROJECT CONVEYANCE<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Humboldt Project Conveyance Act.</p></sidenote> </heading> <section><num value="801">SEC. 801. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “Humboldt Project Conveyance Act”.</content></section> <section><num value="802">SEC. 802. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>For purposes of this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “State” means the State of Nevada.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading>PCWCD.—</heading><content>The term “PCWCD” means the Pershing County Water Conservation District, a public entity organized under the laws of the State of Nevada.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pershing county.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Pershing County” means the Pershing County government, a political subunit of the State of Nevada.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lander county.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Lander County” means the Lander County government, a political subunit of the State of Nevada.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="803">SEC. 803. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO CONVEY TITLE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with all applicable law, the Secretary shall convey all right, title, and interest in and to the lands and features of the Humboldt Project, as generally depicted on the map entitled the “Humboldt Project Conveyance Act”, and dated July 3, 2002, including all water rights for storage and diversion, to PCWCD, the State, Pershing County, and Lander County, consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Memorandum of Agreement between PCWCD and Lander County dated January 24, 2000, the Conceptual Agreement between PCWCD and the State dated October 18, 2001, the Letter of Agreement between Pershing County and the State dated April 16, 2002, and any agreements between the Bureau of Reclamation and PCWCD.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Map.</inline>—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map of the Humboldt Project Conveyance. In case of a conflict between the map referred to in subsection (a) and the map submitted by the Secretary, the map referred to in subsection (b) shall control. The map shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in such map and legal description. Copies of the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation and in the Office of the Area Manager of the Bureau of Reclamation in Carson City, Nevada.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2017">116 STAT. 2017</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance With Agreements.</inline>—</heading><content>All parties to the conveyance under subsection (a) shall comply with the terms and conditions of the agreements cited in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the conveyance required by this section has Deadline, not been completed within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate that describes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the status of the conveyance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any obstacles to completion of the conveyance; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the anticipated date for completion of the conveyance.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="804">SEC. 804. </num><heading>PAYMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>As consideration for any conveyance required by section 803, PCWCD shall pay to the United States the net present value of miscellaneous revenues associated with the lands and facilities to be conveyed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawn Lands</inline>.—</heading><content>As consideration for any conveyance of withdrawn lands required by section 803, the entity receiving title shall pay the United States (in addition to amounts paid under subsection (a)) the fair market value for any such lands conveyed that were withdrawn from the public domain pursuant to the Secretarial Orders dated March 16, 1934, and April 6, 1956.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>Administrative costs for conveyance of any land or facility under this title shall be paid in equal shares by the Secretary and the entity receiving title to the land or facility, except costs identified in subsections (d) and (e).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Real Estate Transfer Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>As a condition of any conveyance of any land or facility required by section 803, costs of all boundary surveys, title searches, cadastral surveys, appraisals, maps, and other real estate transactions required for the conveyance shall be paid by the entity receiving title to the land or facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">NEPA Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>Costs associated with any review required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) for conveyance of any land or facility under section 803 shall be paid in equal shares by the Secretary and the entity receiving title to the land or facility.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State of Nevada</inline>.—</heading><content>The State shall not be responsible for any payments under this section. Any proposal by the State to reconvey to another entity land conveyed by the Secretary under this title shall be pursuant to an agreement with the Secretary providing for fair market value to the United States for the lands, and for continued management of the lands for recreation, wildlife habitat, wetlands, or resource conservation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="805">SEC. 805. </num><heading>COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS.</heading> <content>Following the conveyance required by section 803, the district, the State, Pershing County, and Lander County shall, with respect to the interests conveyed, comply with all requirements of Federal, State, and local law applicable to non-Federal water distribution systems.</content></section> <section><num value="806">SEC. 806. </num><heading>REVOCATION OF WITHDRAWALS.</heading> <content>Effective on the date of the conveyance required by section Effective date 803, the Secretarial Orders dated March 16, 1934, and April 6, 1956, that withdrew public lands for the Rye Patch Reservoir and the Humboldt Sink, are hereby revoked.</content></section> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2018">116 STAT. 2018</page> <section><num value="807">SEC. 807. </num><heading>LIABILITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> <content>Effective on the date of the conveyance required by section 803, the United States shall not be held liable by any court for damages of any kind arising out of any act, omission, or occurrence relating to the Humboldt Project, except for damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the United States or by its employees or agents prior to the date of conveyance. Nothing in this section shall be considered to increase the liability of the United States beyond that currently provided in chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, popularly known as the “Federal Tort Claims Act”.</content></section> <section><num value="808">SEC. 808. </num><heading>NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.</heading> <content>Prior to any conveyance under this title, the Secretary shall complete all actions as may be required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and all other applicable laws.</content></section> <section><num value="809">SEC. 809. </num><heading>FUTURE BENEFITS.</heading> <content>Upon conveyance of the lands and facilities by the Secretary under this title, the Humboldt Project shall no longer be a Federal reclamation project and the district shall not be entitled to receive any future reclamation benefits with respect to that project, except those benefits that would be available to other nonreclamation districts.</content></section> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE MESQUITE LANDS ACT 2001.</heading> <chapeau>Section 3 of Public Law 99-548 (100 Stat. 3061; 110 Stat. 3009—202) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of proceeds.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The proceeds of the sale of each parcel completed after the date of enactment of this subsection shall be deposited in the special account established under section 4(e)(1)(C) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2345); and shall be available for use by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to reimburse costs incurred by the local offices of the Bureau of Land Management in arranging the land conveyances directed by this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>for the development of a multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada, including any associated groundwater monitoring plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>as provided in section 4(e)(3) of that Act (112 Stat. 2346).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall complete the sale of any parcel authorized to be conveyed pursuant to this section and for which the Secretary has received notification from the city under paragraph (1).”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2019">116 STAT. 2019</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (f)(2)(B), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>Sec. 7.”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> Approved November 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5200 (S. 2612): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-750 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–283: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 South Howes Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the “Barney Apodaca Post Office”. Public Law283 Public Law 107–283 116 STAT. 2020 2002-11-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2020 Public Law107–283 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 South Howes Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, as the “Barney Apodaca Post Office”.

Nov. 6, 2002

[H.R. 5308]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 South Howes Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, shall be known and designated as the “Barney Apodaca Post Office”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Barney Apodaca Post Office”.
Approved November 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5308: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 4, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–284: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4 East Central Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, as the “Joseph D. Early Post Office Building”. Public Law284 Public Law 107–284 116 STAT. 2021 2002-11-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2021 Public Law107–284 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4 East Central Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, as the “Joseph D. Early Post Office Building”.

Nov. 6, 2002

[H.R. 5333]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4 East Central Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, shall be known and designated as the “Joseph D. Early Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Joseph D. Early Post Office Building”.
Approved November 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5333: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 17, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–285: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 380 Main Street in Farmingdale, New York, as the “Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building”. Public Law285 Public Law 107–285 116 STAT. 2022 2002-11-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2022 Public Law107–285 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 380 Main Street in Farmingdale, New York, as the “Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building”.

Nov. 6, 2002

[H.R. 5336]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 380 Main Street in Farmingdale, New York, shall be known and designated as the “Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building”.
Approved November 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5336 (S. 2918): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 9, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–286: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5805 White Oak Avenue in Encino, California, as the “Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office”. Public Law286 Public Law 107–286 116 STAT. 2023 2002-11-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2023 Public Law107–286 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5805 White Oak Avenue in Encino, California, as the “Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office”.

Nov. 6, 2002

[H.R. 5340]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5805 White Oak Avenue in Encino, California, shall be known and designated as the “Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office”
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office”
Approved November 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5340 (S. 2931): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 7, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–287: To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance emergency preparedness of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Public Law287 Public Law 107–287 116 STAT. 2024 2002-11-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2024 Public Law107–287 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance emergency preparedness of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Nov. 7, 2002

[H.R. 3253]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002.

38 USC 101 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CENTERS AT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTERS. (a) In General.—(1) Subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“§ 7325. Medical emergency preparedness centers “(a) Establishment of Centers.—(1) The Secretary shall establish four medical emergency preparedness centers in accordance with this section. Each such center shall be established at a Department medical center and shall be staffed by Department employees. “(2) The Under Secretary for Health shall be responsible for supervising the operation of the centers established under this section. The Under Secretary shall provide for ongoing evaluation of the centers and their compliance with the requirements of this section. “(3) The Under Secretary shall carry out the Under Secretary’s functions under paragraph (2) in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs with responsibility for operations, preparedness, security, and law enforcement functions. “(b) Mission.—The mission of the centers shall be as follows: “(1) To carry out research on, and to develop methods of detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of injuries, diseases, and illnesses arising from the use of chemical, biological, radiological, incendiary or other explosive weapons or devices posing threats to the public health and safety. “(2) To provide education, training, and advice to health care professionals, including health care professionals outside the Veterans Health Administration, through the National Disaster Medical System established pursuant to section 2811(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(b)) or through interagency agreements entered into by the Secretary for that purpose. 116 STAT. 2025 “(3) In the event of a disaster or emergency referred to in section 1785(b) of this title, to provide such laboratory, epidemiological, medical, or other assistance as the Secretary considers appropriate to Federal, State, and local health care agencies and personnel involved in or responding to the disaster or emergency. “(c) Selection of Centers.—(1) The Secretary shall select the sites for the centers on the basis of a competitive selection process. The Secretary may not designate a site as a location for a center under this section unless the Secretary makes a finding under paragraph (2) with respect to the proposal for the designation of such site. To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure the geographic dispersal of the sites throughout the United States. Any such center may be a consortium of efforts of more than one medical center. “(2) A finding by the Secretary referred to in paragraph (1) with respect to a proposal for designation of a site as a location of a center under this section is a finding by the Secretary, upon the recommendations of the Under Secretary for Health and the Assistant Secretary with responsibility for operations, preparedness, security, and law enforcement functions, that the facility or facilities submitting the proposal have developed (or may reasonably be anticipated to develop) each of the following: “(A) An arrangement with a qualifying medical school and a qualifying school of public health (or a consortium of such schools) under which physicians and other persons in the health field receive education and training through the participating Department medical facilities so as to provide those persons with training in the detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of injuries, diseases, and illnesses induced by exposures to chemical and biological substances, radiation, and incendiary or other explosive weapons or devices. “(B) An arrangement with a graduate school specializing in epidemiology under which students receive education and training in epidemiology through the participating Department facilities so as to provide such students with training in the epidemiology of contagious and infectious diseases and chemical and radiation poisoning in an exposed population. “(C) An arrangement under which nursing, social work, counseling, or allied health personnel and students receive training and education in recognizing and caring for conditions associated with exposures to toxins through the participating Department facilities. “(D) The ability to attract scientists who have made significant contributions to the development of innovative approaches to the detection, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of injuries, diseases, and illnesses arising from the use of chemical, biological, radiological, incendiary or other explosive weapons or devices posing threats to the public health and safety. “(3) For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)— “(A) a qualifying medical school is an accredited medical school that provides education and training in toxicology and environmental health hazards and with which one or more of the participating Department medical centers is affiliated; and “(B) a qualifying school of public health is an accredited school of public health that provides education and training 116 STAT. 2026 in toxicology and environmental health hazards and with which one or more of the participating Department medical centers is affiliated. “(d) Research Activities.—Each center shall conduct research on improved medical preparedness to protect the Nation from threats in the area of that center’s expertise. Each center may seek research funds from public and private sources for such purpose. “(e) Dissemination of Research Products.—(1) The Under Secretary for Health and the Assistant Secretary with responsibility for operations, preparedness, security, and law enforcement functions shall ensure that information produced by the research, education and training, and clinical activities of centers established under this section is made available, as appropriate, to healthcare providers in the United States. Dissemination of such information shall be made through publications, through programs of continuing medical and related education provided through regional medical education centers under subchapter VI of chapter 74 of this title, and through other means. Such programs of continuing medical education shall receive priority in the award of funding. “(2) The Secretary shall ensure that the work of the centers is conducted in close coordination with other Federal departments and agencies and that research products or other information of the centers shall be coordinated and shared with other Federal departments and agencies. “(f) Coordination of Activities.—The Secretary shall take appropriate actions to ensure that the work of each center is carried out— “(1) in close coordination with the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other departments, agencies, and elements of the Government charged with coordination of plans for United States homeland security; and “(2) after taking into consideration applicable recommendations of the working group on the prevention, preparedness, and response to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies established under section 319F(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d—6(a)) or any other joint interagency advisory group or committee designated by the President or the President’s designee to coordinate Federal research on weapons of mass destruction. “(g) Assistance to Other Agencies.—The Secretary may provide assistance requested by appropriate Federal, State, and local civil and criminal authorities in investigations, inquiries, and data analyses as necessary to protect the public safety and prevent or obviate biological, chemical, or radiological threats. “(h) Detail of Employees From Other Agencies.—Upon approval by the Secretary, the Director of a center may request the temporary assignment or detail to the center, on a nonreimbursable basis, of employees from other departments and agencies of the United States who have expertise that would further the mission of the center. Any such employee may be so assigned or detailed on a nonreimbursable basis pursuant to such a request. “(i) Funding.—(1) Amounts appropriated for the activities of the centers under this section shall be appropriated separately from amounts appropriated for the Department for medical care. 116 STAT. 2027 “(2) In addition to funds appropriated for a fiscal year specifically for the activities of the centers pursuant to paragraph (1), the Under Secretary for Health shall allocate to such centers from other funds appropriated for that fiscal year generally for the Department medical care account and the Department medical and prosthetics research account such amounts as the Under Secretary determines appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section. Any determination by the Under Secretary under the preceding sentence shall be made in consultation with the Assistant Secretary with responsibility for operations, preparedness, security, and law enforcement functions. “(3) There are authorized to be appropriated for the centers under this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7324 the following new item: “7325. (b) Peer Review for Designation of Centers.—(1) In order to assist the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health in selecting sites for centers under section 7325 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall establish a peer review panel to assess the scientific and clinical merit of proposals that are submitted to the Secretary for the designation of such centers. The peer review panel shall be established in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs with responsibility for operations, preparedness, security, and law enforcement functions.

Establishment.

38 USC 7325 note.

 (2) The peer review panel shall include experts in the fields of toxicological research, infectious diseases, radiology, clinical care of patients exposed to such hazards, and other persons as determined appropriate by the Secretary. Members of the panel shall serve as consultants to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (3) The panel shall review each proposal submitted to the panel by the officials referred to in paragraph (1) and shall submit to the Under Secretary for Health its views on the relative scientific and clinical merit of each such proposal. The panel shall specifically determine with respect to each such proposal whether that proposal is among those proposals which have met the highest competitive standards of scientific and clinical merit. (4) The panel shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
SEC. 3. EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS ON MEDICAL RESPONSES TO CONSEQUENCES OF TERRORIST ACTIVITIES. (a) In General.—(1) Subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 7325, as added by section 2(a)(1), the following new section:
“§ 7326. Education and training programs on medical response to consequences of terrorist activities “(a) Education Program.—The Secretary shall carry out a program to develop and disseminate a series of model education and training programs on the medical responses to the consequences of terrorist activities. 116 STAT. 2028 “(b) Implementing official .—The program shall be carried out through the Under Secretary for Health, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs with responsibility for operations, preparedness, security, and law enforcement functions. “(c) Content of Programs.—The education and training programs developed under the program shall be modelled after programs established at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and shall include, at a minimum, training for health care professionals in the following: “(1) Recognition of chemical, biological, radiological, incendiary, or other explosive agents, weapons, or devices that may be used in terrorist activities. “(2) Identification of the potential symptoms of exposure to those agents. “(3) Understanding of the potential long-term health consequences, including psychological effects, resulting from exposure to those agents, weapons, or devices. “(4) Emergency treatment for exposure to those agents, weapons, or devices. “(5) An appropriate course of followup treatment, supportive care, and referral. “(6) Actions that can be taken while providing care for exposure to those agents, weapons, or devices to protect against contamination, injury, or other hazards from such exposure. “(7) Information on how to seek consultative support and to report suspected or actual use of those agents. “(d) Potential Trainees.—In designing the education and training programs under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that different programs are designed for health-care professionals in Department medical centers. The programs shall be designed to be disseminated to health professions students, graduate health and medical education trainees, and health practitioners in a variety of fields. “(e) Consultation.—In establishing education and training programs under this section, the Secretary shall consult with appropriate representatives of accrediting, certifying, and coordinating organizations in the field of health professions education.”.
 (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7325, as added by section 2(a)(2), the following new item: “7326. (b) Effective Date.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement section 7326 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

38 USC 7326 note.
SEC. 4. AUTHORITY TO FURNISH HEALTH CARE DURING MAJOR DISASTERS AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. (a) In General.—(1) Subchapter VIII of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 116 STAT. 2029
“§ 1785. Care and services during certain disasters and emergencies “(a) Authority To Provide Hospital Care and Medical Services.—During and immediately following a disaster or emergency referred to in subsection (b), the Secretary may furnish hospital care and medical services to individuals responding to, involved in, or otherwise affected by that disaster or emergency. “(b) Covered Disasters and Emergencies.—A disaster or emergency referred to in this subsection is any disaster or emergency as follows: “(1) A major disaster or emergency declared by the President under the Robert B. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). “(2) A disaster or emergency in which the National Disaster Medical System established pursuant to section 2811(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(b)) is activated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under paragraph (3)(A) of that section or as otherwise authorized by law. “(c) Applicability to Eligible Individuals Who Are Veterans.—The Secretary may furnish care and services under this section to an individual described in subsection (a) who is a veteran without regard to whether that individual is enrolled in the system of patient enrollment under section 1705 of this title. “(d) Reimbursement From Other Federal Departments and Agencies.—(1) The cost of any care or services furnished under this section to an officer or employee of a department or agency of the United States other than the Department or to a member of the Armed Forces shall be reimbursed at such rates as may be agreed upon by the Secretary and the head of such department or agency or the Secretary concerned, in the case of a member of the Armed Forces, based on the cost of the care or service furnished. “(2) Amounts received by the Department under this subsection shall be credited to the Medical Care Collections Fund under section 1729A of this title. “(e) Report to Congressional Committees.—Within 60 days of the commencement of a disaster or emergency referred to in subsection (b) in which the Secretary furnishes care and services under this section (or as soon thereafter as is practicable), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the Secretary’s allocation of facilities and personnel in order to furnish such care and services.

Deadline.

 “(f) Regulations.—The Secretary shall prescribe regulations governing the exercise of the authority of the Secretary under this section.”.
 (2) The table of sections at the beginning of that chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: “1785. (b) Members of the Armed Forces on Active Duty.—Section 8111A(a) of such title is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); (2) by designating the second sentence of paragraph (1) as paragraph (3); and 116 STAT. 2030 (3) by inserting between paragraph (1) and paragraph (3), as designated by paragraph (2) of this subsection, the following new paragraph: “(2)(A) During and immediately following a disaster or emergency referred to in subparagraph (B), the Secretary may furnish hospital care and medical services to members of the Armed Forces on active duty responding to or involved in that disaster or emergency. “(B) A disaster or emergency referred to in this subparagraph is any disaster or emergency as follows: “(i) A major disaster or emergency declared by the President under the Robert B. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). “(ii) A disaster or emergency in which the National Disaster Medical System established pursuant to section 2811(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(b)) is activated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under paragraph (3)(A) of that section or as otherwise authorized by law.”.
SEC. 5. INCREASE IN NUMBER OF ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Increase.—Subsection (a) of section 308 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “six” in the first sentence and inserting “seven”. (b) Functions.—Subsection (b) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(11) Operations, preparedness, security, and law enforcement functions.”. (c) Number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries.—Subsection (d)(1) of such section is amended by striking “18” and inserting “19”. (d) Conforming Amendment.—Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “(6)” after “Assistant Secretaries, Department of Veterans Affairs” and inserting “(7)”.
SEC. 6. CODIFICATION OF DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. (a) In General.—(1) Subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“§ 8117. Emergency preparedness “(a) Readiness of Department Medical Centers.—(1) The Secretary shall take appropriate actions to provide for the readiness of Department medical centers to protect the patients and staff of such centers from chemical or biological attack or otherwise to respond to such an attack so as to enable such centers to fulfill their obligations as part of the Federal response to public health emergencies. “(2) Actions under paragraph (1) shall include— “(A) the provision of decontamination equipment and personal protection equipment at Department medical centers; and “(B) the provision of training in the use of such equipment to staff of such centers. “(b) Security at Department Medical and Research Facilities.—(1) The Secretary shall take appropriate actions to provide 116 STAT. 2031for the security of Department medical centers and research facilities, including staff and patients at such centers and facilities. “(2) In taking actions under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall take into account the results of the evaluation of the security needs at Department medical centers and research facilities required by section 154(b)(1) of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-188; 116 Stat. 631), including the results of such evaluation relating to the following needs: “(A) Needs for the protection of patients and medical staff during emergencies, including a chemical or biological attack or other terrorist attack. “(B) Needs, if any, for screening personnel engaged in research relating to biological pathogens or agents, including work associated with such research. “(C) Needs for securing laboratories or other facilities engaged in research relating to biological pathogens or agents. “(c) Tracking of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies and Equipment.—The Secretary shall develop and maintain a centralized system for tracking the current location and availability of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and medical equipment throughout the Department health care system in order to permit the ready identification and utilization of such pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment for a variety of purposes, including response to a chemical or biological attack or other terrorist attack. “(d) Training.—The Secretary shall ensure that the Department medical centers, in consultation with the accredited medical school affiliates of such medical centers, develop and implement curricula to train resident physicians and health care personnel in medical matters relating to biological, chemical, or radiological attacks or attacks from an incendiary or other explosive weapon. “(e) Participation in National Disaster Medical System.—(1) The Secretary shall establish and maintain a training program to facilitate the participation of the staff of Department medical centers, and of the community partners of such centers, in the National Disaster Medical System established pursuant to section 2811(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(b)). “(2) The Secretary shall establish and maintain the training program under paragraph (1) in accordance with the recommendations of the working group on the prevention, preparedness, and response to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies established under section 319F(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6(a)). “(3) The Secretary shall establish and maintain the training program under paragraph (1) in consultation with the following: “(A) The Secretary of Defense. “(B) The Secretary of Health and Human Services. “(C) The Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Establishment.

 “(f) Mental Health Counseling.—(1) With respect to activities conducted by personnel serving at Department medical centers, the Secretary shall develop and maintain various strategies for providing mental health counseling and assistance, including counseling and assistance for post-traumatic stress disorder, following a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency to the following persons: “(A) Veterans. 116 STAT. 2032 “(B) Local and community emergency response providers. “(C) Active duty military personnel. “(D) Individuals seeking care at Department medical centers. “(2) The strategies under paragraph (1) shall include the following: “(A) Training and certification of providers of mental health counseling and assistance. “(B) Mechanisms for coordinating the provision of mental health counseling and assistance to emergency response providers referred to in paragraph (1). “(3) The Secretary shall develop and maintain the strategies under paragraph (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the American Red Cross, and the working group referred to in subsection (e)(2).”.
 (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8116 the following new item: “8117. (b) Repeal of Codified Provisions.—Subsections (a), (b)(2), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 154 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-188; 38 U.S.C. note prec. 8101) are repealed.

38 USC note prec. 8101.

 (c) Conforming Amendments.—Subsection (g) of such section is amended—

38 USC note prec. 8101.

 (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting “of section 8117 of title 38, United States Code” after “subsection (a)”; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “subsections (b) through (f)” and inserting “subsection (b)(1) of this section and subsections (b) through (f) of section 8117 of title 38, United States Code”.
Approved November 7, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3253 (S. 2132): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107—471 (Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-229 accompanying S. 2132 (Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 20, considered and passed House.

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Sept. 17, House concurred in Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 526.

Oct. 15, Senate concurred in House amendment with an amendment.

Oct. 16, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, and for other purposes.

Nov. 7, 2002

[H.R. 4015]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jobs for Veterans Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Jobs for 38 usc 101 note. Veterans Act”. (b) References to Title 38, United States Code.—Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 38, United States Code.
SEC. 2. PRIORITY OF SERVICE FOR VETERANS IN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS. (a) Veterans’ Job Training Assistance.—(1) Chapter 42 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“§4215. Priority of service for veterans in Department of Labor job training programs “(a) Definitions.—In this section: “(1) The term ‘covered person’ means any of the following individuals: “(A) A veteran. “(B) The spouse of any of the following individuals: “(i) Any veteran who died of a service-connected disability. “(ii) Any member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who, at the time of application for assistance under this section, is listed, pursuant to section 556 of title 37 and regulations issued thereunder, by the Secretary concerned in one or more of the following categories and has been so listed for a total of more than 90 days: (I) missing in action, (II) captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or (III) forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. “(iii) Any veteran who has a total disability resulting from a service-connected disability. “(iv) Any veteran who died while a disability so evaluated was in existence. 116 STAT. 2034 “(2) The term ‘qualified job training program’ means any workforce preparation, development, or delivery program or service that is directly funded, in whole or in part, by the Department of Labor and includes the following: “(A) Any such program or service that uses technology to assist individuals to access workforce development programs (such as job and training opportunities, labor market information, career assessment tools, and related support services). “(B) Any such program or service under the public employment service system, one-stop career centers, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, a demonstration or other temporary program, and those programs implemented by States or local service providers based on Federal block grants administered by the Department of Labor. “(C) Any such program or service that is a workforce development program targeted to specific groups. “(3) The term ‘priority of service’ means, with respect to any qualified job training program, that a covered person shall be given priority over nonveterans for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services provided under that program, notwithstanding any other provision of law. “(b) Entitlement to Priority of Service.—(1) A covered person is entitled to priority of service under any qualified job training program if the person otherwise meets the eligibility requirements for participation in such program. “(2) The Secretary of Labor may establish priorities among covered persons for purposes of this section to take into account the needs of disabled veterans and special disabled veterans, and such other factors as the Secretary determines appropriate. “(c) Administration of Programs at State and Local Levels.—An entity of a State or a political subdivision of the State that administers or delivers services under a qualified job training program shall— “(1) provide information and priority of service to covered persons regarding benefits and services that may be obtained through other entities or service providers; and “(2) ensure that each covered person who applies to or who is assisted by such a program is informed of the employment-related rights and benefits to which the person is entitled under this section. “(d) Addition to Annual Report.—In the annual report required under section 4107(c) of this title for the program year beginning in 2003 and each subsequent program year, the Secretary of Labor shall evaluate whether covered persons are receiving priority of service and are being fully served by qualified job training programs, and whether the representation of veterans in such programs is in proportion to the incidence of representation of veterans in the labor market, including within groups that the Secretary may designate for priority under such programs, if any.”.
 (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 42 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4214 the following new item: “4215. (b) Employment of Veterans With Respect to Federal Contracts.—(1) Section 4212(a) is amended to read as follows: 116 STAT. 2035 “(a)(1) Any contract in the amount of $100,000 or more entered into by any department or agency of the United States for the procurement of personal property and nonpersonal services (including construction) for the United States, shall contain a provision requiring that the party contracting with the United States take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified covered veterans. This section applies to any subcontract in the amount of $100,000 or more entered into by a prime contractor in carrying out any such contract. “(2) In addition to requiring affirmative action to employ such Regulations, qualified covered veterans under such contracts and subcontracts and in order to promote the implementation of such requirement, the Secretary of Labor shall prescribe regulations requiring that— “(A) each such contractor for each such contract shall immediately list all of its employment openings with the appropriate employment service delivery system (as defined in section 4101(7) of this title), and may also list such openings with one-stop career centers under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, other appropriate service delivery points, or America’s Job Bank (or any additional or subsequent national electronic job bank established by the Department of Labor), except that the contractor may exclude openings for executive and senior management positions and positions which are to be filled from within the contractor’s organization and positions lasting three days or less; “(B) each such employment service delivery system shall give such qualified covered veterans priority in referral to such employment openings; and “(C) each such employment service delivery system shall provide a list of such employment openings to States, political subdivisions of States, or any private entities or organizations under contract to carry out employment, training, and placement services under chapter 41 of this title. “(3) In this section: “(A) The term ‘covered veteran’ means any of the following veterans: “(i) Disabled veterans. “(ii) Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized. “(iii) Veterans who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order No. 12985 (61 Fed. Reg. 1209). “(iv) Recently separated veterans. “(B) The term ‘qualified’, with respect to an employment position, means having the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation for an individual with a disability.”. (2)(A) Section 4212(c) is amended— (i) by striking “suitable”; and (ii) by striking “subsection (a)(2) of this section” and inserting “subsection (a)(2)(B)”. (B) Section 4212(d)(1) is amended— (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “of this section” after “subsection (a)”; and 116 STAT. 2036 (ii) by amending subparagraphs (A) and (B) to read as follows: (A) the number of employees in the workforce of such contractor, by job category and hiring location, and the number of such employees, by job category and hiring location, who are qualified covered veterans; “(B) the total number of new employees hired by the contractor during the period covered by the report and the number of such employees who are qualified covered veterans; and”. (C) Section 4212(d)(2) is amended by striking “of this subsection” after “paragraph (1)”. (D) Section 4211(6) is amended by striking “one-year period” and inserting “three-year period”. (3) The amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the first day of the first month that begins 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Applicability.

Effective date.

 (c) Employment Within the Federal Government.—(1) Section 4214(a)(1) is amended— (A) in the first sentence, by striking “life” and all that follows and inserting “life.”; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking “major” and inserting “uniquely qualified”. (2) Section 4214(b) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “readjustment” and inserting “recruitment”; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “to—” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “to qualified covered veterans.”; (C) in paragraph (3), to read as follows: “(3) A qualified covered veteran may receive such an appointment at any time.”. (3)(A) Section 4214(a) is amended— (i) in the third sentence of paragraph (1), by striking “disabled veterans and certain veterans of the Vietnam era and of the post-Vietnam era” and inserting “qualified covered veterans (as defined in paragraph (2)(B))”; and (ii) in paragraph (2), to read as follows: “(2) In this section: “(A) The term ‘agency’ has the meaning given the term ‘department or agency’ in section 4211(5) of this title. “(B) The term ‘qualified covered veteran’ means a veteran described in section 4212(a)(3) of this title.”. (B) Clause (i) of section 4214(e)(2)(B) is amended by striking “of the Vietnam era”. (C) Section 4214(g) is amended— (i) by striking “qualified” the first place it occurs and all that follows through “era” the first place it occurs and inserting “qualified covered veterans”; and (ii) by striking “under section 1712A of this title” and all that follows and inserting “under section 1712A of this title.”. (4) The amendments made by this subsection shall apply to qualified covered veterans without regard to any limitation relating to the date of the veteran’s last discharge or release from active duty that may have otherwise applied under section 4214(b)(3) 116 STAT. 2037 as in effect on the date before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Applicability.

38 USC 4214 note.
SEC. 3. FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR QUALITY VETERANS EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND PLACEMENT SERVICES. (a) Performance Incentive Awards for Quality Employment, Training, and Placement Services.—Chapter 41 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“§4112. Performance incentive awards for quality employment, training, and placement services “(a) Criteria for Performance Incentive Awards.—(1) For purposes of carrying out a program of performance incentive awards under section 4102A(c)(2)(A)(i)(III) of this title, the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, shall establish criteria for performance incentive awards programs to be administered by States to— “(A) encourage the improvement and modernization of employment, training, and placement services provided under this chapter; and “(B) recognize eligible employees for excellence in the provision of such services or for having made demonstrable improvements in the provision of such services. “(2) The Secretary shall establish such criteria in consultation with representatives of States, political subdivisions of States, and other providers of employment, training, and placement services under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 consistent with the performance measures established under section 4102A(b)(7) of this title. “(b) Form of Awards.—Under the criteria established by the Secretary for performance incentive awards to be administered by States, an award under such criteria may be a cash award or such other nonfinancial awards as the Secretary may specify. “(c) Relationship of Award to Grant Program and Employee Compensation.—Performance incentive cash awards under this section— “(1) shall be made from amounts allocated from the grant or contract amount for a State for a program year under section 4102A(c)(7) of this title; and “(2) is in addition to the regular pay of the recipient. “(d) Eligible Employee Defined.—In this section, the term ‘eligible employee’ means any of the following: “(1) A disabled veterans’ outreach program specialist. “(2) A local veterans’ employment representative. “(3) An individual providing employment, training, and placement services to veterans under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 or through an employment service delivery system (as defined in section 4101(7) of this title).”. 116 STAT. 2038
(b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 41 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: “4112.
SEC. 4. REFINEMENT OF JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT. (a) Revision of Department Level Senior Officials and Functions.—(1) Sections 4102A and 4103 are amended to read as follows:
“§ 4102A. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training; program functions; Regional Administrators “(a) Establishment of Position of Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training.—(1) There is established within the Department of Labor an Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall formulate and implement all departmental policies and procedures to carry out (A) the purposes of this chapter, chapter 42, and chapter 43 of this title, and (B) all other Department of Labor employment, unemployment, and training programs to the extent they affect veterans. “(2) The employees of the Department of Labor administering chapter 43 of this title shall be administratively and functionally responsible to the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training. “(3)(A) There shall be within the Department of Labor a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training. The Deputy Assistant Secretary shall perform such functions as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training prescribes. “(B) No individual may be appointed as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training unless the individual has at least five years of service in a management position as an employee of the Federal civil service or comparable service in a management position in the Armed Forces. For purposes of determining such service of an individual, there shall be excluded any service described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 308(d)(2) of this title. “(b) Program Functions.—The Secretary shall carry out the following functions: “(1) Except as expressly provided otherwise, carry out all provisions of this chapter and chapter 43 of this title through the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training and administer through such Assistant Secretary all programs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the provision of employment and training services designed to meet the needs of all veterans and persons eligible for services furnished under this chapter. “(2) In order to make maximum use of available resources in meeting such needs, encourage all such programs, and all grantees and contractors under such programs to enter into cooperative arrangements with private industry and business concerns (including small business concerns owned by veterans 116 STAT. 2039or disabled veterans), educational institutions, trade associations, and labor unions. “(3) Ensure that maximum effectiveness and efficiency are achieved in providing services and assistance to eligible veterans under all such programs by coordinating and consulting with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with respect to (A) programs conducted under other provisions of this title, with particular emphasis on coordination of such programs with readjustment counseling activities carried out under section 1712A of this title, apprenticeship or other on-the-job training programs carried out under section 3687 of this title, and rehabilitation and training activities carried out under chapter 31 of this title and (B) determinations covering veteran population in a State. “(4) Ensure that employment, training, and placement activities are carried out in coordination and cooperation with appropriate State public employment service officials. “(5) Subject to subsection (c), make available for use in each State by grant or contract such funds as may be necessary to support— “(A) disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists appointed under section 4103A(a)(1) of this title, “(B) local veterans’ employment representatives assigned under section 4104(b) of this title, and “(C) the reasonable expenses of such specialists and representatives described in subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, for training, travel, supplies, and other business expenses, including travel expenses and per diem for attendance at the National Veterans’ Employment and Training Services Institute established under section 4109 of this title. “(6) Monitor and supervise on a continuing basis the distribution and use of funds provided for use in the States under paragraph (5). “(7) Establish, and update as appropriate, a comprehensive performance accountability system (as described in subsection (f)) and carry out annual performance reviews of veterans employment, training, and placement services provided through employment service delivery systems, including through disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists and through local veterans’ employment representatives in States receiving grants, contracts, or awards under this chapter. “(c) Conditions for Receipt of Funds.—(1) The distribution and use of funds under subsection (b)(5) in order to carry out sections 4103A(a) and 4104(a) of this title shall be subject to the continuing supervision and monitoring of the Secretary and shall not be governed by the provisions of any other law, or any regulations prescribed thereunder, that are inconsistent with this section or section 4103A or 4104 of this title. “(2)(A) A State shall submit to the Secretary an application for a grant or contract under subsection (b)(5). The application shall contain the following information: “(i) A plan that describes the manner in which the State shall furnish employment, training, and placement services required under this chapter for the program year, including a description of— 116 STAT. 2040 “(I) duties assigned by the State to disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists and local veterans’ employment representatives consistent with the requirements of sections 4103A and 4104 of this title; “(II) the manner in which such specialists and representatives are integrated in the employment service delivery systems in the State; and “(III) the program of performance incentive awards described in section 4112 of this title in the State for the program year. “(ii) The veteran population to be served. “(iii) Such additional information as the Secretary may require to make a determination with respect to awarding a grant or contract to the State. “(B)(i) Subject to the succeeding provisions of this subparagraph, of the amount available under subsection (b)(5) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall make available to each State with an application approved by the Secretary an amount of funding in proportion to the number of veterans seeking employment using such criteria as the Secretary may establish in regulation, including civilian labor force and unemployment data, for the State on an annual basis. The proportion of funding shall reflect the ratio of— “(I) the total number of veterans residing in the State that are seeking employment; to “(II) the total number of veterans seeking employment in all States. “(ii) The Secretary shall phase in over the three fiscal-year period that begins on October 1, 2002, the manner in which amounts are made available to States under subsection (b)(5) and this subsection, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act.

Effective date.

 “(iii) In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary may establish minimum funding levels and hold-harmless criteria for States. “(3)(A)(i) As a condition of a grant or contract under this section for a program year, in the case of a State that the Secretary determines has an entered-employment rate for veterans that is deficient for the preceding program year, the State shall develop a corrective action plan to improve that rate for veterans in the State. “(ii) The State shall submit the corrective action plan to the Secretary for approval, and if approved, shall expeditiously implement the plan. “(iii) If the Secretary does not approve a corrective action plan submitted by the State under clause (i), the Secretary shall take such steps as may be necessary to implement corrective actions in the State to improve the entered-employment rate for veterans in that State. “(B) To carry out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall establish in regulations a uniform national threshold entered-employment rate for veterans for a program year by which determinations of deficiency may be made under subparagraph (A).

Regulations.

 “(C) In making a determination with respect to a deficiency under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall take into account the applicable annual unemployment data for the State and consider other factors, such as prevailing economic conditions, that affect performance of individuals providing employment, training, and placement services in the State. 116 STAT. 2041 “(4) In determining the terms and conditions of a grant or contract under which funds are made available to a State in order to carry out section 4103A or 4104 of this title, the Secretary shall take into account— “(A) the results of reviews, carried out pursuant to subsection (b)(7), of the performance of the employment, training, and placement service delivery system in the State, and “(B) the monitoring carried out under this section. “(5) Each grant or contract by which funds are made available to a State shall contain a provision requiring the recipient of the funds— “(A) to comply with the provisions of this chapter; and “(B) on an annual basis, to notify the Secretary of, and provide supporting rationale for, each nonveteran who is employed as a disabled veterans’ outreach program specialist and local veterans’ employment representative for a period in excess of 6 months. “(6) Each State shall coordinate employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans and eligible persons under this chapter with such services furnished with respect to such veterans and persons under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Wagner-Peyser Act. “(7) With respect to program years beginning during or after fiscal year 2004, one percent of the amount of a grant or contract under which funds are made available to a State in order to carry out section 4103A or 4104 of this title for the program year shall be for the purposes of making cash awards under the program of performance incentive awards described in section 4112 of this title in the State. “(d) Participation in Other Federally Funded Job Training Programs.—The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training shall promote and monitor participation of qualified veterans and eligible persons in employment and training opportunities under title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and other federally funded employment and training programs. “(e) Regional Administrators.—(1) The Secretary shall assign to each region for which the Secretary operates a regional office a representative of the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service to serve as the Regional Administrator for Veterans’ Employment and Training in such region. “(2) Each such Regional Administrator shall carry out such duties as the Secretary may require to promote veterans employment and reemployment within the region that the Administrator serves. “(f) Establishment of Performance Standards and Outcomes Measures.—(1) By not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training shall establish and implement a comprehensive performance accountability system to measure the performance of employment service delivery systems, including disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists and local veterans’ employment representatives providing employment, training, and placement services under this chapter in a State to provide accountability of that State to the Secretary for purposes of subsection (c).

Deadline.

 “(2) Such standards and measures shall— 116 STAT. 2042 “(A) be consistent with State performance measures applicable under section 136(b) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998; and “(B) be appropriately weighted to provide special consideration for placement of (i) veterans requiring intensive services (as defined in section 4101(9) of this title), such as special disabled veterans and disabled veterans, and (ii) veterans who enroll in readjustment counseling under section 1712A of this title. “(g) Authority to Provide Technical Assistance to States.—The Secretary may provide such technical assistance as the Secretary determines appropriate to any State that the Secretary determines has, or may have, an entered-employment rate in the State that is deficient, as determined under subsection (c)(3) with respect to a program year, including assistance in the development of a corrective action plan under that subsection.
“§4103. Directors and Assistant Directors for Veterans’ Employment and Training; additional Federal personnel “(a) Directors and Assistant Directors.—(1) The Secretary shall assign to each State a representative of the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service to serve as the Director for Veterans’ Employment and Training, and shall assign full-time Federal clerical or other support personnel to each such Director. “(2) Each Director for Veterans’ Employment and Training for a State shall, at the time of appointment, have been a bona fide resident of the State for at least two years. “(3) Full-time Federal clerical or other support personnel assigned to Directors for Veterans’ Employment and Training shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service and shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5. “(b) Additional Federal Personnel.—The Secretary may also assign as supervisory personnel such representatives of the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service as the Secretary determines appropriate to carry out the employment, training, and placement services required under this chapter, including Assistant Directors for Veterans’ Employment and Training.”.
 (2) The items relating to sections 4102A and 4103, respectively, in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 41 are amended to read as follows: “4102A. “4103. (3)(A)(i) Section 4104A is repealed. (ii) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 41 is amended by striking the item relating to section 4104A. (B) Section 4107(b) is amended by striking “The Secretary shall establish definitive performance standards” and inserting “The Secretary shall apply performance standards established under section 4102A(f) of this title”. (4) The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and apply for program 116 STAT. 2043and fiscal years under chapter 41 of title 38, United States Code, beginning on or after such date.

38 USC 4102A note.

 (b) Revision of Statutorily Defined Duties of Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialists and Local Veterans’ Employment Representatives.—(1) Section 4103A is amended by striking all after the heading and inserting the following: “(a) Requirement for Employment by States of a Sufficient Number of Specialists.—(1)Subject to approval by the Secretary, a State shall employ such full- or part-time disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists as the State determines appropriate and efficient to carry out intensive services under this chapter to meet the employment needs of eligible veterans with the following priority in the provision of services: “(A) Special disabled veterans. “(B) Other disabled veterans. “(C) Other eligible veterans in accordance with priorities determined by the Secretary taking into account applicable rates of unemployment and the employment emphases set forth in chapter 42 of this title. “(2) In the provision of services in accordance with this subsection, maximum emphasis in meeting the employment needs of veterans shall be placed on assisting economically or educationally disadvantaged veterans. “(b) Requirement for Qualified Veterans.—A State shall, to the maximum extent practicable, employ qualified veterans to carry out the services referred to in subsection (a). Preference shall be given in the appointment of such specialists to qualified disabled veterans.”. (2) Section 4104 is amended by striking all after the heading and inserting the following: “(a) Requirement for Employment by States of a Sufficient Number of Representatives.—Subject to approval by the Secretary, a State shall employ such full- and part-time local veterans’ employment representatives as the State determines appropriate and efficient to carry out employment, training, and placement services under this chapter. “(b) Principal Duties.—As principal duties, local veterans’ employment representatives shall— “(1) conduct outreach to employers in the area to assist veterans in gaining employment, including conducting seminars for employers and, in conjunction with employers, conducting job search workshops and establishing job search groups; and “(2) facilitate employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans in a State under the applicable State employment service delivery systems. “(c) Requirement for Qualified Veterans and Eligible Persons.—A State shall, to the maximum extent practicable, employ qualified veterans or eligible persons to carry out the services referred to in subsection (a). Preference shall be accorded in the following order: “(1) To qualified service-connected disabled veterans. “(2) If no veteran described in paragraph (1) is available, to qualified eligible veterans. “(3) If no veteran described in paragraph (1) or (2) is available, then to qualified eligible persons. “(d) Reporting.—Each local veterans’ employment representative shall be administratively responsible to the manager of the 116 STAT. 2044employment service delivery system and shall provide reports, not less frequently than quarterly, to the manager of such office and to the Director for Veterans’ Employment and Training for the State regarding compliance with Federal law and regulations with respect to special services and priorities for eligible veterans and eligible persons.”. (3) The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and apply for program years under chapter 41 of title 38, United States Code, beginning on or after such date.

Effective date.

38 USC 4103A note.

 (c) Requirement To Promptly Establish One-Stop Employment Services.—By not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall provide one-stop services and assistance to covered persons electronically by means of the Internet, as defined in section 231(e)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934, and such other electronic means to enhance the delivery of such services and assistance.

Deadline.

38 USC 4215 note.

 (d) Requirement for Budget Line Item for Training Services Institute.—(1) The last sentence of section 4106(a) is amended to read as follows: “Each budget submission with respect to such funds shall include a separate listing of the amount for the National Veterans’ Employment and Training Services Institute together with information demonstrating the compliance of such budget submission with the funding requirements specified in the preceding sentence.”.

38 USC 4106 note.

 (2) The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and apply to budget submissions for fiscal year 2004 and each subsequent fiscal year. (e) Conforming Amendments.—(1) Section 4107(c)(5) is amended by striking “(including the need” and all that follows through “representatives)”. (2) Section 3117(a)(2)(B) is amended to read as follows: “(B) utilization of employment, training, and placement services under chapter 41 of this title; and”.
SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS IN VETERANS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES. (a) Inclusion of Intensive Services.—(1)(A) Section 4101 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(9) The term ‘intensive services’ means local employment and training services of the type described in section 134(d)(3) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.”. (B) Section 4102 is amended by striking “job and job training counseling service program,” and inserting “job and job training intensive services program,”. (C) Section 4106(a) is amended by striking “proper counseling” and inserting “proper intensive services”. (D) Section 4107(a) is amended by striking “employment counseling services” and inserting “intensive services”. (E) Section 4107(c)(1) is amended by striking “the number counseled” and inserting “the number who received intensive services”. (F) Section 4109(a) is amended by striking “counseling,” each place it appears and inserting “intensive services,”. (2) The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Effective date.

38 USC 4101 note.

 116 STAT. 2045 (b) Additional VETS Duty To Implement Transitions to Civilian Careers.—(1)(A) Section 4102 is amended by striking the period and inserting “, including programs carried out by the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service to implement all efforts to ease the transition of servicemembers to civilian careers that are consistent with, or an outgrowth of, the military experience of the servicemembers.”. (B) Such section is further amended by striking “and veterans of the Vietnam era” and inserting “and veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized”. (2) The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Effective date.

38 USC 4102 note.

 (c) Modernization of Employment Service Delivery Points To Include Technological Innovations.—(1) Section 4101(7) is amended to read as follows: “(7) The term ‘employment service delivery system’ means a service delivery system at which or through which labor exchange services, including employment, training, and placement services, are offered in accordance with the Wagner-Peyser Act.”. (2) The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Effective date.

38 USC 4101 note.

 (d) Increase in Accuracy of Reporting Services Furnished to Veterans.—(1)(A) Section 4107(c)(1) is amended— (i) by striking “veterans of the Vietnam era,”; and (ii) by striking “and eligible persons who registered for assistance with” and inserting “eligible persons, recently separated veterans (as defined in section 4211(6) of this title), and servicemembers transitioning to civilian careers who registered for assistance with, or who are identified as veterans by,”. (B) Section 4107(c)(2) is amended— (i) by striking “the job placement rate” the first place it appears and inserting “the rate of entered employment (as determined in a manner consistent with State performance measures applicable under section 136(b) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998)”; and (ii) by striking “the job placement rate” the second place it appears and inserting “such rate of entered employment (as so determined)”. (C) Section 4107(c)(4) is amended by striking “sections 4103A and 4104” and inserting “section 4212(d)”. (D) Section 4107(c) is amended— (i) by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (4); (ii) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (5) and inserting “; and”; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(6) a report on the operation during the preceding program year of the program of performance incentive awards for quality employment services under section 4112 of this title.”. (E) Section 4107(b), as amended by section 4(a)(3)(B), is further amended by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: “Not later than February 1 of each year, the Secretary shall report to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the performance of States and organizations and entities carrying out employment, training, 116 STAT. 2046and placement services under this chapter, as measured under subsection (b)(7) of section 4102A of this title. In the case of a State that the Secretary determines has not met the minimum standard of performance (established by the Secretary under subsection (f) of such section), the Secretary shall include an analysis of the extent and reasons for the State’s failure to meet that minimum standard, together with the State’s plan for corrective action during the succeeding year.”.

Deadline.

Reports.

 (2) The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall apply to reports for program years beginning on or after July 1, 2003.

Applicability.

38 USC 4107 note.

 (e) Clarification of Authority of NVETSI To Provide Training for Personnel of Other Departments and Agencies.—Section 4109 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(c)(1) Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the Institute to enter into contracts or agreements with departments or agencies of the United States or of a State, or with other organizations, to carry out training of personnel of such departments, agencies, or organizations in the provision of services referred to in subsection (a). “(2) All proceeds collected by the Institute under a contract or agreement referred to in paragraph (1) shall be applied to the applicable appropriation.”.
SEC. 6. COMMITTEE TO RAISE EMPLOYER AWARENESS OF SKILLS OF VETERANS AND BENEFITS OF HIRING VETERANS.

38 USC 4100 note.

 (a) Establishment of Committee.—There is established within the Department of Labor a committee to be known as the President’s National Hire Veterans Committee (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Committee”). (b) Duties.—The Committee shall establish and carry out a national program to do the following: (1) To furnish information to employers with respect to the training and skills of veterans and disabled veterans, and the advantages afforded employers by hiring veterans with such training and skills. (2) To facilitate employment of veterans and disabled veterans through participation in America’s Career Kit national labor exchange, and other means. (c) Membership.—(1) The Secretary of Labor shall appoint 15 individuals to serve as members of the Committee, of whom one shall be appointed from among representatives nominated by each organization described in subparagraph (A) and of whom eight shall be appointed from among representatives nominated by organizations described in subparagraph (B). (A) Organizations described in this subparagraph are the following: (i) The Ad Council. (ii) The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. (iii) Veterans’ service organizations that have a national employment program. (iv) State employment security agencies. (v) One-stop career centers. (vi) State departments of veterans affairs. (vii) Military service organizations. 116 STAT. 2047 (B) Organizations described in this subparagraph are such businesses, small businesses, industries, companies in the private sector that furnish placement services, civic groups, workforce investment boards, and labor unions as the Secretary of Labor determines appropriate. (2) The following shall be ex officio, nonvoting members of the Committee: (A) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (B) The Secretary of Defense. (C) The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training. (D) The Administrator of the Small Business Administration. (E) The Postmaster General. (F) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management. (3) A vacancy in the Committee shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (d) Administrative Matters.—(1) The Committee shall meet not less frequently than once each calendar quarter. (2) The Secretary of Labor shall appoint the chairman of the Committee. (3)(A) Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation. (B) Members of the Committee shall be allowed reasonable and necessary travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for persons serving intermittently in the Government service in accordance with the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of the responsibilities of the Committee. (4) The Secretary of Labor shall provide staff and administrative support to the Committee to assist it in carrying out its duties under this section. The Secretary shall assure positions on the staff of the Committee include positions that are filled by individuals that are now, or have ever been, employed as one of the following: (A) Staff of the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training under section 4102A of title 38, United States Code as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (B) Directors for Veterans’ Employment and Training under section 4103 of such title as in effect on such date. (C) Assistant Director for Veterans’ Employment and Training under such section as in effect on such date. (D) Disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists under section 4103A of such title as in effect on such date. (E) Local veterans’ employment representatives under section 4104 of such title as in effect on such date. (5) Upon request of the Committee, the head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that department or agency to the Committee to assist it in carrying out its duties. (6) The Committee may contract with and compensate government, and private agencies or persons to furnish information to employers under subsection (b)(1) without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5). 116 STAT. 2048 (e) Report.—Not later than December 31, 2003, 2004, and 2005, the Secretary of Labor shall submit to Congress a report on the activities of the Committee under this section during the previous fiscal year, and shall include in such report data with respect to placement and retention of veterans in jobs attributable to the activities of the Committee.

Deadlines.

 (f) Termination.—The Committee shall terminate 60 days after submitting the report that is due on December 31, 2005. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor from the employment security administration account (established in section 901 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1101)) in the Unemployment Trust Fund $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2005 to carry out this section.
SEC. 7. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYMENT REFORMS.

38 USC 4100 note.

 (a) Study.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the implementation by the Secretary of Labor of the provisions of this Act during the program years that begin during fiscal years 2003 and 2004. The study shall include an assessment of the modifications under sections 2 through 5 of this Act of the provisions of title 38, United States Code, and an evaluation of the impact of those modifications, and of the actions of the President’s National Hire Veterans Committee under section 6 of this Act, to the provision of employment, training, and placement services provided to veterans under that title. (b) Report.—Not later than 6 months after the conclusion of the program year that begins during fiscal year 2004, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a). The report shall include such recommendations as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, including recommendations for legislation or administrative action.

Deadline.
Approved November 7, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4015: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107—476 (Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

May 20, 21, considered and passed House.

Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Oct. 16, House concurred in Senate amendments.

 Public Law 107–289: To amend title 31, United States Code, to expand the types of Federal agencies that are required to prepare audited financial statements. Public Law289 Public Law 107–289 116 STAT. 2049 2002-11-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2049 Public Law107–289 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 31, United States Code, to expand the types of Federal agencies that are required to prepare audited financial statements.

Nov. 7, 2002

[H.R. 4685]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002”.

31 USC 3501 note.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO AUDITING REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL AGENCY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. (a) In General.—Section 3515 of title 31, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking “Not later” and inserting “(1) Except as provided in subsection (e), not later”; (B) by striking “each executive agency identified in section 901(b) of this title” and inserting “each covered executive agency”; and (C) by striking “1997” and inserting “2003”; (2) in subsection (b) by striking “an executive agency” and inserting “a covered executive agency”; (3) in subsections (c) and (d) by striking “executive agencies” each place it appears and inserting “covered executive agencies”; and (4) by adding at the end the following: “(e)(1) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may exempt a covered executive agency, except an agency described in section 901(b), from the requirements of this section with respect to a fiscal year if— “(A) the total amount of budget authority available to the agency for the fiscal year does not exceed $25,000,000; and “(B) the Director determines that requiring an annual audited financial statement for the agency with respect to the fiscal year is not warranted due to the absence of risks associated with the agency’s operations, the agency’s demonstrated performance, or other factors that the Director considers relevant. “(2) The Director shall annually notify the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate of each agency the Director has exempted under this subsection and the reasons for each exemption.

Notification.

 “(f) The term ‘covered executive agency’— 116 STAT. 2050 “(1) means an executive agency that is not required by another provision of Federal law to prepare and submit to the Congress and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget an audited financial statement for each fiscal year, covering all accounts and associated activities of each office, bureau, and activity of the agency; and “(2) does not include a corporation, agency, or instrumentality subject to chapter 91 of this title.”.

31 USC 3515 note.

 (b) Waiver Authority.— (1) In general.—The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may waive the application of all or part of section 3515(a) of title 31, United States Code, as amended by this section, for financial statements required for the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act for an agency described in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Agencies described.—An agency referred to in paragraph (1) is any covered executive agency (as that term is defined by section 3515(f) of title 31, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a) of this section) that is not an executive agency identified in section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code.
Approved November 7, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4685 (S. 2644): SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-331 accompanying S. 2644 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 7, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Nov. 7, Presidential statements.

 Public Law 107–290: To amend the District of Columbia Retirement Protection Act of 1997 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to use estimated amounts in determining the service longevity component of the Federal benefit payment required to be paid under such Act to certain retirees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Public Law290 Public Law 107–290 116 STAT. 2051 2002-11-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2051 Public Law107–290 107th Congress
An Act To amend the District of Columbia Retirement Protection Act of 1997 to permit the Secretary of the Treasury to use estimated amounts in determining the service longevity component of the Federal benefit payment required to be paid under such Act to certain retirees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

Nov. 7, 2002

[H.R. 5205]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PERMITTING USE OF ESTIMATED AMOUNTS IN DETERMINING SERVICE LONGEVITY COMPONENT OF FEDERAL BENEFIT PAYMENTS TO METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT RETIREES. Section 11012(e) of the District of Columbia Retirement Protection Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-33; sec. 1-803.02(e), D.C. Official Code) is amended by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to estimate the additional compensation for service longevity for purposes of determining the amount of a Federal benefit payment for annuitants who retire on or after August 29, 1972, and on or before December 31, 2001, and to male Federal benefit payments based upon such estimates.”.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendment made by section 1 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of title IX of division A of the Miscellaneous Appropriations Act, 2001 (as enacted by reference in section 1(a)(4) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001).
Approved November 7, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5205: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 10, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Seante.

 Public Law 107–291: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 206 South Main Street in Glennville, Georgia, as the “Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office”. Public Law291 Public Law 107–291 116 STAT. 2052 2002-11-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2052 Public Law107–291 107th Congress
An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 206 South Main Street in Glennville, Georgia, as the “Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office”.

Nov. 7, 2002

[H.R. 5574]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 206 South Main Street in Glennville, Georgia, shall be known and designated as the “Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office”.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office”.
Approved November 7, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5574: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 10, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–292: To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. Public Law292 Public Law 107–292 116 STAT. 2053 2002-11-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2053 Public Law107–292 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.

Nov. 13, 2002

[S. 1210]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002”.

25 USC 4101 note.
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 1996. (a) Block Grants.—Section 108 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4117) is amended by striking “1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001” and inserting “1998 through 2007”. (b) Federal Guarantees.—Section 605 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4195) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001” and inserting “1997 through 2007”; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001” and inserting “1997 through 2007”. (c) Training and Technical Assistance.—Section 703 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4212) is amended by striking “1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001” and inserting “1997 through 2007”. (d) Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Fund.—Section 184(i) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 1715z-13a(i)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking “each fiscal year” and inserting “each of fiscal years 1997 through 2007”; and (2) in paragraph (7), by striking “each fiscal year” and inserting “each of fiscal years 1997 through 2007”.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. Section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C 4103) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(22) Housing related community development.— “(A) In general.—The term ‘housing related community development’ means any tribally-owned and operated facility, business, activity, or infrastructure that— “(i) is necessary to the direct construction of reservation housing; and 116 STAT. 2054 “(ii) would help an Indian tribe or its tribally-designated housing authority reduce the cost of construction of Indian housing or otherwise promote the findings of this Act. “(B) Exclusion.—The term ‘housing and community development’ does not include any activity conducted by any Indian tribe under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2710 et seq.).”.
SEC. 4. BLOCK GRANTS AND GRANT REQUIREMENTS. Section 101(h) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4111(h)) is amended— (1) in the heading, by inserting “AND PLANNING” after “Administrative”; and (2) by inserting after the word “Act” the first place that term appears, the following: “for comprehensive housing and community development planning activities and”.
SEC. 5. TREATMENT OF PROGRAM INCOME AND LABOR STANDARDS. Section 104 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4114) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) by striking “A recipient” and inserting the following: “Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a recipient”; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: “(B) the recipient has agreed that it will utilize such income for housing related activities in accordance with this Act.”; and (2) in subsection (a)(2)— (A) in the heading, by inserting “Restricted Access or” before the word “Reduction”; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking “or” at the end; (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and (D) by adding at the end the following: “(D) whether the recipient has expended retained program income for housing-related activities.”.
SEC. 6. REGULATIONS. Section 106(b)(2)(A) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4116(b)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting after “required under this Act” the following: “, including any regulations that may be required pursuant to amendments made to this Act after the date of enactment of this Act,”.
SEC. 7. FEDERAL GUARANTEES FOR FINANCING FOR TRIBAL HOUSING ACTIVITIES. Section 601 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4191) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting after “section 202” the following: “and housing related community development activity as consistent with the purposes of this Act”; (2) by striking subsection (b); and (3) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.
116 STAT. 2055
SEC. 8. FEASIBILITY STUDIES TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES. Section 202 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4132) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(7) Community development demonstration project.— “(A) In general.—Consistent with principles of Indian self-determination and the findings of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct and submit to Congress a study of the feasibility of establishing a demonstration project in which Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or tribal consortia are authorized to expend amounts received pursuant to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 in order to design, implement, and operate community development demonstration projects. “(B) Study.—Not later than 1 year after the date of Deadline, enactment of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002, the Secretary shall submit the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives. “(8) Self-determination act demonstration project.— “(A) In General.—Consistent with the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.), the Secretary shall conduct and submit to Congress a study of the feasibility of establishing a demonstration project in which Indian tribes and tribal organizations are authorized to receive assistance in a manner that maximizes tribal authority and decision-making in the design and implementation of Federal housing and related activity funding. “(B) Study.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002, the Secretary shall submit the study conducted under subparagraph (A) to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives.”.

Deadline.
116 STAT. 2056
SEC. 9. BLACK MOLD INFESTATION STUDY.

Deadline.

 Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall— (1) complete a study on the extent of black mold infestation of Native American housing in the United States; and

Reports.

 (2) submit to Congress a report that describes recommendations of the Secretary for means by which to address the infestation.
Approved November 13, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1210: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-246 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 4, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 16, considered and passed House.

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An Act To reaffirm the reference to one Nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Nov. 13, 2002

[S. 2690]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

4 USC 4 note.

 Congress finds the following: (1) On November 11, 1620, prior to embarking for the shores of America, the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact that declared: “Having undertaken, for the Glory of God and the advancement of the Christian Faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia,”. (2) On July 4, 1776, America’s Founding Fathers, after appealing to the “Laws of Nature, and of Nature’s God” to justify their separation from Great Britain, then declared: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. (3) In 1781, Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and later the Nation’s third President, in his work titled “Notes on the State of Virginia” wrote: “God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the Gift of God. That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.”. (4) On May 14, 1787, George Washington, as President of the Constitutional Convention, rose to admonish and exhort the delegates and declared: “If to please the people we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterward defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair; the event is in the hand of God!”. (5) On July 21, 1789, on the same day that it approved the Establishment Clause concerning religion, the First Congress of the United States also passed the Northwest Ordinance, providing for a territorial government for lands northwest of the Ohio River, which declared: “Religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.”. (6) On September 25, 1789, the First Congress unanimously approved a resolution calling on President George Washington 116 STAT. 2058to proclaim a National Day of Thanksgiving for the people of the United States by declaring, “a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a constitution of government for their safety and happiness.”. (7) On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address on the site of the battle and declared: “It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this Nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”. (8) On April 28, 1952, in the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Zorach v. Clauson, 343 U.S. 306 (1952), in which school children were allowed to be excused from public schools for religious observances and education, Justice William O. Douglas, in writing for the Court stated: “The First Amendment, however, does not say that in every and all respects there shall be a separation of Church and State. Rather, it studiously defines the manner, the specific ways, in which there shall be no concern or union or dependency one on the other. That is the common sense of the matter. Otherwise the State and religion would be aliens to each other—hostile, suspicious, and even unfriendly. Churches could not be required to pay even property taxes. Municipalities would not be permitted to render police or fire protection to religious groups. Policemen who helped parishioners into their places of worship would violate the Constitution. Prayers in our legislative halls; the appeals to the Almighty in the messages of the Chief Executive; the proclamations making Thanksgiving Day a holiday; ‘so help me God’ in our courtroom oaths—these and all other references to the Almighty that run through our laws, our public rituals, our ceremonies would be flouting the First Amendment. A fastidious atheist or agnostic could even object to the supplication with which the Court opens each session: ‘God save the United States and this Honorable Court.’”. (9) On June 15, 1954, Congress passed and President Eisenhower signed into law a statute that was clearly consistent with the text and intent of the Constitution of the United States, that amended the Pledge of Allegiance to read: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”. (10) On July 20, 1956, Congress proclaimed that the national motto of the United States is “In God We Trust”, and that motto is inscribed above the main door of the Senate, behind the Chair of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and on the currency of the United States. (11) On June 17, 1963, in the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Abington School District v. Schempp, 374 U.S. 203 (1963), in which compulsory school prayer was held unconstitutional, Justices Goldberg and 116 STAT. 2059Harlan, concurring in the decision, stated: “But untutored devotion to the concept of neutrality can lead to invocation or approval of results which partake not simply of that noninterference and noninvolvement with the religious which the Constitution commands, but of a brooding and pervasive devotion to the secular and a passive, or even active, hostility to the religious. Such results are not only not compelled by the Constitution, but, it seems to me, are prohibited by it. Neither government nor this Court can or should ignore the significance of the fact that a vast portion of our people believe in and worship God and that many of our legal, political, and personal values derive historically from religious teachings. Government must inevitably take cognizance of the existence of religion and, indeed, under certain circumstances the First Amendment may require that it do so.”. (12) On March 5, 1984, in the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Lynch v. Donelly, 465 U.S. 668 (1984), in which a city government’s display of a nativity scene was held to be constitutional, Chief Justice Burger, writing for the Court, stated: “There is an unbroken history of official acknowledgment by all three branches of government of the role of religion in American life from at least 1789 . . . [E]xamples of reference to our religious heritage are found in the statutorily prescribed national motto ‘In God We Trust’ (36 U.S.C. 186), which Congress and the President mandated for our currency, see (31 U.S.C. 5112(d)(1) (1982 ed.)), and in the language ‘One Nation under God’, as part of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. That pledge is recited by many thousands of public school children—and adults—every year . . . Art galleries supported by public revenues display religious paintings of the 15th and 16th centuries, predominantly inspired by one religious faith. The National Gallery in Washington, maintained with Government support, for example, has long exhibited masterpieces with religious messages, notably the Last Supper, and paintings depicting the Birth of Christ, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection, among many others with explicit Christian themes and messages. The very chamber in which oral arguments on this case were heard is decorated with a notable and permanent—not seasonal—symbol of religion: Moses with the Ten Commandments. Congress has long provided chapels in the Capitol for religious worship and meditation.”. (13) On June 4, 1985, in the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Wallace v. Jaffree, 472 U.S. 38 (1985), in which a mandatory moment of silence to be used for meditation or voluntary prayer was held unconstitutional, Justice O’Connor, concurring in the judgment and addressing the contention that the Court’s holding would render the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because Congress amended it in 1954 to add the words “under God,” stated “In my view, the words ‘under God’ in the Pledge, as codified at (36 U.S.C. 172), serve as an acknowledgment of religion with ‘the legitimate secular purposes of solemnizing public occasions, [and] expressing confidence in the future.’”. (14) On November 20, 1992, the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, in Sherman v. Community Consolidated School District 21, 980 F.2d 437 (7th Cir. 1992), held 116 STAT. 2060that a school district’s policy for voluntary recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance including the words “under God” was constitutional. (15) The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals erroneously held, in Newdow v. U.S. Congress (9th Cir. June 26, 2002), that the Pledge of Allegiance’s use of the express religious reference “under God” violates the First Amendment to the Constitution, and that, therefore, a school district’s policy and practice of teacher-led voluntary recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional. (16) The erroneous rationale of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Newdow would lead to the absurd result that the Constitution’s use of the express religious reference “Year of our Lord” in Article VII violates the First Amendment to the Constitution, and that, therefore, a school district’s policy and practice of teacher-led voluntary recitations of the Constitution itself would be unconstitutional.
SEC. 2. ONE NATION UNDER GOD. (a) Reaffirmation.—Section 4 of title 4, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“§4. Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery “The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: ‘I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.’, should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.”.

4 USC 4 note.

 (b) Codification.—In codifying this subsection, the Office of the Law Revision Counsel shall show in the historical and statutory notes that the 107th Congress reaffirmed the exact language that has appeared in the Pledge for decades.
SEC. 3. REAFFIRMING THAT GOD REMAINS IN OUR MOTTO. (a) Reaffirmation.—Section 302 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 116 STAT. 2061
“§ 302. National motto “‘In God we trust’ is the national motto.”.
 (b) Codification.—In codifying this subsection, the Office of the Law Revision Counsel shall make no change in section 302, title 36, United States Code, but shall show in the historical and statutory notes that the 107th Congress reaffirmed the exact language that has appeared in the Motto for decades.
Approved November 13, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2690: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-659 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 27, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 7, 8, considered and passed House, amended.

Oct. 17, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.

Nov. 23, 2002

[H.J. Res. 124]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107-229 is further amended by striking the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof “January 11, 2003”.

Ante, p. 1503.

Ante, p. 1467.
Sec. 2. Section 114 of Public Law 107-229 is amended— (1) by striking “December 31, 2002” and inserting “the date specified in section 107(c) of this joint resolution”; and (2) by striking the first proviso and inserting the following: “: Provided, That grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority at the beginning of any included quarter or other period of fiscal year 2003, for such quarter or other period, at the level provided for such activities for the corresponding quarter or other period of fiscal year 2002”.
Sec. 3. Upon determination by the Secretary of Homeland Security that such action is necessary in the national interest, he may, with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget, transfer not to exceed $500,000,000 of funds made available to the Department of Homeland Security and be available for the same purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation or fund to which transferred: Provided, That such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items, based on unforeseen homeland security requirements, than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by the Congress: Provided further, That during fiscal year 2003, the Office of Management and Budget may transfer not to exceed $140,000,000 from unobligated balances of appropriations enacted prior to October 1, 2002 for organizations and entities that will be transferred to the new Department for the salaries and expenses associated with the initiation of the Department: Provided further, That of amounts authorized for transfer by this section, except as otherwise specifically authorized by law, not to exceed two percent of any appropriation available to the Secretary may be transferred between such appropriations: Provided further. That not less than 15 days’ notice shall be given to the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives before any such transfer is made: Provided further, That no part of the funds in this Act shall be available to prepare or present a request to the Committees on Appropriations for reprogramming of funds, unless for higher priority items, based on unforeseen homeland security requirements, than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which reprogramming is requested has been denied 116 STAT. 2063by Congress: Provided further, That the authority provided in this Expiration date, section shall expire on September 30, 2004.
Approved November 23, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 124: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 13, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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An Act To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to establish a program to ensure greater security for United States seaports, and for other purposes.

Nov. 25, 2002

[S. 1214]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002.

46 USC 2101 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. Sec. 109. Sec. 110. Sec. 111. Sec. 112. Sec. 113. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. Sec. 210. Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Subtitle A— Sec. 311. 116 STAT. 2065 Sec. 312. Sec. 313. Subtitle B— Sec. 321. Sec. 322. Sec. 323. Sec. 324. Sec. 325. Subtitle C— Sec. 331. Sec. 332. Sec. 333. Sec. 334. Sec. 335. Sec. 336. Subtitle D— Sec. 341. Sec. 342. Sec. 343. Sec. 344. Sec. 345. Sec. 346. Sec. 347. Sec. 348. Sec. 349. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. Sec. 405. Sec. 406. Sec. 407. Sec. 408. Sec. 409. Sec. 410. Sec. 411. Sec. 412. Sec. 413. Sec. 414. Sec. 415. Sec. 416. Sec. 417. Sec. 418. Sec. 419. Sec. 420. Sec. 421. Sec. 422. Sec. 423. Sec. 424. Sec. 425. Sec. 426. Sec. 427. Sec. 428. Sec. 429. Sec. 430. Sec. 431. Sec. 432. Sec. 433. Sec. 434. Sec. 435. 116 STAT. 2066 Sec. 436. Sec. 437. Sec. 438. Sec. 439. Sec. 440. Sec. 441. Sec. 442. Sec. 443. Sec. 444. Sec. 445. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70101">46 USC 70101</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>There are 361 public ports in the United States that are an integral part of our Nation’s commerce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>United States ports handle over 95 percent of United States overseas trade. The total volume of goods imported and exported through ports is expected to more than double over the next 20 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The variety of trade and commerce carried out at ports includes bulk cargo, containerized cargo, passenger transport and tourism, and intermodal transportation systems that are complex to secure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The United States is increasingly dependent on imported energy for a substantial share of its energy supply, and a disruption of that share of supply would seriously harm consumers and our economy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The top 50 ports in the United States account for about 90 percent of all the cargo tonnage. Twenty-five United States ports account for 98 percent of all container shipments. Cruise ships visiting foreign destinations embark from at least 16 ports. Ferries in the United States transport 113,000,000 passengers and 32,000,000 vehicles per year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Ports often are a major locus of Federal crime, including drug trafficking, cargo theft, and smuggling of contraband and aliens.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Ports are often very open and exposed and are susceptible to large scale acts of terrorism that could cause a large loss of life or economic disruption.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Current inspection levels of containerized cargo are insufficient to counter potential security risks. Technology is currently not adequately deployed to allow for the nonintrusive inspection of containerized cargo.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>The cruise ship industry poses a special risk from a security perspective.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Securing entry points and other areas of port facilities and examining or inspecting containers would increase security at United States ports.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Biometric identification procedures for individuals having access to secure areas in port facilities are important <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2067">116 STAT. 2067</page>tools to deter and prevent port cargo crimes, smuggling, and terrorist actions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>United States ports are international boundaries that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are particularly vulnerable to breaches in security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may present weaknesses in the ability of the United States to realize its national security objectives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>may serve as a vector or target for terrorist attacks aimed at the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><chapeau>It is in the best interests of the United States—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to have a free flow of interstate and foreign commerce and to ensure the efficient movement of cargo;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to increase United States port security by establishing improving communication among law enforcement officials responsible for port security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to formulate requirements for physical port security, recognizing the different character and nature of United States port facilities, and to require the establishment of security programs at port facilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to provide financial assistance to help the States and the private sector to increase physical security of United States ports;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>to invest in long-term technology to facilitate the private sector development of technology that will assist in the nonintrusive timely detection of crime or potential crime at United States ports;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>to increase intelligence collection on cargo and intermodal movements to address areas of potential threat to safety and security; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>to promote private sector procedures that provide for in-transit visibility and support law enforcement efforts directed at managing the security risks of cargo shipments.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>On April 27, 1999, the President established the Interagency Commission on Crime and Security in United States Ports to undertake a comprehensive study of the nature and extent of the problem of crime in our ports, as well as the ways in which governments at all levels are responding. The Commission concluded that frequent crimes in ports include drug smuggling, illegal car exports, fraud, and cargo theft. Internal conspiracies are an issue at many ports and contribute to Federal crime. Criminal organizations are exploiting weak security at ports to commit a wide range of cargo crimes. Intelligence and information sharing among law enforcement agencies needs to be improved and coordinated at many ports. A lack of minimum physical and personnel security standards at ports and related facilities leaves many ports and port users very vulnerable. Access to ports and operations within ports is often uncontrolled. Security-related and detection-related equipment, such as small boats, cameras, large-scale x-ray machines, and vessel tracking devices, are lacking at many ports.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>The International Maritime Organization and other similar international organizations are currently developing a new maritime security system that contains the essential elements for enhancing global maritime security. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the United States to implement new international instruments that establish such a system.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2068">116 STAT. 2068</page> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>PORT SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"><designator>“Subtitle VI—</designator><label>Miscellaneous</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="chapter"><designator>“Chap. Sec.</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“701. </designator><label>Port Security</label><target>70101</target></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="chapter"><designator>“CHAPTER 701—</designator><label>PORT SECURITY</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec.</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70101. </designator><label>Definitions</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70102. </designator><label>United States facility and vessel vulnerability assessments.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70103. </designator><label>Maritime transportation security plans.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70104. </designator><label>Transportation security incident response.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70105. </designator><label>Transportation security cards.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70106. </designator><label>Maritime safety and security teams.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70107. </designator><label>Grants.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70108. </designator><label>Foreign port assessment.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70109. </designator><label>Notifying foreign authorities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70110. </designator><label>Actions when foreign ports not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70111. </designator><label>Enhanced crewmember identification.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70112. </designator><label>Maritime security advisory committees.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70113. </designator><label>Maritime intelligence.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70114. </designator><label>Automatic identification systems.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70115. </designator><label>Long-range vessel tracking system.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70116. </designator><label>Secure systems of transportation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“70117. </designator><label>Civil penalty.</label></referenceItem></toc> <section> <num value="70101">“§ 70101. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>“For the purpose of this chapter:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The term ‘Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan’ means an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan prepared under section 70103(b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term facility’ means any structure or facility of any kind located in, on, under, or adjacent to any waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The term “National Maritime Transportation Security Plan’ means the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan prepared and published under section 70103(a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>The term ‘owner or operator’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in the case of a vessel, any person owning, operating, or chartering by demise, such vessel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of a facility, any person owning, leasing, or operating such facility.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>The term “transportation security incident’ means a security incident resulting in a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system disruption, or economic disruption in a particular area.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="70102">“§ 70102. </num><heading>United States facility and vessel vulnerability assessments</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Assessments.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall conduct an assessment of vessel types and United States facilities on or adjacent to the waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to identify those vessel types and United States facilities that pose a high risk of being involved in a transportation security incident.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facility and Vessel Assessments.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Based on the information gathered under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall conduct a detailed vulnerability assessment of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2069">116 STAT. 2069</page>facilities and vessels that may be involved in a transportation security incident. The vulnerability assessment shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Identification and evaluation of critical assets and infrastructures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Identification of the threats to those assets and infrastructures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Identification of weaknesses in physical security, passenger and cargo security, structural integrity, protection systems, procedural policies, communications systems, transportation infrastructure, utilities, contingency response, and other areas as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Upon completion of an assessment under this subsection for a facility or vessel, the Secretary shall provide the owner or operator with a copy of the vulnerability assessment for that facility or vessel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary shall update each vulnerability assessment conducted under this section at least every 5 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>In lieu of conducting a facility or vessel vulnerability assessment under paragraph (1), the Secretary may accept an alternative assessment conducted by or on behalf of the owner or operator of the facility or vessel if the Secretary determines that the alternative assessment includes the matters required under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70103">“§ 70103. </num><heading>Maritime transportation security plans</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Maritime Transportation Security Plan.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall prepare a National Maritime Transportation Security Plan for deterring and responding to a transportation security incident.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The National Maritime Transportation Security Plan shall provide for efficient, coordinated, and effective action to deter and minimize damage from a transportation security incident, and shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>Assignment of duties and responsibilities among Federal departments and agencies and coordination with State and local governmental agencies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Identification of security resources.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Procedures and techniques to be employed in deterring a national transportation security incident.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>Establishment of procedures for the coordination of activities of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>Coast Guard maritime security teams established under this chapter; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Federal Maritime Security Coordinators required under this chapter.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>A system of surveillance and notice designed to safeguard against as well as ensure earliest possible notice of a transportation security incident and imminent threats of such a security incident to the appropriate State and Federal agencies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>Establishment of criteria and procedures to ensure immediate and effective Federal identification of a transportation security incident, or the substantial threat of such a security incident.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><chapeau>Designation of—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2070">116 STAT. 2070</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>areas for which Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans are required to be prepared under subsection (b); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a Coast Guard official who shall be the Federal Maritime Security Coordinator for each such area.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>A risk-based system for evaluating the potential for violations of security zones designated by the Secretary on the waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>A recognition of certified systems of intermodal transportation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>A plan for ensuring that the flow of cargo through United States ports is reestablished as efficiently and quickly as possible after a transportation security incident.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary shall, as the Secretary considers advisable, revise or otherwise amend the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Actions by Federal agencies to deter and minimize damage from a transportation security incident shall, to the greatest extent possible, be in accordance with the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>The Secretary shall inform vessel and facility owners or operators of the provisions in the National Transportation Security Plan that the Secretary considers necessary for security purposes.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Federal Maritime Security Coordinator designated under subsection (a)(2)(G) for an area shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>submit to the Secretary an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan for the area; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>solicit advice from the Area Security Advisory Committee required under this chapter, for the area to assure preplanning of joint deterrence efforts, including appropriate procedures for deterrence of a transportation security incident.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan for an area shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>when implemented in conjunction with the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan, be adequate to deter a transportation security incident in or near the area to the maximum extent practicable;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>describe the area and infrastructure covered by the plan, including the areas of population or special economic, environmental, or national security importance that might be damaged by a transportation security incident;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>describe in detail how the plan is integrated with other Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans, and with facility security plans and vessel security plans under this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>include consultation and coordination with the Department of Defense on matters relating to Department of Defense facilities and vessels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>include any other information the Secretary requires; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>be updated at least every 5 years by the Federal Maritime Security Coordinator.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>review and approve Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans under this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2071">116 STAT. 2071</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>periodically review previously approved Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>In security zones designated by the Secretary in each Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan, the Secretary shall consider—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the use of public/private partnerships to enforce security within the security zones, shoreside protection alternatives, and the environmental, public safety, and relative effectiveness of such alternatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>technological means of enhancing the security zones of port, territorial waters, and waterways of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vessel and Facility Security Plans.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Within 6 months after the prescription of interim final regulations on vessel and facility security plans, an owner or operator of a vessel or facility described in paragraph (2) shall prepare and submit to the Secretary a security plan for the vessel or facility, for deterring a transportation security incident to the maximum extent practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The vessels and facilities referred to in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>except as provided in subparagraph (B), are vessels and facilities that the Secretary believes may be involved in a transportation security incident; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>do not include any vessel or facility owned or operated by the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>A security plan required under this subsection shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>be consistent with the requirements of the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan and Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>identify the qualified individual having full authority to implement security actions, and require immediate communications between that individual and the appropriate Federal official and the persons providing personnel and equipment pursuant to subparagraph (C);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>include provisions for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>establishing and maintaining physical security, passenger and cargo security, and personnel security;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>establishing and controlling access to secure areas of the vessel or facility;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>procedural security policies;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>communications systems; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>other security systems;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>identify, and ensure by contract or other means approved by the Secretary, the availability of security measures necessary to deter to the maximum extent practicable a transportation security incident or a substantial threat of such a security incident;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>describe the training, periodic unannounced drills, and security actions of persons on the vessel or at the facility, to be carried out under the plan to deter to the maximum extent practicable a transportation security incident, or a substantial threat of such a security incident;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>be updated at least every 5 years; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>be resubmitted for approval of each change to the vessel or facility that may substantially affect the security of the vessel or facility.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>promptly review each such plan;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2072">116 STAT. 2072</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>require amendments to any plan that does not meet the requirements of this subsection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>approve any plan that meets the requirements of this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>review each plan periodically thereafter.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>A vessel or facility for which a plan is required to be submitted under this subsection may not operate after the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the prescription of interim final regulations on vessel and facility security plans, unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the plan has been approved by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the vessel or facility is operating in compliance with the plan.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (5), the Secretary may authorize a vessel or facility to operate without a security plan approved under this subsection, until not later than 1 year after the date of the submission to the Secretary of a plan for the vessel or facility, if the owner or operator of the vessel or facility certifies that the owner or operator has ensured by contract or other means approved by the Secretary to deter to the maximum extent practicable a transportation security incident or a substantial threat of such a security incident.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The Secretary shall require each owner or operator of a vessel or facility located within or adjacent to waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to implement any necessary interim security measures, including cargo security programs, to deter to the maximum extent practicable a transportation security incident until the security plan for that vessel or facility operator is approved.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondisclosure of Information.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, information developed under this chapter is not required to be disclosed to the public, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>facility security plans, vessel security plans, and port vulnerability assessments; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>other information related to security plans, procedures, or programs for vessels or facilities authorized under this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70104">“§ 70104. </num><heading>Transportation security incident response</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facility and Vessel Response Plans.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>establish security incident response plans for vessels and facilities that may be involved in a transportation security incident; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>make those plans available to the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for inclusion in the Director’s response plan for United States ports and waterways.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><content>Response plans developed under subsection (a) shall provide a comprehensive response to an emergency, including notifying and coordinating with local, State, and Federal authorities, including the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, securing the facility or vessel, and evacuating facility and vessel personnel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion in Security Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>A response plan required under this subsection for a vessel or facility may be included in the security plan prepared under section 70103(c).</content></subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2073">116 STAT. 2073</page> <section> <num value="70105">“§ 70105. </num><heading>Transportation security cards</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall prescribe regulations Regulations. to prevent an individual from entering an area of a vessel or facility that is designated as a secure area by the Secretary for purposes of a security plan for the vessel or facility that is approved by the Secretary under section 70103 of this title unless the individual—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>holds a transportation security card issued under this section and is authorized to be in the area in accordance with the plan; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is accompanied by another individual who holds a transportation security card issued under this section and is authorized to be in the area in accordance with the plan.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>A person shall not admit an individual into such a secure area unless the entry of the individual into the area is in compliance with paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance of Cards.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall issue a biometric transportation security card to an individual specified in paragraph (2), unless the Secretary decides that the individual poses a security risk under subsection (c) warranting denial of the card.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>This subsection applies to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an individual allowed unescorted access to a secure area designated in a vessel or facility security plan approved under section 70103 of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an individual issued a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariners document under part E of subtitle II of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>a vessel pilot;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>an individual engaged on a towing vessel that pushes, pulls, or hauls alongside a tank vessel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>an individual with access to security sensitive information as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>other individuals engaged in port security activities as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Terrorism Security Risk.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>An individual may not be denied a transportation security card under subsection (b) unless the Secretary determines that individual—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>has been convicted within the preceding 7-year period of a felony or found not guilty by reason of insanity of a felony—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>that the Secretary believes could cause the individual to be a terrorism security risk to the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>for causing a severe transportation security incident;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>has been released from incarceration within the preceding 5-year period for committing a felony described in subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>may be denied admission to the United States or removed from the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>otherwise poses a terrorism security risk to the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall prescribe regulations that establish a waiver process for issuing a transportation security card to an individual found to be otherwise ineligible for such a card under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2074">116 STAT. 2074</page>paragraph (1). In deciding to issue a card to such an individual, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>give consideration to the circumstances of any disqualifying act or offense, restitution made by the individual, Federal and State mitigation remedies, and other factors from which it may be concluded that the individual does not pose a terrorism risk warranting denial of the card; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>issue a waiver to an individual without regard to whether that individual would otherwise be disqualified if the individual’s employer establishes alternate security arrangements acceptable to the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary shall establish an appeals process under this section for individuals found to be ineligible for a transportation security card that includes notice and an opportunity for a hearing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Upon application, the Secretary may issue a transportation security card to an individual if the Secretary has previously determined, under section 5103a of title 49, that the individual does not pose a security risk.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Background Records Check.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>On request of the Secretary, the Attorney General shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>conduct a background records check regarding the individual; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>upon completing the background records check, notify the Secretary of the completion and results of the background records check.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A background records check regarding an individual under this subsection shall consist of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>A check of the relevant criminal history databases.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>In the case of an alien, a check of the relevant databases to determine the status of the alien under the immigration laws of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>As appropriate, a check of the relevant international databases or other appropriate means.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Review of any other national security-related information or database identified by the Attorney General for purposes of such a background records check.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restrictions on Use and Maintenance of Information.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Information obtained by the Attorney General or the Secretary under this section may not be made available to the public, including the individual’s employer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Any information constituting grounds for denial of a transportation security card under this section shall be maintained confidentially by the Secretary and may be used only for making determinations under this section. The Secretary may share any such information with other Federal law enforcement agencies. An individual’s employer may only be informed of whether or not the individual has been issued the card under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘alien’ has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)).”.</content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70106">“§ 70106. </num><heading>Maritime safety and security teams</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>To enhance the domestic maritime security capability of the United States, the Secretary shall establish such maritime safety and security teams as are needed to safeguard the public and protect vessels, harbors, ports, facilities, and cargo in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States from <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2075">116 STAT. 2075</page>destruction, loss or injury from crime, or sabotage due to terrorist activity, and to respond to such activity in accordance with the transportation security plans developed under section 70103.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mission.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each maritime safety and security team shall be trained, equipped, and capable of being employed to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>deter, protect against, and rapidly respond to threats of maritime terrorism;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>enforce moving or fixed safety or security zones established pursuant to law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>conduct high speed intercepts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>board, search, and seize any article or thing on or at, respectively, a vessel or facility found to present a risk to the vessel or facility, or to a port;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>rapidly deploy to supplement United States armed forces domestically or overseas;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>respond to criminal or terrorist acts within a port so as to minimize, insofar as possible, the disruption caused by such acts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>assist with facility vulnerability assessments required under this chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>carry out other security missions as are assigned to it by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Other Agencies.</inline>—</heading><content>To the maximum extent feasible, each maritime safety and security team shall coordinate its activities with other Federal, State, and local law enforcement and emergency response agencies.</content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70107">“§ 70107. </num><heading>Grants</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Maritime Administrator, shall establish a grant program for making a fair and equitable allocation among port authorities, facility operators, and State and local agencies required to provide security services of funds to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans. The program shall take into account national economic and strategic defense considerations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Costs.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The following costs of funding the correction of Coast Guard identified vulnerabilities in port security and ensuring compliance with Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans are eligible to be funded:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Salary, benefits, overtime compensation, retirement contributions, and other costs of additional Coast Guard mandated security personnel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The cost of acquisition, operation, and maintenance of security equipment or facilities to be used for security monitoring and recording, security gates and fencing, marine barriers for designated security zones, security-related lighting systems, remote surveillance, concealed video systems, security vessels, and other security-related infrastructure or equipment that contributes to the overall security of passengers, cargo, or crewmembers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The cost of screening equipment, including equipment that detects weapons of mass destruction and conventional explosives, and of testing and evaluating such equipment, to certify secure systems of transportation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The cost of conducting vulnerability assessments to evaluate and make recommendations with respect to security.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2076">116 STAT. 2076</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matching Requirements.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">75-percent federal funding.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), Federal funds for any eligible project under this section shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small projects.</inline>—</heading><content>There are no matching requirements for grants under subsection (a) for projects costing not more than $25,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Higher level of support required.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Secretary of Transportation determines that a proposed project merits support and cannot be undertaken without a higher rate of Federal support, then the Secretary may approve grants under this section with a matching requirement other than that specified in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination and Cooperation Agreements.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that projects paid for, or the costs of which are reimbursed, under this section within any area or port are coordinated with other projects, and may require cooperative agreements among users of the port and port facilities with respect to projects funded under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The program shall require eligible port authorities, facility operators, and State and local agencies required to provide security services, to submit an application, at such time, in such form, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary of Transportation may require, and shall include appropriate application, review, and delivery mechanisms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum standards for payment or reimbursement.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each application for payment or reimbursement of eligible costs shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>A copy of the applicable Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan or facility security plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>A comprehensive description of the need for the project, and a statement of the project’s relationship to the applicable Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan or facility security plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>A determination by the Captain of the Port that the security project addresses or corrects Coast Guard identified vulnerabilities in security and ensures compliance with Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedural safeguards.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation shall by regulation establish appropriate accounting, reporting, and review procedures to ensure that amounts paid or reimbursed under this section are used for the purposes for which they were made available, all expenditures are properly accounted for, and amounts not used for such purposes and amounts not obligated or expended are recovered.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project approval required.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Transportation may approve an application for the payment or reimbursement of costs under this section only if the Secretary of Transportation is satisfied that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the project is consistent with Coast Guard vulnerability assessments and ensures compliance with Area <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2077">116 STAT. 2077</page>Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>enough money is available to pay the project costs that will not be reimbursed by the United States Government under this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the project will be completed without unreasonable delay; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the recipient has authority to carry out the project as proposed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Audits and Examinations.</inline>—</heading><content>A recipient of amounts made available under this section shall keep such records as the Secretary of Transportation may require, and make them available for review and audit by the Secretary of Transportation, the Comptroller General of the United States, or the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Security Funding and Compliance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall transmit an unclassified report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>includes a funding proposal and rationale to fund the correction of Coast Guard identified vulnerabilities in port security and to help ensure compliance with Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans for fiscal years 2003 through 2008; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>includes projected funding proposals for fiscal years 2003 through 2008 for the following security programs:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>The Sea Marshall program.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>The Automated Identification System and a system of polling vessels on entry into United States waters.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The maritime intelligence requirements in this Act.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>The issuance of transportation security cards required by section 70105.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>The program of certifying secure systems of transportation.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other expenditures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation shall, as part of the report required by paragraph (1) report, in coordination with the Commissioner of Customs, on projected expenditures of screening and detection equipment and on cargo security programs over fiscal years 2003 through 2008.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Annually, beginning 1 year after transmittal of the report required by paragraph (1) until October 1, 2009, the Secretary of Transportation shall transmit an unclassified annual report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, on progress in achieving compliance with the correction of Coast Guard identified vulnerabilities in port security and compliance with Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2078">116 STAT. 2078</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>identifies any modifications necessary in funding to ensure the correction of Coast Guard identified vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>includes an assessment of progress in implementing the grant program established by subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>includes any recommendations the Secretary may make to improve these programs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>with respect to a port selected by the Secretary of Transportation, describes progress and enhancements of applicable Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans and how the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 has improved security at that port.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2008 such sums as are necessary to carry out subsections (a) through (g).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research and Development Grants for Port Security</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to establish and administer a grant program for the support of research and development of technologies that can be used to secure the ports of the United States. The Secretary may award grants under the program to national laboratories, private nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and other entities. The Secretary shall establish competitive procedures for awarding grants under the program and criteria for grant applications and eligibility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Grants awarded pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be used to develop—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>methods to increase the ability of the Customs Service to inspect, or target for inspection, merchandise carried on any vessel that will arrive or has arrived at any port or place in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>equipment to accurately detect explosives, or chemical and biological agents, that could be used to commit terrorist acts against the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>equipment to accurately detect nuclear materials, including scintillation-based detection equipment capable of attachment to spreaders to signal the presence of nuclear materials during the unloading of containers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>improved tags and seals designed for use on shipping containers to track the transportation of the merchandise in such containers, including ‘smart sensors’ that are able to track a container throughout its entire supply chain, detect hazardous and radioactive materials within that container, and transmit such information to the appropriate authorities at a remote location;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>tools to mitigate the consequences of a terrorist act at a port of the United States, including a network of sensors to predict the dispersion of radiological, chemical, or biological agents that might be intentionally or accidentally released; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>applications to apply existing technologies from other industries to increase overall port security.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>Administrative provisions.—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2079">116 STAT. 2079</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No duplication of effort.</inline>—</heading><content>Before making any grant, the Secretary of Transportation shall coordinate with other Federal agencies to ensure the grant will not be used for research and development that is already being conducted with Federal funding.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accounting.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation shall by regulation establish accounting, reporting, and review procedures to ensure that funds made available under paragraph (1) are used for the purpose for which they were made available, that all expenditures are properly accounted for, and that amounts not used for such purposes and amounts not expended are recovered.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recordkeeping.</inline>—</heading><content>Recipients of grants shall keep all records related to expenditures and obligations of funds provided under paragraph (1) and make them available upon request to the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation and the Secretary of Transportation for audit and examination.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual review and report.—</inline></heading><content>The Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall annually review the program established under paragraph (1) to ensure that the expenditures and obligations of funds are consistent with the purposes for which they are provided and report the findings to Congress.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations.—</inline></heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2008 to carry out the provisions of this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70108">“§ 70108. </num><heading>Foreign port assessment</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall assess the effectiveness of the antiterrorism measures maintained at—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>a foreign port—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>served by vessels documented under chapter 121 of this title; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>from which foreign vessels depart on a voyage to the United States; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>any other foreign port the Secretary believes poses a security risk to international maritime commerce.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting an assessment under subsection (a), the Secretary shall assess the effectiveness of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>screening of containerized and other cargo and baggage;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>security measures to restrict access to cargo, vessels, and dockside property to authorized personnel only;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>additional security on board vessels;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>licensing or certification of compliance with appropriate security standards;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the security management program of the foreign port; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>other appropriate measures to deter terrorism against the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>on the terrorist threat that exists in each country involved; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2080">116 STAT. 2080</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to identify foreign ports that pose a high risk of introducing terrorism to international maritime commerce;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Secretary of the Treasury;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>appropriate authorities of foreign governments; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>operators of vessels.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70109">“§ 70109. </num><heading>Notifying foreign authorities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Secretary, after conducting an assessment under section 70108, finds that a port in a foreign country does not maintain effective antiterrorism measures, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate authorities of the government of the foreign country of the finding and recommend the steps necessary to improve the antiterrorism measures in use at the port.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of State, shall operate a port security training program for ports in foreign countries that are found under section 70108 to lack effective antiterrorism measures.</content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70110">“§ 70110. </num><heading>Actions when foreign ports not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary finds that a foreign port does not maintain effective antiterrorism measures, the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>may prescribe conditions of entry into the United States for any vessel arriving from that port, or any vessel carrying cargo or passengers originating from or transshipped through that port;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>may deny entry into the United States to any vessel that does not meet such conditions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall provide public notice for passengers of the ineffective antiterrorism measures.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date for Sanctions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any action taken by the Secretary under subsection (a) for a particular port shall take effect—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>90 days after the government of the foreign country with jurisdiction over or control of that port is notified under section 70109 unless the Secretary finds that the government has brought the antiterrorism measures at the port up to the security level the Secretary used in making an assessment under section 70108 before the end of that 90-day period; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>immediately upon the finding of the Secretary under subsection (a) if the Secretary finds, after consulting with the Secretary of State, that a condition exists that threatens the safety or security of passengers, vessels, or crew traveling to or from the port.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><content>State Department To Be Notified.—The Secretary immediately shall notify the Secretary of State of a finding that a port does not maintain effective antiterrorism measures.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action Canceled</inline>.—</heading><content>An action required under this section is no longer required if the Secretary decides that effective antiterrorism measures are maintained at the port.</content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70111">“§ 70111. </num><heading>Enhanced crewmember identification</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, shall require crewmembers on vessels calling at United States ports to carry and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2081">116 STAT. 2081</page>present on demand any identification that the Secretary decides is necessary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forms and Process.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, shall establish the proper forms and process that shall be used for identification and verification of crewmembers.</content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="70112">“§ 70112. </num><heading>Maritime Security Advisory Committees</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Committees.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish a National Maritime Security Advisory Committee. The Committee—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>may advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to national maritime security matters;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>may make available to the Congress recommendations that the Committee makes to the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>shall meet at the call of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Secretary, who shall call such a meeting at least once during each calendar year; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a majority of the Committee.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>establish an Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee for any port area of the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>request such a committee to review the proposed Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan developed under section 70103(b) and make recommendations to the Secretary that the Committee considers appropriate.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>A committee established under this paragraph for an area—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>may advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to maritime security in that area;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>may make available to the Congress recommendations that the committee makes to the Secretary; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>shall meet at the call of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the Secretary, who shall call such a meeting at least once during each calendar year; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>a majority of the committee.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Each of the committees established under subsection (a) shall consist of not less than 7 members appointed by the Secretary, each of whom has at least 5 years practical experience in maritime security operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The term of each member shall be for a period of not more than 5 years, specified by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Before appointing an individual to a position on such a committee, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Secretary may require an individual to have passed an appropriate security background examination before appointment to the Committee.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Each committee established under subsection (a) shall elect 1 of its members as the Chairman and 1 of its members as the Vice Chairperson.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2082">116 STAT. 2082</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Observers.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall, and the head of any other interested Federal agency may, designate a representative to participate as an observer with the Committee.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary’s designated representative shall act as the executive secretary of the Committee and shall perform the duties set forth in section 10(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Views</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consider the information, advice, and recommendations of the Committee in formulating policy regarding matters affecting maritime security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation and Expenses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A member of a committee established under this section, when attending meetings of the committee or when otherwise engaged in the business of the committee, is entitled to receive—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>compensation at a rate fixed by the Secretary, not exceeding the daily equivalent of the current rate of basic pay in effect for GS-15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5 including travel time; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>travel or transportation expenses under section 5703 of title 5.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>A member of such a committee shall not be considered to be an officer or employee of the United States for any purpose based on their receipt of any payment under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading>FACA; <inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>applies to the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee established under this section, except that such committee terminates on September 30, 2008; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>does not apply to Area Maritime Security Advisory Committees established under this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Not later than September 30, 2006, each committee established under this section shall submit to the Congress its recommendation regarding whether the committee should be renewed and continued beyond the termination date.</content></paragraph></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="70113">“§ 70113. </num><heading>Maritime intelligence</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall implement a system to collect, integrate, and analyze information concerning vessels operating on or bound for waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, including information related to crew, passengers, cargo, and intermodal shipments.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the information system under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Transportation Security Oversight Board and other departments and agencies, as appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Integration</inline>.—</heading><content>To deter a transportation security incident, the Secretary may collect information from public and private entities to the extent that the information is not provided by other Federal departments and agencies.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="70114">“§ 70114. </num><heading>Automatic identification systems</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">System Requirements.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), the following vessels, while operating on the navigable waters of the United States, shall be equipped with and operate an automatic identification system under regulations prescribed by the Secretary:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>A self-propelled commercial vessel of at least 65 feet overall in length.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2083">116 STAT. 2083</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>A vessel carrying more than a number of passengers for hire determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>A towing vessel of more than 26 feet overall in length and 600 horsepower.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>Any other vessel for which the Secretary decides that an automatic identification system is necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>exempt a vessel from paragraph (1) if the Secretary finds that an automatic identification system is not necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel on the waters on which the vessel operates; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>waive the application of paragraph (1) with respect to operation of vessels on navigable waters of the United States specified by the Secretary if the Secretary finds that automatic identification systems are not needed for safe navigation on those waters.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall prescribe regulations implementing subsection (a), including requirements for the operation and maintenance of the automatic identification systems required under subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="70115">“§ 70115. </num><heading>Long-range vessel tracking system</heading> <content>“The Secretary may develop and implement a long-range automated vessel tracking system for all vessels in United States waters that are equipped with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System or equivalent satellite technology. The system shall be designed to provide the Secretary the capability of receiving information on vessel positions at interval positions appropriate to deter transportation security incidents. The Secretary may use existing maritime organizations to collect and monitor tracking information under the system.</content></section> <section><num value="70116">“§ 70116. </num><heading>Secure systems of transportation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Transportation Security Oversight Board, shall establish a program to evaluate and certify secure systems of international intermodal transportation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>establishing standards and procedures for screening and evaluating cargo prior to loading in a foreign port for shipment to the United States either directly or via a foreign port;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>establishing standards and procedures for securing cargo and monitoring that security while in transit;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>developing performance standards to enhance the physical security of shipping containers, including standards for seals and locks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>establishing standards and procedures for allowing the United States Government to ensure and validate compliance with this program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>any other measures the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the security and integrity of international intermodal transport movements.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2084">116 STAT. 2084</page> <section><num value="70117">“§ 70117. </num><heading>Civil penalty</heading> <content>“Any person that violates this chapter or any regulation under this chapter shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each violation.”.</content> </section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of subtitles at the beginning of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="title"><designator>“VI. </designator><label>MISCELLANEOUS 70101”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish the plans required under section 70104(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, as enacted by this Act, before April 1, 2003.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70104">46 USC 70104</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking Requirements.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70101">46 USC 70101</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim final rule authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall issue an interim final rule as a temporary regulation implementing this section (including the amendments made by this section) as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, without regard to the provisions of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. All regulations prescribed under the authority of this subsection that are not earlier superseded by final regulations shall expire not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initiation of rulemaking—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary may initiate a rulemaking to implement this section (including the amendments made by this section) as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section. The final rule issued pursuant to that rulemaking may supersede the interim final rule promulgated under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Phase-In of Automatic Identification System.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70114">46 USC 70114</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Schedule</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 70114 of title 46, United States Code, as enacted by this Act, shall apply as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>On and after January 1, 2003, to any vessel built after that date.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>On and after July 1, 2003, to any vessel built before the date referred to in subparagraph (A) that is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>a passenger vessel required to carry a certificate under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>a tanker; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>a towing vessel engaged in moving a tank vessel.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>On and after December 31, 2004, to all other vessels built before the date referred to in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>The terms in this subsection have the same meaning as those terms have under section 2101 of title 46, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>INTERNATIONAL SEAFARER IDENTIFICATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70111">46 USC 70111</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treaty Initiative.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating is encouraged to negotiate an international agreement, or an amendment to an international agreement, that provides for a uniform, comprehensive, international system of identification for seafarers that will enable the United States and another country to establish authoritatively the identity of any seafarer aboard a vessel within the jurisdiction, including the territorial waters, of the United States or such other country.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2085">116 STAT. 2085</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative Alternative.—</inline></heading><content>If the Secretary fails to complete a negotiation process undertaken under subsection (a) within 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a draft of legislation that, if enacted, would establish a uniform, comprehensive system of identification for seafarers.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF SEAWARD JURISDICTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Territorial Waters.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 1 of title XIII of the Act of June 15, 1917 (50 U.S.C. 195; 40 Stat. 231) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “The term ‘United States’ as used in this Act includes” and inserting the following: <quotedContent>“<chapeau>In this Act:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term United States’ includes”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Territorial waters—The term ‘territorial waters of the United States’ includes all waters of the territorial sea of the United States as described in Presidential Proclamation 5928 of December 27, 1988.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalty for Violation of Act of June 15, 1917</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (50 U.S.C. 192), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—” before “If” in the first undesignated paragraph;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “(a) If any other” and inserting “(b) <inline class="smallCaps">Application to Others</inline>.—If any other”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>A person violating this Act, or a regulation prescribed under this Act, shall be liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading>SUSPENSION OF LIMITATION ON STRENGTH OF COAST GUARD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel End Strengths.—</inline></heading><content>Section 661(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “If at the end of any fiscal year there is in effect a declaration of war or national emergency, the President may defer the effectiveness of any end-strength limitation with respect to that fiscal year prescribed by law for any military or civilian component of the Coast Guard, for a period not to exceed 6 months after the end of the war or termination of the national emergency.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Officers in Coast Guard Reserve.—Section 724 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deferral of Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>If at the end of any fiscal year there is in effect a declaration of war or national emergency, the President may defer the effectiveness of any end-strength limitation with respect to that fiscal year prescribed by law for any military or civilian component of the Coast Guard Reserve, for a period not to exceed 6 months after the end of the war or termination of the national emergency.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2086">116 STAT. 2086</page> <section><num value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF DEEPWATER PORT ACT TO NATURAL GAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The following provisions of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) are each amended by inserting “or natural gas” after “oil” each place it appears:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 2(a) (33 U.S.C. 1501(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 4(a) (33 U.S.C. 1503(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 21(a) (33 U.S.C. 1520(a)).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 3 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1502) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (13) through (18) as paragraphs (14) through (19), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by amending paragraph (9) to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><chapeau>‘deepwater port’—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>means any fixed or floating manmade structure other than a vessel, or any group of such structures, that are located beyond State seaward boundaries and that are used or intended for use as a port or terminal for the transportation, storage, or further handling of oil or natural gas for transportation to any State, except as otherwise provided in section 23, and for other uses not inconsistent with the purposes of this Act, including transportation of oil or natural gas from the United States outer continental shelf;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>includes all components and equipment, including pipelines, pumping stations, service platforms, buoys, mooring lines, and similar facilities to the extent they are located seaward of the high water mark;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>in the case of a structure used or intended for such use with respect to natural gas, includes all components and equipment, including pipelines, pumping or compressor stations, service platforms, buoys, mooring lines, and similar facilities that are proposed or approved for construction and operation as part of a deepwater port, to the extent that they are located seaward of the nigh water mark and do not include interconnecting facilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>shall be considered a ‘new source’ for purposes of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.);”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><content>‘natural gas’ means either natural gas unmixed, or any mixture of natural or artificial gas, including compressed or liquefied natural gas;”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facility Approval.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 5(d) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>This subsection shall not apply to deepwater ports for natural gas”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 5(i) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Secretary shall approve or deny any application for a deepwater port for natural gas submitted pursuant to this Act not later than 90 days after the last public hearing on a proposed license. Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection shall not apply to an application for a deepwater port for natural gas.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2087">116 STAT. 2087</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facility Development.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 8 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1507) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Managed Access.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to deepwater ports for natural gas. A licensee of a deepwater port for natural gas, or an affiliate thereof, may exclusively utilize the entire capacity of the deepwater port and storage facilities for the acceptance, transport, storage, regasification, or conveyance of natural gas produced, processed, marketed, or otherwise obtained by agreement by such licensee or its affiliates. The licensee may make unused capacity of the deepwater port and storage facilities available to other persons, pursuant to reasonable terms and conditions imposed by the licensee, if such use does not otherwise interfere in any way with the acceptance, transport, storage, regasification, or conveyance of natural gas produced, processed, marketed, or otherwise obtained by agreement by such licensee or its affiliates.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.), any regulation or rule issued thereunder, or section 19 as it pertains to such Act, this Act shall apply with respect to the licensing, siting, construction, or operation of a deepwater natural gas port or the acceptance, transport, storage, regasification, or conveyance of natural gas at or through a deepwater port, to the exclusion of the Natural Gas Act or any regulation or rule issued thereunder.”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t43/s1504">43 USC 1504</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency and department expertise and responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the heads of Federal departments or agencies having expertise concerning, or jurisdiction over, any aspect of the construction or operation of deepwater ports for natural gas shall transmit to the Secretary of Transportation written comments as to such expertise or statutory responsibilities pursuant to the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or any other Federal law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim final rule.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may issue an interim final rule as a temporary regulation implementing this section (including the amendments made by this section) as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section, without regard to the provisions of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final rules.</inline>—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue additional final rules that, in the discretion of the Secretary, are determined to be necessary under the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) for the application and issuance of licenses for a deepwater port for natural gas.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Analysis.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 5 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading>NEPA <inline class="smallCaps">Compliance.</inline>—</heading><content>For all applications, the Secretary, in cooperation with other involved Federal agencies and departments, shall comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332). Such compliance shall fulfill the requirement of all Federal agencies in carrying out their responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 pursuant to this Act.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2088">116 STAT. 2088</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Fees.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 5(h)(2) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504(h)(2)) is amended by inserting “and unless prohibited by law,” after “Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act,”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading>ASSIGNMENT OF COAST GUARD PERSONNEL AS SEA MARSHALS AND ENHANCED USE OF OTHER SECURITY PERSONNEL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “and” after the semicolon in paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “terrorism.” in paragraph (2) and inserting “terrorism; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>dispatch properly trained and qualified armed Coast Guard personnel on vessels and public or commercial structures on or adjacent to waters subject to United States jurisdiction to deter or respond to acts of terrorism or transportation security incidents, as defined in section 70101 of title 46, United States Code.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Use of Non-Coast Guard Personnel</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall evaluate and report to the Congress on—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1226">33 USC 1226</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the potential use of Federal, State, or local government personnel, and documented United States Merchant Marine personnel, to supplement Coast Guard personnel under section 7(b)(3) of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b)(3));</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the possibility of using personnel other than Coast Guard personnel to carry out Coast Guard personnel functions under that section and whether additional legal authority would be necessary to use such personnel for such functions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the possibility of utilizing the United States Merchant Marine Academy, State maritime academies, or Coast Guard approved maritime industry schools in the United States, to provide training under that section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="108">SEC. 108. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS CONCERNING THE TRANSMITTAL OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1431a">19 USC 1431a</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tariff Act of</inline> 1930.—</heading><content>Section 431A(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as added by section 343(b) of the Trade Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-210), is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting of Undocumented Cargo</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A vessel carrier shall notify the Customs Service of any cargo tendered to such carrier that is not properly documented pursuant to this section and that has remained in the marine terminal for more than 48 hours after being delivered to the marine terminal, and the location of the cargo in the marine terminal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing arrangements</inline>.—</heading><content>For vessel carriers that are members of vessel sharing agreements (or any other arrangement whereby a carrier moves cargo on another carrier’s vessel), the vessel carrier accepting the booking shall be responsible for reporting undocumented cargo, without regard to whether it operates the vessel on which the transportation is to be made.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2089">116 STAT. 2089</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reassignment to another vessel.—</inline></heading><content>For purposes of this subsection and subsection (f), if merchandise has been tendered to a marine terminal operator and subsequently reassigned for carriage on another vessel, the merchandise shall be considered properly documented if the information provided reflects carriage on the previously assigned vessel and otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (b). Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, it shall be the responsibility of the vessel carrier to notify the Customs Service promptly of any reassignment of merchandise for carriage on a vessel other than the vessel on which the merchandise was originally assigned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple containers.</inline>—</heading><content>If a single shipment is comprised of multiple containers, the 48-hour period described in paragraph (1) snail begin to run from the time the last container of the shipment is delivered to the marine terminal operator. It shall be the responsibility of the person tendering the cargo to inform the carrier that the shipment consists of multiple containers that will be delivered to the marine terminal operator at different times as part of a single shipment.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Advanced Electronic Information.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-210) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2071">19 USC 2071</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary is authorized to promulgate regulations providing for the transmission to the Customs Service, through an electronic data interchange system, of information pertaining to cargo to be brought into the United States or to be sent from the United States, prior to the arrival or departure of the cargo.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The Secretary shall endeavor to promulgate an initial set of regulations under subparagraph (A) not later than October 1, 2003.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information required.</inline>—</heading><content>The cargo information required by the regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph (1) under the parameters set forth in paragraph (3) shall be such information on cargo as the Secretary determines to be reasonably necessary to ensure cargo safety and security pursuant to those laws enforced and administered by the Customs Service. The Secretary shall provide to appropriate Federal departments and agencies cargo information obtained pursuant to paragraph (1).”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “aviation, maritime, and surface transportation safety and security” in subparagraphs (F), (H), and (L)(ii) and inserting “cargo safety and security”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (F)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by inserting “merchandise” after “determining”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting “and preventing smuggling” after “security”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: “Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, nothing in this section shall be treated as amending, repealing, or otherwise modifying title IV of the Tariff Act of 1930 or regulations promulgated thereunder.”;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (G)—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2090">116 STAT. 2090</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by inserting “cargo” after “confidential”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by inserting after “Customs Service” the following: “pursuant to such regulations, except for the manifest information collected pursuant to section 431 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and required to be available for public disclosure pursuant to section 431(c) of such Act.”; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the second sentence; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (L)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the matter preceding clause (i)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by striking “60” and inserting “15”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by striking “promulgation of regulations” and inserting “publication of a final rule pursuant to this section”;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of clause (iii);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking the period and inserting “; and” at the end of clause (iv); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by inserting at the end the following: <quotedContent><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>if the Secretary determines to amend the proposed regulations after they have been transmitted to the Committees pursuant to this subparagraph, the Secretary shall transmit the amended regulations to such Committees no later than 5 days prior to the publication of the final rule.”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 343A of the Trade Act of 2002 (116 Stat. 985) is repealed.</content></subsection></section> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2071">19 USC 2071</ref>.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="109">SEC. 109. </num><heading>MARITIME SECURITY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70101">46 USC 70101</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of standards</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop standards and curriculum to allow for the training and certification of maritime security professionals. In developing these standards and curriculum, the Secretary shall consult with the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee established under section 70112 of title 46, United States Code, as amended by this Act.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary to consult on standards.</inline>—</heading><content>In developing standards under this section, the Secretary may, without regard to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), consult with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s Global Maritime and Transportation School, the Maritime Security Council, the International Association of Airport and Port Police, the National Cargo Security Council, and any other Federal, State, or local government or law enforcement agency or private organization or individual determined by the Secretary to have pertinent expertise.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Standards.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The standards established by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The training and certification of maritime security professionals in accordance with accepted law enforcement and security guidelines, policies, and procedures, including, as appropriate, recommendations for incorporating a background <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2091">116 STAT. 2091</page>check process for personnel trained and certified in foreign ports.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The training of students and instructors in all aspects of prevention, detection, investigation, and reporting of criminal activities in the international maritime environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The provision of off-site training and certification courses and certified personnel at United States and foreign ports used by United States-flagged vessels, or by foreign- flagged vessels with United States citizens as passengers or crewmembers, to develop and enhance security awareness and practices.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training Provided to Law Enforcement and Security Personnel.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to make the training opportunities provided under this section available to any Federal, State, local, and private law enforcement or maritime security personnel in the United States or to personnel employed in foreign ports used by vessels with United States citizens as passengers or crewmembers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Academies and schools.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may provide training under this section at—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>each of the 6 State maritime academies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the United States Merchant Marine Academy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Appalachian Transportation Institute; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>other security training schools in the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Contract Resources—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary may employ Federal and contract resources to train and certify maritime security professionals in accordance with the standards and curriculum developed under this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall transmit an annual report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on the expenditure of appropriated funds and the training under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2008.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="110">SEC. 110. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Maritime Security and Terrorism</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 905 of the International Maritime and Port Security Act (46 U.S.C. App. 1802) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “Beginning with the first report submitted under this section after the date of enactment of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, the Secretary shall include a description of activities undertaken under title I of that Act and an analysis of the effect of those activities on port security against acts of terrorism.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Training Center.—</inline></heading><content>The Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, in conjunction with the Secretary of the Navy, shall submit to Congress a report, at the time they submit their fiscal year 2005 budget, on the life cycle costs and benefits of creating a Center for Coastal and Maritime Security. The purpose of the Center would be to provide an integrated training complex to prevent and mitigate terrorist threats against coastal and maritime assets of the United States, including ports, harbors, ships, dams, reservoirs, and transport nodes. <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70101">46 USC 70101</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70116">46 USC 70116</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2092">116 STAT. 2092</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Secure System of Transportation Program.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Within 1 year after the secure system of transportation program is implemented under section 70116 of title 46, United States Code, as amended by this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall transmit a report to the Senate Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Finance and the House of Representatives Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Ways and Means that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>evaluates the secure system of transportation program and its components;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>states the Secretary’s view as to whether any procedure, system, or technology evaluated as part of the program offers a higher level of security than requiring imported goods to clear customs under existing procedures and for the requirements of the National Maritime Security Plan for reopening of United States ports to commerce;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>states the Secretary’s view as to the integrity of the procedures, technology, or systems evaluated as part of the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>makes a recommendation with respect to whether the program, or any procedure, system, or technology should be incorporated in a nationwide system for preclearance of imports of waterborne goods and for the requirements of the National Maritime Security Plan for the reopening of United States ports to Commerce;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>describes the impact of the program on staffing levels at the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and the Customs Service; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>states the Secretary’s views as to whether there is a method by which the United States could validate foreign ports so that cargo from those ports is preapproved for entry into the United States and for the purpose of the requirements of the National Maritime Security Plan for the reopening of United States ports to commerce.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading>PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70116">46 USC 70116</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than January 1, 2004, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with the Transportation Security Oversight Board, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>develop and maintain an antiterrorism cargo identification, tracking, and screening system for containerized cargo shipped to and from the United States either directly or via a foreign port; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>develop performance standards to enhance the physical security of shipping containers, including standards for seals and locks.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="112">SEC. 112. </num><heading>REPORT ON FOREIGN-FLAG VESSELS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70101">46 USC 70101</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act and every year thereafter, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall provide a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that lists the following information:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A list of all nations whose flag vessels have entered United States ports in the previous year.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2093">116 STAT. 2093</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Of the nations on that list, a separate list of those nations—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>whose registered flag vessels appear as Priority III or higher on the Boarding Priority Matrix maintained by the Coast Guard;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>that have presented, or whose flag vessels have presented, false, intentionally incomplete, or fraudulent information to the United States concerning passenger or cargo manifests, crew identity or qualifications, or registration or classification of their flag vessels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>whose vessel registration or classification procedures have been found by the Secretary to be noncompliant with international classifications or do not exercise adequate control over safety and security concerns; or</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>whose laws or regulations are not sufficient to allow tracking of ownership and registration histories of registered flag vessels.</content></paragraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Actions taken by the United States, whether through domestic action or international negotiation, including agreements at the International Maritime Organization under section 902 of the International Maritime and Port Security Act (46 U.S.C. App. 1801), to improve transparency and security of vessel registration procedures in nations on the list under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Recommendations for legislative or other actions needed to improve security of United States ports against potential threats posed by flag vessels of nations named in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="113">SEC. 113. </num><heading>REVISION OF PORT SECURITY PLANNING GUIDE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s70103">46 USC 70103</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>The Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Maritime Administration and after consultation with the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee and the Coast Guard, shall publish a revised version of the document entitled “Port Security: A National Planning Guide”, incorporating the requirements prescribed under chapter 701 of title 46, United States Code, as amended by this Act, within 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and make that revised document available on the Internet.</content></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>MARITIME POLICY IMPROVEMENT</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s2101">46 USC 2101</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>VESSEL COASTAL VENTURE.</heading> <content>Section 1120(g) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-324; 110 Stat. 3978) is amended by inserting “COASTAL VENTURE (United States official number 971086),” after “vessels”.</content></section> <section><num value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE MEMORIAL WALL OF HONOR.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Congress finds that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2094">116 STAT. 2094</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the United States Merchant Marine has served the people of the United States in all wars since 1775;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the United States Merchant Marine served as the Nation’s first navy and defeated the British Navy to help gain the Nation’s independence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the United States Merchant Marine kept the lifeline of freedom open to the allies of the United States during the Second World War, making one of the most significant contributions made by any nation to the victory of the allies in that war;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>President Franklin D. Roosevelt and many military leaders praised the role of the United States Merchant Marine as the “Fourth Arm of Defense” during the Second World War;</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>more than 250,000 men and women served in the United States Merchant Marine during the Second World War;</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>during the Second World War, members of the United States Merchant Marine faced dangers from the elements and from submarines, mines, armed raiders, destroyers, aircraft, and “kamikaze” pilots;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>during the Second World War, at least 6,830 members of the United States Merchant Marine were killed at sea;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>during the Second World War, 11,000 members of the United States Merchant Marine were wounded, at least 1,100 of whom later died from their wounds;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>during the Second World War, 604 members of the United States Merchant Marine were taken prisoner;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>one in 32 members of the United States Merchant Marine serving in the Second World War died in the line of duty, suffering a higher percentage of war-related deaths than any of the other armed services of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>the United States Merchant Marine continues to serve the United States, promoting freedom and meeting the high ideals of its former members.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grants To Construct Addition to American Merchant Marine Memorial Wall of Honor.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation may make grants to the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Committee, Inc., to construct an addition to the American Merchant Marine Memorial Wall of Honor located at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro, California.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of the cost of activities carried out with a grant made under this section shall be 50 percent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry but this section $500,000 for fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading>DISCHARGE OF AGRICULTURAL CARGO RESIDUE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1902a">33 USC 1902a</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the discharge from a vessel of any agricultural cargo residue material in the form of hold washings shall be governed exclusively by the provisions of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) that implement Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2095">116 STAT. 2095</page> <section><num value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading>RECORDING AND DISCHARGING NOTICES OF CLAIM OF MARITIME LIEN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liens on Any Documented Vessel.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 31343 of title 46, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>By amending the section heading to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="31343">“§ 31343. </num><heading>Recording and discharging notices of claim of maritime lien”.</heading></section></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>In subsection (a) by striking “covered by a preferred mortgage filed or recorded under this chapter” and inserting “documented, or for which an application for documentation has been filed, under chapter 121”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>By amending subsection (b) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall record a notice complying with subsection (a) of this section if, when the notice is presented to the Secretary for recording, the person having the claim files with the notice a declaration stating the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The information in the notice is true and correct to the best of the knowledge, information, and belief of the individual who signed it.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>A copy of the notice, as presented for recordation, has been sent to each of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>The owner of the vessel.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Each person that recorded under subsection (a) of this section an unexpired notice of a claim of an undischarged lien on the vessel.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The mortgagee of each mortgage filed or recorded under section 31321 of this title that is an undischarged mortgage on the vessel.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>A declaration under this subsection filed by a person that is not an individual must be signed by the president, member, partner, trustee, or other individual authorized to execute the declaration on behalf of the person.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>By amending subsection (c) to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>On full and final discharge of the indebtedness that is the basis for a notice of claim of lien recorded under subsection (b) of this section, the person having the claim shall provide the Secretary with an acknowledged certificate of discharge of the indebtedness. The Secretary shall record the certificate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction over a civil action in Admiralty to declare that a vessel is not subject to a lien claimed under subsection (b) of this section, or that the vessel is not subject to the notice of claim of lien, or both, regardless of the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties. Venue in such an action shall be in the district where the vessel is found or where the claimant resides or where the notice of claim of lien is recorded. The court may award costs and attorneys fees to the prevailing party, unless the court finds that the position of the other party was substantially justified or other circumstances make an award of costs and attorneys fees unjust. The Secretary shall record any such declaratory order.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>By adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>A notice of claim of lien recorded under subsection (b) of this section shall expire 3 years after the date the lien was established, as such date is stated in the notice under subsection (a) of this section.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2096">116 STAT. 2096</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><content>This section does not alter in any respect the law pertaining to the establishment of a maritime lien, the remedy provided by such a lien, or the defenses thereto, including any defense under the doctrine of laches.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment—</inline></heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 313 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 31343 and inserting the following: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“31343. </designator><label>Recording and discharging notices of claim of maritime lien.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice Requirements.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 31325 of title 46, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>In subsection (d)(1)(B) by striking “a notice of a claim” and inserting “an unexpired notice of a claim”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>In subsection (f)(1) by striking “a notice of a claim” and inserting “an unexpired notice of a claim”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of Surrender of Documentation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12111 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall not refuse to approve the surrender of the certificate of documentation for a vessel solely on the basis that a notice of a claim of a lien on the vessel has been recorded under section 31343(a) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary may condition approval of the surrender of the certificate of documentation for a vessel over 1,000 gross tons.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Correction</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 9(c) of the Shipping Act, 1916 (46 App. U.S.C. 808(c)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking “Except” and all that follows through “12106(e) of title 46,” and inserting “Except as provided in section 611 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1181) and in section 12106(e) of title 46,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>This section shall take effect January 1, 2003.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12111">46 USC 12111</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading>TONNAGE OF R/V DAVIDSON.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall prescribe a tonnage measurement as a small passenger vessel as defined in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, for the vessel R/V DAVIDSON (United States official number D1066485) for purposes of applying the optional regulatory measurement under section 14305 of that title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall apply only when the vessel is operating in compliance with the requirements of section 3301(8) of title 46, United States Code.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS CERTIFICATES OF DOCUMENTATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), section 8 of the Act of June 19, 1886 (24 Stat. 81, chapter 421; 46 App. U.S.C. 289), and sections 12106 and 12108 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the following vessels:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>LOOKING GLASS (United States official number 925735)</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>YANKEE (United States official number 1076210).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2097">116 STAT. 2097</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>LUCKY DOG of St. Petersburg, Florida (State of Florida registration number FLZP7569E373).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>ENTERPRIZE (United States official number 1077571).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>M/V SANDPIPER (United States official number 1079439).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>FRITHA (United States official number 1085943).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>PUFFIN (United States official number 697029).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>VICTORY OF BURNHAM (United States official number 663780).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>R’ADVENTURE II (United States official number 905373).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>ANTJA (State of Florida registration number FL3475MA).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>SKIMMER, manufactured by Contour Yachts, Inc. (hull identification number QHG34031D001).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>TOKEENA (State of South Carolina registration number SC 1602 BJ).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>DOUBLE EAGLE 2 (United States official number 1042549).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>ENCOUNTER (United States official number 998174).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>AJ (United States official number 599164).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>BARGE 10 (United States official number 1101368).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>NOT A SHOT (United States official number 911064).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>PRIDE OF MANY (Canadian official number 811529).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><content>AMAZING GRACE (United States official number 92769).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20) </num><content>SHEWHO (United States official number 1104094).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21) </num><content>SOVEREIGN (United States official number 1028144).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="22">(22) </num><content>CALEDONIA (United States official number 679530).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="23">(23) </num><content>ISLANDER (State of South Carolina identification number SC 9279 BJ).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="24">(24) </num><content>F/V ANITA J (United States official number 560532).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="25">(25) </num><content>F/V HALF MOON BAY (United States official number 615796).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="26">(26) </num><content>F/V SUNSET BAY (United States official number 598484).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="27">(27) </num><content>BILLIE-B (United States official number 958427).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for Administrative Waivers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following vessels are deemed to be eligible vessels within the meaning of section 504(2) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (46 U.S.C. 12106 note):</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>EXCELLENCE III (hull identification number HQZ00255K101).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ADIOS (hull identification number FAL75003A101).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>LAUDERDALE LADY (United States official number 1103520).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>UNIT ONE (United States official number 1128562).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Jones Act Waiver Administrative Process Sunset; Anti-fraud Revocation Authority.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of sunset</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 505 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (46 U.S.C. 12106 note) is repealed. The repeal of section 505 shall have no effect on the validity of any certificate or endorsement issued under section 502 of that Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation for fraud</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 503 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 (46 U.S.C. 12106 note) is amended to read as follows: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2098">116 STAT. 2098</page> <quotedContent><section><num value="503">“SEC. 503. </num><heading>REVOCATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation for Fraud.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall revoke a certificate or an endorsement issued under section 502, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, if the Secretary determines that the certificate or endorsement was obtained by fraud.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application With Criminal Penalties.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section affects—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the criminal prohibition on fraud and false statements provided by section 1001 of title 18, United States Code; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>any other authority of the Secretary to revoke a certificate or endorsement issued under section 502 of this Act.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technology Demonstration Waiver.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 U.S.C. App. 883), section 8 of the Act of June 19, 1886 (24 Stat. 81, chapter 421; 46 U.S.C. App. 289), and sections 12106 and 12108 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation may issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for the sole purpose of technology demonstrations (including transporting guests for such demonstration who have not contributed consideration for their passage) for the vessel FOILCAT (United States official number 1063892).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading>EXEMPTION FOR VICTORY SHIPS.</heading> <content>Section 3302(l)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>The SS Red Oak Victory (United States official number 249410), owned by the Richmond Museum Association, located in Richmond, California.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>The SS American Victory (United States official number 248005), owned by Victory Ship, Inc., of Tampa, Florida.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>The LST-325, owned by USS LST Ship Memorial, Incorporated, located in Mobile, Alabama.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading>CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR 3 BARGES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Documentation Certificate.—</inline></heading><content>Notwithstanding section 12106 of title 46, United States Code, and section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), and subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with an appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for each of the vessels listed in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vessels Described.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The vessels referred to in subsection (a) are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The former Navy deck barge JIM, having a length of 110 feet and a width of 34 feet.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The former railroad car barge HUGH, having a length of 185 feet and a width of 34 feet.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The former railroad car barge TOMMY, having a length of 185 feet and a width of 34 feet.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Operation.</inline>—</heading><content>A vessel issued a certificate of documentation under this section may be used only as a floating platform for launching fireworks, including transportation of materials associated with that use.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading>CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR THE EAGLE.</heading> <chapeau>Notwithstanding section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2099">116 STAT. 2099</page>section 1 of the Act of May 28, 1906 (46 App. U.S.C. 292), the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel EAGLE (hull number BK-1754, United States official number 1091389) if the vessel is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>owned by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a public authority chartered by a State;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if chartered, chartered to a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a public authority chartered by a State;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>operated only in conjunction with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>scour jet operations; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>dredging services adjacent to facilities owned by the State, political subdivision, or public authority; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>externally identified clearly as a vessel of that State, subdivision, or authority.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>WAIVER FOR VESSELS IN NEW WORLD CHALLENGE RACE.</heading> <chapeau>Notwithstanding section 8 of the Act of June 19, 1886 (46 App. U.S.C. 289), beginning on April 1, 2002, the 10 sailboats participating in the New World Challenge Race may transport guests, who have not contributed consideration for their passage, from and around the ports of San Francisco and San Diego, California, before and during stops of that race. This section shall have no force or effect beginning on the earlier of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>60 days after the last competing sailboat reaches the end of that race in San Francisco, California; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>December 31, 2003.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>VESSEL ASPHALT COMMANDER.</heading> <content>Notwithstanding any other law or agreement with the United States Government, the vessel ASPHALT COMMANDER (United States official number 663105) may be transferred to or placed under a foreign registry or sold to a person that is not a citizen of the United States and transferred to or placed under a foreign registry.</content></section> <section><num value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>COASTWISE TRADE AUTHORIZATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), or any other provision of law restricting the operation of a foreign-built vessel in the coastwise trade of the United States, the following vessels may, subject to subsection (b), engage in the coastwise trade of the United States to transport platform jackets from ports in the Gulf of Mexico to sites on the Outer Continental Shelf for completion of certain offshore projects as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The H-114, H-627, 1-650, and H-851 for the projects known as Atlantis, Thunderhorse, Holstein, and Mad Dog.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The I-600 for the projects known as Murphy Medusa, Dominion Devil’s Tower, and Murphy Front Runner.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority for U.S.-Built Vessels.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall not apply in instances where a United States-built, United States-documented vessel with the capacity to transport and launch the platform jacket involved or its components is available to transport that jacket or its components. In this section, the term “platform jacket” has the meaning given that term under the thirteenth proviso of section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), as amended by subsection (c) of this section.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2100">116 STAT. 2100</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>The thirteenth proviso (pertaining to transportation by launch barge) of section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: and for the purposes of this proviso, the term ‘platform jacket’ includes any type of offshore drilling or production structure or components, including platform jackets, tension leg or SPAR platform superstructures (including the deck, drilling rig and support utilities, and supporting structure) hull (including vertical legs and connecting pontoons or vertical cylinder), tower and base sections of a platform jacket, jacket structures, and deck modules (known as ‘topsides’) of a hydrocarbon development and production platform.”.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/app883">46 USC app. 883</ref>.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>JONES ACT WAIVER FOR DELAYED VESSEL DELIVERY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 U.S.C. App. 883), section 8 of the Act of June 19, 1886 (24 Stat. 81, chapter 421; 46 U.S.C. App. 289), and sections 12106 and 12108 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation may issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for a self-propelled tank vessel not built in the United States as provided in this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may not grant a waiver under subsection (a) unless—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the person requesting the waiver is a party to a binding legal contract, executed within 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, with a United States shipyard for the construction in the United States of a self-propelled tank vessel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary determines, on the basis of the terms of the contract, the parties to the contract, the actions of those parties in connection with the contract, and the circumstances under which the contract was executed, that the parties are making a bona fide effort to construct in the United States and deliver a self-propelled tank vessel in a timely manner;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the vessel for which the waiver is granted will meet otherwise applicable requirements of law regarding ownership and operation for vessels employed in the coastwise trade;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the shipyard owns a facility with sufficient infrastructure to construct the self-propelled tank vessel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the self-propelled tank vessel that is the subject of that contract will not be available for use on the contracted delivery date because of a delay in the construction or delivery of the vessel due to unusual circumstances; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the Secretary determines that no other suitable tank vessel or vessels, or tank vessel capacity, that would not require such a waiver are reasonably available to the person requesting the waiver.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Prior to making the determination under paragraph (6), the Secretary shall provide public notice of a waiver request and shall provide persons who may have such suitable tank vessels an opportunity to indicate to the requester and the Secretary the particulars of available tank vessels or tank vessel capacity not requiring a waiver under this section.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Capacity of tank vessel</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not grant a waiver under subsection (a) for a self-propelled tank vessel that has substantially greater capacity than the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2101">116 STAT. 2101</page>vessel described in subsection (b)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum duration of waiver.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary may not grant a waiver under subsection (a) for a period prior to, or extending more than 48 months after, the original contract delivery date of the vessel described in subsection (b)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum number of waivers.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary may grant waivers under subsection (a) for not more than 3 self-propelled tank vessels.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of Waiver.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A waiver grant under subsection (a) shall terminate on the earlier of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the date established by the Secretary as its expiration date under subsection (c)(2); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the date that is 60 days after the day on which the vessel described in subsection (b)(1) is delivered.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination for intentional delay.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may terminate a waiver granted under subsection (a) at any time if the Secretary determines that the delay in the construction or delivery of the vessel described in subsection (b)(1) is no longer due to unusual circumstances.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Suspension of Waiver.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may suspend a waiver granted under subsection (a) for any period of time if the Secretary determines that a suitable tank vessel, or suitable tank vessel capacity, that would not require such a waiver is reasonably available to the person requesting the waiver.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracted-for Vessel Delivery.</inline>—</heading><content>If the Secretary grants a waiver under subsection (a), the shipyard constructing the vessel described in subsection (b)(1) shall deliver the vessel, constructed in accordance with the terms of the contract, as soon as practicable after the delivery date established by the contract.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unusual Circumstances Defined.—</inline></heading><content>In this section, the term “unusual circumstances” means bankruptcy of the shipyard or Acts of God (other than ordinary storms or inclement weather conditions), labor strikes, acts of sabotage, explosions, fires, or vandalism, and similar circumstances beyond the control of the parties to the contract which prevent commencement of construction, or timely delivery or completion, of a vessel.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>REALIGNMENT OF POLICY RESPONSIBILITY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (g), and moving such subsection to appear after subsection (f);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>inserting after subsection (c) the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><content>The Department has an Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary shall provide leadership in the development of policy for the Department, supervise the policy activities of Assistant Secretaries with primary responsibility for aviation, international, and other transportation policy development and carry out other powers and duties prescribed by the Secretary. The Under Secretary acts for the Secretary when the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary are absent or unable to serve, or when the offices of Secretary and Deputy Secretary are vacant.”; and</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2102">116 STAT. 2102</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “Secretary and the Deputy Secretary” each place it appears in the last sentence of subsection (e), and inserting “Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Position in Executive Service.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 5313 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is further amended by striking subsection (g), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), on the date that an individual is appointed to the position of Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy under subsection (d) of such section, as added by subsection (a)(2) of this section.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s102">49 USC 102</ref> note.</p> </sidenote> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>COAST GUARD PERSONNEL AND MARITIME SAFETY</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1">14 USC 1</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Personnel Management</heading> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>COAST GUARD BAND DIRECTOR RANK</heading> <content>Section 336(d) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “commander” and inserting “captain”.</content></section> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>COMPENSATORY ABSENCE FOR ISOLATED DUTY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 511 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="511">“§ 511. </num><heading>Compensatory absence from duty for military personnel at isolated duty stations</heading> <content>“The Secretary may grant compensatory absence from duty to military personnel of the Coast Guard serving at isolated duty stations of the Coast Guard when conditions of duty result in confinement because of isolation or in long periods of continuous duty.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 511 and inserting the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“511. </designator><label>Compensatory absence from duty for military personnel at isolated duty stations.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>ACCELERATED PROMOTION OF CERTAIN COAST GUARD OFFICERS.</heading> <chapeau>Title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 259, by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>After selecting the officers to be recommended for promotion, a selection board may recommend officers of particular merit, from among those officers chosen for promotion, to be placed at the top of the list of selectees promulgated by the Secretary under section 271(a) of this title. The number of officers that a board may recommend to be placed at the top of the list of selectees may not exceed the percentages set forth in subsection (b) unless <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2103">116 STAT. 2103</page>such a percentage is a number less than one, in which case the board may recommend one officer for such placement. No officer may be recommended to be placed at the top of the list of selectees unless he or she receives the recommendation of at least a majority of the members of a board composed of five members, or at least two-thirds of the members of a board composed of more than five members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary shall conduct a survey of the Coast Guard officer corps to determine if implementation of this subsection will improve Coast Guard officer retention. A selection board may not make any recommendation under this subsection before the date on which the Secretary publishes a finding, based upon the results of the survey, that implementation of this subsection will improve Coast Guard officer retention.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Secretary shall submit any finding made by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (2) to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.”;</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 260(a), by inserting “and the names of those officers recommended to be advanced to the top of the list of selectees established by the Secretary under section 271(a) of this title” after “promotion”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 271(a), by inserting at the end the following: “The names of all officers approved by the President and recommended by the board to be placed at the top of the list of selectees shall be placed at the top of the list of selectees in the order of seniority on the active duty promotion list.”.</content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Marine Safety</heading> <section><num value="321">SEC. 321. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF TERRITORIAL SEA FOR VESSEL BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE RADIOTELEPHONE ACT.</heading> <content>Section 4(b) of the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act (33 U.S.C. 1203(b)), is amended by striking “United States inside the lines established pursuant to section 2 of the Act of February 19, 1895 (28 Stat. 672), as amended.” and inserting “United States, which includes all waters of the territorial sea of the United States as described in Presidential Proclamation 5928 of December 27, 1988.”.</content></section> <section><num value="322">SEC. 322. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF VARIOUS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s9509">26 USC 9509</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Annual Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The report regarding the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund required by the Conference Report (House Report 101-892) accompanying the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991, as that requirement was amended by section 1122 of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-66), shall no longer be submitted to the Congress.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of Certain Reporting Requirements.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 3003(a)(1) of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note) does not apply to any report required to be submitted under any of the following provisions of law:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1113">31 USC 1113</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2104">116 STAT. 2104</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coast guard operations and expenditures.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 651 of title 14, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Summary of marine casualties reported during prior fiscal year.—</inline></heading><content>Section 6307(c) of title 46, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">User fee activities and amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 664 of title 46, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions of public ports of the united states</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 308(c) of title 49, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Activities of federal maritime commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 208 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1118).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Activities of interagency coordinating committee on oil pollution research</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 7001(e) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2761(e)).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="323">SEC. 323. </num><heading>OIL SPILL LIABILITY TRUST FUND; EMERGENCY FUND ADVANCEMENT AUTHORITY.</heading> <content>Section 6002(b) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2752(b)) is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: “To the extent that such amount is not adequate, the Coast Guard may obtain an advance from the Fund of such sums as may be necessary, up to a maximum of $100,000,000, and within 30 days shall notify Congress of the amount advanced and the facts and circumstances necessitating the advance. Amounts advanced shall be repaid to the Fund when, and to the extent that, removal costs are recovered by the Coast Guard from responsible parties for the discharge or substantial threat of discharge.”.</content></section> <section><num value="324">SEC. 324. </num><heading>MERCHANT MARINER DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Merchant Mariners’ Documents.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 7302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “A” in subsection (f) and inserting “Except as provided in subsection (g), a”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may, pending receipt and review of information required under subsections (c) and (d), immediately issue an interim merchant mariner’s document valid for a period not to exceed 120 days, to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an individual to be employed as gaming personnel, entertainment personnel, wait staff, or other service personnel on board a passenger vessel not engaged in foreign service, with no duties, including emergency duties, related to the navigation of the vessel or the safety of the vessel, its crew, cargo or passengers; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an individual seeking renewal of, or qualifying for a supplemental endorsement to, a valid merchant mariner’s document issued under this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>No more than one interim document may be issued to an individual under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8701(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “and” after the semicolon in paragraph (8);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>a passenger vessel not engaged in a foreign voyage with respect to individuals on board employed for a period of not more than 30 service days within a 12 month period <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2105">116 STAT. 2105</page>as entertainment personnel, with no duties, including emergency duties, related to the navigation of the vessel or the safety of the vessel, its crew, cargo or passengers; and”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="325">SEC. 325. </num><heading>PENALTIES FOR NEGLIGENT OPERATIONS AND INTERFERING WITH SAFE OPERATION.</heading> <content>Section 2302(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “$1,000.” and inserting “$5,000 in the case of a recreational vessel, or $25,000 in the case of any other vessel.”.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Renewal of Advisory Groups</heading> <section><num value="331">SEC. 331. </num><heading>COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Advisory Committee.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 4508 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting <b>“Safety” </b>in the section heading after <b>“Vessel”;</b></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “Safety” in subsection (a) after “Vessel”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “(5 App. U.S.C. 1 et seq.)” in subsection (e)(1) and inserting “(5 App. U.S.C.)”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking “on September 30, 2000” in subsection (e)(1) and inserting “on September 30, 2005”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 45 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 4508 and inserting the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“4508. </designator><label>Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="332">SEC. 332. </num><heading>HOUSTON-GALVESTON NAVIGATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.</heading> <content>Section 18(h) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-241) is amended by striking “September 30, 2000.” and inserting “September 30, 2005.”.</content></section> <section><num value="333">SEC. 333. </num><heading>LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER WATERWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.</heading> <content>Section 19(g) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-241) is amended by striking “September 30, 2000” and inserting “September 30, 2005”.</content></section> <section><num value="334">SEC. 334. </num><heading>NAVIGATION SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL.</heading> <content>Section 5(d) of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 (33 U.S.C. 2073) is amended by striking “September 30, 2000” and inserting “September 30, 2005”.</content></section> <section><num value="335">SEC. 335. </num><heading>NATIONAL BOATING SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL.</heading> <content>Section 13110(e) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “September 30, 2000” and inserting “September 30, 2005”.</content></section> <section><num value="336">SEC. 336. </num><heading>TOWING SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.</heading> <content>The Act entitled “An Act to establish a Towing Safety Advisory Committee in the Department of Transportation” approved October 6, 1980 (33 U.S.C. 1231a), is amended by striking “September 30, 2000.” in subsection (e) and inserting “September 30, 2005.”.</content></section> </subtitle> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2106">116 STAT. 2106</page> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading> <section><num value="341">SEC. 341. </num><heading>PATROL CRAFT.</heading> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may accept, by direct transfer without cost, for use by the Coast Guard primarily for expanded drug interdiction activities required to meet national supply reduction performance goals, up to 7 PC-170 patrol craft from the Department of Defense if it offers to transfer such craft.</content></section> <section><num value="342">SEC. 342. </num><heading>BOATING SAFETY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General State Revenue Definition.—</inline></heading><content>For fiscal year 2003, the term “general State revenue” in section 13102(a)(3) of title 46, United States Code, includes any amounts expended for the State’s recreational boating safety program by a State agency, a public corporation established under State law, or any other State instrumentality, as determined by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>For fiscal year 2003, the amount available for recreational boating safety under section 4(b)(3) of the Act of August 9, 1950 (16 U.S.C. 777c(b)(3)), is $83,000,000.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="343">SEC. 343. </num><heading>CARIBBEAN SUPPORT TENDER.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Coast Guard is authorized to operate and maintain a Caribbean Support Tender (or similar type vessel) to provide technical assistance, including law enforcement training, for foreign coast guards, navies, and other maritime services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Medical and Dental Care</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The Commandant may provide medical and dental care to foreign military Caribbean Support Tender personnel and their dependents accompanying them in the United States—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>on an outpatient basis without cost; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>on an inpatient basis if the United States is reimbursed for the costs of providing such care.</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Payments received as reimbursement for the provision of such care shall be credited to the appropriations against which the charges were made for the provision of such care.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), the Commandant may provide inpatient medical and dental care in the United States without cost to foreign military Caribbean Support Tender personnel and their dependents accompanying them in the United States if comparable care is made available to a comparable number of United States military personnel in that foreign country.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="344">SEC. 344. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF NEW MARITIME USER FEES.</heading> <content>Section 2110(k) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2006”.</content></section> <section><num value="345">SEC. 345. </num><heading>GREAT LAKES LIGHTHOUSES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s92">14 USC 92</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Great Lakes are home to more than 400 lighthouses. One hundred and twenty of these maritime landmarks are in the State of Michigan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Lighthouses are an important part of Great Lakes culture and stand as a testament to the importance of shipping in the region’s political, economic, and social history.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2107">116 STAT. 2107</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Advances in navigation technology have made many Great Lakes lighthouses obsolete. In Michigan alone, approximately 70 lighthouses will be designated as excess property of the Federal Government and will be transferred to the General Services Administration for disposal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Unfortunately, the Federal property disposal process is confusing, complicated, and not well-suited to disposal of historic lighthouses or to facilitate transfers to nonprofit organizations. This is especially troubling because, in many cases, local nonprofit historical organizations have dedicated tremendous resources to preserving and maintaining Great Lakes lighthouses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>If Great Lakes lighthouses disappear, the public will be unaware of an important chapter in Great Lakes history.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The National Trust for Historic Preservation has placed Michigan lighthouses on their list of Most Endangered Historic Places.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Great Lakes Lighthouse Preservation Efforts.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>continue to offer advice and technical assistance to organizations in the Great Lakes region that are dedicated to lighthouse stewardship; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>promptly release information regarding the timing of designations of Coast Guard lighthouses on the Great Lakes as excess to the needs of the Coast Guard, to enable those organizations to mobilize and be prepared to take appropriate action with respect to the disposal of those properties.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="346">SEC. 346. </num><heading>MODERNIZATION OF NATIONAL DISTRESS AND RESPONSE SYSTEM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s88">14 USC 88</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall prepare a status report on the modernization of the National Distress and Response System and transmit the report, not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until completion of the project, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents.</inline>—</heading> <chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>set forth the scope of the modernization, the schedule for completion of the System, and information on progress in meeting the schedule and on any anticipated delays;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>specify the funding expended to-date on the System, the funding required to complete the System, and the purposes for which the funds were or will be expended;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>describe and map the existing public and private communications coverage throughout the waters of the coastal and internal regions of the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Caribbean, and identify locations that possess direction-finding, asset-tracking communications, and digital selective calling service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>identify areas of high risk to boaters and Coast Guard personnel due to communications gaps;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>specify steps taken by the Secretary to fill existing gaps in coverage, including obtaining direction-finding equipment, digital recording systems, asset-tracking communications, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2108">116 STAT. 2108</page>use of commercial VHF services, and digital selective calling services that meet or exceed Global Maritime Distress and Safety System requirements adopted under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>identify the number of VHF-FM radios equipped with digital selective calling sold to United States boaters;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>list all reported marine accidents, casualties, and fatalities occurring in areas with existing communications gaps or failures, including incidents associated with gaps in VHF-FM coverage or digital selected calling capabilities and failures associated with inadequate communications equipment aboard the involved vessels during calendar years 1997 and thereafter;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>identify existing systems available to close all identified marine safety gaps before January 1, 2003, including expeditious receipt and response by appropriate Coast Guard operations centers to VHF-FM digital selective calling distress signal; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>identify actions taken to-date to implement the recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board in its Report No. MAR-99-01.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="347">SEC. 347. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD PROPERTY IN PORTLAND, MAINE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Convey.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, or a designee of the Secretary, may convey to the Gulf of Maine Aquarium Development Corporation, its successors and assigns, without payment for consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 4.13 acres of land, including a pier and bulkhead, known as the Naval Reserve Pier property, together with any improvements thereon in their then current condition, located in Portland, Maine. All conditions placed with the deed of title shall be construed as covenants running with the land.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of property.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, may identify, describe, and determine the property to be conveyed under this section. The floating docks associated with or attached to the Naval Reserve Pier property shall remain the personal property of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lease to the United States.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Condition of conveyance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Naval Reserve Pier property shall not be conveyed until the Corporation enters into a lease agreement with the United States, the terms of which are mutually satisfactory to the Commandant and the Corporation, in which the Corporation shall lease a portion of the Naval Reserve Pier property to the United States for a term of 30 years without payment of consideration. The lease agreement shall be executed within 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of leased premises.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Secretary, in consultation with the Commandant, may identify and describe the leased premises and rights of access, including the following, in order to allow the Coast Guard to operate and perform missions from and upon the leased premises:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2109">116 STAT. 2109</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The right of ingress and egress over the Naval Reserve Pier property, including the pier and bulkhead, at any time, without notice, for purposes of access to Coast Guard vessels and performance of Coast Guard missions and other mission-related activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The right to berth Coast Guard cutters or other vessels as required in the moorings along the east side of the Naval Reserve Pier property and the right to attach floating docks which shall be owned and maintained at the United States sole cost and expense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The right to operate, maintain, remove, relocate, or replace an aid to navigation located upon, or to install any aid to navigation upon, the Naval Reserve Pier property as the Coast Guard, in its sole discretion, may determine is needed for navigational purposes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The right to occupy up to 3,000 contiguous gross square feet at the Naval Reserve Pier property for storage and office space, which will be provided and constructed by the Corporation, at the Corporation’s sole cost and expense, and which will be maintained, and utilities and other operating expenses paid for, by the United States at its sole cost and expense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The right to occupy up to 1,200 contiguous gross square feet of offsite storage in a location other than the Naval Reserve Pier property, which will be provided by the Corporation at the Corporation’s sole cost and expense, and which will be maintained, and utilities and other operating expenses paid for, by the United States at its sole cost and expense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The right for Coast Guard personnel to park up to 60 vehicles, at no expense to the Government, in the Corporation’s parking spaces on the Naval Reserve Pier property or in parking spaces that the Corporation may secure within 1,000 feet of the Naval Reserve Pier property or within 1,000 feet of the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Portland. Spaces for no less than 30 vehicles shall be located on the Naval Reserve Pier property.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Renewal.</inline>—</heading><content>The lease described in paragraph (1) may be renewed, at the sole option of the United States, for additional lease terms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on subleases.</inline> —</heading><content>The United States may not sublease the leased premises to a third party or use the leased premises for purposes other than fulfilling the missions of the Coast Guard and for other mission related activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event that the Coast Guard ceases to use the leased premises, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commandant, may terminate the lease with the Corporation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Improvement of Leased Premises.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Naval Reserve Pier property shall not be conveyed until the Corporation enters into an agreement with the United States, subject to the Commandant’s design specifications, project’s schedule, and final project approval, to replace the bulkhead and pier which connects to, and provides access from, the bulkhead to the floating docks, at the Corporation’s sole cost and expense, on the east side of the Naval Reserve Pier property within 30 months from the date <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2110">116 STAT. 2110</page>of conveyance. The agreement to improve the leased premises shall be executed within 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Further improvements</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the improvements described in paragraph (1), the Commandant may further improve the leased premises during the lease term, at the United States sole cost and expense.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Utility Installation and Maintenance Obligations.</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Utilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Naval Reserve Pier property shall not be conveyed until the Corporation enters into an agreement with the United States to allow the United States to operate and maintain existing utility lines and related equipment, at the United States sole cost and expense. At such time as the Corporation constructs its proposed public aquarium, the Corporation shall replace existing utility lines and related equipment and provide additional utility lines and equipment capable of supporting a third 110-foot Coast Guard cutter, with comparable, new, code compliant utility lines and equipment at the Corporation’s sole cost and expense, maintain such utility lines and related equipment from an agreed upon demarcation point, and make such utility lines and equipment available for use by the United States, if the United States pays for its use of utilities at its sole cost and expense. The agreement concerning the operation and maintenance of utility lines and equipment shall be executed within 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Naval Reserve Pier property shall not be conveyed until the Corporation enters into an agreement with the United States to maintain, at the Corporation’s sole cost and expense, the replacement bulkhead and pier on the east side of the Naval Reserve Pier property. The agreement concerning the maintenance of the bulkhead and pier shall be executed within 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aids to navigation</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States shall be required to maintain, at its sole cost and expense, any Coast Guard active aid to navigation located upon the Naval Reserve Pier property.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Rights</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The conveyance of the Naval Reserve Pier property shall be made subject to conditions the Secretary considers necessary to ensure that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Corporation shall not interfere or allow interference, in any manner, with use of the leased premises by the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Corporation shall not interfere or allow interference, in any manner, with any aid to navigation nor hinder activities required for the operation and maintenance of any aid to navigation, without the express written permission of the head of the agency responsible for operating and maintaining the aid to navigation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Remedies and Reversionary Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>The Naval Reserve Pier property, at the option of the Secretary, shall revert to the United States and be placed under the administrative control of the Secretary, if, and only if, the Corporation fails to abide by any of the terms of this section or any agreement entered into under subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2111">116 STAT. 2111</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability of the Parties</inline>.—</heading><content>The liability of the United States and the Corporation for any injury, death, or damage to or loss of property occurring on the leased property shall be determined with reference to existing State or Federal law, as appropriate, and any such liability may not be modified or enlarged by this title or any agreement of the parties.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority To Convey</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to convey the Naval Reserve property under this section shall expire 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aid to navigation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “aid to navigation” means equipment used for navigational purposes, including a light, antenna, sound signal, electronic navigation equipment, cameras, sensors power source, or other related equipment which are operated or maintained by the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corporation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Corporation” means the Gulf of Maine Aquarium Development Corporation, its successors and assigns.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="348">SEC. 348. </num><heading>ADDITIONAL COAST GUARD FUNDING NEEDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>No later than 90 days after the date of Deadline, enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which Reports, the Coast Guard is operating shall submit a report to the Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>compares Coast Guard expenditures by mission area on an annualized basis before and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>estimates—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>annual funding amounts and personnel levels that would restore all Coast Guard mission areas to the readiness levels that existed before September 11, 2001;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>annual funding amounts and personnel levels required to fulfill the Coast Guard’s additional responsibilities for port security after September 11, 2001; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>annual funding amounts and personnel levels required to increase law enforcement needs in mission areas other than port security after September 11, 2001;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>generally describes the services provided by the Coast Guard to the Department of Defense after September 11, 2001, and states the cost of such services; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>identifies the Federal agency providing funds for those services.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate identifying mission targets for each Coast Guard mission for fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005 and the specific steps necessary to achieve those targets. The Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall review the final strategic plan and provide an independent report with its views to the Committees within 90 days after the plan has been submitted by the Secretary.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="349">SEC. 349. </num><heading>MISCELIANEOUS CONVEYANCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Convey.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2112">116 STAT. 2112</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may convey, by an appropriate means of conveyance, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to each of the following properties:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Coast Guard Slip Point Light Station, located in Clallam County, Washington, to Clallam County, Washington.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The parcel of land on which is situated the Point Piños Light, located in Monterey County, California, to the city of Pacific Grove, California.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of property</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may identify, describe, and determine the property to be conveyed under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may not under this section convey—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any historical artifact, including any lens or lantern, located on the property at or before the time of the conveyance; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any interest in submerged land.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Terms and Conditions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each conveyance of property under this section shall be made—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>without payment of consideration; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>subject to the terms and conditions required by this section and other terms and conditions the Secretary may consider appropriate, including the reservation of easements and other rights on behalf of the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversionary interest</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to any term or condition established under this section, each conveyance of property under this section shall be subject to the condition that all right, title, and interest in the property shall immediately revert to the United States if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>the property, or any part of the property—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>ceases to be available and accessible to the public, on a reasonable basis, for educational, park, recreational, cultural, historic preservation, or other similar purposes specified for the property in the terms of conveyance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>ceases to be maintained in a manner that is consistent with its present or future use as a site for Coast Guard aids to navigation or compliance with this section; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>ceases to be maintained in a manner consistent with the conditions in paragraph (4) established by the Secretary pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.); or</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>at least 30 days before that reversion, the Secretary provides written notice to the owner that the property is needed for national security purposes.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of navigation functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each conveyance of property under this section shall be made subject to the conditions that the Secretary considers to be necessary to assure that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the lights, antennas, and associated equipment located on the property conveyed that are active aids to navigation shall continue to be operated and maintained <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2113">116 STAT. 2113</page>by the United States for as long as they are needed for this purpose;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the owner of the property may not interfere or allow interference in any manner with aids to navigation without express written permission from the Commandant of the Coast Guard;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>there is reserved to the United States the right to relocate, replace, or add any aid to navigation or make any changes to the property conveyed as may be necessary for navigational purposes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the United States shall have the right, at any time, to enter the property without notice for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and inspecting aids to navigation and for the purpose of enforcing compliance with this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the United States shall have an easement of access to and across the property for the purpose of maintaining the aids to navigation in use on the property.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of property.</inline>—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Subject to subparagraph (B), the owner of a property conveyed under this section shall maintain the property in a proper, substantial, and workmanlike manner, and in accordance with any conditions established by the conveying authority pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.) and other applicable laws.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The owner of a property conveyed under this section is not required to maintain any active aid to navigation equipment on the property, except private aids to navigation permitted under section 83 of title 14, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Terms and Conditions.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary may retain all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any portion of any parcel referred to in subsection (a)(1)(B) that the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aids to navigation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “aids to navigation” means equipment used for navigation purposes, including a light, antenna, radio, sound signal, electronic navigation equipment, or other associated equipment which are operated or maintained by the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Owner.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “owner” means, for a property conveyed under this section, the person identified in subsection (a)(1) of the property and includes any successor or assign of that person.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>OMNIBUS MARITIME IMPROVEMENTS</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s1">14 USC 1</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF COAST GUARD HOUSING AUTHORITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Housing Contractors.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 681(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting “, including a small business <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2114">116 STAT. 2114</page>concern qualified under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)),” after “private persons”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Authority Limitation.—</inline></heading><content>Section 687(f) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “$20,000,000” and inserting “$40,000,000”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Project</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 687 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Demonstration Project Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To promote efficiencies through the use of alternative procedures for expediting new housing projects, the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>may develop and implement a demonstration project for acquisition or construction of military family housing and military unaccompanied housing on or near the Coast Guard installation at Kodiak, Alaska;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>in implementing the demonstration project, shall utilize, to the maximum extent possible, the contracting authority of the Small Business Administration’s section 8(a) program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>shall, to the maximum extent possible, acquire or construct such housing through contracts with small business concerns qualified under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)) that have their principal place of business in the State of Alaska; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>shall report to Congress by September 1 of each year on the progress of activities under the demonstration project.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 689 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2007”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading>INVENTORY OF VESSELS FOR CABLE LAYING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s12119">46 USC 12119</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation shall develop, maintain, and periodically update an inventory of vessels that are documented under chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, are 200 feet or more in length, and have the capability to lay, maintain, or repair a submarine cable, without regard to whether a particular vessel is classified as a cable ship or cable vessel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vessel information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each vessel listed in the inventory, the Secretary shall include in the inventory—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the name, length, beam, depth, and other distinguishing characteristics of the vessel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the abilities and limitations of the vessel with respect to the laying, maintaining, and repairing of a submarine cable; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the name and address of the person to whom inquiries regarding the vessel may be made.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish in the Federal Register a current inventory developed under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publications.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>every 6 months thereafter, publish in the Federal Register an updated inventory.</content></paragraph></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/app316a">46 USC app. 316a</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="404">SEC. 404. </num><heading>VESSEL ESCORT OPERATIONS AND TOWING ASSISTANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/app316a">46 USC app. 316a</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Except in the case of a vessel in distress, only a vessel of the United States (as that term is defined in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code) may perform the following escort vessel operations within the navigable waters of the United States:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2115">116 STAT. 2115</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Operations that commence or terminate at a port or place in the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Operations required by United States law or regulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Operations provided in whole or in part within or through navigation facilities owned, maintained, or operated by the United States Government or the approaches to those facilities, other than facilities operated by the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation on the St. Lawrence River portion of the Seaway.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Addition to Towing Vessel</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a vessel being towed under section 4370 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (46 App. U.S.C. 316(a)), an escort vessel is any vessel assigned and dedicated to the vessel being towed in addition to any towing vessel required under that section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall affect or be construed or interpreted to affect or modify section 4370 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (46 U.S.C. 316(a)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “escort vessel” means any vessel that is assigned and dedicated to assist another vessel, whether or not tethered to that vessel, solely as a safety precaution to assist in controlling the speed or course of the assisted vessel in the event of a steering or propulsion equipment failure, or any other similar emergency circumstance, or in restricted waters where additional assistance in maneuvering the vessel is required to ensure its safe operation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty</inline>.—</heading><content>A person violating this section is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each day during which the violation occurs.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="405">SEC. 405. </num><heading>SEARCH AND RESCUE CENTER STANDARDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating the second section 673 and section 674 in order as sections 674 and 675; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end of chapter 17 the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="676">“§ 676. </num><heading>Search and rescue center standards</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish, implement, and maintain the minimum standards necessary for the safe operation of all Coast Guard search and rescue center facilities, including with respect to the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>The lighting, acoustics, and temperature in the facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The number of individuals on a shift in the facility assigned search and rescue responsibilities (including communications), which may be adjusted based on seasonal workload.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The length of time an individual may serve on watch to minimize fatigue, based on the best scientific information available.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The scheduling of individuals having search and rescue responsibilities to minimize fatigue of the individual when on duty in the facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>The workload of each individual engaged in search and rescue responsibilities in the facility.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>Stress management for the individuals assigned search and rescue responsibilities in the facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The design of equipment and facilities to minimize fatigue and enhance search and rescue operations.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2116">116 STAT. 2116</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>The acquisition and maintenance of interim search and rescue command center communications equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>Any other requirements that the Secretary believes will increase the safe operation of the search and rescue centers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>It is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary should establish, implement, and maintain minimum standards necessary to ensure that an individual on duty or watch in a Coast Guard search and rescue command center facility does not work more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period, except in an emergency or unforeseen circumstances.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>For the purposes of this section, the term ‘search and rescue center facility’ means a Coast Guard shore facility that maintains a search and rescue mission coordination and communications watch.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide a quarterly written report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, describing the status of implementation of the standards described in subsection (b), including a list of the facilities at which such standards have or have not been implemented.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prescription of Standards.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall prescribe the standards required under section 675(a) of title 14, United States Code, as enacted by subsection (a) of this section, before January 1, 2003.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s676">14 USC 676</ref> note.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the second item relating to a section 673 and the item relating to a section 674 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“674. </designator><label>Small boat station capability.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“675. </designator><label>Small boat station closures.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“676. </designator><label>Search and rescue center standards.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="406">SEC. 406. </num><heading>VHF COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s92">14 USC 92</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may authorize a person providing commercial VHF communications services to place commercial VHF communications equipment on real property under the administrative control of the Coast Guard (including towers) subject to any terms agreed to by the parties. The Secretary and that commercial VHF communications service provider also may enter into an agreement providing for VHF communications services to the Coast Guard (including digital selective calling and radio direction finding services) at a discounted rate or price based on providing such access to real property under the administrative control of the Coast Guard.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Commercial VHF communication equipment placed on real property under the administrative control of the Coast Guard under this section shall not interfere in any manner with any current or future Coast Guard communication equipment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Nothing in this section shall affect the rights or obligations of the United States under section 704(c) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 332 note) with respect to the availability of property or under section 359(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 357(d)) with respect to charges for transmission of distress messages.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2117">116 STAT. 2117</page> <section><num value="407">SEC. 407. </num><heading>LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME FIRE AND SAFETY ACTIVITIES.</heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating $987,400 for fire, oil, and toxic spill response communications, training, equipment, and program administration activities conducted by nonprofit organizations that act in cooperation with the Coast Guard, to remain available until expended. Organizations receiving appropriated funds must have a multiyear record of spill and marine fire response in Federal navigable waterways. Federal funds shall not exceed 25 percent of such an organization’s total budget.</content></section> <section><num value="408">SEC. 408. </num><heading>CONFORMING REFERENCES TO THE FORMER MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laws Codified in Title 14, United States Code.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Sections 194(b)(2) and 194(b)(5) of title 14, United States Code, are amended by striking “Merchant Marine and Fisheries” and inserting “Transportation and Infrastructure”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 663 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “Merchant Marine and Fisheries” and inserting “Transportation and Infrastructure”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 664(c) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking “Merchant Marine and Fisheries” and inserting “Transportation and Infrastructure”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laws Codified in Title 33, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 3(d)(3) of the International Navigational Rules Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 1602(d)(3)) is amended by striking “Merchant Marine and Fisheries” and inserting “Transportation and Infrastructure”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 5004(2) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2734(2)) is amended by striking “Merchant Marine and Fisheries” and inserting “Transportation and Infrastructure”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laws Codified in Title 46, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 6307(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “Merchant Marine and Fisheries” and inserting “Transportation and Infrastructure”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 901g(b)(3) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1241k(b)(3)) is amended by striking “Merchant Marine and Fisheries” and inserting “Transportation and Infrastructure”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 913(b) of the International Maritime and Port Security Act (46 App. U.S.C. 1809(b)) is amended by striking “Merchant Marine and Fisheries” and inserting “Transportation and Infrastructure”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="409">SEC. 409. </num><heading>RESTRICTION ON VESSEL DOCUMENTATION.</heading> <chapeau>Section 12108(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>was built in the United States;”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (3);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>was not forfeited to the United States Government after July 1, 2001, for a breach of the laws of the United States; and”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2118">116 STAT. 2118</page> <section><num value="410">SEC. 410. </num><heading>HYPOTHERMIA PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIREMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s477">14 USC 477</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall ensure that all Coast Guard personnel are equipped with adequate safety equipment, including hypothermia protective clothing where appropriate, while performing search and rescue missions.</content></section> <section><num value="411">SEC. 411. </num><heading>RESERVE OFFICER PROMOTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Section 729(i) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting “on the date a vacancy occurs, or as soon thereafter as practicable in the grade to which the officer was selected for promotion or, if promotion was determined in accordance with a running mate system,” after “grade”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Section 731(b) of title 14, United States Coast Code, is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting <quotedContent>“, or in the event that promotion is not determined in accordance with a running mate system, then a Reserve officer becomes eligible for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade at the beginning of the promotion year in which he or she completes the following amount of service computed from the date of rank in the grade in which he or she is serving: <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>two years in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>three years in the grade of lieutenant;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>four years in the grade of lieutenant commander;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>four years in the grade of commander; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>three years in the grade of captain.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Section 736(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting “the date of rank shall be the date of appointment in that grade, unless the promotion was determined in accordance with a running mate system, in which event” after “subchapter,”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="412">SEC. 412. </num><heading>REGULAR LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS AND COMMANDERS; CONTINUATION UPON FAILURE OF SELECTION FOR PROMOTION.</heading> <chapeau>Section 285 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Each officer” and inserting “(a) Each officer”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>A lieutenant commander or commander of the Regular Coast Guard subject to discharge or retirement under subsection (a) may be continued on active duty when the Secretary directs a selection board convened under section 251 of this title to continue up to a specified number of lieutenant commanders or commanders on active duty. When so directed, the selection board shall recommend those officers who in the opinion of the board are best qualified to advance the needs and efficiency of the Coast Guard. When the recommendations of the board are approved by the Secretary, the officers recommended for continuation shall be notified that they have been recommended for continuation and offered an additional term of service that fulfills the needs of the Coast Guard.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An officer who holds the grade of lieutenant commander of the Regular Coast Guard may not be continued on active duty under subsection (b) for a period that extends beyond 24 years of active commissioned service unless promoted to the grade of commander of the Regular Coast Guard. An officer who holds the grade of commander of the Regular Coast Guard may not be continued on active duty under subsection (b) for a period that extends <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2119">116 STAT. 2119</page>beyond 26 years of active commissioned service unless promoted to the grade of captain of the Regular Coast Guard.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Unless retired or discharged under another provision of law, each officer who is continued on active duty under subsection (b) but is not subsequently promoted or continued on active duty, and is not on a list of officers recommended for continuation or for promotion to the next higher grade, shall, if eligible for retirement under any provision of law, be retired under that law on the first day of the first month following the month in which the period of continued service is completed.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="413">SEC. 413. </num><heading>RESERVE STUDENT PRE-COMMISSIONING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 709 the following new section: <quotedContent><section><num value="709a">“§ 709a. </num><heading>Reserve student pre-commissioning assistance program</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The Secretary may provide financial assistance to an eligible enlisted member of the Coast Guard Reserve, not on active duty, for expenses of the member while the member is pursuing on a full-time basis at an institution of higher education a program of education approved by the Secretary that leads to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a baccalaureate degree in not more than 5 academic years; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a post-baccalaureate degree.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>To be eligible for financial assistance under this section, an enlisted member of the Coast Guard Reserve shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>be enrolled on a full-time basis in a program of education referred to in subsection (a) at any institution of higher education; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>enter into a written agreement with the Coast Guard described in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>A written agreement referred to in paragraph (1)(B) is an agreement between the member and the Secretary in which the member agrees—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard Reserve, if tendered;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to serve on active duty for up to five years; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>under such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary, to serve in the Coast Guard Reserve until the eighth anniversary of the date of the appointment.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><chapeau>Expenses for which financial assistance may be provided under this section are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Tuition and fees charged by the institution of higher education involved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The cost of books.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>In the case of a program of education leading to a baccalaureate degree, laboratory expenses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Such other expenses as are deemed appropriate by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><content>The amount of financial assistance provided to a member under this section shall be prescribed by the Secretary, but may not exceed $25,000 for any academic year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>Financial assistance may be provided to a member under this section for up to 5 consecutive academic years.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2120">116 STAT. 2120</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><chapeau>A member who receives financial assistance under this section may be ordered to active duty in the Coast Guard Reserve by the Secretary to serve in a designated enlisted grade for such period as the Secretary prescribes, but not more than 4 years, if the member—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>completes the academic requirements of the program and refuses to accept an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard Reserve when offered;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>fails to complete the academic requirements of the institution of higher education involved; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>fails to maintain eligibility for an original appointment as a commissioned officer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If a member requests to be released from the program and the request is accepted by the Secretary, or if the member fails because of misconduct to complete the period of active duty specified, or if the member fails to fulfill any term or condition of the written agreement required to be eligible for financial assistance under this section, the financial assistance shall be terminated. The Secretary may request the member to reimburse the United States in an amount that bears the same ratio to the total costs of the education provided to that member as the unserved portion of active duty bears to the total period of active duty the member agreed to serve. The Secretary shall have the option to order such reimbursement without first ordering the member to active duty. An obligation to reimburse the United States imposed under this paragraph is a debt owed to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary may waive the service obligated under subsection (f) of a member who becomes unqualified to serve on active duty due to a circumstance not within the control of that member or who is not physically qualified for appointment and who is determined to be unqualified for service as an enlisted member of the Coast Guard Reserve due to a physical or medical condition that was not the result of the member’s own misconduct or grossly negligent conduct.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11 that is entered less than 5 years after the termination of a written agreement entered into under subsection (b) does not discharge the individual signing the agreement from a debt arising under such agreement or under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><content>As used in this section, the term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.—</inline></heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding the following new item after the item relating to section 709: <quotedContent> <toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“709a. </designator><label>Reserve student pre-commissioning assistance program.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="414">SEC. 414. </num><heading>CONTINUATION ON ACTIVE DUTY BEYOND THIRTY YEARS.</heading> <content>Section 289 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><content>Notwithstanding subsection (g) and section 288 of this title, the Commandant may by annual action retain on active duty from promotion year to promotion year any officer who would otherwise be retired under subsection (g) or section 288 of this title. An officer so retained, unless retired under some other provision of law, shall be retired on June 30 of that promotion year in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2121">116 STAT. 2121</page>which no action is taken to further retain the officer under this subsection.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="415">SEC. 415. </num><heading>PAYMENT OF DEATH GRATUITIES ON BEHALF OF COAST GUARD AUXILIARISTS.</heading> <content>Section 823a(b) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>On or after January 1, 2001, section 651 of Public Law 104-208.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="416">SEC. 416. </num><heading>ALIGN COAST GUARD SEVERANCE PAY AND REVOCATION OF COMMISSION AUTHORITY WITH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 281—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “three” in the section heading and inserting “five”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “three” in the text and inserting “five”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 283(b)(2)(A), by striking “severance” and inserting “separation”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in section 286—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “severance” in the section heading and inserting “separation”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>An officer of the Regular Coast Guard who is discharged under this section or section 282, 283, or 284 of this title and has completed 6 or more, but less than 20, continuous years of active service immediately before that discharge or release is entitled to separation pay computed under subsection (d)(1) of section 1174 of title 10.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><content>An officer of the Regular Coast Guard who is discharged under section 327 of this title and has completed 6 or more, but less than 20, continuous years of active service immediately before that discharge or release is entitled to separation pay <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2122">116 STAT. 2122</page>computed under subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) of section 1174 of title 10 as determined under regulations promulgated by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><content>Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), an officer discharged under chapter 11 of this title for twice failing of selection for promotion to the next higher grade is not entitled to separation pay under this section if the officer requested in writing or otherwise sought not to be selected for promotion, or requested removal from the list of selectees.”;</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in section 286a—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “severance” in the section heading and inserting “separation” in its place; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking subsections (a), (b), and (c) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><content>A regular warrant officer of the Coast Guard who is discharged under section 580 of title 10, and has completed 6 or more, but less than 20, continuous years of active service immediately before that discharge is entitled to separation pay computed under subsection (d)(1) of section 1174 of title 10.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>A regular warrant officer of the Coast Guard who is discharged under section 1165 or 1166 of title 10, and has completed 6 or more, but less than 20, continuous years of active service immediately before that discharge is entitled to separation pay computed under subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) of section 1174 of title 10, as determined under regulations promulgated by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><content>In determining a member’s years of active service for the purpose of computing separation pay under this section, each full month of service that is in addition to the number of full years of service creditable to the member is counted as one-twelfth of a year and any remaining fractional part of a month is disregarded.”; and</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in section 327—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “<b>severance</b>” in the section heading and inserting “<b>separation</b>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking subsection (a)(2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>for discharge with separation benefits under section 286(c) of this title.”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking subsection (a)(3);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking subsection (b)(2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>if on that date the officer is ineligible for voluntary retirement under any law, be honorably discharged with separation benefits under section 286(c) of this title, unless under regulations promulgated by the Secretary the condition under which the officer is discharged does not warrant an honorable discharge.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>by striking subsection (b)(3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The table of sections for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the item relating to section 281, by striking “three” and inserting “five”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the item relating to section 286, by striking “severance” and inserting “separation”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in the item relating to section 286a, by striking “severance” and inserting “separation”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in the item relating to section 327, by striking “severance” and inserting “separation” in its place.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) of subsection (a) shall take effect 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, except that subsection (d) of section 286 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to conduct on or after that date. The amendments made to the table of sections of chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, by paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (b) of this section shall take effect 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s286">14 USC 286</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </subsection> </section> <section><num value="417">SEC. 417. </num><heading>LONG-TERM LEASE AUTHORITY FOR LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 672 the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="672a">“§ 672a. </num><heading>Long-term lease authority for lighthouse property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard may lease to non-Federal entities, including private individuals, lighthouse property under the administrative control of the Coast Guard for terms not to exceed 30 years. Consideration for the use and occupancy of lighthouse property leased under this section, and for the value <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2123">116 STAT. 2123</page>of any utilities and services furnished to a lessee of such property by the Commandant, may consist, in whole or in part, of non-pecuniary remuneration including the improvement, alteration, restoration, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of the leased premises by the lessee. Section 321 of chapter 314 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b) shall not apply to leases issued by the Commandant under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Amounts received from leases made under this section, less expenses incurred, shall be deposited in the Treasury.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 17 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 672 the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“672a. </designator><label>Long-term lease authority for lighthouse property.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="418">SEC. 418. </num><heading>MARITIME DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 3 of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act (46 App. U.S.C. 1903) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1)(D), by striking “and”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (c)(1)(E), by striking “United States.” and inserting “United States; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (c)(1)(E) the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>a vessel located in the contiguous zone of the United States, as defined in Presidential Proclamation 7219 of September 2, 1999, and (i) is entering the United States, (ii) has departed the United States, or (iii) is a hovering vessel as defined in section 401 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1401).”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Amendment.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 4 of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act (46 App. U.S.C. 1904) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a)” before “Any property”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>Practices commonly recognized as smuggling tactics may provide prima facie evidence of intent to use a vessel to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, an offense under this Act, and may support seizure and forfeiture of the vessel, even in the absence of controlled substances aboard the vessel. The following indicia, among others, may be considered, in the totality of the circumstances, to be prima facie evidence that a vessel is intended to be used to commit, or to facilitate the commission of an offense under this Act:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>The construction or adaptation of the vessel in a manner that facilitates smuggling, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the configuration of the vessel to ride low in the water or present a low hull profile to avoid being detected visually or by radar;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the presence of any compartment or equipment which is built or fitted out for smuggling, not including items such as a safe or lock-box reasonably used for the storage of personal valuables;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the presence of an auxiliary tank not installed in accordance with applicable law or installed in such a manner as to enhance the vessel’s smuggling capability;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the presence of engines that are excessively overpowered in relation to the design and size of the vessel;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2124">116 STAT. 2124</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>the presence of materials used to reduce or alter the heat or radar signature of the vessel and avoid detection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>the presence of a camouflaging paint scheme, or of materials used to camouflage the vessel, to avoid detection; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>the display of false vessel registration numbers, false indicia of vessel nationality, false vessel name, or false vessel homeport.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The presence or absence of equipment, personnel, or cargo inconsistent with the type or declared purpose of the vessel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The presence of excessive fuel, lube oil, food, water, or spare parts, inconsistent with legitimate vessel operation, inconsistent with the construction or equipment of the vessel, or inconsistent with the character of the vessel’s stated purpose.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The operation of the vessel without lights during times lights are required to be displayed under applicable law or regulation and in a manner of navigation consistent with smuggling tactics used to avoid detection by law enforcement authorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>The failure of the vessel to stop or respond or heave to when hailed by government authority, especially where the vessel conducts evasive maneuvering when hailed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>The declaration to government authority of apparently false information about the vessel, crew, or voyage or the failure to identify the vessel by name or county of registration when requested to do so by government authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The presence of controlled substance residue on the vessel, on an item aboard the vessel, or on a person aboard the vessel, of a quantity or other nature which reasonably indicates manufacturing or distribution activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>The use of petroleum products or other substances on the vessel to foil the detection of controlled substance residue.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>The presence of a controlled substance in the water in the vicinity of the vessel, where given the currents, weather conditions, and course and speed of the vessel, the quantity or other nature is such that it reasonably indicates manufacturing or distribution activity”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="419">SEC. 419. </num><heading>WING-IN-GROUND CRAFT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small Passenger Vessel.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 2101(35) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “a wing-in-ground craft, regardless of tonnage, carrying at least one passenger for hire, and” after “‘small passenger vessel’ means”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wing-In-Ground Craft</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="48">“(48) </num><content>‘wing-in-ground craft’ means a vessel that is capable of operating completely above the surface of the water on a dynamic air cushion created by aerodynamic lift due to the ground effect between the vessel and the water’s surface.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="420">SEC. 420. </num><heading>ELECTRONIC FILING OF COMMERCIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR VESSELS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 31321(a)(4) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “(A)”; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2125">116 STAT. 2125</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (B).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="421">SEC. 421. </num><heading>DELETION OF THUMBPRINT REQUIREMENT FOR MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS.</heading> <content>Section 7303 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking “the thumbprint”.</content></section> <section><num value="422">SEC. 422. </num><heading>TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF DOCUMENTATION FOR RECREATIONAL VESSELS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Section 12103(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “, or a temporary certificate of documentation,” after “certificate of documentation”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 12103 the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="12103a">“§ 12103a. </num><heading>Issuance of temporary certificate of documentation by third parties</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><content>The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may delegate, subject to the supervision and control of the Secretary and under terms set out by regulation, to private entities determined and certified by the Secretary to be qualified, the authority to issue a temporary certificate of documentation for a recreational vessel if the applicant for the certificate of documentation meets the requirements set out in sections 12102 and 12103 of this chapter.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>A temporary certificate of documentation issued under section 12103(a) and subsection (a) of this section is valid for up to 30 days from issuance”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of sections for chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 12103 the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“12103a. </designator><label>Issuance of temporary certificate of documentation by third parties.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="423">SEC. 423. </num><heading>MARINE CASUALTY INVESTIGATIONS INVOLVING FOREIGN VESSELS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 6101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating the second subsection (e) as subsection (f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><content>To the extent consistent with generally recognized practices and procedures of international law, this part applies to a foreign vessel involved in a marine casualty or incident, as defined in the International Maritime Organization Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents, where the United States is a Substantially Interested State and is, or has the consent of, the Lead Investigating State under the Code.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="424">SEC. 424. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE OF COAST GUARD PROPERTY IN HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement To Convey.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may convey to BaySail, Inc. (a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of the State of Michigan; in this section referred to as “BaySail”), without monetary consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to property adjacent to Coast Guard Station Saginaw River, located in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2126">116 STAT. 2126</page>Hampton Township, Michigan, as identified under paragraph (2). No submerged lands may be conveyed under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of property.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall identify, describe, and determine the property to be conveyed under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Survey</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the property conveyed under paragraph (1), as identified under paragraph (2), and any easements or rights-of-way reserved by the United States under subsection (b), shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by BaySail.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><content>The conveyance of property under this section shall be made subject to any terms and conditions the Secretary considers necessary, including the reservation of easements and other rights on behalf of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversionary Interest</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the 5-year period beginning on the date the Secretary makes the conveyance authorized by subsection (a), the real property conveyed pursuant to this section, at the option of the Secretary, shall revert to the United States and be placed under the administrative control of the Secretary if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>BaySail sells, conveys, assigns, exchanges, or encumbers the property conveyed or any part thereof;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>BaySail fails to maintain the property conveyed in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions under subsection (b);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>BaySail conducts any commercial activity at the property conveyed, or any part thereof, without approval of the Secretary; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>at least 30 days before the reversion, the Secretary provides written notice to the owner that the property or any part thereof is needed for national security purposes.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional period</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, before the last day of the 5-year period described in paragraph (1), authorize an additional 5-year period during which paragraph (1) shall apply.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="425">SEC. 425. </num><heading>CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN.</heading> <content>Section 1005(c) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3957) is amended by striking “the Traverse City Area Public School District” and inserting “a public or private nonprofit entity for an educational or recreational purpose”.</content> </section> <section><num value="426">SEC. 426. </num><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON COAST GUARD CAPABILITIES AND READINESS TO FULFILL NATIONAL DEFENSE RESPONSIBILITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s2">14 USC 2</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than February 15 each year, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report, prepared in conjunction with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, setting forth the capabilities and readiness of the Coast Guard to fulfill its national defense responsibilities.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2127">116 STAT. 2127</page> <section><num value="427">SEC. 427. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR OIL SPILL RECOVERY INSTITUTE.</heading> <content>Section 5001(i) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2731(i)) is amended by striking “10 years” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “September 30, 2012.”.</content></section> <section><num value="428">SEC. 428. </num><heading>PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 2114(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>A person may not discharge or in any manner discriminate against a seaman because—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the seaman in good faith has reported or is about to report to the Coast Guard or other appropriate Federal agency or department that the seaman believes that a violation of a maritime safety law or regulation prescribed under that law or regulation has occurred; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the seaman has refused to perform duties ordered by the seaman’s employer because the seaman has a reasonable apprehension or expectation that performing such duties would result in serious injury to the seaman, other seamen, or the public.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The circumstances causing a seaman’s apprehension of serious injury under paragraph (1)(B) must be of such a nature that a reasonable person, under similar circumstances, would conclude that there is a real danger of an injury or serious impairment of health resulting from the performance of duties as ordered by the seaman’s employer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>To qualify for protection against the seaman’s employer under paragraph (1)(B), the employee must have sought from the employer, and been unable to obtain, correction of the unsafe condition.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Relief.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 2114(b) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1) by striking “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>an award of costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to a prevailing plaintiff not exceeding $1,000; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>an award of costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to a prevailing employer not exceeding $1,000 if the court finds that a complaint filed under this section is frivolous or has been brought in bad faith.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="429">SEC. 429. </num><heading>ICEBREAKING SERVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t14/s93">14 USC 93</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <content>The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall not plan, implement, or finalize any regulation or take any other action which would result in the decommissioning of any WYTL-class harbor tugs unless and until the Commandant certifies in writing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that sufficient replacement capability has been procured by the Coast Guard to remediate any degradation in current icebreaking services that would be caused by such decommissioning.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2128">116 STAT. 2128</page> <section><num value="430">SEC. 430. </num><heading>FISHING VESSEL SAFETY TRAINING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Commandant of the Coast Guard may provide support, with or without reimbursement, to an entity engaged in fishing vessel safety training, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>assistance in developing training curricula;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>use of Coast Guard personnel, including active duty members, members of the Coast Guard Reserve, and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, as temporary or adjunct instructors;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>sharing of appropriate Coast Guard informational and safety publications; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>participation on applicable fishing vessel safety training advisory panels.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Interference With Other Functions—</inline></heading><content>In providing support under subsection (a), the Commandant shall ensure that the support does not interfere with any Coast Guard function or operation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="431">SEC. 431. </num><heading>LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF PILOTS AT COAST GUARD VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Chapter 23 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="2307">“§ 2307. </num><heading>Limitation of liability for Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service pilots</heading> <content>“Any pilot, acting in the course and scope of his or her duties while at a United States Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service, who provides information, advice, or communication assistance while under the supervision of a Coast Guard officer, member, or employee shall not be liable for damages caused by or related to such assistance unless the acts or omissions of such pilot constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 23 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“2307. </designator><label>Limitation of liability for Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service pilots.”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="432">SEC. 432. </num><heading>ASSISTANCE FOR MARINE SAFETY STATION ON CHICAGO LAKE FRONT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance Authorized.</inline>—</heading><content>The Coast Guard may transfer funds, appropriated by Public Law 107-87 for the construction of a Coast Guard Marine Safety and Rescue Station in Chicago, Illinois, to the City of Chicago to pay the Federal share of the cost of a project to demolish the Ola Coast Guard Station, located at the north end of the inner Chicago Harbor breakwater at the foot of Randolph Street, and to plan, engineer, design, and construct a new facility at that site for use as a marine safety station on the Chicago lakefront.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of the cost of a project carried out with assistance under this section may not exceed one-third of the total cost of the project or $2,000,000, whichever is less.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal share.—</inline></heading><chapeau>There shall not be applied to the non-Federal share of a project carried out with assistance under this section—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2129">116 STAT. 2129</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the value of land and existing facilities used for the project; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any costs incurred for site work performed before the date of the enactment of this Act, including costs for reconstruction of the east breakwater wall and associated utilities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="433">SEC. 433. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF TIME FOR RECREATIONAL VESSEL AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT RECALLS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 4310(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in each of paragraphs (2)(A) and (2)(B) by striking “5” and inserting “10”, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in each of paragraphs (1)(A), (1)(B), and (1)(C) by inserting “by first class mail or” before “by certified mail”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="434">SEC. 434. </num><heading>REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL DOCK, ESCANABA MICHIGAN.</heading> <content>The Secretary of Transportation may transfer to the City of Escanaba, Michigan, up to $300,000 of funds appropriated for Coast Guard acquisition, construction, and improvements by Public Law 107—87, for the repair of the North wall of the municipal dock, Escanaba, Michigan.</content></section> <section><num value="435">SEC. 435. </num><heading>VESSEL GLOBAL EXPLORER.</heading> <content>The Secretary of Transportation shall amend the certificate of documentation of the vessel GLOBAL EXPLORER (United States official number 556069) to state that the vessel was built in the year 2002 in Gulfport, Mississippi.</content></section> <section><num value="436">SEC. 436. </num><heading>ALEUTIAN TRADE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loadlines.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 5102(b)(5)(B)(ii) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “is not” after “(ii)”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), a fish tender vessel that before January 1, 2003, transported cargo (not including fishery related products) in the Aleutian trade is subject to chapter 51 of title 46, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a) of this section).</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s5102">46 USC 5102</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Before December 31, 2006, the BOWFIN (United States official number 604231) is exempt from chapter 51 of title 46, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a) of this section) when engaged in the Aleutian trade, if the vessel does not undergo a major conversion.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s5102">46 USC 5102</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ensuring safety.—</inline></heading><content>Before the date referred to in paragraph (1), a Coast Guard official who has reason to believe that the vessel referred to in paragraph (1) operating under this subsection is in a condition or is operated in a manner that creates an immediate threat to life or the environment or is operated in a manner that is inconsistent with section 3302 of title 46, United States Code, may direct the master or individual in charge to take immediate and reasonable steps to safeguard life and the environment, including directing the vessel to a port or other refuge.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="437">SEC. 437. </num><heading>PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE BOUNDARY REVISION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer.</inline>—</heading><content>As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services may transfer <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2130">116 STAT. 2130</page>to the Secretary, without consideration, administrative jurisdiction over, and management of, the public land.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Boundary Revision</inline>.—</heading><content>The boundary of the Lakeshore is revised to include the public land transferred under subsection (a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Map</inline>.—</heading><content>The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may administer the public land transferred under section (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>as part of the Lakeshore; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Aids to Navigation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary, may access the front and rear range lights on the public land for the purposes of servicing, operating, maintaining, and repairing those lights.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lakeshore</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Lakeshore” means the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the State of Michigan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Map</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “map” means the map entitled “Pro-posed Addition to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore”, numbered 625/80048, and dated April 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public land</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “public land” means the approximately .32 acres of United States Coast Guard land and improvements to the land, including the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Station and the front and rear range lights, as depicted on the map.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">SECRETARY</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $225,000 to restore, preserve, and maintain the public land transferred under subsection (a).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="438">SEC. 438. </num><heading>LORAN-C.</heading> <content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Transportation, in addition to funds authorized for the Coast Guard for operation of the LORAN-C system, for capital expenses related to LORAN-C navigation infrastructure, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. The Secretary of Transportation may transfer from the Federal Aviation Administration and other agencies of the Department funds appropriated as authorized under this section in order to reimburse the Coast Guard for related expenses.</content></section> <section><num value="439">SEC. 439. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay the sum of $71,000, out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the State of Hawaii, such sum being the damages arising out of the June 19, 1997, allision by the United States Coast Guard Cutter RUSH with the ferry pier at Barber’s Point Harbor, Hawaii.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Full Settlement</inline>.—</heading><content>The payment made under subsection (a) is in full settlement of all claims by the State of Hawaii against the United States arising from the June 19, 1997, allision.</content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="440">SEC. 440. </num><heading>REPORT ON OIL SPILL RESPONDER IMMUNITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1321">33 USC 1321</ref> note.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2004, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2131">116 STAT. 2131</page>operating, jointly with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior, and after consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Attorney General, shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the immunity from criminal and civil penalties provided under existing law of a private responder (other than a responsible party) in the case of the incidental take of federally listed fish or wildlife that results from, but is not the purpose of, carrying out an otherwise lawful activity conducted by that responder during an oil spill removal activity where the responder was acting in a manner consistent with the National Contingency Plan or as otherwise directed by the Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the spill, and on the circumstances under which such penalties have been or could be imposed on a private responder. The report shall take into consideration the procedures under the Inter-Agency Memorandum for addressing incidental takes.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the term “Federal On-Scene Coordinator” has the meaning given that term in section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the term “incidental take” has the meaning given that term in the Inter-Agency Memorandum;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the term “Inter-Agency Memorandum” means the Inter-Agency Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Oil Spill Planning and Response Activities under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act’s National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan and the Endangered Species Act, effective on July 22, 2001;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the terms “National Contingency Plan”, “removal”, and “responsible party” have the meanings given those terms under section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the term “private responder” means a nongovernmental entity or individual that is carrying out an oil spill removal activity at the direction of a Federal agency or a responsible party.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="441">SEC. 441. </num><heading>FISHING AGREEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 10601(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting after “on a voyage, the” the following: “owner, charterer, or managing operator, or a representative thereof, including the”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting a comma after “individual in charge”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical and Conforming Amendments.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 10601 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a) by striking “enployed” and inserting “employed”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><content>An agreement that complies with the requirements of section 10601(a) of title 46, United States Code, as herein amended, and that is not the subject of an action prior to June 20, 2002, alleging a breach of subsections (a) or (b) of section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2132">116 STAT. 2132</page>10601 as in effect on such date, is hereby deemed to have been in compliance with such subsections.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s10601">46 USC 10601</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="442">SEC. 442. </num><heading>ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING OF MARINE CASUALTY REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 6101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Secretary shall publish all major marine casualty reports prepared in accordance with this section in an electronic form, and shall provide information electronically regarding how other marine casualty reports can be obtained.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘major marine casualty’ means a casualty involving a vessel, other than a public vessel, that results in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the loss of 6 or more lives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the loss of a mechanically propelled vessel of 100 or more gross tons;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>property damage initially estimated at $500,000 or more; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>serious threat, as determined by the Commandant of the Coast Guard with concurrence by the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, to life, property, or the environment by hazardous materials.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><content>The Secretary shall, as soon as possible, and no later than January 1, 2005, publish all marine casualty reports prepared in accordance with this section in an electronic form.”.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to all marine casualty reports completed after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s6101">46 USC 6101</ref> note.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="443">SEC. 443. </num><heading>SAFETY AND SECURITY OF PORTS AND WATERWAYS.</heading> <chapeau>The Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1221 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “safety and protection of the marine environment” in section 2(a) (33 U.S.C. 1221(a)) and inserting “safety, protection of the marine environment, and safety and security of United States ports and waterways”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “safety and protection of the marine environment,” in section 5(a) (33 U.S.C. 1224(a)) and inserting “safety, protection of the marine environment, and the safety and security of United States ports and waterways,”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="444">SEC. 444. </num><heading>SUSPENSION OF PAYMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 424 the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="424a">“§424a. </num><heading>Suspension of payment of retired pay of members who are absent from the United States to avoid prosecution</heading> <content>“Under procedures prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary may suspend the payment of the retired pay of a member or former member during periods in which the member willfully remains outside the United States to avoid criminal prosecution or civil liability. The procedures shall address the types of criminal offenses and civil proceedings for which the procedures may be used, including the offenses specified in section 8312 of title 5, and the manner by which a member, upon the return of the member to the United States, may obtain retired pay withheld during the member’s absence.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2133">116 STAT. 2133</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.—</inline></heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 424 the following: <quotedContent> <toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“424a. </designator><label>Suspension of payment of retired pay of members who are absent from the United States to avoid prosecution”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="445">SEC. 445. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON NAVIGATION FEES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 4 of the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1884 (33 U.S.C. 5) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The existing text is designated as subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The following is added at the end: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>No taxes, tolls, operating charges, fees, or any other impositions whatever shall be levied upon or collected from any vessel or other water craft, or from its passengers or crew, by any non-Federal interest, if the vessel or water craft is operating on any navigable waters subject to the authority of the United States, or under the right to freedom of navigation on those waters, except for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>fees charged under section 208 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2236); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>reasonable fees charged on a fair and equitable basis that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>are used solely to pay the cost of a service to the vessel or water craft;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>enhance the safety and efficiency of interstate and foreign commerce; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>do not impose more than a small burden on interstate or foreign commerce.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COAST GUARD</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, $4,327,456,000, of which $25,000,000 is authorized to be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry out the purposes of section 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For the acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto, $725,000,000, of which $20,000,000 is authorized to be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry out the purposes of section 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>For research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly relating to improving the performance of the Coast Guard’s mission in support of search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness, $22,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2134">116 STAT. 2134</page>$3,500,000 is authorized to be derived each fiscal year from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry out the purposes of section 1012(a)(5) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>For retired pay (including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for this purpose), payments under the Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection and Survivor Benefit Plans, and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, $889,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>For alteration or removal of bridges over navigable waters of the United States constituting obstructions to navigation, and for personnel and administrative costs associated with the Bridge Alteration Program, $18,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>For environmental compliance and restoration at Coast Guard facilities (other than parts and equipment associated with operations and maintenance), $17,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>AUTHORIZED LEVELS OF MILITARY STRENGTH AND TRAINING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Active Duty Strength.</inline>—</heading><content>The Coast Guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 45,500 as of September 30, 2003.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Training Student Loads</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Coast Guard is authorized average military training student loads as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>For recruit and special training for fiscal year 2003, 2,250 student years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For flight training for fiscal year 2003, 125 student years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>For professional training in military and civilian institutions for fiscal year 2003, 300 student years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>For officer acquisition for fiscal year 2003, 1,150 student years.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> Approved November 25, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1214 (H.R. 3983): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107—405 accompanying H.R. 3983 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure) and 107-777 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-64 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate.

Vol. 148 (2002): June 4, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 3983.

Nov. 14, Senate and House agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Nov. 25, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–296: To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Public Law296 Public Law 107–296 116 STAT. 2135 2002-11-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2135 Public Law107–296 107th Congress
An Act To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Nov. 25, 2002

[H.R. 5005]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Homeland Security Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

6 USC 101 note.

 (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Homeland Security Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. Sec. 3. Sec. 4. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Subtitle B— Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. Subtitle C— Sec. 221. Sec. 222. Sec. 223. Sec. 224. Sec. 225. Subtitle D— Sec. 231. Sec. 232. Sec. 233. Sec. 234. Sec. 235. Sec. 236. Sec. 237. TITLE III— Sec. 301. 116 STAT. 2136 Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. Sec. 310. Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. TITLE IV— Subtitle A— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Subtitle B— Sec. 411. Sec. 412. Sec. 413. Sec. 414. Sec. 415. Sec. 416. Sec. 417. Sec. 418. Sec. 419. Subtitle C— Sec. 421. Sec. 422. Sec. 423. Sec. 424. Sec. 425. Sec. 426. Sec. 427. Sec. 428. Sec. 429. Sec. 430. Subtitle D— Sec. 441. Sec. 442. Sec. 443. Sec. 444. Sec. 445. Sec. 446. Subtitle E— Sec. 451. Sec. 452. Sec. 453. Sec. 454. Sec. 455. Sec. 456. Sec. 457. Sec. 458. Sec. 459. Sec. 460. 116 STAT. 2137 Sec. 461. Sec. 462. Subtitle F— Sec. 471. Sec. 472. Sec. 473. Sec. 474. Sec. 475. Sec. 476. Sec. 477. Sec. 478. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Sec. 505. Sec. 506. Sec. 507. Sec. 508. Sec. 509. TITLE VI— Sec. 601. TITLE VII— Sec. 701. Sec. 702. Sec. 703. Sec. 704. Sec. 705. Sec. 706. TITLE VIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 801. Subtitle B— Sec. 811. Sec. 812. Subtitle C— Sec. 821. Subtitle D— Sec. 831. Sec. 832. Sec. 833. Sec. 834. Sec. 835. Subtitle E— Sec. 841. Sec. 842. Subtitle F— Sec. 851. Sec. 852. 116 STAT. 2138 Sec. 853. Sec. 854. Sec. 855. Sec. 856. Sec. 857. Sec. 858. Subtitle G— Sec. 861. Sec. 862. Sec. 863. Sec. 864. Sec. 865. Subtitle H— Sec. 871. Sec. 872. Sec. 873. Sec. 874. Sec. 875. Sec. 876. Sec. 877. Sec. 878. Sec. 879. Sec. 880. Sec. 881. Sec. 882. Sec. 883. Sec. 884. Sec. 885. Sec. 886. Sec. 887. Sec. 888. Sec. 889. Sec. 890. Subtitle I— Sec. 891. Sec. 892. Sec. 893. Sec. 894. Sec. 895. Sec. 896. Sec. 897. Sec. 898. Sec. 899. TITLE IX— Sec. 901. Sec. 902. Sec. 903. Sec. 904. Sec. 905. Sec. 906. TITLE X— Sec. 1001. Sec. 1002. Sec. 1003. Sec. 1004. Sec. 1005. Sec. 1006. TITLE XI— Subtitle A— Sec. 1101. 116 STAT. 2139 Sec. 1102. Sec. 1103. Subtitle B— Sec. 1111. Sec. 1112. Sec. 1113. Sec. 1114. Sec. 1115. Subtitle C— Sec. 1121. Sec. 1122. Sec. 1123. Sec. 1124. Sec. 1125. Sec. 1126. Sec. 1127. Sec. 1128. TITLE XII— Sec. 1201. Sec. 1202. Sec. 1203. Sec. 1204. TITLE XIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 1301. Sec. 1302. Sec. 1303. Sec. 1304. Sec. 1305. Subtitle B— Sec. 1311. Sec. 1312. Sec. 1313. Sec. 1314. Subtitle C— Sec. 1321. Sec. 1322. Subtitle D— Sec. 1331. Sec. 1332. TITLE XIV— Sec. 1401. Sec. 1402. Sec. 1403. Sec. 1404. Sec. 1405. Sec. 1406. TITLE XV— Subtitle A— Sec. 1501. Sec. 1502. Sec. 1503. Subtitle B— Sec. 1511. 116 STAT. 2140 Sec. 1512. Sec. 1513. Sec. 1514. Sec. 1515. Sec. 1516. Sec. 1517. TITLE XVI— Sec. 1601. Sec. 1602. Sec. 1603. TITLE XVII— Sec. 1701. Sec. 1702. Sec. 1703. Sec. 1704. Sec. 1705. Sec. 1706. Sec. 1707. Sec. 1708. Sec. 1709. Sec. 1710. Sec. 1711. Sec. 1712. Sec. 1713. Sec. 1714. Sec. 1715. Sec. 1716. Sec. 1717.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

6 USC 101.

 In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Each of the terms “American homeland” and “homeland” means the United States. (2) The term “appropriate congressional committee” means any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate having legislative or oversight jurisdiction under the Rules of the House of Representatives or the Senate, respectively, over the matter concerned. (3) The term “assets” includes contracts, facilities, property, records, unobligated or unexpended balances of appropriations, and other funds or resources (other than personnel). (4) The term “critical infrastructure” has the meaning given that term in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)). (5) The term “Department” means the Department of Homeland Security. (6) The term “emergency response providers” includes Federal, State, and local emergency public safety, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities. (7) The term “executive agency” means an executive agency and a military department, as defined, respectively, in sections 105 and 102 of title 5, United States Code. (8) The term “functions” includes authorities, powers, rights, privileges, immunities, programs, projects, activities, duties, and responsibilities. 116 STAT. 2141 (9) The term “key resources” means publicly or privately controlled resources essential to the minimal operations of the economy and government. (10) The term “local government” means— (A) a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority, school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments (regardless of whether the council of governments is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under State law), regional or interstate government entity, or agency or instrumentality of a local government; (B) an Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, or in Alaska a Native village or Alaska Regional Native Corporation; and (C) a rural community, unincorporated town or village, or other public entity. (11) The term “major disaster” has the meaning given in section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122). (12) The term “personnel” means officers and employees. (13) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (14) The term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any possession of the United States. (15) The term “terrorism” means any activity that— (A) involves an act that— (i) is dangerous to human life or potentially destructive of critical infrastructure or key resources; and (ii) is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State or other subdivision of the United States; and (B) appears to be intended— (i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping. (16) (A) The term “United States”, when used in a geographic sense, means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, any possession of the United States, and any waters within the jurisdiction of the United States. (B) Nothing in this paragraph or any other provision of this Act shall be construed to modify the definition of “United States” for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act or any other immigration or nationality law.
SEC. 3. CONSTRUCTION; SEVERABILITY.

6 USC 102.

 Any provision of this Act held to be invalid or unenforceable by its terms, or as applied to any person or circumstance, shall be construed so as to give it the maximum effect permitted by 116 STAT. 2142law, unless such holding shall be one of utter invalidity or unenforceability, in which event such provision shall be deemed severable from this Act and shall not affect the remainder thereof, or the application of such provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other, dissimilar circumstances.
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

6 USC 101 note.

 This Act shall take effect 60 days after the date of enactment.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY</heading> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT; MISSION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s111">6 USC 111</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline> .—</heading><content>There is established a Department of Homeland Security, as an executive department of the United States within the meaning of title 5, United States Code.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mission</inline> .—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>The primary mission of the Department is to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>prevent terrorist attacks within the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that do occur within the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>carry out all functions of entities transferred to the Department, including by acting as a focal point regarding natural and manmade crises and emergency planning;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>ensure that the functions of the agencies and subdivisions within the Department that are not related directly to securing the homeland are not diminished or neglected except by a specific explicit Act of Congress;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>ensure that the overall economic security of the United States is not diminished by efforts, activities, and programs aimed at securing the homeland; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>monitor connections between illegal drug trafficking and terrorism, coordinate efforts to sever such connections, and otherwise contribute to efforts to interdict illegal drug trafficking.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility for investigating and prosecuting terrorism</inline>.—</heading> <content>Except as specifically provided by law with respect to entities transferred to the Department under this Act, primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting acts of terrorism shall be vested not in the Department, but rather in Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction over the acts in question.</content></paragraph></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>SECRETARY; FUNCTIONS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s112">6 USC 112</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline> .—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In GENERAL</inline> .—</heading><content>There is a Secretary of Homeland Security, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Head of department</inline> .—</heading><content>The Secretary is the head of the Department and shall have direction, authority, and control over it.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2143">116 STAT. 2143</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions vested in secretary</inline> .—</heading><content>All functions of all officers, employees, and organizational units of the Department are vested in the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>except as otherwise provided by this Act, may delegate any of the Secretary’s functions to any officer, employee, or organizational unit of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall have the authority to make contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, and to enter into agreements with other executive agencies, as may be necessary and proper to carry out the Secretary’s responsibilities under this Act or otherwise provided by law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>shall take reasonable steps to ensure that information systems and databases of the Department are compatible with each other and with appropriate databases of other Departments.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Non-Federal Entities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>With respect to homeland security, the Secretary shall coordinate through the Office of State and Local Coordination (established under section 801) (including the provision of training and equipment) with State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, with the private sector, and with other entities, including by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>coordinating with State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, and with the private sector, to ensure adequate planning, equipment, training, and exercise activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>coordinating and, as appropriate, consolidating, the Federal Government’s communications and systems of communications relating to homeland security with State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities, the private sector, other entities, and the public; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>distributing or, as appropriate, coordinating the distribution of, warnings and information to State and local government personnel, agencies, and authorities and to the public.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings of National Security Council.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may, subject to the direction of the President, attend and participate in meetings of the National Security Council.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance of Regulations.</inline>—</heading><content>The issuance of regulations by the Secretary shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, except as specifically provided in this Act, in laws granting regulatory authorities that are transferred by this Act, and in laws enacted after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Assistant to the Secretary.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall appoint a Special Assistant to the Secretary who shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>creating and fostering strategic communications with the private sector to enhance the primary mission of the Department to protect the American homeland;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>advising the Secretary on the impact of the Department’s policies, regulations, processes, and actions on the private sector;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>interfacing with other relevant Federal agencies with homeland security missions to assess the impact of these agencies’ actions on the private sector;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2144">116 STAT. 2144</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>creating and managing private sector advisory councils composed of representatives of industries and associations designated by the Secretary to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>advise the Secretary on private sector products, applications, and solutions as they relate to homeland security challenges; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>advise the Secretary on homeland security policies, regulations, processes, and actions that affect the participating industries and associations;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>working with Federal laboratories, federally funded research and development centers, other federally funded organizations, academia, and the private sector to develop innovative approaches to address homeland security challenges to produce and deploy the best available technologies for homeland security missions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>promoting existing public-private partnerships and developing new public-private partnerships to provide for collaboration and mutual support to address homeland security challenges; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>assisting in the development and promotion of private sector best practices to secure critical infrastructure.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards Policy.</inline>—</heading><content>All standards activities of the Department shall be conducted in accordance with section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-119.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>OTHER OFFICERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s113">6 USC 113</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deputy Secretary; Under Secretaries.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There are the following officers, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, who shall be the Secretary’s first assistant for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>An Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>An Under Secretary for Science and Technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>An Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>An Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>A Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>An Under Secretary for Management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Not more than 12 Assistant Secretaries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>A General Counsel, who shall be the chief legal officer of the Department.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspector General</inline> .—</heading><content>There is an Inspector General, who shall be appointed as provided in section 3(a) of the Inspector General Act of 1978.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commandant of the Coast Guard</inline> .—</heading><content>To assist the Secretary in the performance of the Secretary’s functions, there is a Commandant of the Coast Guard, who shall be appointed as provided in section 44 of title 14, United States Code, and who shall report directly to the Secretary. In addition to such duties as may be provided in this Act and as assigned to the Commandant by the Secretary, the duties of the Commandant shall include those required by section 2 of title 14, United States Code.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2145">116 STAT. 2145</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To assist the Secretary in the performance of the Secretary’s functions, there are the following officers, appointed by the President:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A Director of the Secret Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>A Chief Information Officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>A Chief Human Capital Officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>A Chief Financial Officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>An Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance of Specific Functions.—</inline></heading><content>Subject to the provisions of this Act, every officer of the Department shall perform the functions specified by law for the official’s office or prescribed by the Secretary.</content></subsection></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>INFORMATION ANALYSIS ANDINFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION</heading> <subtitle><num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; Access to Information</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>DIRECTORATE FOR INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s121">6 USC 121</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>There shall be in the Department a Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection headed by an Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities.</inline>—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall assist the Secretary in discharging the responsibilities assigned by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant Secretary for Information Analysis; Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant secretary for information analysis</inline> .—</heading><content>There shall be in the Department an Assistant Secretary for Information Analysis, who shall be appointed by the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant secretary for infrastructure protection.</inline>—</heading><content>There shall be in the Department an Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, who shall be appointed by the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities—</inline></heading><content>The Assistant Secretary for Information Analysis and the Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection shall assist the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection in discharging the responsibilities of the Under Secretary under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discharge of Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that the responsibilities of the Department regarding information analysis and infrastructure protection are carried out through the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Under Secretary.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the direction and control of the Secretary, the responsibilities of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2146">116 STAT. 2146</page>Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection shall be as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>To access, receive, and analyze law enforcement information, intelligence information, and other information from agencies of the Federal Government, State and local government agencies (including law enforcement agencies), and private sector entities, and to integrate such information in order to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>identify and assess the nature and scope of terrorist threats to the homeland;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>detect and identify threats of terrorism against the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>understand such threats in light of actual and potential vulnerabilities of the homeland.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To carry out comprehensive assessments of the vulnerabilities of the key resources and critical infrastructure of the United States, including the performance of risk assessments to determine the risks posed by particular types of terrorist attacks within the United States (including an assessment of the probability of success of such attacks and the feasibility and potential efficacy of various countermeasures to such attacks).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>To integrate relevant information, analyses, and vulnerability assessments (whether such information, analyses, or assessments are provided or produced by the Department or others) in order to identify priorities for protective and support measures by the Department, other agencies of the Federal Government, State and local government agencies and authorities, the private sector, and other entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>To ensure, pursuant to section 202, the timely and efficient access by the Department to all information necessary to discharge the responsibilities under this section, including obtaining such information from other agencies of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>To develop a comprehensive national plan for securing the key resources and critical infrastructure of the United States, including power production, generation, and distribution systems, information technology and telecommunications systems (including satellites), electronic financial and property record storage and transmission systems, emergency preparedness communications systems, and the physical and technological assets that support such systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>To recommend measures necessary to protect the key resources and critical infrastructure of the United States in coordination with other agencies of the Federal Government and in cooperation with State and local government agencies and authorities, the private sector, and other entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>To administer the Homeland Security Advisory System, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>exercising primary responsibility for public advisories related to threats to homeland security; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in coordination with other agencies of the Federal Government, providing specific warning information, and advice about appropriate protective measures and countermeasures, to State and local government agencies and authorities, the private sector, other entities, and the public.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2147">116 STAT. 2147</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>To review, analyze, and make recommendations for improvements in the policies and procedures governing the sharing of law enforcement information, intelligence information, intelligence-related information, and other information relating to homeland security within the Federal Government and between the Federal Government and State and local government agencies and authorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>To disseminate, as appropriate, information analyzed by the Department within the Department, to other agencies of the Federal Government with responsibilities relating to homeland security, and to agencies of State and local governments and private sector entities with such responsibilities in order to assist in the deterrence, prevention, preemption of, or response to, terrorist attacks against the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>To consult with the Director of Central Intelligence and other appropriate intelligence, law enforcement, or other elements of the Federal Government to establish collection priorities and strategies for information, including law enforcement-related information, relating to threats of terrorism against the United States through such means as the representation of the Department in discussions regarding requirements and priorities in the collection of such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>To consult with State and local governments and private sector entities to ensure appropriate exchanges of information, including law enforcement-related information, relating to threats of terrorism against the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><chapeau>To ensure that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any material received pursuant to this Act is protected from unauthorized disclosure and handled and used only for the performance of official duties; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any intelligence information under this Act is shared, retained, and disseminated consistent with the authority of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect intelligence sources and methods under the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) and related procedures and, as appropriate, similar authorities of the Attorney General concerning sensitive law enforcement information.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>To request additional information from other agencies of the Federal Government, State and local government agencies, and the private sector relating to threats of terrorism in the United States, or relating to other areas of responsibility assigned by the Secretary, including the entry into cooperative agreements through the Secretary to obtain such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>To establish and utilize, in conjunction with the chief information officer of the Department, a secure communications and information technology infrastructure, including data-mining and other advanced analytical tools, in order to access, receive, and analyze data and information in furtherance of the responsibilities under this section, and to disseminate information acquired and analyzed by the Department, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><chapeau>To ensure, in conjunction with the chief information officer of the Department, that any information databases and analytical tools developed or utilized by the Department—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2148">116 STAT. 2148</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are compatible with one another and with relevant information databases of other agencies of the Federal Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>treat information in such databases in a manner that complies with applicable Federal law on privacy.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>To coordinate training and other support to the elements and personnel of the Department, other agencies of the Federal Government, and State and local governments that provide information to the Department, or are consumers of information provided by the Department, in order to facilitate the identification and sharing of information revealed in their ordinary duties and the optimal utilization of information received from the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17) </num><content>To coordinate with elements of the intelligence community and with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, and the private sector, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18) </num><content>To provide intelligence and information analysis and support to other elements of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19) </num><content>To perform such other duties relating to such responsibilities as the Secretary may provide.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Staff.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide the Directorate with a staff of analysts having appropriate expertise and experience to assist the Directorate in discharging responsibilities under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Private sector analysts.—</inline></heading><content>Analysts under this subsection may include analysts from the private sector.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Security clearances.</inline>—</heading><content>Analysts under this subsection shall possess security clearances appropriate for their work under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detail of Personnel —</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>In order to assist the Directorate in discharging responsibilities under this section, personnel of the agencies referred to in paragraph (2) may be detailed to the Department for the performance of analytic functions and related duties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered agencies.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The agencies referred to in this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Department of State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The Central Intelligence Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The National Security Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The National Imagery and Mapping Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>The Defense Intelligence Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Any other agency of the Federal Government that the President considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative agreements.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary and the head of the agency concerned may enter into cooperative agreements for the purpose of detailing personnel under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basis.</inline>—</heading><content>The detail of personnel under this subsection may be on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions Transferred.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In accordance with title XV, there shall be transferred to the Secretary, for assignment to the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection under this section, the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2149">116 STAT. 2149</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The National Infrastructure Protection Center of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (other than the Computer Investigations and Operations Section), including the functions of the Attorney General relating thereto.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The National Communications System of the Department of Defense, including the functions of the Secretary of Defense relating thereto.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office of the Department of Commerce, including the functions of the Secretary of Commerce relating thereto.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center of the Department of Energy and the energy security and assurance program and activities of the Department, including the functions of the Secretary of Energy relating thereto.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Federal Computer Incident Response Center of the General Services Administration, including the functions of the Administrator of General Services relating thereto.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusion of Certain Elements of the Department as Elements of the Intelligence Community.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s401/a">50 USC 401a</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (I);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>the elements of the Department of Homeland Security concerned with the analyses of foreign intelligence information; and”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>ACCESS TO INFORMATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s122">6 USC 122</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Threat and vulnerability information</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise directed by the President, the Secretary shall have such access as the Secretary considers necessary to all information, including reports, assessments, analyses, and unevaluated intelligence relating to threats of terrorism against the United States and to other areas of responsibility assigned by the Secretary, and to all information concerning infrastructure or other vulnerabilities of the United States to terrorism, whether or not such information has been analyzed, that may be collected, possessed, or prepared by any agency of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall also have access to other information relating to matters under the responsibility of the Secretary that may be collected, possessed, or prepared by an agency of the Federal Government as the President may further provide.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Manner of Access</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as otherwise directed by the President, with respect to information to which the Secretary has access pursuant to this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary may obtain such material upon request, and may enter into cooperative arrangements with other executive agencies to provide such material or provide Department officials with access to it on a regular or routine basis, including requests or arrangements involving broad categories of material, access to electronic databases, or both; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2150">116 STAT. 2150</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>regardless of whether the Secretary has made any request or entered into any cooperative arrangement pursuant to paragraph (1), all agencies of the Federal Government shall promptly provide to the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>all reports (including information reports containing intelligence which has not been fully evaluated), assessments, and analytical information relating to threats of terrorism against the United States and to other areas of responsibility assigned by the Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>all information concerning the vulnerability of the infrastructure of the United States, or other vulnerabilities of the United States, to terrorism, whether or not such information has been analyzed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>all other information relating to significant and credible threats of terrorism against the United States, whether or not such information has been analyzed; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>such other information or material as the President may direct.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment Under Certain Laws.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall be deemed to be a Federal law enforcement, intelligence, protective, national defense, immigration, or national security official, and shall be provided with all information from law enforcement agencies that is required to be given to the Director of Central Intelligence, under any provision of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-56).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 2517(6) of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Rule 6(e)(3)(C) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Intelligence and Other Information</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access by elements of federal government</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this title shall preclude any element of the intelligence community (as that term is defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)), or any other element of the Federal Government with responsibility for analyzing terrorist threat information, from receiving any intelligence or other information relating to terrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing of information</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of Central Intelligence, shall work to ensure that intelligence or other information relating to terrorism to which the Department has access is appropriately shared with the elements of the Federal Government referred to in paragraph (1), as well as with State and local governments, as appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Critical Infrastructure Information</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section> <num value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section> <num value="212">SEC. 212. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s131">6 USC 131</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In this subtitle:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “agency” has the meaning given it in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2151">116 STAT. 2151</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered federal agency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “covered Federal agency” means the Department of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Critical infrastructure information.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The term “critical infrastructure information” means information not customarily in the public domain and related to the security of critical infrastructure or protected systems—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>actual, potential, or threatened interference with, attack on, compromise of, or incapacitation of critical infrastructure or protected systems by either physical or computer-based attack or other similar conduct (including the misuse of or unauthorized access to all types of communications and data transmission systems) that violates Federal, State, or local law, harms interstate commerce of the United States, or threatens public health or safety;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the ability of any critical infrastructure or protected system to resist such interference, compromise, or incapacitation, including any planned or past assessment, projection, or estimate of the vulnerability of critical infrastructure or a protected system, including security testing, risk evaluation thereto, risk management planning, or risk audit; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>any planned or past operational problem or solution regarding critical infrastructure or protected systems, including repair, recovery, reconstruction, insurance, or continuity, to the extent it is related to such interference, compromise, or incapacitation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Critical infrastructure protection program.—</inline></heading><content>The term “critical infrastructure protection program” means any component or bureau of a covered Federal agency that has been designated by the President or any agency head to receive critical infrastructure information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information sharing and analysis organization.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The term “Information Sharing and Analysis Organization” means any formal or informal entity or collaboration created or employed by public or private sector organizations, for purposes of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>gathering and analyzing critical infrastructure information in order to better understand security problems and interdependencies related to critical infrastructure and protected systems, so as to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability thereof;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>communicating or disclosing critical infrastructure information to help prevent, detect, mitigate, or recover from the effects of a interference, compromise, or a incapacitation problem related to critical infrastructure or protected systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>voluntarily disseminating critical infrastructure information to its members, State, local, and Federal Governments, or any other entities that may be of assistance in carrying out the purposes specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protected system.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “protected system”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means any service, physical or computer-based system, process, or procedure that directly or indirectly affects the viability of a facility of critical infrastructure; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2152">116 STAT. 2152</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>includes any physical or computer-based system, including a computer, computer system, computer or communications network, or any component hardware or element thereof, software program, processing instructions, or information or data in transmission or storage therein, irrespective of the medium of transmission or storage.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “voluntary”, in the case of any submittal of critical infrastructure information to a covered Federal agency, means the submittal thereof in the absence of such agency’s exercise of legal authority to compel access to or submission of such information and may be accomplished by a single entity or an Information Sharing and Analysis Organization on behalf of itself or its members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “voluntary”—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in the case of any action brought under the securities laws as is defined in section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47))—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>does not include information or statements contained in any documents or materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or with Federal banking regulators, pursuant to section 12(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 781(I)); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>with respect to the submittal of critical infrastructure information, does not include any disclosure or writing that when made accompanied the solicitation of an offer or a sale of securities; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>does not include information or statements submitted or relied upon as a basis for making licensing or permitting determinations, or during regulatory proceedings.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section> <num value="213">SEC. 213. </num><heading>DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION PROGRAM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s132">6 USC 132</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>A critical infrastructure protection program may be designated as such by one of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading>PROTECTION OF VOLUNTARILY SHARED CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s133">6 USC 133</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, critical infrastructure information (including the identity of the submitting person or entity) that is voluntarily submitted to a covered Federal agency for use by that agency regarding the security of critical infrastructure and protected systems, analysis, warning, interdependency study, recovery, reconstitution, or other informational purpose, when accompanied by an express statement specified in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act);</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2153">116 STAT. 2153</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall not be subject to any agency rules or judicial doctrine regarding ex parte communications with a decision making official;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall not, without the written consent of the person or entity submitting such information, be used directly by such agency, any other Federal, State, or local authority, or any third party, in any civil action arising under Federal or State law if such information is submitted in good faith;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>shall not, without the written consent of the person or entity submitting such information, be used or disclosed by any officer or employee of the United States for purposes other than the purposes of this subtitle, except—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in furtherance of an investigation or the prosecution of a criminal act; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>when disclosure of the information would be—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>to either House of Congress, or to the extent of matter within its jurisdiction, any committee or subcommittee thereof, any joint committee thereof or subcommittee of any such joint committee; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>to the Comptroller General, or any authorized representative of the Comptroller General, in the course of the performance of the duties of the General Accounting Office.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>shall not, if provided to a State or local government or government agency—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>be made available pursuant to any State or local law requiring disclosure of information or records;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>otherwise be disclosed or distributed to any party by said State or local government or government agency without the written consent of the person or entity submitting such information; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>be used other than for the purpose of protecting critical infrastructure or protected systems, or in furtherance of an investigation or the prosecution of a criminal act; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>does not constitute a waiver of any applicable privilege or protection provided under law, such as trade secret protection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Express statement.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “express statement”, with respect to information or records, means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of written information or records, a written marking on the information or records substantially similar to the following: “This information is voluntarily submitted to the Federal Government in expectation of protection from disclosure as provided by the provisions of the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002.”; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of oral information, a similar written statement submitted within a reasonable period following the oral communication.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>No communication of critical infrastructure information to a covered Federal agency made pursuant to this subtitle shall be considered to be an action subject to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2).</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2154">116 STAT. 2154</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Independently Obtained Information.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect the ability of a State, local, or Federal Government entity, agency, or authority, or any third party, under applicable law, to obtain critical infrastructure information in a manner not covered by subsection (a), including any information lawfully and properly disclosed generally or broadly to the public and to use such information in any manner permitted by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Voluntary Submittal of Information.—</inline></heading><content>The voluntary submittal to the Government of information or records that are protected from disclosure by this subtitle shall not be construed to constitute compliance with any requirement to submit such information to a Federal agency under any other provision of law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security shall, in consultation with appropriate representatives of the National Security Council and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, establish uniform procedures for the receipt, care, and storage by Federal agencies of critical infrastructure information that is voluntarily submitted to the Government. The procedures shall be established not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subtitle.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The procedures established under paragraph (1) shall include mechanisms regarding—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the acknowledgement of receipt by Federal agencies of critical infrastructure information that is voluntarily submitted to the Government;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the maintenance of the identification of such information as voluntarily submitted to the Government for purposes of and subject to the provisions of this subtitle;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the care and storage of such information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the protection and maintenance of the confidentiality of such information so as to permit the sharing of such information within the Federal Government and with State and local governments, and the issuance of notices and warnings related to the protection of critical infrastructure and protected systems, in such manner as to protect from public disclosure the identity of the submitting person or entity, or information that is proprietary, business sensitive, relates specifically to the submitting person or entity, and is otherwise not appropriately in the public domain.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties.</inline>—</heading><content>Whoever, being an officer or employee of the United States or of any department or agency thereof, knowingly publishes, divulges, discloses, or makes known in any manner or to any extent not authorized by law, any critical infrastructure information protected from disclosure by this subtitle coming to him in the course of this employment or official duties or by reason of any examination or investigation made by, or return, report, or record made to or filed with, such department or agency or officer or employee thereof, shall be fined under title 18 of the United States Code, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both, and shall be removed from office or employment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Issue Warnings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Federal Government may provide advisories, alerts, and warnings to relevant companies, targeted sectors, other governmental entities, or the general public <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2155">116 STAT. 2155</page>regarding potential threats to critical infrastructure as appropriate. In issuing a warning, the Federal Government shall take appropriate actions to protect from disclosure—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the source of any voluntarily submitted critical infrastructure information that forms the basis for the warning; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>information that is proprietary, business sensitive, relates specifically to the submitting person or entity, or is otherwise not appropriately in the public domain.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Delegate.</inline>—</heading><content>The President may delegate authority to a critical infrastructure protection program, designated under section 213, to enter into a voluntary agreement to promote critical infrastructure security, including with any Information Sharing and Analysis Organization, or a plan of action as otherwise defined in section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2158).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading>NO PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s134">6 USC 134</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to create a private right of action for enforcement of any provision of this Act.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Information Security</heading> <section> <num value="221">SEC. 221. </num><heading>PROCEDURES FOR SHARING INFORMATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s141">6 USC 141</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Secretary shall establish procedures on the use of information shared under this title that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>limit the redissemination of such information to ensure that it is not used for an unauthorized purpose;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ensure the security and confidentiality of such information;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>protect the constitutional and statutory rights of any individuals who are subjects of such information; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>provide data integrity through the timely removal and destruction of obsolete or erroneous names and information.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="222">SEC. 222. </num><heading>PRIVACY OFFICER.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s142">6 USC 142</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Secretary shall appoint a senior official in the Department to assume primary responsibility for privacy policy, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>assuring that the use of technologies sustain, and do not erode, privacy protections relating to the use, collection, and disclosure of personal information;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>assuring that personal information contained in Privacy Act systems of records is handled in full compliance with fair information practices as set out in the Privacy Act of 1974;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>evaluating legislative and regulatory proposals involving collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by the Federal Government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>conducting a privacy impact assessment of proposed rules of the Department or that of the Department on the privacy of personal information, including the type of personal information collected and the number of people affected; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>preparing a report to Congress on an annual basis on activities of the Department that affect privacy, including complaints of privacy violations, implementation of the Privacy Act of 1974, internal controls, and other matters.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2156">116 STAT. 2156</page> <section><num value="223">SEC. 223. </num><heading>ENHANCEMENT OF NON-FEDERAL CYBERSECURITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s143">6 USC 143</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In carrying out the responsibilities under section 201, the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>as appropriate, provide to State and local government entities, and upon request to private entities that own or operate critical information systems—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>analysis and warnings related to threats to, and vulnerabilities of, critical information systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in coordination with the Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response, crisis management support in response to threats to, or attacks on, critical information systems; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>as appropriate, provide technical assistance, upon request, to the private sector and other government entities, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response, with respect to emergency recovery plans to respond to major failures of critical information systems.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="224">SEC. 224. </num><heading>NET GUARD.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s144">6 USC 144</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection may establish a national technology guard, to be known as “NET Guard”, comprised of local teams of volunteers with expertise in relevant areas of science and technology, to assist local communities to respond and recover from attacks on information systems and communications networks.</content></section> <section> <num value="225">SEC. 225. </num><heading>CYBER SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2002.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading>SHORT <inline class="smallCaps">Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This section may be cited as the “Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002”.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s145">6 USC 145</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment of Sentencing Guidelines Relating to Certain Computer Crimes</inline>.—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s994">28 USC 994 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Directive to the united states sentencing commission.</inline> —</heading><content>Pursuant to its authority under section 994(p) of title 28, United States Code, and in accordance with this subsection, the United States Sentencing Commission shall review and, if appropriate, amend its guidelines and its policy statements applicable to persons convicted of an offense under section 1030 of title 18, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this subsection, the Sentencing Commission shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure that the sentencing guidelines and policy statements reflect the serious nature of the offenses described in paragraph (1), the growing incidence of such offenses, and the need for an effective deterrent and appropriate punishment to prevent such offenses;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>consider the following factors and the extent to which the guidelines may or may not account for them—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the potential and actual loss resulting from the offense;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the level of sophistication and planning involved in the offense;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>whether the offense was committed for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial benefit;</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2157">116 STAT. 2157</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>whether the defendant acted with malicious intent to cause harm in committing the offense;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>the extent to which the offense violated the privacy rights of individuals harmed;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>whether the offense involved a computer used by the government in furtherance of national defense, national security, or the administration of justice;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>whether the violation was intended to or had the effect of significantly interfering with or disrupting a critical infrastructure; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>whether the violation was intended to or had the effect of creating a threat to public health or safety, or injury to any person;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>assure reasonable consistency with other relevant directives and with other sentencing guidelines;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>account for any additional aggravating or mitigating circumstances that might justify exceptions to the generally applicable sentencing ranges;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>make any necessary conforming changes to the sentencing guidelines; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>assure that the guidelines adequately meet the purposes of sentencing as set forth in section 3553(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report on Computer Crimes.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than May 1, 2003, the United States Sentencing Commission shall submit a brief report to Congress that explains any actions taken by the Sentencing Commission in response to this section and includes any recommendations the Commission may have regarding statutory penalties for offenses under section 1030 of title 18, United States Code.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Disclosure Exception.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2702(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by striking “or” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (6)(A), by inserting “or” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking paragraph (6)(C); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>to a Federal, State, or local governmental entity, if the provider, in good faith, believes that an emergency involving danger of death or serious physical injury to any person requires disclosure without delay of communications relating to the emergency.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting of disclosures.</inline>—</heading><content>A government entity that receives a disclosure under section 2702(b) of title 18, United States Code, shall file, not later than 90 days after such disclosure, a report to the Attorney General stating the paragraph of that section under which the disclosure was made, the date of the disclosure, the entity to which the disclosure was made, the number of customers or subscribers to whom the information disclosed pertained, and the number of communications, if any, that were disclosed. The Attorney General shall publish all such reports into a single report to be submitted to Congress 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Publication.</p></sidenote></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Good Faith Exception.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 2520(d)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “or 2511(2)(i)” after “2511(3)”.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2158">116 STAT. 2158</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Internet Advertising of Illegal Devices.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 2512(1)(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended —</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “or disseminates by electronic means” after “or other publication”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “knowing the content of the advertisement and” before “knowing or having reason to know”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Strengthening Penalties</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>Section 1030(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (3);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in each of subparagraphs (A) and (C) of paragraph (4), by inserting “except as provided in paragraph (5),” before “a fine under this title”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (4)(C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>if the offender knowingly or recklessly causes or attempts to cause serious bodily injury from conduct in violation of subsection (a)(5)(A)(i), a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if the offender knowingly or recklessly causes or attempts to cause death from conduct in violation of subsection (a)(5)(A)(i), a fine under this title or imprisonment for any term of years or for life, or both.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provider Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 2703</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2703(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “, statutory authorization” after “subpoena”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 2511</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2511(2)(a)(ii) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting statutory authorization,” after “court order” the last place it appears.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergencies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 3125(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “or” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>an immediate threat to a national security interest; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>an ongoing attack on a protected computer (as defined in section 1030) that constitutes a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment greater than one year;”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protecting Privacy</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 2511</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2511(4) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking paragraph (b); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (c) as paragraph (b).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section 2701</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2701(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “, or in furtherance of any criminal or tortious act in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States or any State” after “commercial gain”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(A), by striking “one year” and inserting “5 years”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by striking “two years” and inserting “10 years, and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2159">116 STAT. 2159</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>in any other case—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 1 year or both, in the case of a first offense under this paragraph; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both, in the case of an offense under this subparagraph that occurs after a conviction of another offense under this section.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Office of Science and Technology</heading> <section> <num value="231">SEC. 231. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE; DIRECTOR.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s161">6 USC 161</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>There is hereby established within the Department of Justice an Office of Science and Technology (hereinafter in this title referred to as the “Office”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.</inline>—</heading><content>The Office shall be under the general authority of the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, and shall be established within the National Institute of Justice.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director.</inline>—</heading><content>The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be an individual appointed based on approval by the Office of Personnel Management of the executive qualifications of the individual.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="232">SEC. 232. </num><heading>MISSION OF OFFICE; DUTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s162">6 USC 162</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mission.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The mission of the Office shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to serve as the national focal point for work on law enforcement technology; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to carry out programs that, through the provision of equipment, training, and technical assistance, improve the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement technology and improve access to such technology by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out its mission, the Office shall have the following duties:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>To provide recommendations and advice to the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To establish and maintain advisory groups (which shall be exempt from the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)) to assess the law enforcement technology needs of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>To establish and maintain performance standards in accordance with the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-113) for, and test and evaluate law enforcement technologies that may be used by, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>To establish and maintain a program to certify, validate, and mark or otherwise recognize law enforcement technology products that conform to standards established and maintained by the Office in accordance with the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (Public Law 104—113). <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2160">116 STAT. 2160</page>The program may, at the discretion of the Office, allow for supplier’s declaration of conformity with such standards.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>To work with other entities within the Department of Justice, other Federal agencies, and the executive office of the President to establish a coordinated Federal approach on issues related to law enforcement technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>To carry out research, development, testing, evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses in fields that would improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of law enforcement technologies used by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>weapons capable of preventing use by unauthorized persons, including personalized guns;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>protective apparel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>bullet-resistant and explosion-resistant glass;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>monitoring systems and alarm systems capable of providing precise location information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>wire and wireless interoperable communication technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>tools and techniques that facilitate investigative and forensic work, including computer forensics;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>equipment for particular use in counterterrorism, including devices and technologies to disable terrorist devices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>guides to assist State and local law enforcement agencies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>DNA identification technologies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>tools and techniques that facilitate investigations of computer crime.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>To administer a program of research, development, testing, and demonstration to improve the interoperability of voice and data public safety communications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>To serve on the Technical Support Working Group of the Department of Defense, and on other relevant interagency panels, as requested.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>To develop, and disseminate to State and local law enforcement agencies, technical assistance and training materials for law enforcement personnel, including prosecutors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>To operate the regional National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers and, to the extent necessary, establish additional centers through a competitive process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>To administer a program of acquisition, research, development, and dissemination of advanced investigative analysis and forensic tools to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in combating cybercrime.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>To support research fellowships in support of its mission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>To serve as a clearinghouse for information on law enforcement technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>To represent the United States and State and local law enforcement agencies, as requested, in international activities concerning law enforcement technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><content>To enter into contracts and cooperative agreements and provide grants, which may require in-kind or cash matches from the recipient, as necessary to carry out its mission.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2161">116 STAT. 2161</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><content>To carry out other duties assigned by the Attorney General to accomplish the mission of the Office.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading>COMPETITION <inline class="smallCaps">Required.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, all research and development carried out by or through the Office shall be carried out on a competitive basis.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information From Federal Agencies—</inline></heading><content>Federal agencies shall, upon request from the Office and in accordance with Federal law, provide the Office with any data, reports, or other information requested, unless compliance with such request is otherwise prohibited by law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publications.</inline>—</heading><content>Decisions concerning publications issued by the Office shall rest solely with the Director of the Office.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>The Office may transfer funds to other Federal agencies or provide funding to non-Federal entities through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts to carry out its duties under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Office shall include with the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Justice budget for each fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) a report on the activities of the Office. Each such report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>For the period of 5 fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Director’s assessment of the needs of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies for assistance with respect to law enforcement technology and other matters consistent with the mission of the Office; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a strategic plan for meeting such needs of such law enforcement agencies.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which such budget is submitted, a description of the activities carried out by the Office and an evaluation of the extent to which those activities successfully meet the needs assessed under paragraph (1)(A) in previous reports.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section> <num value="233">SEC. 233. </num><heading>DEFINITION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s163">6 USC 163</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>For the purposes of this title, the term “law enforcement technology” includes investigative and forensic technologies, corrections technologies, and technologies that support the judicial process.</content></section> <section><num value="234">SEC. 234. </num><heading>ABOLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE; TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s164">6 USC 164</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Transfer Functions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General may transfer to the Office any other program or activity of the Department of Justice that the Attorney General, in consultation with the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, determines to be consistent with the mission of the Office.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Personnel and Assets.</inline>—</heading> <content>With respect to any function, power, or duty, or any program or activity, that is established in the Office, those employees and assets of the element of the Department of Justice from which the transfer is made that the Attorney General determines are needed to perform that function, power, or duty, or for that program or activity, as the case may be, shall be transferred to the Office.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2162">116 STAT. 2162</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Implementation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of this title. The report shall—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>provide an accounting of the amounts and sources of funding available to the Office to carry out its mission under existing authorizations and appropriations, and set forth the future funding needs of the Office; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>include such other information and recommendations as the Attorney General considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="235">SEC. 235. </num><heading>NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONS TECHNOLOGY CENTERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s165">6 USC 165</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director of the Office shall operate and support National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers (hereinafter in this section referred to as “Centers”) and, to the extent necessary, establish new centers through a merit-based, competitive process.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose of Centers.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of the Centers shall be to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>support research and development of law enforcement technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>support the transfer and implementation of technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>assist in the development and dissemination of guidelines and technological standards; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>provide technology assistance, information, and support for law enforcement, corrections, and criminal justice purposes.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Meeting.</inline>—</heading><content>Each year, the Director shall convene a meeting of the Centers in order to foster collaboration and communication between Center participants.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall transmit to the Congress a report assessing the effectiveness of the existing system of Centers and identify the number of Centers necessary to meet the technology needs of Federal, State, and local law enforcement in the United States.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></content></subsection> </section> <section><num value="236">SEC. 236. </num><heading>COORDINATION WITH OTHER ENTITIES WITHIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.</heading> <content>Section 102 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3712) is amended in subsection (a)(5) by inserting “coordinate and” before “provide”.</content></section> <section><num value="237">SEC. 237. </num><heading>AMENDMENTS RELATING TO NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 202(c) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3722(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (3) by inserting “, including cost effectiveness where practical,” before “of projects”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “and” after the semicolon at the end of paragraph (8), striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting “; and”, and by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10) </num><content>research and development of tools and technologies relating to prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of crime; and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2163">116 STAT. 2163</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11) </num><content>support research, development, testing, training, and evaluation of tools and technology for Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent> </content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYIN SUPPORT OF HOMELAND SECURITY</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s181">6 USC 181</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>There shall be in the Department a Directorate of Science and Technology headed by an Under Secretary for Science and Technology.</content></section> <section> <num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s182">6 USC 182</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall have the responsibility for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>advising the Secretary regarding research and development efforts and priorities in support of the Department’s missions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>developing, in consultation with other appropriate executive agencies, a national policy and strategic plan for, identifying priorities, goals, objectives and policies for, and coordinating the Federal Government’s civilian efforts to identify and develop countermeasures to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and other emerging terrorist threats, including the development of comprehensive, research-based definable goals for such efforts and development of annual measurable objectives and specific targets to accomplish and evaluate the goals for such efforts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>supporting the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, by assessing and testing homeland security vulnerabilities and possible threats;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>conducting basic and applied research, development, demonstration, testing, and evaluation activities that are relevant to any or all elements of the Department, through both intramural and extramural programs, except that such responsibility does not extend to human health-related research and development activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>establishing priorities for, directing, funding, and conducting national research, development, test and evaluation, and procurement of technology and systems for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>preventing the importation of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and related weapons and material; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>detecting, preventing, protecting against, and responding to terrorist attacks;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>establishing a system for transferring homeland security developments or technologies to Federal, State, local government, and private sector entities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>entering into work agreements, joint sponsorships, contracts, or any other agreements with the Department of Energy regarding the use of the national laboratories or sites and support of the science and technology base at those facilities;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2164">116 STAT. 2164</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>collaborating with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Attorney General as provided in section 212 of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8401), as amended by section 1709(b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>collaborating with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General in determining any new biological agents and toxins that shall be listed as “select agents” in Appendix A of part 72 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, pursuant to section 351A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>supporting United States leadership in science and technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>establishing and administering the primary research and development activities of the Department, including the long-term research and development needs and capabilities for all elements of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>coordinating and integrating all research, development, demonstration, testing, and evaluation activities of the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><content>coordinating with other appropriate executive agencies in developing and carrying out the science and technology agenda of the Department to reduce duplication and identify unmet needs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><content>developing and overseeing the administration of guidelines for merit review of research and development projects throughout the Department, and for the dissemination of research conducted or sponsored by the Department.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s183">6 USC 183</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In accordance with title XV, there shall be transferred to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The following programs and activities of the Department of Energy, including the functions of the Secretary of Energy relating thereto (but not including programs and activities relating to the strategic nuclear defense posture of the United States):</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The chemical and biological national security and supporting programs and activities of the nonproliferation and verification research and development program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The nuclear smuggling programs and activities within the proliferation detection program of the nonproliferation and verification research and development program. The programs and activities described in this subparagraph may be designated by the President either for transfer to the Department or for joint operation by the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The nuclear assessment program and activities of the assessment, detection, and cooperation program of the international materials protection and cooperation program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Such life sciences activities of the biological and environmental research program related to microbial pathogens as may be designated by the President for transfer to the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The Environmental Measurements Laboratory.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2165">116 STAT. 2165</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>The advanced scientific computing research program and activities at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center of the Department of Defense, including the functions of the Secretary of Defense related thereto.</content></paragraph></section> <section> <num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>CONDUCT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED ACTIVITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s184">6 USC 184</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect to civilian human health-related research and development activities relating to countermeasures for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear and other emerging terrorist threats carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services (including the Public Health Service), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall set priorities, goals, objectives, and policies and develop a coordinated strategy for such activities in collaboration with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure consistency with the national policy and strategic plan developed pursuant to section 302(2).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of Progress.</inline>—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall collaborate with the Secretary in developing specific benchmarks and outcome measurements for evaluating progress toward achieving the priorities and goals described in such subsection.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Countermeasures Against Smallpox.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 224 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 233) is amended by adding the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="p">“(p) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Smallpox Countermeasures by Health Professionals.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, and subject to other provisions of this subsection, a covered person shall be deemed to be an employee of the Public Health Service with respect to liability arising out of administration of a covered countermeasure against smallpox to an individual during the effective period of a declaration by the Secretary under paragraph (2)(A).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declaration by secretary concerning countermeasure against smallpox.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to issue declaration.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may issue a declaration, pursuant to this paragraph, concluding that an actual or potential bioterrorist incident or other actual or potential public health emergency makes advisable the administration of a covered countermeasure to a category or categories of individuals.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered countermeasure—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall specify in such declaration the substance or substances that shall be considered covered countermeasures (as defined in paragraph (8)(A)) for purposes of administration to individuals during the effective period of the declaration.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective period.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall specify in such declaration the beginning and ending dates of the effective period of the declaration, and may subsequently amend such declaration to shorten or extend such effective period, provided that the new <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2166">116 STAT. 2166</page>closing date is after the date when the declaration is amended.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promptly publish each such declaration and amendment in the Federal Register.</content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability of united states only for administrations within scope of declaration</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (5)(B)(ii), the United States shall be liable under this subsection with respect to a claim arising out of the administration of a covered countermeasure to an individual only if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the countermeasure was administered by a qualified person, for a purpose stated in paragraph (7)(A)(i), and during the effective period of a declaration by the Secretary under subparagraph (A) with respect to such countermeasure; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the individual was within a category of individuals covered by the declaration; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the qualified person administering the countermeasure had reasonable grounds to believe that such individual was within such category.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presumption of administration within scope of declaration in case of accidental vaccinia inoculation</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If vaccinia vaccine is a covered countermeasure specified in a declaration under subparagraph (A), and an individual to whom the vaccinia vaccine is not administered contracts vaccinia, then, under the circumstances specified in clause (ii), the individual—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>shall be rebuttably presumed to have contracted vaccinia from an individual to whom such vaccine was administered as provided by clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>shall (unless such presumption is rebutted) be deemed for purposes of this subsection to be an individual to whom a covered countermeasure was administered by a qualified person in accordance with the terms of such declaration and as described by subparagraph (B).</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Circumstances in which presumption applies</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>The presumption and deeming stated in clause (i) shall apply if—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>the individual contracts vaccinia during the effective period of a declaration under subparagraph (A) or by the date 30 days after the close of such period; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>the individual resides or has resided with an individual to whom such vaccine was administered as provided by clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B) and contracts vaccinia after such date.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusivity of remedy</inline>.—</heading><content>The remedy provided by subsection (a) shall be exclusive of any other civil action or proceeding for any claim or suit this subsection encompasses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of action by attorney general</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (c) applies to actions under this subsection, subject to the following provisions:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2167">116 STAT. 2167</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nature of certification</inline>.—</heading><content>The certification by the Attorney General that is the basis for deeming an action or proceeding to be against the United States, and for removing an action or proceeding from a State court, is a certification that the action or proceeding is against a covered person and is based upon a claim alleging personal injury or death arising out of the administration of a covered countermeasure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of attorney general conclusive</inline>.—</heading><content>The certification of the Attorney General of the facts specified in subparagraph (A) shall conclusively establish such facts for purposes of jurisdiction pursuant to this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>Defendant to cooperate with united states.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A covered person shall cooperate with the United States in the processing and defense of a claim or action under this subsection based upon alleged acts or omissions of such person.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consequences of failure to cooperate</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon the motion of the United States or any other party and upon finding that such person has failed to so cooperate—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the court shall substitute such person as the party defendant in place of the United States and, upon motion, shall remand any such suit to the court in which it was instituted if it appears that the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the United States shall not be liable based on the acts or omissions of such person; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the Attorney General shall not be obligated to defend such action.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recourse against covered person in case of gross misconduct or contract violation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Should payment be made by the United States to any claimant bringing a claim under this subsection, either by way of administrative determination, settlement, or court judgment, the United States shall have, notwithstanding any provision of State law, the right to recover for that portion of the damages so awarded or paid, as well as interest and any costs of litigation, resulting from the failure of any covered person to carry out any obligation or responsibility assumed by such person under a contract with the United States or from any grossly negligent, reckless, or illegal conduct or willful misconduct on the part of such person.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Venue</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States may maintain an action under this paragraph against such person in the district court of the United States in which such person resides or has its principal place of business.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As used in this subsection, terms have the following meanings:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered countermeasure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘covered countermeasure’ or ‘covered countermeasure against smallpox’, means a substance that is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>used to prevent or treat smallpox (including the vaccinia or another vaccine); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>vaccinia immune globulin used to control or treat the adverse effects of vaccinia inoculation; and</content></subclause></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2168">116 STAT. 2168</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>specified in a declaration under paragraph (2).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered person.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term ‘covered person’, when used with respect to the administration of a covered countermeasure, includes any person who is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a manufacturer or distributor of such countermeasure;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a health care entity under whose auspices such countermeasure was administered;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>a qualified person who administered such countermeasure; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>an official, agent, or employee of a person described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified person.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘qualified person’, when used with respect to the administration of a covered countermeasure, means a licensed health professional or other individual who is authorized to administer such countermeasure under the law of the State in which the countermeasure was administered.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent> </content></subsection></section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s185">6 USC 185</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall have the authority to establish or contract with 1 or more federally funded research and development centers to provide independent analysis of homeland security issues, or to carry out other responsibilities under this Act, including coordinating and integrating both the extramural and intramural programs described in section 308.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s186">6 USC 186</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading>CLASSIFICATION.—</heading><content>To the greatest extent practicable, research conducted or supported by the Department shall be unclassified.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this title shall be construed to preclude any Under Secretary of the Department from carrying out research, development, demonstration, or deployment activities, as long as such activities are coordinated through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, may issue necessary regulations with respect to research, development, demonstration, testing, and evaluation activities of the Department, including the conducting, funding, and reviewing of such activities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Presidential Life Sciences Designations.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days before effecting any transfer of Department of Energy life sciences activities pursuant to section 303(1)(D) of this Act, the President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the proposed transfer and shall include the reasons for the transfer and a description of the effect of the transfer on the activities of the Department of Energy.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="307">SEC. 307. </num><heading>HOMELAND SECURITY ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s187">6 USC 187</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fund.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “Fund” means the Acceleration Fund for Research and Development of Homeland Security Technologies established in subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2169">116 STAT. 2169</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Homeland security research.—</inline></heading><content>The term “homeland security research” means research relevant to the detection of, prevention of, protection against, response to, attribution of, and recovery from homeland security threats, particularly acts of terrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading>HSARPA.—</heading><content>The term “HSARPA” means the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency established in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading>Under secretary.—</heading><content>The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary for Science and Technology.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>HSARPA shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary. The Director shall report to the Under Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall administer the Fund to award competitive, merit-reviewed grants, cooperative agreements or contracts to public or private entities, including businesses, federally funded research and development centers, and universities. The Director shall administer the Fund to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>support basic and applied homeland security research to promote revolutionary changes in technologies that would promote homeland security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>advance the development, testing and evaluation, and deployment of critical homeland security technologies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>accelerate the prototyping and deployment of technologies that would address homeland security vulnerabilities.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Targeted competitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may solicit proposals to address specific vulnerabilities identified by the Director.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall ensure that the activities of HSARPA are coordinated with those of other relevant research agencies, and may run projects jointly with other agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>In hiring personnel for HSARPA, the Secretary shall have the hiring and management authorities described in section 1101 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (5 U.S.C. 3104 note; Public Law 105-261). The term of appointments for employees under subsection (c)(1) of that section may not exceed 5 years before the granting of any extension under subsection (c)(2) of that section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading>DEMONSTRATIONS.—</heading><content>The Director, periodically, shall hold homeland security technology demonstrations to improve contact among technology developers, vendors and acquisition personnel.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fund</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established the Acceleration Fund for Research and Development of Homeland Security Technologies, which shall be administered by the Director of HSARPA.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2170">116 STAT. 2170</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations.</inline>—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 to the Fund for fiscal year 2003 and such sums as may be necessary thereafter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coast guard</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (2), not less than 10 percent of such funds for each fiscal year through fiscal year 2005 shall be authorized only for the Under Secretary, through joint agreement with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, to carry out research and development of improved ports, waterways and coastal security surveillance and perimeter protection capabilities for the purpose of minimizing the possibility that Coast Guard cutters, aircraft, helicopters, and personnel will be diverted from non-homeland security missions to the ports, waterways and coastal security mission.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="308">SEC. 308. </num><heading>CONDUCT OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, TESTING AND EVALUATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s188">6 USC 188</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall carry out the responsibilities under section 302(4) through both extramural and intramural programs.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extramural Programs.</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall operate extramural research, development, demonstration, testing, and evaluation programs so as to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>ensure that colleges, universities, private research institutes, and companies (and consortia thereof) from as many areas of the United States as practicable participate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>ensure that the research funded is of high quality, as determined through merit review processes developed under section 302(14); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>distribute funds through grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">University-based centers for homeland security</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall establish within 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act a university-based center or centers for homeland security. The purpose of this center or centers shall be to establish a coordinated, university-based system to enhance the Nation’s homeland security.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for selection</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In selecting colleges or universities as centers for homeland security, the Secretary shall consider the following criteria:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in the training of first responders.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in responding to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and biological warfare.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in emergency medical services.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear countermeasures.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>Strong affiliations with animal and plant diagnostic laboratories.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in food safety.</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2171">116 STAT. 2171</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>Affiliation with Department of Agriculture laboratories or training centers.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in water and wastewater operations.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in port and waterway security.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">(x) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in multi-modal transportation.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xi">(xi) </num><content>Nationally recognized programs in information security.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xii">(xii) </num><content>Nationally recognized programs in engineering.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xiii">(xiii) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in educational outreach and technical assistance.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xiv">(xiv) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in border transportation and security.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xv">(xv) </num><content>Demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary public policy research and communication outreach regarding science, technology, and public policy.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discretion of secretary.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall have the discretion to establish such centers and to consider additional criteria as necessary to meet the evolving needs of homeland security and shall report to Congress concerning the implementation of this paragraph as necessary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this paragraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intramural Programs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the duties under section 302, the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, may draw upon the expertise of any laboratory of the Federal Government, whether operated by a contractor or the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laboratories</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, may establish a headquarters laboratory for the Department at any laboratory or site and may establish additional laboratory units at other laboratories or sites.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for headquarters laboratory</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary chooses to establish a headquarters laboratory pursuant to paragraph (2), then the Secretary shall do the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Establish criteria for the selection of the headquarters laboratory in consultation with the National Academy of Sciences, appropriate Federal agencies, and other experts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Publish the criteria in the Federal Register.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Evaluate all appropriate laboratories or sites against the criteria.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Select a laboratory or site on the basis of the criteria.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Report to the appropriate congressional committees on which laboratory was selected, how the selected laboratory meets the published criteria, and what duties the headquarters laboratory shall perform.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on operation of laboratories</inline>.—</heading><content>No laboratory shall begin operating as the headquarters laboratory <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2172">116 STAT. 2172</page>of the Department until at least 30 days after the transmittal of the report required by paragraph (3)(E).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="309">SEC. 309. </num><heading>UTILIZATION OF DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL LABORATORIES AND SITES IN SUPPORT OF HOMEIAND SECURITY ACTIVITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">6 USC 189.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Utilize National Laboratories and Sites.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the missions of the Department, the Secretary may utilize the Department of Energy national laboratories and sites through any 1 or more of the following methods, as the Secretary considers appropriate:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A joint sponsorship arrangement referred to in subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A direct contract between the Department and the applicable Department of Energy laboratory or site, subject to subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Any “work for others” basis made available by that laboratory or site.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Any other method provided by law.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance and Performance by Labs and Sites</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other law governing the administration, mission, use, or operations of any of the Department of Energy national laboratories and sites, such laboratories and sites are authorized to accept and perform work for the Secretary, consistent with resources provided, and perform such work on an equal basis to other missions at the laboratory and not on a noninterference basis with other missions of such laboratory or site.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Sponsorship Arrangements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laboratories</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department may be a joint sponsor, under a multiple agency sponsorship arrangement with the Department of Energy, of 1 or more Department of Energy national laboratories in the performance of work.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sites</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department may be a joint sponsor of a Department of Energy site in the performance of work as if such site were a federally funded research and development center and the work were performed under a multiple agency sponsorship arrangement with the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Primary sponsor</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department of Energy shall be the primary sponsor under a multiple agency sponsorship arrangement referred to in paragraph (1) or (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lead agent</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy shall act as the lead agent in coordinating the formation and performance of a joint sponsorship arrangement under this subsection between the Department and a Department of Energy national laboratory or site.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal acquisition regulation</inline>.—</heading><content>Any work performed by a Department of Energy national laboratory or site under a joint sponsorship arrangement under this subsection shall comply with the policy on the use of federally funded research and development centers under the Federal Acquisition Regulations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department shall provide funds for work at the Department of Energy national laboratories or <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2173">116 STAT. 2173</page>sites, as the case may be, under a joint sponsorship arrangement under this subsection under the same terms and conditions as apply to the primary sponsor of such national laboratory under section 303(b)(1)(C) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(b)(1)(C)) or of such site to the extent such section applies to such site as a federally funded research and development center by reason of this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separate Contracting</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that programs or activities transferred by this Act from the Department of Energy to the Department of Homeland Security are being carried out through direct contracts with the operator of a national laboratory or site of the Department of Energy, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that direct contracts for such programs and activities between the Department of Homeland Security and such operator are separate from the direct contracts of the Department of Energy with such operator.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority With Respect to Cooperative Research and Development Agreements and Licensing Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>In connection with any utilization of the Department of Energy national laboratories and sites under this section, the Secretary may permit the director of any such national laboratory or site to enter into cooperative research and development agreements or to negotiate licensing agreements with any person, any agency or instrumentality, of the United States, any unit of State or local government, and any other entity under the authority granted by section 12 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a). Technology may be transferred to a non-Federal party to such an agreement consistent with the provisions of sections 11 and 12 of that Act (15 U.S.C. 3710, 3710a).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement of Costs</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an activity carried out by the operator of a Department of Energy national laboratory or site in connection with any utilization of such laboratory or site under this section, the Department of Homeland Security shall reimburse the Department of Energy for costs of such activity through a method under which the Secretary of Energy waives any requirement for the Department of Homeland Security to pay administrative charges or personnel costs of the Department of Energy or its contractors in excess of the amount that the Secretary of Energy pays for an activity carried out by such contractor and paid for by the Department of Energy.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laboratory Directed Research and Development by the Department of Energy</inline>.—</heading><content>No funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department in any fiscal year may be obligated or expended for laboratory directed research and development activities carried out by the Department of Energy unless such activities support the missions of the Department of Homeland Security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office for National Laboratories</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established within the Directorate of Science and Technology an Office for National Laboratories, which shall be responsible for the coordination and utilization of the Department of Energy national laboratories and sites under this section in a manner to create a networked laboratory system for the purpose of supporting the missions of the Department.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Energy Coordination on Homeland Security Related Research</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2174">116 STAT. 2174</page>ensure that any research, development, test, and evaluation activities conducted within the Department of Energy that are directly or indirectly related to homeland security are fully coordinated with the Secretary to minimize duplication of effort and maximize the effective application of Federal budget resources.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="310">SEC. 310. </num><heading>TRANSFER OF PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s190">6 USC 190</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>In accordance with title XV, the Secretary of Agriculture shall transfer to the Secretary of Homeland Security the Plum Island Animal Disease Center of the Department of Agriculture, including the assets and liabilities of the Center.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continued Department of Agriculture Access</inline>.—</heading><content>On completion of the transfer of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Agriculture shall enter into an agreement to ensure that the Department of Agriculture is able to carry out research, diagnostic, and other activities of the Department of Agriculture at the Center.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direction of Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall continue to direct the research, diagnostic, and other activities of the Department of Agriculture at the Center described in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>At least 180 days before any change in the biosafety level at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, the President shall notify Congress of the change and describe the reasons for the change.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No change described in paragraph (1) may be made earlier than 180 days after the completion of the transition period (as defined in section 1501).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading>HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s191">6 USC 191</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established within the Department a Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the “Advisory Committee”). The Advisory Committee shall make recommendations with respect to the activities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, including identifying research areas of potential importance to the security of the Nation.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Advisory Committee shall consist of 20 members appointed by the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, which shall include emergency first-responders or representatives of organizations or associations of emergency first-responders. The Advisory Committee shall also include representatives of citizen groups, including economically disadvantaged communities. The individuals appointed as members of the Advisory Committee—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall be eminent in fields such as emergency response, research, engineering, new product development, business, and management consulting;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall be selected solely on the basis of established records of distinguished service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall not be employees of the Federal Government; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2175">116 STAT. 2175</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>shall be so selected as to provide representation of a cross-section of the research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities supported by the Under Secretary for Science and Technology.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National research council</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary for Science and Technology may enter into an arrangement for the National Research Council to select members of the Advisory Committee, but only if the panel used by the National Research Council reflects the representation described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms of Office</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the term of office of each member of the Advisory Committee shall be 3 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Original appointments</inline>.—</heading><content>The original members of the Advisory Committee shall be appointed to three classes of three members each. One class shall have a term of 1 year, 1 a term of 2 years, and the other a term of 3 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>A person who has completed two consecutive full terms of service on the Advisory Committee shall thereafter be ineligible for appointment during the 1-year period following the expiration of the second such term.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>The Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the Chair or whenever one-third of the members so request in writing. Each member shall be given appropriate notice of the call of each meeting, whenever possible not less than 15 days before the meeting.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum</inline>.—</heading><content>A majority of the members of the Advisory Committee not having a conflict of interest in the matter being considered by the Advisory Committee shall constitute a quorum.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conflict of Interest Rules</inline>.—</heading><content>The Advisory Committee shall establish rules for determining when 1 of its members has a conflict of interest in a matter being considered by the Advisory Committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Advisory Committee shall render an annual report to the Under Secretary for Science and Technology for transmittal to Congress on or before January 31 of each year. Such report shall describe the activities and recommendations of the Advisory Committee during the previous year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The Advisory Committee may render to the Under Secretary for transmittal to Congress such additional reports on specific policy matters as it considers appropriate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Advisory Committee Act Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the Advisory Committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee shall terminate 3 years after the effective date of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2176">116 STAT. 2176</page> <section><num value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading>HOMELAND SECURITY INSTITUTE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s192">6 USC 192</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall establish a federally funded research and development center to be known as the “Homeland Security Institute” (in this section referred to as the “Institute”).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Institute shall be administered as a separate entity by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Institute shall be determined by the Secretary, and may include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Systems analysis, risk analysis, and simulation and modeling to determine the vulnerabilities of the Nation’s critical infrastructures and the effectiveness of the systems deployed to reduce those vulnerabilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Economic and policy analysis to assess the distributed costs and benefits of alternative approaches to enhancing security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Evaluation of the effectiveness of measures deployed to enhance the security of institutions, facilities, and infrastructure that may be terrorist targets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Identification of instances when common standards and protocols could improve the interoperability and effective utilization of tools developed for field operators and first responders.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Assistance for Federal agencies and departments in establishing testbeds to evaluate the effectiveness of technologies under development and to assess the appropriateness of such technologies for deployment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Design of metrics and use of those metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of homeland security programs throughout the Federal Government, including all national laboratories.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Design of and support for the conduct of homeland security-related exercises and simulations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Creation of strategic technology development plans to reduce vulnerabilities in the Nation’s critical infrastructure and key resources.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation on Institute Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the duties described in subsection (c), the Institute shall consult widely with representatives from private industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofit institutions, other Government agencies, and federally funded research and development centers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Centers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Institute shall utilize the capabilities of the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The Institute shall transmit to the Secretary and Congress an annual report on the activities of the Institute under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Homeland Security Institute shall terminate 3 years after the effective date of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="313">SEC. 313. </num><heading>TECHNOLOGY CLEARINGHOUSE TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE HOMELAND SECURITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s193">6 USC 193</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall establish and promote a program to encourage technological innovation in facilitating the mission of the Department (as described in section 101).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program described in subsection (a) shall include the following components:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2177">116 STAT. 2177</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The establishment of a centralized Federal clearinghouse for information relating to technologies that would further the mission of the Department for dissemination, as appropriate, to Federal, State, and local government and private sector entities for additional review, purchase, or use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The issuance of announcements seeking unique and innovative technologies to advance the mission of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The establishment of a technical assistance team to assist in screening, as appropriate, proposals submitted to the Secretary (except as provided in subsection (c)(2)) to assess the feasibility, scientific and technical merits, and estimated cost of such proposals, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The provision of guidance, recommendations, and technical assistance, as appropriate, to assist Federal, State, and local government and private sector efforts to evaluate and implement the use of technologies described in paragraph (1) or (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The provision of information for persons seeking guidance on how to pursue proposals to develop or deploy technologies that would enhance homeland security, including information relating to Federal funding, regulation, or acquisition.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Miscellaneous Provisions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Secretary or the technical assistance team established under subsection (b)(3) to set standards for technology to be used by the Department, any other executive agency, any State or local government entity, or any private sector entity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain proposals</inline>.—</heading><content>The technical assistance team established under subsection (b)(3) shall not consider or evaluate proposals submitted in response to a solicitation for offers for a pending procurement or for a specific agency requirement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with the Technical Support Working Group (organized under the April 1982 National Security Decision Directive Numbered 30).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>DIRECTORATE OF BORDERAND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Under Secretary for Borderand Transportation Security</heading> <section><num value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading>UNDER SECRETARY FOR BORDER AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s201">6 USC 201</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>There shall be in the Department a Directorate of Border and Transportation Security headed by an Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security.</content></section> <section><num value="402">SEC. 402. </num> <heading>RESPONSIBILITIES.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s202">6 USC 202</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, shall be responsible for the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2178">116 STAT. 2178</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Preventing the entry of terrorists and the instruments of terrorism into the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Securing the borders, territorial waters, ports, terminals, waterways, and air, land, and sea transportation systems of the United States, including managing and coordinating those functions transferred to the Department at ports of entry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Carrying out the immigration enforcement functions vested by statute in, or performed by, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (or any officer, employee, or component of the Immigration and Naturalization Service) immediately before the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Establishing and administering rules, in accordance with section 428, governing the granting of visas or other forms of permission, including parole, to enter the United States to individuals who are not a citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Establishing national immigration enforcement policies and priorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Except as provided in subtitle C, administering the customs laws of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Conducting the inspection and related administrative functions of the Department of Agriculture transferred to the Secretary of Homeland Security under section 421.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>In carrying out the foregoing responsibilities, ensuring the speedy, orderly, and efficient flow of lawful traffic and commerce.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="403">SEC. 403. </num> <heading>FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s203">6 USC 203</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In accordance with title XV (relating to transition provisions), there shall be transferred to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including the functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Transportation, including the functions of the Secretary of Transportation, and of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security, relating thereto;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Federal Protective Service of the General Services Administration, including the functions of the Administrator of General Services relating thereto;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center of the Department of the Treasury; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>the Office for Domestic Preparedness of the Office of Justice Programs, including the functions of the Attorney General relating thereto.</content></paragraph></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>United States Customs Service</heading> <section><num value="411">SEC. 411. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT; COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s211">6 USC 211</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>There is established in the Department the United States Customs Service, under the authority of the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, which shall be vested with those functions including, but not limited <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2179">116 STAT. 2179</page>to those set forth in section 415(7), and the personnel, assets, and liabilities attributable to those functions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commissioner of Customs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>There shall be at the head of the Customs Service a Commissioner of Customs, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5314 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>Commissioner of Customs, Department of the Treasury</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Commissioner of Customs, Department of Homeland Security</quotedText>.”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation in office</inline>.—</heading><content>The individual serving as the Commissioner of Customs on the day before the effective date of this Act may serve as the Commissioner of Customs on and after such effective date until a Commissioner of Customs is appointed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="412">SEC. 412. </num><heading>RETENTION OF CUSTOMS REVENUE FUNCTIONS BY SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s212">6 USC 212</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention of Customs Revenue Functions by Secretary of the Treasury.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 403(a)(1), authority related to Customs revenue functions that was vested in the Secretary of the Treasury by law before the effective date of this Act under those provisions of law set forth in paragraph (2) shall not be transferred to the Secretary by reason of this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury may delegate any such authority to the Secretary at the discretion of the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary of the Treasury shall consult with the Secretary regarding the exercise of any such authority not delegated to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutes</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of law referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: the Tariff Act of 1930; section 249 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (19 U.S.C. 3); section 2 of the Act of March 4, 1923 (19 U.S.C. 6); section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c); section 251 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (19 U.S.C. 66); section 1 of the Act of June 26, 1930 (19 U.S.C. 68); the Foreign Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. 81a et seq.); section 1 of the Act of March 2, 1911 (19 U.S.C. 198); the Trade Act of 1974; the Trade Agreements Act of 1979; the North American Free Trade Area Implementation Act; the Uruguay Round Agreements Act; the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; the Andean Trade Preference Act; the African Growth and Opportunity Act; and any other provision of law vesting customs revenue functions in the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of Customs Revenue Functions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of functions</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary may not consolidate, discontinue, or diminish those functions described in paragraph (2) performed by the United States Customs Service (as established under section 411) on or after the effective date of this Act, reduce the staffing level, or reduce the resources <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2180">116 STAT. 2180</page>attributable to such functions, and the Secretary shall ensure that an appropriate management structure is implemented to carry out such functions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><content>The functions referred to in paragraph (1) are those functions performed by the following personnel, and associated support staff, of the United States Customs Service on the day before the effective date of this Act: Import Specialists, Entry Specialists, Drawback Specialists, National Import Specialist, Fines and Penalties Specialists, attorneys of the Office of Regulations and Rulings, Customs Auditors, International Trade Specialists, Financial Systems Specialists.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">New Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to appoint up to 20 new personnel to work with personnel of the Department in performing customs revenue functions.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="413">SEC. 413. </num><heading>PRESERVATION OF CUSTOMS FUNDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s213">6 USC 213</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no funds available to the United States Customs Service or collected under paragraphs (1) through (8) of section 13031(a) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 may be transferred for use by any other agency or office in the Department.</content></section> <section><num value="414">SEC. 414. </num><heading>SEPARATE BUDGET REQUEST FOR CUSTOMS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s214">6 USC 214</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The President shall include in each budget transmitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, a separate budget request for the United States Customs Service.</content></section> <section><num value="415">SEC. 415. </num><heading>DEFINITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s215">6 USC 215</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In this subtitle, the term “customs revenue function” means the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Assessing and collecting customs duties (including antidumping and countervailing duties and duties imposed under safeguard provisions), excise taxes, fees, and penalties due on imported merchandise, including classifying and valuing merchandise for purposes of such assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Processing and denial of entry of persons, baggage, cargo, and mail, with respect to the assessment and collection of import duties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Detecting and apprehending persons engaged in fraudulent practices designed to circumvent the customs laws of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Enforcing section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and provisions relating to import quotas and the marking of imported merchandise, and providing Customs Recordations for copyrights, patents, and trademarks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Collecting accurate import data for compilation of international trade statistics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Enforcing reciprocal trade agreements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Functions performed by the following personnel, and associated support staff, of the United States Customs Service on the day before the effective date of this Act: Import Specialists, Entry Specialists, Drawback Specialists, National Import Specialist, Fines and Penalties Specialists, attorneys of the Office of Regulations and Rulings, Customs Auditors, International Trade Specialists, Financial Systems Specialists.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Functions performed by the following offices, with respect to any function described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7), and associated support staff, of the United States <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2181">116 STAT. 2181</page>Customs Service on the day before the effective date of this Act: the Office of Information and Technology, the Office of Laboratory Services, the Office of the Chief Counsel, the Office of Congressional Affairs, the Office of International Affairs, and the Office of Training and Development.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="416">SEC. 416. </num><heading>GAO REPORT TO CONGRESS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s216">6 USC 216</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than 3 months after the effective date of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that sets forth all trade functions performed by the executive branch, specifying each agency that performs each such function.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="417">SEC. 417. </num><heading>ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES BY THE SECRETARY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s217">6 USC 217</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that adequate staffing is provided to assure that levels of customs revenue services provided on the day before the effective date of this Act shall continue to be provided.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall notify the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate at least 90 days prior to taking any action which would—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>result in any significant reduction in customs revenue services, including hours of operation, provided at any office within the Department or any port of entry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>eliminate or relocate any office of the Department which provides customs revenue services; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>eliminate any port of entry.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “customs revenue services” means those customs revenue functions described in paragraphs (1) through (6) and paragraph (8) of section 415.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="418">SEC. 418. </num><heading>REPORTS TO CONGRESS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s218">6 USC 218</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States Customs Service shall, on and after the effective date of this Act, continue to submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate any report required, on the day before such the effective date of this Act, to be so submitted under any provision of law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit a report to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives of proposed conforming amendments to the statutes set forth under section 412(a)(2) in order to determine the appropriate allocation of legal authorities described under this subsection. The Secretary of the Treasury shall also identify those authorities vested in the Secretary of the Treasury that are exercised by the Commissioner of Customs on or before the effective date of this section.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="419">SEC. 419. </num><heading>CUSTOMS USER FEES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 13031(f) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2182">116 STAT. 2182</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>amounts deposited into the Customs Commercial and Homeland Security Automation Account under paragraph (5).”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “(other than the excess fees determined by the Secretary under paragraph (5))”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>There is created within the general fund of the Treasury a separate account that shall be known as the ‘Customs Commercial and Homeland Security Automation Account’. In each of fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005 there shall be deposited into the Account from fees collected under subsection (a)(9)(A), $350,000,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>There is authorized to be appropriated from the Account in fiscal years 2003 through 2005 such amounts as are available in that Account for the development, establishment, and implementation of the Automated Commercial Environment computer system for the processing of merchandise that is entered or released and for other purposes related to the functions of the Department of Homeland Security. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subparagraph are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>In adjusting the fee imposed by subsection (a)(9)(A) for fiscal year 2006, the Secretary of the Treasury shall reduce the amount estimated to be collected in fiscal year 2006 by the amount by which total fees deposited to the Account during fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005 exceed total appropriations from that Account.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 311(b) of the Customs Border Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-210) is amended by striking paragraph (2).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><i>Ante,</i> p. 973.</p></sidenote></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Provisions</heading> <section><num value="421">SEC. 421. </num><heading>TRANSFER OF CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL INSPECTION FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s231">6 USC 231</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Agricultural Import and Entry Inspection Functions</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be transferred to the Secretary the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to agricultural import and entry inspection activities under the laws specified in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Animal and Plant Protection Laws</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The laws referred to in subsection (a) are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Act commonly known as the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act (the eighth paragraph under the heading “Bureau of Animal Industry” in the Act of March 4, 1913; 21 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1 of the Act of August 31, 1922 (commonly known as the Honeybee Act; 7 U.S.C. 281).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Title III of the Federal Seed Act (7 U.S.C. 1581 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Animal Health Protection Act (subtitle E of title X of Public Law 107-171; 7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 11 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1540).</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2183">116 STAT. 2183</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of Quarantine Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “functions” does not include any quarantine activities carried out under the laws specified in subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Transfer</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance with department of agriculture regulations.—</inline></heading> <content>The authority transferred pursuant to subsection (a) shall be exercised by the Secretary in accordance with the regulations, policies, and procedures issued by the Secretary of Agriculture regarding the administration of the laws specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rulemaking coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Agriculture shall coordinate with the Secretary whenever the Secretary of Agriculture prescribes regulations, policies, or procedures for administering the functions transferred under subsection (a) under a law specified in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, may issue such directives and guidelines as are necessary to ensure the effective use of personnel of the Department of Homeland Security to carry out the functions transferred pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Agreement</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement required; revision.</inline>—</heading><content>Before the end of the transition period, as defined in section 1501, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary shall enter into an agreement to effectuate the transfer of functions required by subsection (a). The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary may jointly revise the agreement as necessary thereafter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required terms</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The agreement required by this subsection shall specifically address the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The supervision by the Secretary of Agriculture of the training of employees of the Secretary to carry out the functions transferred pursuant to subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The transfer of funds to the Secretary under subsection (f).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation and reciprocity</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary may include as part of the agreement the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Authority for the Secretary to perform functions delegated to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture regarding the protection of domestic livestock and plants, but not transferred to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to use employees of the Department of Homeland Security to carry out authorities delegated to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding the protection of domestic livestock and plants.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Periodic Transfer of Funds to Department of Homeland Security</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Out of funds collected by fees authorized under sections 2508 and 2509 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (21 U.S.C. 136, 136a), the Secretary of Agriculture shall transfer, from time to time in accordance with the agreement under subsection (e), to the Secretary funds for activities carried out by the Secretary for which such fees were collected.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2184">116 STAT. 2184</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>The proportion of fees collected pursuant to such sections that are transferred to the Secretary under this subsection may not exceed the proportion of the costs incurred by the Secretary to all costs incurred to carry out activities funded by such fees.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Department of Agriculture Employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the completion of the transition period defined under section 1501, the Secretary of Agriculture shall transfer to the Secretary not more than 3,200 full-time equivalent positions of the Department of Agriculture.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Inspection Animals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title V of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 2279e, 2279f) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 501(a)—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2279e">7 USC 2279e</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “or the Department of Homeland Security” after “Department of Agriculture”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “or the Secretary of Homeland Security” after “Secretary of Agriculture”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “Secretary” each place it appears (other than in sections 501(a) and 501(e)) and inserting “Secretary concerned”; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2279e">7 USC 2279e</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t7/s2279f">2779f</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end of section 501 the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary Concerned Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this title, the term ‘Secretary concerned’ means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to an animal used for purposes of official inspections by the Department of Agriculture; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to an animal used for purposes of official inspections by the Department of Homeland Security.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent> </content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="422">SEC. 422. </num><heading>FUNCTIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s232">6 USC 232</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation, Maintenance, and Protection of Federal Buildings and Grounds</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect the functions or authorities of the Administrator of General Services with respect to the operation, maintenance, and protection of buildings and grounds owned or occupied by the Federal Government and under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the Administrator. Except for the law enforcement and related security functions transferred under section 403(3), the Administrator shall retain all powers, functions, and authorities vested in the Administrator under chapter 10 of title 40, United States Code, and other provisions of law that are necessary for the operation, maintenance, and protection of such buildings and grounds.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection of Rents and Fees; Federal Buildings Fund</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory construction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this Act may be construed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to direct the transfer of, or affect, the authority of the Administrator of General Services to collect rents and fees, including fees collected for protective services; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to authorize the Secretary or any other official in the Department to obligate amounts in the Federal Buildings Fund established by section 490(f) of title 40, United States Code.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2185">116 STAT. 2185</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of transferred amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Any amounts transferred by the Administrator of General Services to the Secretary out of rents and fees collected by the Administrator shall be used by the Secretary solely for the protection of buildings or grounds owned or occupied by the Federal Government.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="423">SEC. 423. </num><heading>FUNCTIONS OF TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s233">6 USC 233</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Federal Aviation Administration.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary and other officials in the Department shall consult with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration before taking any action that might affect aviation safety, air carrier operations, aircraft airworthiness, or the use of airspace. The Secretary shall establish a liaison office within the Department for the purpose of consulting with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall transmit to Congress a report containing a plan for complying with the requirements of section 44901(d) of title 49, United States Code, as amended by section 425 of this Act.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations on Statutory Construction</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act may be construed to vest in the Secretary or any other official in the Department any authority over transportation security that is not vested in the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security, or in the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code, on the day before the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obligation of aip funds.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act may be construed to authorize the Secretary or any other official in the Department to obligate amounts made available under section 48103 of title 49, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="424">SEC. 424. </num><heading>PRESERVATION OF TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AS A DISTINCT ENTITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s234">6 USC 234</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, and subject to subsection (b), the Transportation Security Administration shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department under the Under Secretary for Border Transportation and Security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset</inline> .—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall cease to apply 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="425">SEC. 425. </num><heading>EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS.</heading> <content>Section 44901(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If, in his discretion or at the request of an airport, the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security determines that the Transportation Security Administration is not able to deploy explosive detection systems required to be deployed under paragraph (1) at all airports where explosive detection systems are required by December 31, 2002, then with respect to each airport for which the Under Secretary makes that determination—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the Under Secretary shall submit to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2186">116 STAT. 2186</page>and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure a detailed plan (which may be submitted in classified form) for the deployment of the number of explosive detection systems at that airport necessary to meet the requirements of paragraph (1) as soon as practicable at that airport but in no event later than December 31, 2003; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Under Secretary shall take all necessary action to ensure that alternative means of screening all checked baggage is implemented until the requirements of paragraph (1) have been met.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Under Secretary shall take into account—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the nature and extent of the required modifications to the airport’s terminal buildings, and the technical, engineering, design and construction issues;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the need to ensure that such installations and modifications are effective; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of deploying explosive detection systems in the baggage sorting area or other non-public area rather than the lobby of an airport terminal building.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Response.</inline>—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall respond to the request of an airport under subparagraph (A) within 14 days of receiving the request. A denial of request shall create no right of appeal or judicial review.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Airport effort required.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Each airport with respect to which the Under Secretary makes a determination under subparagraph (A) shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>cooperate fully with the Transportation Security Administration with respect to screening checked baggage and changes to accommodate explosive detection systems; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>make security projects a priority for the obligation or expenditure of funds made available under chapter 417 or 471 until explosive detection systems required to be deployed under paragraph (1) have been deployed at that airport.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports.</inline>—</heading><content>Until the Transportation Security Administration has met the requirements of paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall submit a classified report every 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure describing the progress made toward meeting such requirements at each airport.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="426">SEC. 426. </num><heading>TRANSPORTATION SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation Security Oversight Board.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 115(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>Department of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Department of Homeland Security</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 115(b)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking subparagraph (G);</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2187">116 STAT. 2187</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (F) as subparagraphs (B) through (G), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting before subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated) the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Secretary’s designee.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 115(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>Secretary of Transportation</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Secretary of Homeland Security</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval of AIP Grant Applications for Security Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 47106 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation With Secretary of Homeland Security</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security before approving an application under this subchapter for an airport development project grant for activities described in section 47102(3)(B)(ii) only as they relate to security equipment or section 47102(3)(B)(x) only as they relate to installation of bulk explosive detection system.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="427">SEC. 427. </num><heading>COORDINATION OF INFORMATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s235">6 USC 235</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Affected Agency.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “affected agency” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Department of Agriculture;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Department of Health and Human Services; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>any other department or agency determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the head of each other department or agency determined to be appropriate by the Secretary, shall ensure that appropriate information (as determined by the Secretary) concerning inspections of articles that are imported or entered into the United States, and are inspected or regulated by 1 or more affected agencies, is timely and efficiently exchanged between the affected agencies.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Plan.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the head of each other department or agency determined to be appropriate by the Secretary, shall submit to Congress—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a report on the progress made in implementing this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a plan to complete implementation of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="428">SEC. 428. </num><heading>VISA ISSUANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s236">6 USC 236</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “consular office” has the meaning given that term under section 101(a)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(9)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 104(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1104(a)) or any other provision of law, and except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall be vested exclusively with all authorities to issue regulations with respect to, administer, and enforce the provisions of such Act, and of all other immigration and nationality <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2188">116 STAT. 2188</page>laws, relating to the functions of consular officers of the United States in connection with the granting or refusal of visas, and shall have the authority to refuse visas in accordance with law and to develop programs of homeland security training for consular officers (in addition to consular training provided by the Secretary of State), which authorities shall be exercised through the Secretary of State, except that the Secretary shall not have authority to alter or reverse the decision of a consular officer to refuse a visa to an alien; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall have authority to confer or impose upon any officer or employee of the United States, with the consent of the head of the executive agency under whose jurisdiction such officer or employee is serving, any of the functions specified in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of the Secretary of State.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary of State may direct a consular officer to refuse a visa to an alien if the Secretary of State deems such refusal necessary or advisable in the foreign policy or security interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction regarding authority</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section, consistent with the Secretary of Homeland Security’s authority to refuse visas in accordance with law, shall be construed as affecting the authorities of the Secretary of State under the following provisions of law:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Section 101(a)(15)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(A)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 204(d)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154) (as it will take effect upon the entry into force of the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect to Inter-Country adoption).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 212(a)(3)(B)(i)(IV)(bb) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(i)(IV)(bb)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Section 212(a)(3)(B)(i)(VI) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(i)(VI)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(II) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(vi)(II)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(C)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Section 212(a)(10)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(10)(C)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>Section 237(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(4)(C)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>Section 401 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6034; Public Law 104-114).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><content>Section 613 of the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (as contained in section 101(b) of division A of Public Law 105-277) (Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999); 112 Stat. 2681; H.R. 4328 (originally H.R. 4276) as amended by section 617 of Public Law 106-553.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2189">116 STAT. 2189</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="M">(M) </num><content>Section 103(f) of the Chemical Weapon Convention Implementation Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681-865).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="N">(N) </num><content>Section 801 of H.R. 3427, the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001, as enacted by reference in Public Law 106-113.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="O">(O) </num><content>Section 568 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-115).</content></subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="P">(P) </num><content>Section 51 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2723).</content></subsection></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consular Officers and Chiefs of Missions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section may be construed to alter or affect—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the employment status of consular officers as employees of the Department of State; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the authority of a chief of mission under section 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3927).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction regarding delegation of authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any delegation of authority to the Secretary of State by the President pursuant to any proclamation issued under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), consistent with the Secretary of Homeland Security’s authority to refuse visas in accordance with law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Homeland Security Employees to Diplomatic and Consular Posts</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to assign employees of the Department to each diplomatic and consular post at which visas are issued, unless the Secretary determines that such an assignment at a particular post would not promote homeland security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Employees assigned under paragraph (1) shall perform the following functions:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Provide expert advice and training to consular officers regarding specific security threats relating to the adjudication of individual visa applications or classes of applications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Review any such applications, either on the initiative of the employee of the Department or upon request by a consular officer or other person charged with adjudicating such applications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Conduct investigations with respect to consular matters under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of consular officers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall evaluate, in consultation with the Secretary, as deemed appropriate by the Secretary, the performance of consular officers with respect to the processing and adjudication of applications for visas in accordance with performance standards developed by the Secretary for these procedures.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, on an annual basis, submit a report to Congress that describes the basis for each determination under paragraph (1) that the assignment of an employee of the Department at a particular diplomatic post would not promote homeland security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permanent assignment; participation in terrorist lookout committee</inline>.—</heading><content>When appropriate, employees of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2190">116 STAT. 2190</page>Department assigned to perform functions described in paragraph (2) may be assigned permanently to overseas diplomatic or consular posts with country-specific or regional responsibility. If the Secretary so directs, any such employee, when present at an overseas post, shall participate in the terrorist lookout committee established under section 304 of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 (8 U.S.C. 1733).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training and hiring</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent possible, that any employees of the Department assigned to perform functions under paragraph (2) and, as appropriate, consular officers, shall be provided the necessary training to enable them to carry out such functions, including training in foreign languages, interview techniques, and fraud detection techniques, in conditions in the particular country where each employee is assigned, and in other appropriate areas of study.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of center</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to use the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, on a reimbursable basis, to obtain the training described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a report on the implementation of this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any legislative proposals necessary to further the objectives of this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This subsection shall take effect on the earlier of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the date on which the President publishes notice in the Federal Register that the President has submitted a report to Congress setting forth a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary and the Secretary of State governing the implementation of this section; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the date occurring 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Creation of Private Right of Action</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to create or authorize a private right of action to challenge a decision of a consular officer or other United States official or employee to grant or deny a visa.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study Regarding Use of Foreign Nationals</inline>.— </heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct a study of the role of foreign nationals in the granting or refusal of visas and other documents authorizing entry of aliens into the United States. The study shall address the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The proper role, if any, of foreign nationals in the process of rendering decisions on such grants and refusals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Any security concerns involving the employment of foreign nationals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Whether there are cost-effective alternatives to the use of foreign nationals.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2191">116 STAT. 2191</page>containing the findings of the study conducted under paragraph (1) to the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on International Relations, and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Government Affairs of the Senate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall submit to Congress a report on how the provisions of this section will affect procedures for the issuance of student visas.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Visa Issuance Program for Saudi Arabia</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after the date of the enactment of this Act all third party screening programs in Saudi Arabia shall be terminated. On-site personnel of the Department of Homeland Security shall review all visa applications prior to adjudication.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="429">SEC. 429. </num><heading>INFORMATION ON VISA DENIALS REQUIRED TO BE ENTERED INTO ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s237">6 USC 237</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Whenever a consular officer of the United States denies a visa to an applicant, the consular officer shall enter the fact and the basis of the denial and the name of the applicant into the interoperable electronic data system implemented under section 202(a) of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 (8 U.S.C. 1722(a)).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In the case of any alien with respect to whom a visa has been denied under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>no subsequent visa may be issued to the alien unless the consular officer considering the alien’s visa application has reviewed the information concerning the alien placed in the interoperable electronic data system, has indicated on the alien’s application that the information has been reviewed, and has stated for the record why the visa is being issued or a waiver of visa ineligibility recommended in spite of that information; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the alien may not be admitted to the United States without a visa issued in accordance with the procedures described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="430">SEC. 430. </num><heading>OFFICE FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s238">6 USC 238</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Office for Domestic Preparedness shall be within the Directorate of Border and Transportation Security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be a Director of the Office for Domestic Preparedness, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director of the Office for Domestic Preparedness shall report directly to the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Office for Domestic Preparedness shall have the primary responsibility within the executive branch of Government for the preparedness of the United States for acts of terrorism, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>coordinating preparedness efforts at the Federal level, and working with all State, local, tribal, parish, and private sector emergency response providers on all matters pertaining to combating terrorism, including training, exercises, and equipment support;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2192">116 STAT. 2192</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>coordinating or, as appropriate, consolidating communications and systems of communications relating to homeland security at all levels of government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>directing and supervising terrorism preparedness grant programs of the Federal Government (other than those programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services) for all emergency response providers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>incorporating the Strategy priorities into planning guidance on an agency level for the preparedness efforts of the Office for Domestic Preparedness;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>providing agency-specific training for agents and analysts within the Department, other agencies, and State and local agencies and international entities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>as the lead executive branch agency for preparedness of the United States for acts of terrorism, cooperating closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which shall have the primary responsibility within the executive branch to prepare for and mitigate the effects of nonterrorist-related disasters in the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>assisting and supporting the Secretary, in coordination with other Directorates and entities outside the Department, in conducting appropriate risk analysis and risk management activities of State, local, and tribal governments consistent with the mission and functions of the Directorate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>those elements of the Office of National Preparedness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency which relate to terrorism, which shall be consolidated within the Department in the Office for Domestic Preparedness established under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Years</inline> 2003 and 2004.—</heading><content>During fiscal year 2003 and fiscal year 2004, the Director of the Office for Domestic Preparedness established under this section shall manage and carry out those functions of the Office for Domestic Preparedness of the Department of Justice (transferred under this section) before September 11, 2001, under the same terms, conditions, policies, and authorities, and with the required level of personnel, assets, and budget before September 11, 2001.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Immigration Enforcement Functions</heading> <section><num value="441">SEC. 441. </num><heading>TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS TO UNDER SECRETARY FOR BORDER AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s251">6 USC 251</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In accordance with title XV (relating to transition provisions), there shall be transferred from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization to the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security all functions performed under the following programs, and all personnel, assets, and liabilities pertaining to such programs, immediately before such transfer occurs:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Border Patrol program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The detention and removal program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The intelligence program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The investigations program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The inspections program.</content></paragraph></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2193">116 STAT. 2193</page> <section><num value="442">SEC. 442. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF BUREAU OF BORDER SECURITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s252">6 USC 252</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Bureau —</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be in the Department of Homeland Security a bureau to be known as the “Bureau of Border Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant secretary.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The head of the Bureau of Border Security shall be the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security, who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall report directly to the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in law enforcement, and a minimum of 5 years of management experience.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>shall establish the policies for performing such functions as are—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>transferred to the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security by section 441 and delegated to the Assistant Secretary by the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>otherwise vested in the Assistant Secretary by law;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall oversee the administration of such policies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall advise the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security with respect to any policy or operation of the Bureau of Border Security that may affect the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services established under subtitle E, including potentially conflicting policies or operations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program to collect information relating to foreign students.</inline>—</heading><content>The Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security shall be responsible for administering the program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants described in section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372), including the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System established under that section, and shall use such information to carry out the enforcement functions of the Bureau.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Managerial rotation program.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect, the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security shall design and implement a managerial rotation program under which employees of such bureau holding positions involving supervisory or managerial responsibility and classified, in accordance with chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, as a GS-14 or above, shall—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>gain some experience in all the major functions performed by such bureau; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>work in at least one local office of such bureau.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2194">116 STAT. 2194</page>441 takes effect, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress on the implementation of such program.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief of Policy and Strategy.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be a position of Chief of Policy and Strategy for the Bureau of Border Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In consultation with Bureau of Border Security personnel in local offices, the Chief of Policy and Strategy shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>making policy recommendations and performing policy research and analysis on immigration enforcement issues; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>coordinating immigration policy issues with the Chief of Policy and Strategy for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (established under subtitle E), as appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Legal Advisor</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be a principal legal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security. The legal advisor shall provide specialized legal advice to the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security and shall represent the bureau in all exclusion, deportation, and removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="443">SEC. 443. </num><heading>PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND QUALITY REVIEW.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s253">6 USC 253</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>conducting investigations of noncriminal allegations of misconduct, corruption, and fraud involving any employee of the Bureau of Border Security that are not subject to investigation by the Inspector General for the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>inspecting the operations of the Bureau of Border Security and providing assessments of the quality of the operations of such bureau as a whole and each of its components; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>providing an analysis of the management of the Bureau of Border Security.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="444">SEC. 444. </num><heading>EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s254">6 USC 254</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security may, notwithstanding any other provision of law, impose disciplinary action, including termination of employment, pursuant to policies and procedures applicable to employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on any employee of the Bureau of Border Security who willfully deceives the Congress or agency leadership on any matter.</content></section> <section><num value="445">SEC. 445. </num><heading>REPORT ON IMPROVING ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s255">6 USC 255</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, not later than 1 year after being sworn into office, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report with a plan detailing how the Bureau of Border Security, after the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect, will enforce comprehensively, effectively, and fairly all the enforcement provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) relating to such functions.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Labor, the Commissioner of Social Security, the Director of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2195">116 STAT. 2195</page>Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the heads of State and local law enforcement agencies to determine how to most effectively conduct enforcement operations.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="446">SEC. 446. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF FENCING NEAR SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s256">6 USC 256</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>It is the sense of the Congress that completing the 14-mile border fence project required to be carried out under section 102(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1103 note) should be a priority for the Secretary.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Citizenship and Immigration Services</heading> <section><num value="451">SEC. 451. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF BUREAU OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s271">6 USC 271</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Bureau.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be in the Department a bureau to be known as the “Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services shall be the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall report directly to the Deputy Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall have a minimum of 5 years of management experience; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall be paid at the same level as the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall establish the policies for performing such functions as are transferred to the Director by this section or this Act or otherwise vested in the Director by law;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall oversee the administration of such policies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall advise the Deputy Secretary with respect to any policy or operation of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services that may affect the Bureau of Border Security of the Department, including potentially conflicting policies or operations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>shall establish national immigration services policies and priorities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>shall meet regularly with the Ombudsman described in section 452 to correct serious service problems identified by the Ombudsman; and shall establish procedures requiring a formal response to any recommendations submitted in the Ombudsman’s annual report to Congress within 3 months after its submission to Congress.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Managerial rotation program.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the effective date specified in section 455, the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services shall design and implement a managerial rotation program under which <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2196">116 STAT. 2196</page>employees of such bureau holding positions involving supervisory or managerial responsibility and classified, in accordance with chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, as a GS-14 or above, shall—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>gain some experience in all the major functions performed by such bureau; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>work in at least one field office and one service center of such bureau.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the effective date specified in section 455, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the implementation of such program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot initiatives for backlog elimination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services is authorized to implement innovative pilot initiatives to eliminate any remaining backlog in the processing of immigration benefit applications, and to prevent any backlog in the processing of such applications from recurring, in accordance with section 204(a) of the Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2000 (8 U.S.C. 1573(a)). Such initiatives may include measures such as increasing personnel, transferring personnel to focus on areas with the largest potential for backlog, and streamlining paperwork.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Functions From Commissioner</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with title XV (relating to transition provisions), there are transferred from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization to the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services the following functions, and all personnel, infrastructure, and funding provided to the Commissioner in support of such functions immediately before the effective date specified in section 455:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Adjudications of immigrant visa petitions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Adjudications of naturalization petitions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Adjudications of asylum and refugee applications.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Adjudications performed at service centers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>All other adjudications performed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service immediately before the effective date specified in section 455.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><chapeau>Chief of Policy and Strategy.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be a position of Chief of Policy and Strategy for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In consultation with Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services personnel in field offices, the Chief of Policy and Strategy shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>making policy recommendations and performing policy research and analysis on immigration services issues; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>coordinating immigration policy issues with the Chief of Policy and Strategy for the Bureau of Border Security of the Department.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Legal Advisor</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be a principal legal advisor to the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The legal advisor shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2197">116 STAT. 2197</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>providing specialized legal advice, opinions, determinations, regulations, and any other assistance to the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services with respect to legal matters affecting the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>representing the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in visa petition appeal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review.</content></subparagraph></subsection></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Officer.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be a Budget Officer for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Budget Officer shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>formulating and executing the budget of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>financial management of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>collecting all payments, fines, and other debts for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief of Office of Citizenship —</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall be a position of Chief of the Office of Citizenship for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Chief of the Office of Citizenship for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services shall be responsible for promoting instruction and training on citizenship responsibilities for aliens interested in becoming naturalized citizens of the United States, including the development of educational materials.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section> <num value="452">SEC. 452. </num><heading>CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES OMBUDSMAN.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s272">6 USC 272</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Within the Department, there shall be a position of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (in this section referred to as the “Ombudsman”). The Ombudsman shall report directly to the Deputy Secretary. The Ombudsman shall have a background in customer service as well as immigration law.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>It shall be the function of the Ombudsman—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to assist individuals and employers in resolving problems with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to identify areas in which individuals and employers have problems in dealing with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>to the extent possible, to propose changes in the administrative practices of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to mitigate problems identified under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports.— </inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 30 of each calendar year, the Ombudsman shall report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the objectives of the Office of the Ombudsman for the fiscal year beginning in such calendar year. Any such report shall contain full and substantive analysis, in addition to statistical information, and—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2198">116 STAT. 2198</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall identify the recommendations the Office of the Ombudsman has made on improving services and responsiveness of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall contain a summary of the most pervasive and serious problems encountered by individuals and employers, including a description of the nature of such problems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall contain an inventory of the items described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) for which action has been taken and the result of such action;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>shall contain an inventory of the items described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) for which action remains to be completed and the period during which each item has remained on such inventory;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>shall contain an inventory of the items described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) for which no action has been taken, the period during which each item has remained on such inventory, the reasons for the inaction, and shall identify any official of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services who is responsible for such inaction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>shall contain recommendations for such administrative action as may be appropriate to resolve problems encountered by individuals and employers, including problems created by excessive backlogs in the adjudication and processing of immigration benefit petitions and applications; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>shall include such other information as the Ombudsman may deem advisable.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to be submitted directly.</inline>—</heading><content>Each report required under this subsection shall be provided directly to the committees described in paragraph (1) without any prior comment or amendment from the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, or any other officer or employee of the Department or the Office of Management and Budget.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading> <chapeau>The Ombudsman—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall monitor the coverage and geographic allocation of local offices of the Ombudsman;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall develop guidance to be distributed to all officers and employees of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services outlining the criteria for referral of inquiries to local offices of the Ombudsman;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>shall ensure that the local telephone number for each local office of the Ombudsman is published and available to individuals and employers served by the office; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>shall meet regularly with the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to identify serious service problems and to present recommendations for such administrative action as may be appropriate to resolve problems encountered by individuals and employers.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel Actions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Ombudsman shall have the responsibility and authority—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to appoint local ombudsmen and make available at least 1 such ombudsman for each State; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2199">116 STAT. 2199</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to evaluate and take personnel actions (including dismissal) with respect to any employee of any local office of the Ombudsman.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Ombudsman may consult with the appropriate supervisory personnel of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in carrying out the Ombudsman’s responsibilities under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services shall establish procedures requiring a formal response to all recommendations submitted to such director by the Ombudsman within 3 months after submission to such director.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation of Local Offices</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each local ombudsman—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall report to the Ombudsman or the delegate thereof;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>may consult with the appropriate supervisory personnel of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding the daily operation of the local office of such ombudsman;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>shall, at the initial meeting with any individual or employer seeking the assistance of such local office, notify such individual or employer that the local offices of the Ombudsman operate independently of any other component of the Department and report directly to Congress through the Ombudsman; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>at the local ombudsman’s discretion, may determine not to disclose to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services contact with, or information provided by, such individual or employer.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of independent communications</inline>.— </heading><content>Each local office of the Ombudsman shall maintain a phone, facsimile, and other means of electronic communication access, and a post office address, that is separate from those maintained by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, or any component of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="453">SEC. 453. </num><heading>PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND QUALITY REVIEW.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s273">6 USC 273</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>conducting investigations of noncriminal allegations of misconduct, corruption, and fraud involving any employee of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services that are not subject to investigation by the Inspector General for the Department;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>inspecting the operations of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and providing assessments of the quality of the operations of such bureau as a whole and each of its components; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>providing an analysis of the management of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Considerations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In providing assessments in accordance with subsection (a)(2) with respect to a decision of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, or any of its components, consideration shall be given to—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2200">116 STAT. 2200</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the accuracy of the findings of fact and conclusions of law used in rendering the decision;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any fraud or misrepresentation associated with the decision; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the efficiency with which the decision was rendered.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="454">SEC. 454. </num><heading>EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s274">6 USC 274</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services may, notwithstanding any other provision of law, impose disciplinary action, including termination of employment, pursuant to policies and procedures applicable to employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on any employee of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services who willfully deceives Congress or agency leadership on any matter.</content></section> <section><num value="455">SEC. 455. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s271">6 USC 271 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding section 4, sections 451 through 456, and the amendments made by such sections, shall take effect on the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect.</content></section> <section><num value="456">SEC. 456. </num><heading>TRANSITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s275">6 USC 275</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">References.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>With respect to any function transferred by this subtitle to, and exercised on or after the effective date specified in section 455 by, the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, any reference in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to a component of government from which such function is transferred—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to the head of such component is deemed to refer to the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to such component is deemed to refer to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Transition Issues</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exercise of authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided by law, a Federal official to whom a function is transferred by this subtitle may, for purposes of performing the function, exercise all authorities under any other provision of law that were available with respect to the performance of that function to the official responsible for the performance of the function immediately before the effective date specified in section 455.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer and allocation of appropriations and personnel.</inline>—</heading><content>The personnel of the Department of Justice employed in connection with the functions transferred by this subtitle (and functions that the Secretary determines are properly related to the functions of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services), and the assets, liabilities, contracts, property, records, and unexpended balance of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed, held, used, arising from, available to, or to be made available to, the Immigration and Naturalization Service in connection with the functions transferred by this subtitle, subject to section 202 of the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950, shall be transferred to the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services for allocation to the appropriate component of the Department. Unexpended funds transferred <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2201">116 STAT. 2201</page>pursuant to this paragraph shall be used only for the purposes for which the funds were originally authorized and appropriated. The Secretary shall have the right to adjust or realign transfers of funds and personnel effected pursuant to this subtitle for a period of 2 years after the effective date specified in section 455.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="457">SEC. 457. </num><heading>FUNDING FOR CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.</heading> <content>Section 286(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356(m)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>services, including the costs of similar services provided without charge to asylum applicants or other immigrants.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>services.</quotedText>”.</content></section> <section><num value="458">SEC. 458. </num><heading>BACKLOG ELIMINATION.</heading> <content>Section 204(a)(1) of the Immigration Services and Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2000 (8 U.S.C. 1573(a)(1)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act</quotedText>;” and inserting “<quotedText>1 year after the date of the enactment of the Homeland Security Act of 2002;</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section><num value="459">SEC. 459. </num><heading>REPORT ON IMPROVING IMMIGRATION SERVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s276">6 USC 276</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, not later than 1 year after the effective date of this Act, shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report with a plan detailing how the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, after the transfer of functions specified in this subtitle takes effect, will complete efficiently, fairly, and within a reasonable time, the adjudications described in paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 451(b).</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For each type of adjudication to be undertaken by the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, the report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Any potential savings of resources that may be implemented without affecting the quality of the adjudication.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The goal for processing time with respect to the application.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Any statutory modifications with respect to the adjudication that the Secretary considers advisable.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Labor, the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security of the Department, and the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review to determine how to streamline and improve the process for applying for and making adjudications described in section 451(b) and related processes.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="460">SEC. 460. </num><heading>REPORT ON RESPONDING TO FLUCTUATING NEEDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s277">6 USC 277</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report on changes in law, including changes in authorizations of appropriations and in appropriations, that are needed to permit the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and, after the transfer of functions specified in this subtitle takes effect, the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department, to ensure a prompt and timely response to emergent, unforeseen, or impending changes in the number of applications for immigration benefits, and otherwise to ensure the accommodation of changing immigration service needs.</content></section> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2202">116 STAT. 2202</page> <section><num value="461">SEC. 461. </num><heading>APPLICATION OF INTERNET-BASED TECHNOLOGIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s278">6 USC 278</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Tracking System.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, not later than 1 year after the effective date of this Act, in consultation with the Technology Advisory Committee established under subsection (c), shall establish an Internet-based system, that will permit a person, employer, immigrant, or nonimmigrant who has filings with the Secretary for any benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), access to online information about the processing status of the filing involved.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Feasibility Study for Online Filing and Improved Processing.</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Online filing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Technology Advisory Committee established under subsection (c), shall conduct a feasibility study on the online filing of the filings described in subsection (a). The study shall include a review of computerization and technology of the Immigration and Naturalization Service relating to the immigration services and processing of filings related to immigrant services. The study shall also include an estimate of the timeframe and cost and shall consider other factors in implementing such a filing system, including the feasibility of fee payment online.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>A report on the study under this subsection shall be submitted to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate not later than 1 year after the effective date of this Act.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technology Advisory Committee</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall establish, not later than 60 days after the effective date of this Act, an advisory committee (in this section referred to as the “Technology Advisory Committee”) to assist the Secretary in—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>establishing the tracking system under subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>conducting the study under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The Technology Advisory Committee shall be established after consultation with the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate.</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Technology Advisory Committee shall be composed of representatives from high technology companies capable of establishing and implementing the system in an expeditious manner, and representatives of persons who may use the tracking system described in subsection (a) and the online filing system described in subsection (b)(1).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="462">SEC. 462. </num><heading>CHILDREN’S AFFAIRS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s279">6 USC 279</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Functions</inline>.—</heading><content>There are transferred to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Department of Health and Human Services functions under the immigration laws of the United States with respect to the care of unaccompanied alien children that were vested by statute in, or performed by, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (or any officer, employee, or component of the Immigration and Naturalization Service) immediately before the effective date specified in subsection (d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><chapeau>Pursuant to the transfer made by subsection (a), the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2203">116 STAT. 2203</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>coordinating and implementing the care and placement of unaccompanied alien children who are in Federal custody by reason of their immigration status, including developing a plan to be submitted to Congress on how to ensure that qualified and independent legal counsel is timely appointed to represent the interests of each such child, consistent with the law regarding appointment of counsel that is in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>ensuring that the interests of the child are considered in decisions and actions relating to the care and custody of an unaccompanied alien child;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>making placement determinations for all unaccompanied alien children who are in Federal custody by reason of their immigration status;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>implementing the placement determinations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>implementing policies with respect to the care and placement of unaccompanied alien children;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>identifying a sufficient number of qualified individuals, entities, and facilities to house unaccompanied alien children;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>overseeing the infrastructure and personnel of facilities in which unaccompanied alien children reside;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>reuniting unaccompanied alien children with a parent abroad in appropriate cases;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>compiling, updating, and publishing at least annually a state-by-state list of professionals or other entities qualified to provide guardian and attorney representation services for unaccompanied alien children;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><chapeau>maintaining statistical information and other data on unaccompanied alien children for whose care and placement the Director is responsible, which shall include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>biographical information, such as a child’s name, gender, date of birth, country of birth, and country of habitual residence;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the date on which the child came into Federal custody by reason of his or her immigration status;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>information relating to the child’s placement, removal, or release from each facility in which the child has resided;</content></clause> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in any case in which the child is placed in detention or released, an explanation relating to the detention or release; and</content></subparagraph> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>the disposition of any actions in which the child is the subject;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K) </num><content>collecting and compiling statistical information from the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of State on each department’s actions relating to unaccompanied alien children; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L) </num><content>conducting investigations and inspections of facilities and other entities in which unaccompanied alien children reside.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with other entities; no release on own recognizance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In making determinations described in paragraph (1)(C), the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2204">116 STAT. 2204</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>shall consult with appropriate juvenile justice professionals, the Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border Security to ensure that such determinations ensure that unaccompanied alien children described in such subparagraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>are likely to appear for all hearings or proceedings in which they are involved;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>are protected from smugglers, traffickers, or others who might seek to victimize or otherwise engage them in criminal, harmful, or exploitive activity; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>are placed in a setting in which they are not likely to pose a danger to themselves or others; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall not release such children upon their own recognizance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties with respect to foster care.</inline>—</heading><content>In carrying out the duties described in paragraph (1)(G), the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement is encouraged to use the refugee children foster care system established pursuant to section 412(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1522(d)) for the placement of unaccompanied alien children.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to transfer the responsibility for adjudicating benefit determinations under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) from the authority of any official of the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, or the Department of State.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 4, this section shall take effect on the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to any function transferred by this section, any reference in any other Federal law, Executive order, rule, regulation, or delegation of authority, or any document of or pertaining to a component of government from which such function is transferred—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to the head of such component is deemed to refer to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to such component is deemed to refer to the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Department of Health and Human Services.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Transition Issues</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exercise of authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided by law, a Federal official to whom a function is transferred by this section may, for purposes of performing the function, exercise all authorities under any other provision of law that were available with respect to the performance of that function to the official responsible for the performance of the function immediately before the effective date specified in subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Savings provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 1512 shall apply to a transfer of functions under this section in the same manner as such provisions apply to a transfer of functions under this Act to the Department of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer and allocation of appropriations and personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>The personnel of the Department of Justice employed <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2205">116 STAT. 2205</page>in connection with the functions transferred by this section, and the assets, liabilities, contracts, property, records, and unexpended balance of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed, held, used, arising from, available to, or to be made available to, the Immigration and Naturalization Service in connection with the functions transferred by this section, subject to section 202 of the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950, shall be transferred to the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement for allocation to the appropriate component of the Department of Health and Human Services. Unexpended funds transferred pursuant to this paragraph shall be used only for the purposes for which the funds were originally authorized and appropriated.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As used in this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the term “placement” means the placement of an unaccompanied alien child in either a detention facility or an alternative to such a facility; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the term “unaccompanied alien child” means a child who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>has no lawful immigration status in the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>has not attained 18 years of age; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>with respect to whom—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>there is no parent or legal guardian in the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>no parent or legal guardian in the United States is available to provide care and physical custody.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>General Immigration Provisions</heading> <section><num value="471">SEC. 471. </num><heading>ABOLISHMENT OF INS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s291">6 USC 291</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Upon completion of all transfers from the Immigration and Naturalization Service as provided for by this Act, the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice is abolished.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided by section 1502 may be used to reorganize functions or organizational units within the Bureau of Border Security or the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, but may not be used to recombine the two bureaus into a single agency or otherwise to combine, join, or consolidate functions or organizational units of the two bureaus with each other.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="472">SEC. 472. </num><heading>VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s292">6 USC 292</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the term “employee” means an employee (as defined by section 2105 of title 5, United States Code) who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>has completed at least 3 years of current continuous service with 1 or more covered entities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>is serving under an appointment without time limitation,</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">but does not include any person under subparagraphs (A)-(G) of section 663(a)(2) of Public Law 104-208 (5 U.S.C. 5597 note);</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the term “covered entity” means—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2206">116 STAT. 2206</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Immigration and Naturalization Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Bureau of Border Security of the Department of Homeland Security; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the term “transfer date” means the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic Restructuring Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before the Attorney General or the Secretary obligates any resources for voluntary separation incentive payments under this section, such official shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a strategic restructuring plan, which shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>an organizational chart depicting the covered entities after their restructuring pursuant to this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>a summary description of how the authority under this section will be used to help carry out that restructuring; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the information specified in section 663(b)(2) of Public Law 104-208 (5 U.S.C. 5597 note).</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">As used in the preceding sentence, the “appropriate committees of Congress” are the Committees on Appropriations, Government Reform, and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on Appropriations, Governmental Affairs, and the Judiciary of the Senate.</continuation></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Attorney General and the Secretary may, to the extent necessary to help carry out their respective strategic restructuring plan described in subsection (b), make voluntary separation incentive payments to employees. Any such payment—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall be paid to the employee, in a lump sum, after the employee has separated from service;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall be paid from appropriations or funds available for the payment of basic pay of the employee;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>shall be equal to the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the amount the employee would be entitled to receive under section 5595(c) of title 5, United States Code; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>an amount not to exceed $25,000, as determined by the Attorney General or the Secretary;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>may not be made except in the case of any qualifying employee who voluntarily separates (whether by retirement or resignation) before the end of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the 3-month period beginning on the date on which such payment is offered or made available to such employee; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the 3-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, whichever occurs first;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>shall not be a basis for payment, and shall not be included in the computation, of any other type of Government benefit; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>shall not be taken into account in determining the amount of any severance pay to which the employee may be entitled under section 5595 of title 5, United States Code, based on any other separation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Agency Contributions to the Retirement Fund.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2207">116 STAT. 2207</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline> .—</heading><content>In addition to any payments which it is otherwise required to make, the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security shall, for each fiscal year with respect to which it makes any voluntary separation incentive payments under this section, remit to the Office of Personnel Management for deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund the amount required under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount required under this paragraph shall, for any fiscal year, be the amount under subparagraph (A) or (B), whichever is greater.</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">First method</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount under this subparagraph shall, for any fiscal year, be equal to the minimum amount necessary to offset the additional costs to the retirement systems under title 5, United States Code (payable out of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund) resulting from the voluntary separation of the employees described in paragraph (3), as determined under regulations of the Office of Personnel Management.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Second method</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount under this subparagraph shall, for any fiscal year, be equal to 45 percent of the sum total of the final basic pay of the employees described in paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computations to be based on separations occurring IN THE fiscal year involved</inline>.—</heading><content>The employees described in this paragraph are those employees who receive a voluntary separation incentive payment under this section based on their separating from service during the fiscal year with respect to which the payment under this subsection relates.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final basic pay defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this subsection, the term “final basic pay” means, with respect to an employee, the total amount of basic pay which would be payable for a year of service by such employee, computed using the employee’s final rate of basic pay, and, if last serving on other than a fulltime basis, with appropriate adjustment therefor.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Subsequent Employment With the Government</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual who receives a voluntary separation incentive payment under this section and who, within 5 years after the date of the separation on which the payment is based, accepts any compensated employment with the Government or works for any agency of the Government through a personal services contract, shall be required to pay, prior to the individual’s first day of employment, the entire amount of the incentive payment. Such payment shall be made to the covered entity from which the individual separated or, if made on or after the transfer date, to the Deputy Secretary or the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security (for transfer to the appropriate component of the Department of Homeland Security, if necessary).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Employment Levels</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intended effect</inline>.—</heading><content>Voluntary separations under this section are not intended to necessarily reduce the total number of full-time equivalent positions in any covered entity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of voluntary separations</inline>.—</heading><content>A covered entity may redeploy or use the full-time equivalent positions vacated by <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2208">116 STAT. 2208</page>voluntary separations under this section to make other positions available to more critical locations or more critical occupations.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="473">SEC. 473. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s293">6 USC 293</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General and the Secretary may each, during a period ending not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, conduct a demonstration project for the purpose of determining whether one or more changes in the policies or procedures relating to methods for disciplining employees would result in improved personnel management.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A demonstration project under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>may not cover any employees apart from those employed in or under a covered entity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall not be limited by any provision of chapter 43, 75, or 77 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under the demonstration project—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the use of alternative means of dispute resolution (as defined in section 571 of title 5, United States Code) shall be encouraged, whenever appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>each covered entity under the jurisdiction of the official conducting the project shall be required to provide for the expeditious, fair, and independent review of any action to which section 4303 or subchapter II of chapter 75 of such title 5 would otherwise apply (except an action described in section 7512(5) of such title 5).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions Involving Discrimination</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if, in the case of any matter described in section 7702(a)(1)(B) of title 5, United States Code, there is no judicially reviewable action under the demonstration project within 120 days after the filing of an appeal or other formal request for review (referred to in subsection (c)(2)), an employee shall be entitled to file a civil action to the same extent and in the same manner as provided in section 7702(e)(1) of such title 5 (in the matter following subparagraph (C) thereof).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Employees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Employees shall not be included within any project under this section if such employees are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>neither managers nor supervisors; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>within a unit with respect to which a labor organization is accorded exclusive recognition under chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, an aggrieved employee within a unit (referred to in paragraph (2)) may elect to participate in a complaint procedure developed under the demonstration project in lieu of any negotiated grievance procedure and any statutory procedure (as such term is used in section 7121 of such title 5).</continuation></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The General Accounting Office shall prepare and submit to the Committees on Government Reform and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Governmental Affairs and the Judiciary of the Senate periodic reports on any demonstration project conducted under this section, such reports to be submitted after the second and fourth years of its operation. Upon request, the Attorney General or the Secretary shall furnish such information as the General Accounting Office may require to carry out this subsection.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2209">116 STAT. 2209</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>In this section, the term “covered entity” has the meaning given such term in section 472(a)(2).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="474">SEC. 474. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s294">6 USC 294</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the missions of the Bureau of Border Security and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services are equally important and, accordingly, they each should be adequately funded; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the functions transferred under this subtitle should not, after such transfers take effect, operate at levels below those in effect prior to the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="475">SEC. 475. </num><heading>DIRECTOR OF SHARED SERVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s295">6 USC 295</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Within the Office of Deputy Secretary, there shall be a Director of Shared Services.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Director of Shared Services shall be responsible for the coordination of resources for the Bureau of Border Security and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>information resources management, including computer databases and information technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>records and file management; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>forms management.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="476">SEC. 476. </num><heading>SEPARATION OF FUNDING.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s296">6 USC 296</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>There shall be established separate accounts in the Treasury of the United States for appropriated funds and other deposits available for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separate Budgets.</inline>—</heading><content>To ensure that the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security are funded to the extent necessary to fully carry out their respective functions, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall separate the budget requests for each such entity.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees.</inline>—</heading><content>Fees imposed for a particular service, application, or benefit shall be deposited into the account established under subsection (a) that is for the bureau with jurisdiction over the function to which the fee relates.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees Not Transferable.</inline>—</heading><content>No fee may be transferred between the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security for purposes not authorized by section 286 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1356).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="477">SEC. 477. </num><heading>REPORTS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s296">6 USC 296</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Division of Funds.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, not later than 120 days after the effective date of this Act, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report on the proposed division and transfer of funds, including unexpended funds, appropriations, and fees, between the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Division of Personnel.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, not later than 120 days after the effective date of this Act, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report on the proposed division of personnel between the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2210">116 STAT. 2210</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Plan.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, not later than 120 days after the effective date of this Act, and every 6 months thereafter until the termination of fiscal year 2005, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate an implementation plan to carry out this Act.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The implementation plan should include details concerning the separation of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security, including the following:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Organizational structure, including the field structure.</content></subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Chain of command.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Procedures for interaction among such bureaus.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Fraud detection and investigation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The processing and handling of removal proceedings, including expedited removal and applications for relief from removal.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Recommendations for conforming amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Establishment of a transition team.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Methods to phase in the costs of separating the administrative support systems of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in order to provide for separate administrative support systems for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Studies and Reports.</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status reports on transition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect, and every 6 months thereafter, until full implementation of this subtitle has been completed, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing the following:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>A determination of whether the transfers of functions made by subtitles D and E have been completed, and if a transfer of functions has not taken place, identifying the reasons why the transfer has not taken place.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>If the transfers of functions made by subtitles D and E have been completed, an identification of any issues that have arisen due to the completed transfers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>An identification of any issues that may arise due to any future transfer of functions.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on management</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 4 years after the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations and on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report, following a study, containing the following:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Determinations of whether the transfer of functions from the Immigration and Naturalization Service to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2211">116 STAT. 2211</page>Bureau of Border Security have improved, with respect to each function transferred, the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Operations.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>Management, including accountability and communication.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>Financial administration.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>Recordkeeping, including information management and technology.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>A statement of the reasons for the determinations under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Any recommendations for further improvements to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Bureau of Border Security.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on fees</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the Deadline, date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate a report examining whether the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services is likely to derive sufficient funds from fees to carry out its functions in the absence of appropriated funds.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="478">SEC. 478. </num><heading>IMMIGRATION FUNCTIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s298">6 USC 298</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>One year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the President, to the Committees on the Judiciary and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and to the Committees on the Judiciary and Government Affairs of the Senate, on the impact the transfers made by this subtitle has had on immigration functions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matter included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall address the following with respect to the period covered by the report:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The aggregate number of all immigration applications and petitions received, and processed, by the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Region-by-region statistics on the aggregate number of immigration applications and petitions filed by an alien (or filed on behalf of an alien) and denied, disaggregated by category of denial and application or petition type.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The quantity of backlogged immigration applications and petitions that have been processed, the aggregate number awaiting processing, and a detailed plan for eliminating the backlog.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The average processing period for immigration applications and petitions, disaggregated by application or petition type.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The number and types of immigration-related grievances filed with any official of the Department of Justice, and if those grievances were resolved.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Plans to address grievances and improve immigration services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Whether immigration-related fees were used consistent with legal requirements regarding such use.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2212">116 STAT. 2212</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Whether immigration-related questions conveyed by customers to the Department (whether conveyed in person, by telephone, or by means of the Internet) were answered effectively and efficiently.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress Regarding Immigration Services.—</inline></heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the quality and efficiency of immigration services rendered by the Federal Government should be improved after the transfers made by this subtitle take effect; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary should undertake efforts to guarantee that concerns regarding the quality and efficiency of immigration services are addressed after such effective date.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE</heading> <section><num value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading>UNDER SECRETARY FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s311">6 USC 311</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>There shall be in the Department a Directorate of Emergency Preparedness and Response headed by an Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response.</content></section> <section><num value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>RESPONSIBILITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s312">6 USC 312</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response, shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>helping to ensure the effectiveness of emergency response providers to terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>with respect to the Nuclear Incident Response Team (regardless of whether it is operating as an organizational unit of the Department pursuant to this title)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>establishing standards and certifying when those standards have been met;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>conducting joint and other exercises and training and evaluating performance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>providing funds to the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, as appropriate, for homeland security planning, exercises and training, and equipment;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>providing the Federal Government’s response to terrorist attacks and major disasters, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>managing such response;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>directing the Domestic Emergency Support Team, the Strategic National Stockpile, the National Disaster Medical System, and (when operating as an organizational unit of the Department pursuant to this title) the Nuclear Incident Response Team;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>overseeing the Metropolitan Medical Response System; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>coordinating other Federal response resources in the event of a terrorist attack or major disaster;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>aiding the recovery from terrorist attacks and major disasters;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>building a comprehensive national incident management system with Federal, State, and local government personnel, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2213">116 STAT. 2213</page>agencies, and authorities, to respond to such attacks and disasters;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>consolidating existing Federal Government emergency response plans into a single, coordinated national response plan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>developing comprehensive programs for developing interoperative communications technology, and helping to ensure that emergency response providers acquire such technology.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s313">6 USC 313</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In accordance with title XV, there shall be transferred to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the following entities:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Federal Emergency Management Agency, including the functions of the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency relating thereto.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Integrated Hazard Information System of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which shall be renamed “FIRESAT”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The National Domestic Preparedness Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including the functions of the Attorney General relating thereto.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The Domestic Emergency Support Teams of the Department of Justice, including the functions of the Attorney General relating thereto.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Office of Emergency Preparedness, the National Disaster Medical System, and the Metropolitan Medical Response System of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the functions of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness relating thereto.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>The Strategic National Stockpile of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the functions of the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating thereto.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>NUCLEAR INCIDENT RESPONSE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s314">6 USC 314</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>At the direction of the Secretary (in connection with an actual or threatened terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency in the United States), the Nuclear Incident Response Team shall operate as an organizational unit of the Department. While so operating, the Nuclear Incident Response Team shall be subject to the direction, authority, and control of the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the ordinary responsibility of the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for organizing, training, equipping, and utilizing their respective entities in the Nuclear Incident Response Team, or (subject to the provisions of this title) from exercising direction, authority, and control over them when they are not operating as a unit of the Department.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading>CONDUCT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED ACTIVITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s315">6 USC 315</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect to all public health-related activities to improve State, local, and hospital preparedness and response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear and other <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2214">116 STAT. 2214</page>emerging terrorist threats carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services (including the Public Health Service), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall set priorities and preparedness goals and further develop a coordinated strategy for such activities in collaboration with the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of Progress</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall collaborate with the Secretary in developing specific benchmarks and outcome measurements for evaluating progress toward achieving the priorities and goals described in such subsection.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>DEFINITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s316">6 USC 316</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>In this title, the term “Nuclear Incident Response Team” means a resource that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>those entities of the Department of Energy that perform nuclear or radiological emergency support functions (including accident response, search response, advisory, and technical operations functions), radiation exposure functions at the medical assistance facility known as the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), radiological assistance functions, and related functions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>those entities of the Environmental Protection Agency that perform such support functions (including radiological emergency response functions) and related functions.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading>ROLE OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s317">6 USC 317</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The functions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>All functions and authorities prescribed by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Carrying out its mission to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards by leading and supporting the Nation in a comprehensive, risk-based emergency management program—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>of mitigation, by taking sustained actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>of planning for building the emergency management profession to prepare effectively for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from any hazard;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>of response, by conducting emergency operations to save lives and property through positioning emergency equipment and supplies, through evacuating potential victims, through providing food, water, shelter, and medical care to those in need, and through restoring critical public services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>of recovery, by rebuilding communities so individuals, businesses, and governments can function on their own, return to normal life, and protect against future hazards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>of increased efficiencies, by coordinating efforts relating to mitigation, planning, response, and recovery.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Response Plan.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Role of fema</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2215">116 STAT. 2215</page>remain the lead agency for the Federal Response Plan established under Executive Order No. 12148 (44 Fed. Reg. 43239) and Executive Order No. 12656 (53 Fed. Reg. 47491).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revision of response plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall revise the Federal Response Plan to reflect the establishment of and incorporate the Department.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="508">SEC. 508. </num><heading>USE OF NATIONAL PRIVATE SECTOR NETWORKS IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s318">6 USC 318</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall use national private sector networks and infrastructure for emergency response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive disasters, and other major disasters.</content></section> <section><num value="509">SEC. 509. </num><heading>USE OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY, GOODS, AND SERVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s319">6 USC 319</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Secretary should, to the maximum extent possible, use off-the-shelf commercially developed technologies to ensure that the Department’s information technology systems allow the Department to collect, manage, share, analyze, and disseminate information securely over multiple channels of communication; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in order to further the policy of the United States to avoid competing commercially with the private sector, the Secretary should rely on commercial sources to supply the goods and services needed by the Department.</content></paragraph></section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>TREATMENT OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS</heading> <section><num value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading>TREATMENT OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s331">6 USC 331</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Members of the Armed Forces of the United States defend the freedom and security of our Nation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Members of the Armed Forces of the United States have lost their lives while battling the evils of terrorism around the world.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Personnel of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) charged with the responsibility of covert observation of terrorists around the world are often put in harm’s way during their service to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Personnel of the Central Intelligence Agency have also lost their lives while battling the evils of terrorism around the world.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other Federal agencies charged with domestic protection <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2216">116 STAT. 2216</page>of the United States put their lives at risk on a daily basis for the freedom and security of our Nation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>United States military personnel, CIA personnel, FBI personnel, and other Federal agents in the service of the United States are patriots of the highest order.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>CIA officer Johnny Micheal Spann became the first American to give his life for his country in the War on Terrorism declared by President George W. Bush following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Johnny Micheal Spann left behind a wife and children who are very proud of the heroic actions of their patriot father.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Surviving dependents of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who lose their lives as a result of terrorist attacks or military operations abroad receive a $6,000 death benefit, plus a small monthly benefit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>The current system of compensating spouses and children of American patriots is inequitable and needs improvement.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trusts.</inline>—</heading><content>Any charitable corporation, fund, foundation, or trust (or separate fund or account thereof) which otherwise meets all applicable requirements under law with respect to charitable entities and meets the requirements described in subsection (c) shall be eligible to characterize itself as a “Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for the Designation of Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trusts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirements described in this subsection are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Not taking into account funds or donations reasonably necessary to establish a trust, at least 85 percent of all funds or donations (including any earnings on the investment of such funds or donations) received or collected by any Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust must be distributed to (or, if placed in a private foundation, held in trust for) surviving spouses, children, or dependent parents, grandparents, or siblings of 1 or more of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>members of the Armed Forces of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>personnel, including contractors, of elements of the intelligence community, as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>officers, employees, or contract employees of the United States Government,</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">whose deaths occur in the line of duty and arise out of terrorist attacks, military operations, intelligence operations, or law enforcement operations or accidents connected with activities occurring after September 11, 2001, and related to domestic or foreign efforts to curb international terrorism, including the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40; 115 Stat. 224).</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Other than funds or donations reasonably necessary to establish a trust, not more than 15 percent of all funds or donations (or 15 percent of annual earnings on funds invested in a private foundation) may be used for administrative purposes.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2217">116 STAT. 2217</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>No part of the net earnings of any Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust may inure to the benefit of any individual based solely on the position of such individual as a shareholder, an officer or employee of such Trust.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>None of the activities of any Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust shall be conducted in a manner inconsistent with any law that prohibits attempting to influence legislation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>No Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust may participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, including by publication or distribution of statements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Each Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust shall comply with the instructions and directions of the Director of Central Intelligence, the Attorney General, or the Secretary of Defense relating to the protection of intelligence sources and methods, sensitive law enforcement information, or other sensitive national security information, including methods for confidentially disbursing funds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Each Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust that receives annual contributions totaling more than $1,000,000 must be audited annually by an independent certified public accounting firm. Such audits shall be filed with the Internal Revenue Service, and shall be open to public inspection, except that the conduct, filing, and availability of the audit shall be consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods, of sensitive law enforcement information, and of other sensitive national security information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Each Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust shall make distributions to beneficiaries described in paragraph (1) at least once every calendar year, beginning not later than 12 months after the formation of such Trust, and all funds and donations received and earnings not placed in a private foundation dedicated to such beneficiaries must be distributed within 36 months after the end of the fiscal year in which such funds, donations, and earnings are received.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>When determining the amount of a distribution to any beneficiary described in paragraph (1), a Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust should take into account the amount of any collateral source compensation that the beneficiary has received or is entitled to receive as a result of the death of an individual described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Collateral source compensation includes all compensation from collateral sources, including life insurance, pension funds, death benefit programs, and payments by Federal, State, or local governments related to the death of an individual described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trusts</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust shall refrain from conducting the activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of section 301(20)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 so that a general solicitation of funds by an individual described in paragraph (1) of section 323(e) of such Act will be permissible if such solicitation meets the requirements of paragraph (4)(A) of such section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Trust Beneficiaries</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods and sensitive law <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2218">116 STAT. 2218</page>enforcement information, and other sensitive national security information, the Secretary of Defense, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the Director of Central Intelligence, or their designees, as applicable, may forward information received from an executor, administrator, or other legal representative of the estate of a decedent described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of subsection (c)(1), to a Johnny Micheal Spann Patriot Trust on how to contact individuals eligible for a distribution under subsection (c)(1) for the purpose of providing assistance from such Trust: <i>Provided,</i> That, neither forwarding nor failing to forward any information under this subsection shall create any cause of action against any Federal department, agency, officer, agent, or employee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Attorney General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of Central Intelligence, shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></section> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>MANAGEMENT</heading> <section><num value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading>UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s341">6 USC 341</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Management, shall be responsible for the management and administration of the Department, including the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The budget, appropriations, expenditures of funds, accounting, and finance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Procurement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Human resources and personnel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Information technology and communications systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Facilities, property, equipment, and other material resources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Security for personnel, information technology and communications systems, facilities, property, equipment, and other material resources.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Identification and tracking of performance measures relating to the responsibilities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Grants and other assistance management programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>The transition and reorganization process, to ensure an efficient and orderly transfer of functions and personnel to the Department, including the development of a transition plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>The conduct of internal audits and management analyses of the programs and activities of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Any other management duties that the Secretary may designate.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immigration.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to the responsibilities described in subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Management shall be responsible for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Maintenance of all immigration statistical information of the Bureau of Border Security and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Such statistical information shall include information and statistics of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2219">116 STAT. 2219</page>type contained in the publication entitled “Statistical Yearbook of the Immigration and Naturalization Service” prepared by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (as in effect immediately before the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect), including region-by-region statistics on the aggregate number of applications and petitions filed by an alien (or filed on behalf of an alien) and denied by such bureau, and the reasons for such denials, disaggregated by category of denial and application or petition type.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Establishment of standards of reliability and validity for immigration statistics collected by such bureaus.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of functions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In accordance with title XV, there shall be transferred to the Under Secretary for Management all functions performed immediately before such transfer occurs by the Statistics Branch of the Office of Policy and Planning of the Immigration and Naturalization Service with respect to the following programs:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Border Patrol program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>The detention and removal program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>The intelligence program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>The investigations program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>The inspections program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Adjudication of immigrant visa petitions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G) </num><content>Adjudication of naturalization petitions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H) </num><content>Adjudication of asylum and refugee applications.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>Adjudications performed at service centers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J) </num><content>All other adjudications performed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading>CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s342">6 USC 342</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Chief Financial Officer shall report to the Secretary, or to another official of the Department, as the Secretary may direct.</content></section> <section><num value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading>CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s343">6 USC 343</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Chief Information Officer shall report to the Secretary, or to another official of the Department, as the Secretary may direct.</content></section> <section><num value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading>CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s344">6 USC 344</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Chief Human Capital Officer shall report to the Secretary, or to another official of the Department, as the Secretary may direct and shall ensure that all employees of the Department are informed of their rights and remedies under chapters 12 and 23 of title 5, United States Code, by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>participating in the 2302(c) Certification Program of the Office of Special Counsel;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>achieving certification from the Office of Special Counsel of the Department’s compliance with section 2302(c) of title United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>informing Congress of such certification not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICER FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s345">6 USC 345</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall appoint in the Department an Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, who shall—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2220">116 STAT. 2220</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>review and assess information alleging abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and racial and ethnic profiling by employees and officials of the Department; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>make public through the Internet, radio, television, or newspaper advertisements information on the responsibilities and functions of, and how to contact, the Officer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the appropriate committees and subcommittees of Congress on an annual basis a report on the implementation of this section, including the use of funds appropriated to carry out this section, and detailing any allegations of abuses described under subsection (a)(1) and any actions taken by the Department in response to such allegations.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="706">SEC. 706. </num><heading>CONSOLIDATION AND CO-LOCATION OF OFFICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s346">6 USC 346</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for consolidating and co-locating—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any regional offices or field offices of agencies that are transferred to the Department under this Act, if such officers are located in the same municipality; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>portions of regional and field offices of other Federal agencies, to the extent such offices perform functions that are transferred to the Secretary under this Act.</content></paragraph></section> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Coordination with Non-Federal Entities</heading> <section><num value="801">SEC. 801. </num><heading>OFFICE FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s361">6 USC 361</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>There is established within the Office of the Secretary the Office for State and Local Government Coordination, to oversee and coordinate departmental programs for and relationships with State and local governments.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Office established under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>coordinate the activities of the Department relating to State and local government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>assess, and advocate for, the resources needed by State and local government to implement the national strategy for combating terrorism;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>provide State and local government with regular information, research, and technical support to assist local efforts at securing the homeland; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>develop a process for receiving meaningful input from State and local government to assist the development of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2221">116 STAT. 2221</page>national strategy for combating terrorism and other homeland security activities.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Inspector General</heading> <section><num value="811">SEC. 811. </num><heading>AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s371">6 USC 371</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the last two sentences of section 3(a) of the Inspector General Act of 1978, the Inspector General shall be under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary with respect to audits or investigations, or the issuance of subpoenas, that require access to sensitive information concerning—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>intelligence, counterintelligence, or counterterrorism matters;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>ongoing criminal investigations or proceedings;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>undercover operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the identity of confidential sources, including protected witnesses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>other matters the disclosure of which would, in the Secretary’s judgment, constitute a serious threat to the protection of any person or property authorized protection by section 3056 of title 18, United States Code, section 202 of title 3 of such Code, or any provision of the Presidential Protection Assistance Act of 1976; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>other matters the disclosure of which would, in the Secretary’s judgment, constitute a serious threat to national security.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition of Certain Investigations.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect to the information described in subsection (a), the Secretary may prohibit the Inspector General from carrying out or completing any audit or investigation, or from issuing any subpoena, after such Inspector General has decided to initiate, carry out, or complete such audit or investigation or to issue such subpoena, if the Secretary determines that such prohibition is necessary to prevent the disclosure of any information described in subsection (a), to preserve the national security, or to prevent a significant impairment to the interests of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification Required.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary exercises any power under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall notify the Inspector General of the Department in writing stating the reasons for such exercise. Within 30 days after receipt of any such notice, the Inspector General shall transmit a copy of such notice and a written response thereto that includes—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>a statement as to whether the Inspector General agrees or disagrees with such exercise; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the reasons for any disagreement, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to appropriate committees and subcommittees of Congress.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Information by Congress.—</inline></heading><content>The exercise of authority by the Secretary described in subsection (b) should not be construed as limiting the right of Congress or any committee of Congress to access any information it seeks.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight Responsibility.</inline>—</heading><content>The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting after section 81 the following:<quotedContent> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2222">116 STAT. 2222</page> <section><heading>“SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY</heading> <num value="8J">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 8J. </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in carrying out the duties and responsibilities specified in this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall have oversight responsibility for the internal investigations performed by the Office of Internal Affairs of the United States Customs Service and the Office of Inspections of the United States Secret Service. The head of each such office shall promptly report to the Inspector General the significant activities being carried out by such office.”.</content></section></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="812">SEC. 812. </num><heading>LAW ENFORCEMENT POWERS OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AGENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In addition to the authority otherwise provided by this Act, each Inspector General appointed under section 3, any Assistant Inspector General for Investigations under such an Inspector General, and any special agent supervised by such an Assistant Inspector General may be authorized by the Attorney General to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>carry a firearm while engaged in official duties as authorized under this Act or other statute, or as expressly authorized by the Attorney General;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>make an arrest without a warrant while engaged in official duties as authorized under this Act or other statute, or as expressly authorized by the Attorney General, for any offense against the United States committed in the presence of such Inspector General, Assistant Inspector General, or agent, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if such Inspector General, Assistant Inspector General, or agent has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such felony; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>seek and execute warrants for arrest, search of a premises, or seizure of evidence issued under the authority of the United States upon probable cause to believe that a violation has been committed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The Attorney General may authorize exercise of the powers under this subsection only upon an initial determination that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the affected Office of Inspector General is significantly hampered in the performance of responsibilities established by this Act as a result of the lack of such powers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>available assistance from other law enforcement agencies is insufficient to meet the need for such powers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>adequate internal safeguards and management procedures exist to ensure proper exercise of such powers.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>The Inspector General offices of the Department of Commerce, Department of Education, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of the Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, Department of Veterans Affairs, Agency for International Development, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2223">116 STAT. 2223</page>Space Administration, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Personnel Management, Railroad Retirement Board, Small Business Administration, Social Security Administration, and the Tennessee Valley Authority are exempt from the requirement of paragraph (2) of an initial determination of eligibility by the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Attorney General shall promulgate, and revise as appropriate, guidelines which shall govern the exercise of the law enforcement powers established under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Powers authorized for an Office of Inspector General under paragraph (1) may be rescinded or suspended upon a determination by the Attorney General that any of the requirements under paragraph (2) is no longer satisfied or that the exercise of authorized powers by that Office of Inspector General has not complied with the guidelines promulgated by the Attorney General under paragraph (4).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>Powers authorized to be exercised by any individual under paragraph (1) may be rescinded or suspended with respect to that individual upon a determination by the Attorney General that such individual has not complied with guidelines promulgated by the Attorney General under paragraph (4).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>A determination by the Attorney General under paragraph (2) or (5) shall not be reviewable in or by any court.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(7) </num><content>To ensure the proper exercise of the law enforcement powers authorized by this subsection, the Offices of Inspector General described under paragraph (3) shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, collectively enter into a memorandum of understanding to establish an external review process for ensuring that adequate internal safeguards and management procedures continue to exist within each Office and within any Office that later receives an authorization under paragraph (2). The review process shall be established in consultation with the Attorney General, who shall be provided with a copy of the memorandum of understanding that establishes the review process. Under the review process, the exercise of the law enforcement powers by each Office of Inspector General shall be reviewed periodically by another Office of Inspector General or by a committee of Inspectors General. The results of each review shall be communicated in writing to the applicable Inspector General and to the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>No provision of this subsection shall limit the exercise of law enforcement powers established under any other statutory authority, including United States Marshals Service special deputation.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Promulgation of Initial Guidelines</inline>.—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/app6">5 USC app. 6 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “memoranda of understanding” means the agreements between the Department of Justice and the Inspector General offices described under section 6(e)(3) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) (as added by subsection (a) of this section) that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>are in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>authorize such offices to exercise authority that is the same or similar to the authority under section 6(e)(1) of such Act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall promulgate <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2224">116 STAT. 2224</page>guidelines under section 6(e)(4) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) (as added by subsection (a) of this section) applicable to the Inspector General offices described under section 6(e)(3) of that Act.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum requirements.</inline>—</heading><content>The guidelines promulgated under this subsection shall include, at a minimum, the operational and training requirements in the memoranda of understanding.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No lapse of authority.</inline>—</heading><content>The memoranda of understanding in effect on the date of enactment of this Act shall remain in effect until the guidelines promulgated under this subsection take effect.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Dates</inline>.—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/app6">5 USC app. 6 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial guidelines.</inline>—</heading><content>Subsection (b) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>United States Secret Service</heading> <section><num value="821">SEC. 821. </num><heading>FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED.</heading> <content>In accordance with title XV, there shall be transferred to the Secretary the functions, personnel, assets, and obligations of the United States Secret Service, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department, including the functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Acquisitions</heading> <section><num value="831">SEC. 831. </num><heading>RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s391">6 USC 391</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>During the 5-year period following the effective date of this Act, the Secretary may carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary may exercise the following authorities:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>When the Secretary carries out basic, applied, and advanced research and development projects, including the expenditure of funds for such projects, the Secretary may exercise the same authority (subject to the same limitations and conditions) with respect to such research and projects as the Secretary of Defense may exercise under section 2371 of title 10, United States Code (except for subsections (b) and (f)), after making a determination that the use of a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement for such project is not feasible or appropriate. The annual report required under subsection (b) of this section, as applied to the Secretary by this paragraph, shall be submitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prototype projects</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, under the authority of paragraph (1), carry out prototype projects in accordance with the requirements and conditions provided for carrying out prototype projects under section 845 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-160). In applying the authorities of that section 845, subsection (c) of that section shall apply with respect to prototype projects under this paragraph, and the Secretary shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2225">116 STAT. 2225</page>perform the functions of the Secretary of Defense under subsection (d) thereof.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 2 years after the effective date of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General shall report to the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate on—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>whether use of the authorities described in subsection (a) attracts nontraditional Government contractors and results in the acquisition of needed technologies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>if such authorities were to be made permanent, whether additional safeguards are needed with respect to the use of such authorities.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants (or organizations thereof) in accordance with section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>whenever necessary due to an urgent homeland security need, procure temporary (not to exceed 1 year) or intermittent personal services, including the services of experts or consultants (or organizations thereof), without regard to the pay limitations of such section 3109.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition of Nontraditional Government Contractor.</inline>—</heading><content>In this section, the term “nontraditional Government contractor” has the same meaning as the term “nontraditional defense contractor” as defined in section 845(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103-160; 10 U.S.C. 2371 note).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="832">SEC. 832. </num><heading>PERSONAL SERVICES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s392">6 USC 392</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>may procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants (or organizations thereof) in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>may, whenever necessary due to an urgent homeland security need, procure temporary (not to exceed 1 year) or intermittent personal services, including the services of experts or consultants (or organizations thereof), without regard to the pay limitations of such section 3109.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="833">SEC. 833. </num><heading>SPECIAL STREAMLINED ACQUISITION AUTHORITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s393">6 USC 393</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may use the authorities set forth in this section with respect to any procurement made during the period beginning on the effective date of this Act and ending September 30, 2007, if the Secretary determines in writing that the mission of the Department (as described in section 101) would be seriously impaired without the use of such authorities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation.</inline>—</heading><content>The authority to make the determination described in paragraph (1) may not be delegated by the Secretary to an officer of the Department who is not appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than the date that is 7 days after the date of any determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Government <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2226">116 STAT. 2226</page>Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>notification of such determination; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the justification for such determination.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold For Certain Procurements.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may designate certain employees of the Department to make procurements described in subsection (a) for which in the administration of section 32 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 428) the amount specified in subsections (c), (d), and (f) of such section 32 shall be deemed to be $7,500.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number of employees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The number of employees designated under paragraph (1) shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>fewer than the number of employees of the Department who are authorized to make purchases without obtaining competitive quotations, pursuant to section 32(c) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 428(c));</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>sufficient to ensure the geographic dispersal of the availability of the use of the procurement authority under such paragraph at locations reasonably considered to be potential terrorist targets; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>sufficiently limited to allow for the careful monitoring of employees designated under such paragraph.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Procurements made under the authority of this subsection shall be subject to review by a designated supervisor on not less than a monthly basis. The supervisor responsible for the review shall be responsible for no more than 7 employees making procurements under this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simplified Acquisition Procedures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to a procurement described in subsection (a), the Secretary may deem the simplified acquisition threshold referred to in section 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(11)) to be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, within the United States, $200,000; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, outside of the United States, $300,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 18(c)(1) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s416">41 USC 416</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “or” at the end of subparagraph (F);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (G) and inserting “; or”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>the procurement is by the Secretary of Homeland Security pursuant to the special procedures provided in section 833(c) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Certain Commercial Items Authorities</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>With respect to a procurement described in subsection (a), the Secretary may deem any item or service to be a commercial item for the purpose of Federal procurement laws.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2227">116 STAT. 2227</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The $5,000,000 limitation provided in section 31(a)(2) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 427(a)(2)) and section 303(g)(1)(B) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(g)(1)(B)) shall be deemed to be $7,500,000 for purposes of property or services under the authority of this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Authority under a provision of law referred to in paragraph (2) that expires under section 4202(e) of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (divisions D and E of Public Law 104-106; 10 U.S.C. 2304 note) shall, notwithstanding such section, continue to apply for a procurement described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the end of fiscal year 2005, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives a report on the use of the authorities provided in this section. The report shall contain the following:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which property and services acquired using authorities provided under this section contributed to the capacity of the Federal workforce to facilitate the mission of the Department as described in section 101.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which prices for property and services acquired using authorities provided under this section reflected the best value.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The number of employees designated by each executive agency under subsection (b)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>An assessment of the extent to which the Department has implemented subsections (b)(2) and (b)(3) to monitor the use of procurement authority by employees designated under subsection (b)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Any recommendations of the Comptroller General for improving the effectiveness of the implementation of the provisions of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="834">SEC. 834. </num><heading>UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s394">6 USC 394</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations Required.</inline>—</heading><content>Within 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to include regulations with regard to unsolicited proposals.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The regulations prescribed under subsection (a) shall require that before initiating a comprehensive evaluation, an agency contact point shall consider, among other factors, that the proposal—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>is not submitted in response to a previously published agency requirement; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>contains technical and cost information for evaluation and overall scientific, technical or socioeconomic merit, or cost-related or price-related factors.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="835">SEC. 835. </num><heading>PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s395">6 USC 395</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not enter into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under subsection (b).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inverted Domestic Corporation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, a foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2228">116 STAT. 2228</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the entity completes after the date of enactment of this Act, the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>after the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions and Special Rules</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rules for application of subsection (b)</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In applying subsection (b) for purposes of subsection (a), the following rules shall apply:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain stock disregarded</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There shall not be taken into account in determining ownership for purposes of subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan deemed in certain cases</inline>.—</heading><content>If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is after the date of enactment of this Act and which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain transfers disregarded</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rule for related partnerships</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of applying subsection (b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as I partnership.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of certain rights</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>treat warrants, options, contracts to acquire stock, convertible debt instruments, and other similar interests as stock; and</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2229">116 STAT. 2229</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>treat stock as not stock.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expanded affiliated group</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “expanded affiliated group” means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting “more than 50 percent” for “at least 80 percent” each place it appears.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Foreign incorporated entity.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “foreign incorporated entity” means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “person”, “domestic”, and “foreign” have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waivers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall waive subsection (a) with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of homeland security, or to prevent the loss of any jobs in the United States or prevent the Government from incurring any additional costs that otherwise would not occur.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Human Resources Management</heading> <section><num value="841">SEC. 841. </num><heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s411">6 USC 411</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>it is extremely important that employees of the Department be allowed to participate in a meaningful way in the creation of any human resources management system affecting them;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>such employees have the most direct knowledge of the demands of their jobs and have a direct interest in ensuring that their human resources management system is conducive to achieving optimal operational efficiencies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the 21st century human resources management system envisioned for the Department should be one that benefits from the input of its employees; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>this collaborative effort will help secure our homeland.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subpart I of part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><chapter><num value="97">“CHAPTER 97—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec.</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“9701. </designator><label>Establishment of human resources management system.</label></referenceItem></toc></chapter> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2230">116 STAT. 2230</page> <section> <num value="9701">“§9701. </num><heading>Establishment of human resources management system</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, the Secretary of Homeland Security may, in regulations prescribed jointly with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, establish, and from time to time adjust, a human resources management system for some or all of the organizational units of the Department of Homeland Security.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">System Requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Any system established under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>be flexible;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>be contemporary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>not waive, modify, or otherwise affect—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the public employment principles of merit and fitness set forth in section 2301, including the principles of hiring based on merit, fair treatment without regard to political affiliation or other nonmerit considerations, equal pay for equal work, and protection of employees against reprisal for whistleblowing;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any provision of section 2302, relating to prohibited personnel practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>any provision of law referred to in section 2302(b)(1), (8), and (9); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>any provision of law implementing any provision of law referred to in section 2302(b)(1), (8), and (9) by—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>providing for equal employment opportunity through affirmative action; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>providing any right or remedy available to any employee or applicant for employment in the civil service;</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>any other provision of this part (as described in subsection (c)); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>any rule or regulation prescribed under any provision of law referred to in any of the preceding subparagraphs of this paragraph;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>ensure that employees may organize, bargain collectively, and participate through labor organizations of their own choosing in decisions which affect them, subject to any exclusion from coverage or limitation on negotiability established by law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>permit the use of a category rating system for evaluating applicants for positions in the competitive service.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Nonwaivable Provisions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The other provisions of this part as referred to in subsection (b)(3)(D), are (to the extent not otherwise specified in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of subsection (b)(3))—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>subparts A, B, E, G, and H of this part; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>chapters 41, 45, 47, 55, 57, 59, 72, 73, and 79, and this chapter.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations Relating to Pay.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section shall constitute authority—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>to modify the pay of any employee who serves in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an Executive Schedule position under subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a position for which the rate of basic pay is fixed in statute by reference to a section or level under subchapter II of chapter 53 of such title 5;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2231">116 STAT. 2231</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to fix pay for any employee or position at an annual rate greater than the maximum amount of cash compensation allowable under section 5307 of such title 5 in a year; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>to exempt any employee from the application of such section 5307.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions to Ensure Collaboration With Employee Representatives.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to ensure that the authority of this section is exercised in collaboration with, and in a manner that ensures the participation of employee representatives in the planning, development, and implementation of any human resources management system or adjustments to such system under this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall provide for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice of proposal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary and the Director shall, with respect to any proposed system or adjustment—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>provide to each employee representative representing any employees who might be affected, a written description of the proposed system or adjustment (including the reasons why it is considered necessary);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>give each representative 30 calendar days (unless extraordinary circumstances require earlier action) to review and make recommendations with respect to the proposal; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>give any recommendations received from any such representatives under clause (ii) full and fair consideration in deciding whether or how to proceed with the proposal.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pre-implementation congressional notification, consultation, and mediation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Following receipt of recommendations, if any, from employee representatives with respect to a proposal described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary and the Director shall accept such modifications to the proposal in response to the recommendations as they determine advisable and shall, with respect to any parts of the proposal as to which they have not accepted the recommendations—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>notify Congress of those parts of the proposal, together with the recommendations of employee representatives;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>meet and confer for not less than 30 calendar days with any representatives who have made recommendations, in order to attempt to reach agreement on whether or how to proceed with those parts of the proposal; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>at the Secretary’s option, or if requested by a majority of the employee representatives who have made recommendations, use the services of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service during such meet and confer period to facilitate the process of attempting to reach agreement.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>Any part of the proposal as to which the representatives do not make a recommendation, or as to which their recommendations are accepted by the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2232">116 STAT. 2232</page>Secretary and the Director, may be implemented immediately.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>With respect to any parts of the proposal as to which recommendations have been made but not accepted by the Secretary and the Director, at any time after 30 calendar days have elapsed since the initiation of the congressional notification, consultation, and mediation procedures set forth in subparagraph (B), if the Secretary determines, in the Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion, that further consultation and mediation is unlikely to produce agreement, the Secretary may implement any or all of such parts, including any modifications made in response to the recommendations as the Secretary determines advisable.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>The Secretary shall promptly notify Congress of the implementation of any part of the proposal and shall furnish with such notice an explanation of the proposal, any changes made to the proposal as a result of recommendations from employee representatives, and of the reasons why implementation is appropriate under this subparagraph.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing collaboration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a proposal described in subparagraph (A) is implemented, the Secretary and the Director shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>develop a method for each employee representative to participate in any further planning or development which might become necessary; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>give each employee representative adequate access to information to make that participation productive.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any procedures necessary to carry out this subsection shall be established by the Secretary and the Director jointly as internal rules of departmental procedure which shall not be subject to review. Such procedures shall include measures to ensure—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in the case of employees within a unit with respect to which a labor organization is accorded exclusive recognition, representation by individuals designated or from among individuals nominated by such organization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in the case of any employees who are not within such a unit, representation by any appropriate organization which represents a substantial percentage of those employees or, if none, in such other manner as may be appropriate, consistent with the purposes of the subsection;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the fair and expeditious handling of the consultation and mediation process described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), including procedures by which, if the number of employee representatives providing recommendations exceeds 5, such representatives select a committee or other unified representative with which the Secretary and Director may meet and confer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the selection of representatives in a manner consistent with the relative number of employees represented by the organizations or other representatives involved.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Relating to Appellate Procedures</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2233">116 STAT. 2233</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>employees of the Department are entitled to fair treatment in any appeals that they bring in decisions relating to their employment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>in prescribing regulations for any such appeals procedures, the Secretary and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>should ensure that employees of the Department are afforded the protections of due process; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>toward that end, should be required to consult with the Merit Systems Protection Board before issuing any such regulations.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any regulations under this section which relate to any matters within the purview of chapter 77—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall be issued only after consultation with the Merit Systems Protection Board;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>shall ensure the availability of procedures which shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>be consistent with requirements of due process; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>provide, to the maximum extent practicable, for the expeditious handling of any matters involving the Department; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>shall modify procedures under chapter 77 only insofar as such modifications are designed to further the fair, efficient, and expeditious resolution of matters involving the employees of the Department.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Relating to Labor-Management Relations.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as conferring authority on the Secretary of Homeland Security to modify any of the provisions of section 842 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sunset Provision.</inline>—</heading><content>Effective 5 years after the conclusion of the transition period defined under section 1501 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, all authority to issue regulations under this section (including regulations which would modify, supersede, or terminate any regulations previously issued under this section) shall cease to be available.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading> <inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of chapters for part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end of the following:<quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“97. </designator><label>Department of Homeland Security 9701”.</label></referenceItem></toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Personnel.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonseparation or nonreduction in grade or compensation of full-time personnel and part-time personnel holding permanent positions.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the transfer under this Act of full-time personnel (except special Government employees) and part-time personnel holding permanent positions shall not cause any such employee to be separated or reduced in grade or compensation for 1 year after the date of transfer to the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Positions compensated in accordance with executive schedule</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person who, on the day preceding such person’s date of transfer pursuant to this Act, held a position compensated in accordance with the Executive Schedule prescribed in chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, and who, without a break in service, is appointed in the Department <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2234">116 STAT. 2234</page>to a position having duties comparable to the duties performed immediately preceding such appointment shall continue to be compensated in such new position at not less than the rate provided for such position, for the duration of the service of such person in such new position.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination rule.</inline>—</heading><content>Any exercise of authority under chapter 97 of title 5, United States Code (as amended by subsection (a)), including under any system established under such chapter, shall be in conformance with the requirements of this subsection.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="842">SEC. 842. </num><heading>LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s412">6 USC 412</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Exclusionary Authority.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No agency or subdivision of an agency which is transferred to the Department pursuant to this Act shall be excluded from the coverage of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, as a result of any order issued under section 7103(b)(1) of such title 5 after June 18, 2002, unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the mission and responsibilities of the agency (or subdivision) materially change; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a majority of the employees within such agency (or subdivision) have as their primary duty intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative work directly related to terrorism investigation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions allowable.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in paragraph (1) shall affect the effectiveness of any order to the extent that such order excludes any portion of an agency or subdivision of an agency as to which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>recognition as an appropriate unit has never been conferred for purposes of chapter 71 of such title 5; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>any such recognition has been revoked or otherwise terminated as a result of a determination under subsection (b)(1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Relating to Bargaining Units.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation relating to appropriate units</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each unit which is recognized as an appropriate unit for purposes of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, as of the day before the effective date of this Act (and any subdivision of any such unit) shall, if such unit (or subdivision) is transferred to the Department pursuant to this Act, continue to be so recognized for such purposes, unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the mission and responsibilities of such unit (or subdivision) materially change; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a majority of the employees within such unit (or subdivision) have as their primary duty intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative work directly related to terrorism investigation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation relating to positions or employees.—</inline></heading><chapeau>No position or employee within a unit (or subdivision of a unit) as to which continued recognition is given in accordance with paragraph (1) shall be excluded from such unit (or subdivision), for purposes of chapter 71 of such title 5, unless the primary job duty of such position or employee—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>materially changes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>consists of intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative work directly related to terrorism investigation.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2235">116 STAT. 2235</page> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">In the case of any positions within a unit (or subdivision) which are first established on or after the effective date of this Act and any employees first appointed on or after such date, the preceding sentence shall be applied disregarding subparagraph (A).</continuation></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver.</inline>—</heading><content>If the President determines that the application of subsections (a), (b), and (d) would have a substantial adverse impact on the ability of the Department to protect homeland security, the President may waive the application of such subsections 10 days after the President has submitted to Congress a written explanation of the reasons for such determination.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination Rule.</inline>—</heading><content>No other provision of this Act or of any amendment made by this Act may be construed or applied in a manner so as to limit, supersede, or otherwise affect the provisions of this section, except to the extent that it does so by specific reference to this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction.—</inline></heading><content>Nothing in section 9701(e) of title 5, United States Code, shall be considered to apply with respect to any agency or subdivision of any agency, which is excluded from the coverage of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, by virtue of an order issued in accordance with section 7103(b) of such title and the preceding provisions of this section (as applicable), or to any employees of any such agency or subdivision or to any individual or entity representing any such employees or any representatives thereof.</content></subsection></section></subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Federal Emergency Procurement Flexibility</heading> <section><num value="851">SEC. 851. </num><heading>DEFINITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s421">6 USC 421</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In this subtitle, the term “executive agency” has the meaning given that term under section 4(1) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(1)).</content></section> <section><num value="852">SEC. 852. </num><heading>PROCUREMENTS FOR DEFENSE AGAINST OR RECOVERY FROM TERRORISM OR NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, OR RADIOLOGICAL ATTACK.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s422">6 USC 422</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The authorities provided in this subtitle apply to any procurement of property or services by or for an executive agency that, as determined by the head of the executive agency, are to be used to facilitate defense against or recovery from terrorism or nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack, but only if a solicitation of offers for the procurement is issued during the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="853">SEC. 853. </num><heading>INCREASED SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD FOR PROCUREMENTS IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN OR PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS OR CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s423">6 USC 423</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Threshold Amounts.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For a procurement referred to in section 852 that is carried out in support of a humanitarian or peacekeeping operation or a contingency operation, the simplified acquisition threshold definitions shall be applied as if the amount determined under the exception provided for such an operation in those definitions were—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2236">116 STAT. 2236</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, inside the United States, $200,000; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed, or purchase to be made, outside the United States, $300,000.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Simplified Acquisition Threshold Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “simplified acquisition threshold definitions” means the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 4(11) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(11)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 309(d) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 259(d)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 2302(7) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small Business Reserve.</inline>—</heading><content>For a procurement carried out pursuant to subsection (a), section 15(j) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(j)) shall be applied as if the maximum anticipated value identified therein is equal to the amounts referred to in subsection (a).</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="854">SEC. 854. </num><heading>INCREASED MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD FOR CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s424">6 USC 424</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In the administration of section 32 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 428) with respect to a procurement referred to in section 852, the amount specified in subsections (c), (d), and (f) of such section 32 shall be deemed to be $7,500.</content></section> <section><num value="855">SEC. 855. </num><heading>APPLICATION OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS AUTHORITIES TO CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s425">6 USC 425</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of an executive agency may apply the provisions of law listed in paragraph (2) to a procurement referred to in section 852 without regard to whether the property or services are commercial items.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commercial item laws.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The provisions of law referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Sections 31 and 34 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 427, 430).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 2304(g) of title 10, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Section 303(g) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(g)).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Limitation on Use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The $5,000,000 limitation provided in section 31(a)(2) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 427(a)(2)), section 2304(g)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, and section 303(g)(1)(B) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253(g)(1)(B)) shall not apply to purchases of property or services to which any of the provisions of law referred to in subsection (a) are applied under the authority of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading>OMB <inline class="smallCaps">guidance.</inline>—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance and procedures for the use of simplified acquisition procedures for a purchase of property or services in excess of $5,000,000 under the authority of this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of Authority for Simplified Purchase Procedures.</inline>—</heading><content>Authority under a provision of law referred to in subsection (a)(2) that expires under section 4202(e) of the Clinger-Cohen <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2237">116 STAT. 2237</page>Act of 1996 (divisions D and E of Public Law 104-106; 10 U.S.C. 2304 note) shall, notwithstanding such section, continue to apply for use by the head of an executive agency as provided in subsections (a) and (b).</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="856">SEC. 856. </num><heading>USE OF STREAMLINED PROCEDURES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s426">6 USC 426</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Use.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The head of an executive agency shall, when appropriate, use streamlined acquisition authorities and procedures authorized by law for a procurement referred to in section 852, including authorities and procedures that are provided under the following provisions of law:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal property and administrative services act of 1949</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Paragraphs (1), (2), (6), and (7) of subsection (c) of section 303 (41 U.S.C. 253), relating to use of procedures other than competitive procedures under certain circumstances (subject to subsection (e) of such section).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 303J (41 U.S.C. 253j), relating to orders under task and delivery order contracts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 10, united states code.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Paragraphs (1), (2), (6), and (7) of subsection (c) of section 2304, relating to use of procedures other than competitive procedures under certain circumstances (subject to subsection (e) of such section).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Section 2304c, relating to orders under task and delivery order contracts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of federal procurement policy act.</inline>—</heading><content>Paragraphs (1)(B), (1)(D), and (2) of section 18(c) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416(c)), relating to inapplicability of a requirement for procurement notice.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Certain Small Business Threshold Requirements.</inline>—</heading><content>Subclause (II) of section 8(a)(1)(D)(i) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(1)(D)(i)) and clause (ii) of section 31(b)(2)(A) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 657a(b)(2)(A)) shall not apply in the use of streamlined acquisition authorities and procedures referred to in paragraphs (1)(A) and (2)(A) of subsection (a) for a procurement referred to in section 852.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="857">SEC. 857. </num><heading>REVIEW AND REPORT BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s427">6 USC 427</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 31, 2004, the Comptroller General shall—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>complete a review of the extent to which procurements of property and services have been made in accordance with this subtitle; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>submit a report on the results of the review to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a)(2) shall include the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General’s assessment of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the extent to which property and services procured in accordance with this title have contributed to the capacity of the workforce of Federal Government employees <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2238">116 STAT. 2238</page>within each executive agency to carry out the mission of the executive agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the extent to which Federal Government employees have been trained on the use of technology.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations.</inline>—</heading><content>Any recommendations of the Comptroller General resulting from the assessment described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In preparing for the review under subsection (a)(1), the Comptroller shall consult with the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives on the specific issues and topics to be reviewed. The extent of coverage needed in areas such as technology integration, employee training, and human capital management, as well as the data requirements of the study, shall be included as part of the consultation.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="858">SEC. 858. </num><heading>IDENTIFICATION OF NEW ENTRANTS INTO THE FEDERAL MARKETPLACE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s428">6 USC 428</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The head of each executive agency shall conduct market research on an ongoing basis to identify effectively the capabilities, including the capabilities of small businesses and new entrants into Federal contracting, that are available in the marketplace for meeting the requirements of the executive agency in furtherance of defense against or recovery from terrorism or nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack. The head of the executive agency shall, to the maximum extent practicable, take advantage of commercially available market research methods, including use of commercial databases, to carry out the research.</content></section></subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Support Anti-terrorism by Fos-tering Effective Technologies Act of 2002</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Support Anti­-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="861">SEC. 861. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002</shortTitle>” or the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">SAFETY Act</shortTitle>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="862">SEC. 862. </num><heading>ADMINISTRATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s441">6 USC 441</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall be responsible for the administration of this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may designate anti-terrorism technologies that qualify for protection under the system of risk management set forth in this subtitle in accordance with criteria that shall include, but not be limited to, the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Prior United States Government use or demonstrated substantial utility and effectiveness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Availability of the technology for immediate deployment in public and private settings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Existence of extraordinarily large or extraordinarily unquantifiable potential third party liability risk exposure to the Seller or other provider of such anti-terrorism technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Substantial likelihood that such anti-terrorism technology will not be deployed unless protections under the system of risk management provided under this subtitle are extended.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Magnitude of risk exposure to the public if such antiterrorism technology is not deployed.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2239">116 STAT. 2239</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Evaluation of all scientific studies that can be feasibly conducted in order to assess the capability of the technology to substantially reduce risks of harm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Anti-terrorism technology that would be effective in facilitating the defense against acts of terrorism, including technologies that prevent, defeat or respond to such acts.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may issue such regulations, after notice and comment in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, as may be necessary to carry out this subtitle.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="863">SEC. 863. </num><heading>LITIGATION MANAGEMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s442">6 USC 442</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Cause of Action.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There shall exist a Federal cause of action for claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act and such claims result or may result in loss to the Seller. The substantive law for decision in any such action shall be derived from the law, including choice of law principles, of the State in which such acts of terrorism occurred, unless such law is inconsistent with or preempted by Federal law. Such Federal cause of action shall be brought only for claims for injuries that are proximately caused by sellers that provide qualified anti-terrorism technology to Federal and non-Federal government customers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction.</inline>—</heading><content>Such appropriate district court of the United States shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over all actions for any claim for loss of property, personal injury, or death arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act and such claims result or may result in loss to the Seller.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rules.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In an action brought under this section for damages the following provisions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Punitive damages</inline>.—</heading><content>No punitive damages intended to punish or deter, exemplary damages, or other damages not intended to compensate a plaintiff for actual losses may be awarded, nor shall any party be liable for interest prior to the judgment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noneconomic damages.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Noneconomic damages may be awarded against a defendant only in an amount directly proportional to the percentage of responsibility of such defendant for the harm to the plaintiff, and no plaintiff may recover noneconomic damages unless the plaintiff suffered physical harm.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “noneconomic damages” means damages for losses for physical and emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of society and companionship, loss of consortium, hedonic damages, injury to reputation, and any other nonpecuniary losses.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2240">116 STAT. 2240</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collateral Sources.</inline>—</heading><content>Any recovery by a plaintiff in an action under this section shall be reduced by the amount of collateral source compensation, if any, that the plaintiff has received or is entitled to receive as a result of such acts of terrorism that result or may result in loss to the Seller.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Government Contractor Defense.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Should a product liability or other lawsuit be filed for claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies approved by the Secretary, as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act and such claims result or may result in loss to the Seller, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the government contractor defense applies in such lawsuit. This presumption shall only be overcome by evidence showing that the Seller acted fraudulently or with willful misconduct in submitting information to the Secretary during the course of the Secretary’s consideration of such technology under this subsection. This presumption of the government contractor defense shall apply regardless of whether the claim against the Seller arises from a sale of the product to Federal Government or non-Federal Government customers.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusive responsibility.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary will be exclusively responsible for the review and approval of antiterrorism technology for purposes of establishing a government contractor defense in any product liability lawsuit for claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies approved by the Secretary, as provided in this paragraph and paragraph (3), have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act and such claims result or may result in loss to the Seller. Upon the Seller’s submission to the Secretary for approval of anti-terrorism technology, the Secretary will conduct a comprehensive review of the design of such technology and determine whether it will perform as intended, conforms to the Seller’s specifications, and is safe for use as intended. The Seller will conduct safety and hazard analyses on such technology and will supply the Secretary with all such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certificate.</inline>—</heading><content>For anti-terrorism technology reviewed and approved by the Secretary, the Secretary will issue a certificate of conformance to the Seller and place the antiterrorism technology on an Approved Product List for Homeland Security.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section shall in any way limit the ability of any person to seek any form of recovery from any person, government, or other entity that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>attempts to commit, knowingly participates in, aids and abets, or commits any act of terrorism, or any criminal act related to or resulting from such act of terrorism; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>participates in a conspiracy to commit any such act of terrorism or any such criminal act.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="864">SEC. 864. </num><heading>RISK MANAGEMENT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s443">6 USC 443</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2241">116 STAT. 2241</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability insurance required</inline>.—</heading><content>Any person or entity that sells or otherwise provides a qualified anti-terrorism technology to Federal and non-Federal Government customers (“Seller”) shall obtain liability insurance of such types and in such amounts as shall be required in accordance with this section and certified by the Secretary to satisfy otherwise compensable third-party claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount.</inline>—</heading><content>For the total claims related to 1 such act of terrorism, the Seller is not required to obtain liability insurance of more than the maximum amount of liability insurance reasonably available from private sources on the world market at prices and terms that will not unreasonably distort the sales price of Seller’s anti-terrorism technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of coverage.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Liability insurance obtained pursuant to this subsection shall, in addition to the Seller, protect the following, to the extent of their potential liability for involvement in the manufacture, qualification, sale, use, or operation of qualified anti-terrorism technologies deployed in defense against or response or recovery from an act of terrorism:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and customers of the Seller.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors of the customer.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Third party claims.</inline>—</heading><content>Such liability insurance under this section shall provide coverage against third party claims arising out of, relating to, or resulting from the sale or use of anti-terrorism technologies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reciprocal Waiver of Claims.</inline>—</heading><content>The Seller shall enter into a reciprocal waiver of claims with its contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors and customers, and contractors and subcontractors of the customers, involved in the manufacture, sale, use or operation of qualified anti-terrorism technologies, under which each party to the waiver agrees to be responsible for losses, including business interruption losses, that it sustains, or for losses sustained by its own employees resulting from an activity resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extent of Liability.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, liability for all claims against a Seller arising out of, relating to, or resulting from an act of terrorism when qualified anti-terrorism technologies have been deployed in defense against or response or recovery from such act and such claims result or may result in loss to the Seller, whether for compensatory or punitive damages or for contribution or indemnity, shall not be in an amount greater than the limits of liability insurance coverage required to be maintained by the Seller under this section.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="865">SEC. 865. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s444">6 USC 444</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>For purposes of this subtitle, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualified anti-terrorism technology.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of this subtitle, the term “qualified anti-terrorism technology” <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2242">116 STAT. 2242</page>means any product, equipment, service (including support services), device, or technology (including information technology) designed, developed, modified, or procured for the specific purpose of preventing, detecting, identifying, or deterring acts of terrorism or limiting the harm such acts might otherwise cause, that is designated as such by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Act of terrorism.</inline>—</heading><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The term “act of terrorism” means any act that the Secretary determines meets the requirements under subparagraph (B), as such requirements are further defined and specified by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>An act meets the requirements of this subparagraph if the act—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>is unlawful;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>causes harm to a person, property, or entity, in the United States, or in the case of a domestic United States air carrier or a United States-flag vessel (or a vessel based principally in the United States on which United States income tax is paid and whose insurance coverage is subject to regulation in the United States), in or outside the United States; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>uses or attempts to use instrumentalities, weapons or other methods designed or intended to cause mass destruction, injury or other loss to citizens or institutions of the United States.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insurance carrier.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “insurance carrier” means any corporation, association, society, order, firm, company, mutual, partnership, individual aggregation of individuals, or any other legal entity that provides commercial property and casualty insurance. Such term includes any affiliates of a commercial insurance carrier.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability insurance.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “liability insurance” means insurance for legal liabilities incurred by the insured resulting from—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>loss of or damage to property of others;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>ensuing loss of income or extra expense incurred because of loss of or damage to property of others;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>bodily injury (including) to persons other than the insured or its employees; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>loss resulting from debt or default of another.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loss</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “loss” means death, bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property, including business interruption loss.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal government customers.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “non-Federal Government customers” means any customer of a Seller that is not an agency or instrumentality of the United States Government with authority under Public Law 85-804 to provide for indemnification under certain circumstances for third-party claims against its contractors, including but not limited to State and local authorities and commercial entities.</content></paragraph></section></subtitle> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2243">116 STAT. 2243</page> <subtitle> <num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Miscellaneous Provisions</heading> <section><num value="871">SEC. 871. </num><heading>ADVISORY COMMITTEES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s451">6 USC 451</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may establish, appoint members of, and use the services of, advisory committees, as the Secretary may deem necessary. An advisory committee established under this section may be exempted by the Secretary from Public Law 92-463, but the Secretary shall publish notice in the Federal Register announcing the establishment of such a committee and identifying its purpose and membership. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, members of an advisory committee that is exempted by the Secretary under the preceding sentence who are special Government employees (as that term is defined in section 202 of title 18, United States Code) shall be eligible for certifications under subsection (b)(3) of section 208 of title 18, United States Code, for official actions taken as a member of such advisory committee.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination.</inline>—</heading><content>Any advisory committee established by the Secretary shall terminate 2 years after the date of its establishment, unless the Secretary makes a written determination to extend the advisory committee to a specified date, which shall not be more than 2 years after the date on which such determination is made. The Secretary may make any number of subsequent extensions consistent with this subsection.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="872">SEC. 872. </num><heading>REORGANIZATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s452">6 USC 452</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reorganization.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may allocate or reallocate functions among the officers of the Department, and may establish, consolidate, alter, or discontinue organizational units within the Department, but only—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>pursuant to section 1502(b); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>after the expiration of 60 days after providing notice of such action to the appropriate congressional committees, which shall include an explanation of the rationale for the action.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Authority under subsection (a)(1) does not extend to the abolition of any agency, entity, organizational unit, program, or function established or required to be maintained by this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Abolitions.</inline>—</heading><content>Authority under subsection (a)(2) does not extend to the abolition of any agency, entity, organizational unit, program, or function established or required to be maintained by statute.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="873">SEC. 873. </num><heading>USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s453">6 USC 453</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disposal of Property.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Strict compliance</inline>.—</heading><content>If specifically authorized to dispose of real property in this or any other Act, the Secretary shall exercise this authority in strict compliance with section 204 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 485).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit of proceeds.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall deposit the proceeds of any exercise of property disposal authority into the miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury in accordance with section 3302(b) of title 31, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2244">116 STAT. 2244</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gifts.</inline>—</heading><content>Gifts or donations of services or property of or for the Department may not be accepted, used, or disposed of unless specifically permitted in advance in an appropriations Act and only under the conditions and for the purposes specified in such appropriations Act.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Request.</inline>—</heading><content>Under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the President shall submit to Congress a detailed budget request for the Department for fiscal year 2004, and for each subsequent fiscal year. President.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="874">SEC. 874. </num><heading>FUTURE YEAR HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s454">6 USC 454</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Each budget request submitted to Congress for the Department under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, shall, at or about the same time, be accompanied by a Future Years Homeland Security Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents.</inline>—</heading><content>The Future Years Homeland Security Program under subsection (a) shall be structured, and include the same type of information and level of detail, as the Future Years Defense Program submitted to Congress by the Department of Defense under section 221 of title 10, United States Code.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>This section shall take effect with respect to the preparation and submission of the fiscal year 2005 budget request for the Department and for any subsequent fiscal year, except that the first Future Years Homeland Security Program shall be submitted not later than 90 days after the Department’s fiscal year 2005 budget request is submitted to Congress.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="875">SEC. 875. </num><heading>MISCELIANEOUS AUTHORITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s455">6 USC 455</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Seal.</inline>—</heading><content>The Department shall have a seal, whose design is subject to the approval of the President.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Participation of Members of the Armed Forces.</inline>—</heading><content>With respect to the Department, the Secretary shall have the same authorities that the Secretary of Transportation has with respect to the Department of Transportation under section 324 of title 49, United States Code.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Redelegation of Functions.—</inline></heading><content>Unless otherwise provided in the delegation or by law, any function delegated under this Act may be redelegated to any subordinate.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="876">SEC. 876. </num><heading>MILITARY ACTIVITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s456">6 USC 456</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Nothing in this Act shall confer upon the Secretary any authority to engage in warfighting, the military defense of the United States, or other military activities, nor shall anything in this Act limit the existing authority of the Department of Defense or the Armed Forces to engage in warfighting, the military defense of the United States, or other military activities.</content></section> <section><num value="877">SEC. 877. </num><heading>REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND PREEMPTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s457">6 USC 457</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulatory Authority.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in sections 306(c), 862(c), and 1706(b), this Act vests no new regulatory authority in the Secretary or any other Federal official, and transfers to the Secretary or another Federal official only such regulatory authority as exists on the date of enactment of this Act within any agency, program, or function transferred to the Department pursuant to this Act, or that on such date of enactment is exercised by another official of the executive branch with respect to such agency, program, or function. Any such transferred authority may not be exercised by an official from whom it is transferred <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2245">116 STAT. 2245</page>upon transfer of such agency, program, or function to the Secretary or another Federal official pursuant to this Act. This Act may not be construed as altering or diminishing the regulatory authority of any other executive agency, except to the extent that this Act transfers such authority from the agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preemption of State or Local Law.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided in this Act, this Act preempts no State or local law, except that any authority to preempt State or local law vested in any Federal agency or official transferred to the Department pursuant to this Act shall be transferred to the Department effective on the date of the transfer to the Department of that Federal agency or official.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="878">SEC. 878. </num><heading>COUNTERNARCOTICS OFFICER.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s458">6 USC 458</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The Secretary shall appoint a senior official in the Department to assume primary responsibility for coordinating policy and operations within the Department and between the Department and other Federal departments and agencies with respect to interdicting the entry of illegal drugs into the United States, and tracking and severing connections between illegal drug trafficking and terrorism. Such official shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>ensure the adequacy of resources within the Department for illicit drug interdiction; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>serve as the United States Interdiction Coordinator for the Director of National Drug Control Policy.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="879">SEC. 879. </num><heading>OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s459">6 USC 459</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>There is established within the Office of the Secretary an Office of International Affairs. The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be a senior official appointed by the Secretary.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of the Director.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall have the following duties:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>To promote information and education exchange with nations friendly to the United States in order to promote sharing of best practices and technologies relating to homeland security. Such exchange shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Exchange of information on research and development on homeland security technologies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Joint training exercises of first responders.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Exchange of expertise on terrorism prevention, response, and crisis management.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>To identify areas for homeland security information and training exchange where the United States has a demonstrated weakness and another friendly nation or nations have a demonstrated expertise.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>To plan and undertake international conferences, exchange programs, and training activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>To manage international activities within the Department in coordination with other Federal officials with responsibility for counter-terrorism matters.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="880">SEC. 880. </num><heading>PROHIBITION OF THE TERRORISM INFORMATION AND PREVENTION SYSTEM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s460">6 USC 460</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Any and all activities of the Federal Government to implement the proposed component program of the Citizen Corps known as Operation TIPS (Terrorism Information and Prevention System) are hereby prohibited.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2246">116 STAT. 2246</page> <section><num value="881">SEC. 881. </num><heading>REVIEW OF PAY AND BENEFIT PLANS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, review the pay and benefit plans of each agency whose functions are transferred under this Act to the Department and, within 90 days after the date of enactment, submit a plan to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the appropriate committees and subcommittees of Congress, for ensuring, to the maximum extent practicable, the elimination of disparities in pay and benefits throughout the Department, especially among law enforcement personnel, that are inconsistent with merit system principles set forth in section 2301 of title 5, United States Code.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s461">6 USC 461</ref>.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="882">SEC. 882. </num><heading>OFFICE FOR NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION COORDINATION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s462">6 USC 462</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established within the Office of the Secretary the Office of National Capital Region Coordination, to oversee and coordinate Federal programs for and relationships with State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region, as defined under section 2674(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office established under paragraph (1) shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall cooperate with the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Governors of Maryland and Virginia, and other State, local, and regional officers in the National Capital Region to integrate the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia into the planning, coordination, and execution of the activities of the Federal Government for the enhancement of domestic preparedness against the consequences of terrorist attacks.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Office established under subsection (a)(1) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>coordinate the activities of the Department relating to the National Capital Region, including cooperation with the Office for State and Local Government Coordination;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>assess, and advocate for, the resources needed by State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region to implement efforts to secure the homeland;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>provide State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region with regular information, research, and technical support to assist the efforts of State, local, and regional authorities in the National Capital Region in securing the homeland;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>develop a process for receiving meaningful input from State, local, and regional authorities and the private sector in the National Capital Region to assist in the development of the homeland security plans and activities of the Federal Government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>coordinate with Federal agencies in the National Capital Region on terrorism preparedness, to ensure adequate planning, information sharing, training, and execution of the Federal role in domestic preparedness activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>coordinate with Federal, State, local, and regional agencies, and the private sector in the National Capital Region <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2247">116 STAT. 2247</page>on terrorism preparedness to ensure adequate planning, information sharing, training, and execution of domestic preparedness activities among these agencies and entities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>serve as a liaison between the Federal Government and State, local, and regional authorities, and private sector entities in the National Capital Region to facilitate access to Federal grants and other programs.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Office established under subsection (a) shall submit an annual report to Congress that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the identification of the resources required to fully implement homeland security efforts in the National Capital Region;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>an assessment of the progress made by the National Capital Region in implementing homeland security efforts; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>recommendations to Congress regarding the additional resources needed to fully implement homeland security efforts in the National Capital Region.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as limiting the power of State and local governments.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="883">SEC. 883. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH LAWS PROTECTING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND PROVIDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s463">6 USC 463</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Nothing in this Act shall be construed as exempting the Department from requirements applicable with respect to executive agencies—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide equal employment protection for employees of the Department (including pursuant to the provisions in section 2302(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, and the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (Public Law 107—174)); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide whistleblower protections for employees of the Department (including pursuant to the provisions in section 2302(b)(8) and (9) of such title and the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002).</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="884">SEC. 884. </num><heading>FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s464">6 USC 464</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The transfer of an authority or an agency under this Act to the Department of Homeland Security does not affect training agreements already entered into with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center with respect to the training of personnel to carry out that authority or the duties of that transferred agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuity of Operations.—</inline></heading><content>All activities of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center transferred to the Department of Homeland Security under this Act shall continue to be carried out at the locations such activities were carried out before such transfer.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="885">SEC. 885. </num><heading>JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s465">6 USC 465</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may establish and operate a permanent Joint Interagency Homeland Security Task Force composed of representatives from military and civilian agencies of the United States Government for the purposes of anticipating terrorist threats against the United States and taking appropriate actions to prevent harm to the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Structure.</inline>—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should model the Joint Interagency Homeland Security Task Force <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2248">116 STAT. 2248</page>on the approach taken by the Joint Interagency Task Forces for drug interdiction at Key West, Florida and Alameda, California, to the maximum extent feasible and appropriate.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="886">SEC. 886. </num><heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REAFFIRMING THE CONTINUED IMPORTANCE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE POSSE COMITATUS ACT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s466">6 USC 466</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1385 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the “Posse Comitatus Act”), prohibits the use of the Armed Forces as a posse comitatus to execute the laws except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Enacted in 1878, the Posse Comitatus Act was expressly intended to prevent United States Marshals, on their own initiative, from calling on the Army for assistance in enforcing Federal law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Posse Comitatus Act has served the Nation well in limiting the use of the Armed Forces to enforce the law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Nevertheless, by its express terms, the Posse Comitatus Act is not a complete barrier to the use of the Armed Forces for a range of domestic purposes, including law enforcement functions, when the use of the Armed Forces is authorized by Act of Congress or the President determines that the use of the Armed Forces is required to fulfill the President’s obligations under the Constitution to respond promptly in time of war, insurrection, or other serious emergency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Existing laws, including chapter 15 of title 10, United States Code (commonly known as the “Insurrection Act”), and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), grant the President broad powers that may be invoked in the event of domestic emergencies, including an attack against the Nation using weapons of mass destruction, and these laws specifically authorize the President to use the Armed Forces to help restore public order.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>Congress reaffirms the continued importance of section 1385 of title 18, United States Code, and it is the sense of Congress that nothing in this Act should be construed to alter the applicability of such section to any use of the Armed Forces as a posse comitatus to execute the laws.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="887">SEC. 887. </num><heading>COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s467">6 USC 467</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>The annual Federal response plan developed by the Department shall be consistent with section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosures Among Relevant Agencies.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Full disclosure among relevant agencies shall be made in accordance with this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public health emergency.</inline>—</heading><content>During the period in which the Secretary of Health and Human Services has declared the existence of a public health emergency under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d(a)), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall keep relevant agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, fully and currently informed.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2249">116 STAT. 2249</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Potential public health emergency.</inline>—</heading><content>In cases involving, or potentially involving, a public health emergency, but in which no determination of an emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d(a)), has been made, all relevant agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall keep the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fully and currently informed.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="888">SEC. 888. </num><heading>PRESERVING COAST GUARD MISSION PERFORMANCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s468">6 USC 468</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-homeland security missions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “non-homeland security missions” means the following missions of the Coast Guard:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Marine safety.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Search and rescue.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Aids to navigation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Living marine resources (fisheries law enforcement).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Marine environmental protection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Ice operations.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Homeland security missions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “homeland security missions” means the following missions of the Coast Guard:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Ports, waterways and coastal security.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>Drug interdiction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Migrant interdiction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Defense readiness.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Other law enforcement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer.</inline>—</heading><content>There are transferred to the Department the authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of Status of Functions and Assets—</inline></heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the authorities, functions, and capabilities of the Coast Guard to perform its missions shall be maintained intact and without significant reduction after the transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department, except as specified in subsequent Acts.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain Transfers Prohibited.</inline>—</heading><content>No mission, function, or asset (including for purposes of this subsection any ship, aircraft, or helicopter) of the Coast Guard may be diverted to the principal and continuing use of any other organization, unit, or entity of the Department, except for details or assignments that do not reduce the Coast Guard’s capability to perform its missions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Changes to Missions.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not substantially or significantly reduce the missions of the Coast Guard or the Coast Guard’s capability to perform those missions, except as specified in subsequent Acts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive the restrictions under paragraph (1) for a period of not to exceed 90 days upon a declaration and certification by the Secretary to Congress that a clear, compelling, and immediate need exists for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2250">116 STAT. 2250</page>such a waiver. A certification under this paragraph shall include a detailed justification for the declaration and certification, including the reasons and specific information that demonstrate that the Nation and the Coast Guard cannot respond effectively if the restrictions under paragraph (1) are not waived.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Review.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector General of the Department shall conduct an annual review that shall assess thoroughly the performance by the Coast Guard of all missions of the Coast Guard (including non-homeland security missions and homeland security missions) with a particular emphasis on examining the non-homeland security missions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under this paragraph shall be submitted to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direct Reporting to Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department, the Commandant shall report directly to the Secretary without being required to report through any other official of the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><content>Operation as a Service in the Navy.—None of the conditions and restrictions in this section shall apply when the Coast Guard operates as a service in the Navy under section 3 of title 14, United States Code.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Accelerating the Integrated Deepwater System.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall submit a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives that—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>analyzes the feasibility of accelerating the rate of procurement in the Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater System from 20 years to 10 years;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>includes an estimate of additional resources required;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>describes the resulting increased capabilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>outlines any increases in the Coast Guard’s homeland security readiness;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>describes any increases in operational efficiencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>provides a revised asset phase-in time line.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="889">SEC. 889. </num><heading>HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING ANALYSIS IN PRESIDENT’S BUDGET.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2251">116 STAT. 2251</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="33">“(33)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>a detailed, separate analysis, by budget function, by agency, and by initiative area (as determined by the administration) for the prior fiscal year, the current fiscal year, the fiscal years for which the budget is submitted, and the ensuing fiscal year identifying the amounts of gross and net appropriations or obligational authority and outlays that contribute to homeland security, with separate displays for mandatory and discretionary amounts, including—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>summaries of the total amount of such appropriations or new obligational authority and outlays requested for homeland security;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>an estimate of the current service levels of homeland security spending;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>the most recent risk assessment and summary of homeland security needs in each initiative area (as determined by the administration); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>an estimate of user fees collected by the Federal Government on behalf of homeland security activities;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>with respect to subclauses (I) through (IV) of clause (i), amounts shall be provided by account for each program, project and activity; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>an estimate of expenditures for homeland security activities by State and local governments and the private sector for the prior fiscal year and the current fiscal year.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>In this paragraph, consistent with the Office of Management and Budget’s June 2002 ‘Annual Report to Congress on Combatting Terrorism’, the term ‘homeland security’ refers to those activities that detect, deter, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks occurring within the United States and its territories.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>In implementing this paragraph, including determining what Federal activities or accounts constitute homeland security for purposes of budgetary classification, the Office of Management and Budget is directed to consult periodically, but at least annually, with the House and Senate Budget Committees, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, and the Congressional Budget Office.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Duplicative Reports.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The following sections are repealed:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 1051 of Public Law 105-85.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">31 USC 1105 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 1403 of Public Law 105-261.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>This section and the amendment made by this section shall apply beginning with respect to the fiscal year 2005 budget submission.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2301">50 USC 2301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">31 USC 1105 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="890">SEC. 890. </num><heading>AIR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND SYSTEM STABILIZATION ACT.</heading> <chapeau>The Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 408 by striking the last sentence of subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 402 by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Air carrier</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘air carrier’ means a citizen of the United States undertaking by any means, directly or indirectly, to provide air transportation and includes employees <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2252">116 STAT. 2252</page>and agents (including persons engaged in the business of providing air transportation security and their affiliates) of such citizen. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term ‘agent’, as applied to persons engaged in the business of providing air transportation security, shall only include persons that have contracted directly with the Federal Aviation Administration on or after and commenced services no later than February 17, 2002, to provide such security, and had not been or are not debarred for any period within 6 months from that date.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section></subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading>Information Sharing</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Homeland Security Information Sharing Act.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="891">SEC. 891. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS; AND SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This subtitle may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Homeland Security Information Sharing Act</shortTitle>”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s481">6 USC 481</ref>.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Federal Government is required by the Constitution to provide for the common defense, which includes terrorist attack.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Federal Government relies on State and local personnel to protect against terrorist attack.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Federal Government collects, creates, manages, and protects classified and sensitive but unclassified information to enhance homeland security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Some homeland security information is needed by the State and local personnel to prevent and prepare for terrorist attack.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The needs of State and local personnel to have access to relevant homeland security information to combat terrorism must be reconciled with the need to preserve the protected status of such information and to protect the sources and methods used to acquire such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Granting security clearances to certain State and local personnel is one way to facilitate the sharing of information regarding specific terrorist threats among Federal, State, and local levels of government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Methods exist to declassify, redact, or otherwise adapt classified information so it may be shared with State and local personnel without the need for granting additional security clearances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>State and local personnel have capabilities and opportunities to gather information on suspicious activities and terrorist threats not possessed by Federal agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>The Federal Government and State and local governments and agencies in other jurisdictions may benefit from such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Federal, State, and local governments and intelligence, law enforcement, and other emergency preparation and response agencies must act in partnership to maximize the benefits of information gathering and analysis to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><content>Information systems, including the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and the Terrorist Threat Warning System, have been established for rapid sharing of classified and sensitive but unclassified information among Federal, State, and local entities.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2253">116 STAT. 2253</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><content>Increased efforts to share homeland security information should avoid duplicating existing information systems.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress.</inline>—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that Federal, State, and local entities should share homeland security information to the maximum extent practicable, with special emphasis on hard-to-reach urban and rural communities.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="892">SEC. 892. </num><heading>FACILITATING HOMELAND SECURITY INFORMATION SHARING PROCEDURES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s482">6 USC 482</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Determining Extent of Sharing of Homeland Security Information.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The President shall prescribe and implement procedures under which relevant Federal agencies—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>share relevant and appropriate homeland security information with other Federal agencies, including the Department, and appropriate State and local personnel;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>identify and safeguard homeland security information that is sensitive but unclassified; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to the extent such information is in classified form, determine whether, how, and to what extent to remove classified information, as appropriate, and with which such personnel it may be shared after such information is removed.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The President shall ensure that such procedures apply to all agencies of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Such procedures shall not change the substantive requirements for the classification and safeguarding of classified information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Such procedures shall not change the requirements and authorities to protect sources and methods.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Sharing of Homeland Security Information.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Under procedures prescribed by the President, all appropriate agencies, including the intelligence community, shall, through information sharing systems, share homeland security information with Federal agencies and appropriate State and local personnel to the extent such information may be shared, as determined in accordance with subsection (a), together with assessments of the credibility of such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>Each information sharing system through which information is shared under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>have the capability to transmit unclassified or classified information, though the procedures and recipients for each capability may differ;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>have the capability to restrict delivery of information to specified subgroups by geographic location, type of organization, position of a recipient within an organization, or a recipient’s need to know such information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>be configured to allow the efficient and effective sharing of information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>be accessible to appropriate State and local personnel.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The procedures prescribed under paragraph (1) shall establish conditions on the use of information shared under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2254">116 STAT. 2254</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to limit the redissemination of such information to ensure that such information is not used for an unauthorized purpose;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to ensure the security and confidentiality of such information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>to protect the constitutional and statutory rights of any individuals who are subjects of such information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>to provide data integrity through the timely removal and destruction of obsolete or erroneous names and information.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The procedures prescribed under paragraph (1) shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that the information sharing system through which information is shared under such paragraph include existing information sharing systems, including, but not limited to, the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, the Regional Information Sharing System, and the Terrorist Threat Warning System of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Each appropriate Federal agency, as determined by the President, shall have access to each information sharing system through which information is shared under paragraph (1), and shall therefore have access to all information, as appropriate, shared under such paragraph.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>The procedures prescribed under paragraph (1) shall ensure that appropriate State and local personnel are authorized to use such information sharing systems—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to access information shared with such personnel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to share, with others who have access to such information sharing systems, the homeland security information of their own jurisdictions, which shall be marked appropriately as pertaining to potential terrorist activity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Under procedures prescribed jointly by the Director of Central Intelligence and the Attorney General, each appropriate Federal agency, as determined by the President, shall review and assess the information shared under paragraph (6) and integrate such information with existing intelligence.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing of Classified Information and Sensitive but Unclassified Information With State and Local Personnel.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The President shall prescribe procedures under which Federal agencies may, to the extent the President considers necessary, share with appropriate State and local personnel homeland security information that remains classified or otherwise protected after the determinations prescribed under the procedures set forth in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that such procedures may include 1 or more of the following means:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Carrying out security clearance investigations with respect to appropriate State and local personnel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>With respect to information that is sensitive but unclassified, entering into nondisclosure agreements with appropriate State and local personnel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Increased use of information-sharing partnerships that include appropriate State and local personnel, such as the Joint Terrorism Task Forces of the Federal Bureau <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2255">116 STAT. 2255</page>of Investigation, the Anti-Terrorism Task Forces of the Department of Justice, and regional Terrorism Early Warning Groups.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsible Officials</inline>.—</heading><content>For each affected Federal agency, the head of such agency shall designate an official to administer this Act with respect to such agency.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Control of Information.</inline>—</heading><content>Under procedures prescribed under this section, information obtained by a State or local government from a Federal agency under this section shall remain under the control of the Federal agency, and a State or local law authorizing or requiring such a government to disclose information shall not apply to such information.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>As used in this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>The term “homeland security information” means any information possessed by a Federal, State, or local agency that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>relates to the threat of terrorist activity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>relates to the ability to prevent, interdict, or disrupt terrorist activity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>would improve the identification or investigation of a suspected terrorist or terrorist organization; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>would improve the response to a terrorist act.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “intelligence community” has the meaning given such term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>The term “State and local personnel” means any of the following persons involved in prevention, preparation, or response for terrorist attack:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>State Governors, mayors, and other locally elected officials.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>State and local law enforcement personnel and firefighters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>Public health and medical professionals.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>Regional, State, and local emergency management agency personnel, including State adjutant generals.</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>Other appropriate emergency response agency personnel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F) </num><content>Employees of private-sector entities that affect critical infrastructure, cyber, economic, or public health security, as designated by the Federal Government in procedures developed pursuant to this section.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The term “State” includes the District of Columbia and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act shall be construed as authorizing any department, bureau, agency, officer, or employee of the Federal Government to request, receive, or transmit to any other Government entity or personnel, or transmit to any State or local entity or personnel otherwise authorized by this Act to receive homeland security information, any information collected by the Federal Government solely for statistical purposes in violation of any other provision of law relating to the confidentiality of such information.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="893">SEC. 893. </num><heading>REPORT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s483">6 USC 483</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2256">116 STAT. 2256</page>the congressional committees specified in subsection (b) a report on the implementation of section 892. The report shall include any recommendations for additional measures or appropriation requests, beyond the requirements of section 892, to increase the effectiveness of sharing of information between and among Federal, State, and local entities.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specified Congressional Committees.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The congressional committees referred to in subsection (a) are the following committees:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="894">SEC. 894. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s484">6 USC 484</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out section 892.</content></section> <section><num value="895">SEC. 895. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO SHARE GRAND JURY INFORMATION.</heading> <chapeau>Rule 6(e) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">18 USC app.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by inserting “, or of guidelines jointly issued by the Attorney General and Director of Central Intelligence pursuant to Rule 6,” after “Rule 6”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting “or of a foreign government” after “(including personnel of a state or subdivision of a state”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (C)(i)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subclause (I), by inserting before the semicolon the following: “or, upon a request by an attorney for the government, when sought by a foreign court or prosecutor for use in an official criminal investigation”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>in subclause (IV)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>by inserting “or foreign” after “may disclose a violation of State”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>by inserting “or of a foreign government” after “to an appropriate official of a State or subdivision of a State”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>by striking “or” at the end;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking the period at the end of subclause (V) and inserting “; or”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">“(VI) </num><chapeau>when matters involve a threat of actual or potential attack or other grave hostile acts of a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power, domestic or international sabotage, domestic or international terrorism, or clandestine intelligence gathering activities by an intelligence service or network of a foreign power or by an agent of a foreign power, within the United States or elsewhere, to any appropriate federal, state, local, or foreign government official for the purpose of preventing or responding to such a threat.”; and (C) in subparagraph (C)(iii)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “Federal”;</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2257">116 STAT. 2257</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting “or clause (i)(VI)” after “clause (i)(V)”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: “Any state, local, or foreign official who receives information pursuant to clause (i)(VI) shall use that information only consistent with such guidelines as the Attorney General and Director of Central Intelligence shall jointly issue.”.</content></clause></subclause></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="896">SEC. 896. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO SHARE ELECTRONIC, WIRE, AND ORAL INTERCEPTION INFORMATION.</heading> <content>Section 2517 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>Any investigative or law enforcement officer, or other Federal official in carrying out official duties as such Federal official, who by any means authorized by this chapter, has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire, oral, or electronic communication, or evidence derived therefrom, may disclose such contents or derivative evidence to a foreign investigative or law enforcement officer to the extent that such disclosure is appropriate to the proper performance of the official duties of the officer making or receiving the disclosure, and foreign investigative or law enforcement officers may use or disclose such contents or derivative evidence to the extent such use or disclosure is appropriate to the proper performance of their official duties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>Any investigative or law enforcement officer, or other Federal official in carrying out official duties as such Federal official, who by any means authorized by this chapter, has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire, oral, or electronic communication, or evidence derived therefrom, may disclose such contents or derivative evidence to any appropriate Federal, State, local, or foreign government official to the extent that such contents or derivative evidence reveals a threat of actual or potential attack or other grave hostile acts of a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power, domestic or international sabotage, domestic or international terrorism, or clandestine intelligence gathering activities by an intelligence service or network of a foreign power or by an agent of a foreign power, within the United States or elsewhere, for the purpose of preventing or responding to such a threat. Any official who receives information pursuant to this provision may use that information only as necessary in the conduct of that person’s official duties subject to any limitations on the unauthorized disclosure of such information, and any State, local, or foreign official who receives information pursuant to this provision may use that information only consistent with such guidelines as the Attorney General and Director of Central Intelligence shall jointly issue.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="897">SEC. 897. </num><heading>FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dissemination Authorized.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 203(d)(1) of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-56; 50 U.S.C. 403-5d) is amended by adding at the end the following: “Consistent with the responsibility of the Director of Central Intelligence to protect intelligence sources and methods, and the responsibility of the Attorney General to protect sensitive law enforcement information, it shall be lawful for information revealing a threat of actual or potential attack <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2258">116 STAT. 2258</page>or other grave hostile acts of a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power, domestic or international sabotage, domestic or international terrorism, or clandestine intelligence gathering activities by an intelligence service or network of a foreign power or by an agent of a foreign power, within the United States or elsewhere, obtained as part of a criminal investigation to be disclosed to any appropriate Federal, State, local, or foreign government official for the purpose of preventing or responding to such a threat. Any official who receives information pursuant to this provision may use that information only as necessary in the conduct of that person’s official duties subject to any limitations on the unauthorized disclosure of such information, and any State, local, or foreign official who receives information pursuant to this provision may use that information only consistent with such guidelines as the Attorney General and Director of Central Intelligence shall jointly issue.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 203(c) of that Act is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2517">18 USC 2517 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “section 2517(6)” and inserting “paragraphs (6) and (8) of section 2517 of title 18, United States Code,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “and (VI)” after “Rule 6(e)(3)(C)(i)(V)”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="898">SEC. 898. </num><heading>INFORMATION ACQUIRED FROM AN ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE.</heading> <content>Section 106(k)(1) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1806) is amended by inserting after “law enforcement officers” the following: “or law enforcement personnel of a State or political subdivision of a State (including the chief executive officer of that State or political subdivision who has the authority to appoint or direct the chief law enforcement officer of that State or political subdivision)”.</content></section> <section><num value="899">SEC. 899. </num><heading>INFORMATION ACQUIRED FROM A PHYSICAL SEARCH.</heading> <content>Section 305(k)(1) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1825) is amended by inserting after “law enforcement officers” the following: “or law enforcement personnel of a State or political subdivision of a State (including the chief executive officer of that State or political subdivision who has the authority to appoint or direct the chief law enforcement officer of that State or political subdivision)”.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>NATIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL</heading> <section><num value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading>NATIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s491">6 USC 491</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>There is established within the Executive Office of the President a council to be known as the “Homeland Security Council” (in this title referred to as the “Council”).</content></section> <section><num value="902">SEC. 902. </num><heading>FUNCTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s492">6 USC 492</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The function of the Council shall be to advise the President on homeland security matters.</content></section> <section><num value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading>MEMBERSHIP.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s493">6 USC 493</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The members of the Council shall be the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The President.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2259">116 STAT. 2259</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The Vice President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The Secretary of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Such other individuals as may be designated by the President.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="904">SEC. 904. </num><heading>OTHER FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s494">6 USC 494</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>For the purpose of more effectively coordinating the policies and functions of the United States Government relating to homeland security, the Council shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>assess the objectives, commitments, and risks of the United States in the interest of homeland security and to make resulting recommendations to the President;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>oversee and review homeland security policies of the Federal Government and to make resulting recommendations to the President; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>perform such other functions as the President may direct.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="905">SEC. 905. </num><heading>STAFF COMPOSITION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s495">6 USC 495</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Council shall have a staff, the head of which shall be a civilian Executive Secretary, who shall be appointed by the President. The President is authorized to fix the pay of the Executive Secretary at a rate not to exceed the rate of pay payable to the Executive Secretary of the National Security Council.</content></section> <section><num value="906">SEC. 906. </num><heading>RELATION TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s496">6 USC 496</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The President may convene joint meetings of the Homeland Security Council and the National Security Council with participation by members of either Council or as the President may otherwise direct.</content></section> <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>INFORMATION SECURITY</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="1001">SEC. 1001. </num><heading>INFORMATION SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title.</inline>—</heading><content>This title may be cited as the “Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Security.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subchapter><num value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>INFORMATION SECURITY</heading> <section><num value="3531">“§ 3531. </num><heading>Purposes</heading> <chapeau>“The purposes of this subchapter are to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provide a comprehensive framework for ensuring the effectiveness of information security controls over information resources that support Federal operations and assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>recognize the highly networked nature of the current Federal computing environment and provide effective governmentwide management and oversight of the related information security risks, including coordination of information security efforts throughout the civilian, national security, and law enforcement communities;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2260">116 STAT. 2260</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>provide for development and maintenance of minimum controls required to protect Federal information and information systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>provide a mechanism for improved oversight of Federal agency information security programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>acknowledge that commercially developed information security products offer advanced, dynamic, robust, and effective information security solutions, reflecting market solutions for the protection of critical information infrastructures important to the national defense and economic security of the nation that are designed, built, and operated by the private sector; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>recognize that the selection of specific technical hardware and software information security solutions should be left to individual agencies from among commercially developed products.”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3532">“§ 3532. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Except as provided under subsection (b), the definitions under section 3502 shall apply to this subchapter.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As used in this subchapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>the term ‘information security’ means protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>integrity, which means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>confidentiality, which means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>availability, which means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>authentication, which means utilizing digital credentials to assure the identity of users and validate their access;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the term ‘national security system’ means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency, the function, operation, or use of which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>involves intelligence activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>involves cryptologic activities related to national security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>involves command and control of military forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions provided that this definition does not apply to a system that is used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications);</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the term ‘information technology’ has the meaning given that term in section 11101 of title 40; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>the term ‘information system’ means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystems of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2261">116 STAT. 2261</page>management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information, and includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>computers and computer networks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>ancillary equipment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>software, firmware, and related procedures;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>services, including support services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>related resources.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3533">“§ 3533. </num><heading>Authority and functions of the Director</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The Director shall oversee agency information security policies and practices, by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>promulgating information security standards under section 11331 of title 40;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>overseeing the implementation of policies, principles, standards, and guidelines on information security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>requiring agencies, consistent with the standards promulgated under such section 11331 and the requirements of this subchapter, to identify and provide information security protections commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>information collected or maintained by or on behalf of an agency; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>information systems used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency or other organization on behalf of an agency;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>coordinating the development of standards and guidelines under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3) with agencies and offices operating or exercising control of national security systems (including the National Security Agency) to assure, to the maximum extent feasible, that such standards and guidelines are complementary with standards and guidelines developed for national security systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>overseeing agency compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, including through any authorized action under section 11303(b)(5) of title 40, to enforce accountability for compliance with such requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>reviewing at least annually, and approving or disapproving, agency information security programs required under section 3534(b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>coordinating information security policies and procedures with related information resources management policies and procedures; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>reporting to Congress no later than March 1 of each year on agency compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, including—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a summary of the findings of evaluations required by section 3535;</content></subclause> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>significant deficiencies in agency information security practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>planned remedial action to address such deficiencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>a summary of, and the views of the Director on, the report prepared by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under section 20(d)(9) of the National <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2262">116 STAT. 2262</page>Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Except for the authorities described in paragraphs (4) and (7) of subsection (a), the authorities of the Director under this section shall not apply to national security systems.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="3534">“§ 3534. </num><heading>Federal agency responsibilities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The head of each agency shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>be responsible for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>providing information security protections commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>information collected or maintained by or on behalf of the agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>information systems used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency or other organization on behalf of an agency;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>complying with the requirements of this subchapter and related policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>information security standards promulgated by the Director under section 11331 of title 40; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>information security standards and guidelines for national security systems issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>ensuring that information security management processes are integrated with agency strategic and operational planning processes;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>ensure that senior agency officials provide information security for the information and information systems that support the operations and assets under their control, including through—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>assessing the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of such information or information systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>determining the levels of information security appropriate to protect such information and information systems in accordance with standards promulgated under section 11331 of title 40 for information security classifications and related requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>implementing policies and procedures to cost-effectively reduce risks to an acceptable level; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>periodically testing and evaluating information security controls and techniques to ensure that they are effectively implemented;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>delegate to the agency Chief Information Officer established under section 3506 (or comparable official in an agency not covered by such section) the authority to ensure compliance with the requirements imposed on the agency under this subchapter, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>designating a senior agency information security officer who shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>carry out the Chief Information Officer’s responsibilities under this section;</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2263">116 STAT. 2263</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>possess professional qualifications, including training and experience, required to administer the functions described under this section;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>have information security duties as that official’s primary duty; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>head an office with the mission and resources to assist in ensuring agency compliance with this section;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>developing and maintaining an agencywide information security program as required by subsection (b);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>developing and maintaining information security policies, procedures, and control techniques to address all applicable requirements, including those issued under section 3533 of this title, and section 11331 of title 40;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>training and overseeing personnel with significant responsibilities for information security with respect to such responsibilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>assisting senior agency officials concerning their responsibilities under paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>ensure that the agency has trained personnel sufficient to assist the agency in complying with the requirements of this subchapter and related policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>ensure that the agency Chief Information Officer, in coordination with other senior agency officials, reports annually to the agency head on the effectiveness of the agency information security program, including progress of remedial actions.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>Each agency shall develop, document, and implement an agencywide information security program, approved by the Director under section 3533(a)(5), to provide information security for the information and information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency, including those provided or managed by another agency, contractor, or other source, that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>periodic assessments of the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information and information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>policies and procedures that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>are based on the risk assessments required by paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>cost-effectively reduce information security risks to an acceptable level;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>ensure that information security is addressed throughout the life cycle of each agency information system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>ensure compliance with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the requirements of this subchapter;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>policies and procedures as may be prescribed by the Director, and information security standards promulgated under section 11331 of title 40;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>minimally acceptable system configuration requirements, as determined by the agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>any other applicable requirements, including standards and guidelines for national security systems <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2264">116 STAT. 2264</page>issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>subordinate plans for providing adequate information security for networks, facilities, and systems or groups of information systems, as appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>security awareness training to inform personnel, including contractors and other users of information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency, of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>information security risks associated with their activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>their responsibilities in complying with agency policies and procedures designed to reduce these risks;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>periodic testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices, to be performed with a frequency depending on risk, but no less than annually, of which such testing—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>shall include testing of management, operational, and technical controls of every information system identified in the inventory required under section 3505(c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>may include testing relied on in a evaluation under section 3535;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>a process for planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting remedial action to address any deficiencies in the information security policies, procedures, and practices of the agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to security incidents, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>mitigating risks associated with such incidents before substantial damage is done; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>notifying and consulting with, as appropriate—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>law enforcement agencies and relevant Offices of Inspector General;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an office designated by the President for any incident involving a national security system; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>any other agency or office, in accordance with law or as directed by the President; and</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>plans and procedures to ensure continuity of operations for information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><chapeau>Each agency shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>report annually to the Director, the Committees on Government Reform and Science of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Governmental Affairs and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the appropriate authorization and appropriations committees of Congress, and the Comptroller General on the adequacy and effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices, and compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, including compliance with each requirement of subsection (b);</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>address the adequacy and effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices in plans and reports relating to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>annual agency budgets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>information resources management under subchapter 1 of this chapter;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>information technology management under subtitle III of title 40;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2265">116 STAT. 2265</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>program performance under sections 1105 and 1115 through 1119 of title 31, and sections 2801 and 2805 of title 39;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>financial management under chapter 9 of title 31, and the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (31 U.S.C. 501 note; Public Law 101-576) (and the amendments made by that Act);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>financial management systems under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. 3512 note); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>internal accounting and administrative controls under section 3512 of title 31, United States Code, (known as the ‘Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act’); and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>report any significant deficiency in a policy, procedure, or practice identified under paragraph (1) or (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>as a material weakness in reporting under section 3512 of title 31; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>if relating to financial management systems, as an instance of a lack of substantial compliance under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. 3512 note).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>In addition to the requirements of subsection (c), each agency, in consultation with the Director, shall include as part of the performance plan required under section 1115 of title 31 a description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the time periods; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the resources, including budget, staffing, and training, that are necessary to implement the program required under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The description under paragraph (1) shall be based on the risk assessments required under subsection (b)(2)(1).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>Each agency shall provide the public with timely notice and opportunities for comment on proposed information security policies and procedures to the extent that such policies and procedures affect communication with the public.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote></subsection></section> <section><num value="3535">“§ 3535. </num><heading>Annual independent evaluation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Each year each agency shall have performed an independent evaluation of the information security program and practices of that agency to determine the effectiveness of such program and practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Each evaluation by an agency under this section shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>testing of the effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices of a representative subset of the agency’s information systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>an assessment (made on the basis of the results of the testing) of compliance with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>the requirements of this subchapter; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>related information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>separate presentations, as appropriate, regarding information security relating to national security systems.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>Subject to subsection (c)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>for each agency with an Inspector General appointed under the Inspector General Act of 1978, the annual evaluation required by this section shall be performed by the Inspector <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2266">116 STAT. 2266</page>General or by an independent external auditor, as determined by the Inspector General of the agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>for each agency to which paragraph (1) does not apply, the head of the agency shall engage an independent external auditor to perform the evaluation.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><chapeau>For each agency operating or exercising control of a national security system, that portion of the evaluation required by this section directly relating to a national security system shall be performed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>only by an entity designated by the agency head; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>in such a manner as to ensure appropriate protection for information associated with any information security vulnerability in such system commensurate with the risk and in accordance with all applicable laws.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><chapeau>The evaluation required by this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>may be based in whole or in part on an audit, evaluation, or report relating to programs or practices of the applicable agency.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>Each year, not later than such date established by the Director, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director the results of the evaluation required under this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><content>Agencies and evaluators shall take appropriate steps to ensure the protection of information which, if disclosed, may adversely affect information security. Such protections shall be commensurate with the risk and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Director shall summarize the results of the evaluations conducted under this section in the report to Congress required under section 3533(a)(8).</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Director’s report to Congress under this subsection shall summarize information regarding information security relating to national security systems in such a manner as to ensure appropriate protection for information associated with any information security vulnerability in such system commensurate with the risk and in accordance with all applicable laws.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Evaluations and any other descriptions of information systems under the authority and control of the Director of Central Intelligence or of National Foreign Intelligence Programs systems under the authority and control of the Secretary of Defense shall be made available to Congress only through the appropriate oversight committees of Congress, in accordance with applicable laws.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><chapeau>The Comptroller General shall periodically evaluate and report to Congress on—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the adequacy and effectiveness of agency information security policies and practices; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>implementation of the requirements of this subchapter.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3536">“§ 3536. </num><heading>National security systems</heading> <chapeau>“The head of each agency operating or exercising control of a national security system shall be responsible for ensuring that the agency—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>provides information security protections commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2267">116 STAT. 2267</page>the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of the information contained in such system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>implements information security policies and practices as required by standards and guidelines for national security systems, issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>complies with the requirements of this subchapter.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3537">“§ 3537. </num><heading>Authorization of appropriations</heading> <content>“There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subchapter such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content></section> <section><num value="3538">“§ 3538. </num><heading>Effect on existing law</heading> <content>“Nothing in this subchapter, section 11331 of title 40, or section 20 of the National Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3) may be construed as affecting the authority of the President, the Office of Management and Budget or the Director thereof, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or the head of any agency, with respect to the authorized use or disclosure of information, including with regard to the protection of personal privacy under section 552a of title 5, the disclosure of information under section 552 of title 5, the management and disposition of records under chapters 29, 31, or 33 of title 44, the management of information resources under subchapter I of chapter 35 of this title, or the disclosure of information to Congress or the Comptroller General of the United States.”.</content></section></subchapter></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The items in the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 35 under the heading “SUBCHAPTER II” are amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3531. </designator><label>Purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3532. </designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3533. </designator><label>Authority and functions of the Director.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3534. </designator><label>Federal agency responsibilities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3535. </designator><label>Annual independent evaluation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3536. </designator><label>National security systems.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3537. </designator><label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3538. </designator><label>Effect on existing law.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Security Responsibilities of Certain Agencies.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s511">6 USC 511</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National security responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>Nothing in this Act (including any amendment made by this Act) shall supersede any authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Director of Central Intelligence, or other agency head, as authorized by law and as directed by the President, with regard to the operation, control, or management of national security systems, as defined by section 3532(3) of title 44, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>Section 2224 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subsection 2224(b), by striking “(b) <inline class="smallCaps">Objectives and Minimum Requirements.</inline>—(1)” and inserting “(b) <inline class="smallCaps">Objectives of the Program.—”;</inline></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subsection 2224(b), by striking “(2) the program shall at a minimum meet the requirements of section 3534 and 3535 of title 44, United States Code.”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>in subsection 2224(c), by inserting “, including through compliance with subtitle II of chapter 35 of title 44” after “infrastructure”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2268">116 STAT. 2268</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Atomic energy act of</inline> 1954.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act shall supersede any requirement made by or under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data shall be handled, protected, classified, downgraded, and declassified in conformity with the Atomic Energy Act. of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1002">SEC. 1002. </num><heading>MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11331 of title 40, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="11331">“§ 11331. </num><heading>Responsibilities for Federal information systems standards</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘information security’ has the meaning given that term in section 3532(b)(1) of title 44.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Prescribe Standards</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under paragraph (2), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall, on the basis of proposed standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 20(a) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(a)) and in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, promulgate information security standards pertaining to Federal information systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Standards promulgated under subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>standards that provide minimum information security requirements as determined under section 20(b) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(b)); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>such standards that are otherwise necessary to improve the efficiency of operation or security of Federal information systems.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required standards binding.</inline>—</heading><content>Information security standards described under subparagraph (B) shall be compulsory and binding.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards and guidelines for national security systems</inline>.—</heading><content>Standards and guidelines for national security systems, as defined under section 3532(3) of title 44, shall be developed, promulgated, enforced, and overseen as otherwise authorized by law and as directed by the President.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of More Stringent Standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of an agency may employ standards for the cost-effective information security for all operations and assets within or under the supervision of that agency that are more stringent than the standards promulgated by the Director under this section, if such standards—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>contain, at a minimum, the provisions of those applicable standards made compulsory and binding by the Director; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>are otherwise consistent with policies and guidelines issued under section 3533 of title 44.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><chapeau>Requirements Regarding Decisions by Director.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The decision regarding the promulgation of any standard by the Director under subsection (b) shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2269">116 STAT. 2269</page>occur not later than 6 months after the submission of the proposed standard to the Director by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as provided under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice and comment</inline>.—</heading><content>A decision by the Director to significantly modify, or not promulgate, a proposed standard submitted to the Director by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as provided under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3), shall be made after the public is given an opportunity to comment on the Director’s proposed decision.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 113 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 11331 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“11331.</designator><label>Responsibilities for Federal information systems standards.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1003">SEC. 1003. </num><heading>NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Guidelines.</p></sidenote> <content>Section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3), is amended by striking the text and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The Institute shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>have the mission of developing standards, guidelines, and associated methods and techniques for information systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>develop standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements, for information systems used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency or other organization on behalf of an agency, other than national security systems (as defined in section 3532(b)(2) of title 44, United States Code);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>develop standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements, for providing adequate information security for all agency operations and assets, but such standards and guidelines shall not apply to national security systems; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>carry out the responsibilities described in paragraph (3) through the Computer Security Division.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>The standards and guidelines required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>standards to be used by all agencies to categorize all information and information systems collected or maintained by or on behalf of each agency based on the objectives of providing appropriate levels of information security according to a range of risk levels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>guidelines recommending the types of information and information systems to be included in each such category; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>minimum information security requirements for information and information systems in each such category;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a definition of and guidelines concerning detection and handling of information security incidents; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>guidelines developed in coordination with the National Security Agency for identifying an information system as a national security system consistent with applicable requirements for national security systems, issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><chapeau>In developing standards and guidelines required by subsections (a) and (b), the Institute shall—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2270">116 STAT. 2270</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>consult with other agencies and offices (including, but not limited to, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Departments of Defense and Energy, the National Security Agency, the General Accounting Office, and the Secretary of Homeland Security) to assure—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>use of appropriate information security policies, procedures, and techniques, in order to improve information security and avoid unnecessary and costly duplication of effort; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>that such standards and guidelines are complementary with standards and guidelines employed for the protection of national security systems and information contained in such systems;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed standards and guidelines;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget for promulgation under section 11331 of title 40, United States Code—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>standards, as required under subsection (b)(1)(A), no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>minimum information security requirements for each category, as required under subsection (b)(1)(C), no later than 36 months after the date of the enactment of this section;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>issue guidelines as required under subsection (b)(1)(B), no later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>ensure that such standards and guidelines do not require specific technological solutions or products, including any specific hardware or software security solutions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>ensure that such standards and guidelines provide for sufficient flexibility to permit alternative solutions to provide equivalent levels of protection for identified information security risks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>use flexible, performance-based standards and guidelines that, to the greatest extent possible, permit the use of off-the-shelf commercially developed information security products.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><chapeau>The Institute shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>submit standards developed pursuant to subsection (a), along with recommendations as to the extent to which these should be made compulsory and binding, to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget for promulgation under section 11331 of title 40, United States Code;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>provide assistance to agencies regarding—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>compliance with the standards and guidelines developed under subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>detecting and handling information security incidents; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>information security policies, procedures, and practices;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>conduct research, as needed, to determine the nature and extent of information security vulnerabilities and techniques for providing cost-effective information security;</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2271">116 STAT. 2271</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>develop and periodically revise performance indicators and measures for agency information security policies and practices;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>evaluate private sector information security policies and practices and commercially available information technologies to assess potential application by agencies to strengthen information security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>evaluate security policies and practices developed for national security systems to assess potential application by agencies to strengthen information security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>periodically assess the effectiveness of standards and guidelines developed under this section and undertake revisions as appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>solicit and consider the recommendations of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board, established by section 21, regarding standards and guidelines developed under subsection (a) and submit such recommendations to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget with such standards submitted to the Director; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>prepare an annual public report on activities undertaken in the previous year, and planned for the coming year, to carry out responsibilities under this section.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><chapeau>As used in this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the term ‘agency’ has the same meaning as provided in section 3502(1) of title 44, United States Code;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the term ‘information security’ has the same meaning as provided in section 3532(1) of such title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the term ‘information system’ has the same meaning as provided in section 3502(8) of such title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the term ‘information technology’ has the same meaning as provided in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the term ‘national security system’ has the same meaning as provided in section 3532(b)(2) of such title.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="1004">SEC. 1004. </num><heading>INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY ADVISORY BOARD.</heading> <chapeau>Section 21 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-4), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board” and inserting “Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board”;</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Government organization.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “computer or telecommunications” and inserting “information technology”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “computer or telecommunications technology” and inserting “information technology”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “computer or telecommunications equipment” and inserting “information technology”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “computer systems” and inserting “information system”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “computer systems security” and inserting “information security”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1) by striking “computer systems security” and inserting “information security”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>in subsection (b) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2272">116 STAT. 2272</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to advise the Institute and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget on information security and privacy issues pertaining to Federal Government information systems, including through review of proposed standards and guidelines developed under section 20; and”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>in subsection (b)(3) by inserting “annually” after “report”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><content>The Board shall hold meetings at such locations and at such time and place as determined by a majority of the Board.”;</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>by striking subsection (h), as redesignated by paragraph (9), and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><content>As used in this section, the terms ‘information system’ and ‘information technology’ have the meanings given in section 20.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1005">SEC. 1005. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Computer System Security Training and Plan.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11332 of title 40, United States Code, is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 113 of title 40, United States Code, as amended by striking the item relating to section 11332.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001</inline>.—</heading><content>The Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public Law 106-398) is amended by striking subtitle G of title X (44 U.S.C. 3531 note).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Paperwork Reduction Act.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 3504(g) of title 44, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “sections 11331 and 11332(b) and (c) of title 40” and inserting “section 11331 of title 40 and subchapter II of this title”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking the semicolon and inserting a period; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 3505 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory of Information Systems.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The head of each agency shall develop and maintain an inventory of the information systems (including national security systems) operated by or under the control of such agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The identification of information systems in an inventory under this subsection shall include an identification of the interfaces between each such system and all other systems or networks, including those not operated by or under the control of the agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>Such inventory shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>updated at least annually;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>made available to the Comptroller General; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>used to support information resources management, including—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2273">116 STAT. 2273</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>preparation and maintenance of the inventory of information resources under section 3506(b)(4);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>information technology planning, budgeting, acquisition, and management under section 3506(h), subtitle III of title 40, and related laws and guidance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>monitoring, testing, and evaluation of information security controls under subchapter II;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>preparation of the index of major information systems required under section 552(g) of title 5, United States Code; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>preparation of information system inventories required for records management under chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>The Director shall issue guidance for and oversee the implementation of the requirements of this subsection.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Section 3506(g) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking “section 11332 of title 40” and inserting “subchapter II of this chapter”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “; and” and inserting a period; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1006">SEC. 1006. </num><heading>CONSTRUCTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s512">6 USC 512</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, affects the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology or the Department of Commerce relating to the development and promulgation of standards or guidelines under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 20(a) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(a)).</content></section> <num value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DIVISIONS</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Executive Office for Immigration Review</heading> <section><num value="1101">SEC. 1101. </num><heading>LEGAL STATUS OF EOIR.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s521">6 USC 521</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existence of</inline> EOIR.—</heading><content>There is in the Department of Justice the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which shall be subject to the direction and regulation of the Attorney General under section 103(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 1102.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1102">SEC. 1102. </num><heading>AUTHORITIES OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.</heading> <chapeau>Section 103 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1103) as amended by this Act, is further amended by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>amending the heading to read as follows: “<quotedText>POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY, THE UNDER SECRETARY,AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “Attorney General,” after “President,”; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2274">116 STAT. 2274</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (8) (as added by section 372 of Public Law 104-208), and (9) (as added by section 372 of Public Law 104-208) as paragraphs (8), (9), (10), and (11), respectively; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Attorney General.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall have such authorities and functions under this Act and all other laws relating to the immigration and naturalization of aliens as were exercised by the Executive Office for Immigration Review, or by the Attorney General with respect to the Executive Office for Immigration Review, on the day before the effective date of the Immigration Reform, Accountability and Security Enhancement Act of 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Attorney General shall establish such regulations, prescribe such forms of bond, reports, entries, and other papers, issue such instructions, review such administrative determinations in immigration proceedings, delegate such authority, and perform such other acts as the Attorney General determines to be necessary for carrying out this section.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1103">SEC. 1103. </num><heading>STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s522">6 USC 522</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Nothing in this Act, any amendment made by this Act, or in section 103 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by section 1102, shall be construed to limit judicial deference to regulations, adjudications, interpretations, orders, decisions, judgments, or any other actions of the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Transfer of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to the Department of Justice</heading> <section><num value="1111">SEC. 1111. </num><heading>BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s531">6 USC 531</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established within the Department of Justice under the general authority of the Attorney General the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (in this section referred to as the “Bureau”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director.</inline>—</heading><content>There shall be at the head of the Bureau a Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (in this subtitle referred to as the “Director”). The Director shall be appointed by the Attorney General and shall perform such functions as the Attorney General shall direct. The Director shall receive compensation at the rate prescribed by law under section 5314 of title V, United States Code, for positions at level III of the Executive Schedule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General, acting through the Director and such other officials of the Department of Justice as the Attorney General may designate, shall provide for the coordination of all firearms, explosives, tobacco enforcement, and arson enforcement functions vested in the Attorney General so as to assure maximum cooperation between and among any officer, employee, or agency of the Department of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2275">116 STAT. 2275</page>Justice involved in the performance of these and related functions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance of transferred functions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General may make such provisions as the Attorney General determines appropriate to authorize the performance by any officer, employee, or agency of the Department of Justice of any function transferred to the Attorney General under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the direction of the Attorney General, the Bureau shall be responsible for investigating—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>criminal and regulatory violations of the Federal firearms, explosives, arson, alcohol, and tobacco smuggling laws;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the functions transferred by subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>any other function related to the investigation of violent crime or domestic terrorism that is delegated to the Bureau by the Attorney General.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Authorities, Functions, Personnel, and Assets to the Department of Justice.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), but notwithstanding any other provision of law, there are transferred to the Department of Justice the authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, which shall be maintained as a distinct entity within the Department of Justice, including the related functions of the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration and revenue collection functions.</inline>—</heading><content>There shall be retained within the Department of the Treasury the authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms relating to the administration and enforcement of chapters 51 and 52 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, sections 4181 and 4182 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title 27, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Building prospectus.</inline>—</heading><content>Prospectus PDC-98W10, giving the General Services Administration the authority for site acquisition, design, and construction of a new headquarters building for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, is transferred, and deemed to apply, to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives established in the Department of Justice under subsection (a).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tax and Trade Bureau.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established within the Department of the Treasury the Tax and Trade Bureau.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator.</inline>—</heading><content>The Tax and Trade Bureau shall be headed by an Administrator, who shall perform such duties as assigned by the Under Secretary for Enforcement of the Department of the Treasury. The Administrator shall occupy a career-reserved position within the Senior Executive Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities.</inline>—</heading><content>The authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms that are not transferred to the Department of Justice under this section shall be retained and administered by the Tax and Trade Bureau.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1112">SEC. 1112. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>The Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2276">116 STAT. 2276</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 8D(b)(1) by striking “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” and inserting “Tax and Trade Bureau”; and</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/app8/D">5 USC app. 8D</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 9(a)(1)(L)(i), by striking “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms” and inserting “Tax and Trade Bureau”.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/app9">5 USC app. 9</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Section 1109(c)(2)(A)(i) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1445-3(c)(2)(A)(i)) is amended by striking “(on ATF Form 3068) by manufacturers of tobacco products to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” and inserting “by manufacturers of tobacco products to the Tax and Trade Bureau”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Section 2(4)( J) of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-173; 8 U.S.C.A. 1701(4)(J)) is amended by striking “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms” and inserting “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice”.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1701">8 USC 1701</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Section 3(1)(E) of the Firefighters’ Safety Study Act (15 U.S.C. 2223b(1)(E)) is amended by striking “the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms,” and inserting “the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><chapeau>Chapter 40 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking section 841(k) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><content>‘Attorney General’ means the Attorney General of the United States.”;</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 846(a), by striking “the Attorney General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, together with the Secretary” and inserting “the Federal Bureau of Investigation, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “Secretary” each place it appears and inserting “Attorney General”.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s841">18 USC 841</ref>-<ref href="/us/usc/t18/s847">847</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><chapeau>Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 921(a)(4)(B), by striking “Secretary” and inserting “Attorney General”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 921(a)(4), by striking “Secretary of the Treasury” and inserting “Attorney General”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 921(a), by striking paragraph (18) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">“(18) </num><content>The term ‘Attorney General’ means the Attorney General of the United States”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 922(p)(5)(A), by striking “after consultation with the Secretary” and inserting “after consultation with the Attorney General”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in section 923(1), by striking “Secretary of the Treasury” and inserting “Attorney General”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>by striking “Secretary” each place it appears, except before “of the Army” in section 921(a)(4) and before “of Defense” in section 922(p)(5)(A), and inserting the term “Attorney General”.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921">18 USC 921</ref>-<ref href="/us/usc/t18/s923">923</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s925">925</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s926">926</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><content>Section 1261(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The Attorney General—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall enforce the provisions of this chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>has the authority to issue regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2277">116 STAT. 2277</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><content>Section 1952(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “Secretary of the Treasury” and inserting “Attorney General”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>Chapter 114 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking section 2341(5), and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>the term ‘Attorney General’ means the Attorney General of the United States”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “Secretary” each place it appears and inserting “Attorney General”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2343">18 USC 2343</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t18/s2346">2346</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num><content>Section 6103(i)(8)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information) is amended by striking “or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” and inserting “, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, or the Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury,”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s6103">26 USC 6103</ref>.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><chapeau>Section 7801(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to the authority of the Department of the Treasury) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s7801">26 USC 7801</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking <inline class="smallCaps">“Secretary.</inline>—Except” and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“Secretary.—</inline> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Except”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration and enforcement of certain provisions by attorney general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The administration and enforcement of the following provisions of this title shall be performed by or under the supervision of the Attorney General; and the term ‘Secretary’ or ‘Secretary of the Treasury’ shall, when applied to those provisions, mean the Attorney General; and the term ‘internal revenue officer’ shall, when applied to those provisions, mean any officer of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives so designated by the Attorney General:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>Chapter 53.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Chapters 61 through 80, to the extent such chapters relate to the enforcement and administration of the provisions referred to in clause (i).</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of existing rulings and interpretations.—</inline></heading><content>Nothing in this Act alters or repeals the rulings and interpretations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms in effect on the effective date of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which concern the provisions of this title referred to in subparagraph (A). The Attorney General shall consult with the Secretary to achieve uniformity and consistency in administering provisions under chapter 53 of title 26, United States Code.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num><content>Section 2006(2) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting “, the Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice,” after “the Secretary of the Treasury”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">(m) </num><chapeau>Section 713 of title 31, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking the section heading and inserting the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2278">116 STAT. 2278</page> <quotedContent><section><num value="713">“§ 713.</num><heading> Audit of Internal Revenue Service, Tax and Trade Bureau, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives”;</heading></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms,” and inserting “Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1)(B), by striking “or the Bureau” and inserting “or either Bureau”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><content>(i) by striking “or the Bureau” and inserting “or either Bureau”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by striking “and the Director of the Bureau” and inserting “the Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, and the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “or the Bureau” and inserting “or either Bureau”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">(n) </num><chapeau>Section 9703 of title 31, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(2)(B)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in clause (iii)(III), by inserting “and” after the semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in clause (iv), by striking “; and” and inserting a period; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking clause (v);</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (o);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by redesignating existing subsection (p) as subsection (o); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (o)(1), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” and inserting “Tax and Trade Bureau”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">(o) </num><content>Section 609N(2)(L) of the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10502(2)(L)) is amended by striking “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms” and inserting “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="p">(p) </num><chapeau>Section 32401(a) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13921(a)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Secretary of the Treasury” each place it appears and inserting “Attorney General”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (3)(B), by striking “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” and inserting “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="q">(q) </num><chapeau>Section 80303 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “or, when the violation of this chapter involves contraband described in paragraph (2) or (5) of section 80302(a), the Attorney General” after “section 80304 of this title.”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “, the Attorney General,” after “by the Secretary”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="r">(r) </num><chapeau>Section 80304 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking “(b) and (c)” and inserting “(b), (c), and (d)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (c), the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2279">116 STAT. 2279</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Attorney General.</inline>—</heading><content>The Attorney General, or officers, employees, or agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice designated by the Attorney General, shall carry out the laws referred to in section 80306(b) of this title to the extent that the violation of this chapter involves contraband described in section 80302 (a)(2) or (a)(5).”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="s">(s) </num><content>Section 103 of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-618; 82 Stat. 1226) is amended by striking “Secretary of the Treasury” and inserting “Attorney General”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s921">18 USC 921 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1113">SEC. 1113. </num><heading>POWERS OF AGENTS OF THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES.</heading> <content>Chapter 203 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="3051">“§ 3051. </num><heading>Powers of Special Agents of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><content>Special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, as well as any other investigator or officer charged by the Attorney General with the duty of enforcing any of the criminal, seizure, or forfeiture provisions of the laws of the United States, may carry firearms, serve warrants and subpoenas issued under the authority of the United States and make arrests without warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such felony.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Any special agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives may, in respect to the performance of his or her duties, make seizures of property subject to forfeiture to the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), and except to the extent that such provisions conflict with the provisions of section 983 of title 18, United States Code, insofar as section 983 applies, the provisions of the Customs laws relating to—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the seizure, summary and judicial forfeiture, and condemnation of property;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the disposition of such property;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the remission or mitigation of such forfeiture; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>the compromise of claims, shall apply to seizures and forfeitures incurred, or alleged to have been incurred, under any applicable provision of law enforced or administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>For purposes of paragraph (1), duties that are imposed upon a customs officer or any other person with respect to the seizure and forfeiture of property under the customs laws of the United States shall be performed with respect to seizures and forfeitures of property under this section by such officers, agents, or any other person as may be authorized or designated for that purpose by the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the disposition of firearms forfeited by reason of a violation of any law of the United States shall be governed by the provisions of section 5872(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection></section></quotedContent></content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2280">116 STAT. 2280</page> <section><num value="1114">SEC. 1114. </num><heading>EXPLOSIVES TRAINING AND RESEARCH FACILITY.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Virginia.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><content>There is established within the Bureau an Explosives Training and Research Facility at Fort AP Hill, Fredericksburg, Virginia.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s532">6 USC 532</ref>.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The facility established under subsection (a) shall be utilized to train Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>investigate bombings and explosions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>properly handle, utilize, and dispose of explosive materials and devices;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>train canines on explosive detection; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>conduct research on explosives.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to establish and maintain the facility established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds.—</inline></heading><content>Any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1115">SEC. 1115. </num><heading>PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Government organization.</p></sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Personnel Management Demonstration Project established under section 102 of title I of division C of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-277; 122 Stat. 2681-585) shall be transferred to the Attorney General of the United States for continued use by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, and the Secretary of the Treasury for continued use by the Tax and Trade Bureau.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s533">6 USC 533</ref>.</p></sidenote></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Explosives</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Safe Explosives Act.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="1121">SEC. 1121. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s841">18 USC 841 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>This subtitle may be referred to as the “<shortTitle role="subtitle">Safe Explosives Act</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="1122">SEC. 1122. </num><heading>PERMITS FOR PURCHASERS OF EXPLOSIVES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 841 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><content>‘Permittee’ means any user of explosives for a lawful purpose, who has obtained either a user permit or a limited permit under the provisions of this chapter.”, and</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="r">“(r) </num><content>‘Alien’ means any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="s">“(s) </num><content>‘Responsible person’ means an individual who has the power to direct the management and policies of the applicant pertaining to explosive materials.”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Permits for Purchase of Explosives.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 842 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2), by striking “and” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking subsection (a)(3) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>other than a licensee or permittee knowingly—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to transport, ship, cause to be transported, or receive any explosive materials; or</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2281">116 STAT. 2281</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to distribute explosive materials to any person other than a licensee or permittee; or</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>who is a holder of a limited permit—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>to transport, ship, cause to be transported, or receive in interstate or foreign commerce any explosive materials; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>to receive explosive materials from a licensee or permittee, whose premises are located outside the State of residence of the limited permit holder, or on more than 6 separate occasions, during the period of the permit, to receive explosive materials from 1 or more licensees or permittees whose premises are located within the State of residence of the limited permit holder.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>It shall be unlawful for any licensee or permittee to knowingly distribute any explosive materials to any person other than—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>a licensee;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a holder of a user permit; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>a holder of a limited permit who is a resident of the State where distribution is made and in which the premises of the transferor are located.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Licenses and User Permits.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 843(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “or limited permit” after “user permit”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, including the names of and appropriate identifying information regarding all employees who will be authorized by the applicant to possess explosive materials, as well as fingerprints and a photograph of each responsible person”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by striking “$200 for each” and inserting “$50 for a limited permit and $200 for any other”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking the third sentence and inserting “Each license or user permit shall be valid for not longer than 3 years from the date of issuance and each limited permit shall be valid for not longer than 1 year from the date of issuance. Each license or permit shall be renewable upon the same conditions and subject to the same restrictions as the original license or permit, and upon payment of a renewal fee not to exceed one-half of the original fee.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria for Approving Licenses and Permits.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 843(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the applicant (or, if the applicant is a corporation, partnership, or association, each responsible person with respect to the applicant) is not a person described in section 842(i);”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “(A) the Secretary verifies by inspection or, if the application is for an original limited permit or the first or second renewal of such a permit, by such other means as the Secretary determines appropriate, that” before “the applicant”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2282">116 STAT. 2282</page> <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an applicant for the renewal of a limited permit if the Secretary has verified, by inspection within the preceding 3 years, the matters described in subparagraph (A) with respect to the applicant; and”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>none of the employees of the applicant who will be authorized by the applicant to possess explosive materials is any person described in section 842(i); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>in the case of a limited permit, the applicant has certified in writing that the applicant will not receive explosive materials on more than 6 separate occasions during the 12-month period for which the limited permit is valid.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application Approval.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 843(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking “forty-five days” and inserting “90 days for licenses and permits,”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspection Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 843(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “permittees” and inserting “holders of user permits”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “licensees and permittees” before “shall submit”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by striking “permittee” the first time it appears and inserting “holder of a user permit”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary may inspect the places of storage for explosive materials of an applicant for a limited permit or, at the time of renewal of such permit, a holder of a limited permit, only as provided in subsection (b)(4).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Posting of Permits</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 843(g) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “user” before “permits”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Background Checks; Clearances</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 843 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>If the Secretary receives, from an employer, the name and other identifying information of a responsible person or an employee who will be authorized by the employer to possess explosive materials in the course of employment with the employer, the Secretary shall determine whether the responsible person or employee is one of the persons described in any paragraph of section 842(i). In making the determination, the Secretary may take into account a letter or document issued under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>If the Secretary determines that the responsible person or the employee is not one of the persons described in any paragraph of section 842(i), the Secretary shall notify the employer in writing or electronically of the determination and issue, to the responsible person or employee, a letter of clearance, which confirms the determination.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>If the Secretary determines that the responsible person or employee is one of the persons described in any paragraph of section 842(i), the Secretary shall notify the employer in writing <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2283">116 STAT. 2283</page>or electronically of the determination and issue to the responsible person or the employee, as the case may be, a document that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>confirms the determination;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>explains the grounds for the determination;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>provides information on how the disability may be relieved; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>explains how the determination may be appealed.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s843">18 USC 843 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any provision of this Act, a license or permit issued under section 843 of title 18, United States Code, before the date of enactment of this Act, shall remain valid until that license or permit is revoked under section 843(d) or expires, or until a timely application for renewal is acted upon.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1123">SEC. 1123. </num><heading>PERSONS PROHIBITED FROM RECEIVING OR POSSESSING EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Explosives.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 842(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by striking “or” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting “or who has been committed to a mental institution;”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>is an alien, other than an alien who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 101 (a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>is in lawful nonimmigrant status, is a refugee admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), or is in asylum status under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), and—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is a foreign law enforcement officer of a friendly foreign government, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of State, entering the United States on official law enforcement business, and the shipping, transporting, possession, or receipt of explosive materials is in furtherance of this official law enforcement business;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is a person having the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a corporation, partnership, or association licensed pursuant to section 843(a), and the shipping, transporting, possession, or receipt of explosive materials is in furtherance of such power;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>is a member of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or other friendly foreign military force, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, (whether or not admitted in a nonimmigrant status) who is present in the United States under military orders for training or other military purpose authorized by the United States, and the shipping, transporting, possession, or <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2284">116 STAT. 2284</page>receipt of explosive materials is in furtherance of the military purpose; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>is lawfully present in the United States in cooperation with the Director of Central Intelligence, and the shipment, transportation, receipt, or possession of the explosive materials is in furtherance of such cooperation;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><content>has been discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable conditions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>having been a citizen of the United States, has renounced the citizenship of that person.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Possession of Explosive Materials.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 842(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by striking “or” at the end; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>who is an alien, other than an alien who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as that term is defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>is in lawful nonimmigrant status, is a refugee admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), or is in asylum status under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), and—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is a foreign law enforcement officer of a friendly foreign government, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of State, entering the United States on official law enforcement business, and the shipping, transporting, possession, or receipt of explosive materials is in furtherance of this official law enforcement business;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is a person having the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a corporation, partnership, or association licensed pursuant to section 843(a), and the shipping, transporting, possession, or receipt of explosive materials is in furtherance of such power;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>is a member of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or other friendly foreign military force, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, (whether or not admitted in a nonimmigrant status) who is present in the United States under military orders for training or other military purpose authorized by the United States, and the shipping, transporting, possession, or receipt of explosive materials is in furtherance of the military purpose; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>is lawfully present in the United States in cooperation with the Director of Central Intelligence, and the shipment, transportation, receipt, or possession of the explosive materials is in furtherance of such cooperation;</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>who has been discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable conditions;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>who, having been a citizen of the United States, has renounced the citizenship of that person”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2285">116 STAT. 2285</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting “or affecting” before “interstate” each place that term appears.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1124">SEC. 1124. </num><heading>REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE SAMPLES OF EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND AMMONIUM NITRATE.</heading> <content>Section 843 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Furnishing of Samples.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Licensed manufacturers and licensed importers and persons who manufacture or import explosive materials or ammonium nitrate shall, when required by letter issued by the Secretary, furnish—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>samples of such explosive materials or ammonium nitrate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>information on chemical composition of those products; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>any other information that the Secretary determines is relevant to the identification of the explosive materials or to identification of the ammonium nitrate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall, by regulation, authorize reimbursement of the fair market value of samples furnished pursuant to this subsection, as well as the reasonable costs of shipment.”</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="1125">SEC. 1125. </num><heading>DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OF INSTITUTIONS RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.</heading> <content>Section 844(f)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the word “shall” the following: “or any institution or organization receiving Federal financial assistance,”.</content></section> <section><num value="1126">SEC. 1126. </num><heading>RELIEF FROM DISABILITIES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 845(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>A person who is prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing any explosive under section 842(i) may apply to the Secretary for relief from such prohibition.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>The Secretary may grant the relief requested under paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that the circumstances regarding the applicability of section 842(i), and the applicant’s record and reputation, are such that the applicant will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and that the granting of such relief is not contrary to the public interest.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>A licensee or permittee who applies for relief, under this subsection, from the disabilities incurred under this chapter as a result of an indictment for or conviction of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year shall not be barred by such disability from further operations under the license or permit pending final action on an application for relief filed pursuant to this section.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1127">SEC. 1127. </num><heading>THEFT REPORTING REQUIREMENT.</heading> <content>Section 844 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="p">“(p) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Theft Reporting Requirement.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>A holder of a license or permit who knows that explosive materials have been stolen from that licensee or permittee, shall report the theft to the Secretary not later than 24 hours after the discovery of the theft.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2286">116 STAT. 2286</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalty.</inline>—</heading><content>A holder of a license or permit who does not report a theft in accordance with paragraph (1), shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="1128">SEC. 1128. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle.</content></section> </subtitle> <num value="XII">TITLE XII—</num><heading>AIRLINE WAR RISK INSURANCE LEGISLATION</heading> <section><num value="1201">SEC. 1201. </num><heading>AIR CARRIER LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF ACTS OF TERRORISM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 44303 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “(a) <inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—” before “The Secretary of Transportation”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by moving the text of paragraph (2) of section 201(b) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (115 Stat. 235) to the end and redesignating such paragraph as subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b) (as so redesignated)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking the subsection heading and inserting <inline class="smallCaps">“Air Carrier Liability for Third Party Claims Arising Out of Acts of Terrorism.—”;</inline></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the first sentence by striking “the 180-day period following the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation” and inserting “the period beginning on September 22, 2001, and ending on December 31, 2003, the Secretary”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in the last sentence by striking “this paragraph” and inserting “this subsection”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1202">SEC. 1202. </num><heading>EXTENSION OF INSURANCE POLICIES.</heading> <content>Section 44302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Policies</inline> .—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall extend through August 31, 2003, and may extend through December 31, 2003, the termination date of any insurance policy that the Department of Transportation issued to an air carrier under subsection (a) and that is in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection on no less favorable terms to the air carrier than existed on June 19, 2002; except that the Secretary shall amend the insurance policy, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, to add coverage for losses or injuries to aircraft hulls, passengers, and crew at the limits carried by air carriers for such losses and injuries as of such date of enactment and at an additional premium comparable to the premium charged for third-party casualty coverage under such policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in no event shall the total premium paid by the air carrier for the policy, as amended, be more than twice <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2287">116 STAT. 2287</page>the premium that the air carrier was paying to the Department of Transportation for its third party policy as of June 19, 2002; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the coverage in such policy shall begin with the first dollar of any covered loss that is incurred.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="1203">SEC. 1203. </num><heading>CORRECTION OF REFERENCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44306">49 USC 44306</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Effective November 19, 2001, section 147 of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (Public Law 107-71) is amended by striking “(b)” and inserting “(c)”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="1204">SEC. 1204. </num><heading>REPORT.</heading> <chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>evaluates the availability and cost of commercial war risk insurance for air carriers and other aviation entities for passengers and third parties;</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>analyzes the economic effect upon air carriers and other aviation entities of available commercial war risk insurance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>describes the manner in which the Department could provide an alternative means of providing aviation war risk reinsurance covering passengers, crew, and third parties through use of a risk-retention group or by other means.</content></subparagraph></section> <num value="XIII">TITLE XIII—</num><heading>FEDERAL WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Chief Human Capital Officers</heading> <section><num value="1301">SEC. 1301. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s101">5 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002”.</content></section> <section><num value="1302">SEC. 1302. </num><heading>AGENCY CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Part II of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 13 the following: <quotedContent><chapter><num value="14">“CHAPTER 14—</num><heading>AGENCY CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec.</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“1401 </designator><label>Establishment of agency Chief Human Capital Officers.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“1402 </designator><label>Authority and functions of agency Chief Human Capital Officers.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section><num value="1401">“§ 1401. </num><heading>Establishment of agency Chief Human Capital Officers</heading> <chapeau>“The head of each agency referred to under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 901(b) of title 31 shall appoint or designate a Chief Human Capital Officer, who shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>advise and assist the head of the agency and other agency officials in carrying out the agency’s responsibilities <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2288">116 STAT. 2288</page>for selecting, developing, training, and managing a high-quality, productive workforce in accordance with merit system principles;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>implement the rules and regulations of the President and the Office of Personnel Management and the laws governing the civil service within the agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>carry out such functions as the primary duty of the Chief Human Capital Officer.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1402">“§ 1402. </num><heading>Authority and functions of agency Chief Human Capital Officers</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The functions of each Chief Human Capital Officer shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>setting the workforce development strategy of the agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>assessing workforce characteristics and future needs based on the agency’s mission and strategic plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>aligning the agency’s human resources policies and programs with organization mission, strategic goals, and performance outcomes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>developing and advocating a culture of continuous learning to attract and retain employees with superior abilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>identifying best practices and benchmarking studies, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>applying methods for measuring intellectual capital and identifying links of that capital to organizational performance and growth.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>In addition to the authority otherwise provided by this section, each agency Chief Human Capital Officer—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>shall have access to all records, reports, audits, reviews, documents, papers, recommendations, or other material that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>are the property of the agency or are available to the agency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>relate to programs and operations with respect to which that agency Chief Human Capital Officer has responsibilities under this chapter; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>may request such information or assistance as may be necessary for carrying out the duties and responsibilities provided by this chapter from any Federal, State, or local governmental entity.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of chapters for chapters for part II of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 13 the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“14. </designator><label>Agency Chief Human Capital Officers</label><target>1401”.</target></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section></chapter> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1303">SEC. 1303. </num><heading>CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS COUNCIL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1401">5 USC 1401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>There is established a Chief Human Capital Officers Council, consisting of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, who shall act as chairperson of the Council;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, who shall act as vice chairperson of the Council; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Chief Human Capital Officers of Executive departments and any other members who are designated by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2289">116 STAT. 2289</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions.</inline>—</heading><content>The Chief Human Capital Officers Council shall meet periodically to advise and coordinate the activities of the agencies of its members on such matters as modernization of human resources systems, improved quality of human resources information, and legislation affecting human resources operations and organizations.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employee Labor Organizations at Meetings.</inline>—</heading><content>The Chief Human Capital Officers Council shall ensure that representatives of Federal employee labor organizations are present at a minimum of 1 meeting of the Council each year. Such representatives shall not be members of the Council.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Each year the Chief Human Capital Officers Council shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the Council.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1304">SEC. 1304. </num><heading>STRATEGIC HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT.</heading> <content>Section 1103 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The Office of Personnel Management shall design a set of systems, including appropriate metrics, for assessing the management of human capital by Federal agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>The systems referred to under paragraph (1) shall be defined in regulations of the Office of Personnel Management and include standards for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>aligning human capital strategies of agencies with the missions, goals, and organizational objectives of those agencies; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>integrating those strategies into the budget and strategic plans of those agencies;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>closing skill gaps in mission critical occupations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>ensuring continuity of effective leadership through implementation of recruitment, development, and succession plans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>sustaining a culture that cultivates and develops a high performing workforce;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>developing and implementing a knowledge management strategy supported by appropriate investment in training and technology; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>holding managers and human resources officers accountable for efficient and effective human resources management in support of agency missions in accordance with merit system principles.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="1305">SEC. 1305. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1103">5 USC 1103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>This subtitle shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reforms Relating to Federal Human Capital Management</heading> <section><num value="1311">SEC. 1311. </num><heading>INCLUSION OF AGENCY HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIC PLANNING IN PERFORMANCE PLANS AND PROGRAMS PERFORMANCE REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Plans.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2290">116 STAT. 2290</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>provide a description of how the performance goals and objectives are to be achieved, including the operation processes, training, skills and technology, and the human, capital, information, and other resources and strategies required to meet those performance goals and objectives.”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (e) the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><content>With respect to each agency with a Chief Human Capital Officer, the Chief Human Capital Officer shall prepare that portion of the annual performance plan described under subsection (a)(3).”.</content></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Performance Reports.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 1116(d) of title 31, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by striking “and” after the semicolon;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>include a review of the performance goals and evaluation of the performance plan relative to the agency’s strategic human capital management; and”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1312">SEC. 1312. </num><heading>REFORM OF THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE HIRING PROCESS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in section 3304(a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “and” after the semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end of the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>authority for agencies to appoint, without regard to the provision of sections 3309 through 3318, candidates directly to positions for which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>public notice has been given; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Office of Personnel Management has determined that there exists a severe shortage of candidates or there is a critical hiring need.</content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The Office shall prescribe, by regulation, criteria for identifying such positions and may delegate authority to make determinations under such criteria.”; and</continuation> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> </paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting after section 3318 the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="3319">“§ 3319. </num><heading>Alternative ranking and selection procedures</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><content>The Office, in exercising its authority under section 3304, or an agency to which the Office has delegated examining authority under section 1104(a)(2), may establish category rating systems for evaluating applicants for positions in the competitive service, under 2 or more quality categories based on merit consistent with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, rather than assigned individual numerical ratings.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>Within each quality category established under subsection (a), preference-eligibles shall be listed ahead of individuals who are not preference eligibles. For other than scientific and professional positions at GS-9 of the General Schedule (equivalent or higher), qualified preference-eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more shall be listed in the highest quality category.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2291">116 STAT. 2291</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>An appointing official may select any applicant in the highest quality category or, if fewer than 3 candidates have been assigned to the highest quality category, in a merged category consisting of the highest and the second highest quality categories.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the appointing official may not pass over a preference-eligible in the same category from which selection is made, unless the requirements of section 3317(b) or 3318(b), as applicable, are satisfied.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><chapeau>Each agency that establishes a category rating system under this section shall submit in each of the 3 years following that establishment, a report to Congress on that system including information on—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the number of employees hired under that system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the impact that system has had on the hiring of veterans and minorities, including those who are American Indian or Alaska Natives, Asian, Black or African American, and native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islanders; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the way in which managers were trained in the administration of that system.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><content>The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe such regulations as it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.”.</content></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 3319 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3319. </designator><label>Alternative ranking and selection procedures.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1313">SEC. 1313. </num><heading>PERMANENT EXTENSION, REVISION, AND EXPANSION OF AUTHORITIES FOR USE OF VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAY AND VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment to title s, united states code</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subchapter I the following: <quotedContent> <subchapter><num value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS</heading> <section><num value="3521">“§ 3521. </num><heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>“In this subchapter, the term—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>‘agency’ means an Executive agency as defined under section 105; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>‘employee’—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>means an employee as defined under section 2105 employed by an agency and an individual employed by a county committee established under section 8(b)(5) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(b)(5)) who—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>is serving under an appointment without time limitation; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>has been currently employed for a continuous period of at least 3 years; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>shall not include—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2292">116 STAT. 2292</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>a reemployed annuitant under subchapter III of chapter 83 or 84 or another retirement system for employees of the Government;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an employee having a disability on the basis of which such employee is or would be eligible for disability retirement under subchapter III of chapter 83 or 84 or another retirement system for employees of the Government;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>an employee who is in receipt of a decision notice of involuntary separation for misconduct or unacceptable performance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>an employee who has previously received any voluntary separation incentive payment from the Federal Government under this subchapter or any other authority;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>an employee covered by statutory reemployment rights who is on transfer employment with another organization; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><chapeau>any employee who—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>during the 36-month period preceding the date of separation of that employee, performed service for which a student loan repayment benefit was or is to be paid under section 5379;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>during the 24-month period preceding the date of separation of that employee, performed service for which a recruitment or relocation bonus was or is to be paid under section 5753; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>during the 12-month period preceding the date of separation of that employee, performed service for which a retention bonus was or is to be paid under section 5754.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="3522">“§ 3522. </num><heading>Agency plans; approval</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><content>Before obligating any resources for voluntary separation incentive payments, the head of each agency shall submit to the Office of Personnel Management a plan outlining the intended use of such incentive payments and a proposed organizational chart for the agency once such incentive payments have been completed.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>The plan of an agency under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the specific positions and functions to be reduced or eliminated;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>a description of which categories of employees will be offered incentives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>the time period during which incentives may be paid;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>the number and amounts of voluntary separation incentive payments to be offered; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>a description of how the agency will operate without the eliminated positions and functions.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><content>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall review each agency’s plan an may make any appropriate modifications in the plan, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. A plan under this section may not be implemented without the approval of the Directive of the Office of Personnel Management.</content></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2293">116 STAT. 2293</page> <section><num value="3523">“§ 3523. </num><heading>Authority to provide voluntary separation incentive payments</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><content>A voluntary separation incentive payment under this subchapter may be paid to an employee only as provided in the plan of an agency established under section 3522.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>A voluntary incentive payment—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>shall be offered to agency employees on the basis of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>1 or more organizational units;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>1 or more occupational series or levels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>1 or more geographical locations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>skills, knowledge, or other factors related to a position;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>specific periods of time during which eligible employees may elect a voluntary incentive payment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>any appropriate combination of such factors;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>shall be paid in a lump sum after the employee’s separation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>shall be equal to the lesser of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>an amount equal to the amount the employee would be entitled to receive under section 5595(c) if the employee were entitled to payment under such section (without adjustment for any previous payment made); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>an amount determined by the agency head, not to exceed $25,000;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>may be made only in the case of an employee who voluntarily separates (whether by retirement or resignation) under this subchapter;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><content>shall not be a basis for payment, and shall not be included in the computation, of any other type of Government benefit;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><content>shall not be taken into account in determining the amount of any severance pay to which the employee may be entitled under section 5595, based on another other separation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>shall be paid from appropriations or funds available for the payment of the basic pay of the employee.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="3524">“§ 3524. </num><heading>Effect of subsequent employment with the Government</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>The term ‘employment’—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>in subsection (b) includes employment under a personal services contract (or other direct contract) with the United States Government (other than an entity in the legislative branch); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>in subsection (c) does not include employment under such a contract.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><content>An individual who has received a voluntary separation incentive payment under this subchapter and accepts any employment for compensation with the Government of the United States with 5 years after the date of the separation on which the payment is based shall be required to pay, before the individual’s first day of employment, the entire amount of the incentive payment to the agency that paid the incentive payment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>If the employment under this section is with an agency, other than the General Accounting Office, the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Rate Commission, the Director of the Office <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2294">116 STAT. 2294</page>of Personnel Management may, at the request of the head of the agency, may waive the repayment if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the individual involved possesses unique abilities and is the only qualified applicant available for the position; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>in case of an emergency involving a direct threat to life or property, the individual—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>has skills directly related to resolving the emergency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>will serve on a temporary basis only so long as that individual’s services are made necessary by the emergency.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>If the employment under this section is with an entity in the legislative branch, the head of the entity or the appointing official may waive the repayment if the individual involved possesses unique abilities and is the only qualified applicant available for the position.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>If the employment under this section is with the judicial branch, the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts may waive the repayment if the individual involved possesses unique abilities and is the only qualified applicant available for the position.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section> <num value="3525">“§ 3525. </num><heading>Regulations</heading> <content>“The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe regulations to carry out this subchapter.”.</content> </section> </subchapter> </quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendments.— </inline></heading><chapeau>Chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by striking the chapter heading and inserting the following: <quotedContent><chapter><num value="35">“CHAPTER 35—</num><heading>RETENTION PREFERENCE, VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS, RESTORATION, AND REEMPLOYMENT”;</heading> </chapter></quotedContent> and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the table of sections by inserting after the item relating to section 3504 the following: <quotedContent><subchapter><num value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3521. </designator><label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3522. </designator><label>Agency plans; approval.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3523. </designator><label>Authority to provide voluntary separation incentive payments.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3524. </designator><label>Effect of subsequent employment with the Government.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3525. </designator><label>Regulations.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </subchapter></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative office of the united states courts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts may, by regulation, establish a program substantially similar to the program established under paragraph (1) for individuals serving in the judicial branch.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3521">5 USC 3521 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of other authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Any agency exercising any voluntary separation incentive authority in effect on the effective date of this subsection may continue to offer voluntary separation incentives consistent with that authority until that authority expires.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3521">5 USC 3521 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection shall take effect 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3521">5 USC 3521 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Employee Voluntary Early Retirement</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil service retirement system</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 8336(d)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2295">116 STAT. 2295</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>has been employed continuously, by the agency in which the employee is serving, for at least the 31-day period ending on the date on which such agency requests the determination referred to in subparagraph (D);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>is serving under an appointment that is not time limited;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>has not been duly notified that such employee is to be involuntarily separated for misconduct or unacceptable performance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>is separated from the service voluntarily during a period in which, as determined by the office of Personnel Management (upon request of the agency) under regulations prescribed by the Office—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>such agency (or, if applicable, the component in which the employee is serving) is undergoing substantial delayering, substantial reorganization, substantial reductions in force, substantial transfer of function, or other substantial workforce restructuring (or shaping);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>a significant percentage of employees servicing in such agency (or component) are likely to be separated or subject to an immediate reduction in the rate of basic pay (without regard to subchapter VI of chapter 53, or comparable provisions); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>identified as being in positions which are becoming surplus or excess to the agency’s future ability to carry out its mission effectively; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>as determined by the agency under regulations prescribed by the Office, is within the scope of the offer of voluntary early retirement, which may be made on the basis of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>1 or more organizational units;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>1 or more occupational series or levels;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>1 or more geographical locations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>specific periods;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>skills, knowledge, or other factors related to a position; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>any appropriate combination of such factors;”.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal employees’ retirement system.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 8414(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>has been employed continuously, by the agency in which the employee is serving, for at least the 31-day period ending on the date on which such agency requests the determination referred to in clause (iv);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>is serving under an appointment that is not time limited;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>has not been duly notified that such employee is to be involuntarily separated for misconduct or unacceptable performance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>is separate from the service voluntarily during a period in which, as determined by the Office of Personnel Management (upon request of the agency) under regulations prescribed by the Office—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>such agency (or, if applicable, the component in which the employee is serving) is undergoing substantial delayering, substantial reorganization, substantial reductions in force, substantial transfer of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2296">116 STAT. 2296</page>function, or other substantial workforce restructuring (or shaping);</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>a significant percentage of employees serving in such agency (or component) are likely to be separated or subject to an immediate reduction in the rate of basic pay (without regard to subchapter VI of chapter 53, or comparable provisions); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>identified as being in positions which are becoming surplus or excess to the agency’s future ability to carry out its mission effectively; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><chapeau>as determined by the agency under regulations prescribed by the Office, is within the scope of the offer of voluntary early retirement, which may be made on the basis of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>1 or more organizational units;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>1 or more occupational series or levels;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>1 or more geographical locations;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>specific periods;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V) </num><content>skills, knowledge, or other factors related to a position; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">“(VI) </num><content>any appropriate combination of such factors.”.</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General accounting office authority.—</inline></heading><content>The amendments made by this subsection shall not be construed to affect the authority under section 1 of Public Law 106-303 (5 U.S.C. 8336 note; 114 State. 1063).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 7001 of the 1998 Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions Act (Public Law 105-174; 112 Stat. 91) is repealed.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8336">5 USC 8336</ref>, note, <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8414">8414 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s8336">5 USC 8336 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the implementation of this section is intended to reshape the Federal workforce and not downsize the Federal workforce.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3521">5 USC 3521 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></subsection></section> <section><num value="1314">SEC. 1314. </num><heading>STUDENT VOLUNTEER TRANSIT SUBSIDY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 7905(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “and a member of a uniformed service” and inserting a member of a uniformed service, and a student who provides voluntary services under section 3111”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3111(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “chapter 81 of this title” and inserting “section 7905 (relating to commuting by means other than single-occupancy motor vehicles), chapter 81”.</content></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Reforms Relating to the Senior Executive Service</heading> <section><num value="1321">SEC. 1321. </num><heading>REPEAL OF RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in chapter 33—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 3393(g) by striking “3393a”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by repealing section 3393a; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in the table of sections by striking the item relating to section 3393a;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2297">116 STAT. 2297</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in chapter 35—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in section 3592(a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “or” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “or” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking paragraph (3); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>by striking the last sentence;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 3593(a), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>the appointee left the Senior Executive Service for reasons other than misconduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or less than fully successful executive performance as determined under subchapter II of chapter 43.”; and</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>in section 3594(b)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by inserting “or” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “or” at the end; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by striking paragraph (3);</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 7701(c)(1)(A), by striking “or removal from the Senior Executive Service for failure to be recertified under section 3393a”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in chapter 83—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 8336(h)(1), by striking “for failure to be recertified as a senior executive under section 3393a or”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 8339(h), in the first sentence, by striking “, except that such reduction shall not apply in the case of an employee retiring under section 8336(h) for failure to be recertified as a senior executive”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in chapter 84—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 8414(a)(1), by striking “for failure to be recertified as a senior executive under section 3393a or”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 8421(a)(2), by striking “, except that an individual entitled to an annuity under section 8414(a) for failure to be recertified as a senior executive shall be entitled to an annuity supplement without regard to such applicable retirement age”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Savings Provision.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the amendments made by subsection (a)(2)(A), an appeal under the final sentence of section 3592(a) of title 5, United States Code, that is pending on the day before the effective date of this section—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3592">5 USC 3592 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>shall not abate by reason of the enactment of the amendments made by subsection (a)(2)(A); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>shall continue as if such amendments had not been enacted.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application.</inline>—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)(2)(B) shall not apply with respect to an individual who, before the effective date of this section, leaves the Senior Executive Service for failure to be recertified as a senior executive under section 3393a of title 5, United States Code.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3593">5 USC 3593 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="1322">SEC. 1322. </num><heading>ADJUSTMENT OF LIMITATION ON TOTAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 5307 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, subsection (a)(1) shall be applied by substituting ‘the total annual <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2298">116 STAT. 2298</page>compensation payable to the Vice President under section 104 of title 3’ for ‘the annual rate of basic pay payable for level I of the Executive Schedule’ in the case of any employee who—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>is paid under section 5376 or 5383 of this title or section 332(f), 603, or 604 of title 28; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>holds a position in or under an agency which is described in paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>An agency described in this paragraph is any agency which, for purposes of the calendar year involved, has been certified under this subsection as having a performance appraisal system which (as designed and applied) makes meaningful distinctions based on relative performance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>The Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget jointly shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection, including the criteria and procedures in accordance with which any determinations under this subsection shall be made.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>An agency’s certification under this subsection shall be for a period of 2 calendar years, except that such certification may be terminated at any time, for purposes of either or both of those years, upon a finding that the actions of such agency have not remained in conformance with applicable requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>Any certification or decertification under this subsection shall be made by the Office of Personnel Management, with the concurrence of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>Notwithstanding any provision of paragraph (3), any regulations, certifications, or other measures necessary to carry out this subsection with respect to employees within the judicial branch shall be the responsibility of the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. However, the regulations under this paragraph shall be consistent with those promulgated under paragraph (3).”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Section 5307(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting “or as otherwise provided under subsection (d),” after “under law,”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 5307(c) of such title is amended by striking “this section,” and inserting “this section (subject to subsection (d)),”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Academic Training</heading> <section><num value="1331">SEC. 1331. </num><heading>ACADEMIC TRAINING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Academic Degree Training.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 4107 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="4107">“§ 4107. </num><heading>Academic degree training</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><chapeau>Subject to subsection (b), an agency may select and assign an employee to academic degree training and may pay or reimburse the costs of academic degree training from appropriated or other available funds if such training—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>contributes significantly to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>meeting an identified agency training need;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>resolving an identified agency staffing problem; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>accomplishing goals in the strategic plan of the agency;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2299">116 STAT. 2299</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>is part of a planned, systemic, and coordinated agency employee development program linked to accomplishing the strategic goals of the agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>is accredited and is provided by a college or university that is accredited by a nationally recognized body.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><chapeau>In exercising authority under subsection (a), an agency shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>consistent with the merit system principles set forth in paragraphs (2) and (7) of section 2301(b), take into consideration the need to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>maintain a balanced workforce in which women, members of racial and ethnic minority groups, and persons with disabilities are appropriately represented in Government service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>provide employees effective education and training to improve organizational and individual performance;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>assure that the training is not for the sole purpose of providing an employee an opportunity to obtain an academic degree or qualify for appointment to a particular position for which the academic degree is a basic requirement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>assure that no authority under this subsection is exercised on behalf of any employee occupying or seeking to qualify for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>a noncareer appointment in the senior Executive Service; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>appointment to any position that is excepted from the competitive service because of its confidential policy-determining, policy-making or policy-advocating character; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><content>to the greatest extent practicable, facilitate the use of online degree training.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 41 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 4107 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“4107 </designator><label>Academic degree training.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1332">SEC. 1332. </num><heading>MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s3301">5 USC 3301 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings and Policies.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the United States Government actively encourages and financially supports the training, education, and development of many United States citizens;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>as a condition of some of those supports, many of those citizens have an obligation to seek either compensated or uncompensated employment in the Federal sector; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>it is in the United States national interest to maximize the return to the Nation of funds invested in the development of such citizens by seeking to employ them in the Federal sector.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It shall be the policy of the United States Government to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>establish procedures for ensuring that United States citizens who have incurred service obligations as the result of receiving financial support for education and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2300">116 STAT. 2300</page>training from the United States Government and have applied for Federal positions are considered in all recruitment and hiring initiatives of Federal departments, bureaus, agencies, and offices; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>advertise and open all Federal positions to United States citizens who have incurred service obligations with the United States Government as the result of receiving financial support for education and training from the United States Government.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fulfillment of Service Requirement if National Security Positions Are Unavailable</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 802(b)(2) of the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 (50 U.S.C. 1902) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>if the recipient demonstrates to the Secretary (in accordance with such regulations) that no national security position in an agency or office of the Federal Government having national security responsibilities is available, work in other offices or agencies of the Federal Government or in the field of higher education in a discipline relating to the foreign country, foreign language, area study, or international field of study for which the scholarship was awarded, for a period specified by the Secretary, which period shall be determined in accordance with clause (i); or”; and</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>if the recipient demonstrates to the Secretary (in accordance with such regulations) that no national security position is available upon the completion of the degree, work in other offices or agencies of the Federal Government or in the field of higher education in a discipline relating to foreign country, foreign language, area study, or international field of study for which the fellowship was awarded, for a period specified by the Secretary, which period shall be determined in accordance with clause (i); and”.</content></clause></quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection></section></subtitle> <num value="XIV">TITLE XIV—</num><heading>ARMING PILOTS AGAINST TERRORISM</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="1401">SEC. 1401. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s40101">49 USC 40101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act”.</content></section> <section><num value="1402">SEC. 1402. </num><heading>FEDERAL FLIGHT DECK OFFICER PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Subchapter I of chapter 449 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="44921">“§ 44921. </num><heading>Federal flight deck officer program</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Transportation for Security shall establish a program to deputize volunteer pilots of air carriers providing passenger air transportation or intrastate passenger air transportation as Federal law enforcement officers to defend the flight decks of aircraft of such air carriers against <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2301">116 STAT. 2301</page>acts of criminal violence or air piracy. Such officers shall be known as ‘Federal flight deck officers’.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedural Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Under Secretary shall establish procedural requirements to carry out the program under this section.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of program</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning 3 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Under Secretary shall begin the process of training and deputizing pilots who are qualified to be Federal flight deck officers as Federal flight deck officers under the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issues to be addressed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The procedural requirements established under paragraph (1) shall address the following issues:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>The type of firearm to be used by a Federal flight deck officer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The type of ammunition to be used by a Federal flight deck officer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>The standards and training needed to qualify and requalify as a Federal flight deck officer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>The placement of the firearm of a Federal flight deck officer on board the aircraft to ensure both its security and its ease of retrieval in an emergency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>An analysis of the risk of catastrophic failure of an aircraft as a result of the discharge (including an accidental discharge) of a firearm to be used in the program into the avionics, electrical systems, or other sensitive areas of the aircraft.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>The division of responsibility between pilots in the event of an act of criminal violence or air piracy if only 1 pilot is a Federal flight deck officer and if both pilots are Federal flight deck officers.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><content>Procedures for ensuring that the firearm of a Federal flight deck officer does not leave the cockpit if there is a disturbance in the passenger cabin of the aircraft or if the pilot leaves the cockpit for personal reasons.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><content>Interaction between a Federal flight deck officer and a Federal air marshal on board the aircraft.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>The process for selection of pilots to participate in the program based on their fitness to participate in the program, including whether an additional background check should be required beyond that required by section 44936(a)(1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J) </num><content>Storage and transportation of firearms between flights, including international flights, to ensure the security of the firearms, focusing particularly on whether such security would be enhanced by requiring storage of the firearm at the airport when the pilot leaves the airport to remain overnight away from the pilot’s base airport.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K) </num><content>Methods for ensuring that security personnel will be able to identify whether a pilot is authorized to carry a firearm under the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">“(L) </num><content>Methods for ensuring that pilots (including Federal flight deck officers) will be able to identify whether a passenger is a law enforcement officer who is authorized to carry a firearm aboard the aircraft.</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2302">116 STAT. 2302</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="M">“(M) </num><content>Any other issues that the Under Secretary considers necessary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="N">“(N) </num><content>The Under Secretary’s decisions regarding the methods for implementing each of the foregoing procedural requirements shall be subject to review only for abuse of discretion.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preference</inline>.—</heading><content>In selecting pilots to participate in the program, the Under Secretary shall give preference to pilots who are former military or law enforcement personnel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classified information</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 552 of title 5 but subject to section 40119 of this title, information developed under paragraph (3)(E) shall not be disclosed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall provide notice to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate after completing the analysis required by paragraph (3)(E).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimization of risk</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Under Secretary determines as a result of the analysis under paragraph (3)(E) that there is a significant risk of the catastrophic failure of an aircraft as a result of the discharge of a firearm, the Under Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to minimize that risk.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training, Supervision, and Equipment</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall only be obligated to provide the training, supervision, and equipment necessary for a pilot to be a Federal flight deck officer under this section at no expense to the pilot or the air carrier employing the pilot.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>Training.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall base the requirements for the training of Federal flight deck officers under subsection (b) on the training standards applicable to Federal air marshals; except that the Under Secretary shall take into account the differing roles and responsibilities of Federal flight deck officers and Federal air marshals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The training of a Federal flight deck officer shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>Training to ensure that the officer achieves the level of proficiency with a firearm required under subparagraph (C)(i).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>Training to ensure that the officer maintains exclusive control over the officer’s firearm at all times, including training in defensive maneuvers.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>Training to assist the officer in determining when it is appropriate to use the officer’s firearm and when it is appropriate to use less than lethal force.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>Training in use of firearms.—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standard</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to be deputized as a Federal flight deck officer, a pilot must achieve a level of proficiency with a firearm that is required by the Under Secretary. Such level shall be comparable to the level of proficiency required of Federal air marshals.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conduct of training</inline>.—</heading><content>The training of a Federal flight deck officer in the use of a firearm may <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2303">116 STAT. 2303</page>be conducted by the Under Secretary or by a firearms training facility approved by the Under Secretary.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requalification.—</inline></heading><content>The Under Secretary shall require a Federal flight deck officer to requalify to carry a firearm under the program. Such requalification shall occur at an interval required by the Under Secretary.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deputization.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Under Secretary may deputize, as a Federal flight deck officer under this section, a pilot who submits to the Under Secretary a request to be such an officer and whom the Under Secretary determines is qualified to be such an officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A pilot is qualified to be a Federal flight deck officer under this section if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the pilot is employed by an air carrier;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Under Secretary determines (in the Under Secretary’s discretion) that the pilot meets the standards established by the Under Secretary for being such an officer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>the Under Secretary determines that the pilot has completed the training required by the Under Secretary.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deputization by other federal agencies.</inline>—</heading><content>The Under Secretary may request another Federal agency to deputize, as Federal flight deck officers under this section, those pilots that the Under Secretary determines are qualified to be such officers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Under Secretary may, (in the Under Secretary’s discretion) revoke the deputization of a pilot as a Federal flight deck officer if the Under Secretary finds that the pilot is no longer qualified to be such an officer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation.</inline>—</heading><content>Pilots participating in the program under this section shall not be eligible for compensation from the Federal Government for services provided as a Federal flight deck officer. The Federal Government and air carriers shall not be obligated to compensate a pilot for participating in the program or for the pilot’s training or qualification and requalification to carry firearms under the program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Carry Firearms.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall authorize a Federal flight deck officer to carry a firearm while engaged in providing air transportation or intrastate air transportation. Notwithstanding subsection (c)(1), the officer may purchase a firearm and carry that firearm aboard an aircraft of which the officer is the pilot in accordance with this section if the firearm is of a type that may be used under the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preemption.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, a Federal flight deck officer, whenever necessary to participate in the program, may carry a firearm in any State and from 1 State to another State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Carrying firearms outside united states.</inline>—</heading><content>In consultation with the Secretary of State, the Under Secretary may take such action as may be necessary to ensure that a Federal flight deck officer may carry a firearm in a foreign country whenever necessary to participate in the program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2304">116 STAT. 2304</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Use Force.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 44903(d), the Under Secretary shall prescribe the standards and circumstances under which a Federal flight deck officer may use, while the program under this section is in effect, force (including lethal force) against an individual in the defense of the flight deck of an aircraft in air transportation or intrastate air transportation.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Standards.</p></sidenote></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><chapeau>Limitation on Liability.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>Liability of air carriers.—An air carrier shall not be liable for damages in any action brought in a Federal or State court arising out of a Federal flight deck officer’s use of or failure to use a firearm.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability of federal flight deck officers</inline>.—</heading><content>A Federal flight deck officer shall not be liable for damages in any action brought in a Federal or State court arising out of the acts or omissions of the officer in defending the flight deck of an aircraft against acts of criminal violence or air piracy unless the officer is guilty of gross negligence or willful misconduct.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability of federal government</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of an action against the United States with respect to an act or omission of a Federal flight deck officer in defending the flight deck of an aircraft, the officer shall be treated as an employee of the Federal Government under chapter 171 of title 28, relating to tort claims procedure.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>Procedures Following Accidental Discharges.—If an accidental discharge of a firearm under the pilot program results in the injury or death of a passenger or crew member on an aircraft, the Under Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>shall revoke the deputization of the Federal flight deck officer responsible for that firearm if the Under Secretary determines that the discharge was attributable to the negligence of the officer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>if the Under Secretary determines that a shortcoming in standards, training, or procedures was responsible for the accidental discharge, the Under Secretary may temporarily suspend the program until the shortcoming is corrected.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Authority of Air Carriers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No air carrier shall prohibit or threaten any retaliatory action against a pilot employed by the air carrier from becoming a Federal flight deck officer under this section. No. air carrier shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>prohibit a Federal flight deck officer from piloting an aircraft operated by the air carrier; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>terminate the employment of a Federal flight deck officer, solely on the basis of his or her volunteering for or participating in the program under this section.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">“(k) </num><chapeau>Applicability.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall not apply to air carriers operating under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, and to pilots employed by such carriers to the extent that such carriers and pilots are covered by section 135.119 of such title or any successor to such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot defined</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘pilot’ means an individual who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight or, if more than 1 pilot is required for the operation of the aircraft or by the regulations under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2305">116 STAT. 2305</page>which the flight is being conducted, the individual designated as second in command.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chapter analysis</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 44920 the following: <quotedContent> <toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“44921. </designator><label>Federal flight deck officer program.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Flight deck security</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 128 of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (Public Law 107-71) is repealed.</content></paragraph></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s44903">49 USC 44903 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Air Marshal Program.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s513">6 USC 513</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the Federal air marshal program is critical to aviation security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on statutory construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act, including any amendment made by this Act, shall be construed as preventing the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security from implementing and training Federal air marshals.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1403">SEC. 1403. </num><heading>CREW TRAINING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 44918(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “The Administrator” and inserting the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Under Secretary”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In updating the training guidance, the Under Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, shall issue a rule to—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>require both classroom and effective hands-on situational training in the following elements of self-defense:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>recognizing suspicious activities and determining the seriousness of an occurrence;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>deterring a passenger who might present a problem;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>crew communication and coordination;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>the proper commands to give to passengers and attackers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v) </num><content>methods to subdue and restrain an attacker;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>use of available items aboard the aircraft for self-defense;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>appropriate and effective responses to defend oneself, including the use of force against an attacker;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>use of protective devices assigned to crew members (to the extent such devices are approved by the Administrator or Under Secretary);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>the psychology of terrorists to cope with their behavior and passenger responses to that behavior; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">“(x) </num><content>how to respond to aircraft maneuvers that may be authorized to defend against an act of criminal violence or air piracy;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>require training in the proper conduct of a cabin search, including the duty time required to conduct the search;</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2306">116 STAT. 2306</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>establish the required number of hours of training and the qualifications for the training instructors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>establish the intervals, number of hours, and elements of recurrent training;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>ensure that air carriers provide the initial training required by this paragraph within 24 months of the date of enactment of this subparagraph; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>ensure that no person is required to participate in any hands-on training activity that that person believes will have an adverse impact on his or her health or safety.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility of under secretary</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the rule under paragraph (2), the Under Secretary shall consult with law enforcement personnel and security experts who have expertise in self-defense training, terrorism experts, and representatives of air carriers, the provider of self-defense training for Federal air marshals, flight attendants, labor organizations representing flight attendants, and educational institutions offering law enforcement training programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of official.—</inline></heading><content>The Under Secretary shall designate an official in the Transportation Security Administra¬tion to be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the training program under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Necessary resources and knowledge. .—</inline></heading><content>The Under Secretary shall ensure that employees of the Administration responsible for monitoring the training program have the necessary resources and knowledge.”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by aligning the remainder of the text of paragraph (1) (as designated by paragraph (1) of this section) with para¬graphs (2) and (3) (as added by paragraph (2) of this section).</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enhance security measures</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 109(a) of the Avia¬tion and Transportation Security Act (49 U.S.C. 114 note; 115 Stat. 613-614) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9) </num><content>Require that air carriers provide flight attendants with a discreet, hands-free, wireless method of communicating with the pilots.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Benefits and Risks of Providing Flight Attendants With Nonlethal Weapons</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary of Transportation for Security shall conduct a study to evaluate the benefits and risks of providing flight attendants with nonlethal weapons to aide in combating air piracy and criminal violence on commercial airlines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study.</content></paragraph></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="1404">SEC. 1404. </num><heading>COMMERCIAL AIRLINE SECURITY STUDY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a study of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The number of armed Federal law enforcement officers (other than Federal air marshals), who travel on commercial airliners annually and the frequency of their travel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The cost and resources necessary to provide such officers with supplemental training in aircraft anti-terrorism training that is comparable to the training that Federal air marshals are provided.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2307">116 STAT. 2307</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>The cost of establishing a program at a Federal law enforcement training center for the purpose of providing new Federal law enforcement recruits with standardized training comparable to the training that Federal air marshals are provided.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>The feasibility of implementing a certification program designed for the purpose of ensuring Federal law enforcement officers have completed the training described in paragraph (2) and track their travel over a 6-month period.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>The feasibility of staggering the flights of such officers to ensure the maximum amount of flights have a certified trained Federal officer on board.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><content>Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study. The report may be submitted in classified and redacted form.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></subsection> </section> <section><num value="1405">SEC. 1405. </num><heading>AUTHORITY TO ARM FLIGHT DECK CREW WITH LESS-THAN-LETHAL WEAPONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 44903(i) of title 49, United States Code (as redesignated by section 6 of this Act) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Request of air carriers to use less-than-lethal weapons.</inline>—</heading><content>If, after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Under Secretary receives a request from an air carrier for authorization to allow pilots of the air carrier to carry less-than-lethal weapons, the Under Secretary shall respond to that request within 90 days.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1) by striking “Secretary” the first and third places it appears and inserting “Under Secretary”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (2) by striking “Secretary” each place it appears and inserting “Under Secretary”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1406">SEC. 1406. </num><heading>TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 44903 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by redesignating subsection (i) (relating to short-term assessment and deployment of emerging security technologies and procedures) as subsection (j);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by redesignating the second subsection (h) (relating to authority to arm flight deck crew with less-than-lethal weapons) as subsection (i); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by redesignating the third subsection (h) (relating to limitation on liability for acts to thwart criminal violence for aircraft piracy) as subsection (k).</content></paragraph></section> <num value="XV">TITLE XV—</num><heading>TRANSITION</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Reorganization Plan</heading> <section><num value="1501">SEC. 1501. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s541">6 USC 541</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>For purposes of this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The term “agency” includes any entity, organizational unit, program, or function.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2308">116 STAT. 2308</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The term “transition period” means the 12-month period beginning on the effective date of this Act.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1502">SEC. 1502. </num><heading>REORGANIZATION PLAN.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s542">6 USC 542</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Plan.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a reorganization plan regarding the following:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The transfer of agencies, personnel, assets, and obligations to the Department pursuant to this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Any consolidation, reorganization, or streamlining of agencies transferred to the Department pursuant to this Act.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan transmitted under subsection (a) shall contain, consistent with this Act, such elements as the President deems appropriate, including the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Identification of any functions of agencies transferred to the Department pursuant to this Act that will not be transferred to the Department under the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Specification of the steps to be taken by the Secretary to organize the Department, including the delegation or assignment of functions transferred to the Department among officers of the Department in order to permit the Department to carry out the functions transferred under the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Specification of the funds available to each agency that will be transferred to the Department as a result of transfers under the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Specification of the proposed allocations within the Department of unexpended funds transferred in connection with transfers under the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Specification of any proposed disposition of property, facilities, contracts, records, and other assets and obligations of agencies transferred under the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Specification of the proposed allocations within the Department of the functions of the agencies and subdivisions that are not related directly to securing the homeland.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may, on the basis of consultations with the appropriate congressional committees, modify or revise any part of the plan until that part of the plan becomes effective in accordance with subsection (d).</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The reorganization plan described in this section, including any modifications or revisions of the plan under subsection (d), shall become effective for an agency on the earlier of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the date specified in the plan (or the plan as modified pursuant to subsection (d)), except that such date may not be earlier than 90 days after the date the President has transmitted the reorganization plan to the appropriate congressional committees pursuant to subsection (a); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the end of the transition period.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection may be construed to require the transfer of functions, personnel, records, balances of appropriations, or other assets of an agency on a single date.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supersedes existing law</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) shall apply notwithstanding section 905(b) of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2309">116 STAT. 2309</page> <section><num value="1503">SEC. 1503. </num><heading>REVIEW OF CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE STRUCTURES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s543">6 USC 543</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>It is the sense of Congress that each House of Congress should review its committee structure in light of the reorganization of responsibilities within the executive branch by the establishment of the Department.</content></section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Transitional Provisions</heading> <section><num value="1511">SEC. 1511. </num><heading>TRANSITIONAL AUTHORITIES.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s551">6 USC 551</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provision of Assistance by Officials.</inline>—</heading><content>Until the transfer of an agency to the Department, any official having authority over or functions relating to the agency immediately before the effective date of this Act shall provide to the Secretary such assistance, including the use of personnel and assets, as the Secretary may request in preparing for the transfer and integration of the agency into the Department.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Services and Personnel.</inline>—</heading><content>During the transition period, upon the request of the Secretary, the head of any executive agency may, on a reimbursable basis, provide services or detail personnel to assist with the transition.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acting Officials.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>During the transition period, pending the advice and consent of the Senate to the appointment of an officer required by this Act to be appointed by and with such advice and consent, the President may designate any officer whose appointment was required to be made by and with such advice and consent and who was such an officer immediately before the effective date of this Act (and who continues in office) or immediately before such designation, to act in such office until the same is filled as provided in this Act. While so acting, such officers shall receive compensation at the higher of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the rates provided by this Act for the respective offices in which they act; or</content></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the rates provided for the offices held at the time of designation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Nothing in this Act shall be understood to require the advice and consent of the Senate to the appointment by the President to a position in the Department of any officer whose agency is transferred to the Department pursuant to this Act and whose duties following such transfer are germane to those performed before such transfer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Personnel, Assets, Obligations, and Functions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Upon the transfer of an agency to the Department—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the personnel, assets, and obligations held by or available in connection with the agency shall be transferred to the Secretary for appropriate allocation, subject to the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and in accordance with the provisions of section 1531(a)(2) of title 31, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Secretary shall have all functions relating to the agency that any other official could by law exercise in relation to the agency immediately before such transfer, and shall have in addition all functions vested in the Secretary by this Act or other law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Use of Transportation Trust Funds.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no funds derived from the Highway Trust Fund, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2310">116 STAT. 2310</page>Airport and Airway Trust Fund, Inland Waterway Trust Fund, or Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, may be transferred to, made available to, or obligated by the Secretary or any other official in the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><content>This subsection shall not apply to security-related funds provided to the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years preceding fiscal year 2003 for (A) operations, (B) facilities and equipment, or (C) research, engineering, and development.</content></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="1512">SEC. 1512. </num><heading>SAVINGS PROVISIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s552">6 USC 552</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Completed Administrative Actions.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Completed administrative actions of an agency shall not be affected by the enactment of this Act or the transfer of such agency to the Department, but shall continue in effect according to their terms until amended, modified, superseded, terminated, set aside, or revoked in accordance with law by an officer of the United States or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by operation of law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “completed administrative action” includes orders, determinations, rules, regulations, personnel actions, permits, agreements, grants, contracts, certificates, licenses, registrations, and privileges.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pending Proceedings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the authority of the Secretary under this Act—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>pending proceedings in an agency, including notices of proposed rulemaking, and applications for licenses, permits, certificates, grants, and financial assistance, shall continue notwithstanding the enactment of this Act or the transfer of the agency to the Department, unless discontinued or modified under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent that such discontinuance could have occurred if such enactment or transfer had not occurred; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>orders issued in such proceedings, and appeals therefrom, and payments made pursuant to such orders, shall issue in the same manner and on the same terms as if this Act had not been enacted or the agency had not been transferred, and any such orders shall continue in effect until amended, modified, superseded, terminated, set aside, or revoked by an officer of the United States or a court of competent jurisdiction, or by operation of law.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pending Civil Actions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the authority of the Secretary under this Act, pending civil actions shall continue notwithstanding the enactment of this Act or the transfer of an agency to the Department, and in such civil actions, proceedings shall be had, appeals taken, and judgments rendered and enforced in the same manner and with the same effect as if such enactment or transfer had not occurred.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>References relating to an agency that is transferred to the Department in statutes. Executive orders, rules, regulations, directives, or delegations of authority that precede such transfer or the effective date of this Act shall be deemed to refer, as appropriate, to the Department, to its officers, employees, or agents, or to its corresponding organizational units or functions. Statutory reporting requirements that applied in relation to such an agency immediately before the effective date of this Act shall continue to apply following such transfer if they refer to the agency by name.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2311">116 STAT. 2311</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employment Provisions.—</inline></heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing (including subsections (a) and (d)), in and for the Department the Secretary may, in regulations prescribed jointly with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, adopt the rules, procedures, terms, and conditions, established by statute, rule, or regulation before the effective date of this Act, relating to employment in any agency transferred to the Department pursuant to this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>except as otherwise provided in this Act, or under authority granted by this Act, the transfer pursuant to this Act of personnel shall not alter the terms and conditions of employment, including compensation, of any employee so transferred.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory Reporting Requirements.</inline>—</heading><content>Any statutory reporting requirement that applied to an agency, transferred to the Department under this Act, immediately before the effective date of this Act shall continue to apply following that transfer if the statutory requirement refers to the agency by name.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1513">SEC. 1513. </num><heading>TERMINATIONS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s553">6 USC 553</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Except as otherwise provided in this Act, whenever all the functions vested by law in any agency have been transferred pursuant to this Act, each position and office the incumbent of which was authorized to receive compensation at the rates prescribed for an office or position at level II, III, IV, or V, of the Executive Schedule, shall terminate.</content></section> <section><num value="1514">SEC. 1514. </num><heading>NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM NOT AUTHORIZED.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s554">6 USC 554</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the development of a national identification system or card.</content></section> <section><num value="1515">SEC. 1515. </num><heading>CONTINUITY OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OVERSIGHT.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s555">6 USC 555</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding the transfer of an agency to the Department pursuant to this Act, the Inspector General that exercised oversight of such agency prior to such transfer shall continue to exercise oversight of such agency during the period of time, if any, between the transfer of such agency to the Department pursuant to this Act and the appointment of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security in accordance with section 103(b).</content></section> <section><num value="1516">SEC. 1516. </num><heading>INCIDENTAL TRANSFERS.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s556">6 USC 556</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Secretary, is authorized and directed to make such additional incidental dispositions of personnel, assets, and liabilities held, used, arising from, available, or to be made available, in connection with the functions transferred by this Act, as the Director may determine necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act.</content></section> <section><num value="1517">SEC. 1517. </num><heading>REFERENCE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/s557">6 USC 557</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>With respect to any function transferred by or under this Act (including under a reorganization plan that becomes effective under section 1502) and exercised on or after the effective date of this Act, reference in any other Federal law to any department, commission, or agency or any officer or office the functions of which are so transferred shall be deemed to refer to the Secretary, other official, or component of the Department to which such function is so transferred.</content></section> </subtitle> 116 STAT. 2312 <num value="XVI">TITLE XVI—</num><heading>CORRECTIONS TO EXISTING LAW RELATING TO AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY</heading> <section><num value="1601">SEC. 1601. </num><heading>RETENTION OF SECURITY SENSITIVE INFORMATION AUTHORITY AT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Section 40119 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration each” after “for Security”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “criminal violence and aircraft piracy” and inserting “criminal violence, aircraft piracy, and terrorism and to ensure security”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “, the Under Secretary” and inserting “and the establishment of a Department of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Transportation”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “carrying out” and all that follows through “if the Under Secretary” and inserting “ensuring security under this title if the Secretary of Transportation”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in subparagraph (C) by striking “the safety of passengers in transportation” and inserting “transportation safety”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Section 114 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="s">“(s) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondisclosure of Security Activities.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 552 of title 5, the Under Secretary shall prescribe regulations prohibiting the disclosure of information obtained or developed in carrying out security under authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (Public Law 107-71) or under chapter 449 of this title if the Under Secretary decides that disclosing the information would—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>be an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>reveal a trade secret or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>be detrimental to the security of transportation.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of information to congress.</inline>—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) does not authorize information to be withheld from a committee of Congress authorized to have the information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on transferability of duties.—</inline></heading><content>Except as otherwise provided by law, the Under Secretary may not transfer a duty or power under this subsection to another department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1602">SEC. 1602. </num><heading>INCREASE IN CIVIL PENALTIES.</heading> <content>Section 46301(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aviation security violations.—</inline></heading><content>Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the maximum civil penalty for violating chapter 449 or another requirement under this title administered by the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security shall be $10,000; except that the maximum civil penalty shall be $25,000 in the case of a person operating <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2313">116 STAT. 2313</page>an aircraft for the transportation of passengers or property for compensation (except an individual serving as an airman).”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="1603">SEC. 1603. </num><heading>ALLOWING UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND UNITED STATES NATIONALS AS SCREENERS.</heading> <content>Section 44935(e)(2)(A)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking “citizen of the United States” and inserting “citizen of the United States or a national of the United States, as defined in section 1101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22))”.</content></section> <num value="XVII">TITLE XVII—</num><heading>CONFORMING ANDTECHNICAL AMENDMENTS</heading> <section><num value="1701">SEC. 1701. </num><heading>INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978.</heading> <chapeau>Section 11 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (Public Law 95—452) is amended—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/app11">5 USC app. 11</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “Homeland Security,” after “Transportation,” each place it appears; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “; and” each place it appears in paragraph (1) and inserting “;”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1702">SEC. 1702. </num><heading>EXECUTIVE SCHEDULE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 5312, by inserting “Secretary of Homeland Security.” as a new item after “Affairs.”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 5313, by inserting “Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security.” as a new item after “Affairs.”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in section 5314, by inserting “Under Secretaries, Department of Homeland Security.”, “Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.” as new items after “Affairs.” the third place it appears;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>in section 5315, by inserting “Assistant Secretaries, Department of Homeland Security.”, “General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security.”, “Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security.”, “Chief Financial Officer, Department of Homeland Security.”, “Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security.”, and “Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security.” as new items after “Affairs.” the first place it appears; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>in section 5315, by striking “Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, Department of Justice.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Effective Date.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 4, the amendment made by subsection (a)(5) shall take effect on the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5315">5 USC 5315 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="1703">SEC. 1703. </num><heading>UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>The United States Code is amended in section 202 of title 3, and in section 3056 of title 18, by striking “of the Treasury”, each place it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 208 of title 3, United States Code, is amended by striking “of Treasury” each place it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2314">116 STAT. 2314</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of transfer of the United States Secret Service to the Department.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t3/s202">3 USC 202 note</ref>.</p> </sidenote> </section> <section><num value="1704">SEC. 1704. </num><heading>COAST GUARD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 14, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><content>Title 14, United States Code, is amended in sections 1, 3, 53, 95, 145, 516, 666, 669, 673, 673a (as redesignated by subsection (e)(1)), 674, 687, and 688 by striking <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2315">116 STAT. 2315</page>“of Transportation” each place it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 10, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Title 10, United States Code, is amended in sections 101(9), 130b(a), 130b(c)(4), 130c(h)(1), 379, 513(d), 575(b)(2), 580(e)(6), 580a(e), 651(a), 671(c)(2), 708(a), 716(a), 717, 806(d)(2), 815(e), 888, 946(c)(1), 973(d), 978(d), 983(b)(1), 985(a), 1033(b)(1), 1033(d), 1034, 1037(c), 1044d(f), 1058(c), 1059(a), 1059(k)(1), 1073(a), 1074(c)(1), 1089(g)(2), 1090, 1091(a), 1124, 1143, 1143a(h), 1144, 1145(e), 1148, 1149, 1150(c), 1152(a), 1152(d)(1), 1153, 1175, 1212(a), 1408(h)(2), 1408(h)(8), 1463(a)(2), 1482a(b), 1510, 1552(a)(1), 1565(f), 1588(f)(4), 1589, 2002(a), 2302(1), 2306b(b), 2323(j)(2), 2376(2), 2396(b)(1), 2410a(a), 2572(a), 2575(a), 2578, 2601(b)(4), 2634(e), 2635(a), 2734(g), 2734a, 2775, 2830(b)(2), 2835, 2836, 4745(a), 5013a(a), 7361(b), 10143(b)(2), 10146(a), 10147(a), 10149(b), 10150, 10202(b), 10203(d), 10205(b), 10301(b), 12103(b), 12103(d), 12304, 12311(c), 12522(c), 12527(a)(2), 12731(b), 12731a(e), 16131(a), 16136(a), 16301(g), and 18501 by striking “of Transportation” each place it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 801(1) of such title is amended by striking “the General Counsel of the Department of Transportation” and inserting “an official designated to serve as Judge Advocate General of the Coast Guard by the Secretary of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 983(d)(2)(B) of such title is amended by striking “Department of Transportation” and inserting “Department of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 2665(b) of such title is amended by striking “Department of Transportation” and inserting “Department in which the Coast Guard is operating”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>Section 7045 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsections (a)(1) and (b), by striking “Secretaries of the Army, Air Force, and Transportation” both places it appears and inserting “Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Secretary of Homeland Security”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b), by striking “Department of Transportation” and inserting “Department of Homeland Security”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 7361(b) of such title is amended in the subsection heading by striking “Transportation” and inserting “Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 12522(c) of such title is amended in the subsection heading by striking “Transportation” and inserting “Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 37, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><content>Title 37, United States Code, is amended in sections 101(5), 204(i)(4), 301a(a)(3), 306(d), 307(c), 308(a)(1), 308(d)(2), 308(f), 308b(e), 308c(c), 308d(a), 308e(f), 308g(g), 308h(f), 308i(e), 309(d), 316(d), 323(b), 323(g)(1), 325(i), 402(d), 402a(g)(1), 403(f)(3), 403(l)(1), 403b(i)(5), 406(b)(1), 417(a), 417(b), 418(a), 703, 1001(c), 1006(f), 1007(a), and 1011(d) by striking “of Transportation” each place it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 38, United States Code.</inline>—</heading><content>Title 38, United States Code, is amended in sections 101(25)(d), 1560(a), 3002(5), 3002(a)(1)(A)(ii)(I), 3011(a)(1)(A)(ii)(II), 3011(a)(1)(B)(ii)(III), 3011(a)(1)(C)(iii)(II)(cc), 3012(b)(1)(A)(v), 3012(b)(1)(B)(ii)(V), 3018(b)(3)(B)(iv), 3018A(a)(3), 3018B(a)(1)(C), 3018B(a)(2)(C), 3018C(a)(5), 3020(m), 3035(b)(2), 3035(c), 3035(d), 3035(e), 3680A(g), and 6105(c) by striking “of Transportation” each place it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Defense-Related Laws.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>Section 363 of Public Law 104-193 (110 Stat. 2247) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(1) (10 U.S.C. 113 note), by striking “of Transportation” and inserting “of Homeland Security”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in subsection (b)(1) (10 U.S.C. 704 note), by striking “of Transportation” and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Section 721(1) of Public Law 104-201 (10 U.S.C. 1073 note) is amended by striking “of Transportation” and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Section 4463(a) of Public Law 102-484 (10 U.S.C. 1143a note) is amended by striking “after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Section 4466(h) of Public Law 102-484 (10 U.S.C. 1143 note) is amended by striking “of Transportation” and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Section 542(d) of Public Law 103-337 (10 U.S.C. 1293 note) is amended by striking “of Transportation” and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>Section 740 of Public Law 106-181 (10 U.S.C. 2576 note) is amended in subsections (b)(2), (c), and (d)(1) by striking “of Transportation” each place it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>Section 1407(b)(2) of the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 926(b)) is amended by striking “of Transportation” both places it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><content>Section 2301(5)(D) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6671(5)(D)) is amended by striking “of Transportation” and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><content>Section 2307(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6677(a)) is amended by striking “of Transportation” and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><content>Section 1034(a) of Public Law 105-85 (21 U.S.C. 1505a(a)) is amended by striking “of Transportation” and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>The Military Selective Service Act is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in section 4(a) (50 U.S.C. App. 454(a)), by striking “of Transportation” in the fourth paragraph and inserting “of Homeland Security”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in section 4(b) (50 U.S.C. App. 454(b)), by striking “of Transportation” both places it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in section 6(d)(1) (50 U.S.C. App. 456(d)(1)), by striking “of Transportation” both places it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>in section 9(c) (50 U.S.C. App. 459(c)), by striking “Secretaries of Army, Navy, Air Force, or Transportation” and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2316">116 STAT. 2316</page>inserting “Secretary of a military department, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard,”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>in section 15(e) (50 U.S.C. App. 465(e)), by striking “of Transportation” both places it appears and inserting “of Homeland Security”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Correction.</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="inline"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Title 14, United States Code, is amended by redesignating section 673 (as added by section 309 of Public Law 104-324) as section 673a.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by redesignating the item relating to such section as section 673a.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section (other than subsection (f)) shall take effect on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s101">10 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> </section> <section><num value="1705">SEC. 1705. </num><heading>STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE AND SMALLPOX VACCINE DEVELOPMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 121 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-188; 42 U.S.C. 300hh-12) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “Secretary of Health and Human Services” and inserting “Secretary of Homeland Security”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by inserting “the Secretary of Health and Human Services and” between “in coordination with” and “the Secretary of Veterans Affairs”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by inserting “of Health and Human Services” after “as are determined by the Secretary”; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsections (a)(2) and (b), by inserting “of Health and Human Services” after “Secretary” each place it appears.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of transfer of the Strategic National Stockpile of the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300/hh/12">42 USC 300hh-12 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> </subsection></section> <section><num value="1706">SEC. 1706. </num><heading>TRANSFER OF CERTAIN SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment to Title 40.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 581 of title 40, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by inserting “and” after the semicolon at the end of paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking “; and” at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting a period; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by striking paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Law Enforcement Authority</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1315 of title 40, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="1315">“§ 1315. </num><heading>Law enforcement authority of Secretary of Homeland Security for protection of public property</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent provided for by transfers made pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the Secretary of Homeland Security (in this section referred to as the ‘Secretary’) shall protect the buildings, grounds, and property that are owned, occupied, or secured by the Federal Government (including any <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2317">116 STAT. 2317</page>agency, instrumentality, or wholly owned or mixed-ownership corporation thereof) and the persons on the property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officers and Agents.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may designate employees of the Department of Homeland Security, including employees transferred to the Department from the Office of the Federal Protective Service of the General Services Administration pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as officers and agents for duty in connection with the protection of property owned or occupied by the Federal Government and persons on the property, including duty in areas outside the property to the extent necessary to protect the property and persons on the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>While engaged in the performance of official duties, an officer or agent designated under this subsection may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>enforce Federal laws and regulations for the protection of persons and property;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>carry firearms;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><content>make arrests without a warrant for any offense against the United States committed in the presence of the officer or agent or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if the officer or agent has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a felony;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><content>serve warrants and subpoenas issued under the authority of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><content>conduct investigations, on and off the property in question, of offenses that may have been committed against property owned or occupied by the Federal Government or persons on the property; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>carry out such other activities for the promotion of homeland security as the Secretary may prescribe.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, may prescribe regulations necessary for the protection and administration of property owned or occupied by the Federal Government and persons on the property. The regulations may include reasonable penalties, within the limits prescribed in paragraph (2), for violations of the regulations. The regulations shall be posted and remain posted in a conspicuous place on the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties.</inline>—</heading><content>A person violating a regulation prescribed under this subsection shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Details.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requests of agencies.—</inline></heading><content>On the request of the head of a Federal agency having charge or control of property owned or occupied by the Federal Government, the Secretary may detail officers and agents designated under this section for the protection of the property and persons on the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of regulations.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>extend to property referred to in paragraph (1) the applicability of regulations prescribed under this section and enforce the regulations as provided in this section; or</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2318">116 STAT. 2318</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>utilize the authority and regulations of the requesting agency if agreed to in writing by the agencies.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facilities and services of other agencies.</inline>—</heading><content>When the Secretary determines it to be economical and in the public interest, the Secretary may utilize the facilities and services of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, with the consent of the agencies.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority Outside Federal Property.—</inline></heading><content>For the protection of property owned or occupied by the Federal Government and persons on the property, the Secretary may enter into agreements with Federal agencies and with State and local governments to obtain authority for officers and agents designated under this section to enforce Federal laws and State and local laws concurrently with other Federal law enforcement officers and with State and local law enforcement officers.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary and Attorney General Approval.—</inline></heading><content>The powers granted to officers and agents designated under this section shall be exercised in accordance with guidelines approved by the Secretary and the Attorney General.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Statutory Construction.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section shall be construed to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>preclude or limit the authority of any Federal law enforcement agency; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>restrict the authority of the Administrator of General Services to promulgate regulations affecting property under the Administrator’s custody and control.”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of authority.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may delegate authority for the protection of specific buildings to another Federal agency where, in the Secretary’s discretion, the Secretary determines it necessary for the protection of that building.</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s1315">40 USC 1315 note</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment.</inline>—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 13 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1315 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc><referenceItem role="section"><designator>“1315. </designator><label>Law enforcement authority of Secretary of Homeland Security for protection of public property.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1707">SEC. 1707. </num><heading>TRANSPORTATION SECURITY REGULATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 114(1)(2)(B), by inserting “for a period not to exceed 90 days” after “effective’, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 114(1)(2)(B), by inserting “ratified or” after “unless”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1708">SEC. 1708. </num><heading>NATIONAL BIO-WEAPONS DEFENSE ANALYSIS CENTER.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote> <content>There is established in the Department of Defense a National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center, whose mission is to develop countermeasures to potential attacks by terrorists using weapons of mass destruction.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1522">50 USC 1522 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></section> <section><num value="1709">SEC. 1709. </num><heading>COLLABORATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Health and Human Services.</inline>—</heading><content>The second sentence of section 351A(e)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262A(e)(1) is amended by striking “consultation with” and inserting “collaboration with the Secretary of Homeland Security and”.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s262/a">42 USC 262a</ref>.</p> </sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2319">116 STAT. 2319</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Agriculture.</inline>—</heading><content>The second sentence of section 212(e)(1) of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8401) is amended by striking “consultation with” and inserting “collaboration with the Secretary of Homeland Security and”.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="1710">SEC. 1710. </num><heading>RAILROAD SAFETY TO INCLUDE RAILROAD SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investigation and Surveillance Activities.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 20105 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “Secretary of Transportation” in the first sentence of subsection (a) and inserting “Secretary concerned”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “Secretary” each place it appears (except the first sentence of subsection (a)) and inserting “Secretary concerned”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “Secretary’s duties under chapters 203-213 of this title” in subsection (d) and inserting “duties under chapters 203-213 of this title (in the case of the Secretary of Transportation) and duties under section 114 of this title (in the case of the Secretary of Homeland Security)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by striking “chapter.” in subsection (f) and inserting “chapter (in the case of the Secretary of Transportation) and duties under section 114 of this title (in the case of the Secretary of Homeland Security).”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>the term ‘safety’ includes security; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>the term ‘Secretary concerned’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>the Secretary of Transportation, with respect to railroad safety matters concerning such Secretary under laws administered by that Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to railroad safety matters concerning such Secretary under laws administered by that Secretary.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations and Orders.—</inline></heading><content>Section 20103(a) of such title is amended by inserting after “1970.” the following: “When prescribing a security regulation or issuing a security order that affects the safety of railroad operations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Secretary.”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Uniformity of Regulation.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 20106 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by inserting “and laws, regulations, and orders related to railroad security” after “safety” in the first sentence;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by inserting “or security” after “safety” each place it appears after the first sentence; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “Transportation” in the second sentence and inserting “Transportation (with respect to railroad safety matters), or the Secretary of Homeland Security (with respect to railroad security matters),”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1711">SEC. 1711. </num><heading>HAZMAT SAFETY TO INCLUDE HAZMAT SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Regulatory Authority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 5103 of title 49, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “transportation” the first place it appears in subsection (b)(1) and inserting “transportation, including security,”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “aspects” in subsection (b)(1)(B) and inserting “aspects, including security,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2320">116 STAT. 2320</page> <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation.</inline>—</heading><content>When prescribing a security regulation or issuing a security order that affects the safety of the transportation of hazardous material, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with the Secretary.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preemption</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 5125 of that title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter” in subsection (a)(1) and inserting “chapter, a regulation prescribed under this chapter, or a hazardous materials transportation security regulation or directive issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking “chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter.” in subsection (a)(2) and inserting “chapter, a regulation prescribed under this chapter, or a hazardous materials transportation security regulation or directive issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security.”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by striking “chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter,” in subsection (b)(1) and inserting “chapter, a regulation prescribed under this chapter, or a hazardous materials transportation security regulation or directive issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security,”.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="1712">SEC. 1712. </num><heading>OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.</heading> <chapeau>The National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in section 204(b)(1) (42 U.S.C. 6613(b)(1)), by inserting “homeland security,” after “national security,”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in section 208(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 6617(a)(1), by inserting “the Office of Homeland Security,” after “National Security Council,”.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1713">SEC. 1713. </num><heading>NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Section 7902(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><content>The Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14) </num><content>Other Federal officials the Council considers appropriate.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="1714">SEC. 1714. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF MANUFACTURER.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2133(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-33(3)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in the first sentence, by striking “under its label any vaccine set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table” and inserting “any vaccine set forth in the Vaccine Injury table, including any component or ingredient of any such vaccine”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in the second sentence, by inserting “including any component or ingredient of any such vaccine” before the period.</content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="1715">SEC. 1715. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF VACCINE-RELATED INJURY OR DEATH.</heading> <content>Section 2133(5) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-33(5)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “For purposes of the preceding sentence, an adulterant or contaminant shall not include any component or ingredient listed in a vaccine’s product license application or product label.”.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2321">116 STAT. 2321</page> <section><num value="1716">SEC. 1716. </num><heading>CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF VACCINE.</heading> <content>Section 2133 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa-33) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7) </num><content>The term ‘vaccine’ means any preparation or suspension, including but not limited to a preparation or suspension containing an attenuated or inactive microorganism or subunit thereof or toxin, developed or administered to produce or enhance the body’s immune response to a disease or diseases and includes all components and ingredients listed in the vaccines’s product license application and product label.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content> </section> <section><num value="1717">SEC. 1717. </num><heading>EFFECTIVE DATE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s300/aa/33">42 USC 300aa-33 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The amendments made by sections 1714, 1715, and 1716 shall apply to all actions or proceedings pending on or after the date of enactment of this Act, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has entered judgment (regardless of whether the time for appeal has expired) in such action or proceeding disposing of the entire action or proceeding.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> </section> Approved November 25, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY— H.R. 5005 (S. 2452): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-609, Pt. 1 (Select Comm. on Homeland Security). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-175 accompanying S. 2452 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 25, 26, considered and passed House.

Sept. 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17-19, 23-26, 30, Oct. 1, Nov. 13-15, 19, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Nov. 22, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Nov. 25, Presidential remarks and statement.

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An Act To ensure the continued financial capacity of insurers to provide coverage for risks from terrorism.

Nov. 26, 2002

[H.R. 3210]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002.

15 USC 6701 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.— This Act may be cited as the “Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.— The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. TITLE II— Sec. 201. TITLE III— Sec. 301.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>TERRORISM INSURANCE PROGRAM</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s6701">15 USC 6701 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the ability of businesses and individuals to obtain property and casualty insurance at reasonable and predictable prices, in order to spread the risk of both routine and cata¬strophic loss, is critical to economic growth, urban development, and the construction and maintenance of public and private housing, as well as to the promotion of United States exports and foreign trade in an increasingly interconnected world;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>property and casualty insurance firms are important financial institutions, the products of which allow mutualization of risk and the efficient use of financial resources and enhance <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2323">116 STAT. 2323</page>the ability of the economy to maintain stability, while responding to a variety of economic, political, environmental, and other risks with a minimum of disruption;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the ability of the insurance industry to cover the unprecedented financial risks presented by potential acts of terrorism in the United States can be a major factor in the recovery from terrorist attacks, while maintaining the stability of the economy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>widespread financial market uncertainties have arisen following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including the absence of information from which financial institutions can make statistically valid estimates of the probability and cost of future terrorist events, and therefore the size, funding, and allocation of the risk of loss caused by such acts of terrorism;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>a decision by property and casualty insurers to deal with such uncertainties, either by terminating property and casualty coverage for losses arising from terrorist events, or by radically escalating premium coverage to compensate for risks of loss that are not readily predictable, could seriously hamper ongoing and planned construction, property acquisition, and other business projects, generate a dramatic increase in rents, and otherwise suppress economic activity; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><content>the United States Government should provide temporary financial compensation to insured parties, contributing to the stabilization of the United States economy in a time of national crisis, while the financial services industry develops the systems, mechanisms, products, and programs necessary to create a viable financial services market for private terrorism risk insurance.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of this title is to establish a temporary Federal program that provides for a transparent system of shared public and private compensation for insured losses resulting from acts of terrorism, in order to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>protect consumers by addressing market disruptions and ensure the continued widespread availability and affordability of property and casualty insurance for terrorism risk; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>allow for a transitional period for the private markets to stabilize, resume pricing of such insurance, and build capacity to absorb any future losses, while preserving State insurance regulation and consumer protections.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this title, the following definitions shall apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Act of terrorism.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “act of terrorism” means any act that is certified by the Secretary, in concurrence with the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General of the United States—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>to be an act of terrorism;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>human life;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>property; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>infrastructure;</content></subclause></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2324">116 STAT. 2324</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>to have resulted in damage within the United States, or outside of the United States in the case of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>an air carrier or vessel described in paragraph (5)(B); or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the premises of a United States mission; and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>to have been committed by an individual or individuals acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest, as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to influence the policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>No act shall be certified by the Secretary as an act of terrorism if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the act is committed as part of the course of a war declared by the Congress, except that this clause shall not apply with respect to any coverage for workers’ compensation; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>property and casualty insurance losses resulting from the act, in the aggregate, do not exceed $5,000,000.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations final</inline>.—</heading><content>Any certification of, or determination not to certify, an act as an act of terrorism under this paragraph shall be final, and shall not be subject to judicial review.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nondelegation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not delegate or designate to any other officer, employee, or person, any determination under this paragraph of whether, during the effective period of the Program, an act of terrorism has occurred.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Affiliate</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “affiliate” means, with respect to an insurer, any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the insurer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Control</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An entity has “control” over another entity, if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the entity directly or indirectly or acting through 1 or more other persons owns, controls, or has power to vote 25 percent or more of any class of voting securities of the other entity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the entity controls in any manner the election of a majority of the directors or trustees of the other entity; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>the Secretary determines, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that the entity directly or indirectly exercises a controlling influence over the management or policies of the other entity.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Direct earned premium</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “direct earned premium” means a direct earned premium for property and casualty insurance issued by any insurer for insurance against losses occurring at the locations described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (5).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insured loss</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “insured loss” means any loss resulting from an act of terrorism (including an act of war, in the case of workers’ compensation) that is covered by primary or excess property and casualty insurance issued by an insurer if such loss—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2325">116 STAT. 2325</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>occurs within the United States; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>occurs to an air carrier (as defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code), to a United States flag vessel (or a vessel based principally in the United States, on which United States income tax is paid and whose insurance coverage is subject to regulation in the United States), regardless of where the loss occurs, or at the premises of any United States mission.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insurer.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “insurer” means any entity, including any affiliate thereof—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>that is—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>licensed or admitted to engage in the business of providing primary or excess insurance in any State;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>not licensed or admitted as described in clause (i), if it is an eligible surplus line carrier listed on the Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers of the NAIC, or any successor thereto;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>approved for the purpose of offering property and casualty insurance by a Federal agency in connection with maritime, energy, or aviation activity;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>a State residual market insurance entity or State workers’ compensation fund; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>any other entity described in section 103(f), to the extent provided in the rules of the Secretary issued under section 103(f);</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>that receives direct earned premiums for any type of commercial property and casualty insurance coverage, other than in the case of entities described in sections 103(d) and 103(f); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>that meets any other criteria that the Secretary may reasonably prescribe.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insurer deductible.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “insurer deductible” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>for the Transition Period, the value of an insurer’s direct earned premiums over the calendar year immediately preceding the date of enactment of this Act, multiplied by 1 percent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>for Program Year 1, the value of an insurer’s direct earned premiums over the calendar year immediately preceding Program Year 1, multiplied by 7 percent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>for Program Year 2, the value of an insurer’s direct earned premiums over the calendar year immediately preceding Program Year 2, multiplied by 10 percent;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>for Program Year 3, the value of an insurer’s direct earned premiums over the calendar year immediately preceding Program Year 3, multiplied by 15 percent; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>notwithstanding subparagraphs (A) through (D), for the Transition Period, Program Year 1, Program Year 2, or Program Year 3, if an insurer has not had a full year of operations during the calendar year immediately preceding such Period or Program Year, such portion of the direct earned premiums of the insurer as the Secretary determines appropriate, subject to appropriate methodologies established by the Secretary for measuring such direct earned premiums.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading>NAIC.—</heading><content>The term “NAIC” means the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2326">116 STAT. 2326</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Person.</inline>—</heading><content>The term “person” means any individual, business or nonprofit entity (including those organized in the form of a partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or association), trust or estate, or a State or political subdivision of a State or other governmental unit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Program” means the Terrorism Insurance Program established by this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11) </num><chapeau>Program years.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition period</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Transition Period” means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2002.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program year 1</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Program Year 1” means the period beginning on January 1, 2003 and ending on December 31, 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program year 2</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Program Year 2” means the period beginning on January 1, 2004 and ending on December 31, 2004.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program year 3</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Program Year 3” means the period beginning on January 1, 2005 and ending on December 31, 2005.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Property and casualty insurance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “property and casualty insurance”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>means commercial lines of property and casualty insurance, including excess insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and surety insurance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>does not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>Federal crop insurance issued or reinsured under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), or any other type of crop or livestock insurance that is privately issued or reinsured;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>private mortgage insurance (as that term is defined in section 2 of the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (12 U.S.C. 4901)) or title insurance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>financial guaranty insurance issued by monoline financial guaranty insurance corporations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>insurance for medical malpractice;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v) </num><content>health or life insurance, including group life insurance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi) </num><content>flood insurance provided under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii) </num><content>reinsurance or retrocessional reinsurance.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Treasury.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, each of the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">United states</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “United States” means the several States, and includes the territorial sea and the continental shelf of the United States, as those terms are defined in the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (18 U.S.C. 2280, 2281).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2327">116 STAT. 2327</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction for dates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to any reference to a date in this title, such day shall be construed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>to begin at 12:01 a.m. on that date; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to end at midnight on that date.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>TERRORISM INSURANCE PROGRAM.</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Program.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Department of the Treasury the Terrorism Insurance Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of the secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of State or Federal law, the Secretary shall administer the Program, and shall pay the Federal share of compensation for insured losses in accordance with subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory participation</inline>.—</heading><content>Each entity that meets the definition of an insurer under this title shall participate in the Program.</content></paragraph></subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions for Federal Payments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No payment may be made by the Secretary under this section with respect to an insured loss that is covered by an insurer, unless—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>the person that suffers the insured loss, or a person acting on behalf of that person, files a claim with the insurer;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>the insurer provides clear and conspicuous disclosure to the policyholder of the premium charged for insured losses covered by the Program and the Federal share of compensation for insured losses under the Program—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in the case of any policy that is issued before the date of enactment of this Act, not later than 90 days after that date of enactment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in the case of any policy that is issued within 90 days of the date of enactment of this Act, at the time of offer, purchase, and renewal of the policy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>in the case of any policy that is issued more than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, on a separate line item in the policy, at the time of offer, purchase, and renewal of the policy;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the insurer processes the claim for the insured loss in accordance with appropriate business practices, and any reasonable procedures that the Secretary may prescribe; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>the insurer submits to the Secretary, in accordance with such reasonable procedures as the Secretary may establish—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a claim for payment of the Federal share of compensation for insured losses under the Program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>written certification—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>of the underlying claim; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>of all payments made for insured losses; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>certification of its compliance with the provisions of this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Availability</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial program periods</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the period beginning on the first day of the Transition Period and ending on the last day of Program Year 2, each entity that meets the definition of an insurer under section 102—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2328">116 STAT. 2328</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>shall make available, in all of its property and casualty insurance policies, coverage for insured losses; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>shall make available property and casualty insurance coverage for insured losses that does not differ materially from the terms, amounts, and other coverage limitations applicable to losses arising from events other than acts of terrorism.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program year 3</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than September 1, 2004, the Secretary shall, based on the factors referred to in section 108(d)(1), determine whether the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) should be extended through Program Year 3.</content></paragraph></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Residual Market Insurance Entities</inline>.—</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall issue regulations, as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, that apply the provisions of this title to State residual market insurance entities and State workers’ compensation funds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of certain entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of the regulations issued pursuant to paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>a State residual market insurance entity that does not share its profits and losses with private sector insurers shall be treated as a separate insurer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>a State residual market insurance entity that shares its profits and losses with private sector insurers shall not be treated as a separate insurer, and shall report to each private sector insurance participant its share of the insured losses of the entity, which shall be included in each private sector insurer’s insured losses.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of participation in certain entities</inline>.—</heading><content> Any insurer that participates in sharing profits and losses of a State residual market insurance entity shall include in its calculations of premiums any premiums distributed to the insurer by the State residual market insurance entity.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insured Loss Shared Compensation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of compensation under the Program to be paid by the Secretary for insured losses of an insurer during the Transition Period and each Program Year shall be equal to 90 percent of that portion of the amount of such insured losses that exceeds the applicable insurer deductible required to be paid during such Transition Period or such Program Year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on duplicative compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of compensation for insured losses under the Program shall be reduced by the amount of compensation provided by the Federal Government to any person under any other Federal program for those insured losses.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cap on annual liability</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or any other provision of Federal or State law, if the aggregate insured losses exceed $100,000,000,000, during the period beginning on the first day of the Transition Period and ending on the last day of Program Year 1, or during Program Year 2 or Program Year 3 (until such time as the Congress may act otherwise with respect to such losses)—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2329">116 STAT. 2329</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the Secretary shall not make any payment under this title for any portion of the amount of such losses that exceeds $100,000,000,000; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>no insurer that has met its insurer deductible shall be liable for the payment of any portion of that amount that exceeds $100,000,000,000.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insurer share.</inline>—</heading><content>For purposes of subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall determine the pro rata share of insured losses to be paid by each insurer that incurs insured losses under the Program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall notify the Congress if estimated or actual aggregate insured losses exceed $100,000,000,000 during the period beginning on the first day of the Transition Period and ending on the last day of Program Year 1, or during Program Year 2 or Program Year 3, and the Congress shall determine the procedures for and the source of any payments for such excess insured losses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final netting.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall have sole discretion to determine the time at which claims relating to any insured loss or act of terrorism shall become final.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations final.</inline>—</heading><content>Any determination of the Secretary under this subsection shall be final, unless expressly provided, and shall not be subject to judicial review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Insurance marketplace aggregate retention amount.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (7), the insurance marketplace aggregate retention amount shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>for the period beginning on the first day of the Transition Period and ending on the last day of Program Year 1, the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>$10,000,000,000; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the aggregate amount, for all insurers, of insured losses during such period;</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>for Program Year 2, the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>$12,500,000,000; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the aggregate amount, for all insurers, of insured losses during such Program Year; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><chapeau>for Program Year 3, the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>$15,000,000,000; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the aggregate amount, for all insurers, of insured losses during such Program Year.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recoupment of federal share.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory recoupment amount.—</inline></heading><chapeau>For purposes of this paragraph, the mandatory recoupment amount for each of the periods referred to in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (6) shall be the difference between—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the insurance marketplace aggregate retention amount under paragraph (6) for such period; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau>the aggregate amount, for all insurers, of insured losses during such period that are not compensated by the Federal Government because such losses—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>are within the insurer deductible for the insurer subject to the losses; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>are within the portion of losses of the insurer that exceed the insurer deductible, but are not compensated pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></subclause></clause></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2330">116 STAT. 2330</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No mandatory recoupment if uncompensated losses exceed insurance marketplace retention</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the aggregate amount of uncompensated insured losses referred to in clause (ii) of such subparagraph for any period referred to in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (6) is greater than the insurance marketplace aggregate retention amount under paragraph (6) for such period, the mandatory recoupment amount shall be $0.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory establishment of surcharges to recoup mandatory recoupment amount.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall collect, for repayment of the Federal financial assistance provided in connection with all acts of terrorism (or acts of war, in the case of workers compensation) occurring during any of the periods referred to in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (6), terrorism loss risk-spreading premiums in an amount equal to any mandatory recoupment amount for such period.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discretionary recoupment of remainder of financial assistance.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>To the extent that the amount of Federal financial assistance provided exceeds any mandatory recoupment amount, the Secretary may recoup, through terrorism loss risk-spreading premiums, such additional amounts that the Secretary believes can be recouped, based on—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the ultimate costs to taxpayers of no additional recoupment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the economic conditions in the commercial marketplace, including the capitalization, profitability, and investment returns of the insurance industry and the current cycle of the insurance markets;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the affordability of commercial insurance for small- and medium-sized businesses; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv) </num><content>such other factors as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policy surcharge for terrorism loss risk-spreading premiums.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Policyholder premium</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any amount established by the Secretary as a terrorism loss risk-spreading premium shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>be imposed as a policyholder premium surcharge on property and casualty insurance policies in force after the date of such establishment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>begin with such period of coverage during the year as the Secretary determines appropriate; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>be based on a percentage of the premium amount charged for property and casualty insurance coverage under the policy.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Collection.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide for insurers to collect terrorism loss risk-spreading premiums and remit such amounts collected to the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Percentage limitation.—</inline></heading><content>A terrorism loss risk-spreading premium (including any additional amount included in such premium on a discretionary basis pursuant to paragraph (7)(D)) may not exceed, on an annual basis, the amount equal to 3 percent of the premium charged <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2331">116 STAT. 2331</page>for property and casualty insurance coverage under the policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment for urban and smaller commercial and rural areas and different lines of insurance.</inline>—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In determining the method and manner of imposing terrorism loss risk-spreading premiums, including the amount of such premiums, the Secretary shall take into consideration—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>the economic impact on commercial centers of urban areas, including the effect on commercial rents and commercial insurance premiums, particularly rents and premiums charged to small businesses, and the availability of lease space and commercial insurance within urban areas;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II) </num><content>the risk factors related to rural areas and smaller commercial centers, including the potential exposure to loss and the likely magnitude of such loss, as well as any resulting cross-subsidization that might result; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III) </num><content>the various exposures to terrorism risk for different lines of insurance.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recoupment of adjustments.—</inline></heading><content>Any mandatory recoupment amounts not collected by the Secretary because of adjustments under this subparagraph shall be recouped through additional terrorism loss risk-spreading premiums.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Timing of premiums.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may adjust the timing of terrorism loss risk-spreading premiums to provide for equivalent application of the provisions of this title to policies that are not based on a calendar year, or to apply such provisions on a daily, monthly, or quarterly basis, as appropriate.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Captive Insurers and Other Self-Insurance Arrangements.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may, in consultation with the NAIC or the appropriate State regulatory authority, apply the provisions of this title, as appropriate, to other classes or types of captive insurers and other self-insurance arrangements by municipalities and other entities (such as workers’ compensation self-insurance programs and State workers’ compensation reinsurance pools), but only if such application is determined before the occurrence of an act of terrorism in which such an entity incurs an insured loss and all of the provisions of this title are applied comparably to such entities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reinsurance to Cover Exposure.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obtaining coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>This title may not be construed to limit or prevent insurers from obtaining reinsurance coverage for insurer deductibles or insured losses retained by insurers pursuant to this section, nor shall the obtaining of such coverage affect the calculation of such deductibles or retentions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on financial assistance.—</inline></heading><content>The amount of financial assistance provided pursuant to this section shall not be reduced by reinsurance paid or payable to an insurer from other sources, except that recoveries from such other sources, taken together with financial assistance for the Transition Period or a Program Year provided pursuant to this section, may not exceed the aggregate amount of the insurer’s insured <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2332">116 STAT. 2332</page>losses for such period. If such recoveries and financial assistance for the Transition Period or a Program Year exceed such aggregate amount of insured losses for that period and there is no agreement between the insurer and any reinsurer to the contrary, an amount in excess of such aggregate insured losses shall be returned to the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Group Life Insurance Study.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall study, on an expedited basis, whether adequate and affordable catastrophe reinsurance for acts of terrorism is available to life insurers in the United States that issue group life insurance, and the extent to which the threat of terrorism is reducing the availability of group life insurance coverage for consumers in the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditional Coverage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent that the Secretary determines that such coverage is not or will not be reasonably available to both such insurers and consumers, the Secretary shall, in consultation with the NAIC—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>apply the provisions of this title, as appropriate, to providers of group life insurance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>provide such restrictions, limitations, or conditions with respect to any financial assistance provided that the Secretary deems appropriate, based on the study under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, after consultation with the NAIC, representatives of the insurance industry, and other experts in the insurance field, shall conduct a study of the potential effects of acts of terrorism on the availability of life insurance and other lines of insurance coverage, including personal lines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph> </subsection></section> <section><num value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>GENERAL AUTHORITY AND ADMINISTRATION OF CLAIMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall have the powers and authorities necessary to carry out the Program, including authority—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to investigate and audit all claims under the Program; and</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to prescribe regulations and procedures to effectively administer and implement the Program, and to ensure that all insurers and self-insured entities that participate in the Program are treated comparably under the Program.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Rules and Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may issue interim final rules or procedures specifying the manner in which—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>insurers may file and certify claims under the Program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>the Federal share of compensation for insured losses will be paid under the Program, including payments based on estimates of or actual insured losses;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>the Secretary may, at any time, seek repayment from or reimburse any insurer, based on estimates of insured losses under the Program, to effectuate the insured loss sharing provisions in section 103; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>the Secretary will determine any final netting of payments under the Program, including payments owed to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2333">116 STAT. 2333</page>Federal Government from any insurer and any Federal share of compensation for insured losses owed to any insurer, to effectuate the insured loss sharing provisions in section 103.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall consult with the NAIC, as the Secretary determines appropriate, concerning the Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts for Services.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may employ persons or contract for services as may be necessary to implement the Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalties.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary may assess a civil monetary penalty in an amount not exceeding the amount under paragraph (2) against any insurer that the Secretary determines, on the record after opportunity for a hearing—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>has failed to charge, collect, or remit terrorism loss risk-spreading premiums under section 103(e) in accordance with the requirements of, or regulations issued under, this title;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>has intentionally provided to the Secretary erroneous information regarding premium or loss amounts;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>submits to the Secretary fraudulent claims under the Program for insured losses;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D) </num><content>has failed to provide the disclosures required under subsection (f); or</content></subclause> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E) </num><content>has otherwise failed to comply with the provisions of, or the regulations issued under, this title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount under this paragraph is the greater of $1,000,000 and, in the case of any failure to pay, charge, collect, or remit amounts in accordance with this title or the regulations issued under this title, such amount in dispute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recovery of amount in dispute.</inline>—</heading><content>A penalty under this subsection for any failure to pay, charge, collect, or remit amounts in accordance with this title or the regulations under this title shall be in addition to any such amounts recovered by the Secretary.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Premium Information.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall annually compile information on the terrorism risk insurance premium rates of insurers for the preceding year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access to information</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that such information is not otherwise available to the Secretary, the Secretary may require each insurer to submit to the NAIC terrorism risk insurance premium rates, as necessary to carry out paragraph (1), and the NAIC shall make such information available to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability to congress.—</inline></heading><content>The Secretary shall make information compiled under this subsection available to the Congress, upon request.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal payments</inline>.—</heading><content>There are hereby appropriated, out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to pay the Federal share of compensation for insured losses under the Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative expenses.</inline>—</heading><content>There are hereby appropriated, out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to pay reasonable costs of administering the Program.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2334">116 STAT. 2334</page> <section><num value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading>PREEMPTION AND NULLIFICATION OF PRE-EXISTING TERRORISM EXCLUSIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Nullification.</inline>—</heading><content>Any terrorism exclusion in a contract for property and casualty insurance that is in force on the date of enactment of this Act shall be void to the extent that it excludes losses that would otherwise be insured losses.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Preemption.</inline>—</heading><content>Any State approval of any terrorism exclusion from a contract for property and casualty insurance that is in force on the date of enactment of this Act, shall be void to the extent that it excludes losses that would otherwise be insured losses.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reinstatement of Terrorism Exclusions—</inline></heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) or any provision of State law, an insurer may reinstate a preexisting provision in a contract for property and casualty insurance that is in force on the date of enactment of this Act and that excludes coverage for an act of terrorism only—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>if the insurer has received a written statement from the insured that affirmatively authorizes such reinstatement; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the insured fails to pay any increased premium charged by the insurer for providing such terrorism coverage; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>the insurer provided notice, at least 30 days before any such reinstatement, of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>the increased premium for such terrorism coverage; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>the rights of the insured with respect to such coverage, including any date upon which the exclusion would be reinstated if no payment is received.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading>PRESERVATION PROVISIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State Law.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this title shall affect the jurisdiction or regulatory authority of the insurance commissioner (or any agency or office performing like functions) of any State over any insurer or other person—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>except as specifically provided in this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>except that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>the definition of the term “act of terrorism” in section 102 shall be the exclusive definition of that term for purposes of compensation for insured losses under this title, and shall preempt any provision of State law that is inconsistent with that definition, to the extent that such provision of law would otherwise apply to any type of insurance covered by this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2003, rates and forms for terrorism risk insurance covered by this title and filed with any State shall not be subject to prior approval or a waiting period under any law of a State that would otherwise be applicable, except that nothing in this title affects the ability of any State to invalidate a rate as excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, and, with respect to forms, where a State has prior approval authority, it shall apply to allow subsequent review of such forms; and</content></subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2335">116 STAT. 2335</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and for so long as the Program is in effect, as provided in section 108, including authority in subsection 108(b), books and records of any insurer that are relevant to the Program shall be provided, or caused to be provided, to the Secretary, upon request by the Secretary, notwithstanding any provision of the laws of any State prohibiting or limiting such access.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existing Reinsurance Agreements.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this title shall be construed to alter, amend, or expand the terms of coverage under any reinsurance agreement in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. The terms and conditions of such an agreement shall be determined by the language of that agreement.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading>LITIGATION MANAGEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures and Damages .—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary makes a determination pursuant to section 102 that an act of terrorism has occurred, there shall exist a Federal cause of action for property damage, personal injury, or death arising out of or resulting from such act of terrorism, which shall be the exclusive cause of action and remedy for claims for property damage, personal injury, or death arising out of or relating to such act of terrorism, except as provided in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preemption of state actions.—</inline></heading><content>All State causes of action of any kind for property damage, personal injury, or death arising out of or resulting from an act of terrorism that are otherwise available under State law are hereby preempted, except as provided in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Substantive law.</inline>—</heading><content>The substantive law for decision in any such action described in paragraph (1) shall be derived from the law, including choice of law principles, of the State in which such act of terrorism occurred, unless such law is otherwise inconsistent with or preempted by Federal law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Jurisdiction.</inline>—</heading><content>For each determination described in paragraph (1), not later than 90 days after the occurrence of an act of terrorism, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation shall designate 1 district court or, if necessary, multiple district courts of the United States that shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over all actions for any claim (including any claim for loss of property, personal injury, or death) relating to or arising out of an act of terrorism subject to this section. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation shall select and assign the district court or courts based on the convenience of the parties and the just and efficient conduct of the proceedings. For purposes of personal jurisdiction, the district court or courts designated by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation shall be deemed to sit in all judicial districts in the United States.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Punitive damages.</inline>—</heading><content>Any amounts awarded in an action under paragraph (1) that are attributable to punitive damages shall not count as insured losses for purposes of this title.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall in any way limit the liability of any government, an organization, or person who knowingly participates in, conspires to commit, aids and abets, or commits any act of terrorism with respect to which a determination described in subsection (a)(1) was made.</content></subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2336">116 STAT. 2336</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right of Subrogation</inline>.—</heading><content>The United States shall have the right of subrogation with respect to any payment or claim paid by the United States under this title.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Law.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>any party’s contractual right to arbitrate a dispute; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>any provision of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (Public Law 107-42; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note.).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Period</inline>.—</heading><content>This section shall apply only to actions described in subsection (a)(1) that arise out of or result from acts of terrorism that occur or occurred during the effective period of the Program.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote></subsection></section> <section><num value="108">SEC. 108. </num><heading>TERMINATION OF PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Program shall terminate on December 31, 2005.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing Authority to Pay or Adjust Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>Following the termination of the Program, the Secretary may take such actions as may be necessary to ensure payment, recoupment, reimbursement, or adjustment of compensation for insured losses arising out of any act of terrorism occurring during the period in which the Program was in effect under this title, in accordance with the provisions of section 103 and regulations promulgated thereunder.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal; Savings Clause</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>This title is repealed on the final termination date of the Program under subsection (a), except that such repeal shall not be construed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>to prevent the Secretary from taking, or causing to be taken, such actions under subsection (b) of this section, paragraph (4), (5), (6), (7), or (8) of section 103(e), or subsection (a)(1), (c), (d), or (e) of section 104, as in effect on the day before the date of such repeal, or applicable regulations promul¬gated thereunder, during any period in which the authority of the Secretary under subsection (b) of this section is in effect; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>to prevent the availability of funding under section 104(g) during any period in which the authority of the Secretary under subsection (b) of this section is in effect.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report on the Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation with the NAIC, representatives of the insurance industry and of policy holders, other experts in the insurance field, and other experts as needed, shall assess the effectiveness of the Program and the likely capacity of the property and casualty insurance industry to offer insurance for terrorism risk after termination of the Program, and the availability and affordability of such insurance for various policyholders, including railroads, trucking, and public transit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1) not later than June 30, 2005.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote></paragraph></subsection></section> 116 STAT. 2337 <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>TREATMENT OF TERRORIST ASSETS</heading> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENTS FROM BLOCKED ASSETS OF TERRORISTS, TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS, AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in subsection (b), in every case in which a person has obtained a judgment against a terrorist party on a claim based upon an act of terrorism, or for which a terrorist party is not immune under section 1605(a)(7) of title 28, United States Code, the blocked assets of that terrorist party (including the blocked assets of any agency or instrumentality of that terrorist party) shall be subject to execution or attachment in aid of execution in order to satisfy such judgment to the extent of any compensatory damages for which such terrorist party has been adjudged liable.</content></subsection> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1610">28 USC 1610 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Waiver.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1610">28 USC 1610 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), upon determining on an asset-by-asset basis that a waiver is necessary in the national security interest, the President may waive the requirements of subsection (a) in connection with (and prior to the enforcement of) any judicial order directing attachment in aid of execution or execution against any property subject to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A waiver under this subsection shall not apply to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>property subject to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations that has been used by the United States for any nondiplomatic purpose (including use as rental property), or the proceeds of such use; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>the proceeds of any sale or transfer for value to a third party of any asset subject to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.</content></subparagraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><i>Ante,</i> p. 1411.</p></sidenote></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rule for Cases Against Iran.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Section 2002 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-386; 114 Stat. 1542), as amended by section 686 of Public Law 107-228, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii), by striking “July 27, 2000, or January 16, 2002” and inserting “July 27, 2000, any other date before October 28, 2000, or January 16, 2002”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b)(2)(B), by inserting after “the date of enactment of this Act” the following: “(less amounts therein as to which the United States has an interest in subrogation pursuant to subsection (c) arising prior to the date of entry of the judgment or judgments to be satisfied in whole or in part hereunder)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1606">28 USC 1606</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1610">1610 and note</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (a): <quotedContent><quotedContent><num value="d">“(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Account Balances and Proceeds Inadequate to Satisfy Full Amount of Compensatory Awards Against Iran.—</inline></heading> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2338">116 STAT. 2338</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prior judgments.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>In the event that the Secretary determines that 90 percent of the amounts available to be paid under subsection (b)(2) are inadequate to pay the total amount of compensatory damages awarded in judgments issued as of the date of the enactment of this subsection in cases identified in subsection (a)(2)(A) with respect to Iran, the Secretary shall, not later than 60 days after such date, make payment from such amounts available to be paid under subsection (b)(2) to each party to which such a judgment has been issued in an amount equal to a share, calculated under subparagraph (B), of 90 percent of the amounts available to be paid under subsection (b)(2) that have not been subrogated to the United States under this Act as of the date of enactment of this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation of payments.</inline>—</heading><content>The share that is payable to a person under subparagraph (A), including any person issued a final judgment as of the date of enactment of this subsection in a suit filed on a date added by the amendment made by section 686 of Public Law 107—228, shall be equal to the proportion that the amount of unpaid compensatory damages awarded in a final judgment issued to that person bears to the total amount of all unpaid compensatory damages awarded to all persons to whom such judgments have been issued as of the date of enactment of this subsection in cases identified in subsection (a)(2)(A) with respect to Iran.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent judgment.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary shall pay to any person awarded a final judgment after the date of enactment of this subsection, in the case filed on January 16, 2002, and identified in subsection (a)(2)(A) with respect to Iran, an amount equal to a share, calculated under subparagraph (B), of the balance of the amounts available to be paid under subsection (b)(2) that remain following the disbursement of all payments as provided by paragraph (1). The Secretary shall make such payment not later than 30 days after such judgment is awarded.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation of payments.—</inline></heading><content>To the extent that funds are available, the amount paid under subparagraph (A) to such person shall be the amount the person would have been paid under paragraph (1) if the person had been awarded the judgment prior to the date of enactment of this subsection.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional payments.—</inline></heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the disbursement of all payments under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall make an additional payment to each person who received a payment under paragraph (1) or (2) in an amount equal to a share, calculated under subparagraph (B), of the balance of the amounts available to be paid under subsection (b)(2) that remain following the disbursement of all payments as provided by paragraphs (1) and (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation of payments.—</inline></heading><content>The share payable under subparagraph (A) to each such person shall be equal <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2339">116 STAT. 2339</page>to the proportion that the amount of compensatory damages awarded that person bears to the total amount of all compensatory damages awarded to all persons who received a payment under paragraph (1) or (2).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutory construction.</inline>—</heading><content>Nothing in this subsection shall bar, or require delay in, enforcement of any judgment to which this subsection applies under any procedure or against assets otherwise available under this section or under any other provision of law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain rights and claims not relinquished.—</inline></heading><chapeau>Any person receiving less than the full amount of compensatory damages awarded to that party in a judgment to which this subsection applies shall not be required to make the election set forth in subsection (a)(2)(B) or, with respect to subsection (a)(2)(D), the election relating to relinquishment of any right to execute or attach property that is subject to section 1610(f)(1)(A) of title 28, United States Code, except that such person shall be required to relinquish rights set forth—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2)(C); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>in subsection (a)(2)(D) with respect to enforcement against property that is at issue in claims against the United States before an international tribunal or that is the subject of awards by such tribunal.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines for establishing claims of a right to payment.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary may promulgate reasonable guidelines through which any person claiming a right to payment under this section may inform the Secretary of the basis for such claim, including by submitting a certified copy of the final judgment under which such right is claimed and by providing commercially reasonable payment instructions. The Secretary shall take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that such guidelines shall not operate to delay or interfere with payment under this section.”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1610">28 USC 1610 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></paragraph></quotedContent></quotedContent></content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the following definitions shall apply:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s1610">28 USC 1610 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Act of terrorism.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The term “act of terrorism” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any act or event certified under section 102(1); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>to the extent not covered by subparagraph (A), any terrorist activity (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(iii))).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Blocked asset.—</inline></heading><chapeau>The term “blocked asset” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>any asset seized or frozen by the United States under section 5(b) of the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 5(b)) or under sections 202 and 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701; 1702); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>does not include property that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>is subject to a license issued by the United States Government for final payment, transfer, or disposition by or to a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States in connection with a transaction for which the issuance of such license has been specifically required by statute other than the International <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2340">116 STAT. 2340</page>Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C. 287 et seq.); or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in the case of property subject to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, or that enjoys equivalent privileges and immunities under the law of the United States, is being used exclusively for diplomatic or consular purposes.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certain property.—</inline></heading><content>The term “property subject to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations” and the term “asset subject to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations” mean any property or asset, respectively, the attachment in aid of execution or execution of which would result in a violation of an obligation of the United States under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, as the case may be.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terrorist party</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “terrorist party” means a terrorist, a terrorist organization (as defined in section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(vi))), or a foreign state designated as a state sponsor of terrorism under section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2405(j)) or section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371).</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD PROVISIONS</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>CERTAIN AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM.</heading> <content>Section 11 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="r">“(r)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Any action that this Act provides may be taken only upon the affirmative vote of 5 members of the Board may be taken upon the unanimous vote of all members then in office if there are fewer than 5 members in office at the time of the action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>Any action that the Board is otherwise authorized to take under section 13(3) may be taken upon the unanimous vote of all available members then in office, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>at least 2 members are available and all available members participate in the action;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>the available members unanimously determine that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>unusual and exigent circumstances exist and the borrower is unable to secure adequate credit accommodations from other sources;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>action on the matter is necessary to prevent, correct, or mitigate serious harm to the economy or the stability of the financial system of the United States;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III) </num><content>despite the use of all means available (including all available telephonic, telegraphic, and other electronic means), the other members of the Board have not been able to be contacted on the matter; and</content></subclause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2341">116 STAT. 2341</page> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>action on the matter is required before the number of Board members otherwise required to vote on the matter can be contacted through any available means (including all available telephonic, telegraphic, and other electronic means); and</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>any credit extended by a Federal reserve bank pursuant to such action is payable upon demand of the Board.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>The available members of the Board shall document in writing the determinations required by subparagraph (A)(ii), and such written findings shall be included in the record of the action and in the official minutes of the Board, and copies of such record shall be provided as soon as practicable to the members of the Board who were not available to participate in the action and to the Chairman of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and to the Chairman of the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.”.</content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote></subparagraph></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></section> Approved November 26, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3210 (S. 2600): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107-300, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Financial Services) and Pt. 2 (Comm. on Ways and Means) and 107-779 (Comm. of Conference). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 29, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

July 25, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2600.

Nov. 14, House agreed to conference report.

Nov. 19, Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Nov. 26, Presidential remarks.

 Public Law 107–298: To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit States from requiring a license or fee on account of the fact that a motor vehicle is providing interstate pre-arranged ground transportation service, and for other purposes. Public Law298 Public Law 107–298 116 STAT. 2342 2002-11-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2342 Public Law107–298 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit States from requiring a license or fee on account of the fact that a motor vehicle is providing interstate pre-arranged ground transportation service, and for other purposes.

Nov. 26, 2002

[H.R. 2546]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002.

49 USC 10101 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. REGULATION OF INTERSTATE PRE-ARRANGED GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE. Section 14501 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Pre-Arranged Ground Transportation.— “(1) In general.—No State or political subdivision thereof and no interstate agency or other political agency of 2 or more States shall enact or enforce any law, rule, regulation, standard or other provision having the force and effect of law requiring a license or fee on account of the fact that a motor vehicle is providing pre-arranged ground transportation service if the motor carrier providing such service— “(A) meets all applicable registration requirements under chapter 139 for the interstate transportation of passengers; “(B) meets all applicable vehicle and intrastate passenger licensing requirements of the State or States in which the motor carrier is domiciled or registered to do business; and “(C) is providing such service pursuant to a contract for— “(i) transportation by the motor carrier from one State, including intermediate stops, to a destination in another State; or “(ii) transportation by the motor carrier from one State, including intermediate stops in another State, to a destination in the original State. “(2) Intermediate stop defined.—In this section, the term ‘intermediate stop’, with respect to transportation by a motor carrier, means a pause in the transportation in order for one or more passengers to engage in personal or business activity, but only if the driver providing the transportation to such passenger or passengers does not, before resuming the transportation of such passenger (or at least 1 of such passengers), 116 STAT. 2343provide transportation to any other person not included among the passengers being transported when the pause began. “(3) Matters not covered.—Nothing in this subsection shall be construed— “(A) as subjecting taxicab service to regulation under chapter 135 or section 31138; “(B) as prohibiting or restricting an airport, train, or bus terminal operator from contracting to provide preferential access or facilities to one or more providers of pre-arranged ground transportation service; and “(C) as restricting the right of any State or political subdivision of a State to require, in a nondiscriminatory manner, that any individual operating a vehicle providing prearranged ground transportation service originating in the State or political subdivision have submitted to pre-licensing drug testing or a criminal background investigation of the records of the State in which the operator is domiciled, by the State or political subdivision by which the operator is licensed to provide such service, or by the motor carrier providing such service, as a condition of providing such service.”.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (a) In General.—Section 13102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), and (22) as paragraphs (18), (19), (21), (22), (23), and (24), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: “(17) Pre-arranged ground transportation service.—The term ‘pre-arranged ground transportation service’ means transportation for a passenger (or a group of passengers) that is arranged in advance (or is operated on a regular route or between specified points) and is provided in a motor vehicle with a seating capacity not exceeding 15 passengers (including the driver).”; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (19) (as so redesignated) the following: “(20) Taxicab service.—The term ‘taxicab service’ means passenger transportation in a motor vehicle having a capacity of not more than 8 passengers (including the driver), not operated on a regular route or between specified places, and that— “(A) is licensed as a taxicab by a State or a local jurisdiction; or “(B) is offered by a person that— “(i) provides local transportation for a fare determined (except with respect to transportation to or from airports) primarily on the basis of the distance traveled; and “(ii) does not primarily provide transportation to or from airports”. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Motor carrier transportation.—Section 13506(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(2) a motor vehicle providing taxicab service;”. (2) Minimum financial responsibility.—Section 31138(e)(2) of such title is amended to read as follows: 116 STAT. 2344“(2) providing taxicab service (as defined in section 13102);”.
Approved November 26, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2546: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-282 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastucture). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-237 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001):

Nov. 13, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Nov. 12, House concurred in Senate amendments.

 Public Law 107–299: To reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes. Public Law299 Public Law 107–299 116 STAT. 2345 2002-11-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2345 Public Law107–299 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.

Nov. 26, 2002

[H.R. 3389]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002.

33 USC 1121 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002”.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO FINDINGS. Section 202(a)(6) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1121(a)(6)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting “, including strong collaborations between Administration scientists and scientists at academic institutions.”.
SEC. 3. REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM. (a) Quadrennial Strategic Plan.—Section 204(c)(1) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1123(c)(1)) is amended to read as follows: “(1) The Secretary, in consultation with the panel, sea grant colleges, and sea grant institutes, shall develop at least every 4 years a strategic plan that establishes priorities for the national sea grant college program, provides an appropriately balanced response to local, regional, and national needs, and is reflective of integration with the relevant portions of the strategic plans of the Department of Commerce and of the Administration”. (b) Program Evaluation and Rating.— (1) Evaluation and rating requirement.—Section 204(d)(3)(A) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1123(d)(3)(A)) is amended to read as follows: “(A)(i) evaluate the performance of the programs of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes, using the priorities, guidelines, and qualifications established by the Secretary under subsection (c), and determine which of the programs are the best managed and carry out the highest quality research, education, extension, and training activities; and “(ii) rate the programs according to their relative performance (as determined under clause (i)) into no less than 5 categories, with each of the 2 best-performing categories containing no more than 25 percent of the programs;”. 116 STAT. 2346 (2) Review of evaluation and rating process.—(A) After 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall contract with the National Academy of Sciences—

Contracts.

33 USC 1123 note.

 (i) to review the effectiveness of the evaluation and rating system under the amendment made by paragraph (1) in determining the relative performance of programs of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes; (ii) to evaluate whether the sea grant programs have improved as a result of the evaluation process; and (iii) to make appropriate recommendations to improve the overall effectiveness of the evaluation process. (B) The National Academy of Sciences shall submit a report to the Congress on the findings and recommendations of the panel under subparagraph (A) by not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Reports.

Deadline.

 (c) Allocation of Funding.—Section 204(d)(3)(B) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1123(d)(3)(B)) is amended by striking “and” after the semicolon at the end of clause (ii) and by adding at the end the following: “(iv) encourage and promote coordination and cooperation between the research, education, and outreach programs of the Administration and those of academic institutions; and”.
SEC. 4. COST SHARE. Section 205(a) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1124(a)) is amended by striking “section 204(d)(6)” and inserting “section 204(c)(4)(F)”.
SEC. 5. FELLOWSHIPS. (a) Ensuring Equal Access.—Section 208(a) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1127(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary shall strive to ensure equal access for minority and economically disadvantaged students to the program carried out under this subsection. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress describing the efforts by the Secretary to ensure equal access for minority and economically disadvantaged students to the program carried out under this subsection, and the results of such efforts”.

Deadline.

Reports.

 (b) Postdoctoral Fellows.—Section 208(c) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1127(c)) is repealed.
SEC. 6. TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR SEA GRANT REVIEW PANEL. Section 209(c)(2) of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1128(c)(2)) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting the following: “The term of office of a voting member of the panel shall be 3 years for a member appointed before the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002, and 4 years for a member appointed or reappointed after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002. The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the panel 116 STAT. 2347appointed before the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 by up to 1 year.”.
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of section 212 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1131) are amended to read as follows: “(a) Authorization.— “(1) In general.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this title— “(A) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; “(B) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; “(C) $77,500,000 for fiscal year 2005; “(D) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; “(E) $82,500,000 for fiscal year 2007; and “(F) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. “(2) Priority activities.—In addition to the amounts authorized under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2008— “(A) $5,000,000 for competitive grants for university research on the biology and control of zebra mussels and other important aquatic nonnative species; “(B) $5,000,000 for competitive grants for university research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks; “(C) $5,000,000 for competitive grants for university research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms, including Pfiesteria piscicida; and “(D) $3,000,000 for competitive grants for fishery extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not supplant, existing core program funding. “(b) Limitations.— “(1) Administration.—There may not be used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year more than 5 percent of the lesser of— “(A) the amount authorized to be appropriated under this title for the fiscal year; or “(B) the amount appropriated under this title for the fiscal year. “(2) Use for other offices or programs.—Sums appropriated under the authority of subsection (a)(2) shall not be available for administration of this title by the National Sea Grant Office, for any other Administration or department program, or for any other administrative expenses. “(c) Distribution of Funds.—In any fiscal year in which the appropriations made under subsection (a)(1) exceed the amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the purposes described in such subsection, the Secretary shall distribute any excess amounts (except amounts used for the administration of the sea grant program) to any combination of the following: “(1) sea grant programs, according to their rating under section 204(d)(3)(A); “(2) national strategic investments authorized under section 204(b)(4); 116 STAT. 2348 “(3) a college, university, institution, association, or alliance for activities that are necessary for it to be designated as a sea grant college or sea grant institute; and “(4) a sea grant college or sea grant institute designated after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 but not yet evaluated under section 204(d)(3)(A).”.
SEC. 8. ANNUAL REPORT ON PROGRESS IN BECOMING DESIGNATED AS SEA GRANT COLLEGES AND SEA GRANT INSTITUTES. Section 207 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (16 U.S.C. 1126) is amended by adding at the end the following:

33 USC 1126.

 “(e) Annual Report on Progress.— “(1) Report requirement.—The Secretary shall report annually to the Committee on Resources and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, on efforts and progress made by colleges, universities, institutions, associations, and alliances to become designated under this section as sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes, including efforts and progress made by sea grant institutes in being designated as sea grant colleges. “(2) Territories and freely associated states.—The report shall include description of— “(A) efforts made by colleges, universities, associations, institutions, and alliances in United States territories and freely associated States to develop the expertise necessary to be designated as a sea grant institute or sea grant college; “(B) the administrative, technical, and financial assistance provided by the Secretary to those entities seeking to be designated; and “(C) the additional actions or activities necessary for those entities to meet the qualifications for such designation under subsection (a)(1).”.
SEC. 9. COORDINATION.

33 USC 857-20.

Deadline.

Reports.

 Not later than February 15 of each year, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and the Director of the National Science Foundation shall jointly submit to the Committees on Resources and Science of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on how the oceans and coastal research activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including the Coastal Ocean Program and the National Sea Grant College Program, and of the National Science Foundation will be coordinated during the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted. The report shall describe in detail any 116 STAT. 2349overlapping ocean and coastal research interests between the agencies and specify how such research interests will be pursued by the programs in a complementary manner.
Approved November 26, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3389 (S. 2428): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-369, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Resources) and Pt. 2 (Comm. on Science). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-187 accompanying S. 2428 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 19, considered and passed House.

Oct. 10, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Nov. 12, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–300: To provide for estimates and reports of improper payments by Federal agencies. Public Law300 Public Law 107–300 116 STAT. 2350 2002-11-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2350 Public Law107–300 107th Congress
An Act To provide for estimates and reports of improper payments by Federal agencies.

Nov. 26, 2002

[H.R. 4878]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Improper Payments Information Act of 2002.

31 USC 3321 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Improper Payments Information Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. ESTIMATES OF IMPROPER PAYMENTS AND REPORTS ON ACTIONS TO REDUCE THEM.

31 USC 3321 note.

 (a) Identification of Susceptible Programs and Activities.—The head of each agency shall, in accordance with guidance prescribed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, annually review all programs and activities that it administers and identify all such programs and activities that may be susceptible to significant improper payments. (b) Estimation of Improper Payment.—With respect to each program and activity identified under subsection (a), the head of the agency concerned shall— (1) estimate the annual amount of improper payments; and (2) submit those estimates to Congress before March 31 of the following applicable year, with all agencies using the same method of reporting, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Deadline.

 (c) Reports on Actions To Reduce Improper Payments.—With respect to any program or activity of an agency with estimated improper payments under subsection (b) that exceed $10,000,000, the head of the agency shall provide with the estimate under subsection (b) a report on what actions the agency is taking to reduce the improper payments, including— (1) a discussion of the causes of the improper payments identified, actions taken to correct those causes, and results of the actions taken to address those causes; (2) a statement of whether the agency has the information systems and other infrastructure it needs in order to reduce improper payments to minimal cost-effective levels; (3) if the agency does not have such systems and infrastructure, a description of the resources the agency has requested in its budget submission to obtain the necessary information systems and infrastructure; and (4) a description of the steps the agency has taken to ensure that agency managers (including the agency head) are held accountable for reducing improper payments. 116 STAT. 2351 (d) Definitions.—For the purposes of this section: (1) Agency.—The term “agency” means an executive agency, as that term is defined in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. (2) Improper payment.—The term “improper payment”— (A) means any payment that should not have been made or that was made in an incorrect amount (including overpayments and underpayments) under statutory, contractual, administrative, or other legally applicable requirements; and (B) includes any payment to an ineligible recipient, any payment for an ineligible service, any duplicate payment, payments for services not received, and any payment that does not account for credit for applicable discounts. (3) Payment.—The term “payment” means any payment (including a commitment for future payment, such as a loan guarantee) that is— (A) made by a Federal agency, a Federal contractor, or a governmental or other organization administering a Federal program or activity; and (B) derived from Federal funds or other Federal resources or that will be reimbursed from Federal funds or other Federal resources. (e) Application.—This section— (1) applies with respect to the administration of programs, and improper payments under programs, in fiscal years after fiscal year 2002; and (2) requires the inclusion of estimates under subsection (b)(2) only in annual budget submissions for fiscal years after fiscal year 2003. (f) Guidance by the Office of Management and Budget.—Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall prescribe guidance to implement the requirements of this section.

Deadline.

Approved November 26, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4878: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-333 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 9, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Nov. 12, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–301: To facilitate the use of a portion of the former O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, by the local Boys and Girls Club through the release of the reversionary interest and other interests retained by the United States in 1955 when the land was conveyed to the State of Missouri. Public Law301 Public Law 107–301 116 STAT. 2352 2002-11-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2352 Public Law107–301 107th Congress
An Act To facilitate the use of a portion of the former O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, by the local Boys and Girls Club through the release of the reversionary interest and other interests retained by the United States in 1955 when the land was conveyed to the State of Missouri.

Nov. 26, 2002

[H.R. 5349]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. RELEASE OF RETAINED RIGHTS, INTERESTS, AND RESERVATIONS, FORMER O’REILLY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Notwithstanding the first section of the Act of August 9, 1955 (chapter 661; 69 Stat. 592), the Administrator of General Services shall release, without consideration, all right, title, and interest retained by the United States in and to the portion of the former O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, conveyed to the State of Missouri pursuant to such Act.
SEC. 2. INSTRUMENT OF RELEASE. As soon as possible after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument effectuating the release of interests required by section 1.
Approved November 26, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5349. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 10, considered and passed House.

Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–302: To authorize the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency of the District of Columbia to provide for the interstate supervision of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release. Public Law302 Public Law 107–302 116 STAT. 2353 2002-11-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2353 Public Law107–302 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency of the District of Columbia to provide for the interstate supervision of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release.

Nov. 26, 2002

[S. 3044]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. INTERSTATE SUPERVISION. Section 11233(b)(2) of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 (sec. 24-133(b)(2), D.C. Official Code) is amended— (1) by amending subparagraph (G) to read as follows: “(G) arrange for the supervision of District of Columbia offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release who seek to reside in jurisdictions outside the District of Columbia;”; (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (H) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: “(I) arrange for the supervision of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release from jurisdictions outside the District of Columbia who seek to reside in the District of Columbia; and 116 STAT. 2354 “(J) have the authority to enter into agreements, including the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, with any State or group of States in accordance with the Agency’s responsibilities under subparagraphs (G) and (I).”.

Contracts.

Approved November 26, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3044: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-332 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate.

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–303: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out projects and conduct research for remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. Public Law303 Public Law 107–303 116 STAT. 2355 2002-11-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2355 Public Law107–303 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out projects and conduct research for remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

Nov. 27, 2002

[H.R. 1070]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002”.

33 USC 1251 note.

 (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>GREAT LAKES</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1251">33 USC 1251 note.</ref></p></sidenote> <section><num value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section><num value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>REPORT ON REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS.</heading> <content>Section 118(c)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on such actions, time periods, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2356">116 STAT. 2356</page> and resources as are necessary to fulfill the duties of the Agency relating to oversight of Remedial Action Plans under—</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>this paragraph; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.”.</content></clause></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>REMEDIATION OF SEDIMENT CONTAMINATION IN AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE GREAT LAKES.</heading> <content>Section 118(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In accordance with this paragraph, the Administrator, acting through the Program Office, may carry out projects that meet the requirements of subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible projects.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>A project meets the requirements of this subparagraph if the project is to be carried out in an area of concern located wholly or partially in the United States and the project—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>monitors or evaluates contaminated sediment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>subject to subparagraph (D), implements a plan to remediate contaminated sediment; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>prevents further or renewed contamination of sediment.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau><inline class="smallCaps">Priority.</inline>—In selecting projects to carry out under this paragraph, the Administrator shall give priority to a project that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>constitutes remedial action for contaminated sediment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause class="inline"><num value="I">(I) </num><content>has been identified in a Remedial Action Plan submitted under paragraph (3); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>is ready to be implemented;</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>will use an innovative approach, technology, or technique that may provide greater environmental benefits, or equivalent environmental benefits at a reduced cost; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>includes remediation to be commenced not later than 1 year after the date of receipt of funds for the project.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator may not carry out a project under this paragraph for remediation of contaminated sediments located in an area of concern—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><content>if an evaluation of remedial alternatives for the area of concern has not been conducted, including a review of the short-term and long-term effects of the alternatives on human health and the environment; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>if the Administrator determines that the area of concern is likely to suffer significant further or renewed contamination from existing sources of pollutants causing sediment contamination following completion of the project.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal share.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this paragraph shall be at least 35 percent.</content></clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2357">116 STAT. 2357</page> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In-kind contributions—</inline></heading><content>The non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this paragraph may include the value of in-kind services contributed by a non-Federal sponsor.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal share.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this paragraph—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I) </num><content>may include monies paid pursuant to, or the value of any in-kind service performed under, an administrative order on consent or judicial consent decree; but</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II) </num><content>may not include any funds paid pursuant to, or the value of any in-kind service performed under, a unilateral administrative order or court order.</content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and maintenance.—</inline></heading><content>The non-Federal share of the cost of the operation and maintenance of a project carried out under this paragraph shall be 100 percent.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of effort.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator may not carry out a project under this paragraph unless the non-Federal sponsor enters into such agreements with the Administrator as the Administrator may require to ensure that the non-Federal sponsor will maintain its aggregate expenditures from all other sources for remediation programs in the area of concern in which the project is located at or above the average level of such expenditures in the 2 fiscal years preceding the date on which the project is initiated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination.</inline>—</heading><content>In carrying out projects under this paragraph, the Administrator shall coordinate with the Secretary of the Army, and with the Governors of States in which the projects are located, to ensure that Federal and State assistance for remediation in areas of concern is used as efficiently as practicable.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations.—</inline></heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to other amounts authorized under this section, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds made available under clause (i) shall remain available until expended.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public information program.—</inline></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>The Administrator, acting through the Program Office and in coordination with States, Indian tribes, local governments, and other entities, may carry out a public information program to provide information relating to the remediation of contaminated sediment to the public in areas of concern that are located wholly or partially in the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations.—</inline></heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></section> <section><num value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 118(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(g)) is amended—</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2358">116 STAT. 2358</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking “construed to affect” and inserting the following: “construed— <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>to affect”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>to affect any other Federal or State authority that is being used or may be used to facilitate the cleanup and protection of the Great Lakes.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph></section> <section><num value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 118(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(h)) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking the second sentence; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “not to exceed $11,000,000” and inserting “not to exceed— <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>$11,000,000”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 1992 through 2003; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph></section> <section><num value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading>RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1271/a">33 USC 1271a.</ref></p></sidenote> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>In coordination with other Federal, State, and local officials, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may conduct research on the development and use of innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern that are located wholly or partially in the United States.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>In addition to amounts authorized under other laws, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability.</inline>—</heading><content>Funds appropriated under paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>LAKE CHAMPLAIN</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002.</p></sidenote> <section><num value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1251">33 USC 1251 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section><num value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading>LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 120 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1270) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>by striking the section heading and all that follows through ‘“There is established” in subsection (a) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><section><num value="120">“SEC. 120. </num><heading>LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>There is established”;</content></paragraph></subsection></section></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2359">116 STAT. 2359</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a) (as amended by paragraph (1)), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>may provide support to the State of Vermont, the State of New York, and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for the implementation of the Lake Champlain Basin Program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>shall coordinate actions of the Environmental Protection Agency under subparagraph (A) with the actions of other appropriate Federal agencies.”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>in subsection (d), by striking “(1)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “(hereafter in this section referred to as the ‘Plan’)”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (D), by striking “and” at the end;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F) </num><content>be reviewed and revised, as necessary, at least once every 5 years, in consultation with the Administrator and other appropriate Federal agencies.”;</content></subparagraph></quotedContent></content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by striking “the Management Conference,” and inserting “participants in the Lake Champlain Basin Program,”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by striking “development of the Plan” and all that follows and inserting “development and implementation of the Plan.”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in subsection (g)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “(g)” and all that follows through “the term” and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions.—</inline></heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lake Champlain basin program.</inline>—</heading><content>The term ‘Lake Champlain Basin Program’ means the coordinated efforts among the Federal Government, State governments, and local governments to implement the Plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lake Champlain drainage basin.</inline>—</heading><content>The term”;</content> </paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2) (as designated by subparagraph (A))—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num><content>by inserting “Hamilton,” after “Franklin,”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by inserting “Bennington,” after “Rutland,”; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “Plan’ means the plan developed under subsection (e).”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><content>by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Effect on Certain Authority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>affects the jurisdiction or powers of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A) </num><content>any department or agency of the Federal Government or any State government; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>any international organization or entity related to Lake Champlain created by treaty or memorandum to which the United States is a signatory;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2360">116 STAT. 2360</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>provides new regulatory authority for the Environmental Protection Agency; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>affects section 304 of the Great Lakes Critical Programs Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-596; 33 U.S.C. 1270 note).”; and</content></paragraph></subsection></quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>in subsection (i)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A) </num><content>by striking “section $2,000,000” and inserting “section— <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1) </num><content>$2,000,000”;</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B) </num><content>by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C) </num><content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2) </num><content>such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2003; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3) </num><content>$11,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent></content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section><num value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading>PHASE II STORM WATER PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for fiscal year 2003, funds made available to a State to carry out nonpoint source management programs under section 319 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1329) may, at the option of the State, be used to carry out projects and activities in the State relating to the development or implementation of phase II of the storm water program of the Environmental Protection Agency established by the rule entitled “National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System—Regulations for Revision of the Water Pollution Control Program Addressing Storm Water Discharges”, promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on December 8, 1999 (64 Fed. Reg. 68722).</content></section> <section><num value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading>PRESERVATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>Section 3003(a)(1) of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note; Public Law 104-66) does not apply to any report required to be submitted under any of the following provisions of law:</chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1113">31 USC 1113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effects of pollution on estuaries of the united states</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 104(n)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254(n)(3)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of great lakes water quality agreement of 1978</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 118(c)(10) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(10)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive conservation and management plan for long island sound</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 119(c)(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1269(c)(7)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Level b plan on all river basins.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 209(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1289(b)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">State reports on water quality of all navigable waters</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 305(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1315(b)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions from water pollution control requirements for executive agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 313(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1323(a)).</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2361">116 STAT. 2361</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status of water quality in united states lakes.—</inline></heading><content>Section 314(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1324(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National estuary program activities.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 320(j)(2) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330(j)(2)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on contracts entered into relating to procurement from violators of water quality standards</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 508(e) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1368(e)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">National requirements and costs of water pollution control.</inline>—</heading><content>Section 516 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1375).</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Reports.—</inline></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general.</inline>—</heading><content>Effective November 10, 1998, section 501 of the Federal Reports Elimination Act of 1998 (Public Law 105—362; 112 Stat. 3283) is amended by striking subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d).</content></paragraph> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1254">33 USC 1254</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1266">1266</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1285">1285</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1290">1290</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1324">1324</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1329">1329</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1330">1330</ref>, <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1375">1375</ref>.</p></sidenote> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1254">33 USC 1254 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability.</inline>—</heading><content>The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254(n)(3)) shall be applied and administered on and after the date of enactment of this Act as if the amendments made by subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of section 501 of the Federal Reports Elimination Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-362; 112 Stat. 3283) had not been enacted.</content></paragraph></subsection></section> <section><num value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading>REPEAL.</heading> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s50">20 USC 50 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Title VII of Public Law 105-78 (20 U.S.C. 50 note; 111 Stat. 1524) (other than section 702) is repealed.</content></section> <section><num value="304">SEC. 304. </num><heading>CROSS HARBOR FREIGHT MOVEMENT PROJECT EIS, NEW YORK CITY.</heading> <content>Section 1602 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (112 Stat. 305) is amended in item number 1320 of the table by striking “Reconstruct 79th Street Traffic Circle, New York City” and inserting “Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project EIS, New York City”.</content></section> <section><num value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading>CENTER FOR BROWNFIELDS EXCELLENCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General.</inline>—</heading><content>To demonstrate the transfer of technology and expertise from the Federal Government to the private sector, and to demonstrate the effectiveness of the reuse by the private sector of properties and assets that the Federal Government has determined, through applicable statutes and processes, that it no longer needs, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall make a grant to not less than one eligible sponsor to establish and operate a center for Brownfields Excellence.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Center.</inline>—</heading><content>The responsibilities of a center established under this section shall include the transfer of technology and expertise in the redevelopment of abandoned or underutilized property that may have environmental contamination and the dissemination of information regarding successful models for such redevelopment.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall give priority consideration to a grant application submitted by an eligible sponsor that meets the following criteria:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>Demonstrated ability to facilitate the return of property that may have environmental contamination to productive use.</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2362">116 STAT. 2362</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>Demonstrated ability to facilitate public-private partnerships and regional cooperation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3) </num><content>Capability to provide leadership in making both national and regional contributions to addressing the problem of under-utilized or abandoned properties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4) </num><content>Demonstrated ability to work with Federal departments and agencies to facilitate reuse by the private sector of properties and assets no longer needed by the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5) </num><content>Demonstrated ability to foster technology transfer.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Sponsor Defined.</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “eligible sponsor” means a regional nonprofit community redevelopment organization assisting an area that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1) </num><content>has lost jobs due to the closure of a private sector or Federal installation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2) </num><content>as a result, has an underemployed workforce and underutilized or abandoned properties.</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations.—</inline></heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000.</content></subsection></section> <section><num value="306">SEC. 306. </num><heading>LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1026 PROJECT, LOUISIANA.</heading> <content>Section 1602 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (112 Stat. 272) is amended in item number 426 of the table by striking “Louisiana Highway 16” and inserting the following: “Louisiana Highway 1026”.</content></section> Approved November 27, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1070: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-587, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-312 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 4, considered and passed House.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Nov. 12, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–304: To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow certain catch-up contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan to be made by participants age 50 or over; to reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel; and for other purposes. Public Law304 Public Law 107–304 116 STAT. 2363 2002-11-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2363 Public Law107–304 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow certain catch-up contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan to be made by participants age 50 or over; to reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel; and for other purposes.

Nov. 27, 2002

[H.R. 3340]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) Civil Service Retirement System.—Paragraph (2) of section 8351(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(C) Notwithstanding any limitation under this paragraph, an eligible participant (as defined by section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) may make such additional contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund as are permitted by such section 414(v) and regulations of the Executive Director consistent therewith.”. (b) Federal Employees’ Retirement System.— (1) Provision applicable to employees generally.—Subsection (a) of section 8432 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(3) Notwithstanding any limitation under this subsection, an eligible participant (as defined by section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) may make such additional contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund as are permitted by such section 414(v) and regulations of the Executive Director consistent therewith.”. (2) Provision applicable to certain other individuals.—Section 8440f of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking “The maximum” and inserting “(a) The maximum”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “(b) Notwithstanding any limitation under this section, an eligible participant (as defined by section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) may make such additional contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund as are permitted by such section 414(v) and regulations of the Executive Director consistent therewith.”. (c) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect as of the earliest practicable date, as determined by the Executive Director (appointed under section 8474(a) of title 5, United States Code) in regulations.

5 USC 8351 note.
116 STAT. 2364
SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF MERIT SYSTEM PROTECTION BOARD AND OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL. (a) Merit Systems Protection Board.—Section 8(a)(1) of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (5 U.S.C. 5509 note) is amended by striking “1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002” and inserting “2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007”. (b) Office of Special Counsel.—Section 8(a)(2) of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (5 U.S.C. 5509 note) is amended by striking “1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997,” and inserting “2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007”. (c) Effective Date.—This section shall be effective as of October 1, 2002.

5 USC 5509 note.
SEC. 3. DISCLOSURE OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW; RETURN OF DOCUMENTS. Section 1213(g) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the last sentence; and (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: “(3) If the Special Counsel does not transmit the information to the head of the agency under paragraph (2), the Special Counsel shall inform the individual of— “(A) the reasons why the disclosure may not be further acted on under this chapter; and “(B) other offices available for receiving disclosures, should the individual wish to pursue the matter further.”.
SEC. 4. CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN A PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION. (a) Enrollment in Chapter 89 Plan.—For purposes of the administration of chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, any period of enrollment under a health benefits plan administered by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation before the effective date of this Act shall be deemed to be a period of enrollment in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of such title. (b) Continued Coverage.— (1) In general.—Any individual who, as of the enrollment eligibility date, is covered by a health benefits plan administered by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation may enroll in an approved health benefits plan described under section 8903 or 8903a of title 5, United States Code— (A) either as an individual or for self and family, if such individual is an employee, annuitant, or former spouse as defined under section 8901 of such title; and (B) for coverage effective on and after such date. (2) Individuals currently under continued coverage.—An individual who, as of the enrollment eligibility date, is entitled to continued coverage under a health benefits plan administered by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation— (A) shall be deemed to be entitled to continued coverage under section 8905a of title 5, United States Code, for the same period that would have been permitted under the plan administered by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; and (B) may enroll in an approved health benefits plan described under section 8903 or 8903a of such title in 116 STAT. 2365accordance with section 8905a of such title for coverage effective on and after such date. (3) Unmarried dependent children.—An individual who, as of the enrollment eligibility date, is covered as an unmarried dependent child under a health benefits plan administered by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and who is not a member of family as defined under section 8901(5) of title 5, United States Code— (A) shall be deemed to be entitled to continued coverage under section 8905a of such title as though the individual had ceased to meet the requirements for being considered an unmarried dependent child under chapter 89 of such title as of such date; and (B) may enroll in an approved health benefits plan described under section 8903 or 8903a of such title in accordance with section 8905a for continued coverage effective on and after such date. (c) Transfers to the Employees Health Benefits Fund.— (1) In general.—The Overseas Private Investment Corporation shall transfer to the Employees Health Benefits Fund established under section 8909 of title 5, United States Code, amounts determined by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, after consultation with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, to be necessary to reimburse the Fund for the cost of providing benefits under this section not otherwise paid for by the individuals covered by this section. (2) Availability of funds.—The amounts transferred under paragraph (1) shall be held in the Fund and used by the Office in addition to amounts available under section 8906(g)(1) of title 5, United States Code. (d) Administration and Regulations.—The Office of Personnel Management— (1) shall administer this section to provide for— (A) a period of notice and open enrollment for individuals affected by this section; and

Notice.

 (B) no lapse of health coverage for individuals who enroll in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, in accordance with this section; and (2) may prescribe regulations to implement this section. (e) Enrollment Eligibility Date.—For purposes of this section, the term “enrollment eligibility date” means the last day on which coverage under a health benefits plan administered by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation is available. Such 116 STAT. 2366date shall be determined by the Office of Personnel Management in consultation with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
Approved November 27, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3340: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-686 (Comm. on Government Reform). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 7, considered and passed House.

Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–305: To authorize funding for computer and network security research and development and research fellowship programs, and for other purposes. Public Law305 Public Law 107–305 116 STAT. 2367 2002-11-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-12-19 107public 116 STAT. 2367 Public Law107–305 107th Congress
An Act To authorize funding for computer and network security research and development and research fellowship programs, and for other purposes.

Nov. 27, 2002

[H.R. 3394]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cyber Security Research and Development Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

Communications and telecommunications.

 This Act may be cited as the “Cyber Security Research and Development Act”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Revolutionary advancements in computing and communications technology have interconnected government, commercial, scientific, and educational infrastructures—including critical infrastructures for electric power, natural gas and petroleum production and distribution, telecommunications, transportation, water supply, banking and finance, and emergency and government services—in a vast, interdependent physical and electronic network. (2) Exponential increases in interconnectivity have facilitated enhanced communications, economic growth, and the delivery of services critical to the public welfare, but have also increased the consequences of temporary or prolonged failure. (3) A Department of Defense Joint Task Force concluded after a 1997 United States information warfare exercise that the results “clearly demonstrated our lack of preparation for a coordinated cyber and physical attack on our critical military and civilian infrastructure”. (4) Computer security technology and systems implementation lack— (A) sufficient long term research funding; (B) adequate coordination across Federal and State government agencies and among government, academia, and industry; and (C) sufficient numbers of outstanding researchers in the field. (5) Accordingly, Federal investment in computer and network security research and development must be significantly increased to— (A) improve vulnerability assessment and technological and systems solutions; 116 STAT. 2368 (B) expand and improve the pool of information security professionals, including researchers, in the United States workforce; and (C) better coordinate information sharing and collaboration among industry, government, and academic research projects. (6) While African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans constitute 25 percent of the total United States workforce and 30 percent of the college-age population, members of these minorities comprise less than 7 percent of the United States computer and information science workforce.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

15 USC 7402.

 In this Act: (1) Director.—The term “Director” means the Director of the National Science Foundation. (2) Institution of higher education.—The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
SEC. 4. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RESEARCH.

15 USC 7403.

 (a) Computer and Network Security Research Grants.— (1) In general.—The Director shall award grants for basic research on innovative approaches to the structure of computer and network hardware and software that are aimed at enhancing computer security. Research areas may include— (A) authentication, cryptography, and other secure data communications technology; (B) computer forensics and intrusion detection; (C) reliability of computer and network applications, middleware, operating systems, control systems, and communications infrastructure; (D) privacy and confidentiality; (E) network security architecture, including tools for security administration and analysis; (F) emerging threats; (G) vulnerability assessments and techniques for quantifying risk; (H) remote access and wireless security; and (I) enhancement of law enforcement ability to detect, investigate, and prosecute cyber-crimes, including those that involve piracy of intellectual property. (2) Merit review; competition.—Grants shall be awarded under this section on a merit-reviewed competitive basis. (3) Authorization of appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation to carry out this subsection— (A) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (B) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; (C) $46,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; (D) $52,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and (E) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2007. (b) Computer and Network Security Research Centers.— (1) In general.—The Director shall award multiyear grants, subject to the availability of appropriations, to institutions of higher education, nonprofit research institutions, or consortia thereof to establish multidisciplinary Centers for Computer and Network Security Research. Institutions of higher education, nonprofit research institutions, or 116 STAT. 2369consortia thereof receiving such grants may partner with 1 or more government laboratories or for-profit institutions, or other institutions of higher education or nonprofit research institutions. (2) Merit review; competition.—Grants shall be awarded under this subsection on a merit-reviewed competitive basis. (3) Purpose.—The purpose of the Centers shall be to generate innovative approaches to computer and network security by conducting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research in computer and network security, including the research areas described in subsection (a)(1). (4) Applications.—An institution of higher education, nonprofit research institution, or consortia thereof seeking funding under this subsection shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum, a description of— (A) the research projects that will be undertaken by the Center and the contributions of each of the participating entities; (B) how the Center will promote active collaboration among scientists and engineers from different disciplines, such as computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and social science researchers; (C) how the Center will contribute to increasing the number and quality of computer and network security researchers and other professionals, including individuals from groups historically underrepresented in these fields; and (D) how the center will disseminate research results quickly and widely to improve cyber security in information technology networks, products, and services. (5) Criteria.—In evaluating the applications submitted under paragraph (4), the Director shall consider, at a minimum— (A) the ability of the applicant to generate innovative approaches to computer and network security and effectively carry out the research program; (B) the experience of the applicant in conducting research on computer and network security and the capacity of the applicant to foster new multidisciplinary collaborations; (C) the capacity of the applicant to attract and provide adequate support for a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to pursue computer and network security research; and (D) the extent to which the applicant will partner with government laboratories, for-profit entities, other institutions of higher education, or nonprofit research institutions, and the role the partners will play in the research undertaken by the Center. (6) Annual meeting.—The Director shall convene an annual meeting of the Centers in order to foster collaboration and communication between Center participants. 116 STAT. 2370 (7) Authorization of appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated for the National Science Foundation to carry out this subsection— (A) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (B) $24,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; (C) $36,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; (D) $36,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and (E) $36,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.
SEC. 5. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY PROGRAMS.

15 USC 7404.

 (a) Computer and Network Security Capacity Building Grants.— (1) In general.—The Director shall establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia thereof) to establish or improve undergraduate and master’s degree programs in computer and network security, to increase the number of students, including the number of students from groups historically underrepresented in these fields, who pursue undergraduate or master’s degrees in fields related to computer and network security, and to provide students with experience in government or industry related to their computer and network security studies. (2) Merit review.—Grants shall be awarded under this subsection on a merit-reviewed competitive basis. (3) Use of funds.—Grants awarded under this subsection shall be used for activities that enhance the ability of an institution of higher education (or consortium thereof) to provide high-quality undergraduate and master’s degree programs in computer and network security and to recruit and retain increased numbers of students to such programs. Activities may include— (A) revising curriculum to better prepare undergraduate and master’s degree students for careers in computer and network security; (B) establishing degree and certificate programs in computer and network security; (C) creating opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in computer and network security research projects; (D) acquiring equipment necessary for student instruction in computer and network security, including the installation of testbed networks for student use; (E) providing opportunities for faculty to work with local or Federal Government agencies, private industry, nonprofit research institutions, or other academic institutions to develop new expertise or to formulate new research directions in computer and network security; (F) establishing collaborations with other academic institutions or academic departments that seek to establish, expand, or enhance programs in computer and network security; (G) establishing student internships in computer and network security at government agencies or in private industry; (H) establishing collaborations with other academic institutions to establish or enhance a web-based collection 116 STAT. 2371of computer and network security courseware and laboratory exercises for sharing with other institutions of higher education, including community colleges; (I) establishing or enhancing bridge programs in computer and network security between community colleges and universities; and (J) any other activities the Director determines will accomplish the goals of this subsection. (4) Selection process.— (A) Application.—An institution of higher education (or a consortium thereof) seeking funding under this subsection shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum— (i) a description of the applicant’s computer and network security research and instructional capacity, and in the case of an application from a consortium of institutions of higher education, a description of the role that each member will play in implementing the proposal; (ii) a comprehensive plan by which the institution or consortium will build instructional capacity in computer and information security; (iii) a description of relevant collaborations with government agencies or private industry that inform the instructional program in computer and network security; (iv) a survey of the applicant’s historic student enrollment and placement data in fields related to computer and network security and a study of potential enrollment and placement for students enrolled in the proposed computer and network security program; and (v) a plan to evaluate the success of the proposed computer and network security program, including post-graduation assessment of graduate school and job placement and retention rates as well as the relevance of the instructional program to graduate study and to the workplace. (B) Awards.—(i) The Director shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that grants are awarded under this subsection in a wide range of geographic areas and categories of institutions of higher education, including minority serving institutions. (ii) The Director shall award grants under this subsection for a period not to exceed 5 years. (5) Assessment required.—The Director shall evaluate the program established under this subsection no later than 6 years after the establishment of the program. At a minimum, the Director shall evaluate the extent to which the program achieved its objectives of increasing the quality and quantity of students, including students from groups historically underrepresented in computer and network security related disciplines, pursuing undergraduate or master’s degrees in computer and network security.

Deadline.

 116 STAT. 2372 (6) Authorization of appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation to carry out this subsection— (A) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (B) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; (C) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; (D) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and (E) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2007. (b) Scientific and Advanced Technology Act of 1992.— (1) Grants.—The Director shall provide grants under the Scientific and Advanced Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) for the purposes of section 3(a) and (b) of that Act, except that the activities supported pursuant to this subsection shall be limited to improving education in fields related to computer and network security. (2) Authorization of appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation to carry out this subsection— (A) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (B) $1,250,000 for fiscal year 2004; (C) $1,250,000 for fiscal year 2005; (D) $1,250,000 for fiscal year 2006; and (E) $1,250,000 for fiscal year 2007. (c) Graduate Traineeships in Computer and Network Security Research.— (1) In general.—The Director shall establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education to establish traineeship programs for graduate students who pursue computer and network security research leading to a doctorate degree by providing funding and other assistance, and by providing graduate students with research experience in government or industry related to the students’ computer and network security studies. (2) Merit review.—Grants shall be provided under this subsection on a merit-reviewed competitive basis. (3) Use of funds.—An institution of higher education shall use grant funds for the purposes of— (A) providing traineeships to students who are citizens, nationals, or lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the United States and are pursuing research in computer or network security leading to a doctorate degree; (B) paying tuition and fees for students receiving traineeships under subparagraph (A); (C) establishing scientific internship programs for students receiving traineeships under subparagraph (A) in computer and network security at for-profit institutions, nonprofit research institutions, or government laboratories; and (D) other costs associated with the administration of the program. (4) Traineeship amount.—Traineeships provided under paragraph (3)(A) shall be in the amount of $25,000 per year, or the level of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, whichever is greater, for up to 3 years. 116 STAT. 2373 (5) Selection process.—An institution of higher education seeking funding under this subsection shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum, a description of— (A) the instructional program and research opportunities in computer and network security available to graduate students at the applicant’s institution; and (B) the internship program to be established, including the opportunities that will be made available to students for internships at for-profit institutions, nonprofit research institutions, and government laboratories. (6) Review of applications.—In evaluating the applications submitted under paragraph (5), the Director shall consider— (A) the ability of the applicant to effectively carry out the proposed program; (B) the quality of the applicant’s existing research and education programs; (C) the likelihood that the program will recruit increased numbers of students, including students from groups historically underrepresented in computer and network security related disciplines, to pursue and earn doctorate degrees in computer and network security; (D) the nature and quality of the internship program established through collaborations with government laboratories, nonprofit research institutions, and for-profit institutions; (E) the integration of internship opportunities into graduate students’ research; and (F) the relevance of the proposed program to current and future computer and network security needs. (7) Authorization of appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation to carry out this subsection— (A) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (B) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; (C) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; (D) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and (E) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2007. (d) Graduate Research Fellowships Program Support.—Computer and network security shall be included among the fields of specialization supported by the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowships program under section 10 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1869). (e) Cyber Security Faculty Development Traineeship Program.— (1) In general.—The Director shall establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education to establish traineeship programs to enable graduate students to pursue academic careers in cyber security upon completion of doctoral degrees. (2) Merit review; competition.—Grants shall be awarded under this section on a merit-reviewed competitive basis. (3) Application.—Each institution of higher education desiring to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit 116 STAT. 2374an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director shall require. (4) Use of funds.—Funds received by an institution of higher education under this paragraph shall— (A) be made available to individuals on a merit- reviewed competitive basis and in accordance with the requirements established in paragraph (7); (B) be in an amount that is sufficient to cover annual tuition and fees for doctoral study at an institution of higher education for the duration of the graduate traineeship, and shall include, in addition, an annual living stipend of $25,000; and (C) be provided to individuals for a duration of no more than 5 years, the specific duration of each graduate traineeship to be determined by the institution of higher education, on a case-by-case basis. (5) Repayment.—Each graduate traineeship shall— (A) subject to paragraph (5)(B), be subject to full repayment upon completion of the doctoral degree according to a repayment schedule established and administered by the institution of higher education; (B) be forgiven at the rate of 20 percent of the total amount of the graduate traineeship assistance received under this section for each academic year that a recipient is employed as a full-time faculty member at an institution of higher education for a period not to exceed 5 years; and (C) be monitored by the institution of higher education receiving a grant under this subsection to ensure compliance with this subsection. (6) Exceptions.—The Director may provide for the partial or total waiver or suspension of any service obligation or payment by an individual under this section whenever compliance by the individual is impossible or would involve extreme hardship to the individual, or if enforcement of such obligation with respect to the individual would be unconscionable. (7) Eligibility.—To be eligible to receive a graduate traineeship under this section, an individual shall— (A) be a citizen, national, or lawfully admitted permanent resident alien of the United States; and (B) demonstrate a commitment to a career in higher education. (8) Consideration.—In making selections for graduate traineeships under this paragraph, an institution receiving a grant under this subsection shall consider, to the extent possible, a diverse pool of applicants whose interests are of an interdisciplinary nature, encompassing the social scientific as well as the technical dimensions of cyber security. (9) Authorization of appropriations—There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science Foundation to carry out this paragraph $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.
SEC. 6. CONSULTATION.

15 USC 7405.

 In carrying out sections 4 and 5, the Director shall consult with other Federal agencies.
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SEC. 7. FOSTERING RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY. Section 3(a) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1862(a)) is amended— (1) by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (6); (2) by striking “Congress.” in paragraph (7) and inserting “Congress ; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(8) to take a leading role in fostering and supporting research and education activities to improve the security of networked information systems.”.
SEC. 8. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS.

15 USC 7406.

 (a) Research Program.—The National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 271 et seq.) is amended— (1) by moving section 22 to the end of the Act and redesignating it as section 32; and

15 USC 278h, 278q.

 (2) by inserting after section 21 the following new section:
“SEC. 22. RESEARCH PROGRAM ON SECURITY OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS

15 USC 278h.

 “(a) Establishment.—The Director shall establish a program of assistance to institutions of higher education that enter into partnerships with for-profit entities to support research to improve the security of computer systems. The partnerships may also include government laboratories and nonprofit research institutions. The program shall— “(1) include multidisciplinary, long-term research; “(2) include research directed toward addressing needs identified through the activities of the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board under section 20(f); and “(3) promote the development of a robust research community working at the leading edge of knowledge in subject areas relevant to the security of computer systems by providing support for graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and senior researchers. “(b) Fellowships.— “(1) Post-doctoral research fellowships.—The Director is authorized to establish a program to award post-doctoral research fellowships to individuals who are citizens, nationals, or lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the United States and are seeking research positions at institutions, including the Institute, engaged in research activities related to the security of computer systems, including the research areas described in section 4(a)( 1) of the Cyber Security Research and Development Act. “(2) Senior research fellowships.—The Director is authorized to establish a program to award senior research fellowships to individuals seeking research positions at institutions, including the Institute, engaged in research activities related to the security of computer systems, including the research areas described in section 4(a)(1) of the Cyber Security Research and Development Act. Senior research fellowships shall be made available for established researchers at institutions of higher education who seek to change research fields and pursue studies related to the security of computer systems. “(3) Eligibility.— 116 STAT. 2376 “(A) In general.—To be eligible for an award under this subsection, an individual shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. “(B) Stipends.—Under this subsection, the Director is authorized to provide stipends for post-doctoral research fellowships at the level of the Institute’s Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Program and senior research fellowships at levels consistent with support for a faculty member in a sabbatical position. “(c) Awards; Applications.—“(1) In general.—The Director is authorized to award grants or cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education to carry out the program established under subsection (a). No funds made available under this section shall be made available directly to any for-profit partners. “(2) Eligibility.—To be eligible for an award under this section, an institution of higher education shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum, a description of— “(A) the number of graduate students anticipated to participate in the research project and the level of support to be provided to each; “(B) the number of post-doctoral research positions included under the research project and the level of support to be provided to each; “(C) the number of individuals, if any, intending to change research fields and pursue studies related to the security of computer systems to be included under the research project and the level of support to be provided to each; and “(D) how the for-profit entities, nonprofit research institutions, and any other partners will participate in developing and carrying out the research and education agenda of the partnership. “(d) Program Operation.—“(1) Management.—The program established under subsection (a) shall be managed by individuals who shall have both expertise in research related to the security of computer systems and knowledge of the vulnerabilities of existing computer systems. The Director shall designate such individuals as program managers. “(2) Managers may be employees.—Program managers designated under paragraph (1) may be new or existing employees of the Institute or individuals on assignment at the Institute under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, except that individuals on assignment at the Institute under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 shall not directly manage such employees. “(3) Manager responsibility.—Program managers designated under paragraph (1) shall be responsible for— “(A) establishing and publicizing the broad research goals for the program; “(B) soliciting applications for specific research projects to address the goals developed under subparagraph (A); 116 STAT. 2377 “(C) selecting research projects for support under the program from among applications submitted to the Institute, following consideration of— “(i) the novelty and scientific and technical merit of the proposed projects; “(ii) the demonstrated capabilities of the individual or individuals submitting the applications to successfully carry out the proposed research; “(iii) the impact the proposed projects will have on increasing the number of computer security researchers; “(iv) the nature of the participation by for-profit entities and the extent to which the proposed projects address the concerns of industry; and “(v) other criteria determined by the Director, based on information specified for inclusion in applications under subsection (c); and “(D) monitoring the progress of research projects supported under the program. “(4) Reports.—The Director shall report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Science annually on the use and responsibility of individuals on assignment at the Institute under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 who are performing duties under subsection (d). “(e) Review of Program.— “(1) Periodic review.—The Director shall periodically review the portfolio of research awards monitored by each program manager designated in accordance with subsection (d). In conducting those reviews, the Director shall seek the advice of the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board, established under section 21, on the appropriateness of the research goals and on the quality and utility of research projects managed by program managers in accordance with subsection (d). “(2) Comprehensive 5-year review.—The Director shall also contract with the National Research Council for a comprehensive review of the program established under subsection (a) during the 5th year of the program. Such review shall include an assessment of the scientific quality of the research conducted, the relevance of the research results obtained to the goals of the program established under subsection (d)(3)(A), and the progress of the program in promoting the development of a substantial academic research community working at the leading edge of knowledge in the field. The Director shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the review under this paragraph no later than 6 years after the initiation of the program.

Reports.

Deadline.

 “(f) Definitions.—In this section: “(1) Computer system.—The term ‘computer system’ has the meaning given that term in section 20(d)(1). “(2) Institution of higher education.—The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).”.
 116 STAT. 2378 (b) Amendment of Computer system Definition.—Section 20(d)(1)(B)(i) of National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3(d)(1)(B)(i)) is amended to read as follows: “(i) computers and computer networks;”. (c) Checklists for Government Systems.— (1) In general.—The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall develop, and revise as necessary, a checklist setting forth settings and option selections that minimize the security risks associated with each computer hardware or software system that is, or is likely to become, widely used within the Federal Government. (2) Priorities for development; excluded systems.—The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology may establish priorities for the development of checklists under this paragraph on the basis of the security risks associated with the use of the system, the number of agencies that use a particular system, the usefulness of the checklist to Federal agencies that are users or potential users of the system, or such other factors as the Director determines to be appropriate. The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology may exclude from the application of paragraph (1) any computer hardware or software system for which the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology determines that the development of a checklist is inappropriate because of the infrequency of use of the system, the obsolescence of the system, or the inutility or impracticability of developing a checklist for the system. (3) Dissemination of checklists.—The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall make any checklist developed under this paragraph for any computer hardware or software system available to each Federal agency that is a user or potential user of the system. (4) Agency use requirements.—The development of a checklist under paragraph (1) for a computer hardware or software system does not— (A) require any Federal agency to select the specific settings or options recommended by the checklist for the system; (B) establish conditions or prerequisites for Federal agency procurement or deployment of any such system; (C) represent an endorsement of any such system by the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology; nor (D) preclude any Federal agency from procuring or deploying other computer hardware or software systems for which no such checklist has been developed. (d) Federal Agency Information Security Programs.— (1) In general.—In developing the agencywide information security program required by section 3534(b) of title 44, United States Code, an agency that deploys a computer hardware or software system for which the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed a checklist under subsection (c) of this section— (A) shall include in that program an explanation of how the agency has considered such checklist in deploying that system; and 116 STAT. 2379 (B) may treat the explanation as if it were a portion of the agency’s annual performance plan properly classified under criteria established by an Executive Order (within the meaning of section 1115(d) of title 31, United States Code). (2) Limitation.—Paragraph (1) does not apply to any computer hardware or software system for which the National Institute of Standards and Technology does not have responsibility under section 20(a)(3) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C.278g-3(a)(3)).
SEC. 9. COMPUTER SECURITY REVIEW, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND INFORMATION. Section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(e) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,060,000 for fiscal year 2003 and $1,090,000 for fiscal year 2004 to enable the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board, established by section 21, to identify emerging issues, including research needs, related to computer security, privacy, and cryptography and, as appropriate, to convene public meetings on those subjects, receive presentations, and publish reports, digests, and summaries for public distribution on those subjects.”.
SEC. 10. INTRAMURAL SECURITY RESEARCH. Section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g-3), as amended by this Act, is further amended by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f), and by inserting after subsection (d) the following: “(e) Intramural Security Research.—As part of the research activities conducted in accordance with subsection (b)(4), the Institute shall— “(1) conduct a research program to address emerging technologies associated with assembling a networked computer system from components while ensuring it maintains desired security properties; “(2) carry out research associated with improving the security of real-time computing and communications systems for use in process control; and “(3) carry out multidisciplinary, long-term, high-risk research on ways to improve the security of computer systems.”.
SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

15 USC 7407.

 There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology— (1) for activities under section 22 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act, as added by section 8 of this Act— (A) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (B) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; (C) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; (D) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; (E) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; and (2) for activities under section 20(f) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act, as added by section 10 of this Act— 116 STAT. 2380 (A) $6,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; (B) $6,200,000 for fiscal year 2004; (C) $6,400,000 for fiscal year 2005; (D) $6,600,000 for fiscal year 2006; and (E) $6,800,000 for fiscal year 2007.
SEC. 12. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDY ON COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES.

15 USC 7408.

 (a) Study.—Not later than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall enter into an arrangement with the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Nation’s network infrastructure and make recommendations for appropriate improvements. The National Research Council shall— (1) review existing studies and associated data on the architectural, hardware, and software vulnerabilities and interdependencies in United States critical infrastructure networks; (2) identify and assess gaps in technical capability for robust critical infrastructure network security and make recommendations for research priorities and resource requirements; and (3) review any and all other essential elements of computer and network security, including security of industrial process controls, to be determined in the conduct of the study.

Deadline.

Contracts.

 (b) Report.—The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall transmit a report containing the results of the study and recommendations required by subsection (a) to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House of Representatives Committee on Science not later than 21 months after the date of enactment of this Act.

Deadline.

 (c) Security.—The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall ensure that no information that is classified is included in any publicly released version of the report required by this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for the purposes of carrying out this section, $700,000.
SEC. 13. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

15 USC 7409.

 The Director of the National Science Foundation and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall coordinate the research programs authorized by this Act or pursuant to amendments made by this Act. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall work with the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to ensure that programs authorized by this Act or pursuant to amendments made by this Act are taken into account in any government-wide cyber security research effort.
SEC. 14. OFFICE OF SPACE COMMERCIALIZATION. Section 8(a) of the Technology Administration Act of 1998 (15 U.S.C. 1511e(a)) is amended by inserting “the Technology Administration of” after “within”.
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SEC. 15. TECHNICAL CORRECTION OF NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TEAM ACT.

15 USC 7301.

 Section 2(c)(1)(d) of the National Construction Safety Team Act is amended by striking “section 8;” and inserting “section 7;”.
SEC. 16. GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE WITH IMMIGRATION LAWS.

15 USC 7410.

 (a) Immigration Status.—No grant or fellowship may be awarded under this Act, directly or indirectly, to any individual who is in violation of the terms of his or her status as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J)). (b) Aliens from Certain Countries.—No grant or fellowship may be awarded under this Act, directly or indirectly, to any alien from a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism, as defined under section 306(b) of the Enhanced Border Security and VISA Entry Reform Act (8 U.S.C. 1735(b)), unless the Secretary of State determines, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other appropriate agencies, that such alien does not pose a threat to the safety or national security of the United States. (c) Non-complying Institutions.—No grant or fellowship may be awarded under this Act, directly or indirectly, to any institution of higher education or non-profit institution (or consortia thereof) that has— (1) materially failed to comply with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements to receive nonimmigrant students or exchange visitor program participants under section 101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F), (M), or (J)), or section 641 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1372), as required by section 502 of the Enhanced Border Security and VISA Entry Reform Act (8 U.S.C. 1762); or (2) been suspended or terminated pursuant to section 502(c) of the Enhanced Border Security and VISA Entry Reform Act (8 U.S.C 1762(c)).
SEC. 17. REPORT ON GRANT AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS.

15 USC 7411.

 Within 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, shall submit to Congress a report reviewing this Act to ensure that the programs and fellowships are being awarded under this Act to individuals and institutions of higher education who are in compliance with the Immigration 116 STAT. 2382 and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) in order to protect our national security.
Approved November 27, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3394 (S. 2182): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-355, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Science). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-239 accompanyinig S. 2182 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Feb. 7, considered and passed House.

Oct 16, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2182.

Nov. 12, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Nov. 27, 2002

[H.R. 4628]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. Sec. 109. TITLE II— Sec. 201. TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Subtitle B— Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. Subtitle C— Sec. 321. Sec. 323. Sec. 324. Sec. 325. Subtitle D— Sec. 331. Sec. 332. Sec. 333. Sec. 334. Subtitle E— Sec. 341. Sec. 342. Sec. 343. Subtitle F— Sec. 351. Sec. 352. Sec. 353. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. TITLE VI— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603. Sec. 604. Sec. 605. Sec. 606. Sec. 607. Sec. 608. Sec. 609. Sec. 610. Sec. 611. TITLE VII— Sec. 701. Sec. 702. Sec. 703. Sec. 704. Sec. 705. Sec. 706. TITLE VIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 801. Subtitle B— Sec. 811. Subtitle C— Sec. 821. Sec. 822. Sec. 823. Sec. 824. Sec. 825. Sec. 826. Sec. 827. Subtitle D— Sec. 831. Sec. 832. Subtitle E— Sec. 841. TITLE DC— Sec. 901. Sec. 902. Sec. 903. Sec. 904. TITLE X— Sec. 1001. Sec. 1002. Sec. 1003. Sec. 1004. Sec. 1005. Sec. 1006. Sec. 1007. Sec. 1008. Sec. 1009. Sec. 1010. Sec. 1011.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES</heading> <section> <num value="101">SEC. 101.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the following elements of the United States Government:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Central Intelligence Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Defense Intelligence Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The National Security Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The Department of State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>The Department of the Treasury.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>The Department of Energy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>The Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>The National Reconnaissance Office.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2386">116 STAT. 2386</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>The National Imagery and Mapping Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>The Coast Guard.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102.</num> <heading>CLASSIFIED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specifications of Amounts and Personnel Ceilings</inline>.—</heading><content>The amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 101, and the authorized personnel ceilings as of September 30, 2003, for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the elements listed in such section, are those specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations prepared to accompany the conference report on H.R. 4628 of the One Hundred Seventh Congress.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Classified Schedule of Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Schedule of Authorizations shall be made available to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>of Representatives and to the President. The President shall provide for suitable distribution of the Schedule, or of appropriate portions of the Schedule, within the executive branch.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="103">SEC. 103.</num> <heading>PERSONNEL CEILING ADJUSTMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><content>With the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of Central Intelligence may authorize employment of civilian personnel in excess of the number authorized for fiscal year 2003 under section 102 when the Director of Central Intelligence determines that such action is necessary to the performance of important intelligence functions, except that the number of personnel employed in excess of the number authorized under such section may not, for any element of the intelligence community, exceed 2 percent of the number of civilian personnel authorized under such section for such element.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Intelligence Committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of Central Intelligence shall notify promptly the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate whenever the Director exercises the authority granted by this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="104">SEC. 104.</num> <heading>INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated for the Intelligence Community Management Account of the Director of Central Intelligence for fiscal year 2003 the sum of $158,254,000. Within such amount, funds identified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations referred to in section 102(a) for advanced research and development shall remain available until September 30, 2004.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Personnel Levels</inline>.—</heading><content>The elements within the Intelligence Community Management Account of the Director of Central Intelligence are authorized 322 full-time personnel as of September 30, 2003. Personnel serving in such elements may be permanent employees of the Intelligence Community Management Account or personnel detailed from other elements of the United States Government.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classified Authorizations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Intelligence Community Management Account by subsection (a), there are also authorized to be appropriated for the Intelligence Community Management Account for fiscal year 2003 such additional <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2387">116 STAT. 2387</page>amounts as are specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations referred to in section 102(a). Such additional amounts for research and development shall remain available until September 30, 2004.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the personnel authorized by subsection (b) for elements of the Intelligence Community Management Account as of September 30, 2003, there are hereby authorized such additional personnel for such elements as of that date as are specified in the classified Schedule of Authorizations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in section 113 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404h), during fiscal year 2003 any officer or employee of the United States or a member of the Armed Forces who is detailed to the staff of the Intelligence Community Management Account from another element of the United States Government shall be detailed on a reimbursable basis, except that any such officer, employee, or member may be detailed on a nonreimbursable basis for a period of less than one year for the performance of temporary functions as required by the Director of Central Intelligence.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Drug Intelligence Center</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/873">21 USC 873 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated in subsection (a), $34,100,000 shall be available for the National Drug Intelligence Center. Within such amount, funds provided for research, development, testing, and evaluation purposes shall remain available until September 30, 2004, and funds provided for procurement purposes shall remain available until September 30, 2005.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of Central Intelligence shall transfer to the Attorney General funds available for the National Drug Intelligence Center under paragraph (1). The Attorney General shall utilize funds so transferred for the activities of the National Drug Intelligence Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts available for the National Drug Intelligence Center may not be used in contravention of the provisions of section 103(d)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403–3(d)(1)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall retain full authority over the operations of the National Drug Intelligence Center.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="105">SEC. 105.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2002 under section 101 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–108) for the conduct of the intelligence activities of elements of the United States Government listed in such section are hereby increased, with respect to any such authorized amount, by the amount by which appropriations pursuant to such authorization were increased by the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Emergency Supplemental Act, 2002 (contained in division B of Public Law 107–117), including section 304 of such Act (115 Stat. 2300).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States (Public Law 107–206), for such amounts as are <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2388">116 STAT. 2388</page>designated by Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ratification</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 504 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414), any obligation or expenditure of those amounts deemed to have been specifically authorized by the Acts referred to in subsection (a) is hereby ratified and confirmed.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="106">SEC. 106.</num> <heading>ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WAR ON TERRORISM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), the amounts requested in the letter dated July 3, 2002, of the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, related to the Defense Emergency Response Fund and that are designated for the incremental costs of intelligence and intelligence-related activities for the war on terrorism are authorized.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amounts referred to in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>are authorized only for activities directly related to identifying, responding to, or protecting against acts or threatened acts of terrorism;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>are not authorized to correct programmatic or fiscal deficiencies in major acquisition programs which will not achieve initial operational capabilities within two years of the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>are not available until the end of the 10-day period that begins on the date written notice is provided to the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="107">SEC. 107.</num> <heading>SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR INTELLIGENCE OR INTELLIGENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH FISCAL YEAR 2003 APPROPRIATIONS EXCEED AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED.</heading> <content>Funds appropriated for an intelligence or intelligence-related activity for fiscal year 2003 in excess of the amount specified for such activity in the classified Schedule of Authorizations prepared to accompany this Act shall be deemed to be specifically authorized by Congress for purposes of section 504(a)(3) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414(a)(3)).</content> </section> <section> <num value="108">SEC. 108.</num> <heading>INCORPORATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Each requirement to submit a report to the congressional intelligence committees that is included in the joint explanatory statement to accompany the conference report on the bill H.R. 4628 of the One Hundred Seventh Congress, or in the classified annex to this Act, is hereby incorporated into this Act, and is hereby made a requirement in law.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Intelligence Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>congressional intelligence committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2389">116 STAT. 2389</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="109">SEC. 109.</num> <heading>PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL OF REPORTS, REVIEWS, STUDIES, AND PLANS RELATING TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/415/b">50 USC 415b note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation in Preparation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Director of Central Intelligence shall ensure that any report, review, study, or plan required to be prepared or conducted by a provision of this Act, including a provision of the classified Schedule of Authorizations referred to in section 102(a) or the classified annex to this Act, that involves the intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy is prepared or conducted in consultation with the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Energy, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Energy may carry out any consultation required by this subsection through an official of the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy, as the case may be, designated by such Secretary for that purpose.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any report, review, study, or plan referred to in subsection (a) shall be submitted, in addition to any other committee of Congress specified for submittal in the provision concerned, to the following committees of Congress:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Fund for fiscal year 2003 the sum of $222,500,000.</content> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Recurring General Provisions</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AUTHORIZED BY LAW.</heading> <content>Appropriations authorized by this Act for salary, pay, retirement, and other benefits for Federal employees may be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as may be necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law.</content> </section> <section> <num value="302">SEC. 302.</num> <heading>RESTRICTION ON CONDUCT OF INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES.</heading> <content>The authorization of appropriations by this Act shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the Constitution or the laws of the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2390">116 STAT. 2390</page></content> </section> <section> <num value="303">SEC. 303.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CONTRACTING.</heading> <content>It is the sense of Congress that the Director of Central Intelligence should continue to direct that elements of the intelligence community, whenever compatible with the national security interests of the United States and consistent with operational and security concerns related to the conduct of intelligence activities, and where fiscally sound, should competitively award contracts in a manner that maximizes the procurement of products properly designated as having been made in the United States.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Intelligence</heading> <section> <num value="311">SEC. 311.</num> <heading>SPECIFICITY OF NATIONAL FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BUDGET AMOUNTS FOR COUNTERTERRORISM, COUNTERPROLIFERATION, COUNTERNARCOTICS, AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <content>“SPECIFICITY OF NATIONAL FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM BUDGET AMOUNTS FOR COUNTERTERRORISM, COUNTERPROLIFERATION, COUNTERNARCOTICS, AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE</content> </section> <section> <num value="506">“SEC. 506.</num> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/415/a">50 USC 415a.</ref></p></sidenote>The budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the President for a fiscal year that is submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, shall set forth separately the aggregate amount requested for that fiscal year for the National Foreign Intelligence Program for each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>Counterterrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Counterproliferation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Counternarcotics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Counterintelligence.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election of Classified or Unclassified Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts set forth under subsection (a) may be set forth in unclassified form or classified form, at the election of the Director of Central Intelligence.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for that Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 505 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“Sec. 506.</designator> <label>Specificity of National Foreign Intelligence Program budget amounts for counterterrorism, counterproliferation, counternarcotics, and counterintelligence.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="312">SEC. 312.</num> <heading>PROHIBITION ON COMPLIANCE WITH REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 552(a)(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subparagraph (A) by inserting “<quotedText>and except as provided in subparagraph (E),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>of this subsection,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <chapeau>An agency, or part of an agency, that is an element of the intelligence community (as that term is defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4))) shall not make any record available under this paragraph to—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2391">116 STAT. 2391</page></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>any government entity, other than a State, territory, commonwealth, or district of the United States, or any subdivision thereof; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>a representative of a government entity described in clause (i).”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="313">SEC. 313.</num> <heading>NATIONAL VIRTUAL TRANSLATION CENTER.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/404/ii">50 USC 404ii</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of Central Intelligence, acting as the head of the intelligence community, shall establish in the intelligence community an element with the function of connecting the elements of the intelligence community engaged in the acquisition, storage, translation, or analysis of voice or data in digital form.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The element established under subsection (a) shall be known as the National Virtual Translation Center.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Matters</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Director shall retain direct supervision and control over the element established under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The element established under subsection (a) shall connect elements of the intelligence community utilizing the most current available information technology that is applicable to the function of the element.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The element required by subsection (a) shall be established as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, but not later than 90 days after that date.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Personnel</heading> <section> <num value="321">SEC. 321.</num> <heading>STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 104 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403–4) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards and Qualifications for Performance of Intelligence Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director, acting as the head of the intelligence community, shall, in consultation with the heads of effected agencies, develop standards and qualifications for persons engaged in the performance of intelligence activities within the intelligence community.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="322">SEC. 322.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF EXCEPTED AGENCY VOLUNTARY LEAVE TRANSFER AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 6339 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (b) (as so redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Notwithstanding any provision of subsection (b), the head of an excepted agency may, at his sole discretion, by regulation establish a program under which an individual employed in or under such excepted agency may participate in a leave transfer program established under the provisions of this subchapter outside of this section, including provisions permitting the transfer of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2392">116 STAT. 2392</page>annual leave accrued or accumulated by such employee to, or permitting such employee to receive transferred leave from, an employee of any other agency (including another excepted agency having a program under this subsection).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>To the extent practicable and consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods, any program established under paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the provisions of this subchapter outside of this section and with any regulations issued by the Office of Personnel Management implementing this subchapter.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 6339 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) (as so redesignated by subsection (a)(2)), by striking “<quotedText>under this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under this subsection</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText>of Personnel Management</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="323">SEC. 323.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE OF INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AGENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The United States is engaged in a war against terrorism that requires the active participation of the intelligence community.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Certain intelligence agencies, among them the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Central Intelligence Agency, have announced that they will be hiring several hundred new agents to help conduct the war on terrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Former Directors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and the Defense Intelligence Agency have stated that a more diverse intelligence community would be better equipped to gather and analyze information on diverse communities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency were authorized to establish an undergraduate training program for the purpose of recruiting and training minority operatives in 1987.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The Defense Intelligence Agency was authorized to establish an undergraduate training program for the purpose of recruiting and training minority operatives in 1988.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The National Imagery and Mapping Agency was authorized to establish an undergraduate training program for the purpose of recruiting and training minority operatives in 2000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (with respect to the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the Bureau), the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director of the National Security Agency, and the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency should make the creation of a more diverse workforce a priority in hiring decisions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director of the National Security Agency, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Director of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency should increase their minority recruitment efforts through the undergraduate training program provided for under law.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2393">116 STAT. 2393</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="324">SEC. 324.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON HIRING AND RETENTION OF MINORITY EMPLOYEES IN THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.</heading> <chapeau>Section 114 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404i) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Hiring and Retention of Minority Employees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Director of Central Intelligence shall, on an annual basis, submit to Congress a report on the employment of covered persons within each element of the intelligence community for the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Each such report shall include disaggregated data by category of covered person from each element of the intelligence community on the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Of all individuals employed in the element during the fiscal year involved, the aggregate percentage of such individuals who are covered persons.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>Of all individuals employed in the element during the fiscal year involved at the levels referred to in clauses (i) and (ii), the percentage of covered persons employed at such levels:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>Positions at levels 1 through 15 of the General Schedule.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>Positions at levels above GS–15.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Of all individuals hired by the element involved during the fiscal year involved, the percentage of such individuals who are covered persons.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Each such report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as providing for the substitution of any similar report required under another provision of law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘covered persons’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>racial and ethnic minorities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>women; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>individuals with disabilities.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="325">SEC. 325.</num> <heading>REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVILIAN LINGUIST RESERVE CORPS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the National Security Education Program, shall prepare a report on the feasibility of establishing a Civilian Linguist Reserve Corps comprised of individuals with advanced levels of proficiency in foreign languages who are United States citizens who would be available upon a call of the President to perform such service or duties with respect to such foreign languages in the Federal Government as the President may specify. In preparing the report, the Secretary shall consult with such organizations having expertise in training in foreign languages as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matters Considered</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the study, the Secretary shall develop a proposal for the structure and operations of the Civilian Linguist Reserve Corps. The proposal shall establish requirements for performance of duties and levels of proficiency in foreign languages of the members of the Civilian <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2394">116 STAT. 2394</page>Linguist Reserve Corps, including maintenance of language skills and specific training required for performance of duties as a linguist of the Federal Government, and shall include recommendations on such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of use of defense language institute and language registries</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing the proposal under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the appropriateness of using—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Defense Language Institute to conduct testing for language skills proficiency and performance, and to provide language refresher courses; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>foreign language skill registries of the Department of Defense or of other agencies or departments of the United States to identify individuals with sufficient proficiency in foreign languages.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of the model of the reserve components of the armed forces</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the proposal under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the provisions of title 10, United States Code, establishing and governing service in the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces, as a model for the Civilian Linguist Reserve Corps.</content></subsection> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Completion of Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress the report prepared under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $300,000 to carry out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Education</heading> <section> <num value="331">SEC. 331.</num> <heading>SCHOLARSHIPS AND WORK-STUDY FOR PURSUIT OF GRADUATE DEGREES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The National Security Act of 1947 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/442">50 USC 442</ref>.</p></sidenote>by redesignating title X as title XI;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/442">50 USC 442</ref>.</p></sidenote>by redesignating section 1001 as section 1101; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after title IX the following new title X: <quotedContent> <title> <num value="X">“TITLE X—</num><heading>EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE</heading> <subtitle> <heading>“SCHOLARSHIPS AND WORK-STUDY FOR PURSUIT OF GRADUATE DEGREES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY</heading> <section> <num value="1001">“SEC. 1001.</num> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/441/g">50 USC 441g</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Director of Central Intelligence may carry out a program to provide scholarships and work-study for individuals who are pursuing graduate degrees in fields of study in science and technology that are identified by the Director as appropriate to meet the future needs of the intelligence community for qualified scientists and engineers.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Director carries out the program under subsection (a), the Director shall administer the program through the Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Administration.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of Fields of Study</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Director carries out the program under subsection (a), the Director shall identify <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2395">116 STAT. 2395</page>fields of study under subsection (a) in consultation with the other heads of the elements of the intelligence community.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for Participation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An individual eligible to participate in the program is any individual who—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>either—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>is an employee of the intelligence community; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>meets criteria for eligibility for employment in the intelligence community that are established by the Director;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>is accepted in a graduate degree program in a field of study in science or technology identified under subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>is eligible for a security clearance at the level of Secret or above.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Director carries out the program under subsection (a), the Director shall prescribe regulations for purposes of the administration of this section.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> (b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections for the National Security Act of 1947 is amended by striking the items relating to title X and section 1001 and inserting the following new items: “TITLE X— “Sec. 1001. “TITLE XI— “Sec. 1101.
SEC. 332. COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER OF THE DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE. Section 802 of the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 (50 U.S.C. 1902) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(h) Use of Awards to Attend the Foreign Language Center of the Defense Language Institute.—(1) The Secretary shall provide for the admission of award recipients to the Foreign Language Center of the Defense Language Institute (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the ‘Center’). An award recipient may apply a portion of the applicable scholarship or fellowship award for instruction at the Center on a space-available basis as a Department of Defense sponsored program to defray the additive instructional costs. “(2) Except as the Secretary determines necessary, an award recipient who receives instruction at the Center shall be subject to the same regulations with respect to attendance, discipline, discharge, and dismissal as apply to other persons attending the Center. “(3) In this subsection, the term ‘award recipient’ means an undergraduate student who has been awarded a scholarship under subsection (a)(1)(A) or a graduate student who has been awarded a fellowship under subsection (a)(1)(B) who— “(A) is in good standing; “(B) has completed all academic study in a foreign country, as provided for under the scholarship or fellowship; and116 STAT. 2396 “(C) would benefit from instruction provided at the Center”.
SEC. 333. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL FLAGSHIP LANGUAGE INITIATIVE WITHIN THE NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) National Flagship Language Initiative.— (1) Expansion of grant program authority.—Subsection (a)(1) of section 802 of the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 (50 U.S.C. 1902) is amended— (A) by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (B)(ii); (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting “; and”; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(D) awarding grants to institutions of higher education to carry out activities under the National Flagship Language Initiative (described in subsection (i)).”. (2) Provisions of national flagship language initiative.—Such section, as amended by section 332, is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(i) National Flagship Language Initiative.—(1) Under the National Flagship Language Initiative, institutions of higher education shall establish, operate, or improve activities designed to train students in programs in a range of disciplines to achieve advanced levels of proficiency in those foreign languages that the Secretary identifies as being the most critical in the interests of the national security of the United States. “(2) An undergraduate student who has been awarded a scholarship under subsection (a)(1)(A) or a graduate student who has been awarded a fellowship under subsection (a)(1)(B) may participate in the activities carried out under the National Flagship Language Initiative. “(3) An institution of higher education that receives a grant pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(D) shall give special consideration to applicants who are employees of the Federal Government. “(4) For purposes of this subsection, the Foreign Language Center of the Defense Language Institute and any other educational institution that provides training in foreign languages operated by the Department of Defense or an agency in the intelligence community is deemed to be an institution of higher education, and may carry out the types of activities permitted under the National Flagship Language Initiative.”. (3) Inapplicability of funding allocation rules.—Subsection (a)(2) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following flush sentences: “The funding allocation under this paragraph shall not apply to grants under paragraph (1)(D) for the National Flagship Language Initiative described in subsection (i). For the authorization of appropriations for the National Flagship Language Initiative, see section 811.”. (4) Board requirement.—Section 803(d)(4) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 1903(d)(4)) is amended— (A) by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (C); (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting “; and”; and116 STAT. 2397 (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(E) which foreign languages are critical to the national security interests of the United States for purposes of section 802(a)(1)(D) (relating to grants for the National Flagship Language Initiative).”. (b) Funding.—The David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 (50 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 811. ADDITIONAL ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

50 USC 1911.

 “(a) In General.—In addition to amounts that may be made available to the Secretary under the Fund for a fiscal year, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2003, $10,000,000, to carry out the grant program for the National Flagship Language Initiative under section 802(a)(1)(D). “(b) Availability of Appropriated Funds.—Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.”.
(c) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section

50 USC 1902 note.

 shall take effect on the date the Secretary of Defense submits the report required under section 334 of this Act and notifies the appropriate committees of Congress (as defined in subsection (c) of that section) that the programs carried out under the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 are being managed in a fiscally and programmatically sound manner. (d) Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed

50 USC 1902 note.

 as affecting any program or project carried out under the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 as in effect on the date that precedes the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 334. REPORT ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) In General.—Not later than 180 days after the date of

Deadline.

 the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the matters described in subsection (b) with respect to the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 (50 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.). (b) Covered Matters.—The matters described in this subsection are as follows: (1) Effectiveness of program.—An evaluation of the National Security Education Program, including an assessment of the effectiveness of the program in meeting its goals and an assessment of the administrative costs of the program in relation to the amounts of scholarships, fellowships, and grants awarded. (2) Conversion of funding.—An assessment of the advisability of converting funding of the National Security Education Program from funding through the National Security Education Trust Fund under section 804 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 1904) to funding through appropriations. (3) Recommendations.—On any matter covered by paragraph (1) or (2), such recommendations for legislation with respect to such matter as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.—In this section, the term “appropriate committees of Congress” means—116 STAT. 2398 (1) the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
Subtitle E—Terrorism
SEC. 341. FOREIGN TERRORIST ASSET TRACKING CENTER. (a) Establishment.—

50 USC 404n–1.

The Director of Central Intelligence, acting as the head of the intelligence community, shall establish in the Central Intelligence Agency an element responsible for conducting all-source intelligence analysis of information relating to the financial capabilities, practices, and activities of individuals, groups, and nations associated with international terrorism in their activities relating to international terrorism. (b) Designation.—The element established under subsection (a) shall be known as the Foreign Terrorist Asset Tracking Center. (c) Deadline for Establishment.—The element required by subsection (a) shall be established as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, but not later than 90 days after that date.
SEC. 342. SEMIANNUAL REPORT ON FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE ON TERRORIST ASSETS (FITA). (a) Semiannual Report.— (1) In general.—Title I of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 402 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: “SEMIANNUAL REPORT ON FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE ON TERRORIST ASSETS
“SEC. 118. (a) Semiannual Report.—

50 USC 404m.

On a semiannual basis, the Secretary of the Treasury (acting through the head of the Office of Intelligence Support) shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that fully informs the committees concerning operations against terrorist financial networks. Each such report shall include with respect to the preceding six-month period— “(1) the total number of asset seizures, designations, and other actions against individuals or entities found to have engaged in financial support of terrorism; “(2) the total number of applications for asset seizure and designations of individuals or entities suspected of having engaged in financial support of terrorist activities that were granted, modified, or denied; “(3) the total number of physical searches of offices, residences, or financial records of individuals or entities suspected of having engaged in financial support for terrorist activity; and “(4) whether the financial intelligence information seized in these cases has been shared on a full and timely basis with the all departments, agencies, and other entities of the United States Government involved in intelligence activities participating in the Foreign Terrorist Asset Tracking Center.116 STAT. 2399 “(b) Immediate Notification for Emergency Designation.—In the case of a designation of an individual or entity, or the assets of an individual or entity, as having been found to have engaged in terrorist activities, the Secretary of the Treasury shall report such designation within 24 hours of such a designation to the appropriate congressional committees. “(c) Submittal Date of Reports to Congressional Intelligence Committees.—In the case of the reports required to be submitted under subsection (a) to the congressional intelligence committees, the submittal dates for such reports shall be as provided in section 507. “(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.—In this section, the term ‘appropriate congressional committees’ means the following: “(1) The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. “(2) The Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate.”.
(2) Clerical amendment.—The table of contents contained in the first section of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 117 the following new item: “Sec. 118. (b) Conforming Amendment.—Section 501(f) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413(f)) is amended by inserting before the period the following: “, and includes financial intelligence activities”.
SEC. 343. TERRORIST IDENTIFICATION CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.

50 USC 404n–2.

 (a) Requirement.—(1) The Director of Central Intelligence, acting as head of the Intelligence Community, shall— (A) establish and maintain a list of individuals who are known or suspected international terrorists, and of organizations that are known or suspected international terrorist organizations; and (B) ensure that pertinent information on the list is shared with the departments, agencies, and organizations described by subsection (c). (C) The list under paragraph (1), and the mechanisms for sharing information on the list, shall be known as the “Terrorist Identification Classification System”. (b) Administration.—(1) The Director shall prescribe requirements for the inclusion of an individual or organization on the list required by subsection (a), and for the deletion or omission from the list of an individual or organization currently on the list. (2) The Director shall ensure that the information utilized to determine the inclusion, or deletion or omission, of an individual or organization on or from the list is derived from all-source intelligence. (3) The Director shall ensure that the list is maintained in accordance with existing law and regulations governing the collection, storage, and dissemination of intelligence concerning United States persons.116 STAT. 2400 (c) Information Sharing.—Subject to section 103(c)(6) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403-3(c)(6)), relating to the protection of intelligence sources and methods, the Director shall provide for the sharing of the list, and information on the list, with such departments and agencies of the Federal Government, State and local government agencies, and entities of foreign governments and international organizations as the Director considers appropriate. (d) Reporting and Certification.—(1) The Director shall review on an annual basis the information provided by various departments and agencies for purposes of the list under subsection (a) in order to determine whether or not the information so provided is derived from the widest possible range of intelligence available to such departments and agencies. (2) The Director shall, as a result of each review under paragraph (1), certify whether or not the elements of the intelligence community responsible for the collection of intelligence related to the list have provided information for purposes of the list that is derived from the widest possible range of intelligence available to such department and agencies. (e) Report on Criteria for Information Sharing.—(1)

Deadline.

Not later then March 1, 2003, the Director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report describing the criteria used to determine which types of information on the list required by subsection (a) are to be shared, and which types of information are not to be shared, with various departments and agencies of the Federal Government, State and local government agencies, and entities of foreign governments and international organizations. (2) The report shall include a description of the circumstances in which the Director has determined that sharing information on the list with the departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and of State and local governments, described by subsection (c) would be inappropriate due to the concerns addressed by section 103(c)(6) of the National Security Act of 1947, relating to the protection of sources and methods, and any instance in which the sharing of information on the list has been inappropriate in light of such concerns. (f) System Administration Requirements.—(1) The Director shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure the interoperability of the Terrorist Identification Classification System with relevant information systems of the departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and of State and local governments, described by subsection (c). (2) The Director shall ensure that the System utilizes technologies that are effective in aiding the identification of individuals in the field. (g) Report on Status of System.—(1)

Deadline.

Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall, in consultation with the Director of Homeland Security, submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the status of the Terrorist Identification Classification System. The report shall contain a certification on the following: (A) Whether the System contains the intelligence information necessary to facilitate the contribution of the System to the domestic security of the United States. (B) Whether the departments and agencies having access to the System have access in a manner that permits such 116 STAT. 2401departments and agencies to carry out appropriately their domestic security responsibilities. (C) Whether the System is operating in a manner that maximizes its contribution to the domestic security of the United States. (D) If a certification under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) is in the negative, the modifications or enhancements of the System necessary to ensure a future certification in the positive. (2) The report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (h) Congressional Intelligence Committees Defined.—In this section, the term “congressional intelligence committees” means— (1) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (2) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
Subtitle F—Other Matters
SEC. 351. ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR SUSPENSION OF REORGANIZATION OF DIPLOMATIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROGRAM OFFICE. Section 311 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–108; 22 U.S.C. 7301 note; 115 Stat. 1401) is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking “ONE-YEAR” and inserting “TWO-YEAR”; and (2) in the text, by striking “October 1, 2002” and inserting “October 1, 2003”.
SEC. 352. STANDARDIZED TRANSLITERATION OF NAMES INTO THE ROMAN ALPHABET.

50 USC 403–3 note.

 (a) Method of Transliteration Required.—Not later than

Deadline.

 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of Central Intelligence shall provide for a standardized method for transliterating into the Roman alphabet personal and place names originally rendered in any language that uses an alphabet other than the Roman alphabet. (b) Use by Intelligence Community.—The Director shall ensure the use of the method established under subsection (a) in— (1) all communications among the elements of the intelligence community; and (2) all intelligence products of the intelligence community.
SEC. 353. DEFINITION OF CONGRESSIONAL INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEES IN NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 1947. (a) In General.—Section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(7) The term ‘congressional intelligence committees’ means— “(A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and “(B) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.”.116 STAT. 2402 (b) Conforming Amendments.—(1) That Act is further amended by striking “Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives” and inserting “congressional intelligence committees” in each of the following provisions: (A) Section 104(d)(4) (50 U.S.C. 403–4(d)(4)). (B) Section 603(a) (50 U.S.C. 423(a)). (2) That Act is further amended by striking “Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate” and inserting “congressional intelligence committees” in each of the following provisions: (A) Section 301(j) (50 U.S.C. 409a(j)). (B) Section 801(b)(2) (50 U.S.C. 435(b)(2)). (C) Section 903 (50 U.S.C. 441b). (3) That Act is further amended by striking “intelligence committees” and inserting “congressional intelligence committees” each place it appears in each of the following provisions: (A) Section 501 (50 U.S.C. 413). (B) Section 502 (50 U.S.C. 413a). (C) Section 503 (50 U.S.C. 413b). (D) Section 504(d)(2) (50 U.S.C. 414(d)(2)). (4) Section 104(d)(5) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 403–4(d)(5)) is amended by striking “Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives” and inserting “congressional intelligence committees”. (5) Section 105C(a)(3)(C) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 403–5c(a)(3)(C)) is amended— (A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following new clause (i): “(i) The congressional intelligence committees.”; and (B) by redesignating clauses (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi) as clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v), respectively. (6) Section 114 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 404i), as amended by section 324, is amended by striking subsection (d), as so redesignated, and inserting the following new subsection (d): “(d) Congressional Leadership Defined.—In this section, the term ‘congressional leadership’ means the Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives and the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate”. (7) Section 501(a) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 413(a)), as amended by paragraph (3) of this subsection, is further amended— (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). (8) Section 503(c)(4) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 413b(c)(4)) is amended by striking “intelligence committee” and inserting “congressional intelligence committee”. (9) Section 602(c) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 422(c)) is amended by striking “the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate or to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives” and inserting “either congressional intelligence committee”. (10) Section 701(c)(3) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 431(c)(3)) is amended by striking “intelligence committees of the Congress” and inserting “congressional intelligence committees”.116 STAT. 2403
<num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY</heading> <section> <num value="401">SEC. 401.</num> <heading>TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY VOLUNTARY SEPARATION PAY ACT.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2 of the Central Intelligence Agency Voluntary Separation Pay Act (50 U.S.C. 403–4 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (f), by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 2005</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (i), by striking “<quotedText>or 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “2003, 2004, or 2005”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="402">SEC. 402.</num> <heading>IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPENSATION REFORM PLAN.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/403">50 USC 403</ref>–4 note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delay On Implementation On Compensation Reform Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Director of Central Intelligence may not implement before the implementation date (described in paragraph (2)) a plan for the compensation of employees of the Central Intelligence Agency that differs from the plan in effect on October 1, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The implementation date referred to in paragraph (1) is February 1, 2004, or the date on which the Director submits to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the pilot project conducted under subsection (b), whichever is later.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>It is the sense of Congress that an employee performance evaluation mechanism with evaluation training for managers and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency should be phased in before the implementation of any new compensation plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Project</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Director shall conduct a pilot project to test the efficacy and fairness of a plan for the compensation of employees of the Central Intelligence Agency that differs from the plan in effect on October 1, 2002, within any one component of the Central Intelligence Agency selected by the Director, other than a component for which a pilot project on employee compensation has been previously conducted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The pilot project under paragraph (1) shall be conducted for a period of at least 1 year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Not later than the date that is 45 days after the completion<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of the pilot project under paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report that contains an evaluation of the project and such recommendations as the Director considers appropriate for the modification of the plans for the compensation of employees throughout the Agency which are in effect on such date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress on Implementation of Compensation Reform Plan for the National Security Agency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Director of the National Security Agency should not implement before February 1, 2004, a plan for the compensation of employees of the National Security Agency that differs from the plan in effect on October 1, 2002; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>an employee performance evaluation mechanism with evaluation training for managers and employees of the National Security Agency should be phased in before the implementation of any new compensation plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Intelligence Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>congressional intelligence committees</quotedText>” means <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2404">116 STAT. 2404</page>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES</heading> <section> <num value="501">SEC. 501.</num> <heading>USE OF FUNDS FOR COUNTERDRUG AND COUNTERTERRORISM ACTIVITIES FOR COLOMBIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds designated for intelligence or intelligence-related purposes for assistance to the Government of Colombia for counterdrug activities for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and any unobligated funds available to any element of the intelligence community for such activities for a prior fiscal year, shall be available to support a unified campaign against narcotics trafficking and against activities by organizations designated as terrorist organizations (such as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the National Liberation Army (ELN), and the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC)), and to take actions to protect human health and welfare in emergency circumstances, including undertaking rescue operations.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Certification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The authorities provided in subsection (a) shall not be exercised until the Secretary of Defense certifies to the Congress that the provisions of paragraph (2) have been complied with.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>In order to ensure the effectiveness of United States support for such a unified campaign, prior to the exercise of the authority contained in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall report to the appropriate committees of Congress that the newly elected President of Colombia has—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>committed, in writing, to establish comprehensive policies to combat illicit drug cultivation, manufacturing, and trafficking (particularly with respect to providing economic opportunities that offer viable alternatives to illicit crops) and to restore government authority and respect for human rights in areas under the effective control of paramilitary and guerrilla organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>committed, in writing, to implement significant budgetary and personnel reforms of the Colombian Armed Forces; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>committed, in writing, to support substantial additional Colombian financial and other resources to implement such policies and reforms, particularly to meet the country’s previous commitments under “<quotedText>Plan Colombia</quotedText>”. In this paragraph, the term “<quotedText>appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority provided in subsection (a) shall cease to be effective if the Secretary of Defense has credible evidence that the Colombian Armed Forces are not conducting vigorous operations to restore government authority and respect for human rights in areas under the effective control of paramilitary and guerrilla organizations.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2405">116 STAT. 2405</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Certain Provisions of Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 556, 567, and 568 of Public Law 107–115, section 8093 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002, and the numerical limitations on the number of United States military personnel and United States individual civilian contractors in section 3204(b)(1) of Public Law 106–246 shall be applicable to funds made available pursuant to the authority contained in subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Participation of United States Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>No United States Armed Forces personnel or United States civilian contractor employed by the United States will participate in any combat operation in connection with assistance made available under this section, except for the purpose of acting in self defense or rescuing any United States citizen to include United States Armed Forces personnel, United States civilian employees, and civilian contractors employed by the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="502">SEC. 502.</num> <heading>PROTECTION OF OPERATIONAL FILES OF THE NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Title I of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 402 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 105C (50 U.S.C. 403–5c) the following new section: <quotedContent> <subtitle> <heading>“PROTECTION OF OPERATIONAL FILES OF THE NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE</heading> <section> <num value="105D">”SEC. 105D.</num> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption Of Certain Operational Files From Search, Review, Publication, or Disclosure</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/403">50 USC 403</ref>–5e.</p></sidenote>The Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, with the coordination of the Director of Central Intelligence, may exempt operational files of the National Reconnaissance Office from the provisions of section 552 of title 5, United States Code, which require publication, disclosure, search, or review in connection therewith.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Subject to subparagraph (B), for the purposes of this section, the term ‘operational files’ means files of the National Reconnaissance Office (hereafter in this section referred to as ‘NRO’) that document the means by which foreign intelligence or counterintelligence is collected through scientific and technical systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Files which are the sole repository of disseminated intelligence are not operational files.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>Notwithstanding paragraph (1), exempted operational files shall continue to be subject to search and review for information concerning—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence who have requested information on themselves pursuant to the provisions of section 552 or 552a of title 5, United States Code;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>any special activity the existence of which is not exempt from disclosure under the provisions of section 552 of title 5, United States Code; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <chapeau>the specific subject matter of an investigation by any of the following for any impropriety, or violation of law, Executive order, or Presidential directive, in the conduct of an intelligence activity:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>The Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>The Intelligence Oversight Board.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2406">116 STAT. 2406</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>The Department of Justice.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v)</num> <content>The Office of General Counsel of NRO.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi)</num> <content>The Office of the Director of NRO.</content></clause></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Files that are not exempted under paragraph (1) which contain information derived or disseminated from exempted operational files shall be subject to search and review.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The inclusion of information from exempted operational files in files that are not exempted under paragraph (1) shall not affect the exemption under paragraph (1) of the originating operational files from search, review, publication, or disclosure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The declassification of some of the information contained in exempted operational files shall not affect the status of the operational file as being exempt from search, review, publication, or disclosure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>Records from exempted operational files which have been disseminated to and referenced in files that are not exempted under paragraph (1) and which have been returned to exempted operational files for sole retention shall be subject to search and review.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>The provisions of paragraph (1) may not be superseded except by a provision of law which is enacted after the date of the enactment of this section, and which specifically cites and repeals or modifies its provisions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), whenever any person who has requested agency records under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, alleges that NRO has withheld records improperly because of failure to comply with any provision of this section, judicial review shall be available under the terms set forth in section 552(a)(4)(B) of title 5, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>Judicial review shall not be available in the manner provided for under subparagraph (A) as follows:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>In any case in which information specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interests of national defense or foreign relations is filed with, or produced for, the court by NRO, such information shall be examined ex parte, in camera by the court.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>The court shall, to the fullest extent practicable, determine the issues of fact based on sworn written submissions of the parties.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>When a complainant alleges that requested records are improperly withheld because of improper placement solely in exempted operational files, the complainant shall support such allegation with a sworn written submission based upon personal knowledge or otherwise admissible evidence.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num><subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>When a complainant alleges that requested records were improperly withheld because of improper exemption of operational files, NRO shall meet its burden under section 552(a)(4)(B) of title 5, United States Code, by demonstrating to the court by sworn written submission that exempted operational files likely to contain responsible records currently perform the functions set forth in paragraph (2).</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II)</num> <content>The court may not order NRO to review the content of any exempted operational file or files in order to make the demonstration required under subclause (I), unless the complainant disputes NRO’s showing with a sworn written submission based on personal knowledge or otherwise admissible evidence.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2407">116 STAT. 2407</page></content></subclause></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v)</num> <content>In proceedings under clauses (iii) and (iv), the parties may not obtain discovery pursuant to rules 26 through 36 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except that requests for admissions may be made pursuant to rules 26 and 36.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi)</num> <content>If the court finds under this paragraph that NRO has improperly withheld requested records because of failure to comply with any provision of this subsection, the court shall order NRO to search and review the appropriate exempted operational file or files for the requested records and make such records, or portions thereof, available in accordance with the provisions of section 552 of title 5, United States Code, and such order shall be the exclusive remedy for failure to comply with this subsection.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii)</num> <content>If at any time following the filing of a complaint pursuant to this paragraph NRO agrees to search the appropriate exempted operational file or files for the requested records, the court shall dismiss the claim based upon such complaint.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">“(viii)</num> <content>Any information filed with, or produced for the court pursuant to clauses (i) and (iv) shall be coordinated with the Director of Central Intelligence prior to submission to the court.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decennial Review of Exempted Operational Files</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not less than once every 10 years, the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office and the Director of Central Intelligence shall review the exemptions in force under subsection (a)(1) to determine whether such exemptions may be removed from the category of exempted files or any portion thereof. The Director of Central Intelligence must approve any determination to remove such exemptions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The review required by paragraph (1) shall include consideration of the historical value or other public interest in the subject matter of the particular category of files or portions thereof and the potential for declassifying a significant part of the information contained therein.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>A complainant that alleges that NRO has improperly withheld records because of failure to comply with this subsection may seek judicial review in the district court of the United States of the district in which any of the parties reside, or in the District of Columbia. In such a proceeding, the court’s review shall be limited to determining the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Whether NRO has conducted the review required by paragraph (1) before the expiration of the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section or before the expiration of the 10-year period beginning on the date of the most recent review.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Whether NRO, in fact, considered the criteria set forth in paragraph (2) in conducting the required review.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for that Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 105C the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“Sec. 105D.</designator> <label>Protection of operational files of the National Reconnaissance Office.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="503">SEC. 503.</num> <heading>ELIGIBILITY OF EMPLOYEES IN INTELLIGENCE SENIOR LEVEL POSITIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL RANK AWARDS.</heading> <content>Section 1607 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2408">116 STAT. 2408</page> <quotedContent> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Award of Rank to Employees in Intelligence Senior Level Positions</inline>.—</heading><content>The President, based on the recommendations of the Secretary of Defense, may award a rank referred to in section 4507a of title 5 to employees in Intelligence Senior Level positions designated under subsection (a). The award of such rank shall be made in a manner consistent with the provisions of that section.”.</content> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORIST ATTACKS UPON THE UNITED STATES</heading> <section> <num value="601">SEC. 601.</num> <heading>ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>There is established in the legislative branch the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (in this title referred to as the “<quotedText>Commission</quotedText>”).</content> </section> <section> <num value="602">SEC. 602.</num> <heading>PURPOSES.</heading> <chapeau>The purposes of the Commission are to—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>examine and report upon the facts and causes relating to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, occurring at the World Trade Center in New York, New York, in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon in Virginia;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>ascertain, evaluate, and report on the evidence developed by all relevant governmental agencies regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the attacks;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>build upon the investigations of other entities, and avoid unnecessary duplication, by reviewing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Joint Inquiry of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, (hereinafter in this title referred to as the “<quotedText>Joint Inquiry</quotedText>”); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>other executive branch, congressional, or independent commission investigations into the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, other terrorist attacks, and terrorism generally;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>make a full and complete accounting of the circumstances surrounding the attacks, and the extent of the United States’ preparedness for, mid immediate response to, the attacks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>investigate and report to the President and Congress on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective measures that can be taken to prevent acts of terrorism.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="603">SEC. 603.</num> <heading>COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 10 members, of whom—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>1 member shall be appointed by the President, who shall serve as chairman of the Commission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>1 member shall be appointed by the leader of the Senate (majority or minority leader, as the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2409">116 STAT. 2409</page>case may be) of the Democratic Party, in consultation with the leader of the House of Representatives (majority or minority leader, as the case may be) of the Democratic Party, who shall serve as vice chairman of the Commission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Democratic Party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Republican Party;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Republican Party; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>2 members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications; Initial Meeting</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Political party affiliation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 5 members of the Commission shall be from the same political party.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nongovernmental appointees</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual appointed to the Commission may not be an officer or employee of the Federal Government or any State or local government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other qualifications</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that individuals appointed to the Commission should be prominent United States citizens, with national recognition and significant depth of experience in such professions as governmental service, law enforcement, the armed services, law, public administration, intelligence gathering, commerce (including aviation matters), and foreign affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>All members of the Commission shall be appointed on or before December 15, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial meeting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission shall meet and begin the operations of the Commission as soon as practicable.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quorum; Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><content>After its initial meeting, the Commission shall meet upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members. Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="604">SEC. 604.</num> <heading>FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The functions of the Commission are to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>conduct an investigation that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>investigates relevant facts and circumstances relating to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including any relevant legislation, Executive order, regulation, plan, policy, practice, or procedure; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>may include relevant facts and circumstances relating to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>intelligence agencies;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>law enforcement agencies;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>diplomacy;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>immigration, nonimmigrant visas, and border control;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>the flow of assets to terrorist organizations;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num> <content>commercial aviation;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii)</num> <content>the role of congressional oversight and resource allocation; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii)</num> <content>other areas of the public and private sectors determined relevant by the Commission for its inquiry;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2410">116 STAT. 2410</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>identify, review, and evaluate the lessons learned from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, regarding the structure, coordination, management policies, and procedures of the Federal Government, and, if appropriate, State and local governments and nongovernmental entities, relative to detecting, preventing, and responding to such terrorist attacks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>submit to the President and Congress such reports as are required by this title containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations as the Commission shall determine, including proposing organization, coordination, planning, management arrangements, procedures, rules, and regulations,</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Intelligence Committees’ Inquiry</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When investigating facts and circumstances relating to the intelligence community, the Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>first review the information compiled by, and the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of, the Joint Inquiry; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>after that review pursue any appropriate area of inquiry if the Commission determines that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Joint Inquiry had not investigated that area;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Joint Inquiry’s investigation of that area had not been complete; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>new information not reviewed by the Joint Inquiry had become available with respect to that area.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="605">SEC. 605.</num> <heading>POWERS OF COMMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hearings and evidence</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Commission or, on the authority of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, administer such oaths; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>subject to paragraph (2)(A), require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents, as the Commission or such designated subcommittee or designated member may determine advisable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subpoenas</inline>.—</heading> <num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance</inline>—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A subpoena may be issued under this subsection only—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>by the agreement of the chairman and the vice chairman; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>by the affirmative vote of 6 members of the Commission.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Signature</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to clause (i), subpoenas issued under this subsection may be issued under the signature of the chairman or any member designated by a majority of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman or by a member designated by a majority of the Commission.</content></clause> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of contumacy or failure to obey a subpoena issued under subsection <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2411">116 STAT. 2411</page>(a), the United States district court for the judicial district in which the subpoenaed person resides, is served, or may be found, or where the subpoena is returnable, may issue an order requiring such person to appear at any designated place to testify or to produce documentary or other evidence. Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of that court.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section, the Commission may, by majority vote, certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate United States attorney, who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action, under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the United States attorney had received a certification under sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information from Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission is authorized to secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the Government, information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this title. Each department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality shall, to the extent authorized by law, furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics directly to the Commission, upon request made by the chairman, the chairman of any subcommittee created by a majority of the Commission, or any member designated by a majority of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Receipt, handling, storage, and dissemination</inline>.—</heading><content>Information shall only be received, handled, stored, and disseminated by members of the Commission and its staff consistent with all applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive orders.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance from Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">General services administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the Commission’s functions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other departments and agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph (1), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as they may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2412">116 STAT. 2412</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="606">SEC. 606.</num> <heading>NONAPPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Commission.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Meetings and Release of Public Versions of Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>hold public hearings and meetings to the extent appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>release public versions of the reports required under section 610(a) and (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Hearings</inline>.—</heading><content>Any public hearings of the Commission shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the protection of information provided to or developed for or by the Commission as required by any applicable statute, regulation, or Executive order.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="607">SEC. 607.</num> <heading>STAFF OF COMMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment and compensation</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The chairman, in consultation with vice chairman, in accordance with rules agreed upon by the Commission, may appoint and fix the compensation of a staff director and such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its functions, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that no rate of pay fixed under this subsection may exceed the equivalent of that payable for a position at level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel as federal employees</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The executive director and any personnel of the Commission who are employees shall be employees under section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters 63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, and 90 of that title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Members of commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) shall not be construed to apply to members of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Detailees</inline>.—</heading><content>Any Federal Government employee may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement from the Commission, and such detailee shall retain the rights, status, and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultant Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="608">SEC. 608.</num> <heading>COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Each member of the Commission may be compensated at not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day during which that member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the Commission.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2413">116 STAT. 2413</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703(b) of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="609">SEC. 609.</num> <heading>SECURITY CLEARANCES FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS AND STAFF.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The appropriate Federal agencies or departments shall cooperate with the Commission in expeditiously providing to the Commission members and staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements, except that no person shall be provided with access to classified information under this title without the appropriate security clearances.</content> </section> <section> <num value="610">SEC. 610.</num> <heading>REPORTS OF COMMISSION; TERMINATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may submit to the President and Congress interim reports containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective measures as have been agreed to by a majority of Commission members.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 18 months after the date<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a final report containing such findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective measures as have been agreed to by a majority of Commission members.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission, and all the authorities of this title, shall terminate 60 days after the date on which the final report is submitted under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative activities before termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the 60-day period referred to in paragraph (1) for the purpose of concluding its activities, including providing testimony to committees of Congress concerning its reports and disseminating the final report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="611">SEC. 611.</num> <heading>FUNDING.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t6/101">6 USC 101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer From the National Foreign Intelligence Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act and made available in public law 107–248 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003) for the National Foreign Intelligence Program, not to exceed $3,000,000 shall be available for transfer to the Commission for purposes of the activities of the Commission under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available to the Commission under subsection (a) shall remain available until the termination of the Commission.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>INFORMATION SHARING</heading> <section> <num value="701">SEC. 701.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Homeland Security Information Sharing Act</quotedText>”.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Homeland Security Information Sharing Act.</p></sidenote><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2414">116 STAT. 2414</page></content> </section> <section> <num value="701">SEC. 702.</num> <heading>FINDINGS AND SENSE OF CONGRESS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Federal Government is required by the Constitution to provide for the common defense, which includes defense against terrorist attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Federal Government relies on State and local personnel to protect against terrorist attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Federal Government collects, creates, manages, and protects classified and sensitive but unclassified information to enhance homeland security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Some homeland security information is needed by the State and local personnel to prevent and prepare for terrorist attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The needs of State and local personnel to have access to relevant homeland security information to combat terrorism must be reconciled with the need to preserve the protected status of such information and to protect the sources and methods used to acquire such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Granting security clearances to certain State and local personnel is one way to facilitate the sharing of information regarding specific terrorist threats among Federal, State, and local levels of government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Methods exist to declassify, redact, or otherwise adapt classified information so it may be shared with State and local personnel without the need for granting additional security clearances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>State and local personnel have capabilities and opportunities to gather information on suspicious activities and terrorist threats not possessed by Federal agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>The Federal Government and State and local governments and agencies in other jurisdictions may benefit from such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>Federal, State, and local governments and intelligence, law enforcement, and other emergency preparation and response agencies must act in partnership to maximize the benefits of information gathering and analysis to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>Information systems, including the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and the Terrorist Threat Warning System, have been established for rapid sharing of classified and sensitive but unclassified information among Federal, State, and local entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>Increased efforts to share homeland security information should avoid duplicating existing information systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that Federal, State, and local entities should share homeland security information to the maximum extent practicable, with special emphasis on hard-to-reach urban and rural communities.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="703">SEC. 703.</num> <heading>FACILITATING HOMELAND SECURITY INFORMATION SHARING PROCEDURES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Determining Extent of Sharing of Homeland Security Information</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>The President shall prescribe and implement procedures under which relevant Federal agencies determine—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2415">116 STAT. 2415</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>whether, how, and to what extent homeland security information may be shared with appropriate State and local personnel, and with which such personnel it may be shared;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>how to identify and safeguard homeland security information that is sensitive but unclassified; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>to the extent such information is in classified form, whether, how, and to what extent to remove classified information, as appropriate, and with which such personnel it may be shared after such information is removed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The President shall ensure that such procedures apply to all agencies of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Such procedures shall not change the substantive requirements for the classification and safeguarding of classified information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Such procedures shall not change the requirements and authorities to protect sources and methods.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures for Sharing of Homeland Security Information</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Under procedures prescribed by the President, all appropriate agencies, including the intelligence community, shall, through information sharing systems, share homeland security information with appropriate State and local personnel to the extent such information may be shared, as determined in accordance with subsection (a), together with assessments of the credibility of such information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Each information sharing system through which information is shared under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>have the capability to transmit unclassified or classified information, though the procedures and recipients for each capability may differ;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>have the capability to restrict delivery of information to specified subgroups by geographic location, type of organization, position of a recipient within an organization, or a recipient’s need to know such information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>be configured to allow the efficient and effective sharing of information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>be accessible to appropriate State and local personnel.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The procedures prescribed under paragraph (1) shall establish conditions on the use of information shared under paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to limit the redissemination of such information to ensure that such information is not used for an unauthorized purpose;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to ensure the security and confidentiality of such information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>to protect the constitutional and statutory rights of any individuals who are subjects of such information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>to provide data integrity through the timely removal and destruction of obsolete or erroneous names and information.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The procedures prescribed under paragraph (1) shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that the information sharing system through which information is shared under such paragraph include existing information sharing systems, including, but not limited to, the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, the Regional Information Sharing System, and the Terrorist Threat Warning System of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Each appropriate Federal agency, as determined by the President, shall have access to each information sharing system <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2416">116 STAT. 2416</page>through which information is shared under paragraph (1), and shall therefore have access to all information, as appropriate, shared under such paragraph.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <chapeau>The procedures prescribed under paragraph (1) shall ensure that appropriate State and local personnel are authorized to use such information sharing systems—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to access information shared with such personnel; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to share, with others who have access to such information sharing systems, the homeland security information of their own jurisdictions, which shall be marked appropriately as pertaining to potential terrorist activity.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Under procedures prescribed jointly by the Director of Central Intelligence and the Attorney General, each appropriate Federal agency, as determined by the President, shall review and assess the information shared under paragraph (6) and integrate such information with existing intelligence.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sharing of Classified Information and Sensitive but Unclassified Information With State and Local Personnel</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>The President shall prescribe procedures under which Federal agencies may, to the extent the President considers necessary, share with appropriate State and local personnel homeland security information that remains classified or otherwise protected after the determinations prescribed under the procedures set forth in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that such procedures may include one or more of the following means:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Carrying out security clearance investigations with respect to appropriate State and local personnel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>With respect to information that is sensitive but unclassified, entering into nondisclosure agreements with appropriate State and local personnel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Increased use of information-sharing partnerships that include appropriate State and local personnel, such as the Joint Terrorism Task Forces of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Anti-Terrorism Task Forces of the Department of Justice, and regional Terrorism Early Warning Groups.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsible Officials</inline>.—</heading><content>For each affected Federal agency, the head of such agency shall designate an official to administer this title with respect to such agency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Control of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Under procedures prescribed under this section, information obtained by a State or local government from a Federal agency under this section shall remain under the control of the Federal agency, and a State or local law authorizing or requiring such a government to disclose information shall not apply to such information.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As used in this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>homeland security information</quotedText>” means any information (other than information that includes individually identifiable information collected solely for statistical purposes) possessed by a Federal, State, or local agency that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>relates to the threat of terrorist activity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>relates to the ability to prevent, interdict, or disrupt terrorist activity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>would improve the identification or investigation of a suspected terrorist or terrorist organization; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>would improve the response to a terrorist act.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2417">116 STAT. 2417</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>intelligence community</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>State and local personnel</quotedText>” means any of the following persons involved in prevention, preparation, or response for terrorist attacks:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>State Governors, mayors, and other locally elected officials.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>State and local law enforcement personnel and firefighters.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Public health and medical professionals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Regional, State, and local emergency management agency personnel, including State adjutant generals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>Other appropriate emergency response agency personnel.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>Employees of private sector entities that affect critical infrastructure, cyber, economic, or public health security, as designated by the Federal Government in procedures developed pursuant to this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The term “State” includes the District of Columbia and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="704">SEC. 704.</num> <heading>REPORT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 12 months after the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (b) a report on the implementation of section 703. The report shall include any recommendations for additional measures or appropriation requests, beyond the requirements of section 703, to increase the effectiveness of sharing of information between and among Federal, State, and local entities.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specified Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The congressional committees referred to in subsection (a) are the following committees:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="705">SEC. 705.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out section 703.</content> </section> <section> <num value="706">SEC. 706.</num> <heading>COORDINATION PROVISION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prior Enactment</inline>.—</heading><content>If this Act is enacted before the Homeland Security Act of 2002, then upon the date of the enactment of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, this title shall be deemed for all purposes not to have taken effect and shall cease to be in effect.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent Enactment</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is enacted before this Act, then this title shall not take effect.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2418">116 STAT. 2418</page></content> </subsection> </section> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>REPORTING REQUIREMENTS</heading> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Overdue Reports</heading> <section> <num value="801">SEC. 801.</num> <heading>DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL OF VARIOUS OVERDUE REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/415/b">50 USC 415b note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The reports described in subsection (c) shall be submitted to Congress not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncompliance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>If all the reports described in subsection (c) are not submitted to Congress by the date specified in subsection (a), amounts available to be obligated or expended after that date to carry out the functions or duties of the Office of the Director of Centred Intelligence shall be reduced by Va.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The reduction applicable under paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Director of Central Intelligence certifies to Congress by the date referred to in subsection (a) that all reports referred to in subsection (c) have been submitted to Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Described</inline>.—</heading><content>The reports referred to in subsection (a) are reports mandated by law for which the Director of Central Intelligence has sole or primary responsibility to prepare, coordinate, and submit to Congress which, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, have not been submitted to Congress.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Submittal of Reports to Intelligence Committees</heading> <section> <num value="811">SEC. 811.</num> <heading>DATES FOR SUBMITTAL OF VARIOUS ANNUAL AND SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413 et seq.), as amended by section 311 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <subtitle> <heading>“DATES FOR SUBMITTAL OF VARIOUS ANNUAL AND SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEES</heading> <section> <num value="507">“SEC. 507.</num> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/415/b">50 USC 415b</ref>.</p></sidenote>The date for the submittal to the congressional intelligence committees of the following annual reports shall be the date each year provided in subsection (c)(1)(A):</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The annual evaluation of the performance and responsiveness of certain elements of the intelligence community required by section 105(d).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The annual report on intelligence required by section 109.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The annual report on intelligence community cooperation with Federal law enforcement agencies required by section 114(a)(2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>The annual report on the protection of the identities of covert agents required by section 603.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>The annual report of the Inspectors Generals of the intelligence community on proposed resources and activities <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2419">116 STAT. 2419</page>of their offices required by section 8H(g) of the Inspector General Act of 1978.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>The annual report on commercial activities as security for intelligence collection required by section 437(c) of title 10, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G)</num> <content>The annual report on expenditures for postemployment assistance for terminated intelligence employees required by section 1611(e)(2) of title 10, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H)</num> <content>The annual update on foreign industrial espionage required by section 809(b) of the Counterintelligence and Security Enhancements Act of 1994 (title VHI of Public Law 103359; 50 U.S.C. App. 2170b(b)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I)</num> <content>The annual report on coordination of counterintelligence matters with the Federal Bureau of Investigation required by section 811(c)(6) of the Counterintelligence and Security Enhancements Act of 1994 (50 U.S.C. 402a(c)(6)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J)</num> <content>The annual report on foreign companies involved in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that raise funds in the United States capital markets required by section 827 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K)</num> <content>The annual report on certifications for immunity in interdiction of aircraft engaged in illicit drug trafficking required by section 1012(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (22 U.S.C. 2291–4(c)(2)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">“(L)</num> <content>The annual report on exceptions to consumer disclosure requirements for national security investigations under section 604(b)(4)(E) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 168 1b(b)(4)(E)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="M">“(M)</num> <content>The annual report on activities under the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 (title VIII of Public Law 102–183; 50 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) required by section 806(a) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 1906(a)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="N">“(N)</num> <content>The annual report on hiring and retention of minority employees in the intelligence community required by section 114(c).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The date for the submittal to the congressional intelligence committees of the following annual reports shall be the date each year provided in subsection (c)(1)(B):</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The annual report on the safety and security of Russian nuclear facilities and nuclear military forces required by section 114(b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The annual report on the threat of attack on the United States from weapons of mass destruction required by section 114(d).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The annual report on covert leases required by section 114(e).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>The annual report on improvements of the financial statements of the intelligence community for auditing purposes required by section 114A.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>The annual report on activities of personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation outside the United States required by section 540C(c)(2) of title 28, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>The annual report on intelligence activities of the People’s Republic of China required by section 308(c) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–107; 50 U.S.C. 402a note).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2420">116 STAT. 2420</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G)</num> <content>The annual report on counterdrug intelligence matters required by section 826 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Semiannual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The dates for the submittal to the congressional intelligence committees of the following semiannual reports shall be the dates each year provided in subsection (c)(2):</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The periodic reports on intelligence provided to the United Nations required by section 112(b).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The semiannual reports on the Office of the Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency required by section 17(d)(1) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403q(d)(1)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The semiannual reports on decisions not to prosecute certain violations of law under the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.) as required by section 13 of that Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The semiannual reports on the acquisition of technology relating to weapons of mass destruction and advanced conventional munitions required by section 721(b) of the Combatting Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (title VII of Public Law 104–293; 50 U.S.C. 2366(b)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>The semiannual reports on the activities of the Diplomatic Telecommunications Service Program Office (DTS-PO) required by section 322(a)(6)(D)(ii) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7302(a)(6)(D)(ii)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>The semiannual reports on the disclosure of information and consumer reports to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for counterintelligence purposes required by section 624(h)(2) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u(h)(2)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>The semiannual provision of information on requests for financial information for foreign counterintelligence purposes required by section 1114(a)(5)(C) of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414(a)(5)(C)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <content>The semiannual report on financial intelligence on terrorist assets required by section 118.</content></subparagraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal Dates for Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Except as provided in subsection (d), each annual report listed in subsection (a)(1) shall be submitted not later than February 1.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Except as provided in subsection (d), each annual report listed in subsection (a)(2) shall be submitted not later than December 1.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Except as provided in subsection (d), each semiannual report listed in subsection (b) shall be submitted not later than February 1 and August 1.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Postponement of Submittal</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Subject to paragraph (3), the date for the submittal of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>an annual report listed in subsection (a)(1) may be postponed until March 1;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>an annual report listed in subsection (a)(2) may be postponed until January 1; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>a semiannual report listed in subsection (b) may be postponed until March 1 or September 1, as the case may be, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2421">116 STAT. 2421</page>if the official required to submit such report submits to the congressional intelligence committees a written notification of such postponement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to paragraph (3), the date for the submittal to the congressional intelligence committees of any report described in subparagraph (B) may be postponed by not more than 30 days from the date otherwise specified in the provision of law for the submittal of such report if the official required to submit such report submits to the congressional intelligence committees a written notification of such postponement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>A report described in this subparagraph is any report on intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the United States Government that is submitted under a provision of law requiring the submittal of only a single report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The date for the submittal of a report whose submittal is postponed under paragraph (1) or (2) may be postponed beyond the time provided for the submittal of such report under such paragraph if the official required to submit such report submits to the congressional intelligence committees a written certification that preparation and submittal of such report at such time will impede the work of officers or employees of the intelligence community in a manner that will be detrimental to the national security of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>A certification with respect to a report under subparagraph (A) shall include a proposed submittal date for such report, and such report shall be submitted not later than that date.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> </quotedContent></content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections for the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by section 311 of this Act, is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 506 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“Sec. 507.</designator> <label>Dates for submittal of various annual and semiannual reports to the congressional intelligence committees.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments to Existing Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National security act of</inline> 1947.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Subsection (d) of section 105 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403–5) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Evaluation of Performance and Responsiveness of Certain Elements Of Intelligence Community</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later each year than the date provided in section 507, the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees the evaluation described in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Director shall submit each year to the Committee on Foreign Intelligence of the National Security Council, and to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives, the evaluation described in paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>An evaluation described in this paragraph is an evaluation of the performance and responsiveness of the National Security Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency in meeting their respective national missions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The Director shall submit each evaluation under this subsection in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2422">116 STAT. 2422</page></content></paragraph> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>Section 109 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 404d) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph (1): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>Not later each year than the date provided in section 507, the President shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the requirements of the United States for intelligence and the activities of the intelligence community.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>Not later than January 31 each year, and included with the budget of the President for the next fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the report described in subparagraph (A).”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (c), as amended by section 803(a) of the Intelligence Renewal and Reform Act of 1996 (title VIII of Public Law 104–293; 110 Stat. 3475)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>The Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Appropriations,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The Committee on Appropriations</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Appropriations,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The Committee on Appropriations</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>by striking subsection (c), as added by section 304(a) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103–178; 107 Stat. 2034).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Section 112(b) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 404g(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>In the case of periodic reports required to be submitted under the first sentence of paragraph (1) to the congressional intelligence committees, the submittal dates for such reports shall be as provided in section 507.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <chapeau>Section 114 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 404i) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>the congressional intelligence committees and</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later each year than the date provided in section 507, the Director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees the report required to be submitted under paragraph (1) during the preceding year.”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>in subsection (b)(1), by striking “<quotedText>, on an annual basis</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>leadership</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>submit to the congressional leadership on an annual basis, and to the congressional intelligence committees on the date each year provided in section 507,</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <chapeau>Section 603 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 423) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>The date for the submittal of the report shall be the date provided in section 507.</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>in subsection (b), by striking the second sentence.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Central intelligence agency act of</inline> 1949.—</heading><content>Section 17(d)(1) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403q(d)(l)) is amended in the second sentence by striking <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2423">116 STAT. 2423</page>“<quotedText>Within thirty days of receipt of such reports,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Not later than the dates each year provided for the transmittal of such reports in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classified information procedures act</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 13 of the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>In the case of the semiannual reports (whether oral or written) required to be submitted under subsection (a) to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, the submittal dates for such reports shall be as provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 10, united states code</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Section 437 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText>Not later than</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>of Congress</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Not later each year than the date provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 401a))</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by striking subsection (d).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>Section 1611(e) of that title is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph (3)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>In the case of a report required to be submitted under paragraph (1) to the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, the date for the submittal of such report shall be as provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intelligence authorization acts</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Section 809 of the Counterintelligence and Security Enhancements Act of 1994 (title VIII of Public Law 103–359; 108 Stat. 3454; 50 U.S.C. App. 2170b) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following new subsection (b): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Update</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congressional intelligence committees</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later each year than the date provided in section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> 507 of the National Security Act of 1947, the President shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report updating the information referred to in subsection (a)(1)(D).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to congressional leadership</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> than April 14 each year, the President shall submit to the congressional leadership a report updating the information referred to in subsection (a)(1)(D).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional intelligence committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘congressional intelligence committees’ has the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2424">116 STAT. 2424</page>meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional leadership</inline>.—The term ‘congressional leadership’ means the Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives and the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Paragraph (6) of section 811(c) of that Act (50 U.S.C. 402a(c)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>Not later each year than the date provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 401a)) a report with respect to compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) during the previous calendar year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>Not later than February 1 each year, the Director shall, in accordance with applicable security procedures, submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives a report with respect to compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) during the previous calendar year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit each report under this paragraph in consultation with the Director of Central Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <chapeau>Section 721 of the Combatting Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (title VII of Public Law 104293; 110 Stat. 3474; 50 U.S.C. 2366) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText>Not later than</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Director</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The Director</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal Dates</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted each year to the congressional intelligence committees and the congressional leadership on a semiannual basis on the dates provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The term ‘congressional intelligence committees’ has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The term ‘congressional leadership’ means the Speaker and the minority leader of the House of Representatives and the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate.”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText>The reports</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Each report</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <chapeau>Section 308 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–107; 111 Stat. 2253; 50 U.S.C. 402a note) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>Not later than</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Director of Central Intelligence</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The Director of Central Intelligence</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>on an annual basis</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>to Congress</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by adding at the end the end the following new subsection (c):<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2425">116 STAT. 2425</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal Date of Report to Leadership of Congressional Intelligence Committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The date each year for the submittal to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate of the report required by subsection (a) shall be the date provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <chapeau>Section 322(a)(6)(D) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public Law 106–567; 114 Stat. 2844; 22 U.S.C. 7302(a)(6)(D)) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText>Beginning on</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Except as provided in clause (ii), beginning on</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>by inserting after clause (i) the following new clause (ii): <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal date of reports to congressional intelligence committees</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of reports required to be submitted under clause (i) to the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a)), the submittal dates for such reports shall be as provided in section 507 of that Act.”; and (iv) in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText>report</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>reports</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </quotedContent> </content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public law 103–337</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1012(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (22 U.S.C. 2291–4(c)) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>Not later than</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): <quotedContent> <num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>In the case of a report required to be submitted under paragraph (1) to the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a)), the submittal date for such report shall be as provided in section 507 of that Act.”.</content> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">David l. boren national security education act of 1991</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991 (title VIII of Public Law 102–183; 50 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>in section 806(a) (50 U.S.C. 1906(a))—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), as so designated, by striking “<quotedText>the Congress</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the congressional intelligence committees</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>by designating the second sentence as paragraph (2) and by aligning such paragraph with the paragraph added by clause (v);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>in paragraph (2), as so designated, by inserting “<quotedText>submitted to the President</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>The report</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph (3):<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2426">116 STAT. 2426</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The report submitted to the congressional intelligence committees shall be submitted on the date provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947.”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in section 808 (50 U.S.C. 1908), by adding at the end the following new paragraph (5): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘congressional intelligence committees’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fair credit reporting act</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Section 604(b)(4) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681b(b)(4)) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in subparagraph (D), by striking “<quotedText>Not later than</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Except as provided in subparagraph (E), not later than</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph (E); <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to congressional intelligence committees</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a report to be submitted under subparagraph (D) to the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a)), the submittal date for such report shall be as provided in section 507 of that Act.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>Section 625(h) of that Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u(h)) is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>On a semiannual basis,</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>In the case of the semiannual reports required to be submitted under paragraph (1) to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, the submittal dates for such reports shall be as provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="9">(9)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Right to financial privacy act of 1978</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1114(a)(5)(C) of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3414(a)(5)(C)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>On a semiannual</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Senate</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>On the dates provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947, the Attorney General shall fully inform the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 401a))</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Recurring Annual Reports</heading> <section> <num value="821">SEC. 821.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON THREAT OF ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES USING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.</heading> <chapeau>Section 114 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/404/i">50 USC 404i</ref>.</p></sidenote>by section 353(h)(6) of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection (d):<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2427">116 STAT. 2427</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Threat of Attack on the United States Using Weapons of Mass Destruction</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Not later each<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> year than the date provided in section 507, the Director shall submit to the congressional committees specified in paragraph (3) a report assessing the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The current threat of attack on the United States using ballistic missiles or cruise missiles.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The current threat of attack on the United States using a chemical, biological, or nuclear weapon delivered by a system other than a ballistic missile or cruise missile.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Each report under paragraph (1) shall be a national intelligence estimate, or have the formality of a national intelligence estimate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>The congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The congressional intelligence committees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Committees on Foreign Relations and Armed Services of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The Committees on International Relations and Armed Services of the House of Representatives.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="822">SEC. 822.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON COVERT LEASES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 114 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by section 821 of this Act, is further amended—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/404/i">50 USC 404i</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Covert Leases</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later each year<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> than the date provided in section 507, the Director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on each covert lease of an element of the intelligence community that is in force as of the end of the preceding year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>A list of each lease described by that paragraph.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>For each lease—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the cost of such lease;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>the duration of such lease;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>the purpose of such lease; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>the directorate or office that controls such lease.”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="823">SEC. 823.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY FOR AUDITING PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Title I of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 402 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 114 the following new section: <quotedContent> <subtitle> <heading>“ANNUAL REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR AUDITING PURPOSES</heading> <section> <num value="114A">“SEC. 114A.</num> <content>Not later each year than the date provided in<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/404/i">50 USC 404i</ref>–1.</p></sidenote> section 507, the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director of the National Security Agency, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Director of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency shall each submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report describing the activities being undertaken by such official to ensure that the financial statements of such agency <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2428">116 STAT. 2428</page>can be audited in accordance with applicable law and requirements of the Office of Management and Budget.”.</content> </section> </subtitle> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for the National Security Act of 1947 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 114 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec. 114A.</designator> <label>Annual report on improvement of financial statements for auditing purposes.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="824">SEC. 824.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION PERSONNEL OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="540C">“§ 540C.</num> <heading>Annual report on activities of Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel outside the United States</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress each year a report on the activities of personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation outside the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>For the year preceding the year in which the report is required to be submitted—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the number of personnel of the Bureau posted or detailed outside the United States during the year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>a description of the coordination of the investigations, asset handling, liaison, and operational activities of the Bureau during the year with other elements of the intelligence community; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>a description of the extent to which information derived from activities described in subparagraph (B) was shared with other elements of the intelligence community.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>For the year in which the report is required to be submitted—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>a description of the plans, if any, of the Director—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>to modify the number of personnel of the Bureau posted or detailed outside the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>to modify the scope of the activities of personnel of the Bureau posted or detailed outside the United States; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>a description of the manner and extent to which information derived from activities of the Bureau described in paragraph (1)(B) during the year will be shared with other elements of the intelligence community.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <content>The date of the submittal each year of the report required by subsection (a) shall be the date provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <chapeau>In this section, the term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a)).”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2429">116 STAT. 2429</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 33 of that title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 540B the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“540C.</designator> <label>Annual report on activities of Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel outside the United States.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="825">SEC. 825.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORTS OF INSPECTORS GENERAL OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY ON PROPOSED RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES OF THEIR OFFICES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 8H of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (f), by striking “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsections (a) through (e)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (f) the following new sub section (g): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g)</num> <num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Inspector General of the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the National Security Agency shall each submit to the congressional intelligence committees each year a report that sets forth the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The personnel and funds requested by such Inspector General for the fiscal year beginning in such year for the activities of the office of such Inspector General in such fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The plan of such Inspector General for such activities, including the programs and activities scheduled for review by the office of such Inspector General during such fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>An assessment of the current ability of such Inspector General to hire and retain qualified personnel for the office of such Inspector General.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>Any matters that such Inspector General considers appropriate regarding the independence and effectiveness of the office of such Inspector General.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The submittal date for a report under paragraph (1) each year shall be the date provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>In this subsection, the term ‘congressional intelligence committees’ shall have the meaning given that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a).”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="826">SEC. 826.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON COUNTERDRUG INTELLIGENCE MATTERS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/873">21 USC 873 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Counterdrug Intelligence Coordinating Group shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress each year a report on current counterdrug intelligence matters. The report shall include the recommendations of the Counterdrug Intelligence Coordinating Group on the appropriate number of permanent staff, and of detailed personnel, for the staff of the Counterdrug Intelligence Executive Secretariat.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The date of the submittal each year of the report required by subsection (a) shall be the date provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 811 of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means —</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a)).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2430">116 STAT. 2430</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="827">SEC. 827.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON FOREIGN COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION THAT RAISE FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITAL MARKETS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/404/n">50 USC 404n</ref>–3.</p></sidenote>The Director of Central Intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress on an annual basis a report setting forth each foreign company described in subsection (b) that raised or attempted to raise funds in the United States capital markets during the preceding year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Foreign Companies</inline>.—</heading><content>A foreign company described in this subsection is any foreign company determined by the Director to be engaged or involved in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (including nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons) or the means to deliver such weapons.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The date each year for the submittal of the report required by subsection (a) shall be the date provided in section 507 of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 811 of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>appropriate committees of Congress</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Committees on Armed Services, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Governmental Affairs, and Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the Committees on Armed Services, Financial Services, Government Reform, and International Relations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Other Reports</heading> <section> <num value="831">SEC. 831.</num> <heading>REPORT ON EFFECT OF COUNTRY-RELEASE RESTRICTIONS ON ALLIED INTELLIGENCE-SHARING RELATIONSHIPS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of Central Intelligence shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report containing an assessment of the effect of the use of “<quotedText>NOFORN</quotedText>” classifications, and of other country-release policies, procedures, and classification restrictions, on intelligence-sharing relationships and coordinated intelligence operations and military operations between the United States and its allies. The report shall include an assessment of the effect of the use of such classifications, and of such policies, procedures, and restrictions, on counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Intelligence Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>congressional intelligence committee</quotedText>” means—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2431">116 STAT. 2431</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="832">SEC. 832.</num> <heading>EVALUATION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/4861">22 USC 4861 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> INFORMATION AT DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS.</heading> </section> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than December 31 of 2002, 2003, and 2004, the Inspector General of the Department of State shall conduct an evaluation of the policies and procedures of the Department on the protection of classified information at the Headquarters of the Department, including compliance with the directives of the Director of Central Intelligence (DCIDs) regarding the storage and handling of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) material.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (c),<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> not later than February 1 of 2003, 2004, and 2005, the Inspector General shall submit to the following committees a report on the evaluation conducted under subsection (a) during the preceding year:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The congressional intelligence committees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>The date each year for the submittal of a report under subsection (b) may be postponed in accordance with section 507(d) of the National Security Act of 1947, as added by section 811 of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Intelligence Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>congressional intelligence committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Repeal of Certain Report Requirements</heading> <section> <num value="841">SEC. 841.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF CERTAIN REPORT REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on the Detail of Intelligence Community Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 113 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404h) is amended by striking subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Exercise of National Security Agency Voluntary Separation Pay Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 301(j) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 409a(j)), as amended by section 353(b)(2)(A) of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirements</inline>.—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>The Director may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Exercise of Authority</inline>.—The Director may</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Transfers of Amounts for Acquisition of Land by the Central Intelligence Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5(c)(2) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403f(c)(2)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>an annual report on the transfers <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2432">116 STAT. 2432</page>of sums described in paragraph (1).</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>a report on the transfer of sums described in paragraph (1) each time that authority is exercised.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Use of CIA Personnel as Special Policemen</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 15(a) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403o(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (5).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Audit of the Central Services Program of the Central Intelligence Agency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 21 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403u) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking subsection (g); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Special Police Authority for the National Security Agency</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11(a)(5) of the National Security Agency Act of 1959 (50 U.S.C. 402 note) is amended by inserting “<quotedText>through 2004</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Not later than July 1 each year</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002.</p></sidenote></heading> <section> <num value="901">SEC. 901.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE; PURPOSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/402/b">50 USC 402b</ref> note.</p></sidenote>The purpose of this title is to facilitate the enhancement of the counterintelligence activities of the United States Government by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>enabling the counterintelligence community of the United States Government to fulfill better its mission of identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and countering the intelligence threats to the United States;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>ensuring that the counterintelligence community of the United States Government acts in an efficient and effective manner; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>providing for the integration of all the counterintelligence activities of the United States Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="902">SEC. 902.</num> <heading>NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EXECUTIVE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/402/b">50 USC 402b</ref>.</p></sidenote>There shall be a National Counterintelligence Executive, who shall be appointed by the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>It is the sense of Congress that the President should seek the views of the Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, and Director of Central Intelligence in selecting an individual for appointment as the Executive.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mission</inline>.—</heading><content>The mission of the National Counterintelligence Executive shall be to serve as the head of national counterintelligence for the United States Government.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to the direction and control of the President, the duties of the National Counterintelligence Executive are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To carry out the mission referred to in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To act as chairperson of the National Counterintelligence Policy Board under section 811 of the Counterintelligence and Security Enhancements Act of 1994 (title VIII of Public Law 103–359; 50 U.S.C. 402a), as amended by section 903 of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2433">116 STAT. 2433</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To act as head of the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive under section 904.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>To participate as an observer on such boards, committees, and entities of the executive branch as the President considers appropriate for the discharge of the mission and functions of the Executive and the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive under section 904.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="903">SEC. 903.</num> <heading>NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE POLICY BOARD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 811 of the Counterintelligence and Security Enhancements Act of 1994 (title VII of Public Law 103359; 50 U.S.C. 402a), as amended by section 811(b)(5)(B) of this Act, is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairperson</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Counterintelligence Executive under section 902 of the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 shall serve as the chairperson of the Board.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><content>That section is further amended by inserting after subsection (b), as amended by subsection (a)(3) of this section, the following new subsection (c): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The membership of the National Counterintelligence Policy Board shall consist of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The National Counterintelligence Executive.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Senior personnel of departments and elements of the United States Government, appointed by the head of the department or element concerned, as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Department of Defense, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The Department of State.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>The Department of Energy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>The Central Intelligence Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>Any other department, agency, or element of the United States Government specified by the President.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions and Discharge of Functions</inline>.—</heading><content>That section is further amended by inserting after subsection (c), as amended by subsection (b) of this section, the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions and Discharge of Functions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Board shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>serve as the principal mechanism for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>developing policies and procedures for the approval of the President to govern the conduct of counterintelligence activities; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>upon the direction of the President, resolving conflicts that arise between elements of the Government conducting such activities; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>act as an interagency working group to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>ensure the discussion and review of matters relating to the implementation of the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>provide advice to the National Counterintelligence Executive on priorities in the implementation of the National Counterintelligence Strategy produced by the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2434">116 STAT. 2434</page>Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive under section 904(e)(2) of that Act.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Board may, for purposes of carrying out its functions under this section, establish such interagency boards and working groups as the Board considers appropriate.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="904">SEC. 904.</num> <heading>OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EXECUTIVE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/402/c">50 USC 402c</ref>.</p></sidenote>There shall be an Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Head of Office</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Counterintelligence Executive shall be the head of the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Location of Office</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive shall be located in the Office of the Director of Central Intelligence.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Counsel</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>There shall be in the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive a general counsel who shall serve as principal legal advisor to the National Counterintelligence Executive.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The general counsel shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>provide legal advice and counsel to the Executive on matters relating to functions of the Office;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>ensure that the Office complies with all applicable laws, regulations, Executive orders, and guidelines; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>carry out such other duties as the Executive may specify.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading/><chapeau>Subject to the direction and control of the National Counterintelligence Executive, the functions of the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive shall be as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National threat identification and prioritization assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (f), in consultation with appropriate department and agencies of the United States Government, and private sector entities, to produce on an annual basis a strategic planning assessment of the counterintelligence requirements of the United States to be known as the National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National counterintelligence strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (f), in consultation with appropriate department and agencies of the United States Government, and private sector entities, and based on the most current National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment under paragraph (1), to produce on an annual basis a strategy for the counterintelligence programs and activities of the United States Government to be known as the National Counterintelligence Strategy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of national counterintelligence strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>To evaluate on an ongoing basis the implementation of the National Counterintelligence Strategy and to submit to the President periodic reports on such evaluation, including a discussion of any shortfalls in the implementation of the Strategy and recommendations for remedies for such shortfalls.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National counterintelligence strategic analyses</inline>.—</heading><content>As directed by the Director of Central Intelligence and in consultation with appropriate elements of the departments and agencies of the United States Government, to oversee and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2435">116 STAT. 2435</page>coordinate the production of strategic analyses of counterintelligence matters, including the production of counterintelligence damage assessments and assessments of lessons learned from counterintelligence activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National counterintelligence program budget</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In consultation with the Director of Central Intelligence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to coordinate the development of budgets and resource allocation plans for the counterintelligence programs and activities of the Department of Defense, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, and other appropriate elements of the United States Government;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to ensure that the budgets and resource allocation plans developed under subparagraph (A) address the objectives and priorities for counterintelligence under the National Counterintelligence Strategy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>to submit to the National Security Council periodic reports on the activities undertaken by the Office under subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Counterintelligence Collection and Targeting Coordination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To develop priorities for counterintelligence investigations and operations, and for collection of counterintelligence, for purposes of the National Counterintelligence Strategy, except that the Office may not—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>carry out any counterintelligence investigations or operations; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>establish its own contacts, or carry out its own activities, with foreign intelligence services.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National counterintelligence outreach, watch, and warning</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Counterintelligence vulnerability surveys</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out and coordinate surveys of the vulnerability of the United States Government, and the private sector, to intelligence threats in order to identify the areas, programs, and activities that require protection from such threats.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out and coordinate outreach programs and activities on counterintelligence to other elements of the United States Government, and the private sector, and to coordinate the dissemination to the public of warnings on intelligence threats to the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Research and development</inline>.—</heading><content>To ensure that research and development programs and activities of the United States Government, and the private sector, direct attention to the needs of the counterintelligence community for technologies, products, and services.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training and professional development</inline>.—</heading><content>To develop policies and standards for training and professional development of individuals engaged in counterintelligence activities and to manage the conduct of joint training exercises for such personnel.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Requirements Regarding National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment and National Counterintelligence Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment under subsection (e)(1), and any modification of such assessment, shall not go into effect until approved by the President.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2436">116 STAT. 2436</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A National Counterintelligence Strategy under subsection (e)(2), and any modification of such strategy, shall not go into effect until approved by the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The National Counterintelligence Executive shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees each National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment, or modification thereof, and each National Counterintelligence Strategy, or modification thereof, approved under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<quotedText>congressional intelligence committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Personnel</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Personnel of the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive may consist of personnel employed by the Office or personnel on detail from any other department, agency, or element of the Federal Government. Any such detail may be on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, at the election of the head of the agency detailing such personnel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Notwithstanding section 104(d) or any other provision of law limiting the period of the detail of personnel on a nonreimbursable basis, the detail of an officer or employee of United States or a member of the Armed Forces under paragraph (1) on a nonreimbursable basis may be for any period in excess of one year that the National Counterintelligence Executive and the head of the department, agency, or element concerned consider appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The employment of personnel by the Office, including the appointment, compensation and benefits, management, and separation of such personnel, shall be governed by the provisions of law on such matters with respect to the personnel of the Central Intelligence Agency, except that, for purposes of the applicability of such provisions of law to personnel of the Office, the National Counterintelligence Executive shall be treated as the head of the Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Positions in the Office shall be excepted service positions for purposes of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, and Director of Central Intelligence may each provide the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive such support as may be necessary to permit the Office to carry out its functions under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Subject to any terms and conditions specified by the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director may provide administrative and contract support to the Office as if the Office were an element of the Central Intelligence Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Support provided under this subsection may be provided on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, at the election of the official providing such support.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds for Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Counterintelligence Executive may, from amounts available for the Office, transfer to a department or agency detailing personnel under subsection (g), or providing support under subsection (h), on a reimbursable basis amounts appropriate to reimburse such department or agency for the detail of such personnel or the provision of such support, as the case may be.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2437">116 STAT. 2437</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">(j)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subject to paragraph (2), the National Counterintelligence Executive may enter into any contract, lease, cooperative agreement, or other transaction that the Executive considers appropriate to carry out the functions of the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The authority under paragraph (1) to enter into contracts, leases, cooperative agreements, and other transactions shall be subject to any terms, conditions, and limitations applicable to the Central Intelligence Agency under law with respect to similar contracts, leases, cooperative agreements, and other transactions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="k">(k)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Activities Under Certain Administrative Laws</inline>.—</heading><content>The files of the Office shall be treated as operational files of the Central Intelligence Agency for purposes of section 701 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 431) to the extent such files meet criteria under subsection (b) of that section for treatment of files as operational files of an element of the Agency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="l">(l)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight by Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The location of the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive within the Office of the Director of Central Intelligence shall not be construed as affecting access by Congress, or any committee of Congress, to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>any information, document, record, or paper in the possession of the Office; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>any personnel of the Office.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="m">(m)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the authority of the Director of Central Intelligence, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as provided or specified under the National Security Act of 1947 or under other provisions of law.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR REVIEW OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY</heading> <section> <num value="1001">SEC. 1001.</num> <heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Research and development efforts under the purview of the intelligence community are vitally important to the national security of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The intelligence community must operate in a dynamic, highly-challenging environment, characterized by rapid technological growth, against a growing number of hostile, technically-sophisticated threats. Research and development programs under the purview of the intelligence community are critical to ensuring that intelligence agencies, and their personnel, are provided with important technological capabilities to detect, characterize, assess, and ultimately counter the full range of threats to the national security of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>There is a need to review the full range of current research and development programs under the purview of the intelligence community, evaluate such programs against the scientific and technological fields judged to be of most importance, and articulate program and resource priorities for future <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2438">116 STAT. 2438</page>research and development activities to ensure a unified and coherent research and development program across the entire intelligence community.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="1002">SEC. 1002.</num> <heading>NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>There is established a commission to be known as the “<inline class="smallCaps">National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community</inline>” (in this title referred to as the “<inline class="smallCaps">Commission</inline>”).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall be composed of 12 members, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Deputy Director of Central Intelligence for Community Management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A senior intelligence official of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, as designated by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Three members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, one from Members of the Senate and two from private life.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Two members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, one from Members of the Senate and one from private life.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, one from Members of the House of Representatives and two from private life.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Two members appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the ranking member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, one from Members of the House of Representatives and one from private life.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The individuals appointed from private life as members of the Commission shall be individuals who are nationally recognized for expertise, knowledge, or experience in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>research and development programs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>technology discovery and insertion;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>use of intelligence information by national policymakers and military leaders; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>the implementation, funding, or oversight of the national security policies of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>An official who appoints members of the Commission may not appoint an individual as a member of the Commission if, in the judgment of the official, such individual possesses any personal or financial interest in the discharge of any of the duties of the Commission.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>All members of the Commission appointed from private life shall possess an appropriate security clearance in accordance with applicable laws and regulations concerning the handling of classified information.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Co-Chairs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Commission shall have two co-chairs, selected from among the members of the Commission.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2439">116 STAT. 2439</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>One co-chair of the Commission shall be a member of the Democratic Party, and one co-chair shall be a member of the Republican Party.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The individuals who serve as the co-chairs of the Commission shall be jointly agreed upon by the President, the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Appointment; Initial Meeting</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Commission shall hold its initial meeting on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings; Quorum; Vacancies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>After its initial meeting, the Commission shall meet upon the call of the co-chairs of the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting business, except that two members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for purposes of receiving testimony.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>If vacancies in the Commission occur on any day after 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the Commission as of such day.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Actions of Commission</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Commission shall act by resolution agreed to by a majority of the members of the Commission voting and present.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Commission may establish panels composed of less than the full membership of the Commission for purposes of carrying out the duties of the Commission under this title. The actions of any such panel shall be subject to the review and control of the Commission. Any findings and determinations made by such a panel shall not be considered the findings and determinations of the Commission unless approved by the Commission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any member, agent, or staff of the Commission may, if authorized by the co-chairs of the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take pursuant to this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The duties of the Commission shall be—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>to conduct, until not later than the date on which the Commission submits the report under section 1007(a), the review described in subsection (i); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the Director of Central Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense a final report on the results of the review.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Commission shall review the status of research and development programs and activities within the intelligence community, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>an assessment of the advisability of modifying the scope of research and development for purposes of such programs and activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a review of the particular individual research and development activities under such programs;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2440">116 STAT. 2440</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>an evaluation of the current allocation of resources for research and development, including whether the allocation of such resources for that purpose should be modified;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>an identification of the scientific and technological fields judged to be of most importance to the intelligence community;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>an evaluation of the relationship between the research and development programs and activities of the intelligence community and the research and development programs and activities of other departments and agencies of the Federal Government; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>an evaluation of the relationship between the research and development programs and activities of the intelligence community and the research and development programs and activities of the private sector.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1003">SEC. 1003.</num> <heading>POWERS OF COMMISSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Commission or, on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, and administer such oaths; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents, as the Commission or such designated subcommittee or designated member considers necessary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Subpoenas may be issued under subparagraph (1)(B) under the signature of the co-chairs of the Commission, and may be served by any person designated by such co-chairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The provisions of sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192–194) shall apply in the case of any failure of a witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracting</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts, enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information from Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may secure directly from any executive department, agency, bureau, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the Government information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this title. Each such department, agency, bureau, board, commission, office, establishment, or instrumentality shall, to the extent authorized by law, furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics directly to the Commission, upon request of the co-chairs of the Commission. The Commission shall handle and protect all classified information provided to it under this section in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance from Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Director of Central Intelligence shall provide to the Commission, on a non-reimbursable basis, such administrative services, funds, staff, facilities, and other support services as are necessary for the performance of the Commission’s duties under this title.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2441">116 STAT. 2441</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may provide the Commission, on a nonreimbursable basis, with such administrative services, staff, and other support services as the Commission may request.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>In addition to the assistance set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2), other departments and agencies of the United States may provide the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support as such departments and agencies consider advisable and as may be authorized by law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Commission shall receive the full and timely cooperation of any official, department, or agency of the United States Government whose assistance is necessary for the fulfillment of the duties of the Commission under this title, including the provision of full and current briefings and analyses.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Withholding Information</inline>.—</heading><content>No department or agency of the Government may withhold information from the Commission on the grounds that providing the information to the Commission would constitute the unauthorized disclosure of classified information or information relating to intelligence sources or methods.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Postal Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as the departments and agencies of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gifts</inline>.—</heading><content>The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property in carrying out its duties under this title.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1004">SEC. 1004.</num> <heading>STAFF OF COMMISSION.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The co-chairs of the Commission, in accordance with rules agreed upon by the Commission, shall appoint and fix the compensation of a staff director and such other personnel as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, except that no rate of pay fixed under this subsection may exceed the equivalent of that payable to a person occupying a position at level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Any Federal Government employee may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement from the Commission, and such detailee shall retain the rights, status, and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>All staff of the Commission shall possess a security clearance in accordance with applicable laws and regulations concerning the handling of classified information.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultant Services</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Commission may procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of such title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>All experts and consultants employed by the Commission shall possess a security clearance in accordance with applicable laws and regulations concerning the handling of classified information.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2442">116 STAT. 2442</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1005">SEC. 1005.</num> <heading>COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Except as provided in paragraph (2), each member of the Commission may be compensated at not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each day during which that member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the Commission under this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Members of the Commission who are officers or employees of the United States or Members of Congress shall receive no additional pay by reason of their service on the Commission.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1006">SEC. 1006.</num> <heading>TREATMENT OF INFORMATION RELATING TO NATIONAL SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Director of Central Intelligence shall assume responsibility for the handling and disposition of any information related to the national security of the United States that is received, considered, or used by the Commission under this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Any information related to the national security of the United States that is provided to the Commission by a congressional intelligence committee may not be further provided or released without the approval of the chairman of such committee.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access After Termination of Commission</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after the termination of the Commission under section 1007, only the Members and designated staff of the congressional intelligence committees, the Director of Central Intelligence (and the designees of the Director), and such other officials of the executive branch as the President may designate shall have access to information related to the national security of the United States that is received, considered, or used by the Commission.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1007">SEC. 1007.</num> <heading>FINAL REPORT; TERMINATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than September 1, 2003, the Commission shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the Director of Central Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense a final report as required by section 1002(h)(2).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Commission, and all the authorities of this title, shall terminate at the end of the 120-day period beginning on the date on which the final report under subsection (a) is transmitted to the congressional intelligence committees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Commission may use the 120-day period referred to in paragraph (1) for the purposes of concluding its activities, including providing testimony to Congress concerning the final report referred to in that paragraph and disseminating the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1008">SEC. 1008.</num> <heading>ASSESSMENTS OF FINAL REPORT.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 60 days after receipt of the final report under section 1007(a), the Director of Central Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense shall each submit to the congressional intelligence committees an assessment by the Director or the Secretary, as <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2443">116 STAT. 2443</page>the case may be, of the final report. Each assessment shall include such comments on the findings and recommendations contained in the final report as the Director or Secretary, as the case may be, considers appropriate.</content> </section> <section> <num value="1009">SEC. 1009.</num> <heading>INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Advisory Committee Act</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the activities of the Commission under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Freedom of Information Act</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), shall not apply to the activities, records, and proceedings of the Commission under this title.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1010">SEC. 1010.</num> <heading>FUNDING.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer from the Community Management Account</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act for the Intelligence Technology Innovation Center of the Community Management Account, the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence for Community Management shall transfer to the Director of Central Intelligence $2,000,000 for purposes of the activities of the Commission under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability In General</inline>,—</heading><content>The Director of Central Intelligence shall make available to the Commission, from the amount transferred to the Director under subsection (a), such amounts as the Commission may require for purposes of the activities of the Commission under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available to the Commission under subsection (b) shall remain available until expended.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1011">SEC. 1011.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/401">50 USC 401 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional intelligence committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<quotedText>congressional intelligence committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2444">116 STAT. 2444</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intelligence community</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>intelligence community</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)).</content></paragraph> </section> Approved November 27, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H R. 4628 (S. 2506): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–592 (Permanent Select Comm. on Intelligence) and 107–789 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: Nos. 107–149 (Select Comm. on Intelligence) and 107–208 (Comm. on Armed Services) both accompanying S. 2506. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 24, considered and passed House.

Sept. 25, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2506.

Nov. 14, House agreed to conference report.

Nov. 15, Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Nov. 27, Presidential remarks and statement.

 Public Law 107–307: To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to consumer product protection. Public Law307 Public Law 107–307116 Stat. 2445 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2445 Public Law 107–307 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to consumer product protection.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 2621]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. TAMPERING WITH CONSUMER PRODUCTS. Section 1365 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: “(f)(1) Whoever, without the consent of the manufacturer, retailer, or distributor, intentionally tampers with a consumer product that is sold in interstate or foreign commerce by knowingly placing or inserting any writing in the consumer product, or in the container for the consumer product, before the sale of the consumer product to any consumer shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. “(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), if any person commits a violation of this subsection after a prior conviction under this section becomes final, such person shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both. “(3) In this subsection, the term ‘writing’ means any form of representation or communication, including hand-bills, notices, or advertising, that contain letters, words, or pictorial representations.”.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2621 (S. 1233): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–485 (Comm. on the Judiciary). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–106 accompanying S. 1233 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 11, considered and passed House.

Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Nov. 14, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–308: To reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, and for other purposes. Public Law308 Public Law 107–308116 STAT. 2446 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2446 Public Law107–308 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, and for other purposes.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 3908]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 16 USC 4401 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act”.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENT OF NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4401 et seq.).
SEC. 3. FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. (a) Finding.—Section 2(a)(1) (16 U.S.C. 4401(a)(1)) is amended by striking “and other habitats” and inserting “and associated habitats”. (b) Purposes.—Section 2(b) (16 U.S.C. 4401(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1) by striking “and other habitats for migratory birds” and inserting “and habitats associated with wetland ecosystems” (2) in paragraph (2) by inserting “wetland associated” before “migratory bird” and (3) in paragraph (3)— (A) by inserting “wetland associated” before “migratory birds”; and (B) by inserting “, the United States Shorebird Conservation Plan, the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan, the Partners In Flight Conservation Plans,” after “North American Waterfowl Management Plan”.
SEC. 4. DEFINITION OF WETLANDS CONSERVATION PROJECT. Section 3(9) (16 U.S.C. 4402(9)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A) by inserting “of a wetland ecosystem and associated habitat” after “including water rights,”; and (2) (2) in subparagraph (B) by striking “and other habitat” and inserting “and associated habitat”.116 STAT. 2447
SEC. 5. REAUTHORIZATION. Section 7(c) (16 U.S.C. 4406(c)) is amended by striking “not to exceed” and all that follows and inserting “not to exceed— “(1) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; “(2) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; “(3) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; “(4) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and “(5) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.”.
SEC. 6. ALLOCATION. Section 8(a) (16 U.S.C. 4407(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking “(but at least 50 per centum and not more than 70 per centum thereof)” and inserting “(but at least 30 percent and not more than 60 percent)”; and (B) (B) by striking “4 per centum” and inserting “4 percent”; and (2) in paragraph (2) by striking “(but at least 30 per centum and not more than 50 per centum thereof)” and inserting “(but at least 40 percent and not more than 70 percent)”.
SEC. 7. CLARIFICATION OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE OF THE COST OF APPROVED WETLANDS CONSERVATION PROJECTS. Section 8(b) (16 U.S.C. 4407(b)) is amended by striking so much as precedes the second sentence and inserting the following: “(a) Cost Sharing.—(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), as a condition of providing assistance under this Act for any approved wetlands conservation project, the Secretary shall require that the portion of the costs of the project paid with amounts provided by non-Federal United States sources is equal to at least the amount allocated under subsection (a) that is used for the project. (2) (2) Federal moneys allocated under subsection (a) may be used to pay 100 percent of the costs of such projects located on Federal lands and waters, including the acquisition of inholdings within such lands and waters. “(3)”.
SEC. 8. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. (a) The North American Wetlands Conservation Act is amended as follows: (1) In section 2(a)(10) (16 U.S.C. 4401(a)(10)), by inserting “of 1973” after “Species Act”. (2) In section 2(a)(12) (16 U.S.C. 4401(a)(12)), by inserting “and in 1994 by the Secretary of Sedesol for Mexico” after “United States”. (3) In section 3(2) (16 U.S.C. 4402(2)), by striking “Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the United States House of Representatives” and inserting “Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives”. (4) In section 3(5) (16 U.S.C. 4402(5)), by inserting “of 1973” after “Species Act”. (5) In section 3(6) (16 U.S.C. 4402(6)), by inserting after “1986” the following: “, and by the Secretary of Sedesol for Mexico in 1994, and subsequent dates”. (6) In section 4(a)(1)(B) (16 U.S.C. 4403(a)(1)(B)), by striking “section 3(2)(B)” and inserting “section 3(g)(2)(B)”. (7) 116 STAT. 2448In section 4(c) (16 U.S.C. 4403(c)), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “Commission” and inserting “Council”. (8) In section 5(a)(5) (16 U.S.C. 4404(a)(5)), by inserting “of 1973” after “Species Act”. (9) In section 5(b) (16 U.S.C. 4404(b)), by striking “by January 1 of each year,” and inserting “each year”. (10) In section 5(d) (16 U.S.C. 4404(d)), by striking “one Council member” and inserting “2 Council members”. (11) In section 5(f) (16 U.S.C. 4404(f)), by striking “subsection (d)” and inserting “subsection (e)”. (12) In section 10(1)(C) (16 U.S.C. 4409(1)(C)), by striking “western hemisphere pursuant to section 17 of this Act” and inserting “Western Hemisphere pursuant to section 16”. (13) In section 10(1)(D) (16 U.S.C. 4409(1)(D)), by striking the period and inserting “, and”. (14) In section 16(a) (16 U.S.C. 4413), by striking “western hemisphere” and inserting “Western Hemisphere”. (b)(1)

16 USC 4403.

Section 112(1) of Public Law 101–593 (104 Stat. 2962) is amended by striking “and before the period”. (2)

Effective date. 16 USC 4403 note.

 Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be effective on and after the effective date of section 112(1) of Public Law 101–593 (104 Stat. 2962).
SEC. 9. CHESAPEAKE BAY INITIATIVE. Section 502(c) of the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; Public Law 105–312) is amended by striking “2003” and inserting “2008”.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H R. 3908: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–421 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–304 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed House.

Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate amendments.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Dec. 2, Presidential remarks.

 Public Law 107–309: To amend title 36, United States Code, to clarify the requirements for eligibility in the American Legion. Public Law309 Public Law 107–309116 Stat. 2449 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2449 Public Law 107–309 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 36, United States Code, to clarify the requirements for eligibility in the American Legion.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 3988]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CLARIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY IN THE AMERICAN LEGION. Section 21703(2) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by inserting “during or” after “continues to serve honorably”.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3988: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–571 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 15, considered and passed House.

Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–310: To reauthorize the national dam safety program, and for other purposes. Public Law310 Public Law 107–310116 Stat. 2450 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2450 Public Law 107–310 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the national dam safety program, and for other purposes.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 4727]

Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENT OF NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM ACT. (a) Short Title.—

33 USC 467 note.

This Act may be cited as the “Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002”. (b) Amendment of National Dam Safety Program Act.—Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or a repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467 et seq.).
SEC. 2. INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON DAM SAFETY. Section 7(b) (33 U.S.C. 467e(b)) is amended— (1) by striking “Federal and State programs” and inserting “Federal programs”; and (2) by striking “through—” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “through coordination and information exchange among Federal agencies concerning implementation of the Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety. ”.
SEC. 3. NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM. (a) In General.—Section 8(a)(3) (33 U.S.C. 467f(a)(3)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B) by striking “implementation plan described in subsection (e)” and inserting “strategic plan described in subsection (b)”; and (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking “subsection (f)” and inserting “subsection (e)”. (b) Duties.—Section 8(b) (33 U.S.C. 467f(b)) is amended to read as follows: “(b) Duties.—The Director shall prepare a strategic plan— “(1) to establish goals, priorities, and target dates to improve the safety of dams in the United States; and “(2) to the extent feasible, to establish cooperation and coordination with, and assistance to, interested governmental entities in all States.”. (c) Objectives.—Section 8(c) (33 U.S.C. 467f(c)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5) by striking “and” at the end; (2) in paragraph (6) by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) 116 STAT. 2451by adding at the end the following: “(7) develop technical assistance materials, seminars, and guidelines to improve security for dams in the United States.”, (d) Functional Activities.—Section 8(d)(3)(A) (33 U.S.C. 467f(d)(3)(A)) is amended by striking “and shall be” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “and shall be exercised by chairing the Board to coordinate national efforts to improve the safety of the dams in the United States.”. (e) Implementation Plan; Dam Safety Training.— (1) In general.—Section 8 (33 U.S.C. 467f) is amended by striking subsections (e) and (g) and redesignating subsections (f) and (h) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively. (2) Conforming amendments.—Section 2 (33 U.S.C. 467) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking “section 8(h)” and inserting “section 8(f)”; and (B) in paragraph (12) by striking “section 8(f)” and inserting “section 8(e)”. (f) Assistance for State Dam Safety Programs.—Section 8(e) (as redesignated by subsection (e) of this section) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1) by striking “the Director shall provide assistance” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “the Director shall provide assistance with amounts made available under section 13 to assist States in establishing, maintaining, and improving dam safety programs in accordance with the criteria specified in paragraph (2).”; (2)in paragraph (2)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)— (i) by striking “primary”; and (ii) by striking “, and for a State to be eligible” and all that follows before the colon; (B) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking “For a State to be eligible for assistance under this subsection, a State” and inserting “A State”; and (ii) in clause (vi) by inserting “improve security,” before “revise operating procedures”; and (3) in paragraph (3) by striking “contract” each place it appears and inserting “agreement”. (g) Board.— (1) Establishment.—Section 8(f)(1) (as redesignated by subsection (e) of this section) is amended— (A) by striking “The Director may establish” and inserting “The Director shall establish”; and (B) by striking “to monitor” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “to monitor the safety of dams in the United States, to monitor State implementation of this section, and to advise the Director on national dam safety policy.”. (2) Voting membership.—Section 8(f)(3) (as redesignated by subsection (e) of this section) is amended— (A) in the paragraph heading by striking “Membership” and inserting “Voting membership”; (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking “11 members” and inserting “11 voting members”; and (C) 116 STAT. 2452by striking subparagraphs (F) and (G) and inserting the following: “(F) 5 members shall be selected by the Director from among State dam safety officials; and “(G) 1 member shall be selected by the Director to represent the private sector.” (3) Nonvoting membership; duties; work groups.—Section 8(f) (as redesignated by subsection (e) of this section) is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (7), (8), and (9), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: “(4) Nonvoting membership.—The Director, in consultation with the Board, may invite a representative of the National Laboratories of the Department of Energy and may invite representatives from Federal or State agencies or dam safety experts, as needed, to participate in meetings of the Board. “(5) Duties.— “(A) In general.—The Board shall encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective programs, policies, and guidelines to enhance dam safety for the protection of human life and property throughout the United States. “(B) Coordination And Information Exchange Among Agencies.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Board shall encourage coordination and information exchange among Federal and State dam safety agencies that share common problems and responsibilities for dam safety, including planning, design, construction, operation, emergency action planning, inspections, maintenance, regulation or licensing, technical or financial assistance, research, and data management. “(6) Work groups.—The Director may establish work groups under the Board to assist the Board in accomplishing its goals. The work groups shall consist of members of the Board and other individuals selected by the Director.”. (4) Travel expenses.—Section 8(f) (as redesignated by subsection (e) of this section) is amended by striking paragraph (8) (as redesignated by paragraph (3)(A) of this subsection) and inserting the following: “(8) Travel expenses.— “(A) Representatives of federal agencies.—To the extent amounts are made available in advance in appropriations Acts, each member of the Board who represents a Federal agency shall be reimbursed of appropriations for travel expenses by his or her agency, 116 STAT. 2453including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of services for the Board. “(B) Other individuals.—To the extent amounts are made available in advance in appropriations Acts, each member of the Board who represents a State agency, the member of the Board who represents the private sector, and each member of a work group created under paragraph (1) shall be reimbursed for travel expenses by FEMA, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from home or regular place of business of the member in performance of services for the Board.“.
SEC. 4. RESEARCH. Section 9(a) (33 U.S.C. 467g) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (A) by striking “in cooperation with ICODS” and inserting “in cooperation with the Board”; and (B) by inserting “and support” after “develop”; (2) in paragraph (1) by striking “and” at the end; (3) in paragraph (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by adding at the end the following: “(3) development and maintenance of information resources systems needed to support managing the safety of dams; and “(4) initiatives to guide the formulation of effective public policy and advance improvements in dam safety engineering, security, and management.”.
SEC. 5. DAM SAFETY TRAINING. The Act (33 U.S.C. 467 et seq.) is amended— (1) by redesignating sections 10, 11, and 12 as sections

33 USC 467h–467j.

 11, 12, and 13, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 9 the following:
“SEC. 10. DAM SAFETY TRAINING.

33 USC 467g–1.

 “At the request of any State that has or intends to develop a State dam safety program, the Director shall provide training for State dam safety staff and inspectors.”.
SEC. 6. REPORTS. Section 11 (as redesignated by section 5 of this Act) is amended

33 USC 467h.

 by striking subsection (a) and all that follows through “(b) BIENNIAL REPORTS.—”.
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) Annual Amounts.—Section 13(a)(1) (as redesignated by section 5 of this Act) is amended—

33 USC 467j.

 (1) by striking “sections 7, 8, and 10” and inserting “sections 7, 8, and 11”; and (2) by striking “$1,000,000 for fiscal year 1998,” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “$6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006, to remain available until expended.”. (b) Allocation.—Section 13(a)(2) (as redesignated by section 5 of this Act) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A) by striking “section 8(f)” each place it appears and inserting “section 8(e)”; and (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking “needing primary assistance and States needing advanced assistance under section 8(f)”. (c) Research; Dam Safety Training; Staff.—Section 13 (as redesignated by section 5 of this Act) is amended by striking subsections (c) through (e) and inserting the following: “(c) Research.—116 STAT. 2454There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 9 $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006, to remain until expended. “(d) Dam Safety Training.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 10 $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006. “(e) Staff.—There is authorized to be appropriated to FEMA for the employment of such additional staff personnel as are necessary to carry out sections 8 through 10 $600,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006”.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4727: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–626 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 5, considered and passed House.

Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–311: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the enforcement and effectiveness of civilian orders of protection on military installations. Public Law311 Public Law 107–311116 Stat. 2455 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2455 Public Law 107–311 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the enforcement and effectiveness of civilian orders of protection on military installations.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 5590]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Armed Forces Domestic Security Act. 10 USC 1561 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Armed Forces Domestic Security Act”.
SEC. 2. FORCE AND EFFECT OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. (a) In General.—Chapter 80 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1561 the following new section:
“§ 1561a. Civilian orders of protection: force and effect on military installations “(a) Force and Effect.—A civilian order of protection shall have the same force and effect on a military installation as such order has within the jurisdiction of the court that issued such order. “(b) Civilian Order of Protection Defined.—In this section, the term ’civilian order of protection’ has the meaning given the term ‘protection order’ in section 2266(5) of title 18. “(c) Regulations.—The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. The regulations shall be designed to further good order and discipline by members of the armed forces and civilians present on military installations.”. (b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1561 the following new item: “1561a.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5590. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002): Oct. 15, considered and passed House. Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate. Public Law 107–310: To reduce preexisting PAYGO balances, and for other purposes. Public Law312 Public Law 107–312116 Stat. 2456 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2456 Public Law 107–312 107th Congress
An Act To reduce preexisting PAYGO balances, and for other purposes.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 5708]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REDUCTION OF PREEXISTING PAYGO BALANCES.

2 USC 902 note.

Upon the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall reduce any balances of direct spending and receipts legislation for all fiscal years under section 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to zero.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5708: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.
POPULAR NAME INDEX Note: Part 1 contains pages 1–810; Part 2 contains pages 811–1620; Part 3 contains pages 1621–2456; Part 4 contains pages 2457–. Each part contains entire Popular Name and Subject Indexes. Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Animal Health Protection Act 494 Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002 1856 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Anton’s Law 2772 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Armed Forces Domestic Security Act 2455 Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Atomic Energy Defense Act 2756 Auction Reform Act of 2002 715 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act 1743 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission Act 739 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2458 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act 2845 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Child Status Protection Act 927 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Community Access to Emergency Defibrillation Act of 2002 634 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 335 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 2432 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1806 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 2450 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 2358 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 1519 Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1355 Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 2024 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act 2887 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259, 2946 Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002 1818 FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 2792 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002 305 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 Freedom Investment Act of 2002 1405 Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 590 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Guam War Claims Review Commission Act 2873 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Help America Vote Act of 2002 1666 Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002 541 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security Information Sharing Act 2252, 2413 Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act 2871 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002 3079 Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 2350 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2835 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1901 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2383 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002 1819 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act 1055 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act 2855 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 1869 Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002 2973 Law Enforcement Tribute Act 1815 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 2093 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002 2457 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Military Construction Appropriation Act, 2003 1578 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2681 Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act 2876 Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002 719 National Assesment of Educational Progress Authorization Act 1982 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 3082 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002 1448 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Nurse Reinvestment Act 811 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 1899 Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act 1734 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002 1836 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002 687 Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002 2445 Protection of Family Farmers Act of 200 3115 Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002 2342 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Russian River Land Act 3021 SAFETY Act 2238 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 745 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 Sudan Peace Act 1504 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act 736 Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 Trade Act of 2002 933 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 935 Tumacacori National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2002 1328 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 1758 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 2820 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 1517 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002 1486 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act 2838 SUBJECT INDEX Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Conservation security and farmland protection 223 Family farmer debt adjustments 133 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002 305 Protection of Family Farmers Act of 2002 3115 See Transportation Muscle Shoals National Historic Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Adak Naval Complex, land conveyance 2727 Land conveyances 2711 Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, land transfer 2710 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Russian River Land Act 3021 The Aleut Corporation, land exchange agreement 1488 Aleut Corporation, The 1488 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002 1836 Vietnamese refugees 587 Eligibility clarification 2449 National Park of American Samoa, boundary adjustment 2882 Animal Health Protection Act 494 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002 1856 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Bob Stimoip National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2383 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2681 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 State Department, 2003 1355 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 1758 Continuing, 2003 1465, 1482, 1492, 1503, 2062 Defense Department, 2003 1519 Military Construction, 2003 1578 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Awards, vacation, grounds and rehearing 132 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Timiacacori National Historical Park Bountary Revision Act of 2002 1328 Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building, designation 714 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Armed Forces Domestic Security Act 2455 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract 1733 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues 2553 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002 1448 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 See Energy Marquis de Lafayette, honorary citizenship posthumously 931 Medal of Honor Flag 1570 Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act 736 Family farmer debt adjustments 133 European Central Bank 1939 Export-Import Bank, extensions 117,131, 589 Benoit, David 3119 Benoit, James D 3119 Benoit, Wan Sook 3119 bin Laden, Osama 909 Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy, establishment 1368 Antitrust Modernization Commission, establishment 1856 Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee, establishment 3065 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission, establishment 739 Centers for Research on Learning and Education Improvement, establishment 3053 Chief Information Officers Council, establishment 2905 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee, amendment 2105 Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center, establishment 2487 Election Assistance Commission, establishment 1673 Election Assistance Commission Standards Board, establishment 1678 Emergency Public Information and Communication Advisory Committee, establishment 605 Flight 93 Advisory Commission, establisment 1346 Food Safety Commission, establishment 527 Foreign Terrorist Asset Tracking Center, establishment 2398 Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency, establishment 2169 Homeland Security Institute, establishment 2176 Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, establishment 2174 Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Hydrographic Services Review Panel, establishment 3080 Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board, amendment 2959 Institute of Education Sciences, establishment 1944 Interagency Committee on Dam Safety, amendment 2450 Interagency Coordinating Council on Appalachia, establishment authorization 67 Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Medical emergency preparedness centers, establishment 2024 National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, establishment 605 National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center, establishment 2318 National Board for Education Sciences, establishment 1948 National Board on Rural America, establishment 405 National Boating Safety Advisory Council, extension 2105 National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, establishment 1962 National Center for Education Research, establishment 1954 National Center for Education Statistics, establishment 1957 National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community, establishment 2438 National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, establishment 2408 National Construction Safety Teams, establishment 1471 National Counterintelligence Policy Board, amendment 2433 National Homeland Security Council, establishment 2258 National Virtual Translation Center, establishment 2391 Navigation Safety Advisory Council, extension 2105 Office for National Capital Region Coordination, establishment 2246 Office for National Laboratories, establishment 2173 Office for State and Local Government Coordination, establishment 2220 Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, establishment 1633 Office of Electronic Government, establishment 2902 Office of International Affairs, establishment 2245 Office of Rare Diseases, establishment 1989 Office of Science and Technology, establishment 2159 Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, establishment 2434 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, establishment 750 Technical Guidelines Development Committee, establishment 1682 Terrorist Lookout Committees, establishment 554 Towing Safety Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Violence Against Women Office, establishment 1789 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 PAYGO, reduction of preexisting balances 2456 Public debt limit, increase 734 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Bob Hope Veterans Chapel, designation 585 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office, designation 2023 Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building, designation 710 Los Angeles Air Force Base, land conveyance 2724 Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, land conveyance 2719 Nat King Cole Post Office, redesignation 1755 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building, designation 1754 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Tiburon Laboratory, conveyance from NOAA 3099 See Political Activities Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 See Health and Health Care Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Anton’s Law 2772 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 926 Child Status Protection Act 927 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Homeless persons, continuum care grants in Florida 76 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Conveyance of property in Hampton Township, MI 2125 Conveyance of property in Portland, ME 2108 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Barney Apodaca Post Office, designation 2020 Buckley Air Force Base, land conveyance 2724 Clear Creek County, land disposal extension 1050 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Act 1055 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Trade Act of 2002 933 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 935 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 3082 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Auction Reform Act of 2002 715 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 INTELSAT, deadline extension 1480 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Transition to digital television 695 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2946 Adjournment 3129, 3130, 3133, 3142, 3144, 3148, 3165 American Society of Civil Engineers, 150th anniversary 3143 Days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust commemoration ceremony, authorization 3129 Henry H. Shelton Congressional gold medal presentation, authorization 3153 National Book Festival, authorization 3149 National peace officers’ memorial service, authorization 3140 3140 Ronald and Nancy Reagan Congressional gold medal ceremony, authorization 3130 Soap box derby races, authorization 3141 Census Bureau, 100th anniversary 3133 Corinne “Lindy” Claiborne Boggs, commendation 3146 District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Defense Department, commendation 3145 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 3134 Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, amendments 3134 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 3155 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 3142 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act 3140,3160 Flight attendants, courage and dedication, resolution of gratitude 3153 Hunger to Harvest: Decade of Support for Sub-Saharan Africa Resolution 3130 Joint session 3129 Khobar Towers terrorist bombing, fifth anniversary 3144 Laos Veterans of America, honoring and commending 3158 Lionel Hampton, birthday greetings and best wishes 3137 Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, recognition and commendation 3155 Modem air-conditioning invention, 100th anniversary 3146 National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month, support 3155 September 11,2001 terrorist attacks, transcripts of meetings and statements in New York City 3162 Red Ribbon Week, support 3163 S.S. Henry Bacon’s Officers and Crew, recognition 3157 First anniversary 3150 Public safety officer medal of valor 3138 Special meeting 3147 Special meeting, representation 3148 Sexual exploitation of children by humanitarian aid workers, condemnation 3164 United States Congressional Philharmonic Society, appreciation 3151 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Adjournment 3129, 3130, 3133, 3142, 3144, 3148, 3165 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Henry H. Shelton 3153 Ronald and Nancy Reagan 3130 Joint session 3129 One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session, convening 2814 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Conservation security and farmland protection 223 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 Low-speed electric bicycles 2776 Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002 2445 Cook Inlet Region, Inc 3021 See Science and Technology Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Sarbanes-OxleyAct of 2002 745 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Awards, vacation, grounds and rehearing 132 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Multiparty, Multiforum Trail Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Seei Law Enforcement and Crime Danforth, John C 1507 September 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians 3019 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Commemorative work honoring former President John Adams, location 2763 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center, redesignation 1344 Police retirees, longevity component estimates 2051 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act 1982 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Students Loan interest rates 8 Help America Vote Act of 2002 1666 Help America Vote Foundation 1718 Emerson, Bill 335 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 September 11,2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 Atomic Energy Defense Act 2756 North Carolina construction project, deadline extension 2786 Oregon construction project, deadline extension 3114 Remedial action program, reauthorization 1336 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Safe Explosives Act 2280 Export-Import Bank, extensions 117, 131, 589 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 See Children, Youth, and Families See Agriculture Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building, RI, designation 1745 Barney Apodaca Post Office, CO, designation 2020 Bob Davis Post Office Building, MI, designation 126 Bob Hope Veterans Chapel, CA, designation 585 Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building, RI, designation 1746 Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building, AR, designation 714 Clarence Miller Post Office Building, OH, designation 1753 Donald J. Pease Federal Building, OH, designation 577 Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building, MT, designation 127 Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office, CA, designation 2023 Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, NJ, designation 1747 Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building, CA, designation 710 Herbert Arlene Post Office Building, PA, designation 1748 Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building, VA, designation 125 Horatio King Post Office Building, ME, designation 19 Jim Fonteno Post Office Building, TX, designation 1752 Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center, DC, redesignation 1344 Joseph D. Early Post Office, MA, designation 2021 Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Post Office, NV, designation 18 Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, FL, designation 713 Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, GA, designation 123 Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office, GA, designation 2052 Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse, MT, designation 579 National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center, redesignation 1332 Nat King Cole Post Office, CA, redesignation 1755 Norman Sisisky Post Office Building, VA, designation 128 Pat King Post Office Building, NJ, designation 20 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, IL, designation 584 Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building, NY, designation 2022 Philip E. Rupe Post Office Building, MI, designation 711 Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, NY, designation 130 Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building, PA, designation 1749 Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, KS, designation 586 Robert Wayne Jenkins Station, OK, designation 1757 Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building, NV, designation 1751 Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building, CA, designation 1754 Ron de Lugo Federal Building, VI, designation 576 Teno Roncalio Post Office Building, WY, designation 712 Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, MN, designation 1349 Title 40 codification, Public Buildings, Property, and Works 1062 Tom Bliley Post Office Building, VA, designation 124 Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building, NC, designation 129 Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse, OR, designation 1737 William A. Cibotti Post Office Building, PA, designation 1750 William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse, IL, designation 578 See Political Activities Finucane, Patrick 1419 Forest Service firefighter deaths, investigations 744 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, authorization extension 3113 Reaffirming Pledge of Allegiance, delivery 2057 Homeless persons, continuum care grants 76 Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, designation 713 Virginia Key Beach Park, study and report 2892 Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Foti, Anisha Goveas 3123 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Andersonville National Historic Site, land additions 3014 Chatham County, land conveyance 2778 Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, designation 123 Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office, designation 2052 Gottliebova, Dinah 1423 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Forest Service firefighter deaths, investigations 744 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions 2363 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Bureau of Border Security, establishment 2193 Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, establishment 2195 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, establishment 335 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 Executive Office for Immigration Review, establishment 2273 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security, Department of, establishment 2142 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 Crime Free Rural States Grants 1834 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Homeless persons, continuum care grants in Florida 76 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 Transit systems, urbanized area formula grants 1478 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Hammill, Robert 1420 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 926 Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act 1743 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians 3019 Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002 541 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002 2457 Nurse Reinvestment Act 811 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002 687 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status for Taiwan 121 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Andersonville National Historic Site, land additions 3014 Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act 2883 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, boundary revisions 2984 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Muscle Shoals National Historic Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, IL, establishment authorization 3 Tumacacori National Historical Park Bountary Revision Act of 2002 1328 Vancouver National Historic Reserve, authorization increase 2891 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 2432 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 2450 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security Information Sharing Act 2252, 2413 Florida, continuum care grants 76 FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 2792 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 335 Hussein, Saddam 909 Craters of the Moon National Monument, land redesignation 1052 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes, Federal disclaimer 3076 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, designation 584 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, establishment authorization 3 William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse, designation 578 Child Status Protection Act 927 See Native Americans Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 See also Computers Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2946 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 See Employment and Labor Jun, So Hyun 3124 Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, designation 586 Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, land conveyance 2712 Bluegrass Army Depot, land conveyance 2713 Fort Campbell, land conveyance 2714 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1806 Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002 1818 James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002 1819 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 1869 Law Enforcement Tribute Act 1815 Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Leland, George T. (Mickey) 335 Student and parent interest rates 8 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Portland 2108 Horatio King Post Office Building, designation 19 Winter Harbor, land transfer and conveyance 2721 Makuch, Barbara 3121 Makuch, Eugene 3122 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 2093 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Joseph D. Early Post Office, designation 2021 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Westover Air Reserve Base, land conveyance 2722 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 Bob Davis Post Office Building, designation 126 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Hampton Township 2125 Philip E. Rupe Post Office Building, designation 711 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Milosovic, Slobodan 909 Acoma Indian Reservation, NM, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, permits for natural gas pipelines 1338 Naval oil shale reserves, receipts 2894 Mink, Patsy Takemoto 1734 Army Reserve Training Center, land conveyance 2715 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, designation 1349 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 Release of interest in the former O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield 2352 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2834 PAYGO, reduction of preexisting balances 2456 Public debt limit, increase 734 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 745 Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building, designation 127 Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse, designation 579 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 See also Homeland Security Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259, 2946 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Safe Explosives Act 2280 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Reaffirming National Motto 2057 American Fork Canyon, UT, Timpanogos interagency land exchange 2815 Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Craters of the Moon National Monument, land redesignation 1052 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, boundary revisions 2984 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, permits for natural gas pipelines 1338 Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act 2871 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 National Park of American Samoa, boundary adjustment 2882 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, establishment authorization 3 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002 1486 Virginia Key Beach Park, study and report 2892 Waco Mammoth Site Area, study and report 2890 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, renamed 1330 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, authorization extension 3113 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Act 1055 Acoma Indian Reservation, NM, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act 2845 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes 3019 Gila River Indian Community Reservation restricted-land leasing, arbitration 122 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2834 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act 2855 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Tribal claims, negotiated settlement 79 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act 2838 Gerald B.H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 590 Nelson, Rosemary 1419 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clark County, land conveyance 2975 Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act 2887 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Post Office, designation 18 Nuclear waste disposal site development, Yucca Mountain 735 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building, designation 1751 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 Wendover Air Force Base Auxilary Field, land conveyances 2725 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 Fort Monmouth, land conveyance 2715 Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, designation 1747 Pat King Post Office Building, designation 20 Acoma Indian Reservation, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Clean air transportation conformity, etc., temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism in New York 1469 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building, designation 2022 Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, designation 130 United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 Hydroelectric construction project, deadline extension 2786 Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, sale authorization 2727 Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building, designation 129 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 Policy reform and human rights 1419 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 Disposal site development, Yucca Mountain, NV 735 See Health and Health Care Clarence Miller Post Office Building, designation 1753 Donald J. Pease Federal Building, designation 577 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Robert Wayne Jenkins Station, designation 1757 Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002 1485 City of Haines, land conveyance 2789 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 Hydroelectric construction project, deadline extension 3114 Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse, designation 1737 West Butte Road, county right-of-way 3111 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 1899 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Herbert Arlene Post Office Building, designation 1748 Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building, designation 1749 William A. Cibotti Post Office Building, designation 1750 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 See also Federal Buildings and Facilities Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 Americans with Disabilities Act, anniversary 3283 Clean water, year of 3323 Cote d’Ivoire. Republic of, designation as a beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country 3261 Lewis and Clark expedition, bicentennial 3278 Adoption Month 3339 African American History Month 3176 Airborne Day 3286 Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 3298 Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month 3337 American Heart Month 3174 American Indian Heritage Month 3341 American Red Cross Month 3180 America Recycles Day 3353 Armed Forces Day 3262 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month 3248 Bicentennial Day of the United States Military Academy at West Point 3226 Black Music Month 3270 Bone and Joint Decade 3228 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 3309 Cancer Control Month 3232 Captive Nations Week 3280 Character Counts Week 3324 Child Abuse Prevention Month 3234 Child Health Day 3314 Child’s Day 3273 Citizenship Day and Constitution Week 3304 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 3182 Columbus Day 3318 Consumer Protection Week 3177 Crime Victims’ Rights Week 3240 Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week 3320 D.A.R.E. Day 3236 Day of Prayer 3245 Days of Prayer and Remembrance 3297 Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week 3259 Diabetes Month 3338 Disability Employment Awareness Month 3310 Domestic Violence Awareness Month 3312 Education and Sharing Day 3230 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week 3345 Family Caregivers Month 3327 Family Day 3307 Family Week 3356 Farm-City Week 3355 Farm Safety and Health Week 3302 Father’s Day 3277 Fire Prevention Week 3313 Fishing and Boating Week 3271 Flag Day and National Flag Week 3275 Forest Products Week 3325 Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day 3235 German-American Day 3315 Gold Star Mother’s Day 3308 Great Outdoors Week 3274 Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy 3231 Health Center Week 3287 Hispanic Heritage Month 3300 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week 3303 Homeownership Month 3272 Hospice Month 3342 Hurricane Awareness Week 3260 Irish-American Heritage Month 3181 Jewish Heritage Week 3238 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 3282 Law Day, U.S.A 3246 LeifErikson 3317 Loyalty Day 3247 Maritime Day 3267 Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal holiday 3171 Mentoring Month 3172 Minority Enterprise Development Week 3306 Missing Children’s Day 3268 Mother’s Day 3257 National Charter Schools Week 3250 Older Americans Month 3249 Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week 3241 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 3296 Pan American Day and Pan American Week 3237 Parents’ Day 3284 Park Week 3244 Patriot Day 3299 Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 3258 Poison Prevention Week 3227 POW/MIA Recognition Day 3305 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day 3269 Religious Freedom Day 3170 Safe Boating Week 3264 Sanctity of Human Life Day 3173 Save Your Vision Week 3183 School Lunch Week 3321 Small Business Week 3254 Thanksgiving Day 3354 Tourism Week 3256 United Nations Day 3326 Veterans Day 3344 Volunteer Week 3242 White Cane Safety Day 3322 Women’s Equality Day 3288 Women’s History Month 3225 World Freedom Day 3346 World Trade Week 3265 Afghanistan, normal trade relations, nondiscriminatory treatment restoration 3251 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act, implementation 3328 Argentina, duty-free treatment 3293 Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and the African Growth and Opportunity Act, implementation 3347 China, trade relations, nondiscriminatiory treatment extension 3169 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, modifications 3254 Israel, duty-free treatment for certain agricultural products 3252 Line pipe, imports 3290 Steel products, imports 3184, 3279 United States Patent and Trademark Office, bicentennial 3285 White, Byron R., death 3240 White House, celebration of the centennial of the West Wing 3343 Zimbabwe, democratic transition, entry suspension as immigrants or nonimmigrants of persons that impede 3178 Chatham County, GA, land conveyance 2778 City of Haines, OR, land conveyance 2789 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clark County, NV, land conveyance 2975 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Land conveyances 2710 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes, Idaho, Federal disclaimer 3076 Vancouver National Historic Reserve, authorization increase 2891 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Reagan, Ronald 17 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002 719 Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 2350 Intelligence reports 2418 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 State and local political committee exemptions 1929 State Justice Institutes, operations report 580 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 DC police retirees, longevity component estimates 2051 Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions 2363 Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building, designation 1745 Bruce F. Gotta Post Office Building, designation 1746 Naval Station, Newport, land conveyance 2722 Robert Noyce Scholarship Program 3049 Robson, John E. 708 Ronald, Reagan 3 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Health care services 1628 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1901 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, reauthorization 3033 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 See also Proclamations, Concurrent Resolutions United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 See Education Sudan Peace Act 1504 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status for Taiwan 121 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status 121 Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 State and local political committee exemptions 1929 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Glean air transportation conformity, etc.; temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism 1469 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 September 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Terrorist Lookout Committees, establishment 554 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act 2883 Texas-Continued Fort Bliss, land conveyance 2716 Fort Hood, land conveyance 2717 Jim Fonteno Post Office Building, designation 1752 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Waco Mammoth Site Area, study and report 2890 Thompson, Tommy 121 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 See Patents and Trademarks Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Anton–s Law 2772 Clean air transportation conformity, etc.; temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism in New York 1469 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002 2342 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Urbanized area formula grants 1478 Title 40 codification, Public Buildings, Property, and Works 1062 Central Utah Project, amendments 3030 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Timpanogos interagency land exchange 2815 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 AMVETS, charter amendment 1496 Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 2024 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 2820 Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 1517 Veterans of Foreign Wars, membership eligibility 1497 Vietnamese refugees 587 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Fort Belvoir, land conveyance 2718 Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building, designation 125 Marine Corps Base, Quantico and Prince William Forest Park, land exchange and boundary adjustments 2723 Navy Annex, Arlington, land transfer modification 2726 Norman Sisisky Post Office Building, designation 128 Tom Bliley Post Office Building, designation 124 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, renamed 1330 Ron de Lugo Federal Building, designation 576 See Elections Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Lakehaven Utility District, reuse waterwaste project 2893 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002 1485 Central Utah Project, amendments 3030 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 2358 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002 3079 Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002 2973 Lakehaven Utility District, WA, reuse project 2893 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, reauthorization 3033 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act 2876 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Teno Roncalio Post Office Building, designation 712 4 UNITED STATESSTATUTES AT LARGE

CONTAINING THE

LAWS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

ENACTED DURING THE SECOND SESSION OF THE

ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

2002

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PROCLAMATIONS

Volume 116

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 CONTENTS Page List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–137 Through 107–204 3 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–205 Through 107–250 811 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–251 Through 107–312 1621 Popular Name Index A1 Subject Index B1 List of Bills Enacted Into Public Law v List of Public Laws vii List of Bills Enacted Into Private Law xvii List of Private Laws xix List of Concurrent Resolutions xxi List of Proclamations xxiii Public Laws 107–313 Through 107–377 2457 Private Laws 3119 Concurrent Resolutions 3129 Proclamations 3169 Popularname Index A1 Subject Index B1 LIST OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PUBLIC LAW THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES SECOND SESSION, 2002 BILL PUBLIC LAW H.R. 38107–332 H.R. 169107–174 H.R. 223107–211 H.R. 308107–333 H.R. 309107–212 H.R. 327107–198 H.R. 400107–137 H.R. 451107–334 H.R. 495107–175 H.R. 601107–213 H.R. 640107–236 H.R. 669107–261 H.R. 670107–262 H.R. 700107–141 H.R. 706107–335 H.R. 727107–319 H.R. 819107–176 H.R. 861107–169 H.R. 1070107–303 H.R. 1209107–208 H.R. 1366107–190 H.R. 1374107–191 H.R. 1384107–214 H.R. 1432107–160 H.R. 1456107–215 H.R. 1499107–157 H.R. 1576107–216 H.R. 1646107–228 H.R. 1712107–336 H.R. 1748107–161 H.R. 1749107–162 H.R. 1776107–337 H.R. 1814107–338 H.R. 1840107–185 H.R. 1870107–339 H.R. 1892107–150 H.R. 1906107–340 H.R. 1913107–138 H.R. 1925107–341 H.R. 1937107–142 H.R. 2048107–179 H.R. 2068107–217 H.R. 2099107–342 H.R. 2109107–343 H.R. 2115107–344 H.R. 2121107–246 H.R. 2175107–207 H.R. 2187107–345 H.R. 2215107–273 H.R. 2234107–218 H.R. 2305107–180 H.R. 2356107–155 H.R. 2362107–202 H.R. 2385107–346 H.R. 2440107–219 H.R. 2441107–220 H.R. 2458107–347 H.R. 2486107–253 H.R. 2546107–298 H.R. 2577107–163 H.R. 2595107–320 H.R. 2621107–307 H.R. 2628107–348 H.R. 2643107–221 H.R. 2646107–171 H.R. 2733107–277 H.R. 2739107–158 H.R. 2818107–361 H.R. 2828107–349 H.R. 2876107–164 H.R. 2910107–165 H.R. 2937107–350 H.R. 2990107–351 H.R. 2998107–148 H.R. 3009107–210 H.R. 3034107–263 H.R. 3048107–362 H.R. 3072107–166 H.R. 3090107–147 H.R. 3093107–177 H.R. 3167107–187 H.R. 3180107–352 H.R. 3210107–297 H.R. 3214107–241 H.R. 3253107–287 H.R. 3275107–197 H.R. 3282107–178 H.R. 3287107–225 H.R. 3295107–252 H.R. 3340107–304 H.R. 3343107–222 H.R. 3379107–167 H.R. 3380107–223 H.R. 3389107–299 H.R. 3394107–305 H.R. 3401107–353 H.R. 3448107–188 H.R. 3449107–354 H.R. 3487107–205 H.R. 3525107–173 H.R. 3609107–355 H.R. 3656107–278 H.R. 3699107–151 H.R. 3738107–264 H.R. 3739107–265 H.R. 3740107–266 H.R. 3747107–363 H.R. 3763107–204 H.R. 3789107–192 H.R. 3801107–279 H.R. 3833107–317 H.R. 3838107–242 H.R. 3858107–356 H.R. 3880107–230 H.R. 3908107–308 H.R. 3909107–364 H.R. 3917107–226 H.R. 3954107–365 H.R. 3960107–193 H.R. 3971107–203 H.R. 3985107–159 H.R. 3986107–154 H.R. 3988107–309 H.R. 4013107–280 H.R. 4014107–281 H.R. 4015107–288 H.R. 4085107–247 H.R. 4102107–267 H.R. 4129107–366 H.R. 4156107–181 H.R. 4167107–170 H.R. 4486107–194 H.R. 4546107–314 H.R. 4558107–234 H.R. 4560107–195 H.R. 4592107–183 H.R. 4608107–184 H.R. 4628107–306 H.R. 4638107–367 H.R. 4664107–368 H.R. 4682107–369 H.R. 4685107–289 H.R. 4687107–231 H.R. 4692107–357 H.R. 4717107–268 H.R. 4727107–310 H.R. 4750107–370 H.R. 4755107–269 H.R. 4775107–206 H.R. 4782107–186 H.R. 4794107–270 H.R. 4797107–271 H.R. 4823107–358 H.R. 4851107–272 H.R. 4874107–371 H.R. 4878107–300 H.R. 4883107–372 H.R. 4944107–373 H.R. 4953107–374 H.R. 4967107–274 H.R. 5005107–296 H.R. 5010107–248 H.R. 5011107–249 H.R. 5012107–224 H.R. 5099107–375 H.R. 5125107–359 H.R. 5157107–232 H.R. 5200107–282 H.R. 5205107–290 H.R. 5207107–227 H.R. 5308107–283 H.R. 5333107–284 H.R. 5336107–285 H.R. 5340107–286 H.R. 5349107–301 H.R. 5436107–376 H.R. 5469107–321 H.R. 5472107–377 H.R. 5504107–318 H.R. 5531107–245 H.R. 5542107–275 H.R. 5574107–291 H.R. 5590107–311 H.R. 5596107–276 H.R. 5647107–254 H.R. 5651107–250 H.R. 5708107–312 H.R. 5716107–313 H.R. 5738107–360 H.J. Res. 82107–143 H.J. Res. 87107–200 H.J. Res. 111107–229 H.J. Res. 112107–235 H.J. Res. 113107–255 H.J. Res. 114107–243 H.J. Res. 117107–315 H.J. Res. 122107–240 H.J. Res. 123107–244 H.J. Res. 124107–294 S. 238107–237 S. 378107–182 S. 737107–144 S. 970107–145 S. 1010107–322 S. 1026107–146 S. 1094107–172 S. 1175107–238 S. 1206107–149 S. 1210107–292 S. 1214107–295 S. 1226107–323 S. 1227107–256 S. 1240107–329 S. 1270107–257 S. 1325107–239 S. 1339107–258 S. 1372107–189 S. 1533107–251 S. 1646107–259 S. 1762107–139 S. 1857107–153 S. 1888107–140 S. 1907107–324 S. 1946107–325 S. 2017107–331 S. 2019107–156 S. 2237107–330 S. 2239107–326 S. 2248107–168 S. 2431107–196 S. 2558107–260 S. 2578107–199 S. 2594107–201 S. 2690107–293 S. 2712107–327 S. 2810107–233 S. 3044107–302 S. 3156107–316 S.J. Res. 13107–209 S.J. Res. 32107–152 S.J. Res. 53107–328 LIST OF PUBLIC LAWS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME PUBLIC LAW PAGE 107–1373 107–1386 107–1398 107–14012 107–14113 107–14216 107–14317 107–14418 107–14519 107–14620 107–14721 107–14864 107–14966 107–15074 107–15176 107–15277 107–15379 107–15480 107–15581 107–156117 107–157118 107–158121 107–159122 107–160123 107–161124 107–162125 107–163126 107–164127 107–165128 107–166129 107–167130 107–168131 107–169132 107–170133 107–171134 107–172541 107–173543 107–174566 107–175576 107–176577 107–177578 107–178579 107–179580 107–180581 107–181583 107–182584 107–183585 107–184586 107–185587 107–186589 107–187590 107–188594 107–189698 107–190710 107–191711 107–192712 107–193713 107–194714 107–195715 107–196719 107–197721 107–198729 107–199734 107–200735 107–201736 107–202739 107–203744 107–204745 107–205811 107–206820 107–207926 107–208927 107–209931 107–210933 107–2111050 107–2121051 107–2131052 107–2141053 107–2151054 107–2161055 107–2171062 107–2181328 107–2191330 107–2201332 107–2211333 107–2221336 107–2231338 107–2241340 107–2251344 107–2261345 107–2271349 107–2281350 107–2291465 107–2301469 107–2311471 107–2321478 107–2331480 107–2341481 107–2351482 107–2361483 107–2371485 107–2381486 107–2391488 107–2401492 107–2411496 107–2421497 107–2431498 107–2441503 107–2451504 107–2461511 107–2471517 107–2481519 107–2491578 107–2501588 107–2511621 107–2521666 107–2531731 107–2541733 107–2551734 107–2561735 107–2571737 107–2581738 107–2591741 107–2601743 107–2611745 107–2621746 107–2631747 107–2641748 107–2651749 107–2661750 107–2671751 107–2681752 107–2691753 107–2701754 107–2711755 107–2721757 107–2731758 107–2741923 107–2751925 107–2761929 107–2771936 107–2781939 107–2791940 107–2801988 107–2811992 107–2821994 107–2832020 107–2842021 107–2852022 107–2862023 107–2872024 107–2882033 107–2892049 107–2902051 107–2912052 107–2922053 107–2932057 107–2942062 107–2952064 107–2962135 107–2972322 107–2982342 107–2992345 107–3002350 107–3012352 107–3022353 107–3032355 107–3042363 107–3052367 107–3062383 107–3072445 107–3082446 107–3092449 107–3102450 107–3112455 107–3122456 107–3132457 107–3142458 107–3152763 107–3162764 107–3172766 107–3182772 107–3192776 107–3202778 107–3212780 107–3222786 107–3232787 107–3242789 107–3252790 107–3262792 107–3272797 107–3282814 107–3292815 107–3302820 107–3312834 107–3322871 107–3332873 107–3342876 107–3352878 107–3362882 107–3372883 107–3382886 107–3392887 107–3402889 107–3412890 107–3422891 107–3432892 107–3442893 107–3452894 107–3462896 107–3472899 107–3482971 107–3492973 107–3502975 107–3512978 107–3522981 107–3532982 107–3542984 107–3552985 107–3563013 107–3573014 107–3583015 107–3593016 107–3603019 107–3613020 107–3623021 107–3633024 107–3643026 107–3653027 107–3663030 107–3673033 107–3683034 107–3693069 107–3703071 107–3713076 107–3723078 107–3733104 107–3743111 107–3753113 107–3763114 107–3773115 LIST OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PRIVATE LAW THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES SECOND SESSION, 2002 BILL PRIVATE H.R. 486107–3 H.R. 487107–4 H.R. 2245107–5 H.R. 3758107–6 S. 1834107–2 LIST OF PRIVATE LAWS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME PRIVATE LAW PAGE 107–23119 107–33121 107–43122 107–53123 107–63124 LIST OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PAGE H. Con. Res. 2993129 S. Con. Res. 953129 H. Con. Res. 3253129 S. Con. Res. 973130 H. Con. Res. 3053130 H. Con. Res. 1023130 H. Con. Res. 3603133 H. Con. Res. 3393133 H. Con. Res. 3613134 S. Con. Res. 1013137 H. Con. Res. 2433138 S. Con. Res. 1063140 H. Con. Res. 3473140 H. Con. Res. 3563141 S. Con. Res. 1183142 S. Con. Res. 1173142 H. Con. Res. 3873143 S. Con. Res. 1253144 H. Con. Res. 1613144 H. Con. Res. 3783145 H. Con. Res. 4133146 H. Con. Res. 4393146 H. Con. Res. 4483147 H. Con. Res. 4493148 S. Con. Res. 1323148 H. Con. Res. 3483149 H. Con. Res. 4643150 H. Con. Res. 1833151 H. Con. Res. 4693153 S. Con. Res. 1103153 H. Con. Res. 4583154 H. Con. Res. 4833155 H. Con. Res. 3883155 H. Con. Res. 4113157 H. Con. Res. 4063158 H. Con. Res. 5033160 H. Con. Res. 4873162 H. Con. Res. 843163 H. Con. Res. 3493164 S. Con. 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 Public Law 107–313: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to extend the mental health benefits parity provisions for an additional year. Public Law313 Public Law 107–313116 STAT. 2457 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2457 Public Law 107–313 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to extend the mental health benefits parity provisions for an additional year.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 5716]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002”.

42 USC 201 note.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROVISIONS. (a) ERISA.—Section 712(f) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1185a(f)) is amended by striking “December 31, 2002” and inserting “December 31, 2003”. (b) PHSA.—Section 2705(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–5(f)) is amended by striking “December 31, 2002” and inserting “December 31, 2003”.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5716: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–314: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Public Law314 Public Law 107–314116 Stat. 2458 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2458 Public Law 107–314 107th Congress
An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 4546]

Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003”. (b) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings: (1) Representative Bob Stump of Arizona was elected to the House of Representatives in 1976 for service in the 95th Congress, after serving in the Arizona legislature for 18 years and serving as President of the Arizona State Senate from 1975 to 1976, and he has been reelected to each subsequent Congress. (2) A World War II combat veteran, Representative Stump entered service in the United States Navy in 1943, just after his 16th birthday, and served aboard the USS LUNGA POINT and the USS TULAGI, which participated in the invasions of Luzon, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. (3) Representative Stump was elected to the Committee on Armed Services in 1978 and has served on nearly all of its subcommittees and panels during 25 years of distinguished service on the committee. He has served as chairman of the committee during the 107th Congress and has championed United States national security as the paramount function of the Federal Government. (4) Also serving on the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives, chairing that committee from 1995 to 2000, and serving on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, including service as the ranking minority member in 1985 and 1986, Representative Stump has dedicated his entire congressional career to steadfastly supporting America’s courageous men and women in uniform both on and off the battlefield. (5) Representative Stump’s tireless efforts on behalf of those in the military and veterans have been recognized with numerous awards for outstanding service from active duty and reserve military, veterans’ service, military retiree, and industry organizations. (6) 116 STAT. 2459During his tenure as chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, Representative Stump has— (A) overseen the largest sustained increase to defense spending since the Reagan administration; (B) led efforts to improve the quality of military life, including passage of the largest military pay raise since 1982; (C) supported military retirees, including efforts to reverse concurrent receipt law and to save the Armed Forces Retirement Homes; (D) championed military readiness by defending military access to critical training facilities such Vieques, Puerto Rico, expanding the National Training Center at Ft. Irwin, California, and working to restore balance between environmental concerns and military readiness requirements; (E) reinvigorated efforts to defend America against ballistic missiles by supporting an increase in fiscal year 2002 of nearly 50 percent above the fiscal year 2001 level for missile defense programs; and (F) honored America’s war heroes by expanding Arlington National Cemetery, establishing a site for the Air Force Memorial, and assuring construction of the World War II Memorial. (7) In recognition of his long record of accomplishments in enhancing the national security of the United States and his legislative victories on behalf of active duty service members, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans, it is altogether fitting and proper that this Act be named in honor of Representative Bob Stump of Arizona, as provided in subsection (a).
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (c) Divisions.—This Act is organized into three divisions as follows: (1) Division A—Department of Defense Authorizations. (2) Division B—Military Construction Authorizations. (3) Division C—Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations. (d) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. Sec. 3. DIVISION A— TITLE I— Subtitle A— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Subtitle B– Sec. 111. Sec. 112. Sec. 113. Subtitle C— Sec. 121. Sec. 122. Sec. 123. Subtitle D– Sec. 131. Sec. 132. Sec. 133. Subtitle E— Sec. 141. Sec. 142. Sec. 143. TITLE II— Subtitle A— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Subtitle B– Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. Sec. 216. Sec. 217. Sec. 218. Subtitle C— Sec. 221. Sec. 222. Sec. 223. Sec. 224. Sec. 225. Sec. 226. Subtitle D— Sec. 231. Sec. 232. Sec. 233. Sec. 234. Sec. 235. Subtitle E— Sec. 241. Sec. 242. Sec. 243. Sec. 244. Sec. 245. Sec. 246. Sec. 247. Sec. 248. Sec. 249. TITLE III— Subtitle A— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Subtitle B— Sec. 311. Sec. 312. Sec. 313. Sec. 314. Sec. 315. Subtitle C— Sec. 321. Sec. 322. Sec. 323. Sec. 324. Subtitle D— Sec. 331. Sec. 332. Sec. 333. Sec. 334. Subtitle E— Sec. 341. Sec. 342. Sec. 343. Sec. 344. Sec. 345. Subtitle F— Sec. 351. Sec. 352. Sec. 353. Subtitle G— Sec. 361. Sec. 362. Sec. 363. Sec. 364. Sec. 365. Sec. 366. Sec. 367. Sec. 368. Sec. 369. TITLE IV— Subtitle A— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403. Sec. 404. Sec. 405. Sec. 406. Subtitle B— Sec. 411. Sec. 412. Sec. 413. Sec. 414. Subtitle C— Sec. 421. TITLE V— Subtitle A— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Sec. 505. Sec. 506. Subtitle B— Sec. 511. Sec. 512. Sec. 513. Sec. 514. Sec. 515. Subtitle C— Sec. 521. Sec. 522. Subtitle D— Sec. 531. Sec. 532. Sec. 533. Sec. 534. Sec. 535. Subtitle E— Sec. 541. Sec. 542. Sec. 543. Sec. 544. Subtitle F— Sec. 551. Sec. 552. Sec. 553. Sec. 554. Subtitle G— Sec. 561. Sec. 562. Sec. 563. Subtitle H— Sec. 571. Sec. 572. Sec. 573. Sec. 574. Sec. 575. Subtitle I— Sec. 581. Sec. 582. Sec. 583. Sec. 584. TITLE VI— Subtitle A— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603. Subtitle B— Sec. 611. Sec. 612. Sec. 613. Sec. 614. Sec. 615. Sec. 616. Sec. 617. Sec. 618. Subtitle C— Sec. 621. Sec. 622. Subtitle D— Sec. 631. Sec. 632. Sec. 633. Sec. 634. Sec. 635. Sec. 636. Subtitle E— Sec. 641. Sec. 642. Sec. 643. Subtitle F— Sec. 651. Sec. 652. Sec. 653. Sec. 654. TITLE VII— Subtitle A— Sec. 701. Sec. 702. Sec. 703. Sec. 704. Sec. 705. Sec. 706. Sec. 707. Sec. 708. Sec. 709. Subtitle B— Sec. 711. Sec. 712. Sec. 713. Subtitle C— Sec. 721. Sec. 722. Sec. 723. Sec. 724. Sec. 725. Sec. 726. TITLE VIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 801. Sec. 802. Sec. 803. Sec. 804. Sec. 805. Sec. 806. Sec. 807. Subtitle B— Sec. 811. Sec. 812. Sec. 813. Sec. 814. Sec. 815. Sec. 816. Sec. 817. Sec. 818. Sec. 819. Sec. 820. Subtitle C— Sec. 821. Sec. 822. Sec. 823. Sec. 824. Sec. 825. Sec. 826. Sec. 827. Sec. 828. Sec. 829. TITLE IX— Subtitle A— Sec. 901. Sec. 902. Subtitle B— Sec. 911. Sec. 912. Subtitle C— Sec. 921. Sec. 922. Sec. 923. Sec. 924. Subtitle D— Sec. 931. Sec. 932. Sec. 933. Sec. 934. TITLE X— Subtitle A— Sec. 1001. Sec. 1002. Sec. 1003. Sec. 1004. Sec. 1005. Sec. 1006. Sec. 1007. Sec. 1008. Sec. 1009. Sec. 1010. Sec. 1011. Subtitle B— Sec. 1021. Sec. 1022. Sec. 1023. Sec. 1024. Sec. 1025. Sec. 1026. Sec. 1027. Subtitle C— Sec. 1031. Sec. 1032. Sec. 1033. Subtitle D— Sec. 1041. Sec. 1042. Sec. 1043. Sec. 1044. Sec. 1045. Subtitle E— Sec. 1051. Sec. 1052. Sec. 1053. Subtitle F— Sec. 1061. Sec. 1062. Sec. 1063. Sec. 1064. Sec. 1065. Sec. 1066. Sec. 1067. Sec. 1068. Sec. 1069. TITLE XI— Sec. 1101. Sec. 1102. Sec. 1103. Sec. 1104. TITLE XII— Sec. 1201. Sec. 1202. Sec. 1203. Sec. 1204. Sec. 1205. Sec. 1206. Sec. 1207. Sec. 1208. Sec. 1209. Sec. 1210. Sec. 1211. TITLE XIII— Sec. 1301. Sec. 1302. Sec. 1303. Sec. 1304. Sec. 1305. Sec. 1306. TITLE XIV— Sec. 1401. Sec. 1402. Sec. 1403. Sec. 1404. Sec. 1405. TITLE XV— Sec. 1501. Sec. 1502. Sec. 1503. Sec. 1504. Sec. 1505. Sec. 1506. Sec. 1507. Sec. 1508. DIVISION B— Sec. 2001. TITLE XXI— Sec. 2101. Sec. 2102. Sec. 2103. Sec. 2104. Sec. 2105. Sec. 2106. TITLE XXII— Sec. 2201. Sec. 2202. Sec. 2203. Sec. 2204. Sec. 2205. TITLE XXIII— Sec. 2301. Sec. 2302. Sec. 2303. Sec. 2304. Sec. 2305. TITLE XXIV— Sec. 2401. Sec. 2402. Sec. 2403. Sec. 2404. Sec. 2405. Sec. 2406. Sec. 2407. TITLE XXV— Sec. 2501. Sec. 2502. TITLE XXVI— Sec. 2601. TITLE XXVII— Sec. 2701. Sec. 2702. Sec. 2703. TITLE XXVIII— Subtitle A— Sec. 2801. Sec. 2802. Sec. 2803. Sec. 2804. Sec. 2805. Subtitle B— Sec. 2811. Sec. 2812. Sec. 2813. Sec. 2814. Subtitle C— PART I— Sec. 2821. Sec. 2822. Sec. 2823. Sec. 2824. Sec. 2825. Sec. 2826. Sec. 2827. Sec. 2828. Sec. 2829. Sec. 2830. PART II— Sec. 2831. Sec. 2832. Sec. 2833. Sec. 2834. Sec. 2835. PART III— Sec. 2841. Sec. 2842. Sec. 2843. Subtitle D— Sec. 2851. Sec. 2852. Sec. 2853. Sec. 2854. DIVISION C— TITLE XXXI— Subtitle A— Sec. 3101. Sec. 3102. Sec. 3103. Sec. 3104. Subtitle B— Sec. 3141. Sec. 3142. Sec. 3143. Sec. 3144. Sec. 3145. Sec. 3146. Subtitle C— Sec. 3151. Sec. 3152. Sec. 3153. Sec. 3154. Sec. 3155. Sec. 3156. Sec. 3157. Sec. 3158. Sec. 3159. Sec. 3160. Sec. 3161. Sec. 3162. Subtitle D— Sec. 3171. Sec. 3172. Sec. 3173. Sec. 3174. Sec. 3175. Sec. 3176. Subtitle E— Sec. 3181. Sec. 3182. Sec. 3183. TITLE XXXII— Sec. 3201. TITLE XXXIII— Sec. 3301. TITLE XXXIV— Sec. 3401. TITLE XXXV— Sec. 3501. Sec. 3502. Sec. 3503. Sec. 3504. TITLE XXXVI— Sec. 3601. Subtitle A— Subtitle B— Sec. 3620. Sec. 3621. Sec. 3622. Sec. 3623. Sec. 3624. Sec. 3625. Sec. 3626. Sec. 3627. Sec. 3628. Sec. 3629. Sec. 3630. Sec. 3631.
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES DEFINED. For purposes of this Act, the term “congressional defense committees” means— (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>PROCUREMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 101.</designator> <label>Army.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 102.</designator> <label>Navy and Marine Corps.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 103.</designator> <label>Air Force.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 104.</designator> <label>Defense-wide activities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 105.</designator> <label>Defense Inspector General.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 106.</designator> <label>Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 107.</designator> <label>Defense health programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Army Programs</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 111.</designator> <label>Pilot program on sales of manufactured articles and services of certain Army industrial facilities without regard to availability from domestic sources.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 112.</designator> <label>Report on impact of Army aviation modernization plan on the Army National Guard.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2472">116 STAT. 2472</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 113.</designator> <label>Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Navy Programs</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 121.</designator> <label>Extension of multiyear procurement authority for DDG–51 class destroyers.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 122.</designator> <label>Sense of Congress on scope of conversion progrjun for Ticonderoga-class cruisers.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 123.</designator> <label>Continuation of contract for operation of Champion-class T–5 fuel tanker vessels.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Air Force Programs</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 131.</designator> <label>Multiyear procurement authority for C–130J aircraft program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 132.</designator> <label>Pathfinder programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 133.</designator> <label>Leases for tanker aircraft under multiyear aircraft-lease pilot program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Other Programs</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 141.</designator> <label>Destruction of existing stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 142.</designator> <label>Report on unmanned aerial vehicle systems.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 143.</designator> <label>Global Information Grid system.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section> <num value="101">SEC. 101.</num> <heading>ARMY.</heading> <chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for procurement for the Army as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For aircraft, $2,186,296,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For missiles, $1,152,299,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For weapons and tracked combat vehicles, $2,276,751,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For ammunition, $1,229,533,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>For other procurement, $5,857,814,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102.</num> <heading>NAVY AND MARINE CORPS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Navy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for procurement for the Navy as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For aircraft, $8,979,275,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For weapons, including missiles and torpedoes, $2,375,349,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For shipbuilding and conversion, $9,111,023,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For other procurement, $4,494,754,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Marine Corps</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for procurement for the Marine Corps in the amount of $1,355,491,000.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Navy and Marine Corps Ammunition</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for procurement of ammunition for the Navy and the Marine Corps in the amount of $1,170,750,000.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="103">SEC. 103.</num> <heading>AIR FORCE.</heading> <chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for procurement for the Air Force as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For aircraft, $12,676,505,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For missiles, $3,504,139,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For ammunition, $1,290,764,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For other procurement, $10,846,048,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2473">116 STAT. 2473</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="104">SEC. 104.</num> <heading>DEFENSE-WIDE ACTIVITIES.</heading> <content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for Defense-wide procurement in the amount of $3,691,604,000.</content> </section> <section> <num value="105">SEC. 105.</num> <heading>DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.</heading> <content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for procurement for the Inspector General of the Department of Defense in the amount of $2,000,000.</content> </section> <section> <num value="106">SEC. 106.</num> <heading>CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.</heading> <chapeau>There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 the amount of $1,490,199,000 for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the destruction of chemical warfare materiel of the United States that is not covered by section 1412 of such Act.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="107">SEC. 107.</num> <heading>DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the Department of Defense for procurement for carrying out health care programs, projects, and activities of the Department of Defense in the total amount of $278,742,000.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Army Programs</heading> <section> <num value="111">SEC. 111.</num> <heading>PILOT PROGRAM ON SALES OF MANUFACTURED ARTICLES AND SERVICES OF CERTAIN ARMY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES</heading> <subsection> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 141 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–85; 10 U.S.C. 4543 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>through 2002</quotedText>” in the first sentence and inserting “<quotedText>through 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Overhead Funds Made Surplus by Sales</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking subsection (d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Certain Sums</inline>.—</heading><content>For each Army industrial facility participating in the pilot program that sells manufactured articles and services in a total amount in excess of $20,000,000 in any fiscal year, the amount equal to one-half of one percent of such total amount shall be transferred from the sums in the Army Working Capital Fund for unutilized plant capacity to appropriations available for the following fiscal year for the demilitarization of conventional ammunition by the Army.”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Update of Inspector General’s Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/4543">10 USC 4543 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>General of the Department of Defense shall review the experience under the pilot program carried out under such section 141 and, not later than July 1, 2003, submit to Congress a report on the results of the review. The report shall contain the views, information, and recommendations called for under subsection (d) of such <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2474">116 STAT. 2474</page>section (as redesignated by subsection (b)(2)). In carrying out the review and preparing the report, the Inspector General shall take into consideration the report submitted to Congress under such subsection (as so redesignated).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="112">SEC. 112.</num> <heading>REPORT ON IMPACT OF ARMY AVIATION MODERNIZATION PLAN ON THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report by Chief of the National Guard Bureau</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall submit to the Chief of Staff of the Army a report on the requirements for Army National Guard aviation. The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>An analysis of the impact of the Army Aviation Modernization Plan on the ability of the Army National Guard to conduct its aviation missions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The plan under that aviation modernization plan for the transfer of aircraft from the active component of the Army to the Army reserve components, including a timeline for those transfers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The progress, as of January 1, 2003, in carrying out the transfers under the plan referred to in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>An evaluation of the suitability and cost effectiveness of existing Commercial Off The Shelf light utility helicopters for performance of Army National Guard utility aviation missions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comments and Recommendations by Chief of Staff of the Army</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than February 1, 2003, the Chief of Staff of the Army shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives the report received under subsection (a), together with any comments and recommendations that the Chief of Staff considers appropriate on the matters covered in the report.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="113">SEC. 113.</num> <heading>FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiyear Procurement Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with the fiscal year 2003 program year, the Secretary of the Army may, in accordance with section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, enter into a multiyear contract for the procurement of vehicles under the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles program, subject to subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army may not enter into a multiyear contract for the procurement of vehicles in the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles authorized by subsection (a) until the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a written certification that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>all key performance parameters required in the initial operational test and evaluation for that program have been met; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the total cost through the use of such multiyear contract of the procurement of the number of vehicles to be procured under such contract is at least 10 percent less than the total cost of the procurement of the same number of such vehicles through the use of successive one-year contracts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may waive subsection (b)(2) if the Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>determines that using a multiyear contract for the procurement of vehicles under the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles program is in the national security interests of the United States;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2475">116 STAT. 2475</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>certifies that the Army cannot achieve the savings specified in subsection (b)(2); and</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Navy Programs</heading> <section> <num value="121">SEC. 121.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR DDG–51 CLASS DESTROYERS.</heading> <content>Section 122(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104–201; 110 Stat. 2446), as amended by section 122 of Public Law 106–65 (113 Stat. 534) and section 122(a) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–24), is further amended by striking “<quotedText>October 1, 2005</quotedText>” in the first sentence and inserting “<quotedText>October 1, 2007</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="122">SEC. 122.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON SCOPE OF CONVERSION PROGRAM FOR TICONDEROGA-CLASS CRUISERS.</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should maintain the scope of the conversion program for the Ticonderoga class of cruisers so that the program—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>covers all 27 ships in that class of cruisers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>provides for modernizing each of those ships to include an appropriate mix of upgrades to ships’ capabilities for theater missile defense, naval fire support, and air dominance.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="123">SEC. 123.</num> <heading>CONTINUATION OF CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF CHAMPION-CLASS T–5 FUEL TANKER VESSELS.</heading> <content>The Department of the Navy contract in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act for the operation of five Champion-class T–5 fuel tanker vessels shall continue in effect with respect to the operation of each such vessel until the completion of the term of the contract or, if sooner for any such vessel, until the vessel is no longer used for purposes of the Military Sealift Command or any other Navy purpose.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Air Force Programs</heading> <section> <num value="131">SEC. 131.</num> <heading>MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR C–130J AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiyear Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with the fiscal year 2003 program year, the Secretary of the Air Force may, in accordance with section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, enter into a multiyear contract for procurement of up to 40 C–130J aircraft in the CC–130J configuration and up to 24 C–130J aircraft in the KC–130J configuration. Notwithstanding subsection (k) of such section, such a contract may be for a period of six program years.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force may not enter into a contract authorized by subsection (a) until—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2476">116 STAT. 2476</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>testing of the CC–130J aircraft for qualification for use in assault operations has been completed by the Air Force Flight Test Center; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Block 5.3 software upgrades have been installed on all C–130J and CC–130J aircraft in the inventory of the Air Force.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="132">SEC. 132.</num> <heading>PATHFINDER PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pathfinder Programs</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote>Not later than February 1, 2003, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a list of Air Force programs that the Secretary has designated as acquisition reform pathfinder programs (hereinafter in this section referred to as “<quotedText>pathfinder programs</quotedText>”).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight of Pathfinder Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council maintain oversight over each pathfinder program that qualifies as a major defense acquisition program under section 2430 of title 10, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Pathfinder Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 15, 2003, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on pathfinder programs. For each such program, the report shall include a description of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The management approach for that program and how that approach will result in a disciplined, affordable and well-managed acquisition program.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The acquisition strategy for that program and how that acquisition strategy responds to approved operational requirements.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The test and evaluation plan for that program and how that plan will provide adequate assessment of each pathfinder program.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The manner in which the acquisition plan for that program considers cost, schedule, and technical risk.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E)</num> <content>The manner in which any innovative business practices developed as a result of participation in the program could be applied to other acquisition programs, and any impediments to application of such practices to other programs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> For each such program, the report shall also set forth the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The manner in which the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics will be involved in the development, oversight, and approval of the program’s management approach, acquisition strategy, and acquisition approach.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The manner in which the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation will be involved in the development, oversight, and approval of the program’s test and evaluation plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The manner in which an independent cost estimate for the program will be developed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Spiral Development Section</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt any pathfinder program from the application of any provision of section 803(c).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2477">116 STAT. 2477</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="133">SEC. 133.</num> <heading>LEASES FOR TANKER AIRCRAFT UNDER MULTIYEAR AIRCRAFT-LEASE PILOT PROGRAM.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2401/b">10 USC 2401a note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>The Secretary of the Air Force may not enter into a lease for the acquisition of tanker aircraft for the Air Force under section 8159 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2002 (division A of Public Law 107–117; 115 Stat. 2284; 10 U.S.C. 2401a note) until—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Secretary submits the report specified in subsection (c)(6) of such section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> either—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A)</num> <content>authorization and appropriation of funds necessary to enter into such lease are provided by law; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a new start reprogramming notification for the funds necessary to enter into such lease has been submitted in accordance with established procedures.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Programs</heading> <section> <num value="141">SEC. 141.</num> <heading>DESTRUCTION OF EXISTING STOCKPILE OF LETHAL CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">50 USC 1521a.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Management</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the program for destruction of the United States stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions is managed as a major defense acquisition program (as defined in section 2430 of title 10, United States Code) in accordance with the essential elements of such programs as may be determined by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Annual Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning with respect to the budget request for fiscal year 2004, the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall submit to the congressional defense committees on an annual basis a certification that the budget request for the chemical agents and munitions destruction program has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of section 1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="142">SEC. 142.</num> <heading>REPORT ON UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than January 1, 2003, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline,</p></sidenote> of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on unmanned aerial vehicle systems of the Department of Defense.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be Included Concerning Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall include in the report under subsection (a) the following, shown for each system referred to in that subsection:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A description of the infrastructure that the Department of Defense has (or is planning) for the system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A description of the operational requirements document (ORD) for the system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A description of the physical infrastructure of the Department for training and basing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>A description of the manner in which the Department is interfacing with the industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>A description of the acquisition plan for the system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>A description of the process by which the Department will ensure that any unmanned aerial vehicle program proceeding past the science and technology stage does so only <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2478">116 STAT. 2478</page>as part of an integrated, overall Office of the Secretary of Defense strategy for acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as that provided in the approved Office of the Secretary of Defense unmanned aerial vehicle roadmap.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Suggestions for Changes in Law</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall also include in the report under subsection (a) such suggestions as the Secretary considers appropriate for changes in law that would facilitate the way the Department acquires unmanned aerial vehicle systems.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="143">SEC. 143.</num> <heading>GLOBAL INFORMATION GRID SYSTEM.</heading> <content>None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for the Department of Defense system known as the Global Information Grid may be obligated until the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a plan to provide that, as part of the bandwidth expansion efforts for the system, the system will be designed and configured so as to ensure that information transmitted within the system is secure and protected from unauthorized access.</content> </section> </subtitle> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 201.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 202.</designator> <label>Amount for defense science and technology.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 203.</designator> <label>Defense health programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 211.</designator> <label>RAH–66 Comanche aircraft program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 212.</designator> <label>Extension of requirements relating to management responsibility for naval mine countermeasures programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 213.</designator> <label>Revised requirements for plan for Manufacturing Technology Program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 214.</designator> <label>Advanced SEAL Delivery System.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 215.</designator> <label>Army experimentation program regarding design of the objective force.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 216.</designator> <label>Program to provide Anny with self-propelled Future Combat Systems non-line-of-sight cannon indirect fire capability for the objective force.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 217.</designator> <label>Prohibition on transfer of Medical Free Electron Laser program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 218.</designator> <label>Littoral combat ship program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Ballistic Missile Defense</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 221.</designator> <label>Report requirements relating to ballistic missile defense programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 222.</designator> <label>Responsibility of Missile Defense Agency for research, development, test, and evaluation related to system improvements of programs transferred to military departments.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 223.</designator> <label>Limitation on obligation of funds for Theater High Altitude Area Defense Program pending submission of required life-cycle cost information.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 224.</designator> <label>Provision of information on flight testing of Ground-based Midcourse National Missile Defense system.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 225.</designator> <label>References to new name for Ballistic Missile Defense Organization.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 226.</designator> <label>One-year limitation on use of funds for nuclear armed interceptors.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Improved Management of Department of Defense Test and Evaluation Facilities</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 231.</designator> <label>Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 232.</designator> <label>Objective for institutional funding of test and evaluation facilities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 233.</designator> <label>Uniform financial management system for Department of Defense test and evaluation facilities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 234.</designator> <label>Test and evaluation workforce improvements.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 235.</designator> <label>Compliance with testing requirements.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 241.</designator> <label>Pilot programs for revitalizing Department of Defense laboratories.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2479">116 STAT. 2479</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 242.</designator> <label>Technology Transition Initiative.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 243.</designator> <label>Defense Acquisition Challenge Program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 244.</designator> <label>Encouragement of small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors to submit proposals potentially beneficial for combating terrorism.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 245.</designator> <label>Vehicle fuel cell program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 246.</designator> <label>Defense nanotechnology research and development program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 247.</designator> <label>Activities of the Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 248.</designator> <label>Four-year extension of authority of DARPA to award prizes for advanced technology achievements and additional authority of military departments and Defense Agencies to award prizes for achievements in promoting education.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 249.</designator> <label>Plan for five-year program for enhancement of measurement and signatures intelligence capabilities of the United States through incorporation of results of basic research on sensors.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For the Army, $7,158,256,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For the Navy, $13,244,164,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For the Air Force, $18,337,078 000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For Defense-wide activities, $17,970,653,000, of which $311,554,000 is authorized for the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="202">SEC. 202.</num> <heading>AMOUNT FOR DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year</inline> 2003.—</heading><content>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by section 201, $10,384,658,000 shall be available for the Defense Science and Technology Program, including basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development projects.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basic Research, Applied Research, and Advanced Technology Development Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText>basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development</quotedText>” means work funded in program elements for defense research and development under Department of Defense category 6.1, 6.2, or 6.3.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3">SEC. 203.</num> <heading>DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAMS.</heading> <content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation for carrying out health care programs, projects, and activities of the Department of Defense in the total amount of $67,214,000.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations</heading> <section> <num value="211">SEC. 211.</num> <heading>RAH–66 COMANCHE AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than the end of each fiscal quarter<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> of fiscal year 2003, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2480">116 STAT. 2480</page>on the progress of the restructured engineering and manufacturing development phase of the RAH–66 Comanche aircraft program.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall include, at a minimum, the information relating to the program that the program manager provides to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology with respect to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>cost, including funding and contracts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>schedule;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>performance;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>which goals are being met and which are not being met;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>milestones events accomplished; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>significant events accomplished.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="212">SEC. 212.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NAVAL MINE COUNTERMEASURES PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 216 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (Public Law 102–190; 105 Stat. 1317), as most recently amended by section 211 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261; 112 Stat. 1946), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText>through 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>through 2008</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>the responsibilities of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council under subsections (b) and (d) of section 181 of title 10, United States Code, have been carried out with respect to the updated mine countermeasures master plan, the budget resources for mine countermeasures for that fiscal year, and the future years defense program for mine countermeasures; and”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsection:</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Proposed Changes</inline>—</heading><content>Upon certifying under subsection (b) with respect to a fiscal year, the Secretary may not carry out any change to the naval mine countermeasures master plan or the budget resources for mine countermeasures with respect to that fiscal year until after the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics submits to the congressional defense committees a notification of the proposed change. Such notification shall describe the nature of the proposed change, the effect of the proposed change on the naval mine countermeasures program or related programs with respect to that fiscal year, and the effect of the proposed change on the validity of the decision to certify under subsection (b) with respect to that fiscal year.”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText>Under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2481">116 STAT. 2481</page>Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> in subsection (b)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>multiyear</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>future years</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>section 114a</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 221</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="213">SEC. 213.</num> <heading>REVISED REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAN FOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Streamlined Contents of Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of section 2521 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>prepare a five-year plan</quotedText>” in paragraph (1) and all that follows through the end of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent>“prepare and maintain a five-year plan for the program. <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> The plan shall establish the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The overall manufacturing technology objectives, milestones, priorities, and investment strategy for the program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The specific objectives of, and funding for the program by, each military department and each Defense Agency participating in the program.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biennial Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such subsection is further amended in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>annually</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>biennially</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>for a fiscal year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>for each even-numbered fiscal year</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="214">SEC. 214.</num> <heading>ADVANCED SEAL DELIVERY SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent provided in appropriations Acts, the amount described in subsection (b) shall be transferred to amounts available for fiscal year 2003 for research, development, test, and evaluation, Defense-Wide, and shall be available only for research, development, test, and evaluation relating to the Advanced SEAL Delivery System.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount to be Transferred</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount referred to in subsection (a) is the amount of $13,700,000 that was authorized and appropriated for fiscal year 2002 for procurement of the Advanced SEAL Delivery System within amounts for Procurement, Defense-Wide.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Authority in Addition to Other Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="215">SEC. 215.</num> <heading>ARMY EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM REGARDING DESIGN OF THE OBJECTIVE FORCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2003,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress a report on the experimentation program regarding design of the objective force that is required by subsection (g) of section 113 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as added by section 113 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1029).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Display</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts provided for the experimentation program in the budget for fiscal year 2004 that is submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, shall be displayed as a distinct program element in that budget and in the supporting documentation submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2482">116 STAT. 2482</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="216">SEC. 216.</num> <heading>PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ARMY WITH SELF-PROPELLED FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS NON-LINE-OF-SIGHT CANNON INDIRECT FIRE CAPABILITY FOR THE OBJECTIVE FORCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to provide the Army, not later than fiscal year 2008, with a self-propelled Future Combat Systems non-line-of-sight cannon indirect fire capability to equip the objective force.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, at the same time that the President submits the budget for a fiscal year referred to in paragraph (2) to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, a report on the investments proposed to be made with respect to non-line-of-sight indirect fire programs for the Army. The report shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>identify the amount proposed for expenditures for the Crusader artillery system program for that fiscal year in the future-years defense program that was submitted to Congress in 2002 under section 221 of title 10, United States Code; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>specify—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the manner in which the amount provided in that budget would be expended for improved non-line-of-sight indirect fire capabilities for the Army; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the extent to which expending such amount in such manner would improve such capabilities for the Army.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability</p></sidenote>The requirement to submit a report under paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to budgets for fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Objective Force Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>objective force</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 113(f)(2) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–24).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 201(1) for the Army for research, development, test, and evaluation, $368,500,000 shall be used only to develop and field a self-propelled Future Combat Systems non-line-of-sight cannon indirect fire artillery system and a resupply vehicle with respect to such system.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="217">SEC. 217.</num> <heading>PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER OF MEDICAL FREE ELECTRON LASER PROGRAM.</heading> <content>The Medical Free Electron Laser Program (PE 0602227D8Z) may not be transferred from the Department of Defense to the National Institutes of Health, or to any other department or agency of the Federal Government.</content> </section> <section> <num value="218">SEC. 218.</num> <heading>LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount for Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 201(2) for research, development, test, and evaluation, Navy, $4,000,000 may be available in program element 0603563N, relating to Ship Concept Advanced Design, for requirements development for the littoral combat ship.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Obligation of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may not obligate any funds for the construction of a littoral combat ship until after the Secretary submits the report required by subsection (c).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2483">116 STAT. 2483</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Milestone a Plan and Schedule</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees, at the same time that the President submits the budget for fiscal year 2004 to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, a report on development of the littoral combat ship.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The report shall address the plan and schedule for fulfilling the requirements of Department of Defense Instruction 5000-series for a major defense acquisition Milestone A decision for initiation of concept and technology development for the littoral combat ship, including the following such requirements:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Consideration of technology issues.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Market research.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Validated mission need statement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Analysis of multiple concepts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>Test and evaluation master plan (evaluation strategy only).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>Exit criteria.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G)</num> <content>Acquisition decision memorandum.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The report shall include a discussion of the Secretary’s acquisition strategy for development of the littoral combat ship.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Acquisition Strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall ensure that the acquisition strategy for development of the littoral combat ship includes the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>A concept and technology demonstration phase that is robust and, in a manner and on a schedule that will inform the Navy’s decisions on the concepts, technologies, and capabilities to be incorporated into the initial design of the littoral combat ship and into follow-on designs, capitalizes upon ongoing and planned experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>existing, prototype, and experimental hull forms and platforms, including the hull forms and platforms relating to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the Coastal Waters Interdiction Platform;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the Hybrid Deep Vee Demonstrator;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>the Littoral Support Craft (Experimental);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>the High Speed Vessel;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>surface effects ships;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num> <content>Research Vessel Triton;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii)</num> <content>the SLICE ship;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii)</num> <content>other existing, prototype, and experimental craft that the Secretary considers to be appropriate; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix)</num> <content>other existing ships capable of carrying the desired payload packages;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>ship and combat systems components;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>command, control, and communications systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>weapons systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>support systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>A description of the experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations that are needed for support of design and development decisionmaking for mission modules to be employed on the littoral combat ship, including the mission modules for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>anti-submarine warfare;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>mine countermeasures;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2484">116 STAT. 2484</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>anti-ship defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>any other missions that may be envisioned for the ship.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>An identification of the experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations that would need to be accomplished during the concept and technology demonstration phase and those that would need to be accomplished during the system development and demonstration phase (after a major defense acquisition Milestone B decision to enter that phase).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>A description of the potential trade-offs between program requirements and capabilities, and the methodology (including life cycle cost as an independent variable, speed as an independent variable, and other applicable program attributes), needed to arrive at a design for a littoral combat ship that can be approved (pursuant to a major defense acquisition Milestone B decision) for entry into the system development and demonstration phase.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>An analysis of the adequacy of existing and planned platforms to test the littoral ship concept prior to construction of a littoral combat ship.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Ballistic Missile Defense</heading> <section> <num value="221">SEC. 221.</num> <heading>REPORT REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Submission of Current Performance Goals and Development Baselines</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2431">10 USC 2431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each year the performance goals and development baselines—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>for those ballistic missile defense systems under development by the Missile Defense Agency that could be fielded; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>for any other ballistic missile defense program or project that has been designated by Congress as a special interest item.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Such performance goals and development baselines shall be provided for each block of each such system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The performance goals and development baselines under paragraph (1) shall be included annually with the defense budget justification materials submitted in support of the President’s budget submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">RDT&E Budget Justification Materials</inline>.—</heading><content>The budget justification materials submitted to Congress for any fiscal year in support of a request for the authorization and appropriation of funds for research, development, test, and evaluation for ballistic missile defense systems shall include a funding profile for each block of each such system that could be fielded that reflects the development baseline submitted pursuant to subsection (a) for that fiscal year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of MDA Criteria in Relation to Military Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Joint Requirements Oversight Council established under section 181 of title 10, United States Code, shall review cost, schedule, and performance criteria for missile defense programs of the Missile Defense Agency in order to assess the validity of those criteria in relation to military requirements.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2485">116 STAT. 2485</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall include the results of such review with the first annual statement of program goals submitted to the congressional defense committees under section 232(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note) after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="222">SEC. 222.</num> <heading>RESPONSIBILITY OF MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION RELATED TO SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS OF PROGRAMS TRANSFERRED TO MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 224(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>before a</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>for each</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>is</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>roles and responsibilities</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText>responsibility for research, development, test, and evaluation related to system improvements for that program remains with the Director.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="223">SEC. 223.</num> <heading>LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR THEATER HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE PROGRAM PENDING SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED LIFE-CYCLE COST INFORMATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation Pending Submission of Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 85 percent of the amount specified in subsection (b) may be obligated until the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the estimated total life-cycle cost of the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program as required for programs in engineering and manufacturing development by section 232(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds Subject to Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) applies to<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the Missile Defense Agency for the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="224">SEC. 224.</num> <heading>PROVISION OF INFORMATION ON FLIGHT TESTING OF<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2431">10 USC 2431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information to be Furnished to Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Missile Defense Agency shall provide to the congressional defense committees information on the results of each flight test of the Ground-based Midcourse national missile defense system.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Information provided under subsection (a) on the results of a flight test shall include the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content class="inline">A thorough discussion of the content and objectives of the test.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content class="inline">For each such test objective, a statement regarding whether or not the objective was achieved.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>For any such test objective not achieved—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a thorough discussion describing the reasons that the objective was not achieved; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a discussion of any plans for future tests to achieve that objective.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2486">116 STAT. 2486</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="225">SEC. 225.</num> <heading>REFERENCES TO NEW NAME FOR BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">10 use 223 note.</p></sidenote>Any reference to the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization in any provision of law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the Missile Defense Agency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><chapeau> Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Sections 203, 223, and 224 are each amended by striking “<quotedText>Ballistic Missile Defense Organization</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>Missile Defense Agency</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause><num>(i) </num><content>The heading for section 203 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><num value="203">“§ 203.</num> <heading>Director of Missile Defense Agency”.</heading></quotedContent></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>The item relating to section 203 in the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 8 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“203.</designator> <label>Director of Missile Defense Agency.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent> </content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Sections 232 (115 Stat. 1037; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note), 233 (115 Stat. 1039), and 235 (115 Stat. 1041) are each amended by striking “<quotedText>Ballistic Missile Defense Organization</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>Missile Defense Agency</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The heading for section 232 is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><num value="232">“SEC. 232.</num> <heading>PROGRAM ELEMENTS FOR MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY”.</heading></quotedContent></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>Section 3132 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–455; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>Ballistic Missile Defense Organization</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>Missile Defense Agency</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText>BMDO</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>MDA</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by amending the heading to read as follows:</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection> </section> <section class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="3132">“SEC. 3132.</num> <heading>ENHANCED COOPERATION BETWEEN NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY”.</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="A">(4)</num><chapeau> The following provisions are each amended by striking “<quotedText>Ballistic Missile Defense Organization</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>Missile Defense Agency</quotedText>”:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Section 233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–85; 10 U.S.C. 223 note).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Section 243 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103–160; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="226">SEC. 226.</num> <heading>ONE-YEAR LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR NUCLEAR ARMED INTERCEPTORS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds described in subsection (b) may be obligated for research, development, test, or evaluation, or for procurement, of a nuclear armed interceptor as a component of a missile defense system.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2487">116 STAT. 2487</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) applies to funds made Applicability, available to the Department of Defense pursuant to an authorization of appropriations in this title or title I or to the Department of Energy pursuant to an authorization of appropriations in title XXXI.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Improved Management of Department of Defense Test and Evaluation Facilities</heading> <section> <num value="231">SEC. 231.</num> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TEST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CENTER.</heading> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.–</heading><content>(1) Subchapter I of chapter 8 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="196">“§ 196.</num> <heading>Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment as Department of Defense Field Activity</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall establish within the Department of Defense under section 191 of this title a Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Center’). The Secretary shall designate the Center as a Department of Defense Field Activity.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director and Deputy Director</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>At the head of the Center shall be a Director, selected by the Secretary from among commissioned officers of the armed forces on active duty. The Director, while so serving, holds the grade of lieutenant general or, in the case of an officer of the Navy, vice admiral.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>There shall be a Deputy Director of the Center, selected by the Secretary from among senior civilian officers and employees of the Department of Defense who have substantial experience in the field of test and evaluation. The Deputy Director shall act for, and exercise the powers of, the Director when the Director is disabled or the position of Director is vacant.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties of Director</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall have the following duties:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>To review and provide oversight of proposed Department of Defense budgets and expenditures for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the test and evaluation facilities and resources of the Major Range and Test Facility Base of the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>all other test and evaluation facilities and resources within and outside of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>To complete and maintain the strategic plan required by subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>To review proposed budgets under subsection (e) and submit reports and certifications required by such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>To administer the Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program and the program of the Department of Defense for test and evaluation science and technology.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Strategic Plan for Department of Defense Test and Evaluation Resources</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not less often than once every two fiscal years, the Director, in coordination with the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the heads of Defense Agencies with test and evaluation <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2488">116 STAT. 2488</page>responsibilities, shall complete a strategic plan reflecting the needs of the Department of Defense with respect to test and evaluation facilities and resources. Each such strategic plan shall cover the period of ten fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year in which the plan is submitted under paragraph (3). The strategic plan shall be based on a comprehensive review of the test and evaluation requirements of the Department and the adequacy of the test and evaluation facilities and resources of the Department to meet those requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><chapeau> The strategic plan shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>An assessment of the test and evaluation requirements of the Department for the period covered by the plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>An identification of performance measures associated with the successful achievement of test and evaluation objectives for the period covered by the plan.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>An assessment of the test and evaluation facilities and resources that will be needed to meet such requirements and satisfy such performance measures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>An assessment of the current state of the test and evaluation facilities and resources of the Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>An itemization of acquisitions, upgrades, and improvements necessary to ensure that the test and evaluation facilities and resources of the Department are adequate to meet such requirements and satisfy such performance measures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>An assessment of the budgetary resources necessary to implement such acquisitions, upgrades, and improvements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>Upon completing a strategic plan under paragraph (1), the Director shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on that plan. The report shall include the plan and a description of the review on which the plan is based.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">–(4)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>Not later than 60 days after the date on which the report is submitted under paragraph (3), the Secretary of Defense snail transmit to the Committee on Armed Services and Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives the report, together with any comments with respect to the report that the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification of Budgets</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), shall require that the Secretary of each military department, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, and the head of each Defense Agency with test and evaluation responsibilities transmit such Secretary’s, Director’s, or head’s proposed budget for test and evaluation activities for a fiscal year to the Director of the Center for review under paragraph (2) before submitting such proposed budget to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>The Director of the Center shall review each proposed budget transmitted under paragraph (1) and shall, not later than January 31 of the year preceding the fiscal year for which such budgets are proposed, submit to the Secretary of Defense a report containing the comments of the Director with respect to all such proposed budgets, together with the certification of the Director as to whether such proposed budgets are adequate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Director shall also submit, together with such report and such certification, an additional certification as to whether such proposed budgets provide balanced support for such strategic plan.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2489">116 STAT. 2489</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall, not later than March 31<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> of the year preceding the fiscal year for which such budgets are proposed, submit to Congress a report on those proposed budgets which the Director has not certified under paragraph (2)(A) to be adequate. The report shall include the following matters:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>A discussion of the actions that the Secretary proposes to take, together with any recommended legislation that the Secretary considers appropriate, to address the inadequacy of the proposed budgets.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Any additional comments that the Secretary considers appropriate regarding the inadequacy of the proposed budgets.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Supervision of Director by Under Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Center shall be subject to the supervision of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. The Director shall report directly to the Under Secretary, without the interposition of any other supervising official.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Support of Center</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide the Director with administrative support adequate for carrying out the Director’s responsibilities under this section. The Secretary shall provide the support out of the headquarters activities of the Department or any other activities that the Secretary considers appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘Major Range and Test Facility Base’ means the test and evaluation facilities and resources that are designated by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base.”.</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“196.</designator> <label>Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center. ”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">First Strategic Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The first strategic plan required<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/196">10 USC 196 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> to be completed under subsection (d)(1) of section 196 of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), shall be completed not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of CTEIP and DOD T&E S&T Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The duty of the Director of the Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center to administer the programs specified in subsection (c)(4) of section 196 of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), shall take effect, and such programs shall be placed under control of such Director, upon the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after the report on the first strategic plan referred to subsection (b) is transmitted to the congressional committees required by subsection (d)(4) of such section 196.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="232">SEC. 232.</num> <heading>OBJECTIVE FOR INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING OF TEST AND EVALUATION FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding Objective</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall establish the objective of ensuring that, by fiscal year 2006—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the institutional and overhead costs of a facility or resource of a military department or Defense Agency that is within the Major Range and Test Facility Base are fully funded through the major test and evaluation investment accounts of the military department or Defense Agency, the account of the Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2490">116 STAT. 2490</page>the Department of Defense, and other appropriate accounts of the military department or Defense Agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the charge to an element of the Department of Defense for a use by that element of such a facility or resource for testing under a particular program is not more than the amount equal to the direct costs of such use by that element.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>Major Range and Test Facility Base</quotedText>” means the test and evaluation facilities and resources that are designated by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation as facilities and resources comprising the Major Range and Test Facility Base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The term “institutional and overhead costs”, with respect to a facility or resource within the Major Range Test and Facility Base—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>means the costs of maintaining, operating, upgrading, and modernizing the facility or resource; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>does not include any incremental cost of operating the facility or resource that is attributable to the use of the facility or resource for testing under a particular program.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>direct costs</quotedText>”, with respect to a facility or resource within the Major Range and Test Facility Base, means those costs that are directly attributable to the use of the facility or resource for testing under a particular program, over and above the institutional and overhead costs with respect to the facility or resource.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="233">SEC. 233.</num> <heading>UNIFORM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TEST AND EVALUATION FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for System</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall implement a single financial management and accounting system for all test and evaluation facilities of the Department of Defense. The Secretary shall implement such system as soon as practicable, and shall establish the objective that such system be implemented not later than September 30, 2006.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">System Features</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The system required by subsection (a) shall be designed to achieve, at a minimum, the following functional objectives:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Enable managers within the Department of Defense to compare the costs of carrying out test and evaluation activities in the various facilities of the military departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Enable the Secretary of Defense—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to make prudent investment decisions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to reduce the extent to which unnecessary costs of owning and operating test and evaluation facilities of the Department of Defense are incurred.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Enable the Department of Defense to track the total cost of test and evaluation activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Comply with the financial management architecture established by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="234">SEC. 234.</num> <heading>TEST AND EVALUATION WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Capabilities</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 15, 2003, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall submit to Congress a report on the capabilities of the test and evaluation workforce of the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary shall consult with the Under Secretary of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2491">116 STAT. 2491</page>Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation in preparing the report.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The report shall contain a plan for taking the actions necessary to ensure that the test and evaluation workforce of the Department of Defense is of sufficient size and has the expertise necessary to timely and accurately identify issues of military suitability and effectiveness of Department of Defense systems through testing of the systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The plan shall set forth objectives for the size, composition, and qualifications of the workforce, and shall specify the actions (including recruitment, retention, and training) and milestones for achieving the objectives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Matters</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall also include the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(1)</num> <content>An assessment of the changing size and demographics of the test and evaluation workforce, including the impact of anticipated retirements among the most experienced personnel over the period of five fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2003, together with a discussion of the management actions necessary to address the changes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>An assessment of the anticipated workloads and responsibilities of the test and evaluation workforce over the period of ten fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2003, together with the number and qualifications of military and civilian personnel necessary to carry out such workloads and responsibilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Under Secretary’s specific plans for using the demonstration authority provided in section 4308 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104–106; 10 U.S.C. 1701 note) and other special personnel management authorities of the Under Secretary to attract and retain qualified personnel in the test and evaluation workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Any recommended legislation or additional special authority that the Under Secretary considers appropriate for facilitating the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel for the test and evaluation workforce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Any other matters that are relevant to the capabilities of the test and evaluation workforce.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="235">SEC. 235.</num> <heading>COMPLIANCE WITH TESTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual OT&E Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (g) of section 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the fourth sentence the following: “<quotedText>The report for a fiscal year shall also include an assessment of the waivers of and deviations from requirements in test and evaluation master plans and other testing requirements that occurred during the fiscal year, any concerns raised by the waivers or deviations, and the actions that have been taken or are planned to be taken to address the concerns.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reorganization of Provision</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g) of such section, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(g)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by designating the second sentence as paragraph (2);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by designating the third sentence as paragraph (3);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>by designating the matter consisting of the fourth and fifth sentences as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>by designating the sixth sentence as paragraph (5).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2492">116 STAT. 2492</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section> <num value="241">SEC. 241.</num> <heading>PILOT PROGRAMS FOR REVITALIZING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program to demonstrate improved efficiency in the performance of research, development, test, and evaluation functions of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Under the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the director of one science and technology laboratory, and the director of one test and evaluation laboratory, of each military department with authority for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>To use innovative methods of personnel management appropriate for ensuring that the selected laboratories can—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>employ and retain a workforce appropriately balanced between permanent and temporary personnel and among workers with appropriate levels of skills and experience; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>effectively shape workforces to ensure that the workforces have the necessary sets of skills and experience to fulfill their organizational missions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>To develop or expand innovative methods of entering into and expanding cooperative relationships and arrangements with private sector organizations, educational institutions (including primary and secondary schools), and State and local governments to facilitate the training of a future scientific and technical workforce that will contribute significantly to the accomplishment of organizational missions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>To develop or expand innovative methods of establishing cooperative relationships and arrangements with private sector organizations and educational institutions to promote the establishment of the technological industrial base in areas critical for Department of Defense technological requirements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>To waive any restrictions not required by law that apply to the demonstration and implementation of methods for achieving the objectives set forth in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>The Secretary may carry out the pilot program under this subsection at each selected laboratory for a period of three years beginning not later than March 1, 2003.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Fiscal Years 1999 and 2000 Revitalization Pilot Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program under this section is in addition to, but may be carried out in conjunction with, the fiscal years 1999 and 2000 revitalization pilot programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>Not later than January 1, 2003, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the experience under the fiscal years 1999 and 2000 revitalization pilot programs in exercising the authorities provided for the administration of those programs. The report shall include a description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>barriers to the exercise of the authorities that have been encountered;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the proposed solutions for overcoming the barriers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the progress made in overcoming the barriers.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Not later than September 1, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2493">116 STAT. 2493</page>pilot program under subsection (a) and the fiscal years 1999 and 2000 revitalization pilot programs. The report shall include, for each such pilot program, the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Each laboratory selected for the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>To the extent practicable, a description of the innovative methods that are to be tested at each laboratory.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The criteria to be used for measuring the success of each method to be tested.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>Not later than 90 days after the expiration of the period for the participation of a laboratory in a pilot program referred to in paragraph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a final report on the participation of that laboratory in the pilot program. The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>A description of the methods tested.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The results of the testing.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The lessons learned.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Any proposal for legislation that the Secretary recommends on the basis of the experience at that laboratory under the pilot program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority for Other Revitalization Pilot Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 246(a)(4) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105261; 112 Stat. 1956; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>a period of three years</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>up to six years</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 245(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 553; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>a period of three years</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>up to five years</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Partnerships Under Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may authorize one or more laboratories and test centers participating in the pilot program under subsection (a) or in one of the fiscal years 1999 and 2000 revitalization pilot programs to enter into a cooperative arrangement (in this subsection referred to as a “<quotedText>public-private partnership</quotedText>”) with entities in the private sector and institutions of higher education for the performance of work.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A competitive process shall be used for the selection of entities outside the Government to participate in a public-private partnership.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline"><num>(A) </num><content>Not more than one public-private partnership may be established as a limited liability company.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>An entity participating in a limited liability company as a party to a public-private partnership under the pilot program may contribute funds to the company, accept contributions of funds for the company, and provide materials, services, and use of facilities for research, technology, and infrastructure of the company, if it is determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense that doing so will improve the efficiency of the performance of research, test, and evaluation functions of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Years 1999 and 2000 Revitalization Pilot Programs Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “fiscal years 1999 and 2000 revitalization pilot programs” means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the pilot programs authorized by section 246 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261; 112 Stat. 1955; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note); and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2494">116 STAT. 2494</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the pilot programs authorized by section 245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 552; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="242">SEC. 242.</num> <heading>TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION INITIATIVE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Conduct</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2359 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2359">§ 2359a.</num> <heading>Technology Transition Initiative</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initiative Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall carry out an initiative, to be known as the Technology Transition Initiative (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Initiative’), to facilitate the rapid transition of new technologies from science and technology programs of the Department of Defense into acquisition programs of the Department for the production of such technologies.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The objectives of the Initiative are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>To accelerate the introduction of new technologies into operational capabilities for the armed forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>To successfully demonstrate new technologies in relevant environments.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of Initiative</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Under Secretary shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Manager’) to manage the Initiative.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>In managing the Initiative, the Manager shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>report directly to the Under Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">”(B)</num> <content>obtain advice and other assistance from the Technology Transition Council established under subsection (g).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>The Manager shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>in consultation with the Technology Transition Council established under subsection (g), identify promising technology transition projects that can contribute to meeting Department of Defense technology goals and requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>identify potential sponsors in the Department of Defense to manage such projects; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>provide funds under subsection (f) for those projects that are selected under subsection (d)(2)</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of Projects</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The science and technology and acquisition executives of each military department and each appropriate Defense Agency and the commanders of the unified and specified combatant commands may nominate technology transition projects for implementation under subsection (e) and shall submit a list of the projects so nominated to the Manager.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Manager, in consultation with the Technology Transition Council established under subsection (g), shall select projects for implementation under subsection (e) from among the projects on the lists submitted under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>For each project selected under subsection (d)(2), the Manager shall designate a military department or Defense Agency to implement the project.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding of Projects</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>From funds made available to the Manager for the Initiative, the Manager shall, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), provide funds for each project selected <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2495">116 STAT. 2495</page>under subsection (d)(2) in an amount determined by mutual agreement between the Manager and the acquisition executive of the military department or Defense Agency concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The amount of funds provided to a project under paragraph (1) shall be not less than the amount equal to 50 percent of the total cost of the project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>A project shall not be provided funds under this subsection for more than four fiscal years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technology Transition Council</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>There is a Technology<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote> Transition Council in the Department of Defense. The Council is composed of the following members:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The science and technology executive of each military department and each Defense Agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The acquisition executive of each military department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The members of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The duty of the Council shall be to provide advice and assistance to the Manager under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Council shall meet not less often than semiannually to carry out its duty under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31 of each year, the Under<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report on the activities carried out by the Initiative during the preceding fiscal year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘acquisition executive’, with respect to a military department or Defense Agency, means the official designated as the senior procurement executive for that military department or Defense Agency for the purposes of section 16(3) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 414(3)).”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2359 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2359a.</designator> <label>Technology Transition Initiative.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under section 201(4), $25,430,000 may be available in program element 0603826D8Z for technology transition activities of the Department of Defense, including the Technology Transition Initiative required by section 2359a of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), the Defense Acquisition Challenge Program required by section 2359b of title 10, United States Code (as added by section 243), and Quick Reaction Special Projects.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="243">SEC. 243.</num> <heading>DEFENSE ACQUISITION CHALLENGE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2359a (as added by section 242) the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2359b">“§2359b.</num> <heading>Defense Acquisition Challenge Program</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall carry out a program to provide opportunities <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2496">116 STAT. 2496</page>for the increased introduction of innovative and cost-saving technology in acquisition programs of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The program, to be known as the Defense Acquisition Challenge Program (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Challenge Program’), shall provide any person or activity within or outside the Department of Defense with the opportunity to propose alternatives, to be known as challenge proposals, at the component, subsystem, or system level of an existing Department of Defense acquisition program that would result in improvements in performance, affordability, manufacturability, or operational capability of that acquisition program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Panels</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote>The Under Secretary shall establish one or more panels of highly qualified scientists and engineers (hereinafter in this section referred to as ‘Panels’) to provide preliminary evaluations of challenge proposals under subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preliminary Evaluation by Panels</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote>Under procedures prescribed by the Under Secretary, a person or activity within or outside the Department of Defense may submit challenge proposals to a Panel, through the unsolicited proposal process or in response to a broad agency announcement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Under Secretary shall establish procedures pursuant to which appropriate officials of the Department of Defense may identify proposals submitted through the unsolicited proposal process as challenge proposals. The procedures shall provide for the expeditious referral of such proposals to a Panel for preliminary evaluation under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Under Secretary shall issue on an annual basis not less than one such broad agency announcement inviting interested parties to submit challenge proposals. Such announcements may also identify particular technology areas and acquisition programs that will be given priority in the evaluation of challenge proposals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <chapeau>Under procedures established by the Under Secretary, a Panel shall carry out a preliminary evaluation of each challenge proposal submitted in response to a broad agency announcement, or submitted through the unsolicited proposal process and identified as a challenge proposal in accordance with paragraph (2), to determine each of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Whether the challenge proposal has merit.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Whether the challenge proposal is likely to result in improvements in performance, affordability, manufacturability, or operational capability at the component, subsystem, or system level of an acquisition program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Whether the challenge proposal could be implemented in the acquisition program rapidly, at an acceptable cost, and without unacceptable disruption to the acquisition program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>The Under Secretary may establish procedures to ensure that the Challenge Program does not become an avenue for the repetitive submission of proposals that have been previously reviewed and found not to have merit.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>If a Panel determines that a challenge proposal satisfies each of the criteria specified in paragraph (4), the person or activity submitting that challenge proposal shall be provided an opportunity to submit such challenge proposal for a full review and evaluation under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Full Review and Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote>Under procedures prescribed by the Under Secretary, for each challenge proposal submitted for a full review and evaluation as provided in subsection<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2497">116 STAT. 2497</page> (c)(6), the office carrying out the acquisition program to which the proposal relates shall, in consultation with the prime system contractor carrying out such program, conduct a full review and evaluation of the proposal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The full review and evaluation shall, independent of the determination of a Panel under subsection (c)(4), determine each of the matters specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of such subsection. The full review and evaluation shall also include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>an assessment of the cost of adopting the challenge proposal and implementing it in the acquisition program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>consideration of any intellectual property issues associated with the challenge proposal.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action Upon Favorable Full Review and Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote>Under procedures prescribed by the Under Secretary, each challenge proposal determined under a full review and evaluation to satisfy each of the criteria specified in subsection (c)(4) with respect to an acquisition program shall be considered by the office carrying out the applicable acquisition program and the prime system contractor for incorporation into the acquisition program as a new technology insertion at the component, subsystem, or system level.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Under Secretary shall encourage the adoption of each challenge proposal referred to in paragraph (1) by providing suitable incentives to the office carrying out the acquisition program and the prime system contractor carrying out such program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Technical Resources</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Under procedures<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote> established by the Under Secretary, the technical resources of the laboratories, research, development, and engineering centers, test and evaluation activities, and other elements of the Department may be called upon to support the activities of the Challenge Program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Funds available to carry out this program may be used to compensate such laboratories, centers, activities, and elements for technical assistance provided to a Panel pursuant to paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">–(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Conflicts of Interest</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out each preliminary evaluation under subsection (c) and full review under subsection (d), the Under Secretary shall ensure the elimination of conflicts of interest.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds made available for the Challenge Program may be used only for activities authorized by this section, and not for implementation of challenge proposals.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall submit an annual report on the Challenge Program to Congress. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the President submits the budget for a fiscal year to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, and shall cover the conduct of the Challenge Program for the preceding fiscal year. The report shall include the number and scope of challenge proposals submitted, preliminarily evaluated, subjected to full review and evaluation, and adopted. No report is required for a fiscal year in which the Challenge Program is not carried out.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">“(j)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not carry out the Challenge Program under this section after September 30, 2007.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2498">116 STAT. 2498</page></content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2359a (as added by section 242) the following new item: <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2359b.</designator> <label>Defense Acquisition Challenge Program.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="244">SEC. 244.</num> <heading>ENCOURAGEMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES AND NONTRADITIONAL DEFENSE CONTRACTORS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS POTENTIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR COMBATING TERRORISM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Outreach Program</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>During fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall carry out a program of outreach to small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors for the purpose set forth in subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of the outreach program is to provide a process for reviewing and evaluating research activities of, and new technologies being developed by, small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors that have the potential for meeting a defense requirement or technology development goal of the Department of Defense that relates to the mission of the Department of Defense to combat terrorism.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Goals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The goals of the outreach program are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To increase efforts within the Department of Defense to survey and identify research activities and new technologies described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To provide the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics with a source of expert advice on new technologies for combating terrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To increase efforts to educate nontraditional defense contractors on Department of Defense acquisition processes, including regulations, procedures, funding opportunities, military needs and requirements, and technology transfer so as to encourage such contractors to submit proposals regarding research activities and new technologies described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>To increase efforts to provide timely response by the Department of Defense to acquisition proposals (including unsolicited proposals) submitted to the Department by small businesses and by nontraditional defense contractors regarding research activities and new technologies described in subsection (b), including through the use of electronic transactions to facilitate the processing of such proposals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review Panel</inline>.–</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Appointment.</p></sidenote>The Secretary shall appoint, under the outreach program, a panel for the review and evaluation of acquisition proposals described in subsection (c)(4).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The panel shall be composed of qualified personnel from the military departments, relevant Defense Agencies, industry, academia, and other private sector organizations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote>Under procedures prescribed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, a small business or nontraditional defense contractor may submit acquisition proposals for consideration under the program through the unsolicited proposal process or in response to a broad agency announcement. The Under Secretary shall issue on an annual basis not less than one such broad agency announcement inviting parties to submit proposals.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2499">116 STAT. 2499</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Under procedures prescribed by the Under Secretary, the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote> panel shall review and evaluate acquisition proposals selected by the panel. An acquisition proposal shall be selected for review and evaluation if the panel determines that the acquisition proposal may present a unique and valuable approach for meeting a defense requirement or technology development goal of the Department of Defense that relates to the mission of the Department of Defense to combat terrorism. In carrying out its duties under this paragraph, the panel may act through representatives designated by the panel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <chapeau>The panel shall—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>not later than 60 days after the date on which the panel receives an acquisition proposal described in subsection (c)(4), transmit to the small business or nontraditional defense contractor that submitted the proposal a notification regarding whether the acquisition proposal has been selected under paragraph (4) for review and evaluation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to the maximum extent practicable, complete the review and evaluation of each selected acquisition proposal not later than 120 days after the date on which such proposal is selected under paragraph (4); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>after completing the review and evaluation of an acquisition proposal, transmit the results of that review and evaluation to the small business or nontraditional defense contractor that submitted the proposal.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The Secretary shall ensure that the panel, in reviewing and evaluating acquisition proposals under this subsection, has the authority to obtain assistance, to a reasonable extent, from the appropriate technical resources of the laboratories, research, development, and engineering centers, test and evaluation activities, and other elements of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>If, after completing review and evaluation of an acquisition proposal, the panel determines that such proposal represents a unique and valuable approach for meeting a defense requirement or technology development goal of the Department of Defense that relates to the mission of the Department of Defense to combat terrorism, the panel shall submit that determination to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, together with any recommendations that the panel considers appropriate regarding such proposal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics may provide funding for acquisition proposals with respect to which the panel has submitted a determination under paragraph (7) through appropriate accounts of the military departments, Defense Agencies, the Small Business Innovative Research program, or any other acquisition program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a member of the panel has no conflict of interest with respect to the review and evaluation of an acquisition proposal by the panel.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nontraditional Defense Contractor Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>nontraditional defense contractor</quotedText>” means an entity that has not, for at least one year prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, entered into, or performed with respect to, any contract described in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 845(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (10 U.S.C. 2371 note).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2500">116 STAT. 2500</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="245">SEC. 245.</num> <heading>VEHICLE FUEL CELL PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program for the development of vehicle fuel cell technology.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Goals and Objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The goals and objectives of the program shall be as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To identify and support technological advances that are necessary for the development of fuel cell technology for use in vehicles of types to be used by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To ensure that critical technology advances are shared among the various fuel cell technology programs within the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To maximize the leverage of Federal funds that are used for the development of fuel cell technology.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>development of vehicle propulsion technologies and fuel cell auxiliary power units, together with pilot projects for the demonstration of such technologies, as appropriate; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>development of technologies necessary to address critical issues with respect to vehicle fuel cells, such as issues relating to hydrogen storage and hydrogen fuel infrastructure.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation With Industry</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary shall carry out the program in cooperation with companies selected by the Secretary. The Secretary shall select such companies from among—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>companies in the automobile and truck manufacturing industry;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>companies in the business of supplying systems and components to that industry; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>companies in any other industries that the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with one or more companies selected under paragraph (1) to establish an entity for carrying out activities required by subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>The Secretary shall ensure that companies referred to in paragraph (1) collectively contribute, in cash or in kind, not less than one-half of the total cost of carrying out the program under this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Other Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall carry out the program using a coordinating mechanism for sharing information and resources with the Department of Energy and other Federal agencies.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Intial Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section 201(4), $10,000,000 shall be available for the program required by this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="246">SEC. 246.</num> <heading>DEFENSE NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a defense nanotechnology research and development program.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of the program are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To ensure United States global superiority in nanotechnology necessary for meeting national security requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To coordinate all nanoscale research and development within the Department of Defense, and to provide for interagency cooperation and collaboration on nanoscale research <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2501">116 STAT. 2501</page>and development between the Department of Defense and other departments and agencies of the United States that are involved in nanoscale research and development.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To develop and manage a portfolio of fundamental and applied nanoscience and engineering research initiatives that is stable, consistent, and balanced across scientific disciplines.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>To accelerate the transition and deployment of technologies and concepts derived from nanoscale research and development into the Armed Forces, and to establish policies, procedures, and standards for measuring the success of such efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>To collect, synthesize, and disseminate critical information on nanoscale research and development.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall act through the Director of Defense Research and Engineering, who shall supervise the planning, management, and coordination of the program. The Director, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads of participating Defense Agencies and other departments and agencies of the United States, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>prescribe a set of long-term challenges and a set of specific technical goals for the program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>develop a coordinated and integrated research and investment plan for meeting the long-term challenges and achieving the specific technical goals that builds upon the Department’s increased investment in nanotechnology research and development and the National Nanotechnology Initiative; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>develop memoranda of agreement, joint funding agreements, and other cooperative arrangements necessary for meeting the long-term challenges and achieving the specific technical goals.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1 of each of 2004,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> 2005, 2006, and 2007, the Director of Defense Research and Engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the program. The report shall contain the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>A review of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the long-term challenges and specific technical goals of the program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the progress made toward meeting those challenges and achieving those goals.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>An assessment of current and proposed funding levels, including the adequacy of such funding levels to support program activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A review of the coordination of activities within the Department of Defense, with other departments and agencies, and with the National Nanotechnology Initiative.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>An assessment of the extent to which effective technology transition paths have been established as a result of activities under the program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Recommendations for additional program activities to meet emerging national security requirements.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2502">116 STAT. 2502</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="247">SEC. 247.</num> <heading>ACTIVITIES OF THE DEFENSE EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH.</heading> <chapeau>Subsection (c) of section 257 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103–337; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>research grants</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>grants for research and instrumentation to support such research</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph:</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Any other activities that are determined necessary to further the achievement of the objectives of the program.”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="248">SEC. 248.</num> <heading>FOUR-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF DARPA TO AWARD PRIZES FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENTS AND ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY OF MILITARY DEPARTMENTS AND DEFENSE AGENCIES TO AWARD PRIZES FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN PROMOTING EDUCATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2374a(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 2007</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Administration of Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than December 31, 2002, the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the proposal of the Director for the administration of the program to award prizes for advanced technology achievements under section 2374a of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The results of consultations by the Director with officials of the military departments regarding the technology areas for which competitive prizes would be established.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>A description of the proposed goals of the competitions that would be established under the program, including the technology areas to be promoted by the competitions and the relationship of such areas to military missions of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The proposed rules for the competitions that would be established under the program and a description of the proposed management of the competitions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>A description of the manner in which the amounts of the cash prizes awarded and claimed under the program would be allocated among the accounts of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for recording as obligations and expenditures.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>For each competition that would be established under the program, a statement of the reasons why the competition is a preferable means of promoting basic, advanced, and applied research, advanced technology development, or prototype projects, rather than other means of promoting such activities, including contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authority to Award Cash Prizes for Promoting Education in Support of DoD Missions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 139 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2503">116 STAT. 2503</page> <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2374b">“§ 2374b.</num> <heading>Prizes for achievements in promoting science, mathematics, engineering, or technology education</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries of the military departments and the heads of defense agencies may each carry out a program to award cash prizes in recognition of outstanding achievements that are designed to promote science, mathematics, engineering, or technology education in support of the missions of the Department of Defense.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Competition Requirements</inline>.–</heading><content>Each program under subsection (a) shall use a competitive process for the selection of recipients of cash prizes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>For any single program under subsection (a), the total amount made available for award of cash prizes in a fiscal year may not exceed $1,000,000.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The program under subsection (a) may be carried out in conjunction with or in addition to the exercise of any other authority to acquire, support, or stimulate basic and applied research, advanced technology development, or prototype development projects.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Promptly after the end of each fiscal year, each Secretary of a military department and each head of a defense agency carrying out a program under subsection (a) shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the administration of that program for that fiscal year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to award prizes under subsection (a) shall terminate at the end of September 30, 2006”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2374b.</designator> <label>Prizes for achievements in promoting science, mathematics, engineering, or technology education.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="249">SEC. 249.</num> <heading>PLAN FOR FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM FOR ENHANCEMENT OF MEASUREMENT AND SIGNATURES INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH INCORPORATION OF RESULTS OF BASIC RESEARCH ON SENSORS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Finding</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress finds that the national interest will be served by the rapid exploitation of basic research on sensors for purposes of enhancing the measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT) capabilities of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Research Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than March<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> 31, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a plan for a five-year program of research intended to provide for the incorporation of the results of basic research on sensors into the measurement and signatures intelligence systems of the United States, to the extent the results of such research is applicable to such systems. Such program shall include the review and assessment of basic research on sensors for purpose of such incorporation, including both basic research on sensors conducted by the Government and basic research on sensors conducted by non-governmental entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall provide that the activities to be carried out under the program provided for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2504">116 STAT. 2504</page>in the plan shall be carried out by a consortium consisting of such governmental and non-governmental entities as the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of incorporating the broadest practicable range of sensor capabilities into the systems referred to in paragraph (1). The consortium may include national laboratories, universities, and private sector entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The plan shall include a proposal for the funding of activities under the five-year program provided for in the plan, including cost-sharing by non-governmental participants in the consortium under paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 301.</designator> <label>Operation and maintenance funding.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 302.</designator> <label>Working capital funds.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 303.</designator> <label>Armed Forces Retirement Home.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 304.</designator> <label>Grant to National Guard Youth Foundation.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Environmental Provisions</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 311.</designator> <label>Enhancement of authority on cooperative agreements for environmental purposes.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 312.</designator> <label>Single point of contact for policy and budgeting issues regarding unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 313.</designator> <label>Authority to carry out construction projects for environmental responses.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 314.</designator> <label>Procurement of environmentally preferable procurement items.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 315.</designator> <label>Incidental taking of migratory birds during military readiness activities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Commissaries and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 321.</designator> <label>Authority for each military department to provide base operating support to Fisher Houses.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 322.</designator> <label>Use of commissary stores and MWR retail facilities by members of National Guard serving in national emergency.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 323.</designator> <label>Uniform funding and management of morale, welfare, and recreation programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 324.</designator> <label>Rebate agreements under the special supplemental food program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Workplace and Depot Issues</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 331.</designator> <label>Notification requirements in connection with required studies for conversion of commercial or industrial type functions to contractor performance.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 332.</designator> <label>Temporary authority for contractor performance of security-guard functions to meet increased requirements since September 11, 2001.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 333.</designator> <label>Repeal of obsolete provision regarding depot-level maintenance and repair workloads that were performed at closed or realigned military installations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 334.</designator> <label>Exclusion of certain expenditures from limitation on private sector performance of depot-level maintenance.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Defense Dependents Education</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 341.</designator> <label>Assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 342.</designator> <label>Housing benefits for unaccompanied teachers required to live at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 343.</designator> <label>Options for funding dependent summer school programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 344.</designator> <label>Impact aid eligibility for local educational agencies affected by privatization of military housing.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 345.</designator> <label>Comptroller General study of adequacy of compensation provided for teachers in the Department of Defense Overseas Dependents’ Schools.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Information Technology</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 351.</designator> <label>Annual submission of information regarding information technology capital assets.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2505">116 STAT. 2505</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 352.</designator> <label>Policy regarding acquisition of information assurance and information assurance-enabled information technology products.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 353.</designator> <label>Installation and connection policy and procedures regarding Defense Switch Network.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 361.</designator> <label>Distribution of monthly reports on allocation of funds within operation and maintenance budget subactivities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 362.</designator> <label>Continuation of arsenal support program initiative.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 363.</designator> <label>Extension of work safety demonstration program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 364.</designator> <label>Condition on authority of Defense Security Service to impose fees on fee-for-service basis.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 365.</designator> <label>Logistics support and services for weapon systems contractors.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 366.</designator> <label>Training range sustainment plan, Global Status of Resources and Training System, and training range inventory.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 367.</designator> <label>Engineering study and environmental analysis of road modifications in vicinity of Fort Belvoir, Virginia.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 368.</designator> <label>Reauthorization of warranty claims recovery pilot program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 369.</designator> <label>Expanded eligibility for loan, gift, or exchange of documents, historical artifacts, and condemned or obsolete combat materiel.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301.</num> <heading>OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDING.</heading> <chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, in amounts as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For the Army, $23,922,251,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For the Navy, $29,264,939,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For the Marine Corps, $3,559,636,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For the Air Force, $27,419,488,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>For Defense-wide activities, $14,145,310,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>For the Army Reserve, $1,985,110,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>For the Naval Reserve, $1,233,759,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>For the Marine Corps Reserve, $189,532,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>For the Air Force Reserve, $2,160,604,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>For the Army National Guard, $4,155,067,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>For the Air National Guard, $4,104,810,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>For the Defense Inspector General, $155,165,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>For the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, $9,614,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14)</num> <content>For Environmental Restoration, Army, $395,900,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15)</num> <content>For Environmental Restoration, Navy, $256,948,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16)</num> <content>For Environmental Restoration, Air Force, $389,773,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17)</num> <content>For Environmental Restoration, Defense-wide, $23,498,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18)</num> <content>For Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites, $252,102,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19)</num> <content>For Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid programs, $58,400,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20)</num> <content>For Drug Interdiction and Counter-drug Activities, Defense-wide, $859,907,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="21">(21)</num> <content>For the Kaho’olawe Island Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund, $25,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="22">(22)</num> <content>For Defense Health Program, $14,123,038,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="23">(23)</num> <content>For Cooperative Threat Reduction programs, $416,700,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2506">116 STAT. 2506</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="24">(24)</num> <content>For Support for International Sporting Competitions, Defense, $19,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="25">(25)</num> <content>For overseas contingency operations transfer fund, $17,844,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="302">SEC. 302.</num> <heading>WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.</heading> <chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds in amounts as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For the Defense Working Capital Funds, $387,156,000</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For the National Defense Sealift Fund, $934,129,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For the Defense Commissary Agency Working Capital Fund, $969,200,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For the Pentagon Reservation Maintenance Revolving Fund, $328,000,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="303">SEC. 303.</num> <heading>ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME.</heading> <content>There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $69,921,000 for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.</content> </section> <section> <num value="304">SEC. 304.</num> <heading>GRANT TO NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH FOUNDATION.</heading> <content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 301(5) for administrative and service-wide activities for civil-military programs, the Secretary of Defense may use up to $2,500,000 to make a grant to the National Guard Youth Foundation to support the efforts of the Foundation to mobilize individuals, groups, and organizations to build and strengthen the character and competence of youth in the United States.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Environmental Provisions</heading> <section> <num value="311">SEC. 311.</num> <heading>ENHANCEMENT OF AUTHORITY ON COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2701(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “paragraph (2)” and inserting “paragraph (3)”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-Fiscal Year Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>An agreement with an agency under paragraph (1) may be for a period that begins in one fiscal year and ends in another fiscal year so long as the period of the agreement does not exceed two years.”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="312">SEC. 312.</num> <heading>SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR POLICY AND BUDGETING ISSUES REGARDING UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE, DISCARDED MILITARY MUNITIONS, AND MUNITIONS CONSTITUENTS.</heading> <content>Section 2701 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent><subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="k">“(k)</num> <heading>UXO <inline class="smallCaps">Program Manager</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a program manager who shall serve as the single <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2507">116 STAT. 2507</page>point of contact in the Department of Defense for policy and budgeting issues involving the characterization, remediation, and management of explosive and related risks with respect to unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents at defense sites (as such terms are defined in section 2710 of this title) that pose a threat to human health or safety.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The authority to establish the program manager may be delegated to the Secretary of a military department, who may delegate the authority to the Under Secretary of that military department. The authority may not be further delegated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The program manager may establish an independent advisory and review panel that may include representatives of the National Academy of Sciences, nongovernmental organizations with expertise regarding unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, or munitions constituents, the Environmental Protection Agency, States (as defined in section 2710 of this title), and tribal governments. If established, the panel shall report annually to Congress on progress made by the Department of Defense to address unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, or munitions constituents at defense sites and make such recommendations as the panel considers appropriate.“.</content></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent></content> </section> <section> <num value="313">SEC. 313.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restatement and Modification of Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 160 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating section 2707 as section 2700 and transferring such section to appear immediately after the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after section 2706 the following new section 2707: <quotedContent> <section><num value="2707">“§ 2707.</num> <heading>Environmental restoration projects for environmental responses</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration Projects Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may carry out an environmental restoration project if that Secretary determines that the project is necessary to carry out a response under this chapter or CERCLA.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Project</inline>.—</heading><content>Any construction, development, conversion, or extension of a structure, and any installation of equipment, that is included in an environmental restoration project under this section may not be considered military construction (as that term is defined in section 2801(a) of this title).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Source of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds authorized for deposit in an account established by section 2703(a) of this title shall be the only source of funds to conduct an environmental restoration project under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration Project Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘environmental restoration project’ includes any construction, development, conversion, or extension of a structure, or installation of equipment, in direct support of a response.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Superseded Provision</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2810 of such title is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 160 of such title is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>in section 2700 (as redesignated by subsection (a))—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2508">116 STAT. 2508</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting after “<quotedText>In this chapter</quotedText>:” the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘CERCLA’ means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in section 2701(a)(2), by striking “<quotedText>the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as ‘CERCLA’) (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>CERCLA</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 160 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by inserting before the item relating to section 2701 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2700.</designator> <label>Definitions.”;</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking the item relating to section 2707 and inserting the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2707.</designator> <label>Environmental restoration projects for environmental responses.“.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 169 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2810.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="314">SEC. 314.</num> <heading>PROCUREMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PROCUREMENT ITEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tracking System</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement an effective and efficient tracking system to identify the extent to which the Defense Logistics Agency procures environmentally preferable procurement items or procurement items made with recovered material. The system shall provide for the separate tracking, to the maximum extent practicable, of the procurement of each category of procurement items that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, has been determined to be environmentally preferable or made with recovered material.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of Training and Education</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall assess the need to establish a program, or enhance existing programs, for training and educating Department of Defense procurement officials to ensure that they are aware of any Department requirements, preferences, or goals for the procurement of environmentally preferable procurement items or procurement items made with recovered material.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 1, 2004, and each March 1 thereafter through 2007, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report detailing the results obtained from the tracking system developed under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relation to Other Laws</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the requirements of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (40 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>environmentally preferable</quotedText>”, in the case of a procurement item, means that the item has a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products that serve the same purpose. <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2509">116 STAT. 2509</page>The comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The terms “<quotedText>procurement item</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>recovered material</quotedText>” have the meanings given such terms in section 1004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (40 U.S.C. 6903).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="315">SEC. 315.</num> <heading>INCIDENTAL TAKING OF MIGRATORY BIRDS DURING MILITARY<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">16 USC 703 note.</p></sidenote> READINESS ACTIVITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Authority for Incidental Takings</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period described in subsection (c), section 2 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703) shall not apply to the incidental taking of a migratory bird by a member of the Armed Forces during a military readiness activity authorized by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the military department concerned.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of Measures to Minimize Impact of Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During the periods described in subsections (c) and (d), the Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, identify measures—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>to minimize and mitigate, to the extent practicable, any adverse impacts of authorized military readiness activities on affected species of migratory birds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to monitor the impacts of such military readiness activities on affected species of migratory birds.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Application for Interim Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register publication.</p></sidenote> period described in this subsection is the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary of the Interior publishes in the Federal Register a notice that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>regulations authorizing the incidental taking of migratory birds by members of the Armed Forces have been prescribed in accordance with the requirements of subsection (d);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>all legal challenges to the regulations and to the manner of their promulgation (if any) have been exhausted as provided in subsection (e); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the regulations have taken effect.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incidental Takings After Interim Period</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations,</p></sidenote> than the expiration of the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall exercise the authority of that Secretary under section 3(a) of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 704(a)) to prescribe regulations to exempt the Armed Forces for the incidental taking of migratory birds during military readiness activities authorized by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the military department concerned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Interior shall exercise authority under paragraph (1) with the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Judicial Review</inline>.—</heading><content>An action seeking judicial<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> review of regulations prescribed pursuant to this section or of the manner of their promulgation must be filed in the appropriate Federal court by not later than the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on the date on which such regulations are published in the Federal Register. Upon the expiration of such period and the exhaustion of any legal challenges to the regulations pursuant to any action filed in such period, there shall be no further judicial review of such regulations or of the manner of their promulgation.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2510">116 STAT. 2510</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Readiness Activity</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>In this section the term “<quotedText>military readiness activity</quotedText>” includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>all training and operations of the Armed Forces that relate to combat; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the adequate and realistic testing of military equipment, vehicles, weapons, and sensors for proper operation and suitability for combat use.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The term does not include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the routine operation of installation operating support functions, such as administrative offices, military exchanges, commissaries, water treatment facilities, storage facilities, schools, housing, motor pools, laundries, morale, welfare, and recreation activities, shops, and mess halls;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the operation of industrial activities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the construction or demolition of facilities used for a purpose described in subparagraph (A) or (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Commissaries and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities</heading> <section> <num value="321">SEC. 321.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY FOR EACH MILITARY DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE BASE OPERATING SUPPORT TO FISHER HOUSES.</heading> <content>Section 2493(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Base Operating Support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of a military department may provide base operating support for Fisher Houses associated with health care facilities of that military department.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section> <num value="322">SEC. 322.</num> <heading>USE OF COMMISSARY STORES AND MWR RETAIL FACILITIES BY MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD SERVING IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Basis for Authorized Use</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1063a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText>or national emergency</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>federally declared disaster</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National emergency</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘national emergency’ means a national emergency declared by the President or Congress.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="1063a">“§ 1063a.</num> <heading>Use of commissary stores and MWR retail facilities: members of National Guard serving in federally declared disaster or national emergency”.</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 54 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1063a and inserting the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1063a.</designator> <label>Use of commissary stores and MWR retail facilities: members of National Guard serving in federally declared disaster or national emergency.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="323">SEC. 323.</num> <heading>UNIFORM FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT OF MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 147 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2511">116 STAT. 2511</page> <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2494">“§2494.</num> <heading>Uniform funding and management of morale, welfare, and recreation programs</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Uniform Funding and Management</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, funds appropriated to the Department of Defense and available for morale, welfare, and recreation programs may be treated as nonappropriated funds and expended in accordance with laws applicable to the expenditures of nonappropriated funds. When made available for morale, welfare, and recreation programs under such regulations, appropriated funds shall be considered to be nonappropriated funds for all purposes and shall remain available until expended.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">–(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions on Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated to the Department of Defense may be made available to support a morale, welfare, or recreation program only if the program is authorized to receive appropriated fund support and only in the amounts the program is authorized to receive.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion of Employment Positions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may identify positions of employees in morale, welfare, and recreation programs within the Department of Defense who are paid with appropriated funds whose status may be converted from the status of an employee paid with appropriated funds to the status of an employee of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The status of an employee in a position identified by the Secretary under paragraph (1) may, with the consent of the employee, be converted to the status of an employee of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality. An employee who does not consent to the conversion may not be removed from the position because of the failure to provide such consent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The conversion of an employee from the status of an employee paid by appropriated funds to the status of an employee of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality shall be without a break in service for the concerned employee. The conversion shall not entitle an employee to severance pay, back pay or separation pay under subchapter IX of chapter 55 of title 5, or be considered an involuntary separation or other adverse personnel action entitling an employee to any right or benefit under such title or any other provision of law or regulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>In this subsection, the term ‘an employee of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality’ means an employee described in section 2105(c) of title 5.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2494.</designator> <label>Uniform funding and management of morale, welfare, and recreation programs.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="324">SEC. 324.</num> <heading>REBATE AGREEMENTS UNDER THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability to Navy Exchange Markets</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1)(A) of section 1060a(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>or Navy Exchange Markets</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>commissary stores</quotedText>–.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased Maximum Period of Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (3) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText>subsection may not exceed one year</quotedText>” in the first sentence and inserting “<quotedText>subsection, including any period of extension of the contract by modification<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2512">116 STAT. 2512</page> of the contract, exercise of an option, or other cause, may not exceed three years</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Workplace and Depot Issues</heading> <section> <num value="331">SEC. 331.</num> <heading>NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH REQUIRED STUDIES FOR CONVERSION OF COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL TYPE FUNCTIONS TO CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE.</heading> <content>Subsection (c) of section 2461 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Analysis Results</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>Upon the completion of an analysis of a commercial or industrial type function described in subsection (a) for possible change to performance by the private sector, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the analysis, including the results of the examinations required by subsection (b)(3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The report shall also contain the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The date when the analysis of the function was commenced.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Secretary’s certification that the Government calculation of the cost of performance of the function by Department of Defense civilian employees is based on an estimate of the most cost effective manner for performance of the function by Department of Defense civilian employees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The number of Department of Defense civilian employees who were performing the function when the analysis was commenced and the number of such employees whose employment was or will be terminated or otherwise affected by changing to performance of the function by the private sector or by implementation of the most efficient organization of the function.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>The Secretary’s certification that the factors considered in the examinations performed under subsection (b)(3), and in the making of the decision regarding changing to performance of the function by the private sector or retaining performance in the most efficient organization of the function, did not include any predetermined personnel constraint or limitation in terms of man years, end strength, full-time equivalent positions, or maximum number of employees.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>A statement of the potential economic effect of implementing the decision regarding changing to performance of the function by the private sector or retaining performance in the most efficient organization of the function on each affected local community, as determined in the examination under subsection (b)(3)(B)(ii).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>A schedule for completing the change to performance of the function by the private sector or implementing the most efficient organization of the function.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G)</num> <content>In the case of a commercial or industrial type function performed at a Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence designated under section 2474(a) of this title or an Army ammunition plant, a description of the effect that the manner of performance of the function, and administration of the resulting contract if any, will have on the overhead costs of the center or ammunition plant, as the case may be.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2513">116 STAT. 2513</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H)</num> <content>The Secretary’s certification that the entire analysis is available for examination.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>If a decision is made to change the commercial or industrial type function that was the subject of the analysis to performance by the private sector, the change of the function to contractor performance may not begin until after the submission of the report required by paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), in the case of a commercial or industrial type function performed at a Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence designated under section 2474(a) of this title or an Army ammunition plant, the change of the function to contractor performance may not begin until at least 60 days after the submission of the report.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="232">SEC. 332.</num> <heading>TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE OF SECURITY-GUARD FUNCTIONS TO MEET INCREASED REQUIREMENTS SINCE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may enter into a contract for any increased performance of security-guard functions at a military installation or facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary undertaken in response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, and may waive the prohibition under section 2465(a) of title 10, United States Code, with respect to such contract, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>without the contract, members of the Armed Forces are or would be used to perform the increased security-guard functions; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>the Secretary concerned determines that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the recruiting and training standards for the personnel who are to perform the security-guard functions at the installation or facility under the contract are comparable to the recruiting and training standards for the personnel of the Department of Defense who perform security-guard functions at military installations and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the contractor personnel performing such functions under the contract will be effectively supervised, reviewed, and evaluated; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the performance of such functions by the contractor personnel will not result in a reduction in the security of the installation or facility.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increased Performance Defined</inline>—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>increased performance</quotedText>”, with respect to security-guard functions at a military installation or facility, means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the case of an installation or facility where no security-guard functions were performed as of September 10, 2001, the entire scope or extent of the performance of security-guard functions at the installation or facility after such date; and (2) in the case of an installation or facility where security-guard functions were performed within a lesser scope of requirements or to a lesser extent as of September 10, 2001, than after such date, the increment of the performance of security-guard functions at the installation or facility that exceeds such lesser scope of requirements or extent of performance.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority for contractor performance of security-guard functions under this section shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2514">116 STAT. 2514</page>terminate at the end of the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. The term of any contract entered into using the authority provided by this section may not extend beyond the end of such period.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Needs Assessment and Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>identify any requirements for the performance of security-guard functions at military installations and facilities under the jurisdiction of the Secretary or the Secretary of a military department that are expected to continue for more than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act and, in the absence of further action by the Secretary or Congress, would otherwise be performed by members of the Armed Forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for meeting those requirements on a long-term basis.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="333">SEC. 333.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF OBSOLETE PROVISION REGARDING DEPOTLEVEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKLOADS THAT WERE PERFORMED AT CLOSED OR REALIGNED MILITARY INST AUCTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2469a of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 146 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2469a.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="334">SEC. 334.</num> <heading>EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM LIMITATION ON PRIVATE SECTOR PERFORMANCE OF DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2474(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>Amounts expended out of funds described in paragraph (2) for the performance of a depot-level maintenance and repair workload by non-Federal Government personnel at a Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Amounts expended for the performance of a depot-level maintenance and repair workload by non-Federal Government personnel at a Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence under any contract entered into during fiscal years 2003 through 2006</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Defense Dependents Education</heading> <section> <num value="341">SEC. 341.</num> <heading>ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuation of Department of Defense Program for Fiscal Year 2003</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to section 301(5) for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities, $30,000,000 shall be available only for the purpose of providing educational agencies assistance to local educational agencies.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2515">116 STAT. 2515</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than June 30, 2003, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Defense shall notify each local educational agency that is eligible for educational agencies assistance for fiscal year 2003 of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>that agency’s eligibility for the assistance; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the amount of the assistance for which that agency is eligible.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disbursement of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> disburse funds made available under subsection (a) not later than 30 days after the date on which notification to the eligible local educational agencies is provided pursuant to subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>educational agencies assistance</quotedText>” means assistance authorized under section 386(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102–484; 20 U.S.C. 7703 note).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “local educational agency” has the meaning given that term in section 8013(9) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7713(9)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="342">SEC. 342.</num> <heading>HOUSING BENEFITS FOR UNACCOMPANIED TEACHERS REQUIRED TO LIVE AT GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL STATION, CUBA.</heading> <content>Section 7 of the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act (20 U.S.C. 905) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content> A teacher assigned to teach at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba, who is not accompanied at such station by any dependent shall be offered for lease any available military family housing at such station that is suitable for occupancy by the teacher and is not needed to house members of the armed forces and dependents accompanying them or other civilian personnel and any dependents accompanying them.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>For any period for which military family housing is leased under paragraph (1) to a teacher described in such paragraph, the teacher shall receive a quarters allowance in the amount determined under subsection (b). The teacher is entitled to such quarters allowance without regard to whether other Government furnished quarters are available for occupancy by the teacher without charge to the teacher.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent></content> </section> <section> <num value="343">SEC. 343.</num> <heading>OPTIONS FOR FUNDING DEPENDENT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1402(d)(2) of the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921(d)(2)) is amended to read as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall provide any summer school program under this subsection on the same financial basis as programs offered during the regular school year, except that the Secretary may charge reasonable fees for all or portions of such summer school programs to the extent that the Secretary determines appropriate.”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="344">SEC. 344.</num> <heading>IMPACT AID ELIGIBILITY FOR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AFFECTED BY PRIVATIZATION OF MILITARY HOUSING.</heading> <content>Section 8003(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(b)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2516">116 STAT. 2516</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="H">“(H)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility for Heavily Impacted Local Educational Agencies Affected by Privatization of Military Housing</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><content>For any fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2003, a heavily impacted local educational agency that received a basic support payment under subparagraph (A) for the prior fiscal year, but is ineligible for such payment for the current fiscal year under subparagraph (B) or (C), as the case may be, by reason of the conversion of military housing units to private housing described in clause (iii), shall be deemed to meet the eligibility requirements under subparagraph (B) or (C), as the case may be, for the period during which the housing units are undergoing such conversion.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of a payment to a heavily impacted local educational agency for a fiscal year by reason of the application of clause (i), and calculated in accordance with subparagraph (D) or (E) (as the case may be), shall be based on the number of children in average daily attendance in the schools of such agency for the fiscal year.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conversion of Military Housing Units to Private Housing Described</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of clause (i), ‘conversion of military housing units to private housing’ means the conversion of military housing units to private housing units pursuant to subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, or pursuant to any other related provision of law.”.</content></clause> </paragraph></quotedContent></content> </section> <section> <num value="345">SEC. 345.</num> <heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY OF ADEQUACY OF COMPENSATION PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OVERSEAS DEPENDENTS’ SCHOOLS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Consideration for Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of section 354 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1064) is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Whether the process for setting teacher compensation is efficient and cost effective.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Time for Reporting</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText>May 1, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 12, 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Information Technology</heading> <section> <num value="351">SEC. 351.</num> <heading>ANNUAL SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION REGARDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL ASSETS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Submit Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/221">10 USC 221 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Not later than 30 days after the date on which the President submits the budget for a fiscal year to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress information on the following information technology capital assets, including information technology capital assets that are a national security system, of the Department of Defense:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2517">116 STAT. 2517</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Information technology capital assets not covered by paragraph (2) that have an estimated total cost for the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted in excess of $10,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Information technology capital assets that have an estimated total cost for the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted in excess of $30,000,000 and an estimated total life cycle cost (as computed in fiscal year 2003 constant dollars) in excess of $120,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Information for Low-Threshold Assets</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to each information technology capital asset described in subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Defense shall include the following information:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The name of the information technology capital asset.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The function of the asset.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The total cost of the asset for the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted, the current fiscal year, and the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Information for High-Threshold Assets</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to each information technology capital asset described in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of Defense shall include the following information:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The name and identifying acronym of the information technology capital asset.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The date of initiation of the asset.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A summary of performance measurements and metrics.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The total amount of funds, by appropriation account, appropriated and obligated for prior fiscal years, with a specific breakout of such information for the two preceding fiscal years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The funds, by appropriation account, requested for the next fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The name of each prime contractor and the work to be performed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Program management and management oversight information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>The original baseline cost and most current baseline information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>Information regarding compliance with the provisions of law enacted or amended by the Government Performance Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–62; 107 Stat. 285) and the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (divisions D and E of Public Law 104–106; 110 Stat. 642).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Total Cost Determinations</inline>.—</heading><content>In estimating the total cost for a fiscal year or total life cycle cost of an information technology capital asset, the Secretary of Defense shall consider research and development costs, procurement costs, and operation and maintenance costs related to the information technology capital asset.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>information technology</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>capital asset</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in Office of Management and Budget Circular A–11.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>national security system</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 11103 of title 40, United States Code.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2518">116 STAT. 2518</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="352">SEC. 352.</num> <heading>POLICY REGARDING ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE-ENABLED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Policy</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall establish a policy to limit the acquisition of information assurance and information assurance-enabled information technology products to those products that have been evaluated and validated in accordance with appropriate criteria, schemes, or programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>As part of the policy, the Secretary of Defense shall authorize specified officials of the Department of Defense to waive the limitations of the policy upon a determination in writing that application of the limitations to the acquisition of a particular information assurance or information assurance-enabled information technology product would not be in the national security interest of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the policy is uniformly implemented throughout the Department of Defense.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="353">SEC. 353.</num> <heading>INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURES REGARDING DEFENSE SWITCH NETWORK</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Policy and Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish clear and uniform policy and procedures, applicable to the military departments and Defense Agencies, regarding the installation and connection of telecom switches to the Defense Switch Network.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elements of Policy and Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The policy and procedures shall address at a minimum the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Clear interoperability and compatibility requirements for procuring, certifying, installing, and connecting telecom switches to the Defense Switch Network.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Current, complete, and enforceable testing, validation, and certification procedures needed to ensure the interoperability and compatibility requirements are satisfied.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may specify certain circumstances in which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the requirements for testing, validation, and certification of telecom switches may be waived; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>interim authority for the installation and connection of telecom switches to the Defense Switch Network may be granted.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Only the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence may approve a waiver or grant of interim authority under paragraph (1). The authority to approve such a waiver or grant of interim authority may not be delegated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence shall consult with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Stan before approving a waiver or grant of interim authority under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory of Defense Switch Network</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall prepare and maintain an inventory of all telecom switches that, as of the date on which the Secretary issues the policy and procedures—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>are installed or connected to the Defense Switch Network; but<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2519">116 STAT. 2519</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>have not been tested, validated, and certified by the Defense Information Systems Agency (Joint Interoperability Test Center).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interoperability Risks</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On an ongoing basis, the Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>identify and assess the interoperability risks that are associated with the installation or connection of uncertified switches to the Defense Switch Network and the maintenance of such switches on the Defense Switch Network; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>develop and implement a plan to eliminate or mitigate such risks as identified.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Telecom Switch Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>telecom switch</quotedText>” means hardware or software designed to send and receive voice, data, or video signals across a network that provides customer voice, data, or video equipment access to the Defense Switch Network or public switched telecommunications networks.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section> <num value="381">SEC. 381.</num> <heading>DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY REPORTS ON ALLOCATION OF FUNDS WITHIN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET SUBACTTVITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Recipients</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 228 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>to Congress</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>to the congressional defense committees</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Defense Committees Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(e) O&M <inline class="smallCaps">Budget Activity Defined</inline>.—For purposes of this section, the</quotedText>” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The”; and</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) The term ‘congressional defense committees’ means the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="362">SEC. 362.</num> <heading>CONTINUATION OF ARSENAL SUPPORT PROGRAM INITIATIVE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension Through Fiscal Year</inline> 2004.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 343 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–65) is amended by striking “<quotedText>and 2002</quotedText>”<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/4551">10 USC 4551 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> and inserting “<quotedText>through 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2004</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in paragraph (2), by striking the first sentence and inserting the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Not later than July<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> 1, 2003, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the demonstration program since its implementation, including the Secretary’s views regarding the benefits of the program for Army <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2520">116 STAT. 2520</page>manufacturing arsenals and the Department of the Army and the success of the program in achieving the purposes specified in subsection (b).</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="363">SEC. 363.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF WORK SAFETY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1112 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–313) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 2003</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (e)(2), by striking “<quotedText>December 1, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 1, 2003</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revision of Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e)(2) of such section is further amended by striking “<quotedText>fiscal year 2002</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText>fiscal years 2002 and 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="364">SEC. 364.</num> <heading>CONDITION ON AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICE TO IMPOSE FEES ON FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS.</heading> <content>The Secretary of Defense may not authorize the Defense Security Service to impose fees on a fee-for-service basis for the investigative services provided by the Defense Security Service unless the Secretary certifies in advance to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate that the Defense Security Service has the financial systems in place to determine accurately the cost of such services.</content> </section> <section> <num value="365">SEC. 365.</num> <heading>LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR WEAPON SYSTEMS CONTRACTORS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense may make available logistics support and logistics services to a contractor in support of the performance by the contractor of a contract for the construction, modification, or maintenance of a weapon system that is entered into by an official of the Department of Defense.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>Any logistics support and logistics services to be provided under this section to a contractor in support of the performance of a contract described in subsection (a) shall be provided under a separate contract that is entered into by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency with that contractor. <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote>The requirements of section 2208(h) of title 10, United States Code, and the regulations prescribed pursuant to such section shall apply to the contract between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and the contractor.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Support and Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The logistics support and logistics services that may be provided under this section in support of the performance of a contract described in subsection (a) are the distribution, disposal, and cataloging of materiel and repair parts necessary for the performance of that contract.</content> </subsection> <subsection> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The number of contracts described in subsection (a) for which the Secretary of Defense makes logistics support and logistics services available under the authority of this section may not exceed five contracts. The total amount of the estimated costs of all such contracts for which logistics support and logistics services are made available under this section may not exceed $100,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>No contract entered into by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency under subsection (b) may be for a period in excess <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2521">116 STAT. 2521</page>of five years, including periods for which the contract is extended under options to extend the contract.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Before exercising the authority under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe in regulations such requirements, conditions, and restrictions as the Secretary determines appropriate to ensure that logistics support and logistics services are provided under this section only when it is in the best interests of the United States to do so. The regulations shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A requirement for the authority under this section to be used only for providing logistics support and logistics services in support of the performance of a contract that is entered into using competitive procedures (as defined in section 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>A requirement for the solicitation of offers for a contract described in subsection (a), for which logistics support and logistics services are to be made available under this section, to include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a statement that the logistics support and logistics services are to be made available under the authority of this section to any contractor awarded the contract, but only on a basis that does not require acceptance of the support and services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a description of the range of the logistics support and logistics services that are to be made available to the contractor.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A requirement for the rates charged a contractor for logistics support and logistics services provided to a contractor under this section to reflect the full cost to the United States of the resources used in providing the support and services, including the costs of resources used, but not paid for, by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>With respect to a contract described in subsection (a) that is being performed for a department or agency outside the Department of Defense, a prohibition, in accordance with applicable contracting procedures, on the imposition of any charge on that department or agency for any effort of Department of Defense personnel or the contractor to correct deficiencies in the performance of such contract.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>A prohibition on the imposition of any charge on a contractor for any effort of the contractor to correct a deficiency in the performance of logistics support and logistics services provided to the contractor under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Treaty Obligations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that the exercise of authority under this section does not conflict with any obligation of the United States under any treaty or other international agreement.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The authority provided in this section shall expire on September 30, 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The expiration of the authority under this section does not terminate—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>any contract that was entered into by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency under subsection (b) before the date specified in paragraph (1) or any obligation to provide logistics support and logistics services under that contract; or<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2522">116 STAT. 2522</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>any authority to enter into a contract described in subsection (a) for which a solicitation of offers was issued in accordance with the regulations prescribed pursuant to sub-section (e)(2) before the date specified in paragraph (1) or to provide logistics support and logistics services to the contractor with respect to that contract in accordance with this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="366">SEC. 366.</num> <heading>TRAINING RANGE SUSTAINMENT PLAN, GLOBAL STATUS OF RESOURCES AND TRAINING SYSTEM, AND TRAINING RANGE INVENTORY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a comprehensive plan for using existing authorities available to the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments to address training constraints caused by limitations on the use of military lands, marine areas, and airspace that are available in the United States and overseas for training of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>As part of the preparation of the plan, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>An assessment of current and future training range requirements of the Armed Forces.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>An evaluation of the adequacy of current Department of Defense resources (including virtual and constructive training assets as well as military lands, marine areas, and airspace available in the United States and overseas) to meet those current and future training range requirements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The plan shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Proposals to enhance training range capabilities and address any shortfalls in current Department of Defense resources identified pursuant to the assessment and evaluation conducted under paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Goals and milestones for tracking planned actions and measuring progress.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Projected funding requirements for implementing planned actions.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Designation of an office in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and in each of the military departments that will have lead responsibility for overseeing implementation of the plan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>At the same time as the President submits to Congress the budget for fiscal year 2004, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report describing the progress made in implementing this subsection, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the plan developed under paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the results of the assessment and evaluation conducted under paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>any recommendations that the Secretary may have for legislative or regulatory changes to address training constraints identified pursuant to this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>At the same time as the President submits to Congress the budget for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2008, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the progress made in implementing the plan and any additional actions taken, or to be taken, to address training constraints caused by limitations on the use of military lands, marine areas, and airspace.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2523">116 STAT. 2523</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Readiness Reporting Improvement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than June<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> 30, 2003, the Secretary of Defense, using existing measures within the authority of the Secretary, shall submit to Congress a report on the plans of the Department of Defense to improve the Global Status of Resources and Training System to reflect the readiness impact that training constraints caused by limitations on the use of military lands, marine areas, and airspace have on specific units of the Armed Forces.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Training Range Inventory</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and maintain a training range inventory for each of the Armed Forces—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to identify all available operational training ranges;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to identify all training capacities and capabilities available at each training range; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>to identify training constraints caused by limitations on the use of military lands, marine areas, and airspace at each training range.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit an initial inventory to Congress at the same time as the President submits the budget for fiscal year 2004 and shall submit an updated inventory to Congress at the same time as the President submits the budget for fiscal years 2005 through 2008.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Gao Evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall transmit copies of each report required by subsections (a) and (b) to the Comptroller General. Within 60 days after receiving a report, the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Comptroller General shall submit to Congress an evaluation of the report.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Armed Forces Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>Armed Forces</quotedText>” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="367">SEC. 367.</num> <heading>ENGINEERING STUDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF ROAD MODIFICATIONS IN VICINITY OF FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Analysis</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Army shall conduct a preliminary engineering study and environmental analysis to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a connector road between Richmond Highway (United States Route 1) and Telegraph Road in order to provide an alternative to Beulah Road (State Route 613) and Woodlawn Road (State Route 618) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, which were closed as a force protection measure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>It is the sense of Congress that the study and analysis should consider as one alternative the extension of Old Mill Road between Richmond Highway and Telegraph Road.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading/><content>The study required by subsection (a) shall be conducted in consultation with the Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Fairfax County, Virginia.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit to Congress a summary report on the study and analysis required by subsection (a). The summary report shall be submitted together with the budget justification materials in support of the budget of the President for fiscal year 2006 that is submitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 301(a)(1) for the Army for operation and maintenance, $5,000,000 may be made available for the study and analysis required by subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2524">116 STAT. 2524</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="368">SEC. 368.</num> <heading>REAUTHORIZATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS RECOVERY PILOT PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau>Section 391 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–85; 10 U.S.C. 2304 note), as amended by section 364 of Public Law 107–107 (115 Stat. 1068), is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (f), by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 2004</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking subsection (g).</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="369">SEC. 369.</num> <heading>EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY FOR LOAN, GIFT, OR EXCHANGE OF DOCUMENTS, HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS, AND CONDEMNED OR OBSOLETE COMBAT MATERIEL.</heading> <content>Section 2572(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period the following: “<quotedText>or a nonprofit military aviation heritage foundation or association incorporated in a State</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Active Forces</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 401.</designator> <label>End strengths for active forces.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 402.</designator> <label>Revision in permanent end strength minimum levels.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 403.</designator> <label>Expanded authority for administrative increases in statutory active-duty end strengths.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 404.</designator> <label>General and flag officer management</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 405.</designator> <label>Extension of certain authorities relating to management of numbers of general and flag officers in certain grades.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 406.</designator> <label>Increase in authorized strengths for Marine Corps officers on active duty in the grade of colonel.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Reserve Forces</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 411.</designator> <label>End strengths for Selected Reserve.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 412.</designator> <label>End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the reserves.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 413.</designator> <label>End strengths for military technicians (dual status).</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 414.</designator> <label>Fiscal year 2003 limitation on non-dual status technicians.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Authorization of Appropriations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 421.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations for military personnel.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Active Forces</heading> <section> <num value="401">SEC. 401.</num> <heading>END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/115">10 USC 115 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of September 30, 2003, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Army, 480,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Navy, 375,700.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Marine Corps, 175,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Air Force, 359,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="402">SEC. 402.</num> <heading>REVISION IN PERMANENT END STRENGTH MINIMUM LEVELS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revised End Strength Floors</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of section 691 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>376,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>375,700</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText>172,600</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>175,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText>358,800</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>359,000</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2525">116 STAT. 2525</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Secretary of Defense Flexibility Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section is repealed.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="403">SEC. 403.</num> <heading>EXPANDED AUTHORITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INCREASES IN STATUTORY ACTIVE-DUTY END STRENGTHS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Defense Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c)(1) of section 115 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>2 percent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>3 percent</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service Secretary Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <chapeau>Upon determination by the Secretary of a military department that such action would enhance manning and readiness in essential units or in critical specialties or ratings, the Secretary may increase the end strength authorized pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A) for a fiscal year for the armed force trader the jurisdiction of that Secretary or, in the case of the Secretary of the Navy, for any of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of that Secretary. Any such increase for a fiscal year—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>shall be by a number equal to not more than 2 percent of such authorized end strength; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>shall be counted as part of the increase for that armed force for that fiscal year authorized under subsection (c)(1).”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="404">SEC. 404.</num> <heading>GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICER MANAGEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> of Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense From Limitation on Active Duty Officers in Grades Above Major General and Rear Admiral</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective on the date specified in subsection (d), section 525(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <content>An officer while serving in a position designated by the Secretary of Defense as Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, if serving in the grade of lieutenant general or vice admiral, is in addition to the number that otherwise would be permitted for that officer’s armed force for that grade under paragraph (1) or (2). Only one officer may be designated as Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for purposes of this paragraph.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Number of Lieutenant Generals Authorized for the Marine Corps</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (2)(B) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText>16.2 percent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>17.5 percent</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review of Active Duty and Reserve General and Flag Officer Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/525">10 USC 525 note</ref>.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report containing any recommendations of the Secretary (together with the rationale of the Secretary for the recommendations) concerning the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Revision of the limitations on general and flag officer grade authorizations and distribution in grade prescribed by sections 525, 526, and 12004 of title 10, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Statutory designation of the positions and grades of any additional general and flag officers in the commands specified in chapter 1006 of title 10, United States Code, and the reserve component offices specified in sections 3038, 5143, 5144, and 8038 of such title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The provisions of subsection (b) through (e) of section 1213<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104–201; 110 Stat. 2694) shall apply to the report <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2526">116 STAT. 2526</page>under paragraph (1) in the same manner as they applied to the report required by subsection (a) of that section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/525">10 USC 525 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the receipt by Congress of the report required by subsection (c).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="405">SEC. 405.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF NUMBERS OF GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS IN CERTAIN GRADES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Senior Joint Officer Positions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 604(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of Officers on Active Duty in General and Flag Officer Grades</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 525(b)(5XC) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Strength for General and Flag Officers on Active Duty</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 526(b)(3) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>October 1, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="406">SEC. 406.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR MARINE CORPS OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE GRADE OF COLONEL.</heading> <content>The table in section 523(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the figures under the heading “<quotedText>Colonel</quotedText>” in the portion of the table relating to the Marine Corps and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>”571</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>632</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>653</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>673</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>694</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>715</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>735”.</designator></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <section> <num value="411">SEC. 411.</num> <heading>END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/12001">10 USC 12001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September 30, 2003, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Army National Guard of the United States, 350,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Army Reserve, 205,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Naval Reserve, 87,800.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Marine Corps Reserve, 39,558.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The Air National Guard of the United States, 106,600.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The Air Force Reserve, 75,600.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>The Coast Guard Reserve, 9,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The end strengths prescribed by subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component which are on active duty (other than for training) at the end of the fiscal year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component who are on active duty (other than for training <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2527">116 STAT. 2527</page>or for unsatisfactory participation in training) without their consent at the end of the fiscal year. <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Whenever such units or such individual members are released from active duty during any fiscal year, the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of such reserve component shall be proportionately increased by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members.</p> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="412">SEC. 412.</num> <heading>END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/12001">10 USC 12001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> OF THE RESERVES.</heading> <chapeau>Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30, 2003, the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Army National Guard of the United States, 24,562.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Army Reserve, 14,070.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Naval Reserve, 14,572.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,261.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The Air National Guard of the United States, 11,727.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The Air Force Reserve, 1,498.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="413">SEC. 413.</num> <heading>END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/115">10 USC 115 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> STATUS).</heading> <chapeau>The minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2003 for the reserve components of the Army and the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129 of title 10, United States Code) shall be the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For the Army National Guard of the United States, 24,102.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For the Army Reserve, 6,599.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For the Air National Guard of the United States, 22,495.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For the Air Force Reserve, 9,911.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="414">SEC. 414.</num> <heading>FISCAL YEAR 2003 LIMITATION ON NON-DUAL STATUS TECHNICIANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Army</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The number of non-dual status technicians employed by the reserve components of the Army as of September 30, 2003, may not exceed the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For the Army Reserve, 995.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For the Army National Guard of the United States, 1,600, to be counted within the limitation specified in section 10217(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The number of non-dual status technicians employed by the reserve components of the Army and the Air Force as of September 30, 2003, may not exceed the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For the Air Force Reserve, 90.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For the Air National Guard of the United States, 350, to be counted within the limitation specified in section 10217(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-Dual Status Technicians Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>non-dual status technician</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 10217(a) of title 10, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 10217(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2528">116 STAT. 2528</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText>Effective October 1, 2002, the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in the second sentence, by striking –<quotedText>after the preceding sentence takes effect</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Authorization of Appropriations</heading> <section> <num value="421">SEC. 421.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL.</heading> <content>There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for military personnel for fiscal year 2003 a total of $93,829,525,000. The authorization in the preceding sentence supersedes any other authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal year 2003.</content> </section> </subtitle> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Officer Personnel Policy</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 501.</designator> <label>Extension of good-of-the-service waiver authority for officers appointed to a Reserve Chief or Guard Director position.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 502.</designator> <label>Exclusion of certain officers from limitation on authority to grant a waiver of required completion or sequencing for joint professional military education.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 503.</designator> <label>Extension and codification of authority for recall of retired aviators to active duty.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 504.</designator> <label>Grades for certain positions.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 505.</designator> <label>Reinstatement of authority to reduce three-year time-in-grade requirement for retirement in grade for officers in grades above major and lieutenant commander.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 506.</designator> <label>Authority to require that an officer take leave pending review of a recommendation for removal by a board of inquiry.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Reserve Component Management</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 511.</designator> <label>Reviews of National Guard strength accounting and management and other issues.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 512.</designator> <label>Courts-martial for the National Guard when not in Federal service.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 513.</designator> <label>Fiscal year 2003 funding for military personnel costs of reserve component Special Operations Forces personnel engaged in humanitarian assistance activities relating to clearing of landmines.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 514.</designator> <label>Use of Reserves to perform duties relating to defense against terrorism.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 515.</designator> <label>Repeal of prohibition on use of Air Force Reserve AGR personnel for Air Force base security functions.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Reserve Component Officer Personnel Policy</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 521.</designator> <label>Eligibility for consideration for promotion to grade of major general for certain reserve component brigadier generals who do not otherwise qualify for consideration for promotion under the one-year rule.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 522.</designator> <label>Authority for limited extension of medical deferment of mandatory retirement or separation of reserve component officers.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Enlistment, Education, and Training Programs</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 531.</designator> <label>Enlistment incentives for pursuit of skills to facilitate national service.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 532.</designator> <label>Authority for phased increase to 4,400 in authorized strengths for the service academies.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 533.</designator> <label>Enhancement of reserve component delayed training program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 534.</designator> <label>Review of Armed Forces programs for preparation for, participation in, and conduct of athletic competitions.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2529">116 STAT. 2529</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Sec. 535.</designator> <label>Repeal of bar to eligibility of Army College First program participants for benefits under student loan repayment program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Decorations, Awards, and Commendations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 541.</designator> <label>Waiver of time limitations for award of Army Distinguished-Service Cross to certain persons.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 542.</designator> <label>Option to convert award of Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded tor Operation Frequent Wind to Vietnam Service Medal.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 543.</designator> <label>Korea Defense Service Medal.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 544.</designator> <label>Commendation of military chaplains.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Administrative Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 551.</designator> <label>Staffing and funding for Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 552.</designator> <label>Three-year freeze on reductions of personnel of agencies responsible for review and correction of military records.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 553.</designator> <label>Authority for acceptance of voluntary services of individuals as proctors for administration of Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 554.</designator> <label>Extension of temporary early retirement authority.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle G—</designator><label>Matters Relating to Minorities and Women in the Armed Forces</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 561.</designator> <label>Surveys of racial and ethnic issues and of gender issues in the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 562.</designator> <label>Annual report on status of female members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 563.</designator> <label>Wear of abayas by female members of the Armed Forces in Saudi Arabia.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle H—</designator><label/> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 571.</designator> <label>Department of Defense support for persons participating in military funeral honors details.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 572.</designator> <label>Emergency leave of absence program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 573.</designator> <label>Enhanced flexibility in medical loan repayment program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 574.</designator> <label>Destinations authorized for Government paid transportation of enlisted personnel for rest and recuperation absence upon extending duty at designated locations overseas.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 575.</designator> <label>Vehicle storage in lieu of transportation when member is ordered to a nonforeign duty station outside continental United States.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle I—</designator><label>Reports</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 581.</designator> <label>Quadrennial quality of life review.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 582.</designator> <label>Report on desirability and feasibility of consolidating separate courses of basic instruction for judge advocates.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 583.</designator> <label>Reports on efforts to resolve status of Captain Michael Scott Speicher, United States Navy.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 584.</designator> <label>Report on volunteer services of members of the reserve components in emergency response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Officer Personnel Policy</heading> <section> <num value="501">SEC. 501.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF GOOD-OF-THE-SERV1CE WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR OFFICERS APPOINTED TO A RESERVE CHIEF OR GUARD DIRECTOR POSITION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Requirement for Significant Joint Duty Experience</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 3038(b)(4), 5143(b)(4), 5144(b)(4), 8038(b)(4), and 10506(a)(3)(D) of title 10, United States Code, are each amended by striking “<quotedText>October 1, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Future Implementation of Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than May 1, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>setting forth the steps that have been taken by the Secretary, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure that Reserve and National Guard officers receive significant joint duty experience; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>specifying the date by which no further extension of the waiver authority under the sections amended by subsection (a) will be required.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2530">116 STAT. 2530</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="502">SEC. 502.</num> <heading>EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS FROM LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO GRANT A WAIVER OF REQUIRED COMPLETION OR SEQUENCING FOR JOINT PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion from Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/661">10 USC 661 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>There shall be excluded from counting for purposes of the 10-percent limitation set forth in the last sentence of section 661(c)(3)(D) of title 10, United States Code (limiting the authority to grant waivers related to sequencing or completion of program of joint professional military education), any officer selected for the joint specialty who—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>on December 28, 2001, met the requirements of section 661(c) of such title for nomination for the joint specialty, but who had not been nominated for that specialty before that date by the Secretary of the military department concerned; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>before the date of the enactment of this Act was automatically nominated for the joint specialty as a result of section 661(b)(2) of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of subsection (a) shall terminate on October 1, 2006.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cross-Reference Correction</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 661(c)(3)(E) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>subparagraph</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="503">SEC. 503.</num> <heading>EXTENSION AND CODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR RECALL OF RETIRED AVIATORS TO ACTIVE DUTY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 39 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 688 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="688a">“§688a.</num> <heading>Retired aviators: temporary authority to order to active duty</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of a military department may order to active duty a retired officer having expertise as an aviator to fill staff positions normally filled by aviators on active duty. Any such order may be made only with the consent of the officer ordered to active duty and in accordance with an agreement between the Secretary and the officer.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The period of active duty of an officer under an order to active duty under subsection (a) shall be specified in the agreement entered into under that subsection.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No more than a total of 500 officers may be on active duty at any time under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to order a retired officer to active duty under this section is in addition to the authority under section 688 of this title or any other provision of law authorizing the Secretary concerned to order a retired member to active duty.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Certain Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content>Officers ordered to active duty under subsection (a) shall not be counted for purposes of section 688 or 690 of this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer may not be ordered to active duty under this section after September 30, 2008.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 688 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“688a.</designator> <label>Retired aviators: temporary authority to order to active duty.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2531">116 STAT. 2531</page></label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grade in Which Ordered to Active Duty and Upon Release from Active Duty</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 689 of such title is amended by inserting “<quotedText>or 688a</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 688</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The provisions of section 689(d) of title 10, United States<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/689">10 USC 689 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Code, shall apply with respect to an officer ordered to active duty under section 501 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106—65; 113 Stat. 589) before the date of the enactment of this Act in the same manner as such provisions apply to an officer ordered to active duty under section 688 of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition Provision</inline>.—</heading><content>Any officer ordered to active duty<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/688/a">10 USC 688a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> under section 501 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 589) who continues on active duty under such order to active duty after the date of the enactment of this Act shall be counted for purposes of the limitation under subsection (c) of section 688a of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="504">SEC. 504.</num> <heading>GRADES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Heads of Nurse Corps</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 3069(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>brigadier general</quotedText>” in the second sentence and inserting “<quotedText>major general</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The first sentence of section 5150(c) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>rear admiral, in the case of an officer in the Nurse Corps, or</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>for promotion to the grade of</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>, in the case of an officer in the Medical Service Corps</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>rear admiral (lower half)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 8069(b) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>brigadier general</quotedText>” in the second sentence and inserting “<quotedText>major general</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief of Veterinary Corps of the Army</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 307 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="3084">“§3084.</num> <heading>Chief of Veterinary Corps; grade</heading> <content>“The Chief of the Veterinary Corps of the Army serves in the grade of brigadier general. An officer appointed to that position who holds a lower grade shall be appointed in the grade of brigadier general.”.</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“3084.</designator> <label>Chief of Veterinary Corps: grade.”</label> </referenceItem> </toc></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief of Legislative Liaison of the Army</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Chapter 303 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="3023">“§ 3023.</num> <heading>Chief of Legislative Liaison</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>There is a Chief of Legislative Liaison in the Department of the Army. An officer assigned to that position shall be an officer in the grade of major general.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>The Chief of Legislative Liaison shall perform legislative affairs functions as specified for the Office of the Secretary of the Army by section 3014(c)(1)(F) of this title.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2532">116 STAT. 2532</page></content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“3023.</designator> <label>Chief of Legislative Liaison.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Section 3014(b) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph (6): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>The Chief of Legislative Liaison.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative Affairs Positions of the Navy and Marine Corps</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> Chapter 503 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="5027">“§ 5027.</num> <heading>Chief of Legislative Affairs</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>There is a Chief of Legislative Affairs in the Department of the Navy. An officer assigned to that position shall be an officer in the grade of rear admiral.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>The Chief of Legislative Affairs shall perform legislative affairs functions as specified for the Office of the Secretary of the Navy by section 5014(c)(1)(F) of this title.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“5027.</designator> <label>Chief of Legislative Affairs.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Section 5014(b) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph (6): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>The Chief of Legislative Affairs.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Chapter 506 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="5047">“§ 5047.</num> <heading>Legislative Assistant to the Commandant</heading> <content>“<quotedText>There is in the Marine Corps a Legislative Assistant to the Commandant. An officer assigned to that position shall be in a grade above colonel.</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“5047.</designator> <label>Legislative Assistant to the Commandant.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief of Legislative Liaison of the Air Force</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Chapter 803 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="8023">”§ 8023.</num> <heading>Chief of Legislative Liaison</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>There is a Chief of Legislative Liaison in the Department of the Air Force. An officer assigned to that position shall be an officer in the grade of major general.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>The Chief of Legislative Liaison shall perform legislative affairs functions as specified for the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force by section 8014(c)(1)(F) of this title.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“8023.</designator> <label>Chief of Legislative Liaison.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2533">116 STAT. 2533</page></label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Section 8014(b) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (6) and (7), respectively; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>The Chief of Legislative Liaison.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment to Provide Correct Statutory Title of Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5022(a)(2) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>(upper half)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="505">SEC. 505.</num> <heading>REINSTATEMENT OF AUTHORITY TO REDUCE THREE-YEAR TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT FOR RETIREMENT IN GRADE FOR OFFICERS IN GRADES ABOVE MAJOR AND LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officers on Active Duty</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a)(2) of section 1370 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>during the period beginning on October 1, 1990, and ending on December 31, 2001</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>during the period beginning on October 1, 2002, and ending on December 31, 2003</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs CD) and (E), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraphs (B) and (C): <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>In the case of an officer to be retired in a general or flag officer grade, authority provided by the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of a military department under subparagraph (A) may be exercised with respect to that officer only if approved by the Secretary of Defense or another civilian official in the Office of the Secretary of Defense appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Authority provided by the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of a military department under subparagraph (A) may be delegated within that military department only to a civilian official of that military department appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reserve Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by designating the second sentence of paragraph (5) as paragraph (6) and in that paragraph by striking “<quotedText>this paragraph</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph (5)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>in paragraph (5)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<num value="5">(5)</num>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>in the case of retirements effective during the period beginning on October 17, 1998, and ending on December 31, 2001</quotedText>” and inserting –<quotedText>in the case of transfers to the Retired Reserve and discharges of retirement-qualified officers effective during the period beginning on October 1, 2002, and ending on December 31, 2003</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by adding at the end (before paragraph (6) as designated by paragraph (1) of this subsection) the following new subparagraphs: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>In the case of a person who, upon transfer to the Retired Reserve or discharge, is to be credited with satisfactory service in a general or flag officer grade under paragraph (1), authority provided by the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of a military <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2534">116 STAT. 2534</page>department under subparagraph (A) may be exercised with respect to that person only if approved by the Secretary of Defense or another civilian official in the Office of the Secretary of Defense appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Authority provided by the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of a military department under subparagraph (A) may be delegated within that military department only to a civilian official of that military department appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance Notice to Congress</inline>.–</heading><content>Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Advance Notice to Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In the case of an officer to be retired in a grade that is a general or flag officer grade who is eligible to retire in that grade only by reason of an exercise of authority under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) to reduce the three-year service-in-grade requirement otherwise applicable under that paragraph, the Secretary of Defense, before the officer is retired in that grade, shall notify the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives of the exercise of authority under that paragraph with respect to that officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>In the case of a person to be credited under subsection (d) with satisfactory service in a grade that is a general or flag officer grade who is eligible to be credited with such service in that grade only by reason of an exercise of authority under paragraph (5) of that subsection to reduce the three-year service-in-grade requirement otherwise applicable under paragraph (3)(A) of that subsection, the Secretary of Defense, before the person is credited with such satisfactory service in that grade, shall notify the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives of the exercise of authority under paragraph (5) of that subsection with respect to that officer.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>In the case of an officer to whom subsection (c) applies, the requirement for notification under paragraph (1) is satisfied if the notification is included in the certification submitted with respect to that officer under paragraph (1) of such subsection.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="506">SEC. 506.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE THAT AN OFFICER TAKE LEAVE PENDING REVIEW OF A RECOMMENDATION FOR REMOVAL BY A BOARD OF INQUIRY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1182(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(c)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, an officer as to whom a board of inquiry makes a recommendation under paragraph (1) that the officer not be retained on active duty may be required to take leave pending the completion of the officer’s case under this chapter. The officer may be required to begin such leave at any time following the officer’s receipt of the report of the board of inquiry, including the board’s recommendation for removal from active duty, and the expiration of any period allowed for submission by the officer of a rebuttal to that report. The leave may be continued until the date on <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2535">116 STAT. 2535</page>which action by the Secretary concerned on the officer’s case is completed or may be terminated at any earlier time.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment for Mandatory Excess Leave Upon Disapproval of Certain Involuntary Separation Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 40 of such title is amended by inserting after section 707 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="707a">“§707a.</num> <heading>Payment upon disapproval of certain board of inquiry recommendations for excess leave required to be taken</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <chapeau>An officer—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>who is required to take leave under section 1182(c)(2) of this title, any period of which is charged as excess leave under section 706(a) of this title, and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>whose recommendation for removal from active duty in a report of a board of inquiry is not approved by the Secretary concerned under section 1184 of this title, shall be paid, as provided in subsection (b), for the period of leave charged as excess leave.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>An officer entitled to be paid under this section shall be deemed, for purposes of this section, to have accrued pay and allowances for each day of leave required to be taken under section 1182(c)(2) of this title that is charged as excess leave (except any day of accrued leave for which the officer has been paid under section 706(b)(1) of this title and which has been charged as excess leave).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The officer shall be paid the amount of pay and allowances that is deemed to have accrued to the officer under paragraph (1), reduced by the total amount of his income from wages, salaries, tips, other personal service income, unemployment compensation, and public assistance benefits from any Government agency during the period the officer is deemed to have accrued pay and allowances. Except as provided in paragraph (3), such payment shall be made<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> within 60 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned decides not to remove the officer from active duty.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>If an officer is entitled to be paid under this section, but fails to provide sufficient information in a timely manner regarding the officer’s income when such information is requested under regulations prescribed under subsection (c), the period of time prescribed in paragraph (2) shall be extended until 30 days after the date on which the member provides the information requested.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="n">“(c)</num> <content>This section shall be administered under uniform regulations<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> prescribed by the Secretaries concerned. The regulations may provide for the method of determining an officer’s income during any period the officer is deemed to have accrued pay and allowances, including a requirement that the officer provide income tax returns and other documentation to verify the amount of the officer’s income.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 706 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>or 1182(c)(2)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>section 876a</quotedText>” in subsections (a), (b)(1), (b)(2), and (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>section 707</quotedText>” in subsection (b)(2) and inserting “<quotedText>sections 707 and 707a</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The heading for such section is amended to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2536">116 STAT. 2536</page> <quotedContent> <section> <num value="706">“§ 706.</num> <heading>Administration of leave required to be taken”.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 40 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking the item relating to section 706 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“706.</designator> <label>Administration of leave required to be taken.”;</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> <p>and</p> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after the item relating to section 707 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“707a.</designator> <label>Payment upon disapproval of certain board of inquiry recommendations for excess leave required to be taken.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reserve Component Management</heading> <section> <num value="511">SEC. 511.</num> <heading>REVIEWS OF NATIONAL GUARD STRENGTH ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ISSUES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Assessments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/104">32 USC 104 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on management of the National Guard. The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Comptroller General’s assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of Department of Defense plans for improving management and accounting for personnel strengths in the National Guard, including an assessment of the process that the Department of Defense, the National Guard Bureau, the Army National Guard and State-level National Guard leadership, and leadership in the other reserve components have for identifying and addressing in a timely manner specific units in which nonparticipation rates are significantly in excess of the established norms.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Comptroller General’s assessment of the effectiveness of the process for Federal recognition of senior National Guard officers and recommendations for improvement to that process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Comptroller General’s assessment of the process for, and the nature and extent of, the administrative or judicial corrective action taken by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of the Air Force as a result of Inspector General investigations or other investigations in which allegations against senior National Guard officers are substantiated in whole or in part.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Comptroller General’s determination of the effectiveness of the Federal protections provided for members or employees of the National Guard who report allegations of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement and the nature and extent to which corrective action is taken against those in the National Guard who retaliate against such members or employees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary Of Defense Report on Different Army and Air Force Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the differing Army and Air Force policies for taking adverse administrative actions against National Guard officers <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2537">116 STAT. 2537</page>in a State status. The report shall include the Secretary’s determination as to whether changes should be made in those policies.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="512">SEC. 512.</num> <heading>COURTS-MARTIAL, FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD WHEN NOT IN FEDERAL SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Manner of Prescribing Punishments</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 326 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Punishments shall be as provided by the laws of the respective States and Territories, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Convening Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 327 of such title is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="727">“§327.</num> <heading>Courts-martial of National Guard not in Federal service: convening authority</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>In the National Guard not in Federal service, general, special, and summary courts-martial may be convened as provided by the laws of the respective States and Territories, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <chapeau>In the National Guard not in Federal service—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>general courts-martial may be convened by the President;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>special courts-martial may be convened—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>by the commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, air base, auxiliary air base, or other place where members of the National Guard are on duty; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>by the commanding officer of a division, brigade, regiment, wing, group, detached battalion, separate squadron, or other detached command; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>summary courts-martial may be convened—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>by the commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, air base, auxiliary air base, or other place where members of the National Guard are on duty; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>by the commanding officer of a division, brigade, regiment, wing, group, detached battalion, detached squadron, detached company, or other detachment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <content>The convening authorities provided under subsection (b) are in addition to the convening authorities provided under subsection (a).”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Superseded and Obsolete Provisions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Sections 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, and 333 of title 32, United States Code, are repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The provisions of law repealed by paragraph (1) shall continue <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/328">32 USC 328 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> to apply with respect to courts-martial convened in the National Guard not in Federal service before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 3 of such title is amended by striking the items relating to sections 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, and 333 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“327.</designator> <label>Courts-martial of National Guard not in Federal service: convening authority.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Models for State Code of Military Justice and State Manual for Courts-Martial</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/327">32 USC 327 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall prepare a model State code of military justice and a model State <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2538">116 STAT. 2538</page>manual for courts-martial to recommend to the States for use with respect to the National Guard not in Federal service. Both such models shall be consistent with the recommendations contained in the report that was issued in 1998 by the Department of Defense Panel to Study Military Justice in the National Guard not in Federal Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall ensure that adequate support for the preparation of the model State code of military justice and the model State manual for courts-martial (including the detailing of attorneys and other personnel) is provided by the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>If the funds available to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau are insufficient for paying the cost of the National Guard Bureau support required under paragraph (2) (including increased costs of pay of members of the National Guard for additional active duty necessitated by such requirement and increased cost of detailed attorneys and other staff, allowances, and travel expenses related to such support), the Secretary shall, upon request made by the Chief of the Bureau, provide such additional funding as the Secretary determines necessary to satisfy the requirement for such support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Reports.</p></sidenote>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report on the actions taken to carry out this subsection to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. The report shall include proposals in final form of both the model State code of military justice and the model State manual for courts-martial required by paragraph (1), together with a discussion of the efforts being made to present those proposals to the States for their consideration for enactment or adoption, respectively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>In this subsection, the term “<quotedText>State</quotedText>” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="513">SEC. 513.</num> <heading>FISCAL YEAR 2003 FUNDING FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL COSTS OF RESERVE COMPONENT SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES PERSONNEL ENGAGED IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO CLEARING OF LANDMINES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Reserve Component Military Personnel Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Fiscal year 2003 reserve component military personnel funds may be used for military personnel expenses of reserve component Special Operations forces that are incurred during fiscal year 2003 in connection with landmine clearance assistance, notwithstanding section 401(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Fiscal year 2003 reserve component military personnel funds shall be reimbursed from fiscal year 2003 landmine clearance assistance funds for all military personnel expenses of reserve component Special Operations forces that are incurred during fiscal year 2003 in connection with landmine clearance assistance. Such reimbursement shall be made in each instance to the reserve component military personnel account that incurred the expense.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2539">116 STAT. 2539</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of reserve component military personnel expenses incurred during fiscal year 2003 for landmine clearance assistance may not exceed 10 percent of the amount of fiscal year 2003 landmine clearance assistance funds.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Landmine clearance assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>landmine clearance assistance</quotedText>” means humanitarian and civic assistance provided under section 401 of title 10, United States Code, that is described in subsection (e)(5) of that section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal year 2003 landmine clearance assistance funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>fiscal year 2003 landmine clearance assistance funds</quotedText>” means the total amount appropriated for fiscal year 2003 in operations and maintenance accounts of the Department of Defense that is provided for landmine clearance assistance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal year 2003 reserve component military personnel funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>fiscal year 2003 reserve component military personnel funds</quotedText>” means amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for military personnel expenses of a reserve component of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military personnel expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>military personnel expenses</quotedText>” means expenses properly chargeable to a military personnel account of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Legislative Proposal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, as part of the budget request of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2004, a legislative proposal that would ensure that military personnel expenses for both active and reserve component military personnel providing landmine clearance assistance are specified in detail and are budgeted to be authorized and appropriated from the appropriate military personnel accounts.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="514">SEC. 514.</num> <heading>USE OF RESERVES TO PERFORM DUTIES RELATING TO DEFENSE AGAINST TERRORISM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Reserves to Perform Duties Relating to Defense Against Terrorism</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12304(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>involving</quotedText>– and all that follows and inserting <quotedContent>“involving— <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>a use or threatened use of a weapon of mass destruction; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>a terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack in the United States that results, or could result, in catastrophic loss of life or property.“.</content></paragraph></quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment Relating to Full-Time Support of Guard and Reserve Personnel</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12310(c)(1) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>involving</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “involving— <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the use of a weapon of mass destruction (as defined in section 12304(i)(2) of this title); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B) </num><content>a terrorist attack or threatened terrorist attack in the United States that results, or could result, in catastrophic loss of life or property.“.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="515">SEC. 515.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF AIR FORCE RESERVE AGR PERSONNEL FOR AIR FORCE BASE SECURITY FUNCTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12551 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2540">116 STAT. 2540</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1215 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 12551.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Reserve Component Officer Personnel Policy</heading> <section> <num value="521">SEC. 521.</num> <heading>ELIGIBILITY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR PROMOTION TO GRADE OF MAJOR GENERAL FOR CERTAIN RESERVE COMPONENT BRIGADIER GENERALS WHO DO NOT OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR CONSIDERATION FOR PROMOTION UNDER THE ONE-YEAR RULE.</heading> <content>Section 14301(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Brigadier Generals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>An officer who is a reserve component brigadier general of the Army or the Air Force who is not eligible for consideration for promotion under subsection (a) because the officer is not on the reserve active status list (as required by paragraph (1) of that subsection for such eligibility) is nevertheless eligible for consideration for promotion to the grade of major general by a promotion board convened under section 14101(a) of this title if–</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>as of the date of the convening of the promotion board, the officer has been in an inactive status for less than one year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>immediately before the date of the officer’s most recent transfer to an inactive status, the officer had continuously served on the reserve active status list or the active-duty list (or a combination of the reserve active status list and the active-duty list) for at least one year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>An officer who is a reserve component brigadier general of the Army or the Air Force who is on the reserve active status list but who is not eligible for consideration for promotion under subsection (a) because the officer’s service does not meet the one-year-of-continuous-service requirement under paragraph (2) of that subsection is nevertheless eligible for consideration for promotion to the grade of major general by a promotion board convened under section 14101(a) of this title if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the officer was transferred from an inactive status to the reserve active status list during the one-year period preceding the date of the convening of the promotion board;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>immediately before the date of the officer’s most recent transfer to an active status, the officer had been in an inactive status for less than one year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>immediately before the date of the officer’s most recent transfer to an inactive status, the officer had continuously served for at least one year on the reserve active status list or the active-duty list (or a combination of the reserve active status list and the active-duty list).”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="522">SEC. 522.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY FOR LIMITED EXTENSION OF MEDICAL DEFERMENT OF MANDATORY RETIREMENT OR SEPARATION OF RESERVE COMPONENT OFFICERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading/><content>Chapter 1407 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2541">116 STAT. 2541</page> <quotedContent> <section> <num value="14519">—§ 14519.</num> <heading>Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>If, in the case of an officer required to be retired or separated under this chapter or chapter 1409 of this title, the Secretary concerned determines that the evaluation of the physical condition of the officer and determination of the officer’s entitlement to retirement or separation for physical disability require hospitalization or medical observation and that such hospitalization or medical observation cannot be completed with confidence in a manner consistent with the officer’s well being before the date on which the officer would otherwise be required to retire or be separated, the Secretary may defer the retirement or separation of the officer.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Deferment</inline>.—</heading><content>A deferral of retirement or separation under subsection (a) may not extend for more than 30 days after the completion of the evaluation requiring hospitalization or medical observation.“.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“14519.</designator> <label>Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Enlistment, Education, and Training Programs</heading> <section> <num value="531">SEC. 531.</num> <heading>ENLISTMENT INCENTIVES FOR PURSUIT OF SKILLS TO FACILITATE NATIONAL SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 31 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 509 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="510">“§510.</num> <heading>Enlistment incentives for pursuit of skills to facilitate national service</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enlistment Incentive Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out an enlistment incentive program in accordance with this section under which a person who is a National Call to Service participant shall be entitled to one of the incentives specified in subsection (e). The program shall be carried out during the period ending on December 31, 2007, and may be carried out after that date.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Call to Service Participant</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ’National Call to Service participant’ means a person who has not previously served in the armed forces who enters into an original enlistment pursuant to a written agreement with the Secretary of a military department (in such form and manner as may be prescribed by that Secretary) under which the person agrees to perform a period of national service as specified in subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The total period of national service to which a National Call to Service participant is obligated under the agreement under this section shall be specified in the agreement. Under the agreement, the participant shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>upon completion of initial entry training (as prescribed by the Secretary of Defense), serve on active duty in a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (d) for a period of 15 months;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2542">116 STAT. 2542</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>upon completion of the period of active duty specified in paragraph (1) and without a break in service, serve either (A) an additional period of active duty as determined by the Secretary of Defense, or (B) a period of 24 months in an active status in the Selected Reserve; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>upon completion of the period of service specified in paragraph (2), and without a break in service, serve the remaining period of obligated service specified in the agreement—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>on active duty in the armed forces;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>in the Selected Reserve;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>in the Individual Ready Reserve;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>in the Peace Corps, Americorps, or another national service program jointly designated by the Secretary of Defense and the head of such program for purposes of this section; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>in any combination of service referred to in sub-paragraphs (A) through (D) that is approved by the Secretary of the military department concerned pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense and specified in the agreement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designated Military Occupational Specialties</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate military occupational specialties for purposes of subsection (c)(1). Such military occupational specialties shall be military occupational specialties that, as determined by the Secretary, will facilitate pursuit of national service by National Call to Service participants.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incentives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The incentives specified in this subsection are as follows;</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>Payment of a bonus in the amount of $5,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Payment in an amount not to exceed $18,000 of out-standing principal and interest on qualifying student loans of the National Call to Service participant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Entitlement to an allowance for educational assistance at the monthly rate equal to the monthly rate payable for basic educational assistance allowances under section 3015(a)(1) of title 38 for a total of 12 months.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Entitlement to an allowance for educational assistance at the monthly rate equal to 50 percent of the monthly rate payable for basic educational assistance allowances under section 3015(b)(1) of title 38 for a total of 36 months.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election of Incentive</inline>.—</heading><content>A National Call to Service participant shall elect in the agreement under subsection (b) which incentive under subsection (e) to receive. An election under this subsection is irrevocable.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Bonus Amounts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Payment to a National Call to Service participant of the bonus elected by the National Call to Service participant under subsection (e)(1) shall be made in such time and manner as the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Payment of outstanding principal and interest on the qualifying student loans of a National Call to Service participant, as elected under subsection (e)(2), shall be made in such time and manner as the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Payment under this paragraph of the outstanding principal and interest on the qualifying student loans of a National Call to Service participant shall be made to the holder of such student loans, as identified by the National Call to Service participant <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2543">116 STAT. 2543</page>to the Secretary of the military department concerned for purposes of such payment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Payment of a bonus or incentive in accordance with this subsection shall be made by the Secretary of the military department concerned.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination With Montgomery GI Bill Benefits</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Subject to subparagraph (B), a National Call to Service participant who elects an incentive under paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (e) is not entitled to additional educational assistance under chapter 1606 of this title or to basic educational assistance under subchapter II of chapter 30 of title 38.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>If a National Call to Service participant meets all eligibility requirements specified in chapter 1606 of this title or chapter 30 of title 38 for entitlement to allowances for educational assistance under either such chapter, the participant may become eligible for allowances for educational assistance benefits under either such chapter up to the maximum allowance provided less the total amount of allowance paid under paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (e).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall, to the maximum extent practicable, administer the receipt by National Call to Service participants of incentives under paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (e) as if such National Call to Service participants were, in receiving such incentives, receiving educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve under chapter 1606 of this title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation with the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> Secretary of Veterans Affairs, prescribe regulations for purposes of subparagraph (A). Such regulations shall, to the maximum extent practicable, take into account the administrative provisions of chapters 30 and 36 of title 38 that are specified in section 16136 of this title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Except as provided in paragraph (1), nothing in this section shall prohibit a National Call to Service participant who satisfies through service under subsection (c) the eligibility requirements for educational assistance under chapter 1606 of this title or basic educational assistance under chapter 30 of title 38 from an entitlement to such educational assistance under chapter 1606 of this title or basic educational assistance under chapter 30 of title 38, as the case may be.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>A participant who made an election not to receive educational assistance under either such chapter at the applicable time specified under law or who was denied the opportunity to make an election may revoke that election or make an initial election, as the case may be, at such time and in such manner as the Secretary concerned may specify. A revocation or initial election under the preceding sentence is irrevocable.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>The participant making a revocation or initial election under clause (i) shall be eligible for educational assistance under either such chapter at such time as the participant satisfies through service the applicable eligibility requirements under either such chapter.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>If a National Call to Service participant who has entered into an agreement under subsection (b) and received or benefited from an incentive under subsection (e)(1) or (e)(2) fails to complete the total period of service specified in such agreement, the National Call to Service participant shall refund to the United States the amount that bears the same ratio <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2544">116 STAT. 2544</page>to the amount of the incentive as the uncompleted part of such service bears to the total period of such service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Subject to paragraph (3), an obligation to reimburse the United States imposed under paragraph (1) is for all purposes a debt owed to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Secretary concerned may waive, in whole or in part, a reimbursement required under paragraph (1) if the Secretary concerned determines that recovery would be against equity and good conscience or would be contrary to the best interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11 that is entered into less than five years after the termination of an agreement entered into under subsection (b) does not discharge the person signing the agreement from a debt arising under the agreement or under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">“(j)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.–</heading><content>Amounts for payment of incentives under subsection (e), including payment of allowances for educational assistance under that subsection, shall be derived from amounts available to the Secretary of the military department concerned for payment of pay, allowances, and other expenses of the members of the armed force concerned.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="k">“(k)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments shall prescribe regulations for purposes of the program under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="l">“(l)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘Americorps’ means the Americorps program carried out under subtitle C of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘qualifying student loan’ means a loan, the proceeds of which were used to pay any part or all of the cost of attendance (as defined in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 108711) at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The term ‘Secretary of a military department’ includes, with respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of that chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 509 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“510.</designator> <label>Enlistment incentives for pursuit of skills to facilitate national service.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commencement of Program</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/510">10 USC 510 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe the date on which the program provided for section 510 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>shall commence. Such date shall be not later than October 1, 2003.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3264 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 333 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 3264.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/510">10 USC 510 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 31, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the Secretary’s plans for implementation of section 510 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2545">116 STAT. 2545</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effectiveness Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 31, 2005, Deadlines and March 31, 2007, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 10 USC 510 note, the committees specified in subsection (d) reports on the effectiveness of the program under section 510 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), in attracting new recruits to national service.</content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="532">SEC. 532.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY FOR PHASED INCREASE TO 4,400 IN AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR THE SERVICE ACADEMIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Academy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 4342 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by inserting before the period at the end of the first sentence the following: “<quotedText>or such higher number as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army under subsection (j)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">“(j)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Beginning with the 2003–2004 academic year, the Secretary of the Army may prescribe annual increases in the cadet strength limit in effect under subsection (a). For any academic year, any such increase shall be by no more than 100 cadets or such lesser number as applies under paragraph (3) for that year. Such annual increases may be prescribed until the cadet strength limit is 4,400. However, no increase may be prescribed for any academic year after the 2007–2008 academic year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Any increase in the cadet strength limit under paragraph (1) with respect to an academic year shall be prescribed not later than the date on which the budget of the President is submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31 for the fiscal year beginning in the same year as the year in which that academic year begins. Whenever the Secretary prescribes such an increase, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a notice in writing of the increase. The notice shall state the amount of the increase in the cadet strength limit and the new cadet strength limit, as so increased, and the amount of the increase in Senior Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps enrollment under each of sections 2104 and 2107 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The amount of an increase under paragraph (1) in the cadet strength limit for an academic year may not exceed the increase (if any) for the preceding academic year in the total number of cadets enrolled in the Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program under chapter 103 of this title who have entered into an agreement under section 2104 or 2107 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>In this subsection, the term ‘cadet strength limit’ means the authorized maximum strength of the Corps of Cadets of the Academy.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Naval Academy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 6954 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by inserting before the period at the end of the first sentence the following: “<quotedText>or such higher number as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy under subsection (h)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num><content>(1) Beginning with the 2003–2004 academic year, the Secretary of the Navy may prescribe annual increases in the midshipmen strength limit in effect under subsection (a). For any academic year, any such increase shall be by no more than 100 midshipmen or such lesser number as applies under paragraph</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2546">116 STAT. 2546</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>for that year. Such annual increases may be prescribed until the midshipmen strength limit is 4,400. However, no increase may be prescribed for any academic year after the 2007–2008 academic year. <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Any increase in the midshipmen strength limit under paragraph (1) with respect to an academic year shall be prescribed not later than the date on which the budget of the President is submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31 for the fiscal year beginning in the same year as the year in which that <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notice.</p></sidenote>academic year begins. Whenever the Secretary prescribes such an increase, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a notice in writing of the increase. The notice shall state the amount of the increase in the midshipmen strength limit and the new midshipmen strength limit, as so increased, and the amount of the increase in Senior Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps enrollment under each of sections 2104 and 2107 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The amount of an increase under paragraph (1) in the midshipmen strength limit for an academic year may not exceed the increase (if any) for the preceding academic year in the total number of midshipmen enrolled in the Navy Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program under chapter 103 of this title who have entered into an agreement under section 2104 or 2107 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>In this subsection, the term ‘midshipmen strength limit’ means the authorized maximum strength of the Brigade of Midshipmen.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force Academy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9342 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by inserting before the period at the end of the first sentence the following: “<quotedText>or such higher number as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force under subsection (i)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">“(j)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Beginning with the 2003–2004 academic year, the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe annual increases in the cadet strength limit in effect under subsection (a). For any academic year, any such increase shall be by no more than 100 cadets or such lesser number as applies under paragraph (3) for that year. Such annual increases may be prescribed until the cadet strength limit is 4,400. However, no increase may be prescribed for any academic year after the 2007–2008 academic year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Any increase in the cadet strength limit under paragraph (1) with respect to an academic year shall be prescribed not later than the date on which the budget of the President is submitted to Congress under sections 1105 of title 31 for the fiscal year beginning in the same year as the year in which that academic <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notice.</p></sidenote>year begins. Whenever the Secretary prescribes such an increase, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a notice in writing of the increase. The notice shall state the amount of the increase in the cadet strength limit and the new cadet strength limit, as so increased, and the amount of the increase in Senior Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2547">116 STAT. 2547</page>Corps enrollment under each of sections 2104 and 2107 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The amount of an increase under paragraph (1) in the cadet strength limit for an academic year may not exceed the increase (if any) for the preceding academic year in the total number of cadets enrolled in the Air Force Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program under chapter 103 of this title who have entered into an agreement under section 2104 or 2107 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>In this subsection, the term ‘cadet strength limit’ means the authorized maximum strength of Air Force Cadets of the Academy.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Target for Increases in Number of ROTC Scholarship Participants</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2107 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>The Secretary of each military department shall seek to achieve an increase in the number of agreements entered into under this section so as to achieve an increase, by the 2006–2007 academic year, of not less than 400 in the number of cadets or midshipmen, as the case may be, enrolled under this section, compared to such number enrolled for the 2002–2003 academic year. In the case of the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary shall seek to ensure that not less than one-third of such increase in agreements under this section are with students enrolled (or seeking to enroll) in programs of study leading to a baccalaureate degree in nuclear engineering or another appropriate technical, scientific, or engineering field of study.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Limit on Number of ROTC Scholarships</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2107 of such title is further amended by striking the first sentence of subsection (h)(1).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Obsolete Language</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4342(i) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>(beginning with the 2001–2002 academic year)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="533">SEC. 533.</num> <heading>ENHANCEMENT OF RESERVE COMPONENT DELAYED TRAINING PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Time Following Enlistment for Commencement of Initial Period of Active Duty for Training</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12103(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>270 days</quotedText>” in the last sentence and inserting “<quotedText>one year</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/12103">10 USC 12103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall apply with respect to enlistments under section 12103(d) of title 10, United States Code, after the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transition</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a person who enlisted under<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/12103">10 USC 12103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 12103(d) of title 10, United States Code, before the date of the enactment of this Act and who as of such date has not commenced the required initial period of active duty for training under that section, the amendment made by subsection (a) may be applied to that person, but only with the agreement of that person and the Secretary concerned.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="534">SEC. 534.</num> <heading>REVIEW OF ARMED FORCES PROGRAMS FOR PREPARATION FOR, PARTICIPATION IN, AND CONDUCT OF ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of the programs of the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces for preparation for, participation in, and conduct of athletic competitions.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration of Funding</inline>.—</heading><content>The matters reviewed under subsection (a) shall include the funding sources that are currently available for the programs referred to in such subsection and any relevant limitations on the use of such funding sources.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 3, 2003, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2548">116 STAT. 2548</page>the House of Representatives a report on the Secretary’s findings and conclusions resulting from the review. The report shall include the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary’s views on the adequacy of the existing funding sources for the programs referred to in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Any recommendations that the Secretary may have regarding limitations on the use of such funding sources or any inadequacies in the funding for such programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>An assessment of the issues related to, and recommendations of the Secretary for, achieving consistent funding and policy treatment with regard to participation by active and reserve component personnel in athletic competitions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Any recommended legislation that the Secretary considers appropriate regarding such programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="535">SEC. 535.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF BAR TO ELIGIBILITY OF ARMY COLLEGE FIRST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS FOR BENEFITS UNDER STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <content>Subsection (e) of section 573 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106–65; 10 U.S.C. 513 note) is repealed.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Decorations and Awards</heading> <section> <num value="541">SEC. 541.</num> <heading>WAIVER OF TIME LIMITATIONS FOR AWARD OF ARMY DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE CROSS TO CERTAIN PERSONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading><content>Any limitation established by law or policy for the time within which a recommendation for the award of a military decoration or award must be submitted shall not apply to awards of decorations described in subsection (b), the award of each such decoration having been determined by the Secretary of the Army to be warranted in accordance with section 1130 of title 10, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distinguished-Service Cross of the Army</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote>Subsection (a) applies to the award of the Distinguished-Service Cross of the Army as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To Henry Johnson of Albany, New York, for extraordinary heroism in France during the period of May 13 to 15, 1918, while serving as a member of the Army.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To Hilliard Carter of Jackson, Mississippi, for extraordinary heroism in actions near Troung Loung, Republic of Vietnam, on September 28, 1966, while serving as a member of the Army.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To Albert C. Welch of Florrisant, Colorado, for extraordinary heroism in actions in Ong Thanh, Binh Long Province, Republic of Vietnam, on October 17, 1967, while serving as a member of the Army.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="542">SEC. 542.</num> <heading>OPTION TO CONVERT AWARD OF ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL AWARDED FOR OPERATION FREQUENT WIND TO VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the military department concerned shall, upon the application of an individual who is an eligible Vietnam evacuation veteran, award that individual the Vietnam Service Medal, notwithstanding any otherwise applicable requirements for the award of that medal. Any such award shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2549">116 STAT. 2549</page>be made in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded the individual for participation in Operation Frequent Wind.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Vietnam Evacuation Veteran</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText>eligible Vietnam evacuation veteran</quotedText>” means a member or former member of the Armed Forces who was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participation in military operations designated as Operation Frequent Wind arising from the evacuation of Vietnam on April 29 and 30, 1975.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="543">SEC. 543.</num> <heading>KOREA DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.–</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/3755">10 USC 3755 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>More than 40,000 members of the United States Armed Forces have served in the Republic of Korea or the waters adjacent thereto each year since the signing of the cease-fire agreement in July 1953 ending the Korean War.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>An estimated 1,200 members of the United States Armed Forces have died as a direct result of their service in Korea since the cease-fire agreement in July 1953.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Army</inline>.–</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 357 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="3755">“§ 3755.</num> <heading>Korea Defense Service Medal</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a) </num><content>The Secretary of the Army shall issue a campaign medal, to be known as the Korea Defense Service Medal, to each person who while a member of the Army served in the Republic of Korea or the waters adjacent thereto during the KDSM eligibility period and met the service requirements for the award of that medal prescribed under subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>In this section, the term ‘KDSM eligibility period’ means the period beginning on July 28, 1954, and ending on such date after the date of the enactment of this section as may be determined by the Secretary of Defense to be appropriate for terminating eligibility for the Korea Defense Service Medal.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Army shall prescribe service requirements for eligibility for the Korea Defense Service Medal. Those requirements shall not be more stringent than the service requirements for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for instances in which the award of that medal is authorized.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“3755.</designator> <label>Korea Defense Service Medal.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Navy and Marine Corps</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 567 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="6527">“§ 6257.</num> <heading>Korea Defense Service Medal</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Navy shall issue a campaign medal, to be known as the Korea Defense Service Medal, to each person who while a member of the Navy or Marine Corps served in the Republic of Korea or the waters adjacent thereto during the KDSM eligibility period and met the service requirements for the award of that medal prescribed under subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>In this section, the term ‘KDSM eligibility period’ means the period beginning on July 28, 1954, and ending on such date after the date of the enactment of this section as may be determined <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2550">116 STAT. 2550</page>by the Secretary of Defense to be appropriate for terminating eligibility for the Korea Defense Service Medal.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Navy shall prescribe service requirements for eligibility for the Korea Defense Service Medal. Those requirements shall not be more stringent than the service requirements for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for instances in which the award of that medal is authorized.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“6257.</designator> <label>Korea Defense Service Medal.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 857 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="8755">“§ 8755.</num> <heading>Korea Defense Service Medal</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall issue a campaign medal, to be known as the Korea Defense Service Medal, to each person who while a member of the Air Force served in the Republic of Korea or the waters adjacent thereto during the KDSM eligibility period and met the service requirements for the award of that medal prescribed under subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>In this section, the term ‘KDSM eligibility period’ means the period beginning on July 28, 1954, and ending on such date after the date of the enactment of this section as may be determined by the Secretary of Defense to be appropriate for terminating eligibility for the Korea Defense Service Medal.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Air Force shall prescribe service requirements for eligibility for the Korea Defense Service Medal. Those requirements shall not be more stringent than the service requirements for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for instances in which the award of that medal is authorized.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“8755.</designator> <label>Korea Defense Service Medal.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Award for Service Before Date of Enactment</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/3755">10 USC 3755 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of the military department concerned shall take appropriate steps to provide in a timely manner for the issuance of the Korea Defense Service Medal, upon application therefor, to persons whose eligibility for that medal is oy reason of service in the Republic of Korea or the waters adjacent thereto before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="544">SEC. 544.</num> <heading>COMMENDATION OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Military chaplains have served with those who fought for the cause of freedom since the founding of the Nation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Military chaplains and religious support personnel of the Armed Forces have served with distinction as uniformed members of the Armed Forces in support of the Nation’s defense missions during every conflict in the history of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>400 United States military chaplains have died in combat, some as a result of direct fire while ministering to fallen Americans, while others made the ultimate sacrifice as a prisoner of war.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2551">116 STAT. 2551</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Military chaplains currently serve in humanitarian operations, rotational deployments, and in the war on terrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Religious organizations make up the very fabric of religious diversity and represent unparalleled levels of freedom of conscience, speech, and worship that set the United States apart from any other nation on Earth.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Religious organizations have richly blessed the uniformed services by sending clergy to comfort and encourage all persons of faith in the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>During the sinking of the USS Dorchester in February 1943 during World War II, four chaplains (Reverend Fox, Reverend Poling, Father Washington, and Rabbi Goode) gave their lives so that others might live.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>All military chaplains aid and assist members of the Armed Forces and their family members with the challenging issues of today’s world.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>The current war against terrorism has brought to the shores of the United States new threats and concerns that strike at the beliefs and emotions of Americans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>Military chaplains must, as never before, deal with the spiritual well-being of the members of the Armed Forces and their families.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Commendation</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress, on behalf of the Nation, expresses its appreciation for the outstanding contribution that all military chaplains make to the members of the Armed Forces and their families.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Proclamation</inline>.—</heading><content>The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to recognize the distinguished service of the Nation’s military chaplains.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Administrative Matters</heading> <section> <num value="551">SEC. 551.</num> <heading>STAFFING AND FUNDING FOR DEFENSE PRISONER OF WAR/ MISSING PERSONNEL OFFICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Staffing and Funding at Levels Required for Performance of Full Range of Missions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1501 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the office is provided sufficient military and civilian personnel, and sufficient funding, to enable the office to fully perform the complete range of missions of the office. The Secretary shall ensure that Department of Defense programming, planning, and budgeting procedures are structured so as to ensure compliance with the preceding sentence for each fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>For any fiscal year, the number of military and civilian personnel assigned or detailed to the office may not be less than the number requested in the President’s budget for fiscal year 2003, unless a level below such number is expressly required by law.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>For any fiscal year, the level of funding allocated to the office within the Department of Defense may not be below the level requested for such purposes in the President’s budget for fiscal year 2003, unless such a level of funding is expressly required by law”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2552">116 STAT. 2552</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Name of Office</inline>.—</heading><content>Such subsection is further amended by inserting after the first sentence of paragraph (1) the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Such office shall be known as the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office</quotedText>.”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="552">SEC. 552.</num> <heading>THREE-YEAR FREEZE ON REDUCTIONS OF PERSONNEL OF AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 79 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="1559">“§ 1559.</num> <heading>Personnel limitation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>During fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005, the Secretary of a military department may not carry out any reduction in the number of military and civilian personnel assigned to duty with the service review agency for that military department below the baseline number for that agency until—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>the Secretary submits to Congress a report that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>describes the reduction proposed to be made;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>provides the Secretary’s rationale for that reduction; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>specifies the number of such personnel that would be assigned to duty with that agency after the reduction; and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>a period of 90 days has elapsed after the date on which the report is submitted.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Baseline Number</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The baseline number for a service review agency under this section is—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>for purposes of the first report with respect to a service review agency under this section, the number of military and civilian personnel assigned to duty with that agency as of January 1, 2002; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>for purposes of any subsequent report with respect to a service review agency under this section, the number of such personnel specified in the most recent report with respect to that agency under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service Review Agency Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘service review agency’ means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>with respect to the Department of the Army, the Army Review Boards Agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>with respect to the Department of the Navy, the Board for Correction of Naval Records; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>with respect to the Department of the Air Force, the Air Force Review Boards Agency.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1559.</designator> <label>Personnel limitation.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="553">SEC. 553.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES OF INDIVIDUALS AS PROCTORS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY TEST.</heading> <content>Section 1588(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2553">116 STAT. 2553</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>Voluntary services as a proctor for administration to secondary school students of the test known as the ‘Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery’.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="554">SEC. 554.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY EARLY RETIREMENT AUTHORITY.</heading> <content>Effective January 1, 2002, section 4403(i) of the National <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1293">10 USC 1293 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (10 U.S.C. 1293 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2001</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 1, 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="G">Subtitle G—</num><heading>Matters Relating to Minorities and Women in the Armed Forces</heading> <section> <num value="561">SEC. 561.</num> <heading>SURVEYS OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC ISSUES AND OF GENDER ISSUES IN THE ARMED FORCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Division of Annual Survey Into Four Quadrennial Surveys</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 481 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="481">“§481.</num> <heading>Racial and ethnic issues; gender issues: surveys</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out four quadrennial surveys (each in a separate year) in accordance with this section to identify and assess racial and ethnic issues and discrimination, and to identify and assess gender issues and discrimination, among members of the armed forces. Each such survey shall be conducted so as to identify and assess the extent (if any) of activity among such members that may be seen as so-called ‘hate group’ activity.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The four surveys shall be as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>To identify and assess racial and ethnic issues and discrimination among members of the armed forces serving on active duty.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>To identify and assess racial and ethnic issues and discrimination among members of the armed forces in the reserve components.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>To identify and assess gender issues and discrimination among members of the armed forces serving on active duty.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>To identify and assess gender issues and discrimination members of the armed forces in the reserve components.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The surveys under this section relating to racial and ethnic issues and discrimination shall be known as the ‘Armed Forces Workplace and Equal Opportunity Surveys’. The surveys under this section relating to gender issues and discrimination shall be known as the ‘Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys’.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Each survey under this section shall be conducted separately from any other survey conducted by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Armed Forces Workplace and Equal Opportunity Surveys</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Armed Forces Workplace and Equal Opportunity Surveys shall be conducted so as to solicit information on racial and ethnic issues, including issues relating to harassment and discrimination, and the climate in the armed forces for forming professional relationships among members of the armed forces of various racial <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2554">116 STAT. 2554</page>and ethnic groups. Both such surveys shall be conducted so as to solicit information on the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>Indicators of positive and negative trends for professional and personal relationships among members of all racial and ethnic groups.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The effectiveness of Department of Defense policies designed to improve relationships among all racial and ethnic groups.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The effectiveness of current processes for complaints on and investigations into racial and ethnic discrimination.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys shall be conducted so as to solicit information on gender issues, including issues relating to gender-based harassment and discrimination, and the climate in the armed forces for forming professional relationships between male and female members of the armed forces. Both such surveys shall be conducted so as to solicit information on the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num><content> Indicators of positive and negative trends for professional and personal relationships between male and female members of the armed forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The effectiveness of Department of Defense policies designed to improve professional relationships between male and female members of the armed forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The effectiveness of current processes for complaints on and investigations into gender-based discrimination.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surveys to be Conducted in Different Years</inline>.—</heading><content>Each of the four quadrennial surveys conducted under this section shall be conducted in a different year from any other survey conducted under this section, so that one such survey is conducted during each year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the completion of a survey under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of the survey.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability to Coast Guard</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not apply to the Coast Guard.”.</content> </subsection></section> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 23 of such title is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“481.</designator> <label>Racial and ethnic issues; gender issues: surveys.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/481">10 USC 481 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The first survey under section 481 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(1), shall be carried out during 2003.</content> </subsection></section> <section> <num value="562">SEC. 562.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON STATUS OF FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/481">10 USC 481 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress, for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006, a report on the status of female members of the Armed Forces. Information in the annual report shall be shown for the Department of Defense as a whole and separately for each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matters To Be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report for a fiscal year under subsection (a) shall include the following information:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2555">116 STAT. 2555</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The positions, weapon systems, and fields of skills for which, by policy, female members are not eligible for assignment, as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>In the report for fiscal year 2002—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>an identification of each position, weapon system, and field of skills for which, by policy, female members are not eligible; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the rationale for the applicability of the policy to each such position, weapon system, and field.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>In the report for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2002, the positions, weapon systems, and fields for which policy on the eligibility of female members for assignment has changed during that fiscal year, including a discussion of how the policy has changed and the rationale for the change.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Information on joint spouse assignments, as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The number of cases in which members of the Armed Forces married to each other are in assignments to which they were jointly assigned during that fiscal year, as defined in the applicable Department of Defense and military department personnel assignment policies.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The number of cases in which members of the Armed Forces married to each other are in assignments to which they were assigned during that fiscal year, but were not jointly assigned (as so defined).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Promotion selection rates for female members, for male members, and for all personnel in the reports submitted by promotion selection boards in that fiscal year for promotion to grades E–7, E–8, and E–9, and, in the case of commissioned officers, promotion to grades O–4, O–5, and O–6.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Retention rates for female members in each grade and for male members in each grade during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Selection rates for female members and for male members for assignment to grade O–6 and grade 0–5 command positions in reports of command selection boards that were submitted during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Selection rates for female members and for male members for attendance at intermediate service schools (ISS) and, separately, for attendance at senior service schools (SSS) in reports of selection boards that were submitted during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>The extent of assignments of female members during that fiscal year in each field in which at least 80 percent of the Armed Forces personnel assigned in the field are men.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>The incidence of sexual harassment complaints made during that fiscal year, stated as the number of cases in which complaints of sexual harassment were filed under procedures of military departments that are applicable to the submission of sexual harassment complaints, together with the number and percent of the complaints that were substantiated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>Satisfaction (based on surveys) of female active-duty members, female dependents of active-duty members, and female dependents of nonactive duty members entitled to health care provided by the Department of Defense with access to, and quality of, women’s health care benefits provided by the Department of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2556">116 STAT. 2556</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>The report for a fiscal year under this section shall be submitted not later than 120 days after the end of that fiscal year.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="563">SEC. 563.</num> <heading>WEAR OF ABAYAS BY FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN SAUDI ARABIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition Relating to Wear of Abayas</inline>.—</heading><content>No member of the Armed Forces having authority over a member of the Armed Forces and no officer or employee of the United States having authority over a member of the Armed Forces may require or encourage that member to wear the abaya garment or any part of the abaya garment while the member is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to a permanent change of station or orders for temporary duty.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Instruction</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide each female member of the Armed Forces ordered to a permanent change of station or temporary duty in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with instruction regarding the prohibition in subsection (a). Such instruction shall be provided immediately upon or not more than 48 hours prior to the arrival of the member at a United States military installation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The instruction shall be presented orally and in writing. The written instruction shall include the full text of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall act through the Commander in Chief, United States Central Command and Joint Task Force Southwest Asia, and the commanders of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps components of the United States Central Command and Joint Task Force Southwest Asia.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition On Use of Funds for Procurement of Abayas</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may not be used to procure abayas for regular or routine issuance to members of the Armed Forces serving in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or for any personnel of contractors accompanying the Armed Forces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the performance of contracts entered into by the United States with such contractors.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="H">Subtitle H—</num><heading>Benefits</heading> <section> <num value="571">SEC. 571.</num> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS DETAILS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1491(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>To provide a</quotedText>” after “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Support</inline>.—</quotedText>” and inserting “(1) To support a”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (1) as subparagraph (A) and amending such subparagraph, as so redesignated, to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>For a person who participates in a funeral honors detail (other than a person who is a member of the armed forces not in a retired status or an employee of the United States), either transportation (or reimbursement for transportation) and expenses or the daily stipend prescribed under paragraph (2).”;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2557">116 STAT. 2557</page></content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>by redesignating paragraph (2) as subparagraph (B) and in that subparagraph—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>Materiel, equipment, and training for</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>For</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting before the period at the end “<quotedText>and for members of the armed forces in a retired status, materiel, equipment, and training</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>by redesignating paragraph (3) as subparagraph (C) and in that subparagraph—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>Articles of clothing for</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>For</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>, articles of clothing</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>subsection (b)(2)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe annually a flat rate daily stipend for purposes of paragraph (1)(A). Such stipend shall be set at a rate so as to encompass typical costs for transportation and other miscellaneous expenses for persons participating in funeral honors details who are members of the armed forces in a retired status and other persons who are not members of the armed forces or employees of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>A stipend paid under this subsection to a member of the armed forces in a retired status is in addition to any compensation to which the member is entitled under section 435(a)(2) of title 37 and any other compensation to which the member may be entitled.”.</content></subparagraph></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="572">SEC. 572.</num> <heading>EMERGENCY LEAVE OF ABSENCE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 40 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="709">“§ 709.</num> <heading>Emergency leave of absence</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Emergency Leave of Absence</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned may grant a member of the armed forces emergency leave of absence for a qualifying emergency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An emergency leave of absence under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>may be granted only once for any member;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>may be granted only to prevent the member from entering unearned leave status or excess leave status; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>may not extend for a period of more than 14 days.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying Emergency</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘qualifying emergency’, with respect to a member of the armed forces, means a circumstance that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>is due to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>a medical condition of a member of the immediate family of the member; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>any other hardship that the Secretary concerned determines appropriate for purposes of this section; and “(2) is verified to the Secretary’s satisfaction based upon information or opinion from a source in addition to the member that the Secretary considers to be objective and reliable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Department Regulations</inline>—</heading><content>Regulations prescribed under this section by the Secretaries of the military department shall be as uniform as practicable and shall be subject to approval by the Secretary of Defense.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘unearned leave status’ means leave approved to be used by a member of the armed forces that exceeds <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2558">116 STAT. 2558</page>the amount of leave credit that has been accrued as a result of the member’s active service and that has not been previously used by the member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘excess leave status’ means leave approved to be used by a member of the armed forces that is unearned leave for which a member is unable to accrue leave credit during the member’s current term of service before the member’s separation.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“709.</designator> <label>Emergency leave of absence.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="573">SEC. 573.</num> <heading>ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY IN MEDICAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Persons</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of section 2173 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>Participants</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>and students</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Students</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Repayment Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e)(2) of such section is amended by striking the last sentence.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="574">SEC. 574.</num> <heading>DESTINATIONS AUTHORIZED FOR GOVERNMENT PAID TRANSPORTATION OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL FOR REST AND RECUPERATION ABSENCE UPON EXTENDING DUTY AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS OVERSEAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of Benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b)(2) of section 705 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, or to an alternative destination and return at a cost not to exceed the cost of round-trip transportation from the location of the extended tour of duty to such nearest port</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Change in Terminology</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subsection (b) of such section is further amended by striking “<quotedText>recuperative</quotedText>” in paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting “<quotedText>recuperation</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“§705.</designator> <label>Rest and recuperation absence: qualified enlisted members extending duty at designated locations overseas”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 40 of such title is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“705.</designator> <label>Rest and recuperation absence: qualified enlisted members extending duty at designated locations overseas.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="575">SEC. 575.</num> <heading>VEHICLE STORAGE IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION WHEN MEMBER IS ORDERED TO A NONFOREIGN DUTY STATION OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Storage Costs Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 2634 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>When a member receives a vehicle storage qualifying order, the member may elect to have a motor vehicle described in subsection (a) stored at the expense of the United States at a location approved by the Secretary concerned. In the case of a vehicle storage qualifying order that is to make a change of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2559">116 STAT. 2559</page>permanent station, such storage is in lieu of transportation authorized by subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>In this subsection, the term ‘vehicle storage qualifying order’ means any of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>An order to make a change of permanent station to a foreign country in a case in which the laws, regulations, or other restrictions imposed by the foreign country or by the United States either—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>preclude entry of a motor vehicle described in sub-section (a) into that country; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>would require extensive modification of the vehicle as a condition to entry.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>An order to make a change of permanent station to a nonforeign area outside the continental United States in a case in which the laws, regulations, or other restrictions imposed by that area or by the United States either—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>preclude entry of a motor vehicle described in subsection (a) into that area; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>would require extensive modification of the vehicle as a condition to entry.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>An order under which a member is transferred or assigned in connection with a contingency operation to duty at a location other than the permanent station of the member for a period of more than 30 consecutive days but which is not considered a change of permanent station.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nonforeign Area Outside the Continental United States Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (h) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">”(3)</num> <content>The term ‘nonforeign area outside the continental United States’ means any of the following: the States of Alaska and Hawaii, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and any possession of the United States.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2634">10 USC 2634 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> apply to orders to make a change of permanent station to a nonforeign area outside the continental United States (as such term is defined in subsection (h)(3) of section 2634 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (b)) that are issued on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="I">Subtitle I—</num><heading>Reports</heading> <section> <num value="581">SEC. 581.</num> <heading>QUADRENNIAL QUALITY OF LIFE REVIEW.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 2 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 118 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="118a">“§ 118a.</num> <heading>Quadrennial quality of life review</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall every four years conduct a comprehensive examination of the quality of life of the members of the armed forces (to be known as the ‘quadrennial quality of life review’). The review shall include examination of the programs, projects, and activities of the Department of Defense, including the morale, welfare, and recreation activities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The quadrennial quality of life review shall be designed to result in determinations, and to foster policies and actions, that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2560">116 STAT. 2560</page>reflect the priority given the quality of life of members of the armed forces as a primary concern of the Department of Defense leadership.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conduct of Review</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each quadrennial quality of life review shall be conducted so as—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>to assess quality of life priorities and issues consistent with the most recent National Security Strategy prescribed by the President pursuant to section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>to identify actions that are needed in order to provide members of the armed forces with the quality of life reasonably necessary to encourage the successful execution of the full range of missions that the members are called on to perform under the national security strategy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>to identify other actions that have the potential for improving the quality of life of the members of the armed forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall consider addressing the following matters as part of the quadrennial quality of life review:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>Infrastructure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Military construction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Physical conditions at military installations and other Department of Defense facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Budget plans.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>Adequacy of medical care for members of the armed forces and their dependents.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>Adequacy of housing and the basic allowance for housing and basic allowance for subsistence.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>Housing-related utility costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <content>Educational opportunities and costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9)</num> <content>Length of deployments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10)</num> <content>Rates of pay and pay differentials between the pay of members and the pay of civilians.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11)</num> <content>Retention and recruiting efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12)</num> <content>Workplace safety.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13)</num> <content>Support services for spouses and children.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14)</num> <content>Other elements of Department of Defense programs and Government policies and programs that affect the quality of life of members.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission to Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>The Secretary shall submit a report on each quadrennial quality of life review to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The assumptions used in the review.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The results of the review, including a comprehensive discussion of how the quality of life of members of the armed forces affects the national security strategy of the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>The report shall be submitted in the year following the year in which the review is conducted, but not later than the date on which the President submits the budget for the next fiscal year to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2561">116 STAT. 2561</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 118 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“118a.</designator> <label>Quadrennial quality of life review.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">First Quadrennial Quality of Life Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The first<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/118/a">10 USC 118a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> quadrennial quality of life review under section 118a of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be conducted during 2003, and the report on that review required to be submitted to Congress under subsection (d) of such section shall be submitted not later than the date on which the President submits the budget for fiscal year 2005 to Congress.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="582">SEC. 582.</num> <heading>REPORT ON DESIRABILITY AND FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATING SEPARATE COURSES OF BASIC INSTRUCTION FOR JUDGE ADVOCATES.</heading> <chapeau>Not later than February 1, 2003, the Secretary of Defense<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline,</p></sidenote> shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the desirability and feasibility of consolidating the separate Army, Navy, and Air Force courses of basic instruction for judge advocates into a single course to be conducted at a single location. The report shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>an assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of such a consolidation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a recommendation as to whether such a consolidation is desirable and feasible; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>any proposal for legislative action that the Secretary considers appropriate for carrying out such a consolidation.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="583">SEC. 583.</num> <heading>REPORTS ON EFFORTS TO RESOLVE STATUS OF CAPTAIN MICHAEL SCOTT SPEICHER, UNITED STATES NAVY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline,</p></sidenote> enactment of this Act, and every 120 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the United States Government to determine the status of Captain Michael Scott Speicher, United States Navy, whose aircraft was shot down over Iraq on the night of January 17, 1991. Each such report shall be prepared in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of Central Intelligence.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period Covered by Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>The first report under sub-section (a) shall cover efforts described in that subsection from the time that Michael Scott Speicher’s aircraft was shot down over Iraq until the date of the report, and each subsequent report shall cover efforts described in that subsection since the last such report.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under subsection (a) shall describe, for the period covered by such report, the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>All direct and indirect contacts by the United States Government with the Government of Iraq regarding the status of Michael Scott Speicher.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Any request made by the United States Government to the government of another country, including the intelligence service of such country, for assistance in resolving the status of Michael Scott Speicher, including the response to such request.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2562">116 STAT. 2562</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Each current lead on the status of Michael Scott Speicher, including an assessment of the utility of such lead in resolving the status of Michael Scott Speicher.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Any cooperation with nongovernmental organizations or international organizations in resolving the status of Michael Scott Speicher, including the results of such cooperation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report under subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified or unclassified form. To the extent submitted in classified form, such report shall include an unclassified summary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement to submit reports under this section shall cease to be effective upon a final determination regarding the status of Michael Scott Speicher by the Secretary of Defense.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="584">SEC. 584.</num> <heading>REPORT ON VOLUNTEER SERVICES OF MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on volunteer services described in subsection (b) that were provided by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, while not in a duty status pursuant to orders, during the period of September 11 through September 14, 2001. The report shall include a discussion of any recognition that the Secretary considers appropriate for those members regarding the provision of such services.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Volunteer Services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The volunteer services referred to in subsection (a) are volunteer services of a military-unique nature that were provided—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the vicinity of the site of the World Trade Center, New York, New York, in support of emergency response to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11,2001;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in the vicinity of the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, in support of emergency response to the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>in the vicinity of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in support of emergency response to the terrorist-caused crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11,2001.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Pay and Allowances</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 601.</designator> <label>Increase in basic pay for fiscal year 2003.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 602.</designator> <label>Basic allowance for housing in cases of low-cost or no-cost moves.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 603.</designator> <label>Rate of basic allowance for subsistence for enlisted personnel occupying single Government quarters without adequate availability of meals.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 611.</designator> <label>One-year extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for reserve forces.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 612.</designator> <label>One-year extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for certain health care professionals.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 613.</designator> <label>One-year extension of special pay and bonus authorities for nuclear officers.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2563">116 STAT. 2563</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 614.</designator> <label>One-year extension of other bonus and special pay authorities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 615.</designator> <label>Increase in maximum rates for certain special pays, bonuses, and financial assistance for health care professionals.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 616.</designator> <label>Assignment incentive pay.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 617.</designator> <label>Increase in maximum rates for prior service enlistment bonus.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 618.</designator> <label>Retention incentives for health care professionals qualified in a critical military skill.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Travel and Transportation Allowances</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 621.</designator> <label>Extension of leave travel deferral period for members performing consecutive overseas tours of duty.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 622.</designator> <label>Transportation of motor vehicles for members reported missing.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Retired Pay and Survivor Benefits</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 631.</designator> <label>Permanent reduction from eight to six in number of years of reserve service required for eligibility for retired pay for non-regular service.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 632.</designator> <label>Increased retired pay for enlisted Reserves credited with extraordinary heroism.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 633.</designator> <label>Elimination of possible inversion in retired pay cost-of-living adjustment for initial COLA computation.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 634.</designator> <label>Technical revisions to so-called “<quotedText>forgotten widows</quotedText>” annuity program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 635.</designator> <label>Expansion of authority of Secretary of Defense to waive time limitations on claims against the Government for military personnel benefits.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 636.</designator> <label>Special compensation for certain combat-related disabled uniformed services retirees.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Montgomery GI Bill</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 641.</designator> <label>Time limitation for use of Montgomery GI Bill entitlement by members of the Selected Reserve.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 642.</designator> <label>Repayment requirements under Reserve Component Montgomery GI Bill arising from failure to participate satisfactorily in military service to be considered debts owed to the United States.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 643.</designator> <label>Technical adjustments to authority for certain members to transfer educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill to dependents.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 651.</designator> <label>Payment of interest on student loans.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 652.</designator> <label>Additional authority to provide assistance for families of members of the Armed Forces.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 653.</designator> <label>Repeal of authority for acceptance of honoraria by personnel at certain Department of Defense schools.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 654.</designator> <label>Addition of definition of continental United States in title 37.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Pay and Allowances</heading> <section> <num value="601">SEC. 601.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN BASIC PAY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/1009">37 USC 1009 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver of Section 1009 Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>The adjustment to become effective during fiscal year 2003 required by section 1009 of title 37, United States Code, in the rates of monthly basic pay authorized members of the uniformed services shall not be made.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Basic Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>Effective on January 1, 2003, the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services within each pay grade are as follows: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">COMMISSIONED OFFICERS<sup>1</sup></p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:65pt ; max-width:65pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:75pt ; max-width:75pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Pay Grade</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">2 or less</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 2</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 3</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 4</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;">Over 6</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–9 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–8 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,474.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,719.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,881.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,927.20</td> <td style="text-align:right;">8,129.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–7 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,210.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,499.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,633.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,739.20</td> <td style="text-align:right;">6,930.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–6 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,603.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,057.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,388.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,388.90</td> <td style="text-align:right;">5,409.60</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2564">116 STAT. 2564</page>COMMISSIONED OFFICERS<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable1"><sup>1</sup></ref>—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:65pt ; max-width:65pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:75pt ; max-width:75pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Pay Grade</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">2 or less</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 2</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 3</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 4</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;">Over 6</th> </tr> </thead> <tfoot> <tr> <td colspan="6" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt"><footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable1"><sup>1</sup>Notwithstanding the basic pay rates specified in this table, the actual rate of basic pay for commissioned officers in pay grades O–7 through O–10 may not exceed the rate of pay for level III of the Executive Schedule and the actual rate of basic pay for all other officers may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.</footnote></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt"><footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable2"><sup>2</sup>Subject to the preceding footnote, the rate of basic pay for an officer in this grade while serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Commandant of the Marine Corps, or Commandant of the Coast Guard is $14,155.50, regardless of cumulative years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code.</footnote></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt"><footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable3"><sup>3</sup>This table does not apply to commissioned officers in pay grade O–1, O–2, or O–3 who have been credited with over 4 years of active duty service as an enlisted member or warrant officer.</footnote></td> </tr> </tfoot> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">O–5 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">3,837.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">4,323.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">4,622.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">4,678.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-bottom:1px solid black">4,864.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–4 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,311.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,832.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,088.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,145.70</td> <td style="text-align:right;">4,383.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–3<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable3"><sup>3</sup></ref></td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,911.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,300.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,562.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,883.50</td> <td style="text-align:right;">4,069.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–2<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable3"><sup>3</sup></ref></td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,515.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,864.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,299.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3,481.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–13</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,183.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,272.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2,746.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 8</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 10</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 12</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 14</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">Over 16</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–10<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable3"><sup>3</sup></ref></td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–9 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–8 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8,468.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8,547.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8,868.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8,961.30</td> <td style="text-align:right;">9,238.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–7 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,120.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,340.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,559.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,779.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">8,468.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–6 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,641.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,672.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,672.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,994.60</td> <td style="text-align:right;">6,564.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–5 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,977.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,222.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,403.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,635.50</td> <td style="text-align:right;">5,991.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–4 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,637.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,954.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,201.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,372.70</td> <td style="text-align:right;">5,471.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–3</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,273.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,405.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,623.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,736.10</td> <td style="text-align:right;">4,736.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–2</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3,481.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–1</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2,746.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 18</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 20</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 22</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 24</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">Over 26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–10<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable3"><sup>3</sup></ref></td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$12,077.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$12,137.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$12,389.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$12,829.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–9 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10,563.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10,715.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10,935.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">11,319.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–8 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9,639.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10,008.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10,255.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10,255.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10,255.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–7 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9,051.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9,051.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9,051.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9,051.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9,096.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–6 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,898.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,233.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,423.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,616.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7,989.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–5 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,161.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,329.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,519.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,519.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6,519.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–4 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,528.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,528.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,528.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,528.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,528.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–3<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable3"><sup>3</sup></ref></td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,736.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,736.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,736.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,736.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,736.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–2<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable3"><sup>3</sup></ref></td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">O–1<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable3"><sup>3</sup></ref></td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">COMMISSIONED OFFICERS WITH OVER 4 YEARS OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE AS AN ENLISTED MEMBER OR WARRANT OFFICER</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:65pt ; max-width:65pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:75pt ; max-width:75pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Pay Grade</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">2 or less</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 2</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 3</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 4</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;">Over 6</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–3E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3,883.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,069.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–2E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,481.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–1E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,746.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,933.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 8</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 10</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 12</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 14</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">Over 16</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–3E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,273.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,405.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,623.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,806.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,911.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–2E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,591.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,778.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,923.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,031.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,031.10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2565">116 STAT. 2565</page>COMMISSIONED OFFICERS WITH OVER 4 YEARS OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE AS AN ENLISTED MEMBER OR WARRANT OFFICER—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:65pt ; max-width:65pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:75pt ; max-width:75pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Pay Grade</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">2 or less</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 2</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 3</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 4</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;">Over 6</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">O–1E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">3,042.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">3,152.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">3,261.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 18</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 20</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 22</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 24</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">Over 26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–3E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$5,054.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$5,054.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$5,054.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$5,054.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$5,054.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–2E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,031.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,031.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,031.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,031.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,031.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">O–1E</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,410.70</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">WARRANT OFFICERS<sup>1</sup></p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:65pt ; max-width:65pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:75pt ; max-width:75pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Pay Grade</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">2 or less</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 2</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 3</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 4</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;">Over 6</th> </tr> </thead> <tfoot> <tr> <td colspan="6" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt"><footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable1a"><sup>1</sup></footnote>Notwithstanding the basic pay rates specified in this table, the actual rate of basic pay for warrant officers may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.</td> </tr> </tfoot> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–5 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–4 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,008.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,236.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,329.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,420.60</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3,578.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–3 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,747.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,862.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,979.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,017.70</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3,141.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–2 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,416.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,554.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,675.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,763.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2,838.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–1 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,133.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,308.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,425.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,501.10</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2,662.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 8</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 10</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 12</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 14</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Over 16</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–5 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–4 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,733.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,891.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,044.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,203.60</td> <td style="text-align:right">4,356.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–3 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,281.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,467.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,580.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,771.90</td> <td style="text-align:right">3,915.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–2 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,993.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,148.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,264.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,376.50</td> <td style="text-align:right">3,453.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–1 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,782.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,888.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,006.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,085.20</td> <td style="text-align:right">3,203.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 18</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 20</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 22</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 24</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Over 26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–5 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$5,169.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$5,346.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$5,524.50</td> <td style="text-align:right">$5,703.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–4 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,512.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,664.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,822.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,978.20</td> <td style="text-align:right">5,137.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–3 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,058.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,201.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,266.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,407.00</td> <td style="text-align:right">4,548.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">W–2 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,579.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,705.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,831.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,957.30</td> <td style="text-align:right">3,957.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">W–1 ...</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">3,320.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">3,409.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">3,409.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">3,409.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-bottom:1px solid black">3,409.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered">ENLISTED MEMBERS<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable1b"><sup>1</sup></ref></p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:65pt ; max-width:65pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:75pt ; max-width:75pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Pay Grade</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">2 or less</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 2</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 3</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 4</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;">Over 6</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–9<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable2b"><sup>2</sup></ref> ..</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right">$0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–8 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right">0.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–7 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,068.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,257.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,343.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,428.20</td> <td style="text-align:right">2,516.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–6 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,770.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,947.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,033.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,117.10</td> <td style="text-align:right">2,204.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–5 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,625.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,733.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,817.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,903.50</td> <td style="text-align:right">2,037.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–4 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,502.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,579.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,665.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,749.30</td> <td style="text-align:right">1,824.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–3 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,356.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,442.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right">1,528.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–2 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right">1,290.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–1 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right">1,150.80</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="title" class="centered"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2566">116 STAT. 2566</page>WARRANT OFFICERS<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable1a"><sup>1</sup></ref>—Continued</p> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="subtitle" class="centered fontsize8">Years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="width:65pt ; max-width:65pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="width:75pt ; max-width:75pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Pay Grade</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">2 or less</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 2</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 3</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;">Over 4</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;">Over 6</th> </tr> </thead> <tfoot> <tr> <td colspan="6" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt"><footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable1b"><sup>1</sup>Notwithstanding the basic pay rates specified in this table, the actual rate of basic pay for enlisted members may not exceed the rate of pay for level V of the Executive Schedule.</footnote></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt"><footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable2b"><sup>2</sup>Subject to the preceding footnote, the rate of basic pay for an enlisted member in this grade while serving as Sergeant Major of the Army, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, or Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, basic pay is $5,732.70, regardless of cumulative years of service computed under section 205 of title 37, United States Code.</footnote></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt"><footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable3b"><sup>3</sup>In the case of members in pay grade E–1 who have served less than 4 months on active duty, the rate of basic pay is $1,064.70.</footnote></td> </tr> </tfoot> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">Over 8</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">Over 10</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">Over 12</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">Over 14</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">Over 16</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–9<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable2b"><sup>2</sup></ref>..</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$0.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3,564.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3,645.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3,747.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">$3,867.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–8 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,975.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,061.20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,141.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,237.60</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3,342.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–7 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,667.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,753.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,838.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,990.40</td> <td style="text-align:right;">3,066.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–6 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,400.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,477.40</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,562.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,636.70</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2,663.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–5 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,151.90</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,236.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,283.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,283.30</td> <td style="text-align:right;">2,283.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–4 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,824.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,824.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,824.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,824.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1,824.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–3 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1,528.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–2 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1,290.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–1 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right;">1,150.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 18</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 20</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 22</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Over 24</td> <td style="text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Over 26</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–9<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable2b"><sup>2</sup></ref>..</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3,987.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,180.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,344.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$4,506.30</td> <td style="text-align:right">$4,757.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–8 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,530.10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,625.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,787.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,877.50</td> <td style="text-align:right">4,099.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–7 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,138.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,182.70</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,331.50</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3,427.80</td> <td style="text-align:right">3,671.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–6 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,709.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,709.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,709.60</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,709.60</td> <td style="text-align:right">2,709.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–5 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,283.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,283.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,283.30</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2,283.30</td> <td style="text-align:right">2,283.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–4 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,824.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,824.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,824.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,824.00</td> <td style="text-align:right">1,824.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–3 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,528.80</td> <td style="text-align:right">1,528.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black">E–2 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1,290.00</td> <td style="text-align:right">1,290.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">E–1 ....</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-bottom:1px solid black">1,150.80</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="602">SEC. 602.</num> <heading>BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CASES OF LOW-COST OR NO-COST MOVES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 403 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— </chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by transferring paragraph (7) of subsection (b) to the end of the section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>in such paragraph—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(7)</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>circumstances of which make it necessary that the member be</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(o) <inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Low-Cost and No-Cost Moves as Not Being Reassignments</inline>.—In the case of a member who is assigned to duty at a location or under circumstances that make it necessary for the member to be</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting “<content>for the purposes of this section</content>” after “<quotedText>may be treated</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="603">SEC. 603.</num> <heading>RATE OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OCCUPYING SINGLE GOVERNMENT QUARTERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE AVAILABILITY OF MEALS.</heading> <content>Section 402(d) of title 37, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2567">116 STAT. 2567</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Rate for Enlisted Members Occupying Single Quarters Without Adequate Availability of Meals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may pay an enlisted member the basic allowance for subsistence under this section at a monthly rate that is twice the amount in effect under subsection (b)(2) while—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the member is assigned to single Government quarters which have no adequate food storage or preparation facility in the quarters; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>there is no Government messing facility serving those quarters that is capable of making meals available to the occupants of the quarters.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent> </content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays</heading> <section> <num value="611">SEC. 611.</num> <heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES FOR RESERVE FORCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selected Reserve Reenlistment Bonus</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 308b(f) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selected Reserve Enlistment Bonus</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 308c(e) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Pay for Enlisted Members Assigned to Certain High Priority Units</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 308d(c) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Selected Reserve Affiliation Bonus</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 308e(e) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ready Reserve Enlistment and Reenlistment Bonus</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 308h(g) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prior Service Enlistment Bonus</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 308i(f) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="612">SEC. 612.</num> <heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nurse Officer Candidate Accession Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2130a(aXl) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repayment of Education Loans for Certain Health Professionals Who Serve in the Selected Reserve</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 16302(d) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>January 1, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>January 1, 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accession Bonus for Registered Nurses</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 302d(a)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incentive Special Pay for Nurse Anesthetists</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 302e(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Pay for Selected Reserve Health Professionals in Critically Short Wartime Specialties.</inline>—</heading><content>Section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2568">116 STAT. 2568</page>302g(f) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accession Bonus for Dental Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 302h(a)(1) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="613">SEC. 613.</num> <heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SPECIAL PAY AND BONUS AUTHORITIES FOR NUCLEAR OFFICERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Pay for Nuclear-Qualified Officers Extending Period of Active Service</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 312(e) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nuclear Career Accession Bonus</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 312b(c) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nuclear Career Annual Incentive Bonus</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 312c(d) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="614">SEC. 614.</num> <heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF OTHER BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Aviation Officer Retention Bonus</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301b(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31,2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><quotedText>Reenlistment Bonus for Active Members</quotedText>.—</heading><content>Section 308(g) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><quotedText>Enlistment Bonus for Active Members</quotedText>.—</heading><content>Section 309(e) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention Bonus for Members with Critical Military Skills</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 323(i) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accession Bonus for New Officers in Critical Skills</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 324(g) of such title is amended by striking “December 31, 2002” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="615">SEC. 615.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN MAXIMUM RATES FOR CERTAIN SPECIAL PAYS, BONUSES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention Bonus for Medical Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301d(a)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>$14,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$50,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention Bonus for Dental Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 301e(a)(2) of such title is amended by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">$14,000</inline>” and inserting “<quotedText>$50,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incentive Special Pay for Medical Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 302(b)(1) of such title is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting the following new sentence: “<quotedText>The amount of incentive special pay paid to an officer under this subsection may not exceed $50,000 for any 12-month period.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention Special Pay Optometrists</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 302a(b)(l) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>$6,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$15,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accession Bonus for Registered Nurses</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 302d(a)(2) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>$5,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$30,000</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2569">116 STAT. 2569</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Incentive Special Pay for Nurse Anesthetists</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 302e(a)(l) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>$15,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$50,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention Special Pay for Pharmacy Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 302i of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsections (a) and (b), by striking “<quotedText>special pay at the rates specified in subsection (d)</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText>retention special pay under this section</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText>Limitation</quotedText>.—” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Eligibility for Special Pay</inline>.—” and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Amount of Special Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of retention special pay paid to an officer under this section may not exceed $15,000 for any 12-month period.”.</content> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Financial Assistance for Nurse Officer Candidates</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2130a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>$5,000</quotedText>” in the first sentence and inserting “<quotedText>$10,000</quotedText>” and by striking “<quotedText>$2,500</quotedText>” in the second sentence and inserting “<quotedText>$5,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>$500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$1,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Increase</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an amendment<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/301/d">37 USC 301d note</ref>.</p></sidenote> made by this section to increase the maximum amount of a special pay or bonus that may be paid during any 12-month period, the amended limitation shall apply to 12-month periods beginning after September 30, 2002.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="616">SEC. 616.</num> <heading>ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 307 the following new section: <quotedContent><section class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="307a">“§ 307a.</num> <heading>Special pay: assignment incentive pay</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned may pay monthly incentive pay under this section to a member of a uniformed service who performs service, while entitled to basic pay, in an assignment designated by the Secretary concerned.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Written Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The period for which incentive pay will be provided under this section and the monthly rate of the incentive pay for a member shall be specified in a written agreement between the Secretary concerned and the member. Agreements entered into by the Secretary of a military department shall require the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Rate</inline>.—</heading><content>The maximum monthly rate of incentive pay payable to a member under this section is $1,500.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Pay and Allowances</inline>.—</heading><content>Incentive pay paid to a member under this section is in addition to any other pay and allowances to which the member is entitled.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status Not Affected by Temporary Duty or Leave</inline>.—</heading><content>The service of a member in an assignment referred to in subsection (a) shall not be considered discontinued during any period that the member is not performing service in the assignment by reason of temporary duty performed by the member pursuant to orders or absence of the member for authorized leave.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>No agreement under this section may be entered into after December 31, 2005.”.</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent> </content><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2570">116 STAT. 2570</page></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 307 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“307a.</designator> <label>Special pay: assignment incentive pay.“.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/307/a">37 USC 307a note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Not later than February 28, 2004, and February 28, 2005, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the use of the authority provided under section 307a of title 37, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), including an assessment of the utility of that authority.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="617">SEC. 617.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN MAXIMUM RATES FOR PRIOR SERVICE ENLISTMENT BONUS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 308i(b)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>$5,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$8,000</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>$2,500</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$4,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText>$2,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$3,500</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="618">SEC. 618.</num> <heading>RETENTION INCENTIVES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS QUALIFIED IN A CRITICAL MILITARY SKILL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception to Limitation on Maximum Bonus Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d) of section 323 of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>A member</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The limitation in paragraph (1) on the total bonus payments that a member may receive under this section does not apply with respect to an officer who is assigned duties as a health care professional.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception to Years of Service Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>A retention</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The limitations in paragraph (1) do not apply with respect to an officer who is assigned duties as a health care professional during the period of active duty for which the bonus is being offered.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Travel and Transportation Allowances</heading> <section> <num value="621">SEC. 621.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF LEAVE TRAVEL DEFERRAL PERIOD FOR MEMBERS PERFORMING CONSECUTIVE OVERSEAS TOURS OF DUTY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Deferral Period</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 411b of title 37, United States Code is amended by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Defer Travel; Limitations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Under the regulations referred to in subsection (a), a member may defer <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2571">116 STAT. 2571</page>the travel for which the member is paid travel and transportation allowances under this section until any time before the completion of the consecutive tour at the same duty station or the completion of the tour of duty at the new duty station under the order involved, as the case may be. <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>If a member is unable to undertake the travel before expiration of the deferral period under paragraph (1) because of duty in connection with a contingency operation, the member may defer the travel until not more than one year after the date on which the member’s duty in connection with the contingency operation ends.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(a)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(a) <inline class="smallCaps">Allowances Authorized</inline>.—</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(b) The allowances</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(c) <inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Allowance Rate</inline>.—The allowances</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 411b<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/411/b">37 USC 411b note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of title 37, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to members of the uniformed services in a deferred leave travel status under such section as of the date of the enactment of this Act or becomes entitled to travel and transportation allowances under such section on or after that date.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="622">SEC. 622.</num> <heading>TRANSPORTATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR MEMBERS REPORTED MISSING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Ship Two Motor Vehicles</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 554 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>one privately owned motor vehicle</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText>two privately owned motor vehicles</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments for Late Delivery</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>In a case in which two motor vehicles of a member (or the dependent or dependents of a member) are transported at the expense of the United States, no reimbursement is payable under this subsection unless both motor vehicles do not arrive at the authorized destination of the vehicles by the designated delivery date.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a)<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/554">37 USC 554 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall apply with respect to members whose eligibility for benefits under section 554 of title 37, United States Code, commences on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Retired Pay and Survivor Benefits</heading> <section> <num value="631">SEC. 631.</num> <heading>PERMANENT REDUCTION FROM EIGHT TO SIX IN NUMBER OF YEARS OF RESERVE SERVICE REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR RETIRED PAY FOR NON-REGULAR SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction in Requirement for Years of Reserve Component Service Before Retired Pay Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a)(3) of section 12731 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>eight years</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>six years</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2572">116 STAT. 2572</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting before the semicolon “<quotedText>, except that in the case of a person who completed the service requirements of paragraph (2) before October 5, 1994, the number of years of such qualifying service under this paragraph shall be eight</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of such section is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/12731">10 USC 12731 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2002. No benefit shall accrue to any person for any period before that date by reason of the enactment of those amendments.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="632">SEC. 632.</num> <heading>INCREASED RETIRED PAY FOR ENLISTED RESERVES CREDITED WITH EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 12739 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): <quotedContent> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>If a person entitled to retired pay under this chapter has been credited by the Secretary concerned with extraordinary heroism in the line of duty and if the highest grade held satisfactorily by that person at any time in the armed forces is an enlisted grade, the person’s retired pay shall be increased by 10 percent of the amount determined under subsection (a). The Secretary’s determination as to extraordinary heroism is conclusive for all purposes.”.</content> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by striking “<quotedText>amount computed under subsection (a)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>total amount of the monthly retired pay computed under subsections (a) and (b)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/12739">10 USC 12739 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on October 1, 2002, and shall apply with respect to retired pay for months beginning on or after that date.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="633">SEC. 633.</num> <heading>ELIMINATION OF POSSIBLE INVERSION IN RETIRED PAY COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR INITIAL COLA COMPUTATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Possible Cola Inversion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1401a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsections (c)(1), (d), and (e), by inserting “<quotedText>but subject to subsection (f)(2)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Notwithstanding subsection (b)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (c)(2), by inserting “<quotedText>(subject to subsection (f)(2) as applied to other members whose retired pay is computed on the current rates of basic pay in the most recent adjustment under this section)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>shall be increased</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (f)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by designating the text after the subsection heading as paragraph (1), indenting that text two ems, and inserting “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Prevention of Retired Pay Inversions</inline>.—</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Notwithstanding</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prevention of cola inversions</inline>.—</heading><content>The percentage of the first adjustment under this section in the retired pay of any person, as determined under subsection (c)(1), (c)(2), (d), <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2573">116 STAT. 2573</page>or (e), may not exceed the percentage increase in retired pay determined under subsection (b)(2) that is effective on the same date as the effective date of such first adjustment.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (d), by inserting “<quotedText>or on or after August 1, 1986, if the member or former member did not elect to receive a bonus under section 322 of title 37</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>August 1, 1986</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (e), by inserting “<quotedText>and elected to receive a bonus under section 322 of title 37</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>August 1, 1986,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="634">SEC. 634.</num> <heading>TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO SO-CALLED “<quotedText>FORGOTTEN WIDOWS</quotedText>”<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1448">10 USC 1448 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> ANNUITY PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Eligibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a)(1) of section 644 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–85; 10 U.S.C. 1448 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subparagraph (A), by inserting after “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>became entitled to retired or retainer pay before September 21, 1972</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>was a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>died</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Interaction With Other Benefits</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subsection (a)(2) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText>and who</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>note)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Subsection (b)(2) of such section is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The amount of an annuity to which a surviving spouse is entitled under this section for any period shall be reduced (but not below zero) by any amount paid to that surviving spouse for the same period under any of the following provisions of law:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code (relating to dependency and indemnity compensation payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Section 4 of Public Law 92–425 (10 U.S.C. 1448 note).”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Definition of Surviving Spouse</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d)(2) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText>the terms</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>and (8)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>such term in paragraph (9)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specification in Law of Current Benefit Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>$165</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$185.58</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>May 1, 2002,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking the last sentence.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specification of Enactment Month</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (e) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>the month in which this Act is enacted</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>November 1997</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>the first month that begins after the month in which this Act is enacted</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 1997</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2574">116 STAT. 2574</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="635">SEC. 635.</num> <heading>EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO WAIVE TIME LIMITATIONS ON CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL BENEFITS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Waiver of Time Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of section 3702(e) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>a claim</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>title 10</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>a claim referred to in subsection (a)(1)(A)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Such paragraph is further amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>Upon the request</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>and, subject to paragraph (2), settle the claim</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>In the case of a claim by or with respect to a member of the uniformed services who is not under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department, such a waiver may be made only upon the request of the Secretary concerned (as defined in section 101 of title 37).</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Paragraph (2) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “under paragraph (1)’ and inserting “<quotedText>under subsection (a)(1)(A)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, except that in the case of a claim for retired pay or survivor benefits, if the obligation claimed would have been paid from a trust fund if timely paid, the payment of the claim shall be made from that trust fund</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/3702">31 USC 3702</ref> note.</p></sidenote>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to claims against the United States presented to the Secretary of Defense under section 3702 of title 31, United States Code, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="636">SEC. 636.</num> <heading>SPECIAL COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN COMBAT-RELATED DISABLED UNIFORMED SERVICES RETIREES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 71 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1413 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="1413a">“§ 1413a.</num> <heading>Special compensation for certain combat-related disabled uniformed services retirees</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned shall pay to each eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree who elects benefits under this section a monthly amount for the combat-related disability of the retiree determined under subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination of monthly amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the monthly amount to be paid an eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree for a combat-related disability under subsection (a) is the monthly amount of compensation to which the retiree would be entitled solely for the combat-related disability consistent with chapter 11 of title 38.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount paid to an eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree for any month under paragraph (1) may not exceed the amount of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2575">116 STAT. 2575</page>the reduction in retired pay that is applicable to the retiree for that month under sections 5304 and 5305 of title 38.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special rules for chapter 61 disability retirees</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree who is retired under chapter 61 of this title, the amount of the payment under paragraph (1) for any month shall be reduced by the amount (if any) by which the amount of the member’s retired pay under chapter 61 of this title exceeds the amount of retired pay to which the member would have been entitled under any other provision of law based upon the member’s service in the uniformed services if the member had not been retired under chapter 61 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Retirees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section, an eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree referred to in subsection (a) is a member of the uniformed services entitled to retired pay who—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>has completed at least 20 years of service in the uniformed services that are creditable for purposes of computing the amount of retired pay to which the member is entitled; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>has a qualifying combat-related disability.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe procedures and criteria under which a disabled uniformed services retiree may apply to the Secretary of a military department to be considered to be an eligible combat-related disabled uniformed services retiree. Such procedures shall apply uniformly throughout the Department of Defense.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifying Combat-Related Disability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘qualifying combat-related disability’ means either of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>A disability that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>is attributable to an injury for which the member was awarded the Purple Heart; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>is rated as not less than 10 percent disabling—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>by the Secretary concerned, as of the date on which the member is retired from the uniformed services, under criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>A service-connected disability that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>was incurred (as determined under criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>as a direct result of armed conflict;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>while engaged in hazardous service;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>through an instrumentality of war; and</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>is rated as not less than 60 percent disabling—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>by the Secretary concerned, as of the date on which the member is retired from the uniformed services, under criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction with Special Compensation for Severely Disabled Uniformed Services Retirees</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2576">116 STAT. 2576</page></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Single source of compensation</inline>.—</heading><content>An individual who is paid special compensation under this section may not receive special compensation under section 1413 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election of source.</inline>—</heading><content>An individual who is eligible for special compensation under this section and special compensation under section 1413 of this title shall elect which special compensation to receive.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe in regulations the manner and form of an election under this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status of Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments under this section are not retired pay.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Source of Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments under this section for any fiscal year shall be paid out of funds appropriated for pay and allowances payable by the Secretary concerned for that fiscal year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘service-connected’ has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘retired pay’ includes retainer pay, emergency officers’ retirement pay, and naval pension.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection></section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1413/a">10 USC 1413a note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Section 1413a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall take effect not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 71 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1413 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1413a.</designator> <label>Special compensation for certain combat-related disabled uniformed services retirees.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Compensation for Certain Severely Disabled Uniformed Services Retirees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1413 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsections (e), (f) and (g) as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e): <quotedContent> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction with Special Compensation for Combatdisabled Uniformed Services Retirees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>An individual who is paid special compensation under this section may not receive special compensation under section 1413a of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>An individual who is eligible for special compensation under this section and special compensation under section 1413a of this title shall elect which special compensation to receive.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe in regulations the manner and form of an election under this subsection.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Montgomery GI Bill</heading> <section> <num value="641">SEC. 641.</num> <heading>TIME LIMITATION FOR USE OF MONTGOMERY GI BILL ENTITLEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Limitation Period</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 16133(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>10-year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>14-year</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2577">116 STAT. 2577</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date and Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/16133">10 USC 16133 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2002, and shall apply with respect to periods of entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code, that begin on or after October 1, 1992.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="642">SEC. 642.</num> <heading>REPAYMENT REQUIREMENTS UNDER RESERVE COMPONENT MONTGOMERY GI BILL ARISING FROM FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE SATISFACTORILY IN MILITARY SERVICE TO BE CONSIDERED DEBTS OWED TO THE UNITED STATES.</heading> <content>Section 16135 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subject to subsection (a)(2), an obligation to pay a refund to the United States under subsection (a)(1)(B) in an amount determined under subsection (b) is, for all purposes, a debt owed to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>A discharge in bankruptcy under title 11 that is entered less than five years after the termination of an enlistment or other agreement under this section does not discharge the person signing such enlistment or other agreement from a debt arising under the enlistment or agreement, respectively, under this subsection.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection></quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="643">SEC. 643.</num> <heading>TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS TO AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS TO TRANSFER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MONTGOMERY GI BILL TO DEPENDENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification of Rate of Educational Assistance for Dependents to Whom Entitlement is Transferred</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 3020(h) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraphs (4) and (5)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (5) and (6)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>and at the same rate</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Subject to subparagraph (B), the monthly rate of educational assistance payable to a dependent to whom entitlement is transferred under this section shall be the monthly amount payable under sections 3015 and 3022 of this title to the individual making the transfer.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The monthly rate of assistance payable to a dependent under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to the provisions of section 3032 of this title, except that the provisions of subsection (a)(1) of that section shall not apply even if the individual making the transfer to the dependent under this section is on active duty during all or any part of enrollment period of the dependent in which such entitlement is used.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Source of Funds from Increased Usage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 3035(b) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (2), (3), and (4)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Payments attributable to the increased usage of benefits as a result of transfers of entitlement to basic educational assistance under section 3020 of this title shall be made from the Department <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2578">116 STAT. 2578</page>of Defense Education Benefits Fund established under section 2006 of title 10 or from appropriations made to the Department of Transportation, as appropriate.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/3020">38 USC 3020 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 3020 of title 38, United States Code, by section 654(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1153).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/3035">38 USC 3035 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendments made by subsection (b) shall take effect as if made by section 654 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1153).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section> <num value="651">SEC. 651.</num> <heading>PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON STUDENT LOANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 109 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section><num value="2174">“§2174.</num> <heading>Interest payment program: members on active duty</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary concerned may pay in accordance with this section the interest and any special allowances that accrue on one or more student loans of an eligible member of the armed forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of a military department may exercise the authority under paragraph (1) only if approved by the Secretary of Defense and subject to such requirements, conditions, and restrictions as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A member of the armed forces is eligible for the benefit under subsection (a) while the member—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>is serving on active duty in fulfillment of the member’s first enlistment in the armed forces or, in the case of an officer, is serving on active duty and has not completed more than three years of service on active duty;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>is the debtor on one or more unpaid loans described in subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>is not in default on any such loan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Student Loans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority to make payments under subsection (a) may be exercised with respect to the following loans:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>A loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>A loan made under part D of such title (20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>A loan made under part E of such title (20 U.S.C. 1087aa et seq.).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum Benefit</inline>.—</heading><content>The months for which interest and any special allowance may be paid on behalf of a member of the armed forces under this section are any 36 consecutive months during which the member is eligible under subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funds for Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>Appropriations available for the pay and allowances of military personnel shall be available for payments under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense and, with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2579">116 STAT. 2579</page>Guard is operating shall consult with the Secretary of Education regarding the administration of the authority under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary concerned shall transfer to the Secretary of Education the funds necessary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>to pay interest and special allowances on student loans under this section (in accordance with sections 428(o), 455(1), and 464(j) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078(o), 1087e(l), and 1087dd(j)); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>to reimburse the Secretary of Education for any reasonable administrative costs incurred by the Secretary in coordinating the program under this section with the administration of the student loan programs under parts B, D, and E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Allowance Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘special allowance’ means a special allowance that is payable under section 438 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 10871).”.</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2174.</designator> <label>Interest payment program: members on active duty.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Family Education Loans and Direct Loans</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Subsection (c)(3) of section 428 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>in clause (i) of subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end of subclause (II);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end of subclause (III); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subclause: <quotedContent> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV)</num> <content>is eligible for interest payments to be made on such loan for service in the Armed Forces under section 2174 of title 10, United States Code, and, pursuant to that eligibility, the interest is being paid on such loan under subsection (o);”;</content></subclause> </quotedContent> </content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in clause (ii)(II) of subparagraph (A), by inserting “<quotedText>or (IV)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>clause (i)(II)</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <chapeau>shall contain provisions that specify that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the form of forbearance granted by the lender pursuant to this paragraph, other than subparagraph (A)(i)(IV), shall be temporary cessation of payments, unless the borrower selects forbearance in the form of an extension of time for making payments, or smaller payments than were previously scheduled; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>the form of forbearance granted by the lender pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i)(IV) shall be the temporary cessation of all payments on the loan other than payments of interest on the loan that are made under subsection (o); and”.</content></clause></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 428 of such Act is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">“(o)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Armed Forces Student Loan Interest Payment Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Using funds received by transfer to the Secretary under section 2174 of title 10, United States Code, for the payment of interest and any special allowance on a <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2580">116 STAT. 2580</page>loan to a member of the Armed Forces that is made, insured, or guaranteed under this part, the Secretary shall pay the interest and special allowance on such loan as due for a period not in excess of 36 consecutive months. The Secretary may not pay interest or any special allowance on such a loan out of any funds other than funds that have been so transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forbearance</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period in which the Secretary is making payments on a loan under paragraph (1), the lender shall grant the borrower forbearance in accordance with the guaranty agreement under subsection (c)(3)(A)(i)(IV).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special allowance defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of this subsection, the term ‘special allowance’, means a special allowance that is payable with respect to a loan under section 438.”.</content></paragraph></subsection> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Direct Loans</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <num value="l">“(l)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Armed Forces Student Loan Interest Payment Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Using funds received by transfer to the Secretary under section 2174 of title 10, United States Code, for the payment of interest on a loan made under this part to a member of the Armed Forces, the Secretary shall pay the interest on the loan as due for a period not in excess of 36 consecutive months. The Secretary may not pay interest on such a loan out of any funds other than funds that have been so transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forbearance</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period in which the Secretary is making payments on a loan under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall grant the borrower forbearance, in the form of a temporary cessation of all payments on the loan other than the payments of interest on the loan that are made under that paragraph.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d)</num> <heading/><chapeau>Section 464 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087dd) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>the borrower is eligible for interest payments to be made on such loan for service in the Armed Forces under section 2174 of title 10, United States Code, and, pursuant to that eligibility, the interest on such loan is being paid under subsection (j), except that the form of a forbearance under this paragraph shall be a temporary cessation of all payments on the loan other than payments of interest on the loan that are made under subsection (j).”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">“(j)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Armed Forces Student Loan Interest Payment Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Using funds received by transfer to the Secretary under section 2174 of title 10, United States Code, for the payment of interest on a loan made under this part to a member of the Armed Forces, the Secretary shall pay the interest on the loan as due for a period not in excess of 36 consecutive months. The Secretary may not pay interest <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2581">116 STAT. 2581</page>on such a loan out of any funds other than funds that have been so transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Forbearance</inline>.—</heading><content>During the period in which the Secretary is making payments on a loan under paragraph (1), the institution of higher education shall grant the borrower forbearance in accordance with subsection (e)(3).”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2174">10 USC 2174 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall apply with respect to interest, and any special allowance under section 438 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, that accrue for months beginning on or after October 1, 2003, on student loans described in subsection (c) of section 2174 of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), that were made before, on, or after such date to members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10, United States Code) on or after that date.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="652">SEC. 652.</num> <heading>ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subchapter I of chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="1788">“§ 1788.</num> <heading>Additional family assistance</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may provide for the families of members of the armed forces serving on active duty, in addition to any other assistance available for such families, any assistance that the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure that the children of such members obtain needed child care, education, and other youth services.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Primary Purpose of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The assistance authorized by this section should be directed primarily toward providing needed family support, including child care, education, and other youth services, for children of members of the Armed Forces who are deployed, assigned to duty, or ordered to active duty in connection with a contingency operation.”.</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1788.</designator> <label>Additional family assistance.”.</label> </referenceItem> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1788 of title 10, United States<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1788">10 USC 1788 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on October 1, 2002.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="653">SEC. 653.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF AUTHORITY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF HONORARIA BY PERSONNEL AT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SCHOOLS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Exemption</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 542 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102–484; 106 Stat. 2413; 10 U.S.C. prec. 2161 note) is repealed.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 2161</p></sidenote></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The repeal made by subsection (a) shall<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10">10 USC note</ref> prec. 2161.</p></sidenote> apply with respect to appearances made, speeches presented, and articles published on or after October 1, 2002.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="654">SEC. 654.</num> <heading>ADDITION OF DEFINITION OF CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES IN TITLE 37.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 101(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2582">116 STAT. 2582</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The term ‘continental United States’ means the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title 37, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 314(a)(3) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the continental United States</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 403b(i) is amended by striking paragraph (6).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 409 is amended by striking subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Section 411b(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText>the continental United States</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Section 411d is amended by striking subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Section 430 is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following new subsection (f): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘formal education’ means the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>A secondary education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>An undergraduate college education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>A graduate education pursued on a full-time basis at an institution of higher education.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>Vocational education pursued on a full-time basis at a postsecondary vocational institution.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The term ‘postsecondary vocational institution’ has the meaning given that term in section 102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002(c)).”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Health Care Program Improvements</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 701.</designator> <label>Elimination of requirement for TRICARE preauthorization of inpatient mental health care for medicare-eligible beneficiaries.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 702.</designator> <label>Continued TRICARE eligibility of dependents residing at remote locations after departure of sponsors for unaccompanied assignments and eligibility of dependents of reserve component members ordered to active duty.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 703.</designator> <label>Eligibility of surviving dependents for TRICARE dental program benefits after discontinuance of former enrollment.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 704.</designator> <label>Department of Defense Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 705.</designator> <label>Approval of medicare providers as TRICARE providers.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 706.</designator> <label>Technical corrections relating to transitional health care for members separated from active duty.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 707.</designator> <label>Extension of temporary authority to enter into persona] services contracts for the performance of health care responsibilities at locations other than military medical treatment facilities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 708.</designator> <label>Access to health care services for beneficiaries eligible for TRICARE and Department of Veterans Affairs health care.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 709.</designator> <label>Disclosure of information on Project 112 to Department of Veterans Affairs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Reports</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 711.</designator> <label>Claims information.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 712.</designator> <label>Comptroller General report on provision of care under the TRICARE program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 713.</designator> <label>Repeal of report requirement.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2583">116 STAT. 2583</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Health Resources Sharing</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 721.</designator> <label>Revised coordination and sharing guidelines.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 722.</designator> <label>Health care resources sharing and coordination project.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 723.</designator> <label>Report on improved coordination and sharing of health care and health care resources following domestic acts of terrorism or domestic use of weapons of mass destruction.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 724.</designator> <label>Interoperability of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense pharmacy data systems.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 725.</designator> <label>Joint pilot program for providing graduate medical education and training for physicians.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 726.</designator> <label>Repeal of certain limits on Department of Veterans Affairs resources.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Health Care Program Improvements</heading> <section> <num value="701">SEC. 701.</num> <heading>ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR TRICARE PREAUTHORIZATION OF INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Elimination of Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1079(i)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(3)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>Except in the case of an emergency,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Except as provided in subparagraph (B),</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>Preadmission authorization for inpatient mental health services is not required under subparagraph (A) in the following cases:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>In the case of an emergency.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>In a case in which any benefits are payable for such services under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395c et seq.), subject to subparagraph (C).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>In a case of inpatient mental health services to which subparagraph (B)(ii) applies, the Secretary shall require advance authorization for a continuation of the provision of such services after benefits cease to be payable for such services under such part A”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1079">10 USC 1079</ref> note.</p></sidenote> (a) shall take effect October 1, 2003.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="702">SEC. 702.</num> <heading>CONTINUED TRICARE ELIGIBILITY OF DEPENDENTS RESIDING AT REMOTE LOCATIONS AFTER DEPARTURE OF SPONSORS FOR UNACCOMPANIED ASSIGNMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY OF DEPENDENTS OF RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1079(p) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>dependents referred to in subsection (a) of a member of the uniformed services referred to in section 1074(c)(3) of this title who are residing with the member</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>dependents described in paragraph (3)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>This subsection applies with respect to a dependent referred to in subsection (a) who—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2584">116 STAT. 2584</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>is a dependent of a member of the uniformed services referred to in section 1074(c)(3) of this title and is residing with the member;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>is a dependent of a member who, after having served in a duty assignment described in section 1074(c)(3) of this title, has relocated without the dependent pursuant to orders for a permanent change of duty station from a remote location described in subparagraph (B)(ii) of such section where the member and the dependent resided together while the member served in such assignment, if the orders do not authorize dependents to accompany the member to the new duty station at the expense of the United States and the dependent continues to reside at the same remote location, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>is a dependent of a reserve component member ordered to active duty for a period of more than 30 days and is residing with the member, and the residence is located more than 50 miles, or approximately one hour of driving time, from the nearest military medical treatment facility adequate to provide the needed care.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent></content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="703">SEC. 703.</num> <heading>ELIGIBILITY OF SURVIVING DEPENDENTS FOR TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM BENEFITS AFTER DISCONTINUANCE OF FORMER ENROLLMENT.</heading> <content>Section 1076a(k)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>if the dependent is enrolled on the date of the death of the member in a dental benefits plan established under subsection (a)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>if, on the date of the death of the member, the dependent is enrolled in a dental benefits plan established under subsection (a) or is not enrolled in such a plan by reason of a discontinuance of a former enrollment under subsection (f)</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="704">SEC. 704.</num> <heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Source of Funds for Monthly Accrual Payments into the Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1116(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>health care programs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>pay of members</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Participation of Other Uniformed Services</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1111(c) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText>may enter into an agreement with any other administering Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>shall enter into an agreement with each other administering Secretary</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in the second sentence, by striking “<quotedText>Any such</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="705">SEC. 705.</num> <heading>APPROVAL OF MEDICARE PROVIDERS AS TRICARE PROVIDERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1079 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="q">“(q)</num> <content>Subject to subsection (a), a physician or other health care practitioner who is eligible to receive reimbursement for services provided under medicare (as defined in section 1086(d)(3)(C) of this title) shall be considered approved to provide medical care authorized under this section and section 1086 of this title unless the administering Secretaries have information indicating medicare, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2585">116 STAT. 2585</page>TRICARE, or other Federal health care program integrity violations by the physician or other health care practitioner.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendment made by subsection (a)<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1079">10 USC 1079 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall apply with respect to any contract under the TRICARE program entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="706">SEC. 706.</num> <heading>TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS RELATING TO TRANSITIONAL HEALTH CARE FOR MEMBERS SEPARATED FROM ACTIVE DUTY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continued Applicability to Dependents</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a)(1) of section 736 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1172) is<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1145">10 USC 1145</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking ‘paragraph (2), a member’ and all that follows through ‘of the member),’ and inserting ‘paragraph (3), a member of the armed forces who is separated from active duty as described in paragraph (2) (and the dependents of the member)’;”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clarification Regarding the Coast Guard</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b)(2) of such section is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (e)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>by striking the first sentence; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>by striking ‘the Coast Guard’ in the second sentence and inserting ‘the members of the Coast Guard and their dependents’.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1145">10 USC 1145 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall take effect as of December 28, 2001, and as if included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 as enacted.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="707">SEC. 707.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF HEALTH CARE RESPONSIBILITIES AT LOCATIONS OTHER THAN MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.</heading> <content>Section 1091(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2003</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="708">SEC. 708.</num> <heading>ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR BENEFICIARIES ELIGIBLE FOR TRICARE AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1071">10 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Establish Process</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations,</p></sidenote> of Defense shall prescribe in regulations a process for resolving issues relating to patient safety and continuity of care for covered beneficiaries who are concurrently entitled to health care under the TRICARE program and eligible for health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>ensure that the process provides for coordination of, and access to, health care from the two sources in a manner that prevents diminution of access to health care from either source; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, prescribe a clear definition of an “<quotedText>episode of care</quotedText>” for use in the resolution of patient safety and continuity of care issues under such process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Not later than May 1, 2003, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2586">116 STAT. 2586</page>House of Representatives a report describing the process prescribed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>While prescribing the process under paragraph (1) and upon completion of the report under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall provide to the Comptroller General information that would be relevant in carrying out the study required by subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Study and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Comptroller General shall conduct a study of the health care issues of covered beneficiaries described in subsection (a). The study shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>An analysis of whether covered beneficiaries who seek services through the Department of Veterans Affairs are receiving needed health care services in a timely manner from the Department of Veterans Affairs, as compared to the timeliness of the care available to covered beneficiaries under TRICARE Prime (as set forth in access to care standards under TRICARE program policy that are applicable to the care being sought).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>An evaluation of the quality of care for covered beneficiaries who do not receive needed services from the Department of Veterans Affairs within a time period that is comparable to the time period provided for under such access to care standards and who then must seek alternative care under the TRICARE program.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Recommendations to improve access to, and timeliness and quality of, care for covered beneficiaries described in sub-section (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>An evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of making access to care standards applicable jointly under the TRICARE program and the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>A review of the process prescribed by the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a) to determine whether the process ensures the adequacy and quality of the health care services provided to covered beneficiaries under the TRICARE program and through the Department of Veterans Affairs, together with timeliness of access to such services and patient safety.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 60 days after the congressional committees specified in subsection (a)(2) receive the report required under that subsection, the Comptroller General shall submit to those committees a report on the study conducted under this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>covered beneficiary</quotedText>” has the meaning provided by section 1072(5) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>TRICARE program</quotedText>” has the meaning provided by section 1072(7) of such title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>TRICARE Prime</quotedText>” has the meaning provided by section 1097a(f) of such title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="709">SEC. 709.</num> <heading>DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON PROJECT 112 TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Disclosure of Information</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1074">10 USC 1074</ref>.</p></sidenote>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a comprehensive plan for the review, declassification, and submittal to the Department of Veterans Affairs of all records <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2587">116 STAT. 2587</page>and information of the Department of Defense on Project 112 that are relevant to the provision of benefits by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to members of the Armed Forces who participated in that project.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The records and information covered by the plan under subsection (a) shall be the records and information necessary to permit the identification of members of the Armed Forces who were or may have been exposed to chemical or biological agents as a result of Project 112.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The plan shall provide for completion of all activities contemplated by the plan not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of Other Projects or Tests.</inline>—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense also shall work with veterans and veterans service organizations to identify other projects or tests conducted by the Department of Defense that may have exposed members of the Armed Forces to chemical or biological agents.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">GAO Reports on Plan and Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not Deadline, later than 30 days after submission of the plan under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report reviewing the plan. The report shall include an examination of whether adequate resources have been committed, the timeliness of the information to be released to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the adequacy of the procedures to notify affected veterans of potential exposure.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Not later than six months after implementation of the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Deadline, plan begins, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the progress in the implementation of the plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">DOD Reports on Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and upon completion of all activities contemplated by the plan under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a report on progress in the implementation of the plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, for the period covered by such report—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the number of records reviewed;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>each test, if any, under Project 112 identified during such review;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <chapeau>for each test so identified—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the test name;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the test objective;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>the chemical or biological agent or agents involved; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>the number of members of the Armed Forces, and civilian personnel, potentially effected by such test; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>the extent of submittal of records and information to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project</inline> 112.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, Project 112 refers to the chemical and biological weapons vulnerability-testing program of the Department of Defense conducted by the Deseret Test Center from 1963 to 1969. The project included the Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD) project of the Navy.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2588">116 STAT. 2588</page></content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Reports</heading> <section> <num value="711">SEC. 711.</num> <heading>CLAIMS INFORMATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correspondence to Medicare Claims Information Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1095c of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Correspondence to Medicare Claims Information Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the other administering Secretaries, shall limit the information required in support of claims for payment for health care items and services provided under the TRICARE program to that information that is identical to the information that would be required for claims for reimbursement for those items and services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) except for that information, if any, that is uniquely required by the TRICARE program. The Secretary of Defense shall report to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives any information that is excepted under this provision, and the justification for that exception.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1095/c">10 USC 1095c note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the other administering Secretaries referred to in section 1072(3) of title 10, United States Code, shall apply the limitations required under subsection (d) of section 1095c of such title (as added by subsection (a)) with respect to contracts entered into under the TRICARE program on or after October 1, 2002.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report on Tricare Claims Processing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 31, 2003, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress an evaluation of the continuing impediments to cost effective claims processing under the TRICARE program. The evaluation shall include a discussion of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The extent of progress implementing improvements in claims processing, particularly regarding the application of best industry practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The extent of progress in simplifying claims processing procedures, including the elimination of, or reduction in, the complexity of the Health Care Service Record requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The cost effectiveness of the data collection and fraud prevention capabilities of existing claims processing practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Recommendations for improving the claims processing system that will reduce processing and administration costs, create greater competition, and improve fraud-prevention activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="712">SEC. 712.</num> <heading>COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON PROVISION OF CARE UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 31, 2003, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress an evaluation of the nature of, reasons for, extent of, and trends regarding network provider instability under the TRICARE program, and the effectiveness of efforts by the Department of Defense <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2589">116 STAT. 2589</page>and managed care support contractors to measure and mitigate such instability. The evaluation shall include a discussion of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The adequacy of measurement tools of TRI CARE network instability and their use by the Department of Defense and managed care support contractors to assess network adequacy and stability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Recommendations for improvements needed in measurement tools or their application.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The relationship of reimbursement rates and administration requirements (including preauthorization requirements) to TRICARE network instability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The extent of problems under the TRICARE program and likely future trends with and without intervention using existing authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Use of existing authority by the Department of Defense and TRICARE managed care support contractors to apply higher reimbursement rates in specific geographic areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Recommendations for specific fiscally prudent measures that could mitigate negative trends or improve provider and network stability.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="713">SEC. 713.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF REPORT REQUIREMENT.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42">42 USC</ref> 1395ggg.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Notwithstanding subsection (f)(2) of section 712 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–179), the amendment made by subsection (e) of such section shall not take effect and the paragraph amended by such subsection is repealed.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Health Resources Sharing</heading> <section> <num value="721">SEC. 721.</num> <heading>REVISED COORDINATION AND SHARING GUIDELINES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 8111 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="8111">“§8111.</num> <heading>Sharing of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health care resources</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Coordination and Sharing of Health Care Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense shall enter into agreements and contracts for the mutually beneficial coordination, use, or exchange of use of the health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense with the goal of improving the access to, and quality and cost effectiveness of, the health care provided by the Veterans Health Administration and the Military Health System to the beneficiaries of both Departments.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Requirements for Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To facilitate the mutually beneficial coordination, use, or exchange of use of the health care resources of the two Departments, the two Secretaries shall carry out the following functions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>Develop and publish a joint strategic vision statement and a joint strategic plan to shape, focus, and prioritize the coordination and sharing efforts among appropriate elements <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2590">116 STAT. 2590</page>of the two Departments and incorporate the goals and requirements of the joint sharing plan into the strategic and performance plan of each Department under the Government Performance and Results Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Jointly fund the interagency committee provided for under subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Continue to facilitate and improve sharing between individual Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health care facilities, but giving priority of effort to initiatives (A) that improve sharing and coordination of health resources at the intraregional and nationwide levels, and (B) that improve the ability of both Departments to provide coordinated health care.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Establish a joint incentive program under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading>DOD–VA <inline class="smallCaps">Health Executive Committee</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>There is established an interagency committee to be known as the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Health Executive Committee (hereinafter in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’). The Committee is composed of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs and such other officers and employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may designate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and such other officers and employees of the Department of Defense as the Secretary of Defense may designate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>During odd-numbered fiscal years, the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall chair the Committee. During even-numbered fiscal years, the Under Secretary of Defense shall chair the Committee.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Deputy Secretary and the Under Secretary shall determine the size and structure of the Committee, as well as the administrative and procedural guidelines for the operation of the Committee. The two Departments shall share equally the Committee’s cost of personnel and administrative support and services. Support for such purposes shall be provided at a level sufficient for the efficient operation of the Committee, including a permanent staff and, as required, other temporary working groups of appropriate departmental staff and outside experts.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Committee shall recommend to the Secretaries strategic direction for the joint coordination and sharing efforts between and within the two Departments under this section and shall oversee implementation of those efforts.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>The Committee shall submit to the two Secretaries and to Congress an annual report containing such recommendations as the Committee considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>In order to enable the Committee to make recommendations in its annual report under paragraph (4), the Committee shall do the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Review existing policies, procedures, and practices relating to the coordination and sharing of health care resources between the two Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Identify changes in policies, procedures, and practices that, in the judgment of the Committee, would promote mutually beneficial coordination, use, or exchange of use of the health care resources of the two Departments, with the goal <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2591">116 STAT. 2591</page>of improving the access to, and quality and cost effectiveness of, the health care provided by the Veterans Health Administration and the Military Health System to the beneficiaries of both Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Identify and assess further opportunities for the coordination and sharing of health care resources between the Departments that, in the judgment of the Committee, would not adversely affect the range of services, the quality of care, or the established priorities for care provided by either Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>Review the plans of both Departments for the acquisition of additional health care resources, especially new facilities and major equipment and technology, in order to assess the potential effect of such plans on further opportunities for the coordination and sharing of health care resources.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>Review the implementation of activities designed to promote the coordination and sharing of health care resources between the Departments.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>The Committee chairman, under procedures jointly developed by the two Secretaries, may require the Inspector General of either or both Departments to assist in activities under paragraph (5)(E).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Incentives Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Pursuant to subsection (b)(4), the two Secretaries shall carry out a program to identify, provide incentives to, implement, fund, and evaluate creative coordination and sharing initiatives at the facility, intraregional, and nationwide levels. The program shall be administered by the Committee established in subsection (c), under procedures jointly prescribed by the two Secretaries.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>To facilitate the incentive program, effective October 1,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> 2003, there is established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the ‘DOD–VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund’. Each Secretary shall annually contribute to the fund a minimum of $15,000,000 from the funds appropriated to that Secretary’s Department. Such funds shall remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>For each fiscal year during which the program under this subsection is in effect, the Comptroller General shall conduct a review of the implementation and effectiveness of the incentives program under this subsection. Upon completion of each such<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> annual review, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the results of that review. Each such report shall be submitted not later than February 28<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Reports.</p></sidenote> of the year following the fiscal year covered by the report. In addition, the Comptroller General shall conduct such a review during the first five months of fiscal year 2004 and, not later than February 28, 2004, shall submit to those committees a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the incentives program under this subsection to that date.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>Each report under this paragraph shall describe activities carried out under the program under this subsection during the preceding fiscal year (or, in the case of the first such report, to the date of the submission of the report). Each report shall include at least the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>An analysis of the initiatives funded by the Committee, and the funds so expended by such initiatives, from the DOD–VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund, including the purposes <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2592">116 STAT. 2592</page>and effects of those initiatives on improving access to care by beneficiaries, improvements in the quality of care received by those beneficiaries, and efficiencies gained in delivering services to those beneficiaries.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>Other matters of interest, including recommendations from the Comptroller General for legislative improvements to the program.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Termination date.</p></sidenote>The program under this subsection shall terminate on September 30, 2007.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines and Policies for Implementation of Coordination and Sharing Recommendations, Contracts, and Agreements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>To implement the recommendations made by the Committee under subsection (c)(2), as well as to carry out other health care contracts and agreements for coordination and sharing initiatives as they consider appropriate, the two Secretaries shall jointly issue guidelines and policy directives. Such guidelines and policies shall provide for coordination and sharing that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>is consistent with the health care responsibilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs under this title and with the health care responsibilities of the Department of Defense under chapter 55 of title 10;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>will not adversely affect the range of services, the quality of care, or the established priorities for care provided by either Department; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>will not reduce capacities in certain specialized programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs that the Secretary is required to maintain in accordance with section 1706(b) of this title.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>To facilitate the sharing and coordination of health care services between the two Departments, the two Secretaries shall jointly develop and implement guidelines for a standardized, uniform payment and reimbursement schedule for those services. Such schedule shall be implemented no later than October 1, 2003, and shall be revised periodically as necessary. The two Secretaries, following implementation of the schedule, may on a case-by-case basis waive elements of the schedule if they jointly agree that such a waiver is in the best interests of both Departments.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The guidelines established under paragraph (1) shall authorize the heads of individual Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and service regions to enter into health care resources coordination and sharing agreements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Under any such agreement, an individual who is a primary beneficiary of one Department may be provided health care, as provided in the agreement, at a facility or in the service region of the other Department that is a party to the sharing agreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Each such agreement shall identify the health care resources to be shared.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>Each such agreement shall provide, and shall specify procedures designed to ensure, that the availability of direct health care to individuals who are not primary beneficiaries of the providing Department is (i) on a referral basis from the facility or service region of the other Department, and (ii) does not (as determined by the head of the providing facility or region) adversely affect the range of services, the quality of care, or the established priorities for care provided to the primary beneficiaries of the providing Department.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2593">116 STAT. 2593</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>Each such agreement shall provide that a providing Department or service region shall be reimbursed for the cost of the health care resources provided under the agreement and that the rate of such reimbursement shall be as determined in accordance with paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>Each proposal for an agreement under this paragraph shall be effective (i) on the 46th day after the receipt of such proposal by the Committee, unless earlier disapproved, or (ii) if earlier approved by the Committee, on the date of such approval.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G)</num> <content>Any funds received through such a uniform payment and reimbursement schedule shall be credited to funds that have been allotted to the facility of either Department that provided the care or services, or is due the funds from, any such agreement.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Joint Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>At the time the President’s budget is transmitted to Congress in any year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the two Secretaries shall submit to Congress a joint report on health care coordination and sharing activities under this section during the fiscal year that ended during the previous calendar year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Each report under this section shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The guidelines prescribed under subsection (e) (and any revision of such guidelines).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The assessment of further opportunities identified under subparagraph (C) of subsection (c)(5) for the sharing of health-care resources between the two Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Any recommendation made under subsection (c)(4) during such fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>A review of the sharing agreements entered into under subsection (e) and a summary of activities under such agreements during such fiscal year and a description of the results of such agreements in improving access to, and the quality and cost effectiveness of, the health care provided by the Veterans Health Administration and the Military Health System to the beneficiaries of both Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>A summary of other planning and activities involving either Department in connection with promoting the coordination and sharing of Federal health-care resources during the preceding fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>Such recommendations for legislation as the two Secretaries consider appropriate to facilitate the sharing of healthcare resources between the two Departments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>In addition to the matters specified in paragraph (2), the two Secretaries shall include in the annual report under this subsection an overall status report of the progress of health resources sharing between the two Departments as a consequence of subtitle C of title VII of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 and of other sharing initiatives taken during the period covered by the report. Such status report shall indicate the status of such sharing and shall include appropriate data as well as analyses of that data. The annual report shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Enumerations and explanations of major policy decisions reached by the two Secretaries during the period covered by the report period with respect to sharing between the two Departments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>A description of progress made in new ventures or particular areas of sharing and coordination that would be <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2594">116 STAT. 2594</page>of policy interest to Congress consistent with the intent of such subtitle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>A description of enhancements of access to care of beneficiaries of both Departments that came about as a result of new sharing approaches brought about by such subtitle.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>A description of proposals for which funds are provided through the joint incentives program under subsection (d), together with a description of their results or status at the time of the report, including access improvements, savings, and quality-of-care enhancements they brought about, and a description of any additional use of funds made available under subsection (d).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <chapeau>In addition to the matters specified in paragraphs (2) and (3), the two Secretaries shall include in the annual report under this subsection for each year through 2008 the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>A description of the measures taken, or planned to be taken, to implement the health resources sharing project under section 722 of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 and any cost savings anticipated, or cost sharing achieved, at facilities participating in the project, including information on improvements in access to care, quality, and timeliness, as well as impediments encountered and legislative recommendations to ameliorate such impediments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>A description of the use of the waiver authority provided by section 722(d)(1) of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>a statement of the numbers and types of requests for waivers under that section of administrative policies that have been made during the period covered by the report and, for each such request, an explanation of the content of each request, the intended purpose or result of the requested waiver, and the disposition of each request; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>descriptions of any new administrative policies that enhance the success of the project.</content></clause></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>In addition to the matters specified in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), the two Secretaries shall include in the annual report under this subsection for each year through 2009 a report on the pilot program for graduate medical education under section 725 of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003, including activities under the program during the preceding year and each Secretary’s assessment of the efficacy of providing education and training under that program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘beneficiary’ means a person who is a primary beneficiary of the Department of Veterans Affairs or of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘direct health care’ means health care provided to a beneficiary in a medical facility operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The term ‘head of a medical facility’ (A) with respect to a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs, means the director of the facility, and (B) with respect to a medical facility of the Department of Defense, means the medical or dental officer in charge or the contract surgeon in charge.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2595">116 STAT. 2595</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The term ‘health-care resource’ includes hospital care, medical services, and rehabilitative services, as those terms are defined in paragraphs (5), (6), and (8), respectively, of section 1701 of this title, services under sections 1782 and 1783 of this title, any other health-care service, and any healthcare support or administrative resource.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>The term ‘primary beneficiary’ (A) with respect to the Department means a person who is eligible under this title (other than under section 1782, 1783, or 1784 or subsection (d) of this section) or any other provision of law for care or services in Department medical facilities, and (B) with respect to the Department of Defense, means a member or former member of the Armed Forces who is eligible for care under section 1074 of title 10.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>The term ‘providing Department’ means the Department of Veterans Affairs, in the case of care or services furnished by a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense, in the case of care or services furnished by a facility of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>The term ‘service region’ means a geographic service area of the Veterans Health Administration, in the case of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and a service region, in the case of the Department of Defense.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The item relating to that section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“8111.</designator> <label>Sharing of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health care resources.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1104(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/8111">38 USC 8111 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall take effect on October 1, 2003.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="722">SEC. 722.</num> <heading>HEALTH CARE RESOURCES SHARING AND COORDINATION PROJECT.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/8111">38 USC 8111</ref> note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a health care resources sharing project to serve as a test for evaluating the feasibility, and the advantages and disadvantages, of measures and programs designed to improve the sharing and coordination of health care and health care resources between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. The project shall be carried out, as a minimum, at the sites identified under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Reimbursement between the two Departments with respect to the project under this section shall be made in accordance with the provisions of section 8111(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, as amended by section 721(a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Site Identification</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than 90 days after<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall jointly identify not less than three sites for the conduct of the project under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>For purposes of this section, a site at which the resource sharing project shall be carried out is an area in the United States in which—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2596">116 STAT. 2596</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>one or more military treatment facilities and one or more VA health care facilities are situated in relative proximity to each other, including facilities engaged in joint ventures as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>for which an agreement to coordinate care and programs for patients at those facilities could be implemented not later than October 1, 2004.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conduct of Project</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>At sites at which the project is conducted, the Secretaries shall provide a test of a coordinated management system for the military treatment facilities and VA health care facilities participating in the project. Such a coordinated management system for a site shall include at least one of the elements specified in paragraph (2), and each of the elements specified in that paragraph must be included in the coordinated management system for at least one of the participating sites.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Elements of a coordinated management system referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>A budget and financial management system for those facilities that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>provides managers with information about the costs of providing health care by both Departments at the site; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>allows managers to assess the advantages and disadvantages (in terms of relative costs, benefits, and opportunities) of using resources of either Department to provide or enhance health care to beneficiaries of either Department.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>A coordinated staffing and assignment system for the personnel (including contract personnel) employed at or assigned to those facilities, including clinical practitioners of either Department.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num><chapeau> Medical information and information technology systems for those facilities that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>are compatible with the purposes of the project;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>communicate with medical information and information technology systems of corresponding elements of those facilities; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>incorporate minimum standards of information quality that are at least equivalent to those adopted for the Departments at large in their separate health care systems.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Waive Certain Administrative Policies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>In order to carry out subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense may, in the Secretary’s discretion, waive any administrative policy of the Department of Defense otherwise applicable to that subsection that specifically conflicts with the purposes of the project, in instances in which the Secretary determines that the waiver is necessary for the purposes of the project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>In order to carry out subsection (c), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may, in the Secretary’s discretion, waive any administrative policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs otherwise applicable to that subsection that specifically conflicts with the purposes of the project, in instances in which the Secretary determines that the waiver is necessary for the purposes of the project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The two Secretaries shall establish procedures for resolving disputes that may arise from the effects of policy changes that are not covered by other agreements or existing procedures.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2597">116 STAT. 2597</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>No waiver under paragraph (1) may alter any labor-management agreement in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act or adopted by either Department during the period of the project.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use by DOD of Certain Title 38 Personnel Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In order to carry out subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense may apply to civilian personnel of the Department of Defense assigned to or employed at a military treatment facility participating in the project any of the provisions of subchapters I, III, and IV of chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code, determined appropriate by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>For purposes of paragraph (1), any reference in chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to the “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” or the “<quotedText>Under Secretary for Health</quotedText>” shall be treated as referring to the Secretary of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to the “<quotedText>Veterans Health Administration</quotedText>” shall be treated as referring to the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>From amounts available for health care for a fiscal year, each Secretary shall make available to carry out the project not less than—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$3,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$6,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>$9,000,000 for each succeeding year during which the project is in effect.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>military treatment facility</quotedText>” means a medical facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>VA health care facility</quotedText>” means a facility under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Comptroller General shall provide for an annual on-site review at each of the project locations selected by the Secretaries under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Not later than 90 days after completion of the annual review under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall submit a report on such review to the Committees on Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>Each such report shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The strategic mission coordination between shared activities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The accuracy and validity of performance data used to evaluate sharing performance and changes in standards of care or services at the shared facilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>A statement that all appropriated funds designated for sharing activities are being used for direct support of sharing initiatives.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Recommendations concerning continuance of the project at each site for the succeeding 12-month period.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Whenever there is a recommendation under paragraph (3)(D) to discontinue a resource sharing project under this section, the two Secretaries shall act upon that recommendation as soon as practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>In the initial report under this subsection, the Comptroller General shall validate the baseline information used for comparative analysis.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2598">116 STAT. 2598</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The project, and the authority provided by this section, shall terminate on September 30, 2007.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The two Secretaries jointly may terminate the performance of the project at any site when the performance of the project at that site fails to meet performance expectations of the Secretaries, based on recommendations from the Comptroller General under subsection (h) or on other information available to the Secretaries to warrant such action.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="723">SEC. 723.</num> <heading>REPORT ON IMPROVED COORDINATION AND SHARING OF HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH CARE RESOURCES FOLLOWING DOMESTIC ACTS OF TERRORISM OR DOMESTIC USE OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly review the adequacy of current processes and existing statutory authorities and policy governing the capability of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide health care to members of the Armed Forces following domestic acts of terrorism or domestic use of weapons of mass destruction, both before and after any declaration of national emergency. Such review shall include a determination of the adequacy of current authorities in providing for the coordination and sharing of health care resources between the two Departments in such cases, particularly before the declaration of a national emergency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The two Secretaries shall include a joint report on the review under subsection (a), including any recommended legislative changes, shall be submitted to Congress as part of the fiscal year 2004 budget submission to Congress.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="724">SEC. 724.</num> <heading>INTEROPERABILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PHARMACY DATA SYSTEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interoperability</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1074/g">10 use 1074g note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense shall seek to ensure that on or before October 1, 2004, the Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacy data system and the Department of Defense pharmacy data system (known as the “<quotedText>Pharmacy Data Transaction System</quotedText>”) are interoperable for both Department of Defense beneficiaries and Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries by achieving real-time interface, data exchange, and checking of prescription drug data of outpatients, and using national standards for the exchange of outpatient medication information.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Alternative Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>If the interoperability specified in subsection (a) is not achieved by October 1, 2004, as determined jointly by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall adopt the Department of Defense Pharmacy Data Transaction System for use by the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system. <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Such system shall be fully operational not later than October 1, 2005.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Funding for Alternative Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall transfer to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or shall otherwise bear the cost of, an amount sufficient to cover three-fourths of the cost to the Department <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2599">116 STAT. 2599</page>of Veterans Affairs for computer programming activities and relevant staff training expenses related to implementation of subsection (b). Such amount shall be determined in such manner as agreed to by the two Secretaries.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="725">SEC. 725.</num> <heading>JOINT PILOT PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR PHYSICIANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2094/a">10 USC 1094a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of Veterans Affairs shall jointly carry out a pilot program under which graduate medical education and training is provided to military physicians and physician employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs through one or more programs carried out in military medical treatment facilities of the Department of Defense and medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The pilot program shall begin not later than January 1, 2003.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost-Sharing Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretaries shall enter into an agreement for carrying out the pilot program. The agreement shall establish means for each Secretary to assist in paying the costs, with respect to individuals under the jurisdiction of that Secretary, incurred by the other Secretary in providing medical education and training under the pilot program.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use Of Existing Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>To carry out the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may use authorities provided to them under this subtitle, section 8111 of title 38, United States Code (as amended by section 721(a)), and other laws relating to the furnishing or support of medical education and the cooperative use of facilities.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The pilot program under this section shall terminate on July 31, 2008.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Superseded Provision</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 738 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 10 U.S.C. 1094 note; 115 Stat.1173) is repealed.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1094a">10 USC 1094a note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="726">SEC. 726.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF CERTAIN LIMITS ON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS RESOURCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of VA Bed Limits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 8110(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText>at not more than 125,000 and not less than 100,000</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in the third sentence, by striking “<quotedText>shall operate and maintain a total of not less than 90,000 hospital beds and nursing home beds and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>in the fourth sentence, by striking “<quotedText>to enable the Department to operate and maintain a total of not less than 90,000 hospital and nursing home beds in accordance with this paragraph and</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2003.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/8110">38 USC 8110 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Acquisition Policy and Management</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 801.</designator> <label>Buy-to-budget acquisition of end items.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2600">116 STAT. 2600</page>Sec. 802.</designator> <label>Report to Congress on evolutionary acquisition of major defense acquisition programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 803.</designator> <label>Spiral development under major defense acquisition programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 804.</designator> <label>Improvement of software acquisition processes.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 805.</designator> <label>Performance goals for procuring services pursuant to multiple award contracts.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 806.</designator> <label>Rapid acquisition and deployment procedures.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 807.</designator> <label>Quick-reaction special projects acquisition team.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 811.</designator> <label>Limitation period for task and delivery order contracts.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 812.</designator> <label>One-year extension of program applying simplified procedures to certain commercial items; report.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 813.</designator> <label>Extension and improvement of personnel demonstration policies and procedures applicable to the civilian acquisition workforce.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 814.</designator> <label>Past performance given significant weight in renewal of procurement technical assistance cooperative agreements.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 815.</designator> <label>Increased maximum amount of assistance for tribal organizations or economic enterprises carrying out procurement technical assistance programs in two or more service areas.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 816.</designator> <label>Extension of contract goal for small disadvantaged businesses and certain institutions of higher education.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 817.</designator> <label>Grants of exceptions to cost or pricing data certification requirements and waivers of cost accounting standards.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 818.</designator> <label>Timing of certification in connection with waiver of survivability and lethality testing requirements.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 819.</designator> <label>Contracting with Federal Prison Industries.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 820.</designator> <label>Revisions to multiyear contracting authority.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Acquisition-Related Reports and Other Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 821.</designator> <label>Evaluation of training, knowledge, and resources regarding negotiation of intellectual property arrangements.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 822.</designator> <label>Independent technology readiness assessments.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 823.</designator> <label>Extension and amendment of requirement for annual report on defense commercial pricing management improvement.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 824.</designator> <label>Assessment of purchases of products and services through contracts with other Federal departments and agencies.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 825.</designator> <label>Repeal of certain requirements and Comptroller General reviews of the requirements.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 826.</designator> <label>Multiyear procurement authority for purchase of dinitrogen tetroxide, hydrazine, and hydrazine-related products.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 827.</designator> <label>Multiyear procurement authority for environmental services for military installations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 828.</designator> <label>Report on effects of Army Contracting Agency.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 829.</designator> <label>Authorization to take actions to correct the industrial resource shortfall for radiation-hardened electronics.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Acquisition Policy and Management</heading> <section> <num value="801">SEC. 801.</num> <heading>BUY-TO-BUDGET ACQUISITION OF END ITEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2307 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2308">“§ 2308.</num> <heading>Buy-to-budget acquisition: end items</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Acquire Additional End Items</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Using funds available to the Department of Defense for the acquisition of an end item, the head of an agency making the acquisition may acquire a higher quantity of the end item than the quantity specified for the end item in a law providing for the funding of that acquisition if that head of an agency makes each of the following findings:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2601">116 STAT. 2601</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The agency has an established requirement for the end item that is expected to remain substantially unchanged throughout the period of the acquisition.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>It is possible to acquire the higher quantity of the end item without additional funding because of production efficiencies or other cost reductions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The amount of the funds used for the acquisition of the higher quantity of the end item will not exceed the amount provided under that law for the acquisition of the end item.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The amount so provided is sufficient to ensure that each unit of the end item acquired within the higher quantity is fully funded as a complete end item.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section. The regulations shall include, at a minimum, the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The level of approval within the Department of Defense that is required for a decision to acquire a higher quantity of an end item under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Authority (subject to subsection (a)) to acquire up to 10 percent more than the quantity of an end item approved in a justification and approval of the use of procedures other than competitive procedures for the acquisition of the end item under section 2304 of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of an agency is<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> not required to notify Congress in advance regarding a decision under the authority of this section to acquire a higher quantity of an end item than is specified in a law described in subsection (a), but shall notify the congressional defense committees of the decision not later than 30 days after the date of the decision.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver by Other Law</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A provision of law may not be construed as prohibiting the acquisition of a higher quantity of an end item under this section unless that provision of law—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>specifically refers to this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>specifically states that the acquisition of the higher quantity of the end item is prohibited notwithstanding the authority provided in this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For the purposes of this section, a quantity of an end item shall be considered specified in a law if the quantity is specified either in a provision of that law or in any related representation that is set forth separately in a table, chart, or explanatory text included in a joint explanatory statement or governing committee report accompanying the law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘congressional defense committees’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The term ‘end item’ means a production product assembled, completed, and ready for issue or deployment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The term ‘head of an agency’ means the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air Force.”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2602">116 STAT. 2602</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2307 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2308.</designator> <label>Buy-to-budget acquisition: end items.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Issuance of Final Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2308">10 USC 2308 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall issue the final regulations under section 2308(b) of title 10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="802">SEC. 802.</num> <heading>REPORT TO CONGRESS ON EVOLUTIONARY ACQUISITION OF MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the approach that the Secretary plans to take to apply the requirements listed in paragraph (2) to major defense acquisition programs that follow the evolutionary acquisition process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The requirements referred to in paragraph (1) are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the requirements of chapter 144 of title 10, United States Code;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>sections 139, 181, 2366, 2399, and 2400 of such title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Department of Defense Directive 5000.1;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Department of Defense Instruction 5000.2;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3170.01B; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>other provisions of law and regulations (including successor documents) that are applicable to such programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall, at a minimum, address the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The manner in which the Secretary plans to establish and approve, for each increment of an evolutionary acquisition process—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>operational requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>cost and schedule goals.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The manner in which the Secretary plans, for each increment of an evolutionary acquisition process—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to meet requirements for operational testing and live fire testing;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to monitor cost and schedule performance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>to comply with laws requiring reports to Congress on results testing and on cost and schedule performance.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The manner in which the Secretary plans to ensure that each increment of an evolutionary acquisition process is designed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to achieve interoperability within and among United States forces and United States coalition partners; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>to optimize total system performance and minimize total ownership costs by giving appropriate consideration—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>logistics planning;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>manpower, personnel, and training;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>human, environmental, safety, occupational health, accessibility, survivability, operational continuity, and security factors;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>protection of critical program information; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2603">116 STAT. 2603</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>spectrum management.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>evolutionary acquisition process</quotedText>“ means a process by which an acquisition program is conducted through discrete phases or blocks, with each phase or block consisting of the planned definition, development, production or acquisition, and fielding of hardware or software that provides operationally useful capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>increment</quotedText>”, with respect to an evolutionary acquisition program, means one of the discrete phases or blocks of such program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>major defense acquisition program</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 139(a)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="803">SEC. 803.</num> <heading>SPIRAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2430">10 USC 2430</ref> note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense is authorized to conduct major defense acquisition programs as spiral development programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Spiral Development Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>A research and development program for a major defense acquisition program of a military department or Defense Agency may not be conducted as a spiral development program unless the Secretary of Defense approves the spiral development plan for that research and development program in accordance with subsection (c). The Secretary of Defense may delegate authority to approve the plan to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, or to the senior acquisition executive of the military department or Defense Agency concerned, but such authority may not be further delegated.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Spiral Development Plans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A spiral development plan for a research and development program for a major defense acquisition program shall, at a minimum, include the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A rationale for dividing the research and development program into separate spirals, together with a preliminary identification of the spirals to be included.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A program strategy, including overall cost, schedule, and performance goals for the total research and development program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Specific cost, schedule, and performance parameters, including measurable exit criteria, for the first spiral to be conducted.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>A testing plan to ensure that performance goals, parameters, and exit criteria are met.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>An appropriate limitation on the number of prototype units that may be produced under the research and development program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Specific performance parameters, including measurable exit criteria, that must be met before the major defense acquisition program proceeds into production of units in excess of the limitation on the number of prototype units.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance for the implementation of spiral development programs authorized by this section. The guidance shall include appropriate processes for ensuring the independent validation of exit criteria being met, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2604">116 STAT. 2604</page>the operational assessment of fieldable prototypes, and the management of spiral development programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit to Congress by September 30 of each of 2003 through 2008 a status report on each research and development program that is a spiral development program. The report shall contain information on unit costs that is similar to the information on unit costs under major defense acquisition programs that is required to be provided to Congress under chapter 144 of title 10, United States Code, except that the information on unit costs shall address projected prototype costs instead of production costs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Existing Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt any program of the Department of Defense from the application of any provision of chapter 144 of title 10, United States Code, section 139, 181, 2366, 2399, or 2400 of such title, or any requirement under Department of Defense Directive 5000.1, Department of Defense Instruction 5000.2, or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3170.01B in accordance with the terms of such provision or requirement.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>spiral development program</quotedText>”, with respect to a research and development program, means a program that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>is conducted in discrete phases or blocks, each of which will result in the development of fieldable prototypes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>will not proceed into acquisition until specific performance parameters, including measurable exit criteria, have been met.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>spiral</quotedText>” means one of the discrete phases or blocks of a spiral development program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>major defense acquisition program</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 139(a)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="804">SEC. 804.</num> <heading>IMPROVEMENT OF SOFTWARE ACQUISITION PROCESSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Programs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of each military department shall establish a program to improve the software acquisition processes of that military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The head of each Defense Agency that manages a major defense acquisition program with a substantial software component shall establish a program to improve the software acquisition processes of that Defense Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>The programs required by this subsection shall be established not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A program to improve software acquisition processes under this section shall, at a minimum, include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A documented process for software acquisition planning, requirements development and management, project management and oversight, and risk management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Efforts to develop appropriate metrics for performance measurement and continual process improvement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A process to ensure that key program personnel have an appropriate level of experience or training in software acquisition.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2605">116 STAT. 2605</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>A process to ensure that each military department and Defense Agency implements and adheres to established processes and requirements relating to the acquisition of software.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>prescribe uniformly applicable guidance for the administration of all of the programs established under subsection (a) and take such actions as are necessary to ensure that the military departments and Defense Agencies comply with the guidance; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>assist the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads of the Defense Agencies to carry out such programs effectively by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>ensuring that the criteria applicable to the selection of sources provides added emphasis on past performance of potential sources, as well as on the maturity of the software products offered by the potential sources; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>identifying, and serving as a clearinghouse for information regarding, best practices in software development and acquisition in both the public and private sectors.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>Defense Agency</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 101(a)(ll) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>major defense acquisition program</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 139(a)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="805">SEC. 805.</num> <heading>PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR PROCURING SERVICES PURSUANT TO MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Goals</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1178; 10 U.S.C. 2330 note) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Goals</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>It shall be an objective of the Department of Defense to achieve efficiencies in procurements of services pursuant to multiple award contracts through the use of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>performance-based services contracting;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>appropriate competition for task orders under services contracts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>program review, spending analyses, and improved management of services contracts.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>In furtherance of such objective, the Department of Defense shall have the following goals:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>To increase, as a percentage of all of the individual purchases of services made by or for the Department of Defense under multiple award contracts for a fiscal year (calculated on the basis of dollar value), the volume of the individual purchases of services that are made on a competitive basis and involve receipt of more than one offer from qualified contractors to a percentage as follows:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>For fiscal year 2003, a percentage not less than 40 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>For fiscal year 2004, a percentage not less than 50 percent.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2606">116 STAT. 2606</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>For fiscal year 2011, a percentage not less than 75 percent.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>To increase, as a percentage of all of the individual purchases of services made by or for the Department of Defense under multiple award contracts for a fiscal year (calculated on the basis of dollar value), the use of performance-based purchasing specifying firm fixed prices for the specific tasks to be performed to a percentage as follows:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>For fiscal year 2003, a percentage not less than 25 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>For fiscal year 2004, a percentage not less than 35 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>For fiscal year 2005, a percentage not less than 50 percent.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>For fiscal year 2011, a percentage not less than 70 percent.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may adjust any percentage goal established in paragraph (2) if the Secretary determines in writing that such a goal is too high and cannot reasonably be achieved. In the event that the Secretary chooses to adjust such a goal, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>establish a percentage goal that the Secretary determines would create an appropriate incentive for Department of Defense components to use competitive procedures or performance-based services contracting, as the case may be; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an explanation of the reasons for the Secretary’s determination and a statement of the new goal that the Secretary has established.“.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension and Revision of Reporting Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of such section is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>March 1, 2006</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>March 1, 2011</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>Regarding the individual purchases of services that were made by or for the Department of Defense under multiple award contracts in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is required to be submitted, information (determined using the data collection system established under section 2330a of title 10, United States Code) as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The percentage (calculated on the basis of dollar value) of such purchases that are purchases that were made on a competitive basis and involved receipt of more than one offer from qualified contractors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The percentage (calculated on the basis of dollar value) of such purchases that are performance-based purchases specifying firm fixed prices for the specific tasks to be performed.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In this section, the terms ‘individual purchase’ and ‘multiple award contract’ have the meanings given such terms in section 803(c) of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>For the purposes of this section, an individual purchase of services is made on a competitive basis only if it is made pursuant <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2607">116 STAT. 2607</page>to procedures described in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of section 803(b) of this Act.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The heading for such section is amended by striking “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps"><b>savings goals</b></inline></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps"><b>performance goals</b></inline></quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="806">SEC. 806.</num> <heading>RAPID ACQUISITION AND DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2302">10 USC 2302 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement to Establish Procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe procedures for the rapid acquisition and deployment of items that are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>currently under development by the Department of Defense or available from the commercial sector; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>urgently needed to react to an enemy threat or to respond to significant and urgent safety situations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issues to be Addressed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The procedures prescribed under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>A process for streamlined communications between the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the acquisition community, and the research and development community, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a process for the commanders of the combatant commands and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to communicate their needs to the acquisition community and the research and development community; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a process for the acquisition community and the research and development community to propose items that meet the needs communicated by the combatant commands and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Procedures for demonstrating, rapidly acquiring, and deploying items proposed pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a process for demonstrating performance and evaluating for current operational purposes the existing capability of an item;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a process for developing an acquisition and funding strategy for the deployment of an item; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>a process for making deployment determinations based on information obtained pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Testing Requirement</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The process for demonstrating performance and evaluating for current operational purposes the existing capability of an item prescribed under subsection (b)(2)(A) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>an operational assessment in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a requirement to provide information about any deficiency of the item in meeting the original requirements for the item (as stated in an operational requirements document or similar document) to the deployment decisionmaking authority.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The process may not include a requirement for any deficiency of an item to be the determining factor in deciding whether to deploy the item.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading/><content>The quantity of items of a system procured using the procedures prescribed pursuant to this section may not exceed the number established for low-rate initial production for <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2608">116 STAT. 2608</page>the system. Any such items shall be counted for purposes of the number of items of the system that may be procured through low-rate initial production.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="807">SEC. 807.</num> <heading>QUICK-REACTION SPECIAL PROJECTS ACQUISITION TEAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1702">10 USC 1702 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall establish a team of highly qualified acquisition professionals who shall be available to advise the Under Secretary on actions that can be taken to expedite the acquisition of urgently needed systems.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The issues on which the team may provide advice shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Industrial base issues, including the limited availability of suppliers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Technology development and technology transition issues.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Issues of acquisition policy, including the length of the acquisition cycle.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Issues of testing policy and ensuring that weapon systems perform properly in combat situations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Issues of procurement policy, including the impact of socio-economic requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Issues relating to compliance with environmental requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations</heading> <section> <num value="811">SEC. 811.</num> <heading>LIMITATION PERIOD FOR TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation Period</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2306c of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation Period for Task and Delivery Order Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The authority and restrictions of this section, including the authority to enter into contracts for periods of not more than five years, shall apply with respect to task order and delivery order contracts entered into under the authority of section 2304a, 2304b, or 2304c of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The regulations implementing this subsection shall establish a preference that, to the maximum extent practicable, multiyear requirements for task order and delivery order contracts be met with separate awards to two or more sources under the authority of section 2304a(d)(l)(B) of this title.“.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2306/c">10 USC 2306c note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Subsection (g) of section 2306c of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply to all task order and delivery order contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 15, 2003, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the contract periods (including any options or extensions) for all single and multiple contract awards entered into under section 2304a(d) of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2609">116 STAT. 2609</page>title 10, United States Code, before the effective date in subsection (b).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="812">SEC. 812.</num> <heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF PROGRAM APPLYING SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES TO CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS; REPORT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (divisions D and E of Public Law 104106; 10 U.S.C. 2304 note) is amended in subsection (e) by striking “<quotedText>January 1, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>January 1, 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than March 15, 2003, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on the authority to issue solicitations for purchases of commercial items in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold pursuant to the special simplified procedures authorized by section 2304(g)(1) of title 10, United States Code, and section 31(a) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 427(a)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall address, at a minimum—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the extent to which such authority has been used by the Secretary of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the benefits realized by the Department of Defense through the use of such authority;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the impact of the use of such authority on competition for contracts with the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>any recommendations of the Comptroller General for the continuation or modification of such authority.</content></paragraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="813">SEC. 813.</num> <heading>EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PERSONNEL DEMONSTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE CIVILIAN ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a plan for improving the personnel management policies and procedures applicable to the Department of Defense civilian acquisition workforce based on the results of the demonstration project described in section 4308 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (divisions D and E of Public Law 104–106; 10 U.S.C. 1701 note).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Not later than February 15, 2003, the Secretary shall submit to Congress the plan required under paragraph (1) and a report on the plan, including any recommendations for legislative action necessary to implement the plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Demonstration Project Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 4308 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (divisions D and E of Public Law 104–106; 10 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (b)(2)(C), by striking “<quotedText>subsection (d)(1)(A)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsection (d)(1)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by amending subparagraph (B) of subsection (b)(3) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>commences before October 1, 2007.”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to conduct a demonstration program under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2012.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2610">116 STAT. 2610</page></content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="814">SEC. 814.</num> <heading>PAST PERFORMANCE GIVEN SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT IN RENEWAL OF PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.</heading> <content>Section 2413 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <content>In conducting a competition for the award of a cooperative agreement under subsection (a), and in determining the level of funding to provide under an agreement under subsection (b), the Secretary shall give significant weight to successful past performance of eligible entities under a cooperative agreement under this section.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="815">SEC. 815.</num> <heading>INCREASED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE FOR TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS OR ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES CARRYING OUT PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN TWO OR MORE SERVICE AREAS.</heading> <content>Section 2414(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>$300,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$600,000</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="816">SEC. 816.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF CONTRACT GOAL FOR SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.</heading> <content>Section 2323(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>2003</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText>2006</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="817">SEC. 817.</num> <heading>GRANTS OF EXCEPTIONS TO COST OR PRICING DATA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND WAIVERS OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance for Exceptions in Exceptional Circumstances</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2306/a">10 USC 2306a note</ref>.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance on the circumstances under which it is appropriate to grant an exceptional case exception or waiver with respect to certified cost and pricing data and cost accounting standards.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination Required for Exceptional Case Exception or Waiver</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The guidance shall, at a minimum, include a limitation that a grant of an exceptional case exception or waiver is appropriate with respect to a contract, subcontract, or (in the case of submission of certified cost and pricing data) modification only upon a determination that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the property or services cannot reasonably be obtained under the contract, subcontract, or modification, as the case may be, without the grant of the exception or waiver;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the price can be determined to be fair and reasonable without the submission of certified cost and pricing data or the application of cost accounting standards, as the case may be; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>there are demonstrated benefits to granting the exception or waiver.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of New Guidance</inline>.—</heading><content>The guidance issued under subsection (a) shall apply to each exceptional case exception or waiver that is granted on or after the date on which the guidance is issued.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Both Commercial Item and Exceptional Case Exceptions and Waivers With Price or Value Greater Than</inline> $15,000,000.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall transmit to the congressional defense committees promptly after the end of each fiscal year a report on commercial item exceptions, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2611">116 STAT. 2611</page>and exceptional case exceptions and waivers, described in paragraph (2) that were granted during that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The report for a fiscal year shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>with respect to any commercial item exception granted in the case of a contract, subcontract, or contract or subcontract modification that is expected to have a price of $15,000,000 or more, an explanation of the basis for the determination that the products or services to be purchased are commercial items, including an identification of the specific steps taken to ensure price reasonableness; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>with respect to any exceptional case exception or waiver granted in the case of a contract or subcontract that is expected to have a value of $15,000,000 or more, an explanation of the basis for the determination described in subsection (b), including an identification of the specific steps taken to ensure that the price was fair and reasonable.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>exceptional case exception or waiver</quotedText>” means either of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>An exception pursuant to section 2306a(b)(1)(C) of title 10, United States Code, relating to submission of certified cost and pricing data.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>A waiver pursuant to section 26(f)(5)(B) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 422(f)(5)(B)), relating to the applicability of cost accounting standards to contracts and subcontracts.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>commercial item exception</quotedText>” means an exception pursuant to section 2306a(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, relating to submission of certified cost and pricing data.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="818">SEC. 818.</num> <heading>TIMING OF CERTIFICATION IN CONNECTION WITH WAIVER OF SURVIVABILITY AND LETHALITY TESTING REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification for Expedited Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of section 2366 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may waive the application of the survivability and lethality tests of this section to a covered system, munitions program, missile program, or covered product improvement program if the Secretary determines that live-fire testing of such system or program would be unreasonably expensive and impractical and submits a certification of that determination to Congress—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>before Milestone B approval for the system or program; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>in the case of a system or program initiated at—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>Milestone B, as soon as is practicable after the Milestone B approval; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>Milestone C, as soon as is practicable after the Milestone C approval.”.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <content>The term ‘Milestone B approved’ means a decision to enter into system development and demonstration pursuant to guidance prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for the management of Department of Defense acquisition programs.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2612">116 STAT. 2612</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9)</num> <content>The term ‘Milestone C approval’ means a decision to enter into production and deployment pursuant to guidance prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for the management of Department of Defense acquisition programs.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="819">SEC. 819.</num> <heading>CONTRACTING WITH FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assurance of Best Value for National Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 2410n of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>by amending the heading to read as follows: “<inline class="smallCaps">Market Research</inline>.—”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>comparable in price, quality, and time of delivery to products available from the private sector</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>comparable to products available from the private sector that best meet the Department’s needs in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Competition Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Secretary determines that a Federal Prison Industries product is not comparable in price, quality, or time of delivery to products available from the private sector that best meet the Department’s needs in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery, the Secretary shall use competitive procedures for the procurement of the product or shall make an individual purchase under a multiple award contract. In conducting such a compeititon or making such a purchase, the Secretary shall consider a timely offer from Federal Prison Industries.”; and</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsections: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation by Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the Department of Defense does not purchase a Federal Prison Industries product or service unless a contracting officer of the Department determines that the product or service is comparable to products or services available from the private sector that best meet the Department’s needs in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Federal Prison Industries performs its contractual obligations to the same extent as any other contractor for the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Market Research Determination Not Subject to Review</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination by a contracting officer regarding whether a product or service offered by Federal Prison Industries is comparable to products or services available from the private sector that best meet the Department’s needs in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery shall not be subject to review pursuant to section 4124(b) of title 18.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance as a Subcontractor</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>A contractor or potential contractor of the Department of Defense may not be required to use Federal Prison Industries as a subcontractor or supplier of products or provider of services for the performance of a Department of Defense contract by any means, including means such as—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>a contract solicitation provision requiring a contractor to offer to make use of products or services of Federal Prison Industries in the performance of the contract;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2613">116 STAT. 2613</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>a contract specification requiring the contractor to use specific products or services (or classes of products or services) offered by Federal Prison Industries in the performance of the contract; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>any contract modification directing the use of products or services of Federal Prison Industries in the performance of the contract.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>In this subsection, the term ‘contractor’, with respect to a contract, includes a subcontractor at any tier under the contract.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Classified and Sensitive Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may not enter into any contract with Federal Prison Industries under which an inmate worker would have access to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>any data that is classified;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>any geographic data regarding the location of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>surface and subsurface infrastructure providing communications or water or electrical power distribution;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>pipelines for the distribution of natural gas, bulk petroleum products, or other commodities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>other utilities; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>any personal or financial information about any individual private citizen, including information relating to such person’s real property however described, without the prior consent of the individual.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘competitive procedures’ has the meaning given such term in section 2302(2) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘market research’ means obtaining specific information about the price, quality, and time of delivery of products available in the private sector through a variety of means, which may include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>contacting knowledgeable individuals in government and industry;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>interactive communication among industry, acquisition personnel, and customers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>interchange meetings or pre-solicitation conferences with potential offerors.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Paragraph (1) and the amendments made by such paragraph shall take effect as of October 1, 2001.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2410/n">10 USC 2410n note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulatory Implementation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Proposed revisions to<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Publication.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2410/n">10 USC 2410n note</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this section shall be published not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less than 60 days shall be provided for public comment on the proposed revisions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Final regulations shall be published not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall be effective on the date that is 30 days after the date of the publication.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="820">SEC. 820.</num> <heading>REVISIONS TO MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Procurement and Advance Procurement Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2306b(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may obligate funds for procurement of an end item under a multiyear contract for the purchase of property only for procurement of a complete and usable end item.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2614">116 STAT. 2614</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may obligate funds appropriated for any fiscal year for advance procurement under a contract for the purchase of property only for the procurement of those long-lead items necessary in order to meet a planned delivery schedule for complete major end items that are programmed under the contract to be acquired with funds appropriated for a subsequent fiscal year (including an economic order quantity of such long-lead items when authorized by law).”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2306/b">10 USC 2306b note.</ref></p></sidenote>Paragraph (4) of section 2306b(i) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall not apply with respect to any contract awarded before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the expenditure of funds under any contract awarded before the date of the enactment of this Act for any purpose other than the purpose for which such funds have been authorized and appropriated.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Acquisition-Related Reports and Other Matters</heading> <section> <num value="821">SEC. 821.</num> <heading>EVALUATION OF TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES REGARDING NEGOTIATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARRANGEMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Training, Knowledge, and Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate the training, knowledge, and resources needed by the Department of Defense in order to effectively negotiate intellectual property rights using the principles of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and determine whether the Department of Defense currently has in place the training, knowledge, and resources available to meet those Departmental needs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">DeadUne.</p></sidenote>Not later than February 1, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report describing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the results of the evaluation performed under subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to the extent the Department does not have adequate training, knowledge, and resources available, actions to be taken to improve training and knowledge and to make resources available to meet the Department’s needs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the number of Department of Defense legal personnel trained in negotiating intellectual property arrangements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="822">SEC. 822.</num> <heading>INDEPENDENT TECHNOLOGY READINESS ASSESSMENTS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 804(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1180) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>identify each case in which an authoritative decision has been made within the Department of Defense not to conduct an independent technology readiness assessment for a critical technology on a major defense acquisition program and explain the reasons for the decision.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2615">116 STAT. 2615</page></content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="823">SEC. 823.</num> <heading>EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL REPORT ON DEFENSE COMMERCIAL PRICING MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT.</heading> <chapeau>Section 803(c)(4) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261; 112 Stat. 2082; 10 U.S.C. 2306a note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>2000, 2001, and 2002,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2000 through 2006,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after “<quotedText>were conducted</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>by the Secretary of each military department and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after “<quotedText>actions taken</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>by each Secretary and the Director</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="824">SEC. 824.</num> <heading>ASSESSMENT OF PURCHASES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH OTHER FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall carry out an assessment of purchases by the Department of Defense of products and services through contracts entered into with other Federal departments and agencies.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period Covered by Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>The assessment required by subsection (a) shall cover purchases made during fiscal years 2000 through 2002.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than February 1, 2003, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection (a). The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The total amount paid by the Department of Defense as fees for the acquisition of such products and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A determination of whether such total amount paid is excessive and should be reduced.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A description of the benefits received by the Department as a result of purchasing such products and services through such contracts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="825">SEC. 825.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEWS OF THE REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination of Authority To Transfer Funds into Defense Modernization Account</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Paragraph (1) of section 912(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104–106; 110 Stat. 410; 10 U.S.C. 2216 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 2002</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 912(d) of such Act (110 Stat. 410; 10 U.S.C. 2216 note), relating to Comptroller General reviews of the administration of the Defense Modernization Account, is repealed.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Solutions-Based Contracting Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 11522 of title 40, United States Code, is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Section 11501 of title 40, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in the section heading, by striking –<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps"><b>programs</b></inline></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps"><b>program</b></inline></quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “<quotedText>conduct pilot programs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>conduct a pilot program pursuant to the requirements of section 11521 of this title</quotedText>”;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2616">116 STAT. 2616</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>in subsection (a)(2), by striking “<quotedText>each pilot program</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the pilot program</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.–</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>pilot programs conducted</quotedText>” and inserting the following: “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation On Amount</inline>.—The total amount obligated for contracts entered into under the pilot program conducted</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraph.</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsection.</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>in subsection (c)(1), by striking “<quotedText>a pilot</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the pilot</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>The following provisions of chapter 115 of such title are each amended by striking “<quotedText>a pilot</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>the pilot</quotedText>”:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>Section 11502(a).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>Section 11502(b).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>Section 11503(a).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>Section 11504.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Section 11505 of such chapter is amended by striking “<quotedText>programs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>program</quotedText>”.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The chapter heading for chapter 115 of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText><b>PROGRAMS</b></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><b>PROGRAM</b></quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The subchapter heading for subchapter I and for subchapter II of such chapter are each amended by striking “<quotedText>PROGRAMS</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>PROGRAM</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The item relating to subchapter I in the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subchapter> <num value="I">“SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>CONDUCT OF PILOT PROGRAM”</heading> </subchapter> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The item relating to subchapter II in the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subchapter> <num value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>SPECIFIC PILOT PROGRAM”.</heading> </subchapter> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>The item relating to section 11501 in the table of sections at the beginning of such is amended by striking “<quotedText>programs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>program</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 11522.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G)</num> <content>The item relating to chapter 115 in the table of chapters for subtitle III of title 40, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“115.</designator> <label>INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION PILOT PROGRAM ...11501”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of On-Line Multiple Award Schedule Contracting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 11701 of title 40, United States Code, is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Sections 11702, 11703, and 11704 of such title are redesignated as sections 11701, 11702, and 11703, respectively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The table of sections for chapter 117 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking the item relating to section 11701; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by redesignating the items relating to sections 11702, 11703, and 11704 as sections 11701, 11702, and 11703, respectively.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2617">116 STAT. 2617</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="826">SEC. 826.</num> <heading>MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR PURCHASE OF DINITROGEN TETROXIDE, HYDRAZINE, AND HYDRAZINE- RELATED PRODUCTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 141 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2410n the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2410o">“§2410o.</num> <heading>Multiyear procurement authority: purchase of dinitrogen tetroxide, hydrazine, and hydrazine-related products</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ten-Year Contract Period</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract for a period of up to 10 years for the purchase of dinitrogen tetroxide, hydrazine, and hydrazine-related products for the support of a United States national security program or a United States space program.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extensions</inline>.—</heading><content>A contract entered into for more than one year under the authority of subsection (a) may be extended for a total of not more than 10 years pursuant to any option or options set forth in the contract.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2410o.</designator> <label>Multiyear procurement authority, purchase of dinitrogen tetroxide, hydrazine, and hydrazine-related products.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="827">SEC. 827.</num> <heading>MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 2306c of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>Environmental remediation services for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>an active military installation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>a military installation being closed or realigned under a base closure law; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>a site formerly used by the Department of Defense.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>Such section, as amended by section 811, is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘base closure law’ has the meaning given such term in section 2667(h)(2) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘military installation’ has the meaning given such term in section 2801(c)(2) of this title.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="828">SEC. 828.</num> <heading>REPORT ON EFFECTS OF ARMY CONTRACTING AGENCY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army shall submit a report on the effects of the establishment of an Army Contracting Agency on small business participation in Army procurements during the first year of operation of such an agency to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2618">116 STAT. 2618</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required under subsection (a) shall include, in detail—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the justification for the establishment of an Army Contracting Agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>the impact of the creation of an Army Contracting Agency on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Army compliance with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>Department of Defense Directive 4205.1;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>section 15(g) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(g)); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>section 15(k) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(k)); and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>small business participation in Army procurement of products and services for affected Army installations, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <chapeau>the impact on small businesses located near Army installations, including—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>the increase or decrease in the total value of Army prime contracting with local small businesses; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>the opportunities for small business owners to meet and interact with Army procurement personnel; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>any change or projected change in the use of consolidated contracts and bundled contracts; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>a description of the Anny’s plan to address any negative impact on small business participation in Army procurement, to the extent such impact is identified in the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Submission</inline>.—</heading><content>The report under this section shall be submitted 15 months after the date of the establishment of the Army Contracting Agency.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="829">SEC. 829.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE ACTIONS TO CORRECT THE INDUSTRIAL RESOURCE SHORTFALL FOR RADIATION-HARDENED ELECTRONICS.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50">50 USC app</ref>. 2093 note.</p></sidenote>Notwithstanding the limitation in section 303(a)(6)(C) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2093(a)(6)(O), action or actions may be taken under section 303 of that Act to correct the industrial resource shortfall for radiation-hardened electronics, if such actions do not cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such actions to exceed $106,000,000.</content> </section> </subtitle> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Duties and Functions of Department of Defense Officers</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 901.</designator> <label>Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 902.</designator> <label>Reorganization of Office of Secretary of Defense for administration of duties relating to homeland defense and combating terrorism.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Space Activities</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 911.</designator> <label>Oversight of acquisition for defense space programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 912.</designator> <label>Report regarding assured access to space for the United States.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Reports</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 921.</designator> <label>Report on establishment of United States Northern Command.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 922.</designator> <label>Time for submittal of report on Quadrennial Defense Review.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 923.</designator> <label>National defense mission of Coast Guard to be included in future Quadrennial Defense Reviews.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 924.</designator> <label>Report on establishment of a Joint National Training Complex and joint opposing forces.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2619">116 STAT. 2619</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 931.</designator> <label>Authority to accept gifts for National Defense University.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 932.</designator> <label>Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 933.</designator> <label>Conforming amendment to reflect disestablishment of Department of Defense Consequence Management Program Integration Office.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 934.</designator> <label>Increase in number of Deputy Commandants of the Marine Corps.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Duties and Functions of Department of Defense Officers</heading> <section> <num value="901">SEC. 901.</num> <heading>UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTELLIGENCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Position</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by transferring section 137 within such chapter to appear after section 139 and redesignating that section as section 139a; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after section 136a the following new section 137: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="137">“§ 137.</num> <heading>Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>There is an Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe in the area of intelligence.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence takes precedence in the Department of Defense after the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 131(b) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking paragraphs (2) through (5) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The Under Secretaries of Defense, as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num><content> The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), and (11) as paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 4 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking the item relating to section 137 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“137.</designator> <label>Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.”;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2620">116 STAT. 2620</page></label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">and</continuation> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting after the item relating to section 139 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“139a.</designator> <label>Director of Defense Research and Engineering.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent></content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive Level III</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5314 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.</quotedText>” the following: <quotedContent>“Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.”.</quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Authorities Under National Security Act of 1947</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/137">10 USC 137 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Nothing in section 137 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall supersede or modify the authorities of the Secretary of Defense and the Director of Central Intelligence as established by the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the establishment of the position of Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. The report shall set forth the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The mission prescribed for that Under Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The organizational structure established for the office of that Under Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The relationship of that Under Secretary with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The relationship of that Under Secretary with each of the following intelligence components of the Department of Defense: the National Security Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, and the National Reconnaissance Office.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The mission of the position designated, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence and the relationship of that position to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="902">SEC. 902.</num> <heading>REORGANIZATION OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF DUTIES RELATING TO HOMELAND DEFENSE AND COMBATING TERRORISM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 138(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: <quotedContent><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>One of the Assistant Secretaries shall be the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense. He shall have as his principal duty the overall supervision of the homeland defense activities of the Department of Defense.”.</content></paragraph></quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer to Under Secretary of Defense for Policy of Responsibility for Combating Terrorism</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 134(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall have overall direction and supervision for policy, program planning and execution, and allocation and use of resources for the activities of the Department of Defense for combating terrorism.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2621">116 STAT. 2621</page></content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 138(b) of such title is amended by striking paragraph (6).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Previous Contingent Reduction in Number of Assistant Secretaries of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (c) and (d) of section 901 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1194) are repealed.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/5315">5 USC 5315</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t10/138">10 USC 138</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Space Activities</heading> <section> <num value="911">SEC. 911.</num> <heading>OVERSIGHT OF ACQUISITION FOR DEFENSE SPACE PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall provide for oversight of acquisition for defense space programs through appropriate organizations of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Oversight</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than March 15, 2003,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a detailed plan on how the Office of the Secretary of Defense shall provide oversight of acquisition for defense space programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The plan shall set forth the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The organizations in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Joint Staff organizations, to be involved in oversight of acquisition for defense space programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The process for the review of acquisition for defense space programs by the organizations specified under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The process for the provision by such organizations of technical, programmatic, scheduling, and budgetary oversight of acquisition for defense space programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The process for the development of independent cost estimates for acquisition for defense space programs, including the organization responsible for developing such cost estimates and when such cost estimates shall be required.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>The process by which the military departments, Defense Agencies, and organizations in the Office of the Secretary of Defense develop and coordinate the budgets for acquisition for defense space programs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>The process for the resolution of conflicts among the Department of Defense elements referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (E) regarding acquisition for defense space programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Space Program Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>defense space program</quotedText>” means a program of the Department of Defense that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>is included in the “<quotedText>virtual major force program</quotedText>” for space activities that was established by the Secretary of Defense and was to have been submitted with the 2003 fiscal year budget for the Department of Defense; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>after the date of the enactment of this Act, is included in a virtual major force program for space categories or in a major force program for space activities established after such date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="912">SEC. 912.</num> <heading>REPORT REGARDING ASSURED ACCESS TO SPACE FOR THE UNITED STATES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2622">116 STAT. 2622</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>evaluate all options for sustaining the space launch industrial base of the United States; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>develop an integrated, long-range, and adequately funded plan for assuring access to space by the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 1, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the plan developed under subsection (a)(2).</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C“</num><heading>Reports</heading> <section> <num value="921">SEC. 921.</num> <heading>REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES NORTHERN COMMAND.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 1, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report providing an implementation plan for the establishment of the United States Northern Command, which is established effective October 1, 2002. The report shall address the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The required budget for standing-up and maintaining that command over the period of the future-years defense program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The rationale for the selection of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, as the headquarters of that command, the criteria used in the selection of Peterson Air Force Base, and the alternative locations considered for that headquarters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The required military and civilian personnel levels for the headquarters of that command and a specification of the combatant commands and other Department of Defense sources from which such headquarters personnel will be transferred, shown by the number of military and civilian personnel from each such command or other Department of Defense source.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The organization of the command, a justification of any components of the command, and a review of organizations and units permanently assigned or tasked to the command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The relationship of that command (A) to the Office of Homeland Security, the Department of Homeland Security, the Homeland Security Council, and any other Federal coordinating entity, (B) to other Federal departments and agencies, and (C) to State and local law enforcement agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The relationship of that command with the National Guard Bureau, individual State National Guard Headquarters, and State and local officials the command may be called upon to provide support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>The legal implications of members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard in both Federal and State status, operating on United States territory pursuant to missions, operations, or activities of that command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <chapeau>The status of Department of Defense consultations—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>with Canada regarding Canada’s role in, or relationship with, and any expansion of mission for, the North American Air Defense Command; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>with Mexico regarding Mexico’s role in, or relationship with, the United States Northern Command.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>The status of United States consultations with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization relating to the position <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2623">116 STAT. 2623</page>of Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, and the new chain of command for that position.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>The effect of the creation of the United States Northern Command on the mission, budget, and resource levels of other combatant commands, particularly the United States Joint Forces Command.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="922">SEC. 922.</num> <heading>TIME FOR SUBMITTAL OF REPORT ON QUADRENNIAL DEFENSE REVIEW.</heading> <content>Section 118(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>not later than September 30 of the year in which the review is conducted</quotedText>” in the second sentence and inserting “<quotedText>in the year following the year in which the review is conducted, but not later than the date on which the President submits the budget for the next fiscal year to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="923">SEC. 923.</num> <heading>NATIONAL DEFENSE MISSION OF COAST GUARD TO BE INCLUDED IN FUTURE QUADRENNIAL DEFENSE REVIEWS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 118(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph (15); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (13) the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The national defense mission of the Coast Guard.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="924">SEC. 924.</num> <heading>REPORT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT NATIONAL TRAINING COMPLEX AND JOINT OPPOSING FORCES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The commander of the United States Joint Forces Command shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report that outlines a plan that would provide for the development and implementation of a joint national training concept together with the establishment of a joint training complex for supporting the implementation of that concept. Such a concept and complex—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>may include various training sites, mobile training ranges, public and private modeling and simulation centers, and appropriate joint opposing forces; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>shall be capable of supporting field exercises and experimentation at the operational level of war across a broad spectrum of adversary capabilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than six months after<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit the report under subsection (a), together with any comments that the Secretary considers appropriate and any comments that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff considers appropriate, to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. The report may be included in the next annual report submitted under section 485 of title 10, United States Code, after the date of the enactment of this Act or it may be submitted separately.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Matters to be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>An identification and description of the types of joint training and experimentation that would be conducted at such a joint national training complex, together with a description of how such training and experimentation would enhance accomplishment of the six critical operational goals for the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2624">116 STAT. 2624</page>Department of Defense specified at page 30 of the Quadrennial Defense Review Report of the Secretary of Defense issued on September 30, 2001.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A discussion of how establishment of such a complex (including joint opposing forces) would promote innovation and transformation throughout the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A discussion of how results from training and experiments conducted at such a complex would be taken into consideration in the Department of Defense plans, programs, and budgeting process and by appropriate decision making bodies within the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>A methodology, framework, and options for selecting sites for such a complex, including consideration of current training facilities that would accommodate requirements among all the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Options for development as part of such a complex of a joint urban warfare training center that could also be used for homeland defense and consequence management training for Federal, State, and local training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Cost estimates and resource requirements to establish and maintain such a complex, including estimates of costs and resource requirements for the use of contract personnel for the performance of management, operational, and logistics activities for such a complex.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>An explanation of the relationship between and among such a complex and the Department of Defense Office of Trans-formation, the Joint Staff, the United States Joint Forces Command, the United States Northern Command, and each element of the major commands within the separate Armed Forces with responsibility for experimentation and training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>A discussion of how implementation of a joint opposing force would be established, including the feasibility of using qualified contractors for the function of establishing and maintaining joint opposing forces and the role of foreign forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>A timeline for the establishment of such a complex and for such a complex to achieve (A) initial operational capability, and (B) full operational capability.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section> <num value="931">SEC. 931.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT GIFTS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 155 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2612">“§ 2612.</num> <heading>National Defense University: acceptance of gifts</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may accept, hold, administer, and spend any gift, including a gift from an international organization and a foreign gift or donation (as defined in section 2611(f) of this title), that is made on the condition that it be used in connection with the operation or administration of the National Defense University. The Secretary may pay all necessary expenses in connection with the acceptance of a gift under this subsection.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>There is established in the Treasury a fund to be known as the ‘National Defense University Gift Fund’. Gifts of money, and the proceeds of the sale of property, received under subsection <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2625">116 STAT. 2625</page>(a) shall be deposited in the fund. The Secretary may disburse funds deposited under this subsection for the benefit or use of the National Defense University.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <content>Subsection (c) of section 2601 of this title applies to property that is accepted under subsection (a) in the same manner that such subsection applies to property that is accepted under subsection (a) of that section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Upon request of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Treasury may—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>retain money, securities, and the proceeds of the sale of securities, in the National Defense University Gift Fund; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>invest money and reinvest the proceeds of the sale of securities in that fund in securities of the United States or in securities guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The interest and profits accruing from those securities shall be deposited to the credit of the fund and may be disbursed as provided in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the term ‘gift’ includes a devise of real property or a bequest of personal property and any gift of an interest in real property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘National Defense University’ includes any school or other component of the National Defense University specified under section 2165(b) of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2612.</designator> <label>National Defense University: acceptance of gifts.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="932">SEC. 932.</num> <heading>WESTERN HEMISPHERE INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY COOPERATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Accept Foreign Gifts and Donations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2166 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsections (f), (g), and (h), as subsections (g), (h), and (i), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Accept Foreign Gifts and Donations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may, on behalf of the Institute, accept foreign gifts or donations in order to defray the costs of, or enhance the operation of, the Institute.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Funds received by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be credited to appropriations available for the Department of Defense for the Institute. Funds so credited shall be merged with the appropriations to which credited and shall be available for the Institute for the same purposes and same period as the appropriations with which merged.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall notify Congress if the total<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote> amount of money accepted under paragraph (1) exceeds $1,000,000 in any fiscal year. Any such notice shall list each of the contributors of such money and the amount of each contribution in such fiscal year.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2626">116 STAT. 2626</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>For the purposes of this subsection, a foreign gift or donation is a gift or donation of funds, materials (including research materials), property, or services (including lecture services and faculty services) from a foreign government, a foundation or other charitable organization in a foreign country, or an individual in a foreign country.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Annual Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (i) of such section, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: “<quotedText>The report shall include a copy of the latest report of the Board of Visitors received by the Secretary under subsection (e)(5), together with any comments of the Secretary on the Board’s report.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="933">SEC. 933.</num> <heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO REFLECT DISESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM INTEGRATION OFFICE.</heading> <content>Section 12310(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>only—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(B) while assigned</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>only while assigned</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="934">SEC. 934.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN NUMBER OF DEPUTY COMMANDANTS OF THE MARINE CORPS.</heading> <content>Section 5045 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>five</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>six</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Financial Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1001.</designator> <label>Transfer authority.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1002.</designator> <label>Authorization of supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2002.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1003.</designator> <label>United States contribution to NATO common-funded budgets in fiscal year 2003.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1004.</designator> <label>Development and implementation of financial management enterprise architecture.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1005.</designator> <label>Accountable officials in the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1006.</designator> <label>Uniform standards throughout Department of Defense for exposure of personnel to pecuniary liability for loss of Government property.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1007.</designator> <label>Improvements in purchase card management.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1008.</designator> <label>Improvements in travel card management.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1009.</designator> <label>Clearance of certain transactions recorded in Treasury suspense accounts and resolution of certain check issuance discrepancies.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1010.</designator> <label>Authorization of funds for ballistic missile defense programs or combating terrorism programs of the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1011.</designator> <label>Reduction in overall authorization due to inflation savings.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Naval Vessels and Shipyards</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1021.</designator> <label>Number of Navy combatant surface vessels in active and reserve service. Sec. 1022. Annual long-range plan for the construction of naval vessels.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1023.</designator> <label>Assessment of the feasibility of the expedited equipping of a Navy ship with a version of the 155-millimeter Advanced Gun System.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1024.</designator> <label>Report on initiatives to increase operational days of Navy ships.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1025.</designator> <label>Ship combat system industrial base.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1026.</designator> <label>Sense of Congress concerning aircraft carrier force structure.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1027.</designator> <label>Conveyance, Navy drydock, Portland, Oregon.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Strategic Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1031.</designator> <label>Strategic force structure plan for nuclear weapons and delivery systems. Sec. 1032. Annual report on weapons to defeat hardened and deeply buried targets. Sec. 1033. Report on effects of nuclear earth-penetrator weapon and other weapons.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Reports</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1041.</designator> <label>Repeal and modification of various reporting requirements applicable to the Department of Defense.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2627">116 STAT. 2627</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1042.</designator> <label>Requirement that Department of Defense reports to Congress be accompanied by electronic version.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1043.</designator> <label>Annual report on the conduct of military operations conducted as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1044.</designator> <label>Report on efforts to ensure adequacy of fire fighting staffs at military installations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1045.</designator> <label>Report on designation of certain Louisiana highway as Defense Access Road.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Extension of Expiring Authorities</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1051.</designator> <label>Extension of authority for Secretary of Defense to sell aircraft and aircraft parts for use in responding to oil spills.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1052.</designator> <label>Six-month extension of expiring Governmentwide information security requirements; continued applicability of expiring Governmentwide information security requirements to the Department of Defense.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1053.</designator> <label>Two-year extension of authority of the Secretary of Defense to engage in commercial activities as security for intelligence collection activities abroad.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle F—</designator><label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1061.</designator> <label>Time for transmittal of annual defense authorization legislative proposal.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1062.</designator> <label>Technical and clerical amendments.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1063.</designator> <label>Use for law enforcement purposes of DNA samples maintained by Department of Defense for identification of human remains.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1064.</designator> <label>Enhanced authority to obtain foreign language services during periods of emergency.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1065.</designator> <label>Rewards for assistance in combating terrorism.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1066.</designator> <label>Provision of space and services to military welfare societies.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1067.</designator> <label>Prevention and mitigation of corrosion of military equipment and infrastructure.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1068.</designator> <label>Transfer of historic DF–9E Panther aircraft to Women Airforce Service Pilots Museum.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1069.</designator> <label>Increase in amount authorized to be expended for Department of Defense program to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Korean War.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Financial Matters</heading> <section> <num value="1001">SEC. 1001.</num> <heading>TRANSFER AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Transfer Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in the national interest, the Secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the Department of Defense in this division for fiscal year 2003 between any such authorizations for that fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The total amount of authorizations that the Secretary may transfer under the authority of paragraph (1) may not exceed $2,000,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The authority provided by subsection (a) to transfer authorizations—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>may only be used to provide authority for items that have a higher priority than the items from which authority is transferred; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>may not be used to provide authority for an item that has been denied authorization by Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect on Authorization Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer made from one account to another under the authority of subsection (a) shall be deemed to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall promptly notify Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2628">116 STAT. 2628</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Amount of Transfer Authority Authorized for FY02</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1001 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1201) is amended by striking “<quotedText>$2,000,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$2,500,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1002">SEC. 1002.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading>DOD <inline class="smallCaps">Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2002 in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107) are hereby adjusted, with respect to any such authorized amount, by the amount by which appropriations pursuant to such authorization are increased (by a supplemental appropriation) or decreased (by a rescission), or both, or are increased by a transfer of funds, pursuant to chapter 3 or chapter 10 of title I of Public Law 107 –206 (116 Stat. 835, 878).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading>NNSA <inline class="smallCaps">Authorizations</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2002 in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107) are hereby adjusted, with respect to any such authorized amount, by the amount by which appropriations pursuant to such authorization are increased (by a supplemental appropriation) or decreased (by a rescission), or both, or are increased by a transfer of funds, pursuant to chapter 5 of title I of Public Law 107–206 (116 Stat. 848).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Fiscal Year 2002 Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than January 15, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report stating, for each transfer during fiscal year 2002 of an amount provided for the Department of Defense for that fiscal year through a so-called “<quotedText>transfer account</quotedText>”, including the Defense Emergency Response Fund or any other similar account, the amount of the transfer, the appropriation account to which the transfer was made, and the specific purpose for which the transferred funds were used.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1003">SEC. 1003.</num> <heading>UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTION TO NATO COMMON-FUNDED BUDGETS IN FISCAL YEAR 2003.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year 2003 Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount contributed by the Secretary of Defense in fiscal year 2003 for the common-funded budgets of NATO may be any amount up to, but not in excess of, the amount specified in subsection (b) (rather than the maximum amount that would otherwise be applicable to those contributions under the fiscal year 1998 baseline limitation).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Total Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The amount of the limitation applicable under subsection (a) is the sum of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The amounts of unexpended balances, as of the end of fiscal year 2002, of funds appropriated for fiscal years before fiscal year 2003 for payments for those budgets.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The amount specified in subsection (c)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The amount specified in subsection (c)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The total amount of the contributions authorized to be made under section 2501.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Amounts</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts authorized to be appropriated by titles II and III of this Act are available for contributions for the common-funded budgets of NATO as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Of the amount provided in section 201(1), $750,000 for the Civil Budget.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2629">116 STAT. 2629</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Of the amount provided in section 301(1), $205,623,000 for the Military Budget.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Common-funded budgets of nato</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>common-funded budgets of NATO</quotedText>” means the Military Budget, the Security Investment Program, and the Civil Budget of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (and any successor or additional account or program of NATO).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal year 1998 baseline limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>fiscal year 1998 baseline limitation</quotedText>” means the maximum annual amount of Department of Defense contributions for common-funded budgets of NATO that is set forth as the annual limitation in section 3(2)(C)(ii) of the resolution of the Senate giving the advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic (as defined in section 4(7) of that resolution), approved by the Senate on April 30, 1998.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1004">SEC. 1004.</num> <heading>DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL 10 USC 113 note. MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Enterprise Architecture and for Transition Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than May 1, 2003, the Secretary<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Defense shall develop—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>a financial management enterprise architecture for all budgetary, accounting, finance, enterprise resource planning, and mixed information systems of the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a transition plan for implementing that financial management enterprise architecture.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition of Enterprise Architecture</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The financial management enterprise architecture developed under subsection (a)(1) shall describe an information infrastructure that, at a minimum, would enable the Department of Defense to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>comply with all Federal accounting, financial management, and reporting requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>routinely produce timely, accurate, and reliable financial information for management purposes;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>integrate budget, accounting, and program information and systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>provide for the systematic measurement of performance, including the ability to produce timely, relevant, and reliable cost information.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>That enterprise architecture shall also include policies, procedures, data standards, and system interface requirements that are to apply uniformly throughout the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Composition of Transition Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The transition plan developed under subsection (a)(2) shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The acquisition strategy for the enterprise architecture, including specific time-phased milestones, performance metrics, and financial and nonfinancial resource needs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>A listing of the mission critical or mission essential operational and developmental financial and nonfinancial management systems of the Department of Defense, as defined by the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), consistent with budget justification documentation, together with—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2630">116 STAT. 2630</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the costs to operate and maintain each of those systems during fiscal year 2002; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the estimated cost to operate and maintain each of those systems during fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A listing of the operational and developmental financial management systems of the Department of Defense as of the date of the enactment of this Act (known as “<quotedText>legacy systems</quotedText>”) that will not be part of the objective financial and nonfinancial management system, together with the schedule for terminating those legacy systems that provides for reducing the use of those legacy systems in phases.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions for Obligation of Significant Amounts for Financial System Improvements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An amount in excess of $1,000,000 may be obligated for a defense financial system improvement only if the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) makes a determination regarding that improvement as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Before the date of an approval specified in paragraph (2), a determination that the defense financial system improvement is necessary for either of the following reasons:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>To achieve a critical national security capability or address a critical requirement in an area such as safety or security.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>To prevent a significant adverse effect (in terms of a technical matter, cost, or schedule) on a project that is needed to achieve an essential capability, taking into consideration in the determination the alternative solutions for preventing the adverse effect.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>On and after the date of any approval by the Secretary of Defense of a financial management enterprise architecture and a transition plan that satisfy the requirements of this section, a determination that the defense financial system improvement is consistent with both the enterprise architecture and the transition plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 15 of each year from 2004 through 2007, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the Department of Defense in implementing the enterprise architecture and transition plan required by this section. Each report shall include, at a minimum—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>a description of the actions taken during the preceding fiscal year to implement the enterprise architecture and transition plan (together with the estimated costs of such actions);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>an explanation of any action planned in the enterprise architecture and transition plan to be taken during the preceding fiscal year that was not taken during that fiscal year;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>a description of the actions taken and planned to be taken during the current fiscal year to implement the enterprise architecture and transition plan (together with the estimated costs of such actions); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>a description of the actions taken and planned to be taken during the next fiscal year to implement the enterprise architecture and transition plan (together with the estimated costs of such actions).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Review</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>Not later than 60 days after the approval of an enterprise architecture and transition plan in accordance with the requirements of subsection (a), and not later than 60 days after the submission of an annual report required <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2631">116 STAT. 2631</page>by subsection (e), the Comptroller General shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the extent to which the actions taken by the Department comply with the requirements of this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>defense financial system improvement</quotedText>” means the acquisition of a new budgetary, accounting, finance, enterprise resource planning, or mixed information system for the Department of Defense or a modification of an existing budgetary, accounting, finance, enterprise resource planning, or mixed information system of the Department of Defense. Such term does not include routine maintenance and operation of any such system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>mixed information system</quotedText>” means an information system that supports financial and non-financial functions of the Federal Government as defined in Office of Management and Budget Circular A–127 (Financial management Systems).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 2222 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 131 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 185(d) of such title is amended by striking “<quotedText>has the meaning given that term in section 2222(c)(2) of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>means an automated or manual system from which information is derived for a financial management system or an accounting system</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1005">SEC. 1005.</num> <heading>ACCOUNTABLE OFFICIALS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accountable Officials Within the Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 165 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2773 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2773a">“§ 2773a.</num> <heading>Departmental accountable officials</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation by Secretary of Defense</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may designate any civilian employee of the Department of Defense or member of the armed forces under the Secretary’s jurisdiction who is described in subsection (b) as an employee or member who, in addition to any other potential accountability, may be held accountable through personal monetary liability for an illegal, improper, or incorrect payment made the Department of Defense described in subsection (c). Any such designation shall be in writing. Any employee or member who is so designated may be referred to as a ‘departmental accountable official’.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Employees and Members</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An employee or member of the armed forces described in this subsection is an employee or member who—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>is responsible in the performance of the employee’s or member’s duties for providing to a certifying official of the Department of Defense information, data, or services that are directly relied upon by the certifying official in the certification of vouchers for payment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>is not otherwise accountable under subtitle III of title 31 or any other provision of law for payments made on the basis of such vouchers.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2632">116 STAT. 2632</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pecuniary Liability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may subject a departmental accountable official to pecuniary liability for an illegal, improper, or incorrect payment made by the Department of Defense if the Secretary determines that such payment—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>resulted from information, data, or services that that official provided to a certifying official and upon which that certifying official directly relies in certifying the voucher supporting that payment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>was the result of fault or negligence on the part of that departmental accountable official.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Pecuniary liability under this subsection shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent as applies to an official accountable under subtitle III of title 31.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Any pecuniary liability of a departmental accountable official under this subsection for a loss to the United States resulting from an illegal, improper, or incorrect payment is joint and several with that of any other officer or employee of the United States or member of the uniformed services who is pecuniarily liable for such loss.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certifying Official Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘certifying official’ means an employee who has the responsibilities specified in section 3528(a) of title 31.”</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2773 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2773a.</designator> <label>Departmental accountable officials.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1006">SEC. 1006.</num> <heading>UNIFORM STANDARDS THROUGHOUT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR EXPOSURE OF PERSONNEL TO PECUNIARY LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Army and Air Force Report-Of-Survey Procedures To Navy and Marine Corps and All Dod Civilian Employees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 165 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2787">“§ 2787.</num> <heading>Reports of survey</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action on Reports of Survey</inline>.—</heading><content>Under regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (c), any officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps or any civilian employee of the Department of Defense designated in accordance with those regulations may act upon reports of surveys and vouchers pertaining to the loss, spoilage, unserviceability, unsuitability, or destruction of, or damage to, property of the United States under the control of the Department of Defense.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Finality of Action</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Action taken under subsection (a) is final except as provided in paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>An action holding a person pecuniarily liable for loss, spoilage, destruction, or damage is not final until approved by a person designated to do so by the Secretary of a military department, commander of a combatant command, or Director of a Defense Agency, as the case may be, who has jurisdiction of the person held pecuniarily liable. The person designated to provide final approval shall be an officer of an armed force, or a civilian employee, under the jurisdiction of the official making the designation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.”.</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2787.</designator> <label>Reports of survey.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension to Members of Navy and Marine Corps of Pay Deduction Authority Pertaining to Damage or Repair of Arms and Equipment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1007(e) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>Army or the Air Force</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Superseded Provisions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Sections 4835 and 9835 of title 10, United States Code, are repealed.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2633">116 STAT. 2633</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The tables of sections at the beginning of chapters 453 and 953 of such title are amended by striking the items relating to sections 4835 and 9835, respectively.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2787">10 USC 2787 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall apply with respect to the loss, spoilage, unserviceability, unsuitability, or destruction of, or damage to, property of the United States under the control of the Department of Defense occurring on or after the effective date of regulations prescribed pursuant to section 2787 of title 10, United States Code, as added by sub-section (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1007">SEC. 1007.</num> <heading>IMPROVEMENTS IN PURCHASE CARD MANAGEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purchase Card Management Improvements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2784 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText>, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller),</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end of subsection (b) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>That periodic reviews are performed to determine whether each purchase card holder has a need for the purchase card.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <chapeau>That the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Inspector General of the Army, the Naval Inspector General, and the Inspector General of the Air Force perform periodic audits to identify—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>potentially fraudulent, improper, and abusive uses of purchase cards;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>any patterns of improper card holder transactions, such as purchases of prohibited items; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>categories of purchases that should be made by means other than purchase cards in order to better aggregate purchases and obtain lower prices.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9)</num> <content>That appropriate training is provided to each purchase card holder and each official with responsibility for overseeing the use of purchase cards issued by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10)</num> <content>That the Department of Defense has specific policies regarding the number of purchase cards issued by various organizations and categories of organizations, the credit limits authorized for various categories of card holders, and categories of employees eligible to be issued purchase cards, and that those policies are designed to minimize the financial risk to the Federal Government of the issuance of the purchase cards and to ensure the integrity of purchase card holders.</content></paragraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Penalties for Violations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The regulations prescribed under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>provide for appropriate adverse personnel actions or other punishment to be imposed in cases in which employees <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2634">116 STAT. 2634</page>of the Department of Defense violate such regulations or are negligent or engage in misuse, abuse, or fraud with respect to a purchase card, including removal in appropriate cases; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>provide that a violation of such regulations by a person subject to chapter 47 of this title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is punishable as a violation of section 892 of this title (article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming and Clerical Amendments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 2784 of such title is further amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText>credit</quotedText>” and inserting –<quotedText>purchase</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in the heading of subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText><b>credit</b></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><b>purchase</b></quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>in subsection (a) and paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (b), by striking –<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Credit</inline></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Purchase</inline></quotedText>” each place it appears.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 165 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2784 and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2784.</designator> <label>Management of purchase cards.”.</label> </referenceItem> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1008">SEC. 1008.</num> <heading>IMPROVEMENTS IN TRAVEL CARD MANAGEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel Card Management Improvements</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 165 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2784 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2784a">“§ 2784a.</num> <heading>Management of travel cards</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps"> Disbursement of Travel Allowances Directly to Creditors</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may require that any part of a travel or transportation allowance of an employee of the Department of Defense or a member of the armed forces be disbursed directly to the issuer of a Defense travel card if the amount is disbursed to the issuer in payment of amounts of expenses of official travel that are charged by the employee or member on the Defense travel card.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>For the purposes of this subsection, the travel and transportation allowances referred to in paragraph (1) are amounts to which an employee of the Department of Defense is entitled under section 5702 of title 5 or a member of the armed forces is entitled under section 404 of title 37.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offsets for Delinquent Travel Card Charges</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may require that there be deducted and withheld from any basic pay payable to an employee of the Department of Defense or a member of the armed forces any amount that is owed by the employee or member to a creditor by reason of one or more charges of expenses of official travel of the employee or member on a Defense travel card issued by the creditor if the employee or member—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>is delinquent in the payment of such amount under the terms of the contract under which the card is issued; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>does not dispute the amount of the delinquency.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The amount deducted and withheld from pay under paragraph (1) with respect to a debt owed a creditor as described in that paragraph shall be disbursed to the creditor to reduce the amount of the debt.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2635">116 STAT. 2635</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The amount of pay deducted and withheld from the pay owed to an employee or member with respect to a pay period under paragraph (1) may not exceed 15 percent of the disposable pay of the employee or member for that pay period, except that a higher amount may be deducted and withheld with the written consent of the employee or member.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe procedures for deducting and withholding amounts from pay under this subsection. The procedures shall be substantially equivalent to the procedures under section 3716 of title 31.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Offsets of Retired Pay</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of a former employee of the Department of Defense or a retired member of the armed forces who is receiving retired pay and who owes an amount to a creditor by reason of one or more charges on a Defense travel card that were made before the retirement of the employee or member, the Secretary may require amounts to be deducted and withheld from any retired pay of the former employee or retired member in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as the Secretary deducts and withholds amounts from basic pay payable to an employee or member under subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘Defense travel card’ means a charge or credit card that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>is issued to an employee of the Department of Defense or a member of the armed forces under a contract entered into by the Department of Defense with the issuer of the card; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>is to be used for charging expenses incurred by the employee or member in connection with official travel.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘disposable pay’, with respect to a pay period, means the amount equal to the excess of the amount of basic pay or retired pay, as the case may be, payable for the pay period over the total of the amounts deducted and withheld from such pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘retired pay’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>in the case of a former employee of the Department of Defense, any retirement benefit payable to that individual, out of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, based (in whole or in part) on service performed by such individual as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>in the case of a retired member of the armed forces or member of the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, retired or retainer pay to which the member is entitled.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion of Coast Guard</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not apply to the Coast Guard.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 165 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2784 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2784a.</designator> <label>Management of travel cards.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1009">SEC. 1009.</num> <heading>CLEARANCE OF CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS RECORDED IN TREASURY SUSPENSE ACCOUNTS AND RESOLUTION OF CERTAIN CHECK ISSUANCE DISCREPANCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clearance of Certain Suspense Accounts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>In the case of any transaction that was entered into by or on behalf <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2636">116 STAT. 2636</page>of the Department of Defense before March 1, 2001, that is recorded in the Department of Treasury Budget Clearing Account (Suspense) designated as account F3875, the Unavailable Check Cancellations and Overpayments Account (Suspense) designated as account F3880, or an Undistributed Intergovernmental Payments account designated as account F3885, and for which no appropriation for the Department of Defense has been identified—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>any undistributed collection credited to such account in such case shall be deposited to the miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>subject to paragraph (2), any undistributed disbursement recorded in such account in such case shall be canceled.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>An undistributed disbursement may not be canceled under paragraph (1)(B) until the Secretary of Defense has made a written determination that the appropriate official or officials of the Department of Defense have attempted without success to locate the documentation necessary to identify which appropriation should be charged with such disbursement and that further efforts to do so are not in the best interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Resolution of Check Issuance Discrepancies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In the case of any check drawn on the Treasury that was issued by or on behalf of the Department of Defense before October 31, 1998, for which the Secretary of the Treasury has reported to the Department of Defense a discrepancy between the amount paid and the amount of the check as transmitted to the Department of Treasury, and for which no specific appropriation for the Department of Defense can be identified as being associated with the check, the discrepancy shall be canceled, subject to paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A discrepancy may not be canceled under paragraph (1) until the Secretary of Defense has made a written determination that the appropriate official or officials of the Department of Defense have attempted without success to locate the documentation necessary to identify which appropriation should be charged with the amount of the check and that further efforts to do so are not in the best interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall consult the Secretary of the Treasury in the exercise of the authority granted by subsections (a) and (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration of Cancellation Authority Following Determination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A particular undistributed disbursement may not be canceled under paragraph (1)(B) of subsection (a) more than 30 days after the date of the written determination made by the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (2) of such subsection regarding that undistributed disbursement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A particular discrepancy may not be canceled under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) more than 30 days after the date of the written determination made by the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (2) of such subsection regarding that discrepancy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>No authority may be exercised under this section after the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1010">SEC. 1010.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAMS OR COMBATING TERRORISM PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for the military functions of the Department of Defense, in addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated in titles I, II, and III, the amount of $814,300,000, to be available, in accordance with subsection (b), for the following purposes:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Research, development, test, and evaluation for ballistic missile defense programs of the Missile Defense Agency of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Activities of the Department of Defense for combating terrorism at home and abroad.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation by President</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The amount authorized to be appropriated by subsection (a) shall be allocated between the purposes stated in paragraphs (1) and (2) of that subsection in such manner as may be determined by the President based upon the national security interests of the United States. The amount authorized in subsection (a) shall not be available for any other purpose.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Upon an allocation of such amount by the President, the amount so allocated shall be transferred to the appropriate regular authorization account under this division in the same manner as provided in section 1001. Transfers under this paragraph shall not be counted for the purposes of section 1001(a)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Not later than 15 days after an allocation is made under<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the President’s allocation, the basis for the President’s determination in making such allocation, and the Secretary’s plan for the use by the Department of Defense of the funds made available pursuant to such allocation.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2637">116 STAT. 2637</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1011">SEC. 1011.</num> <heading>REDUCTION IN OVERALL AUTHORIZATION DUE TO INFLATION SAVINGS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount authorized to be appropriated by titles I, II, and III is the amount equal to the sum of the individual authorizations in those titles reduced by $1,000,000,000.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Source of Savings</inline>.—</heading><content>Reductions required in order to comply with subsection (a) shall be derived from savings resulting from lower-than-expected inflation as a result of the midsession review of the budget conducted by the Office of Management and Budget.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of Reduction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall allocate the reduction required by subsection (a) among the accounts in titles I, II, and III to reflect the extent to which net inflation savings are available in those accounts.</content></subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Naval Vessels and Shipyards</heading> <section> <num value="1021">SEC. 1021.</num> <heading>NUMBER OF NAVY COMBATANT SURFACE VESSELS IN ACTIVE AND RESERVE SERVICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contingent Requirement for Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>If, on the date<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of the enactment of this Act, the number of combatant surface <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2638">116 STAT. 2638</page>vessels of the Navy is less than 116, the Secretary of the Navy shall, not later than 90 days after such date, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the size of the force of combatant surface vessels of the Navy. The report shall include a risk assessment for a force of combatant surface vessels in the number as of the date of the enactment of this Act that is based on the same assumptions as were applied in the QDR 2001 combatant surface force risk assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(2)</num> <content>The definitions in subsection (c) of section 7296 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (b), apply to this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number of Combatant Surface Vessels</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 633 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 7295 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="7296">“§7296.</num> <heading>Combatant surface vessels: notice before reduction in number; preservation of surge capability</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice-and-Wait Before Reductions</inline>—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>A reduction described in paragraph (2) in the number of combatant surface vessels may only be carried out after—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the Secretary of the Navy submits to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a written notification of the proposed reduction; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>a period of 90 days has expired after the date on which such notification is received.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>A reduction described in this paragraph in the number of combatant surface vessels is a reduction—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>from 116, or a number greater than 116, to a number less than 116; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>from a number less than 116 to a lesser number.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>Any notification under paragraph (1)(A) shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The schedule for the proposed reduction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The number of vessels that are to comprise the force of combatant surface vessels after the reduction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>A risk assessment for a force of combatant surface vessels of the number specified under subparagraph (B) that is based on the same assumptions as were applied in the QDR 2001 combatant surface force risk assessment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of Surge Capability</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever the number of combatant surface vessels is less than 116, the Secretary of the Navy shall maintain on the Naval Vessel Register a sufficient number of combatant surface vessels to enable the Navy to regain a force of combatant surface vessels numbering not less than 116 within 120 days after the date of any decision by the President to increase the number of combatant surface vessels.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘combatant surface vessels’ means cruisers, destroyers, and frigates that are in active service in the Navy or in active reserve service in the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘QDR 2001 combatant surface force risk assessment’ means the risk assessment associated with a force of combatant surface vessels numbering 116 that is set forth in the report on the quadrennial defense review submitted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2639">116 STAT. 2639</page>to Congress on September 30, 2001, under section 118 of this title.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7295 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“7296.</designator> <label>Combatant surface vessels: notice before reduction in number, preservation of surge capability.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date for 90-Day Waiting Period</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/7292">10 USC 7296 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of subparagraph (B) of subsection (a)(1) of section 7296 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (b)(1) of this section, shall apply only with respect to notifications submitted under subparagraph (A) of that subsection on or after January 15, 2003.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1022">SEC. 1022.</num> <heading>ANNUAL LONG-RANGE PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NAVAL VESSELS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Naval Vessel Construction Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="231">“§ 231.</num> <heading>Budgeting for construction of naval vessels: annual plan and certification</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Naval Vessel Construction Plan and Certification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall include with the defense budget materials for a fiscal year—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>a plan for the construction of combatant and support vessels for the Navy developed in accordance with this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>a certification by the Secretary that both the budget for that fiscal year and the future-years defense program submitted to Congress in relation to such budget under section 221 of this title provide for funding of the construction of naval vessels at a level that is sufficient for the procurement of the vessels provided for in the plan under paragraph (1) on the schedule provided in that plan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Naval Vessel Construction Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The annual naval vessel construction plan developed for a fiscal year for purposes of subsection (a)(1) should be designed so that the naval vessel force provided for under that plan is capable of supporting the national security strategy of the United States as set forth in the most recent national security strategy report of the President under section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 404a), except that, if at the time such plan is submitted with the defense budget materials for that fiscal year, a national security strategy report required under such section 108 has not been submitted to Congress as required by paragraph (2) or paragraph (3), if applicable, of subsection (a) of such section, then such annual plan should be designed so that the naval vessel force provided for under that plan is capable of supporting the ship force structure recommended in the report of the most recent Quadrennial Defense Review.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Each such naval vessel construction plan shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>A detailed program for the construction of combatant and support vessels for the Navy over the next 30 fiscal years.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2640">116 STAT. 2640</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>A description of the necessary naval vessel force structure to meet the requirements of the national security strategy of the United States or the most recent Quadrennial Defense Review, whichever is applicable under paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The estimated levels of annual funding necessary to carry out the program, together with a discussion of the procurement strategies on which such estimated levels of annual funding are based.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment When Vessel Construction Budget is Insufficient to Meet Applicable Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>If the budget for a fiscal year provides for funding of the construction of naval vessels at a level that is not sufficient to sustain the naval vessel force structure specified in the naval vessel construction plan for that fiscal year under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include with the defense budget materials for that fiscal year an assessment that describes and discusses the risks associated with the reduced force structure of naval vessels that will result from funding naval vessel construction at such level. Such assessment shall be coordinated in advance with the commanders of the combatant commands.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘budget’, with respect to a fiscal year, means the budget for that fiscal year that is submitted to Congress by the President under section 1105(a) of title 31.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘defense budget materials’, with respect to a fiscal year, means the materials submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in support of the budget for that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The term ‘Quadrennial Defense Review’ means the review of the defense programs and policies of the United States that is carried out every four years under section 118 of this title”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“231.</designator> <label>Budgeting for construction of naval vessels: annual plan and certification.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1023">SEC. 1023.</num> <heading>ASSESSMENT OF THE FEASIBILITY OF THE EXPEDITED EQUIPPING OF A NAVY SHIP WITH A VERSION OF THE 155-MILLIMETER ADVANCED GUN SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Feasibility Assessment Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Navy shall conduct an assessment of the feasibility of the expedited equipping of a Navy ship in active or inactive service with a version of the 155-millimeter Advanced Gun System that is being developed for the DD(X) next generation, multi-mission, land attack surface combatant vessel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The assessment shall include an analysis of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the actions required to achieve such equipping and the technical and programmatic risks associated with those actions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the plan, schedule, and funding required to achieve such equipping; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the effect (if any) that such equipping might have on the development program and schedule for the DD(X) vessel.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equipping on Expedited Schedule</inline>.—</heading><content>The schedule to be considered in the assessment under subsection (a) shall provide for equipping of a ship with a version of the 155-millimeter Advanced Gun System on an expedited schedule that is consistent <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2641">116 STAT. 2641</page>with the achievement of safety of operation, but not later than October 1, 2006.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment under subsection (a). The report shall be submitted at the same time that the President submits the budget for fiscal year 2004 to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1024">SEC. 1024.</num> <heading>REPORT ON INITIATIVES TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL DAYS OF NAVY SHIPS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Report on Initiatives</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on Department of Defense initiatives to increase the number of operational days of Navy ships as described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The report shall cover the ongoing Department of Defense initiatives as well as any potential initiatives that are under consideration within the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initiatives Within Limits of Existing Fleet and Deployment Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>In the report, the Under Secretary shall assess the feasibility and identify the projected effects of conducting initiatives that have the potential to increase the number of operational days of Navy ships available to the commanders-in-chief of the regional unified combatant commands without increasing the number of Navy ships and without increasing the routine lengths of deployments of Navy ships above six months.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required Focus Areas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall address, at a minimum, the following focus areas:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Assignment of additional ships, including submarines, to home ports closer to the areas of operation for the ships (known as “<quotedText>forward homeporting</quotedText>”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Assignment of ships to remain in a forward area of operations, together with rotation of crews for each ship so assigned.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Retention of ships for use until the end of the full service life, together with investment of the funds necessary to support retention to that extent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Prepositioning of additional ships with, under normal circumstances, small crews in a forward area of operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ship Maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>The report shall include an assessment of how routine programmed ship maintenance would be accomplished for Navy ships that would remain in a forward area of operations.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Submittal</inline>.—</heading><content>The report shall be submitted at the same time that the President submits the budget for fiscal year 2004 to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1025">SEC. 1025.</num> <heading>SHIP COMBAT SYSTEM INDUSTRIAL BASE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review of the effect of the contract award announced on April 29, 2002, for the lead design agent for the DD(X) ship program on the industrial base for ship combat system development, including the industrial base for each of the following: ship systems integration, radar, electronic warfare, and launch systems.</content><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2642">116 STAT. 2642</page> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 31, 2003, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report based on the review under subsection (a). The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary’s assessment of the effect of the contract award referred to in that subsection on ship combat system development and on the associated industrial base.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A description of any actions that the Secretary proposes to ensure future competition in the ship combat system development and industrial base.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1026">SEC. 1026.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING AIRCRAFT CARRIER FORCE STRUCTURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The aircraft carrier has been an integral component in Operation Enduring Freedom and in the homeland defense mission of Operation Noble Eagle beginning on September 11, 2001. The aircraft carriers that have participated in Operation Enduring Freedom, as of May 1, 2002, are the USS Enterprise (CVN–65), the USS Carl Vinson (CVN–70), the USS Kitty Hawk (CV–63), the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN–71), the USS John C. Stennis (CVN–74), and the USS John F. Kennedy (CV–67). The aircraft carriers that have participated in Operation Noble Eagle, as of May 1, 2002, are the USS George Washington (CVN–73), the USS John F. Kennedy (CV–67), and the USS John C. Stennis (CVN–74).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Since 1945, the United States has built 172 bases overseas, of which only 24 are currently in use.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The aircraft carrier provides an independent base of operations should no land base be available for aircraft, with carrier air wings providing the United States sea-based forward-deployed offensive strike capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The aircraft carrier is an essential component of the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The naval tactical aircraft modernization programs are proceeding on schedule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>As established by the Navy, the United States requires the service of 15 aircraft carriers to completely fulfill all the naval commitments assigned to the Navy without gapping carrier presence.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the number of aircraft carriers of the Navy in active service should not be less than 12.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle Commendation</inline>.—</heading><content>Congress hereby commends the military and civilian personnel who have participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1027">SEC. 1027.</num> <heading>CONVEYANCE, NAVY DRYDOCK, PORTLAND, OREGON.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may sell Navy Drydock No. YFD-69, located in Portland, Oregon, to Portland Shipyard, LLC, which is the current user of the drydock.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Condition of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><content>The conveyance under sub-section (a) shall be subject to the condition that the purchaser agree to retain the drydock on Swan Island in Portland, Oregon, until at least September 30, 2007.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>As consideration for the conveyance of the drydock under subsection (a), the purchaser shall pay to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2643">116 STAT. 2643</page>Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the drydock at the time of the conveyance, as determined by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Strategic Matters</heading> <section> <num value="1031">SEC. 1031.</num> <heading>STRATEGIC FORCE STRUCTURE PLAN FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall jointly prepare a plan for the United States strategic force structure for nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons delivery systems for the period of fiscal years from 2003 through 2012. The plan shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>define the range of missions assigned to strategic nuclear forces in the national defense strategy consistent with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Quadrennial Defense Review dated September 30, 2001, under section 118 of title 10, United States Code;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Nuclear Posture Review dated December 2001 under section 1041 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–262); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>other relevant planning documents;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>delineate a baseline strategic force structure for such weapons and systems over such period consistent with such Nuclear Posture Review;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>define sufficient force structure, force modernization and life extension plans, infrastructure, and other elements of the defense program of the United States associated with such weapons and systems that would be required to execute successfully the full range of missions defined under paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>identify the budget plan that would be required to provide sufficient resources to execute successfully the full range of missions using such force structure called for in that national defense strategy; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>evaluate options for achieving, prior to fiscal year 2012, a posture under which the United States maintains a number of operationally deployed nuclear warheads at a level of from 1,700 to 2,200 such warheads, as outlined in the Nuclear Posture Review referred to in paragraph (1)(B); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>contain an assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of options for achieving such posture as early as 2007, including effects on cost, the dismantlement workforce, and any other affected matter.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 1, 2003, the Secretary of<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall submit a report on the plan to the congressional defense committees.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1032">SEC. 1032.</num> <heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON WEAPONS TO DEFEAT HARDENED AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGETS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than April 1 of each year,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2358">10 USC 2358 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Director of Central Intelligence shall jointly submit to the congressional <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2644">116 STAT. 2644</page>defense committees, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives a report on the research and development, procurement, and other activities undertaken during the preceding fiscal year by the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the intelligence community to develop weapons to defeat hardened and deeply buried targets.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report for a fiscal year under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>include a discussion of the integration and interoperability of the activities referred to in that subsection that were undertaken during that fiscal year, including a discussion of the relevance of such activities to applicable recommendations by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, assisted under section 181(b) of title 10, United States Code, by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>set forth separately a description of the activities referred to in that subsection, if any, that were undertaken during such fiscal year by each element of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Department of Defense;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Department of Energy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the intelligence community.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>intelligence community</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>No report is required under this section after the submission of the report that is due on April 1, 2007.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1033">SEC. 1033.</num> <heading>REPORT ON EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR EARTH-PENETRATOR WEAPON AND OTHER WEAPONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Academy of Sciences Study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense shall request the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study and prepare a report on the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The anticipated short-term effects and long-term effects of the use by the United States of a nuclear earth-penetrator weapon on the target area, including the effects on civilian populations in proximity to the target area at the time of or after such use and the effects on United States military personnel who after such use carry out operations or battle damage assessments in the target area.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The anticipated short-term and long-term effects on civilian population in proximity to a target area—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>if a non-penetrating nuclear weapon is used to attack a hard or deeply-buried target; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>if a conventional high-explosive weapon is used to attack an adversary’s facilities for storage or production of weapons of mass destruction and, as a result of such attack, radioactive, nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons materials, agents, or other contaminants are released or spread into populated areas.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress the report under subsection (a), together with any comments the Secretary may consider appropriate on the report. The report shall be submitted in unclassified form to the maximum extent possible, with a classified annex if needed.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2645">116 STAT. 2645</page></content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Reports</heading> <section> <num value="1041">SEC. 1041.</num> <heading>REPEAL AND MODIFICATION OF VARIOUS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions of Title 10, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Section 183 is repealed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 is amended by striking the item relating to section 183.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Section 230 is repealed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 9 is amended by striking the items relating to section 230.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 526 is amended by striking subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>Section 721(d) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>If an officer</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <chapeau>Section 1095(g) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(g)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Section 1798 is amended by striking subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Section 1799 is amended by striking subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <chapeau>Section 2220 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking subsections (b) and (c);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Goals</inline>.—</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(2) The</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(b) <inline class="smallCaps">Evaluation of Cost Goals</inline>.—The</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>Section 2350a(g) is amended by striking paragraph (4).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>Section 2350f is amended by striking subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>Section 2350k is amended by striking subsection (d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>Section 2367(d) is amended by striking “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Effort</inline>.—(1) In the</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(2) After the close of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Effort</inline>.—After the close of</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>Section 2391 is amended by striking subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14)</num> <content>Section 2486(b)(12) is amended by striking “<quotedText>, except that</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting the following: “<quotedText>, except that the Secretary shall notify Congress of any addition of, or change in, a merchandise category under this paragraph.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15)</num> <content>Section 2492 is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification of Conditions Necessitating Restrictions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall notify Congress of any change proposed or made to any of the host nation laws or any of the treaty obligations of the United States, and any changed conditions within host nations, if the change would necessitate the use of quantity or other restrictions on purchases in commissary and exchange stores located outside the United States.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16)</num> <content>Section 2537(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText>$100,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$10,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17)</num> <content>Section 2611 is amended by striking subsection (e).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="18">(18)</num> <content>Section 2667(d) is amended by striking paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="19">(19)</num> <content>Section 4416 is amended by striking subsection (f).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="20">(20)</num> <chapeau>Section 5721(f) is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2646">116 STAT. 2646</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” after the subsection heading.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 553(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103–337; 108 Stat. 2772; 10 U.S.C. 4331 note) is amended by striking the last sentence.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ballistic Missile Defense Act of 1995</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 234 of the Ballistic Missile Defense Act of 1995 (subtitle C of title II of Public Law 104–106; 10 U.S.C. 2431 note) is amended by striking subsection (f).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1042">SEC. 1042.</num> <heading>REQUIREMENT THAT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REPORTS TO CONGRESS BE ACCOMPANIED BY ELECTRONIC VERSION.</heading> <content>Section 480(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>shall, upon request</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>(or each</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>shall provide to Congress (or</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="1043">SEC. 1043.</num> <heading><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CONDUCT OF MILITARY OPERATIONS CONDUCTED AS PART OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports Required</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional committees specified in subsection (d) an annual report on the conduct of military operations conducted <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The first report, which shall include a definition of the military operations carried out as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, shall be submitted not later than June 15, 2003. Subsequent reports shall be submitted not later than June 15 each year, and the final report shall be submitted not later than 180 days after the date (as determined by the Secretary of Defense) of the cessation of hostilities undertaken as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Each report under this section shall be prepared in consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the commander of the United States Central Command, the Director of Central Intelligence, and such other officials as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Each such report shall be submitted in both a classified form and an unclassified form, as necessary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special Matters to be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under this section shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A discussion of the command, control, coordination, and support relationship between United States special operations forces and Central Intelligence Agency elements participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and any lessons learned from the joint conduct of operations by those forces and elements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Recommendations to improve operational readiness and effectiveness of these forces and elements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Matters to be Included</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report under this section shall include a discussion, with a particular emphasis on accomplishments and shortcomings, of the following matters with respect to Operation Enduring Freedom:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The political and military objectives of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The military strategy of the United States to achieve those political and military objectives.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2647">116 STAT. 2647</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The concept of operations, including any new operational concepts, for the operation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The benefits and disadvantages of operating with local opposition forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The benefits and disadvantages of operating in a coalition with the military forces of allied and friendly nations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The cooperation of nations in the region for overflight, basing, command and control, and logistic and other support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>The conduct of relief operations both during and after the period of hostilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>The conduct of close air support (CAS), particularly with respect to the timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of such support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>The use of unmanned aerial vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat support to operational forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>The use and performance of United States and coalition military equipment, weapon systems, and munitions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>The effectiveness of reserve component forces, including their use and performance in the theater of operations.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>The importance and effectiveness of the International Security Assistance Force.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>The importance and effectiveness of United States civil affairs forces.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14)</num> <content>The anticipated duration of the United States military presence in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15)</num> <content>The most critical lessons learned that could lead to long-term doctrinal, organizational, and technological changes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The committees referred to in subsection (a)(1) are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Committee on Armed Services and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Committee on Armed Services and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1044">SEC. 1044.</num> <heading>REPORT ON EFFORTS TO ENSURE ADEQUACY OF FIRE FIGHTING STAFFS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading> <content>Not later than May 31, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> submit to Congress a report on the actions being undertaken to ensure that the fire fighting staffs at military installations are adequate under applicable Department of Defense regulations.</content> </section> <section> <num value="1045">SEC. 1045.</num> <heading>REPORT ON DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN LOUISIANA HIGH WAY AS DEFENSE ACCESS ROAD.</heading> <content>Not later than March 1, 2003, the Secretary of the Army<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of a study on the advisability of designating Louisiana Highway 28 between Alexandria, Louisiana, and Leesville, Louisiana, a road providing access to the Joint Readiness Training Center, Louisiana, and to Fort Polk, Louisiana, as a defense access road for purposes of section 210 of title 23, United States Code.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2648">116 STAT. 2648</page></content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Extension of Expiring Authorities</heading> <section> <num value="1051">SEC. 1051.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO SELL AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT PARTS FOR USE IN RESPONDING TO OIL SPILLS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Four-Year Extension</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 740 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (Public Law 106–181; 114 Stat. 173; 10 U.S.C. 2576 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “<quotedText>, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending September 30, 2002,</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to sell aircraft and aircraft parts under this section expires on September 30, 2006.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText>March 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>March 31, 2006</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1052">SEC. 1052.</num> <heading>SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF EXPIRING GOVERNMENTWIDE INFORMATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS; CONTINUED APPLICABILITY OF EXPIRING GOVERNMENTWIDE INFORMATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Six-Month Extension of Expiring Governmentwide Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3536 of title 44, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="3536">“§ 3536.</num> <heading>Expiration</heading> <content>“This subchapter shall not be in effect after May 31, 2003.”</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continued Applicability of Expiring Governmentwide Requirements to Department of Defense</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2224 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2224a">“§ 2224a.</num> <heading>Information security: continued applicability of expiring Governmentwide requirements to the Department of Defense</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions of subchapter II of chapter 35 of title 44 shall continue to apply through September 30, 2004, with respect to the Department of Defense, notwithstanding the expiration of authority under section 3536 of such title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>In administering the provisions of sub-chapter II of chapter 35 of title 44 with respect to the Department of Defense after the expiration of authority under section 3536 of such title, the Secretary of Defense shall perform the duties set forth in that subchapter for the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2649">116 STAT. 2649</page></content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2224 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2224a.</designator> <label>Information security: continued applicability of expiring Governmentwide requirements to the Department of Defense.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1053">SEC. 1053.</num> <heading>TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ENGAGE IN COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AS SECURITY FOR INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION ACTIVITIES ABROAD.</heading> <content>Section 431(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>December 31, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 31, 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section> <num value="1061">SEC. 1061.</num> <heading>TIME FOR TRANSMITTAL OF ANNUAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 2 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 113 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="113a">“§ 113a.</num> <heading>Transmission of annual defense authorization request</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time for Transmittal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall transmit to Congress the annual defense authorization request for a fiscal year during the first 30 days after the date on which the President transmits to Congress the budget for that fiscal year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Authorization Request Defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term ‘defense authorization request’, with respect to a fiscal year, means a legislative proposal submitted to Congress for the enactment of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>Authorizations of appropriations for that fiscal year, as required by section 114 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Personnel strengths for that fiscal year, as required by section 115 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Any other matter that is proposed by the Secretary of Defense to be enacted as part of the annual defense authorization bill for that fiscal year.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 113 the following new item: <quotedContent> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“113a.</designator> <label>Transmission of annual defense authorization request.”.</label> </referenceItem> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1062">SEC. 1062.</num> <heading>TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 10, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 153 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(a) <inline class="smallCaps">Planning; Advice; Policy Formulation</inline>.—</quotedText>” at the beginning of the text; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 624(d)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText>subsection (d)(2)</quotedText>” in the second sentence and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph (2)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 661(b)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 28, 2001</quotedText>,”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2650">116 STAT. 2650</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>Section 662(a)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>during the three-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>during the period beginning on December 28, 2001, and ending on December 27, 2004,</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>after the end of the period specified in subparagraph (A)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>after December 27, 2004</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content/></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Section 1451(c)(3) is amended by striking “<quotedText>section</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>clause</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Section 2162(b)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this paragraph</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 28, 2001,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>Section 2330(c) is amended by inserting a comma after “<quotedText>a task order</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <chapeau>Section 2399(a)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>means—</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>means a conventional weapons system that—</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>a conventional weapons system that</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Section 2410h is transferred to the end of subchapter IV of chapter 87 and redesignated as section 1747.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The item relating to that section in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 141 is transferred to the end of the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter IV of chapter 87 and amended to reflect the redesignation made by subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>Section 2676(a) is amended by inserting an open parenthesis before “<quotedText>41 U.S.C.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>Section 2677 is amended by striking subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>Section 2680(e) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>the Committee on</quotedText>” the first place it appears.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14)</num> <content>Section 2815(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText>for fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>for any fiscal year</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15)</num> <content>Section 2828(b)(2) is amended by inserting “<quotedText>time</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>from time to</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16)</num> <content>Sections 3755, 6257, and 8755, as added by section 8143(c) of Public Law 107–248 (116 Stat. 1570), are amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>October 23, 2002</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 14, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title 14, United States Code, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 505, as added by section 8143(c)(4) of Public Law 107–248 (116 Stat. 1571), is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>October 23, 2002</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 516(c) is amended by striking “<quotedText>his section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>this section</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 37, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title 37, United States Code, is amended as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2651">116 STAT. 2651</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 302j(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText>subsection (c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 324(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 107–248.—</heading><content>Section 8118(a) of Public Law 107248 (116 Stat. 1565) is amended by striking “<quotedText>subsection (i)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsection (j)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 107–217.—</heading><chapeau>Effective as if included therein as originally enacted, section 3(b) of Public Law 107–217 is amended—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2562">10 USC 2562 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (8) (116 Stat. 1295), by inserting “<quotedText>the second place it appears</quotedText>” before the semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in paragraph (34) (116 Stat. 1298), by striking “<quotedText>section 7545(a)</quotedText>”<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2562">10 USC 2562</ref>.</p></sidenote> and inserting “<quotedText>section 7545(c)</quotedText>”.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/7545">10 USC 7545</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 107–107.—</heading><chapeau>Effective as of December 28, 2001,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2350/a">10 USC 2350a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> and as if included therein as enacted, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 602(a)(2) (115 Stat. 1132) is amended by<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/203">37 USC 203.</ref></p></sidenote> striking “<quotedText>an</quotedText>” in the first quoted matter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 1212(a)(5) (115 Stat. 1249) is amended by<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2350/a">10 USC 2350a</ref>.</p></sidenote> inserting “<quotedText>in</quotedText>” after the paragraph designation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 1410(a)(3)(C) (115 Stat. 1266) by inserting “<quotedText>both places it appears</quotedText>”<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t24/420">24 USC 420</ref>.</p></sidenote> before “<quotedText>and inserting</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Section 3007(d)(1)(C) (115 Stat. 1352) is amended by<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2687">10 USC 2687 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> striking “<quotedText>2905(b)(7)(B)(iv)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2905(b)(7)(C)(iv)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 106—398.—</heading><chapeau>Effective as of October 30, 2000,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/509">32 USC 509 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> and as if included therein as enacted, the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 577(b)(2) (114 Stat. 1654A–140) is amended<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/509">32 USC 509</ref>.</p></sidenote> by striking “<quotedText>Federal</quotedText>” in the quoted matter and inserting “<quotedText>Department of Defense</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 612(c)(4)(B) (114 Stat. 1654A–150) is amended<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">32 use 209</p></sidenote> by striking the comma at the end of the first quoted matter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 106–246.—</heading><chapeau>Section 136 of Public Law 106246 (114 Stat. 520) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (d)(7), by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting the following new subparagraphs: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">–(B)</num> <content>Section 1302 of title 40, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Subtitle I of title 40, United States Code”; and</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (e)(3), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Subtitle I of title 40, United States Code.”.</content> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 106–181.—</heading><content>Section 740(a)(1) of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (10 U.S.C. 2576 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 202 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">(j)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 106–65.—</heading><chapeau>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106–65) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 573(b) (10 U.S.C. 513 note) is amended by inserting a period at the end of paragraph (2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 1305(6) (22 U.S.C. 5952 note) is amended by striking the first period after “<quotedText>facility</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="k">(k)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 104–307.—</heading><content>Section 2(a)(1) of the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 (10 U.S.C. 2576 note) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2652">116 STAT. 2652</page>is amended by striking “<heading>section 202 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483)</heading>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="l">(l)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 103–337.—</heading><content>Section 2814 of the National Defense <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2687">10 USC 2687 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103–337) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (40 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>chapter 5 or 33 of title 40, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="m">(m)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 101–510.—</heading><chapeau>The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101–510) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 2905(b)(1) (10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>section 202 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>section 203 of that Act (40 U.S.C. 484)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 2905(b)(4)(F) is amended by striking “<quotedText>sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483, 484)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapters II and III of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 2905(b)(7) is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 203(k) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 484(k))</quotedText>” in subparagraphs (K)(v), (L)(iv)(V), and (P) and inserting “<quotedText>section 550 of title 40, United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2687">10 USC 2687 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Section 2926(d)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText>title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act (Public Law 92–582; 40 U.S.C. 541 et seq., as amended)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>chapter 11 of title 40, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="n">(n)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 100–526.—</heading><chapeau>The Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100526) is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 204(b)(1) (10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText>section 202 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>section 203 of that Act (40 U.S.C. 484)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 204(b)(4)(F) is amended by striking “<quotedText>sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483, 484)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapters II and III of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Laws</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 502(a) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1651(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) as paragraphs (1) through (5), respectively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 10(b)(8) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 460(b)(8)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Public Law 26</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end of the paragraph <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2653">116 STAT. 2653</page>and inserting “<quotedText>the Act of March 31, 1947 (50 U.S.C. App. 321 et seq.).</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The Defense Production Act of 1950 is amended in both section 305(i) and section 306(j) (50 U.S.C. App. 2095(i), 2096(j))—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText>the Act entitled</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end of the sentence and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in the last sentence, by striking “<quotedText>and section 276(c) of title 40</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1063">SEC. 1063.</num> <heading>USE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES OF DNA SAMPLES MAINTAINED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF HUMAN REMAINS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 80 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1565 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="1565a">“§ 1565a.</num> <heading>DNA samples maintained for identification of human remains: use for law enforcement purposes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compliance with Court Order</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subject to paragraph (2), if a valid order of a Federal court (or military judge) so requires, an element of the Department of Defense that maintains a repository of DNA samples for the purpose of identification of human remains shall make available, for the purpose specified in subsection (b), such DNA samples on such terms and conditions as such court (or military judge) directs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(2)</num> <content>A DNA sample with respect to an individual shall be provided under paragraph (1) in a manner that does not compromise the ability of the Department of Defense to maintain a sample with respect to that individual for the purpose of identification of human remains.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose referred to in subsection (a) is the purpose of an investigation or prosecution of a felony, or any sexual offense, for which no other source of DNA information is reasonably available.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c) </num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘DNA sample’ has the meaning given such term in section 1565(c) of this title”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1565 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1565a.</designator> <label>DNA samples maintained for identification of human remains: use for law enforcement purposes.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1064">Sec. 1064.</num> <heading>ENHANCED AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN FOREIGN LANGUAGE SERVICES DURING PERIODS OF EMERGENCY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Foreign Language Skills Registry</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1596a the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="1596">“§ 1596b.</num> <heading>Foreign language proficiency: National Foreign Language Skills Registry</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may establish and maintain a registry of persons who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>have proficiency in one or more critical foreign languages;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2654">116 STAT. 2654</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>are willing to provide linguistic services to the United States in the interests of national security during war or a national emergency; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>meet the eligibility requirements of subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The registry shall be known as the ‘National Foreign Language Skills Registry’ (in this section referred to as the ‘Registry’).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Persons</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible for listing on the Registry, a person—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>must be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>a national of the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8U.S.C. 1101(a)(22))); or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)));</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>shall express willingness, in a form and manner prescribed by the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>to provide linguistic services for a foreign language as described in subsection (a); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>to be listed on the Registry; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>shall meet such language proficiency and other selection criteria as may be prescribed by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Registered Information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Registry shall consist of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The names of eligible persons selected by the Secretary for listing on the Registry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Such other information on such persons as the Secretary determines pertinent to the use of such persons to provide linguistic services as described in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Privacy</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may withhold from public disclosure the information maintained in the Registry in accordance with section 552a of title 5.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Critical Foreign Languages</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall designate those languages that are critical foreign languages for the purposes of this section. The Secretary shall make such a designation for any foreign language for which there is a shortage of experts in translation or interpretation available to meet requirements of the Secretary or of the head of any other department or agency of the United States for translation or interpretation in the national security interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Linguistic Services Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘linguistic services’ means translation or interpretation of communication in a foreign language.”.</content> </subsection> </section></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after section 1596a the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1596b.</designator> <label>Foreign language proficiency: National Foreign Language Skills Registry.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Accept Voluntary Translation and Interpretation Services</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1588(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding after paragraph (6), as added by section 553, the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>Voluntary translation or interpretation services offered with respect to a foreign language by a person (A) who is registered for such foreign language on the National Foreign Language Skills Registry under section 1596b of this title, or (B) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2655">116 STAT. 2655</page>who otherwise is approved to provide voluntary translation or interpretation services for national security purposes, as determined by the Secretary of Defense”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1065">SEC. 1065.</num> <heading>REWARDS FOR ASSISTANCE IN COMBATING TERRORISM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 127a the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="127b">“§ 127b.</num> <heading>Assistance in combating terrorism: rewards</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense may pay a monetary amount, or provide a payment-in-kind, to a person as a reward for providing United States Government personnel with information or nonlethal assistance that is beneficial to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>an operation or activity of the armed forces conducted outside the United States against international terrorism; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>force protection of the armed forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount or value of a reward provided under this section may not exceed $200,000.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delegation of Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The authority of the Secretary of Defense under subsection (a) may be delegated only—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>to the Deputy Secretary of Defense and an Under Secretary of Defense, without further redelegation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>to the commander of a combatant command, but only for a reward in an amount or with a value not in excess of $50,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>A commander of a combatant command to whom authority to provide rewards under this section is delegated under paragraph (1) may further delegate that authority, but only for a reward in an amount or with a value not in excess of $2,500, except that such a delegation may be made to the commander’s deputy commander without regard to such limitation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe policies and procedures for the offering and making of rewards under this section and otherwise for administering the authority under this section. Such polices and procedures shall be prescribed in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General and shall ensure that the making of a reward under this section does not duplicate or interfere with the payment of a reward authorized by the Secretary of State or the Attorney General.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of State regarding the making of any reward under this section in an amount or with a value in excess of $100,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Persons Not Eligible</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following persons are not eligible to receive a reward under this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>A citizen of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>An officer or employee of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>An employee of a contractor of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than December 1 of each<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the administration of the rewards program under this section during the preceding fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Each report for a fiscal year under this subsection shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2656">116 STAT. 2656</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Information on the total amount expended during that fiscal year to carry out the rewards program under this section during that fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Specification of the amount, if any, expended during that fiscal year to publicize the availability of rewards under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <chapeau>With respect to each reward provided during that fiscal year—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the amount or value of the reward and whether the reward was provided as a monetary payment or in some other form;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>the recipient of the reward; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>a description of the information or assistance for which the reward was paid, together with an assessment of the significance and benefit of the information or assistance.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Secretary may submit the report in classified form if the Secretary determines that it is necessary to do so.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determinations by the Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>A determination by the Secretary under this section is final and conclusive and is not subject to judicial review.”</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 127a the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“127B.</designator> <label>Assistance In Combating Terrorism: Rewards.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1066">SEC. 1066.</num> <heading>PROVISION OF SPACE AND SERVICES TO MILITARY WELFARE SOCIETIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Provide Space and Services</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 152 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2566">“§ 2566.</num> <heading>Space and services: provision to military welfare societies</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Provide Space and Services</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of a military department may provide, without charge, space and services under the jurisdiction of that Secretary to a military welfare society.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘military welfare society’ means the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The Army Emergency Relief Society.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The Air Force Aid Society, Inc.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘services’ includes lighting, heating, cooling, electricity, office furniture, office machines and equipment, telephone and other information technology services (including installation of lines and equipment, connectivity, and other associated services), and security systems (including installation and other associated expenses).”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2566.</designator> <label>Space and services: provision to military welfare societies.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2657">116 STAT. 2657</page></label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1067">SEC. 1067.</num> <heading>PREVENTION AND MITIGATION OF CORROSION OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2228">“§ 2228.</num> <heading>Military equipment and infrastructure: prevention and mitigation of corrosion</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Responsible Official or Organization</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of Defense, or a standing board or committee of the Department of Defense, as the senior official or organization responsible in the Department to the Secretary of Defense (after the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) for the prevention and mitigation of corrosion of the military equipment and infrastructure of the Department.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The official or organization designated under subsection (a) shall oversee and coordinate efforts throughout the Department of Defense to prevent and mitigate corrosion of the military equipment and infrastructure of the Department. The duties under this paragraph shall include the duties specified in paragraphs (2) through (5).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The designated official or organization shall develop and recommend any policy guidance on the prevention and mitigation of corrosion to be issued by the Secretary of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The designated official or organization shall review the programs and funding levels proposed by the Secretary of each military department during the annual internal Department of Defense budget review process as those programs and funding proposals relate to programs and funding for the prevention and mitigation of corrosion and shall submit to the Secretary of Defense recommendations regarding those programs and proposed funding levels.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <chapeau>The designated official or organization shall provide oversight and coordination of the efforts within the Department of Defense to prevent or mitigate corrosion during—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the design, acquisition, and maintenance of military equipment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>The designated official or organization shall monitor acquisition practices within the Department of Defense—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>to ensure that the use of corrosion prevention technologies and the application of corrosion prevention treatments are fully considered during research and development in the acquisition process; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>to ensure that, to the extent determined appropriate for each acquisition program, such technologies and treatments are incorporated into that program, particularly during the engineering and design phases of the acquisition process.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Long-Term Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a long-term strategy to reduce corrosion and the effects of corrosion on the military equipment and infrastructure of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The strategy under paragraph (1) shall include the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2658">116 STAT. 2658</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Expansion of the emphasis on corrosion prevention and mitigation within the Department of Defense to include coverage of infrastructure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Application uniformly throughout the Department of Defense of requirements and criteria for the testing and certification of new corrosion-prevention technologies for equipment and infrastructure with similar characteristics, similar missions, or similar operating environments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Implementation of programs, including supporting databases, to ensure that a focused and coordinated approach is taken throughout the Department of Defense to collect, review, validate, and distribute information on proven methods and products that are relevant to the prevention of corrosion of military equipment and infrastructure.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>Establishment of a coordinated research and development program for the prevention and mitigation of corrosion for new and existing military equipment and infrastructure that includes a plan to transition new corrosion prevention technologies into operational systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>The strategy shall include, for the matters specified in paragraph (2), the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Policy guidance.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Performance measures and milestones.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>An assessment of the necessary personnel and funding necessary to accomplish the long-term strategy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘corrosion’ means the deterioration of a material or its properties due to a reaction of that material with its chemical environment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘military equipment’ includes all weapon systems, weapon platforms, vehicles, and munitions of the Department of Defense, and the components of such items.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The term ‘infrastructure’ includes all buildings, structures, airfields, port facilities, surface and subterranean utility systems, heating and cooling systems, fuel tanks, pavements, and bridges.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2228.</designator> <label>Military equipment and infrastructure: prevention and mitigation of corrosion.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Designation of Responsible Official or Organization</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2228">10 USC 2228 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall designate an officer, employee, or standing board or committee of the Department of Defense under subsection (a) of section 2228 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interim Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When the President submits the budget for fiscal year 2004 to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report regarding the actions taken to that date under section 2228 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). That report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A description of the organizational structure for the personnel carrying out the responsibilities of the official or organization designated under subsection (a) of that section with respect to the prevention and mitigation of corrosion.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2659">116 STAT. 2659</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>An outline for the long-term strategy for prevention and mitigation of corrosion required by subsection (c) of that section and milestones for development of that strategy.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for Long-Term Strategy</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the long-term strategy required under subsection (c) of section 2228 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e)</num> <heading>GAO <inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall monitor the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> implementation of the long-term strategy required under subsection (c) of section 2228 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), and, not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall submit to Congress an assessment of the extent to which that strategy has been implemented.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1068">SEC. 1068.</num> <heading>TRANSFER OF HISTORIC DF-9E PANTHER AIRCRAFT TO WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS MUSEUM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Convey</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may convey, without consideration, to the Women Airforce Service Pilots Museum in Quartzsite, Arizona (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>W.AS.P. Museum</quotedText>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a DF-9E Panther aircraft (Bureau Number 125316). The conveyance shall be made by means of a conditional deed of gift.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Condition of Aircraft</inline>.—</heading><content>The aircraft shall be conveyed under subsection (a) in its current unflyable, “<quotedText>as is</quotedText>” condition. The Secretary is not required to repair or alter the condition of the aircraft before conveying ownership of the aircraft.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reverter Upon Breach of Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall include in the instrument of conveyance of the aircraft under subsection (a) the following conditions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The W.A.S.P. Museum may not convey any ownership interest in, or transfer possession of, the aircraft to any other party without the prior approval of the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>If the Secretary determines at any time that the W.A.S.P. Museum has conveyed an ownership interest in, or transferred possession of, the aircraft to any other party without the prior approval of the Secretary, all right, title, and interest in and to the aircraft, including any repair or alteration of the aircraft, shall revert to the United States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate possession of the aircraft.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance at No Cost to the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>The conveyance of the aircraft under subsection (a) shall be made at no cost to the United States. Any costs associated with the conveyance, costs of determining compliance with subsection (b), and costs of operation and maintenance of the aircraft conveyed shall be borne by the W.A.S.P. Museum.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2660">116 STAT. 2660</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1069">SEC. 1069.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO BE EXPENDED FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR.</heading> <content>Section 1083(f)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>$7,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$10,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XI">TITLE XI—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1101.</designator> <label>Eligibility of Department of Defense nonappropriated fund employees for long-term care insurance.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1102.</designator> <label>Extension of Department of Defense authority to make lump-sum severance payments.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1103.</designator> <label>Continuation of Federal Employee Health Benefits Program eligibility. Sec. 1104. Certification for Department of Defense professional accounting positions.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="1101">SEC. 1101.</num> <heading>ELIGIBILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NONAPPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9001(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subparagraph (C), by striking the comma at the end and inserting ‘<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>an employee of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense described in section 2105(c),”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discretionary Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 9002 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (c), (d), (e), and (D, respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Discretionary Authority Regarding Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may determine that a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense is covered under this chapter or is covered under an alternative long-term care insurance program.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1102">SEC. 1102.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORITY TO MAKE LUMP-SUM SEVERANCE PAYMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 5595(i)(4) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2006</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/5595">5 USC 5595 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committees on Armed Services and on Government Reform of the House of Representatives a report, including recommendations, on whether the authority under section 5595(i) of title 5, United States Code, should be made permanent or expanded to be made Governmentwide.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2661">116 STAT. 2661</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1103">SEC. 1103.</num> <heading>CONTINUATION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY.</heading> <chapeau>Paragraph (4)(B) of section 8905a(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText>2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2006</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>in clause (ii)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>2004</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2007</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>2003</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2006</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="1104">SEC. 1104.</num> <heading>CERTIFICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING POSITIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="1599d">“§ 1599d.</num> <heading>Professional accounting positions: authority to prescribe certification and credential standards</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Prescribe Professional Certification Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may prescribe professional certification and credential standards for professional accounting positions within the Department of Defense. Any such standard shall be prescribed as a Department of Defense regulation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may waive any standard prescribed under subsection (a) whenever the Secretary determines such a waiver to be appropriate.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>A standard prescribed under subsection (a) shall not apply to any person employed by the Department of Defense before the standard is prescribed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the Secretary’s plans to provide training to appropriate Department of Defense personnel to meet any new professional and credential standards prescribed under subsection (a). Such report shall be prepared in conjunction with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. Such a report shall be<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> submitted not later than one year after the effective date of any regulations, or any revision to regulations, prescribed pursuant to subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘professional accounting position’ means a position or group of positions in the GS–510, GS–511, and GS–505 series that involves professional accounting work.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1599d.</designator> <label>Professional accounting positions: authority to prescribe certification and credential standards.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Standards established pursuant to section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1599/d">10 USC 1599d note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1599d of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), may take effect no sooner than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2662">116 STAT. 2662</page></content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XII">TITLE XII—</num><heading>MATTERS RELATING TO OTHER NATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1201.</designator> <label>Authority to provide administrative services and support for coalition liaison officers.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1202.</designator> <label>Authority to pay for certain travel of defense personnel of countries participating in NATO Partnership for Peace program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1203.</designator> <label>Limitation on funding for Joint Data Exchange Center in Moscow.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1204.</designator> <label>Support of United Nations-sponsored efforts to inspect and monitor Iraqi weapons activities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1205.</designator> <label>Comprehensive annual report to Congress on coordination and integration of all United States nonproliferation activities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1206.</designator> <label>Report requirement regarding Russian proliferation to Iran and other countries of proliferation concern.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1207.</designator> <label>Monitoring of implementation of 1979 agreement between the United States and China on cooperation in science and technology.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1208.</designator> <label>Extension of certain counterproliferation activities and programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1209.</designator> <label>Semiannual report by Director of Central Intelligence on contributions by foreign persons to efforts by countries of proliferation concern to obtain weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1210.</designator> <label>Report on feasibility and advisability of senior officer exchanges between the Armed Forces of the United States and the military forces of Taiwan.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1211.</designator> <label>Report on United States force structure in the Pacific.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="1201">SEC. 1201.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR COALITION LIAISON OFFICERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 53 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1051 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="1051a">“§ 1051a.</num> <heading>Coalition liaison officers: administrative services and support; travel, subsistence, and other personal expenses</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense may provide administrative services and support for the performance of duties by a liaison officer of another nation involved in a coalition with the United States while the liaison officer is assigned temporarily to the headquarters of a combatant command, component command, or subordinate operational command of the United States in connection with the planning for, or conduct of, a coalition operation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Travel and Subsistence Expenses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may pay the expenses specified in paragraph (2) of a liaison officer of a developing country in connection with the assignment of that officer to the headquarters of a combatant command as described in subsection (a), if the assignment is requested by the commander of the combatant command.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Expenses of a liaison officer that may be paid under paragraph (1) in connection with an assignment described in that paragraph are the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Travel and subsistence expenses.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Personal expenses directly necessary to carry out the duties of that officer in connection with that assignment.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that the Secretary determines appropriate, the Secretary may provide the services and support authorized by subsection (a) and the expenses authorized by subsection (b) with or without reimbursement from (or on behalf of) the recipients.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘administrative services and support’ includes base or installation support services, office space, utilities, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2663">116 STAT. 2663</page>copying services, fire and police protection, and computer support.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘coalition’ means an ad hoc arrangement between or among the United States and one or more other nations for common action.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under this section shall expire on September 30, 2005”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1051 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“1051a.</designator> <label>Coalition liaison officers: administrative services and support; travel, subsistence, and other personal expenses.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading>GAO <inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 1, 2005, the Comptroller<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline,</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1051a">10 USC 1051a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report providing an assessment of the implementation of section 1051a of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). The assessment shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A description of the benefits to coalition operations of the authority provided by that section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A statement of the cost to the Department of Defense of the use of the authority provided by that section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A summary of activities carried out under the authority provided by that section, including (A) the number of liaison officers for whom administrative services and support or expenses were provided under that authority and their countries of origin, and (B) the type of services, support, and expenses provided.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1202">SEC. 1202.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR CERTAIN TRAVEL OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL OF COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN NATO PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1051(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (2) and (3)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>In the case of defense personnel of a developing country that is not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and that is participating in the Partnership for Peace program of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), expenses authorized to be paid under subsection (a) may be paid in connection with travel of personnel to the territory of any of the countries participating in the Partnership for Peace program or the territory of any NATO member country.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/1051">10 USC 1051 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (a) shall apply only with respect to travel performed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1203">SEC. 1203.</num> <heading>LIMITATION ON FUNDING FOR JOINT DATA EXCHANGE CENTER IN MOSCOW.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not more than 50 percent of the funds made available to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2003 for activities associated with the Joint Data Exchange Center in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2664">116 STAT. 2664</page>Moscow, Russia, may be obligated or expended for any such activity until—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the United States and the Russian Federation enter into a cost-sharing agreement as described in subsection (d) of section 1231 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–329);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the United States and the Russian Federation enter into an agreement or agreements exempting the United States and any United States person from Russian taxes, and from liability under Russian laws, with respect to activities associated with the Joint Data Exchange Center;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the Secretary of Defense submits to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a copy of each agreement referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>a period of 30 days has expired after the date of the final submission under paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Data Exchange Center</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText>Joint Data Exchange Center</quotedText>” means the United States-Russian Federation joint center for the exchange of data to provide early warning of launches of ballistic missiles and for notification of such launches that is provided for in a joint United States-Russian Federation memorandum of agreement signed in Moscow in June 2000.</content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1204">SEC. 1204.</num> <heading>SUPPORT OF UNITED NATIONS-SPONSORED EFFORTS TO INSPECT AND MONITOR IRAQI WEAPONS ACTIVITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Amount of Assistance in Fiscal Year</inline> 2003.—</heading><content>The total amount of the assistance for fiscal year 2003 that is provided by the Secretary of Defense under section 1505 of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Control Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5859a) as activities of the Department of Defense in support of activities under that Act may not exceed $15,000,000.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Authority to Provide Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of section 1505 of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Control Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5859a) is amended by striking “<quotedText>2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>2003</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1205">SEC. 1205.</num> <heading>COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON COORDINATION AND INTEGRATION OF ALL UNITED STATES NONPROLIFERATION ACTIVITIES.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5952">22 USC 5952 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Section 1205 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1247) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report on Implementation of Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than January 31, 2003, and each year thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the plan required by subsection (a) during the preceding year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Each report under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>a discussion of progress made during the year covered by such report in the matters of the plan required by subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>a discussion of consultations with foreign nations, and in particular the Russian Federation, during such year on joint programs to implement the plan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>a discussion of cooperation, coordination, and integration during such year in the implementation of the plan among <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2665">116 STAT. 2665</page>the various departments and agencies of the United States Government, as well as private entities that share objectives similar to the objectives of the plan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>any recommendations that the President considers appropriate regarding modifications to law or regulations, or to the administration or organization of any Federal department or agency, in order to improve the effectiveness of any programs carried out during such year in the implementation of the plan.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="1206">SEC. 1206.</num> <heading>REPORT REQUIREMENT REGARDING RUSSIAN PROLIFERATION<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5952">22 USC 5952 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> TO IRAN AND OTHER COUNTRIES OF PROLIFERATION CONCERN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than March 15 of 2003<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">President.</p></sidenote> through 2009, the President shall submit to Congress a report (in unclassified and classified form as necessary) describing in detail Russian proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile goods, technology, expertise, and information, and of dual-use items that may contribute to the development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles, to Iran and to other countries of proliferation concern during the year preceding the year in which the report is submitted. The report shall include a detailed description of the following, for the year covered by the report:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The number, type, and quality of direct and dual-use weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile goods, technology, expertise, and information transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The form, location, and manner in which such transfers took place.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The contribution that such transfers could make to the recipient countries’ weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, and an estimate of how soon such countries will test, possess, and deploy weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>The impact and consequences that such transfers have, and could have over the next 10 years—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>on United States national security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>on United States military forces deployed in the region to which such transfers are being made;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>on United States allies, friends, and interests in that region; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>on the military capabilities of the country receiving such transfers from Russia.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The policy and strategy that the President intends to employ to halt Russian proliferation, the policy tools that the President intends to use to carry out that policy and strategy, the rationale for employing such tools, and the timeline by which the President expects to see material progress in ending Russian proliferation of direct and dual-use weapons of mass destruction and missile goods, technology, expertise, and information.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>country of proliferation concern</quotedText>” means any country identified by the Director of Central Intelligence as having engaged in the acquisition of dual-use and other technology useful for the development or production<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2666">116 STAT. 2666</page> of weapons of mass destruction (including nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, and biological weapons) or advanced conventional munitions—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the most recent report under section 721 of the Combatting Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (title VII of Public Law 104–293; 50 U.S.C. 2366); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in any successor report on the acquisition by foreign countries of dual-use and other technology useful for the development or production of weapons of mass destruction.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1207">SEC. 1207.</num> <heading>MONITORING OF IMPLEMENTATION OF 1979 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA ON COOPERATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/6901">22 USC 6901 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of State shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>monitor the implementation of the Agreement specified in subsection (c);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>keep a systematic account of the protocols to the Agreement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>coordinate the activities of all agencies of the United States Government that carry out cooperative activities under the Agreement; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>ensure that all activities conducted under the Agreement comply with applicable laws and regulations concerning the transfer of militarily sensitive technologies and dual-use technologies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of the Office of Science and Technology Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary of State, the functions of the Secretary under this section shall be carried out through the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Cooperation of the Department of State.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText>Agreement</quotedText>” means the agreement between the United States and the People’s Republic of China known as the “<quotedText>Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology</quotedText>”, signed in Washington on January 31, 1979, and its protocols.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Biennial Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than April 1 of each even-numbered year, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the Agreement and on activities under the Agreement. Each such report shall be submitted in both classified and unclassified form, as necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Each report under this subsection shall provide an evaluation of the benefits of the Agreement to the economy, to the military, and to the industrial base of the People’s Republic of China and shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>An accounting of all activities conducted under the Agreement since the previous report (or, in the case of the first report, since the Agreement was entered into) and a projection of activities to be undertaken under the Agreement during the next two years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>An estimate of the costs to the United States to administer the Agreement during the period covered by the report.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>An assessment of how the Agreement has influenced the foreign and domestic policies of the People’s Republic of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2667">116 STAT. 2667</page>China and the policy of the People’s Republic of China toward scientific and technological cooperation with the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>An analysis by the Director of Central Intelligence of the involvement of military specialists, weapons specialists, and intelligence specialists of the People’s Republic of China in the activities of the Joint Commission established under the Agreement and in other activities conducted under the Agreement.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>A determination by the Secretary of Defense, developed with the assistance of the Director of Central Intelligence, of the extent to which the activities conducted under the Agreement have enhanced the military and defense industrial base of the People’s Republic of China, and an assessment of the effect that projected activities under the Agreement for the next two years, including the transfer of technology and knowhow, could have on the economic and military capabilities of the People’s Republic of China.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <chapeau>An assessment by the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the extent to which programs or activities carried out under the Agreement provide access to technology, information, or know-how that could enhance military capabilities of the People’s Republic of China; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the extent to which those programs or activities are carried out in compliance with export control laws and regulations of the United States, especially those laws and regulations governing so-called “<quotedText>deemed exports</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G)</num> <content>Any recommendations of the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, or Director of Central Intelligence for improving the monitoring of the activities of the Joint Commission established under the Agreement.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Secretary of State shall prepare each report under this subsection in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the Director of Central Intelligence, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of the National Science Foundation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency Working Group</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President shall establish an interagency working group to oversee the implementation of the Agreement by departments and agencies of the United States. The working group shall consist of representatives of such departments, agencies, and offices of the executive branch as the President considers appropriate. The working group shall perform the following functions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Assisting the Secretary of State and other appropriate officials in setting standards under the Agreement for science and technology transfers between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Monitoring ongoing programs and activities under the Agreement and recommending future programs and activities under the Agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Developing a comprehensive database of all government-to-government programs and United States Government-funded programs under the Agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Coordinating activities under the Agreement between United States Government agencies, including elements of the intelligence community, as appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2668">116 STAT. 2668</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1208">SEC. 1208.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF CERTAIN COUNTERPROLIFERATION ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Interagency Counterproliferation Program Review Committee</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1605(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (22 U.S.C. 2751 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2004</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 2008</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Later Deadline for Submission ff Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1503 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (22 U.S.C. 2751 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>February 1 of each year</quotedText>” and inserting “May 1 each year”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Matters to be Included in Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <content>A discussion of the limitations and impediments to the biological weapons counterproliferation efforts of the Department of Defense (including legal, policy, and resource constraints) and recommendations for the removal or mitigation of such impediments and for ways to make such efforts more effective.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Amendment to Reflect Change in Position Title</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1605(a)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (22 U.S.C. 2751 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology</quotedText>” in the first sentence and inserting “<quotedText>Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logisitics</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1209">SEC. 1209.</num> <heading>SEMIANNUAL REPORT BY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE ON CONTRIBUTIONS BY FOREIGN PERSONS TO EFFORTS BY COUNTRIES OF PROLIFERATION CONCERN TO OBTAIN WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND THEIR DELIVERY SYSTEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content of Semiannual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Combatting Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (title VII of Public Law 104–293) is amended by inserting after section 721 (50 U.S.C. 2366) the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="722">“SEC. 722.</num> <heading>SEMIANNUAL REPORT ON CONTRIBUTIONS OF FOREIGN PERSONS TO WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS EFFORTS OF COUNTRIES OF PROLIFERATION CONCERN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/2369">50 USC 2369</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Director of Central Intelligence shall submit to Congress a semiannual report identifying each foreign person that, during the period covered by the report, made a material contribution to the research, development, production, or acquisition by a country of proliferation concern of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>weapons of mass destruction (including nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, or biological weapons); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>ballistic or cruise missile systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Semiannual Reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Semiannual reports under subsection (a) shall be submitted as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>One semiannual report shall cover the first six months of the calendar year and shall be submitted not later than January 1 of the following year.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2669">116 STAT. 2669</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The other semiannual report shall cover the second<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> six months of the calendar year and shall be submitted not later than July 1 of the following year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Form of Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A report under subsection (a) may be submitted in classified form, in whole or in part, if the Director of Central Intelligence determines that submittal in that form is advisable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Any portion of a report under subsection (a) that is submitted in classified form shall be accompanied by an unclassified summary of such portion.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘foreign person’ means any of the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>A natural person who is not a citizen of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group that is organized under the laws of a foreign country or has its principal place of business in a foreign country.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Any foreign government or foreign governmental entity operating as a business enterprise or in any other capacity.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>Any successor, subunit, or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘country of proliferation concern’ means any country identified by the Director of Central Intelligence as having engaged in the acquisition of dual-use and other technology useful for the development or production of weapons of mass destruction (including nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, and biological weapons) or advanced conventional munitions—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>in the most recent report under section 721; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>in any successor report on the acquisition by foreign countries of dual-use and other technology useful for the development or production of weapons of mass destruction.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 722 of the Combatting Proliferation<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/2369">50 USC 2369 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect with the report with respect to the first six months of 2003 required to be submitted under that section not later than January 1, 2004.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1210">SEC. 1210.</num> <heading>REPORT ON FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF SENIOR OFFICER EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE MILITARY FORCES OF TAIWAN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote> date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the feasibility and advisability of conducting combined operational training with, and exchanges of general and flag officers between, the Armed Forces of the United States and the military forces of Taiwan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the progress being made in meeting United States commitments to the security of Taiwan.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2670">116 STAT. 2670</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classification of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form and, as necessary, in classified form.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1211">SEC. 1211.</num> <heading>REPORT ON UNITED STATES FORCE STRUCTURE IN THE PACIFIC.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary of Defense Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the plans of the Department of Defense to maintain adequate United States force structure in the Pacific, including any efforts (1) to augment current basing arrangements, and (2) to implement the recommendations from the most recent Quadrennial Defense Review to improve United States military capabilities in the Pacific.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classification of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form and, as necessary, in classified form.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XIII">TITLE XIII—</num><heading>COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION WITH STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1301.</designator> <label>Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction programs and funds.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1302.</designator> <label>Funding allocations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1303.</designator> <label>Prohibition against use of funds until submission of reports.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1304.</designator> <label>Report on use of revenue generated by activities carried out under Cooperative Threat Reduction programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1305.</designator> <label>Prohibition against use of funds for second wing of fissile material storage facility.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1306.</designator> <label>Limited waiver of restrictions on use of funds for threat reduction in states of the former Soviet Union.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="1301">SEC. 1301.</num> <heading>SPECIFICATION OF COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAMS AND FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specification of CTR Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 301 and other provisions of this Act, Cooperative Threat Reduction programs are the programs specified in section 1501(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104–201; 110 Stat. 2731; 50 U.S.C. 2362 note).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Year 2003 Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>As used in this title, the term “<quotedText>fiscal year 2003 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds</quotedText>” means the funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 301 for Cooperative Threat Reduction programs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 301 for Cooperative Threat Reduction programs shall be available for obligation for three fiscal years.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1302">SEC. 1302.</num> <heading>FUNDING ALLOCATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding for Specific Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the $416,700,000 authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2003 in section 301(23) for Cooperative Threat Reduction programs, the following amounts may be obligated for the purposes specified:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For strategic offensive arms elimination in Russia, $70,500,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2671">116 STAT. 2671</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For strategic nuclear arms elimination in Ukraine, $6,500,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For nuclear weapons transportation security in Russia, $19,700,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For nuclear weapons storage security in Russia, $40,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>For activities designated as Other Assessments/Administrative Support, $14,700,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>For defense and military contacts, $18,900,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>For weapons of mass destruction infrastructure elimination activities in Kazakhstan, $9,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>For weapons of mass destruction infrastructure elimination activities in Ukraine, $8,800,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>For chemical weapons destruction in Russia, $50,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>For biological weapons proliferation prevention in the former Soviet Union, $55,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>For weapons of mass destruction proliferation prevention in the States of the former Soviet Union, $40,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Funds Authorized for Certain Purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2003 in section 301(23) for Cooperative Threat Reduction programs, $83,600,000 may be obligated for any of the purposes specified in paragraphs (1) through (4) and (9) of subsection (a) in addition to the amounts specifically authorized in such paragraphs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Obligation or Expenditure of Funds for Other Purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>No fiscal year 2003 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds may be obligated or expended for a purpose other than a purpose listed in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (a) until 30 days after the date that the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress a report on the purpose for which the funds will be obligated or expended and the amount of funds to be obligated or expended. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed as authorizing the obligation or expenditure of fiscal year 2003 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds for a purpose for which the obligation or expenditure of such funds is specifically prohibited under this title or any other provision of law.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limited Authority to Vary Individual Amounts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), in any case in which the Secretary of Defense determines that it is necessary to do so in the national interest, the Secretary may obligate amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2003 for a purpose listed in any of the paragraphs in subsection (a) in excess of the specific amount authorized for that purpose.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>An obligation of funds for a purpose stated in any of the paragraphs in subsection (a) in excess of the specific amount authorized for such purpose may be made using the authority provided in paragraph (1) only after—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Secretary submits to Congress notification of the intent to do so together with a complete discussion of the justification for doing so; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>15 days have elapsed following the date of the notification.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Secretary may not, under the authority provided in paragraph (1), obligate amounts for a purpose stated in any of paragraphs (5) through (10) of subsection (a) in excess of 125 percent of the specific amount authorized for such purpose.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2672">116 STAT. 2672</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>In this section, the term “<quotedText>specific amount authorized</quotedText>” means, with respect to a purpose listed in any paragraph in subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the amount specifically authorized for that purpose in subsection (a), plus</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in the case of a purpose listed in paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (9) of subsection (a), any amount obligated under subsection (b) for that purpose.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1303">SEC. 1303.</num> <heading>PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF FUNDS UNTIL SUBMISSION OF REPORTS.</heading> <chapeau>Not more than 50 percent of fiscal year 2003 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds may be obligated or expended until 30 days after the date of the submission of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the report required to be submitted in fiscal year 2002 under section 1308(a) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–341); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the update for the multiyear plan required to be submitted for fiscal year 2001 under section 1205 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (Public Law 103–337; 22 U.S.C. 5952 note).</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="1304">SEC. 1304.</num> <heading>REPORT ON USE OF REVENUE GENERATED BY ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT UNDER COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Report Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1308(c) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–341<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5959">22 USC 5959</ref>.</p></sidenote>) is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraphs: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>To the maximum extent practicable, a description of how revenue generated by activities carried out under Cooperative Threat Reduction programs in recipient States is being utilized, monitored, and accounted for.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <chapeau>A description of the defense and military activities carried out under Cooperative Threat Reduction programs during the fiscal year ending in the year preceding the year of the report, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the amounts obligated or expended for such activities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the purposes, goals, and objectives for which such amounts were obligated and expended;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>a description of the activities carried out, including the forms of assistance provided, and the justification for each form of assistance provided;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>the success of each activity, including the goals and objectives achieved for each;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>a description of participation by private sector entities in the United States in carrying out such activities, and the participation of any other Federal department or agency in such activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>any other information that the Secretary considers relevant to provide a complete description of the operation and success of activities carried out under Cooperative Threat Reduction programs.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2673">116 STAT. 2673</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraphs (6) and (7) of section 1308(c)<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Appiicabmty.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5959">22 USC 5959 note</ref>.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5952">22 USC 5952 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of such Act, as added by subsection (a), shall apply beginning with the report submitted under that section in 2004.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1305">SEC. 1305.</num> <heading>PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF FUNDS FOR SECOND WING OF FISSILE MATERIAL STORAGE FACILITY.</heading> <content>No funds authorized to be appropriated for Cooperative Threat Reduction programs for any fiscal year may be used for the design, planning, or construction of a second wing for a storage facility for Russian fissile material.</content> </section> <section> <num value="1306">SEC. 1306.</num> <heading>LIMITED WAIVER OF RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS FOR THREAT REDUCTION IN STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Waive Restrictions and Eligibility Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5952">22 USC 5952 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>If the President submits the certification and report described in subsection (b) with respect to an independent state of the former Soviet Union for a fiscal year—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the restrictions in subsection (d) of section 1203 of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 1993 (22 U.S.C. 5952) shall cease to apply, and funds may be obligated and expended under that section for assistance, to that state during that fiscal year; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>funds may be obligated and expended during that fiscal year under section 502 of the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5852) for assistance or other programs and activities for that state even if that state has not met one or more of the requirements for eligibility under paragraphs (1) through (4) of that section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Certification and Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The certification and report referred to in subsection (a) are a written certification submitted by the President to Congress that the waiver of the restrictions and requirements described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of that subsection during such fiscal year is important to the national security interests of the United States, together with a report containing the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>A description of the activity or activities that prevent the President from certifying that the state is committed to the matters set forth in the provisions of law specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) in such fiscal year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>An explanation of why the waiver is important to the national security interests of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>A description of the strategy, plan, or policy of the President for promoting the commitment of the state to, and compliance by the state with, such matters, notwithstanding the waiver.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The matter included in the report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Years Covered</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority under subsection (a) shall expire on September 30, 2005.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Restrictions on Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (d) of section 1203 of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 1993 (title XII of Public Law 103–160; 107 Stat. 1778; 22 U.S.C. 5952) is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2674">116 STAT. 2674</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>any year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>any fiscal year</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>that year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>such fiscal year</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="XIV">TITLE XIV—</num><heading>HOMELAND SECURITY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1401.</designator> <label>Transfer of technology items and equipment in support of homeland security.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1402.</designator> <label>Comprehensive plan for improving the preparedness of military installations for terrorist incidents.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1403.</designator> <label>Additional Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1404.</designator> <label>Report on the role of the Department of Defense in supporting homeland security.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1405.</designator> <label>Sense of Congress on Department of Defense assistance to local first responders.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="1401">SEC. 1401.</num> <heading>TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN SUPPORT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsible Senior Official</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/2312">50 USC 2312 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense to coordinate all Department of Defense efforts to identify, evaluate, deploy, and transfer to Federal, State, and local first responders technology items and equipment in support of homeland security.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The official designated pursuant to subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>identify technology items and equipment developed or being developed by Department of Defense components that have the potential to enhance public safety and improve homeland security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>cooperate with appropriate Federal Government officials outside the Department of Defense to evaluate whether such technology items and equipment would be useful to first responders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>facilitate the timely transfer, through identification of appropriate private sector manufacturers, of appropriate technology items and equipment to Federal, State, and local first responders, in coordination with appropriate Federal Government officials outside the Department of Defense;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>identify and eliminate redundant and unnecessary research efforts within the Department of Defense with respect to technologies to be deployed to first responders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>expedite the advancement of high priority Department of Defense projects from research through implementation of initial manufacturing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>participate in outreach programs established by appropriate Federal Government officials outside the Department of Defense to communicate with first responders and to facilitate awareness of available technology items and equipment to support responses to crises.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The official designated pursuant to subsection (a) shall enter into an appropriate agreement with a nongovernment entity for such entity to assist the official designated under subsection (a) in carrying out that official’s duties under this section. Any such agreement shall be entered into using competitive procedures in compliance with applicable requirements of law and regulation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2675">116 STAT. 2675</page>the congressional defense committees a report on the actions taken to carry out this section. The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Identification of the senior official designated pursuant to subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A summary of the actions taken or planned to be taken to implement subsection (b), including a schedule for planned actions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>An initial list of technology items and equipment identified pursuant to subsection (b)(1), together with a summary of any program schedule for the development, deployment, or transfer of such items and equipment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>A description of any agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1402">SEC. 1402.</num> <heading>COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR IMPROVING THE PREPAREDNESS OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR TERRORIST INCIDENTS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/113">10 USC 113 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comprehensive Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Defense shall develop a comprehensive plan for improving the preparedness of military installations for preventing and responding to terrorist attacks, including attacks involving the use or threat of use of weapons of mass destruction.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preparedness Strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under subsection (a) shall include a preparedness strategy that includes each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Identification of long-term goals and objectives for improving the preparedness of military installations for preventing and responding to terrorist attacks.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Identification of budget and other resource requirements necessary to achieve those goals and objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Identification of factors beyond the control of the Secretary that could impede the achievement of those goals and objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>A discussion of the extent to which local, regional, or national military response capabilities are to be developed, integrated, and used.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>A discussion of how the Secretary will coordinate the capabilities referred to in paragraph (4) with local, regional, or national civilian and other military capabilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The plan under subsection (a) shall include a performance plan that includes each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A reasonable schedule, with milestones, for achieving the goals and objectives of the strategy under subsection (b).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Performance criteria for measuring progress in achieving those goals and objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A description of the process, together with a discussion of the resources, necessary to achieve those goals and objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>A description of the process for evaluating results in achieving those goals and objectives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittal to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit the comprehensive plan developed under subsection (a) to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General Review and Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary submits the comprehensive plan under subsection (a), the Comptroller General <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2676">116 STAT. 2676</page>shall review the plan and submit to the committees referred to in subsection (d) the Comptroller General’s assessment of the plan.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In each of 2004, 2005, and 2006, the Secretary of Defense shall include a report on the comprehensive plan developed under subsection (a) with the materials that the Secretary submits to Congress in support of the budget submitted by the President that year pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Each such report shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a discussion of any revision that the Secretary has made in the comprehensive plan developed under subsection (a) since the last report under this subsection or, in the case of the first such report, since the plan was submitted under subsection (d); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>an assessment of the progress made in achieving the goals and objectives of the strategy set forth in the plan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>If the Secretary includes in the report for 2004 or 2005 under this subsection a declaration that the goals and objectives of the preparedness strategy set forth in the comprehensive plan have been achieved, no further report is required under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1403">SEC. 1403.</num> <heading>ADDITIONAL WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION CIVIL SUPPORT TEAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Additional Teams</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/12310">10 USC 12310 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Defense shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>establish 23 additional teams designated as Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams, for a total of 55 such teams; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>ensure that of such 55 teams, there is at least one team established in each State and territory.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a plan, in furtherance of subsection (a), for establishing at least one Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State and territory that does not have such a team as of the date of the enactment of this Act. The plan shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>schedule and budget for manning, training, and equipping the new teams as rapidly as is possible without jeopardizing the attainment of full effectiveness by the new teams.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A discussion of whether the mission of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams should be expanded and, if so, how.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team</quotedText>” means a team of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces that is established under section 12310(c) of title 10, United States Code, in support of emergency preparedness programs to prepare for or to respond to any emergency involving the use of a weapon of mass destruction.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>State and territory</quotedText>” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1404">SEC. 1404.</num> <heading>REPORT ON THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN SUPPORTING HOMELAND SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num><heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 1, 2003, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2677">116 STAT. 2677</page>committees a report on Department of Defense responsibilities, mission, and plans for military support of homeland security.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall include, at a minimum, a discussion of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Department of Defense definition of its homeland security mission, particularly with respect to how it relates to providing military support to civil authorities, managing the consequences of terrorist attacks, and homeland defense, and the actions the Department is taking to implement the homeland security mission as so defined.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Changes in the roles, missions, responsibilities, organization, and capabilities of the following organizations in order to conduct their homeland security support mission, and the reasons for such changes:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The Office of the Secretary of Defense.</content></subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.</content></subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The combatant commands of the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The relationship between the Department of Defense, including its combatant commands, and the following with regard to homeland security:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>State and local governments.</content></subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The National Guard and Reserve components.</content></subsection> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The current capability of the Department of Defense to respond to terrorist attacks employing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high explosive or cyberterrorism weapons against personnel and critical infrastructure of the Department, including identification of the goals of the Department for being fully capable of responding to such attacks, current deficiencies in that capability, the resources required to achieve that capability, and a long-term plan to reach that capability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <chapeau>The roles, missions, and responsibilities of the intelligence components of the Department of Defense in support of its homeland security mission, including the policies and plans for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>collecting and analyzing information related to homeland security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>sharing that information with other agencies of the Federal Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>preparing threat and risk assessments and issuing warnings.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <chapeau>A discussion of plans of the Department of Defense for training, exercising, and preparing to perform its homeland security mission, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>individual and collective training for civilian and military personnel of the Department involved in homeland security;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>integrated training with other agencies of the Federal Government, and with State and local governments, as appropriate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>interagency exercises and simulations; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2678">116 STAT. 2678</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>the development of a permanent “<quotedText>terrorist opposing force</quotedText>” capable of challenging the Department’s plans, policies, and capabilities during training events and exercises.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>A discussion of how the Department of Defense biological defense research program supports its homeland security mission.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>A discussion of the efforts by the Department of Defense to develop, either within the Department or through contracts with private entities, anticyberterrorism technology, including an assessment of whether and how such efforts should be increased.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>An assessment of the need for and feasibility of developing and fielding Department of Defense regional chemical-biological incident response teams across the United States, including options for providing the resources and personnel necessary for developing and fielding any such teams.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>A discussion of the Department of Defense plans and efforts to place new emphasis on the unique operational demands associated with homeland security while ensuring that defense of the United States remains the primary mission of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>The resource constraints and legal impediments to implementing any of the activities discussed under paragraphs (1) through (10).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1405">SEC. 1405.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS.</heading> <content>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should, to the extent the Secretary considers appropriate and feasible, provide assistance, in accordance with otherwise applicable provisions of law, to entities that are local first responders for domestic terrorist incidents in order to assist those entities in improving their capabilities to respond to such incidents.</content> </section> <num value="XV">TITLE XV—</num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE WAR ON TERRORISM</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1501.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations for continued operations for the war on terrorism.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1502.</designator> <label>Mobilization and personnel.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1503.</designator> <label>Operations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1504.</designator> <label>Equipment replacement and enhancement</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1505.</designator> <label>Classified activities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1506.</designator> <label>Procurement of munitions.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1507.</designator> <label>Discretionary restoration of authorizations of appropriations reduced for management efficiencies.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 1508.</designator> <label>General provisions applicable to transfers.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="1501">SEC. 1501.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONS FOR THE WAR ON TERRORISM.</heading> <content>In addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2003, subject to subsection (b), $10,000,000,000 only for the conduct of Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom in continuation of the war on terrorism in accordance with the purposes stated in section 2(a) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2679">116 STAT. 2679</page>of the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 10740; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note).</content> </section> <section> <num value="1502">SEC. 1502.</num> <heading>MOBILIZATION AND PERSONNEL.</heading> <content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section 1501, $2,550,000,000 shall be available only for transfer (subject to sections 1507 and 1508) to fiscal year 2003 military personnel accounts of the Department of Defense for the purpose of providing for the personnel and personnel support costs of the members of the Armed Forces who are participating in Operation Noble Eagle or Operation Enduring Freedom in continuation of the war on terrorism in accordance with the purposes referred to in section 1501(a).</content> </section> <section> <num value="1503">SEC. 1503.</num> <heading>OPERATIONS.</heading> <content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section 1501, $4,270,000,000 shall be available only for transfer (subject to sections 1507 and 1508) to fiscal year 2003 operation and maintenance accounts and working-capital funds of the Department of Defense for operating costs of the conduct of Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom in continuation of the war on terrorism in accordance with the purposes referred to in section 1501(a).</content> </section> <section> <num value="1504">SEC. 1504.</num> <heading>EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT.</heading> <chapeau>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section 1501, $1,000,000,000 shall be available only for transfer (subject to sections 1507 and 1508) to fiscal year 2003 procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation accounts of the Department of Defense for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>emergency replacement of equipment and munitions lost or expended in operations conducted as part of Operation Noble Eagle or Operation Enduring Freedom in continuation of the war on terrorism in accordance with the purposes referred to in section 1501(a); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>enhancement of critical military capabilities necessary to carry out operations as part of those Operations in continuation of the war on terrorism in accordance with those purposes.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="1505">SEC. 1505.</num> <heading>CLASSIFIED ACTIVITIES.</heading> <chapeau>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section 1501, $1,980,000,000 shall be available only for unspecified intelligence and classified activities carried out in support of Operation Noble Eagle or Operation Enduring Freedom in continuation of the war on terrorism in accordance with the purposes referred to in section 1501(a), and only by transfer (subject to sections 1507 and 1508) to fiscal year 2003 accounts of the Department of Defense in amounts as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To procurement accounts, $1,618,200,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To operation and maintenance accounts, $301,600,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To research, development, test, and evaluation accounts, $60,200,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="1506">SEC. 1506.</num> <heading>PROCUREMENT OF MUNITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section 1501, $200,000,000 shall be available only for the procurement of munitions for the support of Operation Noble Eagle or Operation Enduring Freedom in continuation of the war on terrorism in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2680">116 STAT. 2680</page>accordance with the purposes referred to in section 1501(a), and only by transfer (subject to sections 1507 and 1508) to fiscal year 2003 procurement accounts of the Department of Defense in amounts as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To accounts of the Army for the procurement of ammunition $94,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To accounts of the Navy for the procurement of weapons, $35,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To accounts of the Navy and Marine Corps for the procurement of ammunition, $25,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>To accounts of the Air Force for the procurement of ammunition, $40,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>To Defense-wide procurement accounts for special operations forces, $6,000,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="1507">SEC. 1507.</num> <heading>DISCRETIONARY RESTORATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS REDUCED FOR MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may, subject to section 1508, transfer up to a total of $1,000,000,000 of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 1501 to Department of Defense accounts under titles I, II, and III that are reduced for savings described in paragraph (2) if and to the extent that the Secretary determines that such savings are not achievable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The savings referred to in paragraph (1) are savings that are to be achieved from—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>improved management of Department of Defense contracts for the procurement of services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the deferral of expenditures on financial management systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Title XV Transfer Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount transferred under sections 1502 through 1506 and under section 1507 may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated by section 1501.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1508">SEC. 1508.</num> <heading>GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TRANSFERS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Merger of Transferred Amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts transferred pursuant to this title shall be merged with, and shall be available for the same purposes and the same period as, the account to which transferred.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notice-and-Wait Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer may not be made under section 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, or 1507 until the Secretary of Defense has submitted a notice in writing to the congressional defense committees of the proposed transfer and a period of 15 days has elapsed after the date such notice is received. Any such notice shall include specification of the amount of the proposed transfer, the account to which the transfer is to be made, and the purpose of the transfer.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relationship to Other Transfer Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The transfer authorities provided in this title are in addition to any other transfer authority available to the Secretary of Defense under any provision of any other title of this Act or under any other provision of law.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2681">116 STAT. 2681</page></content> </subsection> </section> DIVISION B—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE. This division may be cited as the “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003”.

Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.
<num value="XXI">TITLE XXI—</num><heading>ARMY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2101.</designator> <label>Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2102.</designator> <label>Family housing.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2103.</designator> <label>Improvements to military family housing units.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2104.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations, Army.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2105.</designator> <label>Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2002 projects. Sec. 2106. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2001 project</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="2101">SEC. 2101.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED ARMY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a)(1), the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations and locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Army: Inside the United States</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Alabama</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Anniston Army Depot</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,900,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Rucker</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,308,300</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Redstone Arsenal</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,950,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Alaska</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Greely</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Richardson</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$20,311,300</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Wainwright</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$139,906,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Arizona </td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Huachuca</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Yuma Proving Ground</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">California </td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Irwin</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,522,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Colorado</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Carson</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,698,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">District of Columbia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Walter Reed Army Medical Center</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,794,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Georgia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Benning</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$86,250,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Air Field</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$26,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hawaii</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Schofield Barracks</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$191,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kansas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Leavenworth</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,979,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Riley</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$81,095,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kentucky</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Blue Grass Army Depot</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Campbell</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$106,300,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Knox</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,873,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Louisiana</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Polk</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$37,620,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Maryland</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Detrick</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$22 500 000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Massachusetts</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Missouri</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Leonard Wood</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,993,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">New Jersey</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Picatinny Arsenal</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">New York</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Drum</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,300,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">United States Military Academy, West Point</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,991,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">North Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Bragg</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$99,632,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2682">116 STAT. 2682</page>Army: Inside the United States—Continued</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Oklahoma</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Sill</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$39,652,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Pennsylvania</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Letterkenny Army Depot</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,550,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">South Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Jackson</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$3,051,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Texas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Bliss</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,200,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Hood</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$83,061,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Eustis</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,133,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Lee</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,103,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Washington</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Lewis</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$56,195,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Yakima Training Center</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$3,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;">$1,155,767,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a)(2), the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations and locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Army: Outside the United States</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Country</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Belgium</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,600,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Germany</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Area Support Group, Bamberg</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,200,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Campbell Barracks</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,300,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Coleman Barracks</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,350,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Darmstadt</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$3,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Grafenwoehr</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$69,866,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Landstuhl</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Mannheim</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$42,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Schweinfurt</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Italy</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Vicenza</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$34,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Korea</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Camp Carroll</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$20,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Camp Castle</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,800,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Camp Hovey</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$25,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Camp Humphreys</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$36,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Camp Henry</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,200,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Camp Tango</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$12,600,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">K16 Airfield</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$40,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Qatar</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Qatar</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,600,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">$354,116,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unspecified Worldwide</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a)(3), the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installation and location, and in the amount, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Army: Unspecified Worldwide</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Unspecified Worldwide</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Unspecified Worldwide</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;">$4,000,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2102">SEC. 2102.</num> <heading>FAMILY HOUSING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction and Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appro-priated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2683">116 STAT. 2683</page>2104(a)(6)(A), the Secretary of the Army may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations, for the purposes, and in the amounts set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Army: Family Housing</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State or Country</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Purpose</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Alaska</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Wainwright</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">38 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,752,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Arizona</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Yuma Proving Ground</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">33 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Korea</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Yongsan</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">10 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$3,100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total:</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;">$26,952,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning and Design</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a)(6)(A), the Secretary of the Army may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $15,653,000.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2103">SEC. 2103.</num> <heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING UNITS.</heading> <content>Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a)(6)(A), the Secretary of the Army may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $239,751,000.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2104">SEC. 2104.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2002, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Army in the total amount of $3,104,176,000, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For military construction projects inside the United States authorized by section 2101(a), $949,567,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For military construction projects outside the United States authorized by section 2101(b), $354,116,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For military construction projects at unspecified worldwide locations authorized by section 2101(c), $4,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For unspecified minor construction projects authorized by section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, $21,550,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>For architectural and engineering services and construction design under section 2807 of title 10, United States Code, $160,313,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <chapeau>For military family housing functions:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>For construction and acquisition, planning and design, and improvement of military family housing and facilities, $282,356,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>For support of military family housing (including the functions described in section 2833 of title 10, United States Code), $1,117,274,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 2 of Saddle Access Road, Pohakoula Training Facility, Hawaii, authorized by section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (division B of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as enacted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2684">116 STAT. 2684</page>into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–389), $13,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 3 of a barracks complex, Butner Road, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, authorized by section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (division B of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–389), $50,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 2 of a barracks complex, D Street, at Fort Richardson, Alaska, authorized by section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1280), $21,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 2 of a barracks complex, Nelson Boulevard, at Fort Carson, Colorado, authorized by section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1280), as amended by section 2105 of this Act, $42,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 2 of a basic combat trainee complex at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, authorized by section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1280), as amended by section 2105 of this Act, $39,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 2 of a barracks complex, 17th and B Streets, at Fort Lewis, Washington, authorized by section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1280), $50,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2101 of this Act may not exceed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the total amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$18,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) for construction of a barracks complex, Main Post, at Fort Benning, Georgia);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>$100,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) for construction of a barracks complex, Capron Avenue, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>$13,200,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) for construction of a combined arms collective training facility at Fort Riley, Kansas);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>$50,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) for construction of a barracks complex, Range Road, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>$25,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2101(a) for construction of a consolidated mainte-nance complex at Fort Sill, Oklahoma).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The total amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (12) of subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts authorized to be appropriated in such paragraphs, reduced by the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2685">116 STAT. 2685</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$18,596,000, which represents savings resulting from adjustments to foreign currency exchange rates for military construction, military family housing construction, and military family housing support outside the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$29,350,000, which represents savings resulting from adjustments in the accounting of civilian personnel benefits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>$16,740,000, which represents savings resulting from reductions in supervision, inspection, and overhead costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>$18,000,000, which represents savings resulting from lower-than-expected inflation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2105">SEC. 2105.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2002 PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <chapeau><inline class="smallCaps">Modification</inline>.—The table in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1281) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the item relating to Fort Carson, Colorado, by striking “<quotedText>$66,000,000</quotedText>” in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$67,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in the item relating to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, by striking “<quotedText>$65,650,000</quotedText>” in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$68,650,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2104(b) of that Act (115 Stat. 1284) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText>$41,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$42,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText>$36,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$39,000,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2106">SEC. 2106.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2001 PROJECT.</heading> <content>The table in section 2101(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (division B of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–390) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Camp Page</quotedText>” in the installation or location column and inserting “<quotedText>Camp Stanley</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <num value="XXII">TITLE XXII—</num><heading>NAVY</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2201.</designator> <label>Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2202.</designator> <label>Family housing.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2203.</designator> <label>Improvements to military family housing units.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2204.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations. Navy.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2205.</designator> <label>Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2002 projects.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="2201">SEC. 2201.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED NAVY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a)(1), the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations and locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2686">116 STAT. 2686</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Navy: Inside the United States</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Arizona</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$3,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">California</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Auxiliary Landing Field, San Diego (San Clemente Island)</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,150,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$39,470,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,930,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$12,210,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$84,040,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,450,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Lemoore</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$35,855,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu, San Nicholas Island</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,760,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Construction Training Center, Port Hueneme</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,170,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,020,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, San Diego</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$12,210,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Connecticut</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Submarine Base, New London</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,880,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">District of Columbia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Barracks</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$3,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Florida</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Jacksonville</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,342,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Pensacola</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$990,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval School Explosive Ordnance Detachment, Eglin</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,350,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Mayport</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,900,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Surface Warfare Center Coastal Systems Station, Panama City</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Georgia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,580,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hawaii</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Pearl Harbor</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$34,090,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Illinois</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Training Center, Great Lakes</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$83,190,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Indiana</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,610,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Maine</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Brunswick</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,830,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Shipyard, Kittery-Portsmouth</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,200,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Maryland</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,680,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$12,900,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">United States Naval Academy</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,800,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Mississippi</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Meridian</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,850,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,460,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Pascagoula</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$25,305,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">New Jersey</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Warfare Center, Lakehurst</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,200,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Weapons Station, Earle</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,600,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">North Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point.</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,040,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Air Station, New River</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,920,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,570,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Rhode Island</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Newport</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,900,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">South Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,490,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Weapons Station, Charleston</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,740,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Texas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,150,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2687">116 STAT. 2687</page>Navy: Inside the United States—Continued</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Ingleside</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Kingsville</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,210,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,864,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station Oceana</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$16,490,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,770,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, Portsmouth</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$36,470,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Norfolk</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$168,965,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Support Activity, Norfolk</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,260,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,830,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,020,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Washington</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,580,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Magazine, Indian Island</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,030,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Bremerton</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$45,870,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Submarine Base, Bangor</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$22,310,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$57,132,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Strategic Weapons Facility, Bangor</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,340,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Various Locations</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Host Nation Infrastructure</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;">$1,084,363,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a)(2), the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Navy: Outside the United States</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Country</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Bahrain</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Support Activity, Bahrain</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$25,970,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Cuba</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,280,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Diego Garcia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Diego Garcia, Naval Support Facility</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,090,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Greece</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Support Activity, Joint Headquarters Command, Larissa</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,800,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Guam</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Commander, United States Naval Forces, Guam</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Iceland</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Keflavik</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,920,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Italy</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Sigonella</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$55,660,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Spain</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Rota</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">$150,820,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2202">SEC. 2202.</num> <heading>FAMILY HOUSING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction and Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appro-priated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Navy may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations, for the purposes, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2688">116 STAT. 2688</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Navy: Family Housing</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State or Country</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Purpose</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">California</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Lemoore</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">178 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$40,981,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Twentynine Palms</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">76 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$19,425,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Connecticut</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Submarine Base, New London</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">100 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,415,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Florida</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Mayport</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">1 Unit</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$329,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hawaii</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe Bay</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">65 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,797,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Maine</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Brunswick</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">22 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Mississippi</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, Meridian</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">56 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,755,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">North Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">317 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$43,650,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Base, Quantico</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">290 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$41,843,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">United Kingdom</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Joint Maritime Facility, St Mawgan</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">62 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,524,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;">$228,719,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning and Design</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriation in section 2204(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $11,281,000.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="203">SEC. 2203.</num> <heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING UNITS.</heading> <content>Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appro-priations in section 2204(a)(5)(A), the Secretary of the Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $139,468,000.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2204">SEC. 2204.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appro-priated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2002, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Navy in the total amount of $2,576,381,000, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For military construction projects inside the United States authorized by section 2201(a), $1,025,598,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For military construction projects outside the United States authorized by section 2201(b), $148,250,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For unspecified minor construction projects authorized by section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, $26,187,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For architectural and engineering services and construction design under section 2807 of title 10, United States Code, $95,570,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <chapeau>For military family housing functions:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>For construction and acquisition, planning and design, and improvement of military family housing and facilities, $379,468,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>For support of military family housing (including functions described in section 2833 of title 10, United States Code), $867,788,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2689">116 STAT. 2689</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>For replacement of a pier at Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia, authorized by section 2201(a) of the Military Construc-tion Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1287), as amended by section 2205 of this Act, $33,520,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2201 of this Act may not exceed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the total amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$10,645,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2201(a) for a bachelors enlisted quarters shipboard ashore, Naval Station, Pascagoula, Mississippi);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>$48,120,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2201(a) for a bachelors enlisted quarters shipboard ashore, Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>$2,570,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2201(b) for a quality of life support facility, Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading>Adjustments.—</heading><chapeau>The total amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts authorized to be appropriated in such paragraphs, reduced by the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$3,992,000, which represents savings resulting from adjustments to foreign currency exchange rates for military construction, military family housing construction, and military family housing support outside the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$10,470,000, which represents savings resulting from adjustments in the accounting of civilian personnel benefits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>$15,017,000, which represents savings resulting from reductions in supervision, inspection, and overhead costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>$14,000,000, which represents savings resulting from lower-than-expected inflation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2205">SEC. 2205.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2002 PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Construction Project at Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The table in section 2201(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107—107; 115 Stat. 1286) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the item relating to Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia, by striking “<quotedText>$139,270,000</quotedText>” in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$139,550,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking the amount identified as the total in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$1,059,030,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Military Family Housing at Quantico, Virginia</inline>.—</heading><content>The table in section 2202(a) of that Act (115 Stat. 1288) is amended in the item relating to Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, by striking “<quotedText>60 Units</quotedText>” in the purpose column and inserting “<quotedText>39 Units</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2204(b)(2) of that Act (115 Stat. 1289) is amended by striking “<quotedText>$33,240,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$33,520,000</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2690">116 STAT. 2690</page></content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXIII">TITLE XXIII—</num><heading/> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2301.</designator> <label>Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2302.</designator> <label>Family housing.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2303.</designator> <label>Improvements to military family housing units.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2304.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2305.</designator> <label>Authority for use of military construction funds for construction of public road near Aviano Air Base, Italy, to replace road closed for force protection purposes.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="2301">SEC. 2301.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a)(1), the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations and locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Air Force: Inside the United States</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Alaska</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Clear Air Station</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Eielson Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$41,100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Arizona</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Davis-Monthan Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$$19,270,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Luke Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Arkansas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Little Rock Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$25,600,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">California</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Beale Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,740,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Travis Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$33,469,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Vandenberg Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Colorado</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Buckley Air National Guard Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Peterson Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Schriever Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">United States Air Force Academy</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,200,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">District of Columbia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Boiling Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Florida</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Avon Park Air Force Range</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Elgin Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,250,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hurlburt Field</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">MacDill Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$20,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Georgia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Robins Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$29,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hawaii</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hickam Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,350,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kansas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">McConnell Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Louisiana</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Barksdale Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$22,900,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Maryland</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Andrews Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,600,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Massachusetts</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hanscom Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$7,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Mississippi</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Keesler Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$22,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Nebraska</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Offutt Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Nevada</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Nellis Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$56,850,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">New Jersey</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">McGuire Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$29,831,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">New Mexico</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Cannon Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,650,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Holloman Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,650,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kirtland Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$21,900,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">North Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Pope Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">North Dakota</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Minot Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Ohio</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Wright-Patterson Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$25,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Oklahoma</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Altus Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,800,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Vance Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,800,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">South Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Shaw Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,800,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">South Dakota</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Ellsworth Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,200,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Texas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Goodfellow Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,600,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Lackland Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$37,300,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Lackland Air Force Base (Camp Bullis)</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,000,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2691">116 STAT. 2691</page>Air Force: Inside the United States—Continued</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Laughlin Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Sheppard Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$16,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Utah</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hill Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Langley Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$70,940,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;">$724,400,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a)(2), the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations and locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Air Force: Outside the United States</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Country</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Diego Garcia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Diego Garcia</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Germany</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Ramstein Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$71,783,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Guam</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Andersen Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$31,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Italy</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Aviano Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,600,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Japan</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kadena Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Korea</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Osan Air Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Spain</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Rota</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$31,818,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Turkey</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Incirlik Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,550,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">United Kingdom</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Royal Air Force, Fairford</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$19,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Royal Air Force, Lakenheath</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$13,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Wake Island</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Wake Island</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,900,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">$238,251,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Unspecified Worldwide</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a)(3), the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installation and location, and in the amount, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Air Force: Unspecified Worldwide</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Unspecified Worldwide</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Classified Location </td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,993,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">$24,993,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="202">SEC. 2302.</num> <heading>FAMILY HOUSING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction and Acquisition</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a)(6)(A), the Secretary of the Air Force may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations, for the purposes, and in the amounts set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Air Force: Family Housing</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State or Country</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Purpose</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Arizona</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Luke Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">140 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,954,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2692">116 STAT. 2692</page>Air Force: Family Housing—Continued</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State or Country</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Purpose</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">California</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Travis Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">110 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,320,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Colorado</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Peterson Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">2 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$959,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">United States Air Force Academy</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">71 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$12,424,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Delaware</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Dover Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">112 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$19,615,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Florida</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Eglin Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Office.</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$597,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Eglin Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">134 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$15,906,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">MacDill Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">96 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,086,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hawaii</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hickam Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">96 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$29,050,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Idaho</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Mountain Home Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">95 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,392,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kansas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">McConnell Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">95 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$24,392,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kansas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">McConnell Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Maintenance Facility</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,514,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Maryland</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Andrews Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">53 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,838,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Andrews Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">52 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,807,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Mississippi</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Columbus Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Office.</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$412,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Keesler Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">117 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$16,505,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Missouri</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Whiteman Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">97 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,107,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Montana</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Malmstrom Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">18 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,717,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">New Mexico</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Holloman Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">101 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$20,161,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">North Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Pope Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Maintenance Facility</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$991,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Seymour Johnson Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">126 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,615,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">North Dakota</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Grand Forks Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">126 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,615,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Minot Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">112 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$21,428,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Minot Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">102 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$20,315,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Oklahoma</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Vance Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">59 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,423,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">South Dakota</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Ellsworth Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Maintenance Facility</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$447,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Ellsworth Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">22 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,794,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Texas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Dyess Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">85 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,824,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Randolph Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Maintenance Facility</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$447,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Randolph Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">112 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,311,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Langley Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Office</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,193,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Germany</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Ramstein Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">19 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,534,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Korea</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Osan Air Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">113 Units</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$35,705,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Osan Air Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Supply Warehouse</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$834,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered"><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2693">116 STAT. 2693</page>Air Force: Family Housing—Continued</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State or Country</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Purpose</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">United Kingdom</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Royal Air Force, Lakenheath</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Housing Office and Maintenance Facility</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,203,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">$429,568,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning and Design</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a)(6)(A), the Secretary of the Air Force may carry out architec-tural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $34,188,000.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2303">SEC. 2303.</num> <heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING UNITS.</heading> <content>Subject to section 2825 of title 10, Unites States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a)(6)(A), the Secretary of the Air Force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $226,068,000.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2304">SEC. 2304.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, AIR FORCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appro-priated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2002, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Air Force in the total amount of $2,633,738,000, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For military construction projects inside the United States authorized by section 2301(a), $717,300,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For military construction projects outside the United States authorized by section 2301(b), $238,251,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For military construction projects at unspecified world-wide locations authorized by section 2301(c), $24,993,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For unspecified minor construction projects authorized by section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, $11,500,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>For architectural and engineering services and construction design under section 2807 of title 10, United States Code, $82,820,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <chapeau>For military housing functions:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>For construction and acquisition, planning and design, and improvement of military family housing and facilities, $689,824,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>For support of military family housing (including functions described in section 2833 of title 10, United States Code), $869,050,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2301 of this Act may not exceed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the total amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2694">116 STAT. 2694</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$7,100,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2301(a) for construction of a consolidated base engineer complex at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The total amount authorized to be appro-priated pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (a) is the sum of the amounts authorized to be appropriated in such paragraphs, reduced by the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$19,063,000, which represents savings resulting from adjustments to foreign currency exchange rates for military construction, military family housing construction, and military family housing support outside the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$15,306,000, which represents savings resulting from reductions in supervision, inspection, and overhead costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>$16,000,000, which represents savings resulting from lower-than-expected inflation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2305">SEC. 2305.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY FOR USE OF MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC ROAD NEAR AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY, TO REPLACE ROAD CLOSED FOR FORCE PROTECTION PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Use Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts authorized to be appropriated by section 2304(a)(2), the Secretary of the Air Force may carry out a project to provide a public road, and associated improvements, to replace a public road adjacent to Aviano Air Base, Italy, that has been closed for force protection purposes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The authority of the Secretary to carry out the project referred to in subsection (a) shall include authority as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>To acquire property for the project for transfer to a host nation authority.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>To provide funds to a host nation authority to acquire property for the project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>To make a contribution to a host nation authority for purposes of carrying out the project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>To provide vehicle and pedestrian access to landowners affected by the project.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>The acquisition of property using the authority in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) may be made regardless of whether or not ownership of such property will vest in the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Certain Real Property Management Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2672(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to any acquisition of interests in land for purposes of the project authorized by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXIV">TITLE XXIV—</num><heading>DEFENSE AGENCIES</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2401.</designator> <label>Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2402.</designator> <label>Improvements to military family housing units.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2403.</designator> <label>Energy conservation projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2404.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2405.</designator> <label>Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2000 project.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2406.</designator> <label>Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 1999 project.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2407.</designator> <label>Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 1997 project.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="2401">SEC. 2401.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED DEFENSE AGENCIES CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2695">116 STAT. 2695</page>2404(a)(1), the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations and locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border-bottom:1px solid black"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Defense Agencies: Inside the United States</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Agency</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Chemical Demilitarization</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Pine Bluff, Arkansas</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$18,937,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Defense Intelligence Agency</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Bolling Air Force Base, District of Columbia</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$111,958,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Defense Logistics Agency</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Travis Air Force Base, California</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$16,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Defense Threat Reduction Agency</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Belvoir, Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$76,388,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Department of Defense Dependents Schools</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Bragg, North Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,036,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Jackson, South Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,506,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$12,138,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,418,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">United States Military Academy, West Point, New York</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,347,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Joint Chiefs of Staff</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$25,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Missile Defense Agency</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kauai, Hawaii</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$23,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">National Security Agency</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Meade, Maryland</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$4,484,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Special Operations Command</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Dam Neck, Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$3,900,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Bragg, North Carolina</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$30,800,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hurlburt Field, Florida</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$11,100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$14,300,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Stennis Space Center, Mississippi</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$5,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">TRICARE Management Activity</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$10,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,700,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Washington Headquarters Services</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">District of Columbia</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">$394,312,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Outside the United States</inline>.—</heading><content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2404(a)(2), the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations and locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Defense Agencies: Outside the United States</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Agency</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Defense Logistics Agency</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Andersen Air Force Base, Guam</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,586,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Forces Marianas Islands, Guam</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Station, Rota, Spain</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$23,400,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2696">116 STAT. 2696</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Defense Agencies: Outside the United States—Continued</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">Agency</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Royal Air Force, Fairford, United Kingdom</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$17,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Yokota Air Base, Japan</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$23,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Department of Defense Dependents Schools</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kaiserslautem, Germany</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$957,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,192,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Seoul, Korea</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$31,683,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, Belgium</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$1,573,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$997,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Vicenza, Italy</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$2,117,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">TRICARE Management Activity</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$41,449,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$39,629,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;"/> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Total</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;">$206,583,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2402">SEC. 2402.</num> <heading>IMPROVEMENTS TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING UNITS.</heading> <content>Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2404(a)(8)(A), the Secretary of Defense may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $5,480,000.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2403">SEC. 2403.</num> <heading>ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECTS.</heading> <content>Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2404(a)(6), the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under section 2865 of title 10, United States Code, in the amount of $34,531,000.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2404">SEC. 2404.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, DEFENSE AGENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2002, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments) in the total amount of $1,434,795,000, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For military construction projects inside the United States authorized by section 2401(a), $357,712,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For military construction projects outside the United States authorized by section 2401(b), $206,583,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For unspecified minor construction projects under section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, $16,293,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For contingency construction projects of the Secretary of Defense under section 2804 of title 10, United States Code, $10,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>For architectural and engineering services and construction design under section 2807 of title 10, United States Code, $45,532,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>For energy conservation projects authorized by section 2403, $34,531,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>For base closure and realignment activities as authorized by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), $565,138,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <chapeau>For military family housing functions:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2697">116 STAT. 2697</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>For improvement of military family housing and facilities, $5,480,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>For support of military family housing (including functions described in section 2833 of title 10, United States Code), $42,432,000.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>For credit to the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund established by section 2883(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, $2,000,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>For payment of a claim against the Hospital Replacement project at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, $10,400,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 4 of an ammunition demilitarization facility at Pueblo Chemical Activity, Colorado, authorized by section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (division B of Public Law 104–201; 110 Stat. 2775), as amended by section 2406 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 839) and section 2407 of this Act, $38,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 5 of an ammunition demilitarization facility at Newport Army Depot, Indiana, authorized by section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public Law 105–261; 112 Stat. 2193), as amended by section 2406 of this Act, $61,494,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 5 of an ammunition demilitarization facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, authorized by section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public Law 105–261; 112 Stat. 2193), as amended by section 2406 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1299), $20,600,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 3 of an ammunition demilitarization facility at Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky, authorized by section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 835), as amended by section 2405 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1298) and section 2405 of this Act, $10,300,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14)</num> <content>For the construction of phase 3 of an ammunition demilitarization support facility at Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky, authorized by section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 835), $8,300,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2401 of this Act may not exceed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the total amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$26,200,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(a) for the construction of the Defense Threat Reduction Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The total amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (14) of subsection (a) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2698">116 STAT. 2698</page>is the sum of the amounts authorized to be appropriated in such paragraphs, reduced by the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$2,976,000, which represents savings resulting from adjustments to foreign currency exchange rates for military construction, military family housing construction, and military family housing support outside the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$37,000, which represents savings resulting from adjustments in the accounting of civilian personnel benefits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>$7,414,000, which represents savings resulting from reductions in supervision, inspection, and overhead costs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>$7,000,000, which represents savings resulting from lower-than-expected inflation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2405">SEC. 2405.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2000 PROJECT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 835), as amended by section 2405 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1298), is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>under the agency heading relating to Chemical Demilitarization, in the item relating to Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky, by striking “<quotedText>$254,030,000</quotedText>” in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$290,325,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking the amount identified as the total in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$748,245,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2405(b)(3) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (113 Stat. 839), as so amended, is further amended by striking “<quotedText>$231,230,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$267,525,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2406">SEC. 2406.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 1999 PROJECT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public Law 105–261; 112 Stat. 2193), as amended by section 2406 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1299), is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>under the agency heading relating to Chemical Demilitarization, in the item relating to Newport Army Depot, Indiana, by striking “<quotedText>$191,550,000</quotedText>” in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$293,853,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking the amount identified as the total in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$829,919,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2404(b)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (112 Stat. 2196) is amended by striking “<quotedText>$162,050,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$264,353,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2407">SEC. 2407.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 1997 PROJECT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (division B of Public Law 104–201; 110 Stat. 2775), as amended by section 2406 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2699">116 STAT. 2699</page>2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 839), is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>under the agency heading relating to Chemical Demilitarization Program, in the item relating to Pueblo Chemical Activity, Colorado, by striking “<quotedText>$203,500,000</quotedText>” in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$261,000,000</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking the amount identified as the total in the amount column and inserting “<quotedText>$607,454,000</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2406(b)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (110 Stat. 2779), as so amended, is further amended by striking “<quotedText>$203,500,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$261,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXV">TITLE XXV—</num><heading>NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2501.</designator> <label>Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2502.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations, NATO.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="2501">SEC. 2501.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading> <content>The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment program as provided in section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in section 2502 and the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a result of construction previously financed by the United States.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2502">SEC. 2502.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATO.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2002, for contributions by the Secretary of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, for the share of the United States of the cost of projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment program authorized by section 2501, in the amount of $168,200,000.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) is the amount specified in such subsection, reduced by $1,000,000, which represents savings resulting from lower-than-expected inflation.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXVI">TITLE XXVI—</num><heading>GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2601.</designator> <label>Authorized Guard and Reserve construction and land acquisition projects.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="2601">SEC. 2601.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED GUARD AND RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2002, for the costs of acquisition, architectural and engineering services, and construction of facilities for the Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2700">116 STAT. 2700</page>therefor, under chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code (including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities), the following amounts:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>For the Department of the Army—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>for the Army National Guard of the United States, $237,236,000; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>for the Army Reserve, $99,399,000.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For the Department of the Navy, for the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve, $75,801,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>For the Department of the Air Force—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>for the Air National Guard of the United States, $204,215,000; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>for the Air Force Reserve, $85,649,000.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>The total amount authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A) is the amount specified in such subsection, reduced by $1,000,000, which represents savings resulting from lower-than-expected inflation.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXVII">TITLE XXVII—</num><heading>EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2701.</designator> <label>Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2702.</designator> <label>Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2000 projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2703.</designator> <label>Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 1999 projects.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="2701">SEC. 2701.</num> <heading>EXPIRATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO BE SPECIFIED BY LAW.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in titles XXI through XXVI for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>October 1, 2005; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2006.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects, and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor) for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>October 1, 2005; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for fiscal year 2006 for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2702">SEC. 2702.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATIONS OF CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2000 PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Certain Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2701 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 841), authorizations set forth in the tables in subsection (b), as provided in section <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2701">116 STAT. 2701</page>2302 or 2601 of that Act, shall remain in effect until October 1, 2003, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2004, whichever is later.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tables</inline>.—</heading><content>The tables referred to in subsection (a) are as follows: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Air Force: Extension of 2000 Project Authorizations</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Purpose</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Oklahoma</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Tinker Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Replace Family Housing (41 Units)</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,000,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Texas</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Lackland Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Dormitory</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">$5,300,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Army National Guard: Extension of 2000 Project Authorization</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Project</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Virginia</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Fort Pickett</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Multi-Purpose Range Complex-Heavy</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black;">$13,500,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2703">SEC. 2703.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATIONS OF CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 1999 PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2701 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2199), authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2302 of that Act and extended by section 2702 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1301), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2003, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2004, whichever is later.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Table</inline>.—</heading><content>The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="centered">Air Force: Extension of 1999 Project Authorizations</p> </caption> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> <col style="width:128pt ; max-width:128pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="header" style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black">State</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Installation or location</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Purpose</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black">Amount</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="border-top:1px solid black;"> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Delaware</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Dover Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Replace Family Housing (55 Units)</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$8,988,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Florida</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Patrick Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Replace Family Housing (46 Units)</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$9,692,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">New Mexico</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Kirtland Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Replace Family Housing (37 Units)</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black;">$6,400,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Ohio</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Wright-Patterson Air Force Base</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">Replace Family Housing (40 Units)</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black;">$5,600,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXVIII">TITLE XXVIII—</num><heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2702">116 STAT. 2702</page>GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Changes</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2801.</designator> <label>Lease of military family housing in Korea.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2802.</designator> <label>Modification of alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2803.</designator> <label>Pilot housing privatization authority for acquisition or construction of military unaccompanied housing.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2804.</designator> <label>Repeal of source requirements for family housing construction overseas.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2805.</designator> <label>Availability of energy cost savings realized at military installations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Real Property and Facilities Administration</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2811.</designator> <label>Agreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training, testing, and operations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2812.</designator> <label>Conveyance of surplus real property for natural resource conservation purposes.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2813.</designator> <label>Modification of demonstration program on reduction in long-term facility maintenance costs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2814.</designator> <label>Expanded authority to transfer property at military installations to be closed to persons who construct or provide military family housing.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Land Conveyances</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="part"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Part</inline> I—</designator><label><inline class="smallCaps">Army Conveyances</inline></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2821.</designator> <label>Transfer of jurisdiction, Fort McClellan, Alabama, to establish Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2822.</designator> <label>Land conveyances, lands in Alaska no longer required for National Guard purposes.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2823.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, Kansas.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2824.</designator> <label>Land conveyances. Bluegrass Army Depot, Richmond, Kentucky.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2825.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2826.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Army Reserve Training Center, Buffalo, Minnesota.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2827.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2828.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Fort Bliss, Texas.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2829.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Fort Hood, Texas.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2830.</designator> <label>Land conveyances, Engineer Proving Ground, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="part"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Part</inline> II—</designator><label><inline class="smallCaps">Navy Conveyances</inline></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2831.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, San Diego, California.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2832.</designator> <label>Modification of authority for land transfer and conveyance, Naval Security Group Activity, Winter Harbor, Maine.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2833.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2834.</designator> <label>Land conveyance, Naval Station, Newport, Rhode Island.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2835.</designator> <label>Land exchange and boundary adjustments. Marine Corps Base, Quantico, and Prince William Forest Park, Virginia.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="part"> <designator><inline class="smallCaps">Part</inline> III—</designator><label><inline class="smallCaps">Air Force Conveyances</inline></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2841.</designator> <label>Modification of land conveyance, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2842.</designator> <label>Land exchange, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2843.</designator> <label>Land conveyances, Wendover Air Force Base Auxiliary Field, Nevada.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2851.</designator> <label>Master plan for use of Navy Annex, Arlington, Virginia.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2852.</designator> <label>Sale of excess treated water and wastewater treatment capacity. Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2853.</designator> <label>Conveyance of real property, Adak Naval Complex, Alaska, and related land conveyances.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 2854.</designator> <label>Special requirement for adding military installation to closure list.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Changes</heading> <section> <num value="2801">SEC. 2801.</num> <heading>LEASE OF MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING IN KOREA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Number of Units Authorized for Lease at Current Maximum Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Paragraph (3) of section 2828(e) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2703">116 STAT. 2703</page>of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>800 units</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>1,175 units</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Lease Additional Number of Units at Increased Maximum Amount</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>That section is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>In addition to the units of family housing referred to in paragraph (1) for which the maximum lease amount is $25,000 per unit per year, the Secretary of the Army may lease not more than 2,400 units of family housing in Korea subject to a maximum lease amount of $35,000 per unit per year.”;</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText>and (3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(3), and (4)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText>53,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>55,775</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2802">SEC. 2802.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF ALTERNATIVE AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF MILITARY HOUSING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Utilities and Services</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2872a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11)</num> <content>Firefighting and fire protection services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12)</num> <content>Police protection services.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Leasing of Housing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 2874 of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following new subsections: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lease Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned may enter into contracts for the lease of housing units that the Secretary determines are suitable for use as military family housing or military unaccompanied housing.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Leased Units</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned shall utilize housing units leased under this section as military family housing or military unaccompanied housing, as appropriate.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The heading for such section is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2874">“§ 2874.</num> <heading>Leasing of housing”.</heading> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter IV of chapter 169 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2874 and inserting the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2874.</designator> <label>Leasing of housing.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Interim Lease Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 2879 of such title is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter IV of chapter 169 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 2879.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2803">SEC. 2803.</num> <heading>PILOT HOUSING PRIVATIZATION AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2881 the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2704">116 STAT. 2704</page> <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2881a">“§ 2881a.</num> <heading>Pilot projects for acquisition or construction of military unaccompanied housing</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Projects Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may carry out not more than three pilot projects under the authority of this section or another provision of this subchapter to use the private sector for the acquisition or construction of military unaccompanied housing in the United States, including any territory or possession of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Housing; Assignment of Members</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may assign members of the armed forces without dependents to housing units acquired or constructed under the pilot projects, and such housing units shall be considered as quarters of the United States or a housing facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for purposes of section 403 of title 37.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basic Allowance for Housing</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Defense may prescribe and, under section 403(n) of title 37, pay for members of the armed forces without dependents in privatized housing acquired or constructed under the pilot projects higher rates of partial basic allowance for housing than the rates authorized under paragraph (2) of such section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The partial basic allowance for housing paid for a member at a higher rate under this subsection may be paid directly to the private sector source of the housing to whom the member is obligated to pay rent or other charge for residing in such housing if the private sector source credits the amount so paid against the amount owed by the member for the rent or other charge.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Navy shall use the Department of Defense Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund to carry out activities under the pilot projects.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Subject to 90 days prior notification to the appropriate committees of Congress, such additional amounts as the Secretary of Defense considers necessary may be transferred to the Department of Defense Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund from amounts appropriated for construction of military unaccompanied housing in military construction accounts. The amounts so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same period of time as amounts appropriated directly to the Fund.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy shall transmit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>each contract for the acquisition of military unaccompanied housing that the Secretary proposes to solicit under the pilot projects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>each conveyance or lease proposed under section 2878 of this title in furtherance of the pilot projects; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>the proposed partial basic allowance for housing rates for each contract as they vary by grade of the member and how they compare to basic allowance for housing rates for other contracts written under the authority of the pilot programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The report shall describe the proposed contract, conveyance, or lease and the intended method of participation of the United States in the contract, conveyance, or lease and provide a justification<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of such method of participation. The report shall be submitted not later than 90 days before the date on which the Secretary issues the contract solicitation or offers the conveyance or lease.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2705">116 STAT. 2705</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expiration</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 2885 of this title, the authority of the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract under the pilot programs shall expire September 30, 2007.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2881 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2881a.</designator> <label>Pilot projects for acquisition or construction of military unaccompanied housing.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2871(7) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>and transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the armed forces on temporary duty</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2804">SEC. 2804.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF SOURCE REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION OVERSEAS.</heading> <content>Section 803 of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1984 (Public Law 98–115; 10 U.S.C. 2821 note) is repealed.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2805">SEC. 2805.</num> <heading>AVAILABILITY OF ENERGY COST SAVINGS REALIZED AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 2865(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>through the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the funds were appropriated</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>until expended</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Real Property and Facilities Administration</heading> <section> <num value="2811">SEC. 2811.</num> <heading>AGREEMENTS TO LIMIT ENCROACHMENTS AND OTHER CONSTRAINTS ON MILITARY TRAINING, TESTING, AND OPERATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2684 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2684a">“§ 2684a.</num> <heading>Agreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training, testing, and operations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may enter into an agreement with an eligible entity described in subsection (b) to address the use or development of real property in the vicinity of a military installation for purposes of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>limiting any development or use of the property that would be incompatible with the mission of the installation; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>preserving habitat on the property in a manner that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>is compatible with environmental requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>may eliminate or relieve current or anticipated environmental restrictions that would or might otherwise restrict, impede, or otherwise interfere, whether directly or indirectly, with current or anticipated military training, testing, or operations on the installation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An agreement under this section may be entered into with any of the following;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2706">116 STAT. 2706</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>A State or political subdivision of a State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>A private entity that has as its stated principal organizational purpose or goal the conservation, restoration, or preservation of land and natural resources, or a similar purpose or goal, as determined by the Secretary concerned.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Certain Contract Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 63 of title 31 shall not apply to any agreement entered into under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition and Acceptance of Property and Interests</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="A">(1)</num> <chapeau>An agreement with an eligible entity under this section may provide for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the acquisition by the entity of all right, title, and interest in and to any real property, or any lesser interest in the property, as may be appropriate for purposes of this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the sharing by the United States and the entity of the acquisition costs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Property or interests may not be acquired pursuant to the agreement unless the owner of the property or interests consents to the acquisition.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The agreement shall require the entity to transfer to the United States, upon the request of the Secretary concerned, all or a portion of the property or interest acquired under the agreement or a lesser interest therein. The Secretary shall limit such transfer request to the minimum property or interests necessary to ensure that the property concerned is developed and used in a manner appropriate for purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The Secretary concerned may accept on behalf of the United States any property or interest to be transferred to the United States under the agreement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>For purposes of the acceptance of property or interests under the agreement, the Secretary concerned may accept an appraisal or title documents prepared or adopted by a non-Federal entity as satisfying the applicable requirements of section 301 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4651) or section 3111 of title 40, if the Secretary concerned finds that the appraisal or title documents substantially comply with the requirements.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acquisition of Water Rights</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority of the Secretary concerned to enter into an agreement under this section for the acquisition of real property (or an interest therein) includes the authority to support the purchase of water rights from any available source when necessary to support or protect the mission of a military installation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned may require such additional terms and conditions in an agreement under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), funds authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Defense-wide activities may be used to enter into agreements under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>In the case of a military installation operated primarily with funds authorized to be appropriated for research, development, test, and evaluation, funds authorized to be appropriated for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Defense-wide activities for research, development, test, and evaluation may be used to <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2707">116 STAT. 2707</page>enter into agreements under this section with respect to the installation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘Secretary concerned’ means the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The term ‘State’ includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and the territories and possessions of the United States.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2684 the following new item: <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2684a.</designator> <label>Agreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training, testing, and operations.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2812">SEC. 2812.</num> <heading>CONVEYANCE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY FOR NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2694 the following new section: <quotedContent><section> <num value="2694a">“§ 2694a.</num> <heading>Conveyance of surplus real property for natural resource conservation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Convey</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of a military department may convey to an eligible entity described in subsection (b) any surplus real property that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>is under the administrative control of the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>is suitable and desirable for conservation purposes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>has been made available for public benefit transfer for a sufficient period of time to potential claimants; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>is not subject to a pending request for transfer to another Federal agency or for conveyance to any other qualified recipient for public benefit transfer under the real property disposal processes and authorities under subtitle I of title 40.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The conveyance of surplus real property under this section may be made to any of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>A State or political subdivision of a State.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>A nonprofit organization that exists for the primary purpose of conservation of natural resources on real property.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revisionary Interest and Other Deed Requirements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The deed of conveyance of any surplus real property conveyed under this section shall require the property to be used and maintained for the conservation of natural resources in perpetuity. If the Secretary concerned determines at any time that the property is not being used or maintained for such purpose, then, at the option of the Secretary, all or any portion of the property shall revert to the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The deed of conveyance may permit the recipient of the property—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>to convey the property to another eligible entity, subject to the approval of the Secretary concerned and subject to the same covenants and terms and conditions as provided in the deed from the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>to conduct incidental revenue-producing activities on the property that are compatible with the use of the property for conservation purposes.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2708">116 STAT. 2708</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The deed of conveyance may contain such additional terms, reservations, restrictions, and conditions as the Secretary concerned considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Release of Covenants</inline>.—</heading><content>With the concurrence of the Secretary of Interior, the Secretary concerned may grant a release from a covenant included in the deed of conveyance of real property conveyed under this section, subject to the condition that the recipient of the property pay the fair market value, as determined by the Secretary concerned, of the property at the time of the release of the covenant. The Secretary concerned may reduce the amount required to be paid under this subsection to account for the value of the natural resource conservation benefit that has accrued to the United States during the period the covenant was in effect, if the benefit was not taken into account in determining the original consideration for the conveyance.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary concerned may not approve of the reconveyance of real property under subsection (c) or grant the release of a covenant under subsection (d) until the Secretary notifies the appropriate committees of Congress of the proposed reconveyance or release and a period of 21 days elapses from the date the notification is received by the committees.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>The conveyance of real property under this section shall not be used as a condition of allowing any defense activity under any Federal, State, or local permitting or review process. The Secretary concerned may make the conveyance, with the restrictions specified in subsection (c), to establish a mitigation bank, but only if the establishment of the mitigation bank does not occur in order to satisfy any condition for permitting military activity under a Federal, State, or local permitting or review process.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>In fixing the consideration for the conveyance of real property under this section, or in determining the amount of any reduction of the amount to be paid for the release of a covenant under subsection (d), the Secretary concerned shall take into consideration any benefit that has accrued or may accrue to the United States from the use of such property for the conservation of natural resources.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relation to Other Conveyance Authorities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary concerned may not make a conveyance under this section of any real property to be disposed of under a base closure law in a manner that is inconsistent with the requirements and conditions of the base closure law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>In the case of real property on Guam, the Secretary concerned may not make a conveyance under this section unless the Government of Guam has been first afforded the opportunity to acquire the real property as authorized by section 1 of Public Law 106–504 (114 Stat. 2309).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ has the meaning given such term in section 2801 of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘base closure law’ means the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Section 2687 of this title.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1988 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2709">116 STAT. 2709</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>Any other similar authority for the closure or realignment of military installations that is enacted after the date of the enactment of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The term ‘Secretary concerned’ means the Secretary of a military department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The term ‘State’ includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and the territories and possessions of the United States.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section></quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2694 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“2694a.</designator> <label>Conveyance of surplus real property for natural resource conservation.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance of Funds to Cover Administrative Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2695(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>The conveyance of real property under section 2694a of this title.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements With Nonprofit Natural Resource Conservation Organizations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2701(d) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Agencies</inline></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Entities</inline></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>with any State or local government agency, or with any Indian tribe,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>any State or local government agency, any Indian tribe, or any nonprofit conservation organization</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>the agency</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the agency, Indian tribe, or organization</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (4), as redesignated by section 311(2) of this Act, and inserting the following new paragraph: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The term ‘Indian tribe’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(36) of CERCLA (42 U.S.C. 9601(36)).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The term ‘nonprofit conservation organization’ means any non-governmental nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is conservation of open space or natural resources.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2813">SEC. 2813.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ON REDUCTION IN LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE COSTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrator of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 2814 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1310; 10 U.S.C. 2809 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Secretary of the Army</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of such section is amended to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2710">116 STAT. 2710</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not more than 12 contracts per military department may contain requirements referred to in subsection (a) for the purpose of the demonstration program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The demonstration program may only cover contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003, except that the Secretary of the Army shall treat any contract containing requirements referred to in subsection (a) that was entered into under the authority in such subsection between that date and December 28, 2001, as a contract for the purpose of the demonstration program.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText>Secretary of the Army</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Secretary of Defense</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> Subsection (f) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText>the Army</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the military departments or defense-wide</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/2809">10 USC 2809 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall not affect the availability for the purpose of the demonstration program under section 2814 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, as amended by this section, of any amounts authorized to be appropriated before the date of the enactment of this Act for the Army for military construction that have been obligated for the demonstration program, but not expended, as of that date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2814">SEC. 2814.</num> <heading>EXPANDED AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER PROPERTY AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS TO BE CLOSED TO PERSONS WHO CONSTRUCT OR PROVIDE MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading>1988 <inline class="smallCaps">Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 204(e)(1) of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100–526; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended by striking the last sentence.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading>1990 <inline class="smallCaps">Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2905(f)(1) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is amended by striking the last sentence.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Land Conveyances</heading> <part> <num value="I">PART I—</num><heading>ARMY CONVEYANCES</heading> <section> <num value="2821">SEC. 2821.</num> <heading>TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION, FORT MCCLELLAN, ALABAMA, TO ESTABLISH MOUNTAIN LONGLEAF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/668/d">16 USC 668dd note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Required</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall transfer, without reimbursement, to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior a parcel of real property at Fort McClellan, Alabama, consisting of approximately 7,600 acres, which is described as the “<quotedText>acquisition area</quotedText>” in a memorandum of agreement between the Secretaries numbered 1448–40181–00–K–014.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment and Management of Refuge</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Interior shall establish on the real property transferred under subsection (a) the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2711">116 STAT. 2711</page>Refuge to enhance, manage, and protect the unique mountain longleaf pine ecosystem on the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of Interior shall manage the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge in a manner that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>conserves and enhances populations of fish, wildlife, and plants in the Refuge, including migratory birds and species that are threatened or endangered, with particular emphasis on the protection of the mountain longleaf pine plant ecosystem;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>protects and enhances the quality of aquatic habitat in the Refuge;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>provides, in coordination with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the public with recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and photography;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>provides opportunities for scientific research and education on land use and environmental law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>is consistent with environmental restoration efforts conducted by the Secretary of the Army on the Refuge or on lands adjacent to the Refuge.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Restoration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Army shall continue to be responsible for unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents on the real property transferred under subsection (a) and shall continue to follow a remediation process in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Army shall appropriately factor the management directives for the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, as described in subsection (b), into the remedy selection process for the property transferred under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relation to Other Environmental Laws</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall relieve, and no action taken under this section may relieve, the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Interior, or any other person from any liability or other obligation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), or any other Federal or State law.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may provide up to $500,000 from the funds in the Base Realignment and Closure Account 1990 to the Secretary of Interior to facilitate the establishment of the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge and to support environmental research at the Refuge during the first two years of the operation of the Refuge.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2822">SEC. 2822.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCES, LANDS IN ALASKA NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR NATIONAL GUARD PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may convey to an eligible entity described in subsection (b) all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, in the State of Alaska described in subsection (c) if the Secretary determines the conveyance would be in the public interest.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible Recipients</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following entities shall be eligible to receive real property under subsection (a):</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The State of Alaska.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A governmental entity in the State of Alaska.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2712">116 STAT. 2712</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A Native Corporation (as defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Metlakatla Indian Community.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Property</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) applies to real property located in the State of Alaska that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>is under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army and, before December 2, 1980, was under such jurisdiction for the use of the Alaska National Guard;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>is located in a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System designated in the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487; 16 U.S.C. 668dd note);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>is excess to the needs of the Alaska National Guard and the Department of Defense; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>the Secretary determines that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the anticipated cost to the United States of retaining the property exceeds the value of such property; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the condition of the property makes it unsuitable for retention by the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>The conveyance of real property under this section shall, at the election of the Secretary, be for no consideration or for consideration in an amount determined by the Secretary to be appropriate under the circumstances.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Consideration</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If consideration is received for the conveyance of real property under subsection (a), the Secretary may use the amounts received, in such amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts, to pay for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the cost of a survey described in subsection (f) with respect to the property;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the cost of carrying out any environmental assessment, study, or analysis, and any remediation, that may be required under Federal law, or is considered appropriate by the Secretary, in connection with the property or the conveyance of the property; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>any other costs incurred by the Secretary in conveying the property.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of any real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance of real property under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2823">SEC. 2823.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, SUNFLOWER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, KANSAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services may convey to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District, Kansas (in this section referred to as the “<heading>District</heading>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, at the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in the State of Kansas consisting of approximately 2,000 acres.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Basis of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><content>The conveyance under this section shall be made in a manner consistent with section 550(e) of title 40, United States Code, for the purpose of permitting the District to use the conveyed property for public recreational purposes.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2713">116 STAT. 2713</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage, location, and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Administrator. The cost of such legal description, survey, or both shall be borne by the District.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Administrator considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Section</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator and the District reach an agreement regarding the conveyance of the property described in subsection (a) before January 31, 2003, the authority provided by this section shall not take effect.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2824">SEC. 2824.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCES. BLUEGRASS ARMY DEPOT, RICHMOND, KENTUCKY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of the Army may convey, without consideration, to Madison County, Kentucky (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>County</quotedText>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the following parcels of real property, including any improvements thereon, at the Bluegrass Army Depot, Richmond, Kentucky:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A parcel consisting of approximately 10 acres.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A parcel consisting of approximately 3 acres, including the building known as Quarters 29.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may not convey the parcel of real property referred to in subsection (a)(1) unless the County agrees to use the property to facilitate the construction of a veterans’ center on the property by the State of Kentucky and the Secretary determines that the State has appropriated adequate funds for the construction of the veterans’ center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary may not convey the parcel of real property referred to in subsection (a)(2) unless the County agrees to utilize the property for historical preservation and education purposes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversionary Interest</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>At the end of the seven-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary makes the conveyance of the parcel of real property referred to in subsection (a)(1), if the Secretary determines that a veterans’ center is not in operation on the conveyed real property, then, at the option of the Secretary, all right, title, and interest in and to the property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert to the United States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>If the Secretary determines at any time that the parcel of real property referred to in subsection (a)(2) has ceased to be utilized for the purposes specified in subsection (b)(2), then, at the option of the Secretary, all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto the property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any determination of the Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Costs of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may require the County to reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyances under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation (other than the environmental baseline survey), and other administrative costs related to the conveyance.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2714">116 STAT. 2714</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall require the County to reimburse the Secretary for any excess costs incurred by the Secretary for any environmental assessment, study, or analysis, or for any other excess costs incurred by the Secretary, in connection with the conveyances, if the excess costs were incurred as a result of a request by the County. In this paragraph, the term “<quotedText>excess costs</quotedText>” means costs in excess of those costs considered reasonable and necessary by the Secretary to comply with existing law to make the conveyances.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any reimbursement received under this subsection shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyances. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the County.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyances under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2825">SEC. 2825.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may convey, without consideration, to the City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>City</quotedText>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, consisting of approximately 50 acres and containing an abandoned railroad spur for the purpose of permitting the City to use the property for storm water management, recreation, transportation, and other public purposes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Costs Of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may require the City to reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation (other than the environmental baseline survey), and other administrative costs related to the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall require the City to reimburse the Secretary for any excess costs incurred by the Secretary for any environmental assessment, study, or analysis, or for any other excess costs incurred by the Secretary, in connection with the conveyance, if the excess costs were incurred as a result of a request by the City. In this paragraph, the term “<quotedText>excess costs</quotedText>” means costs in excess of those costs considered reasonable and necessary by the Secretary to comply with existing law to make the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any reimbursement received under this subsection shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2715">116 STAT. 2715</page> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The acreage of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) has been determined by the Secretary through a legal description outlining such acreage. No further survey of the property is required before the conveyance is made.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2826">SEC. 2826.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, ARMY RESERVE TRAINING CENTER, BUFFALO, MINNESOTA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may convey, without consideration, to the Buffalo Independent School District 877 of Buffalo, Minnesota (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>School District</quotedText>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including improvements thereon, that is located at 800 8th Street, N.E., in Buffalo, Minnesota, and contains a former Army Reserve Training Center, which is being used by the School District as the site of the Phoenix Learning Center.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Costs of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may require the School District to reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation (other than the environmental baseline survey), and other administrative costs related to the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall require the School District to reimburse the Secretary for any excess costs incurred by the Secretary for any environmental assessment, study, or analysis, or for any other excess costs incurred by the Secretary, in connection with the conveyance, if the excess costs were incurred as a result of a request by the School District. In this paragraph, the term “<quotedText>excess costs</quotedText>” means costs in excess of those costs considered reasonable and necessary by the Secretary to comply with existing law to make the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any reimbursement received under this subsection shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the School District.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2827">SEC. 2827.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may convey by sale all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, consisting of approximately 63.95 acres of military family housing known as Howard Commons, that comprises a portion of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2716">116 STAT. 2716</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Competitive Bid Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall use competitive procedures for the sale authorized by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>As consideration for the conveyance authorized by subsection (a), the recipient shall provide the United States, whether by cash payment, in-kind contribution, or a combination thereof, an amount that is not less than the fair market value, as determined by the Secretary, of the property conveyed under such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>In-kind consideration under paragraph (1) may include the construction of replacement military family housing or the rehabilitation of existing military family housing at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, as agreed upon by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>If the value of in-kind consideration to be provided under this subsection exceeds $1,500,000, the Secretary may not accept such consideration until after the end of the 21-day period beginning on the date the Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of the decision of the Secretary to accept in-kind consideration in excess of that amount.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Any proceeds received by the Secretary under this subsection and not used to construct or rehabilitate such military family housing shall be deposited in the special account in the Treasury established pursuant to section 572(b) of title 40, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><content>If the real property authorized to be conveyed by this section is transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator, rather than the Secretary, shall have the authority to convey such property under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Parcel</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the recipient of the parcel.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2828">SEC. 2828.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT BUSS, TEXAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may convey, without consideration, to the County of El Paso, Texas (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>County</quotedText>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 44 acres at Fort Bliss, Texas, for the purpose of facilitating the construction by the State of Texas of a nursing home for veterans of the Armed Forces.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversionary Interest</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>At the end of the seven-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary makes the conveyance under subsection (a), if the Secretary determines that a nursing home for veterans is not in operation on the conveyed real property, then, at the option of the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>all right, title, and interest in and to the property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert to the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto the property.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2717">116 STAT. 2717</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Any determination of the Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Costs of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may require the County to reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance under <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2718">116 STAT. 2718</page> subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation (other than the environmental baseline survey), and other administrative costs related to the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall require the County to reimburse the Secretary for any excess costs incurred by the Secretary for any environmental assessment, study, or analysis, or for any other excess costs incurred by the Secretary, in connection with the conveyance, if the excess costs were incurred as a result of a request by the County. In this paragraph, the term “<quotedText>excess costs</quotedText>” means costs in excess of those costs considered reasonable and necessary by the Secretary to comply with existing law to make the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any reimbursement received under this subsection shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the County.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2829">SEC. 2829.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, FORT HOOD, TEXAS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Army may convey, without consideration, to the Veterans Land Board of the State of Texas (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>Board</quotedText>”) all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 174 acres at Fort Hood, Texas, for the purpose of permitting the Board to establish a State-run cemetery for veterans of the Armed Forces.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversionary Interest</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>At the end of the seven-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary makes the conveyance under subsection (a), if the Secretary determines that a cemetery for veterans is not in operation on the conveyed real property, then, at the option of the Secretary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>all right, title, and interest in and to the property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert to the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto the property.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Any determination of the Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Costs of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may require the Board to reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation (other than the environmental baseline survey), and other administrative costs related to the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall require the Board to reimburse the Secretary for any excess costs incurred by the Secretary for any environmental assessment, study, or analysis, or for any other excess costs incurred by the Secretary, in connection with the conveyance, if the excess costs were incurred as a result of a request by the Board. In this paragraph, the term “<quotedText>excess costs</quotedText>” means costs in excess of those costs considered reasonable and necessary by the Secretary to comply with existing law to make the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any reimbursement received under this subsection shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the Board.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2830">SEC. 2830.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCES, ENGINEER PROVING GROUND, FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance to Fairfax County, Virginia, Authorized</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Army may convey, without consideration, to Fairfax County, Virginia, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 135 acres, located in the northwest portion of the Engineer Proving Ground at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in order to permit the County to use such property for park and recreational purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The parcel of real property authorized to be conveyed by paragraph (1) is generally described as that portion of the Engineer Proving Ground located west of Accotink Creek, east of the Fairfax County Parkway, and north of Cissna Road to the northern boundary, but excludes a parcel of land consisting of approximately 15 acres located in the southeast comer of such portion of the Engineer Proving Ground.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The land excluded under paragraph (2) from the parcel of real property authorized to be conveyed by paragraph (1) shall be reserved for an access road to be constructed in the future.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance of Balance of Property Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may convey to any competitively selected grantee all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the real property, including any improvements thereon, at the Engineering Proving Ground not conveyed under the authority in subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>As consideration for the conveyance authorized by subsection (b), the grantee shall provide the United <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2719">116 STAT. 2719</page>States, whether by cash payment, in-kind contribution, or a combination thereof, an amount that is not less than the fair market value, as determined by the Secretary, of the property conveyed under such subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>In-kind consideration under paragraph (1) may include the maintenance, improvement, alteration, repair, remodeling, restoration (including environmental restoration), or construction of facilities for the Department of the Army at Fort Belvoir or at any other site or sites designated by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>If in-kind consideration under paragraph (1) includes the construction of facilities, the grantee shall also convey to the United States—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>title to such facilities, free of all liens and other encumbrances; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>if the United States does not have fee simple title to the land underlying such facilities, convey to the United States all right, title, and interest in and to such lands not held by the United States.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>If the value of in-kind consideration to be provided under paragraph (1) exceeds $1,500,000, the Secretary may not accept such consideration until after the end of the 21-day period beginning on the date the Secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of the decision of the Secretary to accept in-kind consideration in excess of that amount.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The Secretary shall deposit any cash received as consideration under this subsection in the special account established pursuant to section 572(b) of title 40, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction</inline>.—</heading><content>If all or a portion of the real property authorized to be conveyed by this section is transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator, rather than the Secretary of the Army, shall have the authority to convey such property under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Superseded Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2821 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (division B of Public Law 101–189; 103 Stat. 1658), as amended by section 2854 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (division B of Public Law 104–106; 110 Stat. 568), is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsections (a) and (b) shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of each such survey shall be borne by the grantee.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyances under subsections (a) and (b) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> <part> <num value="II">PART II—</num><heading>NAVY CONVEYANCES</heading> <section> <num value="2831">SEC. 2831.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, MIRAMAR, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may convey to the ENPEX Corporation, Incorporated (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>Corporation</quotedText>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2720">116 STAT. 2720</page>any improvements thereon, at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, San Diego, California, consisting of approximately 60 acres and appurtenant easements and any other necessary interests in real property for the purpose of permitting the Corporation to use the property for the production of electric power and related ancillary activities.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>As consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the Corporation shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the Corporation in and to a parcel of real property in the San Diego area that is suitable for military family housing, as determined by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>if the parcel conveyed under subparagraph (A) does not contain housing units suitable for use as military family housing, design and construct such military family housing units and supporting facilities as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The total combined value of the real property and military family housing conveyed by the Corporation under this subsection shall be at least equal to the fair market value of the real property conveyed to the Secretary under subsection (a), including any severance costs arising from any diminution of the value or utility of other property at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, attributable to the prospective future use of the property conveyed under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Secretary shall determine the fair market value of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) and the fair market value of the consideration to be provided under this subsection. Such determinations shall be final.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversionary Interest</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subject to paragraph (2), if the Secretary determines at any time that the property conveyed under subsection (a) is not being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in such subsection, all right, title, and interest in and to the property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert, at the option of the Secretary, to the United States, and the United States shall have the right of immediate entry onto the property. Any determination of the Secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>If Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, is no longer used as a Federal aviation facility, paragraph (1) shall no longer apply, and the Secretary shall release, without consideration, the reversionary interest retained by the United States under such paragraph.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Expenses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Corporation shall make funds available to the Secretary to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation, and other administrative costs related to the conveyance. This paragraph does not apply to costs associated with the removal of explosive ordnance from the parcel and environmental remediation of the parcel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 2695(c) of title 10 United States Code, shall apply to any amount received under paragraph (1). If the amounts received in advance under such paragraph exceed the costs actually <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2721">116 STAT. 2721</page>incurred by the Secretary, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the Corporation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Descriptions of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal descriptions of the real property to be conveyed by the Secretary under subsection (a) and the property to be conveyed by the Corporation under subsection (b) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, does not apply to the conveyance authorized by subsection (a), and the authority to make the conveyance shall not be considered to render the property excess or underutilized.</content> </subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyances authorized by this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2832">SEC. 2832.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR LAND TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE, NAVAL SECURITY GROUP ACTIVITY, WINTER HARBOR, MAINE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Conveyance Authority for Corea and Winter Harbor Properties</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of section 2845 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1319) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance and Transfer of Corea and Winter Harbor Properties Authorized</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of the Navy may convey, without consideration, to the State of Maine, any political subdivision of the State of Maine, or any tax-supported agency in the State of Maine, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to parcels of real property, including any improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto, comprising the former facilities of the Naval Security Group Activity, Winter Harbor, Maine, as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The parcel consisting of approximately 50 acres known as the Corea Operations Site.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Three parcels consisting of approximately 23 acres and comprising family housing facilities.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Navy may transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior a parcel of real property consisting of approximately 404 acres at the former Naval Security Group Activity, which is the balance of the real property comprising the Corea Operations Site. The Secretary of the Interior shall administer the property transferred under this paragraph as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption of Modified Conveyances from Federal Screening Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Such section is further amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption from Federal Screening</inline>.—</heading><content>Any conveyance authorized by subsection (b)(1) is exempt from the requirement to screen the property concerned for further Federal use pursuant to section 2696 of title 10, United States Code.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), (h) (as redesignated), and (i) (as redesignated) of such section are <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2722">116 STAT. 2722</page>amended by striking “<quotedText>subsection (b)</quotedText>– each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>subsection (b)(1)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2833">SEC. 2833.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, MASSACHUSETTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may convey, without consideration, to the City of Chicopee, Massachusetts (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>City</quotedText>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including 133 housing units and other improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 30.38 acres located at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts, for the purpose of permitting the City to use the property for economic development and other public purposes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Costs of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may require the City to reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation (other than the environmental baseline survey), and other administrative costs related to the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall require the City to reimburse the Secretary for any excess costs incurred by the Secretary for any environmental assessment, study, or analysis, or for any other excess costs incurred by the Secretary, in connection with the conveyance, if the excess costs were incurred as a result of a request by the City. In this paragraph, the term “<quotedText>excess costs</quotedText>” means costs in excess of those costs considered reasonable and necessary by the Secretary to comply with existing law to make the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any reimbursement received under this subsection shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2834">SEC. 2834.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCE, NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may convey to the State of Rhode Island, or any political subdivision thereof, any or all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, together with improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 34 acres located in Melville, Rhode Island, and known as the Melville Marina site.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>As consideration for the conveyance of real property under subsection (a), the conveyee shall pay the United States an amount equal to the fair market value of the real property, as determined by the Secretary based on an appraisal of the real property acceptable to the Secretary.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2723">116 STAT. 2723</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The consideration received under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the account established pursuant to section 572(b) of title 40, United States Code, and shall be available as provided for in that section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Costs of Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may require the conveyee of the real property under subsection (a) to reimburse the Secretary for any costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Any reimbursement for costs that is received under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account providing hinds for such costs. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2835">SEC. 2835.</num> <heading>LAND EXCHANGE AND BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS, MARINE CORPS BASE, QUANTICO, AND PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK, VIRGINIA</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land Exchange</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Administrative jurisdiction over certain lands at Prince William Forest Park, Virginia, and at the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, shall be adjusted through the following actions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Navy shall transfer, without reimbursement, to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior approximately 352 acres of land, depicted as “<quotedText>Lands Transferred from Department of the Navy to Department of the Interior</quotedText>” on the map entitled “<quotedText>Boundary Adjustments Between Prince William Forest Park and Marine Corps Base, Quantico</quotedText>”, numbered 860/80283, and dated May 1, 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Interior shall transfer, without reimbursement, to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy approximately 3,398 acres of land, depicted as “<quotedText>Lands Transferred from Department of the Interior to Department of the Navy</quotedText>” on the map described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention of Certain Land</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior shall continue to administer approximately 1,346 acres of land, depicted as “<quotedText>Lands Retained by Department of the Interior</quotedText>” on the map described in subsection (a)(1). Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the special use permit dated March 16, 1972, which provides for the use of part of this land by the Marine Corps, shall no longer be in effect.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent Disposal of Land</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>If any of the land described in subsection (a)(1) or (b) is determined to be excess to the needs of the Department of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior shall offer to transfer, without reimbursement, administrative jurisdiction over the land to the Secretary of the Navy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>If any of the land described in subsection (a)(2) is determined to be excess to the needs of the Department of the Navy, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2724">116 STAT. 2724</page>the Secretary of the Navy shall offer to transfer, without reimbursement, administrative jurisdiction over the land to the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>If an offer made under this subsection is not accepted within 90 days, the land covered by the offer may be disposed of in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the disposal of excess property.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Boundary Modification and Administration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The boundaries of Prince William Forest Park and the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, shall be modified to reflect the land exchanges or disposals made under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Land transferred to the Secretary of the Interior under subsection (a)(1) or retained under subsection (b) shall be administered as part of Prince William Forest Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Map</inline>.—</heading><content>The map described in subsection (a)(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Act of June 22, 1948 (Chapter 596; 62 Stat. 571), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking the first section and inserting the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="1">“SECTION 1.</num> <heading>PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK, VIRGINIA.</heading> <content>“Chopawamsic Park, which was established in 1933 as Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area, shall be known as ‘Prince William Forest Park’.”;</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>in section 2—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>That all</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>All</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>the Chopawamsic Park</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Prince William Forest Park</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>in section 3—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>That the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Navy be, and they are hereby</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The Secretary of the Interior is</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>the Chopawamsic Park</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText>Prince William Forest Park</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part> <num value="III">PART III—</num><heading>AIR FORCE CONVEYANCES</heading> <section> <num value="2841">SEC. 2841.</num> <heading>MODIFICATION OF LAND CONVEYANCE, LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA.</heading> <content>Section 2861(c) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–433) is amended in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText>10 years</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>30 years</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2842">SEC. 2842.</num> <heading>LAND EXCHANGE, BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, COLORADO.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exchange Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of facilitating the acquisition of real property suitable for the construction of military family housing for Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, the Secretary of the Air Force may convey to the State of Colorado (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>State</quotedText>”) all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including improvements thereon, consisting of all or part of the Watkins Communications Site in Arapahoe County, Colorado.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2725">116 STAT. 2725</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>As consideration for the conveyance authorized by subsection (a) the State shall convey to the United States all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a parcel of real property, including improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 41 acres that is owned by the State and is contiguous to Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall have jurisdiction over the real property conveyed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Upon conveyance to the United States under paragraph (1), the real property conveyed under that paragraph is withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the general land laws, including the mining laws and mineral and geothermal leasing laws.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Property</inline>.—</heading><content>The exact acreage and legal description of the parcels of real property to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyances under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2843">SEC. 2843.</num> <heading>LAND CONVEYANCES, WENDOVER AIR FORCE BASE AUXILIARY FIELD, NEVADA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyances Authorized to West Wendover, Nevada</inline>.—</heading><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary of the Interior may convey, without consideration, to the City of West Wendover, Nevada, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The lands at Wendover Air Force Base Auxiliary Field, Nevada, identified in Easement No. AFMC–HL–2–00–334 that are determined by the Secretary of the Air Force to be no longer required.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The lands at Wendover Air Force Base Auxiliary Field identified for disposition on the map entitled “<quotedText>West Wendover, Nevada-Excess</quotedText>”, dated January 5, 2001, that are determined by the Secretary of the Air Force to be no longer required.</content></subparagraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The purposes of the conveyances under this subsection are—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to permit the establishment and maintenance of runway protection zones; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to provide for the development of an industrial park and related infrastructure.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The map referred to in paragraph (1)(B) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management and the Elko District Office of the Bureau of Land Management.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conveyance Authorized to Tooele County, Utah</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of the Interior may convey, without consideration, to Tooele County, Utah, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands at Wendover Air Force Base Auxiliary Field identified in Easement No. AFMC–HL–2–00–318 that are determined by the Secretary of the Air Force to be no longer required.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The purpose of the conveyance under this subsection is to permit the establishment and maintenance of runway protection <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2726">116 STAT. 2726</page>zones and an aircraft accident potential protection zone as necessitated by continued military aircraft operations at the Utah Test and Training Range.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Phased Conveyances</inline>.—</heading><content>The land conveyances authorized by subsections (a) and (b) may be conducted in phases. To the extent practicable, the first phase of the conveyances should involve at least 3,000 acres.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of Conveyed Lands</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The lands conveyed under subsections (a) and (b) shall be managed by the City of West Wendover, Nevada, City of Wendover, Utah, Tooele County, Utah, and Elko County, Nevada—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in accordance with the provisions of an Interlocal Memorandum of Agreement entered into between the Cities of West Wendover, Nevada, and Wendover, Utah, Tooele County, Utah, and Elko County, Nevada, providing for the coordinated management and development of the lands for the economic benefit of both communities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in a manner that is consistent with such provisions of the easements referred to subsections (a) and (b) that, as jointly determined by the Secretary of the Air Force and Secretary of the Interior, remain applicable and relevant to the operation and management of the lands following conveyance and are consistent with the provisions of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Interior may jointly require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyances authorized by subsections (a) and (b) as the Secretaries consider appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> </part> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section> <num value="2851">SEC. 2851.</num> <heading>MASTER PLAN FOR USE OF NAVY ANNEX, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Authority for Transfer from Navy Annex</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2881 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (113 Stat. 879) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (b)(2), as amended by section 2863(f) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1332), by striking “<quotedText>as a site for—</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText>as a site for such other memorials or museums that the Secretary considers compatible with Arlington National Cemetery and the Air Force Memorial.</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (d)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText>the recommendation (if any) of the Commission on the National Military Museum to use a portion of the Navy Annex property as the site for the National Military Museum</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the use of the acres reserved under subsection (b)(2) for a memorial or museum</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText>the date on which the Commission on the National Military Museum submits to Congress its report under section 2903</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2727">116 STAT. 2727</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction of Amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by subsection (a) may not be construed to delay the establishment of the United States Air Force Memorial authorized by section 2863 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1330).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2852">SEC. 2852.</num> <heading>SALE OF EXCESS TREATED WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITY, MARINE CORPS BASE, CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Navy may provide to Onslow County, North Carolina, or any authority or political subdivision organized under the laws of North Carolina to provide public water or sewage services in Onslow County (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>County</quotedText>”), treated water and wastewater treatment services from facilities at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, if the Secretary determines that the provision of these utility services is in the public interest and will not interfere with current or future operations at Camp Lejeune.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability of Certain Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2686 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to the provision of public water or sewage services authorized by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consideration</inline>.—</heading><content>As consideration for the receipt of public water or sewage services under subsection (a), the County shall pay to the Secretary an amount (in cash or in kind) equal to the fair market value of the services. Amounts received in cash shall be credited to the base operation and maintenance accounts of Camp Lejeune.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may make minor expansions and extensions and permit connections to the public water or sewage systems of the County in order to furnish the services authorized under subsection (a). The Secretary shall restrict the provision of services to the County to those areas in the County where residential development would be compatible with current and future operations at Camp Lejeune.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Expenses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary may require the County to reimburse the Secretary for the costs incurred by the Secretary to provide public water or sewage services to the County under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 2695(c) of title 10 United States Code, shall apply to any amount received under this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the provision of public water or sewage services under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="2853">SEC. 2853.</num> <heading>CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY, ADAK NAVAL COMPLEX, ALASKA, AND RELATED LAND CONVEYANCES.</heading> <content>Section 6 of the Act entitled “<quotedText>An Act to ratify an agreement between The Aleut Corporation and the United States of America to exchange land rights received under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for certain land interests on Adak Island, and for other purposes.</quotedText>”, approved October 11, 2002 (Public Law 107–239),<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 1490.</p></sidenote> is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <content>For purposes of section 21(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1620(c)), all property received by the Aleut Corporation under this Act shall be given a tax basis equal <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2728">116 STAT. 2728</page>to fair value on the date of the transfer. Fair value shall be determined by replacement cost appraisal.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="2854">SEC. 2854.</num> <heading>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ADDING MILITARY INSTALLATION TO CLOSURE LIST.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2914(d) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), as added by section 3003 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (division B <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">115 Stat. 1346.</p></sidenote>of Public Law 107–107; 155 Stat, 1346), is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new paragraph (5): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Site visit</inline>.—</heading><content>In the report required under section 2903(d)(2)(A) that is to be transmitted under paragraph (1), the Commission may not recommend the closure of a military installation not recommended for closure by the Secretary under subsection (a) unless at least two members of the Commission visit the installation before the date of the transmittal of the report.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> DIVISION C—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS <num value="XXXI">TITLE XXXI—</num><heading>DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>National Security Programs Authorizations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3101.</designator> <label>National Nuclear Security Administration.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3102.</designator> <label>Defense environmental management.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3103.</designator> <label>Other defense activities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3104.</designator> <label>Defense nuclear waste disposal.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3141.</designator> <label>Annual assessments and reports to the President and Congress regarding the condition of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3142.</designator> <label>Plans for achieving enhanced readiness posture tor resumption by the United States of underground nuclear weapons tests.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3143.</designator> <label>Requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3144.</designator> <label>Database to track notification and resolution phases of Significant rinding Investigations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3145.</designator> <label>Defense environmental management cleanup reform program.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3146.</designator> <label>Limitation on obligation of funds for Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator program pending submission of report.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle C—</designator><label>Proliferation Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3151.</designator> <label>Transfer to National Nuclear Security Administration of Department of Defense’s Cooperative Threat Reduction program relating to elimination of weapons grade plutonium production in Russia.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3152.</designator> <label>Repeal of requirement for reports on obligation of funds for programs on fissile materials in Russia.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3153.</designator> <label>Expansion of annual reports on status of nuclear materials protection, control, and accounting programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3154.</designator> <label>Testing of preparedness for emergencies involving nuclear, radiological, chemical, or biological weapons.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3155.</designator> <label>Cooperative program on research, development, and demonstration of technology regarding nuclear or radiological terrorism.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3156.</designator> <label>Matters relating to the International Materials Protection, Control, and Accounting program of the Department of Energy.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3157.</designator> <label>Accelerated disposition of highly enriched uranium.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2729">116 STAT. 2729</page></label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3158.</designator> <label>Strengthened international security for nuclear materials and security of nuclear operations.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3159.</designator> <label>Export control programs.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3160.</designator> <label>Plan for accelerated return of weapons-usable nuclear materials.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3161.</designator> <label>Sense of Congress on amendment of Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3162.</designator> <label>Sense of Congress on program to secure stockpiles of highly enriched uranium and plutonium.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle D—</designator><label>Other Matters</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3171.</designator> <label>Indemnification of Department of Energy contractors.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3172.</designator> <label>Support for public education in the vicinity of Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3173.</designator> <label>Worker health and safety rules for Department of Energy nuclear facilities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3174.</designator> <label>Extension of authority to appoint certain scientific, engineering, and technical personnel.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3175.</designator> <label>One-year extension of panel to assess the reliability, safety, and security of the United States nuclear stockpile.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3176.</designator> <label>Report on status of environmental management initiatives to accelerate the reduction of environmental risks and challenges posed by the legacy of the Cold War.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle E—</designator><label>Disposition of Weapons-Usable Plutonium at Savannah River, South Carolina</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3181.</designator> <label>Findings.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3182.</designator> <label>Disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at Savannah River Site.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3183.</designator> <label>Study of facilities for storage of plutonium and plutonium materials at Savannah River Site.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>National Security Programs Authorizations</heading> <section> <num value="3101">SEC. 3101.</num> <heading>NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2003 for the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration in carrying out programs necessary for national security in the amount of $8,038,490,000, to be allocated as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For weapons activities, $5,901,641,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For defense nuclear nonproliferation activities, $1,104,130,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For naval reactors, $706,790,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For the Office of the Administrator for Nuclear Security, $325,929,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of New Plant Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>From funds referred to in subsection (a) that are available for carrying out plant projects, the Secretary of Energy may carry out new plant projects as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For weapons activities, the following new plant projects: Project 03–D–101, Sandia underground reactor facility (SURF), Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, $2,000,000. Project 03–D–103, project engineering and design, various locations, $17,039,000. Project 03–D–121, gas transfer capacity expansion, Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, Missouri, $4,000,000. Project 03–D–122, prototype purification facility, Y–12 plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, $20,800,000. Project 03–D–123, special nuclear materials requalification, Pantex plant, Amarillo, Texas, $3,000,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2730">116 STAT. 2730</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(2)</num> <content>For naval reactors, the following new plant project: Project 03–D–201, cleanroom technology facility, Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, $7,200,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3102">SEC. 3102.</num> <heading>DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2003 for environmental management activities in carrying out programs necessary for national security in the amount of $6,759,846,000, to be allocated as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For defense environmental restoration and waste management, $4,510,133,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>For defense environmental management cleanup reform in carrying out environmental restoration and waste management activities necessary for national security programs, $982,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For defense facilities closure projects, $1,109,314,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>For defense environmental management privatization, $158,399,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of New Plant Projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>From funds referred to in subsection (a) that are available for carrying out plant projects, the Secretary of Energy may carry out new plant projects as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For environmental restoration and waste management activities, the following new plant project: Project 03–D–403, immobilized high-level waste interim storage facility, Richland, Washington, $6,363,000. (2) For defense environmental management cleanup reform, the following new plant project: Project 03–D–414, project engineering and design, various locations, $8,800,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3103">SEC. 3103.</num> <heading>OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.</heading> <content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2003 for other defense activities in carrying out programs necessary for national security in the amount of $462,664,000.</content> </section> <section> <num value="3104">SEC. 3104.</num> <heading>DEFENSE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL.</heading> <content>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2003 for defense nuclear waste disposal for payment to the Nuclear Waste Fund established in section 302(c) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10222(c)) in the amount of $315,000,000.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B–</num><heading>Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations</heading> <section> <num value="3140">SEC. 3141.</num> <heading>ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS TO THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS REGARDING THE CONDITION OF THE UNITED STATES NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Assessments Required</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7274/s">42 USC 7274s</ref>.</p></sidenote>For each nuclear weapon type in the stockpile of the United States, each official specified in subsection (b) on an annual basis shall, to the extent such official is directly responsible for the safety, reliability, performance, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2731">116 STAT. 2731</page>or military effectiveness of that nuclear weapon type, complete an assessment of the safety, reliability, performance, or military effectiveness (as the case may be) of that nuclear weapon type.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Officials</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The officials referred to in subsection (a) are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The head of each national security laboratory.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The commander of the United States Strategic Command.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Teams of Experts for Assessments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of each national security laboratory shall establish and use one or more teams of experts, known as “<quotedText>red teams</quotedText>”, to assist in the assessments required by subsection (a). Each such team shall include experts from both of the other national security laboratories. Each such team for a national security laboratory shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>review the matters covered by the assessments under subsection (a) performed by the head of that laboratory;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>subject such matters to challenge; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>submit the results of such review and challenge, together with the findings and recommendations of such team with respect to such review and challenge, to the head of that laboratory.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Assessments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than December 1 of<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> each year, each official specified in subsection (b) shall submit to the Secretary concerned, and to the Nuclear Weapons Council, a report on the assessments that such official was required by subsection (a) to complete. The report shall include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The results of each such assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Such official’s determination as to whether or not one or more underground nuclear tests are necessary to resolve any issues identified in the assessments and, if so—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>an identification of the specific underground nuclear tests that are necessary to resolve such issues; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>a discussion of why options other than an underground nuclear test are not available or would not resolve such issues.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>An identification of the specific underground nuclear tests which, while not necessary, might have value in resolving any such issues and a discussion of the anticipated value of conducting such tests.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Such official’s determination as to the readiness of the United States to conduct the underground nuclear tests identified under subparagraphs (A)(i) and (B), if directed by the President to do so.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>In the case of a report submitted by the head of a national security laboratory—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a concise statement regarding the adequacy of the science-based tools and methods being used to determine the matters covered by the assessments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a concise statement regarding the adequacy of the tools and methods employed by the manufacturing infrastructure required by section 3137 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (42 U.S.C. 2121 note) to identify and fix any inadequacy with respect to the matters covered by the assessments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>a concise summary of the findings and recommendations of any teams under subsection (c) that relate <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2732">116 STAT. 2732</page>to the assessments, together with a discussion of those findings and recommendations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>In the case of a report submitted by the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, a discussion of the relative merits of other nuclear weapon types (if any), or compensatory measures (if any) that could be taken, that could enable accomplishment of the missions of the nuclear weapon types to which the assessments relate, should such assessments identify any deficiency with respect to such nuclear weapon types.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>An identification and discussion of any matter having an adverse effect on the capability of the official submitting the report to accurately determine the matters covered by the assessments.</content></subparagraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submittals to the President and Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than March 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the President—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>each report, without change, submitted to either Secretary under subsection (d) during the preceding year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>any comments that the Secretaries individually or jointly consider appropriate with respect to each such report;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the conclusions that the Secretaries individually or jointly reach as to the safety, reliability, performance, and military effectiveness of the nuclear weapons stockpile of the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>any other information that the Secretaries individually or jointly consider appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Not later than March 15 of each year, the President shall forward to Congress the matters received by the President under paragraph (1) for that year, together with any comments the President considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classified Form</inline>.—</heading><content>Each submittal under subsection (e) shall be in classified form only, with the classification level required for each portion of such submittal marked appropriately.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>national security laboratory</quotedText>” has the meaning given such term in section 3281 of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2471).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>Secretary concerned</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Secretary of Energy, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Energy; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Defense.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">First Submissions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The first submissions made under subsection (d) shall be the submissions required to be made in 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The first submissions made under subsection (e) shall be the submissions required to be made in 2004.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3142">SEC. 3142.</num> <heading>PLANS FOR ACHIEVING ENHANCED READINESS POSTURE FOR RESUMPTION BY THE UNITED STATES OF UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plans Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall prepare plans for achieving, not later than one year after the date on which the plans are submitted under subsection (c), readiness postures <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2733">116 STAT. 2733</page>of six months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months for resumption by the United States of underground nuclear weapons tests.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Readiness Posture</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, a readiness posture of a specified number of months for resumption by the United States of underground nuclear weapons tests is achieved when the Department of Energy has the capability to resume such tests, if directed by the President to resume such tests, not later than the specified number of months after the date on which the President so directs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall include with the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Energy budget for fiscal year 2004 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) a report on the plans required by subsection (a). The report shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>an assessment of the current readiness posture for resumption by the United States of underground nuclear weapons tests;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the plans required by subsection (a) and, for each such plan, the estimated cost for implementing such plan and an estimate of the annual cost of maintaining the readiness posture to which the plan relates; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the recommendation of the Secretary, developed in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, as to the optimal readiness posture for resumption by the United States of underground nuclear weapons tests, including the basis for that recommendation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3143">SEC. 3143.</num> <heading>REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC REQUEST FOR NEW OR<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7271">42 USC 7271d</ref>.</p></sidenote> MODIFIED NUCLEAR WEAPONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement for Request for Funds for Development</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In any fiscal year after fiscal year 2002 in which the Secretary of Energy plans to carry out activities described in paragraph (2) relating to the development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon, the Secretary shall specifically request funds for such activities in the budget of the President for that fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The activities described in this paragraph are as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The conduct, or provision for conduct, of research and development which could lead to the production of a new nuclear weapon by the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The conduct, or provision for conduct, of engineering or manufacturing to carry out the production of a new nuclear weapon by the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The conduct, or provision for conduct, of research and development which could lead to the production of a modified nuclear weapon by the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The conduct, or provision for conduct, of engineering or manufacturing to carry out the production of a modified nuclear weapon by the United States.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Budget Request Format</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall include in a request for funds under subsection (a) the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In the case of funds for activities described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of subsection (a)(2), a single dedicated line item for all such activities for new nuclear weapons or modified nuclear weapons that are in phase 1, 2, or 2A or phase 6.1, 6.2, or 6.2A (as the case may be), or any concept work prior <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2734">116 STAT. 2734</page>to phase 1 or 6.1 (as the case may be), of the nuclear weapons acquisition process.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>In the case of funds for activities described in subparagraph (B) or (D) of subsection (a)(2), a dedicated line item for each such activity for a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon that is in phase 3 or higher or phase 6.3 or higher (as the case may be) of the nuclear weapons acquisition process.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) shall not apply to funds for purposes of conducting, or providing for the conduct of, research and development, or manufacturing and engineering, determined by the Secretary to be necessary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>for the nuclear weapons life extension program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to modify an existing nuclear weapon solely to address safety or reliability concerns; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>to address proliferation concerns.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>life extension program</quotedText>” means the program to repair or replace non-nuclear components, or to modify the pit or canned subassembly, of nuclear weapons that are in the nuclear weapons stockpile on the date of the enactment of this Act in order to assure that such nuclear weapons retain the ability to meet the military requirements applicable to such nuclear weapons when first placed in the nuclear weapons stockpile.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>modified nuclear weapon</quotedText>” means a nuclear weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly, either of which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>is in the nuclear weapons stockpile as of the date of the enactment of this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>is being modified in order to meet a military requirement that is other than the military requirements applicable to such nuclear weapon when first placed in the nuclear weapons stockpile.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>new nuclear weapon</quotedText>” means a nuclear weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly, either of which is neither—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in the nuclear weapons stockpile on the date of the enactment of this Act; nor</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in production as of that date.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3144">SEC. 3144.</num> <heading>DATABASE TO TRACK NOTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION PHASES OF SIGNIFICANT FINDING INVESTIGATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Funds for Database</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts authorized to be appropriated by section 3101(a)(1) for the National Nuclear Security Administration for weapons activities shall be available to the Deputy Administrator for Nuclear Security for Defense Programs for the development and implementation of a database for all national security laboratories to track the notification and resolution phases of Significant Finding Investigations (SFIs). The purpose of the database is to facilitate the monitoring of the progress and accountability of the national security laboratories in Significant Finding Investigations.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation Deadline</inline>.—</heading><content>The database required by subsection (a) shall be implemented not later than September 30, 2003.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2735">116 STAT. 2735</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Laboratory Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>national security laboratory</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 3281(1) of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act (title XXXII of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 968; 50 U.S.C. 2471(1)).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3145">SEC. 3145.</num> <heading>DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CLEANUP REFORM PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>From funds made available pursuant to section 3102(a)(2) for defense environmental management cleanup reform, the Secretary of Energy shall carry out a program to reform DOE environmental management activities. In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall allocate, to each site for which the Secretary has submitted to the congressional defense committees a site performance management plan, the amount of those funds that such plan requires.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer and Merger of Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Funds so allocated shall, notwithstanding section 3624, be transferred to the account for DOE environmental management activities and, subject to paragraph (2) and subsection (c), shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same period as the funds available in such account. The authority provided by section 3629 shall apply to funds so transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>No funds so allocated may be obligated or expended until 30 days after the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a description of the activities to be carried out at each site to which funds are so allocated.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of All Merged Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon a transfer and merger of funds under subsection (b), all funds in the merged account that are available with respect to the site may be used only to carry out the site performance management plan for the site.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Site Performance Management Plan Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, a site performance management plan for a site is a plan, agreed to by the applicable Federal and State agencies with regulatory jurisdiction with respect to the site, for the performance of activities to accelerate the reduction of environmental risk in connection with, and to accelerate the environmental cleanup of, the site.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading>DOE <inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Management Activities Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term “<quotedText>DOE environmental management activities</quotedText>” means environmental restoration and waste management activities of the Department of Energy in carrying out programs necessary for national security.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3146">SEC. 3146.</num> <heading>LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR ROBUST NUCLEAR EARTH PENETRATOR PROGRAM PENDING SUBMISSION OF REPORT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report-and-Wait Requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>None of the funds made available to the Secretary of Energy for fiscal year 2003 for the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator program may be obligated until—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Secretary of Defense submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report described in subsection (b); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a period of 30 days has passed after such report is received by those committees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A report under subsection (a)(1) is a report on the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator program, prepared by the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2736">116 STAT. 2736</page>Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, that sets forth the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The military requirements for the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The nuclear weapons employment policy regarding the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>A detailed description of the categories or types of targets that the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator is designed to hold at risk.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>An assessment of the ability of conventional weapons to defeat the same categories and types of targets as are described pursuant to paragraph (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Proliferation Matters</heading> <section> <num value="3151">SEC. 3151.</num> <heading>TRANSFER TO NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE’S COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAM RELATING TO ELIMINATION OF WEAPONS GRADE PLUTONIUM PRODUCTION IN RUSSIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5952">22 USC 5952 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>There are hereby transferred to the Administrator for Nuclear Security the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The program, within the Cooperative Threat Reduction program of the Department of Defense, relating to the elimination of weapons grade plutonium production in Russia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>All functions, powers, duties, and activities of that program performed before the date of the enactment of this Act by the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Assets</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Notwithstanding any restriction or limitation in law on the availability of Cooperative Threat Reduction funds specified in paragraph (2), so much of the property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds employed, used, held, available, or to be made available in connection with the program transferred by subsection (a) are transferred to the Administrator for use in connection with the program transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The Cooperative Threat Reduction funds specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Fiscal year 2002 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds, as specified in section 1301(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1254; 22 U.S.C. 5952 note).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Fiscal year 2001 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds, as specified in section 1301(b) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–339; 22 U.S.C. 5959 note).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Fiscal year 2000 Cooperative Threat Reduction funds, as specified in section 1301(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 792; 22 U.S.C. 5952 note).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Transferred Funds</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Notwithstanding any restriction or limitation in law on the availability of Cooperative Threat Reduction funds specified in subsection (b)(2), the Cooperative Threat Reduction funds transferred under subsection (b) <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2737">116 STAT. 2737</page>for the program referred to in subsection (a) shall be available for activities as follows:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>To design and construct, refurbish, or both, fossil fuel energy plants in Russia that provide alternative sources of energy to the energy plants in Russia that produce weapons grade plutonium.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>To carry out limited safety upgrades of not more than three energy plants in Russia that produce weapons grade plutonium, provided that such upgrades do not extend the life of those plants.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Amounts available under paragraph (1) for activities referred to in that paragraph shall remain available for obligation for three fiscal years.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this title or any other Act for the program referred to in subsection (a), the Administrator for Nuclear Security may not obligate any funds for construction, or obligate or expend more than $100,000,000 for that program, until 30 days after the later of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the date on which the Administrator submits to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, a copy of an agreement or agreements entered into between the United States Government and the Government of the Russian Federation to shut down the three plutonium-producing reactors in Russia as specified under paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the date on which the Administrator submits to the committees specified in subparagraph (A) a report on a plan to achieve international participation in the program referred to in subsection (a), including cost sharing.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The agreement (or agreements) under paragraph (1)(A) shall contain—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a commitment to shut down the three plutonium-producing reactors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the date on which each such reactor will be shut down;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>a schedule and milestones for each such reactor to complete the shutdown of such reactor by the date specified under subparagraph (B);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>a schedule and milestones for refurbishment or construction of fossil fuel energy plants to be undertaken by the Government of the Russian Federation in support of the program;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>an arrangement for access to sites and facilities necessary to meet such schedules and milestones;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>an arrangement for audit and examination procedures in order to evaluate progress in meeting such schedules and milestones; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G)</num> <content>any cost sharing arrangements between the United States Government and the Government of the Russian Federation in undertaking activities under such agreement (or agreements).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2738">116 STAT. 2738</page></content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3152">SEC. 3152.</num> <heading>REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR REPORTS ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS ON FISSILE MATERIALS IN RUSSIA.</heading> <chapeau>Section 3131 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104–106; 110 Stat. 617; 22 U.S.C. 5952 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText>(a) <inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3153">SEC. 3153.</num> <heading>EXPANSION OF ANNUAL REPORTS ON STATUS OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS PROTECTION, CONTROL, AND ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Covered Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 3171 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–475; 22 U.S.C. 5952 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Russia that</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>countries where such materials</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of that section is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (1) by inserting “<quotedText>in each country covered by subsection (a)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>locations,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText/>” and inserting “<quotedText>in each such country</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>in paragraph (3), by inserting “<quotedText>in each such country</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>subsection (a)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>in paragraph (5), by striking “<quotedText>by total amount and by amount per fiscal year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>by total amount per country and by amount per fiscal year per country</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3154">SEC. 3154.</num> <heading>TESTING OF PREPAREDNESS FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING NUCLEAR, RADIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Testing</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1415 of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (title XIV of Public Law 104–201; 110 Stat. 2720; 50 U.S.C. 2315) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a)(2), by striking “<quotedText>of five successive fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1997</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>of fiscal years 1997 through 2013</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (b)(2), by striking “<quotedText>of five successive fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 1997</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>of fiscal years 1997 through 2013</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction of Extension With Designation of Attorney General as Lead Official</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/2315">50 USC 2315 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendments made by subsection (a) may not be construed as modifying the designation of the President titled “<quotedText>Designation of the Attorney General as the Lead Official for the Emergency Response Assistance Program Under Sections 1412 and 1415 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997</quotedText>”, dated April 6, 2000, designating the Attorney General to assume programmatic and funding responsibilities for the Emergency Response Assistance Program under sections 1412 and 1415 of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (title XIV of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2739">116 STAT. 2739</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3155">SEC. 3155.</num> <heading>COOPERATIVE PROGRAM ON RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/2315">50 USC 2315 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> AND DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNOLOGY REGARDING NUCLEAR OR RADIOLOGICAL TERRORISM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator for Nuclear Security shall carry out with the Russian Federation a cooperative program on the research, development, and demonstration of technologies for protection from and response to nuclear or radiological terrorism.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out the program required by subsection (a), the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>conduct research and development of technology for protection from nuclear or radiological terrorism, including technology for the detection, identification, assessment, control, and disposition of radiological materials that could be used for nuclear terrorism; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>provide, where feasible, for the demonstration to other countries of technologies or methodologies on matters relating to nuclear or radiological terrorism, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the demonstration of technologies developed under the program to respond to nuclear or radiological terrorism;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the demonstration of technologies developed under the program for the disposal of radioactive materials;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the demonstration of methodologies developed under the program for use in evaluating the radiological threat of radiological sources identified as not under current accounting programs in the audit report of the Inspector General of the Department of Energy titled “<quotedText>Accounting for Sealed Sources of Nuclear Material Provided to Foreign Countries</quotedText>” (DOE/IG–0546);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>in coordination with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the demonstration of methodologies developed under the program to facilitate the development of a regulatory framework for licensing and controlling radioactive sources; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>in coordination with the Office of Environment, Safety, and Health of the Department of Energy, the demonstration of methodologies developed under the program to facilitate development of consistent criteria for screening international transfers of radiological materials.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out activities in accordance with subsection (b)(2), the Administrator shall consult with—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Commerce; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the International Atomic Energy Agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount for Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 3101(a)(2) for the Department of Energy for the National Nuclear Security Administration for defense nuclear nonproliferation, up to $15,000,000 may be available for carrying out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3156">SEC. 3156.</num> <heading>MATTERS RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/2343">50 USC 2343</ref>.</p></sidenote> PROTECTION, CONTROL, AND ACCOUNTING PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Radiological Dispersal Device Materials Protection, Control, and Accounting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Energy may establish within the International Materials Protection, Control, and Accounting program of the Department of Energy a program on <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2740">116 STAT. 2740</page>the protection, control, and accounting of materials usable in radiological dispersal devices. In establishing such program, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>identify the sites and radiological materials to be covered by such program;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>carry out a risk assessment of such radiological materials; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>identify and establish the costs of and schedules for such program.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Focus for Materials Protection, Control, and Accounting Program of Russian Federation</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Energy shall work cooperatively with the Russian Federation to develop, as soon as practicable but not later than January 1, 2013, a sustainable nuclear materials protection, control, and accounting system for the nuclear materials of the Russian Federation that is supported solely by the Russian Federation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary shall work with the Russian Federation to identify various alternatives to provide the United States adequate transparency in the nuclear materials protection, control, and accounting program of the Russian Federation to assure that such program is meeting applicable goals for nuclear materials protection, control, and accounting.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount for Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 3101(a)(2) for the Department of Energy for the National Nuclear Security Administration for defense nuclear nonproliferation, up to $5,000,000 may be available for carrying out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3157">SEC. 3157.</num> <heading>ACCELERATED DISPOSITION OF HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Program on Accelerated Disposition of HEU Authorized</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5952">22 USC 5952 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Energy may carry out a program to pursue with the Russian Federation options for blending highly enriched uranium so that the concentration of U–235 in such uranium is below 20 percent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The options pursued under paragraph (1) shall include expansion of the Material Consolidation and Conversion program of the Department of Energy to include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>additional facilities for the blending of highly enriched uranium; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>additional centralized secure storage facilities for highly enriched uranium designated for blending.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any site selected for the storage of uranium or blended material under paragraph (2)(B) shall undergo complete materials protection, control, and accounting upgrades before the commencement of the storage of uranium or blended material at such site under the program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction with HEU Disposition Agreement</inline>.— </heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed as terminating, modifying, or otherwise affecting requirements for the disposition of highly enriched uranium under the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation Concerning the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium Extracted from Nuclear Weapons, signed at Washington on February 18, 1993.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2741">116 STAT. 2741</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Release for Sale of Blended Uranium</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Uranium blended under this section may not be released for sale until the earlier of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>January 1, 2014; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the date on which the Secretary certifies that such uranium can be absorbed into the global market without undue disruption to the uranium mining, conversion, and enrichment industry in the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount for Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount to be appropriated by section 3101(a)(2) for the Department of Energy for the National Nuclear Security Administration for defense nuclear nonproliferation, up to $10,000,000 may be available for carrying out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3158">SEC. 3158.</num> <heading>STRENGTHENED INTERNATIONAL SECURITY FOR NUCLEAR<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/2344">50 USC 2344</ref>.</p></sidenote> MATERIALS AND SECURITY OF NUCLEAR OPERATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Options for International Program to Strengthen Security</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than 270 days after the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline,</p></sidenote> date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report on options for an international program to develop strengthened security for nuclear reactors and associated materials outside the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>In evaluating options for purposes of the report, the Secretary shall consult with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency on the feasibility and advisability of actions to reduce the risks associated with terrorist attacks on nuclear reactors outside the United States.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Programs With Russia on Proliferation-Resistant Nuclear Energy Technologies</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary shall pursue with the Ministry of Atomic Energy of the Russian Federation joint programs between the United States and the Russian Federation on the development of proliferation-resistant nuclear energy technologies, including advanced fuel cycles.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 3101(a)(2) for the Department of Energy for the National Nuclear Security Administration for defense nuclear nonproliferation, up to $10,000,000 may be available for carrying out the joint programs referred to in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance Regarding Hostile Insiders</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may, utilizing appropriate expertise of the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, provide technical assistance to nuclear reactor facilities outside the United States with respect to the interdiction of hostile insiders at such facilities in order to prevent incidents arising from the disablement of the vital systems of such facilities.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3159">SEC. 3159.</num> <heading>EXPORT CONTROL PROGRAMS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/2345">50 USC 2345</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Pursue Options for Strengthening Export Control Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of State, may pursue in the region of the former Soviet Union and other regions of concern options for accelerating programs that assist the countries in such regions in improving their domestic export control programs for materials, technologies, and expertise relevant to the construction or use of a nuclear or radiological dispersal device.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount for Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 3101(a)(2) for the Department of Energy for the National Nuclear Security Administration for defense <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2742">116 STAT. 2742</page>nuclear nonproliferation, up to $5,000,000 may be available for carrying out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3160">SEC. 3160.</num> <heading>PLAN FOR ACCELERATED RETURN OF WEAPONS-USABLE NUCLEAR MATERIALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Accelerated Return</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/5952">22 USC 5952 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Energy shall work with the Russian Federation to develop a plan to accelerate the return to Russia of all weapons-usable nuclear materials located in research reactors and other facilities outside Russia that were supplied by the former Soviet Union.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding and Schedules</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As part of the plan under sub-section (a), the Secretary shall identify the funding and schedules required to assist the research reactors and facilities referred to in that subsection in—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>transferring highly enriched uranium to Russia; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>upgrading the materials protection, control, and accounting procedures at such research reactors and facilities until the weapons-usable nuclear materials in such reactors and facilities are returned in accordance with that subsection,</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The provision of assistance under subsection (b) shall be closely coordinated with the International Atomic Energy Agency.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3161">SEC. 3161.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON AMENDMENT OF CONVENTION ON PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the President should encourage amendment of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials in order to provide that the Convention shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>apply to both the domestic and international use and transport of nuclear materials;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>incorporate fundamental practices for the physical protection of such materials; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>address protection against sabotage involving nuclear materials.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials</quotedText>” means the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials, With Annex, done at Vienna on October 26, 1979.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3162">SEC. 3162.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PROGRAM TO SECURE STOCKPILES OF HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM AND PLUTONIUM.</heading> <content>It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Energy should, in consultation with the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, develop a comprehensive program of activities to encourage all countries with nuclear materials to adhere to, or to adopt standards equivalent to, the International Atomic Energy Agency standard on The Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities (INFCIRC/225/Rev.4), relating to the security of stockpiles of highly enriched uranium (HEU) and plutonium (Pu).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2743">116 STAT. 2743</page></content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Other Matters</heading> <section> <num value="3171">SEC. 3171.</num> <heading>INDEMNIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CONTRACTORS.</heading> <content>Section 170 d.(1)(A) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2210(d)(1)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText>until August 1, 2002,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>until December 31, 2004,</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="3172">SEC. 3172.</num> <heading>SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE VICINITY OF LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY, NEW MEXICO.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support for Fiscal Year</inline> 2003.—</heading><content>From amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy by this title, $6,900,000 snail be available for payment by the Secretary for fiscal year 2003 to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation chartered as described in section 3167(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 2052).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The foundation referred to in subsection (a) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>utilize funds provided under this section as a contribution to the endowment fund for the foundation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>use the income generated from investments in the endowment fund that are attributable to the payment made under this section to fund programs to support the educational needs of children in the public schools in the vicinity of Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Superseded Authority and Modification Of Authority To Extend Contract</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subsection (b) of section 3136 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1368) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support for Fiscal Years 2003 Through 2005</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may provide for a contract extension through fiscal year 2005 similar to the contract extension referred to in subsection (a)(2).”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> on October 1, 2002.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall conduct a study of options for funding the contract extension authorized by subsection (b) of such section 3136 (as amended by subsection (c)) other than through annual appropriations. The study should also include options for providing cost of living adjustments to teachers in the public schools in the vicinity of Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico, other than through such contract extension.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Not later than December 31, 2003, the Secretary shall<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline,</p></sidenote> submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the study conducted under paragraph (1). The report shall set forth the findings and conclusions of the study, together with any recommendations as a result of the study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3173">SEC. 3173.</num> <heading>WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NUCLEAR FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Worker Health and Safety Rules</inline>.—</heading><content>The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is amended by inserting after section 234B (42 U.S.C. 2282b) the following new section:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2744">116 STAT. 2744</page> <quotedContent> <section> <num value="234C">“SEC. 234C.</num> <heading>WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NUCLEAR FACILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“a.</num> <chapeau>REGULATIONS REQUIRED.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/2282/c">42 USC 2282c</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary shall promulgate regulations for industrial and construction health and safety at Department of Energy facilities that are operated by contractors covered by agreements of indemnification under section 170 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, after public notice and opportunity for comment under section 553 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ‘Administrative Procedure Act’). Such regulations shall, subject to paragraph (3), provide a level of protection for workers at such facilities that is substantially equivalent to the level of protection currently provided to such workers at such facilities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall not apply to any facility that is a component of, or any activity conducted under, the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program provided for under Executive Order No. 12344, dated February 1, 1982 (42 U.S.C. 7158 note) (as in force pursuant to section 1634 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985 (Public Law 98–525; 42 U.S.C. 7158 note)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Flexibility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In promulgating the regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include flexibility—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>to tailor implementation of such regulations to reflect activities and hazards associated with a particular work environment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>to take into account special circumstances at a facility that is, or is expected to be, permanently closed and that is expected to be demolished, or title to which is expected to be transferred to another entity for reuse; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>to achieve national security missions of the Department of Energy in an efficient and timely manner.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">No effect on health and safety enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection does not diminish or otherwise affect the enforcement or the application of any other law, regulation, order, or contractual obligation relating to worker health and safety.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“b.</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>A person (or any subcontractor or supplier of the person) who has entered into an agreement of indemnification under section 170 d. (or any subcontractor or supplier of the person) that violates (or is the employer of a person that violates) any regulation promulgated under subsection a. shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $70,000 for each such violation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Continuing violations</inline>.—</heading><content>If any violation under this subsection is a continuing violation, each day of the violation shall constitute a separate violation for the purpose of computing the civil penalty under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“c.</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Penalties</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall include in each contract with a contractor of the Department who has entered into an agreement of indemnification under section 170 d. provisions that provide an appropriate reduction in the fees or amounts paid to the contractor under the contract in the event <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2745">116 STAT. 2745</page>of a violation by the contractor or contractor employee of any regulation promulgated under subsection a.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><content>The provisions shall specify various degrees of violations and the amount of the reduction attributable to each degree of violation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“d.</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of Penalties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Choice of penalties</inline>.—</heading><content>For any violation by a person of a regulation promulgated under subsection a., the Secretary shall pursue either civil penalties under subsection b. or contract penalties under subsection c., but not both.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amount</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an entity described in subsection d. of section 234A, the total amount of civil penalties under subsection b. and contract penalties under subsection c. in a fiscal year may not exceed the total amount of fees paid by the Department of Energy to that entity in that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with section 234a</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall ensure that a contractor of the Department is not penalized both under this section and under section 234A for the same violation.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Promulgation of Initial Regulations</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/2282/c">42 USC 2282c note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline for promulgating regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy shall promulgate the regulations required by subsection a. of section 234C of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as added by subsection (a)) not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective date</inline>.—</heading><content>The regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date that is one year after the promulgation date of the regulations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy shall not participate<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/2282/c">42 USC 2282c note</ref>.</p></sidenote> in or otherwise support any study or other project relating to a modification in the scope of the regulations enforceable by civil penalties under section 234A or 234C of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or the responsibility of the Secretary to implement and enforce such regulations, until after the date on which the regulations for such purposes under such section 234C take effect in accordance with subsection (b).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3174">SEC. 3174.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO APPOINT CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL.</heading> <content>Section 3161(c)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 (42 U.S.C. 7231 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2002</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 2004</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="3175">SEC. 3175.</num> <heading>ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF PANEL TO ASSESS THE RELIABILITY, SAFETY, AND SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES NUCLEAR STOCKPILE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 3159 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (42 U.S.C. 2121 note) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (f), by striking “<quotedText>atomic energy defense activities</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the National Nuclear Security Administration</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (g), by striking “<quotedText>three years</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText>April 1, 2003</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new subsection:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2746">116 STAT. 2746</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Follow-Up Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">DeadHne.</p></sidenote>Not later than February 1, 2003, the panel shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a follow-up report assessing progress toward meeting the expectations set forth by the panel for the United States stockpile stewardship program, and making recommendations for corrective legislative action where progress has been unsatisfactory.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3176">SEC. 3176.</num> <heading>REPORT ON STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES TO ACCELERATE THE REDUCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS AND CHALLENGES POSED BY THE LEGACY OF THE COLD WAIL</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy shall prepare a report on the status of those environmental management initiatives specified in subsection (c) that are being undertaken to accelerate the reduction of the environmental risks and challenges that, as a result of the legacy of the Cold War, are faced by the Department of Energy, contractors of the Department, and applicable Federal and State agencies with regulatory jurisdiction.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall include the following matters:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>A discussion of the progress made in reducing such risks and challenges in each of the following areas:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Acquisition strategy and contract management.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Regulatory agreements.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Interim storage and final disposal of high-level waste, spent nuclear fuel, transuranic waste, and low-level waste.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Closure and transfer of environmental remediation sites.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>Achievements in innovation by contractors of the Department with respect to accelerated risk reduction and cleanup.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>Consolidation of special nuclear materials and improvements in safeguards and security.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>An assessment of the progress made in streamlining risk reduction processes of the environmental management program of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>An assessment of the progress made in improving the responsiveness and effectiveness of the environmental management program of the Department.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Any proposals for legislation that the Secretary considers necessary to carry out such initiatives, including the justification for each such proposal.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initiatives Covered</inline>.—</heading><content>The environmental management initiatives referred to in subsection (a) are the initiatives arising out of the report titled “<quotedText>Top-to-Bottom Review of the Environmental Management Program</quotedText>” and dated February 4, 2002, with respect to the environmental restoration and waste management activities of the Department of Energy in carrying out programs necessary for national security.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission of Report</inline>.—</heading><content>On the date on which the budget justification materials in support of the Department of Energy budget for fiscal year 2004 (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) are submitted to Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2747">116 STAT. 2747</page>congressional defense committees the report required by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Disposition of Weapons-Usable Plutonium at Savannah River, South Carolina</heading> <section> <num value="3181">SEC. 3181.</num> <heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In September 2000, the United States and the Russian Federation signed a Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement by which each agreed to dispose of 34 metric tons of weapons-grade plutonium.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The agreement with Russia is a significant step toward safeguarding nuclear materials and preventing their diversion to rogue states and terrorists.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Department of Energy plans to dispose of 34 metric tons of weapons-grade plutonium in the United States before the end of 2019 by converting the plutonium to a mixed-oxide fuel to be used in commercial nuclear power reactors.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Department has formulated a plan for implementing the agreement with Russia through construction of a mixed-oxide fuel fabrication facility, the so-called MOX facility, and a pit disassembly and conversion facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The United States and the State of South Carolina have a compelling interest in the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the plutonium disposition facilities at the Savannah River Site. The MOX facility will also be economically beneficial to the State of South Carolina, and that economic benefit will not be fully realized unless the MOX facility is built.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The State of South Carolina desires to ensure that all plutonium transferred to the State of South Carolina is stored safely; that the full benefits of the MOX facility are realized as soon as possible; and, specifically, that all defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the Savannah River Site either be processed or be removed expeditiously.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3182">SEC. 3182.</num> <heading>DISPOSITION OF WEAPONS-USABLE PLUTONIUM AT SAVANNAH RIVER SITE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plan for Construction and Operation of Mox Facility</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than February 1, 2003, the Secretary of<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> Energy shall submit to Congress a plan for the construction and operation of the MOX facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The plan under paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a schedule for construction and operations so as to achieve, as of January 1, 2009, and thereafter, the MOX production objective, and to produce 1 metric ton of mixed-oxide fuel by December 31, 2009; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a schedule of operations of the MOX facility designed so that 34 metric tons of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials at the Savannah River Site will be processed into mixed-oxide fuel by January 1, 2019.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2748">116 STAT. 2748</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Not later than February 15 each year, beginning in 2004 and continuing for as long as the MOX facility is in use, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the plan required by paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>Each report under subparagraph (A) for years before 2010 shall include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>an assessment of compliance with the schedules included with the plan under paragraph (2); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>a certification by the Secretary whether or not the MOX production objective can be met by January 2009.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <chapeau>Each report under subparagraph (A) for years after 2009 shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>address whether the MOX production objective has been met; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>assess progress toward meeting the obligations of the United States under the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <chapeau>Each report under subparagraph (A) for years after 2017 shall also include an assessment of compliance with the MOX production objective and, if not in compliance, the plan of the Secretary for achieving one of the following:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>Compliance with such objective.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>Removal of all remaining defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials from the State of South Carolina.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Corrective Actions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>If a report under subsection (a)(3) indicates that construction or operation of the MOX facility is behind the applicable schedule under subsection (a)(2) by 12 months or more, the Secretary shall submit to Congress, not later than August 15 of the year in which such report is submitted, a plan for corrective actions to be implemented by the Secretary to ensure that the MOX facility project is capable of meeting the MOX production objective by January 1, 2009.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>If a plan is submitted under paragraph (1) in any year after 2008, the plan shall include corrective actions to be implemented by the Secretary to ensure that the MOX production objective is met.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Any plan for corrective actions under paragraph (1) or (2) shall include established milestones under such plan for achieving compliance with the MOX production objective.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>If, before January 1, 2009, the Secretary determines that there is a substantial and material risk that the MOX production objective will not be achieved by 2009 because of a failure to achieve milestones set forth in the most recent corrective action plan under this subsection, the Secretary shall suspend further transfers of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials to be processed by the MOX facility until such risk is addressed and the Secretary certifies that the MOX production objective can be met by 2009.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>If, after January 1, 2009, the Secretary determines that the MOX production objective has not been achieved because of a failure to achieve milestones set forth in the most recent corrective action plan under this subsection, the Secretary shall suspend further transfers of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials to be processed by the MOX facility until the Secretary certifies that the MOX production objective can be met.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Upon making a determination under paragraph (4) or (5), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the options <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2749">116 STAT. 2749</page>for removing from the State of South Carolina an amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the State of South Carolina after April 15, 2002.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Each report under subparagraph (A) shall include an analysis of each option set forth in the report, including the cost and schedule for implementation of such option, and any requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) relating to consideration or selection of such option.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Upon submittal of a report under paragraph (A), the Secretary shall commence any analysis that may be required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in order to select among the options set forth in the report.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contingent Requirement for Removal of Plutonium and Materials From Savannah River Site</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>If the MOX production objective is not achieved as of January 1, 2009, the Secretary shall, consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other applicable laws, remove from the State of South Carolina, for storage or disposal elsewhere—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>not later than January 1, 2011, not less than 1 metric ton of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>not later than January 1, 2017, an amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the Savannah River Site between April 15, 2002 and January 1, 2017, but not processed by the MOX facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Economic and Impact Assistance</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>If the MOX production objective is not achieved as of January 1, 2011, the Secretary shall, from funds available to the Secretary, pay to the State of South Carolina each year beginning on or after that date through 2016 for economic and impact assistance an amount equal to $1,000,000 per day, not to exceed $100,000,000 per year, until the later of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the date on which the MOX production objective is achieved in such year; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the date on which the Secretary has removed from the State of South Carolina in such year at least 1 metric ton of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>If, as of January 1, 2017, the MOX facility has not processed mixed-oxide fuel from defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials in the amount of not less than—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>one metric ton, in each of any two consecutive calendar years; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>three metric tons total, the Secretary shall, from funds available to the Secretary, pay to the State of South Carolina for economic and impact assistance an amount equal to $1,000,000 per day, not to exceed $100,000,000 per year, until the removal by the Secretary from the State of South Carolina of an amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the Savannah River Site between April 15, 2002, and January 1, 2017, but not processed by the MOX facility.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to terminate, supersede, or otherwise affect any other requirements of this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2750">116 STAT. 2750</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>If the State of South Carolina obtains an injunction that prohibits the Department from taking any action necessary for the Department to meet any deadline specified by this subsection, that deadline shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period of time during which the injunction is in effect.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to Complete Planned Disposition Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If on July 1 each year beginning in 2020 and continuing for as long as the MOX facility is in use, less than 34 metric tons of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials have been processed by the MOX facility, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a plan for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>completing the processing of 34 metric tons of defense plutonium and defense plutonium material by the MOX facility; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>removing from the State of South Carolina an amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the Savannah River Site after April 15, 2002, but not processed by the MOX facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Removal of Mixed-Oxide Fuel Upon Completion of Operations of MOX Facility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If, one year after the date on which operation of the MOX facility permanently ceases, any mixed-oxide fuel remains at the Savannah River Site, the Secretary shall submit to Congress—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>a report on when such fuel will be transferred for use in commercial nuclear reactors; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a plan for removing such fuel from the State of South Carolina.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">MOX Production Objective</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “MOX production objective” means production at the MOX facility of mixed-oxide fuel from defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials at an average rate equivalent to not less than one metric ton of mixed-oxide fuel per year. The average rate shall be determined by measuring production at the MOX facility from the date the facility is declared operational to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission through the date of assessment.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">MOX Facility</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>MOX facility</quotedText>” means the mixed-oxide fuel fabrication facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Plutonium; Defense Plutonium Materials</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms “<quotedText>defense plutonium</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>defense plutonium materials</quotedText>” mean weapons-usable plutonium.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3183">SEC. 3183.</num> <heading>STUDY OF FACILITIES FOR STORAGE OF PLUTONIUM AND PLUTONIUM MATERIALS AT SAVANNAH RIVER SITE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board shall conduct a study of the adequacy of the K-Area Materials Storage facility (KAMS), and related support facilities such as Building 235–F, at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina, for the storage of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials in connection with the disposition program provided in section 3182 and in connection with the amended Record of Decision of the Department of Energy for fissile materials disposition.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2751">116 STAT. 2751</page>shall submit to Congress and the Secretary of Energy a report on the study conducted under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (b) shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>address—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the suitability of KAMS and related support facilities for monitoring and observing any defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials stored in KAMS;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the adequacy of the provisions made by the Department for remote monitoring of such defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials by way of sensors and for handling of retrieval of such defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the adequacy of KAMS should such defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials continue to be stored at KAMS after 2019; and</content></paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>include such proposals as the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board considers appropriate to enhance the safety, reliability, and functionality of KAMS.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports on Actions on Proposals</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 6<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> months after the date on which the report under subsection (b) is submitted to Congress, and every year thereafter, the Secretary and the Board shall each submit to Congress a report on the actions taken by the Secretary in response to the proposals, if any, included in the report.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="XXXII">TITLE XXXII—</num><heading>DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3201.</designator> <label>Authorization.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="3201">SEC. 3201.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION.</heading> <content>There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003, $19,000,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286 et seq.).</content> </section> <num value="XXXIII">TITLE XXXIII—</num><heading>NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3301.</designator> <label>Authorized uses of National Defense Stockpile funds.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="3301">SEC. 3301.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED USES OF NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Obligation of Stockpile Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>During fiscal year 2003, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may obligate up to $76,400,000 of the funds in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under subsection (a) of section 9 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h) for the authorized uses of such funds under subsection (b)(2) of such section, including the disposal of hazardous materials that are environmentally sensitive.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Obligations</inline>.—</heading><content>The National Defense Stockpile Manager may obligate amounts in excess of the amount specified in subsection (a) if the National Defense Stockpile Manager notifies Congress that extraordinary or emergency conditions necessitate <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2752">116 STAT. 2752</page>the additional obligations. The National Defense Stockpile Manager may make the additional obligations described in the notification after the end of the 45-day period beginning on the date on which Congress receives the notification.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>The authorities provided by this section shall be subject to such limitations as may be provided in appropriations Acts.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXXIV">TITLE XXXIV—</num><heading>NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>Sec. 3401.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="3401">SEC. 3401.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy $21,069,000 for fiscal year 2003 for the purpose of carrying out activities under chapter 641 of title 10, United States Code, relating to the naval petroleum reserves.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall remain available until expended.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXXV">TITLE XXXV—</num><heading>MARITIME ADMINISTRATION</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3501.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 2003.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3502.</designator> <label>Authority to convey vessel USS SPHINX (ARL–24).</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3503.</designator> <label>Independent analysis of title XI insurance guarantee applications.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3504.</designator> <label>Preparation as artificial reefs and scrapping of obsolete vessels.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="3501">SEC. 3501.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003.</heading> <chapeau>Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2003, to be available without fiscal year limitation if so provided in appropriations Acts, for the use of the Department of Transportation for the Maritime Administration as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>For expenses necessary for operations and training activities, $93,132,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>For expenses under the loan guarantee program authorized by title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1271 et seq.), $54,126,000, of which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>$50,000,000 is for the cost (as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5))) of loan guarantees under the program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>$4,126,000 is for administrative expenses related to loan guarantee commitments under the program.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>For expenses to dispose of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, including provision of assistance under section 7 of Public Law 92–402 (as amended by this title), $20,000,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3502">SEC. 3502.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY TO CONVEY VESSEL USS SPHINX (ARL–24).</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of Transportation may convey the right, title, and interest of the United States Government in and to the vessel USS SPHINX (ARL–24), to the Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse and Veterans Park <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2753">116 STAT. 2753</page>Museum (a not-for-profit corporation, in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>recipient</quotedText>”) for use as a military museum, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the recipient agrees to use the vessel as a nonprofit military museum;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the vessel is not used for commercial transportation purposes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the recipient agrees to make the vessel available to the Government when the Secretary requires use of the vessel by the Government;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>the recipient agrees that when the recipient no longer requires the vessel for use as a military museum—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the recipient will, at the discretion of the Secretary, reconvey the vessel to the Government in good condition except for ordinary wear and tear; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>if the Board of Trustees of the recipient has decided to dissolve the recipient according to the laws of the State of New York, then—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the recipient shall distribute the vessel, as an asset of the recipient, to a person that has been determined exempt from taxation under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or to the Federal Government or a State or local government for a public purpose; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the vessel shall be disposed of by a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the recipient is located, for such purposes as the court shall determine, or to such organizations as the court shall determine are organized exclusively for public purposes;</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>the recipient agrees to hold the Government harmless for any claims arising from exposure to asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, or lead paint after conveyance of the vessel, except for claims arising from use by the Government under paragraph (3) or (4); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>the recipient has available, for use to restore the vessel, in the form of cash, liquid assets, or a written loan commitment, financial resources of at least $100,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Delivery of Vessel</inline>.—</heading><content>If a conveyance is made under this section, the Secretary shall deliver the vessel at the place where the vessel is located on the date of enactment of this Act, in its present condition, and without cost to the Government.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Unneeded Equipment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may also convey any unneeded equipment from other vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet in order to restore the USS SPHINX (ARL–24) to museum quality.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retention of Vessel in</inline> NDRF.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall retain in the National Defense Reserve Fleet the vessel authorized to be conveyed under subsection (a), until the earlier of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the date of conveyance of the vessel under subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3503">SEC. 3503.</num> <heading>INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF TITLE XI INSURANCE GUARANTEE APPLICATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1104A of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1274) is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2754">116 STAT. 2754</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by adding at the end of subsection (d) the following: “<quotedText>(4) The Secretary may obtain independent analysis of an application for a guarantee or commitment to guarantee under this title.</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (f) by inserting “<quotedText>(including for obtaining independent analysis under subsection (d)(4))</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>applications for a guarantee</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3504">SEC. 3504.</num> <heading>PREPARATION AS ARTIFICIAL REEFS AND SCRAPPING OF OBSOLETE VESSELS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Financial Assistance to States for Preparation of Transferred Obsolete Ships for Use as Artificial Reefs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Public Law 92–102 (16 U.S.C. 1220 et seq.) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/1220/d">16 USC 1220d</ref>.</p></sidenote>by redesignating section 7 as section 8; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting after section 6 the following new section 7: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="7">“SEC. 7.</num> <heading>FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE TO PREPARE TRANSFERRED SHIP.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance Authorized</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/1220/c">16 USC 1220c</ref>–1</p></sidenote>The Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, may provide, to any State to which an obsolete ship is transferred under this Act, financial assistance to prepare the ship for use as an artificial reef, including for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>environmental remediation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>towing; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>sinking.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall determine the amount of assistance under this section with respect to an obsolete ship based on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the total amount available for providing assistance under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>the benefit achieved by providing assistance for that ship; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>the cost effectiveness of disposing of the ship by transfer under this Act and provision of assistance under this section, compared to other disposal options for that ship.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>shall require a State seeking assistance under this section to provide cost data and other information determined by the Secretary to be necessary to justify and document the assistance; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>may require a State receiving such assistance to comply with terms and conditions necessary to protect the environment and the interests of the United States.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 4(4) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 1220a(4)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText>(except for any financial assistance provided under section 7)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>at no cost to the Government</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Environmental Best Management Practices for Preparing Vessels for Use as Artificial Reefs</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/1220">16 USC 1220 note</ref>.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than September 30, 2003, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Maritime Administration, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall jointly develop environmental best management practices to be used in the preparation of vessels for use as artificial reefs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The environmental best management practices under paragraph (1) shall be developed in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies, and State agencies, having an interest in the use of vessels as artificial reefs.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2755">116 STAT. 2755</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>The environmental best management practices under paragraph (1) shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>include practices for the preparation of vessels for use as artificial reefs to ensure that vessels so prepared will be environmentally sound in their use as artificial reefs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>ensure that such practices are consistent nationwide;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>establish baselines for estimating the costs associated with the preparation of vessels for use as artificial reefs; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>include mechanisms to enhance the utility of the Artificial Reefing Program of the Maritime Administration as an option for the disposal of obsolete vessels.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The environmental best management practices developed under paragraph (1) shall serve as national guidelines to be used by Federal agencies for the preparation of vessels for use as artificial reefs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> a report on the environmental best management practices developed under paragraph (1) through the existing ship disposal reporting requirements in section 3502 of Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106–398; 1654A–492). The report shall describe such practices, and may include such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program on Export of Obsolete Vessels for Dismantlement and Recycling</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/5405">16 USC 5405 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of State, and Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall jointly carry out one or more pilot programs through the Maritime Administration to explore the feasibility and advisability of various alternatives for exporting obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet for purposes of the dismantlement and recycling of such vessels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The pilot programs shall be carried out in accordance with applicable provisions of law and regulations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The pilot programs under paragraph (1) shall be carried out during fiscal year 2003.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The pilot programs shall include a total of not more than four vessels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The authority provided by this subsection is in addition to any other authority available to Maritime Administration for exporting obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>Activities under the pilot programs under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Exploration of the feasibility and advisability of a variety of alternatives (developed for purposes of the pilot programs) for exporting obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet for purposes of the dismantlement and recycling of such vessels.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Response by the Maritime Administration to proposals from the international ship recycling industry for innovative and cost-effective disposal solutions for obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, including an evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of such proposals.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Demonstration of the extent to which the cost-effective dismantlement or recycling of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet can be accomplished abroad in manner that appropriately addresses concerns regarding worker health and safety and the environment.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2756">116 STAT. 2756</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Opportunities to transfer abroad processes, methodologies, and technologies for ship dismantlement and recycling in order to support the pilot programs and to improve international practices and standards for ship dismantlement and recycling.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>Exploration of cooperative efforts with foreign governments (under a global action program on ship recycling or other program) in order to foster economically and environmentally sound ship recycling abroad.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot programs under paragraph (1) through the existing ship disposal reporting requirements in section 3502 of Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. The report shall include a description of the activities under the pilot programs, and such recommendations for further legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/5405">16 USC 5405 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Nothing in this section shall be construed to establish a preference for the reefing or export of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet over other alternatives available to the Secretary for the scrapping of such vessels under section 3502(d)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="XXXVI">TITLE XXXVI—</num><heading>ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Atomic Energy Defense Act.</p></sidenote></heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3601.</designator> <label>Short title.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle A—</designator><label>[Reserved]</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="subtitle"> <designator>Subtitle B—</designator><label>Department of Energy National Security Authorizations General Provisions</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3620.</designator> <label>Definitions.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3621.</designator> <label>Reprogramming.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3622.</designator> <label>Minor construction projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3623.</designator> <label>Limits on construction projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3624.</designator> <label>Fund transfer authority.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3625.</designator> <label>Conceptual and construction design.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3626.</designator> <label>Authority for emergency planning, design, and construction activities.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3627.</designator> <label>Scope of authority to carry out plant projects.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3628.</designator> <label>Availability of funds.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3629.</designator> <label>Transfer of defense environmental management funds.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3630.</designator> <label>Transfer of weapons activities funds.</label> </referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>Sec. 3631.</designator> <label>Funds available for all national security programs of the Department of Energy.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="3601">SEC. 3601.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7101">42 USC 7101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Atomic Energy Defense Act</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>[Reserved]</heading> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Department of Energy National Security Authorizations General Provisions</heading> <section> <num value="3620">SEC. 3620.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386">42 USC 7386</ref>.</p></sidenote>In this subtitle:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2757">116 STAT. 2757</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>DOE national security authorization</quotedText>” means an authorization of appropriations for activities of the Department of Energy in carrying out programs necessary for national security.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>congressional defense committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>minor construction threshold</quotedText>” means $5,000,000.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3621">SEC. 3621.</num> <heading>REPROGRAMMING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/a">42 USC 7386a</ref>.</p></sidenote>Except as provided in subsection (b) and in sections 3629 and 3630, the Secretary of Energy may not use amounts appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security authorization for a program—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>in amounts that exceed, in a fiscal year—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>115 percent of the amount authorized for that program by that authorization for that fiscal year; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>$5,000,000 more than the amount authorized for that program by that authorization for that fiscal year; or</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>which has not been presented to, or requested of, Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception Where Notice-and-Wait Given</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An action described in subsection (a) may be taken if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a report referred to in subsection (c) with respect to such action; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a period of 30 days has elapsed after the date on which such committees receive the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The report referred to in subsection (a) is a report containing a full and complete statement of the action proposed to be taken and the facts and circumstances relied upon in support of the proposed action.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation of Days</inline>.—</heading><content>In the computation of the 30-day period under subsection (b), there shall be excluded any day on which either House of Congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Total amount obligated</inline>.—</heading><content>In no event may the total amount of funds obligated pursuant to a DOE national security authorization for a fiscal year exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated by that authorization for that fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibited items</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security authorization may not be used for an item for which Congress has specifically denied funds.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3622">SEC. 3622.</num> <heading>MINOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/b">42 USC 7386b</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Using operation and maintenance funds or facilities and infrastructure hinds authorized by a DOE national security authorization, the Secretary of Energy may carry out minor construction projects.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees on an annual basis a report on each exercise of the authority in subsection (a) during the preceding <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2758">116 STAT. 2758</page>fiscal year. Each report shall provide a brief description of each minor construction project covered by the report.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Variation Reports to Congressional Committees</inline>.—</heading><content>If, at any time during the construction of any minor construction project authorized by a DOE national security authorization, the estimated cost of the project is revised and the revised cost of the project exceeds the minor construction threshold, the Secretary shall immediately submit to the congressional defense committees a report explaining the reasons for the cost variation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minor Construction Project Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>minor construction project</quotedText>” means any plant project not specifically authorized by law for which the approved total estimated cost does not exceed the minor construction threshold.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3623">SEC. 3623.</num> <heading>LIMITS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction Cost Ceiling</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/c">42 USC 7386c</ref>.</p></sidenote>Except as provided in subsection (b), construction on a construction project which is in support of national security programs of the Department of Energy and was authorized by a DOE national security authorization may not be started, and additional obligations in connection with the project above the total estimated cost may not be incurred, whenever the current estimated cost of the construction project exceeds by more than 25 percent the higher of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the amount authorized for the project; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the amount of the total estimated cost for the project as shown in the most recent budget justification data submitted to Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception Where Notice-and-Wait Given</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An action described in subsection (a) may be taken if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Secretary of Energy has submitted to the congressional defense committees a report on the actions and the circumstances making such action necessary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a period of 30 days has elapsed after the date on which the report is received by the committees.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation of Days</inline>.—</heading><content>In the computation of the 30-day period under subsection (b), there shall be excluded any day on which either House of Congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Minor Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) does not apply to a construction project with a current estimated cost of less than the minor construction threshold.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3624">SEC. 3624.</num> <heading>FUND TRANSFER AUTHORITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer to Other Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/d">42 USC 7386d</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Energy may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to a DOE national security authorization to other Federal agencies for the performance of work for which the funds were authorized. Funds so transferred may be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the authorizations of the Federal agency to which the amounts are transferred.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Within Department of Energy</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers permitted</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of Energy may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to a DOE national security authorization to any other DOE national security authorization. Amounts of authorizations so transferred may be merged with and be available for the same purposes <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2759">116 STAT. 2759</page>and for the same period as the authorization to which the amounts are transferred.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maximum amounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than 5 percent of any such authorization may be transferred to another authorization under paragraph (1). No such authorization may be increased or decreased by more than 5 percent by a transfer under such paragraph.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><heading>The authority provided by this subsection to transfer authorizations—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>may be used only to provide funds for items relating to activities necessary for national security programs that have a higher priority than the items from which the funds are transferred; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>may not be used to provide funds for an item for which Congress has specifically denied funds.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy shall promptly notify the congressional defense committees of any transfer of funds to or from any DOE national security authorization.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3625">SEC. 3625.</num> <heading>CONCEPTUAL AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/e">42 USC 7386e</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conceptual Design</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2) and except as provided in paragraph (3), before submitting to Congress a request for funds for a construction project that is in support of a national security program of the Department of Energy, the Secretary of Energy shall complete a conceptual design for that project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requests for Conceptual Design Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>If the estimated cost of completing a conceptual design for a construction project exceeds $3,000,000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a request for hinds for the conceptual design before submitting a request for funds for the construction project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The requirement in paragraph (1) does not apply to a request for funds—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>for a construction project the total estimated cost of which is less than the minor construction threshold; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>for emergency planning, design, and construction activities under section 3626.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction Design</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Within the amounts authorized by a DOE national security authorization, the Secretary may carry out construction design (including architectural and engineering services) in connection with any proposed construction project if the total estimated cost for such design does not exceed $600,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Availability of Funds For Certain Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>If the total estimated cost for construction design in connection with any construction project exceeds $600,000, funds for that design must be specifically authorized by law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3626">SEC. 3626.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY FOR EMERGENCY PLANNING, DESIGN, AND<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/f">42 USC 7386f</ref>.</p></sidenote> CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Energy may use any funds available to the Department of Energy pursuant to a DOE national security authorization, including funds authorized to be appropriated for advance planning, engineering, and construction design, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2760">116 STAT. 2760</page>and for plant projects, to perform planning, design, and construction activities for any Department of Energy national security program construction project that, as determined by the Secretary, must proceed expeditiously in order to protect public health and safety, to meet the needs of national defense, or to protect property.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may not exercise the authority under subsection (a) in the case of a construction project until the Secretary has submitted to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities that the Secretary intends to carry out under this section and the circumstances making those activities necessary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirement of section 3625(b)(2) does not apply to emergency planning, design, and construction activities conducted under this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3627">SEC. 3627.</num> <heading>SCOPE OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT PLANT PROJECTS.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/g">42 USC 7386g</ref>.</p></sidenote>In carrying out programs necessary for national security, the authority of the Secretary of Energy to carry out plant projects includes authority for maintenance, restoration, planning, construction, acquisition, modification of facilities, and the continuation of projects authorized in prior years, and land acquisition related thereto.</content> </section> <section> <num value="3628">SEC. 3628.</num> <heading>AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/h">42 USC 7386h</ref>.</p></sidenote>Except as provided in subsection (b), amounts appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security authorization for operation and maintenance or for plant projects may, when so specified in an appropriations Act, remain available until expended.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for Program Direction Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated for program direction pursuant to a DOE national security athorization for a fiscal year shall remain available to be obligated only until the end of that fiscal year.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3629">SEC. 3629.</num> <heading>TRANSFER OF DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Authority for Defense Environmental Management Funds</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/i">42 USC 7386i</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Energy shall provide the manager of each field office of the Department of Energy with the authority to transfer defense environmental management funds from a program or project under the jurisdiction of that office to another such program or project.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number of transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than one transfer may be made to or from any program or project under subsection (a) in a fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amounts transferred</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount transferred to or from a program or project in any one transfer under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A transfer may not be carried out by a manager of a field office under subsection (a) unless the manager determines that the transfer is necessary—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to address a risk to health, safety, or the environment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to assure the most efficient use of defense environmental management funds at the field office.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Impermissible uses</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds transferred pursuant to subsection (a) may not be used for an item for which Congress <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2761">116 STAT. 2761</page>has specifically denied funds or for a new program or project that has not been authorized by Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption From Reprogramming Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of section 3621 shall not apply to transfers of funds pursuant to subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management, shall notify Congress of any transfer of funds pursuant to subsection (a) not later than 30 days after such transfer occurs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>program or project</quotedText>” means, with respect to a field office of the Department of Energy, a program or project that is for environmental restoration or waste management activities necessary for national security programs of the Department, that is being carried out by that office, and for which defense environmental management funds have been authorized and appropriated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>defense environmental management funds</quotedText>” means funds appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to an authorization for carrying out environmental restoration and waste management activities necessary for national security programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3630">SEC. 3630.</num> <heading>TRANSFER OF WEAPONS ACTIVITIES FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer Authority for Weapons Activities Funds</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/j">42 USC 7386j</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Energy shall provide the manager of each field office of the Department of Energy with the authority to transfer weapons activities funds from a program or project under the jurisdiction of that office to another such program or project.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number of Transfers</inline>.—</heading><content>Not more than one transfer may be made to or from any program or project under subsection (a) in a fiscal year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amounts Transferred</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount transferred to or from a program or project in any one transfer under subsection (a) may not exceed $5,000,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination Required</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A transfer may not be carried out by a manager of a field office under subsection (a) unless the manager determines that the transfer—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>is necessary to address a risk to health, safety, or the environment; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>will result in cost savings and efficiencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>A transfer may not be carried out by a manager of a field office under subsection (a) to cover a cost overrun or scheduling delay for any program or project.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Impermissible Uses</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds transferred pursuant to subsection (a) may not be used for an item for which Congress has specifically denied funds or for a new program or project that has not been authorized by Congress.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemption From Reprogramming Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The requirements of section 3621 shall not apply to transfers of funds pursuant to subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, acting through the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall notify Congress of any transfer of funds pursuant to subsection (a) not later than 30 days after such transfer occurs.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2762">116 STAT. 2762</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>program or project</quotedText>” means, with respect to a field office of the Department of Energy, a program or project that is for weapons activities necessary for national security programs of the Department, that is being carried out by that office, and for which weapons activities funds have been authorized and appropriated.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>weapons activities funds</quotedText>” means funds appropriated to the Department of Energy pursuant to an authorization for carrying out weapons activities necessary for national security programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3631">SEC. 3631.</num> <heading>FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ALL NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/7386/k">42 USC 7386k</ref>.</p></sidenote>Subject to the provisions of appropriation Acts and section 3621, amounts appropriated pursuant to a DOE national security authorization for management and support activities and for general plant projects are available for use, when necessary, in connection with all national security programs of the Department of Energy.</content> </section> </subtitle> Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4546 (S. 2514) (S. 2515): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–436, Pts. 1 and 2 (Comm. on Armed Services) and 107–772 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–151 accompanyinig S. 2514 (Comm. on Armed Services). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 9, considered and passed House.

June 27, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2514.

July 25, House concurred in Senate amendment with an amendment.

Nov. 12, House agreed to conference report

Nov. 13, Senate agreed to conference report.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Dec. 2, Presidential remarks and statement.

 Public Law 107–315: Approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President John Adams. Public Law315 Public Law 107–315116 STAT. 2763 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2763 Public Law 107–315 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Approving the location of the commemorative work in the District of Columbia honoring former President John Adams.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.J. Res. 117]

 Whereas section 8908 of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in the area described as Area I shall be deemed disapproved unless approved by law not later than 150 days after notification to Congress that the commemorative work should be located in Area I; Whereas Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411) authorized the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor former President John Adams and his legacy; and Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified Congress of her determination that a memorial to former President John Adams should be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF COMMEMORATIVE WORK. Congress approves the location for the commemorative work to honor former President John Adams and his legacy, as authorized by Public Law 107–62 (115 Stat. 411), within Area I as described in section 8908 of title 40, United States Code, subject to the limitation in section 2.
SEC. 2. LIMITATION. The commemorative work approved in section 1 shall not be located within the Reserve.
SEC. 3. DEFINITION OF RESERVE. In this resolution the term “Reserve” means the area of The National Mall extending from the United States Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial, as depicted on the map entitled “Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs,” numbered 869/86501A and dated May 1, 2002.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 117: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–316: To provide a grant for the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his beloved wife, Sheila. Public Law316 Public Law 107–316116 STAT. 2764 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2764 Public Law 107–316 107th Congress
An Act To provide a grant for the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his beloved wife, Sheila.

Dec. 2, 2002

[S. 3156]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Senator Paul Wellstone was a tireless advocate for the people of Minnesota, particularly for new immigrants and the economically disadvantaged. (2) Paul and Sheila Wellstone loved St. Paul, Minnesota, and often walked the neighborhoods of St. Paul to better understand the needs of the people. (3) Neighborhood House was founded in the late 1800’s in St. Paul, Minnesota, by the women of Mount Zion Temple as a settlement house to help newly arrived Eastern European Jewish immigrants establish a new life and thrive in their new community. (4) Paul and Sheila Wellstone were very committed to Neighborhood House and its mission to improve the lives of its residents. (5) When Senator Wellstone became aware that the Neighborhood House Community Center was no longer adequate to meet the needs of the St. Paul community, he suggested that Neighborhood House request Federal funding to construct a new facility. (6) As an honor to Paul and Sheila Wellstone, a Federal grant shall be awarded to Neighborhood House to be used for the design and construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, to be known as “The Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building”.
SEC. 3. CONSTRUCTION GRANT. (a) Grant Authorized.—The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall award a grant to Neighborhood House of St. Paul, Minnesota, to finance the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, to be known as “The Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building”116 STAT. 2765. (b) Maximum Amount.—The grant awarded under this section shall be $10,000,000. (c) Use of Funds.—Funds awarded under this section shall only be used for the design and construction of the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2003, which shall remain available until expended, to carry out this Act.
Approved December 2, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3156: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate and House.

 Public Law 107–317: To facilitate the creation of a new, second-level Internet domain within the United States country code domain that will be a haven for material that promotes positive experiences for children and families using the Internet, provides a safe online environment for children, and helps to prevent children from being exposed to harmful material on the Internet, and for other purposes. Public Law317 Public Law 107–317116 STAT. 2766 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2766 Public Law 107–317 107th Congress
An Act To facilitate the creation of a new, second-level Internet domain within the United States country code domain that will be a haven for material that promotes positive experiences for children and families using the Internet, provides a safe online environment for children, and helps to prevent children from being exposed to harmful material on the Internet, and for other purposes.

Dec. 4, 2002

[H.R. 3833]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002.

47 USC 901 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.—

47 USC 941 note.

The Congress finds that— (1) the World Wide Web presents a stimulating and entertaining opportunity for children to learn, grow, and develop educationally and intellectually; (2) Internet technology also makes available an extensive amount of information that is harmful to children, as studies indicate that a significant portion of all material available on the Internet is related to pornography; (3) young children, when trying to use the World Wide Web for positive purposes, are often presented-either mistakenly or intentionally-with material that is inappropriate for their age, which can be extremely frustrating for children, parents, and educators; (4) exposure of children to material that is inappropriate for them, including pornography, can distort the education and development of the Nation’s youth and represents a serious harm to American families that can lead to a host of other problems for children, including inappropriate use of chat rooms, physical molestation, harassment, and legal and financial difficulties; (5) young boys and girls, older teens, troubled youth, frequent Internet users, chat room participants, online risk takers, and those who communicate online with strangers are at greater risk for receiving unwanted sexual solicitation on the Internet; (6) studies have shown that 19 percent of youth (ages 10 to 17) who used the Internet regularly were the targets of unwanted sexual solicitation, but less than 10 percent of the solicitations were reported to the police; (7) children who come across illegal content should report it to the congressionally authorized CyberTipline, an online 116 STAT. 2767mechanism developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, for citizens to report sexual crimes against children; (8) the CyberTipline has received more than 64,400 reports, including reports of child pornography, online enticement for sexual acts, child molestation (outside the family), and child prostitution; (9) although the computer software and hardware industries, and other related industries, have developed innovative ways to help parents and educators restrict material that is harmful to minors through parental control protections and self-regulation, to date such efforts have not provided a national solution to the problem of minors accessing harmful material on the World Wide Web; (10) the creation of a “green-light” area within the United States country code Internet domain, that will contain only content that is appropriate for children under the age of 13, is analogous to the creation of a children’s section within a library and will promote the positive experiences of children and families in the United States; and (11) while custody, care, and nurture of the child reside first with the parent, the protection of the physical and psychological well-being of minors by shielding them from material that is harmful to them is a compelling governmental interest. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are— (1) to facilitate the creation of a second-level domain within the United States country code Internet domain for the location of material that is suitable for minors and not harmful to minors; and (2) to ensure that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration oversees the creation of such a second-level domain and ensures the effective and efficient establishment and operation of the new domain.
SEC. 3. NTIA AUTHORITY. Section 103(b)(3) of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 902(b)(3)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(C) shall assign to the NTIA responsibility for providing for the establishment, and overseeing operation, of a second-level Internet domain within the United States country code domain in accordance with section 157.”.
SEC. 4. CHILD-FRIENDLY SECOND-LEVEL INTERNET DOMAIN. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended in part C by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 157. CHILD-FRIENDLY SECOND-LEVEL INTERNET DOMAIN.

47 USC 941.

 “(a) Responsibilities.—The NTIA shall require the registry selected to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain to establish, operate, and maintain a second-level domain within the United States country code domain that provides 116 STAT. 2768access only to material that is suitable for minors and not harmful to minors (in this section referred to as the ‘new domain’). “(b) Conditions of Contracts.— “(1) Initial registry.—The NTIA shall not exercise any option periods under any contract between the NTIA and the initial registry to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain unless the initial registry agrees, during the 90-day period beginning upon the date of the enactment of the Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002, to carry out, and to operate the new domain in accordance with, the requirements trader subsection (c). Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the initial registry of the United States country code Internet domain from participating in the NTIA’s process for selecting a successor registry or to prevent the NTIA from awarding, to the initial registry, the contract to be successor registry subject to the requirements of paragraph (2). “(2) Successor registries.—The NTIA shall not enter into any contract for operating and maintaining the United States country code Internet domain with any successor registry unless such registry enters into an agreement with the NTIA, during the 90-day period after selection of such registry, that provides for the registry to carry out, and the new domain to operate in accordance with, the requirements under subsection (c). “(c) Requirements of New Domain.—The registry and new domain shall be subject to the following requirements: “(1) Written content standards for the new domain, except that the NTIA shall not have any authority to establish such standards. “(2) Written agreements with each registrar for the new domain that require that use of the new domain is in accordance with the standards and requirements of the registry. “(3) Written agreements with registrars, which shall require registrars to enter into written agreements with registrants, to use the new domain in accordance with the standards and requirements of the registry. “(4) Rules and procedures for enforcement and oversight that minimize the possibility that the new domain provides access to content that is not in accordance with the standards and requirements of the registry. “(5) A process for removing from the new domain any content that is not in accordance with the standards and requirements of the registry. “(6) A process to provide registrants to the new domain with an opportunity for a prompt, expeditious, and impartial dispute resolution process regarding any material of the registrant excluded from the new domain. “(7) Continuous and uninterrupted service for the new domain during any transition to a new registry selected to operate and maintain new domain or the United States country code domain. “(8) Procedures and mechanisms to promote the accuracy of contact information submitted by registrants and retained by registrars in the new domain.116 STAT. 2769 “(9) Operationally of the new domain not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002. “(10) Written agreements with registrars, which shall require registrars to enter into written agreements with registrants, to prohibit two-way and multiuser interactive services in the new domain, unless the registrant certifies to the registrar that such service will be offered in compliance with the content standards established pursuant to paragraph (1) and is designed to reduce the risk of exploitation of minors using such two-way and multiuser interactive services. “(11) Written agreements with registrars, which shall require registrars to enter into written agreements with registrants, to prohibit hyperlinks in the new domain that take new domain users outside of the new domain. “(12) Any other action that the NTIA considers necessary to establish, operate, or maintain the new domain in accordance with the purposes of this section. “(d) Option Periods for Initial Registry.—The NTIA shall grant the initial registry the option periods available under the contract between the NTIA and the initial registry to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain if, and may not grant such option periods unless, the NTIA finds that the initial registry has satisfactorily performed its obligations under this Act and under the contract. Nothing in this section shall preempt or alter the NTIA’s authority to terminate such contract for the operation of the United States country code Internet domain for cause or for convenience. “(e) Treatment of Registry and Other Entities.— “(1) In General.—Only to the extent that such entities carry out functions under this section, the following entities are deemed to be interactive computer services for purposes of section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230(c)): “(A) The registry that operates and maintains the new domain. “(B) Any entity that contracts with such registry to carry out functions to ensure that content accessed through the new domain complies with the limitations applicable to the new domain. “(C) Any registrar for the registry of the new domain that is operating in compliance with its agreement with the registry. “(2) Savings provision.—Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to affect the applicability of any other provision of title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to the entities covered by subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1). –(f) Education.—The NTIA shall carry out a program to publicize the availability of the new domain and to educate the parents of minors regarding the process for utilizing the new domain in combination and coordination with hardware and software technologies that provide for filtering or blocking. The program under

Deadline.

 this subsection shall be commenced not later than 30 days after the date that the new domain first becomes operational and accessible by the public. “(g) Coordination with Federal Government.—The registry selected to operate and maintain the new domain shall—116 STAT. 2770 “(1) consult with appropriate agencies of the Federal Government regarding procedures and actions to prevent minors and families who use the new domain from being targeted by adults and other children for predatory behavior, exploitation, or illegal actions; and “(2) based upon the consultations conducted pursuant to paragraph (1), establish such procedures and take such actions as the registry may deem necessary to prevent such targeting.

Deadline.

The consultations, procedures, and actions required under this subsection shall be commenced not later than 30 days after the date that the new domain first becomes operational and accessible by the public. “(h) Compliance Report.—

Deadline.

The registry shall prepare, on an annual basis, a report on the registry’s monitoring and enforcement procedures for the new domain. The registry shall submit each such report, setting forth the results of the review of its monitoring and enforcement procedures for the new domain, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. “(i) Suspension of New Domain.—If the NTIA finds, pursuant to its own review or upon a good faith petition by the registry, that the new domain is not serving its intended purpose, the NTIA shall instruct the registry to suspend operation of the new domain until such time as the NTIA determines that the new domain can be operated as intended. “(j) Definitions.—For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: “(1) Harmful to Minors.—The term ‘harmful to minors’ means, with respect to material, that— “(A) the average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find, taking the material as a whole and with respect to minors, that it is designed to appeal to, or is designed to pander to, the prurient interest; “(B) the material depicts, describes, or represents, in a manner patently offensive with respect to minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, an actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual act, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals or post-pubescent female breast; and “(C) taken as a whole, the material lacks serious, literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors. “(2) Minor.—The term ‘minor’ means any person under 13 years of age. “(3) Registry.—The term ‘registry’ means the registry selected to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain. “(4) Successor registry.—The term ‘successor registry’ means any entity that enters into a contract with the NTIA to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain that covers any period after the termination or expiration of the contract to operate and maintain the United States country code Internet domain, and any option periods under such contract, that was signed on October 26, 2001. “(5) Suitable for Minors.—The term ‘suitable for minors’ means, with respect to material, that it—116 STAT. 2771 “(A) is not psychologically or intellectually inappropriate for minors; and “(B) serves— “(i) the educational, informational, intellectual, or cognitive needs of minors; or “(ii) the social, emotional, or entertainment needs of minors.”.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3833: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–449 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 21, considered and passed House.

Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Nov. 14, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Dec. 4, Presidential remarks.

 Public Law 107–318: To provide for the improvement of the safety of child restraints in passenger motor vehicles, and for other purposes. Public Law318 Public Law 107–318116 STAT. 2772 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2772 Public Law 107–318 107th Congress
An Act To provide for the improvement of the safety of child restraints in passenger motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

Dec. 4, 2002

[H.R. 5504]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anton’s Law.

49 USC 30127 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as “Anton’s Law”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) It is the policy of the Department of Transportation that all child occupants of motor vehicles, regardless of seating position, be appropriately restrained in order to reduce the incidence of injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes on the streets, roads, and highways. (2) Research has shown that very few children between the ages of 4 to 8 years old are in the appropriate restraint for their age when riding in passenger motor vehicles. (3) Children who have outgrown their child safety seats should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until an adult seat belt fits properly. (4) Children who were properly restrained when riding in passenger motor vehicles suffered less severe injuries from accidents than children not properly restrained.
SEC. 3. IMPROVEMENT OF SAFETY OF CHILD RESTRAINTS IN PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES. (a) In General.—

Regulations.

The Secretary of Transportation (hereafter referred to as the “Secretary”) shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to establish performance requirements for child restraints, including booster seats, for the restraint of children weighing more than 50 pounds. (b) Elements for Consideration.—In the rulemaking proceeding required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) consider whether to include injury performance criteria for child restraints, including booster seats and other products for use in passenger motor vehicles for the restraint of children weighing more than 50 pounds, under the requirements established in the rulemaking proceeding; (2) consider whether to establish performance requirements for seat belt fit when used with booster seats and other belt guidance devices; (3) consider whether to address situations where children weighing more than 50 pounds only have access to seating 116 STAT. 2773positions with lap belts, such as allowing tethered child restraints for such children; and (4) review the definition of the term “booster seat” in Federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 213 under section 571.213 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to determine if it is sufficiently comprehensive. (c) Completion.—The Secretary shall complete the rulemaking

Deadline.

 proceeding required by subsection (a) not later than 30 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 4. DEVELOPMENT OF ANTHROPOMORPHIC TEST DEVICE SIMULATING A 10-YEAR OLD CHILD.

Deadlines.

 (a) Development and Evaluation.—Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and evaluate an anthropomorphic test device that simulates a 10-year old child for use in testing child restraints used in passenger motor vehicles. (b) Adoption by Rulemaking.—Within 1 year following the development and evaluation carried out under subsection (a), the Secretary shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding for the adoption of an anthropomorphic test device as developed under subsection (a).
SEC. 5. REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION OF LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS. (a) In General.—Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a rulemaking proceeding to amend Federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 208 under section 571.208 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, relating to occupant crash protection, in order to— (1) require a lap and shoulder belt assembly for each rear designated seating position in a passenger motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less, except that if the Secretary determines that installation of a lap and shoulder belt assembly is not practicable for a particular designated seating position in a particular type of passenger motor vehicle, the Secretary may exclude the designated seating position from the requirement; and (2) apply that requirement to passenger motor vehicles in phases in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Implementation Schedule.—The requirement prescribed under subsection (a)(1) shall be implemented in phases on a production year basis beginning with the production year that begins not later than 12 months after the end of the year in which the regulations are prescribed under subsection (a). The final rule

Applicability.

 shall apply to all passenger motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less that are manufactured in the third production year of the implementation phase-in under the schedule.
SEC. 6. EVALUATION OF INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SYSTEMS.

Deadlines.

 (a) Evaluation.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate an evaluation of integrated or built-in child restraints and booster seats. The evaluation should include— (1) the safety of the child restraint and correctness of fit for the child;116 STAT. 2774 (2) the availability of testing data on the system and vehicle in which the child restraint will be used; (3) the compatibility of the child restraint with different makes and models; (4) the cost-effectiveness of mass production of the child restraint for consumers; (5) the ease of use and relative availability of the child restraint to children riding in motor vehicles; and (6) the benefits of built-in seats for improving compliance with State child occupant restraint laws. (b) Report.—Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report of this evaluation.
SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Child restraint.—The term “child restraint” means any product designed to provide restraint to a child (including booster seats and other products used with a lap and shoulder belt assembly) that meets applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards prescribed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (2) Production year.—The term “production year” means the 12-month period between September 1 of a year and August 31 of the following year. (3) Passenger motor vehicle.—The term “passenger motor vehicle” has the meaning given that term in section 405(f)(5) of title 23, United States Code.
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.—There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to the Secretary of Transportation for— (1) the evaluation required by section 6 of this Act; and (2) research of the nature and causes of injury to children involved in motor vehicle crashes.116 STAT. 2775 (b) Limitation.—Funds appropriated under subsection (a) shall not be available for the general administrative expenses of the Secretary.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6504 (S. 980):: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–726 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–137 accompanying S. 980 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–319: To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject to such Act. Public Law319 Public Law 107–319116 STAT. 2776 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2776 Public Law 107–319 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject to such Act.

Dec. 4, 2002

[H.R. 727]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT. The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“Low-speed electric bicycles

“SEC. 38. (a)

15 USC 2085.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products within the meaning of section 3(a)(1) and shall be subject to the Commission regulations published at section 1500.18(a)(12) and part 1512 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations. “(b) For the purpose of this section, the term ‘low-speed electric bicycle’ means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 h.p.), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph. “(c) To farther protect the safety of consumers who ride low-speed electric bicycles, the Commission may promulgate new or amended requirements applicable to such vehicles as necessary and appropriate. “(d) This section shall supersede any State law or requirement with respect to low-speed electric bicycles to the extent that such State law or requirement is more stringent than the Federal law or requirements referred to in subsection (a).”.
SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

49 USC 30102 note.

 For purposes of motor vehicle safety standards issued and enforced pursuant to chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, 116 STAT. 2777a low-speed electric bicycle (as defined in section 38(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act) shall not be considered a motor vehicle as defined by section 30102(6) of title 49, United States Code.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 727: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–5 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001). Mar. 6, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–320: To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of land to Chatham County, Georgia. Public Law320 Public Law 107–320116 STAT. 2778 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2778 Public Law 107–320 107th Congress
An Act To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of land to Chatham County, Georgia.

Dec. 4, 2002

[H.R. 2595]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LAND CONVEYANCE TO CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA (a) In General.—The Secretary of the Army shall convey, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, to the Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the approximately 12-acre parcel of land located on Hutchinson Island, Georgia, adjacent to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure. (b) Survey to Obtain Legal Description.—The exact acreage and the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary. (c) Use of Land.— (1) In general.—The parcel conveyed under this section shall remain in public ownership and shall be managed in perpetuity for public recreational purposes or, in the alternative, the parcel may be exchanged for another parcel of equal appraised value that shall remain in public ownership and shall be managed in perpetuity for public recreational purposes. (2) Reversion.—If the Secretary determines that the parcel conveyed under this section is being used for purposes other than public recreational purposes, title to the parcel shall revert to the United States or, in the case of an exchange of parcels under paragraph (1), if the Secretary determines that the parcel received in the exchange is being used for purposes other than public recreational purposes title to that parcel shall revert to the United States.
SEC. 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS. (a) Applicability of Property Screening Provisions.—Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to the conveyance under section 1. (b) Additional Terms and Conditions.—The Secretary may require that the conveyance under section 1 be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate and necessary to protect the interests of the United States. (c) Costs of Conveyance.—116 STAT. 2779The County shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental compliance costs, associated with the conveyance. (d) Liability.—The County shall hold the United States harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out, on or after the date of the conveyance, on the real property conveyed. The United States shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out, before such date, on the real property conveyed. (e) Easements.—The County shall provide to the Secretary all required rights of entry or easements necessary for utilities and for access to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure and the dock located adjacent to the structure.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H R. 2595: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 11, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–321: To amend title 17, United States Code, with respect to the statutory license for webcasting, and for other purposes. Public Law321 Public Law 107–321116 STAT. 2780 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2780 Public Law 107–321 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 17, United States Code, with respect to the statutory license for webcasting, and for other purposes.

Dec. 4, 2002

[H.R. 5469]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002.

17 USC 101 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following:

17 USC 114 note.

 (1) Some small webcasters who did not participate in the copyright arbitration royalty panel proceeding leading to the July 8, 2002 order of the Librarian of Congress establishing rates and terms for certain digital performances and ephemeral reproductions of sound recordings, as provided in part 261 of the Code of Federal Regulations (published in the Federal Register on July 8, 2002) (referred to in this section as “small webcasters”), have expressed reservations about the fee structure set forth in such order, and have expressed their desire for a fee based on a percentage of revenue. (2) Congress has strongly encouraged representatives of copyright owners of sound recordings and representatives of the small webcasters to engage in negotiations to arrive at an agreement that would include a fee based on a percentage of revenue. (3) The representatives have arrived at an agreement that they can accept in the extraordinary and unique circumstances here presented, specifically as to the small webcasters, their belief in their inability to pay the fees due pursuant to the July 8 order, and as to the copyright owners of sound recordings and performers, the strong encouragement of Congress to reach an accommodation with the small webcasters on an expedited basis. (4) The representatives have indicated that they do not believe the agreement provides for or in any way approximates fair or reasonable royalty rates and terms, or rates and terms that would have been negotiated in the marketplace between a willing buyer and a willing seller. (5) Congress has made no determination as to whether the agreement provides for or in any way approximates fair or reasonable fees and terms, or rates and terms that would have been negotiated in the marketplace between a willing buyer and a willing seller.116 STAT. 2781 (6) Congress likewise has made no determination as to whether the July 8 order is reasonable or arbitrary, and nothing in this Act shall be taken into account by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in its review of such order. (7) It is, nevertheless, in the public interest for the parties to be able to enter into such an agreement without fear of liability for deviating from the fees and terms of the July 8 order, if it is clear that the agreement will not be admissible as evidence or otherwise taken into account in any government proceeding involving the setting or adjustment of the royalties payable to copyright owners of sound recordings for the public performance or reproduction in ephemeral phonorecords or copies of such works, the determination of terms or conditions related thereto, or the establishment of notice or recordkeeping requirements.
SEC. 3. SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS. (a) Noncommercial Webcasters.—

17 USC 114 note.

 (1) In general.—The payments to be made by noncommercial

Deadline.

 webcasters for the digital performance of sound recordings under section 114 of title 17, United States Code, and the making of ephemeral phonorecords under section 112 of title 17, United States Code, during the period beginning on October 28, 1998, and ending on May 31, 2003, which have not already been paid, shall not be due until June 20, 2003. (2) Definition.—In this subsection, the term “noncommercial webcaster” has the meaning given that term in section 114(f)(5)(E)(i) of title 17, United States Code, as added by section 4 of this Act. (b) Small Commercial Webcasters.— (1) In general.—The receiving agent may, in a writing

Expiration date.

 signed by an authorized representative thereof, delay the obligation of any 1 or more small commercial webcasters to make payments pursuant to sections 112 and 114 of title 17, United States Code, for a period determined by such entity to allow negotiations as permitted in section 4 of this Act, except that any such period shall end no later than December 15, 2002. The duration and terms of any such delay shall be as set forth in such writing. (2) Definitions.—In this subsection— (A) the term “webcaster” has the meaning given that term in section 114(f)(5)(E)(iii) of title 17, United States Code, as added by section 4 of this Act; and (B) the term “receiving agent” shall have the meaning given that term in section 261.2 of title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, as published in the Federal Register on July 8, 2002.
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION FOR SETTLEMENTS. Section 114(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding after paragraph (4) the following: “(5)(A) Notwithstanding section 112(e) and the other provisions of this subsection, the receiving agent may enter into agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings under section 112(e) and this section by any 1 or more small commercial webcasters or noncommercial webcasters during the period beginning on October 28, 1998,116 STAT. 2782 and ending on December 31, 2004, that, once published in the Federal Register pursuant to subparagraph (B), shall be binding on all copyright owners of sound recordings and other persons entitled to payment under this section, in lieu of any determination by a copyright arbitration royalty panel or decision by the Librarian of Congress. Any such agreement for small commercial webcasters shall include provisions for payment of royalties on the basis of a percentage of revenue or expenses, or both, and include a minimum fee. Any such agreement may include other terms and conditions, including requirements by which copyright owners may receive notice of the use of their sound recordings and under which records of such use shall be kept and made available by small commercial webcasters or noncommercial webcasters. The receiving agent shall be under no obligation to negotiate any such agreement. The receiving agent shall have no obligation to any copyright owner of sound recordings or any other person entitled to payment under this section in negotiating any such agreement, and no liability to any copyright owner of sound recordings or any other person entitled to payment under this section for having entered into such agreement. “(B)

Federal Register, publication.

The Copyright Office shall cause to be published in the Federal Register any agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A). Such publication shall include a statement containing the substance of subparagraph (C). Such agreements shall not be included in the Code of Federal Regulations. Thereafter, the terms of such agreement shall be available, as an option, to any small commercial webcaster or noncommercial webcaster meeting the eligibility conditions of such agreement. “(C) Neither subparagraph (A) nor any provisions of any agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A), including any rate structure, fees, terms, conditions, or notice and recordkeeping requirements set forth therein, shall be admissible as evidence or otherwise taken into account in any administrative, judicial, or other government proceeding involving the setting or adjustment of the royalties payable for the public performance or reproduction in ephemeral phonorecords or copies of sound recordings, the determination of terms or conditions related thereto, or the establishment of notice or recordkeeping requirements by the Librarian of Congress under paragraph (4) or section 112(e)(4). It is the intent of Congress that any royalty rates, rate structure, definitions, terms, conditions, or notice and recordkeeping requirements, included in such agreements shall be considered as a compromise motivated by the unique business, economic and political circumstances of small webcasters, copyright owners, and performers rather than as matters that would have been negotiated in the marketplace between a willing buyer and a willing seller, or otherwise meet the objectives set forth in section 801(b). “(D) Nothing in the Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 or any agreement entered into pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be taken into account by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in its review of the determination by the Librarian of Congress of July 8, 2002, of rates and terms for the digital performance of 116 STAT. 2783sound recordings and ephemeral recordings, pursuant to sections 112 and 114. “(E) As used in this paragraph— “(i) the term ‘noncommercial webcaster’ means a webcaster that— “(I) is exempt from taxation under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501); “(II) has applied in good faith to the Internal Revenue Service for exemption from taxation under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code and has a commercially reasonable expectation that such exemption shall be granted; or “(III) is operated by a State or possession or any governmental entity or subordinate thereof, or by the United States or District of Columbia, for exclusively public purposes; “(ii) the term ‘receiving agent’ shall have the meaning given that term in section 261.2 of title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, as published in the Federal Register on July 8, 2002; and “(iii) the term ‘webcaster’ means a person or entity that has obtained a compulsory license under section 112 or 114 and the implementing regulations therefor to make eligible nonsubscription transmissions and ephemeral recordings. “(F) The authority to make settlements pursuant to

Expiration date.

 subparagraph (A) shall expire December 15, 2002, except with respect to noncommercial webcasters for whom the authority shall expire May 31, 2003.”.
SEC. 5. DEDUCTIBILITY OF COSTS AND EXPENSES OF AGENTS AND DIRECT PAYMENT TO ARTISTS OF ROYALTIES FOR DIGITAL PERFORMANCES OF SOUND RECORDINGS. (a) Findings.—Congress finds that—

17 USC 114 note.

 (1) in the case of royalty payments from the licensing of digital transmissions of sound recordings under subsection (f) of section 114 of title 17, United States Code, the parties have voluntarily negotiated arrangements under which payments shall be made directly to featured recording artists and the administrators of the accounts provided in subsection (g)(2) of that section; (2) such voluntarily negotiated payment arrangements have been codified in regulations issued by the Librarian of Congress, currently found in section 261.4 of title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, as published in the Federal Register on July 8, 2002; (3) other regulations issued by the Librarian of Congress were inconsistent with the voluntarily negotiated arrangements by such parties concerning the deductibility of certain costs incurred for licensing and arbitration, and Congress is therefore restoring those terms as originally negotiated among the parties; and (4) in light of the special circumstances described in this subsection, the uncertainty created by the regulations issued by the Librarian of Congress, and the fact that all of the interested parties have reached agreement, the voluntarily 116 STAT. 2784negotiated arrangements agreed to among the parties are being codified. (b) Deductibility.—Section 114(g) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by adding after paragraph (2) the following: “(3) A nonprofit agent designated to distribute receipts from the licensing of transmissions in accordance with subsection (f) may deduct from any of its receipts, prior to the distribution of such receipts to any person or entity entitled thereto other than copyright owners and performers who have elected to receive royalties from another designated agent and have notified such nonprofit agent in writing of such election, the reasonable costs of such agent incurred after November 1, 1995, in— “(A) the administration of the collection, distribution, and calculation of the royalties; “(B) the settlement of disputes relating to the collection and calculation of the royalties; and “(C) the licensing and enforcement of rights with respect to the making of ephemeral recordings and performances subject to licensing under section 112 and this section, including those incurred in participating in negotiations or arbitration proceedings under section 112 and this section, except that all costs incurred relating to the section 112 ephemeral recordings right may only be deducted from the royalties received pursuant to section 112. “(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), any designated agent designated to distribute receipts from the licensing of transmissions in accordance with subsection (f) may deduct from any of its receipts, prior to the distribution of such receipts, the reasonable costs identified in paragraph (3) of such agent incurred after November 1, 1995, with respect to such copyright owners and performers who have entered with such agent a contractual relationship that specifies that such costs may be deducted from such royalty receipts.”. (c) Direct Payment to Artists.—Section 114(g)(2) of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(2) An agent designated to distribute receipts from the licensing of transmissions in accordance with subsection (f) shall distribute such receipts as follows: “(A) 50 percent of the receipts shall be paid to the copyright owner of the exclusive right under section 106(6) of this title to publicly perform a sound recording by means of a digital audio transmission. “(B) 2½ percent of the receipts shall be deposited in an escrow account managed by an independent administrator jointly appointed by copyright owners of sound recordings and the American Federation of Musicians (or any successor entity) to be distributed to nonfeatured musicians (whether or not members of the American Federation of Musicians) who have performed on sound recordings. “(C) 2½ percent of the receipts shall be deposited in an escrow account managed by an independent administrator jointly appointed by copyright owners of sound recordings and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (or any successor entity) to be distributed to nonfeatured vocalists (whether or not members of the 116 STAT. 2785American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) who have performed on sound recordings. “(D) 45 percent of the receipts shall be paid, on a per sound recording basis, to the recording artist or artists featured on such sound recording (or the persons conveying rights in the artists’ performance in the sound recordings).”.
SEC. 6. REPORT TO CONGRESS.

Deadline.

17 USC 114 note.

 By not later than June 1, 2004, the Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Register of Copyrights, shall conduct and submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a study concerning the economic arrangements among small commercial webcasters covered by agreements entered into pursuant to section 114(f)(5)(A) of title 17, United States Code, as added by section 4 of this Act, and third parties, and the effect of those arrangements on royalty fees payable on a percentage of revenue or expense basis.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5469: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 7, considered and passed House.

Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–322: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of North Carolina. Public Law322 Public Law 107–322116 STAT. 2786 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2786 Public Law 107–322 107th Congress
An Act To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of North Carolina.

Dec. 4, 2002

[S. 1010]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION PROJECT. (a) In General.—Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project number 11437, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the requirements of that section and the Commission’s procedures under that section, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for 3 consecutive 2-year periods. (b) Effective Date.—Subsection (a) takes effect on the date of the expiration of the extension issued by the Commission before the date of the enactment of this Act under section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806).
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1010: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–192 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–323: To require the display of the POW/MIA flag at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Public Law323 Public Law 107–323116 STAT. 2787 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2787 Public Law 107–323 107th Congress
An Act To require the display of the POW/MIA flag at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Dec. 4, 2002

[S. 12261]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002.

36 USC 101 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. DISPLAY OF POW/MIA FLAG AT WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL, KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL, AND VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL (a) Requirement for Display.—Subsection (d)(3) of section 902 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking “The Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial” and inserting “The World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial”. (b) Days for Display.—Subsection (c)(2) of that section is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and (2) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraph (A): “(A) in the case of display at the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (required by subsection (d)(3) of this section), any day on which the United States flag is displayed;”.116 STAT. 2788 (c) Display on Existing Flagpole.—

36 USC 902 note.

No element of the United States Government may construe the amendments made by this section as requiring the acquisition of erection of a new or additional flagpole for purposes of the display of the POW/MIA flag.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1226: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct 2, considered and passed Senate.

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–324: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the city of Haines, Oregon. Public Law324 Public Law 107–324116 STAT. 2789 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2789 Public Law 107–324 107th Congress
An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the city of Haines, Oregon.

Dec. 4, 2002

[S. 1907]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF HAINES, OREGON. (a) Conveyance.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of land described in subsection (b) to the city of Haines, Oregon. (b) Description of Land.—The parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) is the parcel of Bureau of Land Management land consisting of approximately 40 acres, as indicated on the map entitled “S. 1907: Conveyance to the City of Haines, Oregon” and dated May 9, 2002.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1907: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–680 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–197 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–325: To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail as a National Historic Trail. Public Law325 Public Law 107–325116 STAT. 2790 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2790 Public Law 107–325 107th Congress
An Act To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail as a National Historic Trail.

Dec. 4, 2002

[S. 1946]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002.

New Mexico.

California.

16 USC 1241 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION. Section 5(a) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)) is amended— (1) by redesignating the second paragraph (21) as paragraph (22); and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(23) Old spanish national historic trail.— “(A) In general.—The Old Spanish National Historic Trail, an approximately 2,700 mile long trail extending from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Los Angeles, California, that served as a major trade route between 1829 and 1848, as generally depicted on the maps numbered 1 through 9, as contained in the report entitled ‘Old Spanish Trail National Historic Trail Feasibility Study’, dated July 2001, including the Armijo Route, Northern Route, North Branch, and Mojave Road. “(B) Map.—A map generally depicting the trail shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. “(C) Administration.—The trail shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this paragraph as the ‘Secretary’). “(D) Land acquisition.—The United States shall not acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally-managed area without the consent of the owner of the land or interest in land. “(E) Consultation.—The Secretary shall consult with other Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies in the administration of the trail. “(F) Additional routes.—The Secretary may designate additional routes to the trail if— “(i) the additional routes were included in the Old Spanish Trail National Historic Trail Feasibility Study, but were not recommended for designation as a national historic trail; and116 STAT. 2791 “(ii) the Secretary determines that the additional routes were used for trade and commerce between 1829 and 1848.”.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1946: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–670 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–203 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

 Public Law 107–326: To amend the National Housing Act to simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for single family homebuyers. Public Law326 Public Law 107–326116 STAT. 2792 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2792 Public Law 107–326 107th Congress
An Act To amend the National Housing Act to simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for single family homebuyers.

Dec. 4, 2002

[S. 2239]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002”.

FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002.

12 USC 1701 note.
SEC. 2. DOWNPAYMENT SIMPLIFICATION. Section 203 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1709) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking “shall—” and inserting “shall comply with the following:”; (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), in the matter that precedes clause (ii), by moving the margin 2 ems to the right; (ii) in the undesignated matter immediately following subparagraph (B)(iii)— (I) by striking the second and third sentences of such matter; (II) by striking the seventh sentence (relating to principal obligation) and all that follows through the end of the ninth sentence (relating to charges and fees); and (III) by striking the eleventh sentence (relating to disclosure notice) and all that follows through the end of the last undesignated paragraph (relating to disclosure notice requirements); and (iii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: “(B) not to exceed an amount equal to the sum of— “(i) the amount of the mortgage insurance premium paid at the time the mortgage is insured; and “(ii) in the case of— “(I) a mortgage for a property with an appraised value equal to or less than $50,000, 98.75 percent of the appraised value of the property; “(II) a mortgage for a property with an appraised value in excess of $50,000 but not in excess of $125,000, 97.65 percent of the appraised value of the property;116 STAT. 2793 “(III) a mortgage for a property with an appraised value in excess of $125,000, 97.15 percent of the appraised value of the property; or “(IV) notwithstanding subclauses (II) and (III), a mortgage for a property with an appraised value in excess of $50,000 that is located in an area of the State for which the average closing cost exceeds 2.10 percent of the average, for the State, of the sale price of properties located in the State for which mortgages nave been executed, 97.75 percent of the appraised value of the property.”; (C) by transferring and inserting the text of paragraph (10)(B) after the period at the end of the first sentence of the undesignated paragraph that immediately follows paragraph (2)(B) (relating to the definition of “area”); and (D) by striking paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e), the following: “(f) Disclosure of Other Mortgage Products.— “(1) In general.—In conjunction with any loan insured under this section, an original lender shall provide to each prospective borrower a disclosure notice that provides a 1-page analysis of mortgage products offered by that lender and for which the borrower would qualify. “(2) Notice.—The notice required under paragraph (1) shall include— “(A) a generic analysis comparing the note rate (and associated interest payments), insurance premiums, and other costs and fees that would be due over the life of the loan for a loan insured by the Secretary under subsection (b) with the note rates, insurance premiums (if applicable), and other costs and fees that would be expected to be due if the mortgagor obtained instead other mortgage products offered by the lender and for which the borrower would qualify with a similar loan-to-value ratio in connection with a conventional mortgage (as that term is used in section 305(a)(2) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454(a)(2)) or section 302(b)(2) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(2)), as applicable), assuming prevailing interest rates; and “(B) a statement regarding when the requirement of the mortgagor to pay the mortgage insurance premiums for a mortgage insured under this section would terminate, or a statement that the requirement shall terminate only if the mortgage is refinanced, paid off, or otherwise terminated.”.
SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. Section 245 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715z–10) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking “, or if the mortgagor” and all that follows through “case of veterans”; and (2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking “, or, if the” and all that follows through “for veterans,”.
SEC. 4. REPEAL OF GNMA GUARANTEE FEE INCREASE. Section 972 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Public Law 105–244; 112 Stat. 1837) is hereby repealed.

12 USC 1721 and note.

116 STAT. 2794
SEC. 5. INDEXING OF FHA MULTIFAMILY HOUSING LOAN LIMITS. (a) The National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 206 the following new section 206A(12 U.S.C. 1712A):
”SEC. 206A. INDEXING OF FHA MULTIFAMILY HOUSING LOAN LIMITS. “(a) Method of Indexing.—The dollar amounts set forth in— “(1) section 207(c)(3)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1713(c)(3)(A)); “(2) section 213(b)(2)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1715e(b)(2)(A)); “(3) section 220(d)(3)(B)(iii)(D (12 U.S.C. 1715k(d)(3)(B)(iii)(D); “(4) section 221(d)(3)(ii)(I) (12 U.S.C. 17151(d)(3)(ii)(I)); “(5) section 221(d)(4)(ii)(I) (12 U.S.C. 17151(d)(4)(ii)(I)); “(6) section 231(c)(2)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1715v(c)(2)(A)); and “(7) section 234(e)(3)(A) (12 U.S.C. 1715y(e)(3)(A)); (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Dollar Amounts”) shall be adjusted annually (commencing in 2004) on the effective date of the Federal Reserve Board’s adjustment of the $400 figure in the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA). The adjustment of the Dollar Amounts shall be calculated using the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) as applied by the Federal Reserve Board for purposes of the above-described HOEPA adjustment. “(b) Notification.—

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The Federal Reserve Board on a timely publication. basis shall notify the Secretary, or his designee, in writing of the adjustment described in subsection (a) and of the effective date of such adjustment in order to permit the Secretary to undertake publication in the Federal Register of corresponding adjustments to the Dollar Amounts. The dollar amount of any adjustment shall be rounded to the next lower dollar.”.
(b) Technical and Conforming Changes.— (1) Section 207(c)(3) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1713(c)(3)) is amended— (A) by inserting “(A)” after “(3)”; (B) by striking “and accept that the Secretary” through and including “in this paragraph” and inserting in lieu thereof: “(B) the Secretary may, by regulation, increase any of the dollar amount limitations in subparagraph (A) (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”. (2) Section 213(b)(2) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715e(b)(2)) is amended— (A) by inserting “(A)” following “(2)”; (B) by striking “: Provided further, That” the first time that it occurs, through and including “contained in this paragraph” and inserting in lieu thereof: “; (B)(i) the Secretary may, by regulation, increase any of the dollar amount limitations in subparagraph (A) (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”; (C) by striking “: Provided further, That” the second time it occurs and inserting in lieu thereof: “; and (ii)”; (D) by striking “: And provided further, That” and inserting in lieu thereof: “; and (iii)”; (E) by striking “with this subsection without regard to the preceding proviso” at the end of that subsection and inserting in lieu thereof: “with this subparagraph (B)(i).”.116 STAT. 2795 (3) Section 220(d)(3)(B)(iii) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715k(d)(3)(B)(iii)) is amended— (A) by inserting “(I)” following “(iii)”; (B) by striking “design; and except that” and inserting in lieu thereof: “design; and (II)”; (C) by striking “any of the foregoing dollar amount limitations contained in this clause” and inserting in lieu thereof: “any of the dollar amount limitations in subparagraph (B)(iii)(D (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”; (D) by striking “: Provided, That” through and including “proviso” and inserting in lieu thereof: “with respect to dollar amount limitations applicable to rehabilitation projects described in subclause (II), the Secretary may, by regulation, increase the dollar amount limitations contained in subparagraph (B)(iii)(I) (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”; (E) by striking “: Provided further,” and inserting in lieu thereof: “; (III)”; (F) by striking “subparagraph” in the second proviso and inserting in lieu thereof “subparagraph (B)(iii)(I)”; (G) in the last proviso, by striking “: And provided further, That” and all that follows through and including “this clause” and inserting in lieu thereof: “; (IV) with respect to rehabilitation projects involving not more than five family units, the Secretary may further increase any of the dollar limitations which would otherwise apply to such projects”. (4) Section 221(d)(3)(ii) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 17151(d)(3)(ii)) is amended— (A) by inserting “(I)” following “(ii)”; (B) by striking “; and except that” and all that follows through and including “in this clause” and inserting in lieu thereof: “; (II) the Secretary may, by regulation, increase any of the dollar amount limitations in subclause (I) (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”. (5) Section 221(d)(4)(ii) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 17151(d)(4)(ii)) is amended— (A) by inserting “(I)” following “(ii)”; (B) by striking “; and except that” and all that follows through and including “in this clause” and inserting in lieu thereof: “; (H) the Secretary may, by regulation, increase any of the dollar limitations in subclause (I) (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”. (6) Section 231(c)(2) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715v(c)(2)) is amended— (A) by inserting “(A)” following “(2)”; (B) by striking “; and except that” and all that follows through and including “in this paragraph” and inserting in Heu thereof: “; (B) the Secretary may, by regulation, increase any of the dollar limitations in subparagraph (A) (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”; (C) by striking “: Provided, That” and all that follows through and including “of this section” and inserting in lieu thereof; “; (C) the Secretary may, by regulation, increase any 116 STAT. 2796of the dollar limitations in subparagraph (A) (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”. (7) Section 234(e)(3) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1715y(e)(3)) is amended— (A) by inserting “(A)” following “(3)”; (B) by replacing “$38,025” with “$42,048”; “$42,120” with “$48,481”; “$50,310” with “$58,469”; “$62,010” with “$74,840”; “$70,200” with “$83,375”; “$43,875” with “$44,250”; “$49,140” with “$50,724”; “$60,255” with “$61,680”; “$75,465” with “$79,793”; and “$85,328” with “$87,588”; (C) by striking “; except that each” and all that follows through and including “contained in this paragraph” and inserting in lieu thereof: “; (B) the Secretary may, by regulation, increase any of the dollar limitations in subparagraph (A) (as such limitations may have been adjusted in accordance with section 206A of this Act)”.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2239: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

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An Act To authorize economic and democratic development assistance for Afghanistan and to authorize military assistance for Afghanistan and certain other foreign countries.

Dec. 4, 2002

[S. 2712]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002.

22 USC 7501 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; DEFINITION. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. Sec. 107. Sec. 108. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. (c) Definition.—In this Act, the term “Government of Afghanistan”

22 USC 7501.

 includes— (1) the government of any political subdivision of Afghanistan; and (2) any agency or instrumentality of the Government of Afghanistan.116 STAT. 2798
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>ECONOMIC AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR AFGHANISTAN</heading> <section> <num value="101">SEC. 101.</num> <heading>DECLARATION OF POLICY.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7511">22 USC 7511</ref>.</p></sidenote>Congress makes the following declarations:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The United States and the international community should support efforts that advance the development of democratic civil authorities and institutions in Afghanistan and the establishment of a new broad-based, multi-ethnic, gender-sensitive, and fully representative government in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The United States, in particular, should provide its expertise to meet immediate humanitarian and refugee needs, fight the production and flow of illicit narcotics, and aid in the reconstruction of Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>By promoting peace and security in Afghanistan and preventing a return to conflict, the United States and the international community can help ensure that Afghanistan does not again become a source for international terrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The United States should support the objectives agreed to on December 5, 2001, in Bonn, Germany, regarding the provisional arrangement for Afghanistan as it moves toward the establishment of permanent institutions and, in particular, should work intensively toward ensuring the future neutrality of Afghanistan, establishing the principle that neighboring countries and other countries in the region do not threaten or interfere in one another’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence, including supporting diplomatic initiatives to support this goal.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The special emergency situation in Afghanistan, which from the perspective of the American people combines security, humanitarian, political, law enforcement, and development imperatives, requires that the President should receive maximum flexibility in designing, coordinating, and administering efforts with respect to assistance for Afghanistan and that a temporary special program of such assistance should be established for this purpose.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>To foster stability and democratization and to effectively eliminate the causes of terrorism, the United States and the international community should also support efforts that advance the development of democratic civil authorities and institutions in the broader Central Asia region.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102.</num> <heading>PURPOSES OF ASSISTANCE.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7512">22 USC 7512</ref>.</p></sidenote>The purposes of assistance authorized by this title are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>to help assure the security of the United States and the world by reducing or eliminating the likelihood of violence against United States or allied forces in Afghanistan and to reduce the chance that Afghanistan will again be a source of international terrorism;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to support the continued efforts of the United States and the international community to address the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and among Afghan refugees in neighboring countries;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2799">116 STAT. 2799</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>to fight the production and flow of illicit narcotics, to control the flow of precursor chemicals used in the production of heroin, and to enhance and bolster the capacities of Afghan governmental authorities to control poppy cultivation and related activities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>to help achieve a broad-based, multi-ethnic, gender-sensitive, and fully representative government in Afghanistan that is freely chosen by the people of Afghanistan and that respects the human rights of all Afghans, particularly women, including authorizing assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan with a particular emphasis on meeting the educational, health, and sustenance needs of women and children to better enable their full participation in Afghan society;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>to support the Government of Afghanistan in its development of the capacity to facilitate, organize, develop, and implement projects and activities that meet the needs of the Afghan people;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>to foster the participation of civil society in the establishment of the new Afghan government in order to achieve a broad-based, multi-ethnic, gender-sensitive, fully representative government freely chosen by the Afghan people, without prejudice to any decisions which may be freely taken by the Afghan people about the precise form in which their government is to be organized in the future;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>to support the reconstruction of Afghanistan through, among other things, programs that create jobs, facilitate clearance of landmines, and rebuild the agriculture sector, the health care system, and the educational system of Afghanistan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>to provide resources to the Ministry for Women’s Affairs of Afghanistan to carry out its responsibilities for legal advocacy, education, vocational training, and women’s health programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>to foster the growth of a pluralistic society that promotes and respects religious freedom.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="103">SEC. 103.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7513">22 USC 7513</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding section 512 of Public Law 107–115 or any other similar provision of law, the President is authorized to provide assistance for Afghanistan for the following activities:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Urgent humanitarian needs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To assist in meeting the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of Afghanistan, including assistance such as—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>emergency food, shelter, and medical assistance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>clean drinking water and sanitation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>preventative health care, including childhood vaccination, therapeutic feeding, maternal child health services, and infectious diseases surveillance and treatment;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>family tracing and reunification services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>clearance of landmines and other unexploded ordinance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repatriation and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To assist refugees and internally displaced persons as they return to their home communities in Afghanistan and to support their reintegration into those communities, including assistance such as—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2800">116 STAT. 2800</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>assistance identified in paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>assistance to communities, including those in neighboring countries, that have taken in large numbers of refugees in order to rehabilitate or expand social, health, and educational services that may have suffered as a result of the influx of large numbers of refugees;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>assistance to international organizations and host governments in maintaining security by screening refugees to ensure the exclusion of armed combatants, members of foreign terrorist organizations, and other individuals not eligible for economic assistance from the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>assistance for voluntary refugee repatriation and reintegration inside Afghanistan and continued assistance to those refugees who are unable or unwilling to return, and humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons, including those persons who need assistance to return to their homes, through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other organizations charged with providing such assistance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Counternarcotics efforts</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>To assist in the eradication of poppy cultivation, the disruption of heroin production, and the reduction of the overall supply and demand for illicit narcotics in Afghanistan and the region, with particular emphasis on assistance to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>eradicate opium poppy, establish crop substitution programs, purchase nonopium products from farmers in opium-growing areas, quick-impact public works programs to divert labor from narcotics production, develop projects directed specifically at narcotics production, processing, or trafficking areas to provide incentives to cooperation in narcotics suppression activities, and related programs;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>establish or provide assistance to one or more entities within the Government of Afghanistan, including the Afghan State High Commission for Drug Control, and to provide training and equipment for the entities, to help enforce counternarcotics laws in Afghanistan and limit illicit narcotics growth, production, and trafficking in Afghanistan;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>train and provide equipment for customs, police, and other border control entities in Afghanistan and the region relating to illicit narcotics interdiction and relating to precursor chemical controls and interdiction to help disrupt heroin production in Afghanistan and the region;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>continue the annual opium crop survey and strategic studies on opium crop planting and farming in Afghanistan; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>reduce demand for illicit narcotics among the people of Afghanistan, including refugees returning to Afghanistan.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>For each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006, $15,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the President to be made available for a contribution to the United Nations Drug Control Program for the purpose of carrying out activities described in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A). Amounts made available under the preceding sentence are in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2801">116 STAT. 2801</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reestablishment of food security, rehabilitation of the agriculture sector, improvement in health conditions, and the reconstruction of basic infrastructure</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To assist in expanding access to markets in Afghanistan, to increase the availability of food in markets in Afghanistan, to rehabilitate the agriculture sector in Afghanistan by creating jobs for former combatants, returning refugees, and internally displaced persons, to improve health conditions, and assist in the rebuilding of basic infrastructure in Afghanistan, including assistance such as—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>rehabilitation of the agricultural infrastructure, including irrigation systems and rural roads;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>extension of credit;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>provision of critical agricultural inputs, such as seeds, tools, and fertilizer, and strengthening of seed multiplication, certification, and distribution systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>improvement in the quantity and quality of water available through, among other things, rehabilitation of existing irrigation systems and the development of local capacity to manage irrigation systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>livestock rehabilitation through market development and other mechanisms to distribute stocks to replace those stocks lost as a result of conflict or drought;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>mine awareness and demining programs and programs to assist mine victims, war orphans, and widows;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G)</num> <content>programs relating to infant and young child feeding, immunizations, vitamin A supplementation, and prevention and treatment of diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H)</num> <content>programs to improve maternal and child health and reduce maternal and child mortality;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>programs to improve hygienic and sanitation practices and for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis and malaria;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">(J)</num> <content>programs to reconstitute the delivery of health care, including the reconstruction of health clinics or other basic health infrastructure, with particular emphasis on health care for children who are orphans;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">(K)</num> <content>programs for housing (including repairing homes damaged during military operations), rebuilding urban infrastructure, and supporting basic urban services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">(L)</num> <content>disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of armed combatants into society, particularly child soldiers.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reestablishment of afghanistan as a viable nation-state</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>To assist in the development of the capacity of the Government of Afghanistan to meet the needs of the people of Afghanistan through, among other things, support for the development and expansion of democratic and market-based institutions, including assistance such as—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>support for international organizations that provide civil advisers to the Government of Afghanistan;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>support for an educated citizenry through improved access to basic education, with particular emphasis on basic education for children who are orphans, with particular emphasis on basic education for children;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2802">116 STAT. 2802</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>programs to enable the Government of Afghanistan to recruit and train teachers, with special focus on the recruitment and training of female teachers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>programs to enable the Government of Afghanistan to develop school curriculum that incorporates relevant information such as landmine awareness, food security and agricultural education, human rights awareness, including religious freedom, and civic education;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>support for the activities of the Government of Afghanistan to draft a new constitution, other legal frameworks, and other initiatives to promote the rule of law in Afghanistan, including the recognition of religious freedom in the constitution and other legal frameworks;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num> <content>support to increase the transparency, accountability, and participatory nature of governmental institutions, including programs designed to combat corruption and other programs for the promotion of good governance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii)</num> <content>support for an independent media;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii)</num> <content>programs that support the expanded participation of women and members of all ethnic groups in government at national, regional, and local levels;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix)</num> <content>programs to strengthen civil society organizations that promote human rights, including religious freedom, freedom of expression, and freedom of association, and support human rights monitoring;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">(x)</num> <content>support for Afghan and international efforts to investigate human rights atrocities committed in Afghanistan by the Taliban regime, opponents of such regime, and terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, including the collection of forensic evidence relating to such atrocities;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xi">(xi)</num> <content>support for national, regional, and local elections and political party development;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xii">(xii)</num> <content>support for the effective administration of justice at the national, regional, and local levels, including the establishment of a responsible and community-based police force;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xiii">(xiii)</num> <content>support for establishment of a central bank and central budgeting authority; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xiv">(xiv)</num> <content>assistance in identifying and surveying key road and rail routes essential for economic renewal in Afghanistan and the region, support in reconstructing those routes, and support for the establishment of a customs service and training for customs officers.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>For each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2005, $10,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the President to be made available for the purposes of carrying out a traditional Afghan assembly or “<quotedText>Loya Jirga</quotedText>” and for support for national, regional, and local elections and political party development under subparagraph (A)(xi).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><quotedText>Market economy</quotedText>.—</heading><chapeau>To support the establishment of a market economy, the establishment of private financial institutions, the adoption of policies to promote foreign direct investment, the development of a basic telecommunication infrastructure, and the development of trade and other commercial links with countries in the region and with the United States, including policies to—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2803">116 STAT. 2803</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>encourage the return of Afghanistan citizens or nationals living abroad who have marketable and business-related skills;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>establish financial institutions, including credit unions, cooperatives, and other entities providing microenterprise credits and other income-generation programs for the poor, with particular emphasis on women;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>facilitate expanded trade with countries in the region;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>promote and foster respect for basic workers’ rights and protections against exploitation of child labor;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>develop handicraft and other small-scale industries; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>provide financing programs for the reconstruction of Kabul and other major cities in Afghanistan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance to women and girls</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance objectives</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To assist women and girls in Afghanistan in the areas of political and human rights, health care, education, training, security, and shelter, with particular emphasis on assistance—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>to support construction of, provide equipment and medical supplies to, and otherwise facilitate the establishment and rehabilitation of, health care facilities in order to improve the health care of women, children, and infants;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>to expand immunization programs for women and children;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>to establish, maintain, and expand primary and secondary schools for girls that include mathematics, science, and languages in their primary curriculum;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>to develop and expand technical and vocational training programs and income-generation projects for women;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>to provide special educational opportunities for girls whose schooling was ended by the Taliban, and to support the ability of women to have access to higher education;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num> <content>to develop and implement programs to protect women and girls against sexual and physical abuse, abduction, trafficking, exploitation, and sex discrimination in the delivery of humanitarian supplies and services;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii)</num> <content>to provide emergency shelters for women and girls who face danger from violence;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="viii">(viii)</num> <content>to direct humanitarian assistance to widows, who make up a very large and needy population in war-torn Afghanistan;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ix">(ix)</num> <content>to support the work of women-led and local nongovernmental organizations with demonstrated experience in delivering services to Afghan women and children;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="x">(x)</num> <content>to disseminate information throughout Afghanistan on the rights of women and on international standards of human rights, including the rights of religious freedom, freedom of expression, and freedom of association;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2804">116 STAT. 2804</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xi">(xi)</num> <content>to provide women’s rights and human rights training for military, police, and legal personnel; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="xii">(xii)</num> <content>to support the National Human Rights Commission in programs to promote women’s rights and human rights, including the rights of religious freedom, freedom of expression, and freedom of association, and in the investigation and monitoring of women’s rights and human rights abuses.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>$15,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the President to be made available to the Afghan Ministry of Women’s Affairs; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>$5,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated to the President to be made available to the National Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relation to other available funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available under subparagraph (B) are in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts made available to carry out this title (except amounts made available for assistance under paragraphs (1) through (3) and subparagraphs (F) through (I) of paragraph (4) of subsection (a)) may be provided only if the President first determines and certifies to Congress with respect to the fiscal year involved that progress is being made toward adopting a constitution and establishing a democratically elected government for Afghanistan that respects human rights.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Waiver</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may waive the application of paragraph (1) if the President first determines and certifies to Congress that it is important to the national interest of the United States to do so.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Certification</inline>.—</heading><content>A certification transmitted to Congress under subparagraph (A) shall include a written explanation of the basis for the determination of the President to waive the application of paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enterprise Fund</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to funds otherwise available for such purpose, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President for an enterprise fund for Afghanistan $300,000,000. The provisions contained in section 201 of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 (excluding the authorizations of appropriations provided in subsection (b) of that section) shall apply with respect to such enterprise fund and to funds made available to such enterprise fund under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="104">SEC. 104.</num> <heading>COORDINATION OF ASSISTANCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7514">22 USC 7514</ref>.</p></sidenote>The President is strongly urged to designate, within the Department of State, a coordinator who shall be responsible for—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2805">116 STAT. 2805</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>designing an overall strategy to advance United States interests in Afghanistan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>ensuring program and policy coordination among agencies of the United States Government in carrying out the policies set forth in this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>pursuing coordination with other countries and international organizations with respect to assistance to Afghanistan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>ensuring that United States assistance programs for Afghanistan are consistent with this title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>ensuring proper management, implementation, and oversight by agencies responsible for assistance programs for Afghanistan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>resolving policy and program disputes among United States Government agencies with respect to United States assistance for Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rank and Status of the Coordinator</inline>.—</heading><content>The coordinator designated under subsection (a) shall have the rank and status of ambassador.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="105">SEC. 105.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PROMOTING COOPERATION<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7515">22 USC 7515</ref>.</p></sidenote> IN OPIUM PRODUCING AREAS.</heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that the President should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>to the extent practicable, under such procedures as the President may prescribe, withhold United States bilateral assistance from, and oppose multilateral assistance to, opium-producing areas of Afghanistan if, within such areas, appropriate cooperation is not provided to the United States, the Government of Afghanistan, and international organizations with respect to the suppression of narcotics cultivation and trafficking, and if withholding such assistance would promote such cooperation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>redistribute any United States bilateral assistance (and to promote the redistribution of any multilateral assistance) withheld from an opium-producing area to other areas with respect to which assistance has not been withheld as a consequence of this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>define or redefine the boundaries of opium producing areas of Afghanistan for the purposes of this section.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="106">SEC. 106.</num> <heading>ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7516">22 USC 7516</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable Administrative Authorities</inline>.—</heading><content>Except to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this title, the administrative authorities under chapters 1 and 2 of part III of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 shall apply to the provision of assistance under this title to the same extent and in the same manner as such authorities apply to the provision of economic assistance under part I of such Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of the Expertise of Afghan-Americans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In providing assistance authorized by this title, the President should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>maximize the use, to the extent feasible, of the services of Afghan-Americans who have expertise in the areas for which assistance is authorized by this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in the awarding of contracts and grants to implement activities authorized under this title, encourage the participation of such Afghan-Americans (including organizations employing a significant number of such Afghan-Americans).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2806">116 STAT. 2806</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Donations of Manufacturing Equipment; Use of Colleges and Universities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In providing assistance authorized by this title, the President, to the maximum extent practicable, should—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>encourage the donation of appropriate excess or obsolete manufacturing and related equipment by United States businesses (including small businesses) for the reconstruction of Afghanistan; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>utilize research conducted by United States colleges and universities and the technical expertise of professionals within those institutions, particularly in the areas of agriculture and rural development.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative Expenses</inline>.—</heading><content>Of the funds made available to carry out the purposes of assistance authorized by this title in any fiscal year, up to 7 percent may be used for administrative expenses of Federal departments and agencies in connection with the provision of such assistance.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Comptroller General shall monitor the provision of assistance under this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inspector general of usaid</inline>.—</heading><content>The Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development shall conduct audits, inspections, and other activities, as appropriate, associated with the expenditure of the funds to carry out this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Priority for Direct Assistance to the Government of Afghanistan</inline>.—</heading><content>To the maximum extent practicable, assistance authorized under this title should be provided directly to the Government of Afghanistan (including any appropriate ministry thereof).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="107">SEC. 107.</num> <heading>RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER AUTHORITY.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7517">22 USC 7517</ref>.</p></sidenote>The authority to provide assistance under this title is in addition to any other authority to provide assistance to the Government of Afghanistan.</content> </section> <section> <num value="108">SEC. 108.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">22 USC 7518.</p></sidenote>There is authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out this title (other than section 103(c)) $425,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>authorized to remain available until expended; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes, including, with respect to food assistance under section 103(a)(1), funds available under title II of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, the Food for Progress Act of 1985, and section 416(b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2807">116 STAT. 2807</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR AFGHANISTAN AND CERTAIN OTHER FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201.</num> <heading>SUPPORT FOR SECURITY DURING TRANSITION IN AFGHANISTAN.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7531">22 USC 7531</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>It is the sense of Congress that, during the transition to a broad-based, multi-ethnic, gender-sensitive, fully representative government in Afghanistan, the United States should support—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the development of a civilian-controlled and centrally-governed standing Afghanistan army that respects human rights and prohibits the use of children as soldiers or combatants;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the creation and training of a professional civilian police force that respects human rights; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>a multinational security force in Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="202">SEC. 202.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7532">22 USC 7532</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drawdown Authority</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The President is authorized to exercise his authorities under section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318) to direct the drawdown of defense articles, defense services, and military education and training—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>for the Government of Afghanistan, in accordance with this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>for eligible foreign countries, and eligible international organizations, in accordance with this section and sections 203 and 205.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Acquire by Contract or Otherwise</inline>.—</heading><content>The assistance authorized under paragraph (1) may include the supply of defense articles, defense services, counter-narcotics, crime control and police training services, other support, and military education and training that are acquired by contract or otherwise.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The aggregate value (as defined in section 644(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961) of assistance provided under subsection (a) may not exceed $300,000,000, except that such limitation shall be increased by any amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 204(b)(1) and shall not count toward any limitation contained in section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="203">SEC. 203.</num> <heading>ELIGIBLE FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND ELIGIBLE INTERNATIONAL<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7533">22 USC 7533</ref>.</p></sidenote> ORGANIZATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in subsection (b), a foreign country or international organization shall be eligible to receive assistance under section 202 if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>such country or organization is participating in military, peacekeeping, or policing operations in Afghanistan aimed at restoring or maintaining peace and security in that country; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>such assistance is provided specifically for such operations in Afghanistan.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2808">116 STAT. 2808</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>No country the government of which has been determined by the Secretary of State to have repeatedly engaged in gross violations of human rights, or provided support for acts of international terrorism under section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371), section 6(j)(1) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2405(j)(1), or section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780(d)) shall be eligible to receive assistance under section 202.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="204">SEC. 204.</num> <heading>REIMBURSEMENT FOR ASSISTANCE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7534">22 USC 7534</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Defense articles, defense services, and military education and training provided under section 202(a)(2) shall be made available without reimbursement to the Department of Defense except to the extent that funds are appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection (b)(1).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the President such sums as may be necessary to reimburse the applicable appropriation, fund, or account for the value (as defined in section 644(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961) of defense articles, defense services, or military education and training provided under section 202(a)(2).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under paragraph (1) are in addition to amounts otherwise available for the purposes described in this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="205">SEC. 205.</num> <heading>CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7535">22 USC 7535</ref>.</p></sidenote>The President may provide assistance under this title to any eligible foreign country or eligible international organization if the President determines that such assistance is important to the national security interest of the United States and notifies the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate of such determination at least 15 days in advance of providing such assistance.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>The report described in subsection (a) shall be submitted in classified and unclassified form and shall include information relating to the type and amount of assistance proposed to be provided and the actions that the proposed recipient of such assistance has taken or has committed to take.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="206">SEC. 206.</num> <heading>PROMOTING SECURE DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IN AFGHANISTAN AND EXPANSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FORCE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7536">22 USC 7536</ref>.</p></sidenote>Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The President has declared his view that the United States should provide significant assistance to Afghanistan so that it is no longer a haven for terrorism.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The delivery of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance from the international community is necessary for the safe return of refugees and is critical to the future stability of Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Enhanced stability in Afghanistan through an improved security environment is critical to the functioning of the Government of Afghanistan and the traditional Afghan assembly or “<quotedText>Loya Jirga</quotedText>” process, which is intended to lead to a permanent <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2809">116 STAT. 2809</page>national government in Afghanistan, and also is essential for the participation of women in Afghan society.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Incidents of violence between armed factions and local and regional commanders, and serious abuses of human rights, including attacks on women and ethnic minorities throughout Afghanistan, create an insecure, volatile, and unsafe environment in parts of Afghanistan, displacing thousands of Afghan civilians from their local communities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>On July 6, Vice President Haji Abdul Qadir was assassinated in Kabul by unknown assailants.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>On September 5, 2002, a car bomb exploded in Kabul killing 32 and injuring 150 and on the same day a member of Kandahar Governor Sherzai’s security team attempted to assassinate President Karzai.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The violence and lawlessness may jeopardize the “<quotedText>Loya Jirga</quotedText>” process, undermine efforts to build a strong central government, severely impede reconstruction and the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and increase the likelihood that parts of Afghanistan will once again become safe havens for al-Qaida, Taliban forces, and drug traffickers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>The lack of security and lawlessness may also perpetuate the need for United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan and threaten the ability of the United States to meet its military objectives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>The International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, currently led by Turkey, and composed of forces from other willing countries without the participation of United States Armed Forces, is deployed only in Kabul and currently does not have the mandate or the capacity to provide security to other parts of Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>Due to the ongoing military campaign in Afghanistan, the United States does not contribute troops to the International Security Assistance Force but has provided support to other countries that are doing so.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>The United States is providing political, financial, training, and other assistance to the Afghan Interim Authority as it begins to build a national army and police force to help provide security throughout Afghanistan, but this effort is not meeting the immediate security needs of Afghanistan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>Because of these immediate security needs, the Government of Afghanistan, its President, Hamid Karzai, and many Afghan regional leaders have called for the International Security Assistance Force, which has successfully brought stability to Kabul, to be expanded and deployed throughout the country, and this request has been strongly supported by a wide range of international humanitarian organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, Catholic Relief Services, and Refugees International.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statement of Policy</inline>.—</heading><content>It should be the policy of the United States to support measures to help meet the immediate security needs of Afghanistan in order to promote safe and effective delivery of humanitarian and other assistance throughout Afghanistan, further the rule of law and civil order, and support the formation of a functioning, representative Afghan national government.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of Strategy</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall provide the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2810">116 STAT. 2810</page>Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a strategy for meeting the immediate and long-term security needs of Afghanistan in order to promote safe and effective delivery of humanitarian and other assistance throughout Afghanistan, further the rule of law and civil order, and support the formation of a functioning, representative Afghan national government, including an update to the strategies submitted pursuant to Public Law 107–206; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a description of the progress of the Government of Afghanistan toward the eradication of poppy cultivation, the disruption of heroin production, and the reduction of the overall supply and demand for illicit narcotics in Afghanistan in accordance with the provisions of this Act.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation of strategy</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>Every 6 months after the enactment of this Act through January 1, 2007, the President shall submit to the congressional committees specified in paragraph (1) a report on the implementation of the strategies for meeting the immediate and long-term security needs of Afghanistan, which shall include the following elements—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>since the previous report, the progress in recruiting, training, and deploying an Afghan National Army and police force, including the numbers and ethnic composition of recruits; the number of graduates from military and police training; the numbers of graduates retained by the Afghan National Army and police forces since the previous report; the numbers of graduates operationally deployed and to which areas of the country; the degree to which these graduates are assuming security responsibilities; whether Afghan army and police units are establishing effective central governmental authority over areas of the country, and which areas; and the numbers of instances of armed attacks against Afghan central governmental officials, United States or international officials, troops or aid workers, or between the armed forces of regional leaders;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the degree to which armed regional leaders are cooperating and integrating with the central government, providing security and order within their regions of influence, engaging in armed conflict or other forms of competition that are deleterious to peace, security, and the integration of a unified Afghanistan under the central government;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the amount of humanitarian relief provided since the previous report to returnees, isolated populations and other vulnerable groups, as well as demining assistance and landmine survivors rehabilitation; and the numbers of such persons not assisted since the previous report;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>the steps taken since the previous report toward national reconstruction, including establishment of the ministries and other institutions of the Government of Afghanistan;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>the numbers of Civil Affairs Teams working with regional leaders, as well as the quick impact infrastructure <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2811">116 STAT. 2811</page>projects undertaken by such teams since the previous report;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>efforts undertaken since the previous report to rebuild the justice sector, including the establishment of a functioning judiciary, a competent bar, reintegration of women legal professionals and a reliable penal system, and the respect for human rights; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G)</num> <content>a description of the progress of the Government of Afghanistan with respect to the matters described in paragraph (1)(B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expansion of the International Security Assistance Force</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress urges the President, in order to fulfill the objective of establishing security in Afghanistan, to take all appropriate measures to assist Afghanistan in establishing a secure environment throughout the country, including by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>sponsoring in the United Nations Security Council a resolution authorizing an expansion of the International Security Assistance Force, or the establishment of a similar security force; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>enlisting the European and other allies of the United States to provide forces for an expansion of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, or the establishment of a similar security force.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the President $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004 to support the International Security Assistance Force or the establishment of a similar security force.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Amounts made available under subparagraph (A) may be appropriated pursuant to chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, section 551 of such Act, or section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Funds appropriated pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be subject to the notification requirements under section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="207">SEC. 207.</num> <heading>RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER AUTHORITY.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7537">22 USC 7537</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority to provide assistance under this title is in addition to any other authority to provide assistance to the Government of Afghanistan.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Laws Restricting Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance under this title to the Government of Afghanistan may be provided notwithstanding section 512 of Public Law 107–115 or any similar provision of law.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="208">SEC. 208.</num> <heading>SUNSET.</heading> <content>The authority of this title shall expire after September 30, 2006.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Expiration date.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7538">22 USC 7538</ref>.</p></sidenote><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2812">116 STAT. 2812</page></content> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301.</num> <heading>REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7551">22 USC 7551</ref>.</p></sidenote>Assistance provided under this Act shall be subject to the same provisions as are applicable to assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act under section 487 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the prohibition on assistance to drug traffickers; 22 U.S.C. 2291f), and the applicable regulations issued under that section.</content> </section> <section> <num value="302">SEC. 302.</num> <heading>SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PROTECTING AFGHANISTAN’S PRESIDENT.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7552">22 USC 7552</ref>.</p></sidenote>It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>any United States physical protection force provided for the personal security of the President of Afghanistan should be composed of United States diplomatic security, law-enforcement, or military personnel, and should not utilize private contracted personnel to provide actual physical protection services;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>United States allies should be invited to volunteer active-duty military or law enforcement personnel to participate in such a protection force; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>such a protection force should be limited in duration and should be succeeded by qualified Afghan security forces as soon as practicable.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="303">SEC. 303.</num> <heading>DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO AFGHANISTAN AND REPORTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/7553">22 USC 7553</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Congress finds that inadequate amounts of international assistance promised by donor states at the Tokyo donors conference and elsewhere have been delivered to Afghanistan, imperiling the rebuilding and development of civil society and infrastructure, and endangering peace and security in that war-torn country.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that the United States should use all appropriate diplomatic means to encourage all states that have pledged assistance to Afghanistan to deliver as soon as possible the total amount of assistance pledged.</content> </subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of State shall submit reports to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on International Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, in accordance with this paragraph, on the status of contributions of assistance from <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>donor states to Afghanistan. The first report shall be submitted not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the second report shall be submitted 90 days thereafter, and subsequent reports shall be submitted every 180 days thereafter through December 31, 2004.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2813">116 STAT. 2813</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Further requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Each report, which shall be unclassified and posted upon the Department of State’s Internet website, shall include, by donor country, the total amount pledged, the amount delivered within the previous 60 days, the total amount of assistance delivered, the type of assistance and type of projects supported by the assistance.</content></paragraph> </subparagraph> </section> Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2712 (H.R. 3994): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–420 accompanying H.R. 3994 (Comm. on International Relations). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–278 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate and House.

 Public Law 107–328: Relative to the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. Public Law328 Public Law 107–328116 STAT. 2814 2002-12-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2814 Public Law 107–328 107th Congress
Joint Resolution Relative to the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress.

Dec. 4, 2002

[S.J. Res. 53]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the first regular session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress shall begin at noon on Tuesday, January 7, 2003.
Approved December 4, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate and House.

 Public Law 107–329: To provide for the acquisition of land and construction of an interagency administrative and visitor facility at the entrance to American Fork Canyon, Utah, and for other purposes. Public Law329 Public Law 107–329116 STAT. 2815 2002-12-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2815 Public Law 107–329 107th Congress
An Act To provide for the acquisition of land and construction of an interagency administrative and visitor facility at the entrance to American Fork Canyon, Utah, and for other purposes.

Dec. 6, 2002

[S. 1240]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>TIMPANOGOS INTERAGENCY LAND EXCHANGE<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/431">16 USC 431 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <section> <num value="101">SEC. 101.</num> <heading>FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the facility that houses the administrative office of the Pleasant Grove Ranger District of the Uinta National Forest can no longer properly serve the purpose of the facility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a fire destroyed the Timpanogos Cave National Monument Visitor Center and administrative office in 1991, and the temporary structure that is used for a visitor center cannot adequately serve the public; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>combining the administrative office of the Pleasant Grove Ranger District with a new Timpanogos Cave National Monument visitor center and administrative office in one facility would—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>facilitate interagency coordination;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>serve the public better; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>improve cost effectiveness.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this title are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire by exchange non-Federal land located in Highland, Utah as the site for an interagency administrative and visitor facility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to direct the Secretary of the Interior to construct an administrative and visitor facility on the non-Federal land acquired by the Secretary of Agriculture; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Facility</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<quotedText>facility</quotedText>” means the facility constructed under section 106 to house—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the administrative office of the Pleasant Grove Ranger District of the Uinta National Forest; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2816">116 STAT. 2816</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the visitor center and administrative office of the Timpanogos Cave National Monument.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal land</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<quotedText>Federal land</quotedText>” means the parcels of land and improvements to the land in the Salt Lake Meridian comprising—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>approximately 237 acres located in T. 5 S., R. 3 E. sec. 13, lot 1, SW¼, NE¼, E½, NW¼ and E½, SW¼, as depicted on the map entitled “<quotedText>Long Hollow-Provo Canyon Parcel</quotedText>”, dated March 12, 2001;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>approximately 0.18 acre located in T. 7 S., R. 2 E., sec. 12, NW¼, as depicted on the map entitled “<quotedText>Provo Sign and Radio Shop</quotedText>”, dated March 12, 2001;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>approximately 20 acres located in T. 3 S., R. 1 E., sec. 33, SE¼, as depicted on the map entitled “<quotedText>Corner Canyon Parcel</quotedText>”, dated March 12, 2001;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>approximately 0.18 acre located in T. 29 S., R. 7 W., sec. 15, SE½, as depicted on the map entitled “<quotedText>Beaver Administrative Site</quotedText>”, dated March 12, 2001;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>approximately 7.37 acres located in T. 7 S., R. 3 E., sec. 28, NE¼, SW¼, NE¼, as depicted on the map entitled “<quotedText>Springville Parcel</quotedText>”, dated March 12, 2001; and (F) approximately 0.83 acre located in T. 5 S., R. 2 E., sec. 20, as depicted on the map entitled “<quotedText>Pleasant Grove Ranger District Parcel</quotedText>”, dated March 12, 2001.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Non-federal land</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>non-Federal land</quotedText>” means the parcel of land in the Salt Lake Meridian comprising approximately 37.42 acres located at approximately 4,400 West, 11,000 North (SR–92), Highland, Utah in T. 4 S., R. 2 E., sec. 31, NW¼, as depicted on the map entitled “<quotedText>The Highland Property</quotedText>”, dated March 12, 2001.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of Agriculture.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="103">SEC. 103.</num> <heading>MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Maps</inline>.—</heading><content>The maps described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 102 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service until the date on which the land depicted on the maps is exchanged under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Corrections to Legal Descriptions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may correct minor errors in the legal descriptions in paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 102.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="104">SEC. 104.</num> <heading>EXCHANGE OF LAND FOR FACILITY SITE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary may, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, convey by quitclaim deed all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal land in exchange for the conveyance of the non-Federal land.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title to Non-Federal Land</inline>.—</heading><content>Before the land exchange takes place under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine that title to the non-Federal land is acceptable based on the approval standards applicable to Federal land acquisitions.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Valuation of Non-Federal Land</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Determination</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The fair market value of the land and the improvements on the land exchanged under this title shall be determined by an appraisal that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>is approved by the Secretary; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2817">116 STAT. 2817</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>conforms with the Federal appraisal standards, as defined in the publication entitled “<quotedText>Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separate appraisals</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each parcel of Federal land described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 102(2) shall be appraised separately.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individual property values</inline>.—</heading><content>The property values of each parcel shall not be affected by the unit rule described in the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cash Equalization</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 206(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)), the Secretary may, as the circumstances require, either make or accept a cash equalization payment in excess of 25 percent of the total value of the lands or interests transferred out of Federal ownership.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of Land Acquisition by United States</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Boundary adjustment</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On acceptance of title by the Secretary—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the non-Federal land conveyed to the United States shall become part of the Uinta National Forest; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the boundaries of the national forest shall be adjusted to include the land.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation of land and water conservation fund moneys</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 4601099), the boundaries of the national forest, as adjusted under this section, shall be considered to be boundaries of the national forest as of January 1, 1965.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicable law</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage any land acquired under this section in accordance with—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Act of March 1, 1911 (16 U.S.C. 480 et seq.) (commonly known as the “<quotedText>Weeks Act</quotedText>”); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>other laws (including regulations) that apply to National Forest System land.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="105">SEC. 105.</num> <heading>DISPOSITION OF FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposit</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall deposit any cash equalization funds received in the land exchange in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (16 U.S.C. 484a) (commonly known as the “<quotedText>Sisk Act</quotedText>”).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds deposited under subsection (a) shall be available to the Secretary, without further appropriation, for the acquisition of land and interests in land for administrative sites in the State of Utah and land for the National Forest System.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="106">SEC. 106.</num> <heading>CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF FACILITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), as soon as practicable after funds are made available to carry out this title, the Secretary of the Interior shall construct, and bear responsibility for all costs of construction of, a facility and all necessary infrastructure on non-Federal land acquired under section 104.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2818">116 STAT. 2818</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Design and Specifications</inline>.—</heading><content>Prior to construction, the design and specifications of the facility shall be approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance of Facility</inline>.—</heading><content>The facility shall be occupied, operated, and maintained jointly by the Secretary (acting through the Chief of the Forest Service) and the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the National Park Service) under terms and conditions agreed to by the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="107">SEC. 107.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this title,</content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>UTAH PUBLIC LANDS ARTIFACT PRESERVATION</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201.</num> <heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the collection of the Utah Museum of Natural History in Salt Lake City, Utah, includes more than 1,000,000 archaeological, paleontological, zoological, geological, and botanical artifacts;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>the collection of items housed by the Museum contains artifacts from land managed by—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Bureau of Land Management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Bureau of Reclamation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the National Park Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and (E) the Forest Service;</content></subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>more than 75 percent of the Museum’s collection was recovered from federally managed public land; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>the Museum has been designated by the legislature of the State of Utah as the State museum of natural history.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="202">SEC. 202.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Museum</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Museum</quotedText>” means the University of Utah Museum of Natural History in Salt Lake City, Utah.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="203">SEC. 203.</num> <heading>ASSISTANCE FOR UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance for Museum</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Grants.</p></sidenote>The Secretary shall make a grant to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, to pay the Federal share of the costs of construction of a new facility for the Museum, including the design, planning, furnishing, and equipping of the Museum.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant Requirements</inline>—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>To receive a grant under subsection (b), the Museum shall submit to the Secretary a proposal for the use of the grant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of the costs described in subsection (a) shall not exceed 25 percent.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2819">116 STAT. 2819</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>SALT RIVER BAY NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301.</num> <heading>BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.</heading> <content>The first sentence of section 103(b) of the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 410tt-1(b)) is amended to read as follows: “<quotedText>The park shall consist of approximately 1015 acres of lands, waters, and interests in lands as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.’, numbered 141/80002, and dated May 2, 2002.</quotedText>”.</content> </section> Approved December 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1240 (H.R. 3928): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–669 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–178 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.

Sept. 24, considered and passed House, amended.

Nov. 19, Senate concurred in House amendment.

 Public Law 107–330: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to veterans’ compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension benefits, education benefits, housing benefits, memorial affairs benefits, life insurance benefits, and certain other benefits for veterans, to improve the administration of benefits for veterans, to make improvements in procedures relating to judicial review of veterans’ claims for benefits, and for other purposes. Public Law330 Public Law 107–330116 STAT. 2820 2002-12-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2820 Public Law 107–330 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to veterans’ compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension benefits, education benefits, housing benefits, memorial affairs benefits, life insurance benefits, and certain other benefits for veterans, to improve the administration of benefits for veterans, to make improvements in procedures relating to judicial review of veterans’ claims for benefits, and for other purposes.

Dec. 6, 2002

[S. 2237]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Veterans Benefits Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—

38 USC 101 note.

This Act may be cited as the “Veterans Benefits Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. Sec. 307. Sec. 308. Sec. 309. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 38, United States Code.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS IMPROVEMENTS</heading> <section> <num value="101">SEC. 101.</num> <heading>RETENTION OF CHAMPVA FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES REMARRYING AFTER AGE 55.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception to Termination of Benefits Upon Remarriage</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (2) of section 103(d) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(2)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The remarriage after age 55 of the surviving spouse of a veteran shall not bar the furnishing of benefits under section 1781 of this title to such person as the surviving spouse of the veteran.”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application for Benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an individual<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/103">38 USC 103 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> who but for having remarried would be eligible for medical care under section 1781 of title 38, United States Code, and whose remarriage was before the date of the enactment of this Act and after the individual had attained age 55, the individual shall be eligible for such medical care by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a) only if an application for such medical care is received by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs during the 1-year period ending on the effective date specified in subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/103">38 USC 103 note</ref></p></sidenote> shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102.</num> <heading>CLARIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT TO SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION FOR WOMEN VETERANS WHO HAVE SERVICE-CONNECTED LOSS OF BREAST TISSUE.</heading> <content>Section 1114(k) is amended by striking “<quotedText>one or both breasts (including loss by mastectomy)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>25 percent or more of tissue from a single breast or both breasts in combination (including loss by mastectomy or partial mastectomy) or has received radiation treatment of breast tissue</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="103">SEC. 103.</num> <heading>SPECIFICATION OF HEARING LOSS REQUIRED FOR COMPENSATION FOR HEARING LOSS IN PAIRED ORGANS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 1160(a)(3) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>total deafness</quotedText>” the first place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>deafness compensable to a degree of 10 percent or more</quotedText>”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2822">116 STAT. 2822</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>total deafness</quotedText>” the second place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>deafness</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="104">SEC. 104.</num> <heading>ASSESSMENT OF ACOUSTIC TRAUMA ASSOCIATED WITH MILITARY SERVICE FROM WORLD WAR II TO PRESENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment by National Academy of Sciences</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Contracts.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences for the Academy to perform the activities specified in this section. The Secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties Under Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under the agreement under subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences shall do the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Review and assess available data on hearing loss that could reasonably be expected to have been incurred by members of the Armed Forces during the period from the beginning of World War II to the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Identify the different sources of acoustic trauma that members of the Armed Forces could reasonably be expected to have been exposed to during the period from the beginning of World War II to the date of the enactment of this Act</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Determine how much exposure to each source of acoustic trauma identified under paragraph (2) is required to cause or contribute to hearing loss, hearing threshold shift, or tinnitus, as the case may be, and at what noise level.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>Determine whether or not such hearing loss, hearing threshold shift, or tinnitus, as the case may be, is—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>immediate or delayed onset;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>cumulative;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>progressive; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>any combination of subparagraph (A), (B), and (C).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Identify age, occupational history, and other factors which contribute to an individual’s noise-induced hearing loss.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <chapeau>Identify—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the period of time at which audiometric measures used by the Armed Forces became adequate to evaluate individual hearing threshold shift; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the period of time at which hearing conservation measures to prevent individual hearing threshold shift were available to members of the Armed Forces, shown separately for each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, and, for each such service, shown separately for members exposed to different sources of acoustic trauma identified under paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the entry into the agreement referred to in subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to the Secretary a report on the activities of the National Academy of Sciences under the agreement, including the results of the activities required by subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Administration of Benefits For Hearing Loss and Tinnitus</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans‘ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the claims submitted <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2823">116 STAT. 2823</page>to the Secretary for disability compensation or health care for hearing loss or tinnitus.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The number of decisions issued by the Secretary in each of fiscal years 2000, 2001, and 2002 on claims for disability compensation for hearing loss, tinnitus, or both.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>Of the decisions referred to in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the number in which compensation was awarded, and the number in which compensation was denied, set forth by fiscal year; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the total amount of disability compensation paid on such claims during each such fiscal year.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The total cost to the Department of Veterans Affairs of adjudicating the claims referred to in subparagraph (A), set forth in terms of full-time employee equivalents (FTEEs).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The total number of veterans who sought treatment in Department of Veterans Affairs health care facilities during fiscal years specified in subparagraph (A) for hearing-related disorders, set forth by the number of veterans per year.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>The health care furnished to veterans referred to in subparagraph (D) for hearing-related disorders, including the number of veterans furnished hearing aids and the cost of furnishing such hearing aids.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>MEMORIAL AFFAIRS</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201.</num> <heading>PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR PERSONS COMMITTING CAPITAL CRIMES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presidential Memorial Certificate</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 112 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <content>A certificate may not be furnished under the program under subsection (a) on behalf of a deceased person described in section 2411(b) of this title.”</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Flag to Drape Casket</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 2301 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <content>A flag may not be furnished under this section in the case of a person described in section 2411(b) of this title.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Headstone or Marker for Grave</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2306 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A headstone or marker may not be furnished under subsection (a) for the unmarked grave of a person described in section 2411(b) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>A memorial headstone or marker may not be furnished under subsection (b) for the purpose of commemorating a person described in section 2411(b) of this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>A marker may not be furnished under subsection (d) for the grave of a person described in section 2411(b) of this title.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content>The amendments made by this section<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/112">38 USC 112 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2824">116 STAT. 2824</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="202">SEC. 202.</num> <heading>PROCEDURES FOR DISQUALIFICATION OF PERSONS COMMITTING CAPITAL CRIMES FOR INTERMENT OR MEMORIALIZATION IN NATIONAL CEMETERIES.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2411(a)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>The prohibition</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>In the case of a person described in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2), the prohibition</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>or finding under subsection (b)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>referred to in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2), as the case may be,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="203">SEC. 203.</num> <heading>APPLICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BENEFIT FOR GOVERNMENT MARKERS FOR MARKED GRAVES OF VETERANS AT PRIVATE CEMETERIES TO VETERANS DYING ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of section 502 of the Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 (Public Law 107103; 115 Stat. 995; 38 U.S.C. 2306 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 11, 2001</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/2306">38 USC 2306 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of such section 502.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="204">SEC. 204.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF PLACEMENT OF A MEMORIAL IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY HONORING WORLD WAR II VETERANS WHO FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/2409">38 USC 2409 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The Secretary of the Army is authorized to place in Arlington National Cemetery a memorial marker honoring veterans who fought in the battle in the European theater of operations during World War II known as the Battle of the Bulge.</content> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>OTHER MATTERS</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN AGGREGATE ANNUAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR STATE APPROVING AGENCIES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003 THROUGH 2007.</heading> <content>The first sentence of section 3674(a)(4) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText>, for fiscal year 2003, $14,000,000, for fiscal year 2004, $18,000,000, for fiscal year 2005, $18,000,000, for fiscal year 2006, $19,000,000, and for fiscal year 2007, $19,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="302">SEC. 302.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY FOR VETERANS’ MORTGAGE LIFE INSURANCE TO BE CARRIED BEYOND AGE 70.</heading> <chapeau>Section 2106 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by inserting “<quotedText>age 69 or younger</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>any eligible veteran</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (i), by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2825">116 STAT. 2825</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="303">SEC. 303.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY TO GUARANTEE HYBRID ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Two-Year Demonstration Project to Guarantee Certain Adjustable Rate Mortgages</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 37 is amended by inserting after section 3707 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="3707A">“§ 3707A.</num> <heading>Hybrid adjustable rate mortgages</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>The Secretary shall carry out a demonstration project under this section during fiscal years 2004 and 2005 for the purpose of guaranteeing loans in a manner similar to the manner in which the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development insures adjustable rate mortgages under section 251 of the National Housing Act in accordance with the provisions of this section with respect to hybrid adjustable rate mortgages described in subsection (b).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <chapeau>Adjustable rate mortgages that are guaranteed under this section shall be adjustable rate mortgages (commonly referred to as ‘hybrid adjustable rate mortgages’) having interest rate adjustment provisions that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>specify an initial rate of interest that is fixed for a period of not less than the first three years of the mortgage term;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>provide for an initial adjustment in the rate of interest by the mortgagee at the end of the period described in paragraph (1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>comply in such initial adjustment, and any subsequent adjustment, with subsection (c).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <chapeau>Interest rate adjustment provisions of a mortgage guaranteed under this section shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>correspond to a specified national interest rate index approved by the Secretary, information on which is readily accessible to mortgagors from generally available published sources;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>be made by adjusting the monthly payment on an annual basis;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>be limited, with respect to any single annual interest rate adjustment, to a maximum increase or decrease of 1 percentage point; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>be limited, over the term of the mortgage, to a maximum increase of 5 percentage points above the initial contract interest rate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <chapeau>The Secretary shall promulgate underwriting standards<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Standards.</p></sidenote> for loans guaranteed under this section, taking into account—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the status of the interest rate index referred to in subsection (c)(1) and available at the time an underwriting decision is made, regardless of the actual initial rate offered by the lender;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>the maximum and likely amounts of increases in mortgage payments that the loans would require;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>the underwriting standards applicable to adjustable rate mortgages insured under title II of the National Housing Act; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>such other factors as the Secretary finds appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <content>The Secretary shall require that the mortgagee make available to the mortgagor, at the time of loan application, a written explanation of the features of the adjustable rate mortgage, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2826">116 STAT. 2826</page>including a hypothetical payment schedule that displays the maximum potential increases in monthly payments to the mortgagor over the first five years of the mortgage term.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 37 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3707 the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"> <designator>“3707A.</designator> <label>Hybrid adjustable rate mortgages.”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subsection> </section> <section> <num value="304">SEC. 304.</num> <heading>INCREASE IN AMOUNT PAYABLE AS MEDAL OF HONOR SPECIAL PENSION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Increase in Amount</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 1562 is amended by striking “<quotedText>$600</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$1,000, as adjusted from time to time under subsection (e)</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Adjustment</inline>.—</heading><content>That section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num><content> <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote>Effective as of December 1 each year, the Secretary shall increase the amount of monthly special pension payable under subsection (a) as of November 30 of such year by the same percentage as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1 of such year as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)).”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Lump Sum for Period Between Act of Valor And Commencement of Special Pension</inline>.—</heading><content>That section is further amended by adding after subsection (e), as added by subsection (b) of this section, the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary shall pay, in a lump sum, to each person who is in receipt of special pension payable under this section an amount equal to the total amount of special pension that the person would have received during the period beginning on the first day of the first month beginning after the date of the act for which the person was awarded the Medal of Honor and ending on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the person’s special pension in fact commenced.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>For each month of a period referred to in paragraph (1), the amount of special pension payable to a person shall be determined using the rate of special pension that was in effect for such month, and shall be payable only if the person would have been entitled to payment of special pension for such month under laws for eligibility for special pension (with the exception of the eligibility law requiring a person to have been awarded a Medal of Honor) in effect at the beginning of such month.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/1562">38 USC 1562 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on September 1, 2003. No payment may be made pursuant to subsection (f) of section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (c) of this section, before October 1, 2003.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall not make any adjustment under subsection (e) of section 1562 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (b) of this section, in 2003.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="305">SEC. 305.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF PROTECTIONS UNDER THE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940 TO NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY UNDER TITLE 32, UNITED STATES CODE.</heading> <chapeau>Section 101(1) of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (50 U.S.C. App. 511(1)) is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2827">116 STAT. 2827</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>in the first sentence—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>and all</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>all</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by inserting before the period the following: “<quotedText>, and all members of the National Guard on service described in the following sentence</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in the second sentence, by inserting before the period the following: “<quotedText>, and, in the case of a member of the National Guard, shall include service under a call to active service authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense for a period of more than 30 consecutive days under section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code, for purposes of responding to a national emergency declared by the President and supported by Federal funds</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="306">SEC. 306.</num> <heading>EXTENSION OF INCOME VERIFICATION AUTHORITY.</heading> <content>Section 6103(1)(7)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/6103">26 USC 6103</ref>.</p></sidenote> is amended by striking “<quotedText>September 30, 2003</quotedText>” in the second sentence after clause (ix) and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 2008</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="307">SEC. 307.</num> <heading>FEE FOR LOAN ASSUMPTION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>For the period described in subsection (b),<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/3729">38 USC 3729 note</ref>.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall apply section 3729(b)(2)(I) of title 38, United States Code, by substituting “<quotedText>1.00</quotedText>” for “<quotedText>0.50</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period Described</inline>.—</heading><content>The period referred to in subsection (a) is the period that begins on the date that is 7 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and ends on September 30, 2003.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="308">SEC. 308.</num> <heading>TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligibility of Certain Additional Vietnam Era Veterans for Education Benefits</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3011(a)(1)(C)(ii) is amended by striking “<quotedText>on or</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accelerated Payment of Assistance for Education Leading to Employment in High Technology Industry</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Subsection (b)(1) of section 3014A is amended by striking “<quotedText>employment in a high technology industry</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>employment in a high technology occupation in a high technology industry</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The heading for section 3014A is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="3014A">“§ 3014A.</num> <heading>Accelerated payment of basic educational assistance for education leading to employment in high technology occupation in high technology industry”.</heading> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 30 is amended by striking the item relating to section 3014A and inserting the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3014A.</designator> <label>Accelerated payment of basic educational assistance for education leading to employment in high technology occupation in high technology industry.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Source of Funds for Increased Usage of Montgomery GI Bill Entitlement Under Entitlement Transfer Authority</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 3035(b) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText>paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraphs (2), (3), and (4),</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2828">116 STAT. 2828</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Payments attributable to the increased usage of benefits as a result of transfers of entitlement to basic educational assistance under section 3020 of this title shall be made from the Department of Defense Education Benefits Fund established under section 2006 of title 10 or from appropriations made to the Department of Transportation, as appropriate.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/3035">38 USC 3035 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107–107), to which such amendments relate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Licensing or Certification Tests</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 3689(c)(1)(B) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the test</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>such test, or a test to certify or license in a similar or related occupation,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Period of Eligibility for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Assistance Education Benefits</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 3512(a) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (4)</quotedText>” in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph (4) or (5)</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>subsection (d)</quotedText>” in subparagraph (C)(i) and inserting “<quotedText>subsection (d), or any date between the two dates described in subsection (d)</quotedText>”;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), and (8), respectively;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4): <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>if the person otherwise eligible under paragraph (3) fails to elect a beginning date of entitlement in accordance with that paragraph, the beginning date of the person’s entitlement shall be the date of the Secretary’s decision that the parent has a service-connected total disability permanent in nature, or that the parent’s death was service-connected, whichever is applicable;”; and</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking “<quotedText>paragraph (4)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>paragraph (5)</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/3512">38 USC 3512 note.</ref></p></sidenote>The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect November 1, 2000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Loan Fees</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Section 3703(e)(2)(A) is amended by striking “<quotedText>3729(b)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>3729(b)(2)(I)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/3703">38 USC 3703 note.</ref></p></sidenote>The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 402 of the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–419; 114 Stat. 1861).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><quotedText>Additional Miscellaneous Technical Amendments to Title 38, United States Code</quotedText>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The tables of chapters preceding part I and at the beginning of part IV are each amended by striking “<quotedText>5101</quotedText>” in the item relating to chapter 51 and inserting “<quotedText>5100</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The table of parts preceding part I is amended by striking “<quotedText>5101</quotedText>” in the item relating to part IV and inserting “<quotedText>5100</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 107(d)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this subsection</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>November 1, 2000,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 1701(10)(A) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of the Veterans’ Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>November 30, 1999,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Section 1705(c)(I) is amended by striking “<quotedText>Effective on October 1, 1998, the Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>The Secretary</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2829">116 STAT. 2829</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Section 1707(a) is amended by inserting “<quotedText>(42 U.S.C. 14401 et seq.)</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Section 1710(e)(1)(D) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this subparagraph</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>November 11, 1998</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Section 1729B(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this section</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>November 30, 1999,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <chapeau>Section 1781(d) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking “<quotedText>as of the date</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>of 2001</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>as of June 5, 2001</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText>paragraph</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subsection</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2830">116 STAT. 2830</page> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>Section 3018C(e)(2)(B) is amended by striking the comma after “<quotedText>April</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>Section 3031(a)(3) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the date of the enactment of this paragraph</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>December 27, 2001</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>Section 3485(a)(4) is amended in subparagraphs (A), (C), and (F), by striking “<quotedText>the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the period preceding December 27, 2006</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <chapeau>Section 3734(b)(2) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking subparagraph (B); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), and (F) as subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E), respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>Section 7315(a) is amended by inserting “<quotedText>Veterans Health</quotedText>” in the first sentence after “<quotedText>in the</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 107–103.—</heading><content>Effective as of December 27, 2001,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> and as if included therein as originally enacted, section 103(c) of the Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–103; 115 Stat. 979) is amended by inserting closing<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/3103">38 USC 3103</ref>.</p></sidenote> quotation marks at the end of the text inserted by the amendment made by paragraph (2).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 102–86.—</heading><content>Section 403(e) of the Veterans’ Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991 (Public Law 102–86; 105 Stat. 424) is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 321</quotedText>” and all that follows<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/2400">38 USC 2400 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> through “<quotedText>and 484)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code, sections 541 through 555 and 1302 of title 40, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="309">SEC. 309.</num> <heading>CODIFICATION OF COST-OF-LTVING ADJUSTMENT PRO-VIDED IN PUBLIC LAW 107–247.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Veterans’ Disability Compensation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1114 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “$<quotedText>103</quotedText>” in subsection (a) and inserting “<quotedText>$104</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$199</quotedText>” in subsection (b) and inserting “<quotedText>$201</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$306</quotedText>” in subsection (c) and inserting “<quotedText>$310</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$439</quotedText>” in subsection (d) and inserting “<quotedText>$445</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$625</quotedText>” in subsection (e) and inserting “<quotedText>$633</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$790</quotedText>” in subsection (f) and inserting “<quotedText>$801</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$995</quotedText>” in subsection (g) and inserting “<quotedText>$1,008</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$1,155</quotedText>” in subsection (h) and inserting “<quotedText>$1,171</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$1,299</quotedText>” in subsection (i) and inserting “<quotedText>$1,317</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$2,163</quotedText>” in subsection (j) and inserting “<quotedText>$2,193</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (k)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$80</quotedText>” both places it appears and inserting “<quotedText>$81</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$2,691</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$3,775</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$2,728</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$3,827</quotedText>”, respectively;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$2,691</quotedText>” in subsection (1) and inserting “<quotedText>$2,728</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$2,969</quotedText>” in subsection (m) and inserting “<quotedText>$3,010</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$3,378</quotedText>” in subsection (n) and inserting “<quotedText>$3,425</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$3,775</quotedText>” each place it appears in subsections (o) and (p) and inserting “<quotedText>$3,827</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$1,621</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$2,413</quotedText>” in subsection (r) and inserting “<quotedText>$1,643</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$2,446</quotedText>”, respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$2,422</quotedText>” in subsection (s) and inserting “<quotedText>$2,455</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Compensation for Dependents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1115(1) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$124</quotedText>” in subparagraph (A) and inserting “<quotedText>$125</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$213</quotedText>” in subparagraph (B) and inserting “<quotedText>$215</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$84</quotedText>” in subparagraph (C) and inserting “<quotedText>$85</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$100</quotedText>” in subparagraph (D) and inserting “<quotedText>$101</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$234</quotedText>” in subparagraph (E) and inserting “<quotedText>$237</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$196</quotedText>” in subparagraph (F) and inserting “<quotedText>$198</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clothing Allowance for Certain Disabled Veterans</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1162 is amended by striking “<quotedText>$580</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$588</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Surviving Spouses</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 1311(a) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$935</quotedText>” in paragraph (1) and inserting “<quotedText>$948</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$202</quotedText>” in paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText>$204</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2831">116 STAT. 2831</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table in section 1311(a)(3) is amended to read as follows: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <colgroup> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> <col style="min-width: 253pt;"/> <col style="width:71pt ; max-width:71pt;"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"/> <th style="text-align:right; vertical-align:middle">Monthly</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle"/> <th style="text-align:right; vertical-align:middle">Monthly</th> </tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:justify; vertical-align:middle">“Pay grade</th> <th style="text-align:right; vertical-align:middle">rate</th> <th style="text-align:justify; vertical-align:middle">Pay grade</th> <th style="text-align:right; vertical-align:middle">rate</th> </tr> </thead> <tfoot> <tr> <td colspan="4" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt">“<footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable330_1"><sup>1</sup></footnote>If the veteran served as sergeant major of the Army, senior enlisted advisor of the Navy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, or master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 1302 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $1,165.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" style="text-align:justify; text-indent:1em; font-size:6pt">“<footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fntable330_2"><sup>2</sup></footnote>If the veteran served as Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Commandant of the Marine Corps, or Commandant of the Coast Guard, at the applicable time designated by section 1302 of this title, the surviving spouse’s rate shall be $2,168.”.</td> </tr> </tfoot> <tbody> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–1</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">$948</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">W–4</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">$1,134</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–2</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">948</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–1</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,001</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–3</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">948</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–2</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,035</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–4</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">948</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–3</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,107</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–5</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">948</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–4</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,171</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–6</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">948</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–5</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,289</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–7</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">980</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–6</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,453</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–8</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,035</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–7</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,570</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">E–9</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;"><ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable330_1"><sup>1</sup></ref>1,080</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–8</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,722</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">W–1</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,001</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–9</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,843</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">W–2</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,042</td> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" leaderAlign="bottomLine">O–10</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;"><ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fntable330_2"><sup>2</sup></ref> 2,021</td> </tr> <tr> <td style=" text-align:justify; vertical-align:top;" stubHierarchy="1" leaders="yes" leaderAlign="bottomLine">W–3</td> <td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top;">1,072</td> <td/> <td/> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 1311(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText>$234</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$237</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Section 1311(c) is amended by striking “<quotedText>$234</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$237</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Section 1311(d) is amended by striking “<quotedText>$112</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$113</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Children</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>Section 1313(a) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$397</quotedText>” in paragraph (1) and inserting “<quotedText>$402</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$571</quotedText>” in paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText>$578</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$742</quotedText>” in paragraph (3) and inserting “<quotedText>$752</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$742</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$143</quotedText>” in paragraph (4) and inserting “<quotedText>$752</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$145</quotedText>”, respectively.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>Section 1314 is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$234</quotedText>” in subsection (a) and inserting “<quotedText>$237</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$397</quotedText>” in subsection (b) and inserting “<quotedText>$402</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>$199</quotedText>” in subsection (c) and inserting “<quotedText>$201</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> 116 STAT. 2832 <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>JUDICIAL MATTERS</heading> <section> <num value="401">SEC. 401.</num> <heading>STANDARD FOR REVERSAL BY COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS OF ERRONEOUS FINDING OF FACT BY BOARD OF VETERANS’ APPEALS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standard for Reversal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/7261">38 USC 7261</ref>.</p></sidenote>section 7261 is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>adverse to the claimant</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>material fact</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>or reverse</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>and set aside</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements for Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (b) of that section is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <chapeau>In making the determinations under subsection (a), the Court shall review the record of proceedings before the Secretary and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals pursuant to section 7252(b) of this title and shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>take due account of the Secretary’s application of section 5107(b) of this title; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>take due account of the rule of prejudicial error.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Effective date.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/7261">38 USC 7261 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any case pending for decision before the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims other than a case in which a decision has been entered before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="402">SEC. 402.</num> <heading>REVIEW BY COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT OF DECISIONS OF LAW OF COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 7292(a) is amended by inserting “<quotedText>a decision of the Court on a rule of law or of</quotedText>” in the first sentence after “<quotedText>the validity of</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/7292">38 USC 7292 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any appeal—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>filed with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on or after the date of the enactment of this Act; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>pending with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit as of the date of the enactment of this Act in which a decision has not been rendered as of that date.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2833">116 STAT. 2833</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="403">SEC. 403.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY OF COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CIAIMS TO AWARD FEES UNDER EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT FOR NON-ATTORNEY PRACTITIONERS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/2412">28 USC 2412 note.</ref></p></sidenote></heading> <content>The authority of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to award reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys under section 2412(d) of title 28, United States Code, shall include authority to award fees and expenses, in an amount determined appropriate by the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, of individuals admitted to practice before the Court as non-attorney practitioners under subsection (b) or (c) of Rule 46 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.</content> </section> Approved December 6, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2237: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–234 (Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 26, considered and passed Senate.

Nov. 14, considered and passed House, amended.

Nov. 15, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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An Act To amend the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to improve the effectiveness of the Indian loan guarantee and insurance program.

Dec. 13, 2002

[S. 2017]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. Sec. 210. TITLE III— Sec. 301. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. TITLE V— Sec. 501. TITLE VI— Sec. 601. Sec. 602. Sec. 603. Sec. 604. Sec. 605. Sec. 606. Sec. 607. Sec. 608. Sec. 609. TITLE VII— Sec. 701. TITLE VIII— Sec. 801. Sec. 802. Sec. 803. Sec. 804. Sec. 805. Sec. 806. Sec. 807. Sec. 808. Sec. 809. TITLE IX— Sec. 901. Sec. 902. Sec. 903. Sec. 904. Sec. 905. Sec. 906. Sec. 907. Sec. 908. Sec. 909. Sec. 910. Sec. 911. Sec. 912. Sec. 913. Sec. 914. TITLE X— Sec. 1001. Sec. 1002.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>INDIAN FINANCING ACT AMENDMENTS</heading> <section> <num value="101">SEC. 101.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This Act may be cited as the “<quotedText>Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002</quotedText>”<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1451">25 USC 1451 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>.</content> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102.</num> <heading>FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1485">25 USC 1485 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.) was intended to provide Native American borrowers with access to commercial sources of capital that otherwise would not be available through the guarantee or insurance of loans by the Secretary of the Interior;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>although the Secretary of the Interior has made loan guarantees and insurance available, use of those guarantees and that insurance by lenders to benefit Native American business borrowers has been limited;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>twenty-seven years after the date of enactment of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.), the promotion and development of Native American-owned business remains an essential foundation for growth of economic and social stability of Native Americans;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>use by commercial lenders of the available loan insurance and guarantees may be limited by liquidity and other capital market-driven concerns; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <chapeau>it is in the best interest of the insured and guaranteed loan program of the Department of the Interior—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to encourage the orderly development and expansion of a secondary market for loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary of the Interior; and</content></subparagraph><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2836">116 STAT. 2836</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to expand the number of lenders originating loans under the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purpose of this Act is to reform and clarify the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.) in order—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>stimulate the use by lenders of secondary market investors for loans guaranteed or insured under a program administered by the Secretary of the Interior;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>preserve the authority of the Secretary to administer the program and regulate lenders;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>clarify that a good faith investor in loans insured or guaranteed by the Secretary will receive appropriate payments;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>provide for the appointment by the Secretary of a qualified fiscal transfer agent to establish and administer a system for the orderly transfer of those loans; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>authorize the Secretary to promulgate regulations to encourage and expand a secondary market program for loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>allow the pooling of those loans as the secondary market develops.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="103">SEC. 103.</num> <heading>AMENDMENTS TO INDIAN FINANCING ACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Loan Amounts Without Prior Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 204 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1484) is amended in the last sentence by striking “<quotedText>$100,000</quotedText>” and inserting “$<quotedText>250,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sale or Assignment of Loans and Underlying Security</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 205 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (25 U.S.C. 1485) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>Any loan guaranteed</quotedText>” and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Any loan guaranteed or insured”; and</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <chapeau><inline class="smallCaps">Initial Transfers</inline>.—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The lender of a loan guaranteed or insured under this title may transfer to any individual or legal entity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>all rights and obligations of the lender in the loan or in the unguaranteed or uninsured portion of the loan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>any security given for the loan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to a transfer described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the transfer shall be consistent with such regulations as the Secretary shall promulgate under subsection (i); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the lender shall give notice of the transfer to the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of transferee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On any transfer under paragraph (1), the transferee shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>be deemed to be the lender for the purpose of this title;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>become the secured party of record; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <chapeau>be responsible for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>performing the duties of the lender; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2837">116 STAT. 2837</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>servicing the loan in accordance with the terms of the guarantee by the Secretary of the loan.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secondary Transfers</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any transferee under subsection (b) of a loan guaranteed or insured under this title may transfer to any individual or legal entity—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>all rights and obligations of the transferee in the loan or in the unguaranteed or uninsured portion of the loan; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>any security given for the loan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With respect to a transfer described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the transfer shall be consistent with such regulations as the Secretary shall promulgate under subsection (i); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the transferor shall give notice of the transfer to the Secretary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acknowledgment by secretary</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On receipt of a notice of a transfer under paragraph (2XB), the Secretary shall issue to the transferee an acknowledgment by the Secretary of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the transfer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the interest of the transferee in the guaranteed or insured portion of the loan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of lender</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any transfer permitted by this subsection, the lender shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>remain obligated on the guarantee agreement or insurance agreement between the lender and the Secretary;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>continue to be responsible for servicing the loan in a manner consistent with that guarantee agreement or insurance agreement; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>remain the secured creditor of record.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Full Faith and Credit</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The full faith and credit of the United States is pledged to the payment of all loan guarantees and loan insurance made under this title after the date of enactment of this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Validity</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the validity of a guarantee or insurance of a loan under this title shall be incontestable if the obligations of the guarantee or insurance held by a transferee have been acknowledged under subsection (c)(3).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception for fraud or misrepresentation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (A) shall not apply in a case in which a transferee has actual knowledge of fraud or misrepresentation, or participates in or condones fraud or misrepresentation, in connection with a loan.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Damages</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may recover from a lender of a loan under this title any damages suffered by the Secretary as a result of a material breach of the obligations of the lender with respect to a guarantee or insurance by the Secretary of the loan.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fees</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may collect a fee for any loan or guaranteed or insured portion of a loan that is transferred in accordance with this section.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2838">116 STAT. 2838</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Central Registration of Loans</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On promulgation of final regulations under subsection (i), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>provide for a central registration of all guaranteed or insured loans transferred under this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>enter into 1 or more contracts with a fiscal transfer agent—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>to act as the designee of the Secretary under this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>to carry out on behalf of the Secretary the central registration and fiscal transfer agent functions, and issuance of acknowledgments, under this section.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pooling of Loans</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this title prohibits the pooling of whole loans or interests in loans transferred under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>In promulgating regulations under subsection (i), the Secretary may include such regulations to effect orderly and efficient pooling procedures as the Secretary determines to be necessary.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">“(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall develop such procedures and promulgate such regulations as are necessary to facilitate, administer, and promote transfers of loans and guaranteed and insured portions of loans under this section.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>YANKTON SIOUX AND SANTEE SIOUX TRIBES EQUITABLE COMPENSATION</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="202">SEC. 202.</num> <heading>FINDINGS.</heading> <chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>by enacting the Act of December 22, 1944, commonly known as the “<quotedText>Flood Control Act of 1944</quotedText>” (58 Stat. 887, chapter 665; 33 U.S.C. 701–1 et seq.) Congress approved the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText>Pick-Sloan program</quotedText>”)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to promote the general economic development of the United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to provide for irrigation above Sioux City, Iowa;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>to protect urban and rural areas from devastating floods of the Missouri River; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>for other purposes;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the waters impounded for the Fort Randall and Gavins Point projects of the Pick-Sloan program have inundated the fertile, wooded bottom lands along the Missouri River that constituted the most productive agricultural and pastoral lands of, and the homeland of, the members of the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Santee Sioux Tribe;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the Fort Randall project (including the Fort Randall Dam and Reservoir) overlies the western boundary of the Yankton Sioux Tribe Indian Reservation;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2839">116 STAT. 2839</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>the Gavins Point project (including the Gavins Point Dam and Reservoir) overlies the eastern boundary of the Santee Sioux Tribe;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>although the Fort Randall and Gavins Point projects are major components of the Pick-Sloan program, and contribute to the economy of the United States by generating a substantial amount of hydropower and impounding a substantial quantity of water, the reservations of the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Santee Sioux Tribe remain undeveloped;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>the United States Army Corps of Engineers took the Indian lands used for the Fort Randall and Gavins Point projects by condemnation proceedings;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>the Federal Government did not give the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Santee Sioux Tribe an opportunity to receive compensation for direct damages from the Pick-Sloan program, even though the Federal Government gave 5 Indian reservations upstream from the reservations of those Indian tribes such an opportunity;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Santee Sioux Tribe did not receive just compensation for the taking of productive agricultural Indian lands through the condemnation referred to in paragraph (6);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>the settlement agreement that the United States entered into with the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Santee Sioux Tribe to provide compensation for the taking by condemnation referred to in paragraph (6) did not take into account the increase in property values over the years between the date of taking and the date of settlement; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <chapeau>in addition to the financial compensation provided under the settlement agreements referred to in paragraph (9)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Yankton Sioux Tribe should receive an aggregate amount equal to $23,023,743 for the loss value of 2,851.40 acres of Indian land taken for the Fort Randall Dam and Reservoir of the Pick-Sloan program; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Santee Sioux Tribe should receive an aggregate amount equal to $4,789,010 for the loss value of 593.10 acres of Indian land located near the Santee village.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="203">SEC. 203.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Indian tribe</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 4(e) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(e)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Santee sioux tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Santee Sioux Tribe</quotedText>” means the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Yankton sioux tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Yankton Sioux Tribe</quotedText>” means the Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="204">SEC. 204.</num> <heading>YANKTON SIOUX TRIBE DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the “<quotedText>Yankton Sioux Tribe Development Trust Fund</quotedText>” (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText>Fund</quotedText>”). The Fund shall consist of any amounts deposited in the Fund under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On the first day of the 11th fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, from the General Fund of the Treasury, deposit into the Fund established under subsection (a)—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2840">116 STAT. 2840</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$23,023,743; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>an additional amount that equals the amount of interest that would have accrued on the amount described in paragraph (1) if such amount had been invested in interest-bearing obligations of the United States, or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States, on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act and compounded annually thereafter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment of Trust Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the Secretary of the Treasury’s judgment, required to meet current withdrawals. Such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States. The Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit interest resulting from such investments into the Fund.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Interest to Tribe</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal of interest</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on the first day of the 11th fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act and, on the first day of each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury shall withdraw the aggregate amount of interest deposited into the Fund for that fiscal year and transfer that amount to the Secretary of the Interior for use in accordance with paragraph (2). Each amount so transferred shall be available without fiscal year limitation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments to yankton sioux tribe</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior shall use the amounts transferred under paragraph (1) only for the purpose of making payments to the Yankton Sioux Tribe, as such payments are requested by that Indian tribe pursuant to tribal resolution.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments may be made by the Secretary of the Interior under subparagraph (A) only after the Yankton Sioux Tribe has adopted a tribal plan under section 206.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of payments by yankton sioux tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The Yankton Sioux Tribe shall use the payments made under subparagraph (A) only for carrying out projects and programs under the tribal plan prepared under section 206.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers and withdrawals</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d)(1), the Secretary of the Treasury may not transfer or withdraw any amount deposited under subsection (b).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="205">SEC. 205.</num> <heading>SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the “<quotedText>Santee Sioux Tribe Development Trust Fund</quotedText>” (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText>Fund</quotedText>”). The Fund shall consist of any amounts deposited in the Fund under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Funding</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On the first day of the 11th fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, from the General Fund of the Treasury, deposit into the Fund established under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$4,789,010; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>an additional amount that equals the amount of interest that would have accrued on the amount described in paragraph <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2841">116 STAT. 2841</page>(1) if such amount had been invested in interest-bearing obligations of the United States, or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States, on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act and compounded annually thereafter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment of Trust Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to invest such portion of the Fund as is not, in the Secretary of the Treasury’s judgment, required to meet current withdrawals. Such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States. The Secretary of the Treasury shall deposit interest resulting from such investments into the Fund.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment of Interest to Tribe</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal of interest</inline>.—</heading><content>Beginning on the first day of the 11th fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act and, on the first day of each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury shall withdraw the aggregate amount of interest deposited into the Fund for that fiscal year and transfer that amount to the Secretary of the Interior for use in accordance with paragraph (2). Each amount so transferred shall be available without fiscal year limitation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payments to santee sioux tribe</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of the Interior shall use the amounts transferred under paragraph (1) only for the purpose of making payments to the Santee Sioux Tribe, as such payments are requested by that Indian tribe pursuant to tribal resolution.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Payments may be made by the Secretary of the Interior under subparagraph (A) only after the Santee Sioux Tribe has adopted a tribal plan under section 206.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of payments by santee sioux tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The Santee Sioux Tribe shall use the payments made under subparagraph (A) only for carrying out projects and programs under the tribal plan prepared under section 206.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers and Withdrawals</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d)(1), the Secretary of the Treasury may not transfer or withdraw any amount deposited under subsection (b).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="206">SEC. 206.</num> <heading>TRIBAL PLANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 24 months after the date<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of enactment of this Act, the tribal council of each of the Yankton Sioux and Santee Sioux Tribes shall prepare a plan for the use of the payments to the tribe under section 204(d) or 205(d) (referred to in this subsection as a “<quotedText>tribal plan</quotedText>”).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents ff Tribal Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each tribal plan shall provide for the manner in which the tribe covered under the tribal plan shall expend payments to the tribe under section 204(d) or 205(d) to promote—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>economic development;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>infrastructure development;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the educational, health, recreational, and social welfare objectives of the tribe and its members; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>any combination of the activities described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tribal Plan Review and Revision</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2842">116 STAT. 2842</page></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each tribal council referred to in subsection (a) shall make available for review and comment by the members of the tribe a copy of the tribal plan for the Indian tribe before the tribal plan becomes final, in accordance with procedures established by the tribal council.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Updating of tribal plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Each tribal council referred to in subsection (a) may, on an annual basis, revise the tribal plan prepared by that tribal council to update the tribal plan. In revising the tribal plan under this paragraph, the tribal council shall provide the members of the tribe opportunity to review and comment on any proposed revision to the tribal plan.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In preparing the tribal plan and any revisions to update the plan, each tribal council shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Each tribe shall submit an annual report to the Secretary describing any expenditures of funds withdrawn by that tribe under this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition on Per Capita Payments</inline>.—</heading><content>No portion of any payment made under this title may be distributed to any member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe or the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska on a per capita basis.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="207">SEC. 207.</num> <heading>ELIGIBILITY OF TRIBE FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>No payment made to the Yankton Sioux Tribe or Santee Sioux Tribe pursuant to this title shall result in the reduction or denial of any service or program to which, pursuant to Federal law—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Yankton Sioux Tribe or Santee Sioux Tribe is otherwise entitled because of the status of the tribe as a federally recognized Indian tribe; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>any individual who is a member of a tribe under paragraph (1) is entitled because of the status of the individual as a member of the tribe.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exemptions from Taxation</inline>.—</heading><content>No payment made pursuant to this title shall be subject to any Federal or State income tax.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Power Rates</inline>.—</heading><content>No payment made pursuant to this title shall affect Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin power rates.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="208">SEC. 208.</num> <heading>STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.</heading> <content>Nothing in this title may be construed as diminishing or affecting any water right of an Indian tribe, except as specifically provided in another provision of this title, any treaty right that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, or any authority of the Secretary of the Interior or the head of any other Federal agency under a law in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </section> <section> <num value="208">SEC. 209.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this title, including such sums as may be necessary for the administration of the Yankton Sioux Tribe Development Trust Fund under section 204 and the Santee Sioux Tribe Development Trust Fund under section 205.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2843">116 STAT. 2843</page></content> </section> <section> <num value="210">SEC. 210.</num> <heading>EXTINGUISHMENT OF CLAIMS.</heading> <content>Upon the deposit of funds under sections 204(b) and 205(b), all monetary claims that the Yankton Sioux Tribe or the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska has or may have against the United States for loss of value or use of land related to lands described in section 202(a)(10) resulting from the Fort Randall and Gavins Point projects of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program shall be extinguished.</content> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301.</num> <heading>OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress makes the following findings:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>In order to promote better understanding between Indian and non-Indian citizens of the United States, and in light of the Federal Government’s continuing trust responsibilities to Indian tribes, it is appropriate, desirable, and a proper function of the Federal Government to provide grants for the development of a museum designated to display the heritage and culture of Indian tribes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>In recognition of the unique status and history of Indian tribes in the State of Oklahoma and the role of the Federal Government in such history, it is appropriate and proper for the museum referred to in paragraph (1) to be located in the State of Oklahoma.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grant</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall offer to award financial assistance equaling not more than $33,000,000 and technical assistance to the Authority to be used for the development and construction of a Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (1), the appropriate official of the Authority shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>enter into a grant agreement with the Secretary which shall specify the duties of the Authority under this section, including provisions for continual maintenance of the Center by the Authority without the use of Federal funds; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the Authority has raised, or has commitments from private persons or State or local government agencies for, an amount that is equal to not less than 66 percent of the cost to the Authority of the activities to be carried out under the grant.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of any grant awarded under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 33 percent of the cost of the activities to be funded under the grant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In-kind contribution</inline>.—</heading><content>When calculating the cost share of the Authority under this title, the Secretary shall reduce such cost share obligation by the fair market value of the approximately 300 acres of land donated by Oklahoma City for the Center, if Such land is used for the Center.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2844">116 STAT. 2844</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For the purposes of this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Authority</quotedText>” means the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority of Oklahoma, an agency of the State of Oklahoma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Center</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Center</quotedText>” means the Native American Cultural Center and Museum authorized pursuant to this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to grant assistance under subsection (b)(1), $8,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>TRANSMISSION OF POWER FROM INDIAN LANDS IN OKLAHOMA</heading> <section> <num value="401">SEC. 401.</num> <heading>TANSMISSION OF POWER FROM INDIAN LANDS IN OKLAHOMA.</heading> <content>To the extent the Southwestern Power Administration makes transmission capacity available without replacing the present capacity of existing users of the Administration’s transmission system, the Administrator of the Southwestern Power Administration shall take such actions as may be necessary, in accordance with all applicable Federal law, to make the transmission services of the Administration available for the transmission of electric power generated at facilities located on land within the jurisdictional area of any Oklahoma Indian tribe (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) recognized by the Secretary as eligible for trust land status under part 151 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations. The owner or operator of the generation facilities concerned shall reimburse the Administrator for all costs of such actions in accordance with standards applicable to payment of such costs by other users of the Southwestern Power Administration transmission system.</content> </section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>PECHANGA TRIBE</heading> <section> <num value="501">SEC. 501.</num> <heading>LAND OF PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO MISSION INDIANS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Conveyance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Land described in subsection (b) (or any interest in that land) shall not be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred or otherwise made available for condemnation until the date on which—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Secretary of the Interior renders a final decision on the fee to trust application pending on the date of the enactment of this title concerning the land; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>final decisions have been rendered regarding all appeals relating to that application decision; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the fee to trust application described in paragraph (1)(A) is withdrawn.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description of Land</inline>.—</heading><content>The land referred to in subsection (a) is land located in Riverside County, California, that is held in fee by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, as described in Document No. 211130 of the Office of the Recorder, Riverside County, California, and recorded on May 15, 2001.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2845">116 STAT. 2845</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section designates, or shall be used to construe, any land described in subsection (b) (or any interest in that land) as an Indian reservation, Indian country, Indian land, or reservation land (as those terms are defined under any Federal law (including a regulation)) for any purpose under any Federal law.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading>CHEROKEE, CHOCTAW, AND CHICKASAW NATIONS CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act.</p></sidenote></heading> <section> <num value="601">SEC. 601.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1779">25 USC 1779 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> </section> <section> <num value="602">SEC. 602.</num> <heading>FINDINGS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1779">25 USC 1779</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>The Congress finds the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>It is the policy of the United States to promote tribal self-determination and economic self-sufficiency and to encourage the resolution of disputes over historical claims through mutually agreed-to settlements between Indian Nations and the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>There are pending before the United States Court of Federal Claims certain lawsuits against the United States brought by the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations seeking monetary damages for the alleged use and mismanagement of tribal resources along the Arkansas River in eastern Oklahoma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Cherokee Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe with its present tribal headquarters south of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, having adopted its most recent constitution on June 26, 1976, and having entered into various treaties with the United States, including but not limited to the Treaty at Hopewell, executed on November 28, 1785 (7 Stat. 18), and the Treaty at Washington, D.C., executed on July 19, 1866 (14 Stat. 799), has maintained a continuous government-to-government relationship with the United States since the earliest years of the Union.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The Choctaw Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe with its present tribal headquarters in Durant, Oklahoma, having adopted its most recent constitution on July 9, 1983, and having entered into various treaties with the United States of America, including but not limited to the Treaty at Hopewell, executed on January 3, 1786 (7 Stat. 21), and the Treaty at Washington, D.C., executed on April 28, 1866 (7 Stat. 21), has maintained a continuous government-to-government relationship with the United States since the earliest years of the Union.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The Chickasaw Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe with its present tribal headquarters in Ada, Oklahoma, having adopted its most recent constitution on August 27, 1983, and having entered into various treaties with the United States of America, including but not limited to the Treaty at Hopewell, executed on January 10, 1786 (7 Stat. 24), and the Treaty at Washington, D.C., executed on April 28, 1866 (7 Stat. 21),<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2846">116 STAT. 2846</page> has maintained a continuous government-to-government relationship with the United States since the earliest years of the Union.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>In the first half of the 19th century, the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations were forcibly removed from their homelands in the southeastern United States to lands west of the Mississippi in the Indian Territory that were ceded to them by the United States. From the “<quotedText>Three Forks</quotedText>” area near present day Muskogee, Oklahoma, downstream to the point of confluence with the Canadian River, the Arkansas River flowed entirely within the territory of the Cherokee Nation. From that point of confluence downstream to the Arkansas territorial line, the Arkansas River formed the boundary between the Cherokee Nation on the left side of the thread of the river and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations on the right.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Pursuant to the Act of April 30, 1906 (34 Stat. 137), tribal property not allotted to individuals or otherwise disposed of, including the bed and banks of the Arkansas River, passed to the United States in trust for the use and benefit of the respective Indian Nations in accordance with their respective interests therein.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>For more than 60 years after Oklahoma statehood, the Bureau of Indian Affairs believed that Oklahoma owned the Riverbed from the Arkansas State line to Three Forks, and therefore took no action to protect the Indian Nations’ Riverbed resources such as oil, gas, and Drybed Lands suitable for grazing and agriculture.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>Third parties with property near the Arkansas River began to occupy the Indian Nations’ Drybed Lands-lands that were under water at the time of statehood but that are now dry due to changes in the course of the river.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>In 1966, the Indian Nations sued the State of Oklahoma to recover their lands. In 1970, the Supreme Court of the United States decided in the case of Choctaw Nation vs. Oklahoma (396 U.S. 620), that the Indian Nations retained title to their respective portions of the Riverbed along the navigable reach of the river.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>In 1987, the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of United States vs. Cherokee Nation (480 U.S. 700) decided that the riverbed lands did not gain an exemption from the Federal Government’s navigational servitude and that the Cherokee Nation had no right to compensation for damage to its interest by exercise of the Government’s servitude.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>In 1989, the Indian Nations filed lawsuits against the United States in the United States Court of Federal Claims (Case Nos. 218–89L and 630–89L), seeking damages for the United States’ use and mismanagement of tribal trust resources along the Arkansas River. Those actions are still pending.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>In 1997, the United States filed quiet title litigation against individuals occupying some of the Indian Nations’ Drybed Lands. That action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, was dismissed without prejudice on technical grounds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14)</num> <content>Much of the Indian Nations’ Drybed Lands have been occupied by a large number of adjacent landowners in Oklahoma. Without Federal legislation, further litigation against<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2847">116 STAT. 2847</page> thousands of such landowners would be likely and any final resolution of disputes would take many years and entail great expense to the United States, the Indian Nations, and the individuals and entities occupying the Drybed Lands and would seriously impair long-term economic planning and development for all parties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15)</num> <chapeau>The Councils of the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations and the Legislature of the Chickasaw Nation have each enacted tribal resolutions which would, contingent upon the passage of this title and the satisfaction of its terms and in exchange for the moneys appropriated hereunder—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>settle and forever release their respective claims against the United States asserted by them in United States Court of Federal Claims Case Nos. 218–89L and 630–89L; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>forever disclaim any and all right, title, and interest in and to the Disclaimed Drybed Lands, as set forth in those enactments of the respective councils of the Indian Nations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16)</num> <content>The resolutions adopted by the respective Councils of the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations each provide that, contingent upon the passage of the settlement legislation and satisfaction of its terms, each Indian Nation agrees to dismiss, release, and forever discharge its claims asserted against the United States in the United States Court of Federal Claims, Case Nos. 218–89L and 630–89L, and to forever disclaim any right, title, or interest of the Indian Nation in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands, in exchange for the funds appropriated and allocated to the Indian Nation under the provisions of the settlement legislation, which funds the Indian Nation agrees to accept in full satisfaction and settlement of all claims against the United States for the damages sought in the aforementioned claims asserted in the United States Court of Federal Claims, and as full and fair compensation for disclaiming its right, title, and interest in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">(17)</num> <content>In those resolutions, each Indian Nation expressly reserved all of its beneficial interest and title to all other Riverbed lands, including minerals, as determined by the Supreme Court in Choctaw Nation v. Oklahoma, 397 U.S. 620 (1970), and further reserved any and all right, title, or interest that each Nation may have in and to the water flowing in the Arkansas River and its tributaries.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="603">SEC. 603.</num> <heading>PURPOSES.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1779/a">25 USC 1779a</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The purposes of this title are to resolve all claims that have been or could have been brought by the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations against the United States, and to confirm that the Indian Nations are forever disclaiming any right, title, or interest in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands, which are contiguous to the channel of the Arkansas River as of the date of the enactment of this title in certain townships in eastern Oklahoma.</content> </section> <section> <num value="604">SEC. 604.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1779/b">25 USC 1779b</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <chapeau>For the purposes of this title, the following definitions apply:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclaimed drybed lands</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Disclaimed Drybed Lands</quotedText>” means all Drybed Lands along the Arkansas River that are located in Township 10 North in Range 24 East, Townships 9 and 10 North in Range 25 East, Township <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2848">116 STAT. 2848</page>10 North in Range 26 East, and Townships 10 and 11 North in Range 27 East, in the State of Oklahoma.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Drybed lands</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Drybed Lands</quotedText>” means those lands which, on the date of enactment of this title, lie above and contiguous to the mean high water mark of the Arkansas River in the State of Oklahoma. The term “<quotedText>Drybed Lands</quotedText>” is intended to have the same meaning as the term “<quotedText>Upland Claim Area</quotedText>” as used by the Bureau of Land Management Cadastral Survey Geographic Team in its preliminary survey of the Arkansas River. The term “<quotedText>Drybed Lands</quotedText>” includes any lands so identified in the “<quotedText>Holway study.</quotedText>”</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Indian nation; indian nations</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Indian Nation</quotedText>” means the Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation, or Chickasaw Nation, and the term “<quotedText>Indian Nations</quotedText>” means all 3 tribes collectively.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Riverbed</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Riverbed</quotedText>” means the Drybed Lands and the Wetbed Lands and includes all minerals therein.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Wetbed lands</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Wetbed Lands</quotedText>” means those Riverbed lands which lie below the mean high water mark of the Arkansas River in the State of Oklahoma as of the date of the enactment of this title, exclusive of the Drybed Lands. The term “<quotedText>Wetbed Lands</quotedText>” is intended to have the same meaning as the term “<quotedText>Present Channel Claim Areas</quotedText>” as utilized by the Bureau of Land Management Cadastral Survey Geographic Team in its preliminary survey of the Arkansas River.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="605">SEC. 605.</num> <heading>SETTLEMENT AND CLAIMS; APPROPRIATIONS; ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extinguishment of Claims</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to their respective tribal resolutions, and in exchange for the benefits conferred under this title, the Indian Nations shall, on the date of enactment of this title, enter into a consent decree with the United States that waives, releases, and dismisses all the claims they have asserted or could have asserted in their cases numbered 218–89L and 630–89L pending in the United States Court of Federal Claims against the United States, including but not limited to claims arising out of any and all of the Indian Nations’ interests in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands and arising out of construction, maintenance and operation of the McClellan-Kerr Navigation Way. The Indian Nations and the United States shall lodge the consent decree with the Court of Federal Claims within 30 days of the enactment of this title, and shall move for entry of the consent decree at such time as all appropriations by Congress pursuant to the authority of this title have been made and deposited into the appropriate tribal trust fund account of the Indian Nations as described in section 606. Upon entry of the consent decree, all the Indian Nations’ claims and all their past, present, and future right, title, and interest to the Disclaimed Drybed Lands, shall be deemed extinguished. No claims may be asserted in the future against the United States pursuant to sections 1491, 1346(a)(2), or 1505 of title 28, United States Code, for actions taken or failed to have been taken by the United States for events occurring prior to the date of the extinguishment of claims with respect to the Riverbed.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2849">116 STAT. 2849</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Release of Tribal Claims to Certain Drybed Lands</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Upon the deposit of all funds authorized for appropriation under subsection (c) for an Indian Nation into the appropriate trust fund account described in section 606—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>all claims now existing or which may arise in the future with respect to the Disclaimed Drybed Lands and all right, title, and interest that the Indian Nations and the United States as trustee on behalf of the Indian Nation may have to the Disclaimed Drybed Lands, shall be deemed extinguished;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>any interest of the Indian Nations or the United States as trustee on their behalf in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands shall further be extinguished pursuant to the Trade and Intercourse Act of 1790, Act of July 22, 1790 (ch. 33, 1 Stat. 137), and all subsequent amendments thereto (as codified at 25 U.S.C. 177);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>to the extent parties other than the Indian Nations have transferred interests in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands in violation of the Trade and Intercourse Act, Congress does hereby approve and ratify such transfers of interests in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands to the extent that such transfers otherwise are valid under law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>the Secretary is authorized to execute an appropriate document citing this title, suitable for filing with the county clerks, or such other county official as appropriate, of those counties wherein the foregoing described lands are located, disclaiming any tribal or Federal interest on behalf of the Indian Nations in such Disclaimed Dry bed Lands. The Secretary is authorized to file with the counties a plat or map of the disclaimed lands should the Secretary determine that such filing will clarify the extent of lands disclaimed. Such a plat or map may be filed regardless of whether the map or plat has been previously approved for filing, whether or not the map or plat has been filed, and regardless of whether the map or plat constitutes a final determination by the Secretary of the extent of the Indian Nations’ original claim to the Disclaimed Drybed Lands. The disclaimer filed by the United States shall constitute a disclaimer of the Disclaimed Drybed Lands for purposes of the Trade and Intercourse Act (25 U.S.C. 177).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any provision of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Indian Nations do not relinquish any right, title, or interest in any lands which constitute the Wetbed Lands subject to the navigational servitude exercised by the United States on the Wetbed Lands. By virtue of the exercise of the navigational servitude, the United States shall not be Hable to the Indian Nations for any loss they may have related to the minerals in the Wetbed Lands;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>no provision of this title shall be construed to extinguish or convey any water rights of the Indian Nations in the Arkansas River or any other stream or the beneficial interests or title of any of the Indian Nations in and to lands held in trust by the United States on the date of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2850">116 STAT. 2850</page>enactment of this title which lie above or below the mean high water mark of the Arkansas River, except for the Disclaimed Drybed Lands; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the Indian Nations do not relinquish any right, title, or interest in any lands or minerals of certain unallotted tracts which are identified in the official records of the Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs. The disclaimer to be filed by the Secretary of the Interior under section 605(b)(1) of this title shall reflect the legal description of the unallotted tracts retained by the Nations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Setoff</inline>.—</heading><content>In the event the Court of Federal Claims does not enter the consent decree as set forth in subsection (a), the United States shall be entitled to setoff against any claims of the Indian Nations as set forth in subsection (a), any funds transferred to the Indian Nations pursuant to section 606, and any interest accrued thereon up to the date of setoff.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quiet title actions</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the United States nor any department of the United States nor the Indian Nations shall be made parties to any quiet title lawsuit or other lawsuit to determine ownership of or an interest in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands initiated by any private person or private entity after execution of the disclaimer set out in section 605(b)(1). The United States will have no obligation to undertake any future quiet title actions or actions for the recovery of lands or funds relating to any Drybed Lands retained by the Indian Nation or Indian Nations under this title, including any lands which are Wetbed Lands on the date of enactment of this title, but which subsequently lie above the mean high water mark of the Arkansas River and the failure or declination to initiate any quiet title action or to manage any such Drybed Lands shall not constitute a breach of trust by the United States or be compensable to the Indian Nation or Indian Nations in any manner.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land to be conveyed in fee</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that the United States determines that it is able to effectively maintain the McClellan-Kerr Navigation Way without retaining title to lands above the high water mark of the Arkansas River as of the date of enactment of this title, said lands, after being declared surplus, shall be conveyed in fee to the Indian Nation within whose boundary the land is located. The United States shall not be obligated to accept such property in trust.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization for Settlement Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There is authorized to be appropriated an aggregate sum of $40,000,000 as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2004.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2006.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>$10,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation and Deposit of Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>After payment pursuant to section 607, the remaining funds authorized for appropriation under subsection (c) shall be allocated among the Indian Nations as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>50 percent to be deposited into the trust fund account established under section 606 for the Cherokee Nation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>37.5 percent to be deposited into the trust fund account established under section 606 for the Choctaw Nation.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2851">116 STAT. 2851</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>12.5 percent to be deposited into the trust fund account established under section 606 for the Chickasaw Nation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="606">SEC. 606.</num> <heading>TRIBAL TRUST FUNDS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/1779/d">26 USC 1779d</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment, Purpose, and Management of Trust Funds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There are hereby established in the United States Treasury 3 separate tribal trust fund accounts for the benefit of each of the Indian Nations, respectively, for the purpose of receiving all appropriations made pursuant to section 605(c), and allocated pursuant to section 605(d).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of Amounts in Trust Fund Accounts</inline>.—</heading><content>Amounts in the tribal trust fund accounts established by this section shall be available to the Secretary for management and investment on behalf of the Indian Nations and distribution to the Indian Nations in accordance with this title. Funds made available from the tribal trust funds under this section shall be available without fiscal year limitation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of Funds</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Land acquisition</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trust land status pursuant to regulations</inline>.—</heading><content>The funds appropriated and allocated to the Indian Nations pursuant to sections 205 (c) and (d), and deposited into trust fund accounts pursuant to section 606(a), together with any interest earned thereon, may be used for the acquisition of land by the Indian Nations. The Secretary may accept such lands into trust for the beneficiary Indian Nation pursuant to the authority provided in section 5 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 465) and in accordance with the Secretary’s trust land acquisition regulations at part 151 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations, in effect at the time of the acquisition, except for those acquisitions covered by paragraph (1)(B).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required trust land status</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Any such trust land acquisitions on behalf of the Cherokee Nation shall be mandatory if the land proposed to be acquired is located within Township 12 North, Range 21 East, in Sequoyah County, Township 11 North, Range 18 East, in McIntosh County, Townships 11 and 12 North, Range 19 East, or Township 12 North, Range 20 East, in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, and not within the limits of any incorporated municipality as of January 1, 2002, if—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the land proposed to be acquired meets the Department of the Interior’s minimum environmental standards and requirements for real estate acquisitions set forth in 602 DM 2.6, or any similar successor standards or requirements for real estate acquisitions in effect on the date of acquisition; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the title to such land meets applicable Federal title standards in effect on the date of the acquisition.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Expenditure of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Indian Nations may elect to expend all or a portion of the funds deposited into its trust account for any other purposes authorized under paragraph (2).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment of trust funds; no per capita payment</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2852">116 STAT. 2852</page></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">No per capita payments</inline>.—</heading><content>No money received by the Indian Nations hereunder may be used for any per capita payment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment by Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in this section and section 607, the principal of such funds deposited into the accounts established hereunder and any interest earned thereon shall be invested by the Secretary in accordance with current laws and regulations for the investing of tribal trust funds.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of principal funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The principal amounts of said funds and any amounts earned thereon shall be made available to the Indian Nation for which the account was established for expenditure for purposes which may include construction or repair of health care facilities, law enforcement, cultural or other educational activities, economic development, social services, and land acquisition. Land acquisition using such funds shall be subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (d).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disbursement of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall disburse the funds from a trust account established under this section pursuant to a budget adopted by the Council or Legislature of the Indian Nation setting forth the amount and an intended use of such funds.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional restriction on use of funds</inline>.—</heading><content>None of the funds made available under this title may be allocated or otherwise assigned to authorized purposes of the Arkansas River Multipurpose Project as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, as amended by the Flood Control Act of 1948 and the Flood Control Act of 1950.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="607">SEC. 607.</num> <heading>ATTORNEY FEES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Payment</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1779/e">25 USC 1779e</ref>.</p></sidenote>At the time the funds are paid to the Indian Nations, from funds authorized to be appropriated pursuant to section 605(c), the Secretary shall pay to the Indian Nations’ attorneys those fees provided for in the individual tribal attorney fee contracts as approved by the respective Indian Nations.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), the total fees payable to attorneys under such contracts with an Indian Nation shall not exceed 10 percent of that Indian Nation’s allocation of funds appropriated under section 605(c).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="608">SEC. 608.</num> <heading>RELEASE OF OTHER TRIBAL CLAIMS AND FILING OF CLAIMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extinguishment of Other Tribal Claims</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1779/f">25 USC 1779f</ref>.</p></sidenote>As of the date of enactment of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>all right, title, and interest of any Indian nation or tribe other than any Indian Nation defined in section 604 (referred to in this section and section 609 as a “<quotedText>claimant tribe</quotedText>–) in or to the Disclaimed Drybed Lands, and any such right, title, or interest held by the United States on behalf of such a claimant tribe, shall be considered to be extinguished in accordance with section 177 of title 25, United States Code (section 2116 of the Revised Statutes);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>if any party other than a claimant tribe holds transferred interests in or to the Disclaimed Drybed Lands in violation of section 177 of title 25, United States Code (section 2116 of the Revised Statutes), Congress approves and ratifies those transfers of interests to the extent that <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2853">116 STAT. 2853</page>the transfers are in accordance with other applicable law; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the documents described in section 605(b)(1)(D) shall serve to identify the geographic scope of the interests extinguished by subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Quiet title actions</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after the date of enactment of this title, neither the United States (or any department or agency of the United States) nor any Indian Nation shall be included as a party to any civil action brought by any private person or private entity to quiet title to, or determine ownership of an interest in or to, the Disclaimed Drybed Lands.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Future actions</inline>.—</heading><content>As of the date of enactment of this title, the United States shall have no obligation to bring any civil action to quiet title to, or to recover any land or funds relating to, the Drybed Lands (including any lands that are Wetbed Lands as of the date of enactment of this title but that are located at any time after that date above the mean high water mark of the Arkansas River).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">No breach of trust</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The failure or declination by the United States to initiate any civil action to quiet title to or manage any Drybed Lands under this paragraph shall not—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>constitute a breach of trust by the United States; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>be compensable to a claimant tribe in any manner.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Claims of Other Indian Tribes</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limited period for filing claims</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date of enactment of this title, any claimant tribe that claims that any title, interest, or entitlement held by the claimant tribe has been extinguished by operation of section 605(a) or section 608(a) may file a claim against the United States relating to the extinguishment in the United States Court of Federal Claims.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Failure to file</inline>.—</heading><content>After the date described in subparagraph (A), a claimant tribe described in that subparagraph shall be barred from filing any claim described in that subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Special holding account</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Treasury, in addition to the accounts established by section 606(a), an interest-bearing special holding account for the benefit of the Indian Nations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deposits</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of this title or any other law, of any funds that would otherwise be deposited in a tribal trust account established by section 606(a), 10 percent shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>be deposited in the special holding account established by subparagraph (A); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>be held in that account for distribution under paragraph (3).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution of funds</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2854">116 STAT. 2854</page></heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds deposited in the special holding account established by paragraph (2)(A) shall be distributed in accordance with subparagraphs (B) through (D).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Claim filed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If a claim under paragraph (1)(A) is filed by the deadline specified in that paragraph, on final adjudication of that claim—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <chapeau>if the final judgment awards to a claimant an amount that does not exceed the amount of funds in the special holding account under paragraph (2) attributable to the Indian Nation from the allocation of which under section 605(d) the funds in the special holding account are derived—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>that amount shall be distributed from the special holding account to the claimant tribe that filed the claim; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>any remaining amount in the special holding account attributable to the claim shall be transferred to the appropriate tribal trust account for the Indian Nation established by section 606(a); and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <chapeau>if the final judgment awards to a claimant an amount that exceeds the amount of funds in the special holding account attributable to the Indian Nation from the allocation of which under section 605(d) the funds in the special holding account are derived—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>the balance of funds in the special holding account attributable to the Indian Nation shall be distributed to the claimant tribe that filed the claim; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>payment of the remainder of the judgment amount awarded to the claimant tribe shall be made from the permanent judgment appropriation established pursuant to section 1304 of title 31, United States Code.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">No claims filed</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If no claims under paragraph (1)(A) are filed by the deadline specified in that paragraph—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>any funds held in the special holding account under paragraph (2) and attributed to that Indian Nation shall be deposited in the appropriate tribal trust account established by section 6(a); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this title, paragraph (2)(B) shall not apply to appropriations attributed to that Indian Nation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Declaration With Respect to Scope of Rights, Title, and Interests</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress declares that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>subsection (b) is intended only to establish a process by which alleged claims may be resolved; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>nothing in this section acknowledges, enhances, or establishes any prior right, title, or interest of any claimant tribe in or to the Arkansas Riverbed.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2855">116 STAT. 2855</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="609">SEC. 609.</num> <heading>EFFECT ON CLAIMS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/1779/g">25 USC 1779g</ref>.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>This title shall not be construed to resolve any right, title, or interest of any Indian nation or of any claimant tribe, except their past, present, or future claims relating to right, title, or interest in or to the Riverbed and the obligations and liabilities of the United States thereto.</content> </section> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading>SEMINOLE TRIBE</heading> <section> <num value="701">SEC. 701.</num> <heading>APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED TO VALIDATE CERTAIN LAND TRANSACTIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transactions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Seminole Tribe of Florida may mortgage, lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of any interest in any real property that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>was held by the Tribe on September 1, 2002; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>is not held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Further Approval Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Transactions under subsection (a) shall be valid without farther approval, ratification, or authorization by the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Trust Land Not Affected</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Nothing in this section is intended or shall be construed to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>authorize the Seminole Tribe of Florida to mortgage, lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer all or any part of an interest in any real property that is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>affect the operation of any law governing mortgaging, leasing, selling, conveying, warranting, or otherwise transferring any interest in such trust land.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num><heading>JICARILLA APACHE RESERVATION RURAL WATER SYSTEM</heading> <section> <num value="801">SEC. 801.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">New Mexico.</p></sidenote> System Act</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="802">SEC. 802.</num> <heading>PURPOSES.</heading> <chapeau>The purposes of this title are as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To ensure a safe and adequate rural, municipal, and water supply and wastewater systems for the residents of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation in the State of New Mexico in accordance with Public Law 106–243.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, in consultation and collaboration with the Jicarilla Apache Nation—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to plan, design, and construct the water supply, delivery, and wastewater collection systems on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation in the State of New Mexico; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to include service connections to facilities within the town of Dulce and the surrounding area, and to individuals as part of the construction.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>To require the Secretary, at the request of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, to enter into a self-determination contract with the Jicarilla Apache Nation under title I of the Indian Self-<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2856">116 STAT. 2856</page>Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.) under which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Jicarilla Apache Nation shall plan, design, and construct the water supply, delivery, and wastewater collection systems, including service connections to communities and individuals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Bureau of Reclamation shall provide technical assistance and oversight responsibility for such project. (4) To establish a process in which the Jicarilla Apache Nation shall assume title and responsibility for the ownership, operation, maintenance, and replacement of the system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="803">SEC. 803.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>As used in this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading>BIA.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>BIA</quotedText>” means the Bureau of Indian Affairs, an agency within the Department of the Interior.</content></paragraph><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Irrigation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>irrigation</quotedText>” means the commercial application of water to land for the purpose of establishing or maintaining commercial agriculture in order to produce field crops and vegetables for sale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reclamation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Reclamation</quotedText>” means the Bureau of Reclamation, an agency within the Department of the Interior.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Report</quotedText>” means the report entitled “<quotedText>Planning Report/Environmental Assessment, Water and Wastewater Improvements, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Dulce, New Mexico</quotedText>”, dated September 2001, which was completed pursuant to Public Law 106–243.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reservation</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Reservation</quotedText>” means the Jicarilla Apache Reservation in the State of New Mexico, including all lands and interests in land that are held in trust by the United States for the Tribe.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rural water supply project</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Rural Water Supply Project</quotedText>” means a municipal, domestic, rural, and industrial water supply and wastewater facility area and project identified to serve a group of towns, communities, cities, tribal reservations, or dispersed farmsteads with access to clean, safe domestic and industrial water, to include the use of livestock.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>State</quotedText>” means the State of New Mexico.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Tribe</quotedText>” means the Jicarilla Apache Nation.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="804">SEC. 804.</num> <heading>JICARILLA APACHE RESERVATION RURAL WATER SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, in consultation and collaboration with the Tribe, shall plan, design, and construct the Rural Water Supply Project to improve the water supply, delivery, and wastewater facilities to the town of Dulce, New Mexico, and surrounding communities for the purpose of providing the benefits of clean, safe, and reliable water supply, delivery, and wastewater facilities.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Scope of Project</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Rural Water Supply Project shall consist of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Facilities to provide water supply, delivery, and wastewater services for the community of Dulce, the Mundo Ranch Development, and surrounding areas on the Reservation.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2857">116 STAT. 2857</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Pumping and treatment facilities located on the Reservation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Distribution, collection, and treatment facilities to serve the needs of the Reservation, including, but not limited to, construction, replacement, improvement, and repair of existing water and wastewater systems, including systems owned by individual tribal members and other residents on the Reservation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Appurtenant buildings and access roads.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Necessary property and property rights.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Such other electrical power transmission and distribution facilities, pipelines, pumping plants, and facilities as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate to meet the water supply, economic, public health, and environmental needs of the Reservation, including, but not limited to, water storage tanks, water lines, maintenance equipment, and other facilities for the Tribe on the Reservation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Sharing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tribal share</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (3) and subsection (d), the tribal share of the cost of the Rural Water Supply Project is comprised of the costs to design and initiate construction of the wastewater treatment plant, to replace the diversion structure on the Navajo River, and to construct raw water settling ponds, a water treatment plant, water storage plants, a water transmission pipeline, and distribution pipelines, and has been satisfied.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (3) and subsection (d), the Federal share of the cost of the Rural Water Supply Project shall be all remaining costs of the project identified in the Report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation and Maintenance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of the cost of operation and maintenance of the Rural Water Supply Project shall continue to be available for operation and maintenance in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination Act, as set forth in this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement After Completion</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon determination by the Secretary that the Rural Water Supply Project is substantially complete, the Tribe shall assume responsibility for and liability related to the annual operation, maintenance, and replacement cost of the project in accordance with this title and the Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Plan under chapter IV of the Report.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="805">SEC. 805.</num> <heading>GENERAL AUTHORITY.</heading> <content>The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other such agreements and to promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this title and the Indian Self-Determination Act (Public Law 93–638; 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.).</content> </section> <section> <num value="806">SEC. 806.</num> <heading>PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Plans</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 60 days after funds<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> are made available for this purpose, the Secretary shall prepare a recommended project plan, which shall include a general map showing the location of the proposed physical facilities, conceptual engineering drawings of structures, and general standards for design for the Rural Water Supply Project.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2858">116 STAT. 2858</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading>OM&R <inline class="smallCaps">Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tribe shall develop an operation, maintenance, and replacement plan, which shall provide the necessary framework to assist the Tribe in establishing rates and fees for customers of the Rural Water Supply Project.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction Manager</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary, through Reclamation and in consultation with the Tribe, shall select a project construction manager to work with the Tribe in the planning, design, and construction of the Rural Water Supply Project.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Memorandum of Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Tribe that commits Reclamation and BIA to a transition plan that addresses operations and maintenance of the Rural Water Supply Project while the facilities are under construction and after completion of construction.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall have oversight responsibility with the Tribe and its constructing entity and shall incorporate value engineering analysis as appropriate to the Rural Water Supply Project.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall provide such technical assistance as may be necessary to the Tribe to plan, develop, and construct the Rural Water Supply Project, including, but not limited to, operation and management training.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service Area</inline>.—</heading><content>The service area of the Rural Water Supply Project shall be within the boundaries of the Reservation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Law</inline>.—</heading><content>The planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Rural Water Supply Project shall be subject to the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>During the year that construction of the Rural Water Supply Project begins and annually until such construction is completed, the Secretary, through Reclamation and in consultation with the Tribe, shall report to Congress on the status of the planning, design, and construction of the Rural Water Supply Project.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline>.—</heading><content>Title to the Rural Water Supply Project shall be held in trust for the Tribe by the United States and shall not be transferred or encumbered without a subsequent Act of Congress.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="807">SEC. 807.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $45,000,000 (January 2002 dollars) plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of changes in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indexes applicable to the types of construction involved for the planning, design, and construction of the Rural Water Supply Project as generally described in the Report dated September 2001.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Funds may not be appropriated for the construction of any project authorized under this title until after—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>an appraisal investigation and a feasibility study have been completed by the Secretary and the Tribe; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Secretary has determined that the plan required by section 806(a)(2) is completed.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading>NEPA.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall not obligate funds for construction until after the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) are met with respect to the Rural Water Supply Project.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2859">116 STAT. 2859</page></content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="808">SEC. 808.</num> <heading>PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES.</heading> <content>None of the funds made available to the Secretary for planning or construction of the Rural Water Supply Project may be used to plan or construct facilities used to supply water for the purposes of irrigation.</content> </section> <section> <num value="809">SEC. 809.</num> <heading>WATER RIGHTS.</heading> <content>The water rights of the Tribe are part of and included in the Jicarilla Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act (Public Law 102–441). These rights are adjudicated under New Mexico State law as a partial final judgment and decree entered in the Eleventh Judicial District Court of New Mexico. That Act and decree provide for sufficient water rights under “<quotedText>historic and existing uses</quotedText>” to supply water for the municipal water system. These water rights are recognized depletions within the San Juan River basin and no new depletions are associated with the Rural Water Supply Project. In consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Reclamation has determined that there shall be no significant impact to endangered species as a result of water depletions associated with this project. No other water rights of the Tribe shall be impacted by the Rural Water Supply Project.</content> </section> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading>ROCKY BOY’S RURAL WATER SYSTEM</heading> <section> <num value="901">SEC. 901.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002</quotedText>”.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002.</p></sidenote></content> </section> <section> <num value="902">SEC. 902.</num> <heading>FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>the water systems serving residents of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation in the State of Montana—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>do not meet minimum health and safety standards;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>pose a threat to public health and safety; and (C) are inadequate to supply the water needs of the Chippewa Cree Tribe;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the United States has a responsibility to ensure that adequate and safe water supplies are available to meet the economic, environmental, water supply, and public health needs of the Reservation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the entities administering the rural and municipal water systems in North Central Montana are having difficulty complying with regulations promulgated under the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>the study, defined in section 903(k), identifies Lake Elwell, near Chester, Montana, as an available, reliable, and safe rural and municipal water supply for serving the needs of the Reservation and North Central Montana.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this title are—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>to ensure a safe and adequate rural, municipal, and industrial water supply for the residents of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation in the State of Montana;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to assist the citizens residing in Chouteau, Glacier, Hill, Liberty, Pondera, Teton, and Toole Counties, Montana, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2860">116 STAT. 2860</page>but outside the Reservation, in developing safe and adequate rural, municipal, and industrial water supplies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>to authorize the Secretary of the Interior—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation to plan, design, and construct the core and noncore systems of the Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System in the State of Montana; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to operate, maintain, and replace the core system and the on-Reservation water distribution systems, including service connections to communities and individuals; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>to authorize the Secretary, at the request of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, to enter into self-governance agreements with the Tribe under title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 458aa et seq.), under which the Tribe—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>through the Bureau of Reclamation, will plan, design, and construct the core system of the Rocky Boy’s/ North Central Montana Regional Water System, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will operate, maintain, and replace (including service connections to communities and individuals) the core system and the on- Reservation water distribution systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="903">SEC. 903.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Authority</quotedText>” means the North Central Montana Regional Water Authority established under State law, Mont. Code Ann. Sec. 75–6–301, et. seq. (2001), to allow public agencies to join together to secure and provide water for resale.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Core system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>core system</quotedText>” means a component of the water system as described in section 904(d) and the final engineering report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final engineering report</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>final engineering report</quotedText>” means the final engineering report prepared for the Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System, as approved by the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>fund</quotedText>” means the Chippewa Cree Water System Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Trust Fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">On-reservation water distribution systems</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>on-reservation water distribution systems</quotedText>” means that portion of the Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water system served by the core system and within the boundaries of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation. The on-reservation water distribution systems are described in section 904(f) and the final engineering report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncore system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>noncore system</quotedText>” means the rural water system for Chouteau, Glacier, Hill, Liberty, Pondera, Teton, and Toole Counties, Montana, described in section 905(c) and the final engineering report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reservation</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Reservation</quotedText>” means the Rocky Boy’s Reservation in the State of Montana.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inclusions</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Reservation</quotedText>” includes all land and interests in land that are held in trust by the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2861">116 STAT. 2861</page>United States for the Tribe at the time of the enactment of this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rocky boy’s/north central montana regional water system</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<quotedText>Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the core system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the on-reservation water distribution systems; and (C) the non-core system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of the Interior.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>State</quotedText>” means the State of Montana.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>study</quotedText>” means the study entitled “<quotedText>North Central Montana Regional Water System Planning/ Environmental Report</quotedText>” dated May 2000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tribe</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The term “<quotedText>Tribe</quotedText>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>all officers, agents, and departments of the Tribe.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="904">SEC. 904.</num> <heading>ROCKY BOY’S RURAL WATER SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Final Engineering Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following reports will serve as the basis for the final engineering report for the Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>pursuant to Public Law 104–204, a study, described in section 903(k), that was conducted to study the water and related resources in North Central Montana and to evaluate alternatives for providing a municipal, rural and industrial supply of water to the citizens residing in Chouteau, Glacier, Hill, Liberty, Pondera, Teton, and Toole Counties, Montana, residing both on and off the Reservation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>pursuant to section 202 of Public Law 106–163, the Tribe has conducted, through a self-governance agreements with the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, a feasibility study to evaluate alternatives for providing a municipal, rural and industrial supply of water to the Reservation.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 fontsize10">The Secretary of the Interior may require, through the agreements described in subsection (g) and section 905(d), that the final engineering report include appropriate additional study and analyses.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Core System</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain, and replace the core system.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>The Federal share of the cost of planning, design, and construction of the core system shall be—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>100 percent of the Tribal share of costs as identified in section 914;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>80 percent of the authority’s share of the total cost for the core system as identified in section 914; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>funded through annual appropriations to the Bureau of Reclamation.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal funds made available to carry out this subsection may be obligated and expended only in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2862">116 STAT. 2862</page>accordance with the Agreements entered into under subsection (g).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading>Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement (OM&R) <inline class="smallCaps">Core System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The cost of operation, maintenance, and replacement of the core system shall be allocated as follows—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>100 percent of the Tribe’s share of the OM&R costs, as negotiated in the Agreements, shall be funded through the Chippewa Cree Water System Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Trust Fund established in section 913;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>100 percent of the Authority’s share of the OM&R costs, as negotiated in the Cooperative Agreements, shall be funded by the Authority and fully reimbursable to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 fontsize10">Federal hinds made available to carry out this subsection may be obligated and expended only in accordance with the Agreements entered into under subsection (g) and section 905(d).</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Core System Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As described in the final engineering report, the core system shall consist of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>intake, pumping, water storage, and treatment facilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>transmission pipelines, pumping stations, and storage facilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>appurtenant buildings, maintenance equipment, and access roads;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>all property and property rights necessary for the facilities described in this subsection;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>all interconnection facilities at the core pipeline to the noncore system; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>electrical power transmission and distribution facilities necessary for services to core system facilities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Acquire Property</inline>.—</heading><content>Where, in carrying out the provisions of this title for construction of the core system, it becomes necessary to acquire any rights or property, the Authority, acting pursuant to State law, Mont. Code Ann. Sec. 75–6–313 (2001), is hereby authorized to acquire the same by condemnation under judicial process, and to pay such sums which may be needed for that purpose. Nothing in this section shall apply to land held in trust by the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">On-Reservation Water Distribution Systems</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to operate, maintain, and replace the water distribution systems of the Reservation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement</inline>.—</heading><content>The cost of operation, maintenance, and replacement of the on-reservation water distribution systems shall be allocated as follows: Up to 100 percent of the Tribe’s share of the OM&R costs, as negotiated in the Agreements, shall be funded through the Chippewa Cree Water System Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Trust Fund established in section 913.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal funds made available to carry out this subsection may be obligated and expended only in accordance with the Agreements entered into under subsection (g).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As described in the final engineering report, the on-reservation water distribution systems shall consist of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>water systems in existence on the date of enactment of this title that may be purchased, improved, and repaired <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2863">116 STAT. 2863</page>in accordance with the Agreements entered into under subsection (g);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>water systems owned by individual members of the Tribe and other residents of the Reservation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>any water distribution system that is upgraded to current standards, disconnected from low-quality wells; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>connections.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction of New Facilities, or Expansion or Rehabilitation of Current Facilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tribe shall use $10,000,000 of the $15,000,000 appropriated pursuant to the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–163), plus accrued interest, in the purchase, construction, expansion, or rehabilitation of the on-reservation water distribution systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Federal funds made available to carry out subsections (b), (c), and (f) may be obligated and expended only in accordance with the agreements entered into under this subsection.</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>At the request of the Tribe, the Secretary shall enter into self-governance agreements under title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 458aa et seq.) with the Tribe, in accordance with this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>through the Bureau of Reclamation, to plan, design, and construct the core system; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to operate, maintain, and replace the core system and the on-Reservation water distribution systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project oversight administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of Federal funds that may be used to provide technical assistance and conduct the necessary construction oversight, inspection, and administration of activities in paragraph (1)(A) shall be negotiated with the Tribe and shall be an allowable project cost.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service Area</inline>.—</heading><content>The service area of the Rocky Boy’s Rural Water System shall be the core system and the Reservation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title to Core System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title to the core system—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>shall be held in trust by the United States for the Tribe; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>shall not be transferred unless a transfer is authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the date of enactment of this title.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">(j)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical Assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary is authorized to provide such technical assistance as is necessary to enable the Tribe to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>plan, design, and construct the core system, including management training. Such technical assistance shall be deemed as a core system project construction cost; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>operate, maintain, and replace the core system and the on-reservation water distribution systems. Such technical assistance shall be deemed as a core system and an on-reservation water distribution systems operation, maintenance, and replacement cost, as appropriate.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2864">116 STAT. 2864</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="905">SEC. 905.</num> <heading>NONCORE SYSTEM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to enter into Cooperative Agreements with the Authority to provide Federal funds for the planning, design, and construction of the noncore system in Chouteau, Glacier, Hill, Liberty, Pondera, Teton, and Toole Counties, Montana, outside the Reservation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Share</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Planning, design, and construction</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share of the cost of planning, design, and construction of the noncore system shall be 80 percent and will be funded through annual appropriations to the Bureau of Reclamation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation, maintenance, and replacement of noncore system components</inline>.—</heading><content>The cost of operation, maintenance, and replacement associated with water deliveries to the noncore system shall not be a Federal responsibility and shall be borne by the Authority.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>Federal funds made available to carry out this section may be obligated and expended only in accordance with the Cooperative Agreements entered into under subsection (d).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As described in the final engineering report, the components of the noncore system on which Federal funds may be obligated and expended under this section shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>storage, pumping, and pipeline facilities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>appurtenant buildings, maintenance equipment, and access roads;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>all property and property rights necessary for the facilities described in this subsection;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>electrical power transmission and distribution facilities necessary for service to noncore system facilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>other facilities and services customary to the development of a rural water distribution system in the State.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary is authorized to enter into the Cooperative Agreements with the Authority to provide Federal funds and necessary assistance for the planning, design, and construction of the noncore system. The Secretary is further authorized to enter into a tri-partite Cooperative Agreement with the Authority and the Tribe addressing the allocation of operation, maintenance and replacement costs for the core system and action that can be undertaken to keep those costs within reasonable levels.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Cooperative Agreements under paragraph (1) shall specify, in a manner that is acceptable to the Secretary and the Authority—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>the responsibilities of each party to the agreements for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the final engineering report;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>engineering and design;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>construction;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>water conservation measures;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>environmental and cultural resource compliance activities; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num> <content>administration of contracts relating to performance of the activities described in clauses (i) through (v);<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2865">116 STAT. 2865</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the procedures and requirements for approval and acceptance of the design and construction and for carrying out other activities described in subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the rights, responsibilities, and liabilities of each party to the agreements.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Project oversight administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The amount of Federal funds that may be used to provide technical assistance and to conduct the necessary construction oversight, inspection, and administration of activities in paragraph (1) shall be negotiated with the Authority, and shall be an allowable project cost.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service Area</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Except as provided in paragraph (2), the service area of the noncore system shall be generally defined as the area—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>north of the Missouri River and Dutton, Montana;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>south of the border between the United States and Canada;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>west of Havre, Montana;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>east of Cut Bank Creek in Glacier County, Montana; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>as further defined in the final engineering report, referenced in section 904(a).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusions from service area</inline>.—</heading><content>The service area of the noncore system shall not include the area inside the Reservation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Use of Federal Funds</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The operation, maintenance, and replacement expenses for the noncore system—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>shall not be a Federal responsibility;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>shall be borne by the Authority; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the Secretary may not obligate or expend any Federal funds for the OM&R of the noncore system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title to Noncore System</inline>.—</heading><content>Title to the noncore system shall be held by the Authority.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Acquire Property</inline>.—</heading><content>Where, in carrying out the provisions of this title for construction of the noncore system, it becomes necessary to acquire any rights or property, the Authority, acting pursuant to State law, Mont. Code Ann. Sec. 75–6–313 (2001), is hereby authorized to acquire the same by condemnation under judicial process, and to pay such sums which may be needed for that purpose. Nothing in this section shall apply to land held in trust by the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="906">SEC. 906.</num> <heading>LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION FUNDS.</heading> <chapeau>The Secretary shall not obligate funds for construction of the core system or the noncore system until—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) are met with respect to the core system and the noncore system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the date that is 90 days after the date of submission<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> to Congress of a final engineering report approved and transmitted by the Secretary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the Secretary publishes a written finding that the water<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Publication.</p></sidenote> conservation plan developed under section 911(a) includes prudent and reasonable water conservation measures for the operation of the Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2866">116 STAT. 2866</page>System that have been shown to be economically and financially feasible.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="907">SEC. 907.</num> <heading>CONNECTION CHARGES.</heading> <content>The cost of connection of nontribal community water distribution systems and individual service systems to transmission lines of the core system and noncore system shall be the responsibility of the entities receiving water from the transmission lines.</content> </section> <section> <num value="908">SEC. 908.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACTS.</heading> <content>The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts with the Authority for water from Lake Elwell providing for the repayment of its respective share of the construction, operation, maintenance and replacement costs of Tiber dam and reservoir, as determined by the Secretary, in accordance with Federal Reclamation Law (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388, and Acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto).</content> </section> <section> <num value="909">SEC. 909.</num> <heading>TIBER RESERVOIR ALLOCATION TO THE TRIBE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Diminishment of Storage</inline>.—</heading><content>In providing for the delivery of water to the noncore system, the Secretary shall not diminish the 10,000 acre-feet per year of water stored for the Tribe pursuant to section 201 of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of The Rocky Boy’s Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106163) in Lake Elwell, Lower Marias Unit, Upper Missouri Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Montana.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Draw of Supply; Purchase of Additional Water</inline>.—</heading><content>In providing for delivery of water to Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation for the purposes of this title, the Tribe shall draw its supply from the 10,000 acre-feet per year of water stored for the Tribe pursuant to section 201 of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of The Rocky Boy’s Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–163) in Lake Elwell, Lower Marias Unit, Upper Missouri Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Montana. Nothing in this title shall prevent the Tribe from entering into contracts with the Secretary for the purchase of additional water from Lake Elwell.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="910">SEC. 910.</num> <heading>USE OF PICK-SLOAN POWER.</heading> <content>The Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Secretary of Energy, is directed to make Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program preference power available, for the purposes of this title. Power shall be made available when pumps are energized and/or upon completion of the Project.</content> </section> <section> <num value="911">SEC. 911.</num> <heading>WATER CONSERVATION PLAN.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Tribe and the Authority shall develop and incorporate into the final engineering report a water conservation plan that contains—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>a description of water conservation objectives;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a description of appropriate water conservation measures; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>a time schedule for implementing the water conservation measures to meet the water conservation objectives.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The water conservation plan under subsection (a) shall be designed to ensure that users of water from the core system, on-reservation water distribution systems, and the noncore <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2867">116 STAT. 2867</page>system will use the best practicable technology and management techniques to conserve water.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination of Programs</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 210 (a) and (c) of<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (43 U.S.C. 390jj (a) and (c)) shall apply to activities under section 911 of this title.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="912">SEC. 912.</num> <heading>WATER RIGHTS.</heading> <chapeau>This title does not—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>impair the validity of or preempt any provision of State water law or any interstate compact governing water;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>alter the right of any State to any appropriated share of the water of any body of surface or ground water, whether determined by any past or future interstate compact or by any past or future legislative or final judicial allocation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>preempt or modify any Federal or State law or interstate compact concerning water quality or disposal;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>confer on any non-Federal entity the authority to exercise any Federal right to the water of any stream or to any ground water resource; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>affect any right of the Tribe to water, located within or outside the external boundaries of the Reservation, based on a treaty, compact, Executive Order, Agreements, Act of Congress, aboriginal title, the decision in Winters v. United States, 207 U.S. 564 (1908) (commonly known as the “<quotedText>Winters Doctrine</quotedText>”), or other law.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="913">SEC. 913.</num> <heading>CHIPPEWA CREE WATER SYSTEM OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT TRUST FUND.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Trust Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the “<quotedText>Chippewa Cree Water System Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Trust Fund</quotedText>”, to be managed and invested by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of Fund</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Fund shall consist of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the amount of $15,000,000 as the Federal share, as authorized to be appropriated in section 914(c);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Tribe shall deposit into the Fund $5,000,000 of the $15,000,000 appropriated pursuant to the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–163); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>such interest as may accrue, until expended according to subsections (d) and (f).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Management of the Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall manage the Fund, make investments from the Fund, and make monies available from the Fund for distribution to the Tribe consistent with the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) (referred to in this section as the “<quotedText>Trust Fund Reform Act</quotedText>”), and this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tribe shall use accrued interest, only, from the Fund for operation, maintenance, and replacement of the core system and the on-reservation distribution, only, pursuant to an operation, maintenance and replacement plan approved by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Investment of Fund</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall, after consulting with the Tribe on the investment of the Fund, invest amounts in the Fund in accordance with—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2868">116 STAT. 2868</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the Act of April 1, 1880 (21 Stat. 70, chapter 41; 25 U.S.C. 161);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the first section of the Act of February 12, 1929 (25 U.S.C. 161a);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the first section of the Act of June 24, 1938 (25 U.S.C. 162a); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Expenditures and Withdrawal</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau><inline class="smallCaps">Tribal management plan</inline>.—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Withdrawal by tribe</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tribe may withdraw all or part of the Fund on approval by the Secretary of a tribal management plan as described in the Trust Fund Reform Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>In addition to the requirements under the Trust Fund Reform Act, the tribal management plan shall require that the Tribe spend any funds only in accordance with the purposes described in subsections 913 (d) and (f).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Enforcement</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may take judicial or administrative action to enforce the provisions of any tribal management plan to ensure that any monies withdrawn from the Fund under the plan are used in accordance with this title.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Liability</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Tribe exercises the right to withdraw monies from the Fund pursuant to the Trust Fund Reform Act, neither the Secretary nor the Secretary of the Treasury shall retain any liability for the expenditure or investment of the monies withdrawn.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Expenditures of accrued interest, only, from the Fund may be made for operation, maintenance, and replacement plan approved by the Secretary.</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tribe shall submit to the Secretary for approval an operation, maintenance, and replacement plan for any funds made available to it under this section.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Description</inline>.—</heading><content>The plan shall describe the manner in which, and the purposes for which, funds made available to the Tribe will be used.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>On receipt of an expenditure plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, in a timely manner, approve the plan if the Secretary determines that the plan is reasonable and consistent with this title.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Availability</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds made available from the fund under this section shall be available without fiscal year limitation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual report</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tribe shall submit to the Secretary an annual report that describes all expenditures from the Fund during the year covered by the report.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Per Capita Distributions</inline>.—</heading><content>No part of the Fund shall be distributed on a per capita basis to members of the Tribe.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="914">SEC. 914.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Core System</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated $129,280,000 to the Bureau of Reclamation for the planning, design, and construction of the core system. The Tribal portion of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2869">116 STAT. 2869</page>costs shall be 76 percent. The Authority’s portion of the costs shall be 24 percent.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">On-Reservation Water Distribution Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tribe shall use $10,000,000 of the $15,000,000 appropriated pursuant to the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–163), plus accrued interest, in the purchase, construction, expansion or rehabilitation of the on-reservation water distribution systems.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chippewa Cree Water System Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Trust Fund</inline>.—</heading><content>For the Federal contribution to the Fund, established in section 913, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Bureau of Indian Affairs the sum of $7,500,000 each year for fiscal year 2005 and 2006.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Noncore System</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated $73,600,000 to the Bureau of Reclamation for the planning, design, and construction of the noncore system.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost Indexing</inline>.—</heading><content>The sums authorized to be appropriated under this section may be increased or decreased by such amounts as are justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in development costs incurred after the date of enactment of this title, as indicated by engineering cost indices applicable for the type of construction involved.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="X">TITLE X—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section> <num value="1001">SEC. 1001.</num> <heading>SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE, NEBRASKA, WATER SYSTEM STUDY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content>Pursuant to reclamation laws, the Secretary of the Interior (hereafter in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>”), through the Bureau of Reclamation and in consultation with the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska (hereafter in this section referred to as the “<quotedText>Tribe</quotedText>”), shall conduct a feasibility study to determine the most feasible method of developing a safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water treatment and distribution system for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska that could serve the tribal community and adjacent communities and incorporate population growth and economic development activities for a period of 40 years.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperative Agreement</inline>.—</heading><content>At the request of the Tribe, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the Tribe for activities necessary to conduct the study required by subsection (a) regarding which the Tribe has unique expertise or knowledge.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after funds are made available<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> to carry out this section, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report containing the results of the study required by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $500,000 to carry out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="1002">SEC. 1002.</num> <heading>YUROK TRIBE AND HOPLAND BAND INCLUDED IN LONGTERM LEASING.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The first section of the Act entitled “<quotedText>An Act to authorize the leasing of restricted Indian lands for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, and other <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2870">116 STAT. 2870</page>purposes requiring the grant of long-term leases</quotedText>”, approved August 9, 1955 (25 U.S.C. 415(a)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText>lands held in trust for the Yurok Tribe, lands held in trust for the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Pueblo of Santa Clara,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/415">25 USC 415 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any lease entered into or renewed after the date of the enactment of this title.</content> </subsection> </section> Approved December 13, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2017 (H.R. 3407): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–630 accompanying H.R. 3407 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–249 (Comm. on Indian Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 17, considered and passed Senate.

Nov. 14, considered and passed House, amended.

Nov. 20, Senate concurred in House amendment.

 Public Law 107–332: To provide for additional lands to be included within the boundaries of the Homestead National Monument of America in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes. Public Law332 Public Law 107–332116 STAT. 2871 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2871 Public Law 107–332 107th Congress
An Act To provide for additional lands to be included within the boundaries of the Homestead National Monument of America in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 38]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act.

16 USC 450u note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act”.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Map.—The term “map” means the map entitled “Proposed Boundary Adjustment, Homestead National Monument of America, Gage County, Nebraska”, numbered 368/80036 and dated March 2000. (2) Monument.—The term “Monument” means the Homestead National Monument of America, Nebraska. (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the interior.
SEC. 3. ADDITIONS TO HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT OF AMERICA. (a) In General.—The Secretary may acquire, by donation or by purchase with appropriated or donated funds, from willing sellers only, the privately-owned property described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b). The Secretary may acquire, by donation only, the State-owned property described in paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (b). (b) Parcels.—The parcels referred to in subsection (a) are the following: (1) Graff property.—The parcel consisting of approximately 15.98 acres of privately-owned land, as depicted on the map. (2) Pioneer acres green.—The parcel consisting of approximately 3 acres of privately-owned land, as depicted on the map. (3) Segment of state highway 4.—The parcel consisting of approximately 5.6 acres of State-owned land including Nebraska State Highway 4, as depicted on the map. (4) State Triangle.—The parcel consisting of approximately 8.3 acres of State-owned land, as depicted on the map. (c) Boundary Adjustment.—Upon acquisition of a parcel described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall modify the boundary of the Monument to include the parcel. Any parcel included within 116 STAT. 2872the boundary shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the Monument. (d) Deadline for Acquisition of Certain Property.—If the property described in subsection (b)(1) is not acquired by the Secretary from a willing seller within 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall no longer be authorized to acquire such property pursuant to this Act and such property shall not become part of the Monument pursuant to this Act. (e) Availability of Map.—The map shall be on file in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $400,000.
SEC. 4. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Nebraska, Gage County, local units of government, private groups, and individuals for operation, maintenance, interpretation, recreation, and other purposes related to the proposed Homestead Heritage Highway to be located in the general vicinity of the Monument.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 38: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–325 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–260 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 11, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–333: To establish the Guam War Claims Review Commission. Public Law333 Public Law 107–333116 STAT. 2873 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2873 Public Law 107–333 107th Congress
An Act To establish the Guam War Claims Review Commission.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 308]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Guam War Claims Review Commission Act. 50 app. 2061 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Guam War Claims Review Commission Act”.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. (a) Establishment.—There is hereby established a commission to be known as the “Guam War Claims Review Commission” (in this Act referred to as the “Commission”). (b) Members.—The Commission shall be composed of five members who by virtue of their background and experience are particularly suited to contribute to the achievement of the purposes of the Commission. The members shall be appointed by the Secretary

Deadline.

 of the Interior not later than 60 days after funds are made available for this Act. Two of the members shall be selected as follows: (1) One member appointed from a list of three names submitted by the Governor of Guam. (2) One member appointed from a list of three names submitted by the Guam Delegate to the United States House of Representatives. (c) Chairperson.—The Commission shall select a Chairman from among its members. The term of office shall be for the life of the Commission. (d) Compensation.—Notwithstanding section 3, members of the Commission shall not be paid for their service as members, but in the performance of their duties, shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (e) Vacancy.—Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
SEC. 3. EMPLOYEES. The Commission may appoint an executive director and other employees as it may require. The executive director and other employees of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service. Section 3161 of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to the executive director and other employees of the Commission.116 STAT. 2874
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE. The Secretary of the Interior shall provide the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, such administrative support services as the Commission may request.
SEC. 5. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. The Commission shall— (1) review the facts and circumstances surrounding the implementation and administration of the Guam Meritorious Claims Act and the effectiveness of such Act in addressing the war claims of American nationals residing on Guam between December 8, 1941, and July 21, 1944; (2) review all relevant Federal and Guam territorial laws, records of oral testimony previously taken, and documents in Guam and the Archives of the Federal Government regarding Federal payments of war claims in Guam; (3) receive oral testimony of persons who personally experienced the taking and occupation of Guam by Japanese military forces, noting especially the effects of infliction of death, personal injury, forced labor, forced march, and internment; (4) determine whether there was parity of war claims paid to the residents of Guam under the Guam Meritorious Claims Act as compared with awards made to other similarly affected United States citizens or nationals in territory occupied by the Imperial Japanese military forces during World War II; (5) advise on any additional compensation that may be necessary to compensate the people of Guam for death, personal injury, forced labor, forced march, and internment; and (6)

Deadline.

Reports.

not later than 9 months after the Commission is established submit a report, including any comments or recommendations for action, to the Secretary of the Interior, the Committee on Resources and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.
SEC. 6. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. (a) Authority of Chairman.—Subject to general policies that the Commission may adopt, the Chairman of the Commission— (1) shall exercise the executive and administrative powers of the Commission; and (2) may delegate such powers to the staff of the Commission. (b) Hearings and Sessions.—For the purpose of carrying out its duties under section 5, the Commission may hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. The Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it. (c) Experts and Consultants.—The Commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay for GS–15 of the General Schedule. The services of an expert or consultant may be procured without compensation if the expert or consultant agrees to such an arrangement, in writing, in advance. (d) Support of Federal Agencies.—Upon request of the Commission, the head of any Federal department or agency may 116 STAT. 2875provide support to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its duties under section 5.
SEC. 7. TERMINATION OF COMMISSION. The Commission shaft terminate 30 days after submission of its report under section 5(6).
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated $500,000 to carry out this Act.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 308: SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–172 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Mar. 13, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate..

 Public Law 107–334: To make certain adjustments to the boundaries of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area, and for other purposes. Public Law334 Public Law 107–334116 STAT. 2876 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2876 Public Law 107–334 107th Congress
An Act To make certain adjustments to the boundaries of the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area, and for other purposes.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 451]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act.

16 USC 1132 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act”.
SEC. 2. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS. (a) Lands Removed.—The boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness is adjusted to exclude the following: (1) Monument springs.—The approximately 8.4 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Monument Springs”. (2) Gardner canyon.—The approximately 177.8 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Gardner Canyon”. (3) Birch creek.—The approximately 5.0 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Birch Creek”. (4) Ingram canyon.—The approximately 15.4 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Ingram Canyon”. (5) Willow north a.—The approximately 3.4 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Willow North A”. (6) Willow north b.—The approximately 6.6 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Willow North B”. (7) Willow south.—The approximately 21.5 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Willow South”. (8) Mendenhall canyon.—The approximately 9.8 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Mendenhall Canyon”. (9) Wash canyon.—The approximately 31.4 acres of land depicted on the Map as “Wash Canyon”. (b) Lands Added.—Subject to valid existing rights, the boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness is adjusted to include the approximately 293.2 acres of land depicted on the Map for addition to the Mount Nebo Wilderness. The Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 94–428) shall apply to the land added to the Mount Nebo Wilderness pursuant to this subsection.
SEC 3. MAP. (a) Definition.—For the purpose of this Act, the term “Map” shall mean the map entitled “Mt. Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 531, and dated May 29, 2001. (b) Map on File.—The Map and the final document entitled “Mount Nebo, Proposed Boundary Adjustments, Parcel Descriptions (See Map #531)” and dated June 4, 2001, shall be on file and 116 STAT. 2877available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. (c) Corrections.—The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the Map.
SEC. 4. TECHNICAL BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. The boundary of the Mount Nebo Wilderness is adjusted to exclude the approximately 21.26 acres of private property located in Andrews Canyon, Utah, and depicted on the Map as “Dale”.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H R. 451 (S. 1894): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–150 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–196 accompanying S. 1894 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): July 23, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–335: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain properties in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir, New Mexico. Public Law335 Public Law 107–335116 STAT. 2878 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2878 Public Law 107–335 107th Congress
An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain properties in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir, New Mexico.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H. R. 706]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds that the conveyance of the Properties to the Lessees for fair market value would have the beneficial results of— (1) eliminating Federal payments in lieu of taxes and associated management expenditures in connection with the Government’s ownership of the Properties, while increasing local tax revenues from the new owners; (2) sustaining existing economic conditions in the vicinity of the Properties, while providing the new owners of the Properties the security to invest in permanent structures and improvements; and (3) adding needed jobs to the county in which the Properties are located and increasing revenue to the county and surrounding communities through property and gross receipt taxes, thereby increasing economic stability and a sustainable economy in one of the poorest counties in New Mexico.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Fair market value.—The term “fair market value” means, with respect to a parcel of property, the value of the property determined— (A) without regard to improvements constructed by the Lessee of the property; (B) by an appraisal in accordance with the Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (C) by an appraiser approved by the Secretary and the purchaser. (2) Irrigation districts.—The term “Irrigation Districts” means the Elephant Butte Irrigation District and the El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1. (3) Lessee.—The term “Lessee” means the leaseholder of a Property on the date of enactment of this Act, and any 116 STAT. 2879heir, executor, or assign of the leaseholder with respect to that leasehold interest. (4) Property.—The term “Property” means any of the cabin sites comprising the Properties. (5) Properties.—The term “Properties” means all the real property comprising 403 cabin sites under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation that are located along the western portion of the reservoirs in Elephant Butte State Park and Caballo State Park, New Mexico, including easements, roads, and other appurtenances. The exact acreage and legal description of such real property shall be determined by the Secretary after consulting with the Purchaser. (6) Purchaser.—The term “Purchaser” means the Elephant Butte/Caballo Leaseholders Association, Inc., a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of New Mexico. (7) Reservoirs.—The term “reservoirs” means the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir in the State of New Mexico. (8) Secretary.—The term “Secretary— means the Secretary of the Interior.
SEC. 4. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTIES. (a) In General.—The Secretary shall convey to the Purchaser in accordance with this Act, subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Properties and all appurtenances thereto, including specifically easements for— (1) vehicular access to each Property; (2) drainage; and (3) access to and the use of all ramps, retaining walls, and other improvements for which access is provided under the leases that apply to the Properties as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Consideration.—As consideration for any conveyance under this section, the Secretary shall require the Purchaser to pay to the United States fair market value of the Properties.
SEC. 5. TERMS OF CONVEYANCE. (a) Specific Conditions.—As conditions of any conveyance to the Purchaser under this Act, the Secretary shall require the following: (1) Leaseholders’ option.—The Purchaser shall grant to each Lessee of a Property an option— (A) to purchase the Property at fair market value; or (B) to continue leasing the Property on terms to be negotiated with the Purchaser. (2) Administrative costs.—Any reasonable administrative cost incurred by the Secretary incident to the conveyance under section 6 shall be reimbursed by the Purchaser. (b) Restrictive Use Covenant.— (1) In general.—To maintain the unique character of the area in the vicinity of the Reservoirs, the Secretary shall establish, by the terms of conveyance, use restrictions to carry out paragraph (2) that— (A) are appurtenant to, and run with, each Property; and116 STAT. 2880 (B) are binding upon each subsequent owner of each Property. (2) Access to reservoirs.—The use restrictions required by paragraph (1) shall ensure that— (A) public access to and along the shoreline of the Reservoirs in existence on the date of enactment of this Act is not obstructed; (B) adequate public access to and along the shoreline of the Reservoirs is maintained; and (C) the operation of the Reservoirs by the Secretary or the Irrigation Districts shall not result in liability of the United States or the Irrigation Districts for damages incurred, as a direct or indirect result of such operation, by the owner of any Property conveyed under this Act, including— (i) damages for any loss of use or enjoyment of a Property; and (ii) damages resulting from any modifications or construction of any reservoir dam. (c) Timing.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall convey the Properties under this Act as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act and in accordance with all applicable law.

Deadline.

(2) Report.—If the Secretary has not completed conveyance of the Properties to the Purchaser by the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, before the end of that period, submit a report to the Congress explaining the reasons that conveyance has not been completed and stating the date by which the conveyance will be completed. (d) Reimbursement of Purchaser’s Costs.—The terms of conveyance shall authorize the Purchaser to require each Lessee to reimburse the Purchaser for a proportionate share of the costs incurred by the Purchaser in completing the transactions pursuant to this Act, including any interest charges.
SEC. 6. RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES.

Notification.

After conveyance of the Properties to the Purchaser, if any Lessee has a dispute with or claim against the Purchaser or any of its officers, directors, or members arising from the Properties, the Lessee shall promptly give written notice of the dispute or claim to the Purchaser. If such notice is not provided to the Purchaser within 20 days after the date the Lessee knew or should have known of such dispute or claim, then any right of the Lessee for relief based on such dispute or claim shall be waived. If the Lessee and the Purchaser are unable to resolve the dispute or claim by mediation, the dispute or claim shall be resolved by binding arbitration.
SEC. 7. FEDERAL RECLAMATION LAW. No conveyance under this Act shall restrict or limit the authority or ability of the Secretary to fulfill the duties of the Secretary under the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 116 STAT. 28811093), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.).
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 706: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–368 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–287 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 19, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–336: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega within the park, and for other purposes. Public Law336 Public Law 107–336116 STAT. 2882 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2882 Public Law 107–336 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega within the park, and for other purposes.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 1712]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT OF THE NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA. Section 2(b) of the Act entitled “An Act to establish the National Park of American Samoa” (16 U.S.C. 410qq–1(b)), approved October 31, 1988, is amended— (1) by striking “(1)”, “(2)”, and “(3)” and inserting “(A)”, “(B)”, and “(C)”, respectively; (2) by inserting “(1)” after “Included.—”and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) The Secretary may make adjustments to the boundary of the park to include within the park certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega, as depicted on the map entitled “National Park of American Samoa, Proposed Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 82,035 and dated February 2002, pursuant to an agreement with the Governor of American Samoa and contingent upon the lease to the Secretary of the newly added lands. As soon as practicable after a boundary adjustment under this paragraph, the Secretary shall modify the maps referred to in paragraph (1) accordingly.”.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1712: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–372 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–270 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 19, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–337: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in west Houston, Texas. Public Law337 Public Law 107–337116 STAT. 2883 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2883 Public Law 107–337 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in west Houston, Texas.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 1776]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act”.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STUDY REGARDING BUFFALO BAYOU, TEXAS. (a) Findings.—The Congress finds the following: (1) The area beginning at Shepherd Drive in west Houston, Texas, and extending to the Turning Basin, commonly referred to as the “Buffalo Bayou”, made a unique contribution to the cultural, political, and industrial development of the United States. (2) The Buffalo Bayou is distinctive as the first spine of modern industrial development in Texas and one of the first along the Gulf of Mexico coast. (3) The Buffalo Bayou played a significant role in the struggle for Texas independence. (4) The Buffalo Bayou developed a prosperous and productive shipping industry that survives today. (5) The Buffalo Bayou led in the development of Texas’ petrochemical industry that made Houston the center of the early oil boom in America. (6) The Buffalo Bayou developed a sophisticated shipping system, leading to the formation of the modern day Houston Ship Channel. (7) The Buffalo Bayou developed a significant industrial base, and served as the focal point for the new city of Houston. (8) There is a longstanding commitment by the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Inc., to complete the Buffalo Bayou Trail along the 12-mile segment of the Buffalo Bayou. (9) There is a need for assistance for the preservation and promotion of the significance of the Buffalo Bayou as a system for transportation, industry, commerce, and immigration. (10) The Department of the Interior is responsible for protecting the Nation’s cultural and historical resources. There are significant examples of such resources within the Buffalo 116 STAT. 2884Bayou region to merit the involvement of the Federal Government in the development of programs and projects, in cooperation with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Inc., the State of Texas, and other local and governmental entities, to adequately conserve, protect, and interpret this heritage for future generations, while providing opportunities for education and revitalization. (b) Study.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall, in consultation with the State of Texas, the City of Houston, and other appropriate organizations, carry out a study regarding the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area in Houston, Texas. (2) Contents.—The study shall include analysis and documentation regarding whether the Study Area— (A) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that together represent distinctive aspects of American heritage worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use, and are best managed through partnerships among public and private entities and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (B) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the national story; (C) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; (D) provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities; (E) contains resources important to the identified theme or themes of the Study Area that retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (F) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and local and State governments that are involved in the planning, have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles for all participants, including the Federal Government, and have demonstrated support for the concept of a national heritage area; (G) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and local and State governments to develop a national heritage area consistent with continued local and State economic activity; and (H) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. (c) Boundaries of the Study Area.—The Study Area shall be comprised of sites in Houston, Texas, in an area roughly bounded by Shepherd Drive and extending to the Turning Basin, commonly referred to as the “Buffalo Bayou”. (d) Submission of Study Results.—

Deadline.

Reports.

Not later than 3 years after funds are first made available for this section, the Secretary 116 STAT. 2885shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing the results of the study.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 1776: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–256 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–262 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Oct. 30, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–338: To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail extending through western Massachusetts and central Connecticut for study for potential addition to the National Trails System. Public Law338 Public Law 107–338116 STAT. 2886 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2886 Public Law 107–338 107th Congress
An Act To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail extending through western Massachusetts and central Connecticut for study for potential addition to the National Trails System.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 1814]

Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002.

16 USC 1241 note.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF METACOMET-MONADNOCK-MATTABESETT TRAIL FOR STUDY FOR POTENTIAL ADDITION TO THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM. Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(____) Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail.—The Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail, a system of trails and potential trails extending southward approximately 180 miles through western Massachusetts on the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, across central Connecticut on the Metacomet Trail and the Mattabesett Trail, and ending at Long Island Sound.”.
SEC. 3. EXPEDITED REPORT TO CONGRESS.

Deadline.

16 USC 1244 note.

Notwithstanding the fourth sentence of section 5(b) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit the study required by the amendment made by section 2 to Congress not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1814: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–224 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–263 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Oct. 23, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–339: To provide for the sale of certain real property within the Newlands Project in Nevada, to the city of Fallon, Nevada. Public Law339 Public Law 107–339116 STAT. 2887 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2887 Public Law 107–339 107th Congress
An Act To provide for the sale of certain real property within the Newlands Project in Nevada, to the city of Fallon, Nevada.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 1870]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act”.
SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF FALLON, NEVADA. (a) Conveyance.— (1) In general.—Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary of the Interior shall convey to the city of Fallon, Nevada, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 6.3 acres of real property in the Newlands Reclamation Project, Nevada, generally known as “380 North Taylor Street, Fallon, Nevada”, and identified for disposition on the map entitled “Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility”. (2) Map.—The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in— (A) the offices of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation; and (B) the offices of the Area Manager of the Bureau of Reclamation, Carson City, Nevada. (b) Consideration.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall require that, as consideration for the conveyance under subsection (a), the city of Fallon, Nevada, shall pay to the United States an amount equal to the fair market value of the real property, as determined— (A) by an appraisal of the real property, conducted

Deadline.

 not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act by an independent appraiser approved by the Commissioner of Reclamation and paid for by the city of Fallon, Nevada; and (B) without taking into consideration the value of any structures or improvements on the property. (2) Credit of proceeds.—The amount paid to the United States under paragraph (1) shall be credited, in accordance with section 204(c) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 485(c)), to the appropriate fund in the Treasury relating to the Newlands Reclamation Project, Nevada.116 STAT. 2888 (c) Liability.—The conveyance under subsection (a) shall not occur until such date as the Commissioner of Reclamation certifies that all liability issues relating to the property (including issues of environmental liability) have been resolved.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1870: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–366 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–271 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Mar. 6, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–340: To amend the Act that established the Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park to expand the boundaries of that park. Public Law340 Public Law 107–340116 STAT. 2889 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2889 Public Law 107–340 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Act that established the Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park to expand the boundaries of that park.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 1906]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002

16 USC 397 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONS TO PU‘UHONUA O HŌNAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. The first section of the Act of July 26, 1955 (69 Stat. 376, ch. 385; 16 U.S.C. 397), is amended— (1) by striking “That, when” and inserting the following: “SECTION 1. (a) When”; and (2) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsections: “(b) The boundaries of Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park are hereby modified to include approximately 238 acres of lands and interests therein within the area identified as ‘Parcel A’ on the map entitled ‘Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Proposed Boundary Additions, Ki‘ilae Village’, numbered PUHO–P 415/82,013 and dated May, 2001. “(c) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire approximately 159 acres of lands and interests therein within the area identified as ‘Parcel B’ on the map referenced in subsection (b). Upon the acquisition of such lands or interests therein, the Secretary shall modify the boundaries of Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park to include such lands or interests therein.”.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 1906 (S. 1057): HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 107–435 and 107–614, accompanying S. 1057, (both from Comm. on Resources) SENATE REPORTS: Nos. 107–272 and 107–71, accompanying S. 1057, (both from Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 17, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–341: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. Public Law341 Public Law 107–341116 STAT. 2890 2002-12-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2890 Public Law 107–341 107th Congress
An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area in Waco, Texas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Dec. 16, 2002

[H.R. 1925]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STUDY AND REPORT REGARDING WACO MAMMOTH SITE AREA. (a) Study.—The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the State of Texas, the city of Waco, and other appropriate organizations, shall carry out a special resource study regarding the national significance, suitability, and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site Area located in the city of Waco, Texas, as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Study Process and Completion.—

Applicability.

Section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c)) shall apply to the conduct and completion of the study required by this section.
SEC. 2. SUBMISSION OF STUDY RESULTS.

Deadline.

Not later than 3 years after funds are first made available for this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing the results of the study.
Approved December 16, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1925: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–317 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–264 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–342: To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve. Public Law342 Public Law 107–342116 STAT. 2891 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2891 Public Law 107–342 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide adequate funding authorization for the Vancouver National Historic Reserve.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2099]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZATION FOR RESERVE. Section 502(d) of division I of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 461 note; 110 Stat. 4154) is amended by striking “$5,000,000” and all that follows through the period and inserting “$15,000,000 for development costs associated with capital projects consistent with the cooperative management plan, except that the Federal share of such development costs shall not exceed 50 percent of the total costs.”.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 2099 (S. 1649): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–627 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–193 accompanying S. 1649 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–343: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida, for possible inclusion in the National Park System. Public Law343 Public Law 107–343116 STAT. 2892 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2892 Public Law 107–343 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida, for possible inclusion in the National Park System.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2109]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STUDY AND CRITERIA. (a) Study.—The Secretary of the Interior (in this Act referred to as “the Secretary”) shall conduct a study of Virginia Key Beach Park in Biscayne Bay, Florida, which was used for recreation by African Americans at a time when public beaches were racially segregated by law. The study shall evaluate the national significance of the site and the suitability and feasibility of establishing the site as a unit of the National Park System. (b) Criteria.—In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall use the criteria for the study of areas for potential inclusion in the National Park System contained in section 8 of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5; popularly known as the National Park System General Authorities Act).
SEC. 2. REPORT. Upon completion of the study, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a report on the findings of the study and the conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 2109: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–390 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–273 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 30, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–344: To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington. Public Law344 Public Law 107–344116 STAT. 2893 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2893 Public Law 107–344 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater within and outside of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H. R. 21151

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF LAKEHAVEN, WASHINGTON, WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROJECT. The Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law 102–575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“SEC. 1635. LAKEHAVEN. WASHINGTON. WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROJECT. “(a) Authorization.—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Lakehaven Utility District, Washington, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of, and land acquisition for, a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater, including degraded groundwaters, within and outside of the service area of the Lakehaven Utility District. “(b) Cost Share.—The Federal share of the cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project. “(c) Limitation.—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this section.”.
SEC. 2. CLERICAL AMENDMENT. The table of sections in section 2 of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1634 the following: “Sec. 1635.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 2115: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–302 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–288 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 5, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–345: To amend title 10, United States Code, to make receipts collected from mineral leasing activities on certain naval oil shale reserves available to cover environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance costs incurred by the United States with respect to the reserves. Public Law345 Public Law 107–345116 STAT. 2894 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2894 Public Law 107–345 107th Congress
An Act To amend title 10, United States Code, to make receipts collected from mineral leasing activities on certain naval oil shale reserves available to cover environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance costs incurred by the United States with respect to the reserves.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H. R. 2187]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. USE OF RECEIPTS FROM MINERAL LEASING ACTIVITIES ON CERTAIN NAVAL OIL SHALE RESERVES. Section 7439 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (f)(1), by striking the second sentence; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(g) Use of Receipts.—(1) The Secretary of the Interior may use, without further appropriation, not more than $1,500,000 of the moneys covered into the Treasury under subsection (f)(1) to cover the cost of any additional analysis, site characterization, and geotechnical studies deemed necessary by the Secretary to support environmental restoration, waste management, or environmental compliance with respect to Oil Shale Reserve Numbered 3. Upon the completion of such studies, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to Congress a report containing— “(A) the results and conclusions of such studies; and “(B) an estimate of the total cost of the Secretary’s preferred alternative to address environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance needs at Oil Shale Reserve Numbered 3. “(2) If the cost estimate required by paragraph (1)(B) does not exceed the total of the moneys covered into the Treasury under subsection (f)(1) and remaining available for obligation as of the date of submission of the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Interior may access such moneys, beginning 60 days after submission of the report and without further appropriation, to cover the costs of implementing the preferred alternative to address environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance needs at Oil Shale Reserve Numbered 3. If the cost estimate exceeds such available moneys, the Secretary of the 116 STAT. 2895Interior may only access such moneys as authorized by subsequent Act of Congress.”.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 2187: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–202, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 18, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–346: To convey certain property to the city of St. George, Utah, in order to provide for the protection and preservation of certain rare paleontological resources on that property, and for other purposes. Public Law346 Public Law 107–346116 STAT. 2896 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2896 Public Law 107–346 107th Congress
An Act To convey certain property to the city of St. George, Utah, in order to provide for the protection and preservation of certain rare paleontological resources on that property, and for other purposes.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2385]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act”.
SEC. 2. VIRGIN RIVER DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT PRESERVE. (a) Authorization for Grant to Purchase Footprint Preserve.—As soon as is practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, if the City agrees to the conditions set forth in subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior may award to the City a grant equal to the lesser of $500,000 or the fair market value of up to 10 acres of land (and all related facilities and other appurtenances thereon) generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve”, numbered 09/06/2001–A, for purchase of that property. (b) Conditions of Grant.—The grant under subsection (a) shall be made only after the City agrees to the following conditions: (1) Use of land.—The City shall use the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve in a manner that accomplishes the following: (A) Preserves and protects the paleontological resources located within the exterior boundaries of the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve. (B) Provides opportunities for scientific research in a manner compatible with subparagraph (A). (C) Provides the public with opportunities for educational activities in a manner compatible with subparagraph (A). (2) Reverter.—If at any time after the City acquires the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve, the Secretary determines that the City is not substantially in compliance with the conditions described in paragraph (1), all right, title, and interest in and to the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve shall immediately revert to the United States, with no further consideration on the part of the United States, and such property shall then be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Conditions to be contained in deed.—If the City attempts to transfer title to the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint 116 STAT. 2897Preserve (in whole or in part), the conditions set forth in this subsection shall transfer with such title and shall be enforceable against any subsequent owner of the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve (in whole or in part). (c) Cooperative Agreement and Assistance.— (1) Cooperative agreement.—The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the City for the management of the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve by the City. (2) Assistance.—The Secretary may provide to the City— (A) financial assistance, if the Secretary determines that such assistance is necessary for protection of the paleontological resources located within the exterior boundaries of the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve; and (B) technical assistance to assist the City in complying with subparagraphs (A) through (C) of subsection (b)(1). (3) Additional grants.— (A) In general.—In addition to funds made available under subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may provide grants to the City to carry out its duties under the cooperative agreement entered into under paragraph (1). (B) Limitation on amount; required non-federal match.—Grants under subparagraph (A) shall not exceed $500,000 and shall be provided only to the extent that the City matches the amount of such grants with non-Federal contributions (including in-kind contributions). (d) Map on File.—The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Department of the Interior. (e) Definitions.—For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) City.—The term “City” means the city of St. George, Utah. (2) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Virgin river dinosaur footprint preserve.—The term “Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve” means the 116 STAT. 2898property (and all facilities and other appurtenances thereon) described in subsection (a).
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 2385: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–215 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–274 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Oct. 2, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–347: To enhance the management and promotion of electronic Government services and processes by establishing a Federal Chief Information Officer within the Office of Management and Budget, and by establishing a broad framework of measures that require using Internet-based information technology to enhance citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. Public Law347 Public Law 107–347116 STAT. 2899 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2899 Public Law 107–347 107th Congress
An Act To enhance the management and promotion of electronic Government services and processes by establishing a Federal Chief Information Officer within the Office of Management and Budget, and by establishing a broad framework of measures that require using Internet-based information technology to enhance citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2458]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

E-Government Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “E-Government Act of 2002”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Sec. 2. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. TITLE II— Sec. 201. Sec. 202. Sec. 203. Sec. 204. Sec. 205. Sec. 206. Sec. 207. Sec. 208. Sec. 209. Sec. 210. Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. Sec. 216. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. TITLE V— Sec. 501. Sec. 502. Sec. 503. Sec. 504. Subtitle A— Sec. 511. Sec. 512. Sec. 513. Subtitle B— Sec. 521. Sec. 522. Sec. 523. Sec. 524. Sec. 525. Sec. 526.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.—

44 USC 3601 note.

Congress finds the following: (1) The use of computers and the Internet is rapidly transforming societal interactions and the relationships among citizens, private businesses, and the Government. (2) The Federal Government has had uneven success in applying advances in information technology to enhance governmental functions and services, achieve more efficient performance, increase access to Government information, and increase citizen participation in Government. (3) Most Internet-based services of the Federal Government are developed and presented separately, according to the jurisdictional boundaries of an individual department or agency, rather than being integrated cooperatively according to function or topic. (4) Internet-based Government services involving interagency cooperation are especially difficult to develop and promote, in part because of a lack of sufficient funding mechanisms to support such interagency cooperation. (5) Electronic Government has its impact through improved Government performance and outcomes within and across agencies. (6) Electronic Government is a critical element in the management of Government, to be implemented as part of a management framework that also addresses finance, procurement, human capital, and other challenges to improve the performance of Government. (7) To take full advantage of the improved Government performance that can be achieved through the use of Internet-based technology requires strong leadership, better organization, improved interagency collaboration, and more focused oversight of agency compliance with statutes related to information resource management. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To provide effective leadership of Federal Government efforts to develop and promote electronic Government services and processes by establishing an Administrator of a new Office of Electronic Government within the Office of Management and Budget.116 STAT. 2901 (2) To promote use of the Internet and other information technologies to provide increased opportunities for citizen participation in Government. (3) To promote interagency collaboration in providing electronic Government services, where this collaboration would improve the service to citizens by integrating related functions, and in the use of internal electronic Government processes, where this collaboration would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes. (4) To improve the ability of the Government to achieve agency missions and program performance goals. (5) To promote the use of the Internet and emerging technologies within and across Government agencies to provide citizen-centric Government information and services. (6) To reduce costs and burdens for businesses and other Government entities. (7) To promote better informed decisionmaking by policy makers. (8) To promote access to high quality Government information and services across multiple channels. (9) To make the Federal Government more transparent and accountable. (10) To transform agency operations by utilizing, where appropriate, best practices from public and private sector organizations. (11) To provide enhanced access to Government information and services in a manner consistent with laws regarding protection of personal privacy, national security, records retention, access for persons with disabilities, and other relevant laws.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT SERVICES</heading> <section> <num value="101">SEC. 101.</num> <heading>MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT SERVICES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Title 44, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 35 the following: <quotedContent> <chapter> <num value="36">“CHAPTER 36—</num><heading>MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT SERVICES</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><label>“Sec.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3601.</designator> <label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3602.</designator> <label>Office of Electronic Government.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3603.</designator> <label>Chief Information Officers Council.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3604.</designator> <label>E-Government Fund.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3605.</designator> <label>Program to encourage innovative solutions to enhance electronic Government services and processes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3606.</designator> <label>E-Government report.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="3601">“§ 3601.</num> <heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>“In this chapter, the definitions under section 3502 shall apply, and the term—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government established under section 3602;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2902">116 STAT. 2902</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>‘Council’ means the Chief Information Officers Council established under section 3603;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>‘electronic Government’ means the use by the Government of web-based Internet applications and other information technologies, combined with processes that implement these technologies, to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>enhance the access to and delivery of Government information and services to the public, other agencies, and other Government entities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>bring about improvements in Government operations that may include effectiveness, efficiency, service quality, or transformation;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <chapeau>‘enterprise architecture’—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>a strategic information asset base, which defines the mission;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>the information necessary to perform the mission;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>the technologies necessary to perform the mission; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>the transitional processes for implementing new technologies in response to changing mission needs; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>includes—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>a baseline architecture;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>a target architecture; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>a sequencing plan;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>‘Fund’ means the E-Government Fund established under section 3604;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>‘interoperability’ means the ability of different operating and software systems, applications, and services to communicate and exchange data in an accurate, effective, and consistent manner;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>‘integrated service delivery’ means the provision of Internet-based Federal Government information or services integrated according to function or topic rather than separated according to the boundaries of agency jurisdiction; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <chapeau>‘tribal government’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community located in the continental United States (excluding the State of Alaska) that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>any Alaska Native regional or village corporation established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3602">“§ 3602.</num> <heading>Office of Electronic Government</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Government organization.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">President.</p></sidenote>There is established in the Office of Management and Budget an Office of Electronic Government.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>There shall be at the head of the Office an Administrator who shall be appointed by the President.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <chapeau>The Administrator shall assist the Director in carrying out—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>all functions under this chapter;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2903">116 STAT. 2903</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>all of the functions assigned to the Director under title II of the E-Government Act of 2002; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>other electronic government initiatives, consistent with other statutes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <chapeau>The Administrator shall assist the Director and the Deputy Director for Management and work with the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in setting strategic direction for implementing electronic Government, under relevant statutes, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>chapter 35;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>subtitle III of title 40, United States Code;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>section 552a of title 5 (commonly referred to as the ‘Privacy Act’);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (44 U.S.C. 3504 note); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <chapeau>The Administrator shall work with the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and with other offices within the Office of Management and Budget to oversee implementation of electronic Government under this chapter, chapter 35, the E-Government Act of 2002, and other relevant statutes, in a manner consistent with law, relating to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>capital planning and investment control for information technology;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>the development of enterprise architectures;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>information security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>privacy;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>access to, dissemination of, and preservation of Government information;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>accessibility of information technology for persons with disabilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>other areas of electronic Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <chapeau>Subject to requirements of this chapter, the Administrator shall assist the Director by performing electronic Government functions as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>Advise the Director on the resources required to develop and effectively administer electronic Government initiatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Recommend to the Director changes relating to Governmentwide strategies and priorities for electronic Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Provide overall leadership and direction to the executive branch on electronic Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Promote innovative uses of information technology by agencies, particularly initiatives involving multiagency collaboration, through support of pilot projects, research, experimentation, and the use of innovative technologies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>Oversee the distribution of funds from, and ensure appropriate administration and coordination of, the E-Government Fund established under section 3604.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>Coordinate with the Administrator of General Services regarding programs undertaken by the General Services Administration to promote electronic government and the efficient use of information technologies by agencies.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2904">116 STAT. 2904</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>Lead the activities of the Chief Information Officers Council established under section 3603 on behalf of the Deputy Director for Management, who shall chair the council.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <chapeau>Assist the Director in establishing policies which shall set the framework for information technology standards for the Federal Government developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and promulgated by the Secretary of Commerce under section 11331 of title 40, taking into account, if appropriate, recommendations of the Chief Information Officers Council, experts, and interested parties from the private and nonprofit sectors and State, local, and tribal governments, and maximizing the use of commercial standards as appropriate, including the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Standards and guidelines for interconnectivity and interoperability as described under section 3504.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Consistent with the process under section 207(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002, standards and guidelines for categorizing Federal Government electronic information to enable efficient use of technologies, such as through the use of extensible markup language.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Standards and guidelines for Federal Government computer system efficiency and security.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9)</num> <chapeau>Sponsor ongoing dialogue that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>shall be conducted among Federal, State, local, and tribal government leaders on electronic Government in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as leaders in the private and nonprofit sectors, to encourage collaboration and enhance understanding of best practices and innovative approaches in acquiring, using, and managing information resources;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>is intended to improve the performance of governments in collaborating on the use of information technology to improve the delivery of Government information and services; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <chapeau>may include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <chapeau>development of innovative models—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I)</num> <content>for electronic Government management and Government information technology contracts; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II)</num> <content>that may be developed through focused discussions or using separately sponsored research;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>identification of opportunities for public-private collaboration in using Internet-based technology to increase the efficiency of Government-to-business transactions;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>identification of mechanisms for providing incentives to program managers and other Government employees to develop and implement innovative uses of information technologies; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>identification of opportunities for public, private, and intergovernmental collaboration in addressing the disparities in access to the Internet and information technology.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10)</num> <content>Sponsor activities to engage the general public in the development and implementation of policies and programs, particularly activities aimed at fulfilling the goal of using the most effective citizen-centeredd strategies and those activities <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2905">116 STAT. 2905</page>which engage multiple agencies providing similar or related information and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">“(11)</num> <content>Oversee the work of the General Services Administration and other agencies in developing the integrated Internet-based system under section 204 of the E-Government Act of 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">“(12)</num> <content>Coordinate with the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to ensure effective implementation of electronic procurement initiatives.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">“(13)</num> <chapeau>Assist Federal agencies, including the General Services Administration, the Department of Justice, and the United States Access Board in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>implementing accessibility standards under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>ensuring compliance with those standards through the budget review process and other means.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">“(14)</num> <content>Oversee the development of enterprise architectures within and across agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">“(15)</num> <content>Assist the Director and the Deputy Director for Management in overseeing agency efforts to ensure that electronic Government activities incorporate adequate, risk-based, and cost-effective security compatible with business processes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">“(16)</num> <content>Administer the Office of Electronic Government established under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="17">“(17)</num> <content>Assist the Director in preparing the E-Government report established under section 3606.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <content>The Director shall ensure that the Office of Management and Budget, including the Office of Electronic Government, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, and other relevant offices, have adequate staff and resources to properly fulfill all functions under the E-Government Act of 2002.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3603">“§ 3603.</num> <heading>Chief Information Officers Council</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>There is established in the executive branch a Chief<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Establishment.</p></sidenote> Information Officers Council.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <chapeau>The members of the Council shall be as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, who shall act as chairperson of the Council.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The chief information officer of each agency described under section 901(b) of title 31.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>The chief information officer of the Central Intelligence Agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>The chief information officer of the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force, if chief information officers have been designated for such departments under section 3506(a)(2)(B).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>Any other officer or employee of the United States designated by the chairperson.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government shall lead the activities of the Council on behalf of the Deputy Director for Management.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2906">116 STAT. 2906</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The Vice Chairman of the Council shall be selected by the Council from among its members.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Vice Chairman shall serve a 1-year term, and may serve multiple terms.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Administrator of General Services shall provide administrative and other support for the Council.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <content>The Council is designated the principal interagency forum for improving agency practices related to the design, acquisition, development, modernization, use, operation, sharing, and performance of Federal Government information resources.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <content>In performing its duties, the Council shall consult regularly with representatives of State, local, and tribal governments.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <chapeau>The Council shall perform functions that include the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>Develop recommendations for the Director on Government information resources management policies and requirements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Share experiences, ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches related to information resources management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Assist the Administrator in the identification, development, and coordination of multiagency projects and other innovative initiatives to improve Government performance through the use of information technology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Promote the development and use of common performance measures for agency information resources management under this chapter and title II of the E-Government Act of 2002.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>Work as appropriate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Administrator to develop recommendations on information technology standards developed under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3) and promulgated under section 11331 of title 40, and maximize the use of commercial standards as appropriate, including the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>Standards and guidelines for interconnectivity and interoperability as described under section 3504.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Consistent with the process under section 207(d) of the E-Government Act of 2002, standards and guidelines for categorizing Federal Government electronic information to enable efficient use of technologies, such as through the use of extensible markup language.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Standards and guidelines for Federal Government computer system efficiency and security.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>Work with the Office of Personnel Management to assess and address the hiring, training, classification, and professional development needs of the Government related to information resources management.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>Work with the Archivist of the United States to assess how the Federal Records Act can be addressed effectively by Federal information resources management activities.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3604">“§ 3604.</num> <heading>E-Government Fund</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>There is established in the Treasury of the United States the E-Government Fund.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Fund shall be administered by the Administrator of the General Services Administration to support projects approved by the Director, assisted by the Administrator of the Office of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2907">116 STAT. 2907</page>Electronic Government, that enable the Federal Government to expand its ability, through the development and implementation of innovative uses of the Internet or other electronic methods, to conduct activities electronically.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>Projects under this subsection may include efforts to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>make Federal Government information and services more readily available to members of the public (including individuals, businesses, grantees, and State and local governments);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>make it easier for the public to apply for benefits, receive services, pursue business opportunities, submit information, and otherwise conduct transactions with the Federal Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>enable Federal agencies to take advantage of information technology in sharing information and conducting transactions with each other and with State and local governments.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The Administrator shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>establish procedures for accepting and reviewing proposals<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote> for funding;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>consult with interagency councils, including the Chief Information Officers Council, the Chief Financial Officers Council, and other interagency management councils, in establishing procedures and reviewing proposals; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>assist the Director in coordinating resources that agencies receive from the Fund with other resources available to agencies for similar purposes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>When reviewing proposals and managing the Fund, the Administrator shall observe and incorporate the following procedures:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>A project requiring substantial involvement or funding from an agency shall be approved by a senior official with agencywide authority on behalf of the head of the agency, who shall report directly to the head of the agency.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Projects shall adhere to fundamental capital planning and investment control processes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Agencies shall identify in their proposals resource commitments from the agencies involved and how these resources would be coordinated with support from the Fund, and include plans for potential continuation of projects after all funds made available from the Fund are expended.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>After considering the recommendations of the interagency councils, the Director, assisted by the Administrator, shall have final authority to determine which of the candidate projects shall be funded from the Fund.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>Agencies shall assess the results of funded projects.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <chapeau>In determining which proposals to recommend for funding, the Administrator—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>shall consider criteria that include whether a proposal—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>identifies the group to be served, including citizens, businesses, the Federal Government, or other governments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>indicates what service or information the project will provide that meets needs of groups identified under subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>ensures proper security and protects privacy;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2908">116 STAT. 2908</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <chapeau>is interagency in scope, including projects implemented by a primary or single agency that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>could confer benefits on multiple agencies; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>have the support of other agencies; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>has performance objectives that tie to agency missions and strategic goals, and interim results that relate to the objectives; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>may also rank proposals based on criteria that include whether a proposal—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>has Governmentwide application or implications;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>has demonstrated support by the public to be served;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>integrates Federal with State, local, or tribal approaches to service delivery;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>identifies resource commitments from nongovernmental sectors;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>identifies resource commitments from the agencies involved;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>uses web-based technologies to achieve objectives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G)</num> <content>identifies records management and records access strategies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">“(H)</num> <content>supports more effective citizen participation in and interaction with agency activities that further progress toward a more citizen-centeredd Government;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I)</num> <content>directly delivers Government information and services to the public or provides the infrastructure for delivery;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="J">“(J)</num> <content>supports integrated service delivery;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="K">“(K)</num> <content>describes how business processes across agencies will reflect appropriate transformation simultaneous to technology implementation; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="L">“(L)</num> <content>is new or innovative and does not supplant existing funding streams within agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <content>The Fund may be used to fund the integrated Internet-based system under section 204 of the E-Government Act of 2002.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Notification.</p></sidenote>None of the funds provided from the Fund may be transferred to any agency until 15 days after the Administrator of the General Services Administration has submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the appropriate authorizing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives, a notification and description of how the funds are to be allocated and how the expenditure will further the purposes of this chapter.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>The Director shall report annually to Congress on the operation of the Fund, through the report established under section 3606.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The report under paragraph (1) shall describe—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>all projects which the Director has approved for funding from the Fund; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the results that have been achieved to date for these funded projects.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>$45,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>$150,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2909">116 STAT. 2909</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Funds appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3605">“§ 3605.</num> <heading>Program to encourage innovative solutions to enhance electronic Government services and processes</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment of Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall establish and promote a Governmentwide program to encourage contractor innovation and excellence in facilitating the development and enhancement of electronic Government services and processes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Issuance of Announcements Seeking Innovative Solutions</inline>.—</heading><content>Under the program, the Administrator, in consultation with the Council and the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, shall issue announcements seeking unique and innovative solutions to facilitate the development and enhancement of electronic Government services and processes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiagency Technical Assistance Team</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Administrator, in consultation with the Council and the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy, shall convene a multiagency technical assistance team to assist in screening proposals submitted to the Administrator to provide unique and innovative solutions to facilitate the development and enhancement of electronic Government services and processes. The team shall be composed of employees of the agencies represented on the Council who have expertise in scientific and technical disciplines that would facilitate the assessment of the feasibility of the proposals.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The technical assistance team shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>assess the feasibility, scientific and technical merits, and estimated cost of each proposal; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>submit each proposal, and the assessment of the proposal, to the Administrator.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The technical assistance team shall not consider or evaluate proposals submitted in response to a solicitation for offers for a pending procurement or for a specific agency requirement.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>After receiving proposals and assessments from the technical assistance team, the Administrator shall consider recommending appropriate proposals for funding under the E-Government Fund established under section 3604 or, if appropriate, forward the proposal and the assessment of it to the executive agency whose mission most coincides with the subject matter of the proposal.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3606">“§ 3606.</num> <heading>E-Government report</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <content>Not later than March 1 of each year, the Director shall<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> submit an E-Government status report to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall contain—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>a summary of the information reported by agencies under section 202(f) of the E-Government Act of 2002;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>the information required to be reported by section 3604(f); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>a description of compliance by the Federal Government with other goals and provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002.”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2910">116 STAT. 2910</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of chapters for title 44, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 35 the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“36.</designator> <label/></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102.</num> <heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic Government and Information Technologies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 3 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 304 the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="305">“§ 305.</num> <heading>Electronic Government and information technologies</heading> <content>“The Administrator of General Services shall consult with the Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government on programs undertaken by the General Services Administration to promote electronic Government and the efficient use of information technologies by Federal agencies.”.</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 3 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 304 the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“305.</designator> <label>Electronic Government and information technologies.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of Deputy Director for Management Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 503(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by redesignating paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (8), and (9), as paragraphs (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>Chair the Chief Information Officers Council established under section 3603 of title 44.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Office of Electronic Government</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 5 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 506 the following: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="507">“§ 507.</num> <heading>Office of Electronic Government</heading> <content>“The Office of Electronic Government, established under section 3602 of title 44, is an office in the Office of Management and Budget.”.</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and conforming amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections for chapter 5 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 506 the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“507.</designator> <label>Office of Electronic Government.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>FEDERAL MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT SERVICES</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>Except as otherwise provided, in this title the definitions under sections 3502 and 3601 of title 44, United States Code, shall apply.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2911">116 STAT. 2911</page> </content> </section> <section> <num value="202">SEC. 202.</num> <heading>FEDERAL AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of each agency shall be responsible for—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>complying with the requirements of this Act (including the amendments made by this Act), the related information resource management policies and guidance established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the related information technology standards promulgated by the Secretary of Commerce;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>ensuring that the information resource management policies and guidance established under this Act by the Director, and the related information technology standards promulgated by the Secretary of Commerce are communicated promptly and effectively to all relevant officials within their agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>supporting the efforts of the Director and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to develop, maintain, and promote an integrated Internet-based system of delivering Federal Government information and services to the public under section 204.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Integration</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Agencies shall develop performance measures that demonstrate how electronic government enables progress toward agency objectives, strategic goals, and statutory mandates.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>In measuring performance under this section, agencies shall rely on existing data collections to the extent practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>Areas of performance measurement that agencies should consider include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>customer service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>agency productivity; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>adoption of innovative information technology, including the appropriate use of commercial best practices. (4) Agencies shall link their performance goals, as appropriate, to key groups, including citizens, businesses, and other governments, and to internal Federal Government operations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>As appropriate, agencies shall work collectively in Unking their performance goals to groups identified under paragraph (4) and shall use information technology in delivering Government information and services to those groups.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Avoiding Diminished Access</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When promulgating policies and implementing programs regarding the provision of Government information and services over the Internet, agency heads shall consider the impact on persons without access to the Internet, and shall, to the extent practicable—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>ensure that the availability of Government information and services has not been diminished for individuals who lack access to the Internet; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>pursue alternate modes of delivery that make Government information and services more accessible to individuals who do not own computers or lack access to the Internet.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Accessibility to People with Disabilities</inline>.—</heading><content>All actions taken by Federal departments and agencies under this Act shall be in compliance with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sponsored Activities</inline>.—</heading><content>Agencies shall sponsor activities that use information technology to engage the public in the development and implementation of policies and programs.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2912">116 STAT. 2912</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief Information Officers</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Information Officer of each of the agencies designated under chapter 36 of title 44, United States Code (as added by this Act) shall be responsible for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>participating in the functions of the Chief Information Officers Council; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>monitoring the implementation, within their respective agencies, of information technology standards promulgated by the Secretary of Commerce, including common standards for interconnectivity and interoperability, categorization of Federal Government electronic information, and computer system efficiency and security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">E-Government Status Report</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each agency shall compile and submit to the Director an annual E-Government Status Report on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the status of the implementation by the agency of electronic government initiatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>compliance by the agency with this Act; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>how electronic Government initiatives of the agency improve performance in delivering programs to constituencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submission</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each agency shall submit an annual report under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to the Director at such time and in such manner as the Director requires;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>consistent with related reporting requirements; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>which addresses any section in this title relevant to that agency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Technology</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act supersedes the responsibility of an agency to use or manage information technology to deliver Government information and services that fulfill the statutory mission and programs of the agency.</content> </subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Systems</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inapplicability</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under paragraph (2), this title does not apply to national security systems as defined in section 11103 of title 40, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability</inline>.—</heading><content>This section, section 203, and section 214 do apply to national security systems to the extent practicable and consistent with law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="203">SEC. 203.</num> <heading>COMPATIBILITY OF EXECUTIVE AGENCY METHODS FOR USE AND ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>The purpose of this section is to achieve interoperable implementation of electronic signatures for appropriately secure electronic transactions with Government.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic Signatures</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to fulfill the objectives of the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (Public Law 105277; 112 Stat. 2681–749 through 2681–751), each Executive agency (as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code) shall ensure that its methods for use and acceptance of electronic signatures are compatible with the relevant policies and procedures issued by the Director.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for Electronic Signatures</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator of General Services shall support the Director by establishing a framework to allow efficient interoperability among Executive agencies when using electronic signatures, including processing of digital signatures.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2913">116 STAT. 2913</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the General Services Administration, to ensure the development and operation of a Federal bridge certification authority for digital signature compatibility, and for other activities consistent with this section, $8,000,000 or such sums as are necessary in fiscal year 2003, and such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="204">SEC. 204.</num> <heading>FEDERAL INTERNET PORTAL.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public access</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall work with the Administrator of the General Services Administration and other agencies to maintain and promote an integrated Internet-based system of providing the public with access to Government information and services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent practicable, the integrated system shall be designed and operated according to the following criteria:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The provision of Internet-based Government information and services directed to key groups, including citizens, business, and other governments, and integrated according to function or topic rather than separated according to the boundaries of agency jurisdiction.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>An ongoing effort to ensure that Internet-based Government services relevant to a given citizen activity are available from a single point.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Access to Federal Government information and services consolidated, as appropriate, with Internet-based information and services provided by State, local, and tribal governments.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>Access to Federal Government information held by 1 or more agencies shall be made available in a manner that protects privacy, consistent with law.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the General Services Administration $15,000,000 for the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of the integrated Internet-based system for fiscal year 2003, and such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2004 through 2007.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="205">SEC. 205.</num> <heading>FEDERAL COURTS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Individual Court Websites</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Chief Justice of the United States, the chief judge of each circuit and district and of the Court of Federal Claims, and the chief bankruptcy judge of each district shall cause to be established and maintained, for the court of which the judge is chief justice or judge, a website that contains the following information or links to websites with the following information:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Location and contact information for the courthouse, including the telephone numbers and contact names for the clerk’s office and justices’ or judges’ chambers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Local rules and standing or general orders of the court.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Individual rules, if in existence, of each justice or judge in that court.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Access to docket information for each case.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Access to the substance of all written opinions issued by the court, regardless of whether such opinions are to be published in the official court reporter, in a text searchable format.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2914">116 STAT. 2914</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Access to documents filed with the courthouse in electronic form, to the extent provided under subsection (c).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Any other information (including forms in a format that can be downloaded) that the court determines useful to the public.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Maintenance of Data Online</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Update of information</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote>The information and rules on each website shall be updated regularly and kept reasonably current.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Closed cases</inline>.—</heading><content>Electronic files and docket information for cases closed for more than 1 year are not required to be made available online, except all written opinions with a date of issuance after the effective date of this section shall remain available online.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic Filings</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under paragraph (2) in the rules prescribed under paragraph (3), each court shall make any document that is filed electronically publicly available online. A court may convert any document that is filed in paper form to electronic form. To the extent such conversions are made, all such electronic versions of the document shall be made available online.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exceptions</inline>.—</heading><content>Documents that are filed that are not otherwise available to the public, such as documents filed under seal, shall not be made available online.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy and security concerns</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote>The Supreme Court shall prescribe rules, in accordance with sections 2072 and 2075 of title 28, United States Code, to protect privacy and security concerns relating to electronic filing of documents and the public availability under this subsection of documents filed electronically.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>Such rules shall provide to the extent practicable for uniform treatment of privacy and security issues throughout the Federal courts.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>Such rules shall take into consideration best practices in Federal and State courts to protect private information or otherwise maintain necessary information security.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>To the extent that such rules provide for the redaction of certain categories of information in order to protect privacy and security concerns, such rules shall provide that a party that wishes to file an otherwise proper document containing such information may file an unredacted document under seal, which shall be retained by the court as part of the record, and which, at the discretion of the court and subject to any applicable rules issued in accordance with chapter 131 of title 28, United States Code, shall be either in lieu of, or in addition, to, a redacted copy in the public file.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>Subject to clause (ii), the Judicial Conference of the United States may issue interim rules, and interpretive statements relating to the application of such rules, which conform to the requirements of this paragraph and which shall cease to have effect upon the effective date of the rules required under subparagraph (A).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>Pending issuance of the rules required under subparagraph (A), any rule or order of any court, or of the Judicial Conference, providing for the redaction of certain categories of information in order to protect privacy and security concerns <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2915">116 STAT. 2915</page>arising from electronic filing shall comply with, and be construed in conformity with, subparagraph (A)(iv).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Not later than 1 year after the rules prescribed under<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> subparagraph (A) take effect, and every 2 years thereafter, the Judicial Conference shall submit to Congress a report on the adequacy of those rules to protect privacy and security.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Dockets With Links to Documents</inline>.—</heading><content>The Judicial Conference of the United States shall explore the feasibility of technology to post online dockets with links allowing all filings, decisions, and rulings in each case to be obtained from the docket sheet of that case.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost of Providing Electronic Docketing Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 303(a) of the Judiciary Appropriations Act, 1992 (28 U.S.C. 1913 note) is amended in the first sentence by striking “<quotedText>shall hereafter</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>may, only to the extent necessary,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time Requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote> effective date of this title, the websites under subsection (a) shall be established, except that access to documents filed in electronic form shall be established not later than 4 years after that effective date.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Deferral</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Election</inline>.—</heading> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notification</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Justice of the United States, a chief judge, or chief bankruptcy judge may submit a notification to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to defer compliance with any requirement of this section with respect to the Supreme Court, a court of appeals, district, or the bankruptcy court of a district.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A notification submitted under this subparagraph shall state—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>the reasons for the deferral; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>the online methods, if any, or any alternative methods, such court or district is using to provide greater public access to information.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent that the Supreme Court, a court of appeals, district, or bankruptcy court of a district maintains a website under subsection (a), the Supreme Court or that court of appeals or district shall comply with subsection (b)(1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year after the effective date<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of this title, and every year thereafter, the Judicial Conference of the United States shall submit a report to the Committees on Governmental Affairs and the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committees on Government Reform and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>contains all notifications submitted to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts under this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>summarizes and evaluates all notifications.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="206">SEC. 206.</num> <heading>REGULATORY AGENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this section are to—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>improve performance in the development and issuance of agency regulations by using information technology to increase access, accountability, and transparency; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2916">116 STAT. 2916</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>enhance public participation in Government by electronic means, consistent with requirements under subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the “<quotedText>Administrative Procedures Act</quotedText>”).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Provided by Agencies Online</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable as determined by the agency in consultation with the Director, each agency (as defined under section 551 of title 5, United States Code) shall ensure that a publicly accessible Federal Government website includes all information about that agency required to be published in the Federal Register under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 552(a) of title 5, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Submissions by Electronic Means</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, agencies shall accept submissions under section 553(c) of title 5, United States Code, by electronic means.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Electronic Docketing</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>To the extent practicable, as determined by the agency in consultation with the Director, agencies shall ensure that a publicly accessible Federal Government website contains electronic dockets for rulemakings under section 553 of title 5, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information available</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Agency electronic dockets shall make publicly available online to the extent practicable, as determined by the agency in consultation with the Director—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>all submissions under section 553(c) of title 5, United States Code; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>other materials that by agency rule or practice are included in the rulemaking docket under section 553(c) of title 5, United States Code, whether or not submitted electronically.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Time Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Agencies shall implement the requirements of this section consistent with a timetable established by the Director and reported to Congress in the first annual report under section 3606 of title 44 (as added by this Act).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="207">SEC. 207.</num> <heading>ACCESSIBILITY, USABILITY, AND PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this section is to improve the methods by which Government information, including information on the Internet, is organized, preserved, and made accessible to the public.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>“<quotedText>Committee</quotedText>” means the Interagency Committee on Government Information established under subsection (c); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>“<quotedText>directory</quotedText>” means a taxonomy of subjects linked to websites that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>organizes Government information on the Internet according to subject matter; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>may be created with the participation of human editors.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency Committee</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this title, the Director shall establish the Interagency Committee on Government Information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Committee shall be chaired by the Director or the designee of the Director and—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>shall include representatives from—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2917">116 STAT. 2917</page></chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the National Archives and Records Administration;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the offices of the Chief Information Officers from Federal agencies; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>other relevant officers from the executive branch; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>may include representatives from the Federal legislative and judicial branches.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Committee shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>engage in public consultation to the maximum extent feasible, including consultation with interested communities such as public advocacy organizations;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>conduct studies and submit recommendations, as provided under this section, to the Director and Congress; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>share effective practices for access to, dissemination of, and retention of Federal information.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Committee may be terminated on a date determined by the Director, except the Committee may not terminate before the Committee submits all recommendations required under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Categorizing of Information</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Committee functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 2 years after<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the date of enactment of this Act, the Committee shall submit recommendations to the Director on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>the adoption of standards, which are open to the maximum extent feasible, to enable the organization and categorization of Government information—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in a way that is searchable electronically, including by searchable identifiers; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>in ways that are interoperable across agencies;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the definition of categories of Government information which should be classified under the standards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>determining priorities and developing schedules for the initial implementation of the standards by agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions of the director</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 1 year<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Policies.</p></sidenote> after the submission of recommendations under paragraph (1), the Director shall issue policies—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>requiring that agencies use standards, which are open to the maximum extent feasible, to enable the organization and categorization of Government information—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in a way that is searchable electronically, including by searchable identifiers;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>in ways that are interoperable across agencies; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>that are, as appropriate, consistent with the provisions under section 3602(f)(8) of title 44, United States Code;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>defining categories of Government information which shall be required to be classified under the standards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>determining priorities and developing schedules for the initial implementation of the standards by agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of policies</inline>.—</heading><content>After the submission of agency reports under paragraph (4), the Director shall modify <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2918">116 STAT. 2918</page>the policies, as needed, in consultation with the Committee and interested parties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency functions</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>Each agency shall report annually to the Director, in the report established under section 202(g), on compliance of that agency with the policies issued under paragraph (2)(A).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Access to Electronic Information</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Committee functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Committee shall submit recommendations to the Director and the Archivist of the United States on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the adoption by agencies of policies and procedures to ensure that chapters 21, 25, 27, 29, and 31 of title 44, United States Code, are applied effectively and comprehensively to Government information on the Internet and to other electronic records; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the imposition of timetables for the implementation of the policies and procedures by agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions of the archivist</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Policies.</p></sidenote>Not later than 1 year after the submission of recommendations by the Committee under paragraph (1), the Archivist of the United States shall issue policies—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>requiring the adoption by agencies of policies and procedures to ensure that chapters 21, 25, 27, 29, and 31 of title 44, United States Code, are applied effectively and comprehensively to Government information on the Internet and to other electronic records; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>imposing timetables for the implementation of the policies, procedures, and technologies by agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Modification of policies</inline>.—</heading><content>After the submission of agency reports under paragraph (4), the Archivist of the United States shall modify the policies, as needed, in consultation with the Committee and interested parties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency functions</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>Each agency shall report annually to the Director, in the report established under section 202(g), on compliance of that agency with the policies issued under paragraph (2)(A).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency Websites</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards for Agency Websites</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Guidelines.</p></sidenote>Not later than 2 years after the effective date of this title, the Director shall promulgate guidance for agency websites that includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>requirements that websites include direct links to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>descriptions of the mission and statutory authority of the agency;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>information made available to the public under subsections (a)(1) and (b) of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the “<quotedText>Freedom of Information Act</quotedText>”);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>information about the organizational structure of the agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>the strategic plan of the agency developed under section 306 of title 5, United States Code; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>minimum agency goals to assist public users to navigate agency websites, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>speed of retrieval of search results;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>the relevance of the results;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2919">116 STAT. 2919</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>tools to aggregate and disaggregate data; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>security protocols to protect information.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency requirements</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Not later than 2 years<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> after the date of enactment of this Act, each agency shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>consult with the Committee and solicit public comment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>establish a process for determining which Government information the agency intends to make available and accessible to the public on the Internet and by other means;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>develop priorities and schedules for making Government information available and accessible;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>make such final determinations, priorities, and schedules available for public comment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>post such final determinations, priorities, and schedules on the Internet; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num> <content>submit such final determinations, priorities, and schedules to the Director, in the report established under section 202(g).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>Each agency shall update determinations, priorities, and schedules of the agency, as needed, after consulting with the Committee and soliciting public comment, if appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public domain directory of public federal government websites</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 2 years after the<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> effective date of this title, the Director and each agency shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>develop and establish a public domain directory of public Federal Government websites; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>post the directory on the Internet with a link to the integrated Internet-based system established under section 204.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With the assistance of each agency, the Director shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <chapeau>direct the development of the directory through a collaborative effort, including input from—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>agency librarians;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>information technology managers;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III)</num> <content>program managers;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV)</num> <content>records managers;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V)</num> <content>Federal depository librarians; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">(VI)</num> <content>other interested parties; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>develop a public domain taxonomy of subjects used to review and categorize public Federal Government websites.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Update</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>With the assistance of each agency, the Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>update the directory as necessary, but not less<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> than every 6 months; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>solicit interested persons for improvements to the directory.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Access to Federally Funded Research and Development</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development and maintenance of governmentwide repository and website</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2920">116 STAT. 2920</page> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repository and website</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (or the Director’s delegate), in consultation with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and other relevant agencies, shall ensure the development and maintenance of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <chapeau>a repository that fully integrates, to the maximum extent feasible, information about research and development funded by the Federal Government, and the repository shall—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <chapeau>include information about research and development funded by the Federal Government, consistent with any relevant protections for the information under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, and performed by“</chapeau> <item class="indent5 fontsize10"><num value="aa">(aa)</num> <content>institutions not a part of the Federal Government, including State, local, and foreign governments; industrial firms; educational institutions; not-for-profit organizations; federally funded research and development centers; and private individuals; and</content></item> <item class="indent5 fontsize10"><num value="bb">(bb)</num> <content>entities of the Federal Government, including research and development laboratories, centers, and offices; and</content></item> </subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <chapeau>integrate information about each separate research and development task or award, including—</chapeau> <item class="indent5 fontsize10"><num value="aa">(aa)</num> <content>the dates upon which the task or award is expected to start and end;</content></item> <item class="indent5 fontsize10"><num value="bb">(bb)</num> <content>a brief summary describing the objective and the scientific and technical focus of the task or award;</content></item> <item class="indent5 fontsize10"><num value="cc">(cc)</num> <content>the entity or institution performing the task or award and its contact information;</content></item> <item class="indent5 fontsize10"><num value="dd">(dd)</num> <content>the total amount of Federal funds expected to be provided to the task or award over its lifetime and the amount of funds expected to be provided in each fiscal year in which the work of the task or award is ongoing;</content></item> <item class="indent5 fontsize10"><num value="ee">(ee)</num> <content>any restrictions attached to the task or award that would prevent the sharing with the general public of any or all of the information required by this subsection, and the reasons for such restrictions; and</content></item> <item class="indent5 fontsize10"><num value="ff">(ff)</num> <content>such other information as may be determined to be appropriate; and</content></item> </subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote>1 or more websites upon which all or part of the repository of Federal research and development shall be made available to and searchable by Federal agencies and non-Federal entities, including the general public, to facilitate—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>the coordination of Federal research and development activities;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>collaboration among those conducting Federal research and development;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2921">116 STAT. 2921</page></content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III)</num> <content>the transfer of technology among Federal agencies and between Federal agencies and non-Federal entities; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV)</num> <content>access by policymakers and the public to information concerning Federal research and development activities.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Oversight</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Management<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Guidelines.</p></sidenote> and Budget shall issue any guidance determined necessary to ensure that agencies provide all information requested under this subsection.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency functions</inline>.—</heading><content>Any agency that funds Federal research and development under this subsection shall provide the information required to populate the repository in the manner prescribed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Committee functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the date of enactment of this Act, working with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and after consultation with interested parties, the Committee shall submit recommendations to the Director on—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>policies to improve agency reporting of information for the repository established under this subsection; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>policies to improve dissemination of the results of research performed by Federal agencies and federally funded research and development centers.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions of the director</inline>.—</heading><content>After submission of recommendations<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> by the Committee under paragraph (3), the Director shall report on the recommendations of the Committee and Director to Congress, in the E-Government report under section 3606 of title 44 (as added by this Act).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for the development, maintenance, and operation of the Governmentwide repository and website under this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>$2,000,000 in each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2005; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>such sums as are necessary in each of the fiscal years 2006 and 2007.</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="208">SEC. 208.</num> <heading>PRIVACY PROVISIONS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this section is to ensure sufficient protections for the privacy of personal information as agencies implement citizen-centeredd electronic Government.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy Impact Assessments</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of agencies</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An agency shall take actions described under subparagraph (B) before—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>developing or procuring information technology that collects, maintains, or disseminates information that is in an identifiable form; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <chapeau>initiating a new collection of information that—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>will be collected, maintained, or disseminated using information technology; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>includes any information in an identifiable form permitting the physical or online contacting of a specific individual, if identical questions have been posed to, or identical reporting requirements <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2922">116 STAT. 2922</page>imposed on, 10 or more persons, other than agencies, instrumentalities, or employees of the Federal Government.</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>To the extent required under subparagraph (A), each agency shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>conduct a privacy impact assessment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>ensure the review of the privacy impact assessment by the Chief Information Officer, or equivalent official, as determined by the head of the agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote>if practicable, after completion of the review under clause (ii), make the privacy impact assessment publicly available through the website of the agency, publication in the Federal Register, or other means.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sensitive information</inline>.—</heading><content>Subparagraph (B)(iii) may be modified or waived for security reasons, or to protect classified, sensitive, or private information contained in an assessment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Copy to director</inline>.—</heading><content>Agencies shall provide the Director with a copy of the privacy impact assessment for each system for which funding is requested.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents of a privacy impact assessment</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall issue guidance to agencies specifying the required contents of a privacy impact assessment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The guidance shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>ensure that a privacy impact assessment is commensurate with the size of the information system being assessed, the sensitivity of information that is in an identifiable form in that system, and the risk of harm from unauthorized release of that information; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <chapeau>require that a privacy impact assessment address—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">(I)</num> <content>what information is to be collected;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">(II)</num> <content>why the information is being collected;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">(III)</num> <content>the intended use of the agency of the information;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">(IV)</num> <content>with whom the information will be shared;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">(V)</num> <content>what notice or opportunities for consent would be provided to individuals regarding what information is collected and how that information is shared;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VI">(VI)</num> <content>how the information will be secured; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="VII">(VII)</num> <content>whether a system of records is being created under section 552a of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the “<quotedText>Privacy Act</quotedText>”).</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of the director</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Guidelines.</p></sidenote>develop policies and guidelines for agencies on the conduct of privacy impact assessments;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>oversee the implementation of the privacy impact assessment process throughout the Government; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>require agencies to conduct privacy impact assessments of existing information systems or ongoing collections of information that is in an identifiable form as the Director determines appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy Protections on Agency Websites</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2923">116 STAT. 2923</page></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy policies on websites</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guidelines for notices</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall develop guidance for privacy notices on agency websites used by the public.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The guidance shall require that a privacy notice address, consistent with section 552a of title 5, United States Code—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>what information is to be collected;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>why the information is being collected;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>the intended use of the agency of the information;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>with whom the information will be shared;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>what notice or opportunities for consent would be provided to individuals regarding what information is collected and how that information is shared;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">(vi)</num> <content>how the information will be secured; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">(vii)</num> <content>the rights of the individual under section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the “<quotedText>Privacy Act</quotedText>”), and other laws relevant to the protection of the privacy of an individual.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Privacy policies in machine-readable formats</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Guidelines.</p></sidenote>The Director shall issue guidance requiring agencies to translate privacy policies into a standardized machine-readable format.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>identifiable form</quotedText>” means any representation of information that permits the identity of an individual to whom the information applies to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect means.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="209">SEC. 209.</num> <heading>FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote> DEVELOPMENT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this section is to improve the skills of the Federal workforce in using information technology to deliver Government information and services.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Workforce Development</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Chief Information Officers Council, and the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>analyze, on an ongoing basis, the personnel needs of the Federal Government related to information technology and information resource management;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>identify where current information technology and information resource management training do not satisfy the personnel needs described in subparagraph (A);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>oversee the development of curricula, training methods, and training priorities that correspond to the projected personnel needs of the Federal Government related to information technology and information resource management; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>assess the training of Federal employees in information technology disciplines in order to ensure that the information resource management needs of the Federal Government are addressed.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information technology training programs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of each Executive agency, after consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Chief <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2924">116 STAT. 2924</page>Information Officers Council, and the Administrator of General Services, shall establish and operate information technology training programs consistent with the requirements of this subsection. Such programs shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>have curricula covering a broad range of information technology disciplines corresponding to the specific information technology and information resource management needs of the agency involved;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>be developed and applied according to rigorous standards; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>be designed to maximize efficiency, through the use of self-paced courses, online courses, on-the-job training, and the use of remote instructors, wherever such features can be applied without reducing the effectiveness of the training or negatively impacting academic standards.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Governmentwide policies and evaluation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall issue policies to promote the development of performance standards for training and uniform implementation of this subsection by Executive agencies, with due regard for differences in program requirements among agencies that may be appropriate and warranted in view of the agency mission. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall evaluate the implementation of the provisions of this subsection by Executive agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chief information officer authorities and responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the head of an Executive agency, the chief information officer of such agency shall carry out all powers, functions, and duties of the head of the agency with respect to implementation of this subsection. The chief information officer shall ensure that the policies of the agency head established in accordance with this subsection are implemented throughout the agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information technology training reporting</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Records.</p></sidenote>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall ensure that the heads of Executive agencies collect and maintain standardized information on the information technology and information resources management workforce related to the implementation of this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to detail employees to non-federal employers</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the preceding provisions of this subsection, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management may provide for a program under which a Federal employee<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Regulations.</p></sidenote> may be detailed to a non-Federal employer. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations for such program, including the conditions for service and duties as the Director considers necessary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination provision</inline>.—</heading><content>An assignment described in section 3703 of title 5, United States Code, may not be made unless a program under paragraph (6) is established, and the assignment is made in accordance with the requirements of such program.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Employee participation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to information resource management needs and the limitations imposed by resource needs in other occupational areas, and consistent with their overall workforce development strategies, agencies shall <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2925">116 STAT. 2925</page>encourage employees to participate in occupational information technology training.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Office of Personnel Management for the implementation of this subsection, $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2003, and such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Executive agency defined</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this subsection, the term “<quotedText>Executive agency</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term “<quotedText>agency</quotedText>” under section 3701 of title 5, United States Code (as added by subsection (c)).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Technology Exchange Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subpart B of part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <chapter> <num value="37">“CHAPTER 37—</num><heading>INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE PROGRAM</heading> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><label>“Sec.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3701.</designator> <label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3702.</designator> <label>General provisions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3703.</designator> <label>Assignment of employees to private sector organizations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3704.</designator> <label>Assignment of employees from private sector organizations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3705.</designator> <label>Application to Office of the Chief Technology Officer of the District of Columbia.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3706.</designator> <label>Reporting requirement.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3707.</designator> <label>Regulations.</label></referenceItem> </toc> <section> <num value="307">“§ 3701.</num> <heading>Definitions</heading> <chapeau>“For purposes of this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the term ‘agency’ means an Executive agency, but does not include the General Accounting Office; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>the term ‘detail’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the assignment or loan of an employee of an agency to a private sector organization without a change of position from the agency that employs the individual, or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the assignment or loan of an employee of a private sector organization to an agency without a change of position from the private sector organization that employs the individual, whichever is appropriate in the context in which such term is used.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3702">“§ 3702.</num> <heading>General provisions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment Authority</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>On request from or with the agreement of a private sector organization, and with the consent of the employee concerned, the head of an agency may arrange for the assignment of an employee of the agency to a private sector organization or an employee of a private sector organization to the agency. An eligible employee is an individual who—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>works in the field of information technology management;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>is considered an exceptional performer by the individual’s current employer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>is expected to assume increased information technology management responsibilities in the future.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 fontsize10">An employee of an agency shall be eligible to participate in this<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Eligibility.</p></sidenote> program only if the employee is employed at the GS–11 level <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2926">116 STAT. 2926</page>or above (or equivalent) and is serving under a career or career-conditional appointment or an appointment of equivalent tenure in the excepted service, and applicable requirements of section 209(b) of the E-Government Act of 2002 are met with respect to the proposed assignment of such employee.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agreements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each agency that exercises its authority under this chapter shall provide for a written agreement between the agency and the employee concerned regarding the terms and conditions of the employee’s assignment. In the case of an employee of the agency, the agreement shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>require the employee to serve in the civil service, upon completion of the assignment, for a period equal to the length of the assignment; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>provide that, in the event the employee fails to carry out the agreement (except for good and sufficient reason, as determined by the head of the agency from which assigned) the employee shall be liable to the United States for payment of all expenses of the assignment.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 fontsize10">An amount under paragraph (2) shall be treated as a debt due the United States.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>Assignments may be terminated by the agency or private sector organization concerned for any reason at any time.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duration</inline>.—</heading><content>Assignments under this chapter shall be for a period of between 3 months and 1 year, and may be extended in 3-month increments for a total of not more than 1 additional year, except that no assignment under this chapter may commence after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this chapter.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Information Officers Council, by agreement with the Office of Personnel Management, may assist in the administration of this chapter, including by maintaining lists of potential candidates for assignment under this chapter, establishing mentoring relationships for the benefit of individuals who are given assignments under this chapter, and publicizing the program.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Considerations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In exercising any authority under this chapter, an agency shall take into consideration—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the need to ensure that small business concerns are appropriately represented with respect to the assignments described in sections 3703 and 3704, respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>how assignments described in section 3703 might best be used to help meet the needs of the agency for the training of employees in information technology management.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3703">“§ 3703.</num> <heading>Assignment of employees to private sector organizations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>An employee of an agency assigned to a private sector organization under this chapter is deemed, during the period of the assignment, to be on detail to a regular work assignment in his agency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with Chapter</inline> 81.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an employee of an agency assigned to a private sector organization under this chapter is entitled to retain coverage, rights, and benefits under subchapter I of chapter 81, and employment during the assignment is deemed employment by the United States, except that, if the employee or the employee’s <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2927">116 STAT. 2927</page>dependents receive from the private sector organization any payment under an insurance policy for which the premium is wholly paid by the private sector organization, or other benefit of any kind on account of the same injury or death, then, the amount of such payment or benefit shall be credited against any compensation otherwise payable under subchapter I of chapter 81.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursements</inline>.—</heading><content>The assignment of an employee to a private sector organization under this chapter may be made with or without reimbursement by the private sector organization for the travel and transportation expenses to or from the place of assignment, subject to the same terms and conditions as apply with respect to an employee of a Federal agency or a State or local government under section 3375, and for the pay, or a part thereof, of the employee during assignment. Any reimbursements shall be credited to the appropriation of the agency used for paying the travel and transportation expenses or pay.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Tort Liability; Supervision</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Tort Claims Act and any other Federal tort liability statute apply to an employee of an agency assigned to a private sector organization under this chapter. The supervision of the duties of an employee of an agency so assigned to a private sector organization may be governed by an agreement between the agency and the organization.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Small Business Concerns</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The head of each agency shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that, of the assignments made under this chapter from such agency to private sector organizations in each year, at least 20 percent are to small business concerns.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the term ‘small business concern’ means a business concern that satisfies the definitions and standards specified by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration under section 3(a)(2) of the Small Business Act (as from time to time amended by the Administrator);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the term ‘year’ refers to the 12-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this chapter, and each succeeding 12-month period in which any assignments under this chapter may be made; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>the assignments ‘made’ in a year are those commencing in such year.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirement</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An agency which fails to<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> comply with paragraph (1) in a year shall, within 90 days after the end of such year, submit a report to the Committees on Government Reform and Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Governmental Affairs and Small Business of the Senate. The report shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the toted number of assignments made under this chapter from such agency to private sector organizations in the year;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>of that total number, the number (and percentage) made to small business concerns; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>the reasons for the agency’s noncompliance with paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exclusion</inline>.—</heading><content>This subsection shall not apply to an agency in any year in which it makes fewer than 5 assignments under this chapter to private sector organizations.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2928">116 STAT. 2928</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="307">“§ 3704.</num> <heading>Assignment of employees from private sector organizations</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>An employee of a private sector organization assigned to an agency under this chapter is deemed, during the period of the assignment, to be on detail to such agency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An employee of a private sector organization assigned to an agency under this chapter—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>may continue to receive pay and benefits from the private sector organization from which he is assigned;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>is deemed, notwithstanding subsection (a), to be an employee of the agency for the purposes of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>chapter 73;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>sections 201, 203, 205, 207, 208, 209, 603, 606, 607, 643, 654, 1905, and 1913 of title 18;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>sections 1343, 1344, and 1349(b) of title 31;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>the Federal Tort Claims Act and any other Federal tort liability statute;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>the Ethics in Government Act of 1978;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G)</num> <content>section 27 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>may not have access to any trade secrets or to any other nonpublic information which is of commercial value to the private sector organization from which he is assigned; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>is subject to such regulations as the President may prescribe.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 fontsize10">The supervision of an employee of a private sector organization assigned to an agency under this chapter may be governed by agreement between the agency and the private sector organization concerned. Such an assignment may be made with or without reimbursement by the agency for the pay, or a part thereof, of the employee during the period of assignment, or for any contribution of the private sector organization to employee benefit systems.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with Chapter </inline>81.—</heading><content>An employee of a private sector organization assigned to an agency under this chapter who suffers disability or dies as a result of personal injury sustained while performing duties during the assignment shall be treated, for the purpose of subchapter I of chapter 81, as an employee as defined by section 8101 who had sustained the injury in the performance of duty, except that, if the employee or the employee’s dependents receive from the private sector organization any payment under an insurance policy for which the premium is wholly paid by the private sector organization, or other benefit of any kind on account of the same injury or death, then, the amount of such payment or benefit shall be credited against any compensation otherwise payable under subchapter I of chapter 81.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Prohibition Against Charging Certain Costs to the Federal Government</inline>.—</heading><content>A private sector organization may not charge the Federal Government, as direct or indirect costs under a Federal contract, the costs of pay or benefits paid by the organization to an employee assigned to an agency under this chapter for the period of the assignment.</content> </subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2929">116 STAT. 2929</page> <section> <num value="3705">“§ 3705.</num> <heading>Application to Office of the Chief Technology Officer of the District of Columbia</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Chief Technology Officer of the District of Columbia may arrange for the assignment of an employee of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to a private sector organization, or an employee of a private sector organization to such Office, in the same manner as the head of an agency under this chapter.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms and Conditions</inline>.—</heading><content>An assignment made pursuant to subsection (a) shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as an assignment made by the head of an agency under this chapter, except that in applying such terms and conditions to an assignment made pursuant to subsection (a), any reference in this chapter to a provision of law or regulation of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the applicable provision of law or regulation of the District of Columbia, including the applicable provisions of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 (sec. 1–601.01 et seq., D.C. Official Code) and section 601 of the District of Columbia Campaign Finance Reform and Conflict of Interest Act (sec. 1–1106.01, D.C. Official Code).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, the term ‘Office of the Chief Technology Officer’ means the office established in the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia under the Office of the Chief Technology Officer Establishment Act of 1998 (sec. 1–1401 et seq., D.C. Official Code).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3706">“§ 3706.</num> <heading>Reporting requirement</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Office of Personnel Management shall,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> not later than April 30 and October 31 of each year, prepare and submit to the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate a semiannual report summarizing the operation of this chapter during the immediately preceding 6-month period ending on March 31 and September 30, respectively.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Content</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report shall include, with respect to the 6-month period to which such report relates—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the total number of individuals assigned to, and the total number of individuals assigned from, each agency during such period;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>a brief description of each assignment included under paragraph (1), including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the name of the assigned individual, as well as the private sector organization and the agency (including the specific bureau or other agency component) to or from which such individual was assigned;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the respective positions to and from which the individual was assigned, including the duties and responsibilities and the pay grade or level associated with each; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>the duration and objectives of the individual’s assignment; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>such other information as the Office considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A copy of each report submitted under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>shall be published in the Federal Register; and<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><page identifier="/us/stat/116/2930">116 STAT. 2930</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote>shall be made publicly available on the Internet.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>On request of the Office, agencies shall furnish such information and reports as the Office may require in order to carry out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3707">“§ 3707.</num> <heading>Regulations</heading> <content>“ The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this chapter.”.</content> </section> </chapter> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the General Accounting Office shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the operation of chapter 37 of title 5, United States Code (as added by this subsection). Such report shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program established by such chapter; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>a recommendation as to whether such program should be continued (with or without modification) or allowed to lapse.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The analysis for part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 35 the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem> <designator>“37. Information Technology Exchange Program</designator> <label>3701”.</label> </referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ethics Provisions</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">One-year restriction on certain communications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 207(c)(2)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end of clause (iii);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting “<quotedText>; or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">"(v)</num> <content>assigned from a private sector organization to an agency under chapter 37 of title 5.”.</content></clause> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of confidential information</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1905 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting “<quotedText>or being an employee of a private sector organization who is or was assigned to an agency under chapter 37 of title 5,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(15 U.S.C. 1311–1314),</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract advice</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 207 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="l">“(l)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contract Advice by Former Details</inline>.—</heading><content>Whoever, being an employee of a private sector organization assigned to an agency under chapter 37 of title 5, within one year after the end of that assignment, knowingly represents or aids, counsels, or assists in representing any other person (except the United States) in connection with any contract with that agency shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Restriction on Disclosure of Procurement Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 27 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 423) is amended in subsection (a)(1) by adding at the end the following new sentence: “<quotedText>In the case of an employee of a private sector organization assigned to an agency under chapter 37 of title 5, United States Code, in addition to the restriction in the preceding sentence, such employee shall not, other than as provided by law, knowingly disclose contractor bid or proposed information or source selection <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2931">116 STAT. 2931</page>information during the three-year period after the end of the assignment of such employee.</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Existing Exchange Programs</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exchange program defined</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For purposes of this subsection, the term “<quotedText>exchange program</quotedText>” means an executive exchange program, the program under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, and any other program which allows for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the assignment of employees of the Federal Government to non-Federal employers;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the assignment of employees of non-Federal employers to the Federal Government; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>both.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reporting requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the date of the enactment of this Act, the Office of Personnel Management shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report identifying all existing exchange programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Specific information</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report shall, for each such program, include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>a brief description of the program, including its size, eligibility requirements, and terms or conditions for participation;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>specific citation to the law or other authority under which the program is established;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the names of persons to contact for more information, and how they may be reached; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>any other information which the Office considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report on the Establishment of a Governmentwide Information Technology Training Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later January 1, 2003, the Office<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of Personnel Management, in consultation with the Chief Information Officers Council and the Administrator of General Services, shall review and submit to the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate a written report on the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The adequacy of any existing information technology training programs available to Federal employees on a Governmentwide basis.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>If one or more such programs already exist, recommendations as to how they might be improved.</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>If no such program yet exists, recommendations as to how such a program might be designed and established.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>With respect to any recommendations under subparagraph (B), how the program under chapter 37 of title 5, United States Code, might be used to help carry them out.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cost estimate</inline>.—</heading><content>The report shall, for any recommended program (or improvements) under paragraph (1)(B), include the estimated costs associated with the implementation and operation of such program as so established (or estimated difference in costs of any such program as so improved).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Technical and Conforming Amendments</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2932">116 STAT. 2932</page></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to title 5, united states code</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Title 5, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in section 3111, by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <content>Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the head of an agency may accept voluntary service for the United States under chapter 37 of this title and regulations of the Office of Personnel Management.”;</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in section 4108, by striking subsection (d); and (C) in section 7353(b), by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Nothing in this section precludes an employee of a private sector organization, while assigned to an agency under chapter 37, from continuing to receive pay and benefits from such organization in accordance with such chapter.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amendment to title 18, united states code</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 209 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>This section does not prohibit an employee of a private sector organization, while assigned to an agency under chapter 37 of title 5, from continuing to receive pay and benefits from such organization in accordance with such chapter.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText>agency</quotedText>’ means an agency (as defined by section 3701 of title 5) and the Office of the Chief Technology Officer of the District of Columbia.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other amendments</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 125(c)(1) of Public Law 100–238 (5 U.S.C. 8432 note) is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText>or</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end and inserting “<quotedText>or</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>an individual assigned from a Federal agency to a private sector organization under chapter 37 of title 5, United States Code; and”.</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="210">SEC. 210.</num> <heading>SHARE-IN-SAVINGS INITIATIVES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Defense Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>Chapter 137 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="2332">“§ 2332.</num> <heading>Share-in-savings contracts</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Enter Into Share-in-Savings Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The head of an agency may enter into a share-in-savings contract for information technology (as defined in section 11101(6) of title 40) in which the Government awards a contract to improve mission-related or administrative processes or to accelerate the achievement of its mission and share with the contractor in savings achieved through contract performance.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a share-in-savings contract shall be awarded for a period of not more than five years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>A share-in-savings contract may be awarded for a period greater than five years, but not more than 10 years, if the head of the agency determines in writing prior to award of the contract that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the level of risk to be assumed and the investment to be undertaken by the contractor is likely to inhibit the government from obtaining the needed information technology <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2933">116 STAT. 2933</page>competitively at a fair and reasonable price if the contract is limited in duration to a period of five years or less; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>usage of the information technology to be acquired is likely to continue for a period of time sufficient to generate reasonable benefit for the government.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Contracts awarded pursuant to the authority of this section shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be performance-based contracts that identify objective outcomes and contain performance standards that will be used to measure achievement and milestones that must be met before payment is made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Contracts awarded pursuant to the authority of this section shall include a provision containing a quantifiable baseline that is to be the basis upon which a savings share ratio is established that governs the amount of payment a contractor is to receive under the contract. Before commencement of performance of such a contract, the senior procurement executive of the agency shall determine in writing that the terms of the provision are quantifiable and will likely yield value to the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The head of the agency may retain savings realized through the use of a share-in-savings contract under this section that are in excess of the total amount of savings paid to the contractor under the contract, but may not retain any portion of such savings that is attributable to a decrease in the number of civilian employees of the Federal Government performing the function. Except as provided in subparagraph (B), savings shall be credited to the appropriation or fund against which charges were made to carry out the contract and shall be used for information technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>Amounts retained by the agency under this subsection shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>without further appropriation, remain available until expended; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>be applied first to fund any contingent liabilities associated with share-in-savings procurements that are not fully funded.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cancellation and Termination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>If funds are not made available for the continuation of a share-in-savings contract entered into under this section in a subsequent fiscal year, the contract shall be canceled or terminated. The costs of cancellation or termination may be paid out of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>appropriations available for the performance of the contract;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>appropriations available for acquisition of the information technology procured under the contract, and not otherwise obligated; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>funds subsequently appropriated for payments of costs of cancellation or termination, subject to the limitations in paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The amount payable in the event of cancellation or termination of a share-in-savings contract shall be negotiated with the contractor at the time the contract is entered into.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (B), the head of an agency may enter into share-in-savings contracts under this section in any given fiscal year even if funds are not made specifically available for the full costs of cancellation or termination of the contract if funds are available and sufficient to make payments with respect to the first fiscal year of the contract and the following conditions are met <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2934">116 STAT. 2934</page>regarding the funding of cancellation and termination liability:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <chapeau>The amount of unfunded contingent liability for the contract does not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I)</num> <content>25 percent of the estimated costs of a cancellation or termination; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II)</num> <content>$5,000,000.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>Unfunded contingent liability in excess of $1,000,000 has been approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget or the Director’s designee.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The aggregate number of share-in-savings contracts that may be entered into under subparagraph (A) by all agencies to which this chapter applies in a fiscal year may not exceed 5 in each of fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘contractor’ means a private entity that enters into a contract with an agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘savings’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>monetary savings to an agency; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>savings in time or other benefits realized by the agency, including enhanced revenues (other than enhanced revenues from the collection of fees, taxes, debts, claims, or other amounts owed the Federal Government).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘share-in-savings contract’ means a contract under which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>a contractor provides solutions for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>improving the agency’s mission-related or administrative processes; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>accelerating the achievement of agency missions; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>the head of the agency pays the contractor an amount equal to a portion of the savings derived by the agency from—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>any improvements in mission-related or administrative processes that result from implementation of the solution; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>acceleration of achievement of agency missions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>No share-in-savings contracts may be entered into under this section after September 30, 2005.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end of the following new item: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“2332.</designator> <label>Share-in-savings contracts.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="317">“SEC. 317.</num> <heading>SHARE-IN-SAVINGS CONTRACTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority To Enter Into Share-In-Savings Contracts</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">41 USC 266a.</p></sidenote>The head of an executive agency may enter into a share-in-savings contract for information technology (as defined in section 11101(6) of title 40, United States Code) in which the Government awards a contract to improve mission-related or administrative processes or to accelerate the achievement of its mission and share with the contractor in savings achieved through contract performance.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2935">116 STAT. 2935</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a share-in-savings contract shall be awarded for a period of not more than five years.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>A share-in-savings contract may be awarded for a period greater than five years, but not more than 10 years, if the head of the agency determines in writing prior to award of the contract that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the level of risk to be assumed and the investment to be undertaken by the contractor is likely to inhibit the government from obtaining the needed information technology competitively at a fair and reasonable price if the contract is limited in duration to a period of five years or less; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>usage of the information technology to be acquired is likely to continue for a period of time sufficient to generate reasonable benefit for the government.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Contracts awarded pursuant to the authority of this section shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be performance-based contracts that identify objective outcomes and contain performance standards that will be used to measure achievement and milestones that must be met before payment is made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>Contracts awarded pursuant to the authority of this section shall include a provision containing a quantifiable baseline that is to be the basis upon which a savings share ratio is established that governs the amount of payment a contractor is to receive under the contract. Before commencement of performance of such a contract, the senior procurement executive of the agency shall determine in writing that the terms of the provision are quantifiable and will likely yield value to the Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>The head of the agency may retain savings realized through the use of a share-in-savings contract under this section that are in excess of the total amount of savings paid to the contractor under the contract, but may not retain any portion of such savings that is attributable to a decrease in the number of civilian employees of the Federal Government performing the function. Except as provided in subparagraph (B), savings shall be credited to the appropriation or fund against which charges were made to carry out the contract and shall be used for information technology.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>Amounts retained by the agency under this subsection shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>without further appropriation, remain available until expended; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>be applied first to fund any contingent liabilities associated with share-in-savings procurements that are not fully funded.</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cancellation and Termination</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>If funds are not made available for the continuation of a share-in-savings contract entered into under this section in a subsequent fiscal year, the contract shall be canceled or terminated. The costs of cancellation or termination may be paid out of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>appropriations available for the performance of the contract;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>appropriations available for acquisition of the information technology procured under the contract, and not otherwise obligated; or<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2936">116 STAT. 2936</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>funds subsequently appropriated for payments of costs of cancellation or termination, subject to the limitations in paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The amount payable in the event of cancellation or termination of a share-in-savings contract shall be negotiated with the contractor at the time the contract is entered into.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Subject to subparagraph (B), the head of an executive agency may enter into share-in-savings contracts under this section in any given fiscal year even if funds are not made specifically available for the full costs of cancellation or termination of the contract if funds are available and sufficient to make payments with respect to the first fiscal year of the contract and the following conditions are met regarding the funding of cancellation and termination liability:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <chapeau>The amount of unfunded contingent liability for the contract does not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I)</num> <content>25 percent of the estimated costs of a cancellation or termination; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II)</num> <content>$5,000,000.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>Unfunded contingent liability in excess of $1,000,000 has been approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget or the Director’s designee.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The aggregate number of share-in-savings contracts that may be entered into under subparagraph (A) by all executive agencies to which this chapter applies in a fiscal year may not exceed 5 in each of fiscal years 2003, 2004, and 2005.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>The term ‘contractor’ means a private entity that enters into a contract with an agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘savings’ means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>monetary savings to an agency; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>savings in time or other benefits realized by the agency, including enhanced revenues (other than enhanced revenues from the collection of fees, taxes, debts, claims, or other amounts owed the Federal Government).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘share-in-savings contract’ means a contract under which—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>a contractor provides solutions for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>improving the agency’s mission-related or administrative processes; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>accelerating the achievement of agency missions; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>the head of the agency pays the contractor an amount equal to a portion of the savings derived by the agency from—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>any improvements in mission-related or administrative processes that result from implementation of the solution; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>acceleration of achievement of agency missions.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Termination</inline>.—</heading><content>No share-in-savings contracts may be entered into under this section after September 30, 2005.”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Incentives</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall, in consultation with the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and executive agencies, develop techniques to permit an executive agency to retain <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2937">116 STAT. 2937</page> a portion of the savings (after payment of the contractor’s share of the savings) derived from share-in-savings contracts as funds are appropriated to the agency in future fiscal years.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 270 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to implement the provisions enacted by this section. Such revisions shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>provide for the use of competitive procedures in the selection and award of share-in-savings contracts to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>ensure the contractor’s share of savings reflects the risk involved and market conditions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>otherwise yield greatest value to the government; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>allow appropriate regulatory flexibility to facilitate the use of share-in-savings contracts by executive agencies, including the use of innovative provisions for technology refreshment and nonstandard Federal Acquisition Regulation contract clauses.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Guidance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator of General Services shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>identify potential opportunities for the use of share-in-savings contracts; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, provide guidance to executive agencies for determining mutually beneficial savings share ratios and baselines from which savings may be measured.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading>OMB <inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In consultation with executive<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> agencies, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall, not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report containing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>a description of the number of share-in-savings contracts entered into by each executive agency under by this section and the amendments made by this section, and, for each contract identified—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the information technology acquired;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the total amount of payments made to the contractor; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the total amount of savings or other measurable benefits realized;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>a description of the ability of agencies to determine the baseline costs of a project against which savings can be measured; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>any recommendations, as the Director deems appropriate, regarding additional changes in law that may be necessary to ensure effective use of share-in-savings contracts by executive agencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading>GAO <inline class="smallCaps">Report to Congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Comptroller General shall, Deadline, not later than 6 months after the report required under subsection (f) is submitted to Congress, conduct a review of that report and submit to Congress a report containing—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the results of the review;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>an independent assessment by the Comptroller General of the effectiveness of the use of share-in-savings contracts in improving the mission-related and administrative processes of the executive agencies and the achievement of agency missions; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2938">116 STAT. 2938</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>a recommendation on whether the authority to enter into share-in-savings contracts should be continued.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal of Share-In-Savings Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11521 of title 40, United States Code, is repealed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming amendments to pilot program authority</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Section 11501 of title 40, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in the section heading, by striking “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps"><b>PROGRAMS</b></inline></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps"><b>PROGRAM</b></inline></quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “<quotedText>conduct pilot programs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>conduct a pilot program pursuant to the requirements of section 11521 of this title</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>in subsection (a)(2), by striking “<quotedText>each pilot program</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the pilot program</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>$750,000,000.</quotedText>” and inserting the following: “<quotedText><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Amount</inline>.—The total amount obligated for contracts entered into under the pilot program conducted under this chapter may not exceed $375,000,000.</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">(v)</num> <content>in subsection (c)(1), by striking “<quotedText>a pilot</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the pilot</quotedText>”.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>The following provisions of chapter 115 of such title are each amended by striking “<quotedText>a pilot</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText>the pilot</quotedText>”:</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>Section 11502(a).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>Section 11502(b).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>Section 11503(a).</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>Section 11504.</content></clause></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>Section 11505 of such chapter is amended by striking “<quotedText>programs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>program</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional conforming amendments</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Section 11522 of title 40, United States Code, is redesignated as section 11521.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>The chapter heading for chapter 115 of such title is amended by striking “<inline class="smallCaps"><b>PROGRAMS</b></inline>” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps"><b>PROGRAM</b></inline>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>The subchapter heading for subchapter I and for subchapter II of such chapter are each amended by striking “<quotedText>PROGRAMS</quotedText>” and inserting “<inline class="smallCaps">PROGRAM</inline>”.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>The item relating to subchapter I in the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subchapter> <num value="I">“SUBCHAPTER I—</num><heading>CONDUCT OF PILOT PROGRAM”.</heading> </subchapter> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>The item relating to subchapter II in the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subchapter> <num value="II">“SUBCHAPTER II—</num><heading>SPECIFIC PILOT PROGRAM”.</heading> </subchapter> </quotedContent> </content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">(F)</num> <content>The item relating to section 11501 in the table of sections at the beginning of such is amended by striking “<quotedText>programs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>program</quotedText>”.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2939">116 STAT. 2939</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">(G)</num> <content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 11521 and redesignating the item relating to section 11522 as section 11521.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="H">(H)</num> <content>The item relating to chapter 115 in the table of chapters for subtitle III of title 40, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="115">“115.</num> <heading>INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION PILOT PROGRAM ....11501”.</heading> </section> </quotedContent> </content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the terms “<quotedText>contractor</quotedText>”, “<quotedText>savings</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText>share-in-savings contract</quotedText>” have the meanings given those terms in section 317 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (as added by subsection (b)).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="211">SEC. 211.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION FOR ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote> BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGH note FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Use Certain Supply Schedules</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 502 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Certain Supply Schedules</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may provide for the use by State or local governments of Federal supply schedules of the General Services Administration for automated data processing equipment (including firmware), software, supplies, support equipment, and services (as contained in Federal supply classification code group 70).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Voluntary use</inline>.—</heading><content>In any case of the use by a State or local government of a Federal supply schedule pursuant to paragraph (1), participation by a firm that sells to the Federal Government through the supply schedule shall be voluntary with respect to a sale to the State or local government through such supply schedule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The term ‘State or local government’ includes any State, local, regional, or tribal government, or any instrumentality thereof (including any local educational agency or institution of higher education).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘tribal government’ means—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community located in the continental United States (excluding the State of Alaska) that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>any Alaska Native regional or village corporation established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.).</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>The term ‘local educational agency’ has the meaning given that term in section 8013 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7713).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Procedures</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall establish procedures to implement section 501(c) of title 40, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2940">116 STAT. 2940</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than December 31, 2004, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the implementation and effects of the amendment made by subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="212">SEC. 212.</num> <heading>INTEGRATED REPORTING STUDY AND PILOT PROJECTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>The purposes of this section are to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>enhance the interoperability of Federal information systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>assist the public, including the regulated community, in electronically submitting information to agencies under Federal requirements, by reducing the burden of duplicate collection and ensuring the accuracy of submitted information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>enable any person to integrate and obtain similar information held by 1 or more agencies under 1 or more Federal requirements without violating the privacy rights of an individual.</content></subparagraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section, the term—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>“<quotedText>agency</quotedText>” means an Executive agency as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>“<quotedText>person</quotedText>” means any individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, corporation (including a government corporation), partnership, association, State, municipality, commission, political subdivision of a State, interstate body, or agency or component of the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall oversee a study, in consultation with agencies, the regulated community, public interest organizations, and the public, and submit a report to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives on progress toward integrating Federal information systems across agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under this section shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>address the integration of data elements used in the electronic collection of information within databases established under Federal statute without reducing the quality, accessibility, scope, or utility of the information contained in each database;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>address the feasibility of developing, or enabling the development of, software, including Internet-based tools, for use by reporting persons in assembling, documenting, and validating the accuracy of information electronically submitted to agencies under nonvoluntary, statutory, and regulatory requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <chapeau>address the feasibility of developing a distributed information system involving, on a voluntary basis, at least 2 agencies, that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>provides consistent, dependable, and timely public access to the information holdings of 1 or more agencies, or some portion of such holdings, without requiring public users to know which agency holds the information; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>allows the integration of public information held by the participating agencies;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2941">116 STAT. 2941</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>address the feasibility of incorporating other elements related to the purposes of this section at the discretion of the Director; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>make any recommendations that the Director deems appropriate on the use of integrated reporting and information systems, to reduce the burden on reporting and strengthen public access to databases within and across agencies.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Projects to Encourage Integrated Collection and Management of Data and Interoperability of Federal Information Systems</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to provide input to the study under subsection (c), the Director shall designate, in consultation with agencies, a series of no more than 5 pilot projects that integrate data elements. The Director shall consult with agencies, the regulated community, public interest organizations, and the public on the implementation of the pilot projects.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Goals of Pilot Projects</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Each goal described under subparagraph (B) shall be addressed by at least 1 pilot project each.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Goals</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The goals under this paragraph are to—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>reduce information collection burdens by eliminating duplicative data elements within 2 or more reporting requirements;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>create interoperability between or among public databases managed by 2 or more agencies using technologies and techniques that facilitate public access; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>develop, or enable the development of, software to reduce errors in electronically submitted information.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Input</inline>.—</heading><content>Each pilot project shall seek input from users on the utility of the pilot project and areas for improvement. To the extent practicable, the Director shall consult with relevant agencies and State, tribal, and local governments in carrying out the report and pilot projects under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protections</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The activities authorized under this section shall afford protections for—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>confidential business information consistent with section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code, and other relevant law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>personal privacy information under sections 552(b) (6) and (7)(C) and 552a of title 5, United States Code, and other relevant law;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>other information consistent with section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, and other relevant law; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>confidential statistical information collected under a confidentiality pledge, solely for statistical purposes, consistent with the Office of Management and Budget’s Federal Statistical Confidentiality Order, and other relevant law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="213">SEC. 213.</num> <heading>COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTERS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this section are to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>study and enhance the effectiveness of community technology centers, public libraries, and other institutions that provide computer and Internet access to the public; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2942">116 STAT. 2942</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>promote awareness of the availability of on-line government information and services, to users of community technology centers, public libraries, and other public facilities that provide access to computer technology and Internet access to the public.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>Not later than 2 years after the effective date of this title, the Administrator shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>ensure that a study is conducted to evaluate the best practices of community technology centers that have received Federal funds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>submit a report on the study to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><heading>The report under subsection (b) may consider—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>an evaluation of the best practices being used by successful community technology centers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>a strategy for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>continuing the evaluation of best practices used by community technology centers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>establishing a network to share information and resources as community technology centers evolve;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the identification of methods to expand the use of best practices to assist community technology centers, public libraries, and other institutions that provide computer and Internet access to the public;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>a database of all community technology centers that have received Federal funds, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>each center’s name, location, services provided, director, other points of contact, number of individuals served; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>other relevant information;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>an analysis of whether community technology centers have been deployed effectively in urban and rural areas throughout the Nation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <chapeau>recommendations of how to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>enhance the development of community technology centers; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>establish a network to share information and resources.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>All agencies that fund community technology centers shall provide to the Administrator any information and assistance necessary for the completion of the study and the report under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assistance</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall work with other relevant Federal agencies, and other interested persons in the private and nonprofit sectors to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>assist in the implementation of recommendations; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2943">116 STAT. 2943</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>identify other ways to assist community technology centers, public libraries, and other institutions that provide computer and Internet access to the public.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Types of assistance</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Assistance under this subsection may include—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>contribution of funds;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>donations of equipment, and training in the use and maintenance of the equipment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the provision of basic instruction or training material in computer skills and Internet usage.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Online Tutorial</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, other relevant agencies, and the public, shall develop an online tutorial that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>explains how to access Government information and services on the Internet; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>provides a guide to available online resources.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Distribution</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, with assistance from the Secretary of Education, shall distribute information on the tutorial to community technology centers, public libraries, and other institutions that afford Internet access to the public.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Promotion of Community Technology Centers</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, with assistance from the Department of Education and in consultation with other agencies and organizations, shall promote the availability of community technology centers to raise awareness within each community where such a center is located.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated for the study of best practices at community technology centers, for the development and dissemination of the online tutorial, and for the promotion of community technology centers under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2003;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2004; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>such sums as are necessary in fiscal years 2005 through 2007.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="214">SEC. 214.</num> <heading>ENHANCING CRISIS MANAGEMENT THROUGH ADVANCED<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote> INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose</inline>.—</heading><content>The purpose of this section is to improve how information technology is used in coordinating and facilitating information on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, while ensuring the availability of such information across multiple access channels.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study on Enhancement of Crisis Response</inline>.—</heading><content>Not<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall ensure that a study is conducted on using information technology to enhance crisis preparedness, response, and consequence management of natural and manmade disasters.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The study under this subsection shall address—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>a research and implementation strategy for effective use of information technology in crisis response and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2944">116 STAT. 2944</page> consequence management, including the more effective use of technologies, management of information technology research initiatives, and incorporation of research advances into the information and communications systems of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>other Federal, State, and local agencies responsible for crisis preparedness, response, and consequence management; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>opportunities for research and development on enhanced technologies into areas of potential improvement as determined during the course of the study.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 2 years after the date on which a contract is entered into under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall submit a report on the study, including findings and recommendations to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>Other Federal departments and agencies with responsibility for disaster relief and emergency assistance shall fully cooperate with the Administrator in carrying out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated for research under this subsection, such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2003.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Projects</inline>.—</heading><content>Based on the results of the research conducted under subsection (b), the Administrator, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall initiate pilot projects or report to Congress on other activities that further the goal of maximizing the utility of information technology in disaster management. The Administrator shall cooperate with other relevant agencies, and, if appropriate, State, local, and tribal governments, in initiating such pilot projects.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="215">SEC. 215.</num> <heading>DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO THE INTERNET.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study and Report</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall request that the National Academy of Sciences, acting through the National Research Council, enter into a contract to conduct a study on disparities in Internet access for online Government services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall submit to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives a final report of the study under this section, which shall set forth the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the National Research Council.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report under subsection (a) shall include a study of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>how disparities in Internet access influence the effectiveness of online Government services, including a review of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the nature of disparities in Internet access;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the affordability of Internet service;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2945">116 STAT. 2945</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>the incidence of disparities among different groups within the population; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>changes in the nature of personal and public Internet access that may alleviate or aggravate effective access to online Government services;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>how the increase in online Government services is influencing the disparities in Internet access and how technology development or diffusion trends may offset such adverse influences; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>related societal effects arising from the interplay of disparities in Internet access and the increase in online Government services.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations</inline>.—</heading><content>The report shall include recommendations on actions to ensure that online Government initiatives shall not have the unintended result of increasing any deficiency in public access to Government services.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated $950,000 in fiscal year 2003 to carry out this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="216">SEC. 216.</num> <heading>COMMON PROTOCOLS FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this section are to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>reduce redundant data collection and information; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>promote collaboration and use of standards for government geographic information.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definition</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term “<quotedText>geographic information</quotedText>” means information systems that involve locational data, such as maps or other geospatial information resources.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Common protocols</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, working with the Director and through an interagency group, and working with private sector experts, State, local, and tribal governments, commercial and international standards groups, and other interested parties, shall facilitate the development of common protocols for the development, acquisition, maintenance, distribution, and application of geographic information. If practicable, the Administrator shall incorporate intergovernmental and public private geographic information partnerships into efforts under this subsection.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency group</inline>.—</heading><content>The interagency group referred to under paragraph (1) shall include representatives of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and other agencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall oversee—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the interagency initiative to develop common protocols;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the coordination with State, local, and tribal governments, public private partnerships, and other interested persons on effective and efficient ways to align geographic information and develop common protocols; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the adoption of common standards relating to the protocols.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Common Protocols</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The common protocols shall be designed to—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2946">116 STAT. 2946</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>maximize the degree to which unclassified geographic information from various sources can be made electronically compatible and accessible; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>promote the development of interoperable geographic information systems technologies that shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>allow widespread, low-cost use and sharing of geographic data by Federal agencies, State, local, and tribal governments, and the public; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>enable the enhancement of services using geographic data.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section, for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>INFORMATION SECURITY</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301.</num> <heading>INFORMATION SECURITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Security</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: <quotedContent> <subchapter> <num value="III">“SUBCHAPTER III—</num><heading>INFORMATION SECURITY</heading> <section> <num value="3541">“§ 3541.</num> <heading>Purposes</heading> <chapeau>“The purposes of this subchapter are to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>provide a comprehensive framework for ensuring the effectiveness of information security controls over information resources that support Federal operations and assets;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>recognize the highly networked nature of the current Federal computing environment and provide effective governmentwide management and oversight of the related information security risks, including coordination of information security efforts throughout the civilian, national security, and law enforcement communities;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>provide for development and maintenance of minimum controls required to protect Federal information and information systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>provide a mechanism for improved oversight of Federal agency information security programs;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>acknowledge that commercially developed information security products offer advanced, dynamic, robust, and effective information security solutions, reflecting market solutions for the protection of critical information infrastructures important to the national defense and economic security of the nation that are designed, built, and operated by the private sector; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>recognize that the selection of specific technical hardware and software information security solutions should be left to individual agencies from among commercially developed products.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2947">116 STAT. 2947</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3542">“§ 3542.</num> <heading>Definitions</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under subsection (b), the definitions under section 3502 shall apply to this subchapter.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As used in this subchapter:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘information security’ means protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>integrity, which means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information nonrepudiation and authenticity;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>confidentiality, which means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>availability, which means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>The term ‘national security system’ means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <chapeau>the function, operation, or use of which—</chapeau> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="I">“(I)</num> <content>involves intelligence activities;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="II">“(II)</num> <content>involves cryptologic activities related to national security;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="III">“(III)</num> <content>involves command and control of military forces;</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="IV">“(IV)</num> <content>involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="indent4 fontsize10"><num value="V">“(V)</num> <content>subject to subparagraph (B), is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions; or</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Subparagraph (A)(i)(V) does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The term ‘information technology’ has the meaning given that term in section 11101 of title 40.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3543">“§ 3543.</num> <heading>Authority and functions of the Director</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall oversee agency information security policies and practices, including—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>developing and overseeing the implementation of policies, principles, standards, and guidelines on information security, including through ensuring timely agency adoption of and compliance with standards promulgated under section 11331 of title 40;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>requiring agencies, consistent with the standards promulgated under such section 11331 and the requirements of this subchapter, to identify and provide information security protections commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2948">116 STAT. 2948</page>harm resulting from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>information collected or maintained by or on behalf of an agency; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>information systems used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency or other organization on behalf of an agency;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>coordinating the development of standards and guidelines under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3) with agencies and offices operating or exercising control of national security systems (including the National Security Agency) to assure, to the maximum extent feasible, that such standards and guidelines are complementary with standards and guidelines developed for national security systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>overseeing agency compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, including through any authorized action under section 11303 of title 40, to enforce accountability for compliance with such requirements;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>reviewing at least annually, and approving or disapproving, agency information security programs required under section 3544(b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>coordinating information security policies and procedures with related information resources management policies and procedures;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>overseeing the operation of the Federal information security incident center required under section 3546; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <chapeau>reporting to Congress no later than March 1 of each year on agency compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>a summary of the findings of evaluations required by section 3545;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>an assessment of the development, promulgation, and adoption of, and compliance with, standards developed under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3) and promulgated under section 11331 of title 40;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>significant deficiencies in agency information security practices;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>planned remedial action to address such deficiencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>a summary of, and the views of the Director on, the report prepared by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under section 20(d)(10) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>Except for the authorities described in paragraphs (4) and (8) of subsection (a), the authorities of the Director under this section shall not apply to national security systems.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency Systems</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The authorities of the Director described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) shall be delegated to the Secretary of Defense in the case of systems described in paragraph (2) and to the Director of Central Intelligence in the case of systems described in paragraph (3).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2949">116 STAT. 2949</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The systems described in this paragraph are systems that are operated by the Department of Defense, a contractor of the Department of Defense, or another entity on behalf of the Department of Defense that processes any information the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of which would have a debilitating impact on the mission of the Department of Defense.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The systems described in this paragraph are systems that are operated by the Central Intelligence Agency, a contractor of the Central Intelligence Agency, or another entity on behalf of the Central Intelligence Agency that processes any information the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of which would have a debilitating impact on the mission of the Central Intelligence Agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3544">“§ 3544.</num> <heading>Federal agency responsibilities</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of each agency shall–</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>be responsible for—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>providing information security protections commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>information collected or maintained by or on behalf of the agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>information systems used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency or other organization on behalf of an agency;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>complying with the requirements of this subchapter and related policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>information security standards promulgated under section 11331 of title 40; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>information security standards and guidelines for national security systems issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>ensuring that information security management processes are integrated with agency strategic and operational planning processes;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>ensure that senior agency officials provide information security for the information and information systems that support the operations and assets under their control, including through—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>assessing the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of such information or information systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>determining the levels of information security appropriate to protect such information and information systems in accordance with standards promulgated under section 11331 of title 40, for information security classifications and related requirements;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>implementing policies and procedures to cost-effectively reduce risks to an acceptable level; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>periodically testing and evaluating information security controls and techniques to ensure that they are effectively implemented;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2950">116 STAT. 2950</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>delegate to the agency Chief Information Officer established under section 3506 (or comparable official in an agency not covered by such section) the authority to ensure compliance with the requirements imposed on the agency under this subchapter, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>designating a senior agency information security officer who shall—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>carry out the Chief Information Officer’s responsibilities under this section;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>possess professional qualifications, including training and experience, required to administer the functions described under this section;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>have information security duties as that official’s primary duty; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>head an office with the mission and resources to assist in ensuring agency compliance with this section;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>developing and maintaining an agencywide information security program as required by subsection (b);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>developing and maintaining information security policies, procedures, and control techniques to address all applicable requirements, including those issued under section 3543 of this title, and section 11331 of title 40;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>training and overseeing personnel with significant responsibilities for information security with respect to such responsibilities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>assisting senior agency officials concerning their responsibilities under paragraph (2);</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>ensure that the agency has trained personnel sufficient to assist the agency in complying with the requirements of this subchapter and related policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>ensure that the agency Chief Information Officer, in coordination with other senior agency officials, reports annually to the agency head on the effectiveness of the agency information security program, including progress of remedial actions.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency Program</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each agency shall develop, document, and implement an agencywide information security program, approved by the Director under section 3543(a)(5), to provide information security for the information and information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency, including those provided or managed by another agency, contractor, or other source, that includes—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>periodic assessments of the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information and information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>policies and procedures that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>are based on the risk assessments required by paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>cost-effectively reduce information security risks to an acceptable level;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>ensure that information security is addressed throughout the life cycle of each agency information system; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2951">116 STAT. 2951</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <chapeau>ensure compliance with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the requirements of this subchapter,</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>policies and procedures as may be prescribed by the Director, and information security standards promulgated under section 11331 of title 40;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>minimally acceptable system configuration requirements, as determined by the agency; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>any other applicable requirements, including standards and guidelines for national security systems issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>subordinate plans for providing adequate information security for networks, facilities, and systems or groups of information systems, as appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <chapeau>security awareness training to inform personnel, including contractors and other users of information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency, of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>information security risks associated with their activities; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>their responsibilities in complying with agency policies and procedures designed to reduce these risks;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>periodic testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices, to be performed with a frequency depending on risk, but no less than annually, of which such testing—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>shall include testing of management, operational, and technical controls of every information system identified in the inventory required under section 3505(c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>may include testing relied on in a evaluation under section 3545;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>a process for planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting remedial action to address any deficiencies in the information security policies, procedures, and practices of the agency;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <chapeau>procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to security incidents, consistent with standards and guidelines issued pursuant to section 3546(b), including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>mitigating risks associated with such incidents before substantial damage is done;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>notifying and consulting with the Federal information security incident center referred to in section 3546; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <chapeau>notifying and consulting with, as appropriate—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>law enforcement agencies and relevant Offices of Inspector General;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>an office designated by the President for any incident involving a national security system; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iiii">“(iii)</num> <content>any other agency or office, in accordance with law or as directed by the President; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <content>plans and procedures to ensure continuity of operations for information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency Reporting</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each agency shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>report annually to the Director, the Committees on Government Reform and Science of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Governmental Affairs and Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the appropriate <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2952">116 STAT. 2952</page>authorization and appropriations committees of Congress, and the Comptroller General on the adequacy and effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices, and compliance with the requirements of this subchapter, including compliance with each requirement of subsection (b);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>address the adequacy and effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices in plans and reports relating to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>annual agency budgets;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>information resources management under subchapter 1 of this chapter;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>information technology management under subtitle III of title 40;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>program performance under sections 1105 and 1115 through 1119 of title 31, and sections 2801 and 2805 of title 39;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>financial management under chapter 9 of title 31, and the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (31 U.S.C. 501 note; Public Law 101–576) (and the amendments made by that Act);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="F">“(F)</num> <content>financial management systems under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. 3512 note); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="G">“(G)</num> <content>internal accounting and administrative controls under section 3512 of title 31, (known as the ‘Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act’); and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>report any significant deficiency in a policy, procedure, or practice identified under paragraph (1) or (2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>as a material weakness in reporting under section 3512 of title 31; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>if relating to financial management systems, as an instance of a lack of substantial compliance under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (31 U.S.C. 3512 note).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Performance Plan</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>In addition to the requirements of subsection (c), each agency, in consultation with the Director, shall include as part of the performance plan required under section 1115 of title 31 a description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>the time periods, and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>the resources, including budget, staffing, and training, that are necessary to implement the program required under subsection (b).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The description under paragraph (1) shall be based on the risk assessments required under subsection (b)(2)(1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Notice and Comment</inline>.—</heading><content>Each agency shall provide the public with timely notice and opportunities for comment on proposed information security policies and procedures to the extent that such policies and procedures affect communication with the public.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3545">“§ 3545.</num> <heading>Annual independent evaluation</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Each year each agency shall have performed an independent evaluation of the information security program and practices of that agency to determine the effectiveness of such program and practices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>Each evaluation under this section shall include—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2953">116 STAT. 2953</page></chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>testing of the effectiveness of information security policies, procedures, and practices of a representative subset of the agency’s information systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>an assessment (made on the basis of the results of the testing) of compliance with—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the requirements of this subchapter; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>related information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>separate presentations, as appropriate, regarding information security relating to national security systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Auditor</inline>.—</heading><heading>Subject to subsection (c)—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>for each agency with an Inspector General appointed under the Inspector General Act of 1978, the annual evaluation required by this section shall be performed by the Inspector General or by an independent external auditor, as determined by the Inspector General of the agency; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>for each agency to which paragraph (1) does not apply, the head of the agency shall engage an independent external auditor to perform the evaluation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Systems</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each agency operating or exercising control of a national security system, that portion of the evaluation required by this section directly relating to a national security system shall be performed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>only by an entity designated by the agency head; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>in such a manner as to ensure appropriate protection for information associated with any information security vulnerability in such system commensurate with the risk and in accordance with all applicable laws.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Existing Evaluations</inline>.—</heading><content>The evaluation required by this section may be based in whole or in part on an audit, evaluation, or report relating to programs or practices of the applicable agency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency Reporting</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Each year, not later than such<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> date established by the Director, the head of each agency shall submit to the Director the results of the evaluation required under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>To the extent an evaluation required under this section directly relates to a national security system, the evaluation results submitted to the Director shall contain only a summary and assessment of that portion of the evaluation directly relating to a national security system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Protection of Information</inline>.—</heading><content>Agencies and evaluators shall take appropriate steps to ensure the protection of information which, if disclosed, may adversely affect information security. Such protections shall be commensurate with the risk and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading>OMB <inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Director shall summarize the results of the evaluations conducted under this section in the report to Congress required under section 3543(a)(8).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Director’s report to Congress under this subsection shall summarize information regarding information security relating to national security systems in such a manner as to ensure appropriate protection for information associated with any information security vulnerability in such system commensurate with the risk and in accordance with all applicable laws.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>Evaluations and any other descriptions of information systems under the authority and control of the Director of Central <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2954">116 STAT. 2954</page>Intelligence or of National Foreign Intelligence Programs systems under the authority and control of the Secretary of Defense shall be made available to Congress only through the appropriate oversight committees of Congress, in accordance with applicable laws.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Comptroller General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>The Comptroller General shall periodically evaluate and report to Congress on—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the adequacy and effectiveness of agency information security policies and practices; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>implementation of the requirements of this subchapter.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3546">“§ 3546.</num> <heading>Federal information security incident center</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director shall ensure the operation of a central Federal information security incident center to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>provide timely technical assistance to operators of agency information systems regarding security incidents, including guidance on detecting and handling information security incidents;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>compile and analyze information about incidents that threaten information security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>inform operators of agency information systems about current and potential information security threats, and vulnerabilities; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>consult with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, agencies or offices operating or exercising control of national security systems (including the National Security Agency), and such other agencies or offices in accordance with law and as directed by the President regarding information security incidents and related matters.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Security Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>Each agency operating or exercising control of a national security system shall share information about information security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities with the Federal information security incident center to the extent consistent with standards and guidelines for national security systems, issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="3547">“§ 3547.</num> <heading>National security systems</heading> <chapeau>“The head of each agency operating or exercising control of a national security system shall be responsible for ensuring that the agency—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>provides information security protections commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm resulting from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of the information contained in such system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>implements information security policies and practices as required by standards and guidelines for national security systems, issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>complies with the requirements of this subchapter.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="3548">“§ 3548.</num> <heading>Authorization of appropriations</heading> <content>“There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subchapter such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2955">116 STAT. 2955</page></content> </section> <section> <num value="3549">“§ 3549.</num> <heading>Effect on existing law</heading> <content>“Nothing in this subchapter, section 11331 of title 40, or section 20 of the National Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3) may be construed as affecting the authority of the President, the Office of Management and Budget or the Director thereof, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or the head of any agency, with respect to the authorized use or disclosure of information, including with regard to the protection of personal privacy under section 552a of title 5, the disclosure of information under section 552 of title 5, the management and disposition of records under chapters 29, 31, or 33 of title 44, the management of information resources under subchapter I of chapter 35 of this title, or the disclosure of information to the Congress or the Comptroller General of the United States. While this subchapter is in effect, subchapter II of this chapter shall not apply.”.</content> </section> </subchapter> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Clerical amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 35 is amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="subchapter"><designator>“SUBCHAPTER III—</designator><label>INFORMATION SECURITY</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“Sec.</designator></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3541.</designator> <label>Purposes.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3542.</designator> <label>Definitions.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3543.</designator> <label>Authority and functions of the Director.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3544.</designator> <label>Federal agency responsibilities.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3545.</designator> <label>Annual independent evaluation.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3546.</designator> <label>Federal information security incident center.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3547.</designator> <label>National security systems.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3548.</designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.</label></referenceItem> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“3549.</designator> <label>Effect on existing law.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Security Responsibilities of Certain Agencies</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National security responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>Nothing in<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote> this Act (including any amendment made by this Act) shall supersede any authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Director of Central Intelligence, or other agency head, as authorized by law and as directed by the President, with regard to the operation, control, or management of national security systems, as defined by section 3542(b)(2) of title 44, United States Code.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>Section 2224 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText>(b) <inline class="smallCaps">Objectives and Minimum Requirements</inline>.—(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>(b) <inline class="smallCaps">Objectives of the Program</inline>.—</quotedText>”;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (2); and (iii) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText>, including through compliance with subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>infrastructure</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Atomic energy act of 1954</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act shall<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote> supersede any requirement made by or under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). Restricted data or formerly restricted data shall be handled, protected, classified, downgraded, and declassified in conformity with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2956">116 STAT. 2956</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="302">SEC. 302.</num> <heading>MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11331 of title 40, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="11331">“§ 11331.</num> <heading>Responsibilities for Federal information systems standards</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Standards and Guidelines</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Prescribe</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Commerce shall, on the basis of standards and guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 20(a) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3(a)), prescribe standards and guidelines pertaining to Federal information systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National security systems</inline>.—</heading><content>Standards and guidelines for national security systems (as defined under this section) shall be developed, prescribed, enforced, and overseen as otherwise authorized by law and as directed by the President.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Mandatory Requirements</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to make mandatory</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall make standards prescribed under subsection (a)(1) compulsory and binding to the extent determined necessary by the Secretary to improve the efficiency of operation or security of Federal information systems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required mandatory standards</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <chapeau>Standards prescribed under subsection (a)(1) shall include information security standards that—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>provide minimum information security requirements as determined under section 20(b) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3(b)); and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>are otherwise necessary to improve the security of Federal information and information systems.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Information security standards described in subparagraph (A) shall be compulsory and binding.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Disapprove or Modify</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may disapprove or modify the standards and guidelines referred to in subsection (a)(1) if the President determines such action to be in the public interest. The President’s authority to disapprove or Federal Register, <sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote>modify such standards and guidelines may not be delegated. Notice publication. of such disapproval or modification shall be published promptly in the Federal Register. Upon receiving notice of such disapproval or modification, the Secretary of Commerce shall immediately rescind or modify such standards or guidelines as directed by the President.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exercise of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>To ensure fiscal and policy consistency, the Secretary shall exercise the authority conferred by this section subject to direction by the President and in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of More Stringent Standards</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The head of an executive agency may employ standards for the cost-effective information security for information systems within or under the supervision of that agency that are more stringent than the standards the Secretary prescribes under this section if the more stringent standards—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2957">116 STAT. 2957</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>contain at least the applicable standards made compulsory and binding by the Secretary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>are otherwise consistent with policies and guidelines issued under section 3543 of title 44.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Decisions on Promulgation of Standards</inline>.—</heading><content>The decision<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> by the Secretary regarding the promulgation of any standard under this section shall occur not later than 6 months after the submission of the proposed standard to the Secretary by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as provided under section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">“(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal information system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘Federal information system’ means an information system used or operated by an executive agency, by a contractor of an executive agency, or by another organization on behalf of an executive agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Security</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘information security’ has the meaning given that term in section 3542(b)(1) of title 44.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">National Security System</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘national security system’ has the meaning given that term in section 3542(b)(2) of title 44.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading/><content>The item relating to section 11331 in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 113 of such title is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“11331.</designator> <label>Responsibilities for Federal information systems standards.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="303">SEC. 303.</num> <heading>NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.</heading> <content>Section 20 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–3), is amended by striking the text and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Institute shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>have the mission of developing standards, guidelines, and associated methods and techniques for information systems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>develop standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements, for information systems used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency or other organization on behalf of an agency, other than national security systems (as defined in section 3542(b)(2) of title 44, United States Code); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>develop standards and guidelines, including minimum requirements, for providing adequate information security for all agency operations and assets, but such standards and guidelines shall not apply to national security systems.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Minimum Requirements for Standards and Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The standards and guidelines required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>standards to be used by all agencies to categorize all information and information systems collected or maintained by or on behalf of each agency based on the objectives of providing appropriate levels of information security according to a range of risk levels;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>guidelines recommending the types of information and information systems to be included in each such category; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2958">116 STAT. 2958</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>minimum information security requirements for information and information systems in each such category;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>a definition of and guidelines concerning detection and handling of information security incidents; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>guidelines developed in conjunction with the Department of Defense, including the National Security Agency, for identifying an information system as a national security system consistent with applicable requirements for national security systems, issued in accordance with law and as directed by the President.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Development of Standards and Guidelines</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In developing standards and guidelines required by subsections (a) and (b), the Institute shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>consult with other agencies and offices and the private sector (including the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Departments of Defense and Energy, the National Security Agency, the General Accounting Office, and the Secretary of Homeland Security) to assure—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>use of appropriate information security policies, procedures, and techniques, in order to improve information security and avoid unnecessary and costly duplication of effort; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>that such standards and guidelines are complementary with standards and guidelines employed for the protection of national security systems and information contained in such systems;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed standards and guidelines;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadlines.</p></sidenote>submit to the Secretary of Commerce for promulgation under section 11331 of title 40, United States Code—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>standards, as required under subsection (b)(1)(A), no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>minimum information security requirements for each category, as required under subsection (b)(1)(C), no later than 36 months after the date of the enactment of this section;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>issue guidelines as required under subsection (b)(1)(B), no later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that such standards and guidelines do not require the use or procurement of specific products, including any specific hardware or software;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that such standards and guidelines provide for sufficient flexibility to permit alternative solutions to provide equivalent levels of protection for identified information security risks; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>to the maximum extent practicable, use flexible, performance-based standards and guidelines that permit the use of off-the-shelf commercially developed information security products.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Information Security Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Institute shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>submit standards developed pursuant to subsection (a), along with recommendations as to the extent to which these should be made compulsory and binding, to the Secretary of Commerce for promulgation under section 11331 of title 40, United States Code;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2959">116 STAT. 2959</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>provide technical assistance to agencies, upon request, regarding—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>compliance with the standards and guidelines developed under subsection (a);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>detecting and handling information security incidents; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>information security policies, procedures, and practices;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>conduct research, as needed, to determine the nature and extent of information security vulnerabilities and techniques for providing cost-effective information security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>develop and periodically revise performance indicators and measures for agency information security policies and practices;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>evaluate private sector information security policies and practices and commercially available information technologies to assess potential application by agencies to strengthen information security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>assist the private sector, upon request, in using and applying the results of activities under this section;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <content>evaluate security policies and practices developed for national security systems to assess potential application by agencies to strengthen information security;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">“(8)</num> <content>periodically assess the effectiveness of standards and guidelines developed under this section and undertake revisions as appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">“(9)</num> <content>solicit and consider the recommendations of the Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board, established by section 21, regarding standards and guidelines developed under subsection (a) and submit such recommendations to the Secretary of Commerce with such standards submitted to the Secretary; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">“(10)</num> <content>prepare an annual public report on activities undertaken in the previous year, and planned for the coming year, to carry out responsibilities under this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As used in this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>the term ‘agency’ has the same meaning as provided in section 3502(1) of title 44, United States Code;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>the term ‘information security’ has the same meaning as provided in section 3542(b)(1) of such title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>the term ‘information system’ has the same meaning as provided in section 3502(8) of such title;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>the term ‘information technology’ has the same meaning as provided in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>the term ‘national security system’ has the same meaning as provided in section 3542(b)(2) of title 44, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 to enable the National Institute of Standards and Technology to carry out the provisions of this section.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="304">SEC. 304.</num> <heading>INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY ADVISORY BOARD.</heading> <chapeau>Section 21 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278g–4), is amended—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2960">116 STAT. 2960</page></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText>Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (a)(1), by striking “<quotedText>computer or telecommunications</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>information technology</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (a)(2)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>computer or telecommunications technology</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>information technology</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>computer or telecommunications equipment</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>information technology</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <chapeau>in subsection (a)(3)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by striking “<inline class="smallCaps">computer systems</inline>” and inserting “<quotedText>information system</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>computer systems security</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>information security</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>in subsection (b)(1) by striking “<quotedText>computer systems security</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>information security</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>in subsection (b) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>to advise the Institute, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget on information security and privacy issues pertaining to Federal Government information systems, including through review of proposed standards and guidelines developed under section 20; and”;</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>in subsection (b)(3) by inserting “<quotedText>annually</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>report</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <content>The Board shall hold meetings at such locations and at such time and place as determined by a majority of the Board.”;</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>by striking subsection (h), as redesignated by paragraph (9), and inserting the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h)</num> <content>As used in this section, the terms ‘information system’ and ‘information technology’ have the meanings given in section 20”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="305">SEC. 305.</num> <heading>TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computer Security Act</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 11332 of title 40, United States Code, and the item relating to that section in the table of sections for chapter 113 of such title, are repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year</inline> 2001.—</heading><content>The Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public Law 106–398) is amended by striking section 1062 (44 U.S.C. 3531 note).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Paperwork Reduction Act</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau/> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by adding “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>sections 11331 and 11332(b) and (c) of title 40</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 11331 of title 40 and subchapter II of this chapter</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by striking –<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and inserting a period; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (3).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2961">116 STAT. 2961</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 3505 of such title is amended by adding at the end— <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Inventory of Major Information Systems</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The head of each agency shall develop and maintain an inventory of major information systems (including major national security systems) operated by or under the control of such agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The identification of information systems in an inventory under this subsection shall include an identification of the interfaces between each such system and all other systems or networks, including those not operated by or under the control of the agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>Such inventory shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>updated at least annually;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>made available to the Comptroller General; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <chapeau>used to support information resources management, including—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>preparation and maintenance of the inventory of information resources under section 3506(b)(4);</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>information technology planning, budgeting, acquisition, and management under section 3506(h), subtitle III of title 40, and related laws and guidance;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>monitoring, testing, and evaluation of information security controls under subchapter II;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>preparation of the index of major information systems required under section 552(g) of title 5, United States Code; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v)</num> <content>preparation of information system inventories required for records management under chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>The Director shall issue guidance for and oversee the implementation of the requirements of this subsection.”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>Section 3506(g) of such title is amended—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>by adding “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (1);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>section 11332 of title 40</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>subchapter II of this chapter</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>by striking “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and inserting a period; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>by striking paragraph (3).</content></subparagraph></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EFFECTIVE DATES</heading> <section> <num value="401">SEC. 401.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>Except for those purposes for which an authorization of appropriations is specifically provided in title I or II, including the amendments made by such titles, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out titles I and II for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007.</content> </section> <section> <num value="402">SEC. 402.</num> <heading>EFFECTIVE DATES.</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Titles I and II</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided under paragraph (2),<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3601 note.</p></sidenote> titles I and II and the amendments made by such titles shall take effect 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Immediate enactment</inline>.—</heading><content>Sections 207, 214, and 215 shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2962">116 STAT. 2962</page></content></paragraph> </subparagraph> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Titles III and IV</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3541 note.</p></sidenote>Title III and this title shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading>CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND STATISTICAL EFFICIENCY</heading> <section> <num value="501">SEC. 501.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="5">SEC. 502.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>As used in this title:<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>agency</quotedText>” means any entity that falls within the definition of the term “<quotedText>executive agency</quotedText>” as defined in section 102 of title 31, United States Code, or “<quotedText>agency</quotedText>”, as defined in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>agent</quotedText>” means an individual—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num><clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i)</num> <content>who is an employee of a private organization or a researcher affiliated with an institution of higher learning (including a person granted special sworn status by the Bureau of the Census under section 23(c) of title 13, United States Code), and with whom a contract or other agreement is executed, on a temporary basis, by an executive agency to perform exclusively statistical activities under the control and supervision of an officer or employee of that agency;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">(ii)</num> <content>who is working under the authority of a government entity with which a contract or other agreement is executed by an executive agency to perform exclusively statistical activities under the control of an officer or employee of that agency;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">(iii)</num> <content>who is a self-employed researcher, a consultant, a contractor, or an employee of a contractor, and with whom a contract or other agreement is executed by an executive agency to perform a statistical activity under the control of an officer or employee of that agency; or</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">(iv)</num> <content>who is a contractor or an employee of a contractor, and who is engaged by the agency to design or maintain the systems for handling or storage of data received under this title; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>who agrees in writing to comply with all provisions of law that affect information acquired by that agency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>business data</quotedText>” means operating and financial data and information about businesses, tax-exempt organizations, and government entities.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>identifiable form</quotedText>” means any representation of information that permits the identity of the respondent to whom the information applies to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect means.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>nonstatistical purpose</quotedText>”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>means the use of data in identifiable form for any purpose that is not a statistical purpose, including <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2963">116 STAT. 2963</page>any administrative, regulatory, law enforcement, adjudicatory, or other purpose that affects the rights, privileges, or benefits of a particular identifiable respondent; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>includes the disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (popularly known as the Freedom of Information Act) of data that are acquired for exclusively statistical purposes under a pledge of confidentiality.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>The term “<quotedText>respondent</quotedText>” means a person who, or organization that, is requested or required to supply information to an agency, is the subject of information requested or required to be supplied to an agency, or provides that information to an agency.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>statistical activities</quotedText>”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>means the collection, compilation, processing, or analysis of data for the purpose of describing or making estimates concerning the whole, or relevant groups or components within, the economy, society, or the natural environment; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>includes the development of methods or resources that support those activities, such as measurement methods, models, statistical classifications, or sampling frames.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>The term “statistical agency or unit” means an agency or organizational unit of the executive branch whose activities are predominantly the collection, compilation, processing, or analysis of information for statistical purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <chapeau>The term “<quotedText>statistical purpose</quotedText>”—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>means the description, estimation, or analysis of the characteristics of groups, without identifying the individuals or organizations that comprise such groups; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>includes the development, implementation, or maintenance of methods, technical or administrative procedures, or information resources that support the purposes described in subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="503">SEC. 503.</num> <heading>COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT OF POLICIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Management<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote> and Budget shall coordinate and oversee the confidentiality and disclosure policies established by this title. The Director may promulgate rules or provide other guidance to ensure consistent interpretation of this title by the affected agencies.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Agency Rules</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to subsection (c), agencies may promulgate rules to implement this title. Rules governing disclosures of information that are authorized by this title shall be promulgated by the agency that originally collected the information.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Review and Approval of Rules</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall review any rules proposed by an agency pursuant to this title for consistency with the provisions of this title and chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, and such rules shall be subject to the approval of the Director.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The head of each agency shall provide to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget such reports and other information as the Director requests.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Each Designated Statistical Agency referred to in section 522 shall report annually to the Director of the Office <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2964">116 STAT. 2964</page>of Management and Budget, the Committee on Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate on the actions it has taken to implement sections 523 and 524. The report shall include copies of each written agreement entered into pursuant to section 524(a) for the applicable year.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall include a summary of reports submitted to the Director under paragraph (2) and actions taken by the Director to advance the purposes of this title in the annual report to the Congress on statistical programs prepared under section 3504(e)(2) of title 44, United States Code.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="504">SEC. 504.</num> <heading>EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 44, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>This title, including amendments made by this title, does not diminish the authority under section 3510 of title 44, United States Code, of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to direct, and of an agency to make, disclosures that are not inconsistent with any applicable law.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 13 and Title 44, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><content>This title, including amendments made by this title, does not diminish the authority of the Bureau of the Census to provide information in accordance with sections 8, 16, 301, and 401 of title 13, United States Code, and section 2108 of title 44, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title 13, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><content>This title, including amendments made by this title, shall not be construed as authorizing the disclosure for nonstatistical purposes of demographic data or information collected by the Census Bureau pursuant to section 9 of title 13, United States Code.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Various Energy Statutes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Data or information acquired by the Energy Information Administration under a pledge of confidentiality and designated by the Energy Information Administration to be used for exclusively statistical purposes shall not be disclosed in identifiable form for nonstatistical purposes under—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>section 12, 20, or 59 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 771, 779, 790h);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>section 11 of the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 796); or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>section 205 or 407 of the Department of the Energy Organization Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7135, 7177).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Section</inline> 201 <inline class="smallCaps">of Congressional Budget Act of</inline> 1974.—</heading><content>This title, including amendments made by this title, shall not be construed to limit any authorities of the Congressional Budget Office to work (consistent with laws governing the confidentiality of information the disclosure of which would be a violation of law) with databases of Designated Statistical Agencies (as defined in section 522), either separately or, for data that may be shared pursuant to section 524 of this title or other authority, jointly in order to improve the general utility of these databases for the statistical purpose of analyzing pension and health care financing issues.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preemption of State Law</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this title shall preempt applicable State law regarding the confidentiality of data collected by the States.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2965">116 STAT. 2965</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Statutes Regarding False Statements</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding section 512, information collected by an agency for exclusively statistical purposes under a pledge of confidentiality may be provided by the collecting agency to a law enforcement agency for the prosecution of submissions to the collecting agency of false statistical information under statutes that authorize criminal penalties (such as section 221 of title 13, United States Code) or civil penalties for the provision of false statistical information, unless such disclosure or use would otherwise be prohibited under Federal law.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this title shall be construed as restricting or diminishing any confidentiality protections or penalties for unauthorized disclosure that otherwise apply to data or information collected for statistical purposes or nonstatistical purposes, including, but not limited to, section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 6103).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authority of Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this title shall be construed to affect the authority of the Congress, including its committees, members, or agents, to obtain data or information for a statistical purpose, including for oversight of an agency’s statistical activities.</content> </subsection> </section> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>Confidential Information Protection</heading> <section> <num value="511">SEC. 511.</num> <heading>FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><heading>The Congress finds the following:</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Individuals, businesses, and other organizations have varying degrees of legal protection when providing information to the agencies for strictly statistical purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Pledges of confidentiality by agencies provide assurances to the public that information about individuals or organizations or provided by individuals or organizations for exclusively statistical purposes will be held in confidence and will not be used against such individuals or organizations in any agency action.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Protecting the confidentiality interests of individuals or organizations who provide information under a pledge of confidentiality for Federal statistical programs serves both the interests of the public and the needs of society.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Declining trust of the public in the protection of information provided under a pledge of confidentiality to the agencies adversely affects both the accuracy and completeness of statistical analyses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Ensuring that information provided under a pledge of confidentiality for statistical purposes receives protection is essential in continuing public cooperation in statistical programs.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this subtitle are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To ensure that information supplied by individuals or organizations to an agency for statistical purposes under a pledge of confidentiality is used exclusively for statistical purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To ensure that individuals or organizations who supply infonnation under a pledge of confidentiality to agencies for statistical purposes will neither have that information disclosed <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2966">116 STAT. 2966</page>in identifiable form to anyone not authorized by this title nor have that information used for any purpose other than a statistical purpose.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To safeguard the confidentiality of individually identifiable information acquired under a pledge of confidentiality for statistical purposes by controlling access to, and uses made of, such information.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="512">SEC. 512.</num> <heading>LIMITATIONS ON USE AND DISCLOSURE OF DATA AND INFORMATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use of Statistical Data or Information</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>Data or information acquired by an agency under a pledge of confidentiality and for exclusively statistical purposes shall be used by officers, employees, or agents of the agency exclusively for statistical purposes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Disclosure of Statistical Data or Information</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Data or information acquired by an agency under a pledge of confidentiality for exclusively statistical purposes shall not be disclosed by an agency in identifiable form, for any use other than an exclusively statistical purpose, except with the informed consent of the respondent.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A disclosure pursuant to paragraph (1) is authorized only when the head of the agency approves such disclosure and the disclosure is not prohibited by any other law.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>This section does not restrict or diminish any confidentiality protections in law that otherwise apply to data or information acquired by an agency under a pledge of confidentiality for exclusively statistical purposes.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule for Use of Data or Information for Nonstatistical Purposes</inline>.—</heading><content>A statistical agency or unit shall clearly distinguish any data or information it collects for nonstatistical purposes (as authorized by law) and provide notice to the public, before the data or information is collected, that the data or information could be used for nonstatistical purposes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Agents</inline>.—</heading><content>A statistical agency or unit may designate agents, by contract or by entering into a special agreement containing the provisions required under section 502(2) for treatment as an agent under that section, who may perform exclusively statistical activities, subject to the limitations and penalties described in this title.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="513">SEC. 513.</num> <heading>FINES AND PENALTIES.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>Whoever, being an officer, employee, or agent of an agency acquiring information for exclusively statistical purposes, having taken and subscribed the oath of office, or having sworn to observe the limitations imposed by section 512, comes into possession of such information by reason of his or her being an officer, employee, or agent and, knowing that the disclosure of the specific information is prohibited under the provisions of this title, willfully discloses the information in any manner to a person or agency not entitled to receive it, shall be guilty of a class E felony and imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or fined not more than $250,000, or both.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2967">116 STAT. 2967</page></content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Statistical Efficiency</heading> <section> <num value="521">SEC. 521.</num> <heading>FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Findings</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Congress finds the following:<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Federal statistics are an important source of information for public and private decision-makers such as policymakers, consumers, businesses, investors, and workers.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Federal statistical agencies should continuously seek to improve their efficiency. Statutory constraints limit the ability of these agencies to share data and thus to achieve higher efficiency for Federal statistical programs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The quality of Federal statistics depends on the willingness of businesses to respond to statistical surveys. Reducing reporting burdens will increase response rates, and therefore lead to more accurate characterizations of the economy.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Enhanced sharing of business data among the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics for exclusively statistical purposes will improve their ability to track more accurately the large and rapidly changing nature of United States business. In particular, the statistical agencies will be able to better ensure that businesses are consistently classified in appropriate industries, resolve data anomalies, produce statistical samples that are consistently adjusted for the entry and exit of new businesses in a timely manner, and correct faulty reporting errors quickly and efficiently.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>The Congress enacted the International Investment and Trade in Services Act of 1990 that allowed the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to share data on foreign-owned companies. The Act not only expanded detailed industry coverage from 135 industries to over 800 industries with no increase in the data collected from respondents but also demonstrated how data sharing can result in the creation of valuable data products.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>With subtitle A of this title, the sharing of business data among the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to ensure the highest level of confidentiality for respondents to statistical surveys.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The purposes of this subtitle are the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>To authorize the sharing of business data among the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics for exclusively statistical purposes.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>To reduce the paperwork burdens imposed on businesses that provide requested information to the Federal Government.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>To improve the comparability and accuracy of Federal economic statistics by allowing the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to update sample frames, develop consistent classifications of establishments and companies into industries, improve coverage, and reconcile significant differences in data produced by the three agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>To increase understanding of the United States economy, especially for key industry and regional statistics, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2968">116 STAT. 2968</page>to develop more accurate measures of the impact of technology on productivity growth, and to enhance the reliability of the Nation’s most important economic indicators, such as the National Income and Product Accounts.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="522">SEC. 522.</num> <heading>DESIGNATION OF STATISTICAL AGENCIES.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>For purposes of this subtitle, the term “<quotedText>Designated Statistical Agency</quotedText>” means each of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Bureau of the Census of the Department of Commerce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="523">SEC. 523.</num> <heading>RESPONSIBILITIES OF DESIGNATED STATISTICAL AGENCIES.</heading> <chapeau>The head of each of the Designated Statistical Agencies shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote>identify opportunities to eliminate duplication and otherwise reduce reporting burden and cost imposed on the public in providing information for statistical purposes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>enter into joint statistical projects to improve the quality and reduce the cost of statistical programs; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>protect the confidentiality of individually identifiable information acquired for statistical purposes by adhering to safeguard principles, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>emphasizing to their officers, employees, and agents the importance of protecting the confidentiality of information in cases where the identity of individual respondents can reasonably be inferred by either direct or indirect means;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>training their officers, employees, and agents in their legal obligations to protect the confidentiality of individually identifiable information and in the procedures that must be followed to provide access to such information;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>implementing appropriate measures to assure the physical and electronic security of confidential data;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>establishing a system of records that identifies individuals accessing confidential data and the project for which the data were required; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">(E)</num> <content>being prepared to document their compliance with safeguard principles to other agencies authorized by law to monitor such compliance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="524">SEC. 524.</num> <heading>SHARING OF BUSINESS DATA AMONG DESIGNATED STATISTICAL AGENCIES.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>A Designated Statistical Agency may provide business data in an identifiable form to another Designated Statistical Agency under the terms of a written agreement among the agencies sharing the business data that specifies—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the business data to be shared;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the statistical purposes for which the business data are to be used;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the officers, employees, and agents authorized to examine the business data to be shared; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>appropriate security procedures to safeguard the confidentiality of the business data.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Agencies Under Other Laws</inline>.—</heading><content>The provision of business data by an agency to a Designated Statistical <page identifier="/us/stat/116/2969">116 STAT. 2969</page>Agency under this subtitle shall in no way alter the responsibility of the agency providing the data under other statutes (including section 552 of title 5, United States Code (popularly known as the Freedom of Information Act), and section 552b of title 5, United States Code (popularly known as the Privacy Act of 1974)) with respect to the provision or withholding of such information by the agency providing the data.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities of Officers, Employees, and Agents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Examination of business data in identifiable form shall be limited to the officers, employees, and agents authorized to examine the individual reports in accordance with written agreements pursuant to this section. Officers, employees, and agents of a Designated Statistical Agency who receive data pursuant to this subtitle shall be subject to all provisions of law, including penalties, that relate—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>to the unlawful provision of the business data that would apply to the officers, employees, and agents of the agency that originally obtained the information; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to the unlawful disclosure of the business data that would apply to officers, employees, and agents of the agency that originally obtained the information.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Notice</inline>.—</heading><content>Whenever a written agreement concerns data that<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Public information.</p></sidenote> respondents were required by law to report and the respondents were not informed that the data could be shared among the Designated Statistical Agencies, for exclusively statistical purposes, the terms of such agreement shall be described in a public notice issued by the agency that intends to provide the data. Such notice shall allow a minimum of 60 days for public comment.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="525">SEC. 525.</num> <heading>LIMITATIONS ON USE OF BUSINESS DATA PROVIDED BY DESIGNATED<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote> STATISTICAL AGENCIES.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Use, Generally</inline>.—</heading><content>Business data provided by a Designated Statistical Agency pursuant to this subtitle shall be used exclusively for statistical purposes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Publication</inline>.—</heading><content>Publication of business data acquired by a Designated Statistical Agency shall occur in a manner whereby the data furnished by any particular respondent are not in identifiable form.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="526">SEC. 526.</num> <heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Department of Commerce</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1 of the Act of<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">44 USC 3501 note.</p></sidenote> January 27, 1938 (15 U.S.C. 176a) is amended by striking “<quotedText>The</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>Except as provided in the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002, the</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title </inline>13.—</heading><chapeau>Chapter 10 of title 13, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by adding after section 401 the following: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="402">“§ 402.</num> <heading>Providing business data to Designated Statistical Agencies</heading> <content>“The Bureau of the Census may provide business data to the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (‘Designated Statistical Agencies’) if such information is required for an authorized statistical purpose and the provision is the subject of a written agreement with that Designated Statistical Agency, or their successors, as defined in the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002.”; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/2970">116 STAT. 2970</page></content> </section> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in the table of sections for the chapter by adding after the item relating to section 401 the following: <quotedContent> <toc> <referenceItem role="section"><designator>“402.</designator> <label>Providing business data to Designated Statistical Agencies.”.</label></referenceItem> </toc> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2458 (S. 803): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–787, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Government Reform). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–174 accompanying S. 803 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS. Vol. 38 (2002):

Dec. 17, Presidential statement.

 Public Law 107–348: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in Alabama, and for other purposes. Public Law348 Public Law 107–348116 STAT. 2971 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2971 Public Law 107–348 107th Congress
An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in Alabama, and for other purposes.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2628]

 Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. STUDY. The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with appropriate State historic preservation officers, States historical societies, and other appropriate organizations, shall conduct a study regarding the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area described in section 3 as the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determination regarding whether the study area— (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that together represent distinctive aspects of American heritage worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use, and are best managed through partnerships among public and private entities and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the national story; (3) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; (4) provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities; (5) contains resources important to the identified theme or themes of the study area that retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (6) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and local and State governments that are involved in the planning, have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants (including the Federal Government), and have demonstrated support for the concept of a national heritage area; (7) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and local and State governments to develop a national heritage 116 STAT. 2972area consistent with continued local and State economic activity; and (8) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public.
SEC. 3. BOUNDARIES OF THE STUDY AREA. The study area referred to in section 2 shall be comprised of the following: (1) The part of the Tennessee River’s watershed in northern Alabama. (2) The cities of Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals City, Alabama. (3) The towns of Anderson, Cherokee, Courtland, Leighton, Lexington, Littleville, Red Bay, Rogersville, Russellville, Town Creek, and Waterloo, Alabama, and their environs. (4) Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, and Lawrence Counties, Alabama. (5) Other areas that have heritage aspects that are similar to those aspects that are in the areas described in paragraphs (1) through (4) and which are adjacent to or in the vicinity of those areas.
SEC. 4. REPORT.

Deadline.

Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are first made available for this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2628: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–398 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 30, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–349: To authorize payments to certain Klamath Project water distribution entities for amounts assessed by the entities for operation and maintenance of the Project’s transferred works for 2001, to authorize refunds to such entities of amounts collected by the Bureau of Reclamation for reserved works for 2001, and for other purposes. Public Law349 Public Law 107–349116 STAT. 2973 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2973 Public Law 107–349 107th Congress
An Act To authorize payments to certain Klamath Project water distribution entities for amounts assessed by the entities for operation and maintenance of the Project’s transferred works for 2001, to authorize refunds to such entities of amounts collected by the Bureau of Reclamation for reserved works for 2001, and for other purposes.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2828]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. QUALIFIED KLAMATH PROJECT ENTITY DEFINED. In this Act, the term “qualified Klamath Project entity” means an entity that— (1) has executed a water supply contract with the United States for water from the Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River of the Klamath Project pursuant to the reclamation laws, including the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388), and Acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto; (2) distributes water received under the contract; (3) received a severely limited irrigation supply from the Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River based on the Bureau of Reclamation 2001 annual operations plan dated April 6, 2001; and (4) was not reimbursed for its operation and maintenance expenses for 2001 pursuant to State law.
SEC. 3. REFUND AND WAIVER OF ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF KLAMATH RECLAMATION PROJECT. (a) In General.—The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to pay to each qualified Klamath Project entity an amount equal to the amount assessed or charged to members of the qualified Klamath Project entity, or to other persons receiving water or drainage service from such an entity, for operation and maintenance of Klamath Project transferred and reserved works for 2001. (b) Conditions.—Payment under this section may be made to a qualified Klamath Project entity only after the entity has— (1) provided to the Secretary documentation satisfactory to the Bureau of Reclamation, demonstrating the total amount assessed or charged to members of the entity or to persons receiving service from the entity; and (2) executed a binding agreement under which the funds paid to the entity under this section shall be distributed to 116 STAT. 2974each member of the entity or persons receiving service from the entity in an amount equal to the amount collected by the entity from the member or person for operation and maintenance for 2001. (c) Waiver of Remaining and Additional Charges.—The Secretary may waive any requirement that a qualified Klamath Project entity pay remaining or additional charges for operation and maintenance of Klamath Project reserved works for 2001. (d) Payments and Waivers for Individuals.—The Secretary— (1) may pay, to any individual within the Klamath Project who holds a contract entered into pursuant to the Act of February 21, 1911 (36 Stat. 925; 43 U.S.C. 523–525), popularly known as the “Warren Act”, and who is not within a district that receives a payment pursuant to subsection (a) and a waiver under subsection (c), an amount equal to the amount collected from such individual for operation and maintenance of Klamath Project reserved works for 2001; and (2) may forego collection from such individual of charges for operation and maintenance of such works for the remainder of 2001.
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Amounts not paid by a qualified Klamath Project entity to the Bureau of Reclamation for the operation and maintenance of the reserved works for 2001 shall be funded from the appropriations authorized by this Act. Costs incurred by the Bureau of Reclamation in carrying out this Act shall not be reimbursable.
SEC. 5. NO SUPPLEMENTAL OR ADDITIONAL BENEFIT. Activities under this Act or funded pursuant to this Act shall not be considered a supplemental or additional benefit under the Act of June 17, 1902 (82 Stat. 388), and all Acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2828: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–284 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–289 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:

Vol. 147 (2001): Nov. 13, considered and passed House.

Vol. 148 (2002): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–350: To provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a shooting range. Public Law350 Public Law 107–350116 STAT. 2975 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2975 Public Law 107–350 107th Congress
To provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a shooting range.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2937]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA (a) Findings.—The Congress finds that— (1) the Las Vegas area has experienced such rapid growth in the last few years that traditional locations for target shooting are now too close to populated areas for safety; (2) there is a need to designate a centralized location in the Las Vegas Valley where target shooters can practice safely; and (3) a central facility is also needed for persons training in the use of firearms, such as local law enforcement and security personnel. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are— (1) to provide a suitable location for the establishment of a centralized shooting facility in the Las Vegas Valley; and (2) to provide the public with— (A) opportunities for education and recreation; and (B) a location for competitive events and marksmanship training. (c) Conveyance.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey to Clark County, Nevada, subject to valid existing rights, for no consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land described in subsection (d). (d) Land Descriptions.—The parcels of land to be conveyed under subsection (c) are the parcels of land that are described as follows: (1) Approximately 320 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, in S½, sec. 25, T. 18 S., R. 60 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. (2) Approximately 320 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, in S½, sec. 26, T. 18 S., R. 60 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. (3) Approximately 320 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, in S½, sec. 27, T. 18 S., R. 60 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. (4) Approximately 640 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, in sec. 34, T. 18 S., R. 60 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian.116 STAT. 2976 (5) Approximately 640 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, in sec. 35, T. 18 S., R. 60 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. (6) Approximately 640 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, in sec. 36, T. 18 S., R. 60 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. (e) Use of Land.— (1) In general.—The parcels of land conveyed under subsection (c)— (A) shall be used by Clark County for the purposes described in subsection (b) only; and (B) shall not be disposed of by the county. (2) Reversion.—If Clark County ceases to use any parcel for the purposes described in subsection (b)— (A) title to the parcel shall revert to the United States, at the option of the United States; and (B) Clark County, Nevada, shall be responsible for any reclamation necessary to revert the parcel to the United States. (f) Additional Terms and Conditions.—The Secretary of the Interior may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Release of Land.—The Congress— (1) finds that the parcels of land conveyed under subsection (c), comprising a portion of the Quail Springs Wilderness Study Area, NV–050–411, managed by the Bureau of Land Management and reported to the Congress in 1991, have been adequately studied for wilderness designation under section 603 of the Federal Land Management Policy Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782); and (2) declares that those parcels are no longer subject to the requirements contained in subsection (c) of that section pertaining to the management of wilderness study areas in a manner that does not impair the suitability of such areas for preservation as wilderness. (h) Administrative Costs.—The Secretary shall require that Clark County, Nevada, pay all survey costs and other administrative 116 STAT. 2977costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents of and transfer of title to property under this section.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2937 (S. 1451) (S. 1601): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–387 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 9, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–351: To amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize additional projects under that Act. and for other purposes. Public Law351 Public Law 107–351116 STAT. 2978 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2978 Public Law 107–351 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize additional projects under that Act. and for other purposes.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2990]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL PROJECTS UNDER THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2000. Section 4(a) of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–576; 114 Stat. 3067) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(5) In the United Irrigation District of Hidalgo County, Texas, a pipeline and pumping system as identified in the Sigler, Winston, Greenwood, Associates, Incorporated, study dated January 2001. “(6) In the Cameron County, Texas, Irrigation District No. 2, proposed improvements to Canal C, as identified in the February 8, 2001, engineering report by Martin, Brown, and Perez. “(7) In the Cameron County, Texas, Irrigation District No. 2, a proposed Canal C and Canal 13 Inner Connect, as identified in the February 12, 2001, engineering report by Martin, Brown, and Perez. “(8) In Delta Lake Irrigation District of Hidalgo and Willacy Counties, Texas, proposed water conservation projects, as identified by the AW Blair Engineering report of February 13, 2001. “(9) In the Hidalgo and Cameron County, Texas, Irrigation District No. 9, a proposed project to salvage spill water using automatic control of canal gates as identified in the AW Blair Engineering report dated February 14, 2001. “(10) In the Brownsville Irrigation District of Cameron County, Texas, a proposed main canal replacement as outlined in the Holdar-Garcia & Associates engineering report dated February 14, 2001. “(11) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Irrigation District No. 16, a proposed off-district pump station project as identified by the Melden & Hunt, Incorporated, engineering report dated February 14, 2001.116 STAT. 2979 “(12) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Irrigation District No. 1, a proposed canal replacement of the North Branch East Main, as outlined in the Melden & Hunt, Incorporated, engineering analysis dated February, 2001. “(13) In the Donna (Texas) Irrigation District, a proposed improvement project as identified by the Melden & Hunt, Incorporated, engineering analysis dated February 13, 2001. “(14) In the Hudspeth County, Texas, Conservation and Reclamation District No. 1, the Alamo Arroyo Pumping Plant water quality project as identified by the engineering report and drawings by Gebhard-Sarma and Associates dated July 1996 and the construction of a 1,000 acre-foot off-channel regulating reservoir for the capture and conservation of irrigation water, as identified in the engineering report by AW Blair Engineering dated June 2002. “(15) In the El Paso County, Texas, Water Improvement District No. 1, the Riverside Canal Improvement Project Phase I Reach A, a canal lining and water conservation project as identified by the engineering report by AW Blair Engineering dated June 2002. “(16) In the Maverick County, Texas, Water Improvement and Control District No. 1, the concrete lining project of 12 miles of the Maverick Main Canal, identified in the engineering report by AW Blair Engineering dated June 2002. “(17) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Irrigation District No. 6, rehabilitation of 10.2 miles of concrete lining in the main canal between Lift Stations Nos. 2 and 3 as identified in the engineering report by AW Blair Engineering dated June 2002. “(18) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Irrigation District No. 2, Wisconsin Canal Improvements as identified in the Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Associates, Incorporated, engineering report dated February 2001. “(19) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Irrigation District No. 3, Lateral ‘A’ Canal Improvements as identified in the Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Associates, Incorporated, engineering report dated July 25, 2001.”.
SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2000. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–576; 114 Stat. 3065 et seq.) is further amended as follows: (1) Section 3(a) is amended in the first sentence by striking

114 Stat. 3065.

 “The Secretary” and all that follows through “in cooperation” and inserting “The Secretary, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, shall undertake a program under cooperative agreements”. (2) Section 3(b) is amended to read as follows: “(b) Project Review.—Project proposals shall be reviewed and evaluated under the guidelines set forth in the document published by the Bureau of Reclamation entitled ‘Guidelines for Preparing and Reviewing Proposals for Water Conservation and Improvement Projects Under P.L. 106–576’, dated June 2001.” (3) Section 3(d) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, including operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement”.116 STAT. 2980 (4)

114 Stat. 3065

Section 3(e) is amended by striking “the criteria established pursuant to this section” and inserting “the guidelines referred to in subsection (b)”. (5) Subsection (f) of section 3 is amended by striking “to prepare” and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting “to have the Secretary prepare the reports required under this section. The Federal share of the cost of such preparation by the Secretary shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of such preparation.”. (6) Section 3(g) is amended by striking “$2,000,000” and inserting “$8,000,000”. (7)

114 Stat. 3067

Section 4(b) is amended— (A) in the first sentence by striking “costs of any construction” and inserting “total project cost of any project”; and (B) in the last sentence by inserting “the actual” before “funds”. (8) Section 4(c) is amended by striking “$10,000,000” and inserting “$47,000,000 (2001 dollars)”.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2990. HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–580 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 22, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–352: To consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact. Public Law352 Public Law 107–352116 STAT. 2981 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2981 Public Law 107–352 107th Congress
An Act To consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 3180]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the consent of Congress is given to the amendment to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact which have been agreed to by such States that is substantially as follows: Article VII D of such compact is amended to read as follows: “D. Authorization proceedings.—An interstate district shall authorize the incurring of debts to finance capital projects by a majority vote of the district passed at an annual or special district meeting. Such vote shall be taken by secret ballot after full opportunity for debate, and any such vote shall be subject to reconsideration and further action by the district at the same meeting or at an adjourned session thereof. As an alternative, an interstate district may provide in its articles of agreement that such a vote be conducted by Australian or official balloting under procedures as set forth in the articles of agreement, and that such vote be subject to any method of reconsideration, if any, which the interstate district sets forth in the articles of agreement.”. Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3180: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–478 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

June 25, 26, considered and passed House.

Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–353: To provide for the conveyance of Forest Service facilities and lands comprising the Five Mile Regional Learning Center in the State of California to the Clovis Unified School District, to authorize a new special use permit regarding the continued use of unconveyed lands comprising the Center, and for other purposes. Public Law353 Public Law 107–353116 STAT. 2982 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2982 Public Law 107–353 107th Congress
An Act To provide for the conveyance of Forest Service facilities and lands comprising the Five Mile Regional Learning Center in the State of California to the Clovis Unified School District, to authorize a new special use permit regarding the continued use of unconveyed lands comprising the Center, and for other purposes.

Dec. 17, 2002

[HR 3401]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act”.
SEC. 2. LAND CONVEYANCE AND SPECIAL USE AGREEMENT, FIVE MILE REGIONAL LEARNING CENTER, CALIFORNIA. (a) Conveyance.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall convey to the Clovis Unified School District of California all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of National Forest System land consisting of 27.10 acres located within the southwest ¼ of section 2, township 2 north, range 15 east, Mount Diablo base and meridian, California, which has been utilized as the Five Mile Regional Learning Center by the school district since 1989 pursuant to a special use permit (Holder No. 2010–02) to provide natural resource conservation education to California youth. The conveyance shall include all structures, improvements, and personal property shown on original map #700602 and inventory dated February 1, 1989. (b) Special Use Agreement.—As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall enter into negotiations with the Clovis Unified School District to enter into a new special use permit for the approximately 100 acres of National Forest System land that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, is being used by the school district pursuant to the permit described in subsection (a), but is not included in the conveyance under such subsection. (c) Reversion.—In the event that the Clovis Unified School District discontinues its operation of the Five Mile Regional Learning Center, title to the real property conveyed under subsection (a) shall revert back to the United States.116 STAT. 2983 (d) Costs and Mineral Rights.—The conveyance under subsection (a) shall be for a nominal cost. Notwithstanding such subsection, the conveyance does not include the transfer of mineral rights.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3401: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–574 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 22, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–354: To revise the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and for other purposes. Public Law354 Public Law 107–354116 STAT. 2984 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 2984 Public Law 107–354 107th Congress
An Act To revise the boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and for other purposes.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 3449]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ADDITION TO NATIONAL MONUMENT.

16 USC 442 note.

The boundaries of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument (hereinafter referred to as the “National Monument”) are hereby modified to include the area comprising approximately 115 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “George Washington Birthplace National Monument Boundary Map”, numbered 332/80,023 and dated October 2001, which shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
SEC. 2. ACQUISITION OF LANDS.

16 USC 442 note.

Within the boundaries of the National Monument, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) is authorized to acquire lands, or interests therein, from willing owners by donation, purchase with donated money or appropriated funds, or exchange.
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATION OF NATIONAL MONUMENT.

16 USC 442 note.

In administering the National Monument, the Secretary shall take actions necessary to preserve and interpret the history and resources associated with George Washington, the generations of the Washington family who lived in the vicinity and their contemporaries, and 18th century plantation life and society.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3449 (S. 1943): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–631 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–267 accompanying S. 1943 (Comm. on Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the security and safety of pipelines.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 3609]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENT OF TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002”.

49 USC 60101 note.

 (b) Amendment of Title 49, United States Code.—Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or a repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 49, United States Code.
SEC. 2. ONE-CALL NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS. (a) Minimum Standards.—Section 6103 is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1) by inserting “, including all government operators” before the semicolon at the end; and (B) in paragraph (2) by inserting “, including all government and contract excavators” before the semicolon at the end; and (2) in subsection (c) by striking “provide for” and inserting “provide for and document”. (b) Compliance With Minimum Standards.—Section 6104(d) is amended by striking “Within 3 years after the date of the enactment of this chapter, the Secretary shall begin to” and inserting “The Secretary shall”. (c) Implementation of Best Practices Guidelines.— (1) In general.—Section 6105 is amended to read as follows:
“§ 6105. Implementation of best practices guidelines “(a) Adoption of Best Practices.—The Secretary of Transportation shall encourage States, operators of one-call notification programs, excavators (including all government and contract excavators), and underground facility operators to adopt and implement practices identified in the best practices report entitled ‘Common Ground’, as periodically updated. “(b) Technical Assistance.—The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to and participate in programs sponsored by a 116 STAT. 2986non-profit organization specifically established for the purpose of reducing construction-related damage to underground facilities. “(c) Grants.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary may make grants to a non-profit organization described in subsection (b). “(2) Authorization of Appropriations.—In addition to amounts authorized under section 6107, there is authorized to be appropriated for making grants under this subsection $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006. Such sums shall remain available until expended. “(3) General revenue funding.—Any sums appropriated under this subsection shall be derived from general revenues and may not be derived from amounts collected under section 60301.”.
(2) Conforming amendment.—The analysis for chapter 61 is amended by striking the item relating to section 6105 and inserting the following: “6105. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.— (1) For grants for states.—Section 6107(a) is amended by striking “$1,000,000 for fiscal year 2000” and all that follows before the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting “$1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006”. (2) For administration.—Section 6107(b) is amended by striking “for fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001” and inserting “for fiscal years 2003 through 2006”.
SEC. 3. ONE-CALL NOTIFICATION OF PIPELINE OPERATORS. (a) Limitation on Preemption.—Section 60104(c) is amended by adding at the end the following: “Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, a State authority may enforce a requirement of a one-call notification program of the State if the program meets the requirements for one-call notification programs under this chapter or chapter 61.”. (b) Minimum Requirements.—Section 60114(a)(2) is amended by inserting “, including a government employee or contractor,” after “person”. (c) Criminal Penalties.—Section 60123(d) is amended— (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking “knowingly and willfully”; (2) in paragraph (1) by inserting “knowingly and willfully” before “engages”; (3) by striking paragraph (2)(B) and inserting the following: “(B) a pipeline facility, and knows or has reason to know of the damage, but does not report the damage promptly to the operator of the pipeline facility and to other appropriate authorities; or”; and (4) by adding after paragraph (2) the following: ”Penalties under this subsection may be reduced in the case of a violation that is promptly reported by the violator.”.
SEC. 4. STATE OVERSIGHT ROLE. (a) State Agreements With Certification.—Section 60106 is amended— (1) in subsection (a) by striking “General Authority.—” and inserting “Agreements Without Certification.—”;116 STAT. 2987 (2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), and (d) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: “(b) Agreements With Certification.— “(1) In general.—If the Secretary accepts a certification under section 60105 and makes the determination required under this subsection, the Secretary may make an agreement with a State authority authorizing it to participate in the oversight of interstate pipeline transportation. Each such agreement shall include a plan for the State authority to participate in special investigations involving incidents or new construction and allow the State authority to participate in other activities overseeing interstate pipeline transportation or to assume additional inspection or investigatory duties. Nothing in this section modifies section 60104(c) or authorizes the Secretary to delegate the enforcement of safety standards for interstate pipeline facilities prescribed under this chapter to a State authority. “(2) Determinations required.—The Secretary may not enter into an agreement under this subsection, unless the Secretary determines in writing that— “(A) the agreement allowing participation of the State authority is consistent with the Secretary’s program for inspection and consistent with the safety policies and provisions provided under this chapter; “(B) the interstate participation agreement would not adversely affect the oversight responsibilities of intrastate pipeline transportation by the State authority; “(C) the State is carrying out a program demonstrated to promote preparedness and risk prevention activities that enable communities to live safely with pipelines; “(D) the State meets the minimum standards for State one-call notification set forth in chapter 61; and “(E) the actions planned under the agreement would not impede interstate commerce or jeopardize public safety. –(3) Existing agreements.—If requested by the State authority, the Secretary shall authorize a State authority which had an interstate agreement in effect after January 31, 1999, to oversee interstate pipeline transportation pursuant to the terms of that agreement until the Secretary determines that the State meets the requirements of paragraph (2) and executes a new agreement, or until December 31, 2003, whichever is sooner. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the Secretary, after affording the State notice, hearing, and an opportunity to correct any alleged deficiencies, from terminating an agreement that was in effect before enactment of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 if— “(A) the State authority fails to comply with the terms of the agreement; “(B) implementation of the agreement has resulted in a gap in the oversight responsibilities of intrastate pipeline transportation by the State authority; or “(C) continued participation by the State authority in the oversight of interstate pipeline transportation has had an adverse impact on pipeline safety.”. (b) Ending Agreements.—Subsection (e) of section 60106 (as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section) is amended to read as follows:116 STAT. 2988 “(e) Ending Agreements.— “(1) Permissive termination.—The Secretary may end an agreement under this section when the Secretary finds that the State authority has not complied with any provision of the agreement. “(2) Mandatory termination of agreement.—The Secretary shall end an agreement for the oversight of interstate pipeline transportation if the Secretary finds that— “(A) implementation of such agreement has resulted in a gap in the oversight responsibilities of intrastate pipeline transportation by the State authority; “(B) the State actions under the agreement have failed to meet the requirements under subsection (b); or “(C) continued participation by the State authority in the oversight of interstate pipeline transportation would not promote pipeline safety. “(3) Procedural requirements.—

Notice.

The Secretary shall give notice and an opportunity for a hearing to a State authority before ending an agreement under this section. The Secretary may provide a State an opportunity to correct any deficiencies

Federal Register, publication.

before ending an agreement. The finding and decision to end the agreement shall be published in the Federal Register and may not become effective for at least 15 days after the date of publication unless the Secretary finds that continuation of an agreement poses an imminent hazard.”. (c) Secretary’s Response to State Notices of Violations.—Subsection (c) of section 60106 (as redesignated by subsection (a)(2) of this section) is amended— (1) by striking “Each agreement” and inserting the following: “(1) In general.—Each agreement”; (2) by adding at the end the following: “(2) Response by secretary.—

Deadline.

If a State authority notifies the Secretary under paragraph (1) of a violation or probable violation of an applicable safety standard, the Secretary, not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of the notification, shall— “(A) issue an order under section 60118(b) or take other appropriate enforcement actions to ensure compliance with this chapter; or “(B) provide the State authority with a written explanation as to why the Secretary has determined not to take such actions.” ; and (3) by aligning the text of paragraph (1) (as designated by this subsection) with paragraph (2) (as added by this subsection).
SEC. 5. PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Section 60116 is amended to read as follows: “§ 60116. Public education programs “(a) In General.—Each owner or operator of a gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facility shall carry out a continuing program to educate the public on the use of a one-call notification system prior to excavation and other damage prevention activities, the possible hazards associated with unintended releases from the pipeline facility, the physical indications that such a release may have 116 STAT. 2989occurred, what steps should be taken for public safety in the event of a pipeline release, and how to report such an event. “(b) Modification of Existing Programs.—Not later than

Deadline.

 12 months after the date of enactment of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002, each owner or operator of a gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facility shall review its existing public education program for effectiveness and modify the program as necessary. The completed program shall include activities to advise affected municipalities, school districts, businesses, and residents of pipeline facility locations. The completed program shall be submitted to the Secretary or, in the case of an intrastate pipeline facility operator, the appropriate State agency, and shall be periodically reviewed by the Secretary or, in the case of an intrastate pipeline facility operator, the appropriate State agency. “(c) Standards.—The Secretary may issue standards prescribing the elements of an effective public education program. The Secretary may also develop material for use in the program.”.
SEC. 6. PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES PROVIDING PIPELINE SAFETY INFORMATION. (a) In General.—Chapter 601 is amended by adding at the end the following:
“§ 60129. Protection of employees providing pipeline safety information “(a) Discrimination Against Employee.— “(1) In general.—No employer may discharge any employee or otherwise discriminate against any employee with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee (or any person acting pursuant to a request of the employee)— “(A) provided, caused to be provided, or is about to provide or cause to be provided, to the employer or the Federal Government information relating to any violation or alleged violation of any order, regulation, or standard under this chapter or any other Federal law relating to pipeline safety; “(B) refused to engage in any practice made unlawful by this chapter or any other Federal law relating to pipeline safety, if the employee has identified the alleged illegality to the employer; “(C) provided, caused to be provided, or is about to provide or cause to be provided, testimony before Congress or at any Federal or State proceeding regarding any provision (or proposed provision) of this chapter or any other Federal law relating to pipeline safety; “(D) commenced, caused to be commenced, or is about to commence or cause to be commenced a proceeding under this chapter or any other Federal law relating to pipeline safety, or a proceeding for the administration or enforcement of any requirement imposed under this chapter or any other Federal law relating to pipeline safety; “(E) provided, caused to be provided, or is about to provide or cause to be provided, testimony in any proceeding described in subparagraph (D); or “(F) assisted or participated or is about to assist or participate in any manner in such a proceeding or in any 116 STAT. 2990other manner in such a proceeding or in any other action to carry out the purposes of this chapter or any other Federal law relating to pipeline safety. “(2) Employer defined.—In this section, the term ‘employer’ means— “(A) a person owning or operating a pipeline facility; or “(B) a contractor or subcontractor of such a person. “(b) Department of Labor Complaint Procedure.— “(1) Filing and notification.—

Deadlines.

A person who believes that he or she has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of subsection (a) may, not later than 180 days after the date on which such violation occurs, file (or have any person file on his or her behalf) a complaint with the Secretary of Labor alleging such discharge or discrimination. Upon receipt of such a complaint, the Secretary of Labor shall notify, in writing, the person or persons named in the complaint and the Secretary of Transportation of the filing of the complaint, of the allegations contained in the complaint, of the substance of evidence supporting the complaint, and of the opportunities that will be afforded to such person or persons under paragraph (2). “(2) Investigation; preliminary order.— “(A) In general.—

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Not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1) and after affording the person or persons named in the complaint an opportunity to submit to the Secretary of Labor a written response to the complaint and an opportunity to meet with a representative of the Secretary of Labor to present statements from witnesses, the Secretary of Labor shall conduct an investigation and determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the complaint has merit and notify in writing the complainant and the person or persons alleged to have committed a violation of subsection (a) of the Secretary of Labor’s findings. If the Secretary of Labor concludes that there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of subsection (a) has occurred, the Secretary of Labor shall include with the Secretary of Labor’s findings with a preliminary order providing the relief prescribed by paragraph (3)(B). Not later than 60 days after the date of notification of findings under this subparagraph, any person alleged to have committed a violation or the complainant may file objections to the findings or preliminary order, or both, and request a hearing on the record. The filing of such objections shall not operate to stay any reinstatement remedy contained in the preliminary order. Such hearings shall be conducted expeditiously. If a hearing is not requested in such 60-day period, the preliminary order shall be deemed a final order that is not subject to judicial review. “(B) Requirements.— “(i) Required showing by complainant.—The Secretary of Labor shall dismiss a complaint filed under this subsection and shall not conduct an investigation otherwise required under subparagraph (A) unless the complainant makes a prima facie showing that any behavior described in subsection (a) was 116 STAT. 2991a contributing factor in the unfavorable personnel action alleged in the complaint. “(ii) Showing by employer.—Notwithstanding a finding by the Secretary of Labor that the complainant has made the showing required under clause (i), no investigation otherwise required under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted if the employer demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that the employer would have taken the same unfavorable personnel action in the absence of that behavior. “(iii) Criteria for determination by secretary.—The Secretary of Labor may determine that a violation of subsection (a) has occurred only if the complainant demonstrates that any behavior described in subsection (a) was a contributing factor in the unfavorable personnel action alleged in the complaint. “(iv) Prohibition.—Relief may not be ordered under subparagraph (A) if the employer demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the employer would have taken the same unfavorable personnel action in the absence of that behavior. “(3) Final order.— “(A) Deadline for issuance; settlement agreements.—Not later than 90 days after the date of conclusion of a hearing under paragraph (2), the Secretary of Labor shall issue a final order providing the relief prescribed by this paragraph or denying the complaint. At any time before issuance of a final order, a proceeding under this subsection may be terminated on the basis of a settlement agreement entered into by the Secretary of Labor, the complainant, and the person or persons alleged to have committed the violation. “(B) Remedy.—If, in response to a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Labor determines that a violation of subsection (a) has occurred, the Secretary of Labor shall order the person or persons who committed such violation to— “(i) take affirmative action to abate the violation; “(ii) reinstate the complainant to his or her former position together with the compensation (including back pay) and restore the terms, conditions, and privileges associated with his or her employment; and “(iii) provide compensatory damages to the complainant. If such an order is issued under this paragraph, the Secretary of Labor, at the request of the complainant, shall assess against the person or persons against whom the order is issued a sum equal to the aggregate amount of all costs and expenses (including attorney’s and expert witness fees) reasonably incurred, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, by the complainant for, or in connection with, the bringing the complaint upon which the order was issued. “(C) Frivolous complaints.—If the Secretary of Labor finds that a complaint under paragraph (1) is frivolous or has been brought in bad faith, the Secretary of Labor 116 STAT. 2992may award to the prevailing employer a reasonable attorney’s fee not exceeding $1,000. “(4) Review.— “(A) Appeal to court of appeals.—Any person adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under paragraph (3) may obtain review of the order in the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the violation, with respect to which the order was issued, allegedly occurred or the circuit in which the complainant resided on the date of such violation. The petition for review must be filed not later than 60 days after the date of issuance of the final order of the Secretary of Labor. Review shall conform to chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. The commencement of proceedings under this subparagraph shall not, unless ordered by the court, operate as a stay of the order. “(B) Limitation on collateral attack.—An order of the Secretary of Labor with respect to which review could have been obtained under subparagraph (A) shall not be subject to judicial review in any criminal or other civil proceeding. “(5) Enforcement of order by secretary of labor.—Whenever any person has failed to comply with an order issued under paragraph (3), the Secretary of Labor may file a civil action in the United States district court for the district in which the violation was found to occur to enforce such order. In actions brought under this paragraph, the district courts shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief, including, but not to be limited to, injunctive relief and compensatory damages. “(6) Enforcement of order by parties.— “(A) Commencement of action.—A person on whose behalf an order was issued under paragraph (3) may commence a civil action against the person or persons to whom such order was issued to require compliance with such order. The appropriate United States district court shall have jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce such order. “(B) Attorney fees.—The court, in issuing any final order under this paragraph, may award costs of litigation (including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees) to any party whenever the court determines such award of costs is appropriate. “(c) Mandamus.—Any nondiscretionary duty imposed by this section shall be enforceable in a mandamus proceeding brought under section 1361 of title 28, United States Code. “(d) Nonapplicability to Deliberate Violations.—Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an action of an employee of an employer who, acting without direction from the employer (or such employer’s agent), deliberately causes a violation of any requirement relating to pipeline safety under this chapter or any other law of the United States.”.
(b) Civil Penalty.—Section 60122(a) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(3) A person violating section 60129, or an order issued thereunder, is liable to the Government for a civil penalty of not more 116 STAT. 2993than $1,000 for each violation. The penalties provided by paragraph (1) do not apply to a violation of section 60129 or an order issued thereunder.”. (c) Conforming Amendment.—The analysis for chapter 601 is amended by adding at the end the following: “60129.
SEC. 7. SAFETY ORDERS. Section 60117 is amended by adding at the end the following: “(1) Safety orders.—If the Secretary decides that a pipeline facility has a potential safety-related condition, the Secretary may order the operator of the facility to take necessary corrective action, including physical inspection, testing, repair, replacement, or other appropriate action to remedy the safety-related condition.”.
SEC. 8. PENALTIES. (a) Pipeline Facilities Hazardous to Life, Property, or the Environment.— (1) General authority.—Section 60112(a) is amended to read as follows: “(a) General authority.—After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary of Transportation may decide that a pipeline facility is hazardous if the Secretary decides that— “(1) operation of the facility is or would be hazardous to life, property, or the environment; or “(2) the facility is or would be constructed or operated, or a component of the facility is or would be constructed or operated, with equipment, material, or a technique that the Secretary decides is hazardous to life, property, or the environment.”. (2) Corrective action orders.—Section 60112(d) is amended by striking “is hazardous” and inserting “is or would be hazardous”. (b) Enforcement.— (1) General penalties.—Section 60122(a)(1) is amended— (A) by striking “$25,000” and inserting “$100,000”; and (B) by striking “$500,000” and inserting “$1,000,000”. (2) Penalty considerations.—Section 60122(b) is amended by striking “under this section” and all that follows through paragraph (4) and inserting “under this section— “(1) the Secretary shall consider— “(A) the nature, circumstances, and gravity of the violation, including adverse impact on the environment; “(B) with respect to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of prior violations, the ability to pay, and any effect on ability to continue doing business; and “(C) good faith in attempting to comply; and “(2) the Secretary may consider— “(A) the economic benefit gained from the violation without any reduction because of subsequent damages; and “(B) other matters that justice requires.” (3) Civil actions.—Section 60120(a) is amended— (A) by striking “(a) Civil Actions.—(1)” and all that follows through “(2) At the request” and inserting the following: “(a) Civil Actions.—116 STAT. 2994 “(1) Civil actions to enforce this chapter.—At the request of the Secretary of Transportation, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to enforce this chapter, including section 60112, or a regulation prescribed or order issued under this chapter. The court may award appropriate relief, including a temporary or permanent injunction, punitive damages, and assessment of civil penalties, considering the same factors as prescribed for the Secretary in an administrative case under section 60122. “(2) Civil actions to require compliance with subpoenas or allow for inspections.—At the request”; and (B) by aligning the remainder of the text of paragraph (2) with the text of paragraph (1). (c) Criminal Penalties for Damaging or Destroying a Facility.—Section 60123(b) is amended— (1) by striking “or” after “gas pipeline facility” and inserting “, an”; and (2) by inserting after “liquid pipeline facility” the following: “, or either an intrastate gas pipeline facility or intrastate hazardous liquid pipeline facility that is used in interstate or foreign commerce or in any activity affecting interstate or foreign commerce”. (d) Comptroller General Study.— (1) In general.—

49 USC 60122 note.

The Comptroller General shall conduct a study of the actions, policies, and procedures of the Secretary of Transportation for assessing and collecting fines and penalties on operators of hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines. (2) Analysis.—In conducting the study, the Comptroller General shall examine, at a minimum, the following: (A) The frequency with which the Secretary has substituted corrective orders for fines and penalties. (B) Changes in the amounts of fines recommended by safety inspectors, assessed by the Secretary, and actually collected. (C) An evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Secretary’s enforcement strategy. (D) The extent to which the Secretary has complied with the report of the Government Accounting Office entitled “Pipeline Safety: The Office of Pipeline Safety is Changing How it Oversees the Pipeline Industry”. (3) Report.—

Deadline.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study.
SEC. 9. PIPELINE SAFETY INFORMATION GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES. (a) In General.—Chapter 601 is further amended by adding at the end the following:
“§ 60130. Pipeline safety information grants to communities “(a) Grant Authority.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary of Transportation may make grants for technical assistance to local communities and 116 STAT. 2995groups of individuals (not including for-profit entities) relating to the safety of pipeline facilities in local communities, other than facilities regulated under Public Law 93–153 (43 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.). The Secretary shall establish competitive procedures

Procedures

 for awarding grants under this section and criteria for selecting grant recipients. The amount of any grant under this section may not exceed $50,000 for a single grant recipient. The Secretary shall establish appropriate procedures to ensure the proper use of funds provided under this section. “(2) Technical assistance defined.—In this subsection, the term ‘technical assistance’ means engineering and other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues, including the promotion of public participation in official proceedings conducted under this chapter. “(b) Prohibited Uses.—Funds provided under this section may not be used for lobbying or in direct support of litigation. “(c) Annual Report.— “(1) In general.—Not later than 90 days after the last

Deadline.

 day of each fiscal year for which grants are made by the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall report to the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives on grants made under this section in the preceding fiscal year. “(2) Contents.—The report shall include— “(A) a listing of the identity and location of each recipient of a grant under this section in the preceding fiscal year and the amount received by the recipient; “(B) a description of the purpose for which each grant was made; and “(C) a description of how each grant was used by the recipient. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for carrying out this section $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006. Such amounts shall not be derived from user fees collected under section 60301.”.
(c) Conforming Amendment.—The analysis for chapter 601 is amended by adding at the end the following: “60130.
SEC. 10. OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IN INVESTIGATIONS. (a) In General.—Section 60118 is amended by adding at the end the following: “(e) Operator Assistance in Investigations.—If the Secretary or the National Transportation Safety Board investigate an accident involving a pipeline facility, the operator of the facility shall make available to the Secretary or the Board all records and information that in any way pertain to the accident (including integrity management plans and test results), and shall afford all reasonable assistance in the investigation of the accident.”. (b) Corrective Action Orders.—Section 60112(d) is amended— (1) by striking “If the Secretary” and inserting the following: “(1) In general.—If the Secretary”;116 STAT. 2996 (2) by adding the end the following: “(2) Actions attributable to an employee.—If, in the case of a corrective action order issued following an accident, the Secretary determines that the actions of an employee carrying out an activity regulated under this chapter, including duties under section 60102(a), may have contributed substantially to the cause of the accident, the Secretary shall direct the operator to relieve the employee from performing those activities, reassign the employee, or place the employee on leave until the earlier of the date on which— “(A) the Secretary, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, determines that the employee’s actions did not contribute substantially to the cause of the accident; or “(B) the Secretary determines the employee has been requalified or re trained as provided for in section 60131 and can safely perform those activities. “(3) Effect of collective bargaining agreements.—An action taken by an operator under paragraph (2) shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.”; and (3) by aligning the remainder of the text of paragraph (1) (as designated by paragraph (1) of this subsection) with paragraph (2) (as added by paragraph (2) of this subsection), (c) Limitation on Statutory Construction.—Section 60118 is amended by adding at the end the following: “(f) Limitation on Statutory Construction.—Nothing in this section may be construed to infringe upon the constitutional rights of an operator or its employees.”.
SEC. 11. POPULATION ENCROACHMENT AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY. (a) In General.—Section 60127 is amended to read as follows: “§ 60127. Population encroachment and rights-of-way “(a) Study.—The Secretary of Transportation, in conjunction with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and State and local governments, shall undertake a study of land use practices, zoning ordinances, and preservation of environmental resources with regard to pipeline rights-of-way and their maintenance. “(b) Purpose of Study.—The purpose of the study shall be to gather information on land use practices, zoning ordinances, and preservation of environmental resources— “(1) to determine effective practices to limit encroachment on existing pipeline rights-of-way; “(2) to address and prevent the hazards and risks to the public, pipeline workers, and the environment associated with encroachment on pipeline rights-of-way; “(3) to raise the awareness of the risks and hazards of encroachment on pipeline rights-of-way; and “(4) to address how to best preserve environmental resources in conjunction with maintaining pipeline rights-of-way, recognizing pipeline operators’ regulatory obligations to maintain rights-of-way and to protect public safety. “(c) Considerations.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consider, at a minimum, the following:116 STAT. 2997 “(1) The legal authority of Federal agencies and State and local governments in controlling land use and the limitations on such authority. “(2) The current practices of Federal agencies and State and local governments in addressing land use issues involving a pipeline easement. “(3) The most effective way to encourage Federal agencies and State and local governments to monitor and reduce encroachment upon pipeline rights-of-way. “(d) Report.— “(1) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date

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 of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish a report identifying practices, laws, and ordinances that are most successful in addressing issues of encroachment and maintenance on pipeline rights-of-way so as to more effectively protect public safety, pipeline workers, and the environment. “(2) Distribution of report.—The Secretary shall provide a copy of the report to— “(A) Congress and appropriate Federal agencies; and “(B) States for further distribution to appropriate local authorities. “(3) Adoption of practices, laws, and ordinances.—The Secretary shall encourage Federal agencies and State and local governments to adopt and implement appropriate practices, laws, and ordinances, as identified in the report, to address the risks and hazards associated with encroachment upon pipeline rights-of-way and to address the potential methods of preserving environmental resources while maintaining pipeline rights-of-way, consistent with pipeline safety.”. (b) Conforming Amendment.—The analysis for chapter 601 is amended by striking the item relating to section 60127 and inserting the following: “60127.
SEC. 12. PIPELINE INTEGRITY, SAFETY, AND RELIABILITY RESEARCH

49 USC 60101 note.

 AND DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.—The heads of the participating agencies shall carry out a program of research, development, demonstration, and standardization to ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities. (b) Memorandum of Understanding.— (1) In general.—Not later than 120 days after the date

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 of enactment of this Act, the heads of the participating agencies shall enter into a memorandum of understanding detailing their respective responsibilities in the program authorized by subsection (a). (2) Areas of expertise.—Under the memorandum of understanding, each of the participating agencies shall have the primary responsibility for ensuring that the elements of the program within its expertise are implemented in accordance with this section. The Department of Transportation’s responsibilities shall reflect its lead role in pipeline safety and expertise in pipeline inspection, integrity management, and damage prevention. The Department of Energy’s responsibilities shall reflect its expertise in system reliability, low-volume gas leak detection, and surveillance technologies. The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s responsibilities shall reflect its 116 STAT. 2998expertise in materials research and assisting in the development of consensus technical standards, as that term is used in section 12(d)(4) of Public Law 104–13 (15 U.S.C. 272 note). (c) Program Elements.—The program authorized by subsection (a) shall include research, development, demonstration, and standardization activities related to— (1) materials inspection; (2) stress and fracture analysis, detection of cracks, corrosion, abrasion, and other abnormalities inside pipelines that lead to pipeline failure, and development of new equipment or technologies that are inserted into pipelines to detect anomalies; (3) internal inspection and leak detection technologies, including detection of leaks at very low volumes; (4) methods of analyzing content of pipeline throughput; (5) pipeline security, including improving the real-time surveillance of pipeline rights-of-way, developing tools for evaluating and enhancing pipeline security and infrastructure, reducing natural, technological, and terrorist threats, and protecting first response units and persons near an incident; (6) risk assessment methodology, including vulnerability assessment and reduction of third-party damage; (7) communication, control, and information systems surety; (8) fire safety of pipelines; (9) improved excavation, construction, and repair technologies; and (10) other appropriate elements. (d) Program Plan.— (1) In general.—

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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy and the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall prepare and transmit to Congress a 5-year program plan to guide activities under this section. Such program plan shall be submitted to the Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee and the Technical Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards Committee for review, and the report to Congress shall include the comments of the committees. The 5-year program plan shall be based on the memorandum of understanding under subsection (b) and take into account related activities of other Federal agencies. (2) Consultation.—In preparing the program plan and selecting and prioritizing appropriate project proposals, the Secretary of Transportation shall consult with or seek the advice of appropriate representatives of the natural gas, crude oil, and petroleum product pipeline industries, utilities, manufacturers, institutions of higher learning, Federal agencies, pipeline research institutions, national laboratories, State pipeline safety officials, labor organizations, environmental organizations, pipeline safety advocates, and professional and technical societies. (e) Reports to Congress.—

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Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the heads of the participating agencies shall transmit jointly to Congress a report on the status and results to date of the implementation of the program plan prepared under subsection (d).116 STAT. 2999 (f) Authorization of Appropriations.— (1) Department of transportation.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation for carrying out this section $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006. (2) Department of energy.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy for carrying out this section $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006. (3) National institute of standards and technology.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology for carrying out this section $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006. (4) General revenue funding.—Any sums appropriated under this subsection shall be derived from general revenues and may not be derived from amounts collected under section 60301 of title 49, United States Code. (g) Pipeline Integrity Program.—Of the amounts available in the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund established by section 9509 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9509), $3,000,000 shall be transferred to the Secretary of Transportation, as provided in appropriation Acts, to carry out programs for detection, prevention, and mitigation of oil spills for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2006. (h) Participating Agencies Defined.—In this section, the term “participating agencies–” means the Department of Transportation, the Department of Energy, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
SEC. 13. PIPELINE QUALIFICATION PROGRAMS. (a) Verification Program.— (1) In general.—Chapter 601 is further amended by adding at the end the following:
“§ 60131. Verification of pipeline qualification programs “(a) In General.—Subject to the requirements of this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall require the operator of a pipeline facility to develop and adopt a qualification program to ensure that the individuals who perform covered tasks are qualified to conduct such tasks. “(b) Standards and Criteria.— “(1) Development.—Not later than 1 year after the date

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 of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the Department of Transportation has in place standards and criteria for qualification programs referred to in subsection (a). “(2) Contents.—The standards and criteria shall include the following: “(A) The establishment of methods for evaluating the acceptability of the qualifications of individuals described in subsection (a). “(B) A requirement that pipeline operators develop and implement written plans and procedures to qualify individuals described in subsection (a) to a level found acceptable using the methods established under subparagraph (A) and 116 STAT. 3000evaluate the abilities of individuals described in subsection (a) according to such methods. “(C) A requirement that the plans and procedures adopted by a pipeline operator under subparagraph (B) be reviewed and verified under subsection (e). “(c) Development of Qualification Programs by Pipeline Operators.—

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The Secretary shall require each pipeline operator to develop and adopt, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, a qualification program that complies with the standards and criteria described in subsection (b). “(d) Elements of Qualification Programs.—A qualification program adopted by an operator under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: “(1) A method for examining or testing the qualifications of individuals described in subsection (a). The method may include written examination, oral examination, observation during on-the-job performance, on-the-job training, simulations, and other forms of assessment. The method may not be limited to observation of on-the-job performance, except with respect to tasks for which the Secretary has determined that such observation is the best method of examining or testing qualifications

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 The Secretary shall ensure that the results of any such observations are documented in writing. “(2)

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A requirement that the operator complete the qualification of all individuals described in subsection (a) not later than 18 months after the date of adoption of the qualification program. “(3) A periodic requalification component that provides for examination or testing of individuals in accordance with paragraph (1). “(4) A program to provide training, as appropriate, to ensure that individuals performing covered tasks have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the tasks in a manner that ensures the safe operation of pipeline facilities. “(e) Review and Verification of Programs.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary shall review the qualification program of each pipeline operator and verify its compliance with the standards and criteria described in subsection (b) and that it includes the elements described in subsection (d).

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 The Secretary shall record the results of that review for use in the next review of an operator’s program. “(2) Deadline for completion.—Reviews and verifications under this subsection shall be completed not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this section. “(3) Inadequate programs.—If the Secretary decides that a qualification program is inadequate for the safe operation of a pipeline facility, the Secretary shall act as under section 60108(a)(2) to require the operator to revise the qualification program. “(4) Program modifications.—

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If the operator of a pipeline facility significantly modifies a program that has been verified under this subsection, the operator shall notify the Secretary of the modifications. The Secretary shall review and verify such modifications in accordance with paragraph (1).116 STAT. 3001 “(5) Waivers and Modifications.—In accordance with section 60118(c), the Secretary may waive or modify any requirement of this section if the waiver or modification is not inconsistent with pipeline safety. “(6) Inaction by the secretary.—Notwithstanding any

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 failure of the Secretary to prescribe standards and criteria as described in subsection (b), an operator of a pipeline facility shall develop and adopt a qualification program that complies with the requirement of subsection (b)(2)(B) and includes the elements described in subsection (d) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section. “(f) Intrastate Pipeline Facilities.—In the case of an intrastate pipeline facility operator, the duties and powers of the Secretary under this section with respect to the qualification program of the operator shall be vested in the appropriate State regulatory agency, consistent with this chapter. “(g) Covered Task Defined.—In this section, the term ‘covered task’— “(1) with respect to a gas pipeline facility, has the meaning such term has under section 192.801 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, including any subsequent modifications; and “(2) with respect to a hazardous liquid pipeline facility, has the meaning such term has under section 195.501 of such title, including any subsequent modifications. “(h) Report.—Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment

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 of this section, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the status and results to date of the personnel qualification regulations issued under this chapter.”.
(2) Conforming amendment.—The analysis for chapter 601 is amended by adding at end the following: “60131. (b) Pilot Program for Certification of Certain Pipeline Workers.— (1) In general.—Not later than 36 months after the date

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 of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall— (A) develop tests and other requirements for certifying the qualifications of individuals who operate computer-based systems for controlling the operations of pipelines; and (B) establish and carry out a pilot program for 3 pipeline facilities under which the individuals operating computer-based systems for controlling the operations of pipelines at such facilities are required to be certified under the process established under subparagraph (A). (2) Report.—The Secretary shall include in the report required under section 60131(h), as added by subsection (a) of this section, the results of the pilot program. The report shall include— (A) a description of the pilot program and implementation of the pilot program at each of the 3 pipeline facilities; (B) an evaluation of the pilot program, including the effectiveness of the process for certifying individuals who operate computer-based systems for controlling the operations of pipelines; (C) any recommendations of the Secretary for requiring the certification of all individuals who operate computer-116 STAT. 3002based systems for controlling the operations of pipelines; and (D) an assessment of the ramifications of requiring the certification of other individuals performing safety-sensitive functions for a pipeline facility. (3) Computer-based systems defined.—In this subsection, the term “computer-based systems” means supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
SEC. 14. RISK ANALYSIS AND INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR GAS PIPELINES. (a) In General.—Section 60109 is amended by adding at the end the following: “(c) Risk Analysis and Integrity Management Programs.— “(1) Requirement.—Each operator of a gas pipeline facility shall conduct an analysis of the risks to each facility of the operator located in an area identified pursuant to subsection (a)(1) and defined in chapter 192 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, including any subsequent modifications, and shall adopt and implement a written integrity management program for such facility to reduce the risks. “(2) Regulations.—

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 “(A) In general.—Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue regulations prescribing standards to direct an operator’s conduct of a risk analysis and adoption and implementation of an integrity management program under this subsection. The regulations shall require an operator to conduct a risk analysis and adopt an integrity management program within a time period prescribed by the Secretary, ending not later than 24 months after such date of enactment. Not later than 18 months after such date of enactment, each operator of a gas pipeline facility shall begin a baseline integrity assessment described in paragraph (3). “(B) Authority to issue regulations.—The Secretary may satisfy the requirements of this paragraph through the issuance of regulations under this paragraph or under other authority of law. “(3) Minimum requirements of integrity management programs.—An integrity management program required under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following requirements:

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 “(A)

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A baseline integrity assessment of each of the operator’s facilities in areas identified pursuant to subsection (a)(1) and defined in chapter 192 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, including any subsequent modifications, by internal inspection device, pressure testing, direct assessment, or an alternative method that the Secretary determines would provide an equal or greater level of safety. The operator shall complete such assessment not later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this subsection. At least 50 percent of such facilities shall be assessed not later than 5 years after such date of enactment. The operator shall prioritize such facilities for assessment based on all risk factors, including any previously discovered defects or anomalies and any history of leaks, 116 STAT. 3003repairs, or failures. The operator shall ensure that assessments of facilities with the highest risks are given priority for completion and that such assessments will be completed not later than 5 years after such date of enactment. “(B) Subject to paragraph (5), periodic reassessment of the facility, at a minimum of once every 7 years, using methods described in subparagraph (A). “(C) Clearly defined criteria for evaluating the results of assessments conducted under subparagraphs (A) and (B) and for taking actions based on such results. “(D) A method for conducting an analysis on a continuing basis that integrates all available information about the integrity of the facility and the consequences of releases from the facility. “(E) A description of actions to be taken by the operator to promptly address any integrity issue raised by an evaluation conducted under subparagraph (C) or the analysis conducted under subparagraph (D). “(F) A description of measures to prevent and mitigate the consequences of releases from the facility. “(G) A method for monitoring cathodic protection systems throughout the pipeline system of the operator to the extent not addressed by other regulations. “(H) If the Secretary raises a safety concern relating to the facility, a description of the actions to be taken by the operator to address the safety concern, including issues raised with the Secretary by States and local authorities under an agreement entered into under section 60106. “(4) Treatment of baseline integrity assessments.—In the case of a baseline integrity assessment conducted by an operator in the period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the date of issuance of regulations under this subsection, the Secretary shall accept the assessment as complete, and shall not require the operator to repeat any portion of the assessment, if the Secretary determines that the assessment was conducted in accordance with the requirements of this subsection. “(5) Waivers and modifications.—In accordance with section 60118(c), the Secretary may waive or modify any requirement for reassessment of a facility under paragraph (3)(B) for reasons that may include the need to maintain local product supply or the lack of internal inspection devices if the Secretary determines that such waiver is not inconsistent with pipeline safety. “(6) Standards.—The standards prescribed by the Secretary under paragraph (2) shall address each of the following factors: “(A) The minimum requirements described in paragraph (3). “(B) The type or frequency of inspections or testing of pipeline facilities, in addition to the minimum requirements of paragraph (3)(B). “(C) The manner in which the inspections or testing are conducted. “(D) The criteria used in analyzing results of the inspections or testing.116 STAT. 3004 “(E) The types of information sources that must be integrated in assessing the integrity of a pipeline facility as well as the manner of integration. “(F) The nature and timing of actions selected to address the integrity of a pipeline facility. “(G) Such other factors as the Secretary determines appropriate to ensure that the integrity of a pipeline facility is addressed and that appropriate mitigative measures are adopted to protect areas identified under subsection (a)(1). In prescribing those standards, the Secretary shall ensure that all inspections required are conducted in a manner that minimizes environmental and safety risks, and shall take into account the applicable level of protection established by national consensus standards organizations. “(7) Additional optional standards.—The Secretary may also prescribe standards requiring an operator of a pipeline facility to include in an integrity management program under this subsection— “(A) changes to valves or the establishment or modification of systems that monitor pressure and detect leaks based on the operator’s risk analysis; and “(B) the use of emergency flow restricting devices. “(8) Lack of regulations.—

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In the absence of regulations addressing the elements of an integrity management program described in this subsection, the operator of a pipeline facility shall conduct a risk analysis and adopt and implement an integrity management program described in this subsection not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this subsection and shall complete the baseline integrity assessment described in this subsection not later than 10 years after such date of enactment. At least 50 percent of such facilities shall be assessed not later than 5 years after such date of enactment. The operator shall prioritize such facilities for assessment based on all risk factors, including any previously discovered defects or anomalies and any history of leaks, repairs, or failures. The operator shall ensure that assessments of facilities with the highest risks are given priority for completion and that such assessments will be completed not later than 5 years after such date of enactment. “(9) Review of integrity management programs.— “(A) Review of programs.— “(i) In general.—The Secretary shall review a risk analysis and integrity management program under paragraph (1) and record the results of that review for use in the next review of an operator’s program. “(ii) Context of review.—The Secretary may conduct a review under clause (i) as an element of the Secretary’s inspection of an operator. “(iii) Inadequate programs.—If the Secretary determines that a risk analysis or integrity management program does not comply with the requirements of this subsection or regulations issued as described in paragraph (2), or is inadequate for the safe operation of a pipeline facility, the Secretary shall act under section 60108(a)(2) to require the operator to revise the risk analysis or integrity management program.116 STAT. 3005 “(B) Amendments to programs.—In order to facilitate

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 reviews under this paragraph, an operator of a pipeline facility shall notify the Secretary of any amendment made to the operator’s integrity management program not later than 30 days after the date of adoption of the amendment. The Secretary shall review any such amendment in accordance with this paragraph. “(C) Transmittal of programs to state authorities.—The Secretary shall provide a copy of each risk analysis and integrity management program reviewed by the Secretary under this paragraph to any appropriate State authority with which the Secretary has entered into an agreement under section 60106. “(10) State review of integrity management plans.—A State authority that enters into an agreement pursuant to section 60106, permitting the State authority to review the risk analysis and integrity management program pursuant to paragraph (9), may provide the Secretary with a written assessment of the risk analysis and integrity management program, make recommendations, as appropriate, to address safety concerns not adequately addressed by the operator’s risk analysis or integrity management program, and submit documentation explaining the State-proposed revisions. The Secretary shall consider carefully the State’s proposals and work in consultation with the States and operators to address safety concerns. “(11) Application of standards.—Section 60104(b) shall not apply to this section.”. (b) Integrity Management Regulations.—Section 60109 is further amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Evaluation of Integrity Management Regulations.—

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Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Comptroller General shall complete an assessment and evaluation of the effects on public safety and the environment of the requirements for the implementation of integrity management programs contained in the standards prescribed as described in subsection (c)(2).”. (c) Conforming Amendment.—Section 60118(a) is amended— (1) by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (2); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(4) conduct a risk analysis, and adopt and implement an integrity management program, for pipeline facilities as required under section 60109(c). (d) Study of Reassessment Intervals.—

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 (1) Study.—The Comptroller General shall conduct a study to evaluate the 7-year reassessment interval required by section 60109(c)(3)(B) of title 49, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section. (2) Report.—Not later than 4 years after the date of the

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SEC. 15. NATIONAL PIPELINE MAPPING SYSTEM. (a) In General.—Chapter 601 is further amended by adding at the end the following: 116 STAT. 3006
“§ 60132. National pipeline mapping system “(a) Information to be Provided.—

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Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, the operator of a pipeline facility (except distribution lines and gathering lines) shall provide to the Secretary of Transportation the following information with respect to the facility: “(1) Geospatial data appropriate for use in the National Pipeline Mapping System or data in a format that can be readily converted to geospatial data. “(2) The name and address of the person with primary operational control to be identified as its operator for purposes of this chapter. “(3) A means for a member of the public to contact the operator for additional information about the pipeline facilities it operates. “(b) Updates.—A person providing information under subsection (a) shall provide to the Secretary updates of the information to reflect changes in the pipeline facility owned or operated by the person and as otherwise required by the Secretary. “(c) Technical Assistance to Improve Local Response Capabilities.—The Secretary may provide technical assistance to State and local officials to improve local response capabilities for pipeline emergencies by adapting information available through the National Pipeline Mapping System to software used by emergency response personnel responding to pipeline emergencies.”.
(b) Conforming Amendment.—The analysis for chapter 601 is amended by adding at the end the following: “60132.
SEC. 16. COORDINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS. (a) In General.—Chapter 601 is further amended by adding at the end the following:
“§ 60133. Coordination of environmental reviews “(a) Interagency Committee.— “(1) Establishment and purpose.—

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Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the President shall establish an Interagency Committee to develop and ensure implementation of a coordinated environmental review and permitting process in order to enable pipeline operators to commence and complete all activities necessary to carry out pipeline repairs within any time periods specified by rule by the Secretary. “(2) Membership.—The Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality (or a designee of the Chairman) shall chair the Interagency Committee, which shall consist of representatives of Federal agencies with responsibilities relating to pipeline repair projects, including each of the following persons (or a designee thereof): “(A) The Secretary of Transportation. “(B) The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. “(C) The Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. “(D) The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.116 STAT. 3007 “(E) The Director of the Bureau of Land Management. “(F) The Director of the Minerals Management Service. “(G) The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. “(H) The Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. “(3) Evaluation.—The Interagency Committee shall evaluate Federal permitting requirements to which access, excavation, and restoration activities in connection with pipeline repairs described in paragraph (1) may be subject. As part of its evaluation, the Interagency Committee shall examine the access, excavation, and restoration practices of the pipeline industry in connection with such pipeline repairs, and may develop a compendium of best practices used by the industry to access, excavate, and restore the site of a pipeline repair. “(4) Memorandum of understanding.—Based upon the

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 evaluation required under paragraph (3) and not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the members of the Interagency Committee shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to provide for a coordinated and expedited pipeline repair permit review process to carry out the purpose set forth in paragraph (1). The Interagency Committee shall include provisions in the memorandum of understanding identifying those repairs or categories of repairs described in paragraph (1) for which the best practices identified under paragraph (3), when properly employed by a pipeline operator, would result in no more than minimal adverse effects on the environment and for which discretionary administrative reviews may therefore be minimized or eliminated. With respect to pipeline repairs described in paragraph (1) to which the preceding sentence would not be applicable, the Interagency Committee shall include provisions to enable pipeline operators to commence and complete all activities necessary to carry out pipeline repairs within any time periods specified by rule by the Secretary. The Interagency Committee shall include in the memorandum of understanding criteria under which permits required for such pipeline repair activities should be prioritized over other less urgent agency permit application reviews. The Interagency Committee shall not enter into a memorandum of understanding under this paragraph except by unanimous agreement of the members of the Interagency Committee. “(5) State and local consultation.—In carrying out this subsection, the Interagency Committee shall consult with appropriate State and local environmental, pipeline safety, and emergency response officials, and such other officials as the Interagency Committee considers appropriate. “(b) Implementation.—Not later than 180 days after the

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 completion of the memorandum of understanding required under subsection (a)(4), each agency represented on the Interagency Committee shall revise its regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of the memorandum of understanding. “(c) Savings Provisions; No Preemption.—Nothing in this section shall be construed— “(1) to require a pipeline operator to obtain a Federal permit, if no Federal permit would otherwise have been required under Federal law; or116 STAT. 3008 “(2) to preempt applicable Federal, State, or local environmental law. “(d) Interim Operational Alternatives.— “(1) In general.—

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Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, and subject to the limitations in paragraph (2), the Secretary of Transportation shall revise the regulations of the Department, to the extent necessary, to permit a pipeline operator subject to time periods for repair specified by rule by the Secretary to implement alternative mitigation measures until all applicable permits have been granted. “(2) Limitations.—The regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to this subsection shall not allow an operator to implement alternative mitigation measures pursuant to paragraph (1) unless— “(A) allowing the operator to implement such measures would be consistent with the protection of human health, public safety, and the environment; “(B) the operator, with respect to a particular repair project, has applied for and is pursuing diligently and in good faith all required Federal, State, and local permits to carry out the project; and “(C) the proposed alternative mitigation measures are not incompatible with pipeline safety. “(e) Ombudsman.—The Secretary shall designate an ombudsman to assist in expediting pipeline repairs and resolving disagreements between Federal, State, and local permitting agencies and the pipeline operator during agency review of any pipeline repair activity, consistent with protection of human health, public safety, and the environment. “(f) State and Local Permitting Processes.—The Secretary shall encourage States and local governments to consolidate their respective permitting processes for pipeline repair projects subject to any time periods for repair specified by rule by the Secretary. The Secretary may request other relevant Federal agencies to provide technical assistance to States and local governments for the purpose of encouraging such consolidation.”.
(b) Conforming Amendment.—The analysis for chapter 601 is amended by adding at the end the following: “60133.
SEC. 17. NATIONWIDE TOLL-FREE NUMBER SYSTEM.

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Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall, in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commission, facility operators, excavators, and one-call notification system operators, provide for the establishment of a 3-digit nationwide toll-free telephone number system to be used by State one-call notification systems.
SEC. 18. IMPLEMENTATION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS. (a) In General.—Except as otherwise required by this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall implement the safety improvement recommendations provided for in the Department of Transportation Inspector General’s Report (RT–2000–069). (b) Reports by the Secretary.—

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Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter 116 STAT. 3009until each of the recommendations referred to in subsection (a) has been implemented, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the specific actions taken to implement such recommendations. (c) Reports by the Inspector General.—The Inspector General shall periodically transmit to the committees referred to in subsection (b) a report assessing the Secretary’s progress in implementing the recommendations referred to in subsection (a) and identifying options for the Secretary to consider in accelerating recommendation implementation.
SEC. 19. NTSB SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS.

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 (a) In General.—The Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator of Research and Special Program Administration, and the Director of the Office of Pipeline Safety shall fully comply with section 1135 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure timely responsiveness to National Transportation Safety Board recommendations about pipeline safety. (b) Public Availability.—The Secretary, Administrator, or

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 Director, respectively, shall make a copy of each recommendation on pipeline safety and response, as described in subsections (a) and (b) of section 1135, title 49, United States Code. (c) Reports to Congress.—The Secretary, Administrator, or Director, respectively, shall submit to Congress by January 1 of each year a report containing each recommendation on pipeline safety made by the Board during the prior year and a copy of the response to each such recommendation.
SEC. 20. MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS. (a) General Authority and Purpose.— (1) In general.—Section 60102(a) is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (B) by striking “(a)(1)” and all that follows through “The Secretary of Transportation” and inserting the following: “(a) Purpose and Minimum Safety Standards.— “(1) Purpose.—The purpose of this chapter is to provide adequate protection against risks to life and property posed by pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities by improving the regulatory and enforcement authority of the Secretary of Transportation. “(2) Minimum safety standards.—The Secretary”; (C) by moving the remainder of the text of paragraph (2) (as so redesignated), including subparagraphs (A) and (B) but excluding subparagraph (C), 2 ems to the right; and (D) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated) by inserting “Qualifications of pipeline operators.—” before “The qualifications”. (2) Conforming Amendments.—Chapter 601 is amended— (A) by striking the heading for section 60102 and inserting the following: 116 STAT. 3010
“§ 60102. Purpose and general authority”; and
(B) in the analysis for such chapter by striking the item relating to section 60102 and inserting the following: “60102. (b) Conflicts of Interest.—Section 60115(b)(4) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(D) None of the individuals selected for a committee under paragraph (3)(C) may have a significant financial interest in the pipeline, petroleum, or gas industry.”.
SEC. 21. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. Chapter 601 is amended— (1) in section 60110(b) by striking “circumstances” and all that follows through “operator” and inserting the following: “circumstances, if any, under which an operator”; (2) in section 60114 by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c); (3) in section 60122(a)(1) by striking “section 60114(c)” and inserting “section 60114(b)”; and (4) in section 60123(a) by striking “60114(c)” and inserting “60114(b)”.
SEC. 22. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) Gas and Hazardous Liquid.—Section 60125(a) is amended to read as follows: “(a) Gas and Hazardous Liquid.—To carry out this chapter (except for section 60107) related to gas and hazardous liquid, the following amounts are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Transportation: “(1) $45,800,000 for fiscal year 2003, of which $31,900,000 is to be derived from user fees for fiscal year 2003 collected under section 60301 of this title. “(2) $46,800,000 for fiscal year 2004, of which $35,700,000 is to be derived from user fees for fiscal year 2004 collected under section 60301 of this title. “(3) $47,100,000 for fiscal year 2005, of which $41,100,000 is to be derived from user fees for fiscal year 2005 collected under section 60301 of this title. “(4) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2006, of which $45,000,000 is to be derived from user fees for fiscal year 2006 collected under section 60301 of this title.”. (b) State Grants.—Section 60125 is amended— (1) by striking subsections (b), (d), and (f) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b); and (2) in subsection (b)(1) (as so redesignated) by striking subparagraphs (A) through (H) and inserting the following: “(A) $19,800,000 for fiscal year 2003, of which $14,800,000 is to be derived from user fees for fiscal year 2003 collected under section 60301 of this title. “(B) $21,700,000 for fiscal year 2004, of which $16,700,000 is to be derived from user fees for fiscal year 2004 collected under section 60301 of this title. “(C) $24,600,000 for fiscal year 2005, of which $19,600,000 is to be derived from user fees for fiscal year 2005 collected under section 60301 of this title.116 STAT. 3011 “(D) $26,500,000 for fiscal year 2006, of which $21,500,000 is to be derived from user fees for fiscal year 2006 collected under section 60301 of this title.” (c) Oil Spills; Emergency Response Grants.—Section 60125 is amended by inserting after subsection (b) (as redesignated by subsection (b)(1) of this section) the following: “(c) Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.—Of the amounts available in the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, $8,000,000 shall be transferred to the Secretary of Transportation, as provided in appropriation Acts, to carry out programs authorized in this chapter for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006. “(d) Emergency Response Grants.— “(1) In general.—The Secretary may establish a program for making grants to State, county, and local governments in high consequence areas, as defined by the Secretary, for emergency response management, training, and technical assistance. “(2) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006 to carry out this subsection.”. (d) Conforming Amendment.—Section 60125(e) is amended by striking “or (b) of this section”.
SEC. 23. INSPECTIONS BY DIRECT ASSESSMENT. Section 60102, as amended by this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: “(m) Inspections by Direct Assessment.—Not later than 1

Deadline.

Regulations.

 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall issue regulations prescribing standards for inspection of a pipeline facility by direct assessment.”.
SEC. 24. STATE PIPELINE SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEES.

49 USC 60102 note.

 Within 90 days after receiving recommendations for improvements

Deadline.

 to pipeline safety from an advisory committee appointed by the Governor of any State, the Secretary of Transportation shall respond in writing to the committee setting forth what action, if any, the Secretary will take on those recommendations and the Secretary’s reasons for acting or not acting upon any of the recommendations.
SEC. 25. PIPELINE BRIDGE RISK STUDY. (a) In General.—The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct a study to determine whether cable-suspension pipeline bridges pose structural or other risks warranting particularized attention in connection with pipeline operators risk assessment programs and whether particularized inspection standards need to be developed by the Department of Transportation to recognize the peculiar risks posed by such bridges. (b) Public Participation and Comments.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall provide, to the maximum extent practicable, for public participation and comment and shall solicit views and comments from the public and interested persons, including participants in the pipeline industry with knowledge and experience in inspection of pipeline facilities. (c) Completion and Report.—Within 2 years after the date

Deadline.

 of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the study and transmit to Congress a report detailing the results of the study.116 STAT. 3012 (d) Funding.—The Secretary may carry out this section using only amounts that are specifically appropriated to carry out this section.
SEC. 26. STUDY AND REPORT ON NATURAL GAS PIPELINE AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN NEW ENGLAND. (a) Study.—

15 USC 717m note.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy, shall conduct a study on the natural gas pipeline transmission network in New England and natural gas storage facilities associated with that network. (b) Consideration.—In carrying out the study, the Commission shall consider the ability of natural gas pipeline and storage facilities in New England to meet current and projected demand by gas-fired power generation plants and other consumers. (c) Report.—

Deadline.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), including recommendations for addressing potential natural gas transmission and storage capacity problems in New England.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3609 (S. 235): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–605, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure) and Pt. 2 (Comm. on Energy and Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 23, considered and passed House.

Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Nov. 14, House concurred in Senate amendment.

 Public Law 107–356: To modify the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River, West Virginia. Public Law356 Public Law 107–356116 STAT. 3013 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3013 Public Law 107–356 107th Congress
An Act To modify the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River, West Virginia.

Dec. 17, 2002

(H.R. 3858]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002”.

16 USC 460m–15 note.
SEC. 2. NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL RIVER BOUNDARY MODIFICATIONS. (a) Boundary Modification.—Section 1101 of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 460m–15) is amended by striking “NERI–80,028A, dated March 1996” and inserting “NERI 80,034, dated May 2001”. (b) Land Exchange.—

16 USC 460m–15 note.

 (1) In general.—The Secretary of the Interior shall complete a fee simple land exchange in the vicinity of Beauty Mountain, Fayette County, West Virginia, to acquire a tract of land identified as NERI Tract Number 150–07 that lies adjacent to the boundary of the New River Gorge National River in exchange for a tract of land identified as NERI Tract Number 150–08 located within such boundary. (2) Treatment of exchanged lands.—Upon the completion of such land exchange— (A) the land acquired by the United States in the exchange shall be included in the boundaries, and administered as part, of the New River Gorge National River; and (B) the land conveyed by the United States in the exchange shall be excluded from the boundaries, and shall not be administered as part, of the New River Gorge National River.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3858: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–509 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 24, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–357: To amend the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the Establishment of the Andersonville National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes”, provide for the addition of certain donated lands to the Andersonville National Historic Site. Public Law357 Public Law 107–357116 STAT. 3014 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3014 Public Law 107–357 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the Establishment of the Andersonville National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes”, provide for the addition of certain donated lands to the Andersonville National Historic Site.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 4692]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL LANDS AUTHORIZED TO BE ADDED TO HISTORIC SITE. The first section of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the establishment of the Andersonville National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes”, approved October 16,

16 USC 461 note.

 1970, is amended by striking “five hundred acres” and inserting “520 acres”.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4692: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–712 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1, considered and passed House.

Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–358: To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the exclusion from Federal income tax for restitution received by victims of the Nazi Regime. Public Law358 Public Law 107–358116 STAT. 3015 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3015 Public Law 107–358 107th Congress
An Act To repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the exclusion from Federal income tax for restitution received by victims of the Nazi Regime.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 4823]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002”.

26 USC 1 note.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF APPLICABILITY OF SUNSET OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2001 WITH RESPECT TO EXCLUSION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX FOR RESTITUTION RECEIVED BY VICTIMS OF NAZI REGIME. Section 901 of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 is amended by adding at the end the following

26 USC 1 note.

 new subsection: “(c) Exception.—Subsection (a) shall not apply to section 803 (relating to no federal income tax on restitution received by victims of the Nazi regime or their heirs or estates).”.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4823 (S. 2577): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 4, considered and passed House.

Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–359: To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program. Public Law359 Public Law 107–359116 STAT. 3016 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3016 Public Law 107–359 107th Congress
An Act To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 5125]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

16 USC 469k note.

This Act may be cited as the “Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.—Congress finds the following: (1) Civil War battlefields provide a means for the people of the United States to understand a tragic period in the history of the United States. (2) According to the Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields, prepared by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, and dated July 1993, of the 384 principal Civil War battlefields— (A) almost 20 percent are lost or fragmented; (B) 17 percent are in poor condition; and (C) 60 percent have been lost or are in imminent danger of being fragmented by development and lost as coherent historic sites. (b) Purposes.—The purposes of this Act are— (1) to act quickly and proactively to preserve and protect nationally significant Civil War battlefields through conservation easements and fee-simple purchases of those battlefields from willing sellers; and (2) to create partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance nationally significant Civil War battlefields.
SEC. 3. BATTLEFIELD ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAM. The American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 469k) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as paragraph (3) of subsection (c), and indenting appropriately; (2) in paragraph (3) of subsection (c) (as redesignated by paragraph (1))— (A) by striking “APPROPRIATIONS” and inserting “APPROPRIATIONS”; and (B) by striking “section” and inserting “subsection”; (3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:116 STAT. 3017 “(d) Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program.— “(1) Definitions.—In this subsection: “(A) Battlefield report.—The term ‘Battlefield Report’ means the document entitled ‘Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields’, prepared by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, and dated July 1993. “(B) Eligible entity.—The term ‘eligible entity’ means a State or local government. “(C) Eligible site.—The term ‘eligible site’ means a site— “(i) that is not within the exterior boundaries of a unit of the National Park System; and “(ii) that is identified in the Battlefield Report. “(D) Secretary.—The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the American Battlefield Protection Program. “(2) Establishment.—The Secretary shall establish a battlefield acquisition grant program under which the Secretary may provide grants to eligible entities to pay the Federal share of the cost of acquiring interests in eligible sites for the preservation and protection of those eligible sites. “(3) Nonprofit partners.—An eligible entity may acquire an interest in an eligible site using a grant under this subsection in partnership with a nonprofit organization. “(4) Non-federal share.—The non-Federal share of the total cost of acquiring an interest in an eligible site under this subsection shall be not less than 50 percent. “(5) Limitation on land use.—An interest in an eligible site acquired under this subsection shall be subject to section 6(f)(3) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 4601–8(f)(3)). “(6) Reports.—

Deadlines.

 “(A) In general.—Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the activities carried out under this subsection. “(B) Update of battlefield report.—Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that updates the Battlefield Report to reflect— “(i) preservation activities carried out at the 384 battlefields during the period between publication of the Battlefield Report and the update; “(ii) changes in the condition of the battlefields during that period; and “(iii) any other relevant developments relating to the battlefields during that period. “(7) Authorization of appropriations.— “(A) In general.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to provide grants under this subsection $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008. “(B) Update of battlefield report.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out paragraph (6)(B), $500,000.”; and (4) in subsection (e)—116 STAT. 3018 (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “as of” and all that follows through the period and inserting “on September 30, 2008.”; and (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting “and provide battlefield acquisition grants” after “studies”.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 5125: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–710 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1, considered and passed House.

Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–360: To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians. Public Law360 Public Law 107–360116 STAT. 3019 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3019 Public Law 107–360 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 5738]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS FOR TYPE I DIABETES AND INDIANS. (a) Special Diabetes Programs for Type I Diabetes.—Section 330B(b)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–2(b)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(C) $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.”. (b) Special Diabetes Programs for Indians.—Section 330C(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–3(c)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(C) $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008.”. (c) Extension of Final Report on Grant Programs.—Section 4923(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 10533; 111 Stat. 251), as amended by section 931(c) of BIPA (114 Stat. 2763A–585), is amended by striking “2003” and inserting

42 USC 254c–2 note.

 “2007”.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5738: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–361: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land within the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area in the State of Idaho to resolve an occupancy encroachment dating back to 1971. Public Law361 Public Law 107–361116 STAT. 3020 2002-12-17 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3020 Public Law 107–361 107th Congress
An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land within the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area in the State of Idaho to resolve an occupancy encroachment dating back to 1971.

Dec. 17, 2002

[H.R. 2818]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LAND CONVEYANCE, SAND MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS STUDY AREA, IDAHO. (a) Conveyance Authorized.—Notwithstanding section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the Secretary of the Interior may convey to the owner of the Sand Hills Resort in the State of Idaho (in this section referred to as the “Sand Hills Resort”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of land consisting of approximately 10.23 acres of public land in the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area (#ID 35–3) of the Bureau of Land Management in the State of Idaho, as more fully described in subsection (b). (b) Description of Land.—The public land to be conveyed under subsection (a) is lot 8 in section 19, township 8 north, range 40 east, Boise meridian, Idaho. (c) Consideration.—As consideration for the conveyance of the land under subsection (a), the Sand Hills Resort shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the land, as valued by qualified land appraisal. (d) Exemption from Interim Management Policy.—To facilitate the conveyance authorized by subsection (a), the land to be conveyed is exempt from all requirements of the Interim Management Policy for Lands Under Wilderness Review of the Bureau of Land Management.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection (a) of section 1 as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
Approved December 17, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2818: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–440 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–362: To resolve the claims of Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to lands adjacent to the Russian River in the State of Alaska. Public Law362 Public Law 107–362116 STAT. 3021 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3021 Public Law 107–362 107th Congress
An Act To resolve the claims of Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to lands adjacent to the Russian River in the State of Alaska.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 3048]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Russian River Land Act. Contracts.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Russian River Land Act”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings: (1) Certain lands adjacent to the Russian River in the area of its confluence with the Kenai River contain abundant archaeological resources of significance to the Native people of the Cook Inlet Region, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, and the citizens of the United States. (2) Those lands at the confluence of the Russian River and Kenai River contain abundant fisheries resources of great significance to the citizens of Alaska. (3) Cook Inlet Region, Inc., an Alaska Native Regional Corporation formed under the provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (hereinafter in this Act referred to as “ANCSA”), has selected lands in the area pursuant to section 14(h)(1) of such Act (43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(1)), for their values as historic and cemetery sites. (4) The United States Bureau of Land Management, the Federal agency responsible for the adjudication of ANCSA selections has not finished adjudicating Cook Inlet Region, Inc.’s selections under section 14(h)(1) of that Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (5) The Bureau of Indian Affairs has certified a portion of Cook Inlet Region, Inc.’s selections under section 14(h)(1) of ANCSA as containing prehistoric and historic cultural artifacts, and meeting the requirements of section 14(h)(1) of that Act. (6) A portion of the selections under section 14(h)(1) of ANCSA made by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., and certified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs lies within the Chugach National Forest over which the United States Forest Service is the agency currently responsible for the administration of public activities, archaeological features, and natural resources. (7) A portion of the selections under section 14(h)(1) of ANCSA and the lands certified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs lies within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge over which the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is the land managing 116 STAT. 3022agency currently responsible for the administration of public activities, archaeological features, and natural resources. (8) The area addressed by this Act lies within the Sqilantnu Archaeological District which was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1981. (9) Both the Forest Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service dispute the validity and timeliness of Cook Inlet Region, Inc.’s selections under section 14(h)(1) of ANCSA. (10) The Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Cook Inlet Region, Inc., determined that it was in the interest of the United States and Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to— (A) protect and preserve the outstanding historic, cultural, and natural resources of the area; (B) resolve their disputes concerning the validity of Cook Inlet Region, Inc.’s selections under section 14(h)(1) of ANCSA without litigation; and (C) provide for the management of public use of the area and protection of the cultural resources within the Sqilantnu Archaeological District, particularly the management of the area at the confluence of the Russian and Kenai Rivers. (11) Legislation is required to enact the resolution reached by the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (b) Purpose.—It is the purpose of this Act to ratify an agreement between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of the Interior, and Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
SEC. 3. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE, UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, AND COOK INLET REGION, INC. (a) Ratification of Agreement.— (1) In general.—The terms, conditions, covenants, and procedures set forth in the document entitled “Russian River Section 14(h)(1) Selection Agreement”, which was executed by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., the United States Department of Agriculture, and the United States Department of the Interior on July 26, 2001, (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the “Agreement”), are hereby incorporated in this section, and are ratified, as to the duties and obligations of the United States and the Cook Inlet Region, Inc., as a matter of Federal law. (2) Section 5.—The ratification of section 5 of the Agreement is subject to the following conditions: (A) The Fish and Wildlife Service shall consult with interested parties when developing an exchange under section 5 of the Agreement. (B) The Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a copy of the agreement implementing any exchange under section 5 of the Agreement not less than 30 days before the exchange becomes effective. (3) Agreement Controls.—In the event any of the terms of the Agreement conflict with any other provision of law, the terms of the Agreement shall be controlling.116 STAT. 3023 (b) Authorization of Actions.—The Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior are authorized to take ail actions required under the terms of the Agreement.
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATION. (a) In General.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Agriculture, Office of State and Private Forestry, $13,800,000, to remain available until expended, for Cook Inlet Region, Inc., for the following: (1) Costs for the planning and design of the Joint Visitor’s Interpretive Center. (2) Planning and design of the Sqilantnu Archaeological Research Center. (3) Construction of these facilities to be established in accordance with and for the purposes set forth in the Agreement. (b) Limitation on Use of Funds.—Of the amount appropriated under this section, not more than 1 percent may be used to reimburse the Forest Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Kenaitze Indian Tribe for the costs they incur in assisting Cook Inlet Region, Inc. in the planning and design of the Joint Visitor’s Interpretive Center and the Sqilantnu Archaeological Research Center.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3048: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–573 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–275 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

July 22, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–363: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the site commonly known as Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue in the State of Washington for potential inclusion in the National Park System. Public Law363 Public Law 107–363116 STAT. 3024 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3024 Public Law 107–363 107th Congress
An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the site commonly known as Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue in the State of Washington for potential inclusion in the National Park System.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 3747]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002”. (b) Findings.—The Congress finds the following: (1) During World War II on February 19, 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, setting in motion the forced exile of more than 110,000 Japanese Americans. (2) In Washington State, 12,892 men, women and children of Japanese ancestry experienced three years of incarceration, an incarceration violating the most basic freedoms of American citizens (3) On March 30, 1942, 227 Bainbridge Island residents were the first Japanese Americans in United States history to be forcibly removed from their homes by the U.S. Army and sent to internment camps. They boarded the ferry Kehloken from the former Eagledale Ferry Dock, located at the end of Taylor Avenue, in the city of Bainbridge Island, Washington State. (4) The city of Bainbridge Island has adopted a resolution stating that this site should be a National Memorial, and similar resolutions have been introduced in the Washington State Legislature. (5) Both the Minidoka National Monument and Manzanar National Historic Site can clearly tell the story of a time in our Nation’s history when constitutional rights were ignored. These camps by design were placed in very remote places and are not easily accessible. Bainbridge Island is a short ferry ride from Seattle and the site would be within easy reach of many more people. (6) This is a unique opportunity to create a site that will honor those who suffered, cherish the friends and community who stood beside them and welcomed them home, and inspire all to stand firm in the event our nation again succumbs to similar fears. (7) The site should be recognized by the National Park Service based on its high degree of national significance, association with significant events, and integrity of its location116 STAT. 3025 and setting. This site is critical as an anchor for future efforts to identify, interpret, serve, and ultimately honor the Nikkei—persons of Japanese ancestry—influence on Bainbridge Island.
SEC. 2. EAGLEDALE FERRY DOCK LOCATION AT TAYLOR AVENUE STUDY AND REPORT. (a) Study.—The Secretary of the Interior shall carry out a special resource study regarding the national significance, suitability, and feasibility of designating as a unit of the National Park System the property commonly known as the Eagledale Ferry Dock at Taylor Avenue and the historical events associated with it, located in the town of Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington. (b) Report.—Not later than 1 year after funds are first made

Deadline.

 available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study. (c) Requirements for Study.—Except as otherwise provided in this section, the study under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c)).
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3747: (S. 1894) (S. 1969) HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–690 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–196 accompanying S. 1894 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–364: To designate certain Federal lands in the State of Utah as the Gunn McKay Nature Preserve, and for other purposes. Public Law364 Public Law 107–364116 STAT. 3026 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3026 Public Law 107–364 107th Congress
An Act To designate certain Federal lands in the State of Utah as the Gunn McKay Nature Preserve, and for other purposes.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 3909]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act”.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Act: (1) Preserve.—The term “Preserve” means the Gunn McKay Nature Preserve as so designated by section 3(a). (2) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
SEC. 3. NATURE PRESERVE. (a) Designation.—The approximately 15 acres of National Forest System land generally depicted on the map entitled “Proposed Gunn McKay Nature Preserve” and dated March 2002, are hereby designated as the “Gunn McKay Nature Preserve”. (b) Management.— (1) Management plan.—Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the City of Huntsville, Utah, and the Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, shall develop a management plan for the Preserve. (2) Cooperative agreement.—The Secretary is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Foundation, Inc. for the management of the Preserve. (c) Withdrawal.—Subject to valid existing rights, the Preserve is hereby withdrawn from all forms of location, entry, and patent under the public land laws, and the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States, including geothermal.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 3909: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–392 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Apr. 30, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–365: To designate certain waterways in the Caribbean National Forest in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Public Law365 Public Law 107–365116 STAT. 3027 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3027 Public Law 107–365 107th Congress
An Act To designate certain waterways in the Caribbean National Forest in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 3954]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002”.

16 USC 1271 note.
SEC. 2. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS, CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST, PUERTO RICO. (a) Findings.—The Congress finds the following: (1) In the revised land and resource management plan for the Caribbean National Forest/Luquillo Experimental Forest, approved April 17, 1997, and the environmental impact statement prepared as part of the plan, the Secretary of Agriculture examined the suitability of rivers within the Caribbean National Forest/Luquillo Experimental Forest for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. (2) Based on such examination, the Rio Icacos, Rio Mameyes, and Rio de La Mina were found to be free flowing waterways and to possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geological, hydrological, biological, historical, and cultural values, and, therefore, to qualify for addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. (b) Designations.—Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(_____) Rivers of Caribbean National Forest, Puerto Rico.— “(A) Rio mameyes.—The segment of approximately 4.5 miles from its headwaters in the Bano de Oro Research Natural Area to the boundary of the Caribbean National Forest, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as follows: “(i) As a wild river from its headwaters in the Bano de Oro Research Natural Area to the crossing point of Trail No. 24/11 (approximately 500 feet upstream from the confluence with the Rio de La Mina), a total of approximately 2.1 miles. “(ii) As a scenic river from the crossing point of Trail No. 24/11 to the access point of Trail No. 7, a total of approximately 1.4 miles.116 STAT. 3028 “(iii) As a recreational river from the access point of Trail No. 7 to the national forest boundary, a total of approximately 1.0 miles. “(B) Rio de la mina.—The segment of approximately 2.1 miles from its headwaters to its confluence with the Rio Mameyes, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as follows: “(i) As a recreational river from its headwaters in the El Yunque Recreation Area downstream to La Mina Falls, a total of approximately 0.9 miles. “(ii) As a scenic river from La Mina falls downstream to its confluence with the Rio Mameyes, a total of approximately 1.2 miles. “(C) Rio icacos.—The segment of approximately 2.3 miles from its headwaters to the boundary of the Caribbean National Forest, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a scenic river.”. (c) Special Management Considerations.— (1) Certain permitted activities.—

16 USC 1274 note.

Subject to paragraph (2), the amendment made by the subsection (b) and the applicability of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) to the river segments added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System by the amendment shall not be construed to prevent any of the following activities within the boundaries of the river segments: (A) Installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorological, climatological, or atmospheric data collection and transmission facilities, or any combination of such facilities, when the Secretary of Agriculture determines that such facilities are essential to the scientific research purposes of the Luquillo Experimental Forest. (B) Construction and maintenance of nesting structures, observation blinds, and population monitoring platforms for threatened and endangered species. (C) Construction and maintenance of trails to such facilities as necessary for research purposes and for the recovery of threatened and endangered species. (2) Conditions.—The activities authorized by paragraph (1) shall be subject to such conditions as the Secretary considers desirable. The Secretary shall ensure that the scale and scope of such activities within the boundaries of a river segment added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System by the amendment made by the subsection (b) are not detrimental to the characteristics of the river segment that merited its designation as a wild, scenic, or recreational river. (d) Preservation of Commonwealth Authority.—

16 USC 1274 note.

Nothing in this section or the amendment made by this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commonwealth of Puerto 116 STAT. 3029Rico over waters and natural channels of public domain pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3954: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–441 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

May 7, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–366: To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to clarify the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Central Utah Project, to redirect unexpended budget authority for the Central Utah Project for wastewater treatment and reuse and other purposes, to provide for prepayment of repayment contracts for municipal and industrial water delivery facilities, and to eliminate a deadline for such prepayment. Public Law366 Public Law 107–366116 STAT. 3030 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3030 Public Law 107–366 107th Congress
An Act To amend the Central Utah Project Completion Act to clarify the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the Central Utah Project, to redirect unexpended budget authority for the Central Utah Project for wastewater treatment and reuse and other purposes, to provide for prepayment of repayment contracts for municipal and industrial water delivery facilities, and to eliminate a deadline for such prepayment.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 4129]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO THE CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACT. (a) Treatment of Investigation Costs.—Section 201(b) of the Central Utah Project Completion Act (106 Stat. 4607) is amended following paragraph (2) by inserting the following: “All amounts previously expended in planning and developing the projects and features described in this subsection including amounts previously expended for investigation of power features in the Bonneville Unit shall be considered non-reimbursable and non-returnable.”. (b) Clarification of Secretarial Responsibilities.—Section 201(e) of the Central Utah Project Completion Act (106 Stat. 4608) is amended— (1) in the first sentence— (A) by striking “identified in this Act” and inserting “identified in this title and the Act of April 11, 1956 (chapter 203; 70 Stat. 110 et seq.), popularly known as the Colorado River Storage Project Act,”; (B) by inserting “relating to the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project including oversight for all phases of the Bonneville Unit, the administration of all prior and future contracts, operation and maintenance of previously constructed facilities” before “and may not delegate”; (C) by striking “his responsibilities under this Act” and inserting “such responsibilities”; and (D) by striking the period after “Reclamation” and inserting: “, except through the pilot management program hereby authorized. The pilot management program will exist for a period not to exceed 5 years and shall provide a mechanism for the Secretary and the District to create a mutually acceptable organization within the Bureau of Reclamation to assist the Secretary in his responsibilities for the long-term management of the Bonneville Unit. Such pilot management program may be extended indefinitely 116 STAT. 3031by mutual agreement between the Secretary and the District.”; (2) in the second sentence— (A) by inserting “technical” before “services”; and (B) by inserting “for engineering and construction work” before “on any project features”; and (3) by inserting at the end thereof the following new sentence: “These provisions shall not affect the responsibilities of the Bureau of Reclamation and the Western Area Power Administration regarding all matters relating to all Colorado River Storage Project power functions, including all matters affecting the use of power revenues, power rates and ratemaking.”. (c) Municipal and Industrial Water.–Section 202(a)(1)(B) of the Central Utah Project Completion Act (106 Stat. 4608) is amended in the last sentence by inserting “and municipal and industrial water” after the word “basin”. (d) Use of Unexpended Budget Authority.—Section 202(c) of the Central Utah Project Completion Act (106 Stat. 4611) is amended to read as follows: “The Secretary is authorized to utilize all unexpended budget authority for units of the Central Utah Project up to $300,000,000 and the balance of such budget authority in excess of this amount is deauthorized. Such $300,000,000 may be used to provide 65 percent Federal share pursuant to section 204, to acquire water and water rights for project purposes including instream flows, to complete project facilities authorized in this title and title III, to implement water conservation measures under section 207, including use of reverse osmosis membrane technologies, water recycling, and conjunctive use, to stabilize high mountain lakes and appurtenant facilities, to develop power, and for other purposes. In addition, funds may be provided by the Commission for fish and wildlife purposes. The District shall comply with the provisions of sections 202(a)(1), 205(b), and Title VI with respect to the features to be provided for in this subsection.”. (e) Prepayment of Repayment.—Section 210 of the Central Utah Project Completion Act (106 Stat. 4624) is amended— (1) in the second sentence— (A) by inserting “or any additional or supplemental repayment contract” after “1985,”; and (B) by inserting “of the Central Utah Project” after “water delivery facilities”; and (2) by striking “The District shall exercise” and all that follows through the end of that sentence.
SEC. 2. USE OF PROJECT FACILITIES FOR NONPROJECT WATER. The Secretary of the Interior may enter into contracts with the Provo River Water Users Association or any of its member unit contractors for water from Provo River, Utah, under the Act of February 21, 1911 (43 U.S.C. 523), for— (1) the impounding, storage, and carriage of nonproject water for domestic, municipal, industrial, and other beneficial purposes, using facilities associated with the Provo River Project, Utah; and116 STAT. 3032 (2) the exchange of water among Provo River Project contractors, for the purposes set forth in paragraph (1), using facilities associated with the Provo River Project, Utah.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4129 (S. 2475): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–554 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–367: To reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project. Public Law367 Public Law 107–367116 STAT. 3033 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3033 Public Law 107–367 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 4638]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MNI WICONI RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT, SOUTH DAKOTA. Section 10(a) of the Mni Wiconi Project Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–516; 102 Stat. 2571), as amended by section 813 of the Mni Wiconi Act Amendments of 1994 (Public Law 103–434; 108 Stat. 4545), is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by inserting “(based on October 1, 1992, price levels) and $58,800,000 (based on October 1, 1997, price levels)” after “$263,241,000”; (2) in the second sentence, by striking “2003” and inserting “2008”; and (3) in the last sentence, by inserting “(with respect to the $263,241,000), and October 1, 1997 (with respect to the $58,800,000)” after “1992”.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4638 (S. 1999): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–633 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–268 accompanying S. 1999 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–368: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes. Public Law368 Public Law 107–368116 STAT. 3034 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3034 Public Law 107–368 107th Congress
An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 for the National Science Foundation, and for other purposes.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 4664]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

42 USC 1861 note.

This Act may be cited as the “National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

42 USC 1862n note.

Congress finds the following: (1) The National Science Foundation has made major contributions for more than 50 years to strengthen and sustain the Nation’s academic research enterprise that is the envy of the world. (2) The economic strength and national security of the United States and the quality of life of all Americans are grounded in the Nation’s scientific and technological capabilities. (3) The National Science Foundation carries out important functions in supporting basic research in all science and engineering disciplines and in supporting science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at all levels. (4) The research and education activities of the National Science Foundation promote the discovery, integration, dissemination, and application of new knowledge in service to society and prepare future generations of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers who will be necessary to ensure America’s leadership in the global marketplace. (5) The National Science Foundation must be provided with sufficient resources to enable it to carry out its responsibilities to develop intellectual capital, strengthen the scientific infrastructure, integrate research and education, enhance the delivery of mathematics and science education in the United States, and improve the technological literacy of all people in the United States. (6) The emerging global economic, scientific, and technical environment challenges long-standing assumptions about domestic and international policy, requiring the National Science Foundation to play a more proactive role in sustaining the competitive advantage of the United States through superior research capabilities.116 STAT. 3035 (7) Commercial application of the results of Federal investment in basic and computing science is consistent with longstanding United States technology transfer policy and is a critical national priority, particularly with regard to cybersecurity and other homeland security applications, because of the urgent needs of commercial, academic, and individual users as well as the Federal and State Governments.
SEC. 3. POLICY OBJECTIVES. In allocating resources made available under section 5, the Foundation shall have the following policy objectives: (1) To strengthen the Nation’s lead in science and technology by— (A) increasing the national investment in general scientific research and increasing investment in strategic areas; (B) balancing the Nation’s research portfolio among the life sciences, mathematics, the physical sciences, computer and information science, geoscience, engineering, and social, behavioral, and economic sciences, all of which are important for the continued development of enabling technologies necessary for sustained international competitiveness; (C) expanding the pool of scientists and engineers in the United States; (D) modernizing the Nation’s research infrastructure; and (E) establishing and maintaining cooperative international relationships with premier research institutions, with the goal of such relationships being the exchange of personnel, data, and information in an effort to alleviate problems common to the global community. (2) To increase overall workforce skills by— (A) improving the quality of mathematics and science education, particularly in kindergarten through grade 12; (B) promoting access to information technology for all students; (C) raising postsecondary enrollment rates in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology disciplines for individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b); (D) increasing access to higher education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology fields for students from low-income households; and (E) expanding science, mathematics, engineering, and technology training opportunities at institutions of higher education. (3) To strengthen innovation by expanding the focus of competitiveness and innovation policy at the regional and local level.
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act:

42 USC 1862n note.

 (1) Academic unit.—The term “academic unit” means a department, division, institute, school, college, or other sub-component of an institution of higher education.116 STAT. 3036 (2) Board.—The term “Board” means the National Science Board established under section 2 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861). (3) Community College.—The term “community college” has the meaning given such term in section 3301(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7011(3)). (4) Director.—The term “Director” means the Director of the National Science Foundation established under section 2 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861). (5) Elementary school.—The term “elementary school” has the meaning given that term by section 9101(18) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(18)). (6) Eligible nonprofit organization.—The term “eligible nonprofit organization” means a nonprofit research institute, or a nonprofit professional association, with demonstrated experience and effectiveness in mathematics or science education as determined by the Director. (7) Foundation.—The term “Foundation” means the National Science Foundation established under section 2 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861). (8) High-need local educational agency.—The term “high-need local educational agency” means a local educational agency that meets one or more of the following criteria: (A) It has at least one school in which 50 percent or more of the enrolled students are eligible for participation in the free and reduced price lunch program established by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.). (B) It has at least one school in which— (i) more than 34 percent of the academic classroom teachers at the secondary level (across all academic subjects) do not have an undergraduate degree with a major or minor in, or a graduate degree in, the academic field in which they teach the largest percentage of their classes; or (ii) more than 34 percent of the teachers in two of the academic departments do not have an undergraduate degree with a major or minor in, or a graduate degree in, the academic field in which they teach the largest percentage of their classes. (C) It has at least one school whose teacher attrition rate has been 15 percent or more over the last three school years. (9) Institution of higher education.—The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (10) Local educational agency.—The term “local educational agency” has the meaning given such term by section 9101(26) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(26)). (11) Master teacher.—The term “master teacher” means a mathematics or science teacher who works to improve the 116 STAT. 3037instruction of mathematics or science in kindergarten through grade 12 through— (A) participating in the development or revision of science, mathematics, engineering, or technology curricula; (B) serving as a mentor to mathematics or science teachers; (C) coordinating and assisting teachers in the use of hands-on inquiry materials, equipment, and supplies, and when appropriate, supervising acquisition and repair of such materials; (D) providing in-classroom teaching assistance to mathematics or science teachers; and (E) providing professional development, including for the purposes of training other master teachers, to mathematics and science teachers. (12) National research facility.—The term “national research facility” means a research facility funded by the Foundation which is available, subject to appropriate policies allocating access, for use by all scientists and engineers affiliated with research institutions located in the United States. (13) Secondary school.—The term “secondary school” has the meaning given that term by section 9101(38) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(38)). (14) State.—Except with respect to the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, the term “State” means one of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States. (15) State educational agency.—The term “State educational agency” has the meaning given such term by section 9101(41) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801(41)). (16) United states.—The term “United States” means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (a) Fiscal Year 2003.— (1) In general.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Foundation $5,536,390,000 for fiscal year 2003. (2) Specific allocations.—Of the amount authorized under paragraph (1)— (A) $4,155,690,000 shall be made available to carry out research and related activities, of which $704,000,000 shall be for information technology research described in paragraph (1) of section 8 and $301,000,000 shall be for nanoscale science and engineering described in paragraph (2) of section 8; (B) $1,006,250,000 shall be made available for education and human resources, of which— (i) $200,000,000 shall be for mathematics and science education partnerships described in section 9;116 STAT. 3038 (ii) $20,000,000 shall be for the Robert Noyce Scholarship Program described in section 10; and (iii) $25,000,000 shall be for the science, mathematics, engineering, and technology talent expansion program described in paragraph (7) of section 8; (C) $172,050,000 shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction; (D) $191,200,000 shall be made available for salaries and expenses; (E) $3,500,000 shall be made available for the Office of the National Science Board, including salaries and compensation for members of the Board and staff appointed under section 4 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863), travel and training costs for members of the Board and such staff, general and Board operating expenses, representational expenses for the Board, honorary awards made by the Board, Board reports (other than the report entitled “Science and Engineering Indicators”), and contracts; and (F) $7,700,000 shall be made available for the Office of Inspector General. (b) Fiscal Year 2004.— (1) In general.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Foundation $6,390,832,000 for fiscal year 2004. (2) Specific allocations.—Of the amount authorized under paragraph (1)— (A) $4,799,822,000 shall be made available to carry out research and related activities, of which $774,000,000 shall be for information technology research described in paragraph (1) of section 8 and $350,000,000 shall be for nanoscale science and engineering described in paragraph (2) of section 8; (B) $1,157,188,000 shall be made available for education and human resources, of which— (i) $300,000,000 shall be for mathematics and science education partnerships described in section 9; (ii) $20,000,000 shall be for the Robert Noyce Scholarship Program described in section 10; and (iii) $30,000,000 shall be for the science, mathematics, engineering, and technology talent expansion program described in paragraph (7) of section 8; (C) $211,182,000 shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction; (D) $210,320,000 shall be made available for salaries and expenses; (E) $3,850,000 shall be made available for the Office of the National Science Board for the purposes described in subsection (a)(2)(E); and (F) $8,470,000 shall be made available for the Office of Inspector General. (c) Fiscal Year 2005.— (1) In general.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Foundation $7,378,343,000 for fiscal year 2005. (2) Specific allocations.—Of the amount authorized under paragraph (1)— (A) $5,543,794,000 shall be made available to carry out research and related activities;116 STAT. 3039 (B) $1,330,766,000 shall be made available to carry out education and human resources, of which— (i) $400,000,000 shall be for mathematics and science education partnerships described in section 9; (ii) $20,000,000 shall be for the Robert Noyce Scholarship Program described in section 10; and (iii) $35,000,000 shall be for the science, mathematics, engineering, and technology talent expansion program described in paragraph (7) of section 8; (C) $258,879,000 shall be made available for major research equipment and facilities construction; (D) $231,337,000 shall be made available for salaries and expenses; (E) $4,250,000 shall be made available for the Office of the National Science Board for the purposes described in subsection (a)(2)(E); and (F) $9,317,000 shall be made available for the Office of Inspector General. (d) Fiscal Year 2006.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Foundation $8,519,776,000 for fiscal year 2006. (e) Fiscal Year 2007.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Foundation $9,839,262,000 for fiscal year 2007. (f) Contingent Authorization.— (1) In general.—Funds are authorized to be appropriated under subsections (d) and (e), contingent on a determination by Congress that the Foundation has made successful progress toward meeting management goals consisting of— (A) strategic management of human capital; (B) competitive sourcing; (C) improved financial performance; (D) expanded electronic government; and (E) budget and performance integration. (2) Consideration.—In making that determination, Congress shall take into consideration whether or not the Director of the Office of Management and Budget has certified that the Foundation has, overall, made successful progress toward meeting those goals.
SEC. 6. OBLIGATION OF MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION FUNDS. (a) Fiscal Year 2003.—None of the funds authorized under section 5(a)(2)(C) may be obligated until 30 days after the first report required under section 14(a)(2) is transmitted to the Congress. (b) Fiscal Year 2004.—None of the funds authorized under section 5(b)(2)(C) may be obligated until 30 days after the report required by June 15, 2003, under section 14(a)(2) is transmitted to the Congress. (c) Fiscal Year 2005.—None of the funds authorized under section 5(c)(2)(C) may be obligated until 30 days after the report required by June 15, 2004, under section 14(a)(2) is transmitted to the Congress. (d) Fiscal Year 2006.—None of the funds authorized under section 5(d) may be obligated for major research equipment and facilities construction until 30 days after the report required by June 15, 2005, under section 14(a)(2) is transmitted to the Congress.116 STAT. 3040 (e) Fiscal Year 2007.—None of the funds authorized under section 5(e) may be obligated for major research equipment and facilities construction until 30 days after the report required by June 15, 2006, under section 14(a)(2) is transmitted to the Congress.
SEC. 7. ANNUAL PLAN FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDING.

Deadline.

Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of legislation providing for the annual appropriation of funds for the Foundation, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, a plan for the allocation of funds authorized by this Act for the corresponding fiscal year. The portion of the plan pertaining to Research and Related Activities shall include a description of how the allocation of funding— (1) will affect the average size and duration of research grants supported by the Foundation by field of science, mathematics, and engineering; (2) will affect trends in research support for major fields and subfields of science, mathematics, and engineering, including for emerging multidisciplinary research areas; and (3) is designed to achieve an appropriate balance among major fields and subfields of science, mathematics, and engineering.
SEC. 8. SPECIFIC PROGRAM AUTHORIZATIONS. From amounts authorized to be appropriated under section 5, the Director shall carry out the Foundation’s research and education programs, including the following initiatives in accordance with this section: (1) Information technology.—An information technology research program to support competitive, merit-reviewed proposals for research, education, and infrastructure support in areas related to cybersecurity, terascale computing systems, software, networking, scalability, communications, data management, and remote sensing and geospatial information technologies. (2) Nanoscale science and engineering.—A nanoscale science and engineering research and education program to support competitive, merit-reviewed proposals that emphasize— (A) research aimed at discovering novel phenomena, processes, materials, and tools that address grand challenges in materials, electronics, optoelectronics and magnetics, manufacturing, the environment, and health care; and (B) supporting new research and interdisciplinary centers and networks of excellence, including shared national user facilities, infrastructure, research, and education activities on the societal implications of advances in nanoscale science and engineering. (3) Plant genome research.—(A) A plant genome research program to support competitive, merit-reviewed proposals— (i) that advance the understanding of the structure, organization, and function of plant genomes; and116 STAT. 3041 (ii) that accelerate the use of new knowledge and innovative technologies toward a more complete understanding of basic biological processes in plants, especially in economically important plants such as com and soybeans. (B) Regional plant genome and gene expression research centers to conduct research and dissemination activities that may include— (i) basic plant genomics research and genomics applications, including those related to cultivation of crops in extreme environments and to cultivation of crops with reduced reliance on fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides; (ii) basic research that will contribute to the development or use of innovative plant-derived products; (iii) basic research on alternative uses for plants and plant materials, including the use of plants as renewable feedstock for alternative energy production and nonpetroleum-based industrial chemicals and precursors; and (iv) basic research and dissemination of information on the ecological and other consequences of genetically engineered plants. Competitive, merit-based awards for centers under this subparagraph shall be to consortia of institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations. The Director shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that research centers established under this subparagraph collectively examine as many different agricultural environments as possible, enhance the excellence of existing Foundation programs, and focus on plants of economic importance. (C) Research partnerships to focus on— (i) basic genomic research on crops grown in the developing world; (ii) basic plant genome research that will advance and expedite the development of improved cultivars, including those that are pest-resistant, produce increased yield, reduce the need for fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides, or have increased tolerance to stress; (iii) basic research that could lead to the development of technologies to produce pharmaceutical compounds such as vaccines and medications in plants that can be grown in the developing world; and (iv) research on the impact of plant biotechnology on the social, political, economic, health, and environmental conditions in countries in the developing world. Competitive, merit-based awards for partnerships under this subparagraph shall be to institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, or consortia of such entities that enter into a partnership that shall include one or more research institutions in one or more developing nations, and that may also include for-profit companies involved in plant biotechnology. The Director, by means of outreach, shall encourage inclusion of historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions in consortia that enter into such partnerships.116 STAT. 3042 (4) Innovation partnerships.—An innovation partnerships program to support competitive, merit-reviewed proposals that seek to stimulate innovation at the regional level through new partnerships involving States, regional governmental entities, local governmental entities, industry, academic institutions, and other related organizations in strategically important fields of science and technology. (5) Mathematics and science education partnerships.—The mathematics and science education partnerships program described in section 9. (6) Robert noyce scholarship program.—The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program described in section 10. (7) Science, mathematics, engineering, and technology talent expansion program.—(A) A program of competitive, merit-based, multi-year grants for eligible applicants to increase the number of students studying toward and completing associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology, particularly in fields that have faced declining enrollment in recent years. (B) In selecting projects under this paragraph, the Director shall strive to increase the number of students studying toward and completing baccalaureate degrees, concentrations, or certificates in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology who are individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b). (C) The types of projects the Foundation may support under this paragraph include those that promote high quality— (i) interdisciplinary teaching; (ii) undergraduate-conducted research; (iii) mentor relationships for students; (iv) bridge programs that enable students at community colleges to matriculate directly into baccalaureate science, mathematics, engineering, or technology programs; (v) internships carried out in partnership with industry; and (vi) innovative uses of digital technologies, particularly at institutions of higher education that serve high numbers or percentages of economically disadvantaged students. (D)(i) In order to receive a grant under this paragraph, an eligible applicant shall establish targets to increase the number of students studying toward and completing associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology. (ii) A grant under this paragraph shall be awarded for a period of 5 years, with the final 2 years of funding contingent on the Director’s determination that satisfactory progress has been made by the grantee toward meeting the targets established under clause (i). (iii) In the case of community colleges, a student who transfers to a baccalaureate program, or receives a certificate under an established certificate program, in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology shall be counted toward meeting a target established under clause (i). (E) For each grant awarded under this paragraph to an institution of higher education, at least 1 principal investigator shall be in a position of administrative leadership at the institution of higher education, and at least 1 principal investigator 116 STAT. 3043shall be a faculty member from an academic department included in the work of the project. For each grant awarded to a consortium or partnership, at each institution of higher education participating in the consortium or partnership, at least 1 of the individuals responsible for carrying out activities authorized under this paragraph at that institution shall be in a position of administrative leadership at the institution, and at least 1 shall be a faculty member from an academic department included in the work of the project at that institution. (F) In this paragraph, the term “eligible applicant” means— (i) an institution of higher education; (ii) a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (iii) a partnership between— (I) an institution of higher education or a consortium of such institutions; and (II) a nonprofit organization, a State or local government, or a private company, with demonstrated experience and effectiveness in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology education. (8) Secondary school systemic initiative.—A program of competitive, merit-based grants for State educational agencies or local educational agencies that supports the planning and implementation of agency-wide secondary school reform initiatives designed to promote scientific and technological literacy, meet the mathematics and science education needs of students at risk of not achieving State student academic achievement standards, reduce the need for basic skill training by employers, and heighten college completion rates through activities, such as— (A) systemic alignment of secondary school curricula and higher education freshman placement requirements; (B) development of materials and curricula that support small, theme-oriented schools and learning communities; (C) implementation of enriched mathematics and science curricula for all secondary school students; (D) strengthened teacher training in mathematics, science, and reading as it relates to technical and specialized texts; (E) laboratory improvement and provision of instrumentation as part of a comprehensive program to enhance the quality of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology instruction; or (F) other secondary school systemic initiatives that enable grantees to leverage private sector funding for mathematics, science, engineering, and technology scholarships. In awarding grants under this paragraph, the Director shall give priority to agencies that serve high poverty communities. (9) Experimental program to stimulate competitive research.—The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, established under section 113 of the National 116 STAT. 3044Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g), that is designed to enhance— (A) research in mathematics, science, and engineering throughout the States eligible to participate in the program and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (B) research infrastructure in the States eligible to participate in the program and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (C) the geographic distribution of Federal research and development support. (10) The science and engineering equal opportunities act.—A comprehensive program designed to advance the goals of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885 et seq.), including programs to— (A) provide support to minority-serving institutions; and (B) ensure that reports required under sections 36 and 37 of such Act are submitted to the— (i) Committee on Science of the House of Representatives; (ii) Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; and (iii) Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (11) Astronomical research and instrumentation.—An astronomical research program to support competitive, merit-reviewed proposals that— (A) will advance understanding of— (i) the origins and characteristics of planets, the Sun, other stars, the Milky Way Galaxy, and extragalactic objects (such as clusters of galaxies and quasars); and (ii) the structure and origin of the universe; and (B) support related activities such as developing advanced technologies and instrumentation, funding undergraduate and graduate students, and satisfying other instrumentation and research needs.
SEC. 9. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS. (a) Program Authorized.— (1) In general.—(A)

42 USC 1862n.

The Director shall carry out a program to award grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia of such institutions or organizations) to establish mathematics and science education partnership programs to improve elementary and secondary mathematics and science instruction. (B) Grants shall be awarded under this subsection on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. (2) Partnerships.—(A) In order to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an institution of higher education or eligible nonprofit organization (or consortium of such institutions or organizations) shall enter into a partnership with one or more local educational agencies that may also include a State educational agency or one or more businesses. (B) A participating institution of higher education shall include mathematics, science, or engineering departments in 116 STAT. 3045the programs carried out through a partnership under this paragraph. (3) Uses of funds.—Grants awarded under this subsection shall be used for activities that draw upon the expertise of the partners to improve elementary or secondary education in mathematics or science and that are consistent with State mathematics and science student academic achievement standards, including— (A) recruiting and preparing students for careers in elementary or secondary mathematics or science education; (B) offering professional development programs, including summer or academic year institutes or workshops, designed to strengthen the capabilities of mathematics and science teachers; (C) offering innovative preservice and inservice programs that instruct teachers on using technology more effectively in teaching mathematics and science, including programs that recruit and train undergraduate and graduate students to provide technical support to teachers; (D) developing distance learning programs for teachers or students, including developing courses, curricular materials, and other resources for the in-service professional development of teachers that are made available to teachers through the Internet; (E) developing a cadre of master teachers who will promote reform and improvement in schools; (F) offering teacher preparation and certification programs for professional mathematicians, scientists, and engineers who wish to begin a career in teaching; (G) developing tools to evaluate activities conducted under this subsection; (H) developing or adapting elementary school and secondary school mathematics and science curricular materials that incorporate contemporary research on the science of learning; (I) developing initiatives to increase and sustain the number, quality, and diversity of prekindergarten through grade 12 teachers of mathematics and science, especially in underserved areas; (J) using mathematicians, scientists, and engineers employed by private businesses to help recruit and train mathematics and science teachers; (K) developing and offering mathematics or science enrichment programs for students, including after-school and summer programs; (L) providing research opportunities in business or academia for students and teachers; (M) bringing mathematicians, scientists, and engineers from business and academia into elementary school and secondary school classrooms; and (N) any other activities the Director determines will accomplish the goals of this subsection. (4) Master teachers.—Activities carried out in accordance with paragraph (3)(E) shall— (A) emphasize the training of master teachers who will improve the instruction of mathematics or science in kindergarten through grade 12;116 STAT. 3046 (B) include training in both content and pedagogy; and (C) provide training only to teachers who will be granted sufficient nonclassroom time to serve as master teachers, as demonstrated by assurances their employing school has provided to the Director, in such time and such manner as the Director may require. (5) Science enrichment programs for girls.—Activities carried out in accordance with paragraph (3)(K) and (L) shall include elementary school and secondary school programs to encourage the ongoing interest of girls in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology and to prepare girls to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology. Funds made available through awards to partnerships for the purposes of this paragraph may support programs for— (A) encouraging girls to pursue studies in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology and to major in such fields in postsecondary education; (B) tutoring girls in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology; (C) providing mentors for girls in person and through the Internet to support such girls in pursuing studies in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology; (D) educating the parents of girls about the difficulties faced by girls to maintain an interest and desire to achieve in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology, and enlisting the help of parents in overcoming these difficulties; and (E) acquainting girls with careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology and encouraging girls to plan for careers in such fields. (6) Research in secondary schools.—Activities carried out in accordance with paragraph (3)(K) may include support for research projects performed by students at secondary schools. Uses of funds made available through awards to partnerships for purposes of this paragraph may include— (A) training secondary school mathematics and science teachers in the design of research projects for students; (B) establishing a system for students and teachers involved in research projects funded under this subsection to exchange information about their projects and research results; and (C) assessing the educational value of the student research projects by such means as tracking the academic performance and choice of academic majors of students conducting research. (7) Stipends.—Grants awarded under this subsection may be used to provide stipends for teachers or students participating in training or research activities that would not be part of their typical classroom activities. (b) Selection Process.— (1) Application.—An institution of higher education or an eligible nonprofit organization (or a consortium of such institutions or organizations) seeking funding under subsection (a) shall submit an application to the 116 STAT. 3047Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum— (A) a description of the partnership and the role that each member will play in implementing the proposal; (B) a description of each of the activities to be carried out, including— (i) how such activities will be aligned with State mathematics and science student academic achievement standards and with other activities that promote student achievement in mathematics and science; (ii) how such activities will be based on a review of relevant research; (iii) why such activities are expected to improve student performance and strengthen the quality of mathematics and science instruction; and (iv) any activities that will encourage the interest of individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b) in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology and will help prepare such individuals to pursue postsecondary studies in these fields; (C) a description of the number, size, and nature of any stipends that will be provided to students or teachers and the reasons such stipends are needed; (D) a description of how the partnership will serve as a catalyst for reform of mathematics and science education programs; (E) a description of how the partnership will assess its success; (F) a description of how the partnership will collaborate with the State educational agency to ensure that successful partnership activities may be replicated throughout the State; and (G) a description of the manner in which the partnership will be continued after assistance under this section ends. (2) Review of applications.—In evaluating the applications submitted under paragraph (1), the Director shall consider, at a minimum— (A) the ability of the partnership to carry out effectively the proposed programs; (B) the extent to which the members of the partnership are committed to making the partnership a central organizational focus; (C) the degree to which activities carried out by the partnership are based on relevant research and are likely to result in increased student achievement; (D) the degree to which such activities are aligned with State mathematics and science student academic achievement standards; (E) the likelihood that the partnership will demonstrate activities that can be widely implemented as part of larger scale reform efforts; and (F) the extent to which the activities will encourage the interest of individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act 116 STAT. 3048(42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b) in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology and will help prepare such individuals to pursue postsecondary studies in these fields. (3) Awards.—In awarding grants under this section, the Director shall— (A) give priority to applications in which the partnership includes a high-need local educational agency or a high-need local educational agency in which at least one school does not make adequate yearly progress, as determined pursuant to part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.); and (B) ensure that, to the extent practicable, a substantial number of the partnerships funded under this section include businesses. (c) Accountability and Dissemination.— (1) Assessment required.—The Director shall evaluate the program established under subsection (a). At a minimum, such evaluation shall— (A) use a common set of benchmarks and assessment tools to identify best practices and materials developed and demonstrated by the partnerships; and (B) to the extent practicable, compare the effectiveness of practices and materials developed and demonstrated by the partnerships authorized under this section with those of partnerships funded by other State or Federal agencies. (2) Dissemination of results.—(A) The results of the evaluation required under paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public and shall be provided to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. (B) Materials developed under the program established under subsection (a) that are demonstrated to be effective shall be made widely available to the public. (3) Annual meeting.—The Director, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall convene an annual meeting of the partnerships participating under this section to foster greater national collaboration. (4) Report on coordination.—The Director, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall provide an annual report to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate describing how the program authorized under this section has been and will be coordinated with the program authorized under part B of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.). The report under this paragraph shall be submitted along with the President’s annual budget request. (5) Technical assistance.—At the request of an eligible partnership or a State educational agency, the Director shall provide the partnership or agency with technical assistance 116 STAT. 3049in meeting any requirements of this section, including providing advice from experts on how to develop— (A) a quality application for a grant; and (B) quality activities from funds received from a grant under this section.
SEC. 10. ROBERT NOYCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

42 USC 1862n–1.

 (a) Scholarship Program.— (1) In general.—The Director shall carry out a program to award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia of such institutions) to provide scholarships, stipends, and programming designed to recruit and train mathematics and science teachers. Such program shall be known as the “Robert Noyce Scholarship Program”. (2) Merit review.—Grants shall be provided under this subsection on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. (3) Use of grants.—Grants provided under this section shall be used by institutions of higher education or consortia— (A) to develop and implement a program to encourage top college juniors and seniors majoring in mathematics, science, and engineering at the grantee’s institution to become mathematics and science teachers, through— (i) administering scholarships in accordance with subsection (c); (ii) offering programs to help scholarship recipients to teach in elementary schools and secondary schools, including programs that will result in teacher certification or licensing; and (iii) offering programs to scholarship recipients, both before and after they receive their baccalaureate degree, to enable the recipients to become better mathematics and science teachers, to fulfill the service requirements of this section, and to exchange ideas with others in their fields; or (B) to develop and implement a program to encourage science, mathematics, or engineering professionals to become mathematics and science teachers, through— (i) administering stipends in accordance with subsection (d); (ii) offering programs to help stipend recipients obtain teacher certification or licensing; and (iii) offering programs to stipend recipients, both during and after matriculation in the program for which the stipend is received, to enable recipients to become better mathematics and science teachers, to fulfill the service requirements of this section, and to exchange ideas with others in their fields. (b) Selection Process.— (1) Application.—An institution of higher education or consortium seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum— (A) a description of the scholarship or stipend program that the applicant intends to operate, including the number of scholarships or the size and number of stipends the 116 STAT. 3050applicant intends to award, and the selection process that will be used in awarding the scholarships or stipends; (B) evidence that the applicant has the capability to administer the scholarship or stipend program in accordance with the provisions of this section; and (C) a description of the programming that will be offered to scholarship or stipend recipients during and after their matriculation in the program for which the scholarship or stipend is received. (2) Review of applications.—In evaluating the applications submitted under paragraph (1), the Director shall consider, at a minimum— (A) the ability of the applicant to effectively carry out the program; (B) the extent to which the applicant is committed to making the program a central organizational focus; (C) the degree to which the proposed programming will enable scholarship or stipend recipients to become successful mathematics and science teachers; (D) the number and quality of the students that will be served by the program; and (E) the ability of the applicant to recruit students who would otherwise not pursue a career in teaching. (c) Scholarship Requirements.— (1) In general.—Scholarships under this section shall be available only to students who are— (A) majoring in science, mathematics, or engineering; and (B) in the last 2 years of a baccalaureate degree program. (2) Selection.—Individuals shall be selected to receive scholarships primarily on the basis of academic merit, with consideration given to financial need and to the goal of promoting the participation of individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b). (3) Amount.—The Director shall establish for each year the amount to be awarded for scholarships under this section for that year, which shall be not less than $7,500 per year, except that no individual shall receive for any year more than the cost of attendance at that individual’s institution. Individuals may receive a maximum of 2 years of scholarship support. (4) Service obligation.—If an individual receives a scholarship, that individual shall be required to complete, within 6 years after graduation from the baccalaureate degree program for which the scholarship was awarded, 2 years of service as a mathematics or science teacher for each year a scholarship was received. Service required under this paragraph shall be performed in a high-need local educational agency. (d) Stipends.— (1) In general.—Stipends under this section shall be available only to mathematics, science, and engineering professionals who, while receiving the stipend, are enrolled in a program to receive certification or licensing to teach. (2) Selection.—Individuals shall be selected to receive stipends under this section primarily on the basis of academic merit, with consideration given to financial need and to the 116 STAT. 3051goal of promoting the participation of individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b). (3) Duration.—Individuals may receive a maximum of 1 year of stipend support. (4) Service Obligation.—If an individual receives a stipend under this section, that individual shall be required to complete, within 6 years after graduation from the program for which the stipend was awarded, 2 years of service as a mathematics or science teacher for each year a stipend was received. Service required under this paragraph shall be performed in a high-need local educational agency. (e) Conditions of Support.—As a condition of acceptance of a scholarship or stipend under this section, a recipient shall enter into an agreement with the institution of higher education— (1) accepting the terms of the scholarship or stipend pursuant to subsections (c) and (g), or subsection (a); (2) agreeing to provide the awarding institution of higher education with annual certification of employment and up-to-date contact information and to participate in surveys provided by the institution of higher education as part of an ongoing assessment program; and (3) establishing that any scholarship recipient shall be liable to the United States for any amount that is required to be repaid in accordance with the provisions of subsection (g). (f) Collection for Noncompliance.— (1) Monitoring compliance.—An institution of higher education (or consortium thereof) receiving a grant under this section shall, as a condition of participating in the program, enter into an agreement with the Director to monitor the compliance of scholarship and stipend recipients with their respective service requirements. (2) Collection of repayment.—(A) In the event that a scholarship recipient is required to repay the scholarship under subsection (g), the institution shall be responsible for collecting the repayment amounts. (B) Except as provided in subparagraph (C), any such repayment shall be returned to the Treasury of the United States. (C) A grantee may retain a percentage of any repayment it collects to defray administrative costs associated with the collection. The Director shall establish a single, fixed percentage that will apply to all grantees. (g) Failure to Complete Service Obligation.— (1) General rule.—If an individual who has received a scholarship under this section— (A) fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing in the educational institution in which the individual is enrolled, as determined by the Director; (B) is dismissed from such educational institution for disciplinary reasons; (C) withdraws from the baccalaureate degree program for which the award was made before the completion of such program; (D) declares that the individual does not intend to fulfill the service obligation under this section; or116 STAT. 3052 (E) fails to fulfill the service obligation of the individual under this section, such individual shall be liable to the United States as provided in paragraph (2). (2) Amount of repayment.—(A) If a circumstance described in paragraph (1) occurs before the completion of one year of a service obligation under this section, the United States shall be entitled to recover from the individual, within one year after the date of the occurrence of such circumstance, an amount equal to— (i) the total amount of awards received by such individual under this section; plus (ii) the interest on the amounts of such awards which would be payable if at the time the awards were received they were loans bearing interest at the maximum legal prevailing rate, as determined by the Treasurer of the United States, multiplied by 2. (B) If a circumstance described in paragraph (1)(D) or (E) occurs after the completion of one year of a service obligation under this section, the United States shall be entitled to recover from the individual, within one year after the date of the occurrence of such circumstance, an amount equal to the total amount of awards received by such individual under this section minus ½ of the amount of the award received per year for each full year of service completed, plus the interest on such amounts which would be payable if at the time the amounts were received they were loans bearing interest at the maximum legal prevailing rate, as determined by the Treasurer of the United States. (3) Exceptions.—The Director may provide for the partial or total waiver or suspension of any service or payment obligation by an individual under this section whenever compliance by the individual with the obligation is impossible or would involve extreme hardship to the individual, or if enforcement of such obligation with respect to the individual would be unconscionable. (h) Data Collection.—Institutions or consortia receiving grants under this section shall supply to the Director any relevant statistical and demographic data on scholarship recipients and stipend recipients the Director may request, including information on employment required by subsection (e). (i) Definitions.—In this section— (1) the term “cost of attendance” has the meaning given such term in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 108711); (2) the term “mathematics and science teacher” means a mathematics, science, or technology teacher at the elementary school or secondary school level; (3) the term “mathematics, science, or engineering professional” means a person who holds a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree in science, mathematics, or engineering and is working in that field or a related area; (4) the term “scholarship” means an award under subsection (c); and (5) the term “stipend” means an award under subsection (d).116 STAT. 3053
SEC. 11. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTERS FOR RESEARCH ON MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE LEARNING AND EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT.

42 USC 1862n–2.

 (a) Establishment.—

Grants.

 (1) In general.—(A) The Director shall award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia thereof) to establish multidisciplinary Centers for Research on Learning and Education Improvement. (B) Grants shall be awarded under this paragraph on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. (2) Purpose.—The purpose of the Centers shall be to conduct and evaluate research in cognitive science, education, and related fields and to develop ways in which the results of such research can be applied in elementary school and secondary school classrooms to improve the teaching of mathematics and science. (3) Focus.—(A) Each Center shall be focused on a different challenge faced by elementary school or secondary school teachers of mathematics and science. In determining the research focus of the Centers, the Director shall consult with the National Academy of Sciences and the Secretary of Education and take into account the extent to which other Federal programs support research on similar questions. (B) The proposal solicitation issued by the Director shall state the focus of each Center and applicants shall apply for designation as a specific Center. (C) At least one Center shall focus on developing ways in which the results of research described in paragraph (2) can be applied, duplicated, and scaled up for use in low-performing elementary schools and secondary schools to improve the teaching and student achievement levels in mathematics and science. (D) To the extent practicable and relevant to its focus, every Center shall include, as part of its research, work designed to quantitatively assess and improve the ways that information technology is used in the teaching of mathematics and science. (b) Selection Process.— (1) Application.—An institution of higher education (or a consortium of such institutions) seeking binding under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum, a description of— (A) the initial research projects that will be undertaken by the Center and the process by which new projects will be identified; (B) how the Center will work with other research institutions and schools to broaden the national research agenda on learning and teaching; (C) how the Center will promote active collaboration among physical, biological, and social science researchers; (D) how the Center will promote active participation by elementary and secondary mathematics and science teachers and administrators; and116 STAT. 3054 (E) how the results of the Center’s research can be incorporated into educational practices, and how the Center will assess the success of those practices. (2) Review of Applications.—In evaluating the applications submitted under paragraph (1), the Director shall consider, at a minimum— (A) the ability of the applicant to effectively carry out the research program, including the activities described in paragraph (1)(E); (B) the experience of the applicant in conducting research on the science of teaching and learning and the capacity of the applicant to foster new multidisciplinary collaborations; (C) the capacity of the applicant to attract elementary school and secondary school teachers from a diverse array of schools, and with diverse professional experiences, for participation in Center activities; and (D) the capacity of the applicant to attract and provide adequate support for graduate students to pursue research at the intersection of educational practice and basic research on human cognition and learning. (3) Awards.—The Director shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the Centers funded under this section conduct research and develop educational practices designed to improve the educational performance of a broad range of students, including individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b). (c) Annual Conference.—The Director shall convene an annual meeting of the Centers to foster collaboration among the Centers and to further disseminate the results of the Centers’ activities. (d) Coordination.—The Director shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education in— (1) disseminating the results of the research conducted pursuant to grants awarded under this section to elementary school teachers and secondary school teachers; and (2) providing programming, guidance, and support to ensure that such teachers— (A) understand the implications of the research disseminated under paragraph (1) for classroom practice; and (B) can use the research to improve such teachers’ performance in the classroom.
SEC. 12. DUPLICATION OF PROGRAMS. (a) In General.—

42 USC 1862n–3.

The Director shall review the education programs of the Foundation that are in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act to determine whether any of such programs duplicate the programs authorized under this Act. (b) Implementation.—As programs authorized under this Act are implemented, the Director shall— (1) terminate any duplicative program being carried out by the Foundation or merge the duplicative program into a program authorized under this Act; and (2) not establish any new program that duplicates a program that has been implemented pursuant to this Act.116 STAT. 3055 (c) Report.— (1) Review.—The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall review the education programs of the Foundation to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section. (2) Submission.—Not later than 1 year after the date of

Deadline.

 enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter as part of the annual Office of Science and Technology Policy’s budget submission to Congress, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall complete a report on the review carried out under this subsection and shall submit the report to the Committee on Science and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
SEC. 13. MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION.

42 USC 1862b note

 (a) Review and Assessment.—The Director shall conduct a

Deadline.

Reports.

 review and assessment of the major research instrumentation program and, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, submit a report of findings and recommendations to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. The report shall include— (1) estimates of the needs, by major field of science and engineering and by types of institutions of higher education, for the types of research instrumentation that are eligible for acquisition under the guidelines of the major research instrumentation program; (2) a description of the distribution of awards and funding levels by year, by major field of science and engineering, and by type of institution of higher education for the program, since the inception of the major research instrumentation program; and (3) an analysis of the impact of the major research instrumentation program on the research instrumentation needs that were documented in the Foundation’s 1994 survey of academic research instrumentation needs. (b) National Academy of Sciences Assessment on Interdisciplinary Research and Advanced Instrumentation Centers.—

Deadlines.

 (1) Assessment.—Not later than 3 months after the date

Contracts.

 of enactment of this Act, the Director shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess the need for an interagency program to establish and support fully equipped, state-of-the-art university-based centers for interdisciplinary research and advanced instrumentation development. (2) Transmittal to congress.—Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate the assessment conducted by the National Academy of Sciences together with 116 STAT. 3056the Foundation’s reaction to the assessment authorized under paragraph (1).
SEC. 14. MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PLAN. (a) Prioritization of Proposed Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction.— (1) Development of priorities.—(A) The Director shall— (i) develop a list indicating by number the relative priority for funding under the major research equipment and facilities construction account that the Director assigns to each project the Board has approved for inclusion in a future budget request; and (ii) submit the list described in clause (i) to the Board for approval. (B) The Director shall update the list prepared under subparagraph (A) each time the Board approves a new project that would receive funding under the major research equipment and facilities construction account, as necessary to prepare reports under paragraph (2), and, from time to time, submit any updated list to the Board for approval. (2) Annual report.—

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Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and not later than each June 15 thereafter, the Director shall transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report containing— (A) the most recent Board-approved priority list developed under paragraph (1)(A); (B) a description of the criteria used to develop such list; and (C) a description of the major factors for each project that determined the ranking of such project on the list, based on the application of the criteria described pursuant to subparagraph (B). (3) Criteria.—The criteria described pursuant to paragraph (2)(B) shall include, at a minimum— (A) scientific merit; (B) broad societal need and probable impact; (C) consideration of the results of formal prioritization efforts by the scientific community; (D) readiness of plans for construction and operation; (E) the applicant’s management and administrative capacity of large research facilities; (F) international and interagency commitments; and (G) the order in which projects were approved by the Board for inclusion in a future budget request. (b) Facilities Plan.— (1) In general.—Section 201(a)(1) of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 18621(a)(1) is amended to read as follows: “(1) In general.—The Director shall prepare, and include as part of the Foundation’s annual budget request to Congress, a plan for the proposed construction of, and repair and upgrades to, national research facilities, including full life-cycle cost information.”.116 STAT. 3057 (2) Contents of plan.—Section 201(a)(2) of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 18621(a)(2)) is amended— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking “(1);” and inserting “(1), including costs for instrumentation development;”; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking “and” after the semicolon; (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking “construction.” and inserting “construction;”; and (D) by adding at the end the following: “(D) for each project funded under the major research equipment and facilities construction account— “(i) estimates of the total project cost (from planning to commissioning); and “(ii) the source of funds, including Federal funding identified by appropriations category and non-Federal funding; “(E) estimates of the full life-cycle cost of each national research facility; “(F) information on any plans to retire national research facilities; and “(G) estimates of funding levels for grants supporting research that will be conducted using each national research facility.”. (3) Definition.—Section 2 of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 1862k note) is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: “(3) Full life-cycle cost.—The term ‘full life-cycle cost’ means all costs of planning, development, procurement, construction, operations and support, and shut-down costs, without regard to funding source and without regard to what entity manages the project or facility involved.”. (c) Project Management.—No national research facility project funded under the major research equipment and facilities construction account shall be managed by an individual whose appointment to the Foundation is temporary. (d) Board Approval of Major Research Equipment and Facilities Projects.— (1) In general.—The Board shall explicitly approve any project to be funded out of the major research equipment and facilities construction account before any funds may be obligated from such account for such project. (2) Report.—Not later than September 15 of each fiscal

Deadline.

 year, the Board shall report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives on the conditions of any delegation of authority under section 4 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863) that relates to funds appropriated for any project in the major research equipment and facilities construction account. (e) National Academy of Sciences Study on Major

Deadlines.

 Research Equipment and Facilities Construction.— 116 STAT. 3058 (1) Study.—Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to perform a study on setting priorities for a diverse array of disciplinary and interdisciplinary Foundation-sponsored large research facility projects. (2) Transmittal to congress.—Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall transmit to the Committee on Science and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences together with the Foundation’s reaction to the study authorized under paragraph (1).
SEC. 15. ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS. (a) Board Meetings.— (1) In general.—

42 USC 1862n–5.

Section 4(e) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863(e)) is amended by striking the second and third sentences and inserting “The Board shall adopt procedures governing the conduct of its meetings, including delivery of notice and a definition of a quorum, which in no case shall be less than one-half plus one of the confirmed members of the Board.”. (2) Open meetings.—The Board and all of its committees, subcommittees, and task forces (and any other entity consisting of members of the Board and reporting to the Board) shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code. (3) Compliance audit.—The Inspector General of the Foundation shall conduct an annual audit of the compliance by the Board with the requirements described in paragraph (2). The audit shall examine the proposed and actual content of closed meetings and determine whether the closure of the meetings was consistent with section 552b of title 5, United States Code. (4) Report.—

Deadline.

Not later than February 15 of each year, the Inspector General of the Foundation shall transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate the audit required under paragraph (3) along with recommendations for corrective actions that need to be taken to achieve fuller compliance with the requirements described in paragraph (2), and recommendations on how to ensure public access to the Board’s deliberations. (b) Confidentiality of Certain Information.—Section 14(i) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1873(i)) is amended to read as follows: “(i)(1)(A) Information supplied to the Foundation or a contractor of the Foundation in survey forms, questionnaires, or similar instruments for purposes of section 3(a)(5) or (6) by an individual, an industrial or commercial organization, or an educational, academic, or other nonprofit institution when the institution has received a pledge of confidentiality from the Foundation, shall not 116 STAT. 3059be disclosed to the public unless the information has been transformed into statistical or abstract formats that do not allow for the identification of the supplier. “(B) Information that has not been transformed into formats described in subparagraph (A.) may be used only for statistical or research purposes. “(C) The identities of individuals, organizations, and institutions supplying information described in subparagraph (A) may not be disclosed to the public. “(2) In support of functions authorized by section 3(a)(5) or (6), the Foundation may designate, at its discretion, authorized persons, including employees of Federal, State, or local agencies or instrumentalities (including local educational agencies) and employees of private organizations, to have access, for statistical or research purposes only, to information collected pursuant to section 3(a)(5) or (6) that allows for the identification of the supplier. No such person may— “(A) publish information collected pursuant to section 3(a)(5) or (6) in such a manner that either an individual, an industrial or commercial organization, or an educational, academic, or other nonprofit institution that has received a pledge of confidentiality from the Foundation can be specifically identified; “(B) permit anyone other than individuals authorized by the Foundation to examine data that allows for such identification relating to an individual, an industrial or commercial organization, or an academic, educational, or other nonprofit institution that has received a pledge of confidentiality from the Foundation; or “(C) knowingly and willfully request or obtain any nondisclosable information described in paragraph (1) from the Foundation under false pretenses. “(3) Violation of this subsection is punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.”. (c) Appointment.—Section 4(g) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1863(g)) is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting “Such staff shall be appointed by the Chairman and assigned at the direction of the Board.” (d) The Director shall not exclude part-time students from eligibility for scholarships under the Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship program.
SEC. 16. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES ACT AMENDMENTS. Section 32 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking “backgrounds.” and inserting “backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.”; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by inserting “, including persons with disabilities,” after “backgrounds”; and (B) by striking “and minorities” each place the term appears and inserting “, minorities, and persons with disabilities”.116 STAT. 3060
SEC. 17. UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION REFORM. (a) In General.—

42 USC 1862n–6.

Grants.

The Director shall award grants, on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis, to institutions of higher education to expand previously implemented reforms of undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, or technology education that have been demonstrated to have been successful in increasing the number and quality of students studying toward and completing associate’s or baccalaureate degrees in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology. (b) Uses of Funds.—Activities supported by grants under this section may include— (1) expansion of successful reform efforts beyond a single course or group of courses to achieve reform within an entire academic unit; (2) expansion of successful reform efforts beyond a single academic unit to other science, mathematics, engineering, or technology academic units within an institution; (3) creation of multidisciplinary courses or programs that formalize collaborations for the purpose of improved student instruction and research in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology; (4) expansion of undergraduate research opportunities beyond a particular laboratory, course, or academic unit to engage multiple academic units in providing multidisciplinary research opportunities for undergraduate students; (5) expansion of innovative tutoring or mentoring programs proven to enhance student recruitment or persistence to degree completion in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology; (6) improvement of undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education for nonmajors, including education majors; and (7) implementation of technology-driven reform efforts, including the installation of technology to facilitate such reform, that directly impact undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, or technology instruction or research experiences. (c) Selection Process.— (1) Applications.—An institution of higher education seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include, at a minimum— (A) a description of the proposed reform effort; (B) a description of the previously implemented reform effort that will serve as the basis for the proposed reform effort and evidence of success of that previous effort, including data on student recruitment, persistence to degree completion, and academic achievement; (C) evidence of active participation in the proposed project by individuals who were central to the success of the previously implemented reform effort; and (D) evidence ot institutional support for, and commitment to, the proposed reform effort, including a description of existing or planned institutional policies and practices regarding faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, and teaching assignment that reward faculty contributions to undergraduate education equal to, or greater than, scholarly scientific research. (2) Review of applications.—In evaluating applications submitted under paragraph (1), the Director shall consider at a minimum— (A) the evidence of past success in implementing undergraduate education reform and the likelihood of success in undertaking the proposed expanded effort; (B) the extent to which the faculty, staff, and administrators of the institution are committed to making the proposed institutional reform a priority of the participating academic unit; (C) the degree to which the proposed reform will contribute to change in institutional culture and policy such that a greater value is placed on faculty engagement in undergraduate education, as evidenced through promotion and tenure policies; and (D) the likelihood that the institution will sustain or expand the reform beyond the period of the grant.116 STAT. 3061 (3) Grant distribution.—The Director shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that grants awarded under this section are made to a variety of types of institutions of higher education.
SEC. 18. REPORTS. (a) Grant Size and Duration.—Not later than 6 months after

Deadlines.

42 USC 1862n–7.

 the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report describing the impact that increasing the average grant size and duration would have on minority-serving institutions and on institutions located in States where the Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (established under section 113 of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g)) is carrying out activities. (b) Faculty.—Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment

Contracts.

 of this Act, the Director shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess gender differences in the careers of science and engineering faculty. This study shall build on the Academy’s work on gender differences in the carriers of doctoral scientists and engineers and examine issues such as faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, and allocation of resources including laboratory space. Upon completion, the results of this study shall be transmitted to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. (c) Grant Funding.—Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate party to assess gender differences in the distribution of external Federal research and development funding. This study shall examine differences in amounts requested and awarded, by gender, in major Federal external grant programs. Upon completion, the results of this study shall be transmitted to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 116 STAT. 3062Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. (d) Study of Broadband Network Access for Schools and Libraries.— (1) Report to congress.—The Director shall conduct a study of the issues described in paragraph (3), and not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report including recommendations to address those issues. Such report shall be updated annually for 4 additional years. (2) Consultation.—In preparing the reports under paragraph (1), the Director shall consult with Federal agencies and educational entities as the Director considers appropriate. (3) Issues to be addressed.—The reports shall— (A) identify the availability of high-speed, large band-width capacity access to different demographic groups served by elementary schools, secondary schools, and libraries in the United States; (B) identify how the provision of high-speed, large bandwidth capacity access to the Internet to such schools and libraries can be effectively utilized within each school and library; (C) consider the effect that specific or regional circumstances may have on the ability of such institutions to acquire high-speed, large bandwidth capacity access to achieve universal connectivity as an effective tool in the education process; and (D) include options and recommendations to address the challenges and issues identified in the reports. (e) Minority-Serving Institution Funding.— (1) Annual reporting required.—The Director shall submit an annual report, along with the President’s annual budget request, to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate on the amount of funding awarded by the Foundation to minority-serving institutions, including funding received as members of consortia. The report shall include information on such funding to minority-serving institutions— (A) expressed as a percentage of funding to all institutions of higher education for each appropriations account within the Foundation’s budget; and (B) for the preceding 10 years. (2) Report on ways to improve funding.—Within one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on recommendations on how the Foundation can improve funding to minority-serving institutions.116 STAT. 3063
SEC. 19. EVALUATIONS. (a) Education.—

42 USC 1862n–8.

 (1) In general.—The Director, through the Research, Evaluation and Communication Division of the Education and Human Resources Directorate of the Foundation, shall evaluate the effectiveness of all undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, or technology education activities supported by the Foundation in increasing the number and quality of students, including individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b) studying toward and completing associate’s or baccalaureate degrees in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. In conducting the evaluation, the Director shall consider information on— (A) the number of students enrolled in undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, and technology programs; (B) student academic achievement, including quantifiable measurements of students’ mastery of content and skills; (C) persistence to degree completion, including students who transfer from science, mathematics, engineering, and technology programs to programs in other academic disciplines; and (D) placement during the first year after degree completion in post-graduate education or career pathways. (2) Assessment benchmarks and tools.—The Director, through the Research, Evaluation and Communication Division of the Education and Human Resources Directorate of the Foundation, shall establish a common set of assessment benchmarks and tools, and shall enable every Foundation-sponsored project to incorporate the use of these benchmarks and tools in their project-based assessment activities. (3) Reports to congress.—Not later than 3 years after

Deadlines.

 the date of the enactment of this Act, and once every 3 years thereafter, the Director shall transmit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report containing the results of evaluations under paragraph (1). (b) Awards.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Director shall annually evaluate a random sample of grants, contracts, or other awards made pursuant to this Act. (c) Dissemination.—The Director shall— (1) provide for the dissemination of the results of the evaluations conducted pursuant to this section to the public; and (2) provide notice to the public that such evaluations are available.
SEC. 20. REPORT BY COMMITTEE ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.

42 USC 1885c note.

 As part of the first report required by section 36(e) of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885c(e)) transmitted to Congress after the date of enactment of 116 STAT. 3064this Act, the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering shall include— (1) a summary of its findings over the previous 10 years; (2) a description of past and present policies and activities of the Foundation to encourage full participation of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science, mathematics, and engineering fields, including activities in support of minority-serving institutions; and (3) an assessment of the trends in participation in Foundation activities, and an assessment of the success of Foundation policies and activities, along with proposals for new strategies or the broadening of existing successful strategies toward facilitating the goals of that Act.
SEC. 21. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) Core Science And Mathematics Courses.—Section 3(a) of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i(a)) is amended— (1) by inserting “, and to improve the quality of their core education courses in science and mathematics” after “education in advanced-technology fields”; (2) in paragraph (1) by inserting “and in core science and mathematics courses” after “advanced-technology fields”; and (3) in paragraph (2) by striking “in advanced-technology fields” and inserting “who provide instruction in science, mathematics, and advanced-technology fields”. (b) Articulation Partnerships.—Section 3(c)(1)(B) of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i(c)(1)(B)) is amended— (1) by striking “and” at the end of clause (i); (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (ii) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding after clause (ii) the following new clauses: “(iii) provide students with research experiences at bachelor’s-degree-granting institutions participating in the partnership, including stipend support for students participating in summer programs; and “(iv) provide faculty mentors for students participating in activities under clause (iii), including summer salary support for faculty mentors.”. (c) National Science Foundation Report.—

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Within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall transmit a report to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate on— (1) efforts by the Foundation and awardees under the program carried out under section 3 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i) to disseminate information about the results of projects; (2) the effectiveness of national centers of scientific and technical education established under section 3(b) of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i(b)) in serving as national and regional clearinghouses of information and models for best practices in undergraduate science, mathematics, and technology education; and116 STAT. 3065 (3) efforts to satisfy the requirement of section 3(f)(4) of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 1862i(f)(4)).
SEC. 22. REPORT ON FOUNDATION BUDGETARY AND PROGRAMMATIC EXPANSION.

42 USC 1862n note.

 The Board shall prepare a report to address and examine the Foundation’s budgetary and programmatic growth provided for by this Act. The report snail be submitted to the Committee on

Deadline.

 Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate within one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall include— (1) recommendations on how the increased funding should be utilized; (2) an examination of the projected impact that the budgetary increases will have on the Nation’s scientific and technological workforce; (3) a description of new or expanded programs that will enable institutions of higher education to expand their participation in Foundation-funded activities; (4) an estimate of the national scientific and technological research infrastructure needed to adequately support the Foundation’s increased funding and additional programs; and (5) a description of the impact the budgetary increases provided under this Act will have on the size and duration of grants awarded by the Foundation.
SEC. 23. ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

42 USC 1862n–9.

 (a) Establishment.—The Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall jointly establish an Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the “Advisory Committee”). (b) Duties.—The Advisory Committee shall— (1) assess, and make recommendations regarding, the coordination of astronomy and astrophysics programs of the Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (2) assess, and make recommendations regarding, the status of the activities of the Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as they relate to the recommendations contained in the National Research Council’s 2001 report entitled “Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium”, and the recommendations contained in subsequent National Research Council reports of a similar nature; and (3) not later than March 15 of each year, transmit a report

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Reports.

 to the Director, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate on the Advisory Committee’s findings and recommendations under paragraphs (1) and (2). (c) Membership.—The Advisory Committee shall consist of 13 members, none of whom shall be a Federal employee, including— (1) 5 members selected by the Director;116 STAT. 3066 (2) 5 members selected by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and (3) 3 members selected by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. (d) Selection Process.—

Deadline.

Initial selections under subsection (c) shall be made within 3 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as provided in subsection (c). (e) Chairperson.—The Advisory Committee shall select a chairperson from among its members. (f) Coordination.—The Advisory Committee shall coordinate with the advisory bodies of other Federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy, which may engage in related research activities. (g) Compensation.—The members of the Advisory Committee shall serve without compensation, but shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (h) Meetings.—The Advisory Committee shall convene, in person or by electronic means, at least 4 times a year. (i) Quorum.—A majority of the members serving on the Advisory Committee shall constitute a quorum for purposes of conducting the business of the Advisory Committee. (j) Duration.—Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the Advisory Committee.
SEC. 24. MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM. (a) In General.—

42 USC 1862n–10.

The Director is authorized to establish a new program to award grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native-serving institutions, Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and other institutions of higher education serving a substantial number of minority students to enhance the quality of undergraduate science, mathematics, and engineering education at such institutions and to increase the retention and graduation rates of students pursuing associate’s or baccalaureate degrees in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology. (b) Program Components.—Grants awarded under this section shall support— (1) activities to improve courses and curriculum in science, mathematics, and engineering; (2) faculty development; (3) stipends for undergraduate students participating in research; and (4) other activities consistent with subsection (a), as determined by the Director. (c) Program Coordination.—This program shall be coordinated with and in addition to the ongoing Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program and the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program. (d) Instrumentation.—Funding for instrumentation is an allowed use of grants awarded under this section and under the ongoing Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program and the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program.116 STAT. 3067
SEC. 25. STUDY ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING DATA DISCREPANCIES.

42 USC 1864 note.

 (a) Study.—The Director, in consultation with the Director

Contracts.

 of the Office of Management and Budget and the heads of other Federal agencies, shall enter into agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a comprehensive study to determine the source of discrepancies in Federal reports on obligations and actual expenditures of Federal research and development funding. (b) Contents.—The study shall— (1) examine the relevance and accuracy of reporting classifications and definitions used in the reports described in subsection (a); (2) examine whether the classifications and definitions are used consistently across Federal agencies for data gathering; (3) examine whether and how Federal agencies use reports described in subsection (a), and describe any other sources of similar data used by those agencies; (4) recommend alternatives for modifications to the current reporting process and system that would— (A) accommodate emerging fields of science and changing practices in the conduct of research and development; (B) minimize, to the extent possible, the burden imposed on the reporters of these data; (C) increase the consistency of application of the system across the Federal agencies including the Office of Management and Budget and the Foundation; (D) encourage the use of new technologies to increase accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of the reported data between the agencies and the research performers; and (E) overcome systemic shortfalls; and (5) recommend an implementation timeline for the modifications recommended under paragraph (4), and recommend specific responsibilities for the program and budget offices in the agencies, taking into consideration required changes to the current computer systems and processes used by the agencies. (c) Submission.—The Director shall submit a report on the

Reports.

Deadline.

 results of the study to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate within one year after the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Implementation.—Within 6 months after the completion

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 of the study required by subsection (a), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall submit to the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a plan for implementation of the recommendations of the study.
SEC. 26. PLANNING GRANTS. The Director is authorized to accept planning proposals from applicants who are within .075 percentage points of the current eligibility level for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Such proposals shall be reviewed by the Foundation 116 STAT. 3068to determine their merit for support under the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research or any other appropriate program.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4664 (S. 2817): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–488 (Comm. on Science). SENATE REPORTS: Nos. 107–291 accompanying S. 2817 (Comm. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension) and 107–317 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

June 5, considered and passed House.

Nov. 14, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate amendments.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002): Dec. 19, Presidential statement. Public Law 107–369: To revise the boundary of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, and for other purposes. Public Law369 Public Law 107–369116 STAT. 3069 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3069 Public Law 107–369 107th Congress
An Act To revise the boundary of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, and for other purposes.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 4682]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act. Pennsylvania.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act“.

16 USC 461 note.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Historic site.—The term “historic site” means the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Blair and Cambria Counties, Pennsylvania, established pursuant to Public Law 88–546 (78 Stat. 752; 16 U.S.C. 461 note). (2) Map.—The term “Map” means the map entitled “Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Blair and Cambria Counties, Pennsylvania”, numbered NERO 423/80,014 and dated May 01. (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary– means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service.
SEC. 3. REVISION OF HISTORIC SITE BOUNDARIES. (a) Lands Excluded from and Added to Historic Site.—The boundary of the historic site is hereby revised— (1) by deleting— (A) the approximately 3.09 acres depicted on the Map as tracts 105–21 and 105–15; and (B) the approximately 7.26 acres depicted on the Map as tract 102–42; and (2) by adding— (C) the approximately 42.42 acres depicted on the map as tract 101–09; and (D) the approximately 15 acres depicted on the map as tract 104–07. (b) Authorization for Acquisitions.— (1) Acquisition 1.— (A) In general.—The Secretary is authorized to acquire, from willing owners only, the approximately 98 acres depicted on the Map as tract 103–07 in exchange for the approximately 108 acres depicted on the Map as tracts 102–38 and 103–04.116 STAT. 3070 (B) Equalization of values.—If the values of the tracts to be exchanged under subparagraph (A) are not equal, the difference may be equalized by donation, payment using donated or appropriated funds, or the conveyance of additional land. (2) Acquisition 2.—The Secretary is authorized to acquire by exchange or donation, from willing owners only, the lands included within the boundary of the tract described in subsection (a)(2)(B). (c) Revision of Boundaries After Acquisitions.—Upon completion of the exchange under subsection (b)(1), the boundaries of the historic site shall be revised, as appropriate— (1) by adding the land acquired by the United States; and (2) by deleting the land that is no longer owned by the United States.
SEC. 4. AVAILABILITY OF MAP. A copy of the Map shall be on file and available for inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
SEC. 5. ADMINISTRATION OF ACQUIRED LANDS. Lands and interests in lands added to the historic site under this Act shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the historic site in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H. R. 4682: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–634 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–370: To designate certain lands in the State of California as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. Public Law370 Public Law 107–370116 STAT. 3071 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3071 Public Law 107–370 107th Congress
An Act To designate certain lands in the State of California as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 4750]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002”. (b) Definitions.—As used in this Act, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, as appropriate.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONS TO THE WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM. (a) Additions to Ventana Wilderness.— (1) In general.—The areas described in paragraph (2)— (A) are hereby designated as wilderness and, therefore, as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (B) are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the Ventana Wilderness designated by Public Law 91–58. (2) Areas described.—The areas referred to in paragraph (1) are the following lands in the State of California administered by the Bureau of Land Management or the United States Forest Service: (A) Certain lands which comprise approximately 995 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Anastasia Canyon Proposed Wilderness Additions to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (B) Certain, lands which comprise approximately 3,530 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Arroyo Seco Corridor Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (C) Certain lands which comprise approximately 14,550 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Bear Canyon Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (D) Certain lands which comprise approximately 855 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Black Rock Proposed Wilderness Additions to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (E) Certain lands which comprise approximately 6,550 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Chalk Peak 116 STAT. 3072Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (F) Certain lands which comprise approximately 1,345 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Chews Ridge Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (G) Certain lands which comprise approximately 2,130 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Coast Ridge Proposed Wilderness Additions to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (H) Certain lands which comprise approximately 2,270 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Horse Canyon Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (I) Certain lands which comprise approximately 755 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Little Sur Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (J) Certain lands which comprise approximately 4,130 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “San Antonio Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Ventana Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (b) Additions to Silver Peak Wilderness.— (1) In general.—

16 USC 1132 note.

The areas described in paragraph (2)— (A) are hereby designated as wilderness and, therefore, as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (B) are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the Silver Peak Wilderness designated by Public Law 102–301. (2) Areas described.—The areas referred to in paragraph (1) are the following lands in the State of California administered by the United States Forest Service: (A) Certain lands which comprise approximately 8,235 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “San Carpoforo Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Silver Peak Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (B) Certain lands which comprise approximately 8,820 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Willow Creek Proposed Wilderness Addition to the Silver Peak Wilderness” and dated March 22, 2002. (c) Additions to Pinnacles Wilderness.— (1) In general.—

16 USC 1132 note.

The areas described in paragraph (2)— (A) are hereby designated as wilderness and, therefore, as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (B) are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the Pinnacles Wilderness designated by Public Law 94–567. (2) Areas described.—The areas referred to in paragraph (1) are the lands in the State of California administered by the National Park Service which comprise approximately 2,715 acres, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Pinnacles Proposed Wilderness Additions” and dated October 30, 2001. (d) Maps And Descriptions— (1) Filing.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the appropriate Secretary shall file a map 116 STAT. 3073and a boundary description of each area designated as wilderness by this Act with the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (2) Effect.—Each map and description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the appropriate Secretary is authorized to correct clerical and typographical errors in such boundary descriptions and maps. (3) Availability.—Such maps and boundary descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management and in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service, as appropriate. (e) State and Private Lands.—Lands within the exterior boundaries of any area added to a wilderness area under this section that are owned by the State or by a private entity shall be included within such wilderness area if such lands are acquired by the United States. Such lands may be acquired by the United States only as provided in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 and following).
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (a) In General.—Subject to valid existing rights, lands designated as wilderness by this Act shall be managed by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and this Act, except that, with respect to any wilderness areas designated by this Act, any reference in the Wilderness Act to the effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Grazing.—Grazing of livestock in wilderness areas designated by this Act shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)), as further interpreted by section 108 of Public Law 96–560, and, the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of House Report 101–405 of the 101st Congress. (c) State Jurisdiction.—As provided in section 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State of California with respect to wildlife and fish in California. (d) Water.— (1) Reservation of water.—With respect to each wilderness area designated by this Act, Congress hereby reserves a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of this Act. The priority date of such reserved rights shall be the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Requirement to protect rights.—The appropriate Secretary and all other officers of the United States shall take steps necessary to protect the rights reserved by paragraph (1), including the filing by the Secretary of a claim for the quantification of such rights in any present or future appropriate stream adjudication in the courts of the State of California in which the United States is or may be joined and which is conducted in accordance with the McCarran Amendment (43 U.S.C. 666). (3) No reduction or relinquishment.—Nothing in this Act shall be construed as a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States 116 STAT. 3074in the State of California on or before the date of enactment of this Act. (4) Limitation on effect.—The Federal water rights reserved by this Act are specific to the wilderness areas located in the State of California designated by this Act. Nothing in this Act related to reserved Federal water rights shall be construed as establishing a precedent with regard to any future designations, nor shall it constitute an interpretation of any other Act or any designation made pursuant thereto.
SEC. 4. WILDERNESS FIRE MANAGEMENT. (a) Revision of Management Plans.—

Deadline.

The Secretary of Agriculture shall, by not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, amend the management plans that apply to each of the Ventana Wilderness and the Silver Peak Wilderness, respectively, to authorize the Forest Supervisor of the Los Padres National Forest to take whatever appropriate actions in such wilderness areas are necessary for fire prevention and watershed protection consistent with wilderness values, including best management practices for fire presuppression and fire suppression measures and techniques. (b) Incorporation Into Forest Planning.—Any special provisions contained in the management plan for the Ventana Wilderness and Silver Peak Wilderness pursuant to subsection (a) shall be incorporated into the management plan for the Los Padres National Forest.
SEC. 5. MILITARY TRAINING AT FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT. (a) Overflights.—Nothing in this Act shall preclude low level overflights of military aircraft, the designation of new units of special airspace, or the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas designated by this Act. (b) Military Access.—Nonmotorized access to and use of the wilderness areas designated by this Act for military training shall be authorized to continue in wilderness areas designated by this Act in the same manner and degree as authorized prior to enactment of this Act.
SEC. 6. BIG SUR INVASIVE SPECIES ERADICATION. (a) In General.—The Secretary of Agriculture may conduct a 5-year pilot program to target the eradication of invasive plant and animal species in the Monterey District of the Los Padres National Forest. (b) Application to Other Property.—Activities under the program may include actions to address invasive species problems on nearby private land or other land that is not Forest Service property, if— (1) the land owner, or the head of the governmental agency having administrative jurisdiction over the land in the case of State, local, or Federal government-owned land, seeks to participate in the program; and (2) the invasive species concerned occurs on the land and poses a threat to national forest lands. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.—To carry out this section there is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of 5 fiscal years.116 STAT. 3075
SEC. 8. SILVER PEAK WILDERNESS WATER SYSTEM SPLIT. The Secretary of Agriculture may authorize the construction and maintenance of a new water line and corresponding spring box improvements adjacent to an existing domestic water service in the Silver Peak Wilderness.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4750: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–371: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any Federal interest in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in the State of Idaho resulting from possible omission of lands from an 1880 survey. Public Law371 Public Law 107–371116 STAT. 3076 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3076 Public Law 107–371 107th Congress
An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any Federal interest in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in the State of Idaho resulting from possible omission of lands from an 1880 survey.

Dec. 19, 2002

[HR. 4874]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (a) Findings.—The Congress finds the following: (1) The meander lines in the original surveys by John B. David, deputy surveyor, of two lakes in the State of Idaho, Spirit Lake, formerly known as Lake Tesemini, located in T. 53 N., R. 4 W., Boise Meridian, and Twin Lakes, formerly known as Fish Lake, located in T. 52 N. and T. 53 N., R. 4 W., Boise Meridian, do not reflect the current line of ordinary high water conditions. (2) All lands adjacent to the original meander lines have been patented. (b) Purpose.—The purpose of this Act is to direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue a recordable disclaimer of interest by the United States to any omitted lands or lands lying outside the record meander lines in the vicinity of the lakes referred to in subsection (a).
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Recordable Disclaimer of Interest.—The term “recordable disclaimer of interest” means a document recorded in the county clerk’s office or other such local office where real property documents are recorded, in which the United States disclaims any right, title, or interest to those lands found lying outside the recorded meander lines of the lakes referred to in section 1(a)(1), including omitted lands, if any. (2) Omitted lands.—The term “omitted lands– means those lands that were in place on the date of the original surveys referred to in section 1(a)(1) but were not included in the survey of the township and the meander lines of the water body due to gross error or fraud by the original surveyor. (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
SEC. 3. SURVEYS. The Secretary shall—116 STAT. 3077 (1) conduct a survey investigation of the conditions along the lakeshores of Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in the townships referenced in section 1(a); and (2) after the completion of the survey investigation, resurvey the original meander lines along the lakeshores, using the results of the survey investigation.
SEC. 4. DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST IN LANDS ADJACENT TO SPIRIT Records. LAKE AND TWIN LAKES, IDAHO. Upon acceptance and approval of the surveys under section 3 by the Secretary, the Secretary shall— (1) prepare a recordable disclaimer of interest with land descriptions, using the lot or tract numbers of the omitted lands, if any, and lands lying outside the record meander lines, as shown on the survey plats; and (2) record such recordable disclaimer of interest simultaneously with the filing of the surveys.
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $400,000 to carry out this Act. Funds appropriated to carry out the purposes of this Act may be available without fiscal year limitation.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4874 (S. 2585): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–676 (Comm. on Resources) CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–372: To reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, and for other purposes. Public Law372 Public Law 107–372116 STAT. 3078 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3078 Public Law 107–372 107th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, and for other purposes.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 4883]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. TITLE I— Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Sec. 104. Sec. 105. Sec. 106. TITLE II— Sec. 201. SUBTITLE A— Sec. 211. Sec. 212. Sec. 213. Sec. 214. Sec. 215. SUBTITLE B— Sec. 221. Sec. 222. Sec. 223. Sec. 224. Sec. 225. Sec. 226. Sec. 227. Sec. 228. Sec. 229. Sec. 230. Sec. 231. Sec. 232. Sec. 233. SUBTITLE C— Sec. 241. Sec. 242. Sec. 243. Sec. 244. Sec. 245. Sec. 246. Sec. 247. Sec. 248. Sec. 249. SUBTITLE D— Sec. 251. Sec. 252. Sec. 253. SUBTITLE E— Sec. 261. Sec. 262. Sec. 263. Sec. 264. Sec. 265. Sec. 266. SUBTITLE F— Sec. 271. Sec. 272. TITLE III— Sec. 301. Sec. 302. Sec. 303. Sec. 304. Sec. 305. Sec. 306. TITLE IV— Sec. 401. Sec. 402. Sec. 403.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES IMPROVEMENT</heading> <section> <num value="101">SEC. 101.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Short Title</inline>.—</heading><content>This title may be cited as the “<heading>Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002</heading>”.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 851 note.</p></sidenote></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892 etseq.).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="102">SEC. 102.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <chapeau>Section 302 (33 U.S.C. 892) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>in paragraph (3) by inserting “<quotedText>, geospatial, or geomagnetic</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>geodetic</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in paragraph (4) by inserting “<quotedText>geospatial, geomagnetic,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>geodetic,</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="103">SEC. 103.</num> <heading>FUNCTIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Hydrographic Monitoring Systems</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 303(b)(4) (33 U.S.C. 892a(b)(4)) is amended to read as follows; <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3080">116 STAT. 3080</page> <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, design, install, maintain, and operate real-time hydrographic monitoring systems to enhance navigation safety and efficiency.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation and Management of Coastal and Ocean Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 303 (33 U.S.C. 892a) is further amended by adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conservation and Management of Coastal and Ocean Resources</inline>.—</heading><content>Where appropriate and to the extent that it does not detract from the promotion of safe and efficient navigation, the Secretary may use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="104">SEC. 104.</num> <heading>QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 304(b)(1) (33 U.S.C. 892b(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>by not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002, shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, develop and implement a quality assurance program that is equally available to all applicants, under which the Administrator may certify hydrographic products that satisfy the standards promulgated by the Administrator under section 303(a)(3) of this Act;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>may authorize the use of the emblem or any trademark of the Administration on a hydrographic product certified under subparagraph (A); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>may charge a fee for such certification and use.”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="105">SEC. 105.</num> <heading>HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES REVIEW PANEL.</heading> <content>Section 305 (33 U.S.C. 892c) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="305">“SEC. 305.</num> <heading>HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES REVIEW PANEL.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote>No later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002, the Secretary shall establish the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The panel shall advise the Administrator on matters related to the responsibilities and authorities set forth in section 303 of this Act and such other appropriate matters as the Administrator refers to the panel for review and advice.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administrative resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall make available to the panel such information, personnel, and administrative services and assistance as it may reasonably require to carry out its duties.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The panel shall consist of 15 voting members who shall be appointed by the Administrator. The Director of the Joint Hydrographic Institute and no more than 2 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration appointed by the Administrator shall serve as nonvoting members of the panel. The voting members of the panel shall be individuals who, by reason of knowledge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3081">116 STAT. 3081</page>one or more of the disciplines and fields relating to hydrographic surveying, tide, current geodetic and geospatial measurement, marine transportation, port administration, vessel pilotage, and coastal and fishery management.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>An individual may not be appointed as a voting member of the panel if the individual is a full-time officer or employee of the United States.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>Any voting member of the panel who is an applicant for, or beneficiary (as determined by the Secretary) of, any assistance under this Act shall disclose to the panel that relationship, and may not vote on any matter pertaining to that assistance.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Terms</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The term of office of a voting member of the panel shall be 4 years, except that of the original appointees, five shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, five shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, and five shall be appointed for a term of 4 years, as specified by the Administrator at the time of appointment.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>Any individual appointed to a partial or full term may be reappointed for one additional full term. A voting member may serve after the date of the expiration of the term of office for which appointed until his or her successor has taken office.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Nominations</inline>.—</heading><content>At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the panel.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chairman and vice chairman</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The panel shall select one voting member to serve as the Chairman and another voting member to serve as the Vice Chairman.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Compensation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Voting members of the panel shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>receive compensation at a rate established by the Secretary, not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States Code, when actually engaged in the performance of duties for such panel; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Meetings</inline>.—</heading><content>The panel shall meet on a biannual basis and, at any other time, at the call of the Chairman or upon the request of a majority of the voting members or of the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">“(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers</inline>.—</heading><content>The panel may exercise such powers as are reasonably necessary in order to carry out its duties under subsection (b).”.</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="106">SEC. 106.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <content>Section 306 (33 U.S.C. 892d) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section> <num value="306">“SEC. 306.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading> <chapeau>“There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>To carry out nautical mapping and charting functions under sections 303 and 304 of this Act, except for conducting hydrographic surveys—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>$55,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3082">116 STAT. 3082</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>$60,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>$65,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>$70,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <chapeau>To contract for hydrographic surveys under section 303(b)(1), including the leasing or time chartering of vessels—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>$40,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>$42,500,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>$45,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>$47,500,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by the United States and operated by the Administration—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>$14,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>$18,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>$21,000,000 for fiscal years 2005 through 2007.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <chapeau>To carry out geodetic functions under this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>$27,500,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>$30,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>$32,500,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>$35,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>$35,500,000 for fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <chapeau>To carry out tide and current measurement functions under this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>$27,500,000 for fiscal year 2004;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>$30,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">“(D)</num> <content>$32,500,000 for fiscal year 2006; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="E">“(E)</num> <content>$35,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>To carry out activities authorized under this title that enhance homeland security, including electronic navigation charts, hydrographic surveys, real time tide and current measurements, and geodetic functions, in addition to other amounts authorized by this section, $20,000,000.”.</content></paragraph> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3001 note.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <subtitle> <num value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading>General Provisions</heading> <section> <num value="211">SEC. 211.</num> <heading>COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3001.</p></sidenote>There shall be in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a commissioned officer corps.</content> </section> <section> <num value="212">SEC. 212.</num> <heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Applicability of Definitions in Title 10, United States Code</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3002.</p></sidenote>Except as provided in subsection (b), the definitions provided in section 101 of title 10, United States Code, apply to the provisions of this title.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3083">116 STAT. 3083</page></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this title:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Active duty</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>active duty</quotedText>” means full-time duty in the active service of a uniformed service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>grade</quotedText>” means a step or degree, in a graduated scale of office or rank, that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>officer</quotedText>” means an officer of the commissioned corps.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Flag officer</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>flag officer</quotedText>” means an officer serving in, or having the grade of, vice admiral, rear admiral, or rear admiral (lower half).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of Commerce.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Administration</quotedText>” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="213">SEC. 213.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED NUMBER ON THE ACTIVE LIST.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3003.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Strength on Active List</inline>.—</heading><content>The annual strength of the commissioned corps in officers on the lineal list of active duty officers of the corps shall be prescribed by law.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lineal List</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall maintain a list, known as the “<quotedText>lineal list</quotedText>”, of officers on active duty. Officers shall be carried on the lineal list by grade and, within grade, by seniority in grade.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="214">SEC. 214.</num> <heading>STRENGTH AND DISTRIBUTION IN GRADE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3004.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Relative Rank; Proportion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of the total authorized number of officers on the lineal list of the commissioned corps, there are authorized numbers in permanent grade, in relative rank with officers of the Navy, in proportions as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>8 in the grade of captain.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>14 in the grade of commander.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>19 in the grade of lieutenant commander.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>23 in the grade of lieutenant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>18 in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>18 in the grade of ensign.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computation of Number in Grade</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Subject to paragraph (2), whenever a final fraction occurs in computing the authorized number of officers in a grade, the nearest whole number shall be taken, and if the fraction is one-half the next higher whole number shall be taken.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on Increase in Total Number</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of officers on the lineal list authorized by law may not be increased as the result of the computations prescribed in this section, and if necessary the number of officers in the lowest grade shall be reduced accordingly.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Preservation of Grade and Pay, Etc</inline>.—</heading><content>No officer may be reduced in grade or pay or separated from the commissioned corps as the result of a computation made to determine the authorized number of officers in the various grades.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Filling of Vacancies; Additional Numbers</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed as requiring the filling of any vacancy or as prohibiting additional numbers in any grade to compensate for vacancies existing in higher grades.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Increase in Numbers</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of officers authorized by law to be on the lineal list during a fiscal year may be temporarily exceeded so long as the average number <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3084">116 STAT. 3084</page>on that list during that fiscal year does not exceed the authorized number.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="215">SEC. 215.</num> <heading>AUTHORIZED NUMBER FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003 THROUGH 2005.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3005.</p></sidenote>There are authorized to be on the lineal list of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>270 officers for fiscal year 2003;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>285 officers for fiscal year 2004; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>299 officers for fiscal year 2005.</content></paragraph> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading>Appointment and Promotion of Officers</heading> <section> <num value="221">SEC. 221.</num> <heading>ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grades</inline>.—</heading><content>Original appointments may be made in the grades of ensign, lieutenant (junior grade), and lieutenant.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Qualifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, such an appointment may be given only to a person who—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>meets the qualification requirements specified in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 532(a) of title 10, United States Code; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>has such other special qualifications as the Secretary may prescribe by regulation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Examination</inline>.—</heading><content>A person may be given such an appointment only after passage of a mental and physical examination given in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Revocation of Commission of Officers Found Not Qualified</inline>.—</heading><content>The President may revoke the commission of any officer appointed under this section during the officer’s first three years of service if the officer is found not qualified for the service. Any such revocation shall be made under regulations prescribed by the President.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lineal List</inline>.—</heading><content>Each person appointed under this section shall be placed on the lineal list in a position commensurate with that person’s age, education, and experience, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Service Credit Upon Original Appointment in Grade Above Ensign</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of basic pay, a person appointed under this section in the grade of lieutenant shall be credited as having, on the date of that appointment, three years of service, and a person appointed under this section in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) shall be credited as having, as of the date of that appointment, 1½ years of service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Higher credit under other law</inline>.—</heading><content>If a person appointed under this section is entitled to credit for the purpose of basic pay under any other provision of law that would exceed the amount of credit authorized by paragraph (1), that person shall be credited with that amount of service in lieu of the credit authorized by paragraph (1).<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3085">116 STAT. 3085</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="222">SEC. 222.</num> <heading>PERSONNEL BOARDS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3022.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Convening</inline>.—</heading><content>At least once a year and at such other times as the Secretary determines necessary, the Secretary shall convene a personnel board. A personnel board shall consist of not less than five officers on the lineal fist in the permanent grade of commander or above.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each personnel board shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>recommend to the Secretary such changes in the lineal list as the board may determine; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>make selections and recommendations to the Secretary and President for the appointment, promotion, separation, continuation, and retirement of officers as prescribed in this subtitle and subtitle C.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Action on Recommendations Not Acceptable</inline>.—</heading><content>In a case in which any recommendation by a board convened under subsection (a) is not accepted by the Secretary or the President, the board shall make such further recommendations as are acceptable.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="223">SEC. 223.</num> <heading>PROMOTION OF ENSIGNS TO GRADE OF LIEUTENANT (JUNIOR GRADE).</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer in the permanent grade of ensign shall be promoted to and appointed in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) upon completion of three years of service. The authorized number of officers in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) shall be temporarily increased as necessary to authorize such appointment.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Separation of Ensigns Found Not Fully Qualified</inline>.—</heading><content>If an officer in the permanent grade of ensign is at any time found not fully qualified, the officer’s commission shall be revoked and the officer shall be separated from the commissioned service.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="224">SEC. 224.</num> <heading>PROMOTION BY SELECTION TO PERMANENT GRADES ABOVE LIEUTENANT (JUNIOR GRADE).<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3024.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Promotion to fill vacancies in each permanent grade above the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) shall be made by selection from the next lower grade upon recommendation of the personnel board.</content> </section> <section> <num value="225">SEC. 225.</num> <heading>LENGTH OF SERVICE FOR PROMOTION PURPOSES.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3025.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Rule</inline>.—</heading><content>Each officer shall be assumed to have, for promotion purposes, at least the same length of service as any other officer below that officer on the lineal list.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), an officer who has lost numbers shall be assumed to have, for promotion purposes, no greater service than the officer next above such officer in such officer’s new position on the lineal list.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="226">SEC. 226.</num> <heading>APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS TO PERMANENT GRADES.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3026.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>Appointments in and promotions to all permanent grades shall be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content> </section> <section> <num value="227">SEC. 227.</num> <heading>GENERAL QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS FOR PROMOTION TO HIGHER PERMANENT GRADE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3027.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>No officer may be promoted to a higher permanent grade on the active list until the officer has passed a satisfactory mental and physical examination in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3086">116 STAT. 3086</page></content> </section> <section> <num value="228">SEC. 228.</num> <heading>POSITIONS OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Positions</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3028.</p></sidenote>The Secretary may designate positions in the Administration as being positions of importance and responsibility for which it is appropriate that officers of the Administration, if serving in those positions, serve in the grade of vice admiral, rear admiral, or rear admiral (lower half), as designated by the Secretary for each position.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Assignment of Officers to Designated Positions</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may assign officers to positions designated under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Director of</inline> NOAA <inline class="smallCaps">Corps and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary shall designate one position under this section as responsible for oversight of the vessel and aircraft fleets and for the administration of the commissioned officer corps. That position shall be filled by an officer on the lineal list serving in or above the grade of rear admiral (lower half). For the specific purpose of administering the commissioned officer corps, that position shall carry the title of Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. For the specific purpose of administering the vessel and aircraft fleets, that position shall carry the title of Director of the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Grade</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Temporary Appointment to Grade Designated for Position</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer assigned to a position under this section while so serving has the grade designated for that position, if appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversion to Permanent Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who has served in a grade above captain, upon termination of the officer’s assignment to the position for which that appointment was made, shall, unless appointed or assigned to another position for which a higher grade is designated, revert to the grade and number the officer would have occupied but for serving in a grade above that of captain. In such a case, the officer shall be an extra number in that grade.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Number of Officers Appointed</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Overall limit</inline>.—</heading><content>The total number of officers serving on active duty at any one time in the grade of rear admiral (lower half) or above may not exceed four.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limit by grade</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The number of officers serving on active duty under appointments under this section may not exceed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>one in the grade of vice admiral;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>two in the grade of rear admiral; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>two in the grade of rear admired (lower half).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Pay and Allowances</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer appointed to a grade under this section, while serving in that grade, shall have the pay and allowances of the grade to which appointed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effect of Appointment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An appointment of an officer under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>does not vacate the permanent grade held by the officer; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>creates a vacancy on the active list.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3087">116 STAT. 3087</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="229">SEC. 229.</num> <heading>TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS GENERALLY.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3029.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Ensign</inline>.—</heading><content>Temporary appointments in the grade of ensign may be made by the President alone. Each such temporary appointment terminates at the close of the next regular session of the Congress unless the Senate sooner gives its advice and consent to the appointment.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lieutenant (Junior Grade)</inline>.—</heading><content>Officers in the permanent grade of ensign may be temporarily promoted to and appointed in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) by the President alone whenever vacancies exist in higher grades.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Any One Grade</inline>.—</heading><content>When determined by the Secretary to be in the best interest of the service, officers in any permanent grade may be temporarily promoted one grade by the President alone. Any such temporary promotion terminates upon the transfer of the officer to a new assignment.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="230">SEC. 230.</num> <heading>TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OR ADVANCEMENT OF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN TIME OF WAR OR NATIONAL EMERGENCY.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3030.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Officers of the Administration shall be subject in like manner and to the same extent as personnel of the Navy to all laws authorizing temporary appointment or advancement of commissioned officers in time of war or national emergency.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (a) shall be applied subject to<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote> the following limitations:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>A commissioned officer in the service of a military department under section 251 may, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the military department concerned, be temporarily promoted to a higher rank or grade.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>A commissioned officer in the service of the Administration may be temporarily promoted to fill vacancies in ranks and grades caused by the transfer of commissioned officers to the service and jurisdiction of a military department under section 251.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Temporary appointments may be made in all grades to which original appointments in the Administration are authorized, except that the number of officers holding temporary appointments may not exceed the number of officers transferred to a military department under section 251.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="231">SEC. 231.</num> <heading>PAY AND ALLOWANCES; DATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PROMOTION.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3031.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Acceptance and Date of Promotion</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>An officer of the commissioned corps who is promoted to a higher grade—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>is deemed for all purposes to have accepted the promotion upon the date the promotion is made by the President, unless the officer expressly declines the promotion; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>shall receive the pay and allowances of the higher grade from that date unless the officer is entitled under another provision of law to receive the pay and allowances of the higher grade from an earlier date.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Oath of Office</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who subscribed to the oath of office required by section 3331 of title 5, United States Code, shall not be required to renew such oath or to take a new oath upon promotion to a higher grade, if the service of the officer after the taking of such oath is continuous.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">116 STAT. 3088</p></sidenote></content> </subsection> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3088">116 STAT. 3088</page> <section> <num value="232">SEC. 232.</num> <heading>SERVICE CREDIT AS DECK OFFICER OR JUNIOR ENGINEER FOR PROMOTION PURPOSES.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3032.</p></sidenote>For purposes of promotion, there shall be counted in addition to active commissioned service, service as deck officer or junior engineer.</content> </section> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="233">SEC. 233.</num> <heading>SUSPENSION DURING WAR OR EMERGENCY.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3033.</p></sidenote>In time of emergency declared by the President or by the Congress, and in time of war, the President is authorized, in the President’s discretion, to suspend the operation of all or any part of the provisions of law pertaining to promotion of commissioned officers of the Administration.</content> </subsection> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading>Separation and Retirement of Officers</heading> <section> <num value="241">SEC. 241.</num> <heading>INVOLUNTARY RETIREMENT OR SEPARATION.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Officers to Retired List; Separation From Service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3041.</p></sidenote>As recommended by a personnel board convened under section 222—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>an officer in the permanent grade of captain or commander may be transferred to the retired list; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>an officer in the permanent grade of lieutenant commander, lieutenant, or lieutenant (junior grade) who is not qualified for retirement may be separated from the service.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Computations</inline>.—</heading><content>In any fiscal year, the total number of officers selected for retirement or separation under subsection (a) plus the number of officers retired for age may not exceed the whole number nearest 4 percent of the total number of officers authorized to be on the active list, except as otherwise provided by law.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Effective Date of Retirements and Separations</inline>.—</heading><content>A retirement or separation under subsection (a) shall take effect on the first day of the sixth month beginning after the date on which the Secretary approves the retirement or separation, except that if the officer concerned requests an earlier retirement or separation date, the date shall be as determined by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="242">SEC. 242.</num> <heading>SEPARATION PAY.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Payment</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer who is separated under section 241(a)(2) and who has completed more than three years of continuous active service immediately before that separation is entitled to separation pay computed under subsection (b) unless the Secretary determines that the conditions under which the officer is separated do not warrant payment of that pay.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Amount of Separation Pay</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Six or more years</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In the case of an officer who has completed six or more years of continuous active service immediately before that separation, the amount of separation pay to be paid to the officer under this section is 10 percent of the product of—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the years of active service creditable to the officer; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>12 times the monthly basic pay to which the officer was entitled at the time of separation.<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3089">116 STAT. 3089</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Three to six years</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an officer who has completed three or more but fewer than six years of continuous active service immediately before that separation, the amount of separation pay to be paid to the officer under this section is one-half of the amount computed under paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Other Conditions, Requirements, and Administrative Provisions</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Applicability.</p></sidenote>The provisions of subsections (f), (g), and (h) of section 1174 of title 10, United States Code, shall apply to separation pay under this section in the same manner as such provisions apply to separation pay under that section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="243">SEC. 243.</num> <heading>MANDATORY RETIREMENT FOR AGE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3043.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officers Below Grade of Rear Admiral (Lower Half)</inline>.—</heading><content>Unless retired or separated earlier, each officer on the lineal list of the commissioned corps who is serving in a grade below the grade of rear admiral (lower half) shall be retired on the first day of the month following the month in which the officer becomes 62 years of age.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Flag Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Notwithstanding subsection (a), the President may defer the retirement of an officer serving in a position that carries a grade above captain for such period as the President considers advisable, but such a deferment may not extend beyond the first day of the month following the month in which the officer becomes 64 years of age.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="244">SEC. 244.</num> <heading>RETIREMENT FOR LENGTH OF SERVICE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3044.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>An officer who has completed 20 years of service, of which at least 10 years was service as a commissioned officer, may at any time thereafter, upon application by such officer and in the discretion of the President, be placed on the retired list.</content> </section> <section> <num value="245">SEC. 245.</num> <heading>COMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3045.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officers First Becoming Members Before September</inline> 8, 1980.—</heading><chapeau>Each officer on the retired list who first became a member of a uniformed service before September 8, 1980, shall receive retired pay at the rate determined by multiplying—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the retired pay base determined under section 1406(g) of title 10, United States Code; by</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>2½ percent of the number of years of service that may be credited to the officer under section 1405 of such title as if the officer’s service were service as a member of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 fontsize10">The retired pay so computed may not exceed 75 percent of the retired pay base.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Officers First Becoming Members on or After September</inline> 8, 1980.—</heading><chapeau>Each officer on the retired list who first became a member of a uniformed service on or after September 8, 1980, shall receive retired pay at the rate determined by multiplying—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the retired pay base determined under section 1407 of title 10, United States Code; by</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the retired pay multiplier determined under section 1409 of such title for the number of years of service that may be credited to the officer under section 1405 of such title as if the officer’s service were service as a member of the Armed Forces.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment of Full and Fractional Parts of Months in Computing Years of Service</inline>.—<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3090">116 STAT. 3090</page></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In computing the number of years of service of an officer for the purposes of subsection (a)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>each full month of service that is in addition to the number of full years of service creditable to the officer shall be credited as ½ of a year; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>any remaining fractional part of a month shall be disregarded.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rounding</inline>.—</heading><content>Retired pay computed under this section, if not a multiple of $1, shall be rounded to the next lower multiple of $1.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="246">SEC. 246.</num> <heading>RETIRED GRADE AND RETIRED PAY.</heading> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3046.</p></sidenote>Each officer retired pursuant to law shall be placed on the retired list with the highest grade satisfactorily held by that officer while on active duty including active duty pursuant to recall, under permanent or temporary appointment, and shall receive retired pay based on such highest grade, if—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>the officer’s performance of duty in such highest grade has been satisfactory, as determined by the Secretary of the department or departments under whose jurisdiction the officer served; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>unless retired for disability, the officer’s length of service in such highest grade is no less than that required by the Secretary of officers retiring under permanent appointment in that grade.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="247">SEC. 247.</num> <heading>RETIRED RANK AND PAY HELD PURSUANT TO OTHER LAWS UNAFFECTED.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3047.</p></sidenote>Nothing in this subtitle shall prevent an officer from being placed on the retired list with the highest rank and with the highest retired pay to which the officer is entitled under any other provision of law.</content> </section> <section> <num value="248">SEC. 248.</num> <heading>CONTINUATION ON ACTIVE DUTY; DEFERRAL OF RETIREMENT.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3048.</p></sidenote>The provisions of subchapter IV of chapter 36 of title 10, United States Code, relating to continuation on active duty and deferral of retirement shall apply to commissioned officers of the Administration.</content> </section> <section> <num value="249">SEC. 249.</num> <heading>RECALL TO ACTIVE DUTY.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3049.</p></sidenote>The provisions of chapter 39 of title 10, United States Code, relating to recall of retired officers to active duty, including the limitations on such recalls, shall apply to commissioned officers of the Administration.</content> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading>Service of Officers With the Military Departments</heading> <section> <num value="251">SEC. 251.</num> <heading>COOPERATION WITH AND TRANSFER TO MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers of Resources and Officers During National Emergency</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transfers authorized</inline>.—</heading><content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3061.</p></sidenote>The President may, whenever in the judgment of the President a sufficient national emergency exists, transfer to the service and jurisdiction of a military department such vessels, equipment, stations, and officers of <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3091">116 STAT. 3091</page>the Administration as the President considers to be in the best interest of the country.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibility for Funding of Transferred Resources and Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>After any such transfer all expenses connected therewith shall be defrayed out of the appropriations for the department to which the transfer is made.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Return of transferred resources and officers</inline>.—</heading><content>Such transferred vessels, equipment, stations, and officers shall be returned to the Administration when the national emergency ceases, in the opinion of the President.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed as transferring the Administration or any of its functions from the Department of Commerce except in time of national emergency and to the extent provided in this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation on transfer of officers</inline>.—</heading><content>This section does not authorize the transfer of an officer of the Administration to a military department if the accession or retention of that officer in that military department is otherwise not authorized by law.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Status of transferred officers</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer of the Administration transferred under this section, shall, while under the jurisdiction of a military department, have proper military status and shall be subject to the laws, regulations, and orders for the government of the Army, Navy, or Air Force, as the case may be, insofar as the same may be applicable to persons whose retention permanently in the military service of the United States is not contemplated by law.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="252">SEC. 252.</num> <heading>RELATIVE RANK OF OFFICERS WHEN SERVING WITH ARMY, NAVY, OR AIR FORCE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3062. </p></sidenote></heading> <content>When serving with the Army, Navy, or Air Force, an officer of the Administration shall rank with and after officers of corresponding grade in the Army, Navy, or Air Force of the same length of service in grade. Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to affect or alter an officer’s rates of pay and allowances when not assigned to military duty.</content> </section> <section> <num value="253">SEC. 253.</num> <heading>RULES AND REGULATIONS WHEN COOPERATING WITH MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3063.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Joint Regulations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Commerce shall jointly prescribe regulations—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>governing the duties to be performed by the Administration in time of war; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>providing for the cooperation of the Administration with the military departments in time of peace in preparation for its duties in time of war.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Approval</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsection (a) shall not be effective unless approved by each of those Secretaries.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Communications</inline>.—</heading><content>Regulations under subsection (a) may provide procedures for making reports and communications between a military department and the Administration.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="E">Subtitle E—</num><heading>Rights and Benefits</heading> <section> <num value="261">SEC. 261.</num> <heading>APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 10,<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3071.</p></sidenote> UNITED STATES CODE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Provisions Made Applicable to the Corps</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The rules of law that apply to the Armed Forces under the following provisions <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3092">116 STAT. 3092</page>of title 10, United States Code, as those provisions are in effect from time to time, apply also to the commissioned officer corps of the Administration:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Chapter 40, relating to leave.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 533(b), relating to constructive service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 716, relating to transfers between the armed forces and to and from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Section 1035, relating to deposits of savings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Section 1036, relating to transportation and travel allowances for escorts for dependents of members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Section 1052, relating to reimbursement for adoption expenses.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Section 1174a, relating to special separation benefits (except that benefits under subsection (b)(2)(B) of such section are subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose and are provided at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="8">(8)</num> <content>Chapter 61, relating to retirement or separation for physical disability.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="9">(9)</num> <content>Chapter 69, relating to retired grade, except sections 1370, 1375, and 1376.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="10">(10)</num> <content>Chapter 71, relating to computation of retired pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="11">(11)</num> <content>Chapter 73, relating to annuities based on retired or retainer pay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="12">(12)</num> <content>Subchapter II of chapter 75, relating to death benefits.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="13">(13)</num> <content>Section 2634, relating to transportation of motor vehicles for members on permanent change of station.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="14">(14)</num> <content>Sections 2731 and 2735, relating to property loss incident to service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="15">(15)</num> <content>Section 2771, relating to final settlement of accounts of deceased members.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="16">(16)</num> <content>Such other provisions of subtitle A of that title as may be adopted for applicability to the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by any other provision of law.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">References</inline>.—</heading><content>The authority vested by title 10, United States Code, in the “<quotedText>military departments</quotedText>”, “<quotedText>the Secretary concerned</quotedText>”, or “<quotedText>the Secretary of Defense</quotedText>” with respect to the provisions of law referred to in subsection (a) shall be exercised, with respect to the commissioned officer corps of the Administration, by the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary’s designee.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="262">SEC. 262.</num> <heading>ELIGIBILITY FOR VETERANS BENEFITS AND OTHER RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, IMMUNITIES, AND BENEFITS UNDER CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Active service of officers of the Administration shall be deemed to be active military service for the purposes of all rights, privileges, immunities, and benefits under the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>Laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (50 App. U.S.C. 501 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Section 210 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 410), as in effect before September 1, 1950.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Exercise of Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>In the administration of the laws and regulations referred to in subsection (a), with respect to the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3093">116 STAT. 3093</page>Administration, the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments and their respective departments shall be exercised by the Secretary of Commerce.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="363">SEC. 263.</num> <heading>MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3073.</p></sidenote></heading> <content>The Secretary may provide medical and dental care, including care in private facilities, for personnel of the Administration entitled to that care by law or regulation.</content> </section> <section> <num value="264">SEC. 264.</num> <heading>COMMISSARY PRIVILEGES.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3074.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Extension of Privilege</inline>.—</heading><content>Commissioned officers, ships’ officers, and members of crews of vessels of the Administration shall be permitted to purchase commissary and quartermaster supplies as far as available from the Armed Forces at the prices charged officers and enlisted members of the Armed Forces.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Sales of Rations, Stores, Uniforms, and Related Equipment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary may purchase ration supplies for messes, stores, uniforms, accouterments, and related equipment for sale aboard ship and shore stations of the Administration to members of the uniformed services and to personnel assigned to such ships or shore stations. Sales shall be in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary, and proceeds therefrom shall, as far as is practicable, fully reimburse the appropriations charged without regard to fiscal year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Surviving Spouses’ Rights</inline>.—</heading><content>Rights extended to members of the uniformed services in this section are extended to their surviving spouses and to such others as are designated by the Secretary concerned.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="265">SEC. 265.</num> <heading>AUTHORITY TO USE APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3075.</p></sidenote> AND REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN ITEMS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Transportation of Effects of Deceased Officers</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of an officer who dies on active duty, the Secretary may provide, from appropriations made available to the Administration, transportation (including packing, unpacking, crating, and uncrating) of personal and household effects of that officer to the official residence of record of that officer. However, upon application by the dependents of such an officer, such transportation may be provided to such other location as may be determined by the Secretary.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reimbursement for Supplies Furnished by Officers to Distressed and Shipwrecked Persons</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, appropriations made available to the Administration may be used to reimburse an officer for food, clothing, medicines, and other supplies furnished by the officer—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>for the temporary relief of distressed persons in remote localities; or</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>to shipwrecked persons who are temporarily provided for by the officer.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="266">SEC. 266.</num> <heading>PRESENTATION OF UNITED STATES FLAG UPON RETIREMENT.<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">33 USC 3076.</p></sidenote></heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Presentation of Flag Upon Retirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the release of a commissioned officer from active commissioned service for retirement, the Secretary shall present a United States flag to the officer.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple Presentations Not Authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>An officer is not eligible for presentation of a flag under subsection (a) if the <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3094">116 STAT. 3094</page>officer has previously been presented a flag under this section or any other provision of law providing for the presentation of a United States flag incident to release from active service for retirement.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">No Cost to Recipient</inline>.—</heading><content>The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle> <num value="F">Subtitle F—</num><heading>Repeals and Conforming Amendments</heading> <section> <num value="271">SEC. 271.</num> <heading>REPEALS.</heading> <chapeau>The following provisions of law are repealed:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned Officers’ Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 853a et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>Section 3 of the Act of August 10, 1956 (33 U.S.C. 857a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>Public Law 91–621 (33 U.S.C. 857–1 et seq.).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>Section 16 of the Act of May 22, 1917 (33 U.S.C. 854, 855, 856, 857, and 858).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>Section 1 of the Act of July 22, 1947 (33 U.S.C. 874).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">(6)</num> <content>Section 11 of the Act entitled “<quotedText>An Act to increase the efficiency of the commissioned and enlisted personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Coast and Geodetic Survey, and Public Health Service</quotedText>”, enacted May 18, 1920 (33 U.S.C. 864).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">(7)</num> <content>Section 636(a)(17) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2396(a)(17)).</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <num value="272">SEC. 272.</num> <heading>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Title</inline> 10, <inline class="smallCaps">United States Code</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 1406(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText>section 16 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned Officers’ Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 853o)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>section 305 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officers Act of 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Public Law</inline> 104–106.—</heading><content>Section 566(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996 (Public Law 104106; 110 Stat. 328; 10 U.S.C. 1293 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText>the Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned Officers’ Act of 1948</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>VARIOUS FISHERIES CONSERVATION REAUTHORIZATIONS</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301.</num> <heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002.</p><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">16 USC 757a note.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<quotedText>Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="302">SEC. 302.</num> <heading>REAUTHORIZATION AND AMENDMENT OF THE INTERJURISDICTIONAL FISHERIES ACT OF 1986.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reauthorization</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 308 of the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4107) is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3095">116 STAT. 3095</page> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">General Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There sure authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Commerce for apportionment to carry out the purposes of this title—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>$5,400,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>$5,900,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006.”; and</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>in subsection (c) by striking “<quotedText>$700,000 for fiscal year 1997, and $750,000 for each of the fiscal years 1998, 1999, and 2000</quotedText>” and inserting “$<quotedText>850,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004, and $900,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Purposes of the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of</inline> 1986.—</heading><content>Section 302 of the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986 (16 U.S.C. 4101) is amended by striking “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” after the semicolon at the end of paragraph (1), striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”, and adding at the end the following: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>to promote and encourage research in preparation for the implementation of the use of ecosystems and interspecies approaches to the conservation and management of interjurisdictional fishery resources throughout their range.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="303">SEC. 303.</num> <heading>REAUTHORIZATION AND AMENDMENT OF THE ANADROMOUS FISH CONSERVATION ACT.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reauthorization</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 4 of the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 757d) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <title> <heading>“AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS</heading> <section> <num value="4">“SEC. 4.</num> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this Act not to exceed the following sums:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>$4,750,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>Sums appropriated under this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <content>Not more than $625,000 of the funds appropriated under this section in any one fiscal year shall be obligated in any one State.”.</content> </subsection> </section> (b) Research on and Use of Ecosystems and Interspecies Approaches to Conservation and Management.—The first section of the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 757a) is amended in subsection (b) by inserting “(1)” after “(b)”, and by adding at the end the following: “(2) In carrying out responsibilities under this section, the Secretary shall conduct, promote, and encourage research in preparation for the implementation of the use of ecosystems and interspecies approaches to the conservation and management of anadromous and Great Lakes fishery resources.”.
SEC. 304. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION ACT OF 1975. Section 10 of the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971h) is amended to read as follows:116 STAT. 3096 <heading>“AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS</heading> <section> <num value="10">“SEC. 10.</num> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act, including use for payment of the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission as provided in Article X of the Convention, the following sums:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>For each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004, $5,480,000.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>For each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006, $5,495,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Allocation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Of amounts available under this section for each fiscal year—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <content>$150,000 are authorized for the advisory committee established under section 4 and the species working groups established under section 4A; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>$4,240,000 are authorized for research activities under this Act and the Act of September 4, 1980 (16 U.S.C. 971i).”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section>
SEC. 305. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES CONVENTION ACT OF 1995. Section 211 of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention Act of 1995 (16 U.S.C. 5610) is amended by striking “2001” and inserting “2006”.
SEC. 306. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE. (a) Extension of Deadline.—The Oceans Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–256) is amended— (1)

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in section 3(i) (114 Stat. 648) by striking “30 days” and inserting “90 days”; and (2) in section 4(a) (114 Stat. 648; 33 U.S.C. 857–19 note) by striking “120 days” and inserting “90 days”. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.—Section 3(j) of such

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Act (114 Stat. 648) is amended by striking “$6,000,000” and inserting “$8,500,000”. (c) Technical Corrections.—Section 3(e) of such Act (114

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Stat. 646) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1) by striking the colon in the third sentence and inserting a period; (2) by inserting immediately after such period the following: “(2) Notice; Minutes; Public Availability of Documents.—”; and (3) by redesignating the subsequent paragraphs in order as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively.
<num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section> <num value="401">SEC. 401.</num> <heading>CHESAPEAKE BAY OFFICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reauthorization of Office</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 307 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. 1511d) is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><section><num value="307">“SEC. 307.</num> <heading>CHESAPEAKE BAY OFFICE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>The Secretary of Commerce shall establish, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an office to be known as the Chesapeake Bay Office (in this section referred to as the ‘Office’).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>The Office shall be headed by a Director who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive Council. Any individual appointed as <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3097">116 STAT. 3097</page>Director shall have knowledge and experience in research or resource management efforts in the Chesapeake Bay.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <content>The Director may appoint such additional personnel for the Office as the Director determines necessary to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Office, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive Council, shall—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <chapeau>provide technical assistance to the Administrator, to other Federal departments and agencies, and to State and local government agencies in—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>assessing the processes that shape the Chesapeake Bay system and affect its living resources;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <content>identifying technical and management alternatives for the restoration and protection of living resources and the habitats they depend upon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <content>monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of management plans;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <content>develop and implement a strategy for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that integrates the science, research, monitoring, data collection, regulatory, and management responsibilities of the Secretary of Commerce in such a manner as to assist the cooperative, intergovernmental Chesapeake Bay Program to meet the commitments of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <chapeau>coordinate the programs and activities of the various organizations within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Chesapeake Bay Regional Sea Grant Programs, and the Chesapeake Bay units of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <chapeau>programs and activities in—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>coastal and estuarine research, monitoring, and assessment;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>fisheries research and stock assessments;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>data management;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>remote sensing;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v)</num> <content>coastal management;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vi">“(vi)</num> <content>habitat conservation and restoration; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="vii">“(vii)</num> <content>atmospheric deposition; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>programs and activities of the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory of the National Ocean Service with respect—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>nonindigenous species;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>estuarine and marine species pathology;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>human pathogens in estuarine and marine environments; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>ecosystem health;</content></clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <content>coordinate the activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with the activities of the Environmental Protection Agency and other Federal, State, and local agencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">“(5)</num> <content>establish an effective mechanism which shall ensure that projects have undergone appropriate peer review and provide other appropriate means to determine that projects have acceptable scientific and technical merit for the purpose of achieving maximum utilization of available funds and resources to benefit the Chesapeake Bay area;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3098">116 STAT. 3098</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="6">“(6)</num> <content>remain cognizant of ongoing research, monitoring, and management projects and assist in the dissemination of the results and findings of those projects; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="7">“(7)</num> <chapeau><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote>submit a biennial report to the Congress and the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the activities of the Office and on the progress made in protecting and restoring the living resources and habitat of the Chesapeake Bay, which report shall include an action plan consisting of—</chapeau></paragraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>a list of recommended research, monitoring, and data collection activities necessary to continue implementation of the strategy described in paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>proposals for—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>continuing any new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration activities in the Chesapeake Bay; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>the integration of those activities with the activities of the partners in the Chesapeake Bay Program to meet the commitments of the Chesapeake 2000 agreement and subsequent agreements.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chesapeake Bay Fishery and Habitat Restoration Small Watershed Grants Program</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">“(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (in this section referred to as the ‘Director’), in cooperation with the Chesapeake Executive Council, shall carry out a community-based fishery and habitat restoration small grants and technical assistance program in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">“(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Projects</inline>.—</heading> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Support</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director shall make grants under this subsection to pay the Federal share of the cost of projects that are carried out by entities eligible under paragraph (3) for the restoration of fisheries and habitats in the Chesapeake Bay.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Federal share</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal share under subparagraph (A) shall not exceed 75 percent.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">“(C)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Types of projects</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Projects for which grants may be made under this subsection include—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>the improvement of fish passageways;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>the creation of natural or artificial reefs or substrata for habitats;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iii">“(iii)</num> <content>the restoration of wetland or sea grass;</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="iv">“(iv)</num> <content>the production of oysters for restoration projects; and</content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="v">“(v)</num> <content>the prevention, identification, and control of nonindigenous species.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">“(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Eligible entities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The following entities are eligible to receive grants under this subsection:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">“(A)</num> <content>The government of a political subdivision of a State in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and the government of the District of Columbia.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">“(B)</num> <chapeau>An organization in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (such as an educational institution or a community organization)—</chapeau> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i)</num> <content>that is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3099">116 STAT. 3099</page></content></clause> <clause class="indent3 fontsize10"><num value="ii">“(ii)</num> <content>that will administer such grants in coordination with a government referred to in subparagraph (A).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">“(4)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional requirements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may prescribe any additional requirements, including procedures, that the Director considers necessary to carry out the program under this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">“(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Chesapeake Executive Council</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of this section, ‘Chesapeake Executive Council’ means the representatives from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Environmental Protection Agency, the District of Columbia, and the Chesapeake Bay Commission, who are signatories to the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, and any future signatories to that Agreement.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Commerce for the Chesapeake Bay Office $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006.”.</content> </subsection></section></quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 2 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Fisheries Program Authorization Act (Public Law 98–210; 97 Stat. 1409) is amended by striking subsection (e).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Multiple Species Management Strategy</inline>.—<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">15 USC 1511d note.</p></sidenote></heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date<sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">Deadline.</p></sidenote> of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall begin a 5-year study, in cooperation with the scientific community of the Chesapeake Bay, appropriate State and interstate resource management entities, and appropriate Federal agencies—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>to determine and expand the understanding of the role and response of living resources in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>to develop a multiple species management strategy for the Chesapeake Bay.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Required elements of study</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In order to improve the understanding necessary for the development of the strategy under paragraph (1)(B), the study shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>determine the current status and trends of fish and shellfish that live in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and are selected for study;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>evaluate and assess interactions among the fish and shellfish referred to in subparagraph (A) and other living resources, with particular attention to the impact of changes within and among trophic levels; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>recommend management actions to optimize the return of a healthy and balanced ecosystem for the Chesapeake Bay.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="402">SEC. 402.</num> <heading>CONVEYANCE OF NOAA LABORATORY IN TIBURON, CALIFORNIA.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary of Commerce shall convey to the Board of Trustees of the California State University, by suitable instrument, in accordance with this section, by as soon as practicable, but not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3100">116 STAT. 3100</page>States in the balance of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration property known as the Tiburon Laboratory, located in Tiburon, California, as described in Exhibit A of the notarized, revocable license between the Administration and Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies at San Francisco State University dated November 5, 2001 (license number 01ABF779–N).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As a condition of any conveyance by the Secretary under this section the Secretary shall require the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>The property conveyed shall be administered by the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies at San Francisco State University and used only for the following purposes:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>To enhance estuarine scientific research and estuary restoration activities within San Francisco Bay.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>To administer and coordinate management activities at the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>To conduct education and interpretation and outreach activities to enhance public awareness and appreciation of estuary resources, and for other purposes.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <chapeau>The Board shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>take title to the property as is;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>assume full responsibility for all facility maintenance and repair, security, fire prevention, utilities, signs, and grounds maintenance;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>allow the Secretary to have all necessary ingress and egress over the property of the Board to access Department of Commerce building and related facilities, equipment, improvements, modifications, and alterations; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="D">(D)</num> <content>not erect or allow to be erected any structure or structures or obstruction of whatever kind that will interfere with the access to or operation of property retained for the United States under subsection (c)(1), unless prior written consent has been provided by the Secretary to the Board.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Retained Interests</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Secretary shall retain for the United States—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <content>all right, title, and interest in and to the portion of the property referred to in subsection (a) comprising Building 86, identified as Parcel C on Exhibit A of the license referred to in subsection (a), including all facilities, equipment, fixtures, improvements, modifications, or alterations made by the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>rights-of-way and easements that are determined by the Secretary to be reasonable and convenient to ensure all necessary ingress, egress, utilities, drainage, and sewage disposal for the property retained under paragraph (1), including access to the existing boat launch ramp (or equivalent) and parking that is suitable to the Secretary;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <content>the exclusive right to install, maintain, repair, replace, and remove its facilities, fixtures, and equipment on the retained property, and to authorize other persons to take any such action;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="4">(4)</num> <content>the right to grade, condition, and install drainage facilities, and to seed soil on the retained property, if necessary; and<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3101">116 STAT. 3101</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="5">(5)</num> <content>the right to remove all obstructions from the retained property that may constitute a hindrance to the establishment and maintenance of the retained property.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Equivalent Alternative</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>At any time, either the Secretary or the Board may request of each other to enter into negotiations pursuant to which the Board may convey if appropriate to the United States, in exchange for property conveyed by the United States under subsection (a), another building that is equivalent in function to the property retained under subsection (c) that is acceptable to the Secretary.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Location</inline>.—</heading><content>Property conveyed by the Board under this subsection is not required to be located on the property referred to in subsection (a).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Costs</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Secretary and the Board engage in a property exchange under this subsection, all costs for repair, removal, and moving of facilities, equipment, fixtures, improvements, modifications, or alterations, including power, control, and utilities, that are necessary for the exchange—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>shall be the responsibility of the Secretary, if the action to seek an equivalent alternative was requested by the Secretary in response to factors unrelated to the activities of the Board or its operatives in the operation of its facilities; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>shall be the responsibility of the Board, if the Secretary’s request for an equivalent alternative was in response to changes or modifications made by the Board or its operatives that adversely affected the Secretary’s interest in the property retained under subsection (c).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Conditions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>As conditions of any conveyance under subsection (a)—</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <chapeau>the Secretary shall require that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>the Board remediate, or have remediated, at its sole cost, all hazardous or toxic substance contamination found on the property conveyed under subsection (a), whether known or unknown at the time of the conveyance or later discovered; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>the Board of Trustees hold harmless the Secretary for any and all costs, liabilities, or claims by third parties that arise out of any hazardous or toxic substance contamination found on the property conveyed under subsection (a) that are not directly attributable to the installation, operation, or maintenance of the Secretary’s facilities, equipment, fixtures, improvements, modifications, or alterations;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <content>the Secretary shall remediate, at the sole cost of the United States, all hazardous or toxic substance contamination on the property retained under subsection (c) that is found to have occurred as a direct result of the installation, operation, or maintenance of the Secretary’s facilities, equipment, fixtures, improvements, modifications, or alterations; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <chapeau>if the Secretary decides to terminate future occupancy and interest of the property retained under subsection (c), the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="A">(A)</num> <content>provide written notice to the Board at least 60 days prior to the scheduled date when the property will be vacated;<page identifier="/us/stat/116/3102">116 STAT. 3102</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="B">(B)</num> <content>remove facilities, equipment, fixtures, improvements, modifications, or alterations and restore the property to as good a condition as existed at the time the property was retained under subsection (c), taking into account ordinary wear and tear and exposure to natural elements or phenomena; or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indent2 fontsize10"><num value="C">(C)</num> <content>surrender all facilities, equipment, fixtures, improvements, modifications, or alterations to the Board in lieu of restoration, whereupon title shall vest in the Board of Trustees, and whereby all obligations of restoration under this subsection shall be waived, and all interests retained under subsection (c) shall be revoked.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Reversionary Interest</inline>.—</heading> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>All right, title, and interest in and to all property and interests conveyed by the United States under this section shall revert to the United States on the date on which the Board uses any of the property for any purpose other than the purposes described in subsection (b)(1).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Administration of reverted property</inline>.—</heading><content>Any property that reverts to the United States under this subsection shall be under the administrative jurisdiction of the Administrator of General Services.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Annual certification</inline>.—</heading><content>One year after the date of a conveyance made pursuant to subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Board shall certify to the Administrator of General Services or his or her designee that the Board and its designees are in compliance with the conditions of conveyance under subsections (b) and (e).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="1">(1)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Board</quotedText>” means the Board of Trustees of the California State University.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="2">(2)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Center</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Center</quotedText>” means the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies at San Francisco State University.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="3">(3)</num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term “<quotedText>Secretary</quotedText>” means the Secretary of Commerce.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="403">SEC. 403.</num> <heading>EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE WHALE HUNTERS.</heading> <content><sidenote><p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize8">16 USC 916c note.</p></sidenote> Notwithstanding any provision of law, the use of a vessel to tow a whale taken in a traditional subsistence whale hunt permitted by Federal law and conducted in waters off the coast of Alaska is authorized, if such towing is performed upon a request for emergency assistance made by a subsistence whale hunting organization formally recognized by an agency of the United States Government, <page identifier="/us/stat/116/3103">116 STAT. 3103</page>or made by a member of such an organization, to prevent the loss of a whale.</content> </section> Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4883: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–621 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House,

Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.

 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 38 (2002):

Dec. 19, Presidential statement.

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An Act To designate the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 4944]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act. Virginia.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

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This Act may be cited as the “Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act”.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to establish the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park in order to— (1)

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help preserve, protect, and interpret a nationally significant Civil War landscape and antebellum plantation for the education, inspiration, and benefit of present and future generations; (2) tell the rich story of Shenandoah Valley history from early settlement through the Civil War and beyond, and the Battle of Cedar Creek and its significance in the conduct of the war in the Shenandoah Valley; (3) preserve the significant historic, natural, cultural, military, and scenic resources found in the Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove Plantation areas through partnerships with local landowners and the community; and (4) serve as a focal point to recognize and interpret important events and geographic locations within the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District representing key Civil War battles in the Shenandoah Valley, including those battlefields associated with the Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson campaign of 1862 and the decisive campaigns of 1864.
SEC. 3. FINDINGS.

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Congress finds the following: (1) The Battle of Cedar Creek, also known as the battle of Belle Grove, was a major event of the Civil War and the history of this country. It represented the end of the Civil War’s Shenandoah Valley campaign of 1864 and contributed to the reelection of President Abraham Lincoln and the eventual outcome of the war. (2) 2,500 acres of the Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove Plantation were designated a national historic landmark in 1969 because of their ability to illustrate and interpret important eras and events in the history of the United States. The Cedar Creek Battlefield, Belle Grove Manor House, the 116 STAT. 3105Heater House, and Harmony Hall (a National Historic Landmark) are also listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register. (3) The Secretary of the Interior has approved the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Management Plan and the National Park Service Special Resource Study, both of which recognized Cedar Creek Battlefield as the most significant Civil War resource within the historic district. The management plan, which was developed with extensive public participation over a 3-year period and is administered by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, recommends that Cedar Creek Battlefield be established as a new unit of the National Park System. (4) The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, organized in 1988 to preserve and interpret the Cedar Creek Battlefield and the 1864 Valley Campaign, has acquired 308 acres of land within the boundaries of the National Historic Landmark. The foundation annually hosts a major reenactment and living history event on the Cedar Creek Battlefield. (5) Belle Grove Plantation is a Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that occupies 383 acres within the National Historic Landmark. The Belle Grove Manor House was built by Isaac Hite, a Revolutionary War patriot married to the sister of President James Madison, who was a frequent visitor at Belle Grove. President Thomas Jefferson assisted with the design of the house. During the Civil War Belle Grove was at the center of the decisive battle of Cedar Creek. Belle Grove is managed locally by Belle Grove, Incorporated, and has been open to the public since 1967. The house has remained virtually unchanged since it was built in 1797, offering visitors an experience of the life and times of the people who lived there in the 18th and 19th centuries. (6) The panoramic views of the mountains, natural areas, and waterways provide visitors with an inspiring setting of great natural beauty. The historic, natural, cultural, military, and scenic resources found in the Cedar Creek Battlefield and Belle Grove Plantation areas are nationally and regionally significant. (7) The existing, independent, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to the protection and interpretation of the resources described above provide the foundation for public-private partnerships to further the success of protecting, preserving, and interpreting these resources. (8) None of these resources, sites, or stories of the Shenandoah Valley are protected by or interpreted within the National Park System.
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.

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 In this Act: (1) Commission.—The term “Commission” means the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission established by section 9. (2) Map.—The term “Map” means the map entitled “Boundary Map Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park”, numbered CEBE–80,001, and dated September 2002. (3) Park.—The term “Park” means the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park established under section 5 and depicted on the Map.116 STAT. 3106 (4) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
SEC. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF CEDAR CREEK AND BELLE GROVE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. (a) Establishment.—

16 USC 410iii–3.

There is established the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, consisting of approximately 3,000 acres, as generally depicted on the Map. (b) Availability of Map.—The Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
SEC. 6. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. (a) Real Property.—

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The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within the boundaries of the Park, from willing sellers only, by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. (b) Boundary Revision.—After acquiring land for the Park, the Secretary shall— (1) revise the boundary of the Park to include newly acquired land within the boundary; and (2) administer newly acquired land subject to applicable laws (including regulations). (c) Personal Property.—The Secretary may acquire personal property associated with, and appropriate for, interpretation of the Park. (d) Conservation Easements and Covenants.—The Secretary is authorized to acquire conservation easements and enter into covenants regarding lands in or adjacent to the Park from willing sellers only. Such conservation easements and covenants shall have the effect of protecting the scenic, natural, and historic resources on adjacent lands and preserving the natural or historic setting of the Park when viewed from within or outside the Park. (e) Support Facilities.—The National Park Service is authorized to acquire from willing sellers, land outside the Park boundary but in close proximity to the Park, for the development of visitor, administrative, museum, curatorial, and maintenance facilities.
SEC. 7. ADMINISTRATION. The Secretary shall administer the Park in accordance with this Act and the provisions of law generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including— (1) the Act entitled “An Act to establish a National Park Service, and for other purposes”, approved August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and (2) the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the preservation of historic American sites, buildings, objects, and antiquities of national significance, and for other purposes”, approved August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.).
SEC. 8. MANAGEMENT OF PARK. (a) Management Plan.—

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The Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, shall prepare a management plan for the Park. In particular, the management plan shall contain provisions to address the needs of owners of non-Federal land, including independent nonprofit organizations within the boundaries of the Park. (b) Submission of Plan to Congress.—

Deadline.

Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 116 STAT. 3107submit the management plan for the Park to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
SEC. 9. CEDAR CREEK AND BELLE GROVE NATIONAL HISTORICAL

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 PARK ADVISORY COMMISSION. (a) Establishment.—There is established the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission. (b) Duties.—The Commission shall— (1) advise the Secretary in the preparation and implementation of a general management plan described in section 8; and (2) advise the Secretary with respect to the identification of sites of significance outside the Park boundary deemed necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Act. (c) Membership.— (1) Composition.—The Commission shall be composed of 15 members appointed by the Secretary so as to include the following: (A) 1 representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia. (B) 1 representative each from the local governments of Strasburg, Middletown, Frederick County, Shenandoah County, and Warren County. (C) 2 representatives of private landowners within the Park. (D) 1 representative from a citizen interest group. (E) 1 representative from the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. (F) 1 representative from Belle Grove, Incorporated. (G) 1 representative from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. (H) 1 representative from the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. (I) 1 ex-officio representative from the National Park Service. (J) 1 ex-officio representative from the United States Forest Service. (2) Chairperson.—The Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected by the members to serve a term of one year renewable for one additional year. (3) Vacancies.—A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (4) Terms of service.— (A) In general.—Each member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years and may be reappointed for not more than 2 successive terms. (B) Initial members.—Of the members first appointed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall appoint— (i) 4 members for a term of 1 year; (ii) 5 members for a term of 2 years; and (iii) 6 members for a term of 3 years. (5) Extended service.—A member may serve after the expiration of that member’s term until a successor has taken office.116 STAT. 3108 (6) Majority rule.—The Commission shall act and advise by affirmative vote of a majority of its members. (7) Meetings.—The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the Commission. (8) Quorum.—8 members shall constitute a quorum. (d) Compensation.—Members shall serve without pay. Members who are full-time officers or employees of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any political subdivision thereof shall receive no additional pay on account of their service on the Commission. (e) Travel Expenses.—While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of service for the Commission, members shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (f) Hearings; Public Involvement.—The Commission may, for purposes of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such public testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Commission considers appropriate. The Commission may not issue subpoenas or exercise any subpoena authority.
SEC. 10. CONSERVATION OF CEDAR CREEK AND BELLE GROVE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. (a) Encouragement of Conservation.—

16 USC 410iii–8.

The Secretary and the Commission shall encourage conservation of the historic and natural resources within and in proximity of the Park by landowners, local governments, organizations, and businesses. (b) Provision of Technical Assistance.—The Secretary may provide technical assistance to local governments, in cooperative efforts which complement the values of the Park. (c) Cooperation by Federal Agencies.—Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the Park shall consult, cooperate, and, to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate its activities with the Secretary in a manner that— (1) is consistent with the purposes of this Act and the standards and criteria established pursuant to the general management plan developed pursuant to section 8; (2) is not likely to have an adverse effect on the resources of the Park; and (3) is likely to provide for full public participation in order to consider the views of all interested parties.
SEC. 11. ENDOWMENT. (a) In General.—

16 USC 410iii–9.

In accordance with the provisions of subsection (b), the Secretary is authorized to receive and expend funds from an endowment to be established with the National Park Foundation, or its successors and assigns. (b) Conditions.—Funds from the endowment referred to in subsection (a) shall be expended exclusively as the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, may designate for the interpretation, preservation, and maintenance of the Park resources and public access areas. No expenditure shall be made pursuant to this section unless the Secretary determines that such expenditure is consistent with the purposes of this Act.116 STAT. 3109
SEC. 12. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.

16 USC 410iii–10.

 (a) In General.—In order to further the purposes of this Act, the Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with interested public and private entities and individuals (including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Belle Grove, Inc., the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, and the Counties of Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren), through technical and financial assistance, including encouraging the conservation of historic and natural resources of the Park. (b) Technical and Financial Assistance.—The Secretary may provide to any person, organization, or governmental entity technical and financial assistance for the purposes of this Act, including the following: (1) Preserving historic structures within the Park. (2) Maintaining the natural or cultural landscape of the Park. (3) Local preservation planning, interpretation, and management of public visitation for the Park. (4) Furthering the goals of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation related to the Park.
SEC. 13. ROLES OF KEY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.

16 USC 410iii–11.

 (a) In General.—In recognition that central portions of the Park are presently owned and operated for the benefit of the public by key partner organizations, the Secretary shall acknowledge and support the continued participation of these partner organizations in the management of the Park. (b) Park Partners.—Roles of the current key partners include the following: (1) Cedar creek battlefield foundation.—The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation may— (A) continue to own, operate, and manage the lands acquired by the Foundation within the Park; (B) continue to conduct reenactments and other events within the Park; and (C) transfer ownership interest in portions of their land to the National Park Service by donation, sale, or other means that meet the legal requirements of National Park Service land acquisitions. (2) National trust for historic preservation and belle grove incorporated.—The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Belle Grove Incorporated may continue to own, operate, and manage Belle Grove Plantation and its structures and grounds within the Park boundary. Belle Grove Incorporated may continue to own the house and grounds known as Bowman’s Fort or Harmony Hall for the purpose of permanent preservation, with a long-term goal of opening the property to the public. (3) Shenandoah county.—Shenandoah County may continue to own, operate, and manage the Keister park site within the Park for the benefit of the public. (4) Park community partners.—The Secretary shall cooperate with the Park’s adjacent historic towns of Strasburg and Middletown, Virginia, as well as Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren counties in furthering the purposes of the Park.116 STAT. 3110 (5) Shenandoah valley battlefields foundation.—The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation may continue to administer and manage the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District in partnership with the National Park Service and in accordance with the Management Plan for the District in which the Park is located.
SEC. 14. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

16 USC 410iii–12.

There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4944 (S. 2623): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–713 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1. considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–374: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook Counties in the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road. Public Law374 Public Law 107–374116 STAT. 3111 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3111 Public Law 107–374 107th Congress
An Act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook Counties in the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 4953]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO WEST BUTTE ROAD IN THE STATE OF OREGON. (a) Definitions.—In this Act: (1) West butte road.—The term “West Butte Road” means the unpaved Bureau of Land Management road in the State of Oregon identified on the map as BLM Road 6520. (2) County.—The term “County” means each of Crook County and Deschutes County in the State of Oregon. (3) Map.—The term “map” means the map entitled “West Butte Road Right of Way” dated July 17, 2002. (4) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. (b) Grant to Counties.—Notwithstanding any other Act, and subject to subsection (d), the Secretary shall grant to each County a right-of-way to the West Butte Road. (c) Boundaries.— (1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), the rights-of-way granted under subsection (b) shall— (A) extend in length from Reservoir Road in Crook County to United States Route 20 in Deschutes County, Oregon; and (B) shall extend in width 100 feet on each side of the centerline of West Butte Road. (2) Modifications.— (A) State roads.— (i) In general.—The Secretary shall amend the existing rights-of-way of each of the Counties as contained in their respective road case files to include the rights-of-way granted under subsection (b). (ii) Effect.—The rights-of-way amended under clause (i) shall be subject to the common terms, conditions, and stipulations identified in the Counties’ rights-of-way grants that apply on the date of enactment of this Act. (iii) Consideration of environmental concerns.—Environmental concerns associated with any development of the West Butte Road shall be addressed by the County in meeting compliance requirements 116 STAT. 3112associated with State and Federal highway projects and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as administered by the Federal Highway Administration. (B) West butte road.—Notwithstanding any other Act, the Secretary shall provide for adjustment to the right-of-way width and alignment granted under subsection (b) in portions of the West Butte Road necessary for the road to meet applicable State and Federal highway standards.
SEC. 2. RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. The right-of-way granted to each County under subsection (b) of section 1 shall be contingent upon the Counties relinquishing any right, title, or interest in and to any RS 2477 right-of-way claim held by the Counties to the portion of the road known as George Millican Road that is located in the area described in subsection (c)(1) of section 1.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4953 (S. 2482): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–637 (Comm. on Resources). SENATE REPORTS: No. 107–277 accompanying S. 2482 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–375: To extend the periods of authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to implement capital construction projects associated with the endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins. Public Law375 Public Law 107–375116 STAT. 3113 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3113 Public Law 107–375 107th Congress
An Act To extend the periods of authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to implement capital construction projects associated with the endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 5099]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING PROVISIONS. Public Law 106–392 (114 Stat. 1602) is amended as follows: (1) Section 2(1)is amended by inserting “and extended by the Extension of the Cooperative Agreement dated December 6, 2001,”

114 Stat. 1602

 after “September 29, 1987,”. (2) Section 3(a)(2) is amended by striking “fiscal year 2005”

114 Stat. 1603

 and inserting “fiscal year 2008”. (3) Section 3(a)(3) is amended by striking “fiscal year 2007” and inserting “fiscal year 2008”. (4) Section 3(b) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1) by striking “fiscal year 2005” and inserting “fiscal year 2008”; and (B) in paragraph (2) by striking “fiscal year 2007” and inserting “fiscal year 2008”. (5) Section 3(c)(1) is amended by striking “with” and inserting “within”.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5099: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107–672 (Comm. on Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Sept. 24, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–376: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. Public Law376 Public Law 107–376116 STAT. 3114 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3114 Public Law 107–376 107th Congress
An Act To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 5436]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION PROJECT. (a) In General.—Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project number 11509, the Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, and after reasonable notice, extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for 3 consecutive 2-year periods. (b) Effective Date.—Subsection (a) takes effect on the date of the expiration of the extension issued by the Commission under section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project number 11509.
SEC. 2. REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED LICENSE. If the period required for commencement of construction of the project described in subsection (a) of section 1 has expired prior to the date of the enactment of this act, the commission shall reinstate the license effective as of the date of its expiration and the first extension authorized under subsection (a) of section 1 shall take effect on the date of such expiration.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5436 (S. 2927): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Nov. 14, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.

 Public Law 107–377: To extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted. Public Law377 Public Law 107–377116 STAT. 3115 2002-12-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107public 116 STAT. 3115 Public Law 107–377 107th Congress
An Act To extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted.

Dec. 19, 2002

[H.R. 5472]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Protection of Family Farmers Act of 2002.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Protection of Family Farmers Act of 2002”.

11 USC 101 note.
SEC. 2. SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR WHICH CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 11 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE IS REENACTED. (a) Amendments.—Section 149 of title I of division C of Public Law 105–277 is amended— (1) by striking “January 1, 2003” each place it appears

11 USC 1201 note, 1201–1208, 1221–1231.

 and inserting “July 1, 2003”; and (2) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking “May 31, 2002” and inserting “December 31, 2002”; and (B) by striking “June 1, 2002” and inserting “January 1, 2003”. (b) Effective Date.—The amendments made by subsection

11 USC 1201 note.

 (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2003.
Approved December 19, 2002.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5472: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 148 (2002):

Oct. 1, considered and passed House.

Nov. 20 considered and passed Senate.

 PRIVATE LAWS SECOND SESSION, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS Private Law 107–2: For the relief of retired Sergeant First Class James D. Benoit and Wan Sook Benoit. Private Law2 Private Law 107–2116 STAT. 3119 2002-10-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107private 116 STAT. 3119 Private Law 107–2 107th Congress
An Act For the relief of retired Sergeant First Class James D. Benoit and Wan Sook Benoit.

Oct. 1, 2002

[S. 1834]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REQUIREMENT TO PAY CLAIMS. (a) Payment Required.—The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to James D. Benoit and Wan Sook Benoit, jointly, the sum of $415,000, in full satisfaction of all claims described in subsection (b), such amount having been determined by the United States Court of Federal Claims as being equitably due the said James D. Benoit and Wan Sook Benoit pursuant to a referral of the matter to that court by Senate Resolution 129, 105th Congress, 1st session, for action in accordance with sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code. (b) Covered Claims.—Subsection (a) applies with respect to

Applicability.

David Benoit.

 all claims of the said James D. Benoit, Wan Sook Benoit, and the estate of David Benoit against the United States for compensation and damages for the wrongful death of David Benoit, the minor child of the said James D. Benoit and Wan Sook Benoit, pain and suffering of the said David Benoit, loss of the love and companionship of the said David Benoit by the said James D. Benoit and Wan Sook Benoit, and the wrongful retention of remains of the said David Benoit, all resulting from a fall sustained by the said David Benoit, on June 28, 1983, from an upper level window while occupying military family housing supplied by the Army in Seoul, Korea.
116 STAT. 3120
SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES. No part of the amount appropriated by section 1 in excess of 10 percent thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.
Approved October 1, 2002.
Private Law 107–3: For the relief of Barbara Makuch. Private Law3 Private Law 107–3116 STAT. 3121 2002-10-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107private 116 STAT. 3121 Private Law 107–3 107th Congress
An Act For the relief of Barbara Makuch.

Oct. 4, 2002

[H.R. 486]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PAYMENT. In consideration of the fact that Barbara Makuch— (1) served 22 years as a foreign counterintelligence agent and dedicated her life to assist the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its efforts at the height of the Cold War to combat communism, the Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti (KGB), and the Soviet Union, (2) was presented the Louis E. Peters Memorial Service Award, the highest civilian award presented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for her valorous service, and (3) has not received employment assistance or health, social security, or pension benefits, despite assurances that she would receive such benefits upon her retirement, the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of funds not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,000,000 to Barbara Makuch of East Amherst, New York, in compensation for the lifetime aggregate value of benefits earned but not received by Barbara Makuch.
SEC. 2. SATISFACTION OF CLAIM. The sum paid under section 1 shall be in full satisfaction of any claims that Barbara Makuch may have against the United States arising out of her service for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON ATTORNEY FEES. Not more than 10 percent of the sum paid under section 1 shall be paid to or received by any agent or attorney for services rendered in connection with the recovery of such sum. Any person who violates this section shall be fined under title 18, United States Code.
Approved October 4, 2002.
Private Law 107–4: For the relief of Eugene Makuch. Private Law4 Private Law 107–4116 STAT. 3122 2002-10-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107private 116 STAT. 3122 Private Law 107–4 107th Congress
An Act For the relief of Eugene Makuch.

Oct. 4, 2002

[H.R. 487]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PAYMENT. In consideration of the fact that Eugene Makuch— (1) served as a foreign counterintelligence agent and dedicated his life to assist the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its efforts at the height of the Cold War to combat communism, the Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti (KGB), and the Soviet Union, and (2) has not received employment assistance or health, social security, or pension benefits, despite assurances that he would receive such benefits upon his retirement, the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of funds not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,000,000 to Eugene Makuch of East Amherst, New York, in compensation for the lifetime aggregate value of benefits earned but not received by Eugene Makuch.
SEC. 2. SATISFACTION OF CLAIM. The sum paid under section 1 shall be in full satisfaction of any claims that Eugene Makuch may have against the United States arising out of his service for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON ATTORNEY FEES. Not more than 10 percent of the sum paid under section 1 shall be paid to or received by any agent or attorney for services rendered in connection with the recovery of such sum. Any person who violates this section shall be fined under title 18, United States Code.
Approved October 4, 2002.
Private Law 107–5: For the relief of Anisha Goveas Foti. Private Law5 Private Law 107–5116 STAT. 3123 2002-11-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107private 116 STAT. 3123 Private Law 107–5 107th Congress
An Act For the relief of Anisha Goveas Foti.

Nov. 5, 2002

[H.R. 2245]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR ANISHA GOVEAS FOTI. (a) In General.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anisha Goveas Foti shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (b) Adjustment of Status.—If Anisha Goveas Foti enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees.—Subsections

Applicability.

 (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2. REDUCTION OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER. Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Anisha Goveas Foti, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
Approved November 5, 2002.
Private Law 107–6: For the relief of So Hyun Jun. Private Law6 Private Law 107–6116 STAT. 3124 2002-12-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2023-11-29 107private 116 STAT. 3124 Private Law 107–6 107th Congress
An Act For the relief of So Hyun Jun.

Dec. 2, 2002

[H.R. 3758]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. IMMEDIATE RELATIVE STATUS FOR SO HYUN JUN. (a) In General.—So Hyun Jun shall be classified as a child under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for purposes of approval of a relative visa petition filed under section 204 of such Act by her adoptive parent and the filing of an application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status. (b) Adjustment of Status.—If So Hyun Jun enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Deadline for Application and Payment of Fees.—

Applicability.

Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the petition and the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status are filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Reduction of Immigrant Visa Number.—Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to So Hyun Jun, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, for the current or next following fiscal year, the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants under section 201(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (e) Denial of Preferential Immigration Treatment for Certain Relatives.—The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of So Hyun Jun shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.116 STAT. 3125
SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENSHIP. For purposes of section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, So Hyun Jun shall be considered to have satisfied the requirements applicable to adopted children under section 101(b)(1) of such Act.
Approved December 2, 2002.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS SECOND SESSION, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS H. Con. Res. 299: JOINT SESSION House Concurrent Resolution299 Jan. 23, 2002
116 STAT. 3129 JOINT SESSION

Jan. 23, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 299]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving such communication as the President of the United States shall be pleased to make to them.
Agreed to January 23, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 95: ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate Concurrent Resolution95 Jan. 29, 2002
ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Jan. 29, 2002

[S. Con. Res. 95]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Tuesday, January 29, 2002, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, February 4, 2002, or until such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until Members Eire notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Tuesday, January 29, 2002, it stand adjourned until noon on Monday, February 4, 2002, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Agreed to January 29, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 325: DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION CEREMONY—CAPITOL ROTUNDA AUTHORIZATION House Concurrent Resolution325 Jan. 29, 2002
DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION CEREMONY—CAPITOL ROTUNDA AUTHORIZATION

Feb. 13, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 325]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on April 9, 2002, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Agreed to February 13, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 97: ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate Concurrent Resolution97 Feb. 14, 2002
ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Feb. 14, 2002

[S. Con. Res. 97]

 116 STAT. 3130Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday, February 14, 2002, or Friday, February 15, 2002, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, February 25, 2002, or until such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, February 14, 2002, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2002, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Agreed to February 14, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 305: RONALD AND NANCY REAGAN CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY—CAPITOL ROTUNDA AUTHORIZATION House Concurrent Resolution305 Mar. 6, 2002
RONALD AND NANCY REAGAN CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY—CAPITOL ROTUNDA AUTHORIZATION

Mar. 6,2002

[H. Con. Res. 305]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on May 16, 2002, for a ceremony to present a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Agreed to March 6, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 102: HUNGER TO HARVEST: DECADE OF SUPPORT FOR SUB-SAHARA AFRICA RESOLUTION House Concurrent Resolution102 Mar. 8, 2002
HUNGER TO HARVEST: DECADE OF SUPPORT FOR SUB-SAHARA AFRICA RESOLUTION

Mar. 8, 2002

H. Con. Res. 102

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This concurrent resolution may be cited as the “Hunger to Harvest: Decade of Support for Sub-Saharan Africa Resolution”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following:116 STAT. 3131 (1) Despite some progress in recent years, sub-Saharan Africa enters the new millennium with many of the world’s poorest countries and is the one region of the world where hunger is both pervasive and increasing. (2) Thirty-three of the world’s 41 poorest debtor countries are in sub-Saharan Africa and an estimated 291,000,000 people, nearly one-half of sub-Saharan Africa’s total population, currently live in extreme poverty on less than $1 a day. (3) One in three people in sub-Saharan Africa is chronically undernourished, double the number of three decades ago. One child out of seven dies before the age of five, and one-half of these deaths are due to malnutrition. (4) Sub-Saharan Africa is the region in the world most affected by infectious disease, accounting for one-half of the deaths worldwide from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, cholera, and several other diseases. (5) Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 70 percent of adults, and 80 percent of children, living with the HIV virus, and 75 percent of the people worldwide who have died of AIDS lived in Africa. (6) The HIV/AIDS pandemic has erased many of the development gains of the past generation in sub-Saharan Africa and now threatens to undermine economic and social progress for the next generation, with life expectancy in parts of sub-Saharan Africa having already decreased by 10–20 years as a result of AIDS. (7) Despite these immense challenges, the number of sub-Saharan African countries that are moving toward open economies and more accountable governments has increased, and these countries are beginning to achieve local solutions to their common problems. (8) To make lasting improvements in the lives of their people, sub-Saharan Africa governments need support as they act to solve conflicts, make critical investments in human capacity and infrastructure, combat corruption, reform their economies, stimulate trade and equitable economic growth, and build democracy. (9) Despite sub-Saharan Africa’s enormous development challenges, United States companies hold approximately $12,800,000,000 in investments in sub-Saharan Africa, greater than United States investments in either the Middle East or Eastern Europe, and total United States trade with sub-Saharan Africa currently exceeds that with all of the independent states of the former Soviet Union, including the Russian Federation. This economic relationship could be put at risk unless additional public and private resources are provided to combat poverty and promote equitable economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. (10) Bread for the World Institute calculates that the goal of reducing world hunger by one-half by 2015 is achievable through an increase of $4,000,000,000 in annual funding from all donors for poverty-focused development. If the United States were to shoulder one-fourth of this aid burden-approximately $1,000,000,000 a year—the cost to each United States citizen would be one penny per day. (11) Failure to effectively address sub-Saharan Africa’s development needs could result in greater conflict and increased 116 STAT. 3132poverty, heightening the prospect of humanitarian intervention and potentially threatening a wide range of United States interests in sub-Saharan Africa.
SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States should declare “A Decade of Support for Sub-Saharan Africa”; (2) not later than 90 days after the date of adoption of this concurrent resolution, the President should submit a report to Congress setting forth a five-year strategy, and a ten-year strategy, to achieve a reversal of current levels of hunger and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, including a commitment to contribute an appropriate United States share of increased bilateral and multilateral poverty-focused resources for sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on— (A) health, including efforts to prevent, treat, and control HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other diseases that contribute to malnutrition and hunger, and to promote maternal health and child survival; (B) education, with an emphasis on equal access to learning for girls and women; (C) agriculture, including strengthening subsistence agriculture as well as the ability to compete in global agricultural markets, and investment in infrastructure and rural development; (D) private sector and free market development, to bring sub-Saharan Africa into the global economy, enable people to purchase food, and make health and education investments sustainable; (E) democratic institutions and the rule of law, including strengthening civil society and independent judiciaries; (F) micro-finance development; and (G) debt relief that provides incentives for sub-Saharan African countries to invest in poverty-focused development, and to expand democratic participation, free markets, trade, and investment; (3) the President should work with the heads of other donor countries and sub-Saharan African countries, and with United States and sub-Saharan African private and voluntary organizations and other civic organizations, including faith-based organizations, to implement the strategies described in paragraph (2); (4) Congress should undertake a multi-year commitment to provide the resources to implement those strategies; and (5) 120 days after the date of adoption of this concurrent resolution, and every year thereafter, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, in con-sultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, should submit to Congress a report on the implementation of those strategies, including the action taken under paragraph (3), describing— (A) the results of the implementation of those strategies as of the date of the report, including the progress made and any setbacks suffered; (B) impediments to, and opportunities for, future progress;116 STAT. 3133 (C) proposed changes to those strategies, if any; and (D) the role and extent of cooperation of the governments of sub-Saharan countries and other donors, both public and private, in combating poverty and promoting equitable economic development.
Agreed to March 8, 2002.
H.Con. Res. 360: ADJOURNMENT—HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE House Concurrent Resolution360 Mar. 21, 2002
ADJOURNMENT—HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE

Mar. 21, 2002

[H.Con. Res. 360]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Wednesday, March 20, 2002, or Thursday, March 21, 2002, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2002, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday, March 21, 2002, Friday, March 22, 2002, or Saturday, March 23, 2002, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, April 8, 2002, or at such other time on that day as may be specified in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Agreed to March 21, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 339: CENSUS BUREAU—100TH ANNIVERSARY House Concurrent Resolution339 Mar. 22, 2002
CENSUS BUREAU—100TH ANNIVERSARY

Mar. 22, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 339]

 Whereas this Nation’s Founding Fathers mandated that a census be conducted once every 10 years, and the decennial census remains the only constitutionally mandated data collection activity today; Whereas the Congress established a permanent ‘Census Office” in the Department of the Interior on March 6, 1902, and, in 1903, transferred that office to what was then the newly established Department of Commerce and Labor (within which, with more than 700 employees, it comprised the largest of that department’s new bureaus); Whereas Federal, State, and local governments use data collected by the Bureau of the Census in the distribution of funds and in the formulation of public policy in such areas as education, 116 STAT. 3134health and veterans’ services, nutrition, crime prevention, and economic development, among others; Whereas the Bureau of the Census supplies statistical data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and other Government agencies charged with measuring and reporting on the health of the Nation’s economy; Whereas the Bureau of the Census is the Nation’s largest data collection agency, collecting data used by other Government agencies, tribal governments, institutions, universities, and nonprofit organizations, and supplying information on poverty, unemployment, crime, education, marriage and family, and transportation; Whereas, throughout its first 100 years, the Bureau of the Census has earned a reputation for scrupulously safeguarding the confidentiality of respondents’ answers, a responsibility vital to maintaining the public’s trust; Whereas the Bureau of the Census, with the cooperation of other Government agencies, the Congress, State and local governments, and community organizations, and with significant technological innovation and public outreach, has just conducted this Nation’s 22d decennial census in a timely and professional fashion, employing over 500,000 dedicated Americans in the process; and Whereas March 6, 2002, marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Bureau of the Census: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress hereby— (1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Bureau of the Census; and (2) acknowledges the achievements and contributions of the Bureau of the Census, and of its current and former employees, to the United States.
Agreed to March 22, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 361: ENROLLMENT CORRECTIONS—H.R. 2356 House Concurrent Resolution361 Mar. 22, 2002
ENROLLMENT CORRECTIONS—H.R. 2356

Mar. 22, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 361]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 2356) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following corrections: (1) Amend section 103(b) to read as follows: (b) Building Fund Exception to the Definition Of Contribution.— (1) In general.—Section 301(8)(B) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(8)(B)) is amended— (A) by striking clause (viii); and (B) by redesignating clauses (ix) through (xv) as clauses (viii) through (xiv), respectively. (2) Nonpreemption of state law.—Section 403 of such Act (2 U.S.C. 453) is amended—116 STAT. 3135 (A) by striking “The provisions of this Act” and inserting “(a) In General.—Subject to subsection (b), the provisions of this Act”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “(b) State and Local Committees of Political Parties.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a State or local committee of a political party may, subject to State law, use exclusively funds that are not subject to the prohibitions, limitations, and reporting requirements of the Act for the purchase or construction of an office building for such State or local committee.“. (2) In section 304(f)(2)(E) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 201(a) of the bill), strike “as defined in section 1101(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(2))” and insert “(as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)))”. (3) In section 316(c)(2) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 203(b) of the bill), strike “as defined in section 1101(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(2))” and insert “(as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20)))”. (4) Amend section 212(b) to read as follows: (b) Time of Filing of Certain Statements.— (1) In general.—Section 304(g) of such Act, as added by subsection (a), is amended by adding at the end the following: “(4) Time of filing for expenditures aggregating $1,000.—Notwithstanding subsection (a)(5), the time at which the statement under paragraph (1) is received by the Commission or any other recipient to whom the notification is required to be sent shall be considered the time of filing of the statement with the recipient”. (2) Conforming amendments.—(A) Section 304(a)(5) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 434(a)(5)) is amended by striking “the second sentence of subsection (c)(2)” and inserting “subsection (g)(1)”. (B) Section 304(d)(1) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 434(d)(1)) is amended by inserting “or (g)” after “subsection (c)”. (5) In section 214(b), strike “the second sentence of section 402(c)” and insert “section 402(c)(1)”. (6) In section 313(a)(4) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as amended by section 301 of the bill), insert “, without limitation,” after “for transfers”. (7) In section 607(a)(2) of title 18, United States Code (as amended by section 302 of the bill), insert “not” after “imprisoned”. (8) In section 301(25) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 304(c) of the bill), strike “The term” and insert “For purposes of sections 315(i) and 315A and paragraph (26), the term”. (9) Amend section 402 to read as follows:
SEC. 402. EFFECTIVE DATES AND REGULATIONS. (a) General Effective Date— (1) In general.—Except as provided in the succeeding provisions of this section, the effective date of this Act, and the amendments made by this Act, is November 6, 2002.116 STAT. 3136 (2) Modification of contribution limits.—The amendments made by— (A) section 102 shall apply with respect to contributions made on or after January 1, 2003; and (B) section 307 shall take effect as provided in subsection (e) of such section. (3) Severability; effective dates and regulations; judicial review.—Title IV shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (4) Provisions Not to apply to runoff elections.—Section 323(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 101(a)), section 103(a), title II, sections 304 (including section 315(j) of Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as added by section 304(a)(2)), 305 (notwithstanding subsection (c) of such section), 311, 316, 318, and 319, and title V (and the amendments made by such sections and titles) shall take effect on November 6, 2002, but shall not apply with respect to runoff elections, recounts, or election contests resulting from elections held prior to such date. (b) Soft Money of National Political Parties.— (1) In general.—Except for subsection (b) of such section, section 323 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 101(a)) shall take effect on November 6, 2002. (2) Transitional rules for the spending of soft money of national political parties.— (A) In general.—Notwithstanding section 323(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by section 101(a)), if a national committee of a political party described in such section (including any person who is subject to such section under paragraph (2) of such section), has received funds described in such section prior to November 6, 2002, the rules described in subparagraph (B) shall apply with respect to the spending of the amount of such funds in the possession of such committee as of such date. (B) Use of excess soft money funds.— (i) In general.—Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), the national committee of a political party may use the amount described in subparagraph (A) prior to January 1, 2003, solely for the purpose of— (I) retiring outstanding debts or obligations that were incurred solely in connection with an election held prior to November 6, 2002; or (II) paying expenses or retiring outstanding debts or paying for obligations that were incurred solely in connection with any runoff election, recount, or election contest resulting from an election held prior to November 6, 2002. (ii) Prohibition on using soft money for hard money expenses, debts, and obligations.—A national committee of a political party may not use the amount described in subparagraph (A) for any expenditure (as defined in section 301(9) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(9))) or for retiring outstanding debts or obligations that were incurred for such an expenditure.116 STAT. 3137 (iii) Prohibition of building fund uses.—A national committee of a political party may not use the amount described in subparagraph (A) for activities to defray the costs of the construction or purchase of any office building or facility. (c) Regulations.— (1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act and the amendments made by this Act that are under the Commission’s jurisdiction not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Soft money of political parties.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations to carry out title I of this Act and the amendments made by such title. (10) Add at the end of section 403 the following: (c) Challenge by Members of Congress.—Any Member of Congress may bring an action, subject to the special rules described in subsection (a), for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the constitutionality of any provision of this Act or any amendment made by this Act. (d) Applicability.— (1) Initial claims.—With respect to any action initially filed on or before December 31, 2006, the provisions of subsection (a) shall apply with respect to each action described in such section. (2) Subsequent actions.—With respect to any action initially filed after December 31, 2006, the provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to any action described in such section unless the person filing such action elects such provisions to apply to the action.
Agreed to March 22, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 101: LIONEL HAMPTON—BIRTHDAY GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES Senate Concurrent Resolution101 Apr. 16. 2002
LIONEL HAMPTON—BIRTHDAY GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES

Apr. 16. 2002

S. Con. Res. 101

 Whereas Lionel Hampton is regarded internationally as one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time and has shared his talents with the world for more than eight decades; Whereas Lionel Hampton has consistently exemplified acceptance, tolerance, and the celebration of racial and cultural diversity, by being one of the first black musicians to perform in venues and events previously open only to white performers, including performances with the Benny Goodman Quartet from 1936 to 1940, and as the first black musician to perform for a presidential inauguration, that of Harry S Truman in 1949; Whereas Lionel Hampton has furthered the cause of cultural understanding and international communication, receiving a Papal Medallion from Pope Pius XII, the Israel Statehood Award, serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United States, and receiving the Honor Cross for Science and the Arts, First Class, one of Austria’s highest decorations; Whereas Lionel Hampton is one of the most recorded artists in the history of jazz;116 STAT. 3138 Whereas Lionel Hampton has opened doors for aspiring musicians throughout the world, many of whom have established themselves as giants in the world of jazz, including Cat Anderson, Terrance Blanchard, Clifford Brown, Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli, Betty Carter, Ray Charles, Nat “King” Cole, Bing Crosby, Art Farmer, Carl Fontana, Aretha Franklin, Benny Golson, Al Grey, Slide Hampton, Joe Henderson, Quincy Jones, Bradford Marsalis, Wes Montgomery, James Moody, Fats Navarro, Joe Newman, Nicholas Payton, Benny Powell, Buddy Tate, Clark Terry, Stanley Turrentine, Dinah Washington, and Joe Williams, among others; Whereas Lionel Hampton has worked to perpetuate the art form of jazz by offering his talent, inspiration, and production acumen to the University of Idaho since 1983, and in 1985, when the University of Idaho named its school of music after him, Lionel Hampton became the first jazz musician to have both a music school and a jazz festival named in his honor; Whereas Lionel Hampton has received many national accolades, awards, and commemorations, including an American Jazz Masters Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, and a National Medal of Arts; Whereas Lionel Hampton has received numerous awards and commendations by local and State governments and has received acknowledgment from hundreds of civic and performance groups; Whereas Lionel Hampton’s legacy of inspiration, education, and excellence will be perpetuated by the development of the Lionel Hampton Center at the University of Idaho, a facility that combines the finest in performance, scholarship, and research; and Whereas Lionel Hampton has made a difference in many lives by inspiring so many who have now become jazz greats, by reinforcing the importance of education at all levels, and by showing the world a way of life where love and talent are shared without reservation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That the Congress, on behalf of the American people, extends its birthday greetings and best wishes to Lionel Hampton on the occasion of his 94th birthday.
Agreed to April 16, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 243: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR—SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TERRORIST ATTACKS House Concurrent Resolution243 Apr. 18, 2002
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR—SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TERRORIST ATTACKS

Apr. 18, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 243]

 Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked and destroyed 4 civilian aircraft, crashing 2 of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon, and a fourth in rural southwest Pennsylvania; Whereas thousands of innocent Americans and many foreign nationals were killed and injured as a result of these surprise terrorist attacks, including the passengers and crews of the 4 aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency assistance personnel, and bystanders; Whereas hundreds of public safety officers were killed and injured as a result of these terrorist attacks because they immediately 116 STAT. 3139rushed to the aid of innocent civilians who were imperiled when the terrorists first launched their attacks, many of whom would perish when the twin towers of the World Trade Center collapsed upon them; Whereas thousands more public safety officers are risking their own lives and long-term health in sifting through the aftermath and rubble of these terrorist attacks to recover the dead; Whereas the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–12; 115 Stat. 20) authorizes the President to award and present, in the name of Congress, a Medal of Valor to public safety officers for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty; Whereas the Attorney General of the United States has discretion to increase the number of recipients of the Medal of Valor under that Act beyond that recommended by the Medal of Valor Review Board in extraordinary cases in any given year;Whereas the terrorist attacks in the United States of September 11, 2001, and their aftermath constitute the single most deadly assault on our American homeland in our Nation’s history; and Whereas those public safety officers who have perished and those who lead the efforts to rescue innocent civilians from the terrorist attacks, are the first casualties and veterans of America’s new war against terrorism, which was authorized by the authorization for use of military force enacted September 14, 2001: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the President should award and present, in the name of Congress, a Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to those public safety officers who were killed in the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001; and (2) the President should award and present a Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to those public safety officers who have earned special recognition for outstanding valor above and beyond the call of duty as named— (A) in consultation with the Mayor of the City of New York and Governor of the State of New York for the attacks on New York— (i) Commissioner of the New York City Police Department; (ii) Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department; and (iii) Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; (B) in consultation with the Chair of the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments, including the sitting Chairs of the Police and Fire Chief Committees; and the Fort Myer Federal Fire Chief, and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the attack at the Pentagon— (i) Fire Chief of Arlington County, Virginia; and (ii) Police Chief of Arlington County, Virginia; and (C) in consultation with the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the plane crash in Pennsylvania—116 STAT. 3140 (i) Commandant of the Pennsylvania State Police; and (ii) Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard, or any of their designees, for their heroic actions on September 11, 2001, and thereafter during the rescue and recovery missions.
Agreed to April 18, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 106: ENROLLMENT CORRECTIONS—H R. 3525 Senate Concurrent Resolution106 May 7, 2002
ENROLLMENT CORRECTIONS—H R. 3525

May 7, 2002

[S. Con. Res. 106]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3525) to enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following corrections: (1) Strike section 205. (2) In the table of contents of the bill, strike the item relating to section 205.
Agreed to May 7, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 347: NATIONAL PEACE OFFICER’S MEMORIAL SERVICE—CAPITOL GROUNDS AUTHORIZATION House Concurrent Resolution347 May 8, 2002
NATIONAL PEACE OFFICER’S MEMORIAL SERVICE—CAPITOL GROUNDS AUTHORIZATION

May 8, 2002

H. Con. Res. 347

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL SERVICE. (a) In General.—The National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary (in this resolution referred to as the “sponsor”) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 21st annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (in this resolution jointly referred to as the “event”), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2001. (b) Date of Event.—The event shall be held on May 15, 2002, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. (a) In General.—Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and Liabilities.—The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event.116 STAT. 3141
SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS. Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the event.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.
Agreed to May 8, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 356: SOAP BOX DERBY RACES—CAPITOL GROUNDS AUTHORIZATION Senate Concurrent Resolution356 May 23, 2002
SOAP BOX DERBY RACES—CAPITOL GROUNDS AUTHORIZATION

H. Con. Res. 356

May 23, 2002

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF SOAP BOX DERBY RACES ON CAPITOL GROUNDS. The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (in this resolution referred to as the “Association”) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races, on the Capitol Grounds on June 22, 2002, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS. The event to be carried out under this resolution shall be free of admission charge to the public and arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board; except that the Association shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT. For the purposes of this resolution, the Association is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds, subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event to be carried out under this resolution.
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make any such additional arrangements that may be required to carry out the event under this resolution.
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other 116 STAT. 3142restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event to be carried out under this resolution.
Agreed to May 23, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 118: ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate Concurrent Resolution118 May 24, 2002
ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 24, 2002

[S. Con. Res. 118]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2002, through Saturday, May 25, 2002, or from Tuesday, May 28, 2002, through Friday, May 31, 2002, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2002, or Tuesday, June 4, 2002, or until such other time on either of those days as may be specified in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, May 23, 2002, through Saturday, May 25, 2002, or on any legislative day from Tuesday, May 28, 2002, through Friday, May 31, 2002, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Agreed to May 24, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 117: ENROLLMENT CORRECTIONS—H.R. 3448 Senate Concurrent Resolution117 June 4, 2002
ENROLLMENT CORRECTIONS—H.R. 3448

June 4, 2002

[S. Con. Res. 117]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3448) to improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies, the Clerk of the House shall make the following corrections, stated in terms of the page and line numbers of the official copy of the conference report for such bill that was filed with the House: (1) On page 1, after line 6, insert before the item relating to title I, the following: “Sec. 1. (2) On page 40, line 3, insert before the semicolon the following: “(including private response contractors)”. (3) On page 75, line 18, strike “subsection (c)(1)” and insert “subsection (c)”116 STAT. 3143. (4) On page 75, line 25, strike “paragraph (3)(B)” and insert “paragraph (3)(C)”. (5) On page 87, strike lines 11 and 12 (relating to a redundant section designation and section heading for section 143). (6) On page 264, line 11, insert before the period the following: “and with respect to assessing and collecting any fee required by such Act for a fiscal year prior to fiscal year 2003”.
Agreed to June 4, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 387: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS—150TH ANNIVERSARY House Concurrent Resolution387 June 18. 2002
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS—150TH ANNIVERSARY

June 18. 2002

[H. Con. Res. 387]

 Whereas, founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers is the Nation’s oldest national engineering society; Whereas civil engineers work to constantly improve buildings, water systems, and other civil engineering works through research, demonstration projects, and the technical codes and standards developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers; Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers incorporates educational, scientific, and charitable efforts to advance the science of engineering, improve engineering education, maintain the highest standards of excellence in the practice of civil engineering, and ensure the public health, safety, and welfare; Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers represents the profession primarily responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s roads, bridges, airports, railroads, public buildings, mass transit systems, resource recovery systems, water systems, waste disposal and treatment facilities, dams, ports and waterways and other public facilities that are the foundation on which the Nation’s economy stands and grows; and Whereas the Nation’s civil engineers, through innovation and the highest professional standards in the practice of civil engineering, protect the public health and safety and ensure the high quality of life enjoyed by the Nation’s citizens: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress— (1) acknowledges the American Society of Civil Engineers for its 150th Anniversary; (2) commends the many achievements of the Nation’s civil engineers; and (3) encourages the American Society of Civil Engineers to continue its tradition of excellence in service to the profession of civil engineering and to the public.
Agreed to June 18, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 125: ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate Concurrent Resolution125 June 28, 2002
ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 28, 2002

[S. Con. Res. 125]

 116 STAT. 3144Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday, June 27, 2002, or Friday, June 28, 2002, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2002, or until such other time on that day as may be specified in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, June 27, 2002, Friday, June 28, 2002, or Saturday, June 29, 2002, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2002, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Agreed to June 28, 2002.
H. Con. Res 161: KHOBAR TOWERS TERRORIST BOMBING—FIFTH ANNIVERSARY House Concurrent Resolution161 July 12, 2002
KHOBAR TOWERS TERRORIST BOMBING—FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

July 12, 2002

[H. Con. Res 161]

 Whereas June 25, 2001, marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Whereas 19 members of the United States Air Force were killed in the bombing and 250 other United States military personnel were wounded; Whereas the 19 airmen killed while serving their country were Captain Christopher Adams, Sergeant Daniel Cafourek, Sergeant Millard Campbell, Senior Airman Earl Cartrette, Jr., Sergeant Patrick Fennig, Captain Leland Haun, Sergeant Michael Heiser, Sergeant Kevin Johnson, Sergeant Ronald King, Sergeant Kendall Kitson, Jr., Airman First Class Christopher Lester, Airman First Class Brent Marthaler, Airman First Class Brian McVeigh, Airman First Class Peter Morgera, Sergeant Thanh Nguyen, Airman First Class Joseph Rimkus, Senior Airman Jeremy Taylor, Airman First Class Justin Wood, and Airman First Class Joshua Woody; Whereas the families of these brave airmen still mourn their loss; Whereas on September 24, 1996, the House of Representatives agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 200 of the 104th Congress honoring the victims of that terrorist bombing;116 STAT. 3145 Whereas those guilty of the attack have yet to be brought to justice; and Whereas terrorism remains a constant and ever-present threat around the world: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the Congress— (1) recognizes the sacrifice of the 19 members of the United States Air Force who died in that attack; and (2) calls upon every American to pause and pay tribute to those brave airmen.
Agreed to July 12, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 378: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU, AND DEFENSE DEPARTMENT—COMMENDATION House Concurrent Resolution378 July 12, 2002
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU, AND DEFENSE DEPARTMENT—COMMENDATION

July 12, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 378]

 Whereas the terrorist and anthrax attacks of September and October 2001 required Congress and the entire Congressional community to respond to a heightened state of emergency; Whereas the men and women of the United States Capitol Police were required to shoulder the greatest burden of this emergency response by working tremendously increased hours under difficult conditions, requiring great sacrifices by them and their families; Whereas the District of Columbia National Guard responded to the call of the Capitol Police Board and provided National Guard troops to assist the United States Capitol Police in protecting the Capitol complex, providing great relief to the members of the United States Capitol Police; and Whereas the combined efforts of the United States Capitol Police and the District of Columbia National Guard have made the Capitol complex secure for Members of Congress, Congressional employees, and visitors, and thereby have enabled Congress to continue to discharge its constitutional duties on behalf of the American people: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress commends the District of Columbia National Guard, the National Guard Bureau, and the entire Department of Defense for the assistance provided to the United States Capitol Police and the entire Congressional community in response to the terrorist and anthrax attacks of September and October 2001.
Agreed to July 12, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 413: INVENTION OF MODERN AIR-CONDITIONING—100TH ANNIVERSARY House Concurrent Resolution413 July 19, 2002
INVENTION OF MODERN AIR-CONDITIONING—100TH ANNIVERSARY

July 19, 2002

[H.Con. Res. 413]

 116 STAT. 3146Whereas on July 17, 1902, Dr. Willis H. Carrier submitted designs to a printing plant in Brooklyn, New York, for equipment to control temperature, humidity, ventilation, and air quality, marking the birth of modern air conditioning; Whereas air-conditioning has become an integral technology enabling the advancement of society through improvements to the Nation’s health and well-being, manufacturing processes, building capacities, research, medical capabilities, food preservation, art and historical conservation, and general productivity and indoor comfort; Whereas Dr. Carrier debuted air-conditioning technology for legislative activity in the House of Representatives Chamber in 1928, and the Senate Chamber in 1929; Whereas the air-conditioning industry now totals $36 billion on a global basis and employs more than 700,000 people in the United States; and Whereas the year 2002 marks the 100th anniversary of modern air-conditioning: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress honors the invention of modern air-conditioning by Dr. Willis H. Carrier on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Agreed to July 19, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 439: CORINNE “LINDY” CLAIBORNE BOGGS—COMMENDATION Senate Concurrent Resolution439 July 24, 2002
CORINNE “LINDY” CLAIBORNE BOGGS—COMMENDATION

July 24, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 439]

 Whereas in 1977, Lindy Boggs helped found the Congressional Women’s Caucus and served as longtime Caucus Secretary; Whereas the Congressional Women’s Caucus is committed to improving the lives of women and families through legislation and leadership roles; Whereas the continued success of the Congressional Women’s Caucus is due to the bipartisan spirit that Lindy Boggs established; Whereas Lindy Boggs represented the 2nd district of Louisiana from March 20, 1973, to January 3, 1991; Whereas Lindy Boggs was the first woman elected to the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana and was the first woman to chair a national political convention, leading the convention of 1976 that nominated former United States President Jimmy Carter; Whereas Lindy Boggs served on the Committee on Appropriations, was instrumental in creating the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, and chaired the Crisis Intervention Task Force; and116 STAT. 3147 Whereas Lindy Boggs served as United States Ambassador to the Holy See from December 16, 1997, to March 1, 2001: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress honors Corinne “Lindy” Claiborne Boggs for her extraordinary service to the people of Louisiana and the United States, recognizes that her role in founding the Congressional Women’s Caucus has improved the lives of families throughout the United States, and commends her bipartisan spirit as an example to all elected officials.
Agreed to July 24, 2002.
H. Con. Res 448: FEDERAL HALL, NEW YORK CITY—SPECIAL MEETING Senate Concurrent Resolution448 July 26, 2002
FEDERAL HALL, NEW YORK CITY—SPECIAL MEETING

July 26, 2002

[H. Con. Res 448]

 Whereas on September 11, 2001, thousands of innocent people were killed and injured in combined terrorist attacks involving four hijacked airliners, the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon; Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks, thousands more were left grieving for beloved family and friends, livelihoods were compromised, and businesses and property were damaged and lost; Whereas the greatest loss of life, personal injury, and physical destruction occurred in and was sustained by the City of New York; Whereas Government and the American people responded decisively, through the bravery, sacrifice and toil of the fire and rescue workers, law enforcement, building trades, caregivers, Armed Forces, and millions more who through their many expressions of care and compassion brought forth comfort, hope, and the promise of recovery; Whereas the City of New York attended to the aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center with profound respect for the victims and compassion to the survivors; and Whereas the City of New York has invited the Congress to meet at the site of the original Federal Hall, where the First Congress of the United States convened on March 4, 1789: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That, in remembrance of the victims and the heroes of September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the courage and spirit of the City of New York, the Congress shall conduct a special meeting in Federal Hall in New York, New York, on September 6, 2002.
Agreed to July 26, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 449: NEW YORK CITY MEETING—REPRESENTATION Senate Concurrent Resolution449 July 26, 2002
NEW YORK CITY MEETING—REPRESENTATION

July 26, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 449]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
116 STAT. 3148That: (a) The Speaker of the House of Representatives (in consultation with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives), with respect to the House of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate (in consultation with the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the Senate), with respect to the Senate, may send such Representatives, Senators and other appropriate persons, to a special meeting of Congress and related events to be held on Friday, September 6, 2002 in New York, New York, in remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and in recognition of the City of New York for the harm it sustained and its recovery. (b) Attendees under subsection (a) shall be led by the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and by the President pro tempore (or his designee), Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader of the Senate.
Sec. 2. The Congress may accept the offer of the City of New York and entities controlled by the City of New York to host and pay the expenses of the Congress to prepare, attend, and participate in the special meeting of September 6, 2002, and related events of that day, referred to in section 1.
Sec. 3. On behalf of the Congress, the officers of the House of Representatives and the officers of the Senate may make arrangements with the City of New York and other required entities and agencies for participation by the Congress for the purposes designated under this resolution.
Agreed to July 26, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 132: ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate Concurrent Resolution132 July 27, 2002
ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 27, 2002

[S. Con. Res. 132]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That, in consonance with section 132(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday, August 1, 2002, Friday, August 2, 2002, or Saturday, August 3, 2002, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 3, 2002, or until such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Friday, July 26, 2002, on a motion offered by its Majority Leader or his designee pursuant to this concurrent resolution, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2002, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after 116 STAT. 3149consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Agreed to July 27, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 348: NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAD-CAPITOL GROUNDS AUTHORIZATION House Concurrent Resolution348 Sept. 3, 2002
NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAD-CAPITOL GROUNDS AUTHORIZATION

Sept. 3, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 348]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL. (a) In General.—The Library of Congress (in this resolution referred to as the “sponsor”), in cooperation with the First Lady, may sponsor the National Book Festival (in this resolution referred to as the “event”) on the Capitol Grounds. (b) Date of Event.—The event shall be held on September 21, 2002, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. (a) In General.—Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and Liabilities.—The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS. (a) Structures and Equipment.—Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor may cause to be placed on the Capitol Grounds such stage, seating, booths, sound amplification and video devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event, including equipment for the broadcast of the event over radio, television, and other media outlets. (b) Additional Arrangements.—The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board may make any additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, displays, advertisements, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds in connection with the event.
Agreed to September 3, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 464: SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST ATTACKS—FIRST ANNIVERSARY House Concurrent Resolution464 Sept. 11, 2002
SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST ATTACKS—FIRST ANNIVERSARY

Sept. 11, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 464]

 116 STAT. 3150Whereas on September 11, 2001, while Americans were attending to their daily routines, terrorists hijacked and destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.; Whereas the valor of the passengers and crew on the fourth aircraft prevented it from also being used as a weapon against America; Whereas thousands of innocent Americans were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders, making these attacks the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the United States; Whereas when the gravest moments came, many regular Americans, relying on courage, instinct, and grace, rushed toward the flaming buildings in order to rescue or toward terrorist-controlled cockpits in order to resist; Whereas by targeting symbols of American strength and success, these attacks clearly were intended to assail the principles, values, and freedoms of the United States and the American people, intimidate the Nation, and weaken the national resolve; Whereas while the States of New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania bore the brunt of the terrorist attacks, every State and Territory and all Americans were affected and mourned these tragic losses; Whereas Americans reached out to help strangers who had lost loved ones, colleagues, and their businesses; Whereas local, State, and Federal leaders set aside differences and worked together to provide for those who were attacked and to protect those who remained; Whereas Americans continue to repair damage to buildings and the economy, while relishing the freedoms they enjoy as Americans; Whereas on September 14, 2001, in Public Law 107–40, Congress authorized the use of “all necessary and appropriate force” against those responsible for the terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States Armed Forces subsequently moved swiftly against Al Qaeda and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, whom the President and Congress had identified as enemies of America; Whereas, in so doing, brave servicemen and women left family and friends in order to defend the Nation; Whereas a year later, many servicemen and women remain abroad, shielding the Nation from further terrorist attacks; Whereas, while the passage of a year has not softened the memory of the American people, resolved their grief, or restored lost loved ones, it has shown that Americans will not bow to terrorists; Whereas the Congress has passed, and the President has signed, numerous laws providing additional resources for the overseas effort against terrorism, as well as additional tools for Federal, 116 STAT. 3151State, and local law enforcement and judicial systems to protect Americans at home; and Whereas the Government reexamined the need for domestic security and the Congress is currently considering legislation to create a Department of Homeland Security with the specific mission of preventing further attacks: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress— (1) recognizes September 11 as both a day to remember those taken from their families, loved ones, and fellow citizens and a day for Americans to recommit to the Nation, to their freedoms, and to each other; (2) extends its deepest sympathies to the countless innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families, friends, and loved ones; (3) honors the heroic actions of first responders, law enforcement personnel, State and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the innocent victims and, in so doing, bravely risked their own lives and long-term health; (4) stands in great debt with the American people to the members of the Armed Forces serving both at home and abroad; (5) praises the people of the United States for their patriotism, compassion, prayers, and generosity in donating time and money to support the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families, friends, and loved ones; (6) expresses thanks and gratitude to the foreign leaders and citizens of all nations who have assisted and continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; (7) discourages, in the strongest possible terms, any effort to confuse the war on terrorism with a war on any people or any faith; (8) commends the President and the brave servicemen and women of the United States Armed Forces in the successful effort to oust the Taliban from power; (9) remains resolved to pursue all those responsible for the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and their sponsors until they are discovered and punished; and (10) reaffirms that Congress will honor the memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and will defend bravely the citizens of the United States in the face of all future challenges.
Agreed to September 11, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 183: UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY—APPRECIATION House Concurrent Resolution183 Sept. 12, 2002
UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY—APPRECIATION

Sept. 12, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 183]

 Whereas in February 1996, several Senators and members of the House of Representatives participated in a performance of the Broadway musical “1776”, a story depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence; Whereas in April 1996 several Senators and members of the House of Representatives met with Maestro Martin Piecuch, the music 116 STAT. 3152director of the musical “1776”, and formed the United States Congressional Choral Society; Whereas on May 20, 1998, the United States Congressional Choral Society debuted at St. Joseph’s Church on Capitol Hill, with standing ovations following its rendition of the “Song of Democracy” and the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”; Whereas on March 13, 1999, the United States Congressional Philharmonic Orchestra String Quartet played before the Ambassador to the United States from Canada at the Embassy of Canada in the District of Columbia; Whereas on March 19, 1999, the United States Congressional Choral Society appeared in performance at the Washington National Cathedral; Whereas on May 13, 1999, the United States Congressional Philharmonic Orchestra String Quartet played before a gathering of Ambassadors at the Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room of the United States Department of State; Whereas the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society is approved as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code and is a corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; Whereas the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society will offer free concerts to the public in the Washington metropolitan area; Whereas the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society will encourage the development of young musical talent across the United States by providing educational programs for schools across the nation and establishing internships and scholarships; and Whereas the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society envisions holding a series of concerts focusing on themes such as Celebrations of America, Salutes to the States, a Great Americans series, and an International Congressional Concert series: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That it is the sense of the Congress that the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society should be applauded— (1) for organizing two musical groups, the United States Congressional Choral Society and the United States Congressional Philharmonic Orchestra; (2) for having as its mission the promotion of patriotism, freedom, democracy, and understanding of American culture through sponsorship, management, and support of these groups and their derivative ensembles as they communicate through the international language of music in concerts and other multimedia performances in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and the world; and (3) for promoting musical excellence throughout the educational system, from pre-school through post-graduate, and encouraging people of all ages to commit to the love and expression of musical performance.
Agreed to September 12, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 469: HENRY H. SHELTON CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY—CAPITOL ROTUNDA AUTHORIZATION House Concurrent Resolution469 Sept. 18, 2002
116 STAT. 3153Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on September 19, 2002, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to General Henry H. Shelton (USA, Ret.). Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Agreed to September 18, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 110: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS—COURAGE AND DEDICATION Senate Concurrent Resolution110 Sept. 24, 2002
FLIGHT ATTENDANTS—COURAGE AND DEDICATION

Sept. 24. 2002

[S. Con. Res. 110]

 Whereas over 100,000 men and women in the United States serve as flight attendants; Whereas flight attendants dedicate themselves to serving and protecting their passengers; Whereas flight attendants react to dangerous situations as the first line of defense of airline passengers; Whereas safety and security are the primary concerns of flight attendants; Whereas flight attendants evacuate passengers from an airplane in emergency situations; Whereas flight attendants defend passengers against hijackers, terrorists, and abusive passengers; Whereas flight attendants handle in-flight medical emergencies; Whereas flight attendants perform routine safety and service duties on board the aircraft; Whereas 25 flight attendants lost their lives aboard 4 hijacked flights on September 11, 2001; Whereas 5 flight attendants helped to prevent United Flight 93 from reaching its intended target on September 11, 2001; Whereas flight attendants provided assistance to passengers across the United States who had their flights diverted on September 11, 2001; Whereas flight attendants on American Airlines Flight 63 helped to subdue Richard Reid on December 22, 2001, thereby preventing him from detonating an explosive device in his shoe intended to bring down the airplane and kill all 185 passengers and 12 crew members on board; and Whereas flight attendants helped to prevent Pablo Moreira, a Uruguayan citizen, from breaking into the cockpit on February 7, 2002, during United Flight 855 from Miami to Buenos Aires: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress— (1) expresses its profound gratitude for the faithful service provided by flight attendants to make air travel safe; (2) honors the courage and dedication of flight attendants;116 STAT. 3154 (3) supports all the flight attendants who continue to display heroism on a daily basis, as they had been doing before, during, and after September 11, 2001; and (4) shall send a copy of this resolution to a family member of each of the flight attendants killed on September 11, 2001.
Agreed to September 24, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 458: MARY BAKER EDDY AND LIBRARY—RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATION House Concurrent Resolution458 Sept. 25, 2002
MARY BAKER EDDY AND LIBRARY—RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATION

Sept. 25, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 458]

 Whereas the Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity will officially open on September 29, 2002, in Boston, Massachusetts, thereby making available to the public the Mary Baker Eddy Collections, one of the largest collections of primary source material by and about an American woman; Whereas the namesake of the Library, Mary Baker Eddy, achieved international prominence during her lifetime (1821–1910) as the founder of Christian Science and was the first woman in the United States to found and lead a religion that became an international movement with members in 139 countries; Whereas historians compare Mary Baker Eddy to nineteenth-century women reformers like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, who took leadership roles at a time when women infrequently did so; Whereas Mary Baker Eddy founded and served as the pastor of her own church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, and established a publishing organization that produces numerous publications, including “The Christian Science Monitor”, an international daily newspaper that has won seven Pulitizer Prizes; Whereas in recognition of the numerous achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, the Women’s National Hall of Fame inducted her into its membership in 1995 for having made “an indelible mark on society, religion, and journalism”; Whereas the Mary Baker Eddy Library, a facility of 81,000 square feet, provides a place for people to come together to explore ideas and offers on-site and online educational experiences, programs, and exhibits; Whereas the Mary Baker Eddy Collections consist of more than 100,000 documents, artifacts, photographs, and other media that chronicle the development of Mary Baker Eddy’s ideas and offer an unequalled resource to scholars in women’s history and mind-body medicine; Whereas the Library’s initiative to make the previously unpublished materials in the Mary Baker Eddy Collections available to the public is exemplary of, and in full accord with, the intent of the provisions of title 17, United States Code, relating to the publication of previously unpublished materials; and Whereas the Mary Baker Eddy Library will establish an Institute for the Rediscovery and Preservation of the History of Women in Seneca Falls, New York, the birthplace of the first Women’s 116 STAT. 3155Rights Convention, in order to showcase new research on the forgotten histories of women and offer educational programs for students: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress recognizes and commends— (1) Mary Baker Eddy for her outstanding achievements and contributions, particularly her contributions to the advancement of women’s rights as a public figure and role model in the early stages of the women’s rights movement; and (2) the Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, which will open to the public on September 29, 2002.
Agreed to September 25, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 483: ENROLLMENT CORRECTION—H.R. 1646 House Concurrent Resolution483 Sept. 26, 2002
ENROLLMENT CORRECTION—H.R. 1646

Sept. 26, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 483]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 1646) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal year 2003, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall insert at the appropriate place the following new section (and conform the table of contents accordingly):
SEC. 1309. THREE-YEAR INTERNATIONAL ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a 3-year international arms control and nonproliferation strategy. The strategy shall contain the following: (1) A 3-year plan for the reduction of existing nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and ballistic missiles and for controlling the proliferation of these weapons. (2) Identification of the goals and objectives of the United States with respect to arms control and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. (3) A description of the programs, projects, and activities of the Department of State intended to accomplish goals and objectives described in paragraph (2).
Agreed to September 26, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 388: NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES MONTH—SUPPORT House Concurrent Resolution388 Oct. 3, 2002
NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES MONTH—SUPPORT

Oct. 3, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 388]

 Whereas in 2000, the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service announced as a goal the elimination by 2010 of health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minorities in health access and 116 STAT. 3156outcome in 6 areas: infant mortality, cancer screening, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus infection, and immunizations; Whereas despite notable progress in the overall health of the Nation there are continuing health disparities in the burden of illness and death experienced by African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Asians, and Pacific Islanders, compared to the United States population as a whole; Whereas minorities are more likely to die from cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, chemical dependency, diabetes, infant mortality, violence, and, in recent years, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Whereas there is a national need for scientists in the fields of biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and health services research to focus on how best to eliminate health disparities; Whereas individuals such as underrepresented minorities and women in the workforce enable society to address its diverse needs; and Whereas behavioral and social sciences research has increased awareness and understanding of factors associated with health care utilization and access, patient attitudes toward health services, and risk and protective behaviors that affect health and illness, and these factors have the potential to be modified to help close the health disparities gap among ethnic minority populations: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) a National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month should be established to promote educational efforts on the health problems currently facing minorities and other health disparity populations; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human services should, as authorized by the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 2000, present public service announcements on health promotion and disease prevention among minorities and other health disparity populations in the United States and educate the public and health care professionals about health disparities; (3) the President should issue a proclamation recognizing the immediate need to reduce health disparities in the United States and encouraging all health organizations and Americans to conduct appropriate programs and activities to promote healthfulness in minority and other health disparity communities; (4) Federal, State, and local governments should work in concert with the private and nonprofit sector to emphasize the recruitment and retention of qualified individuals from racial, ethnic, and gender groups that are currently underrepresented in health care professions; (5) the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality should continue to collect and report data on health care access and utilization on patients by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and where possible, primary language, as authorized by the 116 STAT. 3157Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 2000, to monitor the Nation’s progress toward the elimination of health care disparities; and (6) the information gained from research about factors associated with health care utilization and access, patient attitudes toward health services, and risk and protective behaviors that affect health and illness, should be disseminated to all health care professionals so that they may better communicate with all patients, regardless of race or ethnicity, without bias or prejudice.
Agreed to October 3, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 411: S.S. HENRY BACON’S OFFICERS AND CREW—RECOGNITION House Concurrent Resolution411 Oct. 11, 2002
S.S. HENRY BACON’S OFFICERS AND CREW—RECOGNITION

Oct. 11, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 411]

 Whereas during World War II the United States Liberty ship S.S. HENRY BACON was assigned the task of conveying war materials and supplies to the beleaguered Russian nation via the dangerous Arctic Ocean passage (referred to as the Murmansk Run) from Iceland or Scotland to Murmansk in northern Russia, and faithfully fulfilled her mission; Whereas in early 1945 the British navy, having rescued a number of Norwegian civilians from occupied Norway and transported them to Murmansk, distributed them among the HENRY BACON and certain other merchant ships for transportation to England, with 19 of such refugees being assigned to the HENRY BACON; Whereas a convoy carrying those refugees, designated as Convoy RA 64 and consisting of 35 ships and naval escorts, departed Murmansk on February 17, 1945, amid one of the worst storms ever registered in the Arctic Ocean; Whereas the HENRY BACON, with a full crew and refugees on board, sailing as part of that convoy, suffered damage from the force of the storms and from internal mechanical problems; Whereas the HENRY BACON, while suffering from a loss of steering capacity, lost her place in the convoy and became a stray, unable to communicate with the convoy and required to maintain radio silence; Whereas the HENRY BACON was left to her own devices and was in such dire straits that engine room workers used a sledgehammer and wedge to physically turn the ship; Whereas on February 23, 1945, the HENRY BACON, alone in the freezing sea some 50 miles from the convoy, came under attack by 23 Junker JU-88 torpedo bombers of the German Luftwaffe; Whereas armed with only the small but formidable antiaircraft battery with which such merchantmen were equipped, the United States Navy Armed Guard on board the snip and the ship’s merchant sailors fought gallantly against the oncoming torpedo bombers; Whereas although mortally wounded after a German pilot succeeded in scoring a hit with a torpedo to the ship, the HENRY BACON 116 STAT. 3158fought back, shooting down a confirmed three enemy planes and crippling at least two more; Whereas when the HENRY BACON began to sink, her captain ensured that all 19 Norwegian refugees on board received a place in one of the undamaged lifeboats; Whereas when the lifeboat supply was exhausted, crewmen made rough rafts from the railroad ties that had been used to secure locomotives delivered to Russia; Whereas the HENRY BACON went down with 28 members of her crew, including Captain Alfred Carini, Chief Engineer Donald Haviland, Bosun Holcomb Lammon Jr., and the commanding officer of the United States Navy Armed Guard unit aboard, Lieutenant (junior grade) John Sippola, but in its sinking kept the German planes from looking further and locating the main body of the convoy; Whereas the 19 Norwegian refugees, as well as the other survivors, were rescued by British destroyers and those refugees were ultimately returned to Norway; and Whereas the actions of the officers and crew of the HENRY BACON were in the finest tradition of the United States Merchant Marine and the United States Navy and have been recognized by the people of Norway and Russia but, until now, have not been acknowledged by their own Nation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress recognizes the valiant deeds of the officers and crew of the S.S. HENRY BACON, a World War II United States Liberty ship that was sunk by German aircraft on February 23, 1945.
H. Con. Res. 406: LAO VETERANS OF AMERICA—HONORING AND COMMENDING House Concurrent Resolution406 Oct. 17, 2002
LAO VETERANS OF AMERICA—HONORING AND COMMENDING

Oct. 17, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 406]

 Whereas one of the largest clandestine operations in United States military history was conducted in Laos during the Vietnam War; Whereas the Central Intelligence Agency and the United States Armed Forces recruited, organized, trained, and assisted Laotian and Hmong guerrilla units and conventional forces, including ethnic lowland Lao and highland Laotians composed of Hmong, Khmu, Mien, Yao, Lahu, and other diverse tribal and nontribal ethnic groups, from 1960 through 1975 to combat the North Vietnamese Army and Communist Pathet Lao forces; Whereas Laotian and Hmong special forces who served in the United States sponsored “Secret Army” courageously saved numerous American pilots and aircrews who were shot down over Laos or North Vietnam and interdicted and helped to destroy many enemy units and convoys intended to engage United States military forces in combat; Whereas Laotian and Hmong special forces served in key roles with air force elements of the United States Air Force, United States Navy carrier-based air units, United States Army heliborne units, and the Central Intelligence Agency’s “Air America” in distinguished roles such as T-28 fighter pilots, “Raven” spotter 116 STAT. 3159co-pilots, Forward Air Guides, and mobile group rescue and combat reconnaissance units; Whereas Laotian and Hmong special forces, including highly decorated group mobile units, served in daring and courageous heliborne and airborne combat operations in support of joint United States and Royal Lao Army military operations in Laos and Vietnam, including interdiction of enemy troop movements and supply convoys using the Ho Chi Minh Trail; Whereas Laotian and Hmong special forces guarded one of the most highly sensitive United States intelligence and electronic targeting sites in all of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, LIMA Site 85, which permitted the United States Air Force and Navy to conduct the all-weather and night bombing of enemy targets in North Vietnam; Whereas tens of thousands of members of the Laotian and Hmong special forces and their families were trapped in Laos when the Communists took over, and many of these persons were brutally persecuted, imprisoned, or killed because of their role in defending Laos and assisting the United States as allies; Whereas many of those members of the Laotian and Hmong special forces and their families who avoided capture suffered for years in horrific conditions as political refugees in refugee camps in neighboring Thailand; Whereas the United States is now the home to significant communities of the Laotian and Hmong veterans and their families after providing them with political asylum, refugee status, and citizenship because of their unique contribution to United States national security interests during the Vietnam War; Whereas the Lao Veterans of America was founded as a nonprofit veterans organization in 1990 to honor and assist Laotian and Hmong veterans who served with or assisted the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War; Whereas the Lao Veterans of America has established chapters throughout the United States that have sought to serve their communities and educate the public about the historic contribution of the Lao and Hmong veterans during the Vietnam War; Whereas the Lao Veterans of America spearheaded and led national efforts in the Congress to seek to provide citizenship to elderly Laotian and Hmong veterans, as well as their spouses or widows; Whereas in 1995, a historic Lao Veterans of America ceremony was held at the airbase and headquarters of the 144th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard in Fresno, California, along with a memorial service and overflights of T-28 fighter aircraft to honor the Laotian and Hmong veterans, their American advisers, and the Lao Veterans of America and other veterans organizations; Whereas in 1997, long overdue national recognition and honor was finally bestowed upon the Lao Veterans of America and thousands of Laotian and Hmong veterans and their American advisers at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the District of Columbia and at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, by Members of the Congress and representatives of the United States intelligence, military, and diplomatic communities;116 STAT. 3160 Whereas in 1997, a monument was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery by the Lao Veterans of America to honor the Laotian and Hmong veterans and their American advisers who served during the Vietnam War; and Whereas in 2000, thousands of additional Lao and Hmong veterans were again honored, after a veterans memorial service and parade lead by the Lao Veterans of America that progressed from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, past the White House, and down Pennsylvania Avenue to the United States Capitol, where a national commemorative service was held: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress honors and commends the Lao Veterans of America, Laotian and Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War who served with or assisted the United States Armed Forces, and the families of these Laotian and Hmong veterans, for their historic contributions to the United States.
H. Con. Res. 503: ENROLLMENT CORRECTIONS—H.R. 2215 House Concurrent Resolution503 Oct. 17, 2002
ENROLLMENT CORRECTIONS—H.R. 2215

Oct. 17, 2002

[H.Con. Res. 503]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 2215), An Act to authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall correct the bill by amending— (1) section 206 of the bill by inserting “the 1st place it appears” after “ ‘or complaint’ ”; (2) section 2201(b) of the bill by striking “1 year” and inserting “2 years”; (3) section 2501 of the bill to read as follows:
SEC. 2501. AMENDMENT TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. Section 303(g)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)(2)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (I), by striking “on October 17, 2000,” and all that follows through “such drugs,” and inserting “on the date of approval by the Food and Drug Administration of a drug in schedule HI, IV, or V, a State may not preclude a practitioner from dispensing or prescribing such drug, or combination of such drugs,”; and (2) in subparagraph (J)(i), by striking “October 17, 2000,” and inserting “the date referred to in subparagraph (I),”; (4) subsection (j) of section 1512 of title 18 of the United States Code, as added by section 3001(a)(3) of the bill, by striking “(j)” and inserting “(k)”; (5) section 3001 of the bill— (A) in subsection (c)(1) by striking “(c)(2)” and inserting “(d)(2)”; and (B) by striking subsection (d); (6) section 4003(b)(3) of the bill by striking “and inserting ‘services contract made,’ ”; (7) section 11006(3) of the bill by striking “20110(2)” and inserting “200110(2)”; (8) section 11009 of the bill—116 STAT. 3161 (A) in subsection (b)(5) by striking “7,200” and inserting “1,500”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (3) Penalties.—Section 924(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(7) Whoever knowingly violates section 931 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both.”. (f) Donation of Federal Surplus Body Armor.— (1) Definitions.—In this subsection, the terms “Federal agency” and “surplus property” have the meanings given such terms under section 3 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 472). (2) Donation of body armor.—Notwithstanding section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 484), the head of a Federal agency may donate body armor directly to any State or local law enforcement agency, if such body armor— (A) is in serviceable condition; (B) is surplus property; and (C) meets or exceeds the requirements of National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.03 (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (3) Notice to administrator.—The head of a Federal agency who donates body armor under this subsection shall submit to the Administrator of General Services a written notice identifying the amount of body armor donated and each State or local law enforcement agency that received the body armor. (4) Donation by certain officers.— (A) Department Of Justice.—In the administration of this subsection with respect to the Department of Justice, in addition to any other officer of the Department of Justice designated by the Attorney General, the following officers may act as the head of a Federal agency: (i) The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. (ii) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (iii) The Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. (iv) The Director of the United States Marshals Service. (B) Department of the treasury.—In the administration of this subsection with respect to the Department of the Treasury, in addition to any other officer of the Department of the Treasury designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, the following officers may act as the head of a Federal agency: (i) The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. (ii) The Commissioner of Customs. (iii) The Director of the United States Secret Service. (5) No Liability.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States shall not be liable for any harm occurring in connection with the use or misuse of any body armor donated under this subsection.;116 STAT. 3162 (9) section 11011(b) of the bill by striking “1 year” and inserting “2 years”; (10) section 11016 of the bill by striking “of 1953”; (11) section 11017(c) of the bill by striking “section 1 of this legislation” and inserting “subsection (a)”; (12) Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure— (A) in subdivision (a)(1)(G) of such Rule, as amended by section 11019(b)(1) of the bill— (i) by striking “Government” each place it appears and inserting “government”; (ii) by striking “shall” each place it appears and inserting “must”; and (iii) by striking “medical” and inserting “mental–; and (B) in subdivision (b)(1)(C) of such Rule, as amended by section 11019(b)(2) of the bill— (i) by striking “Government” each place it appears and inserting “government”; (ii) by striking “Government’s” and inserting “government’s”; and (iii) by striking “shall” each place it appears and inserting “must”; (13) part R of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as added by section 12102 of the bill— (A) in subsections (a)(2) and (b)(1)(B) of section 1802 of such part by striking “subsection (c)” and inserting “subsection (d)”; and (B) in section 1808(b) of such part by striking “90” and inserting “120”; and (14) section 5037(b) of title 18 of the United States Code, as amended by section 12301(2)(B) of the bill, by striking “imprisonment” and inserting “official detention”.
Agreed to October 17, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 487: NEW YORK CITY MEETING TRANSCRIPTS AND Nov. 14.2002 STATEMENTS ON TERROIST ATTACKS OF HOUSE PRINTS House Concurrent Resolution95 Nov. 14,2002
NEW YORK CITY MEETING TRANSCRIPTS AND Nov. 14, 2002 STATEMENTS ON TERROIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001—HOUSE PRINTS

Nov. 14,2002

[H. Con. Res. 487] Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF VOLUME OF TRANSCRIPTS OF NEW YORK CITY MEETING AND STATEMENTS ON TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11. (a) In General.—A volume consisting of the transcripts of the ceremonial meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate in New York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection of statements by Members of the House of Representatives and Senators on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shall be printed as a House document under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing, with suitable binding. (b) STATEMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN VOLUME.—A statement by a Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator on the 116 STAT. 3163terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shall be included in the volume printed under subsection (a) if the statement— (1) was printed in the Congressional Record prior to the most recent date on which the House of Representatives adjourned prior to the date of the regularly scheduled general election in November 2002; and (2) is approved for inclusion in the volume by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (in the case of a statement by a Member of the House) or the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (in the case of a statement by a Senator).
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES. The number of copies of the document printed under section 1 shall be 15,000 casebound copies, of which— (1) 15 shall be provided to each Member of the House of Representatives; (2) 25 shall be provided to each Senator; and (3) the balance shall be distributed by the Joint Committee on Printing to Members of the House of Representatives and Senators, based on requests submitted to the Joint Committee by Members and Senators.
Sec. 3. MEMBER DEFINED. In this concurrent resolution, the term “Member of the House of Representatives” includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress.
Agreed to November 14, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 84: RED RIBBON WEEK—SUPPORT House Concurrent Resolution84 Nov. 18, 2002
RED RIBBON WEEK—SUPPORT

Nov. 18, 2002

[H. Con. Res. 84]

 Whereas the National Family Partnership, Governors, Attorneys General, Parent Teacher Associations, and over 100 other organizations throughout the United States annually cosponsor October 23 through October 31 as Red Ribbon Week; Whereas the objective of Red Ribbon Week is to promote drug-free communities through drug prevention efforts, education, parental involvement, and community-wide support; Whereas drug abuse is one of the major challenges our Nation faces in securing a safe and healthy future for our children; and Whereas parents, youth, schools, businesses, law enforcement and religious institutions, service organizations, senior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams, and individuals throughout the Nation demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this weeklong celebration: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress— (1) supports the goals of Red Ribbon Week; and (2) encourages all Americans to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities to show support for healthy, productive, drug-free lifestyles.
Agreed to November 18, 2002.
H. Con. Res. 349: SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN BY HUMANITARIAN AID WORKERS—CONDEMNATION House Concurrent Resolution95 Nov. 20, 2002
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN BY HUMANITARIAN AID WORKERS—CONDEMNATION

Nov. 20,2002

[H.Con.Res. 349]

 116 STAT. 3164Whereas the United Nations and organizations engaged in international humanitarian relief periodically receive reports of sexual exploitation of refugees, particularly women and children; Whereas last year a report commissioned by the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees and the British organization Save the Children accuses aid workers in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea of refusing to give food and medicine to young girls unless they perform sexual favors; Whereas in response to this report the Secretary General of the United Nations denounced sexual exploitation of refugees and called for a full investigation of the humanitarian staff from the agencies involved; Whereas the charges against aid workers in West Africa are still being investigated and in recent years there have been reports implicating employees of international nongovernmental organizations, government agencies responsible for humanitarian response, and peacekeeping forces in sexual exploitation of refugees; Whereas many of these reports have involved children, some as young as 10 to 12 years of age; Whereas the insufficiency of food rations in refugee camps has been cited as a primary factor contributing to sexual exploitation; Whereas refugees are often extremely poor and cut off from employment and other ordinary means of income, so that they can be highly susceptible to demands that they exchange sex for food to help their families survive; and Whereas the relationship between refugee workers and refugees is a custodial or caregiving relationship in which the custodian or caregiver can exercise substantial power over the life of the other party, and which carries a corresponding risk of abuse: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress— (1) supports the Secretary General of the United Nations in condemning the sexual exploitation of children by humanitarian aid workers; (2) urges the United Nations to conduct a comprehensive worldwide investigation into the extent, if any, of sexual exploitation of refugees by agents or employees of United Nations agencies, of other international nongovernmental organizations, and of governments; (3) urges the President to— (A) affirm the commitment of the United States to protecting the well-being and human rights of women and children, particularly those in refugee situations; and (B) instruct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to review the distribution of food assistance to refugee communities throughout the world to ensure that humanitarian assistance to refugees provided by the United States is respectful of the human rights of women 116 STAT. 3165and children and is distributed in such a way as to minimize the risk of sexual exploitation; and (4) urges the Secretary General, the President, and the executive authorities of all governmental and nongovernmental entities engaged in refugee work to adopt codes of conduct for employees, contractors, and other agents of the United Nations, of the United States Government, and of such governmental and nongovernmental entities, respectively, who are engaged in refugee work that strictly prohibit sexual relationships between international refugee workers and those entrusted to their care, and to enforce these prohibitions vigorously.
Agreed to November 20, 2002.
S. Con. Res. 160: ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate Concurrent Resolution160 Nov. 22, 2002
ADJOURNMENT—SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Nov. 22, 2002

[S. Con. Res. 160]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That when the Senate adjourns at the close of business on any day from Wednesday, November 20, 2002 through Saturday, November 23, 2002, or from Monday, November 25, 2002, through Wednesday, November 27, 2002, or on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader, or his designee, it stand adjourned sine die, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House of Representatives adjourns on any legislative day through the remainder of the second session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned sine die, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and the House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Agreed to November 22, 2002.
PROCLAMATIONS 116 STAT. 3169 7516 December 27, 2001To Extend Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to the Products of the People’s Republic of China By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7516 of December 27, 2001
To Extend Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to the Products of the People’s Republic of China By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. The United States and the People’s Republic of China (China) opened trade relations in 1980. Since that time, the products of China have received nondiscriminatory treatment pursuant to annual waivers of the requirements of section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 (the “Trade Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2432). Trade between the United States and China has expanded significantly even though China has maintained restrictions on market access for U.S. exports and investment.

2. On November 15, 1999, the United States and China agreed on certain terms and conditions for China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) that when implemented will eliminate or greatly reduce the principal barriers to trade and investment in China.

3. On November 9, 2001, pursuant to section 101(b) of Public Law 106–286, 114 Stat. 881, I transmitted a report to the Congress certifying that the terms and conditions for the accession of China to the WTO are at least equivalent to those agreed between the United States and China on November 15, 1999. On November 10, 2001, the Ministerial Conference of the WTO approved the terms and conditions for China’s accession and invited China to become a member of the WTO. China has accepted these terms and conditions and became a WTO member on December 11, 2001.

4. Pursuant to section 101(a)(1) of Public Law 106–286, 114 Stat. 881, I hereby determine that chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act should no longer apply to China.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including but not limited to sections 101(a)(2) and 102(a) of Public Law 106–286, 114 Stat. 881, do hereby proclaim that:

(1) Nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) shall be extended to the products of China; and

(2) The extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of China shall be effective as of January 1, 2002.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3170 7517 January 15, 2002Religious Freedom Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7517 of January 15, 2002
Religious Freedom Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our Republic, a core principle of our Constitution, and a fundamental human right. Many of those who first settled in America, such as Pilgrims, came for the freedom of worship and belief that this new land promised. And when the British Colonies became the United States, our Founders constitutionally limited our Federal Government’s capacity to interfere with religious belief by prohibiting the Congress from passing any law “respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” These constitutional limits have allowed the flourishing of faith across our country, which greatly blesses our land.

George Washington forcefully expressed our collective constitutional promise to protect the rights of people of all faiths, in a historic letter he wrote to the Jewish community at Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island: ”the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens....” Today, our cities are home to synagogues, churches, temples, mosques, and other houses of worship that peacefully welcome Americans of every belief. Preserving religious freedom has helped America avoid the wars of religion that have plagued so many cultures throughout history, with deadly consequences.

Today, as America wages war against terror, our resolve to defend religious freedom remains as strong as ever. Many miles from home, American service men and women have risked their lives in our efforts to drive the Taliban regime from power, ending an era of brutal oppression, including religious oppression. At home, Americans demonstrated the vitality of our religious freedom in the enormous outreach by faith communities to help those harmed by the terrorist attacks. In quiet prayers offered to God in churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques and in the helping hands of faith-based groups, Americans have shown a deep love for others and genuine spiritual unity that will sustain us through the difficult days of recovery.

Religious Freedom Day provides us an opportunity to celebrate America’s commitment to protect the freedom of religion. On this special day, I encourage all Americans to renew their commitment to protecting the liberties that make our country a beacon of hope for people around the world who seek the free exercise of religious beliefs and other freedoms.

NOW, THEREFORE. I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2002, as Religious Freedom Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day by asking for the blessing and protection of Almighty God for our Nation, and to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities in their homes, schools, and places of worship as a sign of our resolve to protect and preserve our religious freedom.116 STAT. 3171

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7518 January 17, 2002Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7518 of January 17, 2002
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

For too brief a time, our Nation was blessed by the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a modem American hero whose leadership rallied people of all races to rise up against injustice. His commitment to stand peacefully for the conviction that all men are created equal brought about changes in the laws of our Nation, and he paid the ultimate price for the courage he demonstrated in attempting to ensure that all men and women were treated equally in the eyes of the law and by their fellow citizens. It is with a great sense of pride and gratitude that we celebrate this 17th national holiday in honor of Dr. King’s life and work. Let us take this opportunity to recall his vision and renew his call for equal justice for all.

We enter this new year and this annual celebration with a revived national spirit. The events of September 11, 2001, have drawn us closer as a Nation and increased our resolve to protect the life and liberty we cherish. And while our patriotism and neighborly affections run high, these circumstances have given us renewed purpose in rededicating ourselves to Dr. King’s “dream.” As he said on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963: “I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by content of their character.” Dr. King’s words were not just a call to change our laws, but they also served as a challenge to all Americans to change their hearts by refusing to judge people by their skin color or their national origin, by their race or their religion. For while we have made progress, there is much work to be done, both at home and abroad.

In the face of massive injustice, Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to nonviolent means of bringing the people of our Nation together provided a foundation for healing and trust. That trust brought us through our recent tragedy as we reached out to each other without regard to race or religion. Dr. King spent his life working for those who held the uncelebrated jobs in our communities—people who simply performed their work with dignity and pride. The words from his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech of 1964, spoken about the workers in the freedom movement, still ring true for those men and women who unselfishly attempted to rescue innocent persons in the World Trade Center buildings and at the Pentagon:

Most of these people will never make the headlines and their names will not appear in Who’s Who. Yet when years have rolled past and when the blazing light of truth is focused on this marvelous age in 116 STAT. 3172which we live—men and women will know and children will be taught that we have a finer land, a better people, a more noble civilization—because these humble children of God were willing to suffer for righteousness’ sake.

We are so thankful for those “humble children of God,” and we are thankful for the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His abiding faith in America has helped us become a fairer and more colorblind society.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Monday, January 21, 2002, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. I encourage Americans to observe this day with appropriate community programs, gatherings, and civic activities that honor the memory and the legacy of Dr. King.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7519 January 18, 2002National Mentoring Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7519 of January 18, 2002
National Mentoring Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

National Mentoring Month allows us to recognize the important contributions made by the millions of our fellow citizens who choose to strengthen our Nation by giving their time, effort, and heart to serve as a mentor and role model for a young person. Through quality education programs, community initiatives, and personal involvement, mentors help our children become better citizens by showing them how to make the right choices, to work hard, and to care for their neighbors in need. Mentors play an important role in a child’s life, particularly if a parent is absent. A mentor’s involvement in the life of a child can brighten that child’s future, help maintain healthy families, and help promote more vibrant communities.

Community mentoring programs have given millions of young people, particularly those at high-risk for poor school performance and behavior problems, a boost in life. Statistics indicate that most children who have been mentored improve their school attendance and performance, go to college, and are less likely to use drugs or alcohol. By being a positive role model, a mentor can demonstrate the blessings of living a virtuous life by sharing their values and experiences and motivating a child to learn and achieve. We must teach our children the difference between right and wrong; and we must seize every opportunity to help a young person find the right path. We must also teach discipline and accountability.116 STAT. 3173

Many adults recall lessons they learned from childhood as a result of observing and interacting with role models. They recognize their childhood homes and schools as places where love, encouragement, and instruction provided them with the tools they needed to become contributing citizens. Today, the role of families, schools, and communities remains crucial to providing stability and direction to America’s young people.

My Administration strongly supports Federal, State, and local programs that help families stay together, keep both parents involved in their child’s life, and utilize our education system to stand by parents and reinforce the values that are taught in the home. I am particularly pleased that the Congress passed and I have signed into law legislation I proposed to strengthen and expand successful mentoring initiatives aimed at serving a vulnerable population: children whose parents are incarcerated. This new initiative—“Promoting Safe and Stable Families Amendments of 2001””represents the first comprehensive Federal effort to improve the lives of these children. This important legislation will help surround vulnerable youth with positive, one-on-one role models, and help them not just dream big dreams, but achieve them. On the occasion of National Mentoring Month, we pay tribute to the parents, teachers, community leaders, and citizens who serve as mentors and role models for our children. We encourage others to become involved in mentoring.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2002 as National Mentoring Month. I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the importance of being role models for our youth, to look for mentoring opportunities in their communities, and to celebrate this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7520 January 18, 2002National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7520 of January 18, 2002
National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

This Nation was founded upon the belief that every human being is endowed by our Creator with certain “unalienable rights.” Chief among them is the right to life itself. The Signers of the Declaration of Independence pledged their own fives, fortunes, and honor to guarantee inalienable rights for all of the new country’s citizens. These visionaries recognized that an essential human dignity attached to all persons by virtue of their very existence and not just to the strong, the independent, or the healthy. That value should apply to every American, 116 STAT. 3174including the elderly and the unprotected, the weak and the infirm, and even to the unwanted.

Thomas Jefferson wrote that, ”[t]he care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government.” President Jefferson was right. Life is an inalienable right, understood as given to each of us by our Creator.

President Jefferson’s timeless principle obligates us to pursue a civil society that will democratically embrace its essential moral duties, including defending the elderly, strengthening the weak, protecting the defenseless, feeding the hungry, and caring for children—born and unborn. Mindful of these and other obligations, we should join together in pursuit of a more compassionate society, rejecting the notion that some lives are less worthy of protection than others, whether because of age or illness, social circumstance or economic condition. Consistent with the core principles about which Thomas Jefferson wrote, and to which the Founders subscribed, we should peacefully commit ourselves to seeking a society that values life—from its very beginnings to its natural end. Unborn children should be welcomed in life and protected in law.

On September 11, we saw clearly that evil exists in this world, and that it does not value life. The terrible events of that fateful day have given us, as a Nation, a greater understanding about the value and wonder of life. Every innocent life taken that day was the most important person on earth to somebody; and every death extinguished a world. Now we are engaged in a fight against evil and tyranny to preserve and protect life. In so doing, we are standing again for those core principles upon which our Nation was founded.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 20, 2002, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call upon all Americans to reflect upon the sanctity of human life. Let us recognize the day with appropriate ceremonies in our homes and places of worship, rededicate ourselves to compassionate service on behalf of the weak and defenseless, and reaffirm our commitment to respect the life and dignity of every human being.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7521 February 1, 2002American Heart Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7521 of February 1, 2002
American Heart Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

A new era in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases has created renewed hope for those suffering from heart-related dis-116 STAT. 3175orders. Anticoagulant drugs and other technologically innovative artery-opening treatments, like angioplasty, are enabling doctors to better treat cardiovascular problems in their early stages. Armed with the knowledge that lifestyle plays a significant role in the prevention of heart disease, more and more Americans have recognized the importance of not smoking, getting regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy diet.

Despite these advances, cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, remains the leading cause of death in the United States and greatly increases disability among Americans. This year, cardiovascular disease will be the primary or contributing cause in about 60 percent of all deaths and will cost our Nation more than $330 billion in lost wages, diminished productivity, and medical expenses. It is a little known fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, with over 370,000 deaths every year.

According to the Archives of Internal Medicine, most heart attack patients wait more than 2 hours before seeking emergency care, primarily because they do not recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. Delayed awareness of the onset of a heart attack means that only one in five heart attack victims gets to the hospital quickly enough to benefit from life-saving medical treatments.

Fortunately, many new public-private partnerships are working to educate Americans about the warning signs of a heart attack and the need for rapid response. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the American Heart Association have recently joined with other national organizations to sponsor a campaign called “Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs.” This public awareness initiative emphasizes preventing heart attacks, recognizing sometimes subtle heart attack symptoms, and immediately calling 911 when those symptoms first appear.

The AHA has developed an educational campaign, “Operation Heartbeat,” that focuses on reducing sudden deaths from cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest, an abnormal heart rhythm that stops the heart from effectively pumping blood through the body, usually results in death within 10 to 14 minutes. Currently, only about five percent of those who experience sudden cardiac arrest survive. Operation Heartbeat is educating the public about the signs of cardiac arrest, reinforcing the importance of calling 911 immediately and promoting the benefits of knowing and administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, until advanced care can be given to restore a normal heartbeat.

At this observance of American Heart Month, we pay tribute to the researchers, physicians, and other health professionals, public education professionals, and volunteers for their tireless efforts in preventing, treating, and researching heart disease. We recognize the critical importance of developing tools that will increase survival rates from heart attacks and cardiac arrest. By incorporating these new tools into aggressive education programs and partnerships, we can save tens of thousands of lives annually.

In recognition of the important needs in the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved December 30, 1963, as amended (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the President issue an annual proclamation designating February as “American Heart Month.”116 STAT. 3176

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2002 as American Heart Month. I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in reaffirming our commitment to combating cardiovascular disease and stroke.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7522 February 1, 2002National African American History Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7522 of February 1, 2002
National African American History Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

During these extraordinary times, America looks forward to new challenges and opportunities with a reinvigorated sense of unity and common purpose. We are a strong and vibrant Nation, thanks to the creativity, fortitude, and resilience of people of every race and background. During National African American History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development.

In 1915, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson founded The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Through that Association, he began pressing for the establishment of Negro History Week as a way to bring national attention to the accomplishments of African Americans. He hoped to neutralize the apparent distortions in Black history and to provide a more objective and scholarly balance to American and World history.

Dr. Woodson’s dream became a reality in 1926. He chose the second week of February for the observance because of its proximity to the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two individuals whom Dr. Woodson felt had dramatically affected the lives of African Americans. And in 1976, the Association succeeded in expanding the observance, which then became Black History Month.

The theme of National African American History Month for 2002 is “The Color Line Revisited: Is Racism Dead?” The observance calls our Nation’s attention to the continued need to battle racism and to build a society that fully lives up to its democratic ideals. This commitment includes ensuring a high-quality education for all Americans, so that no child is left behind, and challenges us to continue to rebuild and restore our communities, to fight crime and violence, and to pursue equal opportunity and equal justice in every part of our society. At the same time, the United States must look beyond its borders and take an 116 STAT. 3177active role in helping to alleviate poverty, stimulate economic growth and trade, enhance democracy, and combat HTV/AIDS in Africa.

This annual event gives all Americans a chance to recognize and commemorate the global history of people of African descent. As we celebrate National African American History Month, I join with all Americans in celebrating our diverse heritage and culture and continuing our efforts to create a world that is more just, peaceful, and prosperous for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2002 as National African American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all of the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities that highlight and honor the myriad contributions of African Americans.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7523 February 4, 2002National Consumer Protection Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7523 of February 4, 2002
National Consumer Protection Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Each year, we recognize the important role played by public and private organizations in ensuring that the American consumer is protected from unfair practices. The theme of this year’s National Consumer Protection Week is “Consumer Confidential: The Privacy Story.” By focusing on consumer privacy and the protection of personal information, this week will help Americans learn more about securing their personal information and preserving privacy.

Advances in computer technology have enabled the more efficient use of information, which has benefitted society as a whole and individual consumers in particular. Americans now enjoy better access to credit and financial services, shopping choices, and educational resources. However, as personal information becomes more accessible, consumers, corporations, and government agencies must take precautions against the misuse of that information.

One of the most harmful abuses of personal information is identity theft. This occurs when someone steals a Social Security number, a birth date, or some other important piece of personal information to open new, fraudulent charge accounts, to order merchandise, or to borrow money. Victims usually find out about such frauds when collection agencies pursue them for payment on these illegally created accounts, or they are denied credit because of unpaid debts accrued by identity thieves.116 STAT. 3178

While vigorous law enforcement is vital to preventing the misuse of personal information, consumer education is the first line of defense against this kind of fraud and deception. An educated consumer is a confident consumer; and it is confident consumers who drive the economy of our Nation.

A number of public and private entities are joining forces this year to highlight consumer education efforts throughout the Nation. These efforts will help consumers learn more about securing personal information and privacy issues. The entities involved include the following: the Federal Trade Commission, the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators, the National Consumers League, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Better Business Bureau, the Consumer Federation of America, the U.S. Postal Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the National Association of Attorneys General, and the Federal Consumer Information Center. These groups will help consumers understand how information and privacy issues affect their lives and the decisions they make in the marketplace.

During National Consumer Protection Week, I encourage all Americans to learn more about ways to safeguard their personal information, recognize fraudulent telemarketers, and identify fraudulent e-mail. Through these measures, individuals can better protect their financial security and ultimately contribute to the long-term strength of our economy.

NOW, THEREFORE, I. GEORGE W. BUSH. President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 3 through 9, 2002, as National Consumer Protection Week. I call upon Government officials, industry leaders, and consumer advocates to provide consumers information about the use and misuse of personal information. This will help safeguard the economic future of all Americans.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7524 February 22, 2002Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Actions That Threaten Zimbabwe’s Democratic Institutions and Transition to a Multi-Party Democracy By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7524 of February 22, 2002
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Actions That Threaten Zimbabwe’s Democratic Institutions and Transition to a Multi-Party Democracy By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

In light of the political and humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe and the continued failure of President Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean government officials, and others to support the rule of law, and given the importance to the United States of fostering democratic institutions in 116 STAT. 3179Zimbabwe, I have determined that it is in the interest of the United States to take all available measures to restrict the international travel and to suspend the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of senior members of the government of Robert Mugabe and others detailed below who formulate, implement, or benefit from policies that undermine or injure Zimbabwe’s democratic institutions or impede the transition to a multi-party democracy.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, 8 U.S.C. 1182(f), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States of persons described in section 1 of this proclamation would, except as provided for in sections 2 and 3 of this proclamation, be detrimental to the interests of the United States.

I therefore hereby proclaim that:

Section 1. The entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of the following persons is hereby suspended:

(a) Senior members of the government of Robert Mugabe and other Zimbabwe nationals who formulate, implement, or benefit from policies that undermine or injure Zimbabwe’s democratic institutions or impede the transition to a multi-party democracy;

(b) Persons who through their business dealings with Zimbabwe government officials derive significant financial benefit from policies that undermine or injure Zimbabwe’s democratic institutions or impede the transition to a multi-party democracy; and

(c) The spouses of persons described in paragraphs (a) and (b), above.

Sec. 2. Section 1 of this proclamation shall not apply with respect to any person otherwise covered by section 1 where entry of such person would not be contrary to the interest of the United States.

Sec. 3. Persons covered by sections 1 and 2 of this proclamation shall be identified by the Secretary of State or the Secretary’s designee, in his or her sole discretion, pursuant to such procedures as the Secretary may establish under section 5 of this proclamation.

Sec. 4. Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to derogate from United States Government obligations under applicable international agreements.

Sec. 5. The Secretary of State shall have responsibility for implementing this proclamation pursuant to such procedures as the Secretary may establish.

Sec. 6. This proclamation is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until such time as the Secretary of State determines that it is no longer necessary and should be terminated, either in whole or in part. Any such termination shall become effective upon publication in the Federal Register.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and 116 STAT. 3180of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7525 March 2, 2002American Red Cross Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7525 of March 2, 2002
American Red Cross Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The American Red Cross is one of our Nation’s oldest and most renowned charitable organizations. It provides help, hope, and healing when disasters or other crises strike countries, communities, or famines around the world.

Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the American Red Cross was chartered by the Congress in 1905 to provide aid in times of need. Each year, the Red Cross responds to more than 67,000 disasters nationwide. These include natural disasters, thousands of home fires, and catastrophic emergencies—such as the brutal terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Red Cross was among the first to respond to this unprecedented national crisis, providing direct assistance to more than 50,000 families, shelter for thousands of displaced persons, millions of meals for the hungry, and grief counseling for more than 200,000 individuals affected by the trauma. The Red Cross also provides assistance during international emergencies. Responding to my request, it helped create and now administers America’s Fund for Afghan Children. American children were asked to donate one dollar to aid Afghani children, and this effort has already provided $2.4 million in medicine and other supplies to Afghanistan. Last year, the Red Cross rushed immediate medical aid and other needed items to countries devastated by natural disasters, and it helped millions of people around the world to battle malnutrition and life-threatening diseases and gain access to safe drinking water.

Other Red Cross services include recruiting millions of people annually to donate blood and thereby provide hospitals with half of the Nation’s supply of blood and blood products. Red Cross personnel are now with our troops who are fighting terrorism in Afghanistan. They live alongside our soldiers in harsh conditions and work around the clock to fulfill an historic role. They help to keep service members and their families in touch with each other, and offer other small comforts to ease the strain of those who are serving the cause of freedom.

At home, the Red Cross’ courses in lifesaving skills, first aid, CPR, and water safety, provide Americans with information they need to help maintain safe and healthy lives. Our communities also benefit from Red Cross programs that provide hot meals and transportation for the homebound, as well as housing and job training for the homeless.

Over one million Red Cross volunteers help make our country stronger and more compassionate by relieving suffering and saving lives every year. The USA Freedom Corps initiative will provide the Red Cross with even more volunteers to help further its important mission. As we celebrate American Red Cross Month, I call on all our citizens to recommit116 STAT. 3181 to serving others in need. Collective acts of kindness and compassion point the way to a brighter future for our Nation and the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2002 as American Red Cross Month. Especially during this extraordinary time for our country, I encourage all Americans to support this organization’s noble humanitarian mission.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7526 March 2, 2002Irish-American Heritage Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7526 of March 2, 2002
Irish-American Heritage Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America has been shaped by the principles of liberty and freedom, guided by the pursuit of justice, and enriched by the diversity of its people. Irish Americans have been an essential part of this development, greatly contributing to our Nation’s progress and prosperity.

Our country’s citizens come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, which has enabled us to realize the vision embodied in our first national motto: “E Pluribus Unum,” meaning “Out of many, one.” Our forbears discovered the value inherent in this ideal, building a Nation where all people can live free, be equal under the law, and find opportunity for success in our free-enterprise system. From all points on earth, people of different races, faiths, and ethnicities came to this land to become Americans and thus heirs and stewards of the Founders’ vision. This convergence of cultures contributed to the rich fabric of our Nation, uniquely threading together many divergent ideas, tastes, and traditions. Today, we enjoy a society shaped by this history, one Nation under one flag. Our Nation’s response to the terrible events of September 11 demonstrated vividly the reality of the unity and resolve of our diverse people.

Since our Nation’s founding, millions of Irish have emigrated to this country to embrace the vibrant promise of new opportunity that America offers. Some came to America seeking the freedom to worship as they pleased. Others came in the wake of the devastating Irish potato famine of 1845–1849, which caused 1 million deaths in Ireland and led nearly 1.5 million Irish to emigrate. And the many successes of the Irish immigrants in America proved to be a continuing draw to their friends and family who remained in Ireland. The Irish brought with them a spirit of life and an ethic of work that helped to enliven our culture and enabled them to prosper in their new land.116 STAT. 3182

George Washington’s Continental Army had over 20 generals of Irish descent. Americans proudly claiming Irish heritage have held positions of national leadership, including Presidents George Washington, Andrew Jackson, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan and Supreme Court Justices William J. Brennan, Jr., and Sandra Day O’Connor. And numerous Irish Americans have enjoyed great success in the arts and entertainment field, including Buster Keaton, Stephen Foster, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Throughout our history, America has been greatly blessed by the innumerable contributions of Irish Americans. This month we celebrate these great people and the heritage of their beautiful ancestral homeland, Ireland.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2002 as Irish-American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month by learning about and commemorating the contributions of Irish Americans.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7527 March 2, 2002National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7527 of March 2, 2002
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

This year, more than 148,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 56,000 people will die from this disease. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, yet it is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer. Early diagnosis is critical to survival. Research shows that 91 percent of patients with localized colorectal cancer survive for 5 years after diagnosis, yet only 37 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage. The remaining 63 percent of cases are not discovered until the disease has spread throughout the body.

Because 75 percent of new cases occur in persons with no known risk factors, regular colorectal cancer screenings are crucial to prevention. Even for an individual without symptoms, screenings are extremely important. For those over 50 and for individuals with a family history of cancer, screenings should be scheduled on a regular basis. I am pleased to note that Medicare coverage for colonoscopies was expanded in 2001 to provide this screening to more beneficiaries, and many commercial health plans now cover this cost.

Many people avoid colorectal cancer screening due to fear or anxiety, however, it is important for all Americans to understand the importance of this routine procedure. During National Colorectal Cancer 116 STAT. 3183Awareness Month, I encourage all Americans to learn more about this disease, to assist prevention efforts, and to recognize the importance of colorectal screenings.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2002 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon all Americans to take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their loved ones from this disease.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this Second day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7528 March 2, 2002Save Your Vision Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7528 of March 2, 2002
Save Your Vision Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Healthy vision is a precious gift that allows us to enjoy the beauty of nature, the smile of a loved one, and the many wonders in the world around us. Unfortunately for 14 million Americans, eye problems can interfere with daily activities and inhibit the enjoyment of life.

Health officials have identified the most significant and preventable threats to vision. According to the Department of Health and Human Service’s Healthy People 2010 report, visual impairment represents one of our country’s 10 most frequent causes of disability.

To help avoid or remedy vision problems, we must remain dedicated to the prevention of eye injuries, emphasize early detection of eye disease, work to research and develop new treatments and rehabilitation therapies, and promote vision health awareness. All Americans should take steps to ensure that eye health becomes a priority in our homes, businesses, and communities. We should commit to receiving regular dilated eye examinations; we should wear protective eyewear when necessary, both recreationally and on the job; and we must make every effort to ensure children age 5 and under receive vision screening.

The Congress, by joint resolution approved December 30, 1963, as amended (77 Stat. 629; 36 U.S.C. 138), has authorized and requested the President to proclaim the first week in March of each year as “Save Your Vision Week.” During this year’s observance, let us renew our commitment to fighting the causes of visual impairment and to supporting good eye health. I encourage all Americans to learn more about ways to prevent eye problems and to help others maintain the invaluable asset of eyesight.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 3 through March 9, 2002, as Save Your Vision Week. I urge all Americans to make eye care and eye safety an important part of their lives and to include dilated eye 116 STAT. 3184examinations in their regular health maintenance programs. I invite eye care professionals, the media, and all public and private organizations dedicated to preserving eyesight to join in activities that will raise awareness of measures we can take to protect and sustain our vision.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7529 March 5, 2002To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Steel Products By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7529 of March 5, 2002
To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Steel Products By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. On December 19, 2001, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) transmitted to the President a report on its investigation under section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Trade Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2252), with respect to imports of certain steel products.

2. The ITC reached affirmative determinations under section 202(b) of the Trade Act that the following products are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to the domestic industries producing like or directly competitive articles: (a) certain carbon flat-rolled steel, including carbon and alloy steel slabs (“slabs”); plate (including cut-to-length plate and clad plate) (“plate”); hot-rolled steel (including plate in coils) (“hot-rolled steel”); cold-rolled steel (other than grain-oriented electrical steel) (“cold-rolled steel”); and corrosion-resistant and other coated steel (“coated steel”) (collectively, “certain flat steel”); (b) carbon and alloy hot-rolled bar and light shapes (“hot-rolled bar”); (c) carbon and alloy cold-finished bar (“cold-finished bar”); (d) carbon and alloy rebar (“rebar”); (e) carbon and alloy welded tubular products (other than oil country tubular goods) (“certain tubular products”); (f) carbon and alloy flanges, fittings, and tool joints (“carbon and alloy fittings”); (g) stainless steel bar and light shapes (“stainless steel bar”); and (h) stainless steel rod. The ITC commissioners were equally divided with respect to the determination required under section 202(b) regarding whether (i) carbon and alloy tin mill products (“tin mill products”) and (j) stainless steel wire.

3. The ITC provided detailed definitions of the products included in categories (a) through (j) of paragraph 2, and their corresponding subheadings, under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) in Appendix A to its determination, set out at 66 Fed. Reg. 67304, 67308–67311 (December 28, 2001). By February 4, 2002, the ITC provided additional information in response to a request by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under section 203(a)(5) of the Trade Act (19 U.S. 2253(a)(5)) (the “supplemental report”).116 STAT. 3185

4. Section 330(d)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1330(d)(1)), provides that, when the ITC is required to determine under section 202(b) of the Trade Act whether increased imports of an article are a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof, and the commissioners voting are equally divided with respect to such determination, then the determination agreed upon by either group of commissioners may be considered by the President as the determination of the ITC. Having considered the determinations of the commissioners with regard to tin mill products and stainless steel wire, I have decided to consider the determinations of the groups of commissioners voting in the affirmative with regard to each of these products to be the determination of the ITC.

5. Pursuant to section 311(a) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the “NAFTA Implementation Act”) (19 U.S.C. 3371(a)), the ITC made findings as to whether imports from Canada and Mexico, considered individually, account for a substantial share of total imports and contribute importantly to the serious injury, or threat thereof, caused by imports. The ITC made negative findings with respect to imports from Canada of certain flat steel, tin mill products, rebar, stainless steel rod, and stainless steel wire; and the ITC also made negative findings with respect to imports from Mexico of tin mill products, hot-rolled bar, cold-finished bar. rebar, certain tubular products, stainless steel bar, stainless steel rod, and stainless steel wire. The ITC made affirmative findings with respect to imports from Canada of hot-rolled bar, cold-finished bar, carbon and alloy fittings, and stainless steel bar; and the ITC also made affirmative findings with respect to imports from Mexico of certain flat steel, and carbon and alloy steel fittings. The ITC commissioners were equally divided with respect to imports from Canada of certain tubular products.

6. The ITC commissioners voting in the affirmative under section 202(b) of the Trade Act also transmitted to the President their recommendations made pursuant to section 202(e) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2252(e)) with respect to the actions that, in their view, would address the serious injury, or threat thereof, to the domestic industries and be most effective in facilitating the efforts of those industries to make a positive adjustment to import competition.

7. Pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253), and after taking into account the considerations specified in section 203(a)(2) of the Trade Act and the ITC supplemental report, I have determined to implement action of a type described in section 203(a)(3) (a “safeguard measure”) with regard to the following steel products:

(a) certain flat steel, consisting of: slabs provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.72.30 through 9903.72.48 in the Annex to this proclamation; plate provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.72.50 through 9903.72.62 in the Annex to this proclamation; hot- rolled steel provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.72.65 through 9903.72.82 in the Annex to this proclamation; cold-rolled steel provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.72.85 through 9903.73.04 in the Annex to this proclamation; and coated steel provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.73.07 through 9903.73.23 in the Annex to this proclamation;

(b) hot-rolled bar provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.73.42 through 9903.73.52 in the Annex to this proclamation;116 STAT. 3186

(c) cold-finished bar provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.73.55 through 9903.73.62 in the Annex to this proclamation:

(d) rebar provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.73.65 through 9903.73.71 in the Annex to this proclamation;

(e) certain tubular products provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.73.74 through 9903.73.86 in the Annex to this proclamation;

(f) carbon and alloy fittings provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.73.88 through 9903.73.95 in the Annex to this proclamation;

(g) stainless steel bar provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.73.97 through 9903.74.06 in the Annex to this proclamation;

(h) stainless steel rod provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.74.08 through 9903.74.16 in the Annex to this proclamation;

(i) tin mill products provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.73.26 through 9903.73.39 in the Annex to this proclamation; and

(j) stainless steel wire provided for in the superior text to subheadings 9903.74.18 through 9903.74.24 in the Annex to this proclamation. The steel products listed in clauses (i) through (ix) of subdivision (b) of U.S. Note 11 to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS (“Note 11”) in the Annex to this proclamation were excluded from the determinations of the ITC described in paragraph 2, and are excluded from these safeguard measures. I have also determined to exclude from these safeguard measures the steel products listed in the subsequent clauses of subdivision (b) of Note 11 in the Annex to this proclamation.

8. Pursuant to section 312(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3372(a)), I have determined after considering the report and supplemental report of the ITC that imports from each of Canada and Mexico of certain flat steel, tin mill products, hot-rolled bar, cold-finished bar, rebar, certain tubular products, carbon and alloy fittings, stainless steel bar, stainless steel rod, and stainless steel wire, considered individually, do not account for a substantial share of total imports or do not contribute importantly to the serious injury or threat of serious injury found by the ITC. Accordingly, pursuant to section 312(b) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3372(b)), 1 have excluded certain flat steel, tin mill products, hot-rolled bar, cold-finished bar, rebar, certain tubular products, carbon and alloy fittings, stainless steel bar, stainless steel rod, and stainless steel wire the product of Mexico or Canada from the actions I am taking under section 203 of the Trade Act.

9. Pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253), the actions I have determined to take shall be safeguard measures in the form of:

(a) a tariff rate quota on imports of slabs described in paragraph 7, imposed for a period of 3 years plus 1 day, with annual increases in the within-quota quantities and annual reductions in the rates of duty applicable to goods entered in excess of those quantities in the second and third years; and

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10. The safeguard measures described in paragraph 9 shall not apply to the products listed in clauses following clause (ix) in subdivision (b) of Note 11 in the Annex to this proclamation.

11. These safeguard measures shall apply to imports from all countries, except for products of Canada, Israel, Jordan, and Mexico.

12. These safeguard measures shall not apply to imports of any product described in paragraph 7 of a developing country that is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), as long as that country’s share of total imports of the product, based on imports during a recent representative period, does not exceed 3 percent, provided that imports that are the product of all such countries with less than 3 percent import share collectively account for not more than 9 percent of total imports of the product. If I determine that a surge in imports of a product described in paragraph 7 of a developing country WTO member undermines the effectiveness of the pertinent safeguard measure, the safeguard measure shall be modified to apply to such product from such country.

13. The in-quota quantity in each year under the tariff rate quota described in paragraph 9 shall be allocated among all countries except those countries the products of which are excluded from such tariff rate quota pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 12.

14. Pursuant to section 203(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(1)(A)), I have further determined that these safeguard measures will facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition and provide greater economic and social benefits than costs. If I determine that further action is appropriate and feasible to facilitate efforts by the pertinent domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition and to provide greater economic and social benefits than costs, or if I determine that the conditions under section 204(b)(1) of the Trade Act are met, I shall reduce, modify, or terminate the action established in this proclamation accordingly. In addition, if I determine within 30 days of the date of this proclamation, as a result of consultations between the United States and other WTO members pursuant to Article 12.3 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards that it is necessary to reduce, modify, or terminate a safeguard measure, I shall proclaim the corresponding reduction, modification, or termination of the safeguard measure within 40 days.

15. Section 604 of the Trade Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including but not limited to sections 203 and 604 of the Trade Act, and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, do proclaim that:116 STAT. 3188

(1) In order to establish increases in duty and a tariff rate quota on imports of the certain steel products described in paragraph 7 (other than excluded products), subchapter UI of chapter 99 of the HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation. Any merchandise subject to a safeguard measure that is admitted into U.S. foreign trade zones on or after March 20, 2002, must be admitted as “privileged foreign status” as defined in 19 CFR 146.41, and will be subject upon entry to any quantitative restrictions or tariffs related to the classification under the applicable HTS subheading.

(2) Such imports of certain steel that are the product of Canada, Israel, Jordan, or Mexico shall be excluded from the safeguard measures established by this proclamation, and such imports shall not be counted toward the tariff rate quota limits that trigger the over-quota rates of duty.

(3) Except as provided in clause (4) below, imports of certain steel that are the product of WTO member developing countries, as provided in subdivision (d)(i) of Note 11 in the Annex to this proclamation, shall be excluded from the safeguard measures established by this proclamation, and such imports shall not be counted toward the tariff rate quota limits that trigger the over-quota rates of duties.

(4) Clause (3) above shall not apply to imports of a product that is the product of a country listed in subdivision (d)(i) of Note 11 in the Annex to this proclamation if subdivision (d)(ii) of such Note indicates that such country’s share of total imports of the product exceeds 3 percent, or that imports of the product from all listed countries with less than 3 percent import share collectively account for more than 9 percent of total imports of the product. The USTR is authorized to determine whether a surge in imports of a product that is the product of a country listed in subdivision (d)(i) undermines the effectiveness of the pertinent safeguard measure and, if so, upon publication of a notice in the Federal Register, to revise subdivision (d) of Note 11 in the Annex to this proclamation to indicate that such product from such country is not excluded from such safeguard measure.

(5) Within 120 days after the date of this proclamation, the USTR is authorized to further consider any request for exclusion of a particular product submitted in accordance with the procedures set out in 66 Fed. Reg. 54321, 54322–54323 (October 26, 2001) and, upon publication in the Federal Register of a notice of his finding that a particular product should be excluded, to modify the HTS provisions created by the Annex to this proclamation to exclude such particular product from the pertinent safeguard measure established by this proclamation.

(6) In March of each year in which any safeguard measure established by this proclamation remains in effect, the USTR is authorized, upon publication in the Federal Register of a notice of his finding that a particular product should be excluded, to modify the HTS provisions created by the Annex to this proclamation to exclude such particular product from the pertinent safeguard measure established by this proclamation.

(7) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.116 STAT. 3189

(8) The modifications to the HTS made by this proclamation, including the Annex hereto, shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m., EST, on March 20, 2002, and shall continue in effect as provided in the Annex to this proclamation, unless such actions are earlier expressly reduced, modified, or terminated. Effective at the close of March 21, 2006, or such other date that is 1 year from the close of the safeguard measures established in this proclamation, the U.S. note and tariff provisions established in the Annex to this proclamation shall be deleted from the HTS.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
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7530 March 6, 2002Women’s History Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 116 STAT. 3225 Proclamation 7530 of March 6, 2002
Women’s History Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Women’s History Month provides our country the privilege of honoring the countless contributions that American women have made throughout our history. These contributions have enriched our culture, strengthened our Nation, and furthered the Founders’ vision for a free and just Republic that provides opportunity and safety at home and is an influence for peace around the world.

Since its beginnings, our land has been blessed by noteworthy women who played defining roles in shaping our Nation. Sakajawea was a Native American woman who befriended the explorers, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, 150 years ago as they crossed the great Northwest. She helped Lewis and Clark’s expedition complete the first successful overland transcontinental journey. Lucretia Mott courageously wrote and spoke against slavery and the lack of equal rights for women, helping America recognize the inherent wrong in the institutional subjugation of others and the need to strive for equality, freedom, and justice for all. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in America awarded a medical degree, and she dedicated her pioneering efforts as a physician to helping others.

Helen Keller overcame debilitating physical disabilities, showing us the power of a determined human spirit. And Clara Barton developed a vision for helping others through her service to the wounded during the Civil War: and she realized that vision by founding the American Red Cross after the war, an organization that has since become renowned for its effectiveness in helping those who suffer or are in need. Recently, the Red Cross reached out to aid Afghan women traumatized by the repressive rule of the intolerant Taliban regime, which for years had mercilessly oppressed Afghanistan and Afghan women in particular. Today, thousands of American women are furthering the cause of freedom through service in government, the military, and other organizations, as we seek to defeat terrorism and bring justice to those responsible for the September 11 attacks.

The history of American women is an expansive story of outstanding individuals who sacrificed much and worked hard in pursuit of a better world, where peace, dignity, and opportunity can reign. The spirit of loving determination that shaped these pursuits continues to serve as an example to those who seek to better our Nation. American women of strength, vision, and character have long influenced our country by contributing their time, efforts, and wisdom in vastly diverse ways to improve and enhance our government and communities, our schools and religious institutions, our businesses and the military, and the arts and sciences. Women also have fundamentally shaped our civilization in the care and nurturing of families. Today, women in contemporary America are furthering the Founders’ vision by working to advance freedom, increase equality, and administer justice in every comer of our land, through their everyday work in schoolrooms, boardrooms, courtrooms, homes, and communities.116 STAT. 3226

As President, I am proud to recognize the many contributions American women have made to help make our Nation free, strong, and a force for peace and justice around the world. On this observance of Women’s History Month, I encourage every American to learn more about these important contributions, and to celebrate their noble legacies as we work to build a brighter future for our Nation and for all of the world’s people.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2002 as Women’s History Month. I call upon all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7531 March 11, 2002Bicentennial Day of the United States Military Academy at West Point, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7531 of March 11, 2002
Bicentennial Day of the United States Military Academy at West Point, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

For two centuries, the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, has trained, educated, and inspired thousands of cadets to serve our Nation with integrity, skill, and fortitude as members of our military’s officer corps. West Point emphasizes the very highest standards of personal honor, academic achievement, and public duty, preparing its graduates for lives of patriotic commitment and distinguished service. Since the school’s beginnings, West Point alumni have played an immensely important role in protecting our national security and preserving democracy around the world.

Upon this 200th anniversary of the Academy’s founding, we celebrate West Point’s great contributions to the success and strength of America. We pay tribute to the Academy’s extraordinary tradition of valor, victory, and sacrifice. This hallowed history is filled with the names of soldiers who fought and sometimes died to preserve and protect the founding principles of our country, ensuring that we can live today in a free and democratic Republic.

On March 16, 1802, President Thomas Jefferson signed an Act of Congress establishing the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Since its inception, the institution has played a central role in the training of America’s future military leaders. And West Point graduates have marked our history with courage beyond the call of duty; integrity that brought honor to themselves, their school, and their Nation; and military skills that achieved victory after victory.116 STAT. 3227

Academy graduates have long fulfilled West Point’s noble tradition of selfless service to country. General John J. Pershing led the American Expeditionary Force to victory in World War I. And in World War II, Generals Dwight Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Douglas MacArthur, and George Patton proved again the resourcefulness, bravery, and skill of West Point’s graduates, helping to lead the Allies to victory over tyranny. In Korea and Vietnam, during Operation Desert Storm, and now in Operation Enduring Freedom, West Point graduates, like Generals Brent Scowcroft, Roscoe Robinson, H. Norman Schwarzkopf, and Franklin “Buster” Hagenbeck, have continued to make significant contributions and great sacrifices for America and her people. And the graduates of West Point continue to be prepared to make the greatest sacrifice. We remember with deep respect and honor, the sacrifice made by Academy graduate, Major Curtis Feistner, who recently gave his life in the fight against terror.

As part of the 200th anniversary of the United States Military Academy, I encourage all Americans to reflect on the Academy’s incomparable history of contribution to our country’s national security and to remember the West Point graduates who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom. The Academy’s role in protecting our homeland and in shaping our next generation of battlefield leaders deserves the gratitude and respect of every American. I am pleased to pay tribute to this noble school upon the occasion of its historic anniversary; and I am honored to be serving today as Commander in Chief of so many of its fine graduates.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 16, 2002, as West Point Bicentennial Day. I encourage Federal. State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civil, social, educational, and military organizations, to conduct ceremonies and programs that celebrate the United States Military Academy and the values it represents and upholds.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7532 March 14, 2002National Poison Prevention Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7532 of March 14, 2002
National Poison Prevention Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

In 1961, the Congress established the annual observance of National Poison Prevention Week. Forty-one years later, this event continues to educate Americans about the dangers of childhood poisonings and to promote measures that help prevent such poisonings. These measures and other poison awareness efforts have helped reduce deaths from childhood poisonings by more than 90 percent since 1962.116 STAT. 3228

According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, more than 1 million children each year are exposed to potentially poisonous medicines and household chemicals. In an effort to put an end to tragic accidents, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission requires child-resistant packaging for many medicines and household chemicals. But this special packaging is “child-resistant,” not “child-proof.” For this reason, it is essential to keep potential poisons locked up and away from children.

Members of the Poison Prevention Week Council, representing 36 national organizations, work every year to organize events during this special week to raise awareness of unintentional poisonings, as well as to illustrate the steps that can be taken to prevent them. Coalition members believe every poisoning is preventable. Group members encourage Americans to use and properly reclose child-resistant packaging, keep poisonous substances secured and out of the reach of children, and keep the poison center telephone number, 1-800-222-1222, nearby in case of an emergency. This new nationwide number connects callers to medical experts that provide immediate treatment advice for poison emergencies. These centers are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of unintentional poisonings and to take more preventive measures, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 26, 1961, as amended (75 Stat. 681), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week of March each year as “National Poison Prevention Week.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 17 through 23, 2002, as National Poison Prevention Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities and by learning how to prevent poisonings among children.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7533 March 21, 2002National Bone and Joint Decade, 2002–2011 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7533 of March 21, 2002
National Bone and Joint Decade, 2002–2011 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Living a life free from daily bone pain or joint discomfort is something most people take for granted. Our bones, joints, and connective tissues are the structure upon which all other systems of the body depend. They give us strength, mobility, protection, and stability. And they permit us to perform a great variety of physical activities that shape our daily lives.116 STAT. 3229

Our musculoskeletal structure is a complex system of tissue and bone that is regularly subjected to trauma, metabolic and genetic processes, and the gradual wear and tear of an active life. When these bones and tissues become damaged or diseased, they can create chronic conditions that may seriously impede and sometimes permanently affect one’s health and well-being.

In the United States, musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of physical disability. Conditions such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, spinal disorders, and fractures, also affect hundreds of millions of people around the world. And many children suffer from crippling bone and joint diseases and deformities, impeding normal development and preventing them from experiencing a full and healthy life.

The incidence of musculoskeletal conditions will increase as the average age of our population increases. And our culture’s increasing emphasis on physical activity, while important to society’s overall wellbeing, will also increase the stress factors on bones and joints. Ensuing disorders, if left untreated, could result in significant pain and suffering that would affect employment, well-being, and healthcare costs.

National Bone and Joint Decade, 2002–2011, envisions a series of international initiatives among physicians, health professionals, patients, and communities, working together to raise awareness about musculoskeletal disorders and promoting research and development into therapies, preventative measures, and cures for these disorders. Advances in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research of musculoskeletal conditions will greatly enhance the quality of life of our aging population.

The National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, and other Federal agencies support many bone and joint studies. Industry and private professional and voluntary agencies support other initiatives. This work involves scientists examining the possible genetic causes of bone and joint diseases and studying how hormones, growth factors, and drugs regulate the skeleton. Other researchers are studying bone density, quality, and metabolism, and other ways to increase the longevity of joint replacements for those whose daily activities have become painful, difficult, or even impossible. These research efforts can help relieve pain and suffering and give countless children and adults the opportunity for a better life.

Thanks to the hard work of these dedicated researchers, we have made great progress in understanding and treating musculoskeletal disorders. I commend their efforts and encourage them to pursue diligently further research that will help those suffering from these disorders. And I hope that all Americans will learn more about musculoskeletal problems, their long- and short-term effects, and the therapies and treatments available to help them.

NOW, THEREFORE, I. GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the years 2002–2011, as National Bone and Joint Decade. I call upon the people of the United States to observe the decade with appropriate programs and activities; and I call upon the medical community to pursue research in this important area.116 STAT. 3230

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7534 March 21, 2002Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7534 of March 21, 2002
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America’s future depends in part on ensuring that every child in America receives a quality education. And by teaching our children the importance of serving those in need, we will help fulfill an important part of their education, showing them the rewards that come from compassionate outreach.

Education has always played a vital role in the success of our Nation. It has provided hope through the principle that any citizen can realize the American dream, regardless of background, ethnicity, or faith. By challenging young people to set high goals and to work hard to achieve them, we prepare our youth to carry on the success of the American story and to become leaders of this great Nation. A core foundation of knowledge and values is essential for students to excel and contribute to the well-being of our communities, our country, and the world.

Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers, and they provide the cornerstone of a child’s early education. Quality teachers, however, also play an important role in a child’s personal and intellectual development. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which I signed into law in January 2002, requires that, by the end of the 200506 school year, there must be a “highly qualified” teacher in every classroom. Through this new law, States and school districts will have multiple tools to help them meet the new teacher quality requirements. Key elements of this effort include providing State grants to recruit and train teachers, and recruiting high-quality individuals to become teachers, offering expanded student loan forgiveness for teachers. And we must encourage Americans to volunteer their time to serve as mentors to our young people.

Great teachers are also found outside the classroom, making a positive impact on children and on local families. For example, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, demonstrated the power of teaching others to pursue both intellectual and moral excellence. For this purpose, he established education and outreach centers that offered social services and humanitarian aid. Today, more than 1,400 of these centers operate in 35 countries, meeting the spiritual and material needs of local communities. These beacons of hope communicate the Rebbe’s ideal of living a meaningful life through personal responsibility and dedication to those in need. On the 100th anniversary of the Rebbe’s birth, I encourage Americans to help teach our young people. In classrooms, homes, and places of worship, we can all 116 STAT. 3231make a lasting impact on individual children and thus invest in our country as a whole.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 24, 2002, as Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2002. I call on all Americans to help our young people better understand the importance of character and develop a true love of learning. By doing so, we invest in the future of our country.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7535 March 25, 2002Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7535 of March 25, 2002
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Ancient Greece was the birthplace of the democratic principles and thought that fundamentally shaped the growth of democracy in world history. Societies aspiring toward more democratic forms of government have found inspiration in the Greek tradition of representative government and free political discourse. As modern Greece celebrates the anniversary of its independence, won 181 years ago, Greeks can be proud that its vibrant democracy continues and that it is based upon the beliefs in freedom and self-rule first forged in classical Greece over 2500 years ago.

These ideals have been embraced by peoples of the world who aspire towards democracy, including the Founders of the United States; and they were tested by the attacks of September 11, 2001. The terrorists sought to destroy a political and economic system that promotes individual freedoms and tolerance, defends national liberty, and supports the full participation of its citizens in the democratic process. The terrorists failed; but rather than destroying us, their attacks strengthen our resolve to stand up to this evil. Along with the members of our worldwide coalition, including Greece, we are committed to defeating terrorism and protecting liberty.

The friendship between the United States and Greece continues to thrive and is based upon our common cultural bonds and our shared national values. Today, more than 3 million Americans proudly claim Greek heritage, representing a continuing link between our countries. From the arts and education to industry and science, Greek Americans have made significant contributions to the cultural, civic, and economic vitality of our land.

As we celebrate Greek independence, we remember the history of those who sacrificed their lives to preserve freedom and democracy. We 116 STAT. 3232value our friendship and continuing partnership with the government and people of Greece, and we commit to work together to provide greater opportunity and more freedoms for the citizens of the world. And we join the world in anticipating the momentous 2004 Summer Olympic Games, which will be held in Athens, the birthplace of Olympic competition.

NOW, THEREFORE. I, GEORGE W. BUSH. President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2002, as “Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.” I encourage all Americans to take special note of Greece’s rich history of democracy, the strong bonds of friendship and culture between our countries, and the important role that Greek Americans play in our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7536 April 1, 2002Cancer Control Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7536 of April 1, 2002
Cancer Control Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Our Nation is making important progress in the fight against cancer. Today, 8.9 million Americans have survived this disease, and new studies indicate that both cancer incidence and death rates have declined in recent years. Research and new technology have helped improve our ability to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. We understand better and are communicating more effectively the preventative power of regular exercise, a balanced diet, not smoking, and greater health awareness. Despite this progress, cancer remains a major public health problem that affects millions of lives.

Each day, more than 1,500 Americans die from cancer and 3,500 are diagnosed with some form of the disease. But we are closing in on major breakthroughs that will lead to new cancer therapies and lifesaving cures.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is leading the way as it explores hundreds of methods to combat and prevent cancer. Recognizing that early detection of cancer often makes a difference between life and death, the NCI is utilizing revolutionary genetic and biochemical processes to develop tests that more effectively detect cancer at its earliest stage.

Scientists are discovering that the use of ultraviolet light fluorescence to examine the lungs is more likely to identify precancerous lesions than current techniques. Other NCI researchers are investigating drugs that may stop cancerous growths by preventing new blood vessels from reaching the tissues. And a new class of drugs, known as 116 STAT. 3233bisphosphonates, shows great promise against cancer that has spread to the bone. The NCI’s important work, in coordination with other public and private health agencies, is helping to reduce the incidence of cancer and is assisting cancer survivors to lead richer, fuller, and longer lives.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Control Initiative, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a valuable resource to support and coordinate cancer control efforts at the Federal, State, and local levels. This project helps ensure that cancer prevention, detection, and treatment programs across the country work effectively with each other by reducing duplicated efforts and missed opportunities. My Administration is strongly committed to the fight against cancer and will continue to support Federal cancer control programs.

As we observe Cancer Control Month, I applaud the scientists, healthcare providers, and public health professionals who work tirelessly to find cures for this disease and to aid and assist the patients who suffer from it. I call on all our citizens to learn more about cancer by contacting the NCI’s Cancer Information Service at 1–800–4–CANCER or visiting its Internet address at http://www.cancer.gov. I also encourage all Americans to protect their health by promoting cancer awareness in their families and communities. Individuals should pursue a lifestyle that includes regular exercise, sufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables, avoidance of tobacco products, and regular age- appropriate cancer screenings. By working together to raise awareness about the risks of cancer and the importance of medical research, we can improve the quality of life for millions of Americans and ultimately defeat this terrible disease.

In 1938. the Congress of the United States passed a joint resolution (52 Stat. 148; 36 U.S.C. 103) as amended, requesting the President to issue an annual proclamation declaring April as “Cancer Control Month.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2002 as Cancer Control Month. I call on concerned citizens, government agencies, private industry, nonprofit organizations, and other interested groups to reaffirm our Nation’s commitment to preventing and curing cancer.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3234 7537 April 1, 2002National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7537 of April 1, 2002
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Every child deserves to be cared for by parents who provide love, protection, and nurturing. Safe and healthy childhoods help produce confident and successful adults. When parents are unable to meet their responsibilities, the consequences are tragic for their children and for society. Nationwide, reports show that more than 879,000 children are victims of child abuse and neglect and approximately 1,200 children die from maltreatment, many at the hands of those who are supposed to protect them.

Children who are abused and neglected often carry the effects of their experiences into adulthood. They are much more likely to experience problems with substance abuse, depression, learning disabilities, and to engage in criminal activities and violence against others, including abuse of their own children. The societal effects of child abuse include the need for increased child welfare services, special education resources, physical and emotional health care services, and juvenile justice facilities.

My Administration is committed to promoting effective policies that protect children from harm while strengthening and supporting families. Promoting healthy marriages, and teaching responsible fatherhood and motherhood, are key priorities of my Administration. Last year, I worked with the Congress to provide an additional $70 million for the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, which is helping States ensure children’s safety, permanency, and well-being. This program is designed to strengthen families at risk and prevent abuse and neglect. My 2003 budget includes a substantial increase of $130 million for this essential program.

The problem of child abuse requires a continuing national commitment, and we must remain vigilant in working to provide safety and security to each young person in our society.

Government alone cannot prevent child abuse. Child abuse prevention requires partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments, faith-based and community-based organizations, schools, law enforcement, and social service agencies. All of these organizations must work together with parents to protect children and help build healthy families and communities where children can reach their potential.

Every April, communities across the country join to raise public awareness about child abuse, to provide information about how to prevent it. and to assist families in need of support, recovery, and encouragement. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and throughout the year, I encourage all Americans to find ways to cherish our children, and strengthen our families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2002 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month by supporting the hard work of those who ensure116 STAT. 3235 our children’s safety, and by playing an active role in creating a safer, healthier environment for our children’s growth.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7538 April 4, 2002National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7538 of April 4, 2002
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Throughout our Nation’s history, patriotic Americans have responded to the call to defend our freedoms. During war and peace, American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines have stood vigilant, prepared, and willing to put themselves in harm’s way to protect our Nation. We owe the liberties we have today to their brave service.

Americans who bear the title “Former Prisoner of War” are national heroes. Their service to our country placed them in dire circumstances, causing their capture and imprisonment by our country’s enemies. These heroes suffered great adversity and sacrificed much for freedom and for the future of America.

This year, as we remember our former prisoners of war (POWs), we also mark the 60th anniversary of the Bataan Death March. Many of the American soldiers who defended Corregidor, until they were overwhelmed by enemy forces, never made it to prison camp. Many were killed outright, and many died after enduring unspeakable horrors. For those who survived the march, the war entered a new phase: the struggle against their captors. By enduring tremendous hardships and humiliations, and in gallantly supporting their fellow prisoners, these Americans exemplified the best of our Nation’s spirit.

The families of POWs also spent long, lonely years without knowing whether they would ever see their loved ones again. As we remember our former POWs, we must also remember their families and friends who suffered along with them. Our Nation must never forget their courage.

Today, former POWs from across America work to assist their former comrades and their families to cope with the painful memories of the suffering that life as a POW inflicted. These courageous heroes have important and powerful stories to share, which can and should serve as an inspiration to succeeding generations. Through these efforts, former POWs have established a simple but enduring legacy, which ensures that their heroism and that of their fallen or missing comrades will not be forgotten.

On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, we recognize the sacrifice of our former POWs and remember with honor their heroism. We also pledge that we will work to ensure that future generations will 116 STAT. 3236understand and appreciate the courage and contributions of these selfless heroes.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2002, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. I call upon all the people of the United States to join me in remembering former American prisoners of war by honoring the memory of their sacrifices. I also call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7539 April 10, 2002National D.A.R.E. Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7539 of April 10, 2002
National D.A.R.E. Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Illegal drugs are the enemy of ambition and hope, destroying individual lives and undermining the health of our communities. In addition to the tragic consequences of drug use for Americans and their families, the drug trade supports terrorist networks that threaten our country and our allies around the world. When we fight the war on drugs, we also fight the war on terror.

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) curriculum plays an important role in helping our young people understand the many reasons to avoid drugs. D.A.R.E. is a series of lessons, taught by specially-trained police officers, that encourages students to live healthy, drug-free lives. According to the University of Akron Institute for Health and Social Policy, the program operates in 80 percent of our school districts, reaching 26 million young people in America each year. In addition to promoting the right decisions about drugs, D.A.R.E. helps build relationships among parents, teachers, law enforcement officers, and others interested in preventing drug use in their communities.

My Administration is committed to keeping the fight against drugs among our Nation’s top priorities. I have proposed new goals for our country, including a 10 percent reduction in teenage and adult drug use over the next 2 years, and a 25 percent reduction over 5 years. My National Drug Control Strategy is a community-based approach, incorporating three core principles: (1) stopping drug use before it starts; (2) healing America’s drug users; and (3) disrupting the market for drugs in our country. In addition, my 2003 budget proposes $19.2 billion for drug control. This includes $3.8 billion for dnig treatment and research, an increase of more than 6 percent over 2002.116 STAT. 3237

Drugs attack everything that is best about our country, robbing Americans, young and old, and their families of dignity and character. Today, we recognize D.A.R.E. as a critical part in our effort to teach young people how to avoid drug use and the devastating effects that drugs can inflict upon their health and on their future.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 11, 2002, as National D.A.R.E. Day. I call upon youth, parents, educators, and all Americans to observe this day by joining the fight against drugs in your communities. I also encourage our citizens to express appreciation for the law enforcement officers, volunteers, and others who work to help young people avoid the dangers of drug use.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7540 April 12, 2002Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7540 of April 12, 2002
Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Pan America comprises a set of regional relationships that connects the nations of the Western Hemisphere in an increasingly interdependent network of commercial and cultural communities. Every nation in Pan America, with one notable exception, is committed to promoting freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. Over the past year, the Pan American nations have become increasingly united in purpose, seeking to ensure the preservation of the freedoms inherent in democracy, to promote good governance, to enhance economic development across the hemisphere, to protect human rights, and to combat terrorism, transnational crime, and narcotics trafficking. Continued progress in achieving these goals will greatly improve the future of the Americas. As a testament to the enduring spirit of cooperation that binds us together as citizens of North, Central, and South America, the Pan American nations have built a common front against the threat of terrorism. Meeting in consultation on September 19, 2001, the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council invoked the Rio Treaty, declaring that the terrorist attacks of September 11, were attacks against all of the Americas. Later that same month, the OAS Foreign Ministers called for measures to strengthen hemispheric cooperation and adopted binding commitments, demonstrating that this hemisphere is prepared to guard the freedoms that form the foundation of democracy.

This firm response to the terrorist acts followed another milestone for the region, namely, the adoption of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. In approving this document by acclamation, the nations of the Western Hemisphere established democracy as the birthright of every person in the Americas. The words of this charter affirm that governments116 STAT. 3238 cannot be democracies in name only, but must build upon the guiding principles of our time and struggle to ensure the preservation of essential civil liberties.

Pan America’s unprecedented spirit of cooperation bodes well for the 2004 Summit of the Americas, when we will have the opportunity to review our progress and renew commitments to enhancing hemispheric relationships. Communication, trade, travel, and advances in technology have all combined to produce unprecedented levels of integration and interdependence in the Western Hemisphere. And our continued efforts toward a Free Trade Area of the Americas exemplify our commitment to building a legal framework that opens the way to self-sustaining and wide-ranging prosperity. The free exchange of ideas and goods brings a unique vitality to our region, and serves as a catalyst for continuing economic development at the local and national levels.

This past year provided sobering evidence that our freedoms are not free. We must continue to work together as a unified community to support and defend all peoples that are denied their rights and privileges by governments that fail to respect the essential elements of democracy and human rights. In countering the threats of tyranny, poverty, and lawlessness, our collective goal must be to further the partnership we share as standard bearers of a bold vision. By working together to promote democracy, free trade, economic prosperity, effective governance, and human rights, we will keep the new Pan American spirit of freedom and cooperation alive and well for generations to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2002, as Pan American Day and April 14 through April 20, 2002, as Pan American Week. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas under the flag of the United States of America to honor these observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7541 April 12, 2002Jewish Heritage Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7541 of April 12, 2002
Jewish Heritage Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Throughout our Nation’s history, America has benefited from a greatly diverse population, comprising a vibrant mix of ideas, religions, national origins, and ethnic backgrounds. And from this mix, we have inherited a Nation based on democratic principles, free enterprise, and the freedom to pursue a better way of life.116 STAT. 3239

Jewish Americans have played an important part in the success of the American experience. They have dedicated themselves to the challenges of building a better America; and their patriotism, hard work, and faithful commitment to community and family have enriched our culture and improved our country.

Since our Nation’s founding, millions of Jews have immigrated to America, embracing the promise of opportunity and tolerance that forms the heart of the American dream. Jews fled persecution, pogroms, and the horrors of deadly prejudice to begin new lives where they could worship in freedom, prosper in society, and realize their dreams in peace. They also brought with them a spirit of faith and a strong work ethic that enhanced our culture and promoted national prosperity.

The Jewish community in America has helped shape our Nation’s heritage and further our efforts toward building a land where all people can live free and be treated equally under the law. As entrepreneurs and public servants, scholars and philanthropists, and countless other callings, Jewish Americans have provided wisdom, energy, and leadership wherever they settled and in whatever calling they followed.

During the early days of our Republic, President George Washington wrote to the Hebrew congregations of Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, and Richmond, to say that “The power and goodness of the Almighty were strongly manifested in the events of the late glorious revolution: and His kind interposition in our behalf, has been no less visible in the establishment of our present equal government. In war He directed the sword, and in peace He has ruled in our councils.” President Washington’s message is equally applicable today, as we engage in our war against terrorism and work to establish a lasting peace in the Middle East.

In celebrating Jewish Heritage Week, we reflect with joy upon the many contributions Jewish Americans have made to the arts, education, industry, science, and our very way of life. The values and traditions of Judaism have contributed greatly to our culture and history: and they have played a major role in the success of our great Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14 through 21, 2002, as Jewish Heritage Week. I urge all Americans to learn about the history of Jewish Americans and to participate in activities that highlight the accomplishments of these citizens.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3240 7542 April 17, 2002Death of Byron R. White By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7542 of April 17, 2002
Death of Byron R. White By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

As a mark of respect for the memory of Byron R. White, retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff on the day of his interment. On such day the flag shall be flown at half-staff until sunset upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions; and at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7543 April 18, 2002National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7543 of April 18, 2002
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Thirty years ago, advocates from some of the most crime-ridden neighborhoods of St. Louis, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., founded the Nation’s first assistance programs for crime victims. These centers were established in communities where violence was common, and they were clear about their mission: to bring help, hope, and healing to those who had suffered the effects of crime. The creation of these victim-assistance programs launched a movement that brought domestic violence shelters, homicide victim support groups, and rape crisis centers to help victims in cities and towns throughout the United States.

The crime victims’ rights movement also brought changes in the way the criminal justice system treats and interacts with crime victims. In many cases, crime victims began to be treated with greater respect and to play an important role in criminal justice proceedings.

In 1982, President Ronald Reagan assembled a task force of nine national leaders to travel the country and listen to service providers, criminal justice professionals, and victims. The Task Force’s Final Report listed 68 recommendations for meeting victims’ needs, including the need for a Federal constitutional amendment. The momentum generated by this report helped spur passage of the Victims of Crime Act 116 STAT. 3241of 1984, which now supports thousands of assistance programs throughout the Nation. The Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982 and other laws have given victims of Federal crimes many important rights.

All 50 States have now passed victims’ rights laws, and more than half the States have amended their constitutions to guarantee rights for crime victims. However, more remains to be done to secure victims’ rights. I support a Federal Constitutional Amendment to protect the rights of victims of violent crime.

Our Nation has come to realize the tragic toll that crime takes, and we have developed the resources to ease crime’s physical, emotional, and financial impact. This support network, which was already in place on September 11, made us better prepared to deal with the unspeakable pain and tragedy inflicted by the terrorist attacks. Along with the many firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and rescue workers who responded in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, hundreds of counselors, chaplains, social workers, volunteers, and victim service providers came together for the common purpose of helping the victims, the families, and our Nation.

My Administration has made the fight against crime a top priority. But when a crime does occur, I am dedicated to providing assistance and comfort to victims and to ensuring that the rights of victims are protected. At the time of their great trauma, crime victims deserve nothing less than our complete support.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 21 through April 27, 2002, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. I encourage every community to embrace the cause of victims’ rights and services and to advance them in all sectors of our society.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7544 April 19, 2002National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7544 of April 19, 2002
National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Our Nation’s organ and tissue donor program is an important part of our healthcare system. Through the organ donor program, Americans can provide hope to those who face difficult and often life-threatening conditions caused by the failure of vital organs. The selfless generosity of organ and tissue donors helps meet a significant and growing need in our country.

Statistics show that approximately 60 Americans receive a transplant every day. However, at the same time, another 15 people die because 116 STAT. 3242not enough organs are available. There are more than 79,500 patients waiting for an organ transplant, and another person joins the waiting list every 13 minutes.

My Administration is committed to expanding the organ and tissue program to close this gap. Last year, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Tommy Thompson assumed leadership of this effort through the “Gift of Life Donation Initiative.” This Initiative involves collaboration among businesses and employees to make organ donation information more available. It also includes the development of a national forum on donor registries, a new model donor card, and increased cooperation between HHS, other Federal agencies, and State governments to promote donor awareness.

Every day, Americans across our Nation provide help for those in need in countless ways. During this week, we renew our efforts to foster this compassion and to help save lives by promoting organ and tissue donation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 21 through April 27, 2002, as National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week. I call upon all medical professionals, educators, volunteers, government agencies, and private organizations to join me in raising awareness of the need for organ donors in communities throughout our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7545 April 19, 2002National Volunteer Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7545 of April 19, 2002
National Volunteer Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Citizen service has always been a cornerstone of our democracy. Since our founding, Americans have stepped forward to serve the needs of others, strengthen our communities, and defend the freedoms we treasure.

Our country and the world continue to see the compassion, strength, and generosity of Americans in the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001. Volunteers from across the Nation united to help meet the needs of those harmed by the tragic attacks, volunteering their time, their financial resources, and their kindness.

The spirit that guided our response to the attacks is still evident in Americans of every age group and background who volunteer their time to enhance the lives of others. These compassionate people work through a broad range of organizations that reflect the diversity of our country, including private charities, faith-based organizations, schools, 116 STAT. 3243neighborhood groups, volunteer centers, service clubs, and Federal service programs. The efforts of millions of Americans help solve some of our most pressing problems and build bonds of trust among people.

To tap further into our Nation’s vast resources of compassion and strength, I recently created the USA Freedom Corps (USAFC). And I have called on all Americans to give at least 2 years—or 4,000 hours—during their lives in service to others. This service is essential to forging a united response to overcoming the challenges that face our Nation.

The USAFC will help unleash our armies of compassion, enhance homeland security, provide additional service and volunteer opportunities in our communities, and help people in America and around the world to meet important needs. Many Americans are already answering the call, volunteering a few hours each week or a few days each month to aid a local school, by mentoring or tutoring a child. Citizens are also donating their time to support a place of worship, to offer their expertise to a neighborhood association, or to strengthen a local service organization. Others are serving our country full time in the military or in programs such as AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Peace Corps. I urge citizens to keep a record of their service experiences in a journal that will enable them to share them with their children and grand children, inspiring new generations to engage in community service.

The spirit exemplified by America’s volunteers will help create a culture of responsibility and caring that will inspire us to achieve greatness as a Nation. During National Volunteer Week, I encourage all Americans to learn more about how they can serve, to volunteer to help those in need, and to encourage the volunteers across the country who are answering the call to service. Americans looking for a way to serve can contact the USA Freedom Corps web site at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or call, toll-free, 1–877–USA–CORPS (872–2677).

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 21 through April 27, 2002, as National Volunteer Week. I call on all Americans to join together to celebrate the vital work that volunteers perform every day across our country.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3244 7546 April 23, 2002National Park Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7546 of April 23, 2002
National Park Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Our national park system helps preserve our history, heritage, and the natural beauty of our Nation for the enjoyment of all our citizens and many international visitors. Thanks to our park system, many of these treasures retain their original beauty and grandeur. The parks are places for recreation, education, and reflection, and we must take care of them in a way that preserves them for posterity.

In 1872, the Congress established in the Territories of Montana and Wyoming what we all know now as Yellowstone National Park. This beautiful area later became the first to be designated as a national park. Our national park system was established in 1916 to protect and maintain our natural resources and historic sites. Today, there are 385 national parks on 84 million acres, visited annually by 280 million people from around the world.

My Administration’s “National Parks Legacy Project” was initiated to ensure proper care for our national park system. Through thoughtful and diligent efforts, the National Parks Legacy Project will enhance the parks’ ecosystems, improve outdoor opportunities, address infrastructure needs, and establish accountability through performance goals. The National Parks Legacy Project and other actions such as our support for the Everglades Restoration Plan and our request to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund are important steps to support existing and future parks, vital habitats, and threatened ecosystems. I have asked the Secretary of the Interior to prepare an annual report on the conditions of our national parks and to offer specific recommendations for improvements.

We must also pay tribute to the role that the dedicated 20,000 men and women of the National Park Service play in preserving our parks. Each day these professionals and more than 120,000 volunteers work to make national parks accessible, safe, educational, and well maintained. Their job is critical to the future of our parks and national treasures, and America is grateful.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 22 through April 28, 2002, as National Park Week. I call upon all the people of the United States to join me in recognizing the importance of national parks and to learn more about these areas of beauty and their historical importance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3245 7547 April 26, 2002National Day of Prayer, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7547 of April 26, 2002
National Day of Prayer, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Since our Nation’s founding, Americans have turned to prayer for inspiration, strength, and guidance. In times of trial, we ask God for wisdom, courage, direction, and comfort. We offer thanks for the countless blessings God has provided. And we thank God for sanctifying every human life by creating each of us in His image. As we observe this National Day of Prayer, we call upon the Almighty to continue to bless America and her people.

Especially since September 11, millions of Americans have been led to prayer. They have prayed for comfort in a time of grief, for understanding in a time of anger, and for protection in a time of uncertainty. We have all seen God’s great faithfulness to our country. America’s enemies sought to weaken and destroy us through acts of terror. None of us would ever wish on anyone what happened on September 11th. Yet tragedy and sorrow none of us would choose have brought forth wisdom, courage, and generosity. In the face of terrorist attacks, prayer provided Americans with hope and strength for the journey ahead.

God has blessed our Nation beyond measure. We give thanks for our families and loved ones, for the abundance of our land and the fruits of labor, for our inalienable rights and liberties, and for a great Nation that leads the world in efforts to preserve those rights and liberties. We give thanks for all those across the world who have joined with America in the fight against terrorism. We give thanks for the men and women of our military, who are fighting to defend our Nation and the future of civilization.

We continue to remember those who are suffering and face hardships. We pray for peace throughout the world.

On this National Day of Prayer, I encourage Americans to remember the words of St. Paul: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” The Congress, by Public Law 100–307, as amended, has called on our citizens to reaffirm the role of prayer in our society and to honor the religious diversity our freedom permits by recognizing annually a “National Day of Prayer.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2, 2002, as a National Day of Prayer. I ask Americans to pray for God’s protection, to express gratitude for our blessings, and to seek moral and spiritual renewal. I urge all our citizens to join in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3246 7548 April 30, 2002Law Day, U.S.A., 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7548 of April 30, 2002
Law Day, U.S.A., 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

One of our Nation’s greatest strengths is its commitment to a just, fair legal system and the protection it affords to the rights and freedoms we cherish. On May 1, we observe Law Day to draw attention to the principles of justice and the practice of law. The theme of this year’s Law Day, “Celebrate Your Freedom: Assuring Equal Justice for All,” acknowledges the essential task of protecting the rights of every American.

When disputes or conflicts arise, or when persons are charged with violating the law, resolution often occurs within the legal system. Consultation with an attorney is a common first step in this process. Attorneys advise clients of their rights and obligations, suggest possible courses of action, and help their clients to understand legal procedures. Attorneys are zealous advocates on behalf of their clients, helping to ensure that each one receives full and fair representation before the courts. Bar associations and other attorney groups play an important role in maintaining the integrity of our legal system by overseeing admission to the bar and setting standards of discipline for those who practice law.

Our Founding Fathers believed that a strong and independent judiciary was a cornerstone of democracy. Judges must be men and women of skill, discernment, experience, and character who meet the highest standards of training, temperament, and impartiality. They must understand and honor the powers granted to them under the Constitution, as well as the limits on those powers. In criminal matters, judges help to ensure that the innocent remain free and the guilty are appropriately punished. In civil disputes, judges’ decisions help to safeguard the stability of the commercial marketplace and address the grievances of wronged parties. Judges are called upon daily to render decisions that are based upon the law and facts of each case, without regard for popular opinion or political or other extraneous pressures.

Our forefathers imagined a well-qualified judiciary put in place through a dynamic and constructive interaction between the executive and legislative branches of Government. Under our Constitution, the President selects individuals for nomination to the Federal judiciary and the Senate provides its advice and consent. In all cases, both branches of Government strive to make certain that only men and women of the highest intellect, character, integrity, judgment, and experience are appointed to serve our Nation and its citizens in these critical positions.

This Law Day, I encourage all Americans to reflect on the vital work performed by our Federal judiciary in upholding the rule of law and on the importance of a robust and independent judiciary in our system of Government.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, in accordance with Public Law 87–20, as amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2002, as Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all 116 STAT. 3247the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call upon Government officials to display the flag of the United States in support of this national observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7549 April 30, 2002Loyalty Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7549 of April 30, 2002
Loyalty Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Ours is a Nation of people who demonstrate their patriotic loyalty through service to our country. Whether born on American soil or abroad, Americans appreciate patriotism and loyalty to our country. President Woodrow Wilson said, “Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice.” Americans affirmed this sense of loyalty for their homeland during and following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Brave rescuers died while saving others. Passengers on a hijacked airplane gave their lives to prevent the deaths of fellow Americans. Americans pledged to fight terrorism, both here and across the globe.

Since that tragic day, citizens across our country overwhelmingly gave their time and resources to help those in need. These countless expressions of patriotism reflect an inspiring devotion to our fellow citizens and our Nation.

For our military personnel, loyalty and dedication is a way of life. The men and women of our Armed Forces embody loyalty as they work to protect our ideals. Throughout our history, America’s military has heroically defended our country and its founding principles of freedom and democracy. Today, our military is again responding to the call of duty with courage and pride. These brave individuals who risk their lives fighting terror honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the American people.

Our Constitution speaks of forming “a more perfect Union,” and Americans have always responded to this call with commitment and character. Brave citizens have fought to abolish slavery, to extend voting rights to all our citizens, and to uphold civil rights. The struggle to improve our Nation also takes place on an individual level, one person at a time. Men and women of all ages and from all over the country work every day to help others in need. Through families, community groups, and places of worship, Americans give of themselves to help others realize a brighter future.

Our loyalty to American democracy and freedom is born of pride, appreciation, and understanding of our country. We are loyal to America, our fellow citizens, and these ideals. Loyalty Day provides an opportunity 116 STAT. 3248to recognize those who demonstrate their commitment to our country through service and sacrifice. These individuals serve as a model for all Americans.

The Congress, by Public Law 85—529, as amended, has designated May 1 of each year as “Loyalty Day.” On this special occasion, I encourage all Americans to join me in reaffirming our allegiance to our blessed Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE. I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2002, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all Americans to take part in celebrating this national observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7550 May 1, 2002Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7550 of May 1, 2002
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Our Nation’s rich cultural diversity reflects our Constitution’s core vision of freedom and justice for all. Throughout our history, Asian/Pacific Americans have made great contributions to America’s heritage and prosperity. During this month, we proudly celebrate Asian/Pacific Americans, one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States, for their remarkable role in our Nation’s development.

Through the years, Asian immigrants and Pacific Islanders have enriched the American way of life. Nobel Prize winner Dr. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar’s groundbreaking theories on the evolution of stars helped lay the foundation for modem astrophysics. Actress Anna May Wong was one of the first Asian Americans to achieve great fame in American film. And the men of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed primarily of Asian/Pacific Americans, valiantly served our Nation during World War II. These units are remembered as some of the most highly decorated in U.S. military history.

During the observance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultural traditions, ancestry, native languages, and unique experiences represented among the more than 30 ethnic groups from Asia and the Pacific found here in the United States. We also recognize millions of Asian/Pacific Americans whose love of family, hard work, and community has helped unite us as a people and sustain us as a Nation.

To honor the achievements of Asian/Pacific Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 102–450, as amended, has designated the month of May each year as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.”116 STAT. 3249

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 2002 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. I call upon our citizens to learn more about the history of Asian/Pacific Americans and how they have contributed so much to our national heritage and culture.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7551 May 1, 2002Older Americans Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7551 of May 1, 2002
Older Americans Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Our Nation’s strength and vitality reside in our citizens. Each year in May, we honor and recognize older Americans for their important sacrifices and contributions to our society. Our seniors have cared for their families and communities, enhanced our economic prosperity, defended our Nation, and preserved and protected the Founders’ vision. Their commitment to our future sets an inspiring example for all. And their resilience, fortitude, and experience provide us with important perspectives and insights as we face the challenges of a new era. The theme of this year’s observance, “America: A Community for All Ages,” reminds us that all citizens, regardless of age, are essential to successful and safe communities. The celebration also recognizes the extended role seniors play in our families, communities, and workplaces, as they live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Drawing on their considerable knowledge and experience, older Americans mentor at-risk children, deliver meals to homebound seniors, and care for frail or chronically ill family members. Others embark on exciting new careers or engage in challenging themselves in athletic competitions. In addition, many seniors have answered my call to service by becoming involved in the Senior Corps domestic service program, which is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

As we celebrate the lives of older Americans, we also renew our dedication to their well-being. My Administration strongly supports measures that protect the promise of retirement and healthcare security for seniors. We must modernize our Medicare and Medicaid programs so that seniors can access the best medicines and treatments. We must secure a good prescription drug benefit program for all our seniors. We must also continue to support medical research that is specifically targeted to the health problems of older Americans. By supporting flexible and innovative forms of long-term care, we can reduce the demands of caring for an elderly or disabled loved one. And we must strengthen financial security by protecting Social Security for today’s retirees by encouraging private saving among all Americans, giving individuals more control over their investments.116 STAT. 3250

This year’s observance of Older Americans Month also marks the 30th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program, one of our most vital, community-based programs for seniors. Managed by the Administration on Aging and supported by the private sector and countless nonprofit organizations, the program has provided nearly 6 billion meals to senior centers and other group settings and to those who are homebound. It has also provided nutrition counseling and opportunities for health screening. For many elderly, this program has made a tremendous impact on their quality of life.

By maintaining and improving programs that assist older Americans, we help these important citizens enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives. During this month, I join all Americans in paying tribute to the achievements and contributions of our greatest generation and reaffirming our commitment to their well-being.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2002 as Older Americans Month. I commend the national aging network of State, local, and tribal organizations, service and healthcare providers, caregivers, and millions of dedicated volunteers for your daily efforts on behalf of our senior citizens. I encourage all Americans to honor their elders, to seek opportunities to address their needs, and to work together to reinforce the bonds that unite families and communities. I also call upon all our citizens to publicly reaffirm our Nation’s commitment to older Americans this month and throughout the year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7552 May 2, 2002National Charter Schools Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7552 of May 2, 2002
National Charter Schools Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Over a decade ago in Minnesota, a handful of educators envisioned a new kind of educational institution that would provide an alternative for children trapped in under-performing public schools. Their philosophy for a “charter school” was straightforward and powerful: provide parents the option to send their children to innovative public schools that combine flexibility and autonomy with a guarantee to raise student achievement.

Today, we recognize the important successes of the charter school experiment. Nearly 2,400 charter schools now exist across our Nation. Thanks to bipartisan support at the local, State, and Federal level, more than a half-million children have attended these public schools and obtained a better education.116 STAT. 3251

In reading, math, science, special education, early childhood education, and other areas, charter schools have implemented innovative programs that produce results. Charter school principals and teachers have the freedom to develop classroom techniques that meet their students’ unique needs, and parents appreciate the ability to have direct input into their children’s educational progress. Charter school administrators are accountable to students, parents, and community leaders, and they know that if their school fails to meet expectations, it must either improve or close.

The effects of charter schools extend beyond the schoolhouse walls. Wherever charter schools are clustered together, we see traditional schools reevaluate their methods and programs. At this basic level, charter schools help stimulate community debate and inspire educational excellence.

Accountability, flexibility, expanded choices, and a focus on methods that work are all important elements in the landmark, bipartisan. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which I signed into law in January. This legislation authorizes a new program, the Charter School Facility Demonstration Project, which provides important seed funding for charter school infrastructure and construction needs. It also continues the Charter School Grants program that supports planning and development of new public charter schools. Together these programs provide valuable tools to American education. Now we must work together to implement this new legislation in all our communities so no child is left behind.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 28 through May 4, 2002, as National Charter Schools Week. I call on parents of charter school children to share their success stories with others so that all Americans may learn more about charter schools and their important work. I commend the States with charter schools.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7553 May 3, 2002To Restore Nondiscriminatory Trade Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to the Products of Afghanistan By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7553 of May 3, 2002
To Restore Nondiscriminatory Trade Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to the Products of Afghanistan By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. Section 118(a)(1) of Public Law 99–190, 99 Stat. 1319, authorized the President to deny nondiscriminatory trade treatment to the products of Afghanistan and thereby cause such products to be subject to 116 STAT. 3252the rate of duty in column 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).

2. Presidential Proclamation 5437 of January 31, 1986, modified the HTS so as to deny nondiscriminatory trade treatment to the products of Afghanistan.

3. Restoration of nondiscriminatory trade treatment will support U.S. efforts to normalize relations with Afghanistan and facilitate increased trade with the United States, which could contribute to economic growth and assist Afghanistan in rebuilding its economy.

4. Pursuant to section 118(c)(1) of Public Law 99–190, I have determined that it is appropriate to restore nondiscriminatory trade treatment to the products of Afghanistan and thereby cause such products to be subject to the applicable rate of duty in column 1 of the HTS. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 118 of Public Law 99–190, and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), do hereby proclaim that:

(1) Nondiscriminatory trade treatment (normal trade relations treatment) shall be restored to the products of Afghanistan:

(2) General note 3(b) of the HTS is modified to exclude Afghanistan; and

(3) The restoration of nondiscriminatory trade treatment and the modification to general note 3(b) of the HTS shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the thirtieth day after the date of publication of this proclamation in the Federal Register.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7554 May 3, 2002To Extend Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Agricultural Products of Israel By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7554 of May 3, 2002
To Extend Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Agricultural Products of Israel By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. On April 22, 1985, the United States entered into the Agreement on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel (the “FTA”), which the Congress approved in the United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act of 1985 (the “FTA Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2112 Note).

2. On November 4, 1996, the United States entered into an agreement with Israel concerning certain aspects of trade in agricultural products, 116 STAT. 3253effective from December 4, 1996, through December 31, 2001 (the “1996 Agreement”), in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to agricultural trade with Israel while acknowledging differing interpretations regarding the meaning of certain rights and obligations in the FTA as to such trade.

3. Section 4(b) of the FTA Act provides that, whenever the President determines that it is necessary to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel provided for by the FTA, the President may proclaim such withdrawal, suspension, modification, or continuance of any duty, or such continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or such additional duties as the President determines to be required or appropriate to carry out the FTA.

4. Pursuant to section 4(b) of the FTA Act, President Clinton issued Proclamation 6962 of December 2. 1996, to provide through the close of December 31, 2001, access into the United States customs territory for specified quantities of certain agricultural products of Israel free of duty or certain fees or other import charges, consistent with the 1996 Agreement.

5. On December 31, 2001, the United States entered into an agreement with Israel to extend the 1996 Agreement through December 31, 2002, in order to allow for additional time to negotiate a successor arrangement to the 1996 Agreement.

6. Pursuant to section 4(b) of the FTA Act, I have determined that it is necessary, in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to Israel provided for by the FTA, to provide through the close of December 31, 2002, duty-free treatment for specified quantities of certain agricultural products of Israel.

7. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2483) (the “Trade Act”) authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) the substance of the relevant provisions of that act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 4 of the FTA Act and section 604 of the Trade Act, do hereby proclaim:

(1) In order to implement U.S. commitments under the 1996 Agreement as extended through December 31, 2002, and, in particular, to provide duty-free treatment for specified quantities of certain agricultural products of Israel, subchapter VIII of chapter 99 of the HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation.

(2) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

(3)(a) The modifications to the HTS made by the Annex to this proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods that are the product of Israel and are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption,116 STAT. 3254 on or after January 1, 2002, including entries for which the liquidation of duties has not become final under section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1514).

(b) The provisions of subchapter VIII of chapter 99 of the HTS, as modified by the Annex to this proclamation, shall continue in effect through the close of December 31, 2002.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH Modifications to Subchapter VIII of Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

Effective with respect to goods that are the product of Israel and are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2002, and through the close of December 31, 2002, subchapter VIII of chapter 99 of the HTS is modified as provided herein:

1. U.S. note 1 to such subchapter is modified by striking “December 31, 2001,” and by inserting in lieu thereof “December 31, 2002,”.

2. U.S. note 3 is modified by inserting at the end of the table therein the following additional applicable time period and quantity: “Calendar year 2002 . . . . . 383,000”.

3. U.S. note 4 is modified by inserting at the end of the table therein the following additional applicable time period and quantity: “Calendar year 2002 . . . . . 1,160,000”.

4. U.S. note 5 is modified by inserting at the end of the table therein the following additional applicable time period and quantity: “Calendar year 2002 . . . . . 1,279,000”.

5. U.S. note 6 is modified by inserting at the end of the table therein the following additional applicable time period and quantity: “Calendar year 2002 . . . . . 116,000”.

6. U.S. note 7 is modified by inserting at the end of the table therein the following additional applicable time period and quantity: “Calendar year 2002 . . . . . 405,317”.

 7555 May 3, 2002Small Business Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7555 of May 3, 2002
Small Business Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The strength of our economy is built on the creativity and entrepreneurship of our people. Those who own and operate our Nation’s 25 million small businesses make a vital contribution to our prosperity through their ongoing work to create new technologies, products, and 116 STAT. 3255services. These hardworking men and women and their employees define the American spirit through their innovation, dedication, and determination.

The tragedy of September 11, 2001, greatly affected our Nation and our economy; but our economy is recovering and remains fundamentally sound. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, the business community rose to this challenge by volunteering their time and services to help with the relief and rebuilding efforts in New York City and Washington, D.C. This compassionate spirit demonstrated America’s true character.

To help businesses recover from September 11, my Administration has made more than $520 million in disaster loans available to business owners nationwide. I also remain committed to a domestic policy that stimulates economic growth, boosts consumer purchasing power, and creates a level playing field. Our efforts to lower taxes, enact reasonable regulations, and reduce tariffs and other barriers to free trade will increase the competitive position of our small businesses. To further encourage economic growth, I recently signed into law the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002. The Act helps to create more jobs across our country by providing tax incentives for companies to expand and create jobs by investing in facilities and equipment. This action will lead to more opportunities in manufacturing, high-tech sectors, and our small businesses. I am also committed to achieve a permanent repeal of the death tax and the permanent extension of tax relief to help ensure the strength and survival of small businesses.

America’s small business owners represent more than 99 percent of all employers and their businesses employ more than half of the private work force. These entrepreneurs who create more than 66 percent of the new jobs nationwide and generate more than 50 percent of the Nation’s gross domestic product growth are critical to our country’s prosperity and the well-being of our communities. We salute these employers by celebrating Small Business Week and recognizing their contributions to all Americans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 5 through May 11, 2002, as Small Business Week. I call on all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that celebrate the achievements of small business owners and encourage and foster the development of new enterprises.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3256 7556 May 6, 2002National Tourism Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7556 of May 6, 2002
National Tourism Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

For hundreds of years, people across our Nation and around the world have enjoyed traveling across America to visit our magnificent cities, parks, museums, and countless other natural, historic, and cultural sites. Our land provides endless opportunities to learn as well as to enjoy our Nation’s immense variety of attractions.

The travel and tourism industry represents a vital part of the American economy. The Department of Commerce estimates that in 2001 the travel and tourism industry generated more than $90 billion in export revenue and provided a $7.7 billion balance of trade surplus. Preliminary numbers show that last year, the industry created approximately $545 billion in total travel expenditures and provided $94 billion in tax revenue to local, State, and Federal governments. As one of our Nation’s largest employers, travel and tourism supports more than 7 million jobs.

During National Tourism Week 2002, we recognize the significance of this important industry to our economy and for the lives of all Americans. In the aftermath of the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, the travel and tourism industry contributed to our country’s efforts to persevere through this challenging time. As we have encouraged people to resume the regular course of their lives, Americans and visitors from around the world have responded by traveling to and enjoying the beauty of our Nation.

During this observance, I urge all Americans and people around the globe to travel to and within our country to experience the hospitality and quality of our Nation’s great destinations.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 5–11, 2002, as National Tourism Week. In recognition of the significance of the travel and tourism industry in the lives of citizens of our Nation and to visitors from abroad, I call upon all Americans to mark this observance with activities that highlight this important industry.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3257 7557 May 9, 2002Mother’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7557 of May 9, 2002
Mother’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Mothers are central to the success of the American family. Their love, dedication, and wisdom touch countless lives every day in every community throughout our land. And their love and guidance of children help to develop healthy and spiritually sound families.

President John Quincy Adams once said, “All that I am my mother made me.” President Abraham Lincoln believed, “All that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” These statements are just as true for the millions of Americans who credit their mothers for helping to successfully shape their lives.

Millions of American mothers are at work in communities across the United States, improving the lives of their families and their neighbors through countless acts of thoughtful kindness. They energize, inspire, and effect change in homes, schools, governments, and businesses throughout our country. By their example, mothers teach their children that serving others is the greatest gift they can give.

Nearly 100 years ago, Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia helped establish the first official Mother’s Day observance. Her campaign to organize such a holiday began as a remembrance of her late mother, who, in the aftermath of the Civil War, had tried to establish “Mother’s Friendship Days” as a way to bring unity and reconciliation to our Nation. In 1910, West Virginia became the first State officially to observe Mother’s Day. The idea caught on quickly; for just over a year later, nearly every State in the Union had officially recognized the day. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first Mother’s Day proclamation, stating that the observance serves as a “public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.”

On this special day and throughout the year, our mothers deserve our greatest respect and deepest appreciation for their love and sacrifice. I especially commend foster mothers for answering my call to service, volunteering their time and their hearts to aid children in need of a mother’s love. To honor mothers, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914, as amended (38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May as “Mother’s Day” and has requested the President to call for its appropriate observance, which, as the son of a fabulous mother, I am pleased and honored to do again this year.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 12, 2002, as Mother’s Day. I encourage all Americans to express their love, respect, and gratitude to mothers everywhere for their remarkable contributions to their children, families, communities, and our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence116 STAT. 3258 of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7558 May 10, 2002Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7558 of May 10, 2002
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

In the face of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, our Nation witnessed the remarkable heroism of America’s peace officers as they selflessly aided those in need. As the World Trade Genter towers burned, dedicated officers rushed into the severely damaged buildings to rescue the injured. Seventy-two peace officers died that day, trying to save others. These supreme sacrifices remind us of the remarkable commitment that our Nation’s peace officers have made to preserve our safety and our country’s well-being.

In all. 230 law enforcement officers gave their lives in the line of duty last year. The name of each fallen officer has a place of honor on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall in Washington, D.C. This monument ensures that the valor of the more than 15,000 law enforcement officers lost since 1794 will never be forgotten.

Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism.

Effective law enforcement is a crucial element to maintaining our quality of life; and we must continue to ensure that our police have the financial, technical, and civil support necessary to carry out their responsibilities. The more than 740,000 sworn law enforcement officers who are our first responders play a critical role in our Nation’s safety and security.

Every American should also play a role in making our communities safer. Programs operated through the Citizen Corps, including Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service, and the Terrorism Information and Prevention System, offer citizens the opportunity to take a stand against crime. As we observe Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, I encourage all Americans to learn more about ways to fight crime in their communities and to honor the brave individuals who protect our lives and property.

By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended, (76 Stat. 676), the Congress has authorized and requested the President to designate May 15 of each year as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls as “Police Week,” and, by Public Law 103–322, as amended, (36 U.S.C. 136), has directed that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2002, as Peace Officers 116 STAT. 3259Memorial Day and May 12 through May 18, 2002, as Police Week. I call on Americans to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call on Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day. I further encourage all Americans to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7559 May 10, 2002National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7559 of May 10, 2002
National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The importance of America’s transportation system became evident to all Americans on September 11, 2001. Airliners were diverted, airports closed, and travelers were stranded for days as transportation systems across the country were disrupted. In the aftermath of September 11, the men and women in the transportation industry have helped restore function and trust to a system that was traumatized. Today, Americans and America’s goods and services are being more safely moved to their destinations, as our communities continue the process of important restructuring.

We have helped secure our transportation system with the passage of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which greatly enhanced the protections for America’s passengers and goods. And we are determined to ensure that Americans have the transportation system and mobility that is necessary for a vibrant economy and meaningful quality of life.

We live in a time of unprecedented travel, when goods and services, regardless of origin, can be available in a short amount of time. Thanks to imagination, innovation, and investment in transportation, we can safely commute to work, receive overnight mail, buy fresh fruit and vegetables, and travel with relative ease to destinations around the world. We also continue to make progress in developing a transportation system that offers choices and protects the environment through cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles and new, environmentally sound infrastructure.

To recognize Americans who work in transportation and who contribute to our Nation’s prosperity, defense, and progress, the United States Congress, by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957, as amended, (36 U.S.C. 120), has designated the third Friday in May of each year as “National Defense Transportation Day,” and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, as amended, (36 U.S.C. 133), declared that the 116 STAT. 3260week during which that Friday falls be designated as “National Transportation Week.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 17, 2002, as National Defense Transportation Day and May 12 through May 18, 2002, as National Transportation Week. I encourage all Americans to recognize how our modern transportation system has enhanced our economy and contributed to our freedom.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7560 May 13, 2002National Hurricane Awareness Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7560 of May 13, 2002
National Hurricane Awareness Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Hurricanes can devastate our communities, endangering thousands of human lives and causing billions of dollars in property damage. Stemming from the ocean, the atmosphere, and heat from the sea, hurricanes bring with them the potential for high winds, tornadoes, torrential rains, flooding, and ocean water storm surges. Their fierce and destructive power requires that we all take steps to reduce our vulnerability to this natural hazard.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an average of ten tropical storms develop annually over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Every year, an average of six of these storms grow strong enough to become hurricanes. Approximately five hurricanes strike the United States coastline every 3 years. Out of these, two will have winds above 111 miles per hour, qualifying them as major hurricanes. The resulting high winds and high waves can seriously damage homes, businesses, public buildings, and critical infrastructure. and ultimately have the potential to injure people and claim lives.

To help avoid damage and help ensure the public’s safety from hurricane hazards, FEMA recommends a variety of preventative steps for both individuals and communities. For example, construction measures can help minimize property destruction. These include installing storm shutters over exposed glass and adding hurricane straps to hold the roof of a structure to its walls and foundation. More complex measures, such as elevating coastal homes and businesses, can further reduce a property’s susceptibility. In addition, communities can reduce their vulnerability by adopting wind- and flood-resistant building codes and by implementing sound land-use planning.

More than 50 million people live along hurricane-prone coastlines in the United States, with millions of tourists visiting these areas annu116 STAT. 3261ally. During National Hurricane Awareness Week, I encourage those who live in coastal areas, as well as all concerned Americans, to be more vigilant in preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters before they occur. By promoting awareness of hurricane hazards and helping with relief efforts when these powerful storms strike, we can reduce the risks of hurricane damage and help our neighbors recover more quickly from their devastating effects. With preparation, forecasting, and coordination, we can save lives and improve our Nation’s ability to withstand the impact of hurricanes.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2002, as National Hurricane Awareness Week. 1 call on government agencies, private organizations, schools, news media, and residents in hurricane-prone areas to share information about hurricane preparedness and response in order to help prevent storm damage and save lives.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7561 May 16, 2002To Designate the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire as a Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7561 of May 16, 2002
To Designate the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire as a Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), as added by section 111(a) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (title I of Public Law 106–200) (AGOA), authorizes the President to designate a country listed in section 107 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3706) as a “beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.”

Section 112(b)(3)(B) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(B)) provides special rules for certain apparel articles imported from “lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries.”

Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000, and Proclamation 7400 of January 17, 2001, designated certain countries listed in section 107 of the AGOA as beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries and identified which designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries would be considered lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries under section 112(b)(3)(B) of the AGOA.

Pursuant to section 506A(a)(l) of the 1974 Act, and having due regard for the eligibility criteria set forth therein, I have determined that it is appropriate to designate the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire (Cote d’Ivoire) as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.116 STAT. 3262

Cote d’Ivoire satisfies the criteria for treatment as a “lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan country” under section 112(b)(3)(B) of the AGOA.

Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including sections 506A and 604 of the 1974 Act, and section 111 of the AGOA, do proclaim that:

(1) Cote d’Ivoire is designated as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.

(2) In order to reflect this designation in the HTS, general note 16(a) to the HTS is modified by inserting in alphabetical sequence in the list of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries “Republic of Cote d’Ivoire.”

(3) For purposes of section 112(b)(3)(B) of the AGOA, Cote d’Ivoire shall be considered a lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.

(4) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that are inconsistent with this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

(5) The modifications of the HTS made by this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date of publication of this proclamation in the Federal Register.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7562 May 16, 2002Armed Forces Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7562 of May 16, 2002
Armed Forces Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The words of President Dwight D. Eisenhower written in 1953 remain true today: “It is fitting and proper that we devote one day each year to paying special tribute to those whose constancy and courage constitute one of the bulwarks guarding the freedom of this nation and the peace of the free world.” On Armed Forces Day, our grateful Nation salutes the brave men and women who protect our country, defend freedom, and help make our world a better place.116 STAT. 3263

During these extraordinary times, we are reminded that our achievements in peace and war stand upon the service and sacrifice of those in uniform. Today, we have troops fighting overseas to defeat terrorism. These brave men and women follow in the footsteps of previous generations who, since our Nation’s founding, have stepped forward to defend our homeland and secure liberty for our country and our friends and allies. The members of our military exemplify the true spirit of patriotism—a love of country expressed through a commitment to serve our Nation and defend our freedom. Their selfless dedication and determination are an inspiration to every American.

In difficult times, America has called on members of our Armed Forces to protect the democratic ideals on which our country was founded, and they have never let our country down. As we confront the challenges of this new era, we will continue to rely on our military’s extraordinary skill, sense of honor, devotion to duty, and courageous commitment to service.

More than 50 years ago, President Harry S. Truman helped establish a day for Americans to join together and thank our military members for their service to our country. In 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the establishment of Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Days. A year later, President Truman issued a Presidential Proclamation, observing that the day “marks the first combined demonstration by America’s defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense.”

The theme of this year’s celebration is “United For Freedom.” During this celebration, I encourage Americans to show the world that we are unified as a people and ready to defend our way of life, our freedoms, and our homeland. As President and Commander in Chief, I urge all our citizens to join me in expressing appreciation for the dedication and selfless service of the members of our extraordinary Armed Forces.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, continuing the precedent of my ten immediate predecessors in this Office, do hereby proclaim the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day.

I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and the Secretary of Transportation on behalf of the Coast Guard, to plan for appropriate observances each year, with the Secretary of Defense responsible for soliciting the participation and cooperation of civil authorities and private citizens.

I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in an appropriate manner designed to increase public understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces of the United States.

I also invite national and local veterans, civic, and community service organizations to join in the observance of Armed Forces Day each year.

I call upon all Americans not only to display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, but also to learn about our 116 STAT. 3264system of defense and about the men and women who sustain it by attending and participating in the local observances of the day.

Proclamation 6693 of May 21, 1994, is hereby superseded.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7563 May 17, 2002National Safe Boating Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7563 of May 17, 2002
National Safe Boating Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America is blessed with beautiful coastlines, lakes, and waters that offer ample opportunities for boating recreation. More than 70 million recreational boaters use our waters every year and boat registrations continue to increase. Although the number of recreational boats and boaters is growing, the incidence of boating deaths continues to drop, thanks to an increasing emphasis on safety.

Despite this positive trend, much work remains to further reduce boating accidents and fatalities. National Safe Boating Week and the North American Safe Boating Campaign remind us that safety must always remain a top priority when boating on our Nation’s waterways.

To further reduce boating deaths, it is vital that both children and adults wear life jackets while boating. Nearly 70 percent of recreational boating deaths are by drowning, and nearly 90 percent of these victims were not wearing life jackets. Many of these fatalities could have been avoided had a Coast Guard-approved life jacket or personal flotation device been worn. Thanks to new technology and designs, life jackets are now less burdensome to wear.

Another major cause of boating accidents is the operation of boats while drunk or otherwise impaired. Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in every State and is a violation of Federal law. According to the United States Coast Guard, the dangerous effects of alcohol on persons operating boats are even greater than for individuals operating land vehicles. The additional factors that can further impair judgment and coordination include motion, vibration, engine noise, wind, sun, and any spray. Boat operators with a blood alcohol concentration above .10 percent are ten times more likely to be killed in a boating accident than boat operators who have not been drinking. During National Safe Boating Week, we must underscore again that to operate a boat or any vehicle while under the influence is never safe. A less recognized boating hazard involves a silent killer: carbon monoxide. Dangerous or deadly fumes can accumulate in confined spaces on boats, near stern ladders, and under swimming platforms. Swimmers and water-skiers behind running boat engines face the greatest risk of exposure to exhaust fumes, which can build up to deadly levels. Boaters should be aware of the threats posed by carbon monoxide and 116 STAT. 3265take steps to avoid them. Individuals may learn more about carbon monoxide and other ways to stay safe while boating by visiting the U.S. Coast Guard’s website at www.uscgboating.org.

In recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, the Congress, by joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 131), as amended, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim annually the 7-day period prior to Memorial Day weekend as “National Safe Boating Week.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 18 through May 24, 2002, as National Safe Boating Week. I encourage the Governors of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to join in observing this occasion. I also urge boaters to learn about proper boating practices and to take advantage of programs offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. By taking sensible precautions on the water and learning more about potential dangers, boaters can enjoy boating recreation and help ensure the safety of others.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7564 May 17, 2002World Trade Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7564 of May 17, 2002
World Trade Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Trade plays a vital role in encouraging prosperity and improving the lives of people around the world. It fosters economic growth, ingenuity, and innovation. And it builds high-quality jobs and promotes economic and political stability around the world. During World Trade Week, we recognize the importance of trade to building a brighter future for our Nation and for countries throughout the world.

Over the last decade, U.S. exports have accounted for as much as a quarter of our Nation’s economic growth. Most of our exporters are small- and medium-sized firms that have fewer than 100 employees. An estimated 12 million U.S. jobs are supported by our export of manufactured products, agricultural goods, technology, and other goods and services. These jobs are high-quality, high-paying positions that provide good wages.

As the world’s largest exporter, the United States is a leader in promoting free trade. Free trade and open markets benefit businesses, employees, and consumers by creating a competitive environment with greater choice and lower prices. We must continue to promote an aggressive trade agenda that opens markets and builds economic opportunity. In support of this goal, my Administration has worked to help secure the entry of China and Taiwan into the World Trade Organization. We also 116 STAT. 3266completed trade agreements with Vietnam and Jordan and launched new global trade negotiations in Doha, Qatar. But more remains to be done.

At present, there are about 150 free trade agreements in effect worldwide, nearly 25 percent of which involve countries in the Western Hemisphere. The United States is a party to only three of these pacts. To give U.S. exporters much broader access to markets throughout the hemisphere, our Nation envisions a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), an area that would be the world’s largest open market. The FTAA would include more than 800 million consumers in countries with a combined Gross Domestic Product of around $13 trillion. Our Nation would also benefit from renewal of the Andean Trade Preference Act, which would continue to help create economic alternatives to drug production in Andean region countries.

Economists have calculated that lowering trade barriers by just one-third will strengthen the world’s economic welfare by up to $613 billion and that of the United States by $177 billion. For the average American family of four, that amounts to $2500 of annual savings.

Another critical step for U.S. economic growth is successful passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Under this legislation, the Congress grants the President the authority to negotiate trade agreements. Trade Promotion Authority demonstrates to our trading partners the alliance that exists between the executive and legislative branches to help raise living standards through out the world. This is vital to securing new free trade agreements with potential negotiating partners.

Fundamental to free trade is competitive fairness. America’s support of an aggressive, forward-looking trade agenda requires that government assist industries’ interests when they are challenged by unfair trading practices or subsidies. We must insist that our trading partners honor their commitments. As we open markets for American companies competing internationally, we need tools to secure a level playing field for American businesses. And we will remain committed to improving both the environment and worldwide labor standards.

In the future, trade will continue to play a crucial role in creating economic and political stability, building democracies, reducing poverty, and contributing to an increased standard of living around the world. Open trade will help ensure a more peaceful and prosperous tomorrow for all people.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2002, as World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate the benefits of trade to our economy and the global economy.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3267 7565 May 21, 2002National Maritime Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7565 of May 21, 2002
National Maritime Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Our commercial maritime tradition dates back to the founding of our Nation; and it continues to play an important role today, moving passengers and freight, protecting our freedom, and linking our citizens to the world.

Merchant mariners have served America with distinction throughout our history, but especially at critical moments. Before World War II, they made dangerous and difficult voyages carrying vital supplies to Europe. During that war, more than 700 United States merchant ships were lost to attack, and more than 6,000 merchant mariners lost their lives. Merchant mariners played a vital role in the Korean Conflict, especially in the rescue of 14,000 Korean civilians by the SS MEREDITH VICTORY. During the Vietnam War, ships crewed by civilian seamen carried 95 percent of the supplies used by our Armed Forces. Many of these ships sailed into combat zones under fire. In fact, the SS MAYAGUEZ incident involved the capture of mariners from the American merchant ship SS MAYAGUEZ.

More recently, during the Persian Gulf War merchant mariners were vital to the largest sealift operation since D-Day. And after the tragic attacks of September 11th, professional merchant mariners and midshipmen from the United States Merchant Marine Academy transported personnel and equipment and moved food and supplies to lower Manhattan. Their efforts enhanced rescue operations and helped save many lives.

Today, the men and women of the United States Merchant Marine and thousands of other workers in our Nation’s maritime industry continue to make immeasurable contributions to our economic strength and our ongoing efforts to build a more peaceful world. We must ensure our maritime system can meet the challenges of the 21st century. As cargo volume is expected to double within the next 20 years, a viable maritime network will help our country compete in our global economy.

Accordingly, my Administration is working with government agencies, the shipping industry, labor, and environmental groups to ensure that our waterways remain a sound transportation option that complements our overland transportation network.

In recognition of the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine, the Congress, by joint resolution approved on May 20, 1933, as amended, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day,” and has authorized and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation calling for its appropriate observance.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2002, as National Maritime Day. I call upon the people of the United States to celebrate this observance and to display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their communities. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day.116 STAT. 3268

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7566 May 21, 2002National Missing Children’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7566 of May 21, 2002
National Missing Children’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

On May 25, 1979, 6-year old Etan Patz disappeared on his way to school in New York City. The ensuing search focused national attention on the tragedy of missing children, as well as the lack of resources and information available to help locate and recover missing children. Since that time, many high-profile cases and the dedicated efforts of parents, the law enforcement community, and others concerned with children’s well-being have generated even greater awareness about the need to protect children from criminals and other predators.

During this year, we mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Missing Children Act. originally signed into law by President Reagan. Over the past two decades, the Department of Justice, along with many important community and faith-based partners, have made great progress in raising public awareness, improving public safety, locating and recovering missing children, and protecting children from exploitation on the Internet.

Americans must continue to work together to ensure the safety of our children. The Department of Justice will commemorate National Missing Children’s Day by presenting six awards that recognize outstanding efforts to safeguard our youngest citizens. The recipients deserve our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their dedicated work. As they are honored for their contributions, I urge all Americans to take an active role in upholding the safety of our communities and in defending the well-being of our children.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 25, 2002, as National Missing Children’s Day. I call upon Americans to join me in commemorating this observance and to remember those young people who are missing. I also call on our citizens to recognize and thank those who work on behalf of missing children and their families. By renewing our commitment to protect our children from harm, we can save lives and prevent untold suffering and grief among the most vulnerable of our society.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3269 7567 May 21, 2002Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7567 of May 21, 2002
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Every Memorial Day, Americans remember the debt of gratitude we owe to our veterans who gave their lives for our country. On this important day, communities across our Nation stop to remember and to honor the great sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.

Since its beginnings, our country has faced many threats that have tested its courage. From war-torn battlefields and jungle skirmishes to conflicts at sea and air attacks, generations of brave men and women have fought and died to defeat tyranny and protect our democracy. Their sacrifices have made this Nation strong and our world a better place.

Upwards of 48 million Americans have served the cause of freedom and more than a million have died to preserve our liberty. We also remember the more than 140,000 who were taken prisoner-of-war and the many others who were never accounted for. These memories remind us that the cost of war and the price of peace are great.

The tradition of Memorial Day reinforces our Nation’s resolve to never forget those who gave their last full measure for America. As we engage in the war against terrorism, we also pray for peace. When America emerged from the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln called on all Americans to “cherish a just and lasting peace.” In these extraordinary times, our Nation has once again been challenged, and Lincoln’s words remain our guiding prayer.

We continue to rely on our brave and steadfast men and women in uniform to defend our freedom. United as a people, we pray for peace throughout the world. We also pray for the safety of our troops. This new generation follows an unbroken line of good, courageous, and unfaltering heroes who have never let our country down.

As we commemorate this noble American holiday, we honor those who fell in defense of freedom. We honor them in our memory through solemn observances, with the love of a grateful Nation.

In respect for their devotion to America, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved on May 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 158), has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer. The Congress, by Public Law 106579, has also designated the minute beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as a time for all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby designate Memorial Day, May 27, 2002, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I also ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on 116 STAT. 3270Memorial Day. I urge the press, radio, television, and all other media to participate in these observances.

I also request the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7568 May 31, 2002Black Music Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7568 of May 31, 2002
Black Music Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America’s diverse and extraordinary musical heritage reflects the remarkable cultural and artistic history of our Nation. From gospel, blues, and jazz to rock and roll, rap, and hip-hop, our Nation’s musical landscape offers an astounding array of uniquely American styles. During Black Music Month, we celebrate a critically important part of this heritage by highlighting the enduring legacy of African American musicians, singers, and composers, and urging every American to appreciate and enjoy the fabulous achievements of this highly creative community.

Early forms of black American music developed out of the work song, which had its roots in African tribal chants. Through this music, slaves shared stories, preserved history, and established a sense of community. As many African slaves in early America became Christians, they adapted their music into the songs and life of the church. These spirituals eventually evolved into a genre that remains vibrant and very meaningful today-gospel music. This great musical tradition developed under the leadership of people like Thomas Dorsey, who was known as the Father of Gospel Music. He composed many great gospel songs that have become standards, and he established the tradition of the gospel music concert.

Following emancipation, African Americans enjoyed unprecedented opportunities but also faced many new and frequently oppressive challenges. Frustrations from these struggles for freedom and equality found expression in a style of music that came to be known as the blues. Innovative musical geniuses like W.C. Handy, Robert Johnson, the Reverend Gary Davis, and Mamie Smith were among the legendary pioneers of blues music.

As blacks migrated throughout the United States in the early 1900s, they tapped into their collective experience and creativity to develop 116 STAT. 3271new expressions of music. New Orleans became the center for a particularly American form of music—jazz. This novel genre combined unique rhythms and melodies with the sounds of stringed, brass, and woodwind instruments. Jazz captured the interest of 20th century America, making household names of great African American artists like Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, and Miles Davis. The unparalleled brilliance of these and other great jazz musicians had an extraordinary effect upon the American musical tradition, while bringing great pleasure to millions of fans.

In the 1940s, rhythm and blues emerged, synthesizing elements from gospel, blues, and jazz; and from these styles came the birth of rock and roll. A fabulous array of artists helped to pioneer this modem musical transformation, including Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder.

As we reflect on the rich and distinctive history of so many talented artists, we celebrate the incredible contributions that black musicians have made to the history of American music and their influence on countless forms of music around the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2002 as Black Music Month. I call on Americans of all backgrounds to learn more about the rich heritage of black music and how it has shaped our culture and our way of life, and urge them to take the opportunity to enjoy the great musical experiences available through the contributions of African American music.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7569 May 31, 2002National Fishing and Boating Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7569 of May 31, 2002
National Fishing and Boating Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Our Nation’s landscape contains thousands of bodies of water that offer endless opportunities for recreational boating and fishing. Every year, millions of Americans, including me, look forward to enjoying these popular pastimes.

In addition to providing opportunities for recreation, fishing and boating play important roles in our Nation’s economy. They support thousands of American jobs and generate millions of dollars that go directly back to protecting and conserving resources at the local level. Since 1950, State fish and wildlife agencies have received nearly $4 billion through the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act. These funds have helped to purchase over 322,000 acres for boating, fishing and fish production, and research. In addition, funding has been used to 116 STAT. 3272help educate the public about fish and their habitats. These measures enhance the quality of life for people of all ages and continue a vital legacy of environmental stewardship.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2 through June 8, 2002, as National Fishing and Boating Week. During this week, I encourage people of the United States to participate in the thousands of local events scheduled in communities throughout the United States, offering hands-on opportunities for families and friends to share in these recreational activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7570 June 4, 2002National Homeownership Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7570 of June 4, 2002
National Homeownership Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Homeownership is an important part of the American Dream. As President, I am committed to helping many more Americans achieve that dream. A home provides shelter and a safe place where families can prosper and children can thrive. For many Americans, their home is an important financial investment, and it can be a source of great personal pride and an important part of community stability.

Homeownership encourages personal responsibility and the values necessary for strong families. Where homeownership flourishes, neighborhoods are more stable, residents are more civic-minded, schools are better, and crime rates decline. Thanks to the resources available in our Nation, more Americans own homes today than at any time in our history. However, among African American and Hispanic families, fewer than half are home owners. My Administration is working to provide all families with the tools and information they need to accumulate wealth and overcome barriers to homeownership.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is partnering with State and local governments, community groups, and the private sector to make the most effective use of Federal funds. Through a combination of down payment assistance, tax incentives, and education about the process and responsibilities of homeownership, we are helping thousands of Americans buy homes and pursue a better quality of life.

During National Homeownership Month, I encourage all Americans to learn more about financial management and to explore homeownership opportunities in their communities. By taking this important step, individuals and families help safeguard their financial futures and contribute to the strength of our Nation.116 STAT. 3273

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2002 as National Homeownership Month. I call upon the people of the United States to join me in recognizing the importance of providing all our citizens a chance to achieve the American Dream.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7571 June 5, 2002National Child’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7571 of June 5, 2002
National Child’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Children bring joy and challenge to the lives they touch. And as our next generation of leaders, they carry with them the hope of our Nation. From the excitement of watching a toddler take a first step to the satisfaction of seeing them mature into adulthood, we are blessed to share our lives and experiences with children. Their thoughts, ideas, and unique perspectives renew our appreciation for life.

National Child’s Day is a time to affirm our commitment as parents, teachers, and citizens to the health, well-being, and success of our children. Our goal must be to make sure that all children have the opportunity to learn and succeed. To achieve this, we must use the resources of our families, communities, schools, and government to ensure that no child is left behind.

My Administration is strongly committed to helping boys and girls grow up in secure families that help them reach their full potential. Families forge values where children can find fulfillment and love. And children who are surrounded by love, support, and encouragement can develop self-esteem and have a strong foundation for life.

We are working to implement programs and initiatives that help families stay strong and intact; that support adoption efforts and mentoring programs; that protect children from abuse and neglect; and that encourage alcohol, drug, and sexual abstinence. We also are making great progress in helping all schools become places where every student is able and expected to learn.

While government can provide much to support children, it cannot provide the love a child needs. I encourage all community leaders, educators, faith-based organizations, and citizens to seek opportunities to mentor, encourage, and listen to our children. As we observe National Child’s Day, we should also communicate to young people that their dreams, aspirations, happiness, and well-being are important to us and to our future.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution116 STAT. 3274 and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 9, 2002, as National Child’s Day. I urge all Americans to work within their communities to appreciate, love, and protect all of America’s children. I also call upon citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7572 June 7, 2002Great Outdoors Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7572 of June 7, 2002
Great Outdoors Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

During Great Outdoors Week, our Nation celebrates the wonderful legacy of our parks, forests, wildlife refuges, recreation areas, and other public lands and waters. Protection of many of these special places started with initiatives begun by President Theodore Roosevelt. He established a commitment to conservation that we continue today. President Roosevelt believed that, “The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased: and not impaired in value.” As we enjoy the many benefits of our great outdoors, we also must renew our individual and collective dedication to natural resource conservation.

Across our Nation, federally managed lands comprise nearly one out of every three acres. Thousands of recreation sites nationwide are managed by Federal agencies. These agencies work to make it easier for all people to enjoy our natural resources. “Recreation One-Stop” provides information on the Internet to help Americans find and experience the land we love. In addition, through increases in appropriations, fees paid by visitors, and partnerships with non-profits, communities, and businesses, we are addressing and reversing years of neglect.

Americans have a special appreciation for the great outdoors. Each year, thousands of hard-working volunteers contribute millions of hours to our parks and other sites. They build trails, act as campground hosts, staff visitor centers, serve as interpreters, clean shorelines, and introduce children to safe and healthful outdoor fun. Their efforts enhance the enjoyment of those who visit our parks each year. My call to service through the USA Freedom Corps will help energize volunteerism on these Federal lands. In addition, my Administration’s new Cooperative Conservation Initiative will provide millions of dollars to help citizens undertake conservation projects on public lands.

The events of September 11 have reminded us of our deep and abiding love for our homeland. And our natural, historic, and cultural sites have played an important role since that tragic day, serving as places for many Americans to reflect upon life and renew their hope. During Great Outdoors Week, I encourage all Americans to experience and celebrate our wonderful natural heritage.116 STAT. 3275

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 9 through June 15, 2002, as Great Outdoors Week. I call on all Americans to observe this week with safe and wholesome outdoor recreational activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7573 June 7, 2002Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7573 of June 7, 2002
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The American flag is a beacon of hope, a symbol of enduring freedom, and an emblem of unity. Many have given their lives in its defense, and countless men and women have worked to ensure that Old Glory continues to stand for the ideals of freedom, justice, and equal opportunity for all. Our flag symbolizes the purpose and resolve of our Nation, first expressed by our Founders who triumphed against great odds to establish this country.

Today, as we face the challenges of a new era, our flag reminds us that freedom will prevail over oppression and that good will overcome evil. Following the attacks of September 11, Americans embraced a renewed sense of the meaning and purpose of our flag. The unforgettable images of our Nation’s colors flying defiantly over the debris of the World Trade Center inspired our country with a healing hope, uniting our people in purpose and consoling those who had suffered great loss. At the Pentagon, an American flag was hung from the building’s damaged walls, expressing our collective resolve to rebuild and move forward. And earlier this year, during the Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Americans, joined by peace-loving people from around the world, paid tribute to the tattered flag that had been recovered from the ruins of the World Trade Center.

As we reflect on what our flag represents, we recall the words of President Woodrow Wilson, who said just weeks before the onset of World War I: “My dream is that, as the years go on and the world knows more and more of America, it . . . will turn to America for those moral inspirations which lie at the basis of all freedom . . . that America will come into the full light of the day when all shall know that she puts human rights above all other rights, and that her flag is the flag, not only of America, but of humanity.”

The flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write our National Anthem 188 years ago still energizes and inspires the American spirit. Since September 11, we have seen our Nation’s flag appear everywhere—on cars and clothing, houses and hard hats—showing our country’s commitment116 STAT. 3276 to always remember those who lost their lives and to remain unremitting in the pursuit of justice.

Today, in Afghanistan and around the world, brave men and women are serving under our flag, fighting to preserve freedom and win the war against terrorism. All Americans are profoundly grateful for their service and their sacrifice. We also recognize and commend the contributions of our veterans who have bravely defended our Nation’s founding principles throughout our history. The image of six marines raising the flag on the top of Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima will always remind us that the struggle for liberty is a story of courage, sacrifice, and commitment to the unshakeable belief in freedom’s promise.

On Flag Day, we remember the struggles and successes for which our flag stands. And we look to the flag as an everlasting symbol of our commitment to a world of peace, a Nation of principle, and a people of unity.

To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by joint resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 492), designated June 14 of each year as “Flag Day” and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation calling for its observance and for the display of the Flag of the United States on all Federal Government buildings. The Congress also requested, by joint resolution approved June 9, 1966, as amended (80 Stat. 194), that the President annually issue a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as “National Flag Week” and calling upon all citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2002, as Flag Day and the week beginning June 9, 2002, as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during that week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places. I also call upon the people of the United States to observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from Flag Day through Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89 Stat. 211), as a time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in public gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3277 7574 June 14, 2002Father’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7574 of June 14, 2002
Father’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Fathers play a unique and important role in the lives of their children. As mentor, protector, and provider, a father fundamentally influences the shape and direction of his or her child’s character by giving love, care, discipline, and guidance.

As we observe Father’s Day, our Nation honors fatherhood and urges fathers to commit themselves selflessly to the success and well-being of their children. And we reaffirm the importance of fathers in the lives of their children.

Raising a child requires significant time, effort, and sacrifice; and it is one of the most hopeful and fulfilling experiences a man can ever know. A father can derive great joy from seeing his child grow from infancy to adulthood. As a child matures into independence and self reliance, the value of a parent’s hard work, love, and commitment comes to fruition.

Responsible fatherhood is important to a healthy and civil society. Numerous studies confirm that children whose fathers are present and involved in their lives are more likely to develop into prosperous and healthy adults. Children learn by example; and they need their father’s presence as examples of virtue in their daily lives. A child’s sense of security can be greatly enhanced by seeing his parents in a loving and faithful marriage.

My Administration strongly supports initiatives to strengthen fatherhood, promote stable families, and increase the ease of adoptions. We must also continue to enlist the help of citizens and community groups who reach out to father less or neglected children through mentoring and other acts of compassion.

On this Father’s Day, we acknowledge and honor the love of our own fathers. I encourage all fathers to commit themselves to the continuing love and care of their children and their families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 16, 2002, as Father’s Day. I encourage all Americans to express love, admiration, and thanks to their fathers for their contributions to our lives and to society. I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on this day. I also call upon State and local governments and citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3278 7575 June 28, 2002Lewis and Clark Bicentennial By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7575 of June 28, 2002
Lewis and Clark Bicentennial By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Nearly 200 years ago, President Thomas Jefferson sent an expedition westward to find and map a transcontinental water route to the Pacific Ocean. With approval from the Congress, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on their legendary 3-year journey to explore the uncharted West. The expedition included 33 permanent party members, known as the Corps of Discovery.

Their effort to chart the area between the Missouri River and the Pacific Coast set these courageous Americans on a remarkable scientific voyage that changed our Nation. In successfully completing the overland journey between the Missouri and Columbia River systems, they opened the unknown West for future development. During their exploration, Lewis and Clark collected plant and animal specimens, studied Indian cultures, conducted diplomatic councils, established trading relationships with tribes, and recorded weather data. To accomplish their goals, the Corps of Discovery relied on the assistance and guidance of Sakajawea, a Shoshone Indian woman.

As we approach the 200th anniversary of Lewis and Clark’s expedition, we commend their resourcefulness, determination, and bravery. This Bicentennial should also serve to remind us of our Nation’s outstanding natural resources. Many of these treasures first detailed by Lewis and Clark are available today for people to visit, study, and enjoy. As the commemoration of this journey begins in 2003, I encourage all Americans to celebrate the accomplishments of Lewis and Clark and to recognize their contributions to our history.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby designate 2003 through 2006 as the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. I ask all Americans to observe this event with appropriate activities that honor the achievements of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. I also direct Federal agencies to work in cooperation with each other, States, tribes, communities, and the National Council of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial to promote educational, cultural, and interpretive opportunities for citizens and visitors to learn more about the natural, historical, and cultural resources that are significant components of the Lewis and Clark story.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3279 7576 July 3, 2002To Provide for the Efficient and Fair Administration of Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7576 of July 3, 2002
To Provide for the Efficient and Fair Administration of Safeguard Measures on Imports of Certain Steel Products By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. On March 5, 2002, pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Trade Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2253), I issued Proclamation 7529, which imposed tariffs and a tariff-rate quota on certain steel products under subheadings 9903.72.30 through 9903.74.24 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) (the “safeguard measures”) for a period of 3 years plus 1 day.

2. In clause (3) of Proclamation 7529, I excluded imports of certain steel that are the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member developing countries, as provided in subdivision (d)(i) of U.S. Note 11 to subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS (Note 11), from the safeguard measures.

3. In clause (5) of Proclamation 7529, I authorized the United States Trade Representative (USTR), within 120 days after March 5, 2002, to further consider any request for exclusion of a particular product submitted in accordance with the procedures set out in 66 Fed. Reg. 54321, 54322–54323 (October 26, 2001) and, upon publication in the Federal Register of a notice of his finding that a particular product should be excluded, to modify the HTS provisions created by the Annex to Proclamation 7529 to exclude such particular product from the pertinent safeguard measure.

4. Pursuant to section 203(g) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(g)), in order to provide for the efficient and fair administration of the safeguard measures, I have determined that:

(a) the USTR should have authority, as appropriate, to add WTO member developing countries to the list of countries in subdivision (d)(i) of Note 11;

(b) the period provided in clause (5) of Proclamation 7529 should be extended until August 31, 2002; and

(c) requests for exclusion submitted in accordance with the procedures set out in 67 Fed. Reg. 19307, 19308 (April 18, 2002); 67 Fed. Reg. 35842, 35842–35843 (May 21, 2002); 67 Fed. Reg. 38693, 38694 (June 5, 2002) should be treated as having been submitted in accordance with the procedures set out in 66 Fed. Reg. 54321, 54322–54323 (October 26, 2001).

5. Section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuation, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including but not limited to 116 STAT. 3280sections 203 and 604 of the Trade Act, and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, do proclaim that:

(1) The USTR is authorized, upon publication of a notice in the Federal Register of his determination that it is appropriate to add WTO member developing countries to the list of countries in subdivision (d)(i) of Note 11, to add such countries to that list.

(2) Clause (5) of Proclamation 7529 is amended by deleting the words “Within 120 days after the date of this proclamation” and adding in their place the words “At any time on or before August 31, 2002”. Note 11 is amended in subdivision (c), by deleting the date “July 3, 2002” and adding in its place the date “August 31, 2002.”

(3) The USTR is authorized to treat requests for exclusion submitted in accordance with the procedures set out in 67 Fed. Reg. 19307 (April 18, 2002); 67 Fed. Reg. 35842 (May 21, 2002); or 67 Fed. Reg. 38693 (June 5, 2002) as having been submitted in accordance with the procedures set out in 66 Fed. Reg. 54321. 54322–54323 (October 26, 2001).

(4) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

(5) The modifications to the HTS made by this proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. EST, on March 20, 2002, and shall continue in effect as provided in subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS, unless such actions are earlier expressly reduced, modified, or terminated. Effective at the close of March 21, 2006, or such other date that is 1 year from the close of the safeguard measures, the modifications to the HTS established in this proclamation shall be deleted from the HTS.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7577 July 17, 2002Captive Nations Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7577 of July 17, 2002
Captive Nations Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The United States is proud to stand on the side of brave people everywhere who seek the same freedoms upon which our Nation was founded. Each year, during Captive Nations Week, we reaffirm our determination to work for freedom around the globe. Created against the backdrop of the Cold War, the importance and power of Captive Nations Week continues to resonate in today’s world.

In too many comers of the earth, freedom and independence are the victims of dictators driven by hatred, fear, designs of ethnic superiority, religious intolerance, and xenophobia. These despots deny their citizens the liberty and justice that is the birthright of all people. Some 116 STAT. 3281governments, such as those in North Korea, Iraq, and Iran, starve their people, take away their voices, traffic in terror, and threaten the world with weapons of mass destruction. In many other places, from Burma to Belarus, Cuba and Zimbabwe, people are denied the most basic rights to speak in freedom, and their daily lives are haunted by the fear of the secret police.

This week, America reaffirms our solidarity with and support for people living under conditions of servitude. They are the nonnegotiable demands of human dignity. History teaches us that when people are given a choice between freedom and tyranny, freedom will win. Recently, the world saw this in Afghanistan, where people took to the streets to celebrate the fall of their Taliban oppressors. Those in other lands seeking to unshackle themselves from dictatorship will also have America’s support.

Twenty years ago. President Ronald Reagan said before the British Parliament at Westminster that “our mission today (is) to preserve freedom as well as peace. It may not be easy to see; but I believe we live now at a turning point.” These words were a prelude to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Today, as the events of September 11 made clear, we are at another turning point, where the world faces the prospect of dictators supplying the world’s most dangerous weapons to their terrorist allies. These terrorists aspire to impose their brutal will on freedom loving people everywhere.

One of our greatest strengths in this struggle against a world of fear, chaos, and captivity is our commitment to standing alongside people everywhere determined to build a world of freedom, dignity, and tolerance. This week America affirms its commitment to helping those in captive nations achieve democracy.

The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved July 17, 1959, (73 Stat. 212), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week in July of each year as “Captive Nations Week.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 21 through 27, 2002, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm their devotion to the aspirations of all peoples for liberty, justice, and self-determination.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3282 7578 July 26, 2002National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7578 of July 26, 2002
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Fifty-two years ago, armed forces from North Korea shattered the peace as they crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea. A 22-country force assembled to face this Cold War challenge, and the majority of them were Americans. The brave men and women of this coalition fought courageously to defend a population facing tyranny and aggression, and they succeeded in defeating the invading forces.

During the Korean War, approximately 1.8 million members of the United States Armed Forces fought in places such as Pork Chop Hill, Pusan Perimeter, and the Chosin Reservoir. During the intense fighting, approximately 34,000 American lives were lost in combat; 92,000 were wounded; and more than 8,000 listed as missing in action or taken prisoner. Their distinguished service reminds us of the words engraved on the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington—“Freedom Is Not Free.”

As we face the challenges of a new era and a new war, we look to America’s Korean War veterans for their example of dedication and sacrifice in defending freedom. These men and women faced a formidable adversary and endured harsh and bitter conditions in upholding our Nation’s heritage of valor, tenacity, and honor during this important stand against Communist aggression. For their gallantry in action, 131 servicemen earned our Nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor. More than 90 of them received the award posthumously.

Forty-nine years ago, the Military Armistice Agreement ended the fighting and stopped the spread of Communism in Korea. In order to thank and honor veterans of the Korean War and their families. America will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War through November 11, 2003. Today, as the Republic of Korea stands as a strong, democratic, and progressive nation, we thank our Korean War veterans for serving our Nation and the world with courage and distinction. These patriots advanced the principles and ideals upon which our Nation was founded, and they helped promote liberty, opportunity, and hope.

The Congress, by Public Law 104–19, as amended (36 U.S.C. 127), has designated July 27, 2002, as “National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day,” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 27, 2002, as National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor and give thanks to our distinguished Korean War veterans. I also ask Federal departments and agencies and interested groups, organizations, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff on July 27, 2002, in memory of the Americans who died as a result of their service in Korea.116 STAT. 3283

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7579 July 26, 2002Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7579 of July 26, 2002
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is one of the most compassionate and successful civil rights laws in American history. In the 12 years since President George H. W. Bush signed the ADA into law, more people with disabilities are participating fully in our society than ever before. As we mark this important anniversary, we celebrate the positive effect this landmark legislation has had upon our Nation, and we recognize the important influence it has had in improving employment opportunities, government services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications for those with disabilities.

Today, Americans with disabilities enjoy greatly improved access to countless facets of life; but more work needs to be done. We must continue to build on the important foundations established by the ADA. Too many Americans with disabilities remain isolated, dependent, and deprived of the tools they need to enjoy all that our Nation has to offer.

My Administration is committed to removing the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from realizing their full potential and achieving their dreams. The New Freedom Initiative, which I announced last year, builds on the hopeful path of the ADA. It provides Americans with disabilities increased access to assistive technologies, expands educational options, and increases opportunities for them to integrate into our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the delivery of vital services to disabled persons in an integrated, community-based setting.

My Administration will continue to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act, and we will work with businesses and State and local governments to increase partnerships that promote the purposes of the ADA. Together, we are working for a day when all people with disabilities are able to live and work with dignity, freedom, and independence and realize their potential as fully integrated members of our society.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 26, 2002, as a day in celebration of the 12th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I call upon public officials, business leaders, people with disabilities, and all Americans to pursue the ADA’s full promise of equal opportunity and to celebrate the expanded freedom that the ADA has brought to American life.116 STAT. 3284

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7580 July 26, 2002Parents’ Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7580 of July 26, 2002
Parents’ Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Parenthood is a profound blessing, bringing with it responsibilities that are both challenging and rewarding. The care, dedication, and attention of parents are critical to their children’s success. As they teach, guide, and nurture, parents help their children to realize their potential and achieve their dreams. Parents also play a critical role in shaping their children’s character by sharing important life-lessons and values and showing them how to love and care for others.

As we face the challenges of a new era, families remain the foundation of our civil society; and parents are the comer stone of strong families. This important responsibility often presents difficult problems and trying circumstances as parents balance competing demands such as making a living, raising their children, and participating in their communities.

Our Nation has made great progress in recognizing the importance of effective parenting, but there is still much to do. My Administration is committed to promoting a healthier society by helping parents build stronger families. Many studies have shown that children do better in two-parent households where the parents are married; and as part of our plan to promote the well-being of children, I have committed significant resources to programs that encourage healthy and stable marriages. While no law can ensure that people love one another, we can support initiatives that help couples learn how to build successful marriages and be good parents.

My Administration supports community-based efforts that help delinquent fathers improve their lives so they can become effective parents. With job training, employment, counseling, and career advancement education, we hope to make it easier for more fathers to have positive relationships with their sons and daughters. We have also taken important steps to empower and inform parents through the No Child Left Behind Act, ensuring that they will be vital partners in their children’s education. Further, every child in America deserves to live in a safe, stable, and loving family; my Administration is committed to increasing public awareness about the importance of adoption and to encouraging Americans to consider adopting children. By pursuing these significant measures, we increase compassion in our society, and we make America a better place for all.

The nurturing and development of children require widespread investment, focus, and commitment. While Government plays an important role in this process, citizens, schools, and civic institutions must also 116 STAT. 3285assist parents by reaching out to help meet the needs of young people in their communities. By working together to provide for our children, we will show them the way to a brighter future.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States and consistent with Public Law 103–362, as amended, do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 28, 2002, as Parents’ Day. I encourage all Americans to join me in honoring the millions of mothers and fathers, biological and adoptive, foster parents, and stepparents, whose selfless love and determined efforts influence lives for the good of their children and our Nation. I also urge all Americans to express their love, respect, and appreciation to our parents, and I call upon all citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7581 July 29, 2002The Bicentennial of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7581 of July 29, 2002
The Bicentennial of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

For two centuries, the United States Patent Office has played a vital role in the scientific, technical, and economic development of our Nation by granting inventors patents for their inventions. As Abraham Lincoln once stated, patents “added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius.”

The first Patent Act of the United States was signed into law by President George Washington on April 10, 1790. Under this legislation, patent applicants petitioned the Secretary of State for the grant of a patent. The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of War and the Attorney General, determined whether the invention or discovery was “sufficiently useful and important.” At that time, both the President and the Secretary of State signed patents.

As the number of applications for patents grew, it became necessary to develop an organized review process to handle the increasing volume. In 1793, the law was changed to eliminate examinations, and the job of receiving and granting patents was given to clerks in the Department of State.

On June 1, 1802, the Secretary of State appointed Dr. William Thornton to serve as the first clerk at the Department of State. In that position, Dr. Thornton was solely responsible for receiving and recording patent applications and issuing patents, and his office effectively became the first patent office. From this simple beginning, the Patent Office116 STAT. 3286 has grown to become a modem institution of ideas and innovations.

For 200 years, millions of inventors have sought to protect their inventions through the American patent system. These patented inventions include Thomas Edison’s electric lamp, Alexander Graham Bell’s telegraphy, Orville and Wilbur Wright’s flying machine, John Deere’s steel plow, George Washington Carver’s use of legume oils to produce cosmetics and paint, and Edwin Land’s Polaroid camera.

In 1881, the functions of the Patent Office grew to also include the registration of trademarks. Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office annually receives more than 326,000 patent applications and 232,000 trademark applications. Since the signing of the first Patent Act over two centuries ago, more than 6.3 million United States patents have been issued. The United States Patent and Trademark Office represents one of the largest repositories of scientific and technical knowledge in the world, and much of this information is available on the Internet. Similarly, 2 million current trademark registrations are also available online.

As the Patent Office enters its third century, we commend the important work of the United States Patent and Trademark Office that supports scientific, technological, and intellectual property developments; promotes growth in our economy; and encourages increased prosperity for our Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the Bicentennial of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. I call upon all Americans to recognize this anniversary with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, thereby honoring the Office’s many scientific, economic, and cultural contributions to our Nation and the world.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7582 August 14, 2002National Airborne Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7582 of August 14, 2002
National Airborne Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The history of Airborne forces began after World War I, when Brigadier General William Mitchell first conceived the idea of parachuting troops into combat. Eventually, under the leadership of Major William Lee at Fort Benning, Georgia, members of the Parachute Test Platoon pioneered methods of combat jumping in 1940. In November 1942, members of the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, conducted America’s first combat jump, leaping from a C–47 aircraft behind116 STAT. 3287 enemy lines in North Africa. This strategy revolutionized combat and established Airborne forces as a key component of our military.

During World War II, Airborne tactics were critical to the success of important missions, including the D-Day invasion at Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, the invasion of Southern France, and many others. In Korea and Vietnam, Airborne soldiers played a critical combat role, as well as in later conflicts and peacekeeping operations, including Panama, Grenada, Desert Storm, Haiti, Somalia, and the Balkans. Most recently, Airborne forces were vital to liberating the people of Afghanistan from the repressive and violent Taliban regime; and these soldiers continue to serve proudly around the world in the global coalition against terrorism.

The elite Airborne ranks include prestigious groups such as the 82nd Airborne Division, “America’s Guard of Honor,” and the “Screaming Eagles” of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Airborne forces have also been represented in the former 11th, 13th, and 17th Airborne Divisions and numerous other Airborne, glider and air assault units and regiments. Paratroopers in the Army’s XVIII Airborne Corps, the 75th Infantry (Ranger) Regiment and other Special Forces units conduct swift and effective operations in defense of peace and freedom.

Airborne combat continues to be driven by the bravery and daring spirit of sky soldiers. Often called into action with little notice, these forces have earned an enduring reputation for dedication, excellence, and honor. As we face the challenges of a new era, I encourage all people to recognize the contributions of these courageous soldiers to our Nation and the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 16, 2002, as National Airborne Day. As we commemorate the first official Army parachute jump on August 16, 1940, I encourage all Americans to join me in honoring the thousands of soldiers, past and present, who have served in an Airborne capacity. I call upon all citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7583 August 16, 2002National Health Center Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7583 of August 16, 2002
National Health Center Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America’s community health centers are a vital part of our healthcare safety net, providing primary care services to uninsured, low-income families and individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.116 STAT. 3288

Community health centers ensure that all citizens have access to medical treatment and preventative care. Each year, community, migrant, public housing, and homeless health centers serve more than 12 million citizens at over 3,300 delivery sites throughout urban and rural communities in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. These centers care for 1 of every 5 low-income children and 1 of every 12 rural residents. By working together with schools, businesses, churches, community organizations, foundations, and State and local governments, these health centers strive to meet the special needs and priorities of communities and to improve the health and well-being of countless families and individuals.

Health centers offer responsive and cost-effective health care that includes comprehensive primary and preventive services; prenatal and postpartum care; patient education, case management, and outreach; translation and other support services. My Administration is committed to increasing Federal support of healthcare centers. Through my Community and Migrant Health Centers Initiative we are working to double the number of patients served in these centers, and create 1,200 new and expanded health center sites over 5 years.

With the observance of National Health Center Week, we recognize the important role and the invaluable contributions of America’s health centers, their staff, board members, and all those responsible for their success. During National Health Center week, I join in encouraging all Americans to celebrate the importance of health centers to our communities by participating in health fairs and screenings, blood drives, immunizations, and open house events.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 18 through 24, 2002, as National Health Center Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this week with appropriate activities and programs in order to raise their awareness of the importance and variety of services provided by America’s health centers.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7584 August 23, 2002Women’s Equality Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7584 of August 23, 2002
Women’s Equality Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Today, American women enjoy unprecedented opportunities in business, education, politics, and countless other aspects of our society. Historically, however, women suffered grave inequalities and were denied some of the most fundamental benefits of citizenship.116 STAT. 3289

Each year on August 26th, we mark the important anniversary of the day on which women gained the right to vote. In celebrating Women’s Equality Day, we remember the brave and determined individuals who worked to ensure that all women have the opportunity to participate in our democracy. Their dedication to the suffrage movement improved our society, and continues to inspire women today.

When the first Women’s Rights Convention was convened in Seneca Falls in 1848, women in the United States had limited financial, legal, and political power. In addition to being denied the right to vote, they also could not own property, control their wages, or claim custody of their children.

Courageous heroes like Carrie Chapman Catt, Alice Paul, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony refused to accept women’s status, and began a determined struggle to gain suffrage for women. Leading active and vocal groups like the National American Woman Suffrage Association and the National Woman’s Party, these women risked attack and arrest to organize marches, boycotts, and pickets, while mobilizing an influential lobbying force of millions. Finally, on August 26, 1920, the women’s suffrage movement accomplished its goal through the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote.

In Afghanistan, the Taliban used violence and fear to deny Afghan women access to education, health care, mobility, and the right to vote. Our coalition has liberated Afghanistan and restored fundamental human rights and freedoms to Afghan women, and all the people of Afghanistan. Young girls in Afghanistan are able to attend schools for the first time.

As we celebrate this day, I encourage all Americans to learn about our important achievements in equality. Looking to the future, we must remain diligent as we work to ensure the rights of all of our citizens, and to support those who struggle daily for life’s basic liberties.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2002, as Women’s Equality Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3290 7585 August 28, 2002To Implement an Agreement Regarding Imports of Line Pipe Under Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7585 of August 28, 2002
To Implement an Agreement Regarding Imports of Line Pipe Under Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. On February 18, 2000, pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Trade Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2253), the President issued Proclamation 7274, which imposed additional duties on certain circular welded carbon quality line pipe (line pipe) provided for in subheadings 7306.10.10 and 7306.10.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) (safeguard measure) for a period of 3 years plus 1 day, with the first 9000 short tons of imports that are the product of each supplying country excluded from the increased duty during each year, and with annual reductions in the rate of duty in the second and third years.

2. Section 203(a)(3)(E) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(3)(E)) authorizes the President to negotiate, conclude, and carry out agreements with foreign countries limiting the export from foreign countries and the import into the United States of an imported article with regard to which the U.S. International Trade Commission has made an affirmative finding regarding serious injury, or the threat thereof. Section 203(f)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(f)(1)) authorizes the President, if action under section 203 takes effect with regard to an imported article, to negotiate agreements of the type described in subsection (a)(3)(E) and, after such agreements take effect, suspend or terminate, in whole or in part, any action previously taken.

3. The United States Trade Representative, pursuant to sections 141(c)(1)(C) and 203(f)(1) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2171(c)(1)(C) and 2253(f)(1)), negotiated an agreement with the Republic of Korea (Agreement) limiting the export from Korea and import into the United States of line pipe through the imposition of a tariff-rate quota, to take effect on September 1, 2002. The agreement was signed on July 29, 2002.

4. Pursuant to sections 203(a)(3)(E) and 203(f) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(a)(3)(E) and 2253(f)), I am replacing the additional duties and 9000 short ton exclusion applicable to imports of line pipe from Korea with a tariff-rate quota, on a quarterly basis, to take effect beginning on September 1, 2002,

5. Section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including but not limited to sections 203 and 604 of the Trade Act, do proclaim that:

(1) In order to establish a tariff-rate quota to carry out the Agreement, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this proclamation.116 STAT. 3291

(2) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is superseded to the extent of the inconsistency.

(3) The modifications to the HTS made by this proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, on September 1, 2002, and shall continue in effect as provided in subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS, unless such actions are earlier expressly modified or terminated. Effective at the close of March 1, 2004, or such other date that is 1 year from the close of the safeguard measure, the modifications to the HTS established in this proclamation and by Proclamation 7274 shall be deleted from the HTS.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH

 

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7586 August 28, 2002To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences for Argentina By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7586 of August 28, 2002
To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences for Argentina By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. Section 503(c)(2)(C) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(C)), provides that a country that is no longer treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to an eligible article may be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to such article if imports of such article from such country did not exceed the competitive need limitations in section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)) during the preceding calendar year.

2. Section 503(c)(2)(F) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(F)) provides that the President may disregard the competitive need limitation provided in section 503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)(i)(II)) with respect to any eligible article from any beneficiary developing country if the aggregate appraised value of the imports of such article into the United States during the preceding calendar year does not exceed an amount set forth in section 503(c)(2)(F)(ii) (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(F)(ii)).

3. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that Argentina should be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to certain eligible articles that previously had been imported in quantities exceeding the competitive need limitations of section 503(c)(2)(A).

4. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(F) of the 1974 Act, 1 have determined that the competitive need limitation provided in section 503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) should be waived with respect to certain eligible articles from Argentina.

5. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the 116 STAT. 3294removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and title V and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim that:

(1) In order to provide that Argentina, which has not been treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to certain eligible articles, should be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to those articles for purposes of the GSP:

(a) general note 4(d) to the HTS is modified as provided in section A of the Annex to this proclamation.

(b) the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for each of the HTS subheadings enumerated in section B of the Annex to this proclamation is modified as provided in such section.

(2) A waiver of the application of section 503(c)(2)(A) (i)(U) of the 1974 Act shall apply to the eligible articles in the HTS subheadings and to the beneficiary developing country listed in section C of the Annex to this proclamation.

(3) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

(4) The modifications made by the Annex to this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the publication of this proclamation in the Federal Register.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
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116 STAT. 3296 7587 August 30, 2002National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7587 of August 30, 2002
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Americans renew their commitment to learning more about the causes of this deadly disease, so that we can detect it early and treat it effectively.

Ovarian cancer continues to cause more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. It is estimated that this year alone, more than 23,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and that almost 14,000 women will die from this disease. In cases where ovarian cancer is found and treated in its earliest stages, the 5-year survival rate is 95 percent. However, most women who suffer from this cancer are not diagnosed until it has become more advanced, because their symptoms may be easily confused with other diseases. Since early detection and treatment can often mean the difference between life and death, developing an effective screening test is a great priority.

Scientists have identified specific substances in the blood that may help indicate whether a woman has ovarian cancer before she shows any symptoms. Additionally, researchers at the National Cancer Institute and the Food and Drug Administration have been working to develop a new type of blood test that may be able to diagnose this disease, and eventually help save the lives of millions of women. By analyzing protein patterns in a single drop of blood, this test was able to recognize ovarian cancer in both its early and late stages. I join thousands of American women and their families in hoping that this promising research will help us in overcoming this terrible disease.

By increasing awareness of ovarian cancer and its causes, we can better prepare women who face the threat of this illness. Researchers have learned that age, alterations in genes, and certain hormonal and reproductive factors are linked to ovarian cancer risk. Women and their doctors should weigh all the risks and benefits of different therapies and make informed choices about health care.

I commend the strength and courage of the women who persevere in the face of this serious illness, and I encourage our scientists and researchers to redouble their efforts to find more effective prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies to combat ovarian cancer. Additionally, I urge those who suffer from this cancer, and those who may be at risk, to talk with their healthcare providers about participating in clinical trials for new medical therapies designed to combat ovarian cancer. By taking part in these clinical trials, you can make important contributions to the knowledge of this disease and benefit from cutting edge medical research. As we increase awareness of ovarian cancer and advance in our research, we can help bring hope to our citizens and draw closer to winning the war on cancer.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2002 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon the 116 STAT. 3297people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7588 August 31, 2002National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7588 of August 31, 2002
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

As we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and the thousands of innocent lives lost on that day, we recall as well the outpouring of compassion and faith that swept our Nation in the face of the evil done that day. In designating September 6–8 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, I ask all Americans to join together in cities, communities, neighborhoods, and places of worship to honor those who were lost, to pray for those who grieve, and to give thanks for God’s enduring blessings on our land. And let us, through prayer, seek the wisdom, patience, and strength to bring those responsible for the attacks to justice and to press for a world at peace.

For the families and friends of those who died, each new day has required new courage. Their perseverance has touched us deeply, and their noble character has brought us hope. We stand with them in faith, and we cherish with them the memory of those who perished.

In the aftermath of the attacks, the words of the Psalms brought comfort to many. We trust God always to be our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in time of trouble. Believing that One greater than ourselves watches over our lives and over this Nation, we continue to place our trust in Him.

The events of September 11 altered our lives, the life of this Nation, and the world. Americans responded to terror with resolve and determination, first recovering, now rebuilding, and, at all times, committing ourselves to protecting our people and preserving our freedom. And we have found hope and healing in our faith, families, and friendships. As we confront the challenges before us, I ask you to join me during these Days of Prayer and Remembrance in praying for God’s continued protection and for the strength to overcome great evil with even greater good.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8, 2002, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States and places of worship mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial services, the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight116 STAT. 3298 remembrance vigils. I invite the people of the world to share in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7589 September 4, 2002National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7589 of September 4, 2002
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Drug and alcohol abuse destroys the hopes of men, women, and young people and takes a terrible toll on society. Addiction destroys the lives of countless Americans, shatters families, and threatens the safety of our neighborhoods.

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month provides an important opportunity to promote the values that have given people the strength to beat drug and alcohol abuse and remain drug-free. The theme of this year’s commemoration, Join the Voices of Recovery: A Call to Action, emphasizes the critical role of communities in encouraging individuals with substance abuse problems to seek help. While those who suffer from addiction must help themselves, it is also crucial for family, friends, and people with shared experiences to support those fighting to overcome substance abuse. Those in recovery play a key role in helping others achieve healthy lives. They can convey important information about the toll of alcohol and drug addiction and the benefits of recovery, inspire others to succeed, and allow young people to learn valuable lessons about their experiences.

As a Nation, we must aggressively promote compassionate treatment for those suffering from addiction. When individuals begin the process of recovery, they take an important first step toward regaining dignity and hope. Across our Nation, we know that many Americans who are dependent on drugs are not receiving the treatment they need. My National Drug Control Strategy expands drug treatment to Americans who need it. For 2003, my Administration proposes $3.8 billion for drug treatment, an increase of more than 6 percent over 2002. This includes a $100 million increase in treatment spending for 2003 as part of a plan to add $1.6 billion over 5 years. Staying clean and sober is a lifelong responsibility, and those who succeed improve their health, can better enjoy their family and friends, and are more likely to find success in the workplace. The vast majority of people in recovery are capable individuals who contribute to America’s strength. We celebrate the success of those in recovery, but we must help those still suffering from dependence and battling addiction.

My Administration is implementing an effective national strategy that is community-based. We have established the goal of a 10 percent reduction116 STAT. 3299 of drug use over the next 2 years, and a 25 percent reduction over the next 5 years. We must stop drug use before it starts, heal America’s drug users, and disrupt the supply of and demand for drugs in our country. And we must continue the fight against alcohol abuse and the toll it takes on our society. Together, we can achieve these goals, help save lives, and restore hope to individuals and families.

NOW, THEREFORE. I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2002 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7590 September 4, 2002Patriot Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7590 of September 4, 2002
Patriot Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

On this first observance of Patriot Day, we remember and honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We will not forget the events of that terrible morning nor will we forget how Americans responded in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in the skies over Pennsylvania-with heroism and selflessness; with compassion and courage; and with prayer and hope. We will always remember our collective obligation to ensure that justice is done, that freedom prevails, and that the principles upon which our Nation was founded endure.

Inspired by the heroic sacrifices of our firefighters, rescue and law enforcement personnel, military service members, and other citizens, our Nation found unity, focus, and strength. We found healing in the national outpouring of compassion for those lost, as tens of millions of Americans participated in moments of silence, candlelight vigils, and religious services. From the tragedy of September 11 emerged a stronger Nation, renewed by a spirit of national pride and a true love of country.

We are a people dedicated to the triumph of freedom and democracy over evil and tyranny. The heroic stories of the first responders who gave their all to save others strengthened our resolve. And our Armed Forces have pursued the war against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere with valor and skill. Together with our coalition partners, they have achieved success.

Americans also have fought back against terror by choosing to overcome evil with good. By loving their neighbors as they would like to be loved, countless citizens have answered the call to help others.116 STAT. 3300

They have contributed to relief efforts, improved homeland security in their communities, and volunteered their time to aid those in need. This spirit of service continues to grow as thousands have joined the newly established USA Freedom Corps, committing themselves to changing America one heart at a time through the momentum of millions of acts of decency and kindness.

Those whom we lost last September 11 will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts and in the history of our Nation. As we mark the first anniversary of that tragic day, we remember their sacrifice; and we commit ourselves to honoring their memory by pursuing peace and justice in the world and security at home. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107–89), the Congress has authorized and requested the President to designate September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2002, as Patriot Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services and candlelight vigils. I also call upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. Further, I encourage all Americans to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time, or another appropriate commemorative time, to honor the innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7591 September 13, 2002National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7591 of September 13, 2002
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America’s cultural diversity has always been a great strength of our Nation. The Hispanic-American community has a long and important history of commitment to our Nation’s core values, and the contributions of this community have helped make our country great. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the many achievements of Hispanic Americans and recognize their contributions to our country.

In 1968, the Congress authorized President Lyndon Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, and this observance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration to honor our Nation’s Hispanic heritage. During this month, America celebrates the traditions, ancestry, and unique experiences of those who trace their roots 116 STAT. 3301to Spain, Mexico, the countries of Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Throughout our history, Hispanic Americans have enriched the American way of life, and we recognize the millions of Hispanic Americans whose love of family, hard work, and community have helped unite us as a people and sustain us as a Nation. As entrepreneurs and public servants, scholars and artists, Hispanic Americans have provided wisdom, energy, and leadership to our communities, and to our country. During the Civil War, David Glasgow Farragut, son of Revolutionary War hero Jorge Farragut of Spain, won fame as a Union hero by blocking Southern ports. The Congress rewarded his valor by naming him the Navy’s first four-star Admiral. Today, a statue honoring his many accomplishments stands in Farragut Square, Washington, D.C. Nearly a century ago, Hispanic actresses Myrtle Gonzalez and Beatriz Michelena were popular stars in silent films. Many others followed as the industry expanded in the 20th Century, including Rita Hayworth, Fernando Lamas, and Anthony Quinn. In 1959, Dr. Severo Ochoa was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of RNA (ribonucleic acid), one of the chemical building blocks of life. In the world of sports, athletes such as Roberto Clemente earned the admiration of countless Americans for his athletic skill and commitment to humanitarian efforts.

We also remember those Hispanics who established the vibrant and diverse American cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Fe, San Antonio, and many others. We remember those who were instrumental in exploring and mapping our great hemisphere and we honor those proud Hispanic-American patriots who fought and died for our country in every war and conflict since our founding.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, I join with all Americans in celebrating this rich and diverse culture and encourage all citizens to recognize the important role of Hispanics in creating and building this great Nation.

To honor the achievements of Hispanic Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 100–402, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15, as “National Hispanic Heritage Month.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2002, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3302 7592 September 13, 2002National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7592 of September 13, 2002
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

American farm and ranch families embody our Nation’s values of hard work, love of the land, and love of country. Farming not only feeds our country but increasingly provides more of our Nation’s energy needs. The success of America’s farmers and ranchers is essential to our economy, and helping to ensure their safety is an important goal for our country.

Because their homes also serve as their workplace, our country’s farm families are often exposed to unique hazards. These include powerful machinery, dangerous chemicals, unruly livestock, and buildings containing high dust and gas levels. To ensure safety, young family members helping with farm work must be trained to recognize these dangers; and we must also safeguard older farm workers whose health risks may increase due to aging and previous injuries.

Professionals in the engineering safety and rural health fields have made significant progress in preventing accidents in agricultural settings. To protect machinery operators, industry has made great strides to incorporate safeguards to prevent rollovers, entanglements, and other accidents. Personal protective gear, new and safer packaging, and advances in respiratory protection and hearing conservation help protect agricultural workers from contact with hazardous products, excessive dust, gas, and unduly loud noise in the work environment.

To ensure our farmers’ continued health, we must increase public awareness of available safety precautions. Simple, economical tools and procedures can help prevent accidents on farms. With proper installation and care, lighting and marking devices reduce the risk of highway collisions between farm equipment and vehicles. By clearly labeling farm chemicals and storing them in locked containers, we can help avoid poisonings and injuries.

America’s farmers make invaluable contributions to our country, and my Administration is committed to preserving the farm way of life for future generations. In May, 1 was pleased to sign the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. This generous new law will strengthen American agriculture and support our farmers through difficult times, without encouraging overproduction and depressing prices. I also intend to aggressively use my trade promotion authority to open markets to American farmers. By promoting farm safety, we strengthen our farm economy and help our Nation’s farmers continue to be the best, most productive farmers in the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week of September 15 through September 21, 2002, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon the agencies, organizations, and businesses that serve America’s agricultural workers to strengthen their commitment to promoting farm safety and health programs. I also encourage American citizens to recognize the importance of our agricultural 116 STAT. 3303heritage and the valuable contributions America’s farmers, ranchers, and farm workers make to our Nation’s economy and vitality.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7593 September 13, 2002National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7593 of September 13, 2002
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities are a vital part of our Nation’s higher education system. During National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, we renew our dedication to these institutions and strengthen our commitment to securing educational freedom, opportunity, and access for every American.

Emerging more than a century ago in a segregated society, our Historically Black Colleges and Universities have provided quality education and promoted greater participation by African Americans in every sector of our society. These institutions continue to serve as centers of hope and opportunity, reflecting the belief that every student in America should have access to a college education. While constituting less than 3 percent of America’s institutions of higher education, today they enroll 14 percent of all African Americans enrolled in colleges or universities.

These schools represent a source of accomplishment and great pride for both the African-American community and our entire Nation. The various founders of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities understood that high standards and quality instruction would prepare their students to follow their dreams and succeed in life. By opening doors to new academic pursuits, these schools have encouraged and enabled generations of African Americans to reach their full potential. America must continue to support these important institutions, because they provide educational opportunities that otherwise might not be available. In 1980, Executive Order 12232 established a Federal program to enhance equal opportunity and strengthen the capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to provide excellence in education. My Administration remains committed to this important mission and to making the goal of higher education accessible to our citizens.

America recognizes and honors the many achievements of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and their invaluable contributions to our country. They help foster a culture of achievement and create a brighter future for all Americans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution116 STAT. 3304 and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 15 through September 21, 2002, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and citizens of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs in order to show our appreciation for these remarkable educational institutions, and to commend the achievements of their talented graduates.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7594 September 16, 2002Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7594 of September 16, 2002
Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

With these words, written more than 200 years ago, our Forefathers laid the foundations for a great Nation, adopting a Constitution that has since proven to be an enduring and true guide for American government. The Constitution’s powerful framework for establishing and preserving liberty, justice, and opportunity has enabled us to prosper as a Nation and thrive as a people through more than two centuries of political change, social transformation, and economic challenge.

The Founders secured the principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence by establishing a government that derives its power from the consent of the American people. The government established by the Constitution formed a remarkably resilient structure, balancing necessary authority with inherent freedoms, national unity with individual rights, and Federal interests with State powers. In setting this foundation, the Founders also recognized tire potential for necessary change. They included a constitutional amendment process, which has proven to be a vitally important mechanism for achieving equality and fairness for all our citizens.

Our Constitution is sustained by Americans who daily defend the principles of democracy and freedom. We understand that with great privileges come great responsibilities. Citizenship not only involves a commitment to our Nation but also to our neighbors and those in need. Over the past year, we have seen many outstanding examples of selfless sacrifice, courageous compassion, and true generosity. We remain committed to building a culture of service and responsibility that inspires citizens to reach out to the needy, take leadership in improving our communities, and participate fully in our democratic process.116 STAT. 3305

Today, the United States stands as a beacon of democracy and tolerance, inviting the nations of the world to pursue justice, provide freedom, and protect liberty for their people. As we face the challenges of a new era, we remain resolved and vigilant in the defense of life and liberty against tyranny and terror. Drawing strength and guidance from our Constitution, we will work to ensure that the blessings of American liberty endure and extend for generations to come.

In remembrance of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of the Americans who strive to uphold the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, the Congress, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 U.S.C. 106, as amended), designated September 17 as “Citizenship Day,” and by joint resolution of August 2, 1956 (36 U.S.C. 108, as amended), requested that the President proclaim the week beginning September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as “Constitution Week.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 17, 2002, as Citizenship Day and September 17 through September 23, 2002, as Constitution Week. I encourage Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to conduct ceremonies and programs that celebrate our Constitution and reaffirm our commitment as citizens of our great Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7595 September 19, 2002National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7595 of September 19, 2002
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Throughout American history, many men and women have bravely served in our military and sacrificed much to preserve our country and protect the democratic ideals that make our Nation a beacon of hope. Some of those who answered the call to service were captured in conflict and imprisoned by our enemies; and many remain missing in action.

Each year on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor those Americans who were prisoners of war and recognize them for the courage and determination they showed in the face of unspeakable hardships. We also honor those who remain unaccounted for, especially remembering the sacrifices of their families who must courageously face each day without knowing the fate of their loved ones.

Nearly 60 years after the end of World War II, the fate of more than 78,000 Americans who fought in that conflict remains unknown. More than 8,100 from the Korean War are missing, more than 120 from the Cold War, more than 1,900 from the Vietnam War, and three from the 116 STAT. 3306Gulf War. These Americans, who dedicated their lives to preserving and protecting our freedoms, will never be forgotten.

On September 20, 2002, the flag of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia will be flown over the White House, the Capitol, the Departments of State, Defense, and Veterans Affairs, the Selective Service System Headquarters, the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, U.S. military installations, national cemeteries, and other locations across our country. With this observance, we reaffirm our commitment to those who have suffered the horrors of enemy captivity, to those who have yet to return from battle, and to their families. We remain dedicated to resolving discrepancy cases, achieving the fullest possible accounting of our prisoners of war and missing in action, and bringing them home with the honor and dignity that they deserve.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 20, 2002, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I call upon all the people of the United States to join me in honoring former American prisoners of war who suffered the hardships of enemy captivity, and in renewing our commitment to those still missing. I also call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7596 September 20, 2002Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7596 of September 20, 2002
Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Entrepreneurs help make America strong and are essential to our economic success. Their talent, skill, and hard work have helped sustain our Nation since its founding; and their disciplined work ethic and capacity for innovation reflect the true character of our country. During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we celebrate our more than 3 million minority-owned businesses, and we recognize the important contributions they make to the United States of America.

To promote prosperity in our Nation, Government must help create an environment where innovative, hardworking, and determined individuals have the opportunity to fully participate and succeed in our economy. Last year’s tax relief initiative, including the repeal of the “Death Tax,” was an important part of developing an enhanced business climate in America. And this year, I signed two pieces of legislation into law that will promote growth. The Trade Act of 2002 gives me new Trade Promotion Authority that will help boost our economy, create new jobs, and provide America with the opportunity to participate in 116 STAT. 3307new and emerging international markets. And the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will improve business practices by creating tough corporate responsibility laws that will help expose and punish acts of corruption and protect small investors. These vital initiatives will benefit minority business enterprises and help these important job creators compete fully and fairly in the global economy.

My Administration, through the efforts of the Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA), is committed to promoting the growth of minority businesses. In FY 2001, the MBDA assisted minority businesses in gaining access to $1.6 billion in contracts. In addition, last year the SBA offered assistance to more than 1 million small business owners, and continues to play a major role in our Nation’s disaster relief efforts by making low-interest recovery loans available to Americans. The important efforts of the MBDA and SBA help businesses build entrepreneurial opportunity for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 22 through September 28, 2002, as Minority Enterprise Development Week. I call upon all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate observances, ceremonies, and activities, and to recognize the countless contributions of our Nation’s minority enterprises.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7597 September 20, 2002Family Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7597 of September 20, 2002
Family Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America’s character begins in the home, where children learn proper standards of conduct, principled values, and the importance of service. Families provide children the encouragement, support, and love they need to become confident, compassionate, and successful members of society. We must work together to promote and preserve the health and security of our families by upholding the timeless values that have sustained our society through history.

Recent events have reminded Americans of the blessings of family and friends, and of the importance of faith. As a Nation, we have a renewed dedication to our freedom, our country, and our principles. In homes, schools, places of worship, the workplace, and civic and social organizations, we must continue to encourage responsibility, compassion, and good citizenship.

Americans must also act to fight crime and drugs, and provide a safe and healthy environment for our children. We can begin by working 116 STAT. 3308to strengthen the bonds and improving communication between parents and children. Research done by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University has consistently shown that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely children are to smoke, drink, or use illegal drugs. Naturally, parents should be the most prominent and active figures in their children’s lives. By spending more family time together, parents can better engage with their children and encourage them to make the right choices.

The nurturing and development of our families require investment, focus, and commitment. Strong families make strong and drug-free communities. By taking time to develop positive and open relationships with their children, parents help fight the war on drugs and encourage positive choices. Across our land, citizens, schools, and civic institutions can assist families by helping to meet the needs of all those who live in our communities. As we work together to strengthen our families, we will build a Nation of hope and opportunity for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 23, 2002, as Family Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day by spending quality time with family members and engaging in other nurturing activities to strengthen the relationships between parents and children and help fight against substance abuse. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this Twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7598 September 27, 2002Gold Star Mother’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7598 of September 27, 2002
Gold Star Mother’s Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Throughout our rich history, many of our Nation’s dedicated military men and women have served and sacrificed their lives to secure our country, defend our freedoms, and preserve the values of our democracy. Many of these heroes fell in battle, leaving behind family, friends, and loved ones who grieve their loss to this day. Every year, we recognize and honor mothers who have lost sons and daughters in service to our country—our Gold Star Mothers—and we thank them for their strength and their contributions to our Nation.

Our Gold Star Mothers help us remember those who have been lost by upholding the ideals for which their children gave their lives. These brave women are devoted to improving and enhancing the lives of those in our Armed Forces, their families, and our veterans, and they encourage civic education, patriotism, and the teaching of American history. These efforts enrich the lives of countless young Americans, and they support my Administration’s work to build a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility in our country.116 STAT. 3309

By advancing national pride and promoting international goodwill, Gold Star Mothers serve as models of grace and strength. As we honor their patriotism and dedication, we renew our commitment to upholding the honorable legacy of their fallen children by pursuing a future of security, liberty, and peace.

The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936, (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as “Gold Star Mother’s Day,” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 29, 2002, as Gold Star Mother’s Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on this solemn day. I also encourage the American people to display the flag and to hold appropriate meetings in their homes, places of worship, or other suitable places as a public expression of the sympathy and respect that our Nation holds for our Gold Star Mothers.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh
GEORGE W. BUSH 7599 October 1, 2002National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7599 of October 1, 2002
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the progress being made towards a cure for this disease, which robs so many women of their health and, in too many cases, their lives. This year, an estimated 203,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and almost 40,000 will die. Although we have made great medical strides in understanding breast cancer, much remains to be done to advance prevention, early detection, and effective treatment.

Regular screenings remain the most effective way to identify breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. For women 40 and over, having mammograms every 1 to 2 years can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer. To ensure mammography is available to all American women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides screening and treatment services through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Now in its 12th year, this Program has offered free and low-cost mammograms to almost 1.5 million low-income and minority women across our country.

In addition, the Federal Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act allows States to expand Medicaid coverage to low-income, uninsured women who were screened through the CDC program and found to need treatment for breast or cervical cancer. To date, the 116 STAT. 3310Department of Health and Human Services has approved this Medicaid eligibility in 45 States.

To prevent breast cancer, we must increase awareness of its risk factors and causes. Age and genetic factors have been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer. And researchers are now exploring how diet and hormonal factors are linked to possible causes. This information will help women and their doctors make informed health care choices.

My Administration continues to support research efforts to discover a cure and advance our understanding of breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute invested more than $475 million last year on breast cancer research, and we will devote an estimated $535.8 million this year and approximately $604.3 million next year. In addition to these important funding increases taken by my Administration, Americans have raised more than $23 million over the past 4 years by purchasing the Breast Cancer Research stamp, which will be available until December 31, 2003, from the United States Postal Service. I also commend all of the private and nonprofit groups, especially everyone who has worked on the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, for all their efforts and contributions in the fight against breast cancer.

Much of this funding is directed towards clinical trials dedicated to finding new and more effective ways of preventing, detecting, and treating breast cancer. America is grateful to the brave and generous women who help fight this disease by participating in clinical trials. Researchers rely on these courageous patients, who help us learn about the safety and effectiveness of new approaches of treatment and, in doing so, bring us closer to eliminating this terrible disease.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2002 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, businesses, communities, healthcare professionals, educators, volunteers, and all the people of the United States to publicly reaffirm our Nation’s strong and continuing commitment to controlling and curing breast cancer.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7600 October 1, 2002National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7600 of October 1, 2002
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

All of our citizens should have the opportunity to live and work with dignity and freedom. Every October, we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month, to recognize the talents, skills, and dedication of disabled Americans who are a vital part of our workforce.116 STAT. 3311

During this month, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that people with disabilities who want to work can receive the training they need to achieve their goal.

This year marks the 12th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The ADA has allowed disabled persons to participate more fully in our society; and it has opened doors for countless Americans by removing barriers, improving employment opportunities, expanding government services, and regulating public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. Much work remains to be done; for many individuals with disabilities still find it difficult to pursue an education, obtain a job, or own a home.

My Administration remains committed to helping America’s more than 50 million disabled persons to obtain meaningful work and to achieve the ADA’s promise of equality of opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. Last year, I announced my New Freedom Initiative to promote these goals. It is a comprehensive plan that fosters the full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of American fife. This initiative provides increased access to innovative assistive technologies, expands educational options, increases access to gainful employment, and promotes full access to community life.

My Administration continues to enforce the ADA and is working with employers to build partnerships that support creative job accommodations and provide all Americans with meaningful and successful careers. Breaking down barriers requires this kind of cooperative, sustained, and consistent effort. We must continue to work for an America where all individuals are respected for who they are, celebrated for their abilities, and encouraged to realize their full potential and achieve their dreams.

By joint resolution approved August 11, 1945, as amended (36 U.S.C. 121), the Congress has, each year since 1945, called upon this Nation to recognize the contributions that workers with disabilities have made, and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for appropriate ceremonies and activities.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 2002 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. I call upon all government leaders, labor leaders, and employers to collaborate to ensure the full inclusion of our Nation’s persons with disabilities in the 21st century workforce.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3312 7601 October 1, 2002National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7601 of October 1, 2002
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Domestic violence in America is intolerable and must be stopped. According to the 2000 National Crime Victimization Survey, almost 700,000 incidents of violence between partners were documented in our Nation, and thousands more go unreported. And in the past quarter century, almost 57,000 Americans were murdered by a partner. Children who witness domestic violence often grow up believing that physical cruelty in relationships is acceptable behavior, and thus they may tend to perpetuate a cycle of violence in society.

Many Federal, State, and local programs addressing the domestic violence problem have achieved success, bringing greater safety to families. The success of coordinated community-based efforts is helping us win the battle against domestic violence. Community leaders, police, judges, advocates, healthcare workers, and concerned Americans are working together across America to develop solutions to this serious problem and to implement services that will improve our responses when it occurs. For example, many police departments and district attorneys offices have created specialized domestic violence units that cooperate with community advocates to enhance services for victims: and representatives from the faith community frequently provide essential support in areas where there may be no other services available. Programs designed to educate men and women about ways they can help prevent domestic violence are being developed across our Nation. Every citizen has the ability to aid and assist those suffering from domestic abuse and to let victims know that support is available through shelters, hotlines, and other services.

To better assist victims in need, my Administration recently implemented funding for new programs to improve outreach and services for people who are older or who have disabilities.

We have also intensified our efforts to provide meaningful access to Federally sponsored programs for individuals with limited English proficiency, making it easier for them to escape violence, report crime, and gain access to community services.

We must continue to hold domestic abusers accountable; we must punish them to the full extent of the law; and we must prevent them from inflicting more abuse. Protective orders are helpful and can be enforced in every jurisdiction in our country, which means their power extends across State lines and onto tribal lands. This legal authority makes it easier for police and prosecutors to keep aggressors away from their intended targets. Many abusers become more dangerous after court-enforced separation from their victims and often use visitation or exchange of children as an opportunity to inflict abuse. We are working to expand programs that improve the safety of family members in these situations.

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I urge all Americans to join together in recommitting themselves to eliminating domestic violence and reaching out to its victims, letting them know that help is 116 STAT. 3313available. With dedication and vigilance, we can increase safety for thousands of our citizens and bring hope to countless Americans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2002 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I urge all Americans to become a part of the coordinated community response to domestic violence and to send the message that this crime will not be tolerated in our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7602 October 4, 2002Fire Prevention Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7602 of October 4, 2002
Fire Prevention Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Every year, fires needlessly take lives and destroy homes, natural habitats, and livelihoods. This year, as we observe Fire Prevention Week, I ask all citizens to take responsible steps to prevent fires at home and outdoors and to ensure that safety and emergency plans are in place and in practice.

Approximately 3,500 Americans die each year in home fires; and 85 percent of all annual fire fatalities occur in residences. To prevent this tragic loss of life, the National Fire Protection Association, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Fire Administration, and America’s 26,354 fire departments, is sponsoring the 2002 Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Team Up for Fire Safety.” I encourage all Americans to heed the recommendations of fire safety experts by ensuring that every home is equipped with the appropriate number of properly installed and maintained smoke alarms and that every family has fire safety and escape plans. These measures will help to prevent fires and protect our families, our communities, and our firefighters.

America has faced a devastating wildfire season this year, and much wildlife habitat has been destroyed by fires in our overgrown forests. To reduce the threat of these catastrophic wildfires and to restore the health of America’s forests, we must continue to develop improved forest management plans. My Healthy Forests Initiative aims to ensure our environment’s health by thinning dangerous overgrowth. Firefighters and forest experts agree that we could strengthen the health of our forests by targeted thinning of dense forests and quickly restoring fire-damaged areas to prevent erosion. Through these improved forest policies, we can protect our citizens, prevent catastrophic fires, preserve healthy forests, and sustain wildlife habitat.116 STAT. 3314

During Fire Prevention Week, our Nation also gives thanks for the invaluable service rendered by our firefighters, who risk their lives to preserve and protect our communities. These courageous public servants have inspired us with their dedication and professionalism. On September 11, 2001, we saw that our brave firefighters are among America’s greatest heroes. As we remember the sacrifice of so many firefighters that day, let us draw great strength from their example of selfless service to others. These firefighters embodied the best of the American spirit.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 6 through October 12, 2002, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 6, 2002, pursuant to Public Law 107–51, flags will be flown at half-staff on all Federal office buildings in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I invite the people of the United States to participate in this observance by flying our Nation’s flag over their homes at half-staff on this day, to mark this week with appropriate programs and activities, and to renew efforts throughout the year to prevent fires and their tragic consequences.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7603 October 4, 2001Child Health Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7603 of October 4, 2001
Child Health Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

On Child Health Day, we renew our commitment to the well-being and safety of our children. Parents, families, teachers, and neighbors all play important roles in preparing children to face life’s physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional demands. For the future of our country, we must work together to provide our young people with the knowledge and skills they need to be safe, self-confident, and successful.

From maintaining a healthy environment and high safety standards to providing immunizations and quality health care, children rely on our vigilance and support. Each year, 30 million children require emergency care due to acute illness and injury. We can all take important steps to help prevent these accidents and to improve the health and safety of young Americans.

Parents and other caregivers should be aware of the latest safety pre-cautions and pay careful attention to consumer safety warnings. They should always secure infants, toddlers, and small children in safety seats and booster seats. Children should be taught always to wear their seatbelts when riding in a vehicle and to use protective gear when riding a bicycle, roller blading, skate boarding, playing sports, and participating116 STAT. 3315 in other similar activities. Parents should set a good example by refraining from smoking and should teach their children about the health risks of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.

Child obesity has become a serious problem in this country. About 8 million young Americans—almost 15 percent of all children—are overweight. Obesity can cause medical complications that can lead to hospitalization for type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and asthma. Ensuring regular participation in physical activity can help children manage weight, control blood pressure, and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.

My Administration is strongly committed to advancing programs that help children discover and understand the benefits of healthy living. The recently introduced HealthierUS Initiative will help Americans improve their health and quality of life through modest improvements in physical activity, nutrition, getting preventive screenings, and making healthy choices. Families play a vital role and can help to promote and encourage these beneficial habits.

By committing ourselves to health and safety, we better enable young people to achieve their goals, live longer, fuller lives, and we strengthen our Nation. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in October as “Child Health Day” and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 7, 2002, as Child Health Day. On this day, and on every day throughout the year, I call upon families, schools, child health professionals, communities, and governments to help all of our children discover the rewards of good health and wellness.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7604 October 4, 2002German-American Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7604 of October 4, 2002
German-American Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

As the oldest and longest-lived democracy in the world, our Nation is committed to promoting freedom, protecting liberty, and pursuing peace. For over 225 years, America has been a place where people have come to realize their dreams and enjoy the blessings of religious tolerance and individual rights.

In 1683, 13 immigrant families left Germany to escape religious persecution and establish the first German settlement in North America in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Since that time, more than 7 million German immigrants have come to America, and through hard work, innovation,116 STAT. 3316 and dedication, they have influenced our Nation and strengthened our country. Each year, we celebrate German-American Day, which offers us the chance to reflect on the proud and important contributions that German Americans have made to the United States.

Carl Schurz, who emigrated from the Rhineland, served as a United States Senator and Secretary of the Interior. He said that German immigrants “could render no greater honor to their former fatherland than by becoming conscientious and faithful citizens of their new country.” As farmers, businessmen, scientists, artists, teachers, and politicians, German Americans have contributed to the values that make our Nation strong. Through his artistic abilities as a cartoonist and caricaturist during and following the Civil War, Thomas Nast established himself as a political voice for the underprivileged and champion of equal rights for all citizens.

The important work of Joseph Pulitzer helped to create the American legacy of freedom of the press and to advance the field of journalism. Oscar Hammerstein is known as an integral figure in the history of the United States opera for building his second Manhattan Opera House in addition to several other theaters. This tradition of excellence continued with the musical talents of his grandson, Oscar Hammerstein II, as he elevated the American musical comedy to musical theater that Americans enjoy today. The efforts of German-American entrepreneurs Levi Strauss, the creator of blue jeans, and Walter Percy Chrysler, the first president of Chrysler Corporation in 1925, reflect the entrepreneurial spirit of our country. Today, German Americans continue to serve this Nation with distinction in our Armed Forces, in our communities, and throughout all sectors of our society.

On this day, we recognize the important and continuing relationship between Germany and the United States. Our friendship was forged after World War II and is based on mutual support and respect. Germany showed meaningful support for the United States after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. On this day, I am pleased to call all Americans to celebrate the contributions that German Americans have made to our Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 6, 2002, as German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to recognize the contributions of our citizens of German descent to the liberty and prosperity of the United States, and to celebrate our close ties to the people of Germany.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3317 7605 October 8, 2002Leif Erikson Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7605 of October 8, 2002
Leif Erikson Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

More than 1,000 years ago, Leif Erikson and his crew journeyed across the Atlantic seeking unknown lands. Their pioneering spirit of courage, determination, and discovery helped to open the world to new exploration and unprecedented development. Each October, we join our friends in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland in honoring this historic voyage and in celebrating the strong transatlantic bonds that exist between those countries and the United States.

Our Nation is committed to promoting prosperity and stability throughout Northern Europe. Through the Northern Europe Initiative, we have partnered with other nations in the region to enhance security and economic growth in the Baltic region. This Initiative addresses concrete needs in six areas: the environment: public health; law enforcement and rule-of-law; civil society; energy; and trade. Our Nation also supports the European Union’s “Northern Dimension” strategy, which aims to strengthen the integration of Northwest Russia and the accession countries to the European Union. These important efforts, along with the bilateral programs of all Nordic countries, are helping to build a brighter future for the entire region.

As we defend ourselves against terrorism, we are grateful for the support of our coalition partners around the world, including our Nordic friends and allies. The goodwill demonstrated by the people of this region has reinforced our close ties and strengthened our resolve to overcome the evil that is before us. As we celebrate Leif Erikson Day, we recommit ourselves to a world of innovation, prosperity, and opportunity.

To honor Leif Erikson, the brave son of Iceland and grandson of Norway, and to recognize our Nation’s Nordic-American heritage, the Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88–566) approved on September 2, 1964, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim October 9 of each year as “Leif Erikson Day.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2002, as Leif Erikson Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to honor our rich Nordic-American heritage.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3318 7606 October 9, 2002Columbus Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7606 of October 9, 2002
Columbus Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

In August 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed from Palos, Spain, embarking on a westward voyage and intending to establish a new trade route from Spain to the Far East. With three ships and a crew of approximately 100 men, he journeyed across the Atlantic Ocean. Instead of finding a new route to the Indies, Columbus discovered the Bahama Islands. Today, more than five centuries later, Americans continue to celebrate Columbus’ bold expedition and recognize his pioneering achievements as an enduring symbol of imagination, courage, and perseverance.

Columbus brought European settlers to North America and helped establish a new era of world exploration during his four journeys to the “New World.” In the years following his voyage of discovery, others such as John Cabot, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan followed Columbus’ example to explore and discover new lands, peoples, and cultures.

Today, Columbus’ spirit of innovation and discovery flourishes in America as we seek to advance knowledge and ensure prosperity and hope for all people. We challenge our young men and women particularly to reach for all their dreams as the great explorers of the past did.

In commemoration of Columbus’ remarkable journey 510 years ago, the Congress, by joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested that the President proclaim the second Monday of October of each year as “Columbus Day.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 14, 2002, as Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of Christopher Columbus.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7607 October 10, 2002General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7607 of October 10, 2002
General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Americans celebrate our friendship and common commitment to freedom with the people of Poland each year on October 11, when we 116 STAT. 3319honor Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a hero of the American Revolutionary War. As a brave Polish patriot, General Pulaski made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation, giving his life in 1779 to help America gain its independence. His devotion to liberty continues to inspire us today as we join with our allies to secure peace and freedom around the globe.

Before joining the American Revolution in 1777, Casimir Pulaski struggled against oppression in his native Poland, fighting alongside his father and brothers to defend their homeland from Prussian and Imperial Russian invaders. Though his cause was ultimately overcome by those powerful forces, Pulaski was widely recognized for his courageous actions as a cavalry officer and leader of Polish forces. Benjamin Franklin lauded Pulaski as “famous throughout Europe for his bravery and conduct in defense of the liberties of his country.”

When General Pulaski joined General George Washington’s staff, he immediately made important contributions to the war effort. He led a critical counterattack at the Battle of Brandywine that avoided a potential military disaster, earning him a commission as a Brigadier General. American leaders valued Pulaski’s experience in battle, his knowledge of military strategy, and his pioneering efforts that led to a recognition that he was the “Father of the American cavalry.” While leading cavalry forces in the Siege of Savannah, Pulaski was wounded, and died on October 11, 1779.

Two hundred and twenty-five years ago, Casimir Pulaski joined forces with Americans to establish liberty and overcome despotism. That inspiration and solidarity is mirrored today as we engage in a war against terrorism. As part of a global coalition, which includes the government and people of Poland, we are working to ensure that our two nations remain strong friends and allies in our effort to build a safer, more peaceful world for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, October 11, 2002, as General Pulaski Memorial Day. I encourage all Americans to commemorate this occasion with appropriate programs and activities paying tribute to Casimir Pulaski and honoring all those who defend the freedom of our great Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3320 7608 October 11, 2002National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7608 of October 11, 2002
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common fatal genetic diseases in the United States. During this week, we renew our commitment to fighting this deadly disease that affects an estimated 30,000 American men, women, and children.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that can be passed on directly from parents to children. Millions of Americans are unknowing, symptom-free carriers of the defective gene that can cause this disease. When both parents are carriers of the abnormal gene, their children have a 1 in 4 chance of being born with the disorder. Individuals who suffer from cystic fibrosis experience frequent lung infections and digestive problems caused by cell disorders in the lining of the lungs, small intestines, sweat glands, and pancreas.

Though there is as yet no known cure for cystic fibrosis, scientists and researchers have made great progress in understanding and treating this disease. Thanks to these efforts, the average life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis has increased significantly in recent decades, and it is now approximately 30 years. In addition, advances in antibiotic therapy and the management of lung and digestive problems have improved the quality of life for these individuals.

Recent genetic research may also accelerate the discovery of a cure. To help advance the work to end cystic fibrosis, my Administration is dedicated to increasing Federal funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health. Until cystic fibrosis is eliminated, we are hopeful that our research efforts will continue to extend and improve the quality of life of those stricken with this grave disease.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 13 through October 19, 2002, as National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH116 STAT. 3321 7609 October 11, 2002National School Lunch Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7609 of October 11, 2002
National School Lunch Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The future success of our Nation depends on our children’s healthy development. Since 1946, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has made important contributions to the well-being of our school children. As part of the NSLP, more than 96,000 schools and residential childcare institutions serve more than 27 million children each day. In addition to providing young people with nutritious meals, this program supports the academic mission of our schools and helps to ensure that all our Nation’s children reach their full potential.

To avoid the formation of poor eating habits, which are generally established during childhood, we must encourage positive choices that fulfill dietary recommendations. It is critical that our children eat sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables, reduce fat in their diets, and consume essential nutrients in an overall diet with appropriate calories. By making modest improvements to their diets and increasing physical activities, children can dramatically improve their overall health.

To help meet this goal, the Department of Agriculture launched the School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children. This plan empowers schools to serve “kid-friendly” meals that meet the recommendations defined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid. Through Team Nutrition, a comprehensive, behavior-based plan, the USDA assists schools by supporting food service personnel with important training. New recipes are now created by teams of dietitians and chefs, and then taste-tested by children. As a result, more children are enjoying lunches that are lower in fat, saturated fat, and sodium.

To motivate children to make sound choices, Team Nutrition also educates them about the benefits of healthy eating. State and local governments are supplementing these programs through innovative partnerships with educators, school administrators, community organizations, the food industry, and others. Through these cooperative efforts we are addressing solutions to health problems, such as the increasing incidence of childhood obesity, and we are enhancing access to nutrition programs for needy children.

During National School Lunch Week, we recognize the hard work and dedication of the thousands of food service professionals who plan and prepare meals, and provide vital nutritional education to our young people.

In recognition of the contributions of the National School Lunch Program to the health, education, and well-being of our Nation’s children, the Congress, by joint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87780), as amended, has designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in October of each year as “National School Lunch Week” and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week.116 STAT. 3322

NOW. THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 13 through October 19, 2002, as National School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to join the dedicated individuals who administer the National School Lunch Program at the State and local levels in appropriate activities and celebrations that promote all programs that support the health and well-being of our Nation’s children.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7610 October 11, 2002White Cane Safety Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7610 of October 11, 2002
White Cane Safety Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The white cane is a powerful symbol of independence and opportunity for visually impaired persons. It is also an essential tool for increasing mobility and productivity for those who are blind as well as those who suffer from severe visual impairment. On White Cane Safety Day, our Nation renews its dedication to eliminating barriers for every disabled American, especially the blind and visually impaired.

My Administration seeks to ensure that all Americans enjoy full access to employment, education, and all the blessings of freedom. Through my “New Freedom Initiative,” we are working to provide people with disabilities more employment opportunities and increased access to new technologies for independent living. My 2003 budget for this initiative proposes $145 million for alternative transportation and innovative transportation grants that will improve accessibility to vital aspects of society including schools, jobs, and places of worship. By implementing these and other important reforms, we can make great progress towards an America where individuals are celebrated for their talents and abilities, not judged by their limitations and disabilities.

The Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88–628) approved on October 6, 1964, as amended, has designated October 15 of each year as “White Cane Safety Day.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2002, as White Cane Safety Day. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to join with me in ensuring that all the benefits and privileges of life in our great Nation are available to blind and visually impaired individuals, and to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the 116 STAT. 3323Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7611 October 17, 2002Year of Clean Water, 2002–2003 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7611 of October 17, 2002
Year of Clean Water, 2002–2003 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

On October 18, 2002, our Nation marks the 30th anniversary of the Clean Water Act and begins the Observance of the Year of Clean Water. This landmark environmental legislation has been central to the important progress we have made as a Nation in improving the quality of our drinking water and the health of our waters, wetlands, and watersheds. During this time, we renew our commitment to building on these successes and to developing new approaches and partnerships to meet our environmental challenges.

The Clean Water Act of 1972 and the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 have helped our citizens enjoy one of the safest and cleanest water supplies in the world. Under the Clean Water Act, the Federal Government has provided more than $80 billion in wastewater assistance to the States and localities. This fundamentally important investment has ensured that 165 million citizens now benefit from modem sewage treatment, up from 86 million in 1968. The important advances in waste water treatment since the Clean Water Act’s passage constitute one of the major achievements in modem American public health.

In the last 30 years, the overall health of our marine waters, lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands has also dramatically improved. The Federal Government has cooperated with States, tribes, local communities, businesses, and concerned individuals to reduce significantly all forms of water pollution, making our waters better suited for recreation and other pursuits and more hospitable to aquatic life. Recent studies show that we are close to achieving our goal of halting overall wetlands loss, and we are hopeful that in the near future we will begin increasing the overall function and value of our wetlands. As we look to the challenges ahead, the Clean Water Act will be an important mainstay and tool for further progress.

As part of our Nation’s long-term commitment to protecting our environment and natural resources, we must continue to focus on cleaner air, water, and land; healthier citizens, and vibrant ecosystems. We will continue to collaborate with private organizations, landowners, and all levels of government to encourage the development of new technologies and innovative approaches to protecting our environment. Through policies and programs that recognize regional differences, employ market forces, and empower individuals to be good stewards of the earth, we can and will meet the environmental challenges of the future.

NOW, THEREFORE, I. GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the year 116 STAT. 3324beginning October 18, 2002, as the Year of Clean Water in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. I call upon all Americans to observe this year with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, and to join in setting good examples of environmental stewardship in our daily lives.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7612 October 18, 2002National Character Counts Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7612 of October 18, 2002
National Character Counts Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

President Theodore Roosevelt once said that, “” During National Character Counts Week, Americans reaffirm our dedication to promoting good character and upholding the timeless virtues that make our Nation strong.

Our Founding Fathers understood that our country would survive and flourish if our Nation was committed to good character and an unyielding dedication to liberty and justice for all. Throughout our history, our most honorable heroes practiced the values of hard work and honesty, commitment to excellence and courage, and self-discipline and perseverance. Today, as we work to preserve peace and freedom throughout the world, we are guided by a national character that respects human dignity and values every life.

The future success of our Nation depends on our children’s ability to understand the difference between right and wrong and to have the strength of character to make the right choices. To help them reach their full potential and live with integrity and pride, we must teach our children to be kind, responsible, honest, and self-disciplined. These important values are first learned in the family, but all of our citizens have an obligation to support parents in the character education of our children.

Our schools play a crucial role in teaching the skills, knowledge, and moral values that will help our children succeed. As Martin Luther King, Jr., stated, “. . . intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” By guiding children to understand universal values such as respect, tolerance, compassion, and commitment to family and community, our schools are working to achieve this goal.

My Administration is committed to promoting character by encouraging public service and civic awareness. The USA Freedom Corps is helping citizens discover volunteer opportunities in their communities and spreading the message that everyone can do something to care for their neighbors in need. This past June, we convened the White House 116 STAT. 3325Conference on Character and Community, which showcased programs from around the country that are proving that sound values can be effectively taught.

By affirming the importance of good character in our society and encouraging all people to lead lives of virtuous purpose, we can prepare our Nation, and especially our Nation’s children, for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Strengthening our national character will help secure greater opportunity, prosperity, and hope for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 20 through October 26, 2002, as National Character Counts Week. I call upon all public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7613 October 18, 2002National Forest Products Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7613 of October 18, 2002
National Forest Products Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America’s forests are one of our greatest natural resources. They offer majestic beauty and fabulous recreational opportunities for all Americans to enjoy. They also are an important source of materials that help our Nation’s economy to grow and flourish. By observing National Forest Products Week, we recognize the countless ways in which forests enrich our lives, and we renew our commitment to preserving these natural assets for future generations.

Forests strengthen our economy by supplying us with renewable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly resources that are the source of good jobs and valuable products. The wood we get from forests is a prime construction and manufacturing product that is used to build our homes and many other essential structures. Wood is also recyclable, biodegradable, and serves as a raw material for many items we use and enjoy every day, including paper, tissue, furniture, packaging materials, musical instruments, and postage stamps. The use of wood for biomass energy generation derived from thinning projects conserves fossil fuels and strengthens rural economies.

In addition, our Nation’s forests protect watersheds, preserve water quality, help keep our air clean, and provide habitat for our wildlife. To protect these vital natural resources, we must take affirmative steps towards managing our forests better, and we must work together to safeguard the health of our forests. My Administration has developed the Healthy Forests Initiative, which seeks to restore the health of our 116 STAT. 3326woodlands and prevent forest fires through a combination of thinning overgrowth and restoring fire-damaged areas. For the safety of our citizens, the good of our forests, and the prosperity of our economy, we must make forest health a national priority.

Recognizing the importance of our forests in ensuring our Nation’s well-being, the Congress, by Public Law 86–753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as “National Forest Products Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 20 through October 26, 2002, as National Forest Products Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7614 October 23, 2002United Nations Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7614 of October 23, 2002
United Nations Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The United Nations was founded 57 years ago to improve our global community by strengthening the ties among member nations through improved communication, expanded understanding, and enhanced security. On United Nations Day, America joins the world in commemorating the founding of this important international organization and recognizing the profound impact it has had on our world and the role that it continues to play.

Since October 24, 1945, the United Nations Organization has grown to include 191 member states. Through its relief agencies, the U.N. aids and protects millions of refugees and displaced persons worldwide. For example, in 2001, the United Nations World Food Program provided aid to 77 million people in 82 countries and helped to avert a severe famine that threatened Afghanistan. The U.N. also seeks to improve living conditions around the globe by immunizing children, providing safe drinking water, and fighting disease.

The United States remains committed to helping the U.N. to advance human rights, healthcare, security, and education throughout the world; and we will continue to meet these and other commitments as we rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Our country continues to work with the U.N. in supplying aid for nations and peoples in need or distress, and in providing medical care and other essentials through U.N. agencies such as UNICEF. As our world faces new challenges and opportunities, the efforts of the United Nations take on a renewed significance. The United States recognizes116 STAT. 3327 the U.N. for its efforts to support and strengthen the international coalition against global terror. And we hope the United Nations will fulfill its role in addressing the threats posed to the civilized world, particularly the threat now posed by Iraq. As a founding member of the U.N., the United States reaffirms our dedication to this vital organization and our hope that it will continue to fulfill the vision of its founders.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2002, as United Nations Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7615 October 29, 2002National Family Caregivers Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7615 of October 29, 2002
National Family Caregivers Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

One of our most important responsibilities as citizens is to give back to our communities. Individuals who care for loved ones in their homes demonstrate the compassionate spirit of America. During National Family Caregivers Month, we honor these individuals who bring hope and comfort to their fellow citizens in need.

America’s family caregivers are vital to the strength of our communities. Through specialized care for family members with disabilities or those who are aging or chronically ill, millions of caregivers help their loved ones live in a comforting environment. As the size of our elderly population continues to grow, home care increasingly represents an important, dignified, and compassionate alternative for countless individuals.

To support and train families at all stages of caregiving, the Administration on Aging provides community-based assistance through the “National Family Caregiver Support Program.” This network of community service providers, faith-based organizations, tribal organizations, State and local agencies on aging, and hundreds of thousands of volunteers informs caregivers that they are not alone, and that help is always available through counseling, support groups, training, respite care, and supplemental services.

As we work to build a culture of service, responsibility, and compassion, caregivers continue to bring our families and communities together. Through their efforts to assist loved ones in need, family caregivers demonstrate the true spirit of our Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution116 STAT. 3328 and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2002 as National Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to pause to honor the family members, friends, and neighbors who shoulder caregiving responsibilities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7616 October 31, 2002To Implement the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7616 of October 31, 2002
To Implement the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. Section 3103 of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (title XXXI of the Trade Act of 2002, Public Law 107–210) (ATPDEA) amended section 204(b) of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3203(b)) (ATPA) to provide that certain preferential tariff treatment may be provided to eligible articles that are the product of any country that the President designates as an “ATPDEA beneficiary country” pursuant to section 204(b)(6)(B) of the ATPA, as amended, provided that the President determines that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 204(b)(5)(A)(ii)(I) of the ATPA, as amended, relating to the implementation of procedures and requirements similar to those in chapter 5 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

2. Section 3103(a)(2) of the ATPDEA amended section 204(b) of the ATPA to authorize the President to proclaim duty-free treatment for any article described in section 204(b)(1)(A) through (D) of the ATPA, as amended, that is the growth, product, or manufacture of an ATPDEA beneficiary country, that is imported directly into the customs territory of the United States from an ATPDEA beneficiary country, and that meets the requirements of section 204 of the ATPA, as amended, if the President determines that such article is not import-sensitive in the context of imports from ATPDEA beneficiary countries, provided that the President determines that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 204(b)(5)(A)(ii)(I) of the ATPA, as amended, relating to the implementation of procedures and requirements similar to those in chapter 5 of the NAFTA.

3. Section 3103(a)(2) of the ATPDEA amended section 204(b) of the ATPA to provide that eligible textile and apparel articles of a designated ATPDEA beneficiary country shall enter the United States free of duty and free of quantitative limitations, provided that the President determines that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 204(b)(5)(A)(ii)(I) of the ATPA, as amended, relating to the implementation of procedures and requirements similar to those in chapter 5 of the NAFTA.116 STAT. 3329

4. Section 3103(a)(2) of the ATPDEA amended section 204(b) of the ATPA to provide that eligible tuna products of a designated ATPDEA beneficiary country shall enter the United States free of duty and free of quantitative limitations, provided that the President determines that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 204(b)(5)(A)(ii)(I) of the ATPA, as amended, relating to the implementation of procedures and requirements similar to those in chapter 5 of the NAFTA.

5. Section 203(e)(2)(A) of the ATPA (19 U.S.C. 3202(e)(2)(A)) requires the President to publish in the Federal Register notice of proposed action under section 203(e)(1) of the ATPA (19 U.S.C. 3202(e)(1)) at least 30 days prior to taking such action. Section 212(e)(2)(A) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) (19 U.S.C. 2702(e)(2)(A)) requires the President to publish in the Federal Register notice of proposed action under section 212(e)(1) of the CBERA (19 U.S.C. 2702(e)(1)) at least 30 days prior to taking such action.

6. In order to implement the tariff treatment provided under the ATPDEA, it is necessary to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).

7. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2483) (1974 Trade Act) authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 604 of the 1974 Trade Act, do proclaim as follows:

(1) I have designated the following countries as ATPDEA beneficiary countries pursuant to section 204(b)(6)(B) of the ATPA, as amended, and have determined that these countries have satisfied the requirements of section 204(b)(5)(A)(ii)(I) of the ATPA, as amended, relating to the implementation of procedures and requirements similar to those in chapter 5 of the NAFTA:

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Peru.

(2) In order to provide for the preferential treatment provided for in section 204(b) of the ATPA, as amended, the HTS is modified as provided in the annex to this proclamation.

(3) The functions of the President under section 203(e)(2)(A) of the ATPA and section 212(e)(2)(A) of the CBERA with respect to publishing notice of this proclamation are delegated to the United States Trade Representative.

(4) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that are inconsistent with this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

(5) This proclamation is effective on the date of signature.116 STAT. 3330

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
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7617 October 31, 2002National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 116 STAT. 3337 Proclamation 7617 of October 31, 2002
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Alzheimer’s Disease robs its victims of their independence and identity and greatly affects the lives of their loved ones. This disease and other forms of dementia afflict approximately 50 percent of Americans age 85 and older. Due to the rapid growth of our elderly population, experts expect that the number of individuals who will develop this debilitating illness will dramatically increase. As we observe National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we rededicate ourselves to fighting this devastating affliction and to supporting Alzheimer’s patients, their families, and their caregivers.

Alzheimer’s Disease harms its victims by altering the brain’s chemistry and disrupting signals to the brain by attacking cells, nerves, and transmitters. Those who develop Alzheimer’s Disease may experience memory lapses, confusion, or mood swings. They can also become withdrawn and depressed due to lost confidence, and they have significant problems communicating. These symptoms usually worsen over time and, in most cases, patients eventually need help with all of their daily activities.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and in the private sector are working to understand how Alzheimer’s develops. We hope that their advances will lead to new methods for early diagnosis, new medications that will aid Alzheimer’s patients in all stages of the disease, and ultimately a cure for this debilitating illness. Recent studies suggest that commonly used substances, including certain vitamins and anti-inflammatory drugs, may help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition, we are working to increase understanding of the genetic and nongenetic risk factors that may influence the development of this disease.

As we continue to pursue better prevention and treatment regimes, we remain committed to caring for those now afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s patients generally live for an average of 8 to 10 years after they are diagnosed. As the disease progresses, patients require increased support from families and caregivers.

Scientists at the NIH and the Department of Veterans Affairs are continuing their research to help improve patient care and ease the burdens of caregivers at home and in nursing facilities. The Administration on Aging is working to develop best practices for serving persons with Alzheimer’s disease and assisting States as they attempt to improve their responsiveness and the accessibility of home and community-based long-term care services and other support resources. My Administration is increasing access to available information, education, and referrals about diagnostic and treatment services for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease.

During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, I commend the members of our research community for their commitment to improving diagnosis and treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease; and I encourage those suffering from or at risk for Alzheimer’s to participate in clinical116 STAT. 3338 treatment studies and therapy trials. These studies and trials have been and continue to be an important part of our progress against this disease. I also commend the families and caregivers of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease who provide the care and support to their loved ones and carry the daily burden of this tragic disease.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2002 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7618 October 31, 2002National Diabetes Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7618 of October 31, 2002s
National Diabetes Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects approximately 17 million Americans. During National Diabetes Month, we renew our commitment to preventing and eradicating this illness.

Diabetes interferes with the body’s ability to process sugars normally and can lead to adverse complications of the eyes, heart, kidneys, or nerves. There are two major types of diabetes, and both have debilitating effects on organ systems. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The young people who are affected by this disease must maintain their health by taking insulin and carefully regulating their diets. Type 2 diabetes, which is also known as “adult onset diabetes,” is a metabolic disorder that is linked to a combination of genetics, excess weight, and lack of exercise. The most common form of diabetes is type 2, which comprises 95 percent of the diabetes cases in our Nation. It usually occurs in adults but now also affects a growing number of children who do not get enough exercise. At least 16 million Americans are currently at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

To ensure the future health of our Nation, Americans must safeguard our children and our families from diabetes by encouraging good health and regular exercise. Following the guidelines for good nutrition, getting enough physical exercise, and maintaining proper weight can help prevent diabetes and aid those suffering from it to reduce the chance of severe complications associated with the disease. Doctors have found that even minor weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes can improve glucose control, decrease dependence on medications, and enhance quality of life.116 STAT. 3339

My Administration is committed to fighting diabetes and its complications through advanced research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), improved medical treatments, and education. In fiscal year 2002, the NIH dedicated approximately $781 million to diabetes research. My Administration will continue to support NIH’s important efforts in this area as well as other scientists and researchers who are working to prevent, manage, and cure this disease. Through the National Diabetes Education Program, a joint effort of the NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we are educating Americans about the diabetes risk factors and encouraging them to make simple changes in their life that will help them stay healthy and prevent this serious disease. We are also working with volunteers from the American Diabetes Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and other organizations to raise awareness of diabetes in our communities and to provide assistance for families who have loved ones with diabetes.

As we observe National Diabetes Awareness Month, I encourage all Americans to help fight this disease by making healthy lifestyle choices and by providing support to those suffering from diabetes. We can help overcome diabetes and give hope and comfort to countless individuals in the United States and around the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2002 as National Diabetes Month. I call on all Americans to increase their awareness of the risk factors and symptoms related to diabetes and to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7619 November 1, 2002National Adoption Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7619 of November 1, 2002
National Adoption Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Every year, thousands of American families are blessed by adoption. Whether through domestic or international adoption or through the adoption of children from foster care, the love of compassionate families embraces children of all ages and from every background. During National Adoption Month, we recognize the heartfelt commitment of these good citizens, and we renew our pledge to make adoption a more accessible and positive path for American families.

Children thrive in loving families where they are nurtured, comforted, and protected. We are making important progress in placing children in foster care with adoptive families; and the overall number of children being adopted continues to rise. In the past 5 years, adoptions 116 STAT. 3340have increased dramatically; and thus far in 2002, tens of thousands of children have already been adopted.

Twenty-three States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico received adoption incentive awards in FY 2001 for increasing the number of children they placed from foster care into permanent adoptive homes. These recipients have reinvested their bonuses to help improve their respective adoption and child welfare programs. Americans also continue to welcome children from other countries into their homes through international adoptions. Last year, families in the United States adopted over 19,000 children from around the world.

Despite the progress we have made in increasing our adoption rate, we still have much work to do. More than 130,000 children, ranging from toddlers to teenagers, still remain in foster care awaiting adoption. While foster parents offer temporary essential care, the children for whom they care need the stability of a permanent family. It is often challenging to find families for older children and those children who have special needs. Yet they deserve a future with a nurturing family.

To help States promote adoption and support families who adopt, I signed a tax relief bill last year that permanently eases the financial burden on families that adopt children. And in January 2002, I signed into law a bill to extend and expand the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. Through this legislation, we are strengthening families by promoting adoption, offering post-adoptive services to families that adopt, and providing education and training vouchers to older adopted children and foster youth.

In July 2002, my Administration launched the AdoptUSKids national campaign to increase awareness about adoption and its role in helping all children reach their full potential. We have also created the first Federal adoption photo-listing web site devoted to children awaiting adoption and families who adopt, www.AdoptUSKids.org. During its first year, the web site will feature pictures and profiles of more than 6,500 children awaiting adoption, as well as a database of approved adoptive families. This unique web site will help to connect children from across the country with loving adoptive families, and it will also serve as a great resource for all adoptive families.

On November 23, dozens of communities will gather in courtrooms across the country to celebrate National Adoption Day. On this momentous day, thousands of adoptions will be finalized and celebrated. These efforts demonstrate our Nation’s dedication to ensuring that every child can thrive in a secure, loving, and stable home.

Through adoption, Americans can forever change not only a child’s life but also their own. By providing children in need with the opportunity to grow and succeed through adoption, we can help them become confident, compassionate, and successful members of society.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2002 as National Adoption Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to honor adoptive families, and to participate in efforts to find permanent homes for waiting children.116 STAT. 3341

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7620 November 1, 2002National American Indian Heritage Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7620 of November 1, 2002
National American Indian Heritage Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

During American Indian Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich cultural traditions and proud ancestry of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and we recognize the vital contributions these groups have made to the strength and diversity of our society.

American Indians and Alaska Natives have played a central role in our history. In 1805 and 1806, Sakajawea, a Shoshone Indian woman, helped guide Lewis and Clark on their historic expedition to explore the uncharted West. This remarkable journey, known as the “Voyage of Discovery,” would not have been possible without her efforts, and today she remains a proud symbol of American Indian courage and strength.

We are also grateful to the Navajo Codetalkers for their service during World War II. Participating in every assault the U.S. Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942–1945, the Navajo Codetalkers relayed secret messages that helped our Nation and the allies secure victory. The Congress recognized these heroes by authorizing the President to award them Congressional Cold Medals, which I was honored to present last year. These examples of our true American spirit reflect our shared history and serve as reminders of the unique heritage of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Upon its completion on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian will help educate all Americans about the lives, contributions, and culture of our Native peoples.

Education is essential to the future success of tribal communities. We will work together to ensure that our Indian education programs offer high-quality instruction and job training that contribute to the vitality of our Native American communities. We will also work to maintain the legacy of American Indians and Alaska Natives by preserving irreplaceable languages and cultural traditions.

To enhance our efforts to help Indian nations be self-governing, self-supporting, and self-reliant, my Administration will continue to honor tribal sovereignty by working on a government-to-government basis with American Indians and Alaska Natives. We will honor the rights of Indian tribes and work to protect and enhance tribal resources.

My Administration is working to increase employment and expand economic opportunities for all Native Americans. Several Federal agencies recently participated in the National Summit on Emerging Tribal Economies to help us accomplish this goal. In order to build upon this116 STAT. 3342 effort, my Administration will work to promote cooperation and co-ordination among Federal agencies for the purpose of fostering greater economic development of tribal communities. By working together on important economic initiatives, we will strengthen America by building a future of hope and promise for all Native Americans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2002 as National American Indian Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7621 November 1, 2002National Hospice Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7621 of November 1, 2002
National Hospice Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Hospice organizations provide people who are near the end of their lives with family-centered, quality care, that emphasizes compassion, independence, respect, and dignity. During National Hospice Month, our Nation pays tribute to hospice care and the persons and organizations involved with it, by recognizing and honoring its value and importance for people who are dying, for their families and friends, and for our communities.

Hospice has emerged as a successful model of care that helps terminally ill individuals achieve practical, physical, psychological, and spiritual goals. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), in 2001, an estimated 3,200 operating hospice programs in the United States admitted about 775,000 patients. Hospice care relies upon a team of committed physicians, nurses, medical social workers, therapists, counselors, and volunteers. This team provides medical services that are designed to improve the comfort of the patient, manage symptoms, provide proper nutrition, and deal with other difficulties such as emotional distress and grief. Hospice care also provides important emotional and spiritual support to families and friends as they cope with their impending loss.

While we have made great progress in encouraging hospice care, much work remains to be done to increase awareness of hospice and its benefits. The NHPCO reports that in 2000, 2.4 million people in our Nation died. It is estimated that one in four used hospice care and services. Also, many people at the end of life are referred to hospice only a few days before death. By strengthening and expanding hospice programs and working to promote, where appropriate, their services as a positive alternative for terminally ill patients, we can make a difference in the lives of countless Americans.116 STAT. 3343

As we observe National Hospice Month, we applaud hospice organizations, health professionals, and other caregivers for their dedication to ensuring respect and quality of life for all. We also reaffirm our commitment as a Nation to honoring the dignity of every person and to promoting compassion and concern for our fellow citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2002 as National Hospice Month. I encourage Americans to increase their awareness of the importance and availability of hospice service and to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7622 November 5, 2002In Celebration of the Centennial of the West Wing of the White House, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7622 of November 5, 2002
In Celebration of the Centennial of the West Wing of the White House, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

For 100 years, the West Wing of the White House has served as the workplace of the President of the United States and his staff. Now housing the Oval Office, the Roosevelt Room, Cabinet Room, offices of the President’s senior staff, and the James C. Brady Press Briefing Room, the West Wing has become the center of executive branch operation.

Prior to 1902, the President and his staff worked out of offices housed in the White House Residence, causing crowded staff conditions and a lack of privacy for the President’s family. This overcrowding prompted planning for the construction of a new wing to serve as offices for the President and his staff. While plans were reviewed during several Administrations, construction did not begin until Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency. The wing was completed in 1902, and the Presidential Offices were then moved from the Residence to the new addition. The wing underwent a major expansion in 1909, doubling its size, and further renovations were done in 1929, 1934, and 1969.

Following a Christmas Eve fire in 1929, renovations and restoration displaced Herbert Hoover for several months while new and improved facilities were built. In 1934 the Oval Office was moved to its current location on the southeast comer, over looking the Rose Garden. In the 1940’s, the building became known as the “West Wing.”

For a century, the West Wing has served as the headquarters of White House staff members who work to address national and international concerns, advance democracy, and secure a future of opportunity for all. Government and military leaders, Olympic athletes, college champions, artists, entertainers, and citizens from around the world have 116 STAT. 3344been welcomed to the West Wing to attend briefings, meetings, bill signing ceremonies, and countless activities that have contributed to the prosperity and security of our Nation and the world. As we celebrate its 100th anniversary, I encourage all Americans to recognize the vital role the West Wing has played in the ongoing work to ensure that the United States of America remains a beacon of freedom, and symbol of hope.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, November 6, 2002, as West Wing Centennial Day. I encourage all Americans to commemorate this occasion with appropriate programs and activities, thereby celebrating this important part of our American heritage and the values it represents and upholds for our Nation and the world.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7623 November 6, 2002Veterans Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7623 of November 6, 2002
Veterans Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all, and on Veterans Day we recognize the men and women of our Armed Forces who have valiantly defended these values throughout our Nation’s history. These remarkable individuals have helped to make our Nation secure and to advance the cause of freedom worldwide. By answering the call of duty and risking their lives to protect their fellow countrymen, these patriots have inspired our Nation with their courage, compassion, and dedication.

There are currently more than 25 million living American veterans, many of whom put their lives on the line to preserve our freedoms. Our veterans served on the land, at sea, and in the air, from the shores of Omaha Beach and the jungles of Vietnam, to the sands of the Persian Gulf, the mountains of Afghanistan, and many other battlefields around the globe. Through each of these challenges, the members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard have protected our country and liberated millions of people around the world from the threats of tyranny and terror.

Our proud veterans have also helped to shape the American character. They have given us an extraordinary legacy of patriotism and honor, and their service represents the highest form of citizenship. So that young Americans can better understand the commitment and sacrifice of these heroes in securing the blessings of liberty, I ask all schools to observe November 10 through November 16, 2002, as National Veterans Awareness Week. I encourage educators to invite veterans to teach 116 STAT. 3345our young people about their experiences. By sharing their knowledge on some of the most proud and dramatic moments in our history, they can help educate and inspire a new generation of Americans.

On the observance of Veterans Day in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower called on all citizens to not only remember “the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly...” but also to rededicate themselves “to the task of promoting an enduring peace....” Today, almost 50 years later, we remember the dedication of our veterans, and resolve ourselves to upholding their legacy of justice, liberty, and opportunity for all.

In recognition of the contributions our service men and women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor veterans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2002, as Veterans Day and urge all Americans to observe November 10 through November 16, 2002, as National Veterans Awareness Week. I urge all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to encourage and participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I invite civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, businesses, unions, and the media to support this national observance with suitable commemorative expressions and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7624 November 8, 2002National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7624 of November 8, 2002
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Our National Guard and Reserve units comprise 38 percent of America’s military forces, and we are grateful for the commitment of these brave men and women. During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we pay tribute to those serving our Nation in the National Guard and Reserve, and to the civilian employers whose continued support enables our Reserve component soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen to defend our country with honor and distinction.

Through their service, National Guard and Reserve personnel play an important role in our efforts to advance democracy, peace, and freedom across our Nation and around the world. These dedicated men and women train vigorously and work closely with our active-duty 116 STAT. 3346forces, serving as equal partners in our integrated Armed Forces. As our need for their efforts expands, these citizen-soldiers will spend more time away from their families, homes, and workplaces protecting our Nation and the ideals that make us strong.

As we face new challenges and welcome new opportunities, the continued support of patriotic employers remains vital to the success of our National Guard and Reserve. Our volunteer National Guardsmen and Reservists rely on their employers for essential support and encouragement that often come at the employer’s expense. These employers reflect the spirit of our Nation, and during this week I join with members of our Armed Forces and all our citizens in recognizing those who serve in our National Guard and Reserve and all who support them, and all Americans whose contributions and sacrifices help our military remain the finest fighting force in the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 10 through November 16, 2002, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. I encourage all Americans to join me in expressing our heartfelt thanks to the civilian employers of the members of our National Guard and Reserve for their extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of our Nation. I also call upon State and local officials, private organizations, businesses, and all military commanders to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7625 November 8, 2002World Freedom Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7625 of November 8, 2002
World Freedom Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

On World Freedom Day, the United States joins with the nations of the world that are dedicated to liberty and democratic values in commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall, which occurred on November 9, 1989. As we remember this historic event, we renew our commitment to advancing democracy, peace, and freedom for all throughout the world.

The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in a new era of liberty and self-determination in Central and Eastern Europe. In the years that followed this remarkable event, the citizens of formerly Communist states participated in open elections, secured their common rights to free speech, and claimed other fundamental freedoms. This triumph for democracy demonstrated that tyranny is temporary, and that liberty is the universal and guiding goal for all mankind.116 STAT. 3347

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, we have made great progress in encouraging free and open societies on every continent. But challenges remain. Today, too many people still suffer at the hands of dictators who deny liberty and support activities and organizations that aim to disrupt the freedom of other countries.

On World Freedom Day, we celebrate freedom and its capacity to improve lives around the world. We also honor the people of the former Soviet bloc countries who fought against tyranny, and we recognize those who continue the struggle for freedom worldwide. As we face new challenges and welcome new opportunities, we remain committed to protecting our freedom and helping others realize their dreams of liberty.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2002, as World Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm their dedication to freedom and democracy for all.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7626 November 13, 2002To Implement Modifications to the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and the African Growth and Opportunity Act By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7626 of November 13, 2002
To Implement Modifications to the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and the African Growth and Opportunity Act By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

1. Section 3107 of the Trade Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–210) amended the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (Title II of the Trade Act of 2000, Public Law 106–200) (CBERA) to modify the type and quantity of textile and apparel articles eligible for the preferential tariff treatment now accorded to designated beneficiary Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) countries.

2. Section 3108 of the Trade Act of 2002 amended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of the Trade Act of 2000, Public Law 106200) (AGOA) to modify the type and quantity of textile and apparel articles eligible for the preferential tariff treatment now accorded to designated beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries.

3. In order to implement the tariff treatment provided under sections 3107 and 3108 of the Trade Act of 2002, it is necessary to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).

4. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2483) (1974 Trade Act) authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import 116 STAT. 3348treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 604 of the 1974 Trade Act, do proclaim that:

(1) In order to provide the preferential treatment provided for in section 213(b)(2)(A) of the CBERA (19 U.S.C. 2703(b)(2)(A)), as amended by section 3107(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, the HTS is modified as provided in Annex I to this proclamation.

(2) In order to provide for the preferential treatment provided for in section 112(b) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)), as amended by section 3108(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, the HTS is modified as provided in Annex II to this proclamation.

(3) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that are inconsistent with this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

(4) This proclamation is effective with respect to eligible articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after August 6, 2002: except that section I of Annex I to this proclamation relating to the dyeing, printing, and finishing of fabrics shall be effective with respect to eligible articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after September 1, 2002; and except that section II of Annex I and Annex II relating to increases in the amount of certain articles eligible for duty-free treatment shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates provided in such annex sections.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
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116 STAT. 3353 7627 November 14, 2002America Recycles Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7627 of November 14, 2002
America Recycles Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Americans are dedicated to protecting our land, ensuring that our air is clean, and preserving the purity of our water. To help fulfill these responsibilities, government, businesses, community organizations, and every citizen must work together to serve as good stewards of all of our natural resources. On America Recycles Day, we renew our commitment to preserving our resources by recycling and using products made with recycled materials.

Recycling has become one of the most successful environmental initiatives in our Nation’s history. In 1990, Americans recycled or composted 34 million tons of material. In the following decade, this number more than doubled to nearly 70 million tons. These efforts are helping to safeguard our environme by reducing the need for landfills and incinerators. Last year, the Federal Government contributed to these important goals by purchasing paper, retread tires, re-refined oil, concrete, insulation, and other products containing recycled materials.

Our Nation also continues to develop innovative ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle our waste. Although we have made significant progress, much work still remains. Americans generate more than 230 million tons of solid waste each year. Simple measures can help communities, businesses, and individuals decrease waste and extend the use of our natural resources. Individuals and families can participate in the recycling programs offered in their neighborhoods.

At home and in school, parents and teachers can educate children about the benefits of recycling and the importance of caring for our environment. By purchasing products made from recycled materials, American consumers provide economic incentives for businesses to collect, produce, and market more products that are recycled and recyclable. Our recycling and reuse industry provides approximately 1.4 million jobs, producing billions of dollars in annual revenues that contribute to the prosperity of our country. By recycling, we conserve our valuable resources, protect our air and water from harmful pollutants, and strengthen our economy.

On America Recycles Day, I encourage all Americans to rededicate themselves to using our resources more wisely by reusing and recycling the materials they purchase. Through these efforts, we help make our communities more livable, our businesses more competitive, and our Nation a healthier place for future generations to enjoy.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 15, 2002, as America Recycles Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of 116 STAT. 3354the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7628 November 21, 2002Thanksgiving Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7628 of November 21, 2002
Thanksgiving Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

In celebration of Thanksgiving Day 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt wrote, “Rarely has any people enjoyed greater prosperity than we are now enjoying. For this we render heartfelt and solemn thanks to the Giver of Good; and we seek to praise Him—not by words only—but by deeds, by the way in which we do our duty to ourselves and to our fellow men.” President Roosevelt’s words gracefully remind us that, as citizens of this great Nation, we have much for which to be thankful: and his timeless call inspires us to meet our responsibilities to help those in need and to promote greater understanding at home and abroad.

As the Pilgrims did almost four centuries ago, we gratefully give thanks this year for the beauty, abundance, and opportunity this great land offers. We also thank God for the blessings of freedom and prosperity: and, with gratitude and humility, we acknowledge the importance of faith in our lives.

Throughout the Thanksgiving holiday, let us renew our commitment to make our country and our world better. As we welcome new opportunities and face new challenges, we are thankful for the resolve and generosity of so many of our people who are touching countless hearts and souls through thoughtful acts of kindness. By answering the call to serve others, Americans are building a culture of service that strengthens our Nation. We also honor and salute the selfless sacrifice of the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who are defending our lives and liberty at home and abroad with skill, honor, and dedication.

This Thanksgiving, we recognize the ties of friendship and respect that bind us together. And we renew our pledge to uphold the timeless principles of freedom, equality, and opportunity that have made our country into a great Nation. By working together, we will continue to build mutual trust, peace, and hope for all across this land and around the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 28, 2002, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage Americans to gather in their homes, places of worship, and community centers to share the spirit of understanding and unity, and of prayer, as we express our thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. I also encourage Americans to reach out in friendship to the larger family of humankind.116 STAT. 3355

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7629 November 22, 2002National Farm-City Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7629 of November 22, 2002
National Farm-City Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Agriculture has always been a cornerstone of our Nation’s way of life. As wise stewards and innovative entrepreneurs, our dedicated farmers and ranchers improve our well-being by working to ensure a healthy and abundant agricultural supply. To succeed in this important enterprise, our farmers rely on essential partnerships with urban communities to supply, sell, and deliver finished products across the country and around the world. During National Farm-City Week, we recognize the importance of this cooperative network to the success of America’s agricultural industry.

Farming was America’s first industry. Today, this industry provides us with many of the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and, increasingly, fuel for our energy needs. Agriculture employs more than 24 million workers including farmers, shippers, processors, marketers, grocers, truck drivers, inspectors, and others who annually contribute more than $1.3 trillion to our gross domestic product. In the international market, our farmers export more than $50 billion in products that help feed people in countries around the world. As we welcome new opportunities for trade, the hard work and successful cooperation between farmers and city workers will continue to play a vital role in our Nation’s success and will continue to be a critical resource for countless people here at home and around the globe.

My Administration remains committed to helping the millions of Americans who work in the agricultural industry. Earlier this year, I signed the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to support these important workers and to strengthen the farm economy. This Act will help our farmers and ranchers by providing financial assistance that encourages sound conservation and environmental practices, and promotes open trade. And to expand opportunities for our farmers to compete in the international marketplace and encourage further economic growth, my Administration is committed to opening international markets and reducing tariffs and other barriers to food distribution throughout the world.

Farm-city collaborations help maintain and improve our Nation’s food supply and contribute to a better quality of life for countless citizens. With this Fann-City Week observance, we commend the many Americans whose hard work and ingenuity reflect the true spirit of America and help ensure a prosperous future for all.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution116 STAT. 3356 and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 22 through November 28, 2002, as National Farm-City Week. I call upon all Americans, in rural and urban communities, to join in recognizing the accomplishments of all those who work together to produce and promote America’s agricultural abundance. I also encourage citizens to strengthen our understanding of the American farm-city partnership by participating in appropriate community events and celebrations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH 7630 November 22, 2002National Family Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7630 of November 22, 2002
National Family Week, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Families provide a loving environment where children can flourish; and they help ensure that cultural traditions and timeless values are passed on to future generations. During National Family Week, we reaffirm the importance of families as a vital source of strength, confidence, and compassion for all of our citizens.

Strong families play a critical role in developing the character of our Nation. They teach children important standards of conduct such as accepting responsibility, respecting others, and distinguishing the difference between right and wrong. By helping America’s youth to grow into mature, thoughtful, and caring citizens, families help make our communities and our Nation safer and more civilized.

Raising a child requires sacrifice, commitment, and time; and we must expand our efforts to strengthen and empower families so that they can prepare children more effectively for the challenges of adulthood. We know that by helping couples to build and sustain strong, two-parent families, we will contribute to the well-being of our children and the strength of our society. Many single parents, grandparents, and others also raise their children in difficult circumstances, and these dedicated individuals deserve our respect and support.

My Administration is firmly committed to helping our Nation’s youth reach their full potential; and one of the most important ways to do this is by strengthening America’s families. Earlier this year, I signed bipartisan legislation to expand the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, which provides States with vital resources to help families stay together and to promote adoption. The Program seeks to prevent child abuse and neglect, avoid removing children from their homes, support family reunification services, and help those children who are unable to return home by providing crucial adoption and post-adoptive services. These important resources benefit families across our Nation and hold the promise of a bright future for countless young people.116 STAT. 3357

My welfare reform agenda also will strengthen families. We plan on continuing to provide historically high levels of support for childcare and child support enforcement. And we will continue to encourage strong marriages and two-parent married families as a worthy policy goal.

No marriage or family is perfect. But through education and counseling programs that our faith-based, charitable, and government communities can provide, we will support couples as they work to build and sustain healthy marriages and strive to provide a better quality of life for their children. By promoting responsible child-rearing and strong families, my Administration will work towards the goal that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and loving home.

As families come together to celebrate this Thanksgiving, I encourage every member of a family in America to recognize the important role every other family member plays in making their lives whole and more complete. And as we give thanks for the love, commitment, and encouragement our families provide, we must recommit ourselves to strengthen our Nation by strengthening our families in ways that government never can.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 24 through November 30, 2002, as National Family Week. I invite the States, communities, and people of the United States to join together in observing this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor our Nation’s families.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
GEORGE W. BUSH
POPULAR NAME INDEX Note: Part 1 contains pages 1–810; Part 2 contains pages 811–1620; Part 3 contains pages 1621–2456; Part 4 contains pages 2457–. Each part contains entire Popular Name and Subject Indexes. Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Animal Health Protection Act 494 Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002 1856 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Anton’s Law 2772 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Armed Forces Domestic Security Act 2455 Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Atomic Energy Defense Act 2756 Auction Reform Act of 2002 715 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act 1743 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission Act 739 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2458 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act 2845 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Child Status Protection Act 927 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Community Access to Emergency Defibrillation Act of 2002 634 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 335 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 2432 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1806 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 2450 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 2358 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003 1519 Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1355 Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 2024 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act 2887 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259, 2946 Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002 1818 FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 2792 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002 305 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 Freedom Investment Act of 2002 1405 Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 590 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Guam War Claims Review Commission Act 2873 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Help America Vote Act of 2002 1666 Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002 541 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security Information Sharing Act 2252, 2413 Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act 2871 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002 3079 Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 2350 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2835 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1901 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2383 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002 1819 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act 1055 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act 2855 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 1869 Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002 2973 Law Enforcement Tribute Act 1815 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 2093 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002 2457 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Military Construction Appropriation Act, 2003 1578 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2681 Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act 2876 Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002 719 National Assesment of Educational Progress Authorization Act 1982 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 3082 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002 1448 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Nurse Reinvestment Act 811 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 1899 Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act 1734 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002 1836 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002 687 Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002 2445 Protection of Family Farmers Act of 200 3115 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002 2342 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Russian River Land Act 3021 SAFETY Act 2238 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 745 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 Sudan Peace Act 1504 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act 736 Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 Trade Act of 2002 933 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 935 Tumacacori National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2002 1328 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 1758 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 2820 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 1517 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002 1486 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act 2838 SUBJECT INDEX Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Conservation security and farmland protection 223 Family farmer debt adjustments 133 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Food Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2002 305 Protection of Family Farmers Act of 2002 3115 See Transportation Muscle Shoals National Historic Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Adak Naval Complex, land conveyance 2727 Land conveyances 2711 Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, land transfer 2710 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Russian River Land Act 3021 The Aleut Corporation, land exchange agreement 1488 Aleut Corporation, The 1488 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Posthumous Citizenship Restoration Act of 2002 1836 Vietnamese refugees 587 Eligibility clarification 2449 National Park of American Samoa, boundary adjustment 2882 Animal Health Protection Act 494 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002 1856 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Bob Stimoip National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2383 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2681 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 State Department, 2003 1355 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 1758 Continuing, 2003 1465, 1482, 1492, 1503, 2062 Defense Department, 2003 1519 Military Construction, 2003 1578 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Awards, vacation, grounds and rehearing 132 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Timiacacori National Historical Park Bountary Revision Act of 2002 1328 Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building, designation 714 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Armed Forces Domestic Security Act 2455 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract 1733 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues 2553 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 Nonproliferation Assistance Coordination Act of 2002 1448 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 See Energy Marquis de Lafayette, honorary citizenship posthumously 931 Medal of Honor Flag 1570 Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act 736 Family farmer debt adjustments 133 European Central Bank 1939 Export-Import Bank, extensions 117,131, 589 Benoit, David 3119 Benoit, James D 3119 Benoit, Wan Sook 3119 bin Laden, Osama 909 Advisory Committee on Cultural Diplomacy, establishment 1368 Antitrust Modernization Commission, establishment 1856 Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee, establishment 3065 Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission, establishment 739 Centers for Research on Learning and Education Improvement, establishment 3053 Chief Information Officers Council, establishment 2905 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee, amendment 2105 Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center, establishment 2487 Election Assistance Commission, establishment 1673 Election Assistance Commission Standards Board, establishment 1678 Emergency Public Information and Communication Advisory Committee, establishment 605 Flight 93 Advisory Commission, establisment 1346 Food Safety Commission, establishment 527 Foreign Terrorist Asset Tracking Center, establishment 2398 Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency, establishment 2169 Homeland Security Institute, establishment 2176 Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, establishment 2174 Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Hydrographic Services Review Panel, establishment 3080 Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board, amendment 2959 Institute of Education Sciences, establishment 1944 Interagency Committee on Dam Safety, amendment 2450 Interagency Coordinating Council on Appalachia, establishment authorization 67 Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Medical emergency preparedness centers, establishment 2024 National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, establishment 605 National Bio-Weapons Defense Analysis Center, establishment 2318 National Board for Education Sciences, establishment 1948 National Board on Rural America, establishment 405 National Boating Safety Advisory Council, extension 2105 National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, establishment 1962 National Center for Education Research, establishment 1954 National Center for Education Statistics, establishment 1957 National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community, establishment 2438 National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, establishment 2408 National Construction Safety Teams, establishment 1471 National Counterintelligence Policy Board, amendment 2433 National Homeland Security Council, establishment 2258 National Virtual Translation Center, establishment 2391 Navigation Safety Advisory Council, extension 2105 Office for National Capital Region Coordination, establishment 2246 Office for National Laboratories, establishment 2173 Office for State and Local Government Coordination, establishment 2220 Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, establishment 1633 Office of Electronic Government, establishment 2902 Office of International Affairs, establishment 2245 Office of Rare Diseases, establishment 1989 Office of Science and Technology, establishment 2159 Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive, establishment 2434 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, establishment 750 Technical Guidelines Development Committee, establishment 1682 Terrorist Lookout Committees, establishment 554 Towing Safety Advisory Committee, extension 2105 Violence Against Women Office, establishment 1789 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 PAYGO, reduction of preexisting balances 2456 Public debt limit, increase 734 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Bob Hope Veterans Chapel, designation 585 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office, designation 2023 Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building, designation 710 Los Angeles Air Force Base, land conveyance 2724 Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, land conveyance 2719 Nat King Cole Post Office, redesignation 1755 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building, designation 1754 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Tiburon Laboratory, conveyance from NOAA 3099 See Political Activities Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 See Health and Health Care Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Anton’s Law 2772 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 926 Child Status Protection Act 927 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2002 74 Homeless persons, continuum care grants in Florida 76 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 2133 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Conveyance of property in Hampton Township, MI 2125 Conveyance of property in Portland, ME 2108 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Barney Apodaca Post Office, designation 2020 Buckley Air Force Base, land conveyance 2724 Clear Creek County, land disposal extension 1050 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Act 1055 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Antitrust Technical Corrections Act of 2002 1921 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Trade Act of 2002 933 Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002 935 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 3082 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Auction Reform Act of 2002 715 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 INTELSAT, deadline extension 1480 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Transition to digital television 695 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2946 Adjournment 3129, 3130, 3133, 3142, 3144, 3148, 3165 American Society of Civil Engineers, 150th anniversary 3143 Days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust commemoration ceremony, authorization 3129 Henry H. Shelton Congressional gold medal presentation, authorization 3153 National Book Festival, authorization 3149 National peace officers’ memorial service, authorization 3140 3140 Ronald and Nancy Reagan Congressional gold medal ceremony, authorization 3130 Soap box derby races, authorization 3141 Census Bureau, 100th anniversary 3133 Corinne “Lindy” Claiborne Boggs, commendation 3146 District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Defense Department, commendation 3145 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 3134 Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, amendments 3134 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 3155 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 3142 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act 3140,3160 Flight attendants, courage and dedication, resolution of gratitude 3153 Hunger to Harvest: Decade of Support for Sub-Saharan Africa Resolution 3130 Joint session 3129 Khobar Towers terrorist bombing, fifth anniversary 3144 Laos Veterans of America, honoring and commending 3158 Lionel Hampton, birthday greetings and best wishes 3137 Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity, recognition and commendation 3155 Modem air-conditioning invention, 100th anniversary 3146 National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month, support 3155 September 11,2001 terrorist attacks, transcripts of meetings and statements in New York City 3162 Red Ribbon Week, support 3163 S.S. Henry Bacon’s Officers and Crew, recognition 3157 First anniversary 3150 Public safety officer medal of valor 3138 Special meeting 3147 Special meeting, representation 3148 Sexual exploitation of children by humanitarian aid workers, condemnation 3164 United States Congressional Philharmonic Society, appreciation 3151 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Adjournment 3129, 3130, 3133, 3142, 3144, 3148, 3165 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 Henry H. Shelton 3153 Ronald and Nancy Reagan 3130 Joint session 3129 One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session, convening 2814 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Conservation security and farmland protection 223 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 Low-speed electric bicycles 2776 Product Packaging Protection Act of 2002 2445 Cook Inlet Region, Inc 3021 See Science and Technology Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Sarbanes-OxleyAct of 2002 745 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Awards, vacation, grounds and rehearing 132 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Multiparty, Multiforum Trail Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Seei Law Enforcement and Crime Danforth, John C 1507 September 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians 3019 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Commemorative work honoring former President John Adams, location 2763 Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Interstate Supervision Act of 2002 2353 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center, redesignation 1344 Police retirees, longevity component estimates 2051 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act 1982 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Students Loan interest rates 8 Help America Vote Act of 2002 1666 Help America Vote Foundation 1718 Emerson, Bill 335 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 September 11,2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 Atomic Energy Defense Act 2756 North Carolina construction project, deadline extension 2786 Oregon construction project, deadline extension 3114 Remedial action program, reauthorization 1336 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Safe Explosives Act 2280 Export-Import Bank, extensions 117, 131, 589 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002 698 See Children, Youth, and Families See Agriculture Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building, RI, designation 1745 Barney Apodaca Post Office, CO, designation 2020 Bob Davis Post Office Building, MI, designation 126 Bob Hope Veterans Chapel, CA, designation 585 Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building, RI, designation 1746 Clarence B. Craft Post Office Building, AR, designation 714 Clarence Miller Post Office Building, OH, designation 1753 Donald J. Pease Federal Building, OH, designation 577 Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building, MT, designation 127 Francis Dayle ‘Chick’ Hearn Post Office, CA, designation 2023 Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, NJ, designation 1747 Hector G. Godinez Post Office Building, CA, designation 710 Herbert Arlene Post Office Building, PA, designation 1748 Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building, VA, designation 125 Horatio King Post Office Building, ME, designation 19 Jim Fonteno Post Office Building, TX, designation 1752 Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center, DC, redesignation 1344 Joseph D. Early Post Office, MA, designation 2021 Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Post Office, NV, designation 18 Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, FL, designation 713 Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, GA, designation 123 Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office, GA, designation 2052 Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse, MT, designation 579 National Hansen’s Disease Programs Center, redesignation 1332 Nat King Cole Post Office, CA, redesignation 1755 Norman Sisisky Post Office Building, VA, designation 128 Pat King Post Office Building, NJ, designation 20 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, IL, designation 584 Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building, NY, designation 2022 Philip E. Rupe Post Office Building, MI, designation 711 Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, NY, designation 130 Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building, PA, designation 1749 Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, KS, designation 586 Robert Wayne Jenkins Station, OK, designation 1757 Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building, NV, designation 1751 Ronald C. Packard Post Office Building, CA, designation 1754 Ron de Lugo Federal Building, VI, designation 576 Teno Roncalio Post Office Building, WY, designation 712 Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, MN, designation 1349 Title 40 codification, Public Buildings, Property, and Works 1062 Tom Bliley Post Office Building, VA, designation 124 Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building, NC, designation 129 Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse, OR, designation 1737 William A. Cibotti Post Office Building, PA, designation 1750 William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse, IL, designation 578 See Political Activities Finucane, Patrick 1419 Forest Service firefighter deaths, investigations 744 Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2002 13 Fisheries Conservation Act of 2002 3094 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, authorization extension 3113 Reaffirming Pledge of Allegiance, delivery 2057 Homeless persons, continuum care grants 76 Joseph W. Westmoreland Post Office Building, designation 713 Virginia Key Beach Park, study and report 2892 Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 2797 American Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2002 899 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2002 1399 Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 1350 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Radio Free Afghanistan Act 64 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 California Five Mile Regional Learning Center Transfer Act 2982 Foti, Anisha Goveas 3123 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Andersonville National Historic Site, land additions 3014 Chatham County, land conveyance 2778 Major Lyn McIntosh Post Office Building, designation 123 Michael Lee Woodcock Post Office, designation 2052 Gottliebova, Dinah 1423 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Forest Service firefighter deaths, investigations 744 Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 566 Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions 2363 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Bureau of Border Security, establishment 2193 Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, establishment 2195 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, establishment 335 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 Executive Office for Immigration Review, establishment 2273 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security, Department of, establishment 2142 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 Crime Free Rural States Grants 1834 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Homeless persons, continuum care grants in Florida 76 Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs Act of 2002 1894 National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 2345 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 Transit systems, urbanized area formula grants 1478 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Hammill, Robert 1420 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 926 Benign Brain Tumor Cancer Registries Amendment Act 1743 Black Lung Consolidation of Administrative Responsibility Act 1925 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians 3019 Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Hematological Cancer Research Investment and Education Act of 2002 541 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Mental Health Parity Reauthorization Act of 2002 2457 Nurse Reinvestment Act 811 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2002 687 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 Rare Diseases Act of 2002 1988 Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act of 2002 1992 Telehealth Grant Consolidation Act of 2002 1632 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status for Taiwan 121 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Andersonville National Historic Site, land additions 3014 Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act 2883 Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 3016 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, boundary revisions 2984 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Muscle Shoals National Historic Area Study Act of 2002 2971 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, IL, establishment authorization 3 Tumacacori National Historical Park Bountary Revision Act of 2002 1328 Vancouver National Historic Reserve, authorization increase 2891 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Chief Human Capital Officers Act of 2002 2287 Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 2432 Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 2150 Dam Safety and Security Act of 2002 2450 Homeland Security Act of 2002 2135 Homeland Security Information Sharing Act 2252, 2413 Florida, continuum care grants 76 FHA Downpayment Simplification Act of 2002 2792 National Construction Safety Team Act 1471 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 2002 335 Hussein, Saddam 909 Craters of the Moon National Monument, land redesignation 1052 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes, Federal disclaimer 3076 Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, designation 584 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, establishment authorization 3 William L. Beatty Federal Building and United States Courthouse, designation 578 Child Status Protection Act 927 See Native Americans Health Care Safety Net Amendments of 2002 1621 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002 26 See also Computers Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002 2766 E-Government Act of 2002 2899 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2946 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 1500 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 See Employment and Labor Jun, So Hyun 3124 Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, designation 586 Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, land conveyance 2712 Bluegrass Army Depot, land conveyance 2713 Fort Campbell, land conveyance 2714 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2002 1859 Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 800 Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002 807 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act of 2002 581 Criminal Law Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1806 Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2002 1818 James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2002 1819 Judicial Improvements Act of 2002 1848 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 1869 Law Enforcement Tribute Act 1815 Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002 1826 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 804 Leland, George T. (Mickey) 335 Student and parent interest rates 8 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Portland 2108 Horatio King Post Office Building, designation 19 Winter Harbor, land transfer and conveyance 2721 Makuch, Barbara 3121 Makuch, Eugene 3122 Coast Guard Personnel and Maritime Safety Act of 2002 2102 Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002 2093 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Omnibus Maritime and Coast Guard Improvements Act of 2002 2113 Joseph D. Early Post Office, designation 2021 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Westover Air Reserve Base, land conveyance 2722 Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 1588 Border Commuter Student Act of 2002 1923 Bob Davis Post Office Building, designation 126 Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Hampton Township 2125 Philip E. Rupe Post Office Building, designation 711 Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2002 1394 Milosovic, Slobodan 909 Acoma Indian Reservation, NM, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, permits for natural gas pipelines 1338 Naval oil shale reserves, receipts 2894 Mink, Patsy Takemoto 1734 Army Reserve Training Center, land conveyance 2715 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act 2764 Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Post Office Building, designation 1349 District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2002 118 Release of interest in the former O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield 2352 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2834 PAYGO, reduction of preexisting balances 2456 Public debt limit, increase 734 Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 745 Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Francis Bardanouve United States Post Office Building, designation 127 Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse, designation 579 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 See also Homeland Security Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 2962 Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 2156 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 543 Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 2259, 2946 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Safe Explosives Act 2280 Security Assistance Act of 2002 1425 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Reaffirming National Motto 2057 American Fork Canyon, UT, Timpanogos interagency land exchange 2815 Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Craters of the Moon National Monument, land redesignation 1052 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 George Washington Birthplace National Monument, boundary revisions 2984 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, permits for natural gas pipelines 1338 Homestead National Monument of America Additions Act 2871 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002 1340 National Park of American Samoa, boundary adjustment 2882 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Addition Act of 2002 2889 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site, establishment authorization 3 Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002 1486 Virginia Key Beach Park, study and report 2892 Waco Mammoth Site Area, study and report 2890 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, renamed 1330 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett Trail Study Act of 2002 2886 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins, authorization extension 3113 Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 3071 James Peak Wilderness and Protection Act 1055 Acoma Indian Reservation, NM, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act 2845 Diabetes programs for type I diabetes 3019 Gila River Indian Community Reservation restricted-land leasing, arbitration 122 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 2834 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act 2855 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 2053 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Tribal claims, negotiated settlement 79 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act 2838 Gerald B.H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 590 Nelson, Rosemary 1419 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clark County, land conveyance 2975 Fallon Rail Freight Loading Facility Transfer Act 2887 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Post Office, designation 18 Nuclear waste disposal site development, Yucca Mountain 735 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Protection and Enhancement Act of 2002 1995 Rollan D. Melton Post Office Building, designation 1751 Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act 2009 Wendover Air Force Base Auxilary Field, land conveyances 2725 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 Fort Monmouth, land conveyance 2715 Frank Sinatra Post Office Building, designation 1747 Pat King Post Office Building, designation 20 Acoma Indian Reservation, nontribal interest ownership of subsurface rights, valuation requirement 6 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 Long Walk National Historic Trail Study Act 1053 Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002 2790 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Clean air transportation conformity, etc., temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism in New York 1469 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act 1735 Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Post Office Building, designation 2022 Raymond M. Downey Post Office Building, designation 130 United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 Hydroelectric construction project, deadline extension 2786 Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, sale authorization 2727 Vernon Tarlton Post Office Building, designation 129 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program, extension 1481 Policy reform and human rights 1419 Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 2002 1451 Disposal site development, Yucca Mountain, NV 735 See Health and Health Care Clarence Miller Post Office Building, designation 1753 Donald J. Pease Federal Building, designation 577 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Robert Wayne Jenkins Station, designation 1757 Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002 1485 City of Haines, land conveyance 2789 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Expansion Act of 2002 1333 Hydroelectric construction project, deadline extension 3114 Wayne Lyman Morse United States Courthouse, designation 1737 West Butte Road, county right-of-way 3111 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 Patent and Trademark Office Authorization Act of 2002 1899 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Trafficking counterfeit goods and services 12 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Flight 93 National Memorial Act 1345 Herbert Arlene Post Office Building, designation 1748 Rev. Leon Sullivan Post Office Building, designation 1749 William A. Cibotti Post Office Building, designation 1750 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act 1023 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 81 See also Federal Buildings and Facilities Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 1738 POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002 2787 Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2002 1792 Americans with Disabilities Act, anniversary 3283 Clean water, year of 3323 Cote d’Ivoire. Republic of, designation as a beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country 3261 Lewis and Clark expedition, bicentennial 3278 Adoption Month 3339 African American History Month 3176 Airborne Day 3286 Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 3298 Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month 3337 American Heart Month 3174 American Indian Heritage Month 3341 American Red Cross Month 3180 America Recycles Day 3353 Armed Forces Day 3262 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month 3248 Bicentennial Day of the United States Military Academy at West Point 3226 Black Music Month 3270 Bone and Joint Decade 3228 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 3309 Cancer Control Month 3232 Captive Nations Week 3280 Character Counts Week 3324 Child Abuse Prevention Month 3234 Child Health Day 3314 Child’s Day 3273 Citizenship Day and Constitution Week 3304 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 3182 Columbus Day 3318 Consumer Protection Week 3177 Crime Victims’ Rights Week 3240 Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week 3320 D.A.R.E. Day 3236 Day of Prayer 3245 Days of Prayer and Remembrance 3297 Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week 3259 Diabetes Month 3338 Disability Employment Awareness Month 3310 Domestic Violence Awareness Month 3312 Education and Sharing Day 3230 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week 3345 Family Caregivers Month 3327 Family Day 3307 Family Week 3356 Farm-City Week 3355 Farm Safety and Health Week 3302 Father’s Day 3277 Fire Prevention Week 3313 Fishing and Boating Week 3271 Flag Day and National Flag Week 3275 Forest Products Week 3325 Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day 3235 German-American Day 3315 Gold Star Mother’s Day 3308 Great Outdoors Week 3274 Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy 3231 Health Center Week 3287 Hispanic Heritage Month 3300 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week 3303 Homeownership Month 3272 Hospice Month 3342 Hurricane Awareness Week 3260 Irish-American Heritage Month 3181 Jewish Heritage Week 3238 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 3282 Law Day, U.S.A 3246 LeifErikson 3317 Loyalty Day 3247 Maritime Day 3267 Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal holiday 3171 Mentoring Month 3172 Minority Enterprise Development Week 3306 Missing Children’s Day 3268 Mother’s Day 3257 National Charter Schools Week 3250 Older Americans Month 3249 Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week 3241 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 3296 Pan American Day and Pan American Week 3237 Parents’ Day 3284 Park Week 3244 Patriot Day 3299 Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week 3258 Poison Prevention Week 3227 POW/MIA Recognition Day 3305 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day 3269 Religious Freedom Day 3170 Safe Boating Week 3264 Sanctity of Human Life Day 3173 Save Your Vision Week 3183 School Lunch Week 3321 Small Business Week 3254 Thanksgiving Day 3354 Tourism Week 3256 United Nations Day 3326 Veterans Day 3344 Volunteer Week 3242 White Cane Safety Day 3322 Women’s Equality Day 3288 Women’s History Month 3225 World Freedom Day 3346 World Trade Week 3265 Afghanistan, normal trade relations, nondiscriminatory treatment restoration 3251 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act, implementation 3328 Argentina, duty-free treatment 3293 Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and the African Growth and Opportunity Act, implementation 3347 China, trade relations, nondiscriminatiory treatment extension 3169 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, modifications 3254 Israel, duty-free treatment for certain agricultural products 3252 Line pipe, imports 3290 Steel products, imports 3184, 3279 United States Patent and Trademark Office, bicentennial 3285 White, Byron R., death 3240 White House, celebration of the centennial of the West Wing 3343 Zimbabwe, democratic transition, entry suspension as immigrants or nonimmigrants of persons that impede 3178 Chatham County, GA, land conveyance 2778 City of Haines, OR, land conveyance 2789 Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 1994 Clark County, NV, land conveyance 2975 Gila River Indian Community Reservation, restricted-land leasing 122 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Humboldt Project Conveyance Act 2016 Land conveyances 2710 Lease Lot Conveyance Act of 2002 2878 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes, Idaho, Federal disclaimer 3076 Vancouver National Historic Reserve, authorization increase 2891 Caribbean National Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 2002 3027 Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act 3069 Reagan, Ronald 17 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act 1483 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Act of 2002 719 Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 2350 Intelligence reports 2418 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 State and local political committee exemptions 1929 State Justice Institutes, operations report 580 Cyber Security Research and Development Act 2367 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 DC police retirees, longevity component estimates 2051 Thrift Savings Plan catch-up contributions 2363 Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building, designation 1745 Bruce F. Gotta Post Office Building, designation 1746 Naval Station, Newport, land conveyance 2722 Robert Noyce Scholarship Program 3049 Robson, John E. 708 Ronald, Reagan 3 Crime-Free Rural States Act of 2002 1834 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 134 Health care services 1628 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 1511 Russian Federation Debt for Nonproliferation Act of 2002 1442 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002 66 Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 1975 Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 1941 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments Act of 2002 1901 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 3034 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization Act of 2002 1910 Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 1936 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 729 Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, reauthorization 3033 Madrid Protocol Implementation Act 1913 See also Proclamations, Concurrent Resolutions United States Military Academy at West Point, bicentennial anniversary 77 See Education Sudan Peace Act 1504 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status for Taiwan 121 World Health Organization Assembly, observer status 121 Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 2049 Clergy Housing Allowance Clarification Act of 2002 583 Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act 1051 Holocaust Restitution Tax Fairness Act of 2002 3015 Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 21 State and local political committee exemptions 1929 Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 647 Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Glean air transportation conformity, etc.; temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism 1469 Customs Border Security Act of 2002 972 Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 594 September 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims, unemployment assistance 80 Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 2238 Suppression of Financing of Terrorism Convention Implementation Act of 2002 724 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2322 Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act of 2002 721 Terrorist Lookout Committees, establishment 554 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States 820 Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area Study Act 2883 Texas-Continued Fort Bliss, land conveyance 2716 Fort Hood, land conveyance 2717 Jim Fonteno Post Office Building, designation 1752 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Ports-to-Plains Corridor identification 1741 Waco Mammoth Site Area, study and report 2890 Thompson, Tommy 121 Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 1396 See Patents and Trademarks Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act 2300 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Anton–s Law 2772 Clean air transportation conformity, etc.; temporary waiver due to acts of terrorism in New York 1469 Commercial Reusable In-Space Transportation Act of 2002 1573 Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 2064 Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 2985 Real Interstate Driver Equity Act of 2002 2342 Rural Service Improvement Act of 2002 910 Urbanized area formula grants 1478 Title 40 codification, Public Buildings, Property, and Works 1062 Central Utah Project, amendments 3030 Gunn McKay Nature Preserve Act 3026 Timpanogos interagency land exchange 2815 Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act 2896 New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact 2981 AMVETS, charter amendment 1496 Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 2024 Jobs for Veterans Act 2033 Veterans Benefits Act of 2002 2820 Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 1517 Veterans of Foreign Wars, membership eligibility 1497 Vietnamese refugees 587 Booker T. Washington National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2002 1054 Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Act 3104 Fort Belvoir, land conveyance 2718 Herbert H. Bateman Post Office Building, designation 125 Marine Corps Base, Quantico and Prince William Forest Park, land exchange and boundary adjustments 2723 Navy Annex, Arlington, land transfer modification 2726 Norman Sisisky Post Office Building, designation 128 Tom Bliley Post Office Building, designation 124 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, renamed 1330 Ron de Lugo Federal Building, designation 576 See Elections Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Memorial Study Act of 2002 3024 Lakehaven Utility District, reuse waterwaste project 2893 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization Feasibility Study Act of 2002 1485 Central Utah Project, amendments 3030 Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2002 1402 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 2358 Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002 2355 Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 2355 Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2002 3079 Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2002 2973 Lakehaven Utility District, WA, reuse project 2893 Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2002 2978 Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project, reauthorization 3033 North American Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Act 2446 Pacific Northwest Feasibility Studies Act of 2002 16 Rocky Boy’s/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2002 2859 Inland Flood Forecasting and Warning System Act of 2002 1731 Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 2780 New River Gorge Boundary Act of 2002 3013 Mount Nebo Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act 2876 Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area, land conveyance 3020 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Racial, ethnic, and gender issues in the Armed Forces 2553 Violence Against Women Office Act 1789 Wool Manufacturer Payment Clarification and Technical Corrections Act 1041 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 993 Teno Roncalio Post Office Building, designation 712